Interesting thought....it appears that art and music do mimic each other. So....with this thought in mind....I read the description of this book.....
While composers of sacred music in 16th-century Venice were devising increasingly complex choral polyphony, Venetian architects began to develop new configurations of sacred space. This fascinating book explores the direct relationship between architectural design and sacred music in Renaissance Venice. Deborah Howard and Laura Moretti combine historical research into the architectural and liturgical traditions of a dozen Venetian churches with the results of a parallel series of scientific surveys and live choral experiments of the acoustic properties of the chosen buildings.
I then recalled a two hour ride last week from Maine to Mass., with the "grands" in the 20 year old's car. The music was not really music, because there was no melody, just an incessant cacophony of noise, whether drum beats, or chants of the street , that we now call music. It this is the music that is the mode of the coming society, what is the architecture of this generation going to spawn? Will we lose the grace and beauty of arches, vaulted ceilings and flowing parts, and face a revolution of angles, odd shapes and mismatches that mirrors the lack of melody, the lack of flowing sound that teases the ear to hear more?
Here is something to browse, see if you can hear the street chants and drums in the visions we are creating! Just browsing can be interesting.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Scientists Take Quantum Steps Toward Teleportation : NPR
Scientists Take Quantum Steps Toward Teleportation : NPR
This ties in with a new energy healing called Matrix Engergetics
This is very surprising! Read it and follow the directions.!
This ties in with a new energy healing called Matrix Engergetics
This is very surprising! Read it and follow the directions.!
Teleportation Is Real – But Don't Try It at Home - TIME
Teleportation Is Real – But Don't Try It at Home - TIME
This should get your "kids" interested in science. Nothing is impossible in this world.
Years ago, I said out of the blue, nothing to back it up...."someday we will be able to do
what they do on Star Trek, we will be able to....say "Beam me up,Scottie" and it will happen
My friend who was much smarter than me said, "You can tell you do not know much
about science." I was really sad, to think that my imagination was shot down.
This should get your "kids" interested in science. Nothing is impossible in this world.
Years ago, I said out of the blue, nothing to back it up...."someday we will be able to do
what they do on Star Trek, we will be able to....say "Beam me up,Scottie" and it will happen
My friend who was much smarter than me said, "You can tell you do not know much
about science." I was really sad, to think that my imagination was shot down.
IBM Research: Sometimes Nature is the Best Medicine
IBM Research: Sometimes Nature is the Best Medicine: "Written by guest bloggers Prof. Marcel Jaspars and Prof. Rainer Ebel, from the University of Aberdeen At the University of Aberdeen we have ..."
The True Story of the Philadelphia Experiment 1
Here is some of what I was watching, there is more on You Tube...
The UnMuseum - The Philadelphia Experiment
http://www.unmuseum.org/philex.htm
The other night, I watched this fascinating story , on The History Channel, I think, and I could not stop watching it, as I wonder if it was possible to experiment with the Unified field theory. It appears that there are a number of unseen dimensions, so why couldn't it be possible to enter other dimensions with the right conditions. Of course death is the right condition to enter another dimension.
Now, Steven Hawking is saying that there is not a God, because there is too much redundancy in the Universe. I wonder if that reason is the right reason to believe that there is no God. It appears that redundancy is common in the universe and maybe that is God's Plan, who are we to know. Perhaps there are a number of people that exist as you, in different regions, and in different life styles, as there are other universes where we exist in other worlds...and on and on.
The other night, I watched this fascinating story , on The History Channel, I think, and I could not stop watching it, as I wonder if it was possible to experiment with the Unified field theory. It appears that there are a number of unseen dimensions, so why couldn't it be possible to enter other dimensions with the right conditions. Of course death is the right condition to enter another dimension.
Now, Steven Hawking is saying that there is not a God, because there is too much redundancy in the Universe. I wonder if that reason is the right reason to believe that there is no God. It appears that redundancy is common in the universe and maybe that is God's Plan, who are we to know. Perhaps there are a number of people that exist as you, in different regions, and in different life styles, as there are other universes where we exist in other worlds...and on and on.
The Sounds of Stars: Ringing Like a Bell : Discovery News#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1
The Sounds of Stars: Ringing Like a Bell : Discovery News#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1#mkcpgn=rssnws1
Interesting news about our far away world. Wonder how we can connect space sound with sound and space in renaissance Venice.???
Interesting news about our far away world. Wonder how we can connect space sound with sound and space in renaissance Venice.???
Secrets of the Heart
A novel about growing up in a New England town from the point of view of love, and how it affected the people born between the first world war and the second world war.
We were the pre- baby boomers, we got none of the credit for what came to be, but we were the ones who learned how propaganda can influence the world, from our growing up during the seond world war. It was our generation, that brought tv broadcasting to what it became by the time the baby boomers were even watching it. We were the first of the teenage cult! Sevnteen Magazine grew up with us!
We were a lost, overlooked generation that became the most powerful generation in the world, those born between the two wars. A small novel that just touches on the core of the generation, personalized by love stories.
We were the pre- baby boomers, we got none of the credit for what came to be, but we were the ones who learned how propaganda can influence the world, from our growing up during the seond world war. It was our generation, that brought tv broadcasting to what it became by the time the baby boomers were even watching it. We were the first of the teenage cult! Sevnteen Magazine grew up with us!
We were a lost, overlooked generation that became the most powerful generation in the world, those born between the two wars. A small novel that just touches on the core of the generation, personalized by love stories.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Drill Down: Going Deep With NYC’s Second Avenue Subway Project | Wired Science | Wired.com
Drill Down: Going Deep With NYC’s Second Avenue Subway Project Wired Science Wired.com
this is where my grandson Alex is working! He graduated from Wentworth and has chosen
to accept a job on this project deep underground in New York City
this is where my grandson Alex is working! He graduated from Wentworth and has chosen
to accept a job on this project deep underground in New York City
The Real Story: The Hunt for Red October: Sneak Peek - Smithsonian Channel
The Real Story: The Hunt for Red October: Sneak Peek - Smithsonian Channel This is a diversion on a rainy day,we are going to have two of them, Friday, Saturday . So, let the hurricane run by and sit back, enjoy the sneak peek.
This was a fabulous book, if you know someone that never saw the movie or read the book, they will really love it for a gift.
This was a fabulous book, if you know someone that never saw the movie or read the book, they will really love it for a gift.
Secrets of the Heart
Meggie Pitter grows up in Framingham, Mass., and tells her story as she lies dying, wandering between the worlds, engaged in conversation with her friends, as they too, tell her about their lives and loves
This is part of Meggie's story...remembering Christmas as a child.
Chapter 3
The Years of the Family
In the beginning, there was no big world around us. We were infants
toddlers, and then just kids. At about age four, we began to have memory.
We were under the spell of goodness until December 7, 1941.
Until that date, we knew of only one worldly event, the birth of the
Christ child in Bethlehem. Often I thought, Bethlehem sounds like “birth of
Him.” We children could relate to that far away event because Christ too,
was a child. I saw him only in that manner, when we said our prayers at
night. We loved to celebrate his birthday. Looking back, it seems that in our
innocence, we came closer than we ever would to the divine.
In those days, I imagined that everyone had a home like we did, with
a mom and dad, a family car, a dog, our own bedrooms, and an extended
family who visited at least weekly. Yes, all that and the magic of Christmas.
As we reached for the divine, Christmas fueled our imagination.
Christmas morning was spectacular. It was heralded the night before by
listening and singing along with Christmas carolers on the radio, and we
learned that it was a treasured evening. Then as we settled into the quiet of
our bedrooms, my brother and I could close our eyes and imagine where
Santa might be on his journey around the world. In this small way, we
learned to dream of the future, to meditate on something that brought love
to the children of the world.
Our home smelled like a wonderful forest. The six-foot fir, decorated and
exciting to us, nestled between the twin chairs of mom and dad. We were
lucky if it snowed so we could be transported into a world of snowy vistas
where snowflakes looked like precious lace and ice sparkled like diamonds
in a fairy kingdom bustling with Santa’s toy makers. Mom wove the stories
for us as we sat under the tree, lost in the dream she created, and our eyes
grew large with the wonders of the world.
We learned that Santa was really St. Nicolas, and he helped make all the
children of the world happy on the birthday of baby Jesus! Mom told us the
story, popular during the Depression, of “The Poor Little Match Girl.” I
wanted to hear it again and again, how she had suffered to save her mother
from starvation, but in the end had lost her own life. I cried in disbelief.
It was the beginning of learning that we had to make our own goodness
in the world. We believed in love as we hurried to bed with all the love we
had in our little hearts!
Christmas morn always dawned with the feeling of a spectacular event
about to unfold. Dad had gone to take care of the furnace. We could hear
the steam starting to ping and bang the radiators. Maybe this woke us?
Or was it the luscious smell of turkey that was wafting through the early
morning hours since mom had placed it in the oven before she went to bed?
Ah, Christmas was and always will be for children!
The magic of Christmas was even greater if Santa ate the cookies and
drank the milk we left on the kitchen table as softly falling snow blanketed
the ground around us. I thought that Santa was always better off to have
snow for his sleigh to slide on before he rose into the air.
Christmas morning, we checked the kitchen table first for crumbs then
rushed to the tree to identify our presents. In the night, frost had crept in
and left its mark on the windows. It grew almost all the way up the thin
glass to the sash. As the house began to grow warm, mom, in her special
way, captained the day, always steering a strong course through the mishaps
of conversation, interaction, and childishness.
Are we the same people who celebrated the birth of Christ by creating
the spirit of a magical time on that special day? How many times did we
recite “The Night before Christmas “with wonder and awe before that fateful
December day in 1941?
The scene melts away with the melting window frost as the steam heat
rises under the windows, blending all into the mists of the past. The water
on the windowsills is all that remains of the magical frost. Did the crying
windows know the future and begin the mourning for those special days that
would be lost forever when our small family shared an experience of love
with the world? Is family still strong enough to do that in this new world?
Movie scenes of my life flicker in my head as I recall moments in time
that never truly leave us. I first saw the jitterbug (swing) in my Aunt Mary’s
farm house kitchen. My cousin Bob was getting ready to leave for the service.
“Java Jive” blasted out of the phonograph, and Bob grabbed his girl, Beverly,
to take over the small kitchen in the most fabulous dance I had ever seen.
I could not wait to learn it!
Music was everywhere in our lives. Mom played the piano, dad, the
accordion, my brother Frank, the clarinet. I played piano and accordion.
We played and sang the songs of the time. At the end of the war, songs
with abandon became popular, like “Let it Snow, Let it Snow” by Vaughn
Monroe, and I especially remember, “Five Minutes More” by Frank Sinatra.
Love was back in the world, and we could finish growing up!
This is part of Meggie's story...remembering Christmas as a child.
Chapter 3
The Years of the Family
In the beginning, there was no big world around us. We were infants
toddlers, and then just kids. At about age four, we began to have memory.
We were under the spell of goodness until December 7, 1941.
Until that date, we knew of only one worldly event, the birth of the
Christ child in Bethlehem. Often I thought, Bethlehem sounds like “birth of
Him.” We children could relate to that far away event because Christ too,
was a child. I saw him only in that manner, when we said our prayers at
night. We loved to celebrate his birthday. Looking back, it seems that in our
innocence, we came closer than we ever would to the divine.
In those days, I imagined that everyone had a home like we did, with
a mom and dad, a family car, a dog, our own bedrooms, and an extended
family who visited at least weekly. Yes, all that and the magic of Christmas.
As we reached for the divine, Christmas fueled our imagination.
Christmas morning was spectacular. It was heralded the night before by
listening and singing along with Christmas carolers on the radio, and we
learned that it was a treasured evening. Then as we settled into the quiet of
our bedrooms, my brother and I could close our eyes and imagine where
Santa might be on his journey around the world. In this small way, we
learned to dream of the future, to meditate on something that brought love
to the children of the world.
Our home smelled like a wonderful forest. The six-foot fir, decorated and
exciting to us, nestled between the twin chairs of mom and dad. We were
lucky if it snowed so we could be transported into a world of snowy vistas
where snowflakes looked like precious lace and ice sparkled like diamonds
in a fairy kingdom bustling with Santa’s toy makers. Mom wove the stories
for us as we sat under the tree, lost in the dream she created, and our eyes
grew large with the wonders of the world.
We learned that Santa was really St. Nicolas, and he helped make all the
children of the world happy on the birthday of baby Jesus! Mom told us the
story, popular during the Depression, of “The Poor Little Match Girl.” I
wanted to hear it again and again, how she had suffered to save her mother
from starvation, but in the end had lost her own life. I cried in disbelief.
It was the beginning of learning that we had to make our own goodness
in the world. We believed in love as we hurried to bed with all the love we
had in our little hearts!
Christmas morn always dawned with the feeling of a spectacular event
about to unfold. Dad had gone to take care of the furnace. We could hear
the steam starting to ping and bang the radiators. Maybe this woke us?
Or was it the luscious smell of turkey that was wafting through the early
morning hours since mom had placed it in the oven before she went to bed?
Ah, Christmas was and always will be for children!
The magic of Christmas was even greater if Santa ate the cookies and
drank the milk we left on the kitchen table as softly falling snow blanketed
the ground around us. I thought that Santa was always better off to have
snow for his sleigh to slide on before he rose into the air.
Christmas morning, we checked the kitchen table first for crumbs then
rushed to the tree to identify our presents. In the night, frost had crept in
and left its mark on the windows. It grew almost all the way up the thin
glass to the sash. As the house began to grow warm, mom, in her special
way, captained the day, always steering a strong course through the mishaps
of conversation, interaction, and childishness.
Are we the same people who celebrated the birth of Christ by creating
the spirit of a magical time on that special day? How many times did we
recite “The Night before Christmas “with wonder and awe before that fateful
December day in 1941?
The scene melts away with the melting window frost as the steam heat
rises under the windows, blending all into the mists of the past. The water
on the windowsills is all that remains of the magical frost. Did the crying
windows know the future and begin the mourning for those special days that
would be lost forever when our small family shared an experience of love
with the world? Is family still strong enough to do that in this new world?
Movie scenes of my life flicker in my head as I recall moments in time
that never truly leave us. I first saw the jitterbug (swing) in my Aunt Mary’s
farm house kitchen. My cousin Bob was getting ready to leave for the service.
“Java Jive” blasted out of the phonograph, and Bob grabbed his girl, Beverly,
to take over the small kitchen in the most fabulous dance I had ever seen.
I could not wait to learn it!
Music was everywhere in our lives. Mom played the piano, dad, the
accordion, my brother Frank, the clarinet. I played piano and accordion.
We played and sang the songs of the time. At the end of the war, songs
with abandon became popular, like “Let it Snow, Let it Snow” by Vaughn
Monroe, and I especially remember, “Five Minutes More” by Frank Sinatra.
Love was back in the world, and we could finish growing up!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Blue Man Group | About Charles Playhouse
Blue Man Group About Charles Playhouse This is the old Storyland that was part of Boston nightclubs scene.
Earl Bostic great sax player
We went to see him at Storyland, in Boston, when we were teens! Between Storyland and The Totem Pole, we had music. I remember going on a date to Storyland to see Gene Krupa, and Ella Fitzgerald , too!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
www.philipssteel.
http://www.philipssteel/. If you are going to Arcadia National Park, or MtDesert Island, please stop in the Salty Dog Gallery and see our friend Phil Steel, his art work is great.
Phil has been painting forever, in his early life he was an architect, but the lure of painting captured him forever.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Silvana Mangano (non dimenticar) from ANNA movie of 1951
Wow this is hard to find, a great picture with wonderful music, like( Non Dimenticar)
"Undaunted Courage", Stephen Ambrose(The best land bargain ever made)
On July 4, 1803 President Thomas Jefferson, declared the Louisiana Purchase was completed. 825,000square miles doubling the size of the country for a price of about fifteen million dollars. This was the best land bargain ever made...(.from Undaunted Courage, Stephen Ambrose) page 13
Esther Williams: Princess Mermaid
Little girls have hero's too! At least we did at one time, Sonia and skating, Esther and swimming was all I thought about! Little did I know that the practice it took to get them there was not to be for me. But, they kept me dreaming and practicing with my friends, Arlene, Lorraine, Madeline and Marie on Lake Waushakum
Sun Valley Serenade - Sonja Henie & John Payne
What a hero I had in Sonia, the small agile skater, I dreamed of being able to do all the moves, but something happened, and I finally realized, all I could do was dream.
Is this a no brainer!
Just saw a refinance rate of 3.25%.....wow! If you can get that on your home, why bother to sell it. Just refinance, and rent the older home, buy a new home with the cash you took out! How can you beat that?
Thirteenth Tale, The Forgotten Garden, 2 books for fast readers!
The Thirteenth Tale.....................................
Guarantee you will want to keep reading to the end! I read it in two days, and all the time I was reading , I thought I might have read it before. There was a story I read recently, that had a cottage hidden in the woods behind a wall on the estate. The setting of that book, was so similar, that I almost gave up the story, because I felt I had been there. I just looked back, and the book I think this book reminded me of is "The Forgotten Garden".
Guarantee you will want to keep reading to the end! I read it in two days, and all the time I was reading , I thought I might have read it before. There was a story I read recently, that had a cottage hidden in the woods behind a wall on the estate. The setting of that book, was so similar, that I almost gave up the story, because I felt I had been there. I just looked back, and the book I think this book reminded me of is "The Forgotten Garden".
Cash is King!
Money in the bank is hardly worth having there! Where have you got cash? Many people after living in a home for 20 years or more have a home that is paid for. You can borrow on the equity of that home for under 4%, I saw 3.75% advertised! Try to get that cheap a loan in the future!
So here is what to think about! See what you can borrow on the equity in your home. If you can borrow $200,000 or more, look around for a new house that is selling reasonable in this market. Why new? New homes have a 20 year overall life, whereas an older home has various components nearing the end of their life.
Look at the history of the real estate market, back in the last big dip, early 80's a house advertised for $495,000 sold for just under that amount. Today the house is worth at least $1.2 -$2 million dollars, waterfront at the Cape with indoor pool, 5 acres of land, ( I am holding the value down)...
Houses we sold at that time sold for $49,990 and today they are in the $300,000's....even in this down swing and in spite of the fact that they are 30 years old.....where else can you make that kind of money?
Some buyers have even taken a loss on their old house, to get into a new house, that has shown extra value, by the new pricing the builders are offering, just to keep their employees working!
If you can work the numbers or not, talk to mortgage officers, talk to real estate people and look around. Some homes are renting for $2500 a month. What is your house worth for a monthly rent?
Anyway, you should come and see our bargain pricing for new homes. If you do not see the house you want in the town you want, make an offer and let us respond. All our models are available on lots in any town where they will fit, but each town is priced different, depending on the value of the land....
If you don't live near us, take advantage of this thinking and do the research, you might end up with a new home. Make sure that you check all the pros and cons, and have some cash in the bank for fall back!
So here is what to think about! See what you can borrow on the equity in your home. If you can borrow $200,000 or more, look around for a new house that is selling reasonable in this market. Why new? New homes have a 20 year overall life, whereas an older home has various components nearing the end of their life.
Look at the history of the real estate market, back in the last big dip, early 80's a house advertised for $495,000 sold for just under that amount. Today the house is worth at least $1.2 -$2 million dollars, waterfront at the Cape with indoor pool, 5 acres of land, ( I am holding the value down)...
Houses we sold at that time sold for $49,990 and today they are in the $300,000's....even in this down swing and in spite of the fact that they are 30 years old.....where else can you make that kind of money?
Some buyers have even taken a loss on their old house, to get into a new house, that has shown extra value, by the new pricing the builders are offering, just to keep their employees working!
If you can work the numbers or not, talk to mortgage officers, talk to real estate people and look around. Some homes are renting for $2500 a month. What is your house worth for a monthly rent?
Anyway, you should come and see our bargain pricing for new homes. If you do not see the house you want in the town you want, make an offer and let us respond. All our models are available on lots in any town where they will fit, but each town is priced different, depending on the value of the land....
If you don't live near us, take advantage of this thinking and do the research, you might end up with a new home. Make sure that you check all the pros and cons, and have some cash in the bank for fall back!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Ella Fitzgerald - A-Tisket, A-Tasket
This early Ella is wonderful!
The day the Music Died, Ella Fitzgerald, her fan club site....is worth a visit.
The day the Music Died, Ella Fitzgerald, her fan club site....is worth a visit.
http://www.zipcar.com/bosweb/
Zip Car, the answer to your emergency need for a car! Have you seen them around town yet. I saw them in Boston, and in Newport, Rhode Island.
BOOGIEWOOGIE.wmv
Well watching this, I think you can understand why I had to have both hips replaced! Wish I could have danced like this!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Real Estate Tips
Search Amazon.com for uxbridge, Mass
Did you know you can borrow money on your existing house for less than you can get a loan on a new home? I have seen ads that say 3.75%....so I was thinking, about it. If you want a new home, and your present home is paid for, then the way to get the new home is to borrow the equity in your old home.
Maybe you can then have your cake and eat it too! One thing, most everyone agrees on, is that the interest rates right now are the best !
So, if you are thinking about trying this....we have a new plan called the Duchess,one story 2 car garage 2 bedrooms on the first floor, and the American, this too has 2 bedrooms on first floor, 2 car garage and you can buy these new models in Uxbridge, in the low to mid $200,000.00 price range. Our prices start at $199,990, so how can you go wrong. Of course you will lease out your old house, until the market returns!
If you need to be near Route 495, just minutes away, ask about Holden , Mass. you can buy one of these new styles in the mid $200,000's...just come and see us...
Call us about building a house for you in one of our many locations around MetroWest, Boston area, we have 9 locations and price ranges fromthe $200,000's to million plus. 508-881-6662
Did you know you can borrow money on your existing house for less than you can get a loan on a new home? I have seen ads that say 3.75%....so I was thinking, about it. If you want a new home, and your present home is paid for, then the way to get the new home is to borrow the equity in your old home.Maybe you can then have your cake and eat it too! One thing, most everyone agrees on, is that the interest rates right now are the best !
So, if you are thinking about trying this....we have a new plan called the Duchess,one story 2 car garage 2 bedrooms on the first floor, and the American, this too has 2 bedrooms on first floor, 2 car garage and you can buy these new models in Uxbridge, in the low to mid $200,000.00 price range. Our prices start at $199,990, so how can you go wrong. Of course you will lease out your old house, until the market returns!
If you need to be near Route 495, just minutes away, ask about Holden , Mass. you can buy one of these new styles in the mid $200,000's...just come and see us...
Call us about building a house for you in one of our many locations around MetroWest, Boston area, we have 9 locations and price ranges fromthe $200,000's to million plus. 508-881-6662
Monday, August 23, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Jazz Lost and Found - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com
Jazz Lost and Found - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com: "Jazz Lost and Found"
Great page to get a sampling of what it was like to live in the Jazz Age!
Great page to get a sampling of what it was like to live in the Jazz Age!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Facebook (100) | Dalai Lama
Facebook (100) Dalai Lama this is such a help for people that have trouble getting calm and staying calm.
Think about somone else's problems, say prayers, divert attention in many ways, clean your closet,
under your sinks, your car, but change the focus and you will learn to handle life better.
Think about somone else's problems, say prayers, divert attention in many ways, clean your closet,
under your sinks, your car, but change the focus and you will learn to handle life better.
Free statins with fast food could neutralize heart risk, scientists say
Free statins with fast food could neutralize heart risk, scientists say
this is great news, a statin included with your ingestion of forbidden foods!
I love fried clams, hopefully, we can eat them more than once a month in summer!
this is great news, a statin included with your ingestion of forbidden foods!
I love fried clams, hopefully, we can eat them more than once a month in summer!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
The MetroWest News,(The Framingham News), the paper and growing up!
When I was growing up, a newspaper was suppose to print news. The Framingham News was careful not to hurt the feelings of the people in town, as they printed stories,and news. Everyone in the neighborhood got the paper.My younger brother was a paper boy, he made a small amount of money each week for delivering the paper by bike. When he was sick, I had to do the delivery for him. The paper had to be delivered just as the mail had to be delivered.
The postman for our neighborhood, though I can't rember his name, was a daily fixture, alive in my mind, as he walks down Hollis Street, and Waushakum Blvd, where I lived on the corner. Somehow in my mind the news paper and the mail were interlinked., they both connected us to the world. Air Mail brought news of my uncles fighting in the war, news that they were okay! Mornings the paper would arrive in a stack outside our door, while the dew was still on the grass. Frank, my brother, would put them in a special bag used to fold them for delivery then he would jump on his bike pedalling off as fast as he could, and I would read the paper!
It was important that I got the paper first. It was full of so much "stuff", not only the "funnies", but what was happening in the world. The war was ending, and peace was coming to us forever and ever! I was so glad that we would never have another war,(I thought). I learned so many important things in the paper, I learned patriotism, from reading about the difficulties and dangers of war. I wanted to become a double agent and help our country win the war. After looking up in our newspaper, the latest movies playing in our town, I was off to the movies, to the Hollis Theater, the St George, or the Gorman. Yes, we had three theaters in our small town.
Tears come to my eyes now, writing this , as I watch out of the corner of my eye, a televised movie of my childhood, The Halls of Montezuma, yes, those days of war as a child protected in this country, still cause a great pain in my heart.
In my book , Secrets of the Heart, the character Meggie talks about growing up in Framingham , about the newspaper and the war. It was a period that no one can forget! The newspaper was our link to the world, along with the mail and radio, news commentator, Gabriel Heater that Mom and Dad listened to nightly and our President Franklin Roosevelt. Yes, I heard the words, "This is a day that will live in infamy", as President Roosevelt announced the attack on Pearl Harbor.
We depended on these links, to help us overcome our broken hearts. My uncles, went to war, they came home all of them, bringing ribbons of valor, a few were wounded, our family experienced many of the terrors, yet, we survived while clinging to our major link to the outside world, The Framingham News.
In my opinion the local newspaper can become important again, because there is a gap in the news. International news is not important anymore in the local papers, that is available on television, and internet. The gap in news is what is happening locally. People are naturally interested in what is going to reduce or increase their taxes. What is going on and how deep can you penetrate to find out that unnecessary burdens are being imposed on new ventures, costing jobs, loss of expansion . Towns and their representatives need accountability and journalists can bring that to the attention of the local newspaper readers.
Maybe it will come to be, who knows? Will our children hurry to read the newspaper before we get it, at the end of the day? I would like to hope so, maybe we can make them important in the local news, not just as athletes but as students., volunteers, and government trainees?
The postman for our neighborhood, though I can't rember his name, was a daily fixture, alive in my mind, as he walks down Hollis Street, and Waushakum Blvd, where I lived on the corner. Somehow in my mind the news paper and the mail were interlinked., they both connected us to the world. Air Mail brought news of my uncles fighting in the war, news that they were okay! Mornings the paper would arrive in a stack outside our door, while the dew was still on the grass. Frank, my brother, would put them in a special bag used to fold them for delivery then he would jump on his bike pedalling off as fast as he could, and I would read the paper!
It was important that I got the paper first. It was full of so much "stuff", not only the "funnies", but what was happening in the world. The war was ending, and peace was coming to us forever and ever! I was so glad that we would never have another war,(I thought). I learned so many important things in the paper, I learned patriotism, from reading about the difficulties and dangers of war. I wanted to become a double agent and help our country win the war. After looking up in our newspaper, the latest movies playing in our town, I was off to the movies, to the Hollis Theater, the St George, or the Gorman. Yes, we had three theaters in our small town.
Tears come to my eyes now, writing this , as I watch out of the corner of my eye, a televised movie of my childhood, The Halls of Montezuma, yes, those days of war as a child protected in this country, still cause a great pain in my heart.
In my book , Secrets of the Heart, the character Meggie talks about growing up in Framingham , about the newspaper and the war. It was a period that no one can forget! The newspaper was our link to the world, along with the mail and radio, news commentator, Gabriel Heater that Mom and Dad listened to nightly and our President Franklin Roosevelt. Yes, I heard the words, "This is a day that will live in infamy", as President Roosevelt announced the attack on Pearl Harbor.
We depended on these links, to help us overcome our broken hearts. My uncles, went to war, they came home all of them, bringing ribbons of valor, a few were wounded, our family experienced many of the terrors, yet, we survived while clinging to our major link to the outside world, The Framingham News.
In my opinion the local newspaper can become important again, because there is a gap in the news. International news is not important anymore in the local papers, that is available on television, and internet. The gap in news is what is happening locally. People are naturally interested in what is going to reduce or increase their taxes. What is going on and how deep can you penetrate to find out that unnecessary burdens are being imposed on new ventures, costing jobs, loss of expansion . Towns and their representatives need accountability and journalists can bring that to the attention of the local newspaper readers.
Maybe it will come to be, who knows? Will our children hurry to read the newspaper before we get it, at the end of the day? I would like to hope so, maybe we can make them important in the local news, not just as athletes but as students., volunteers, and government trainees?
Friday, August 13, 2010
Obituaries
George Ralph DiCenzo, of Washington Crossing
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2010
George Ralph DiCenzo of Washington Crossing, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center, Middletown Township. He was 70.
He was the beloved husband of 11 years to Donna Artz-DiCenzo.
Born in New Haven, Conn., he was the son of the late George and Lucy Rourke DiCenzo.
Mr. DiCenzo was in show business for more than 30 years with extensive film, TV, stage and commercial credits. He was a graduate of Union College in New York and the Yale Drama School.
Mr. DiCenzo was an acting teacher in Philadelphia and New York City for many years. He appeared in many feature films, guest-starred in a wide variety of TV shows and appeared on Broadway. His voice was heard on many commercials, cartoon series and books on tape. He enjoyed Culinary Expression, watching football and was an avid reader. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and admiring fans and respected colleagues.
In addition to his beloved wife Donna, he is survived by his dearest son George DiCenzo Riedel and his wife Suzanne of Ruxton, Md., his sister Margherita Jelinek of Henderson, Nev., and his three grandchildren, Megan, Sarah and Madison Riedel.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, August 12 from 2 p.m. until his funeral service at 4 p.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro.. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to A Women’s Place, P.O. Box 299, Doylestown 18901.
George Ralph DiCenzo, of Washington Crossing
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2010
George Ralph DiCenzo of Washington Crossing, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center, Middletown Township. He was 70.
He was the beloved husband of 11 years to Donna Artz-DiCenzo.
Born in New Haven, Conn., he was the son of the late George and Lucy Rourke DiCenzo.
Mr. DiCenzo was in show business for more than 30 years with extensive film, TV, stage and commercial credits. He was a graduate of Union College in New York and the Yale Drama School.
Mr. DiCenzo was an acting teacher in Philadelphia and New York City for many years. He appeared in many feature films, guest-starred in a wide variety of TV shows and appeared on Broadway. His voice was heard on many commercials, cartoon series and books on tape. He enjoyed Culinary Expression, watching football and was an avid reader. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and admiring fans and respected colleagues.
In addition to his beloved wife Donna, he is survived by his dearest son George DiCenzo Riedel and his wife Suzanne of Ruxton, Md., his sister Margherita Jelinek of Henderson, Nev., and his three grandchildren, Megan, Sarah and Madison Riedel.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, August 12 from 2 p.m. until his funeral service at 4 p.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro.. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to A Women’s Place, P.O. Box 299, Doylestown 18901.
Click here: George Ralph DiCenzo, of Washington Crossing - Obituaries - Bucks Local News
Click here: George Ralph DiCenzo, of Washington Crossing - Obituaries - Bucks Local News
It was with sadness, that I learned today that George DiCenzo had passed on. He was cheerful and full of life and excitement. His acting classes loved him . I will send the link to his acting studio , so you can read the commernts. Dark Shadows will always be associated with George as will the movie Helter Skelter
It was with sadness, that I learned today that George DiCenzo had passed on. He was cheerful and full of life and excitement. His acting classes loved him . I will send the link to his acting studio , so you can read the commernts. Dark Shadows will always be associated with George as will the movie Helter Skelter
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Lenny Breau_On Green Dolphin Street
I love this song by Mel Torme, but Lenny Breau has a great recording...
Lenny Breau_Chet Atkins_Taking a Chance On Love
I always loved this song by Ella Fitzgerald, so here is Lenny B and Ella is next
And The Angels Sing,Ziggy Elman with Tommy Dorsey
\bet you don't know this one....he played with Tommy Dorsey and it was a major hit!
Django Reinhardt - J'attendrai Swing 1939
I can not resist this song, it has been blogged before by me, but I could listen to it over and over
Django Reinhardt - Nuages one more time, could not resist
I could not resist one more by Django....you got to love him!
Monday, August 9, 2010
100 Year Mortgage: A Modest Proposal
100 Year Mortgage: A Modest Proposal
About two years ago, as we drove along the Gulf Coast of Florida, we were appalled at the number of foreclosures, green slimy swimming pools and derelict neighborhoods because of abandonment of homes. It occurred to me then that this could have been avoided by extending mortgages, probably to 40 years. I still think that extending mortgages, is better than asking for abandonment of houses. Even the bank is not going to do well in foreclosures in this market. So? Why not?
Yesterday, my son Jeff, mentioned that the Japanese were using a one hundred year mortgage, so I thought I would look it up! My thoughts go deeper than the need for a longer mortgage, like why we have rising costs, and why we do not run government like our home. This country is our home! Lets start with stopping foreclosures, lets review finances and see if they folks can survive with a longer mortgage, with a review in 5 years to see if the house can be sold or refinanced for a shorter term. There are so many ways to handle this!
About two years ago, as we drove along the Gulf Coast of Florida, we were appalled at the number of foreclosures, green slimy swimming pools and derelict neighborhoods because of abandonment of homes. It occurred to me then that this could have been avoided by extending mortgages, probably to 40 years. I still think that extending mortgages, is better than asking for abandonment of houses. Even the bank is not going to do well in foreclosures in this market. So? Why not?
Yesterday, my son Jeff, mentioned that the Japanese were using a one hundred year mortgage, so I thought I would look it up! My thoughts go deeper than the need for a longer mortgage, like why we have rising costs, and why we do not run government like our home. This country is our home! Lets start with stopping foreclosures, lets review finances and see if they folks can survive with a longer mortgage, with a review in 5 years to see if the house can be sold or refinanced for a shorter term. There are so many ways to handle this!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Mama Cass - Dream A Little Dream Of Me ( With Lyrics)
This is the best by Mama Cass, her voice is sweet. This could be scarce in the future, and probably a good collector item for a friend.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The Pink Panther (1964) (Theatrical Trailer)
The bedroom scene is part of this trailer, and it is absolutely funny! What a nice surprise to get this for a gift! Make sure you get the Peter Sellers one, it is the best! Then get, Shot in the Dark
Peter Sellers - A shot in the dark(opera)
the kids will love this...it is less than a minute, and you will choke with laughs when you watch the whole film
"Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu" (Volare) 1958 - Domenico Modugno originale con ...
There was a time, when some songs swept the American and European continent, this was one of them.
You can still buy the album, or ring tome
1984 George Orwell Movie Trailer (1984)
No one believed that this would happen when the book was written . For those of you who never heard of it, here is a trailer for the book
Roasted Corn Salad - KitchenDaily
Roasted Corn Salad - KitchenDaily click here for recipe. Also, put your spare garden veggies all cooked in the freezer for your camper, or busy day!
The corn is starting to come just as fast as the tomatoes.
Make a vegetable pasta sauce with onions, carrots, and whatever you have for tomatoes that you can not eat, or that are bruised and need to be cut up. After it cools put it in the blender and whip it up good. Freeze what you can not use. Makes a healthy veggie sauce, if you like a rich taste add butter before serving the sauce.
Corn, just cook til tender, cool and scrape off niblets, put in plastic baggie and freeze. When ready to use, take out of bag, put in bowl and run hot water over it, til warmed enough to serve.
The corn is starting to come just as fast as the tomatoes.
Make a vegetable pasta sauce with onions, carrots, and whatever you have for tomatoes that you can not eat, or that are bruised and need to be cut up. After it cools put it in the blender and whip it up good. Freeze what you can not use. Makes a healthy veggie sauce, if you like a rich taste add butter before serving the sauce.
Corn, just cook til tender, cool and scrape off niblets, put in plastic baggie and freeze. When ready to use, take out of bag, put in bowl and run hot water over it, til warmed enough to serve.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/and-man-created-dog-3136/Overview?source=banner_semgngc_143#tab-Videos/08487_00
You have to watch National Geographic Sunday, about how the wolf became dog! I think it will be wonderful! View the information now at this link...
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/and-man-created-dog-3136/Overview?source=banner_semgngc_143#tab-Videos/08487_00
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/and-man-created-dog-3136/Overview?source=banner_semgngc_143#tab-Videos/08487_00
Yellow Submarine Finds River at the Bottom of the Sea
Yellow Submarine Finds River at the Bottom of the Sea
Interested in underground rivers and what caused them,
how they flow, and a whole new world under the sea, this is a quick read.
Interested in underground rivers and what caused them,
how they flow, and a whole new world under the sea, this is a quick read.
Cornmeal-Crusted Oven Fried Chicken - KitchenDaily
Cornmeal-Crusted Oven Fried Chicken - KitchenDaily
Wow , this is a great way to get a fried chicken flavor!
Wow , this is a great way to get a fried chicken flavor!
New Homes , two new subdivisions opening ! come sell with us!
Best place to work, full commissions for listing and or selling, plus we may be the only office that pays an assist for helping other offices sell our listings.
Yes, in this market we are bringing you the lowest prices around. Starting in the $200,000s at Autumn Ridge in Uxbridge, single family in a condominium association. Most of these homes will have full walk out basements with doors and windows on the lower level, so you can enjoy a finished family room in the future if you choose. Your front lawn is mowed by the association, and most homes have a woodshed for storing toys and lawmower for the rear yard. Now framed and nearing interior finish, see a Garden Party, An American, a Victoria, choose your style and move in before Christmas. The Garden Party is sold, but we have another one, starting in late September, choose that now and be in by Christmas.
Uxbridge is a Great Commuter location for the salesman....college professors who teach in the area...hospital personnel, or if you work in the city, and love living in the country.
Distances: Easy commute, about 25 minutes in many directions to major cities, such as Providence, Worcester, Framingham, FranklinT, 495/140, and through Upton to EMC, and Hopkinton exit/entrance to Mass Pike . If heading west you would go to Auburn for the Mass Pike. Major malls nearby ... Auburn , Providence Mall,Emerald Mall, Framingham Mall and you have the Wrentham Outlets! GAS...save so much on the price you can pay for gas for more than 5 years and still be ahead! ( the average American moves every 5-7 years)
If you long to have less distance to travel...then look in Bellingham, where we will be introducing new home styles at CANDLE LIGHT VILLAGE
Sneek Peek
The Retreat!
Harried parents will love this one. this plan will be available in about a week, if you want to start saving and thinking about which lot you want , get the pick of the litter, be first in line..
First floor, entry with closet, living room, with dining area, country kitchen with back door and closet, first floor washer dryer area, full bath, and two bedrooms on first floor. Now we have saved the whole second floor for the parents. A retreat area off the master bedroom for you to get away at night, watch tv, keep a desk and family bills, or a dressing room with exercise equipment, or a nursery for a new born right near your bed , plus a full bath and walk in closet.
The Cottage Limited Edition ranch. First floor features 2 bedrooms, full bath, laundry area, country kitchen, living room. This will be offered on a limited basis so be first in line if you want one of these, entry price level homes.
Yes, in this market we are bringing you the lowest prices around. Starting in the $200,000s at Autumn Ridge in Uxbridge, single family in a condominium association. Most of these homes will have full walk out basements with doors and windows on the lower level, so you can enjoy a finished family room in the future if you choose. Your front lawn is mowed by the association, and most homes have a woodshed for storing toys and lawmower for the rear yard. Now framed and nearing interior finish, see a Garden Party, An American, a Victoria, choose your style and move in before Christmas. The Garden Party is sold, but we have another one, starting in late September, choose that now and be in by Christmas.
Uxbridge is a Great Commuter location for the salesman....college professors who teach in the area...hospital personnel, or if you work in the city, and love living in the country.
Distances: Easy commute, about 25 minutes in many directions to major cities, such as Providence, Worcester, Framingham, FranklinT, 495/140, and through Upton to EMC, and Hopkinton exit/entrance to Mass Pike . If heading west you would go to Auburn for the Mass Pike. Major malls nearby ... Auburn , Providence Mall,Emerald Mall, Framingham Mall and you have the Wrentham Outlets! GAS...save so much on the price you can pay for gas for more than 5 years and still be ahead! ( the average American moves every 5-7 years)
If you long to have less distance to travel...then look in Bellingham, where we will be introducing new home styles at CANDLE LIGHT VILLAGE
Sneek Peek
The Retreat!
Harried parents will love this one. this plan will be available in about a week, if you want to start saving and thinking about which lot you want , get the pick of the litter, be first in line..
First floor, entry with closet, living room, with dining area, country kitchen with back door and closet, first floor washer dryer area, full bath, and two bedrooms on first floor. Now we have saved the whole second floor for the parents. A retreat area off the master bedroom for you to get away at night, watch tv, keep a desk and family bills, or a dressing room with exercise equipment, or a nursery for a new born right near your bed , plus a full bath and walk in closet.
The Cottage Limited Edition ranch. First floor features 2 bedrooms, full bath, laundry area, country kitchen, living room. This will be offered on a limited basis so be first in line if you want one of these, entry price level homes.
Best sales people needed for best new home selections in area, full commission office, always was, and always will be
We pay standard commissions for the industry! Commission for your listing.... and commission for your sale. Sales commission when you sell our listings! PLUS, we may be the only office around that pays an assist for helping other brokers sell our office listings. How can you beat that?
Our office is easy, because you don't have to go get listings, you can concentrate on selling our listings. We can use part timers on Sundays, and part timers during the week. Commercial and residential opportunities both full and part time. An hourly paid job is available now, if you have a laptop, modem and can use it in your car, or anywhere. Prefer sales experienced, call Janet 508-881-1600
WHY WORK ANYWHERE ELSE! WE HAVE PRODUCT, PRICE AND LOCATIONS, ALWAYS....!!! Fafard Real Estate 508-881-1600 ask for Janet
LOOK AT THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE MONEY IN SALES...come see our houses being built now on Silver Lake Road, Bellingham, or in other subdivisions, like Marlboro, Uxbridge, Hopkinton, Holden, Ashland,.Milford, we ring the 495 area, in all prices, sizes . Choices of styles abound. If you are the best, why not have the best selection of new homes in the area to sell?
100 houses coming soon in Bellingham, sales will be a piece of cake, because we will have the best prices in the whole area! We are in final stages of approval, sales will probably start in the fall.
We need sales people, come learn now, be ready to start selling in the fall. We need Sundays 10-2
and 2-6 for the fall traffic, tuesday morning sales meeting and site visits..the rest of the time work from home by appointment. Learn as you earn, license not necessary.
If you like to specialize in customized homes, we have 8 houses under construction in Natick to beat the winter, so you can sell them in 3-4 months rather than wait 6 months or longer to close. Price in Natick are in the $900,000's and up. Then if your customer loves the house, but wants to save money you can move them 5 miles west to Holliston, or Marlboro on the Sudbury Line. Choices are what we are all about and lots of them. Licensed MLS salespeople to work site Sundays, needed.
In our low price range,the first mortage payment runs about $800-900 a month, so you can afford to get an equity loan from the same lender with payments being under $1,500 a month total with taxes, etc. This is just an off the top of my head example, but if you know how to figure loans, use $200,000which is our lowest price....HOW CAN YOU BEAT IT....LESS THAN RENT...
credit for taxes, what more can you ask for. Ths is based on a loan with interest at aprx 4.72%
Shopping centers, for retail space. Milford, Westboro, Marlboro,Ashland, other coming soon! Office space , mixed use space, entertainment space, land for sale, work out of the Milford office, weekdays, part time, or full time, or work from home as a commission , licensed sales person.
Give us a try, if you are struggling to get listings that sell, why not concentrate on just selling on site, and picking up customers for MLS at the same time?
Our office is easy, because you don't have to go get listings, you can concentrate on selling our listings. We can use part timers on Sundays, and part timers during the week. Commercial and residential opportunities both full and part time. An hourly paid job is available now, if you have a laptop, modem and can use it in your car, or anywhere. Prefer sales experienced, call Janet 508-881-1600
WHY WORK ANYWHERE ELSE! WE HAVE PRODUCT, PRICE AND LOCATIONS, ALWAYS....!!! Fafard Real Estate 508-881-1600 ask for Janet
LOOK AT THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE MONEY IN SALES...come see our houses being built now on Silver Lake Road, Bellingham, or in other subdivisions, like Marlboro, Uxbridge, Hopkinton, Holden, Ashland,.Milford, we ring the 495 area, in all prices, sizes . Choices of styles abound. If you are the best, why not have the best selection of new homes in the area to sell?
100 houses coming soon in Bellingham, sales will be a piece of cake, because we will have the best prices in the whole area! We are in final stages of approval, sales will probably start in the fall.
We need sales people, come learn now, be ready to start selling in the fall. We need Sundays 10-2
and 2-6 for the fall traffic, tuesday morning sales meeting and site visits..the rest of the time work from home by appointment. Learn as you earn, license not necessary.
If you like to specialize in customized homes, we have 8 houses under construction in Natick to beat the winter, so you can sell them in 3-4 months rather than wait 6 months or longer to close. Price in Natick are in the $900,000's and up. Then if your customer loves the house, but wants to save money you can move them 5 miles west to Holliston, or Marlboro on the Sudbury Line. Choices are what we are all about and lots of them. Licensed MLS salespeople to work site Sundays, needed.
In our low price range,the first mortage payment runs about $800-900 a month, so you can afford to get an equity loan from the same lender with payments being under $1,500 a month total with taxes, etc. This is just an off the top of my head example, but if you know how to figure loans, use $200,000which is our lowest price....HOW CAN YOU BEAT IT....LESS THAN RENT...
credit for taxes, what more can you ask for. Ths is based on a loan with interest at aprx 4.72%
Shopping centers, for retail space. Milford, Westboro, Marlboro,Ashland, other coming soon! Office space , mixed use space, entertainment space, land for sale, work out of the Milford office, weekdays, part time, or full time, or work from home as a commission , licensed sales person.
Give us a try, if you are struggling to get listings that sell, why not concentrate on just selling on site, and picking up customers for MLS at the same time?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
List of Activities at the Newport Mansions, its fun! Comon down!!
Celebrate 90 Years of Women and the Right to Vote
A century ago Alva Vanderbilt Belmont used Marble House as a setting for suffrage rallies. On Thursday, August 26, at 11 a.m., Marble House will host a celebration of the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.
Join us on the lawn of Marble House for poetry, music and readings from historical documents.
The event is free and open to the public.
Learn more.
Put On Your Dancing Shoes
If you haven't made your reservations yet for our summer dinner dance, don't wait, it's almost here. We hope to see you at Marble House on Saturday, August 14, to celebrate the return of Alva Vanderbilt's extravagant Gothic Art collection. Cocktails begin at 7, followed by dinner and dancing to the Bob Hardwick Orchestra.
Make dinner dance reservations online, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 120.
Tee Off at Our Annual Golf Outing
We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of our popular golf outing, dinner and auction. We'd love for you to join us at one of the country's premier golf courses, Newport National Golf Club, on Monday, August 23. This is one of our most important fundraisers of the year.
Reservations are being accepted now for sponsorhips, foursomes, or individual players. Learn more about the golf outing, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 120.
Save Bellevue Avenue's Gates and Fences
What is your favorite gate or fence on Bellevue Avenue? On Thursday, August 12 at 11 a.m., you're invited to Rosecliff to participate in a community panel discussion that will explore the beautifully-designed gates and fences lining one of the most historic streets in America. Admission is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
Register now for Saving Bellevue Avenue, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.
Newport Mansions Store Hosts Book Signings
From an antique detective story, to the history of Newport's families, landscapes and architecture, there's something for everyone in the line-up of booksignings to be hosted at the Newport Mansions Store at Bannister's Wharf this month. It starts this weekend. On Saturday meet Maryalice Huggins, author of Aesop's Mirror, a delightful story about how she became obsessed with tracing the history of an antique mirror. The next day Deborah Davis is back with her book Gilded: How Newport Became America's Richest Resort, filled with engrossing characters and lively tales of untold extravagance.
See the full month's booksigning schedule.
Don't Miss the Warehouse Sale
It's a great place to pick up some unique gifts at unbelievable prices. On Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21, visit the Newport Mansions Store Warehouse at 215 Third Street in Newport for unbelievable savings on books, decorative accessories, jewelry, gardening items, and even stuff for the kids. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It's Dahlia Days at Green Animals
The dahlias are in bloom in August at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth. Dahlias have been cultivated at Green Animals for more than a century, and thanks to a generous annual donation of dahlia tubers from the Rhode Island Dahlia Society, this summer we have more than 200 plants representing every class and size of this increasingly popular flower. Don't miss the colorful display! Green Animals Topiary Garden is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donated Trees Planted at Rosecliff, Chateau-sur-Mer
We extend our sincere appreciation to Select Horticulture, Inc., one of our 2010 Newport Flower Show sponsors, for its donation of six trees valued at over $14,000 to add to our landscapes. Gardens and Grounds Director Jeff Curtis has planted two Kentucky Coffee trees at Chateau-sur-Mer, and the other trees have found homes at Rosecliff.
The Right Season, The Right Place, The Right Wines
Celebrity chefs from the Food Network and American Public Television, exclusive wines from around the world, and fabulous food from the region's best restaurants will make the 5th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, at Rosecliff and Marble House, THE place to be from September 24-26.
Sponsored by FOOD & WINE, the event features celebrity chefs Nick Stellino, Christina Pirello, Rachel Allen, Chris Cosentino and David Burke, among others.
Additional sponsors include Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, a Partner in Preservation; the Italian Trade Commission; Infiniti; Loire Valley Wines; Rhone Valley Wines; American Public Television; Create TV; Rhode Island PBS; Alaska Seafood; Stella Artois; Dave's Fresh Marketplace; the Coca Cola Bottling Company of Southern New England/Dasani Waters, Clarke Luxury Showrooms; Travelocity; Yankee Magazine; Intermezzo Magazine; Hotel Viking; Hyatt Regency Newport; Thirstygirl; Meridian Printing and Pepcid Complete.
Take advantage of advance purchase savings on Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival tickets.
Membership and Ticketing Go Digital
We've introduced a new digital ticketing and member service system at the Newport Mansions. For members, admission to the houses will remain the same, except that now when you present your membership card at the door, it will be scanned. And membership renewal will be much easier-just present your card at any house and it can be renewed instantly. If you currently have any of our "old" tickets, all you need to do is stop at the ticket booth at any house to exchange them for new "digital" tickets.
Coming later in August will be a new online membership renewal service, and "print-at-home" ticketing.
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A century ago Alva Vanderbilt Belmont used Marble House as a setting for suffrage rallies. On Thursday, August 26, at 11 a.m., Marble House will host a celebration of the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.
Join us on the lawn of Marble House for poetry, music and readings from historical documents.
The event is free and open to the public.
Learn more.
Put On Your Dancing Shoes
If you haven't made your reservations yet for our summer dinner dance, don't wait, it's almost here. We hope to see you at Marble House on Saturday, August 14, to celebrate the return of Alva Vanderbilt's extravagant Gothic Art collection. Cocktails begin at 7, followed by dinner and dancing to the Bob Hardwick Orchestra.
Make dinner dance reservations online, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 120.
Tee Off at Our Annual Golf Outing
We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of our popular golf outing, dinner and auction. We'd love for you to join us at one of the country's premier golf courses, Newport National Golf Club, on Monday, August 23. This is one of our most important fundraisers of the year.
Reservations are being accepted now for sponsorhips, foursomes, or individual players. Learn more about the golf outing, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 120.
Save Bellevue Avenue's Gates and Fences
What is your favorite gate or fence on Bellevue Avenue? On Thursday, August 12 at 11 a.m., you're invited to Rosecliff to participate in a community panel discussion that will explore the beautifully-designed gates and fences lining one of the most historic streets in America. Admission is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
Register now for Saving Bellevue Avenue, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.
Newport Mansions Store Hosts Book Signings
From an antique detective story, to the history of Newport's families, landscapes and architecture, there's something for everyone in the line-up of booksignings to be hosted at the Newport Mansions Store at Bannister's Wharf this month. It starts this weekend. On Saturday meet Maryalice Huggins, author of Aesop's Mirror, a delightful story about how she became obsessed with tracing the history of an antique mirror. The next day Deborah Davis is back with her book Gilded: How Newport Became America's Richest Resort, filled with engrossing characters and lively tales of untold extravagance.
See the full month's booksigning schedule.
Don't Miss the Warehouse Sale
It's a great place to pick up some unique gifts at unbelievable prices. On Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21, visit the Newport Mansions Store Warehouse at 215 Third Street in Newport for unbelievable savings on books, decorative accessories, jewelry, gardening items, and even stuff for the kids. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It's Dahlia Days at Green Animals
The dahlias are in bloom in August at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth. Dahlias have been cultivated at Green Animals for more than a century, and thanks to a generous annual donation of dahlia tubers from the Rhode Island Dahlia Society, this summer we have more than 200 plants representing every class and size of this increasingly popular flower. Don't miss the colorful display! Green Animals Topiary Garden is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donated Trees Planted at Rosecliff, Chateau-sur-Mer
We extend our sincere appreciation to Select Horticulture, Inc., one of our 2010 Newport Flower Show sponsors, for its donation of six trees valued at over $14,000 to add to our landscapes. Gardens and Grounds Director Jeff Curtis has planted two Kentucky Coffee trees at Chateau-sur-Mer, and the other trees have found homes at Rosecliff.
The Right Season, The Right Place, The Right Wines
Celebrity chefs from the Food Network and American Public Television, exclusive wines from around the world, and fabulous food from the region's best restaurants will make the 5th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, at Rosecliff and Marble House, THE place to be from September 24-26.
Sponsored by FOOD & WINE, the event features celebrity chefs Nick Stellino, Christina Pirello, Rachel Allen, Chris Cosentino and David Burke, among others.
Additional sponsors include Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, a Partner in Preservation; the Italian Trade Commission; Infiniti; Loire Valley Wines; Rhone Valley Wines; American Public Television; Create TV; Rhode Island PBS; Alaska Seafood; Stella Artois; Dave's Fresh Marketplace; the Coca Cola Bottling Company of Southern New England/Dasani Waters, Clarke Luxury Showrooms; Travelocity; Yankee Magazine; Intermezzo Magazine; Hotel Viking; Hyatt Regency Newport; Thirstygirl; Meridian Printing and Pepcid Complete.
Take advantage of advance purchase savings on Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival tickets.
Membership and Ticketing Go Digital
We've introduced a new digital ticketing and member service system at the Newport Mansions. For members, admission to the houses will remain the same, except that now when you present your membership card at the door, it will be scanned. And membership renewal will be much easier-just present your card at any house and it can be renewed instantly. If you currently have any of our "old" tickets, all you need to do is stop at the ticket booth at any house to exchange them for new "digital" tickets.
Coming later in August will be a new online membership renewal service, and "print-at-home" ticketing.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
natural healer in our area, talking about fruit,veggies, spices
MarkMincolla.com go to his web site and you will hear his broadcast on Fox., and learn what he talks and teaches. Maybe a house in the country away from lots of cars, quiet yet close enough to major routes....25 minutes is it that bad? Save thousands in Uxbridge, Mass., more than you would spend on gas in the first 5 years you live there, it seems!
Did you know that the average homebuyer spend only 5 years or so, in their first purchase and then moves on to another home?
During ups and downs in the market, our faithful buyers have been able to upgrade their homes and their lifestyle by buying and selling at the right time. Learn real estate and become astute enough to learn when to buy and sell. Call us to begin learning. 508-881-6662
Did you know that the average homebuyer spend only 5 years or so, in their first purchase and then moves on to another home?
During ups and downs in the market, our faithful buyers have been able to upgrade their homes and their lifestyle by buying and selling at the right time. Learn real estate and become astute enough to learn when to buy and sell. Call us to begin learning. 508-881-6662
Monday, August 2, 2010
Newport, Peabody and Stearns Lecture
I am proud to share this wonderful publication written by a friend, Annie Robinson, who has been a long time scoholar and deserves much success in her first publication
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
11:00 a.m.
Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue
Annie Robinson, author of Peabody and Stearns: Country Houses and Seaside Cottages
This illustrated lecture will feature a discussion of the resort architecture of Peabody and Stearns, as well as sketches, plans and photographs by members of the firm and their contemporaries. Peabody and Stearns was a major contributor to the architectural fabric of Newport during the Gilded Age. Their summer cottages here and throughout the U.S. are the focus of a new book published in 2010 by W.W. Norton. Among their approximately 20 Newport projects were The Breakers of 1877 (destroyed by fire in 1892) for Pierre Lorillard, Beechbound, and Rough Point.
Admission: Preservation Society members free, general admission $5
Advance registration requested. Register now online, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
11:00 a.m.
Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue
Annie Robinson, author of Peabody and Stearns: Country Houses and Seaside Cottages
This illustrated lecture will feature a discussion of the resort architecture of Peabody and Stearns, as well as sketches, plans and photographs by members of the firm and their contemporaries. Peabody and Stearns was a major contributor to the architectural fabric of Newport during the Gilded Age. Their summer cottages here and throughout the U.S. are the focus of a new book published in 2010 by W.W. Norton. Among their approximately 20 Newport projects were The Breakers of 1877 (destroyed by fire in 1892) for Pierre Lorillard, Beechbound, and Rough Point.
Admission: Preservation Society members free, general admission $5
Advance registration requested. Register now online, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154
Rod Stewart's, home in Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest 10/04 ROD STEWART
I saved the copy of the magazine, so I could look at it and dream. His house is one of the most beautiful homes I have ever enjoyed. Color is so important in my life. Color rules, soft and gentle, then bright and bursting....I like to change with seasons, or with moods. During my down periods, I seem to decorate and punctuate with red, during smoother times, I lean toward blues. It is so refreshing to change the decor of a bedroom, or living area, by just switching the throws and pillows, and in a room with lots of color, you can mix and match, predominant colors. Excitement, rules, there is a secret in every corner, a message behind the decor, the Lord's prayer and angels sing from my ceiling, while books peek out of every resting place they find, squeezing a place among the family pictures that punctuate the rooms. Books full of secrets, just like my house is full of secrets waiting to be divulged by looking at the decor, and its hidden messages. Our home is a small picture of a busy, exciting and full life, full of challenges, travels, discoveries, and creativity. Is your home a microcosm of your life, and why not?
I saved the copy of the magazine, so I could look at it and dream. His house is one of the most beautiful homes I have ever enjoyed. Color is so important in my life. Color rules, soft and gentle, then bright and bursting....I like to change with seasons, or with moods. During my down periods, I seem to decorate and punctuate with red, during smoother times, I lean toward blues. It is so refreshing to change the decor of a bedroom, or living area, by just switching the throws and pillows, and in a room with lots of color, you can mix and match, predominant colors. Excitement, rules, there is a secret in every corner, a message behind the decor, the Lord's prayer and angels sing from my ceiling, while books peek out of every resting place they find, squeezing a place among the family pictures that punctuate the rooms. Books full of secrets, just like my house is full of secrets waiting to be divulged by looking at the decor, and its hidden messages. Our home is a small picture of a busy, exciting and full life, full of challenges, travels, discoveries, and creativity. Is your home a microcosm of your life, and why not?
Diamonds are a girls best friend, or is it a house?
Diamonds are a girl's best friend, how can we forget Marilyn Monroe singing that......and on his last divorce, Rod Stewart said something like this,
next time, instead of getting married, I will just give her the house.
Wow! you should see his house! It was in one of the magazines, and it is my taste, lots of color and excitement, something like an ice cream sundae in feeling that you could just plunge into and explore with taste, sight, and feeling. He obviously likes color and beautiful things!
Houses are for everyone who knows how to save money, and if you haven't started, start this week. A good income can even help you get an equity loan if you need a downpayment, can you believe that...???Call us today for your chance to get into your first house, or your mansion, or something in between
we cover the waterfront...well actually, there is no water, but we cover all the price ranges for new houses......$200,000 ( can you believe that) to million plus with home theater and gym, under construction now in Natick...508-881-6662. Be pleasantly surprised at our deals!
next time, instead of getting married, I will just give her the house.
Wow! you should see his house! It was in one of the magazines, and it is my taste, lots of color and excitement, something like an ice cream sundae in feeling that you could just plunge into and explore with taste, sight, and feeling. He obviously likes color and beautiful things!
Houses are for everyone who knows how to save money, and if you haven't started, start this week. A good income can even help you get an equity loan if you need a downpayment, can you believe that...???Call us today for your chance to get into your first house, or your mansion, or something in between
we cover the waterfront...well actually, there is no water, but we cover all the price ranges for new houses......$200,000 ( can you believe that) to million plus with home theater and gym, under construction now in Natick...508-881-6662. Be pleasantly surprised at our deals!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Original Score of the film Lawrence of Arabia
As I sat in the darkened theater and heard the beautiful music, I was transported to a world half way across the globe, surrounded in the mystery of that life and time. The music was hypnotizing and unforgettable after all these years!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Do you still believe religion and territory spawn wars?
The Associated Press of Pakistan is clearly pointing out what we all know in our hearts. This is not a religious war. Claiming religion is the basis of terroism is an easy way to recruit people to commit suicide. It is also a good cover for criminal minds. You do not see leaders committing suicide. Nor do the brains behind the scene let you know who they are. Who ever is up front is chosen, to face the world, the real leaders are not obvious. (think about it)
The basic push behind the terorism we are facing now is money and power, fueled by precious commodities, anything that has a street value, and most especially drugs which is a commodity that trades in the Trillions, more than a big government can hope to amass.
We have to stop the drug trade in our country, in our world! Will wars stop it? Will bringing commerce to third world countries that are under corrupt governments help? The questions are difficult. We need Eliot Ness!
Maybe that gives you a clue as to where we need to look to end this terorism.
The basic push behind the terorism we are facing now is money and power, fueled by precious commodities, anything that has a street value, and most especially drugs which is a commodity that trades in the Trillions, more than a big government can hope to amass.
We have to stop the drug trade in our country, in our world! Will wars stop it? Will bringing commerce to third world countries that are under corrupt governments help? The questions are difficult. We need Eliot Ness!
Maybe that gives you a clue as to where we need to look to end this terorism.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Closing Costs: How Much to Budget -- AOL Real Estate
Closing Costs: How Much to Budget -- AOL Real Estate
We have buyers that have been able to get a loan from their primary lender to cover the balance of their downpayment and closing costs! This can be explained to you by a bank . We have lenders that come to our office to meet you, and discuss face to face the paperwork required, the down payment , the costs of closing and your income, what is needed to make it all happen.
It costs nothing to meet the mortgage company, it costs nothing to view the homes, and you do not have to buy yet, you can get ready to buy. It might hep you to save for that new home to come see our homes and dream!
We have buyers that have been able to get a loan from their primary lender to cover the balance of their downpayment and closing costs! This can be explained to you by a bank . We have lenders that come to our office to meet you, and discuss face to face the paperwork required, the down payment , the costs of closing and your income, what is needed to make it all happen.
It costs nothing to meet the mortgage company, it costs nothing to view the homes, and you do not have to buy yet, you can get ready to buy. It might hep you to save for that new home to come see our homes and dream!
Did the Sultan of Brunei Buy 10 Aston Martin One-77s for His Billion-Dollar Car Collection?
Did the Sultan of Brunei Buy 10 Aston Martin One-77s for His Billion-Dollar Car Collection?
Yikes.....what , why , would he want 10? did he buy the lot and request that they never build another one?
Guess he has faith in product and not cash! He could buy gold! So can you, but why not buy a new house at a really good price with really great mortgage rates. At least you can live in it, until it appreciates, so when you sell it you make money and have lived there for next to nothing.
It has to happen again, it has been historically true, even in early England, when there was a 100 year recession. How is that for a long time of no jobs!
We need to create jobs that are open to everyone, hope we can get the opportunity to do it!
Yikes.....what , why , would he want 10? did he buy the lot and request that they never build another one?
Guess he has faith in product and not cash! He could buy gold! So can you, but why not buy a new house at a really good price with really great mortgage rates. At least you can live in it, until it appreciates, so when you sell it you make money and have lived there for next to nothing.
It has to happen again, it has been historically true, even in early England, when there was a 100 year recession. How is that for a long time of no jobs!
We need to create jobs that are open to everyone, hope we can get the opportunity to do it!
The Media the President and Controversy
Yesterday, the President allowed himself the pleasure (?) of being interviewed on The View. In the course of the interview, he stated that the media is only interested in controversy. No matter what your political views are, you have to agree with the President, the media is only interested in controversy.
When I was growing up the newspaper in our town, tried not to get involved in gossip, scandals etc.Thanks to a far sighted owner/editor, Mr Callahan, the newspaper was reputable. The newspaper
was there to bring local and international news to our town. The editorial page was for opinion. We also learned in school, that whatever we read, we had to remember that it might not be accurate and to search for the truth! What happened to that idea?
The paper was so hugh, that to read it, when I was 7, I had to put it on the floor and kneel over it on hands and knees. What fun it was to be the first one on the back porch to get the paper and read it before it became the property of Mom and Dad for the evening.
I learned of the 2nd World War activities. I learned there were enemy subs off our coast of New England, I followed the horrifying holocast discovery and news. Then I learned about the new General Motors plant in Framingham, a place where my uncle, and other relatives where able to find jobs. Jobs were coming to Framingham, at a new General Motors!
We did not try as a town to make it so difficult to build, that the plant said , "forget it!" Now, we make a new build so difficult that the town is throwing in every public expense it can get away with, plus fees that are irrational and unreasonable. Then the question from the unemployed is, "Where are the jobs?"
Just watch the various government bodies deliberate on T.V., on what they should do to add on, include and legislate, while forgetting that they are there to help the landowner use his land to the best use, with their guidance based on the present laws. Do the boards really forget that they are not there to legislate the business opportunity out of town, and depress the value of the land, or make it more expensive to build in the town.
Do they really forget that they are there to help the landowner develop his land within the present laws , zoning etc ? Somewhere I read that elected officials and appointees take an oath of office that states something similar to that.
Yes, in my young newspaper reading days, I learned of the struggles of businesses, and of what the town was doing to govern itself. I found my first home by reading the newspaper advertising. I had to move out of Framingham, to afford a new home. This meant that when my car broke down I had to walk about 12 miles to work on Route 9 in Framingham, all the way from Medway Mass., and even make the same walk home at night. Not much different than now, except that young people to afford a new home have to move to Uxbridge, and make a 25 minute ride back to Framingham.
Today, in a market that has very little sales activity due to the economy, and no spectacular pricing for struggling first time buyers, our company has been advertising new homes from $199,990. We are building and selling these homes in Uxbridge, and in the hi $200'000's in Bellingham. Yet, not one reporter has even considered this news. Not one reporter has obviously read their own advertising pages to look for stories, the stories sit right in the advertising. One newspaper told us once, that the paper could not look for stories in its advertising customers, because it was controversial! That is interesting!
Yes,controversy, the President is correct, the news is driven by controversy! Just look at the angst it creates with people plotting to destroy other people, because they disagree with their ideals, or whatever. Look at the controversy that has arisen once again from the swamp of the past, prejudice!
If this stuff keeps getting thrown at us to create controvery, and what is truly local news is not printed, what are we coming to as a nation? Maybe it is time to turn away from what we can recognize as controversial news, designed to incite angst, political fervor, etc., and focus more on what business is doing to save jobs, create jobs and fight a bad economy. Remember young people are reading the news in paper or on the web! News is everywhere today, how can we do a better job of reporting good news, and good struggles?
When I was growing up the newspaper in our town, tried not to get involved in gossip, scandals etc.Thanks to a far sighted owner/editor, Mr Callahan, the newspaper was reputable. The newspaper
was there to bring local and international news to our town. The editorial page was for opinion. We also learned in school, that whatever we read, we had to remember that it might not be accurate and to search for the truth! What happened to that idea?
The paper was so hugh, that to read it, when I was 7, I had to put it on the floor and kneel over it on hands and knees. What fun it was to be the first one on the back porch to get the paper and read it before it became the property of Mom and Dad for the evening.
I learned of the 2nd World War activities. I learned there were enemy subs off our coast of New England, I followed the horrifying holocast discovery and news. Then I learned about the new General Motors plant in Framingham, a place where my uncle, and other relatives where able to find jobs. Jobs were coming to Framingham, at a new General Motors!
We did not try as a town to make it so difficult to build, that the plant said , "forget it!" Now, we make a new build so difficult that the town is throwing in every public expense it can get away with, plus fees that are irrational and unreasonable. Then the question from the unemployed is, "Where are the jobs?"
Just watch the various government bodies deliberate on T.V., on what they should do to add on, include and legislate, while forgetting that they are there to help the landowner use his land to the best use, with their guidance based on the present laws. Do the boards really forget that they are not there to legislate the business opportunity out of town, and depress the value of the land, or make it more expensive to build in the town.
Do they really forget that they are there to help the landowner develop his land within the present laws , zoning etc ? Somewhere I read that elected officials and appointees take an oath of office that states something similar to that.
Yes, in my young newspaper reading days, I learned of the struggles of businesses, and of what the town was doing to govern itself. I found my first home by reading the newspaper advertising. I had to move out of Framingham, to afford a new home. This meant that when my car broke down I had to walk about 12 miles to work on Route 9 in Framingham, all the way from Medway Mass., and even make the same walk home at night. Not much different than now, except that young people to afford a new home have to move to Uxbridge, and make a 25 minute ride back to Framingham.
Today, in a market that has very little sales activity due to the economy, and no spectacular pricing for struggling first time buyers, our company has been advertising new homes from $199,990. We are building and selling these homes in Uxbridge, and in the hi $200'000's in Bellingham. Yet, not one reporter has even considered this news. Not one reporter has obviously read their own advertising pages to look for stories, the stories sit right in the advertising. One newspaper told us once, that the paper could not look for stories in its advertising customers, because it was controversial! That is interesting!
Yes,controversy, the President is correct, the news is driven by controversy! Just look at the angst it creates with people plotting to destroy other people, because they disagree with their ideals, or whatever. Look at the controversy that has arisen once again from the swamp of the past, prejudice!
If this stuff keeps getting thrown at us to create controvery, and what is truly local news is not printed, what are we coming to as a nation? Maybe it is time to turn away from what we can recognize as controversial news, designed to incite angst, political fervor, etc., and focus more on what business is doing to save jobs, create jobs and fight a bad economy. Remember young people are reading the news in paper or on the web! News is everywhere today, how can we do a better job of reporting good news, and good struggles?
Importance of white button mushrooms in diet
Ars: Researchers Study Benefits of White Button Mushrooms
M2 Communications
07-29-10
Mushrooms are among the many foods thought to play an important role in keeping the immune system healthy. Now, Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists have conducted an animal-model and cell-culture study showing that white button mushrooms enhanced the activity of critical cells in the body's immune system. In the United States, white button mushrooms represent 90 percent of the total mushrooms consumed.
The study was conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University by center director Simin Meydani, colleague Dayong Wu, and others. The results suggest that white button mushrooms may promote immune function by increasing production of antiviral and other proteins that are released by cells while seeking to protect and repair tissue.
Wu and co-investigators are with the HNRCA Nutritional Immunology Laboratory in Boston, Mass. The study's cell-culture phase showed that white button mushrooms enhanced the maturity of immune system cells called "dendritic cells," from bone marrow. Dendritic cells can make T cells-important white blood cells that can recognize and eventually deactivate or destroy antigens on invading microbes.
When immune system cells are exposed to disease-causing pathogens, such as bacteria, the body begins to increase the number and function of immune system cells, according to Meydani. People need an adequate supply of nutrients to produce an adequate defense against the pathogen. The key is to prevent deficiencies that can compromise the immune system.
The study appears in a 2008 issue of The Journal of Nutrition.
Read more about this and other research related to improving health through nutrition in the July 2010 issue of Agricultural Research magazine, available online at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jul10/immunity0710.htm
Wayside Inn Festival date and information
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Friday, August 13th, 2010 6:00pm to 9:30pm
The Wayside Inn
Our 2nd Annual Festival
Under the Grand Canopy Tent
at Longfellow's Wayside Inn
Rain or Shine!
Sure to be a sell-out
for the second consecutive year,
so reserve your tickets now!
Featuring the finest craft beers and foods from New England, the South, the West Coast, and the Mid-Western United States!
What to do if you want to go!
Advance Ticket
Purchase Required at
Longfelow's Wayside Inn or Kappy's Liquors in Sudbury
72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury, MA · (978) 443-1776
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Under the Grand Canopy Tent
at Longfellow's Wayside Inn
Rain or Shine!
Sure to be a sell-out
for the second consecutive year,
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Featuring the finest craft beers and foods from New England, the South, the West Coast, and the Mid-Western United States!
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
funnier than the last one!
Recently, the Chula Vista Police Department ran an e-mail forum (a question and answer exchange) with the topic being, "Community Policing"
One of the civilian email participants posed the following question:
"I would like to know how it is possible for police officers to continually harass people and get away with it"?
this question was answered by a police officer - Sgt. Bennett, who is obviously a cop with a sense of humor.
Sgt. Bennett replied:
"First of all, let me tell you this...it's not easy. In Chula Vista, we average one cop for every 600 people. Only about 60% of those cops are on general duty (or what you might refer to as "patrol") where we do most of our harassing.
The rest are in non-harassing departments that do not allow them contact with the day to day innocents. And at any given moment, only one-fifth of the 60% patrollers are on duty and available for harassing people while the rest are off duty. So roughly, one cop is responsible for harassing about 5,000 residents.
When you add in the commercial business, and tourist locations that attract people from areas other than Chula Vista, you then have a situation where a single cop may be responsible for harassing 10,000 or more people a day!
Now, your average ten-hour shift runs 36,000 seconds long. This gives a cop one second to harass one person, and then only three-fourths of a second to eat a donut AND then find a new person to harass. This is no easy task. To be honest, most cops are not up to this day in and day out challenge, it is just too tiring. So what we do is utilize some tools to help us narrow down those people which we can realistically harass.
The tools available to us are as follows:
PHONE: People will call us up and point out things that cause us to focus on a person for special harassment.
"My neighbor is beating his wife" is a code phrase used often. This means we'll come out and give somebody some special harassment. Another popular one is:
"There's a guy breaking into a house." The harassment team is then put into action.
CARS: We have special cops assigned to harass people who drive. They like to harass the drivers of fast cars - Drivers with no insurance or no driver's licenses. Its lots of fun when you pick them out of traffic for nothing more obvious than running a red light. Sometimes you get to really heap the harassment on when you find they have drugs in the car, they are drunk, or have an outstanding warrant on file.
RUNNERS: Some people take off running just at the sight of a police officer. Nothing is quite as satisfying as running after them like a beagle on the scent of a bunny. When you catch them you can harass them for hours.
STATUTES: When we don't have PHONES or CARS and have nothing better to do, there are actually books that give us ideas for reasons to harass folks. They are called "Statutes"; Criminal Codes, Motor Vehicle Codes, etc. They spell out all sorts of things for which you can use to harass people. After you read the statute, you can just drive around for awhile until you find someone violating one of these listed offenses and harass them. Just last week I saw a guy trying to steal a car. Well, there's this book we have that says that's not allowed. That means I have permission to harass this guy.
It is a really cool system that we have set up, and it works pretty well.
We seem to have a never-ending supply of folks to harass. And we get away with it. Why? Because for the good citizens who pay the tab, we try to keep the streets safe for them, and they pay us to "harass" some people.
Next time you are in Chula Vista, give me the old "single finger wave" !
That's another one of those codes. It means, "Hey Officer - You can harass me." It's one of our favorite codes.
Thanks for the question!
One of the civilian email participants posed the following question:
"I would like to know how it is possible for police officers to continually harass people and get away with it"?
this question was answered by a police officer - Sgt. Bennett, who is obviously a cop with a sense of humor.
Sgt. Bennett replied:
"First of all, let me tell you this...it's not easy. In Chula Vista, we average one cop for every 600 people. Only about 60% of those cops are on general duty (or what you might refer to as "patrol") where we do most of our harassing.
The rest are in non-harassing departments that do not allow them contact with the day to day innocents. And at any given moment, only one-fifth of the 60% patrollers are on duty and available for harassing people while the rest are off duty. So roughly, one cop is responsible for harassing about 5,000 residents.
When you add in the commercial business, and tourist locations that attract people from areas other than Chula Vista, you then have a situation where a single cop may be responsible for harassing 10,000 or more people a day!
Now, your average ten-hour shift runs 36,000 seconds long. This gives a cop one second to harass one person, and then only three-fourths of a second to eat a donut AND then find a new person to harass. This is no easy task. To be honest, most cops are not up to this day in and day out challenge, it is just too tiring. So what we do is utilize some tools to help us narrow down those people which we can realistically harass.
The tools available to us are as follows:
PHONE: People will call us up and point out things that cause us to focus on a person for special harassment.
"My neighbor is beating his wife" is a code phrase used often. This means we'll come out and give somebody some special harassment. Another popular one is:
"There's a guy breaking into a house." The harassment team is then put into action.
CARS: We have special cops assigned to harass people who drive. They like to harass the drivers of fast cars - Drivers with no insurance or no driver's licenses. Its lots of fun when you pick them out of traffic for nothing more obvious than running a red light. Sometimes you get to really heap the harassment on when you find they have drugs in the car, they are drunk, or have an outstanding warrant on file.
RUNNERS: Some people take off running just at the sight of a police officer. Nothing is quite as satisfying as running after them like a beagle on the scent of a bunny. When you catch them you can harass them for hours.
STATUTES: When we don't have PHONES or CARS and have nothing better to do, there are actually books that give us ideas for reasons to harass folks. They are called "Statutes"; Criminal Codes, Motor Vehicle Codes, etc. They spell out all sorts of things for which you can use to harass people. After you read the statute, you can just drive around for awhile until you find someone violating one of these listed offenses and harass them. Just last week I saw a guy trying to steal a car. Well, there's this book we have that says that's not allowed. That means I have permission to harass this guy.
It is a really cool system that we have set up, and it works pretty well.
We seem to have a never-ending supply of folks to harass. And we get away with it. Why? Because for the good citizens who pay the tab, we try to keep the streets safe for them, and they pay us to "harass" some people.
Next time you are in Chula Vista, give me the old "single finger wave" !
That's another one of those codes. It means, "Hey Officer - You can harass me." It's one of our favorite codes.
Thanks for the question!
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