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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Honeymoons on a budget
Wondering if you will be able to pull of a fabulous wedding and a go on a great honeymoon. In search of information that I could share with my readers I came across 4weddings.com A wedding and honeymoon travel resource. I found some fabulous deals, you could go on a fabulous honeymoon for less than $2000.00.
This first travel package might also be good for a destination wedding:
Riu Santa Fe
3 Nights from $359 with Air
+ taxes and fees Located in front of the famous arches and on one of the most beautiful beaches in Los Cabos, this new hotel contains first-class facilities, such as specialty restaurants, bars, a discotheque and mini-club with daily activities, as well as a fitness center, tennis court, sauna and Jacuzzi®. The incomparable services and amenities offer guests the opportunity to enjoy spectacular vacations for the whole family.
• Round trip airfare from Los Angeles - more cities available
• Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel
• Accommodations for number of nights selected
• All-Inclusive, includes all meals, drinks, activities and more!
• Reduced rate
• $25 Spa credit per person
• Kids 12 & younger stay FREE
Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy. Rates shown do not include International Departure & Immigration Taxes up to $130, Passenger Facility Charges up to $18 and up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees. Rates based on published, NON-REFUNDABLE, retail airfares. Change, cancellation fees, and other restrictions may apply once tickets are issued. Rates & inclusions are subject to change, availability and any restrictions. .
Celebrity 4 Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Century Round Trip Miami
Inside from $219
Ocean View from $399
Veranda from $448
Cozumel has been called the gem of the Mexican Caribbean. The island is located approximately twelve miles off the southern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, just across from Playa del Carmen. The waters and coral reefs off Cozumel are world-renowned as a diving destination.
The capital of "The Conch Republic" is awash in sun, and home to part of the only coral reef ecosystem in the United States. This collection of sandy outcroppings was once a haven for rum smugglers and individuals shunning the limelight. Ernest Hemingway's Key West abode and haunts alone are worth the trip.
Cruise Ports: Miami, Florida, Key West, Florida, Cozumel, Mexico, Miami, Florida
Please see additional travel details at 4weddings.com.
Princess 7 Day Southern Caribbean Cruise
From $499
Few destinations boast as much sun-drenched tropical beauty or cultural diversity as the islands of the Caribbean. This region has a distinctive fusion of influences from Europe, Africa and Latin America, which make up a wonderful quilt-work of cultures amongst a breathtaking backdrop of lush tropical jungles, fresh water caves, white-sand beaches, charming cities and ancient ruins.
This region's histories and cities are fascinating, from the ancient Mayan city of Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula, to the Chacchoben ruins near Costa Maya. Hear the legends of Aruban gold, Jamaican voodoo or the origins of St. Maarten's half-French, half-Dutch culture. Each island has its own incredible story.
Please see 4weddings.com for additional travel details.
Barcelo Langosta Beach
3 nights from $625 with air
Situated on dazzling Playa Langosta, the crystal waters of Barceló Langosta Beach offer guests a sanctuary to renew their souls while delighting in the natural surroundings at our hotel. Awarded a Blue Flag for safe, clean beaches, the Barceló Langosta Beach hotel is a surfer's dream, ideal for warm-water surfing and scuba diving. Relax on the shore while you bask in the sun on a long stretch of warm, white sand or take a deep-sea-fishing exc
• Roundtrip airfare
• Includes reduced rate
• All-Inclusive: Includes all meals, drinks, activities and more!
Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy. Rates shown do not include International Departure & Immigration Taxes up to $74, Passenger Facility Charges up to $18 and up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees. Rates based on published, NON-REFUNDABLE, retail airfares. Change, cancellation fees, and other restrictions may apply once tickets are issued. Rates & inclusions are subject to change, availability and any restrictions.
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Introducing the 2015-2016 alumni advisory board
Friday, November 20, 2015
Officers of the current College of Human Ecology Alumni Board are Diane Parks, president, Vail, CO, 1974 B.S. clothing and textiles; Catherine Metzgar Lo, president elect, Urbana, IL, 2010 B.S. nutrition/kinesiology and dietetics; and Hillary L'Ecuyer, secretary, Merriam, 2014 B.S. interior design.
Board members include Shawn Bloom, Alexandria, VA, 1987 B.S. biochemistry and gerontology; Samantha Claassen, Wichita, 2015 B.S. nutritional sciences and dietetics; Jami Dunbar, Fulton, MD, 1996 B.S. apparel design; Chloe Ferrell, HE council president, Manhattan, senior in hospitality management; Kenneth Fox, Devon, UK, 1981 M.S. health and physical education;
Lynette Fraga, Alexandria, VA, 2006 Ph.D. family studies and human services; Courtney Gonzalez, Stamford, CT, 2006 B.S. apparel merchandising; Janice Hamilton, New York, NY, 1965 M.S. clothing and textiles; John Ross Harmon, Garden City, 2007 B.S. hotel and restaurant management; Dennis Hulsing, Asheville, NC, 1985 B.S. business administration;
Cheryl Johnson, Topeka, 1983 M.S. hospitality management and dietetics; Pat Keating, Manhattan; Nicholas Leckey, Lake Quivira, 2012 B.S. hotel and restaurant management; Julie Martin, Overland Park, 2002 B.S. apparel and textiles; Mary Montgomery-Shatz, Overland Park, 1979 B.S. hotel and restaurant management; Jennifer Morris, Ogden, 2014 B.S. dietetics; Mary Frances Nettles, Hattiesburg, MS, 1993 Ph.D. human ecology;
Dora Rivas, Dallas, 1980 M.S. institutional management; Rutherford Sanford, IV, West Dundee, Ill., 2013 B.S. hotel and restaurant management; Nancy Scally, Colorado Springs, 1983 B.S. human ecology/liberal arts; Marc Shaffer, Olathe, 2005 B.S. personal financial planning; Jonathon Swinton, Salt Lake City, 2011 Ph.D. marriage and family therapy;
Josh Umbehr, Wichita, 2003 B.S. human nutrition; Margaret Weller, Overland Park, 2013 B.S. communication sciences and disorders; and Lee Wilbur, Little Rock, AR, 1995 B.S. nutritional sciences.
This article was posted on Friday, November 20, 2015, and is filed under Apparel, Textiles, & Interior Design, College News, Family Studies & Human Services, Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, Hospitality Management, Kinesiology.

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53, Urquhart Court, 105 Urquhart Road Aberdeen, AB24 5JP
Aspc ref: 341146
Price over £215,000
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2 Bdrm 2nd flr Flat. Hall. Kitch/Living rm on open plan. 2 Bdrms. Bathrm (CT band- D). Price over £215,000 Entry by arr. Viewing 07896 915380. (EPC band - B).
We are delighted to bring to the market this well maintained and beautifully presented TWO BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT. The property, which is decorated neutrally throughout with amtico flooring in the hall and kitchen/lounge, boasts gas central heating and double glazing. In addition, the property comes with an exclusive parking space within the private car park. Just a short walk from Aberdeen city centre, this stylish apartment is part of Barratt Homes' exclusive 'Evolution' development. The accommodation comprises: a welcome hallway providing access to all rooms; an open plan kitchen/living room with an excellent, south-facing view over the entrance to the property; two double bedrooms including a built-in wardrobe with sliding mirror doors in the master bedroom; a bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash/hand basin; and finally a spacious cupboard for additional storage space. The spacious kitchen is fitted with white wall and base units with coordinating worktops, a stainless steel sink, integrated gas hob with electric oven below, integrated washing machine and a free-standing fridge/freezer unit. All furniture, including television, will remain if desired.
Outside: exclusive car parking space with barrier controlled private car park, well-kept communal grounds with several lockable bike huts.
Factor: The Property Management Company charge £53 per month for care and maintenance of communal areas.
Area: Urquhart Road enjoys the convenience of everything that the city has to offer plus on the door stop Beach Boulevard Retail Park is on the door step. Catching the fresh sea air is just five minutes away, at Beach Boulevard. Both University of Aberdeen and RGU campuses are within walking distance too.
DIRECTIONS: From the city's Union Street turn on to King Street and at the traffic lights turn right on to East North Street. At the next roundabout take the second exit on to Beach Boulevard, then left on to Links Road and left into Urquhart Road. Urquhart Court is just a short way along the road on the right hand side.
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Investigators have identified multiple new subtypes of the most common childhood cancer, B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)—research that has the potential to improve the diagnosis and treatment of high-risk patients. Researchers used integrated genomic analysis, including RNA sequencing, to define the genomic landscape of B-cell ALL in almost 2,000 children and adults. These findings were published by Gu et al in Nature Genetics.
B-cell ALL is the most common form of ALL and the most common cancer in children. It remains the leading cause of pediatric cancer death.
Investigators identified 23 subtypes of B-cell ALL with distinct genomic and clinical features as well as outcomes, including eight new subtypes. Subtype prevalence often varies with age. More than 90% of B-cell ALL cases can now be categorized by subtype compared with 70% a few years ago.
"B-[cell] ALL has remarkable molecular diversity, which we and others have used to refine classification and drive the development of precision medicines to improve B-[cell] ALL treatment and outcomes," said corresponding author Charles Mullighan, MBBS, MD, a member of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Department of Pathology. "Part of precision medicine is an accurate molecular diagnosis, which this study provides to more patients."
Discovered Subtypes
Alterations of the transcription factor gene PAX5 defined two new subtypes, including PAX5 P80R, as the first lymphoblastic leukemia initiated by a point mutation. "While secondary mutations are necessary and often involve kinase signaling, we show this point mutation impairs development of B lymphoid cells and promotes development of B-[cell] ALL in mice," said Dr. Mullighan.
The other PAX5 subtype, PAX5-altered, was defined by diverse alterations in the gene, including sequence mutations or rearrangements with one of 24 other genes. Together, the PAX5 subtypes accounted for almost 10% of the previously uncategorized cases of B-cell ALL.
The new subtypes include a high-risk variety of B-cell ALL that occurs primarily in adults. It is defined by rearrangement of the transcription factors BCL2 with MYC or BCL6. "This subtype has a dismal diagnosis," Dr. Mullighan said. "Recognition of this subtype-defining rearrangement may lead to alternative therapy for patients."
In contrast, a subtype defined by rearrangement of the gene DUX4 was associated with a good prognosis in adults as had previously been observed in children.
The study also demonstrated the capability of RNA sequencing to identify multiple types of genomic alterations, highlighting the utility of this technique for leukemia diagnosis, particularly when whole-genome sequencing is not available. Examples in this study included chromosomal rearrangements resulting in fusion genes, gene-expression profiles, and other alterations.
"Through this study, two-thirds of the previous uncharacterized [patients with] B-[cell] ALL could be classified into different subtypes with distinct genetic alteration profiles and clinical features," said co-first author Zhaohui Gu, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Mullighan laboratory. "That may substantially speed up the development of customized treatments for these patients.
"We also established a robust B-[cell] ALL classification pipeline based mainly on RNA sequencing data that may be integrated into clinical diagnosis of ALL," Dr. Gu said.
The other newly identified subtypes include:
"As a clinician, these data describing the diversity of subtypes of B-[cell] ALL will allow us to refine our prognostic abilities for individual patients, and ultimately, will lead to the development of new targeted therapies that will more effectively treat the leukemia with fewer side effects," said co-author Mark Litzow, MD, Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic and Chair of the Leukemia Committee, ECOG-ACRIN.
Disclosure: The research was funded in part by the American Society of Hematology Scholar Award; the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Career Development Program; St. Baldrick's Foundation Robert J. Arceci Innovation Award; the National Cancer Institute; the National Institutes of Health; and ALSAC. The study authors' full disclosures can be found at nature.com.
The content in this post has not been reviewed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (ASCO®) and does not necessarily reflect the ideas and opinions of ASCO®.
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Life of the Party
I was intrigued with the invitation that said it was very easy to be the life of the party, so I made it a point not to miss the occasion…and I certainly didn't regret going.
Casa Noble Ultra Premium Tequila is critically acclaimed and acknowledged in the world over as one of the finest tequila brands and its ever growing roster of movers and shakers was recently joined by its new brand ambassador and Manila's own party king, Tim Yap. An avid tequila enthusiast, this seasoned newspaper columnist, television celebrity host and premier club owner joins American President Barrack Obama as one of the brand's most avid aficionados. Music legend Carlos Santana is one of the proud owners of Casa Noble.
Casa Noble is made from 100 percent organically grown blue agave and widely sought after for its unique aroma, smooth taste and velvety finish.
Formally launched at Makati Shangri-La's Sage Restaurant and Bar, Tim Yap greeted and toasted party guests which included Mexican Ambassador Julio Camarena, Israeli Ambassador Menashe Bar-on, Bernie Buenaseda of Radio Partners, Atty. Mike Toledo, Jenni Epperson, Rajo Laurel, Trish Panlilio, JR Isaac, Philip Cu-Unjieng, Atom Henares, Claudine Trillo, Marco Lobregat, Cris Badiola, Richard Tiu and Fila girl Cris Albert. Makati Shagri-lA general manager Alain Borgers and director of Communications Lesley Tan were also on hand to welcome the party crowd.
Sage Restaurant and Bar served as the perfect venue for the evening festivities with its warmly elegant ambience and interiors of marble, wood, crafted fine leather, suede, velvet and tweed replete with a black onyx-topped bar from England.
Edwin Francis Ong, the president of Global Noble International Corporation, the exclusive Philippine distributor of Casa Noble, proudly declared to everyone in the venue that their new brand ambassador is a perfect fit for Casa Noble because, individually or together, they both are the life of the party!
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The 2019 Vida Tennis Australian Open Camp will be held at the MCC Glen Iris Tennis Club over two days and will be jam-packed full of activities, on and off the court.
Much of your junior tennis training is only based on the tennis court. This camp gives you the opportunity to experience many of the "off court" aspects to help develop your game as well as plenty of on court tennis. In past years, the camp has been an amazing opportunity for more than 200 kids and we are planning another great event in 2019. Places are limited, so check out the following info and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
The camp is open to all high-level green ball players or hard ball compeition players.
Key Information
Dates: Wednesday, Jan 9th & Thursday, Jan 10th
Times: 7am to 4pm Wednesday & 8.30am to 6pm Thursday
(early start on Wednesday due to the Rafa Nadal Academy Experience at Melbourne Park)
(later finish Thursday due to the trip to Melbourne Park)
Where: MCC Glen Iris Valley Tennis Club – 260 High Street Road Mt Waverley
Who: Tournament players, Junior Competition, Green Ball Squads. Kids ages from 8 to 16
What will the program be?
We have a lot to jam into three days, both on and off the court. So here is a taste;
- Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy Experience: The RNA coaching team, including former world #1 and Rafa's coach Carlos Moya, will run athletes through an on-court demonstration; and a presentation of the values and training methods of the RNA. This clinic is for all young players, and their parents who aspire to be the best athlete they can be; and who want to see what the best in the world are doing to achieve excellence. The philosophy of the RNA is to prepare players for the future of tennis, applying innovative training systems combined with the characteristics that are synonymous with Rafa and his will to win.This session will be from 7am to 9am in the morning on the 9th of Jan at the Australian Open on Court 16. So what we thought we would do it have the meeting point at Melbourne Park on the first day, then catch the train (or drive if Parents stay for the session) back to MCC Glen Iris and start the training day at 10am.
More info will be emailed to you closer to the date. (See below flyer)
- Afternoon at Melbourne Park (Qualifying & Practice for the Australian Open) Over the past years the group has been joined by the likes of Sam Groth (ATP top 50 and former Vida Veneto Club player), Julia Goerges (WTA Top 20), Andrew Whittington (Quarter finalist Australian Open Doubles and former Vida player), Anthony Rocca (Collingwood Football Club), John Aloisi (International Footballer and Aus captain), Marco Chuidinelli (ATP top 100), Muddy Waters (David Cup trainer), Damien Prasad (current WTA trainer & coach) and more.
There is also lots of time to watch matches, practice sessions and meet other players around the grounds. We will leave MCC Glen Iris around 12.30pm on the Thursday and travel to Melbourne Park via train.
- On court practice including;
- Live Ball Patterns of Play
- Court positioning
- Game Style awareness
- Set Plays & Routines
- Match Play
- Singles & Doubles Tactics
- Video Analysis (On & Off Court)
- Movement Patterns of the Pro's
- David Cup / Fed Cup style Team tournament
- Off Court Themes
- Between point process
- Injury Prevention / Pilates / Core Stability
- Professional players games style analysis
- Nutrition
- The mental side of tennis
- What are my tennis pathway options?
Some other little questions you will learn and take benefit from;
- How does my technique hold up under pressure?
- Where is my best court position when I play?
- What is my game style?
- How important is managing your body?
- Why are you getting injured and where are the weakness in your body?
- How do I put steps in place to better deal with pressure?
- What do the top 10 players do between points to get ready for the next point?
- Analyze game styles at the Aussie Open.
So want to join us?
How do I register my child? You can fill in the below online registration form.
What is the cost? The cost for the two-day camp is $160.
What else does my child need to bring? Lunch and snacks (kitchen facilities available such as Fridges, Microwave, oven etc), Drink bottle, towel, MYKI card for the trip to Melbourne Park and a heap of energy.
Do parents need to stay? No they don't. If any parent want to join the group at Melbourne Park you are more than welcome.
Where is the meeting point on the Wednesday morning? This will be confirmed closer to the day.
When & where is pick up on the Thursday? Pick up can either be at Melbourne Park or back at the club. The Vida team will speak with each player to work out the best option for them. If pick up is back at MCC Glen Iris, it is expected to be around 6 to 6.30pm
All information will be emailed to players in the weeks leading up to the camp. We are hear to help!


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Boredom – Move That Body – 064 TeTe & Espresso Podcast Free Listen – Blog – A CastBox Original
Why is everything slow motion? Welcome to TeTe & Espresso, a CastBox original, I'm TeTe. What is a secret to break this molases?….. I feel like a little pony! …Read More


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Maple Tree(Apr 11 to Apr 20, Oct 14 to Oct 23)
Maple tree signifies capacity, exceptionality and pragmatism. You are as practical as they come. This coupled with your independent nature makes you a formidable force to be reckoned with. You analyse a situation, never let emotions dictate terms and go ahead to get what you want. Your life is full of promise and potential.


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Audience members will be able to go in depth to what it means to diverge with the DIVERGE workshop series. This series will not only circulate skills to audience members, but will cultivate in depth conversations around representation, justice, and art production.
To register for the workshops please send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com and put in the headline which workshop you want to attend.
Workshop schedule:
Monday 23 July 18.00 - 20.00 - Photography and zine making workshop with Manuel Ricardo Garcia and Rae Parnell
Photography and zine making are both ways to document communities who live outside of the mainstream. In this workshop, we will explore the ethics of photography and the intimacy of taking portraits. We will then look into how communities have utilized zines to share knowledge amongst each other. Participants will combine the two practices and create collaborative photo-based zines focused on the themes of the DIVERGE exhibition.
Tuesday 24 July 18.00-20.00 - Spoken word workshop with Naomi Veldwijk
In this workshop we're going to play with different ways to rhyme, the use of synonyms and metaphors. I will give you a few assignments/tools that will make it easier for you to write down your own story in poetry.
Wednesday 25 July 18.00- 20.00 - Podcasting workshop with Mariam El Maslouhi of the podcast Dipsaus
Learn about political podcasting with one of the founders of the podcast Dipsaus ! In this workshop we will learn the ins and outs of podcast making, the history of Dipsaus , and a little bit about audio editing. And we'll be able to work together to create small audio samples to share with the group!
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Today, Saturday, November 24, 2018, I am grateful for
Pepsi and pizza discounts!
Embracing what I am grateful for every day since
February 12, 2013, changed my life.
It brings me the most important healing
I have had the privilege to experience.
With every passing day, I am closer to being whole.
So, practicing gratitude is taking care of yourself, your soul, your inner you.
As you love what you are grateful for, you love yourself.
You slowly realize your worth and your lifestyle reflects that.
Also, you benefit the people you love and meet because
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This is a basic installation guide for new Apple Watch users. If you want to know how to download apps on your Apple Watch, read this guide.
This method is same for all Apple Watch editions like Apple Watch, Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Sport.
Currently you can install lot of good apps on your Apple Watch, Like your iPhone or iPad favorite apps.
Use iPhone to install Apple Watch Apps. After you installed app from App store on your iPhone, it creates a project interface and send widget information to your Apple Watch.
This mean no apps directly installed on you Apple Watch from App store.
How to search and find Apple Watch apps
- Open Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Select the "Featured or Search" option in the bottom navigation.
- Browse and find any app you want to install.
How to install Apple Watch apps
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Select "My Watch" option from the bottom navigation.
- Choose the app name.
- Turn on the Show App on your Apple Watch.
After you tried the above method you can see that the app will be installing on Apple Watch. Start you new app on Apple Watch after it installed.
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Biblical Theology - BST7201
From the various "theologies" of the Bible, you will explore options in developing a holistic understanding of the biblical message from the biblical text itself. You will be exposed to the efforts of major contemporary biblical theologians to find a biblical center. You will write a research paper outlining your own approach to the subject.


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Information on Pullman Civic Theatre acting classes is also available through the Pullman Parks & Recreation Catalog.
Acting Class for Adults: Shakespeare Edition
Open to both beginners and seasoned actors, this course provides the actor with preparation for acting in Shakespearean plays under the tutelage of the excellent Travis Gray. The primary exploration of the class will be the authentic, honest expression of character thought, feeling, and action that allows the actor to release their truthful and authentic expression of heightened text.
In this course, you will:
1. Develop and continue to hone your practical understanding and implementation of "action-oriented" acting.
2. Develop an authentic and truthful connection to your expressive potential within the demands of heightened text.
3. Rehearse, explore and develop one Shakespeare scene and a Shakespeare monologue for performance.
The entire session will culminate with an actors' showcase at Pullman Civic Theatre on April 26th.
Dates: Every Friday, 6:30pm-8:30pm from Feb 22 to Apr 26
To Register: Call the Parks and Recreation Office at 509-338-3227 or register in person at 240 SE Dexter Street. Theatre members receive a $20 discount, which can only be applied with the in-person registration. If you are interested in becoming a Pullman Civic Theatre member, check out this page.
Price: $60.00 Resident / $62.00 Non-Resident ($40/$42 with above discount)
PSD Conference Week: PCT's Kids Theatre Camp
Join Pullman Civic Theatre (PCT) to learn the art of theatre! Kids will learn all about the world of theatre from acting to directing to stage management under the direction of our esteemed and wonderful children's director, Penny. The week will end with a special performance for friends and families produced by the class.
Geared toward ages 9-13; please bring a snack and water bottle each day.
March Half-Day Camp: Every Weekday, 1:00pm-4:00pm from Mar 4 to Mar 8; $75.00 Resident / $77.00 Non-Resident
April Full-Day Camp: Every Weekday, 9:00am-4:00pm from Apr 1 to Apr 5; $150.00 Resident / $152.00 Non-Resident
To Register: Call the Parks and Recreation Office at 509-338-3227 or register in person at 240 SE Dexter Street.


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Fuden-An: Leaves from a Tea-Journal
At the New Year [Jan 2013]
KOBORI Sojitsu (the 13th Grand Master of the Enshu Sado School )
It is my pleasure to wish everyone the best in the New Year and the coming spring and hope that this year brings great joy to everyone.
As busy at is always is, lat year came to close with Japanese politics falling into disarray. With little attention paid to the daily lives of the people and little or no mention of the rebuilding of Fukushima, it all seemed to end in an unpleasant charade.
What concerns me the most is how not one member of congress will touch on Japanese culture. It is deplorable how culture is belittled.
Japan is not supported solely by its economic, political and diplomatic power. Technology and culture are what Japan can be proud of overseas.
After the earthquake and tsunami in Fukushima, the last thing that one could say Japan was praised for overseas was economic and political power. It was instead the individual Japanese person's ability to yield to others, to be grateful and to be happy that others are happy. It is being Japanese itself that we ought to be proud of the most and what we must never lose.
Luckily, these are things which in tea ceremony, we consider important and pass on from one generation to the next. Experiencing, knowing and practicing tea ceremony is a deeply meaningful activity.
At this year's year poem reading get together, 'standing' was the theme. I hope that for everyone, this year is a one worth standing for and one full of great growth.


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Things had smoothed out and were going very well at my Telephone job and things were much less stressful. We were spending more weekends in San Antonio and at the ranch. My greatest joy was going out to the ranch with my two boys. The boys and I would go out almost every weekend that we could and spend Saturday and Sunday out there enjoying the open air, the hard work and the peaceful solitude.
Words cannot explain the joy and peace I would get by going to the farm. Being outdoors and working with the cattle and the crops filled up an empty place. It was a simpler life and one that gave me a lot of satisfaction. After a week of hectic negotiations and problem solving I could go out there and work or plow and enjoy the serene feeling of release from all stress.
We had a hill at the back of the place, and sometimes I would go up there and just sit and enjoy the view. It was beautiful and serene and I loved living close to nature. Several times as I sat quietly, I would see a deer grazing or an armadillo rooting along. Red birds, mockingbirds and blue jays would always be flitting around, each singing their special song.
Once, as I sat real still, I felt like someone was watching me. I slowly looked all around and finally I looked up. There, lying on a limb of the red oak tree, was a civet cat, with his long tail hanging down. They are scarce and nocturnal, so it was the first time I had ever seen one. He and I watched each other for some time and when I finally moved he disappeared so fast, I had to wonder if he had been there at all.
One day, I took the boys with me when I was harrowing. In the photo, you can see the harrow in the background. The harrow was a series of disks that cut up the soil and pulverized the dirt to prepare it for seeding. When the boys were riding with me I made them stand on either side of me slightly to my rear. As we were going round and round the field, Tom kept chattering until I told him to be quiet for a while.
Later, when I was making a turn I checked the boys. I looked into Tom's little dirty tear stained face and exclaimed, "What in the world is the matter?" He pointed to his empty head with no hat. As we went on around the next time there it was. It had blown off and since I had told him to be quiet he had said nothing. That really shows the personality and character of that little guy. The hat had been sliced to pieces under the harrow blades. I stopped for the day, cleaned the boys up and immediately went in to the farm store and let Tom pick up a new hat. He had a big smile on his face with his new hat, but I really felt so bad about telling him to be quiet.


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One thing I like about BJJ Competitions is that every tournament has its own set of circumstances that make it a unique experience. I have started making a blog entry after each tournament so I can document each experience and have a personal record of each event.
This tournament definitely had its own unique circumstances. First off, I didn't have any other competitors in a my division which was Senior 4/ Medium Heavy Purple. I had posted the following status on Facebook:
"Here is a question for my fellow BJJ competitors and coaches. I signed up to compete in the LA Open. I have no other competitor in my division which is Master 5, Med Heavy, Purple. I am have three options and I am looking for your opinion.
#1. Take the unchallenged Gold and compete in the Open Class.
#2. Move up to Ultra Heavy and go against a guy that is 6'4″ 255 lbs.
#3. Move down in age 10 years and compete against the kids."
The general consensus was to go down in age to Senior 2 where I could find two competitors, so I moved down.
The next thing that happened was that I injured my neck 5 days before the competition day. After 4 trips to the Chiropractor I decided to go ahead and compete. The neck held up fine during my matches. The only negative might have been that I was unable to train all week. My BJJ felt fine however it might have messed with my head a little. I had never gone a whole week before a tournament without training.
My weight was up and down 1 pound over and under the cut off which is 194.5 with the Gi on.
I really like it when there are three guys in the bracket because the first competitor to win two matches takes the Gold. You can lose the first match and then win the next two and you take Gold.
My first match
My first match was against Glenn Yoshimura of Kings MMA/Werdum Combat Team. The match was 0-0. In the NABJJF they have sudden death overtime. Whoever scores the first point wins. The match went an additional 5:45 before Glenn was able to complete a takedown. This means that my first match was 10:45! Both of us were pretty tired after that one.
My Second Match
My second match was against Ricardo Hernandez of Gracie Barra Burbank. I can remember looking at Ricardo and thinking about how tired I was. It seemed like I only had 10 minutes to rest. As we were walking to the mat I remember saying to myself, "you can still win Gold". I spoke to Alex Brandao briefly right before I stepped on the mat and he said "you need to smash the next guy". I was thinking, my forearms are burnt and this guy is fresh. Oh man, he is going to kill me! But once again I was wrong.
My professor has told me that my jiu jitsu gets better when I am tired. I ended up winning the match 10-0.
My Third Match
Now I would have to go against Glenn, the same guy I fought in my first match. It's funny how different you feel after a win. I had to have been way more tired but I wasn't feeling it this time. I was thinking "I can still win Gold". Once again after 5 minutes the score was 0-0. We went into sudden death overtime and Glenn was able to pass my guard for the 3-0 win.
Overall it was a great experience. I remember going back to the hotel room and not being able to sleep because I was going through every thing "I could have done differently". With the help of Tom Cronin we will make some adjustments and be ready for the American Nationals on July 10th and 11th.


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Dental bridges can restore function to a smile with missing teeth. These restorations contain two or more crowns, which fill in the gaps between your natural teeth. They are made of strong materials like porcelain, alloys, and even gold. If are embarrassed about gaps in your smile, Casler Dental Group in Tulsa, OK, can work closely with you to determine the best solution for your needs and cosmetic goals.
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M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE!
Opening date pending – Sunday, October 11, 2020, Daily 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; included with regular garden admission
Experience the wonderful world of Butterflies LIVE! Tropical beauties — fascinating and showy — transform the Conservatory's North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors, captivating sights and extraordinary discoveries.
Butterflies LIVE! is an indoor exhibit filled with fun family activities for all ages. Get up close and personal as hundreds of tropical butterflies feed, flutter and take flight all around you. Explore their origins, preferred habitats and lifecycles. Photos are permitted, but we ask those taking photos to be respectful of other guests.
Opening date pending – Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020; included with regular garden admission
This unconventional exhibition features large-scale, stainless steel sculptures that move and change with the wind. View the sculptures and learn more about their connections to art, science, and nature. An artist and engineer, George Sherwood creates kinetic sculptures that evoke shimmering leaves, flocks of birds, schools of fish, and waves of light and water. Learn more about Wind, Waves and Light.
Sept. 1 – Oct. 20, 2020, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily; included with regular garden admission
Visitors to Frida Kahlo's Garden will explore iconic photographs of the artist and her home and garden, in addition to reproductions of several of her paintings. Also included are information about native Mexican plants that were grown in her garden, a dress from the Mexican state of Oaxaca where Kahlo sourced many of her dresses, and examples of folk art collected by Kahlo and Rivera. Additionally, visitors will learn about Mexican culture, including traditional festivities, food and drink, and agricultural practices.
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November 20, 2020 – January 4, 2021, closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 & 25. Nightly 5 – 10 p.m.;
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Special events include Illumination Night, GardenFest for Fidos, Merry Mondays. Caroling Tuesdays, Crafty Wednesdays, Musical Thursdays, New Year's Eve Family Frolic and more.


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Kyle Kurt fought to keep his emotions just below the surface as he talked about selling off his herd of Holstein dairy cows, which he's milked twice a day, 365 days a year, through good times and bad.
Dairy farming has been Kurt's livelihood, and his passion, since he graduated from Lodi High School 18 years ago. But come Monday, he's having an auction to sell his cows, his milking equipment, his tractors and other farm machinery that he's spent years acquiring.
"It's probably the toughest decision I have ever had to make," Kurt said, "but I have been told it's going to be a big weight lifted off my back."
Scores of Wisconsin farmers are in a similar predicament. And with them, a way of life that has defined much of the state for more than a century and a half is disintegrating.
With collapsed prices of milk, grain and other commodities, farmers are losing money no matter how many 16-hour days they put in milking cows, caring for livestock, and planting and harvesting crops.
"It's pretty tough waking up every morning, going to the barn, and not being able to pay your bills, especially when you're putting in that many hours," Kurt said. "Something's got to change or the small farms are going to be gone."
Entire communities are falling apart as small farms go under, said John Peck, executive director of Family Farm Defenders, a Madison based advocacy group.
Grain mills, car dealerships and hardware stores suffer. The local tax base erodes. Churches and schools struggle or close.
"The multiplier effect on the rural economy is huge. It's why you are seeing all these boarded-up small towns," Peck said.
Wisconsin lost 500 dairy farms in 2017, and about 150 have quit milking cows so far this year, putting the total number of milk-cow herds at around 7,600 — down 20% from five years ago. Wochit
"Drive around Wisconsin and you will see empty barns all over," said Elizabeth Schlintz, a dairy farmer from Bangor and a lender with a community bank.
Unless something is done to save small family farms, she said, they will "be a thing of the past within the next few years."
Small dairy farms have been disappearing from the rural landscape for decades, but the problem has been compounded by a sharp decline in farm-milk prices that's now in its third year and has spread across the country.
Farm cooperatives have urged members to think twice about adding more cows to their operations when the marketplace is awash in milk. Some have even offered incentives for members to quit farming altogether.
Federal court data shows the Western District of Wisconsin had the highest number of Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies in the nation in 2017, and that's only a glimpse into the problem since Chapter 12 is a relatively rare tool used in bankruptcies.
Farmers say the downturn is worse than one they experienced in 2009 because it's lasted longer and their costs are higher now. Many dairy operations are drowning in debt; and in some cases, they have a half-million dollars in unpaid bills.
"You need a good year to make up for what you lost," Kurt said, figuring that he's used up about $150,000 in his farm equity to weather this downturn.
"It's at the point where it would be reckless for me to keep going and burn through everything I have worked for the last 18 years," he added.
Schlintz and others said the stress level for farmers and their families is punishing.
"Farmer suicide numbers are going up now too," Peck said. "Every time the phone rings I am worried about another farm going bankrupt or someone feeling suicidal."
Some farmers cover up taking their own life by making it look like a farm accident, said Joel Greeno, president of Family Farm Defenders and a farmer near Kendall in southwest Wisconsin.
"These guys start thinking they're worth more dead than alive, so their families can collect the insurance," he said.
Legal wrangling
Bruce Drinkman of Glenwood City has been down the road that Kurt wants to avoid, a troubled path that involved bankruptcy and a lot of personal pain.
Drinkman's farm, named Desperation Acres, was foreclosed on a few days before Christmas in 2010.
He and his wife, Mari, used her retirement fund to pay off some loans and keep their organic dairy operation of 55 milk cows afloat for a while — but it wasn't enough.
After nearly three years of legal wrangling in bankruptcy court, clinging to the hope of getting a fresh start, they gave up.
"If you don't have a good attorney, you are asking for a boatload of trouble," Drinkman said about fighting to save a farm through the court system.
"You can really get screwed over."
He had purchased Desperation Acres from his father, who purchased it from his father. Bruce and Mari raised five children on the farm, which had 140 acres of fresh, verdant pasture for the cows.
At times, their milk price was sufficient to carve out a decent living in the hill country west of Eau Claire. But there were hard times, Drinkman said, including an especially bad downturn in the 1980s.
"And what's going on now is making that time look good," he said.
As they struggled to keep their farm going, Mari battled leukemia and Bruce got a serious shoulder injury that sidelined him from some of the heavy, physical work.
The couple eventually sold their cows, and Mari died last Christmas Eve at age 59.
Last fall, Bruce worked on another dairy farm for a while. But he quit after the farm owner complained about him taking three weeks off to care for his critically ill wife.
"I just walked away," he said.
A lot of small farms in his area are gone now, Drinkman said, wiped out by round after round of low commodity prices, rising costs and the children of farmers not wanting to follow in their parents' footsteps.
"I mean, it's scary," he said.
More debt than ever
Schlintz and her husband, Alex, have a 60-cow dairy operation that they spent a lot of money on in 2015 — adding a barn and upgrading equipment — before the milk price crashed.
If not for their off-the-farm income, she said, they would be in trouble like so many other dairy-farm families.
"The dream of a mom-and-pop dairy, where the mom stays home with the kids, doesn't exist anymore," Schlintz said.
At least one spouse, she said, has to work off the farm to get health insurance.
Often, farmers are land-rich but cash-poor, meaning their property may be worth millions, but their income isn't sufficient to cover all of their expenses and loan payments.
Chapter 12 bankruptcy was created by Congress following the farm crisis of the 1980s, specifically for farms and commercial fishermen. It allows farmers to "cram down" secured debt, such as land mortgages, to a more affordable level.
The debt limit for a Chapter 12 filing is $4,135,150.
"At one time, that was a lot of money for a farmer. But today, in just one generation, there are many farms with more debt than that," said David Krekeler, a Madison attorney who handles farm bankruptcies.
"The other qualifications for Chapter 12 aren't that difficult to meet," Krekeler said, and it can pave the way to a fresh start.
"If you weren't an optimist, you wouldn't be a farmer," he said.
Most farmers use other means to sort out their finances, such as selling their livestock but hanging on to their crops.
"I am getting five or 10 calls a day from guys looking to sell," said Cory Bidlingmaier with B&M Auctions in Browntown.
"One farmer, who sold out a week ago, told me that he was making more money from a part-time job milking somebody else's cows than he could milking his own 80 cows," Bidlingmaier said.
Many farmers will fight "tooth and nail" to keep from quitting, said Mike Lochner, an economic specialist with the Wisconsin Farm Center that's part of the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
"But we strongly advise them to preserve what equity they have left," he said. "At least then they can get a fresh start."
That's what Kurt plans to do after Monday's auction.
He's already had multiple job offers, including one on a larger farm, and he plans to keep his hand in agriculture by raising some beef cattle and crops.
"One door closes and, hopefully, another one opens," he said.
Kurt says he will miss milking the cows, and even the long days when he harvested crops in the middle of the night and then milked the cows a couple of hours later at five in the morning.
He wouldn't be quitting if he could make ends meet.
"We are going on three years of this. That's the problem," he said.
He was only 20 years old when, in 2001, he bought a small herd of cows from a farm he had worked on. It was a natural step after he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Farm and Industry Short Course aimed at helping young farmers.
"It's all I know, really, all I have done my whole life," he said.
"Most farmers just love doing the work … but no one should have this much stress. I have been through the wringer the last few years."
Source: marshfieldnewsherald.com


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If the choice facing Pakistan is abandoning its claims on the Indian side of Kashmir in exchange for free trade with India, then I see it as an automatic choice: the economic future of 180 million citizens of Pakistan is not worth sacrificing for the sake of some vague political aspirations of a fraction of the 12 million or so who live on the Indian side of Kashmir. The hyper-nationalists that populate a surprisingly large segment of Pakistani cyberspace will no doubt argue that this is "selling Kashmir down the river". Has anyone ever thought of the fairness of it ...Read Full Post
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Traditional Nowrouz
celebrations flourish from New York to California
Washington -- Every culture celebrates the change in seasons in some fashion, but few are as ancient, colorful and full of symbolism as the traditional ceremonies for the beginning of the Persian New Year, or Nowrouz, marking the first day of spring.
Norooz Banners in Streets of Irvine, California
For writer Firoozeh Dumas, author of Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America, "Nowrouz is all about hope. With the first day of spring, the New Year celebration represents rebirth and hope -- and we all cling to hope, now more than ever."
For cardiologist Rudy Rezzadeh, founder of the annual Persian Parade in New York City, "Nowrouz is a way for our children to celebrate and learn about their cultural background, just like so many other people in America have done."
The range and variety of Nowrouz celebrations reflect the richness and diversity of Persian culture in the United States, which includes the people of many nations and ethnic backgrounds that were once part of the greater Persian Empire. These Persian traditions and history encompass those who live in present-day Iran, of course, but also people from countries stretching from Albania through a great swath of Central Asia to India and Pakistan.
Many of the traditions associated with Nowrouz reflect its ancient origins in the Zoroastrian faith as far back as 5,000 years. But, as with other cultural traditions in the United States, Nowrouz has evolved to attract new generations to the rich heritage it represents. (See related article.)
Shaida Johnston, a NASA scientist in Washington, fondly recalls the excitement of Nowrouz celebrations in Iran as a teenager, from the preparation of traditional foods and the wearing of brand-new clothes to visiting relatives who gave the children sweets and gold coins.
"It is one of my happiest memories," she said.
Although Johnston no longer leaps bonfires -- another Nowrouz tradition -- she
will prepare an elaborate Persian meal that her friends, most of whom are not
Iranian, look forward to enjoying with her every year.
Food, as with many popular holidays, is central to Nowrouz celebrations throughout the country. The Iranian Association of Boston, Persia House of Portland State University in Oregon, the Iranian Cultural Center of New Mexico and the Iranian Cultural Center of Orange County in California all will be marking Nowrouz with banquets featuring traditional dishes, music and dancing. In the United States, the Nowrouz celebration begins the evening of March 20.
An essential element of Nowrouz celebrations -- whether at home or at a banquet -- is the traditional Haft Seen, an elegant centerpiece or table setting of seven items beginning with the letter "S" in the Persian alphabet, representing creations and immortals of the ancient Persian tradition.
Some of the common items are Sabzeh (wheat, barley or lentil sprouts, symbolizing rebirth), Samanu (sweet pudding or custard -- affluence), Senjed (fruit of the oleaster or lotus tree -- love), Seer (garlic -- health and medicine), Seeb (apples -- beauty and health), Somaq (sumac berries -- sunrise), Serkeh (vinegar -- age and patience), Sonbol (hyacinth -- spring) and Sekkeh (coins -- prosperity and wealth).
Many groups will be offering menus of cultural events to accompany the food. The Persian Center, based in Berkeley, California, for example, plans a bonfire-jumping event on a downtown street, a presentation by the Society of Iranian Professionals, film and art shows and talks on Iranian women in science and the latest archeological research under way in Iran. (See related article.)
One popular feature for children this year is a new animated cartoon called Babak & Friends -- A First Norooz. Babak tells the story of a young Iranian boy who, as he adjusts to life in America, learns the rich history and culture of his background and how it contributes to the tapestry of American life.
A highlight of Nowrouz celebrations in the United States will be the fourth annual Persian Parade, scheduled for March 25 in downtown New York. Founder Rudy Rezzadeh hopes to attract more than the 10,000 people who attended the celebrations in 2006. Iranian student groups from all along the East Coast will be marching next to floats celebrating cities such as Shiraz and Isfahan. As with most Nowrouz celebrations, there also will be plenty of dancers representing many different styles and traditions.
One parade highlight will be a commemoration of the 800th birthday of the celebrated Persian poet and mystic Rumi, with floats and banners highlighting some of his most famous lines and verses.
For more information on celebrations in the United States, see Holidays.
(USINFO is produced by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)