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Baystate Support Oars
Captain: Phyllis Bartling & Brittany Gaydos
We are an amazing team of cancer survivors, professionals, family, and friends paddling for our eleventh year together. We are so proud to paddle with Baystate Financial, a generous organization that understands when fighting cancer, it's all about support!
Cancer Avengers
Captain: Kim Dittus
We are a team of UVM Medical Center employees, family and friends all paddling with a purpose and in support of McLure Miller Respite House and Dragonheart Vermont. We look to support cancer patients with a passion. We are grateful to support such a worthy cause.
Citizens Bank
Captain: Cailin McMurdo-Minnich
Citizenship will sail through the waves and the wind with the strength exemplified by the survivors. As each paddle hits the water with the force of our community, we are reminded of the everyday.
Collins Boats of Glory
Captain: Amanda Mason
We are a team of Aerospace gurus. If we can make aircraft fly, you can only imagine what we can do in the water! Come watch us fly at the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival.
Community Bank, N.A. Hakuna Ma Ta Ta
Captain: Jonathan Roddy
Our employees come from our 32 branches across Vermont and bring 100% enthusiasm as they paddle together at this year's Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival. HaKuna MaTaTa means 'worry free for the rest of your days' and that's our cancer free philosophy! Community Bank, N.A. is happy to help support cancer survivors in our community.
Dragon Fuel (Rowley Fuels)
Captains: Scott Allard
Employees from Rowley Fuels of Milton Vermont, and friends and family of Dragonheart Vermont's own Senior B Women's Team, Green Mountain Girls, have joined together as a first-time team–Dragon Fuel. This fiery group of paddlers is excited to join forces and set Lake Champlain ablaze as we paddle to support DHVT and the University of Vermont Health Network's McClure Miller Respite House.
Dragonheart Vermont Sisters
Captain: Cathy Buck
Our Sisters team is made up of Breast Cancer Survivors who have found that paddling a dragon boat has helped them recover, get back into tip-top condition and find support with a great group of women and men in the Dragonheart Vermont organization. We are a strong team, competing around the country and the world. We have a fun time, but we are tough to beat in a boat!!
Dragonheart Vermont Soul Sisters
Captain: Donna Butkus
Soul Sisters are breast cancer survivors who, like our Sisters, focus on enjoying life and improving our health and well-being through the sport of Dragon boating. Membership in Dragonheart Vermont translates to a commitment to our cancer survivorship mission and a dedication to community service. We are women who paddle for fitness, fun, and camaraderie. Whether we have been paddling for 15 years or 15 days, we paddle with the mission of doing our personal best. We are clearly a team with HEART.
East Coast Connections
Captain: Debbie Brooks
This team is made up of breast cancer survivors from Florida, Kentucky, New York, Vermont and New Brunswick, Canada. who have come to join us on this very special day to honor breast cancer survivors all over the world. We feel very special joining this festival. Thank you for your support and the support of Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Empire Dragons-NYC
Captain: Donna Wilson
Founded in 2009 by Donna Wilson, James Lozada, and Jennifer Merendino, Empire Dragons NYC is New York City's first and only breast cancer survivor team comprised of members from throughout the tri-state area. In addition, we are one of over 150 breast cancer survivor teams worldwide that serve to promote the sport of dragon boating as part of a healthy lifestyle and provide a unique support for those fighting cancer.
Empire is dedicated to empowering women to survive and thrive beyond cancer. We work to improve the environment in which we all live, as well as promoting exercise and nutrition as a means toward a healthy and fulfilling life. We are proud supporters of Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Freedom and Unity
Captain: Diane Vachon
"Freedom and Unity" is a group of Town and City Clerks, our families, and friends from all over Vermont. Clerks take an oath to support the Constitution of the State of Vermont and of the United States. We are the record keepers at the heart of our communities, serving everyone equally, justly and respectfully. We come together under the leadership of Co-Captain Jessica Alexander, whose vision of "Freedom and Unity" came to her in a dream. Some of us on Freedom and Unity are cancer survivors, and all of us are supporters. In the spirit of teamwork and community giving, we are honored to Ride the Dragon in support of breast cancer survivors, this year's partner the McClure Miller Respite House, and so much more!
Game of Foam – Twincraft
Co-Captains: Melody Shaw & Lisa Ashley
Twincraft Skincare is located in Winooski, Vermont. We are a custom contract manufacturer that makes high end bar soap and skincare products for brands across North America. We are proud to support Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House at the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival. Come see us race!! https://www.twincraft.com
Go Pink! DC
Captain: Elizabeth Rumpf
We are GoPink!DC, Washington's only dragon boat team for women touched by breast cancer. Through participation, women experience the healing power of community and the physical benefits of an activity that can relieve the side effects of treatment.
We race in festivals against other breast cancer teams, in a spirit of competition and camaraderie. The vibrant gatherings are transformational and teach survivors and supporters that breast cancer is an experience, not an identity. Tournaments support healing, growth and offer poignant opportunities for remembrance of sisters who have died. We are proud members of a worldwide community of breast cancer survivors who have discovered the physical, emotional and mental restorative benefits of the addictive sport of dragon boat paddling. We are also very proud to support Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Graceful Passage Community Team- (Respite House)
Co-Captains: Madeline Sullivan-Drake and Kelly Fridinger
The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties (VNA) opened the doors to the new McClure Miller Respite House in September, 2016. The ribbon cutting celebrated completion of the 21-room Respite House, which replaced the 13-room Vermont Respite House located in Williston. We are very honored to be supporting Dragonheart Vermont and its pledge partner UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice.
Groovy UV (UVM)
Captain: Pam Blum
UVM staff and faculty paddling to support Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House. We are ready to compete with the other teams. Watch Out for Groovy UV!!
Hazelett Whitecaps
Captain: Sharon Downs
Hazelett Corporation designs, manufactures, installs, and services continuous casting equipment for customers in the metals industry in more than 27 countries. We are located on the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vermont, and we have been a dedicated supporter of our local communities for more than 60 years. Our team is made up of employees, family, and friends who have come together for a day of fun to proudly support a great cause. Go Whitecaps!
Home Health Heroes
Captains: Jean Harry
We are employees, friends and family of the UVM Home Health & Hospice Network that supports those needing help with services or programs for themselves or loved ones in their most vulnerable time. It is with the ultimate care and compassion that we service those in need. We are honored to be supporting Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Hope Afloat USA
Captain: Suzanne Scullion
We are the Survivors of Breast Cancer helping each other to reclaim healthy, joyful lives through the ancient sport of Dragon Boat racing. We are a team that accepts any and every breast cancer survivor regardless of her age, physical strength or athletic ability.
Hulks Brew (14th Star Brewery)
Captain: Rebecca McGregor
We are employees, friends and family of the 14 Star Brewing Company and proud to support Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
In This Together
Captain: Sara White
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. –African Proverb
Board members and friends of HOPE Works, Steps to End Domestic Violence and the Burlington and South Burlington Firefighters Associations join Dragonheart Vermont's efforts to strengthen and empower breast cancer survivors and supporters in the shared spirit of teamwork and community giving.
The Burlington and South Burlington Firefighters Associations represent the men and women of the Burlington and South Burlington Fire Departments who provide both fire and emergency medical services to our communities. Our members are passionate and committed to public service and work hard to ensure our respective communities are safe and healthy.
HOPE Works is dedicated to ending all forms of sexual violence. We are committed to serving the Chittenden County community through the continued provision of our services and to being a leading voice in the State of Vermont for meaningful change in law and society. We provide crisis counseling and advocacy for those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence. Our education outreach work strives to change attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate and condone the cycle of violence. We constantly seek to expand our efforts to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse community and welcome all to our agency.
Steps to End Domestic Violence addresses the needs of those affected by domestic violence in Chittenden County, Vermont. Our mission is to assist in the transition to a safe, independent life for all those who have been affected physically, sexually, emotionally, or economically by domestic abuse and to promote a culture that fosters justice, equity and safety.
Justice League Against Cancer
Captain: Kim Dittus
Justice League Against Cancer or Justice League for short are the University of Vermont Internal Medicine residents and friends. These residents know a thing or two about taking care of individuals with cancer who need to be in the hospital. Between Cancer Avengers and Justice League, we pretty much have the whole hero world covered!
Livin' on The Edge
Captain: Lynn Griswold
We're a group of fitness enthusiasts who are paddling at the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival and supporting Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Living Our Best Lives
Captain: Cristy Monty
We are a group of health conscious friends who love to live life to the fullest and are paddling with these friends in support of Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Make Waves for Wellness
Captain: Greg Lamoy
Our crew is comprised of 21 UVM MC employees and family members from a wide range of professional and clinical care areas across the hospital and from our satellite sites across the state. Together our team members are energized and interested in participating in the Dragonheart event this year to support our patients and families living with a cancer diagnosis. Many on the team have been touched themselves by a cancer diagnosis and have used integrative therapies to heal and live healthy lives. Everyone on the team is excited to participate and support the McClure Miller Respite House.
National Life Group Life Savers
Captain: Rebecca Pecor
At National Life Group we are committed to our "Do Good, Be Good, Make Good" way of life. It really is a way of life that we live at the office, as well as in our personal lives. One of the many ways that we spread the GOOD is by giving back to our communities. What better way to Do Good than to give back through this wonderful yearly event hosted by Dragonheart Vermont. We are proud to sponsor and participate in this event and hope you can help us DO GOOD!
Norwich University (Norwich University)
Captain: Crystal Drown
We are a team of university faculty, staff, and friends excited to be a part of this important fundraiser and to show our support for cancer survivors, their impacted families, and communities. We are paddling in the spirit of one of Norwich's Guiding Values to nation and others before self.
Orangetheory Fitness
Captain: Lea Stretch
Orangetheory Fitness is a community of individuals who strive to improve themselves and help others achieve their goals. New to the Burlington area, we are so excited to be participating in the Dragonheart Vermont dragon boat festival. We will be participating with our employees, members, friends, and family to help raise awareness in the community. We always strive for more life here at Orangetheory and we can't wait to help empower others through this event!
Paradise City Dragons
Captain: Elizabeth Powell
Paradise City Dragon Boat is a team of cancer survivors and supporters paddling on the beautiful Connecticut River in Northampton, Massachusetts. Our focus is on dragon boat racing, building and sustaining fitness, contributing to our community, and stewardship of the Connecticut River. We are actively recruiting new team members, if you live in Western Massachusetts come check us out! www.paradisedragons.org
PC Paddlers (PC Construction)
Captain: Esmir Hadzic and Cameron Hunt
We are a team of 1,200 employees who share over half a century of industry-leading excellence with every craft and expertise in the field that allows us to offer general contracting, construction management, and design-build services to private and public companies for projects of all sizes from a single office fit-up to water supply programs valued at over $300 million. With our headquarters in Vermont and a network of locations in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New York and North Carolina we are a 100% employee owned company. We are very proud to be supporting Dragonheart Vermont again this year along with its pledge partner the McClure Miller Respite House We look forward to FUN on and off the water.
People's United Paddlers (People's United Bank)
Captain: Chris Venner
Let's Make Our Presence Felt In Market Share And Fundraising!!
Our story reflects not only our banking history, but also our fundamental principles. At People's United Bank, we believe that, by offering empathy and expertise to our customers, giving back as partners in our communities, and valuing the know-how of our employees, we all succeed together. We are excited to be back again supporting Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House. See you on the water!!
Rhythm and Blues (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont)
Captain: Megan Peek
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont's Rhythm and Blues team will rock (but hopefully not roll!) through the waves to victory, paddling toward a healthier Vermont! Our goal is to make the competition sing the "blues" and help find a cure for breast cancer. Come race day, we'll be paddlin' with rhythm.
River Sisters
Captain: Michelle Baldino
The River Sisters is a breast cancer survivor dragon boat team based at the Cooper River in Pennsauken, NJ. We are committed to fostering strength, wellness and camaraderie for women who have survived breast cancer. We practice in preparation for festivals throughout the east coast and abroad and we competed last year in Florence Italy at the International Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Festival. We gather to provide a community of encouragement, hope and friendship to those who have been touched by breast cancer. We welcome Dragonheart members who join our team for the 2019 Sisters at Heart Celebration and the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival.
Saint Michael's College Dragon Slayers (Saint Michael's College)
Captain: Allison Close
We are staff, faculty, students, alumni, and friends of Saint Michael's College. We are here to slay the dragon and rescue our dear princess, paddling hard and fast, but most importantly, together! We are the Knights, and we have the right, to paddle!
Seas the Day (Instrumart)
Captain: Ron Johnson
Instrumart is a global supplier of industrial instrumentation rooted her in our home state of Vermont. We have a team of 25+ application engineers that serve as our primary sales force, troubleshooters, and technical support staff. Instrumart will work with you to find the best solution for your unique situation and, once you've made your purchase, will continue to provide support for the life of that product. There's an engineer behind everything we sell. We are proud to support the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival, Dragonheart Vermont, and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Seven Seas (Seventh Generation)
Captain: Matteo Gianella-Borradori
We're on a mission to transform the world into a health, sustainable & equitable place for the next seven generations. For the past 30 years, we've been a company with strong beliefs about the rights of people and planet. We believe that a company's values are as important as the products it makes. We have a lot of beliefs, but the biggest one is that we have a responsibility to this generation and the next seven. What do you believe? We invite you on our journey to nurture the health of the next seven generations. We are proud to support the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival, Dragonheart Vermont, and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Smaug's Hazelett Gliders
Captain: Robert Libby
We are the second team from Hazelett Corporation. Hazelett Corporation designs, manufactures, installs, and services continuous casting equipment for customers in the metals industry in more than 27 countries. We are located on the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vermont, and we have been a dedicated supporter of our local communities for more than 60 years. Our team is made up of employees, family, and friends who have come together for a day of fun to proudly support a great cause. Go Gliders!
Snap Destroyoars (Snap Fitness – Berlin)
Captain: Lori Lockwood
The dragon boat team Snap Destroyoars is made up of members from the community who attend our local gym, Snap Fitness Berlin. We are all dedicated, self-motivated, driven people who are so excited to be a part of this great cause! Many of us have never paddled before, but we are up for the challenge! See you all on the water!
Snap Dragonz (Snap Fitness – Burlington)
Captain: Justine Zolotas
Snap Fitness is a community gym dedicated to improving the lives of its members and the community. Our team is a collection of people at various fitness levels looking to engage in something new, fun, and challenging. The Snap Dragonz is a group of fitness enthusiasts that range from goal setters, goal getters to trend setters. This is year three for us in the Dragon Boat Festival. Last year we made a splash with our wild tent site and offered chances to get swole in between heats. This year is a treat as we will race our fellow Snap Fitness gyms in the goal of raising the most money for cancer survivors. Instead of just training hard to win easy we are looking to fundraise like never before for a goal and cause that is close to so many of our hearts. We want to race to help end cancer and help all of our survivors. Look for red on race day and you'll find us. Come by our Burlington location to get your fitness fix before, during, or after the race. We'll see you at the finish line.
Soaring Ruckers
Captain: Neal Hayes
Back again for 2019, this compilation of friends, family, hockey and rugby connections, and the Soaring on team from 2017 will try again to take home a trophy! Soaring On was created by the team captain after surviving ovarian cancer. From diagnosis to survivor Gabrielle appreciated the support of community and the resources needed for cancer survivors. Our team is completely funded by the fundraising done by each of the individual paddlers on our team. We look forward to seeing you on the water!
Springfield Dragon Ray's
Captain: Lisa Murphy
We are a group of dragon boat paddlers that has been a vital part of the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club (PVRC) since 2013. The first established dragon boat team in Western Massachusetts, the Dragon Rays paddle two or more times a week on the Connecticut River and we spend the winter season working out together to build strength and endurance as a team. PVRC also is committed to raising awareness about breast cancer research. We are proud to participate in the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival supporting Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House..
Stream Team UVM Medical Center Urology Department
Captain: Scott Perrapato
This team is made up of the urology division at UVM fully supports integrative care. We continue to do so, especially after one of our main urology nurses, Kathy, developed breast cancer and is currently undergoing therapy while continuing to work and continuing to be part of our stream team! The support of integrative therapy has taken on a new meaning for us. We look forward to coming together to race for this cause. Thank you Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
TD Bank Titans
Captain: Chuck Cherhoniak
As one of the ten largest banks in the US, TD Bank's corporate responsibility is more than a tradition. Every day we affirm our commitment to our community. We are proudly supporting the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival, the McClure Miller Respite House and Dragonheart Vermont in what they give back to the community. Come down to the Waterfront and watch the TD Bank Titans take on the other teams.
Team Banchors Aweigh (Norhtfield Savings Bank)
Captain: Gary Delphia
Many banks have a long history. Northfield Savings Bank has something even more powerful. From the day of our founding in 1867 and continuing to today, a constant and resilient thread of meeting and supporting Vermonters in the moment has defined us. This powerful legacy fuels our actions, shapes our character, and separates us from other banks and credit unions.
We are proud to be the largest bank headquartered in Vermont with 13 branches serving over 20,000 consumer and commercial customers. We are also one of Vermont's few remaining mutual savings banks, owned by our depositors, not shareholders, and offering investment services through Northfield Investment Services.
We are proud to participate in the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival supporting Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
The Essex Resort & Spa
Captain: Bernadette Whitcomb
The Essex Resort & Spa is not only a destination for relaxation but it's the perfect place for family and friends who come into town to visit. It's also a perfect place to plan your next even, whether it's that special wedding or an office meeting/party. We are a team of employees, friends, and family who are paddling at the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival for a very worthy cause. We are proud to participate in the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival supporting Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
The Fanny Pack (In-patient Rehab Center at UVM Medical Center)
Captain: Kristin Laskowski
This is our 5th year and we are ready for another day of fun and friendly competition! We have some returning paddlers and some new faces! We represent the Inpatient Rehab Center at UVM Medical Center where we are dedicated to helping people return to everyday life. We proudly support Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Traveling Dragons
Captain: Joe Flynn
VBT delivers Award-Winning Tours Worldwide. Biking Tours, Walking Tours, Bike & Barge Tours. We have also been voted one of the World's Best Tour Operators in Travel & Leisure. Our team is made up of employees, family and friends of VBT. We look forward to supporting Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Union Mutual
Captain: Nathan Magne
Live Life Well, the newly adopted slogan of the Union Mutual Wellness Team, is more than words on paper – it's a philosophy brought to life with numerous community and internal events our employees participate in throughout the year. Highlights of the past years included the Dragon Boat Festival, Strike Three Foundation Wiffle Ball Tournament, the American Cancer Society's Pulling for Hope, and the fourth straight year as the lead sponsor of the Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games – which has grown to include over two dozen employees and family members taking part in the Penguin Plunge in early February. For 2019, we're excited to continue our community and civic engagement, and we're proud to work alongside the individuals that share our passion and dedication. See you on the water!
UVMMC Pain Train
Co-Captains: Elizabeth Moore & Paige Bascom
UVMMC Pain clinic staff consisting of doctors, nurses, x-ray techs, medical assistants, and patient support staff, paddling and competing for our community.
We are more than a TEAM.
We are a FAMILY.
We are FRIENDS.
And with our strengths combined we will paddle to show our support for all diagnosed with the many different types of cancers.
Villainous Vixens
Captain: Sara Springer & Ellane Corey Austin
A group of randomly connected women. Spirited and High Energy, who have boundless imagination! We work hard to raise as much money as we can, each Dragonboat Season! Supporting our local Cancer Charity pledge partners in creative ways each year. Keep an eye out for upcoming fundraising events and to see what surprises we will to festival this year!
VIP Dragon Bytes
Captain: Tom O'Keefe
As past champions of this auspicious event (2018), we are putting the pressure on ourselves to take this one again. As a company we adhere to a work hard, play hard attitude and are hopeful that this initiative brings us across the finish line again. VIP is a solution provider to the US beverage industry and dedicated to helping the community through athletic charity events like the Dragon Boat Festival. Paddle On!
VIP Dragon Drops
Captain: John Simard
We have created a second team this year because we had so many employees, friends and family that wanted to participate. Vermont Information Processing, VIP is the leading technology supplier for brewers, distributors, wineries, soda bottlers, and other companies in the beverage industry. We are a mere representation of the 400+ employee-owners of a great company and insatiably competitive athletes. We are hockey players, basketball players, bikers, runners, skiers… and now Dragonboat paddlers. Our first entrance into this event this year, we are looking forward to staying "afloat in our boat". Long live the Dragonboat Fest! We are very proud to be supporting Dragonheart Vermont and the McClure Miller Respite House by racing at the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival.
Wellness Warriors
Captain: Julianne Nevins
Wellness Warriors is Massachusetts' first dragon boat team for cancer survivors. We provide a paddling support group for men and women of all ages diagnosed with many different types of cancer. No matter where we are on the cancer journey, it is our rise to the physical challenges of dragon boat paddling, our love of this exciting sport and our deep care for each other that create magic in the boat. Our mission is to provide new opportunities for cancer survivors to heal – both physically and emotionally – by being active participants in their own recovery and part of a mutually empowering dragon boat team.
Work 'ARD, Play 'ARD (Tetra Tech Ard)
Captain: Gail Kramer Thomas
Team Work 'ARD, Play 'ARD has been paddling in the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival for many years now! We are a group of colleagues, friends, and family from Tetra Tech ARD and are proud to be part of Dragonheart Vermont's efforts and contributions to the community. We love participating in the festival and thank everyone for their donations!


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A Portmeirion Pomona Large Footed Fruit Bowl, Biggereaux Cherries And Goosberries, By Susan Williams-Ellis.
A large footed fruit bowl featuring Biggereaux Cherries & Goosberries.
This is a lovely and stylish way to display your fruit.
Please check the rest of our shop for more examples in this design.
Approx Dimensions:-
6 in (15 cm) tall
12.75 in (32.5 cm) diam
In the 1980's, Susan Williams-Ellis decided that a new shape of pottery was needed to add to the existing ranges, and something that was a little more curvier than the cylindrical forms that she had been using since the 1960's. Her inspiration for this new shape came from a visit to an Ibizan museum, laying eyes on a second century Carthaginian cup and combining this with a poppy seed head. After working her magic, the Romantic shape was born. Having been collecting old colour illustrations of fruit for several years as a possible follow-on design from Botanic Garden, Susan decided fruit would be perfect for this new Romantic shape. In 1982 Pomona, (so named as Pomona was the Goddess of Fruit), was launched to great acclaim and for many years was second only to the best selling Botanic Garden pattern.The range of beautifully illustrated fruit depicted includes apples, plums, cherries, grapes, apricots, gooseberries and redcurrants.

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The Hunku and Barun valley is part of a huge international protected area under an agreement between Nepal and China. Chamlang Expedition trekking routes crosses several high passes into Hunku valley as it climbs into the remote Barun Valley at the foot of Mt. Makalu, the world's fifth highest mountain, providing a splendid venue for more adventurous nature lovers. Far and above the most rewarding aspect of a trip to Chamlang is a chance to venture into an isolated and un-spoilt wilderness of massive moraines, glacial lakes and spectacular peaks climbing in Nepal and, also the amazing spectacle of sunrise on Everest and Kanchanjunga
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Our airport representative will be waiting outside the airport terminal a few metres from the exit door. Please check your name at play card. He will bring you to hotel in kathmandu. The drive from the airport to the hotel is around 20 minutes
Day 02: Free day in kathmandu or self sightseeing around Kathmandu valley( option are)
Pashupatinath Temple
Patan Durbar Square:
Krishna Mandir
Day 03: Official work for expedition briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla then trek to Chutanga 3173m.
Day 05: Chutanga – Nau Lekh.
Day 06: Nau Lekha – Kothey
Day 07: Kothey – Thangnak 4350m.
Day 08: Thangnak – Khare 5100m.
Day 09: Khare – Mera La 4515m.
Day 10: Mera La – Chamlang Low Camp
Day 11: Chamlang Low camp – Camplang Base Camp
Day 12–30: Climbing period of Mt. Chamlang 7319m.
Day 31: Clean up BC & trek back to Mera-La
Day 32: Mera-La – Khare
Day 33: Khare – Thagnag
Day 34: Thagnag – Kothey
Day 35: Kothey – Chutanga
Day 36: Chutanga – Lukla then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 37: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 38: Free day in Kathmandu or self visit to bhaktapur city.
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Humana is pleased to offer you two dental plans to choose from this year. While some of the benefits are similar, others are distinct to each plan. Be sure to review the features in this book to make the right choice for your dental health and budget.
- A managed care plan, HD205 Prepaid.
- An indemnity plan, Schedule B.
HD205 Prepaid covers preventive care and other dental procedures as listed when you're treated by your selected primary care dentist. If your dentist decides you need more specialized treatment, you'll be referred to a participating specialist. With the HD205 plan, the participating specialist's fees may be discounted at 25 percent. General dentistry and specialty services are available only in areas where Humana has a participating general dentist and/or specialist.
Schedule B covers preventive care and other dental procedures as listed when you're treated by any dentist you choose. Patients will be reimbursed the dollar amount shown upon completion of the dental procedures listed. Each covered person will be reimbursed up to the Calendar Year Maximum of $1000.00. Procedures not listed on the schedule may be charged at the Dentist's "Usual and Customary" Fee.


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So, the year has come to an end and a new one is starting. New goals to achieve, new adventure to enjoy as well as all the rest.
I remember when I was a late teenager, entering my early 20's, the quote 'new year, new me' was everywhere. I never understood it. Although I've always been a goal setter, the idea of throwing away "past you" seems as if what you have all ready achieved doesn't matter anymore.
I'm a reflector. I strive to live in the present but reflecting helps you grow.
The whole of December I've been reflecting on the year, thinking about the one ahead and what I'd like to achieve. At the beginning of 2018, I set goals for myself. In total, I set 9 goals and I achieved 4/5 of them…
My goals for 2018 were:
- Get closer to becoming debt free, there was no number attached I just wanted to see a big decline in our debt.
- Do more swimming, if your count swimming with your baby then I actually did A LOT of this, Arthur and I went every week from when he was 8 weeks old.
- Get my pre-baby body back. For me it wasn't about the weight it was just about feeling comfortable in my skin.
- Re-start blogging and be consistent. I am SO pleased I achieved this one, blogging this year has been everything for me. As well as coming to the realization that this is what I want to do as a career.
- Reach 900 Instagram followers. This sounds superficial, however, in the blogosphere followers are important. Numbers do matter, to a point. Above all else, is the connection you have with your followers, the engagement.
- Have more girl time. This is one I'm pretty embarrassed to say I didn't achieve. I should make more time for my friends. However, I have come to realize it is more about quality time than quantity.
- Re-start live morning motivation videos. In 2017 I started a series on Facebook where every two days I did a "Morning Motivation" I really wanted to start this up again but fear got in the way…
- Feel happier within me and try and learn to control my anxiety. So this year has been an odd one… I can say I have put in A LOT of work into myself. August 2018 I started therapy. Every week. It's intense but I am SO proud of myself for doing it.
So out of all my 9 goals I'm really chuffed with the ones I've achieved.
That feeling I get when I achieve one of my goals is one of my favorites. I read a post by Rebecca Faye recently about why she is only giving herself one goal in 2019. That goal was "to be happy". The post rang so true with me and inspired me to turn on my laptop and write my first post in weeks. I wanted to only have a couple of days off the blogging world over the Christmas period but it just didn't work like that. Mentally and physically I needed more, and that's ok.
Take away the pressure.
Goals for me, have been a way to stay motivated. In those darker days, they're a way to remind myself what I have achieved and what I'm yet to accomplish.
For some, goals, especailly 'New Year' goals, can be really pressurinsing. I used to feel this way. If anyone is your girl to understand putting too much pressure on yourself, it's me.
Many friends, family, and my therapist constantly remind me not to put so much pressure on myself… It's like it's in my DNA.
SO, how do you take away the pressure from your goals?
Write them down then put them away. Re-read them when you feel un-motivated and remind yourself what you are capable of achieving.
If you get halfway through the year and you haven't achieved what you thought you would, don't stress it. Just keep going. Give yourself grace, life happens and stuff gets in the way.
My goals for 2019
- Make an income from blogging
- Be kinder, Volunteer, leave kind messages, do more random acts of kindness.
- Write a letter to Arthur for his 1st Birthday
- Clear off one credit card
- Spend more time outside
- Becoming more confident in myself and continue to grow
- Collaborate with more Bloggers
- Start doing Pilates
- Continue to become more environmentally friendly
- Be present in the moment more
These are just a few of the goals I've set myself this year. I've actually categorized them and added a few more to each category. Totally geeky, right? However, this is just one of the ways that I'm able to stay focused without putting loads of pressure on myself to achieve every single goal.
Celebrate the journey
Instead of just celebrating your
Tough session at the gym? Remeber that's all part of getting a stronger body. Enjoy it. Give yourself credit.
After all, its the bricks you place infront of you that create your path.


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When news breaks, readers turn to social media to read and post updates, presenting opportunities for news outlets to engage with them and challenges in keeping up with multiple platforms and a 24/7 news cycle.
Ebyline recently discussed these challenges and opportunities with Kelly Conniff, who started as social media editor at TIME in September after working as social media manager at the National Geographic Society since 2009. Excerpts from that interview follow.
What social media platforms does TIME focus on?
Really the number one platform we're on is definitely Twitter. We actually just hit four million followers today, which was amazing. Beyond that we also are on Facebook, and we just actually hit 600,000 [Facebook likes]. We're one of the biggest news brands on Google +, and we should be in the neighborhood of hitting two million next week, which is just amazing.
We're also on Pinterest and Instagram. We actually have two Tumblr's. One is TIME magazine proper, and it's very much kind of our behind-the-scenes look at how the magazine is made, how we put together our amazing covers, and basically how we do what we do. We also have one for LightBox, which is our photography blog that is very popular in the industry. That one focuses a little bit more on the photo projects that we feature every day as well as kind of promoting what's happening in the photography community.
Tell us about the social media strategies you used during Sandy.
With Sandy, we had people without power and without heat, and it was an interesting situation in trying to wrangle people together to work out ideas. We realized that what people were looking for in this scenario were stories from people on the ground. People wanted to know what it was like to be in Staten Island, Coney Island, or in the Rockaways, or in Connecticut, or anywhere in New Jersey where they were hit really bad.
We decided to just go with a very low-fi hashtag campaign of asking people to submit their Sandy reports. I was so surprised at what we got, not in terms of the volume but the depth that people went into when it came to telling us about their stories. We aggregated up some of the best, most poignant, funniest, responses on our newsfeed blog. That was also a really great way to say, "Hey look, we asked you guys for something, and we definitely heard what you had to say and here's what happened."
What about that amazing cover image from Sandy? Tell us about that.
We have a great photography department here. They worked with us to come up with the idea to hire five photographers who were covering different areas of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and areas that were really affected. These people are professional photographers who have shot for TIME in various capacities, including Ben Lowy who is well-known as very much an iPhone photographer.
We actually used one of the photos that was taken by Ben Lowy on the cover of TIME magazine, which is pretty amazing. I was so impressed that we did it because that week was such a huge week for politics and just everything that was happening in the world. We actually closed three issues that week. We had one with a Romney cover, one with an Obama cover, and then easterners in the Northeast got the Sandy cover.
There's a lot of pressure to be the first on social media, especially around the election. How do you balance that with the need for accuracy?
For us, we were really more interested in what people were feeling and thinking and doing about voting instead of making sure that we were first. We had a hashtag campaign that was just #TIMEVote, and we asked a series of questions that were kind of the day before and the day of. It was a little different from what everybody else was doing, but we're there for that analysis and thoughtfulness.
The night of the election when Twitter was going crazy and Facebook was going crazy, we focused on having a live blog that pulled in tweets from all of our correspondents. They sat there and looked at the projections and the results and gave their commentary in a way that not many other brands can. I think we really focused on being thoughtful instead of just predicting and trying to be first. I think at the end of the day that's really what TIME is about.
Does TIME have a social media policy for staffers?
We do. It's mostly informal and that's actually something we're working on kind of updating. One great thing about most people who work at TIME is that they're very proactive in having their own accounts and being very thoughtful when they tweet.
TIMES has some impressive social media stats, but are there other ways that you measure ROI?
Yes, I think that's something that all brands are struggling with right now because there is no hard and fast rule of how to do it. For me, I sit solely on the edit side, so I'm always looking for new ways to engage. When you sit there every day and you're looking at your followers and you're seeing what they say when they comment on a Facebook post or re-tweet you or comment back, it's really all about making sure that people are not just pushing our 'Retweet' button or the 'Like' button and then just moving on to the next post.


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Family Winter Break Ivalo 2020
A new exciting winter adventure for each day: first an aurora camp followed by ice-fishing, reindeer herding and a sledge-dog safari.
Ivalo is the northermost airport in Finland. When landing you will see large forest areas and small villages. Due to the gold stream warming up the climate, it is possible to live as far north. During your visit we'll take you to the Sámi museum to learn more about life in the Arctic.
Inari is the administrative centre of the Sámi culture. The Sámi parliamentSajos is located here as well as the Sámi museum Siida. It is located appr. 35km north from Ivalo by lake Inari. Lake Inari is also called as "the sea of Lapland". It is simply huge. Your log cabin is part of hotel Inari Wilderness appr. 4m from the Inari village also by lake Inari at a beautiful location.
You will live first three days in a log cabin in Inari, then stay one nigh closer to the husky farm and the airport. We have set up a pallette of activities challenging enough but yet safe for school-age children. Acttivities are 3-4h long including breaks, which is the maximum at this time of the year as days can still be very cold.
You will be provided overalls, boots and gloves in Inari and for the husky safari. You will need to take wit you thermall underwear and very warm socks and beanie. Dressed properly you can well take activities in -25 degrees celcius.
1) Aurora camp takes you to a wide open location by campfire to wait for northern lights to show up.
2) Ice-fishing with Sámi fisherman takes you aon frozen lake inari. Inari is the 3rd biggest lake in Finland. You will pass the holy island of Ukko-Pyhä, where the guard of Lapland Ukko Lives. You will make a hole in the ice and try to catch fish by jigging. Your guide Jarmo is an indegenous Sámi man, his family has been living by lake Inari many generations.
3) When visiting the reindeer herdeing family you will all sit in sledge and enjoy the wintry scenery of Inari while the reindeer herder drives the snowmobile. Area is surrounded by lakes, forest and hills. On the way we can spot wild animal track's. You will find the reindeerhed in their winter herding area. Some of our reindeer are very friendly and you can get close to them. You have a good opportunity to photograph the reindeer. After a cup of warm homemade berry juice and Cloudberry cake you can taste also our reindeer meat snacks.At the farm you can visit our home and see, how ecologically this young reindeer herding family lives in their new log house. You will hear about their family and Sámi culture.Please note! This is a private visit, there are no other guests at the same time.
4) Sámi museum Siida gives you background information about the 8 seasons, northern lights as well as the Arctic animals. When oving in nature, you can often notice trails in snow. There is also a cafeteria at the museum as well as a small museum shop.
5) Husky safari takes place on a family-owned husky farm, where dogs are taken good care for. The dogs are friendly and eager to run. The strongest ones are always in back and the wisest ones in front. Two guests always share a team of huskies. Children under 12 yrs always sit in sleigh.
- 3 nights in a log cabin at Inari Wilderness hotel
- 1 night in a 2-bedroom apartment 10 minutes from the airport decreasing the price and shortening the morning transfer to the airport. Please note! Alternatively you could stay 2 nights in the log cabin and 2 nights in the log hotel of the husky farm.This would also take the cost down by 460€ for a family of 4.
Meals: 4xbreakfast, 4xdinner, 3xlunch during activities
Transfer. all neecessary transfers included in Ivlo
Flights: not included, our recommendation would be to leave on Feb16th by Finnair's direct flight at 8:30-14:00 from London Gatwick to Ivalo and back on Feb20th at 7-8:40, price on 1.4. 403,512GBP..
Day 1: Sun
- 8:30-14:00 flight from London Gatwick to Ivalo or your own choide
- 14:20-15:00 private airport transfer dropping luggage to the hotel
- check-in, welcome info, getting winter gear
- 18-20:00 dinner
- 20-22.30 aurora camp by sleigh (you will feel it is 2h less)
- night in log cabin
Day 2: Mon
- breakfast
- 10-13:00 ice-fishing by sleigh with a Sámi fisherman Jarmo (incl. snacks)
- 18-20.00 dinner
- night in log cabin
Day 3: Tue
- breakfast
- check-out
- 9:45 transfer to the reindeer farm
- 10-13.00 visit reindeer herd and reindeer herder's home
- transfer to Inari village
- 13:15 -15:15 visit to the Sámi museum Siida with lunch at cafeteria Saarit
- 18-20:00 dinner
- night in log cabin
Day 4: Wed
- breakfast
- check-out, luggage with you
- transfer to the husky farm
- 10.30-14.30 husky safari with lunch
- transfer to Ivalo
- dinner
- night in a 2-bedroom apartment
Day 5: Thu
- breakfast packed with you
- 5:30 airport transfer
- 7-8.40 direct flight from Ivalo to London Gatwick
|5739,30€ for 2 adults and 2 children (12-year old child in this offer)
|Group size min
|Group size max
|5 days
|Full pension
|Service Provider
|Skafuuri Oy (=Skafur-Tour)
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Rosy Beet/Napa Cabbage Slaw
Rosy Beet/ Napa Cabbage Slaw
From Global Cookbook. Serves 4-6.
6 c. Thinly sliced Napa cabbage leaves
1 1/2 c. Minced red onion
2 med Beets, grated
1 c. Minced fresh parsley
1/4 c. Red wine vinegar
1/2 c. Water
2 Tbsp. Brown sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/3 c. Minced fresh dill leaf
3 Tbsp. Minced fresh chives
1/2 c. Low fat lowfat sour cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Combine vegetables and parsley in a large bowl. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring till sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables and toss. Add in dill and chives and fold in well. Cover and let marinate overnight. Stir well once or twice. Just before serving, drain off excess liquid. Stir in lowfat sour cream and add in salt and pepper to taste.
Unstuffed Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage
Unstuffed Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage
This recipe mimics the time consuming Stuffed Cabbage classic, without all the extra time. Great reviews from lots of home cooks who took some liberties with the recipe. As is, it gets a 4 fork rating from epicurious. But cooks substituted sausage or bacon for the pork, others substituted tofu or Boca meat for some or all of the meats. Some made it meat and meat substitute-less. Others left out the cranberries or added more garlic. Lots of room to play here. From Gourmet November 2008. Serves 4.
1 (2-pound) head green cabbage, quartered lengthwise and cored
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, divided
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1/2 pound ground pork
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Accompaniment: steamed rice
Place cabbage in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet with broth, 1 garlic clove (sliced), and a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cook, covered, turning cabbage occasionally, until very tender, about 20-30 minutes. (Add more broth or water if necessary.)
Meanwhile, cook onion and remaining garlic in oil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in ground meats along with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes with their juice, cranberries, vinegar, and brown sugar and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with spoon, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.
Pour sauce into skillet with cabbage and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Red and Napa Cabbage Salad with Empire Apples and Spiced Nuts
Red and Napa Cabbage Salad with Empire Apples and Spiced Nuts
I have been in a salad mood lately. I think it's a knee-jerk reaction to all the holiday indulgence and lately I can't get enough raw food. This one calls for Napa and red cabbage but you could get away with just the Napa. Adapted from a January 2007 Bon Appetit recipe.
1 teaspoons butter
1 cup pecan halves (or walnuts)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon (scant) cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium unpeeled Empire apples (or other crisp apple), quartered, cored, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
2 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
3/4 cup dried cranberries (about 5 ounces)
Melt butter in nonstick medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pecans and stir 1 minute. Add brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne; stir until nuts are coated, about 1 minute. Transfer nuts to foil sheet and cool.
Whisk both vinegars and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss apples with lemon juice in large bowl. Add cabbage and dried crans. Add dressing and toss. Stir in pecans and season salad with salt and pepper.
Do ahead: Spiced pecans and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Store pecans airtight at room temperature. Cover and chill dressing; bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
Vermont Soy Tofu Scramble Stir Fry
Vermont Soy Tofu Scramble Stir Fry
This recipe is adapted from a large one created by Connor Graham for Vermont Soy. Connor is a 2009 NECI grad and has recently joined the team at Vermont Soy.
1 TB oil
1 small red onion
thumb sized piece of ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 oz frozen zucchini (or cabbage!)
1 medium carrot
1 10-14 oz package tofu scramble
2 oz OJ
2 TB tamari
2 TB rice wine vinegar
Heat a large skillet on medium high w/ oil and add sliced red onions. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally for about 2-3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic to the onions and stir until evenly distributed. After about 1 minute, add the shredded carrots and zucchini to the stir fry mixture. Cook and stir for a several minutes. Add the tofu scramble to the veggies and stir until the mixture is well blended. Increase your heat slightly just before adding the OJ, tamari, and rice wine vinegar. Allow the juices to reduce slightly until nearly all liquid is incorprated into the stir fry. Remove from heat and serve.
Moroccan Style Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew
Moroccan Style Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew
This recipe from epicurious comes with many solid reviews. I offer it here as a theme, and there is lots of room for improvisation. If you are vegetarian, you can substitute chick peas for the chicken and veggie broth for the chicken broth. You can dig through your fridge and use different root vegetables. Potatoes, winter squash, carrots, parsnips, turnips, celeriac, even some cabbage, all would work great in this stew. Serve it up with couscous and some salad for a fine meal. Adapted from Bon Appetit January 1998, the recipe serves 6.
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (or chicken thighs or some leftover cooked chicken would work great!)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 tsp cinnamon)
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled carrots
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled parsnips (or more turnips, carrots, potatoes)
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled turnips
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces peeled rutabaga (or potatoes)
2 cups canned chicken (or veggie) broth
1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
1 cup drained diced tomatoes
Chopped fresh cilantro (or dried or frozen)
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pot and sauté until light golden but not cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken to bowl. (Skip this step if you are using leftover roast chicken from a previous meal.)
Add onion to pot and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add curry powder, cumin and cinnamon stick and stir 30 seconds. Add sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, rutabaga, broth and currants. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and chicken with any accumulated juices to pot. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors blend, about 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Shoot Salad with Honey Miso Dressing
Shoot Salad with Honey Miso Dressing
I just had a delicious salad for lunch...
several large handfuls of shoots mix
2 valentine radishes sliced thin
about 1/4 green cabbage, sliced in thin ribbons in food processor
2 carrots grated in food processor
Honey Miso Dressing
2 1/2 tablespoons red miso
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
3 tablespoons water or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
Mix the miso, honey, and mustard together. Add the remaining ingredients, mix until smooth. Let sit 15 minutes before using.
Cheddar Polenta with Braising Greens, Mushrooms and Bacon
Cheddar Polenta with Braising Greens, Mushrooms and Bacon
Serves 4
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
4 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 lb. bacon or pancetta, sliced
4 cups water
1-7/8 tbsp. salt
1 cup coarse cornmeal
3/4 cups grated white Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter
approx 1/2 bag frozen braising greens (qty to your liking)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese
Bring water and salt to boil. Slowly whisk in polenta and reduce heat. Cook , stirring often, until polenta thickens about 25 minutes.Stir in the grated Cheddar and the butter. Cover and set aside.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic and bacon until lightly browned.Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes.Add the thawed braising greens. Stir together, turn heat to down to low, cover, and heat through.
Serve the greens over the polenta, garnished with ground pepper and olive oil.
Russian Cabbage Borscht
Russian Cabbage Borscht
If you have never made borcht, or thought perhaps you wouldn't like it, this recipe is worth a try. This is the recipe from the original Moosewood Cookbook and I have made it year after year and it never disappoints. It is rich, sweet, hearty, tangy, all at once. If you don't have the stock of celery, substitute some of your celeriac instead. Serves 4-5.
2 TB butter
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1-1/2 cups thinly-sliced potato
1 cup thinly-sliced uncooked, peeled beets
1 large, sliced carrot
1 stalk chopped celery
3-4 cups shredded cabbage
1 scant tsp caraway seeds
4 cups stock or water
1.5 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp dill (or less if you aren't a big dill fan)
1 -2 TB. cider vinegar
1-2 TB tsp. honey
1 cup tomato puree
Place potatoes, beets and water (or stock) in a saucepan, and cook until everything is tender. Save the cooking broth.
Begin cooking the onions in butter in a large kettle. Add caraway seeds and salt. Cook until onion is translucent, then add celery, carrots and cabbage. Add the broth from the beets and potatoes and cook, covered until all the vegetables are just tender.
Add potatoes, beets and all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer slowly for about 30 minutes. Taste to correct seasonings. Serve topped with sour cream and extra dill weed, if desired.
Here's a good old fashioned slaw recipe for you. This recipe makes 2 pounds of cole slaw. What to put in your shredded slaw mix? That's up to you of course, but if I were making this one tonight, I'd shred a combo of the savoy cabbage and carrots, with a small handful of daikon thrown in for good measure. This is a standard recipe that begs for improvisation. Feel free to use less mayo, and less sugar. Substitute honey for the sugar (using a bit less, honey is sweeter by volume). Cider vinegar will be great, and balsamic delicious too. Take or leave horseradish depending on how you like it.
2 lbs of shredded slaw
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp celery seeds
1 TB prepared creamy horseradish
Pour your shredded slaw into a very large bowl and set aside.
In a separate, medium sized bowl, combine sugar, mayo, oil, vinegar, mustard, celery seed and horseradish with a wire whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
Toss mayo mixture with bagged slaw mixture until completely coated and refrigerate for four hours making sure to stir ever couple of hours or so. This recipe makes 2 pounds of cole slaw.
Stir-Fried Tofu and Veggies
Stir-Fried Tofu and Veggies
This is adapted from Mark Bittman's basic recipe, which I have put in the newsletter before. It is a pretty standard recipe and this week's share is perfect for a stir fry! You can choose among the veggies below, there's certainly plenty of variety to choose from. Serve over rice or just on it's own.
1 pkg Vt Soy Maple Ginger Baked Tofu
3 tablespoons peanut oil or neutral oil
1 large onion, halved and sliced (yellow if you have them, though red will be great too)
2-3 cups of veggies (carrots, cabbage, daikon, frozen zuch, peppers, or braising greeens)
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup Shaoxing wine, sherry, sake, white wine, or water
1/3 cup vegetable stock or water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup roughly chopped scallions
If using frozen veggies, thawing them and squeezing some of the water out before tossing them in the pan may help toward nice browned veggies.
Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch or slightly larger cubes. Put two tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet or wok, preferably nonstick, over high heat. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, a couple of minutes. Add vegetables according to cooking time. Carrots and daikon will be first into the pan, followed by frozen greens, frozen peppers, zucchini and cabbage. You want onions and veggies crisp-tender and a little charred at the edges, about 5 minutes in total time, maybe a bit more. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside for a moment.
Add the remaining oil, then the garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring, for about 10 seconds. Add the wine and stock and cook, stirring, until about half of it evaporates; add the tofu to the pan and heat through, then return the pepper-onion mix to the pan and cook, stirring, for a minute or so to reheat.
Add the soy sauce and scallion and cook, stirring, until the scallion becomes glossy, about 30 seconds, Serve immediately.


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Sitting in front of your fridge she bemoaning the fact that you have nothing to eat? Check your pantry. Type in the ingredients you have into a site like SuperCook or MyFridgeFood and you'll be surprised at the things you can make. More than that, it's important to know what you have before you shop. Out of something like flour or eggs, but don't want to hit the store? Look online for eggless and flourless recipes. You might think you've got nothing to eat, but with a little creative thinking, you'll be good to go.
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I am soo happy to be on track with Menu Planning. I was so less stressed last week then the past 4 months of no menu planning. We stayed on menu and didn't sway too much. I have this week planned, just have to go shopping for a few things tomorrow when hubby gets paid.
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The 1960's Dynamic Duo are back!
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic 1966 Batman T.V. series, DC will be releasing a full-length animated film staring Adam West and Burt Ward.
West and Ward made the announcement while on a panel at this weekend's Mad Monster Con.
"You can look forward to a new, animated Batman full-length 90-minute feature coming out on the fiftieth anniversary. One of possibly two, but for sure one, that Adam and I are going to be doing the voices for." – Burt Ward.
This news comes after the long awaited release of the 1966 series on DVD and Blue-Ray late last year – more good news for classic bat-fans everywhere. The film, which presumably will be set in the T.V. show's universe much like the Batman '66 comic series, will come out next year. There has also been some speculation that its release will possibly coincided with the release of Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
No word yet, however, on whether any other former bat-stars will be reprising their roles, or on whether the possible second animated film Ward briefly mentioned will also go ahead.
Check out the video below to see a timeless Adam West and Burt Ward making the announcement.
Source: ComicBook.com


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Encapsulate as Stored Procedure
The Encapsulate as Stored Procedure command converts the selected code into a new stored procedure and optionally replace it with a call to the new procedure.
This topic contains the following sections:
To encapsulate code as a new stored procedure:
1. Select the script that you want to use for the new stored procedure.
2. On the SQL Enlight->Refactor menu, click Encapsulate as Stored Procedure .
3. The Encapsulate as Stored Procedure dialog box is displayed.
4. Type the name of the owner in the Owner edit box.
5. Type the name of the procedure in the Name edit box.
The procedure name is not checked for duplicate names. If a stored procedure with this owner and name already exists, the script will fail.
6. Review the generated script in the Preview box and modify it if necessary.
7. Select Modify source script to reference the new object if you want SQL Enlight to modify the originating script and replace the encapsulated code with reference to the new procedure. The generated reference to the new stored procedure is an EXECUTE statement with the procedure parameters.
8. Click Apply button to apply the changes.
The parameters of the new objects are determined from the variables which are referenced in the selected code.
SQL Enlight automatically resolves the data type and the direction of these parameters. If a variable is used, but declared nowhere in the script, its declaration in the resulting script will have sql_variant data type.


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Fashion Informant Friday
Friday, May 31, 2013
Memorial Day at Grandma's House
Fashion Informant Friday
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i have a hard time with capris too because i have short legs! but I think with wedges they are super cute! and cute with those sandals. You can't always follow the fashion rules :) comfort wins too! love the lace shirt! can't believe nothing of it was thrifted! :)ReplyDelete
Capris are so great for summer, but I also have short legs. I just wear them when no one is looking...haha.ReplyDelete
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Link up your favorite outfit post of the week!
I am too petite to wear capris...they don't look right on me! Maybe you could try yours with heels to see if it helps elongate your legs? Have a great weekend!ReplyDelete
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I really like how comfy and casual those capris are and I don't think they make your legs look too short. Maybe try them with some casual wedges?? Hope you have a great weekend!ReplyDelete
xo, Yi-chia
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Stylish Memorial Day Look. Loving the Lace top.ReplyDelete
I have those sandals in 3 colors- in fact, I'm wearing them right now!ReplyDelete
I cannot really wear capris, but I have seen a few get away with wearing them well, but they aren't for me. You look nice! Hope you enjoy your weekend. /MadisonReplyDelete
By the way, I too picked one of your looks from last week - just saying. You should have mentioned it too. You had a great week of outfits. You have great style - all of us were right to choose you.ReplyDelete
Cute look! Love your bracelets!ReplyDelete
Love your necklace Ginny. I have the same one in gold (I think yours is silver, can't tell). I agree about capris, not on you but in general. Now they have cropped pants, they look so much better. I've actually gotten rid of my capris. You're welcome for picking your outfit. I find so many bloggers pick the same bloggers each week. I want to show case different bloggers each week. I think that's only fair. Have a great weekend and thanks for linking up.ReplyDelete
This is stunning! Love it! That top is GORG! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden GirlsReplyDelete
I adore that top!!! I totally know what you mean about capris. I really like them but they make me look even shorter and stumpier than I really am!ReplyDelete
I'm totally wearing the same sandals today, but mine are blue! Love the lacy top!ReplyDelete
I think cropped pants always make my legs look short and I don't really have short legs. I've worn them a coupe of times with flat shoes and now I just stick to heels. I don't think your legs look short here though. Cute outfit!ReplyDelete
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beautiful top!ReplyDelete
cuuuute! i love the outfit!ReplyDelete
I've never liked capris on me, but I love them on every one else!ReplyDelete
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Common name: Daylily "Stella De Oro"
One of the most popular daylilies out there.
Known for its long re-blooming golden flowers it makes a great plant for mass plantings.
Deadhead to encourage re-bloom.
Foliage Height: 10-12"
Flowering Height: 16-18"
Spread: 16-24"
Exposure: Sun
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WordPress Shopp Review
Recently we developed a site in WordPress that went well. Just before the intended launch the client asked for a shopping facility to be added in to the site. Off course WordPress doesn't have any built in e-commerce facility. The choice was either to make a sub section of the site using any one of a number of independent e-commerce systems or to find some kind of add on that we could build into the already deployed WordPress system.
We only looking to sell 2/3 products at one time so we didnt need the power or functionality of a full e-commerce system. A plugin we thought should be sufficient for our needs.
After many hours of searching and reading reviews it came down to two choices. Wp-Commerce or Shopp.
It seemed that lot of the reviews found bugs in Wp Commerce and we found no different. While it claims to be a cutting edge e-commerce system, it seemed to have some glaring glitches with the inventory and site structure. It seemed to be a system that needs more development time, but certainly has potential. Just not for us.
Paying $55 for the standard install of Shopp we were quite hopeful this would work. It installed ok with no problems. In WordPress its controlled by its own section within the admin section. After looking through all the options we were a little stumped where the prices for the products were set up. After a few G searches it was no surprise that they were supposed to be in the product section. Since the admin is powered by some well thought Javascript and Ajax we thought there must be a conflict with a plugin. (Probably the biggest and most found error when it comes to functionality of WordPress or any other Website coding platform.)
Going through the tedious procedure of uninstalling one plugin at a time then testing the cart options we found it. Wp Lightform Since the validation of that form is controlled by only Javascript it isnt the best of contact forms to use anyway. Spam can get through it quite easily!
To accept payments online, the easiest is Paypal Express. This method sends customers to the Paypal site to make payment either through their own Paypal account or through a credit card. The customer is then returned to your own site to confirm transaction. After inserting the details for Paypal API for the their Express shopping facility it was time to test the site out.
For some reason we were getting page not founds on the products. There seemed to be a problem with the permalink structure of the products. After searching through the Shopp Forum it was suggested that we resave the cart page. That worked and seemed to reset the permalink structure to what it was meant to be.
Styling and setting up the layout is controlled by an over riding template system. It seemed to work well enough. Since we only had two products we simply set up featured products on the default shopping page. There were numerous options that could display categories and other options but we didn't explore those areas.
There are options in the system that include taxes and delivery but we also didnt have the need to explore full functionality. It would be in these areas that the site could fail, as that's where really complex coding is required to satisfy the functionality required. If it worked like the rest of the plugin however it should all work as its meant.
After thoroughly testing the cart in numerous browsers and platforms the shopping cart system was ready to use.
Quick Summary:
If you are looking for light e-commerce system that can take payments through the web using Paypal then give Shopp a try. There are enough options to sell successfully online just don't expect it to have the full customisation options of a stand alone shopping cart such as Zen Cart, Magento or Cube Cart.
4/5 losing a point due to the small problems we had with other plugins ( not Shopp's fault) and the small problem with wrongly pointed links


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Mom's Asymmetrical Midi Skirt – and few simple touches to help it shift from kinda mature to more street-y and playful clothing piece.
Last week I was going through some ideas about what to do with these fabrics I have (one of which you can see here) with my mom. She was supposed to take me to this tailor she knew in the neighborhood and so we were looking through some photos to get some inspiration. And I had my eye on several midi skirts with kind of an asymmetrical twist, either on the side or in the middle… And she was like "wait, I have a similar midi skirt, it no longer fits me, try it on, maybe you'll like it". To be honest, I actually remembered this skirt, and I also remembered that I was never quite the fan of the print. It's flowery, yes, but it did seem like something, well my mom, albeit with a great classy style, and older women would wanna wear.
(I should've definitely taken the "before" photo while wearing the skirt, you know, before going for the scissors… but you'll get it.)
However, I gave the midi skirt a chance and I loved it! My mom suggested that I can change it a little, like open it up a bit in the front, so that it's more complimenting to both my figure and age. At first I didn't wanna do it, but later I gave this idea a chance too, and I love how this little intervention made a huge change. Paired with some sneakers and white tee, then the whole look styled up a little with some jewelry, is quite the transformation from "mature" to playful for a casual day out. I don't know what you think, and I'll be, of course, thrilled to hear from you in comments, but personally, I love it.
(I look like I'm pushing an invisible bookcase or something.)
In case you love spending your summer days/nights wearing a fluttering, easy-breezy midi skirts, I've selected several (that I loved) for you to pick from (since the one I'm wearing is bought at least 5 years ago and I can't exactly find it) and update your summer (or what's left of it) wardrobe. Also, these work with casual-sneakers and whatnot to more dressed up look (which for me, usually, but not necessarily, include high heels, and this sorta happens every wedding or so…).
1. Floral Pleated Skirt // Nordstrom.
2. Front Wrap Skirt // Nordstrom.
3. Printed Flowing Midi Skirt // Zara.
4. Buttercup Apron Midi Skirt // Urban Outfitters.
5. (not a midi, but loving it!) Pastel Pleated Maxi // Oh Hey Girl .


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Goal tracker
Why run simulations?
The future is unpredictable. Markets are volatile and future portfolio value can vary significantly, which is why it is important to consider several different return paths that your portfolio can take. Some paths will result in performance that exceeds expectations, while other paths may result in performance that disappoints. Goal Tracker uses a commonly used statistical simulation technique called Monte Carlo, to simulate a range of paths for portfolio performance, based on long-term return estimates and annual volatility around those estimates.
Goal tracker assumptions
One of the inputs for the Goal Tracker tool is an expected return and risk estimate of the underlying portfolio. To represent the varying return and risk levels of the Asset Allocation portfolios we offer and recommend to clients, we use hypothetical return estimates of 9% (for an aggressive asset allocation strategy), 7% (for a moderate asset allocation strategy) and 5% (for a conservative asset allocation strategy) and volatility estimates of 14%, 10%, and 7% respectively. Note that these numbers are not based in any way on the realized return and risk numbers of our Asset Allocation portfolios, and projected hypothetical portfolio values could differ significantly from the actual performance of any of our Asset Allocation portfolios.
To arrive at these hypothetical return and volatility estimates, we started off with the 10-year return and volatility estimates of the iShares Core Aggressive, Core Growth and Core Conservative ETFs1 at the time of writing this paper. (We selected these three ETFs because they are the benchmarks we use in managing and monitoring the performance of our Aggressive, Moderate and Conservative Asset Allocation portfolios). However, we felt that the realized Sharpe ratio for these benchmark ETFs over this 10-year period may not be sustainable going forward, since the last decade has been one of lower volatility and higher returns historically. Therefore, to account for this, we decided to adjust expected return estimates down, and expected volatility estimates up for our Goal Tracker assumptions. The adjusted lower return estimates (discussed in the previous paragraph) were sanity-checked against the return estimates for the 80/20, 50/50 and 30/70 stock/bond portfolios, calculated by Vanguard using historical data from 1926 to 2017 and with return, risk and sharpe ratio estimates of various Asset Allocation portfolios calculated by Norges Bank using data from 1961 to 2016.2 We have assumed annual commissions and management fees of 0.18% in generating the hypothetical return estimates set forth above. 3
All future inflows and outflows are adjusted for inflation. We assume an inflation rate of 3% which is consistent with the average observed inflation rate over the last 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 years during which period inflation has fluctuated between 2 and 4%.4
All outflows are after-tax and assume a long-term capital gains tax of 20%. While capital gains can be taxed at 0%, 15% or 20% depending on income, we take a conservative approach and assume that the client is paying the highest rate. IRA distributions in retirement are assumed to be taxed at 25% based on a conservative estimate applicable to most clients.5
We may reevaluate and adjust these return, volatility, inflation, and tax estimates periodically as market conditions change, and will update this white paper accordingly at that time.
Different return scenarios
The Goal Tracker uses Monte Carlo simulations to chart a distribution of possible performance - the future values fan out to represent a range of future portfolio valuations. The top section of the range represents the optimistic case scenarios, while the bottom section of the range represents the pessimistic case scenarios.
Goal tracker tool
The tool displays the likelihood of meeting pre-set goals. It alerts clients that, based on inputs, the chances of meeting their goal are either 'on-target' (greater than 75%) or 'manageable' (50-75%) or 'at-risk' (25-50%) or 'off-target' (below 25%).
Caveats and disclosures
The long-term return estimates used by the Goal Tracker tool are estimates intended to provide a general guideline for the potential returns of an investment in an asset allocation strategy. The projections or other information generated by the long-term return estimates regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results or the realized returns of any of our Asset Allocation portfolios, and are not guarantees of future results. Hypothetical projected portfolio returns assume reinvestment of interest and dividends and do not include taxes or inflation adjustments. Hypothetical projected portfolio values could differ significantly from the actual performance of any of our Asset Allocation portfolios. As such your likelihood of achieving your goals portrayed by the tool may be overstated and unrealistic, if you were to invest in one of our Asset Allocation portfolios.
Goal tracker allows the user to set varied goals - e.g. vacation expense, medical expense, house down payment, college expense, retirement spending etc. Most of these goals require the user to just indicate a goal amount and a goal target date. For many of these goals, the goal tracker assumes a lump sum outflow on the target date. Exceptions are the college goal and retirement goal. The college expense goal assumes 4 annual payments, rather than a single payment. The retirement goal assumes monthly outflows for expenses, as well as monthly inflows for social security checks6. For IRA accounts we assume no Social Security inflows and compute an approximate mandated Required Minimum Distribution7 based on no penalty retirement age and a linear schedule8. As mentioned earlier in Goal Tracker assumptions section, all future inflows and outflows are inflation and tax adjusted.
The tool's estimates and projections are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results for your account, the account of any other Interactive Advisors client, or the realized returns of any of the Asset Allocation portfolios, and are not guarantees of future results. There is no guarantee that you will reach your goal(s), and assumptions not used in this tool and other market developments can affect the probability of reaching your goal(s). Interactive Advisors does not make any representation that any client will or is likely to achieve results similar to these by investing in an Asset Allocation or another portfolio on its platform. The tool's estimates and projections can vary with each use and over time. These estimates and projections are provided for informational, educational and illustrative purposes and are not intended to constitute and should not be relied on as a full financial plan, comprehensive financial planning, legal or tax advice. Interactive Advisors does not in any way represent that the estimates generated using this tool are based on or meant to replace a comprehensive evaluation of a client's entire personal portfolio. None of the tool's projections should be construed as an offer, recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and all investments, including those in the Asset Allocation Portfolios, involve the risk of loss, including loss of principal (the money you invest) and a reduction in earnings.
- 1 Shares Core Aggressive Allocation ETF , iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF , and iShares Core Conservative Allocation ETF .
- 2 See estimates provided by Vanguard and Norges Bank .
- 3 See cost calculator provided by Interactive Advisors. The 0.18% commissions and management fee level is the highest percentage level that could be charged for an investment in one of our Asset Allocation portfolios and corresponds to the lowest investment amount in one of these portfolios (i.e., $1,000).
- 4 See inflation calculator
- 5 See Tax Brackets for IRA distributions
- 6 Social security inflows are calculated based on tables and formula.
- 7 See IRA Required Minimum Distributions
- 8 See IRA RMD worksheet


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August 16, 2017 – Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
The founder of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama recounts his experience as a lawyer working to assist those desperately in need, reflecting on his pursuit of the ideal of compassion in American justice.
September 20, 2017 – Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Invisible Man is a milestone in American literature, winning the National Book Award for fiction, and establishing Ralph Ellison as one of the key writers of the century. The nameless narrator of the novel describes growing up in a black community in the South, attending a Negro college from which he is expelled, moving to New York and becoming the chief spokesman of the Harlem branch of "the Brotherhood", and retreating amid violence and confusion to the basement lair of the Invisible Man he imagines himself to be. The book is a passionate and witty tour de force of style, strongly influenced by T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land, Joyce and the Dostoevsky.
October 18, 2017 – Hold Still by Sally Mann
A memoir and family history from acclaimed photographer Sally Mann told through lyrical prose and photographs. "In this groundbreaking book, a unique interplay of narrative and image, Mann's preoccupation with family, race, mortality, and the storied landscape of the American South are revealed as almost genetically predetermined, written into her DNA by the family history that precedes her."
November 15, 2017 – Lila by Marilynne Robinson
Abandoning her homeless existence to become a minister's wife, Lila reflects on her hardscrabble life on the run with a canny young drifter and her efforts to reconcile her painful past with her husband's gentle Christian worldview.
December 20, 2017 – The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami
In this stunning work of historical fiction, Laili Lalami brings us the imagined memoirs of the first black explorer of America — a Moroccan slave whose testimony was left out of the official record.