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Majestic Tudor-Style Estate in Bradenton, Florida

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This is another hidden gem in northwest Bradenton being offered on the market for the first time! Welcome to this majestic Tudor-style estate located on 2.3 acres overlooking historic Warner's West Bayou. Right out of a fairytale, this home is true to the asymmetrical Tudor style of steeply pitched roofs, decorative brickwork, arched doorways, embellished chimneys and groupings of casement windows with a diagonal pattern. A cut stone Gothic-style arch frames the oak door welcoming you into the antique wood-paneled foyer and grand stair hall with six hand-carved newel posts and barley twist banisters. Discover the oak paneled library with antique European leaded glass bay window and then enter the formal living room with coffered ceilings and stone fireplace. Entertain in the dining room overlooking the lush lawn and sparkling bayou through the casement and transom windows. Kitchen has center island with butcher block counters, pantry and breakfast area, which opens to the soaring two-story family room with grand hearth fireplace, rough sawn cedar exposed wood beams and circular iron staircase. Master suite has fireplace and antique arched doors from St. Augustine. Continental style throughout includes wood and clay tile floors, plaster walls, Baldwin brass hardware, three fireplaces, Anderson perma-shield windows, ten sets of French doors, copper gutters, two screened sitting porches and outdoor terraces with brick herringbone pattern. It is ready for a new family to enjoy water skiing in the bayou.


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Surface Design and Treatment with Ben Carter

Ben demonstrates various techniques and strategies for surface design used on his pots including slip trailing, paper resist and texturing.

Ben Carter is a studio potter, workshop leader, and social media enthusiast based in Santa Cruz, CA. He received his BFA in ceramics/painting from Appalachian State University, and his MFA in ceramics from the University of Florida. His professional experience includes being an artist-in-residence at the Odyssey Center for Ceramic Art in Asheville, NC, as well as Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass, CO, the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT, and the Ceramic Research Center Guldagergaard in Skelskor, Denmark.



From 2010-2012 he served as the Education Director of the Pottery Workshop in Shanghai, China. He has lectured and presented workshops at universities and craft centers in the United States, Canada, China, Australia, and New Zealand. He has exhibited internationally in numerous invitational and juried shows. Carter was recently named the 2016 Ceramic Artist of the Year for Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated.

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Oliver Hazard Perry was an American naval commander, born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. He was the son of USN Captain Christopher Raymond Perry and Sarah Wallace Alexander, and the older brother of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry.
Perry served in the West Indies during the Quasi War with France, the Mediterranean during the Barbary Wars, in the Caribbean fighting piracy and the slave trade, but is most noted for his heroic role in the War of 1812 during the Battle of Lake Erie. During the War of 1812 against Britain, Perry supervised the building of a fleet at Erie, Pennsylvania, at the age of 27. He earned the title Hero of Lake Erie for leading American forces in a decisive naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie, receiving a Congressional Gold Medal and the Thanks of Congress. His leadership materially aided the successful outcomes of all nine Lake Erie military campaign victories, and the fleet victory was a turning point in the battle for the west in the War of 1812. He is remembered for the words on his battle flag, Don't Give Up the Ship and his message to General William Henry Harrison which reads in part, We have met the enemy and they are ours; ...


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Brit Flag Half Way Up Randsburg Mountain Mojave Desert Off-Road California Thanksgiving 2015

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Old West Desert Mountain Town at 3,600 feet (1,104 meters) above sea level (in southern California when as many as 2,000 to 10,000 to 20,000 people camp out in cottages and circle up in RV Round-Ups stretching for thirty miles from Randsburg to Johannesburg along US 395 south to California City, east of Mojave, 2-1/2 hours east of a totally different culture in Los Angeles. Off Roaders, Dirt Bikers and 4 Wheelers, love the basin and range with salt flats and endless twist and turn in the higher elevations of sagebrush hills and desert mountains in the warm southern California chaparral.

On the high end of Main Street in the Living Ghost Town of Randsburg only local artists show in the Randsburg Art Gallery. Randsburg resident population is not 70, not 50, but recently down to 48 people in the heart of this mountain side enclave of Bohemians living on the cool north slope.

Great views extend over mountain ranges Rand, El Paso and southern end of the Sierras to the northwest layering fifty miles deep into the Sierras at the far north of the Owens Valley greatly valued by many Wild West Hollywood movie directors including backgrounds for John Wayne films.

From the wide balcony of the Cottage Hotel at the high end of town, the northeast view looks over the tops of three mountain ranges advancing into lost desert basin and range, layering in greys from light to dark hiding mysteries of pioneers and prospectors of the Audacious Generation struggling against the Wild West impelled by burning visions inspired by travel guides and drawings of the 1850s overland journals telling wild stories of the greatest migration of people in the history of the world. Some of them pared off on the dry eastern drainage of the Sierras. People such as Seldom Seen Slim and desert homesteaders like the prior generations of Scrappy, manager of the Cottage Hotel, happy to be in the area all her life.

Antique phosphate sodas are thankfully not as sweet as many soda pops today.

In the Randsburg Art Gallery a hand painted map of southern California high desert depicts the highest elevation in the continental USA - Mount Whitney 14,495 feet above sea level in the Sequoia National Forest in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains and a moderate distance to the east-southeast the lowest point in the United States - Death Valley at 282 feet BELOW sea level, too hot and too dry in the summer. In between are military reservations of Fort Irwin desert warfare and armored tank training center, China Lake Naval Weapons Center and Edwards Air Force Base. The map is a fresco 10 foot square. Off map to the northeast in southern Nevada is Nellis Bombing and Gunnery Range and off map to the south is experimental military aircraft development center - Skunk Works, famous since the 1950s with the X-1 to Right Stuff coming together in the X-15.

First Bank of Randsburg was open for six months then failed. Randall Hoot Smith is now the pleasant owner.

Erma Maw - Choctaw Indian Artist.

Scene from Darwin, mining ghost town in southern California. Artist uses as many as thirty layers of paint, many layers use translucent paint.

Randsburg centrally located for hiking in the Sierras of southern Tulare County and eastern Kern County, and also other marvels of the Mojave Desert in southern Inyo County.

Randsburg is about 1200 feet (368 meters) above the much hotter desert floor, hence it is good for overnight stays before heading to Death Valley National Monument or other areas in the Mojave Desert. Only three hours from Los Angeles, Randsburg is also due east of the southern tip of the Sierra.

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The Curious Kids discover that Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are woven together in many exciting ways in our community. From meeting the prosthetists who designed the tail for celebrity dolphin, Winter, to exploring the sustainable benefits of a local high school aquaculture program, the kids learn why arts may be officially added to STEM subjects. They design and build their own architectural structures with Naples artist Marti Koehler, have fun discovering Nano Technology and Robotics while experiencing the outdoors through Geocaching and Biomimicry. An evening encounter with bats sets the tone for the upbeat song Bats, Bats, Bats written and performed by Producer/Entertainer Rosie Emery.
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Jail Deputy Shocks Female Colleague With Taser In Joke

Fla. Deputy Shocks Colleague With Taser In Joke

What seemed like a regular morning inside the Collier County Jail, suddenly took a stunning twist when a deputy walked over to Corporal Wilmer Arencibia and showed him something on her iPod.

That seemed to set him off.

The video shows him pull out his Taser, chase her down and shock her with it from behind.

The entire situation played out in front of at least three other deputies.

It wasn't done as a malicious act, but it was horseplay utilizing a Taser, said Lieutenant Rich Gibbons with the Collier County Sheriff's Office.

But it was horseplay on taxpayer time, just feet away from jail inmates.

My reaction is that it's not tolerable, said Gibbons.

Corporal Arencibia's punishment included a letter of reprimand, a final warning and he was ordered to retake Taser training.

Gibbons said he did not think of it as a malicious attack.

The actual report on the incident is only four pages long. But in it, Arencibia admits the whole thing was a joke that turned into a bad one.

Now he's back on duty at the jail in the same capacity.

That was made abundantly clear to him that this is very serious and it will not be tolerated, said Gibbons.

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Become a beach steward by cleaning up the beach.
In between all the sand castles and treasure hunting, take a few minutes to stash the trash! Using supervision, it’s a great way to start or end your day at the beach. Make it a game to see who can pick up the most trash—you’ll be helping the beach habitat you love and showing kids responsibility. Win, win!

Organize a few rounds of hopscotch.
You don’t need much to set up this classic game. Simply find a stick and make the game squares. Then, gather a few rocks and a few willing kids, and then let them hop away.

Create a construction site.
The beach is the biggest sandbox your kid will ever see. Add a little water, gravel or rocks and bam! You’ve got an instant dig site. Tote mini construction vehicles and set the kids up under a shade structure, and then bust out that novel you brought along—you now have time to read it.

Look for animal habitats.
Turn the beach into your outdoor classroom and talk about the different habitats you can find there. Point out the grasslands, the water and the dunes, and then follow up with a chat about the animals that live in each habitat. After the lesson, send your students off to explore.

Paint rocks and shells.
Bring along a few markers (Sharpies work best, so this one is ideal for the older kids) to the beach and have your kids add their own flair to gathered shells or rocks. You can join the movement of hiding them for other families or take them home as souvenirs. We love the adorable designs spotted over at Green Owl Art.

Have a limbo contest.
It’s a game that was invented on the beach! Use a long stick, an umbrella pole or even a jump rope—then add music. The only thing that’ll be missing is a drink with a little umbrella.

Play a round of Simon Says.
Simon says to try this game with your kids on a big expanse of the beach: we’re betting neighboring kids will want to join in, too. If you didn’t grow up on Planet Earth and don’t know how to play, here are the rules.

Try your hand at “Sand Pictionary.”
When the tide is out, a sandy beach is a perfect canvas for Pictionary. Give this classic game a summery twist with words like firework, crab and watermelon. Once the correct guess has been made, wait for the waves to clear the “board” and start the next round.

Become a mermaid.
She’s always wanted to be a mermaid. So dig a hole, bury her and then craft a mermaid tail out of the surrounding sand. You can even let the kids make you a tail!

Melt a sand castle.
After your kids have had their fill of towers and turrets, offer up a bucket of water and a funnel (a plastic water bottle works great, too). Show your little builders how to slowly dribble the water over the towers. The castle will change and dissolve before their eyes.

Organize a relay race.
Split the kids into two teams. Using shovels and small cups (or the largest shells you can find), have team members race back and forth from the ocean, filling their sand pail with water as quickly as possible. The first team to fill their bucket wins!

Do a little beach yoga.
Take a meditative moment and do yoga to the sound of the waves. To avoid getting super sandy, stick with standing poses like Triangle Pose, Half Moon, or Warrior Pose but consider aquatic names for them: Castle Pose, Mermaid, etc.

Enjoy a good beach read.
It might not be the juicy novel you’ve had your eye on, but there’s something special about hosting story time in the sand. You can choose a family favorite or pick something beach-themed!

Play musical towels.
A circle of towels easily doubles as the set up for musical chairs. Don’t forget to bring the radio or a smartphone with speakers so you can crank up your favorite tunes.

Create beautiful beach art.
This two-in-one beach activity is a perfect way for your little explorer to showcase his artistic side. Get an early start and collect as many colorful items as possible, and then give him a wide-open canvas.

Make sand animals.
Forgo the typical sand castle and instead, challenge your budding builders to sculpt their favorite sea creatures out of the sand. Bonus points for the most imaginative sand monster!

Host a beach scavenger hunt.
The beach is full of hidden treasures. If your pint-sized pirate isn’t quite ready for ocean exploration, then a land-based scavenger hunt is a great way to spend the afternoon. Start the day off with easy-to-locate items and slowly work your way toward more obscure finds, just like Katie of Views from a Step Stool did with her son.

Play nature tic-tac-toe.
Whether you use sticks or simply sketch a board in the sand, tic-tac-toe is an easy and fun beach game at any age. Get creative with your Xs and Os markers by using shells, sticks and other nautical treasures.

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The Glimpses of the Moon by Edith Wharton | Audiobook with subtitles

The Glimpses of the Moon (1922) is about Nick and Susy Lansing, both of whom live a decadent life in Europe by sponging off wealthy friends. They marry out of convenience and have an open relationship, but are unprepared for where their feelings will take them. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)
Genre(s): Romance
The Glimpses of the Moon
Edith WHARTON

Time Chapter;
00:00:00 - 01 - 01 - Part I Chapter 1
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00:57:32 - 05 - 05 - Part I Chapter 5
01:11:02 - 06 - 06 - Part I Chapter 6
01:23:44 - 07 - 07 - Part I Chapter 7
01:40:46 - 08 - 08 - Part I Chapter 8
01:54:07 - 09 - 09 - Part I Chapter 9
02:12:17 - 10 - 10 - Part I Chapter 10
02:28:25 - 11 - 11 - Part I Chapter 11
02:42:30 - 12 - 12 - Part I Chapter 12
03:02:46 - 13 - 13 - Part II Chapter 13
03:21:36 - 14 - 14 - Part II Chapter 14
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06:20:01 - 25 - 25 - Part III Chapter 25
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07:37:46 - 30 - 30 - Part III Chapter 30

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The Age of Innocence Audiobook by Edith Wharton | Audio book with subtitles

The Age of Innocence by Edith WHARTON.
Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction with this 1920 novel about Old New York society. Newland Archer is wealthy, well-bred, and engaged to the beautiful May Welland. But he finds himself drawn to May's cousin Ellen Olenska, who has been living in Europe and who has returned following a scandalous separation from her husband. (Introduction by Elizabeth Klett)
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Pirate Warnings Plus Cruise Ship News and Updates Plus Saturday Travel Trivia! Pirate warnings have been issued to cruise passengers on the Mariner of the Seas for travel between Dubai and Barcelona. The ship departs on April 22 2018 and will arrive in Barcelona on May 7th. Pirate alers are in effect for about 4 days as the ship passes through the Gulf of Aden near Somalia nd Yemen. Extra security staff has been brought aboard the ship and upper decks will be closed off in the evening hours. Passengers have been instructed to close all curtains in the evening and the ship will run with minimal lighting.
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Auburn Coach Wife Kristi Malzahn Agrees with Match & eHarmony: Men are Jerks

My advice is this: Settle! That's right. Don't worry about passion or intense connection. Don't nix a guy based on his annoying habit of yelling Bravo! in movie theaters. Overlook his halitosis or abysmal sense of aesthetics. Because if you want to have the infrastructure in place to have a family, settling is the way to go. Based on my observations, in fact, settling will probably make you happier in the long run, since many of those who marry with great expectations become more disillusioned with each passing year. (It's hard to maintain that level of zing when the conversation morphs into discussions about who's changing the diapers or balancing the checkbook.)

Obviously, I wasn't always an advocate of settling. In fact, it took not settling to make me realize that settling is the better option, and even though settling is a rampant phenomenon, talking about it in a positive light makes people profoundly uncomfortable. Whenever I make the case for settling, people look at me with creased brows of disapproval or frowns of disappointment, the way a child might look at an older sibling who just informed her that Jerry's Kids aren't going to walk, even if you send them money. It's not only politically incorrect to get behind settling, it's downright un-American. Our culture tells us to keep our eyes on the prize (while our mothers, who know better, tell us not to be so picky), and the theme of holding out for true love (whatever that is—look at the divorce rate) permeates our collective mentality.

Even situation comedies, starting in the 1970s with The Mary Tyler Moore Show and going all the way to Friends, feature endearing single women in the dating trenches, and there's supposed to be something romantic and even heroic about their search for true love. Of course, the crucial difference is that, whereas the earlier series begins after Mary has been jilted by her fiancé, the more modern-day Friends opens as Rachel Green leaves her nice-guy orthodontist fiancé at the altar simply because she isn't feeling it. But either way, in episode after episode, as both women continue to be unlucky in love, settling starts to look pretty darn appealing. Mary is supposed to be contentedly independent and fulfilled by her newsroom family, but in fact her life seems lonely. Are we to assume that at the end of the series, Mary, by then in her late 30s, found her soul mate after the lights in the newsroom went out and her work family was disbanded? If her experience was anything like mine or that of my single friends, it's unlikely.

And while Rachel and her supposed soul mate, Ross, finally get together (for the umpteenth time) in the finale of Friends, do we feel confident that she'll be happier with Ross than she would have been had she settled down with Barry, the orthodontist, 10 years earlier? She and Ross have passion but have never had long-term stability, and the fireworks she experiences with him but not with Barry might actually turn out to be a liability, given how many times their relationship has already gone up in flames. It's equally questionable whether Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw, who cheated on her kindhearted and generous boyfriend, Aidan, only to end up with the more exciting but self-absorbed Mr. Big, will be better off in the framework of marriage and family. (Some time after the breakup, when Carrie ran into Aidan on the street, he was carrying his infant in a Baby Björn. Can anyone imagine Mr. Big walking around with a Björn?)