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In a post on the prominent feminist blog feministing.com, writer Veronica Bayetti Flores took issue with the song's lyrics, in which Yelich-O'Connor sings that "every song" is about gold teeth and Maybach luxury cars -- both fixtures of hip-hop music videos -- before concluding "we don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.""While I love a good critique of wealth accumulation and inequity, this song is not one; in fact, it is deeply racist," wrote Bayetti Flores. "Because we all know who she's thinking when we're talking gold teeth, Cristal (champagne) and Maybachs. So why s--- on black folks? Why s--- on rappers?"
Okay, so I can understand Ms. Flores' point of view, but it's nothing that came to mind until she said it. And I still don't agree with it. Time.com made a good point on the matter - they let us know that Lorde's fans defended her, stating that Ms. Flores' point of view is American, and we shouldn't place American cultural norms on those who aren't even American. (Lorde is from New Zealand.) Does Ms. Flores even know what's popular with what cultural group in New Zealand?
Even if there are some items in the song that are primarily popular in rap / hip hop culture, that doesn't necessarily make them racist. And really, Lorde isn't saying anything negative about them, anyway. She's pointing out some possible aspects of culture for those with loads of money, and really, I don't think anyone would really mind having enough money for diamonds and frequent island visits.
There are plenty of songs out there with racist undertones, and some that are blatantly racist. Why not leave the sixteen year old who's trying to show that she's just not into money alone, and talk about those who are truly spreading a negative message?

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text: As we all know by now, Jojo Simmons was "ran up on" over the weekend by a member of Juelz Santana's Skull Gang crew, Hynief. The next day, the Rev's son spoke out on the situation in an interview while on set of a video shoot, but apparently he hadn't planned that, and the outcome was a little more hood than he'd meant it to be. (Courtesy of his boys behind him, throwing up gang signs…smh.) Taking to Twitter, Jojo spoke out on the situation and attempted to clear it up, again. See what he said in the gallery.


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If you notice a flooded basement in your home, here are a few things you can do to minimize flood damage. Maple Ridge, British Columbia homes have a close proximity to the Alouette and Fraser rivers, making them more susceptible to flooding from rain accumulation or river overflow. If water is starting to pool around your home, here are a few things you can do to address the issue immediately:
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Ellie Goulding is following trend and covers James Blake's Life Round Here with Angel Haze. The british pop star sings over James Blake's part of the song, while Angel Haze drops bars in Chance The Rappers section. Lorde also recently covered a Blake hit, Overgrown.
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Hey-- just a few exciting updates.
1. Hip Hop Against Homophobia volume SIX is this Friday the 23rd at the Bedlam Theater. All the info is in the flyer. The Bedlam, in case you haven't heard, will be relocating this Fall. It's always been one of my favorite places to both perform and watch events. Wherever they end up, I'm sure they'll continue doing great things.
2. The National Poetry Slam is shaping up to be one of the best ever. The side-event schedule is up now, so be sure to check that out. Lots of great workshops, open mics and discussions. Our team (Saint Paul) will be facing Dallas, NYC Urbana, Chino, Palatine, Baton Rouge and the Twin Cities' own Punch Out Poetry team in two preliminary bouts. Both will be tough, but we've been practicing 'round the clock and are going to represent.
3. We shot a music video. Going to announce it soon. Check back.
4. Two really cool Canvas events coming up: This Thursday (the 22nd), I'll be leading a workshop on identity, privilege, oppression and social justice. Next Thursday (the 29th), Desdamona will be leading a workshop/discussion on women in hip hop. Both are for teens, so if you know any, spread the word. Both will be held 6-8pm at Canvas (1610 Hubbard Ave., across Snelling from Hamline University).
5. New Guante & Big Cats! mixtape coming along. Will announce soon. It's a collection of a few older, lesser-known tracks, a few live tracks and a few brand-new tracks. Storytelling, shit-talking, progressive politics, gallows humor, love songs and more, all in about half-an-hour. Can't wait to release it.


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Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Chalvaren Rising by Paula Millhouse Giveaway & Interview
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CP of North Country's outdoor recreation program selling t-shirts to raise money
CANTON -- CP of the North Country's Outdoor Recreation Program participants are selling t-shirts in hopes of raising money to support operation of the program.
The t-shirts, a 50/50 cotton/poly blend and safety green for visibility, are available in short-sleeve for $10 or long-sleeve for $15.The Outdoor Recreation Program offers individuals of all abilities the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities that may not have been accessible to them without the instruction and training this program provides to accommodate individuals' physical and learning needs. The activities include kayaking, canoeing, swimming, exercise group, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing.
Local businesses that sponsored the t-shirts are Adirondack River Outfitters, The Body Shop, Boyden Brook Body Works, Frazer, The Hair Studio & Tanning Salon, Mama Lucia's Italian Dining & Cuisine, Nature's Storehouse, North Country Savings Bank, Scoopuccinos, Sergi's Italian Restaurant, Stewart's Shops, and Dr. James B. Sullivan.
Shawn Gillette worked hard getting sponsors. Maria Hernandez designed the program logo, on each t-shirt, and Great Northern Printing donated some of the t-shirts.
Those interested in ordering a t-shirt may contact Outdoor Recreation Program Coordinator Jim Williams at 379-9667 or e [email protected].
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The Second Doctor approached Nanci and told her about the boy's ability to remove pain from others. She helped him search for the boy. That night, she and the Doctor tried to rescue the boy, but while the Doctor was able to get the boy away from the woman, the woman captured Nanci.
The woman offered to trade Nanci for the boy, but then tried to kill Nanci. The boy healed Nanci's pain, then channelled it to the woman, who exploded. Nanci, returning home, realised that she had to learn to live with her pain. (PROSE: Mother's Little Helper)


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Smartphones that have rotating or flippable cameras are getting highly popular among people especially in the continent of Asia. However, all such smartphones are Android based, and none of them is based on Windows Phone. Keeping this in mind, a phone designer has developed a concept smartphone. The name of this concept smartphone is "Spinner". It is a Windows Phone that has a rotating camera.
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It's no secret that the best part of beginning another year is the sense of newness in the air. It's the chance to do something fresh, whether that's to set a brand new goal or to simply approach the same goal(s) in a new way. This isn't a feeling that only affects individuals; many organizations and industries are interested in pursuing the same new feeling, and PR is no different.
Echoing a sentiment seen in many PR-centric outlets, PR Newswire predicts that digital media and social media will continue to influence the PR industry: not only will consumers continue to connect with their favorite businesses through social media outlets, but also social networks themselves will continue to find ways to successfully work with one another – or not. This was seen late last year when Twitter prohibited Instagram photos from appearing directly on its website. As a result, PR tactics will involve more collaboration within multiple departments, will be strongly content-based, and will increasingly use visuals (i.e. images, infographics, videos) for differentiation. These multiple platforms will also be further integrated into ROI measurement reporting as well.
However, these emerging changes and expectations point to another trend PR Newswire and others may not have considered: an increase in crisis management. As PR departments continue to develop content that increases a brand's visibility, they also increase the represented brand's own transparency and accountability—also known as their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Although Forbes' blog pointed out a concern that CSR has "stalled" in the past, with the changes occurring in today's society, consumers and organizations are continuing to make businesses more responsible for their actions. This is becoming especially more prevalent as target markets become more fragmented and the digital sphere continues to grow.
While this train of thought may put a dark cloud in the sunny skies of the new year, a brand's corporate responsibility is something consumers continue to bring into question—especially when they feel like their favorite business, brand, or celebrity violates that responsibility. Singer Beyoncé Knowles recently came under fire from the Center for Science in Public Interest (CSPI) for signing a $50 million contract with Pepsi Co. as a "brand ambassador." The organization cited her partnership with the brand as a negative influence on the health of Americans, many of whom fit the demographics of Knowles' own fan base. Similarly, Swedish clothing company H&M has also recently been called to end its partnership with South Korea-based Daewoo International, stating that Daewoo's product comes from Uzbekistan which uses forced labor. H&M's use of the cotton contradicts its pledge to oppose forced child labor in the country. These instances have not been without continued backlash: Knowles' decision raises questions about her business ethics and influence amongst her younger fans; a petition against H&M's partnership with Daewoo has emerged online.
This isn't to say that every PR department in 2013 will suddenly find itself working overtime to handle a possible crisis. However it is still important that PR departments and firms alike still make sure they account for CSR in their strategies. Additionally, a strong crisis management plan should also be a required part of all brands' 2013 planning. Customers' expectations of their favorite brands are as high as ever, and brand loyalty sometimes does not always trump personal morals.
What do think of the trends in PR you see emerging in 2013? Are there any trends that you think PR Newswire forgot? Let us know in the comment section!
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The Masters: A tradition unlike any other and its changing coverage
An interview with long-time golf writer Thomas Bonk.
The 78th Masters is scheduled for April 10-13
by Chris Huston
When it comes to the Masters, Thomas Bonk has pretty much seen it all.
The award-winning sports writer will be on hand for his 27th go-around when the "tradition unlike any other" tees off for the 78th time on Thursday, April 10, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Most of those years, Bonk was with the Los Angeles Times, but the veteran journalist now creates content for the Masters itself at Masters.com.
While the tradition of the Masters is carefully preserved, coverage of the prestigious event has changed quite a bit over the years. Technology and advanced analytics have sped up the once-ponderous pace of golf reporting, enabling writers to concentrate on more long-form storytelling if need be.
There's probably no one more qualified to talk about it than Bonk, who joined me for a brief Q & A while eating from a roadside cafe during a break in his drive from Atlanta to Augusta last week.
Thomas Bonk
When was first time you covered the Masters?
My first masters was 1988 when Sandy Lyle won. It's like talking about your first kiss. It really burns in your head. It was unbelievable. I had a great time. Augusta is such an interesting and unique place. It's something you just don't forget.
How has your personal approach to covering the Masters changed?
It hasn't changed much. I am everywhere, but not in one place too long. I'm in the locker room, the driving range, walking the course, in the interview room, following a player, meeting someone. I'm all over the place and that's why I am so tired at the end of day.
What was it like in the old days with the event? How did they keep score?
They had scoreboards all over the place so you knew where you stood and you definitely knew what was going on, but it wasn't instant. Lot of times you'd know that something just happened from the crowd's reaction, like someone eagling the 13th or 15th. You pretty much know where Tiger [Woods] was on the course from all the buzz and you'd just gravitate to that spot.
How has the score keeping changed since then?
Now they have walkers with each group to keep track, and each group has a specific golf official from the R&A or USGA with them. People have hand-held digital machines to record every shot from every player. It's updated instantly. The control room is extremely up to date. Masters.com is instant. Their stats-keeping ability is state of the art. It's probably in the last 10 years that it's become so modern.
You say you prefer to move around, but I imagine the access to this technology keeps some writers parked in the media room much of the time, right?
Yeah. What makes people stay in the press room is that the results are instantaneous. These days, you have to file your stuff immediately. It's becoming harder and harder to leave the press room, especially for those who are doing live, shot-by-shot coverage. A writer doesn't have to run all over the place. He can just soak stuff up. It's also good for those outlets that cover a specific player. Often times, the nuts and bolts of the coverage is left to the Associated Press.
With the instant results comes instant analytics to tell us what just happened. How has that changed your coverage?
The numbers are kind of dry and numbing, but you can use them to support your premise. That's how you can buttress your theory of what's going on. If you say that Tiger had a bad day on the green, now you can find out how many three putts he had and how many times he missed a green. You can be more specific. It's incontrovertible. It's the truth. Before, you made the same observations and had to be vague about it because you didn't have the stats. Now, you've got the numbers to back you up.
What's the next step in golf coverage?
I think they're going to be fine tuning what they have now. They don't want to be too invasive. But they are definitely moving forward. The PGA tour came up with Shotlink, a program that shows you, on a video screen, any player on the course and where his ball went. In a video game layout it shows you the diagram of a hole, how far it travels, how many shots he's taken. They do this for every golfer in the field.
ShotLink® has revolutionized how the PGA TOUR has collected and analyzed data
Do you think wearable technology like Google Glass will ever make inroads with golf coverage?
It's not going to happen, at least not for a while anyway. They don't even allow binoculars for players and caddies right now. I can't see Google Glass having any influence for a while.
Is it tempting to shirk the story-telling aspect of coverage in exchange for more analytics-driven pieces?
I still think it's important to get a feel for what it's like on the course. One of my assignments this time is to go to the 17th hole. The Eisenhower tree is gone, it fell down in an ice storm after 100 years. I'm supposed to write about what it's like to be there without that tree. Then I'm supposed to go down and talk about how quiet it is at Amen Corner. So I'm doing a mood piece.
Thoughts on this year's tournament? Who's going to walk away with the Green Jacket?
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
It's Time to go to Market
The Ladies have Landed!!! We have safely arrived here in Houston for the International Quilt Market. Our booth is just about set up and we are ready for customers.
We are located in Booth #447 and would love to see you!
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Time Flies!
Look at the calendar... LOOK! It is time to start thinking of Thanksgiving and then Christmas right behind it. Oh My Gosh! We have been so busy with work, life, family, school... we haven't done a whole lot with friends lately... Too busy! Too much stuff scheduled... Does this sound like your household? Everyone we have talked to lately has said the same thing. Busy, busy, busy!!!
Let's all just slow down a bit... get a little more sleep... play a little more... love a little more... and breathe a bit more RELAXED...
Maybe we should do more of this... back to basics of teaching the young to sew... see a movie... play checkers... sit outside and listen to the birds and the sounds outside. It's time for camp fires and fireplaces warming the house... Roasting
, chili cooking, brownies baking... you know... like we used to do... Just food for thought! Christmas is coming! Put down the phones and enjoy the people around us! So let's all think of things to do to inspire our family, our friends, our children and grandchildren... Let's get all those ideas on paper and do them. Make a bucket list with your spouse and do the things you have been putting off. We did that a few weeks ago and went to the Albuquerque, NM Hot Air Balloon Fiesta... It was awesome. I will share pictures with you later. We took a lot of great pictures! But
seriously... I just want anyone reading this to really read this and do the right thing! ENJOY LIFE NOW!
Have a wonderful week!
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Funny story and a Winner!
This past weekend at the Affair of the Heart show, we had guests enter a drawing for $25 gift certificate to our online store. As I was entering all the entry forms into my computer, my daughter was sitting nearby. Typically, to pick our winner I use random.org to generate the number. This time, for kicks, I thought I would let my little one pick the number. She thought hard and chose #77. The funny thing is, we decided to go onto random.org to see what the computer would pick. And can you believe it, it picked the SAME number! We both got a little chuckle out of it :)
And our lucky winner is, Ronda H! She gets a $25 gift certificate to spend on any of our wonderful products! Check out full line of vintage-inspired kitchen, home items, and quilting fabric and supplies our
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Ready Set Go!!!
Good MONDAY to you!!!! We had a great weekend and are back to shipping out all the orders that came in this weekend. Thanks for your support! We are also preparing for the International Quilt Festival in Houston this week. We leave again in 8 days on Tuesday and return the following Sunday.
Ready, Set, Go, again! We are so excited about bringing you more of the
"Back to Grandma's Kitchen and Home Decor" so check out our website at
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Our customers were wanting to know when these Popular towels would be back in stock... As seen in Country Living Magazine... They just arrived today! We will be shipping
Bait and Tackle Towels
out all this week... So if you haven't gotten yours yet.... Order now! They are the GREATEST towels ever...
For a fisherman, your favorite guy, lake house, or just cause they are so stinkin cute and USABLE???
They wash and dry dishes like nobody's business!!! They are flour sack, 100% cotton and just awesome. There are 4 and they are all different as you can see above and come in a cute fabric package, which by the way, makes a great apron! Kristin made us some wonderful pillows out of the towels and those are already gone. So she is busy sewing up some new ones. Check us out!
Have a wonderful week! Make it a great day!
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Come see us in Oklahoma City this weekend!
Well the ladies have landed in Oklahoma City for the
Affair of the Heart
. They have been working really hard getting ready for the show. We wanted to show you the progression of how the booth comes together...
Unloading the trailer
Everything is out of the trailer
Every now and then you have to take a break and be silly
Here is the booth set up and ready
We would love for you to head to the booth and say HI!
We are located in the Travel and Transportation Building Booth #157
Mentioned that you saw this blog and we will give you an additional 10% off your purchase. Have a great day, Everyone!
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
It is time to have another affair!
The ladies are packing up the trailer today to head to...
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Monday, October 15, 2012
I just want a cup of coffee!!!
Morning...that is all I have. No bright and cheerfulness today. You see, I start my mornings by getting up...saying good morning to my little one...heading into the kitchen...getting the coffee pot going...and getting my little one her cup of milk. This morning as I was getting the milk, I was noticing something was different. I didn't hear the cheerful perk of our coffee maker. I stopped in my tracks. What could it be??? Ran to it...the green light was on...but that was it. I messed and fussed with it...still nothing. I went and punched my husband awake. How could he be asleep when I was having such a crisis? He messed and fussed with it...and yet, still nothing. We even pulled out our camping gear looking for our campfire coffee pot...but someone, me, decided to throw it away after our last outing. I hope I am not the only one who finds this a crisis.
Well with all that being said...as I sit here drinking my glass of ice water and a tear in my eye I want to tell you about what we have going on at
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We are having
10% off of all our fabrics
...I think I need to talk to Karen about us carrying coffee pots.
When I say all...I mean all like our
Any one of these would be super cute made into mug rugs for a piping hot cup of coffee.
All of our
Say it With Words Panels
Awww...I think these would be cute made into sets of coasters. They would be really sweet to give to your friends who drink coffee every morning. Without fail...unless of course, their coffee maker breaks.
Even our
45" fabric
I think it is sweet that you are thinking about getting some of this fabric and making some super cute coffee cozys to keep your wonderful cup of coffee warm.
All of our
Specialty Fabrics
Stop what you are doing...You definitely need to get some of this yardage and make some coffee towels just in case...heaven forbid...you might spill a little of it.
And finally all of our
54" Fabric
I know...you are thinking that you need some of this fabric to make a super cute table cloth to look at while you are enjoying your coffee. I get it...I really do. Who wants to drink their coffee sitting at an ugly table?
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Well, with all that being said. Have a great day! Oh yeah...I hope your enjoy your coffee! And by the way... we have lots of coffee items that are not made of fabric. :)
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
Our winner and and seeing signs
Our Winner of the
Suzy Toronto
contest is...
Congratulations, Mommarock! Contact Karen at firstname.lastname@example.com and give her your address and she will get your water bottle out to you!
I head over to
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headquarters about once a month. Each time I go, it seems that there is always something new there. The other day I was plundering through all of the wonderful items we carry and came across something very interesting. We have started carrying tin signs...
Have a minute tin sign
I have always loved the retro look of tin signs. If I had a barn, I would be one of those people who has signs hung up all over the side of it.
Vintage Gas Station Signs
I really like these. Like I said
in this post
, my husband is in the automotive field. I showed him these, he immediately told me to order a set.
Now these next ones are my absolute favorite...
Whining Tin Signs
I would love to have a set of these in every room in my house. I have to laugh when I see these. I think though, my family wouldn't find them as funny as I do.
Well, now that I have shown you the signs, it is time to sew. I have to college girls upstairs asleep in my office. The question now...do I go wake them up so I can work or do I let those little angels sleep? Hmmm...it is soooo tempting to go wake them. What would you do?
I have some questions. How many of your are getting ready to go to Houston for Quilt Festival. What are you doing to prepare? Are you going to look around or are you setting up a booth? This is my first time to get to go and I am super excited. What is your favorite part about Festival? Ok, enough questions
I hope you all have a stupendous weekend. What are you planning to do? I would love to hear from you.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Planning a 50th...
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I don't know about all of you...but this has been one of the craziest years for me so far. We have had a lot going on this year. It seems like we barely finish up one thing and it is already time to start a new project. On top of everything else going on this time of year...I received a text from my sister last week...basically asking me when we wanted to celebrate our parent's 50th Anniversary. HOLY COW! How could I have forgotten that?
Luckily, it isn't until December, so we still have some time to plan. So, the preparations have begun. I will be the first to say, I am NOT an event planner...there are so many things to plan...it is crazy how much is involved...here are just a few of the things I have been thinking about...
How many people?
Do we invite extended family?
Who will we offend if we don't invite?
What kind of tablecloths do we use?
Do we buy the decorations? Or do we spend hours on
searching for the perfect decorations to make?
Do we have it catered?
Do we make a cake or have one made?
Do we hand make inivitations?
Do we match our fingernails to the decorations...ok, that one is just me, I have to have a crazy bullet in there, don't I? Just seeing if you are awake. :)
This list just goes on....SIGH...do you have these issues or am I just an over planner...lol.
With all of that being said, I do want to say how proud of my parents I am...hang on a moment while I step on my soap box...I am so proud when I hear of people who have been able to stay together this long. It really is a great accomplishment and something that you should stand up and pound your chest like a crazy ape man about. If there is anyone else out there who has made it to this wonderful milestone...I stand up and APPLAUD you. Wow, how AWESOME! I hope that one day, my daughter is able to post something like this about me.
P.S. To my Mom and Dad, I just want to tell you that I love you both so much. A person couldn't ask for a better set of parents than you. You have taught me so much. How to hold my head high...how to help others...how to cry...how to laugh. How to be a GREAT parent. I really do want to say THANK YOU and how proud of you that I am!
Have a great week and let someone know how special they are to you today!
Make them smile! It's contagious!
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Sitting by the fire
Hey Everyone, how was your weekend? Our burn ban was lifted last week so we decided to start a fire in the fire pit. It pretty much went all weekend. We love this time of year. Being able to sit around the fire as a family. I especially love the fact that we aren't sitting in front of the TV. Isn't this beautiful?...
A fire like this deserves some marshmallows, popcorn and hot chocolate. This made me start thinking of some of the
new items
we are carrying at
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Enamelware Popcorn Bowl
I think this bowl is screaming to be filled and taken outside in front of the fire.
Enamelware French Bowls
These bowls would be great to carry some great snacks outside to enjoy fireside.
Enamelware French Canisters
Since we have a fire going in the pit pretty much all fall, I think it would be fun to hide some S'more making supplies in these canisters and have them sitting on the counter top ready to go at anytime.
We have gotten in a whole new batch of
Enamelware items.
You should go check them out. No, really you should. Come on, you know you want too...just click the link above. I know you will like all of the fun items we have.
I hope you all have a BLESSED day today!
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Friday, October 5, 2012
Happy Birthday Suzy and a Giveaway!
Happy Birthday Suzy!!!
You all know how much I adore our
line. Well, today is Suzy's birthday! In honor of this special day for her, we are offering 10% off of all her items and giving away one of her water bottles...
To enter, all you have to do is head over to
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and check out all of our Suzy Toronto products. Tell us which one is your favorite. Here are some of mine...
Tripping with the girls bag tag
"My Coffee" Travel Mug
"Substantial Amount of Chocolate" Memo Pad
My absolute favorite item is my 2012 Planner. I always have to go searching for it because my little one loves to take it and look at the cute pictures that are in it. As soon as we get the new 2013 planners in...I think this is the one I am going to get...
This one makes me giggle.
Remember all you have to do is take a look at all of Suzy's items and just tell us which one is your favorite. We will keep this giveaway open until Thursday, October 11th at midnight and we will announce the drawing on Friday October 12th.
Everyone, have a FANTASTIC day! I am off to work on some products for the upcoming shows that we have.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Finally, a recipe!
Hey everyone! Well, the stars have aligned...the little one is being sweet...the hubs has a hungry tummy...and I have finally figured out how to use my camera successfully...It is time for a recipe! This is a simple recipe that is so awesome. Thanks to the wonderful Pinterest, I came across this
. It is called
Texas Trash
. Trust me, this is anything but trash. The first time I made this it was for a birthday party and it was literally gone within 30 minutes of me walking in with it.
Let's get started...
*that cute dishcloth can be found
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 cans refried beans
4 cups cheese of your choice
1 pack of taco seasoning*
*I didn't have any taco seasoning packets so I made my own with the following
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp. Paprika
1 1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
1 tsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Black Pepper (optional)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
Mix your sour cream and cream cheese together
Add refried beans
Add taco seasoning and mix well...
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Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan
Mix your cheeses together...
I am the dishwasher in my house, so, I try to reuse my bowls when cooking. Saves a lot of washing in the end.
Add cheese mixture to top of bean mixture
I like to add a little more spice to mine so I sprinkle the top of the cheese with some season salt.
Bake for 30 minutes.
It is a West Texas thing...I grew up eating a lot of Mexican food...I don't think there is a Mexican restaurant out there that doesn't have an extra shaker of this wonderful stuff on the table.
Decorate with our
Texas Cowboy Flour Sack Towel
Tortilla Flour Sack Towel
Serve with chips.
You have to try this. Not only is it scrumptious but is also one of the easiest recipes to make and impress your family and friends with.
I hope you have enjoyed this recipe. Let me know if you try it!
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Harley-Davidson added a new model to their range yesterday.
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster presents a new spin on a bike H-D has released before. The model has been on hiatus from their lineup, but is now available once again. For the rider who was looking for performance somewhere between a "standard" Sportster (think Iron, Forty-Eight, or SuperLow) and a more hopped-up bike (XR1200 in years gone by, or the V-Rod), the Sportster Roadster fit the bill.
The Roadster is a five-speed, 1200cc bike, utilizing the larger of the two powerplants H-D has equipped its Sporties with for nearly three decades.
The last version of the Roadster we saw had dual front disc brakes, and the current offering does not break from that mold. In years past, the Roadster has worn a milquetoast suspension, but the current incarnation is sporting long-travel shocks out back. (Seat height is a full two inches taller than an Iron!) Up front, Harley offers a 43 mm inverted cartridge-style front end that's a significant departure from previous fare.
Other changes are a bit more pedestrian. Finally, there is a Sportster other than the 1200T that comes from the factory equipped to carry a pillion. (Am I taking crazy pills? Why would that ever be optional? Are Sporty riders antisocial or something?) I also see a nifty set of wheels on here, a split-10-spoke arrangement, with an 18-inch rear tire and a 19-inch front. Sporting rubber! On a Sporty! Whoo-ee!
Aesthetically, a pretty low handlebar is provided, and I see a very short rear fender that looks pretty brash on there. H-D touts that XL1200CX wears a "finned cast timer cover," which is just a geegaw. Really, who needs the factory to provide a nice points cover? I thought everyone changes those things. Rounding things out are "custom tank graphics." Different graphics, same paint. Meh. "Dark Custom" struck me as cheesy from its inception, and this bike ain't swinging my opinion around.
Now for the editorial portion. Is this a cool bike? Yes. Is it different enough to be a new model? Well, that remains to be seen, I suppose. The front end and brake package is pretty tasty. Dual front brakes and an upside-down front end were hard to come by, unless you found the occasional XR fork that hit eBay. Taller rear shocks are a welcome addition to the "everything slammed even lower" Sporty lineup. Two-up seating is similarly welcome.
But is this… fair? Should a Sportster with acceptable suspension and the ability to carry two people from Milwaukee carry a premium? Have we been hoodwinked into thinking this is something to pay extra for? Our upcoming Sportster modification series attempts to address some of these very same issues, but now it seems Harley is moving towards the bike the Sporty used to be: a decently fun do-all machine, except the things that used to be standard on the Sportster now have been lumped into a "new model" that costs significantly more than a base model ($11,199 as compared to the SuperLow's $8,499 MSRP).
I really only have two questions left: First, how much shorter can Harley keep cutting fenders? More importantly, when will I test one of these for a review? I've been whining since forever about getting more sporting domestic bikes. Harley is swinging the ship that way. It seems glacially slow, but between this bike, the LiveWire, and the Low Rider S, it looks like they're making an effort. Is it an across-the-frame-four screamer? Nope, not yet. But it sure beats wide tires, springer front ends, and bags, I guess.


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Morbid symptoms in the history of class now
Next week I am speaking at the Sydney Historical Research Network seminar, as part of their History Now series. The topic is 'The History of Class Now'. Speaking chronologically are Hannah Forsyth (ACU), Terry Irving (University of Wollongong) and myself (UTS). This is the abstract for my talk:
Morbid Symptoms in the history of class now
Gramsci says in one of his early Prison Notebooks that if the ruling class is only dominant, and no longer leading (dirigente), then 'the great masses have become detached from their traditional ideologies'. In these circumstances the 'crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear (1930; Q3 §34). The unravelling of the era of mass politics in recent decades has opened a way for women and men of destiny to step into this breach, capitalising on anti-political sentiment and the growing detachment of citizens from politicians and politics in general. We see this manifest from Trump to Brexit, and from the Palmer United Party to Beppi Grillo's Five State movement in Italy. At the same time the working class disorganised and no longer recognises those who purport to lead it, be that the traditional labour parties or the trade unions. What might we glean from these morbid symptoms, in terms of the history of the ruling and working classes now?
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This round of surprise unboxings was, per usual, tons of fun. We love opening all these awesome things and then being able to share them with you. We unpack all the packages LIVE on Facebook and then put more information about what we received here. Since they are really surprises, sometimes we are caught off guard and have to do a bit of research to figure out what things are!
12 Surprise Unboxings
Here is what was in each box!
Box 1: Derma|e skin care products: Makeup Remover, Purifying Gel Cleanser, Overnight Peel, Purifying Youth Serum, Microdermabrasion Scrub, Firming DMAE Eye Lift. These products help promote healthy glowing skin.
Box 2: The Body Shop facial masks. Can I please just tell you how fantastic each and every one of these smells?! I want to wear them all at once! We received the: Amazonian Acai Energising Radiance Mask; Ethiopian Honey Deep Nourishing Mask; Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask; British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask; and Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask. They are made with a 100% vegetarian formula from around the world.
Box 3 and 4: Jacked Pack monthly subscription boxes. Use code 25GETJACK for 25% off an annual subscription. These boxes are so great for anyone who works out regularly and uses supplements. It's the perfect way to find new favorites and try new products to see new results.
Box 5: Mag Mount and V6 iPhone 7 Wallet Case from Doc Artisan. That smartphone mount uses a magnet for quick and easy release. Perfect for the car or home. And the phone case is designed with all your needs in mind. Check it out on their website. They really thought of everything.
Box 6: Static Schmatic anti-static spray for clothes and hair. I can't tell you how many times I've needed this already this season. As soon as winter starts creeping in, my hair starts clinging to my neck and sticking to anything nearby. They even have a pet formula!
Box 7: Snake Bite Co. bottle openers and apparel. This is a great place for high end gifts for the real classy people on your list. Each of these items is expertly designed and super elegant.
Box 8: Mad Minis mini ice cream cookies sandwiches. I cannot wait to head to Mariano's and try these. They look so yummy.
Box 9: The Massage Shagger handheld massager. So, this one takes a bit of explaining. For some real entertainment, watch their Kickstarter video to get the full effect. 🙂 It's totally hand crafted and a great idea.
Box 10: Worry Free Pedi foot spa cleaner. Finally a product for this! Maybe it's just me, but feet sort of freak me out. And the thought of sticking mine in a germ-laden bath where countless others have also put their feet is just creepy. Now, I can rest assured that the basin is clean.
Box 11: ABBA Pure Performance Hair Care plant-based hair care and MOP Mixed Greens Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner. The fighting over these has already begun between Jen and me. These smell fantastic and I swear I can hear the hair on my head begging for this to be used on our next wash.
Box 12: The Sneaky Chef – Missy Chase Lapine no-nut butters. AND Banana Wave Banana Milk. I know what ingredients I'll be playing with next in the kitchen. I love that products like this exist for anyone dealing with food allergies. The No-Nut Butter is made with yellow peas! And I can't believe banana milk is a thing. I have never been so excited to have cereal, smoothies, cookies…


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Title: Masters and Boyd
Author: S.J.D. Peterson
Cover Artist: Reese Dante
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
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Genre: M/M contemporary romance
Length: 144 pages
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
A guest review by Jenre
Summary Review: A surprisingly sweet story which details how two men, whose marriage is failing, make steps to repair the damage and discover some new things about each other in the process.
Carrick Masters and Edward Boyd have already found true love—it's the happy ever after that's eluding them. Between Carrick's job as an orthopedic surgeon and Ed's career as a defense attorney, they have hardly any time to spend together, and what time they do have seems to be poisoned by resentment. Carrick and Ed know they need to refocus to make their marriage work, but they seriously need more than a spicy once-a-week date night to get them back on track.
I was keen to read this book because I like stories which detail a relationship in crisis and the ways that the couple either try to pull back from splitting up or are reunited in some way. This book surprised me a little because I was expecting something quite angsty and emotional, but instead got a rather sweet tale with a pair of admirable and very likable leads.
The book begins with a short prologue which shows a very spicy D/s sex scene between our heroes, Carrick Masters and Ed Boyd, then the story moves two years into the past and works forward to show how the men got to the point in the prologue. Two years previously the men were at a turning point in their relationship. They had been married for three years and were still very much in love. The physical attraction between them is still smoking hot, but they are finding it increasingly difficult to find time to spend with each other. Carrick's job as a surgeon, and Ed's job as a junior partner in a law firm seems to be eating up all their time, leaving nothing for each other. As you can imagine, this is leading to a certain emotional distance between them. The story charts how the men try and try again to fight for their relationship.
What I particularly like about this book is that this isn't an easy path for the two men. They try several different ways to make their relationship work, and when something isn't successful they try again with a different approach. This led to a series of highs and lows in the story which worked within the context of the story. There's something rather admirable about two men who work so hard to make things right between them, even when it would be perhaps easier to let the marriage go. I found myself cheering them on all the way.
Another thing I liked was the way that both men had high pressure jobs. This is the main cause of their problems but it meant that they are both in similar situations and, with prompting, can see the other man's point of view. It reminded me again why I love the equality of an m/m pairing. It also works because we get the points of view of both men and see their concerns and fears over the breakdown of their marriage. The fact that the men love each other comes over very strongly, even when it's also mixed with resentment or annoyance.
Those readers who may be slightly concerned about D/s subplot to the story shouldn't be. It's very tame, and is just one method the couple use to help with keeping their marriage alive. I rather liked these scenes because, rather unusually for a D/s story, it shows a couple who start along the D/s path together. Plus I thought Ed's feelings about his previously unsuspected submissive side a rather sweet mix of embarrassment and daring.
The story is very much focused on the main pairing and as a result they exist a little in a bubble. We hear some of their past and how they meet, and we get a little about their families, but other than that I did wish that we got to see them in a wider context. Much of their time together is spent in a number of sex scenes or talking about their problems and I wanted to see more scenes where they just relaxed or spent time with friends and family. I think that was my main niggle about the story.
Overall, I enjoyed this novella. It wasn't as heavy or angsty as I thought it would be, but that wasn't a bad thing. I was happy for the characters when the book finished, and also quite pleased that there looks to be the possibility of an offshoot of the story in the pipeline. If you're looking for an easy read, with sympathetic characters and plot which leaves you with a smile on your face, then this would be a good book to pick up.


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Prichett named campus energy manager
July 12, 2004
Wilson Prichett, senior engineer and project manager at ASEGI Inc. in Tennessee, has been named to the new position of campus energy manager at Virginia Tech beginning July 6.
A registered professional engineer, a certified energy manager, a green-lights surveyor ally, and a registered energy professional, Prichett also holds a boiler-operations certificate and has more than 20 years' experience in energy conservation, facilities management, and sustainable-facility design. He also has expertise in renewable energy technologies and supplemental energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, small hydro, biomass, biogas, and fuel cells) for domestic and international projects. He has been with ASEGI since 1985 and has performed more than 500 facilities energy audits and obtained approximately $10 million in savings for clients. He has directed hundreds of commercial, industrial, and governmental clients' efforts to design and build energy-efficient/sustainable facilities and conducts workshops in his expertise areas.
As campus energy manager, Prichett will aid Assistant Vice President for Facilities Bill Elvey and will "act as team leader for the development and implementation of a university-wide energy-management plan and initiate actions internal to Virginia Tech operations and programs consistent with a goal of reducing energy consumption to the maximum extent feasible," according to Elvey. Prichett also "will monitor and use the Efficiency and Operational Performance Contracting Act as a procurement mechanism to accomplish energy conservation measures and projects."
Prichett is a senior member of the Association of Energy Engineers and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the National/Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, and the Association for Energy Services Professionals. He received a bachelor's in engineering from Princeton University and a master's in environmental sciences from the University of Virginia.
Founded in 1872 as a land-grant college, Virginia Tech has grown to become the largest university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Today, Virginia Tech's eight colleges are dedicated to putting knowledge to work through teaching, research, and outreach activities and to fulfilling its vision to be among the top 30 research universities in the nation. At its 2,600-acre main campus located in Blacksburg and other campus centers in Northern Virginia, Southwest Virginia, Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Roanoke, Virginia Tech enrolls more than 28,000 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries in 180 academic degree programs.


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AirDisk Pro not only allows you to remotely manage your files on your iOS device from your PC, it also allows you to transfer files between two iOS devices. No need to connect both devices to a PC, no need for cables, and no need for a cloud storage app. If you have an iPhone and an iPad, you can transfer files between them immediately.
Part 1 of 4:
Downloading AirDisk Pro
1Launch the App Store. Tap the App Store on both of your iOS devices to launch it.
2Search for AirDisk Pro. Type in AirDisk Pro on the search field and tap the magnifying glass icon to begin the search.
3Download AirDisk Pro. Select the correct app and tap the "Free" button beside the app. Enter your Apple ID if requested then tap the "Install" button to download the app onto your device.
- Do this on both iOS devices.
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Connecting Both iOS Devices
1Make sure both iOS devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If they are not, they won't be able to see each other.
2Run AirDisk Pro on both iOS devices. Locate the app on the iOS devices, and tap on it to launch it.
3Enable the File Sharing option on both iOS devices. Tap the gear icon on the bottom toolbar to go to Settings. Make sure that the File Sharing option is turned On. If it is not, tap on the File Sharing option and tap the toggle button to On.
- File Sharing needs to be enabled so that the device can share files with other devices.
- Tap the "Done" button to exit the Settings menu.
4Tap the cycle or refresh icon on the primary, or source, iOS device. You can find the refresh icon on the bottom toolbar. Tapping it will direct you to the sharing options: transfer, sharing, or syncing.
5Tap the second option or box for iOS to iOS File Sharing. This is the option for sharing files between two iOS devices.
- A list of iOS devices nearby connected under the same Wi-Fi network and running AirDisk Pro will be listed.
6Tap on your secondary, or destination, iOS device. The primary iOS device will try to connect to the secondary iOS device. A message will appear on your screen while it's waiting for the secondary device to accept.
7Confirm the connection. Go to your secondary iOS device and tap the "Yes" button on the confirmation message to accept the connection. Once this is done, the two devices are now connected.Advertisement
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Transferring Files
1Select files to transfer. On your source iOS device, navigate through the folders in AirDisk Pro and select the files you want to transfer to the secondary iOS device. Tap on the files to select them. A red checkmark will appear beside the selected files.
- The secondary or destination iOS device will display an orange status box while it's waiting for the or source iOS device to send the files. Let it be.
2Tap on the "Send" button to start transferring the files. A "Success" confirmation message will appear when the transfer is complete.
- Since you're doing a transfer over a local network, it will just be really quick.
3Tap the "Done" button when the transfer is finished. The connection between the two devices will be disabled.Advertisement
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1Swipe down on the Root folder of the second device to refresh the view. This is because you may not see the received files right away on your secondary iOS device. Once you swipe down, you should see a Sharing folder appear.
2Tap open the Sharing folder. All the received files done over iOS to iOS File Sharing will be stored under this Sharing folder.
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Robert Hufnagel is a Partner of the law firm Wait & Hufnagel. Mr. Hufnagel has extensive litigation and trial experience throughout all of California. Mr. Hufnagel is well-versed in business disputes, professional liability, employment law, real estate, construction claims, and public entity defense. Mr. Hufnagel is adept at resolving complex disputes. He has successfully defended his clients in jury trials, appellate proceedings, binding arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings.
In addition to litigation, Mr. Hufnagel counsels his clients on transactional matters, business formation and organization, and how to comply with California's complex employment laws. Mr. Hufnagel frequently speaks to businesses on how to minimize their potential risk of liability and advocates for tort reform to improve our economy.
Mr. Hufnagel obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of California, Riverside in 1997, with a minor in Political Science. Mr. Hufnagel received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 2000. During law school, Mr. Hufnagel was a board member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Program and developed a passion for trials. He is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of California and in the Central and Southern Districts of California for the United States District Courts.
Robert Hufnagel believes in education. He is an Assistant Professor of Law at Irvine University in Cerritos, California. He also teaches business law at Westcliff University in Irvine, California. Mr. Hufnagel brings his real life and practical experience to the classroom for the benefit of the next generation of lawyers and business leaders.
Mr. Hufnagel previously served as a settlement officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court in Pasadena. Mr. Hufnagel resides in Rancho Cucamonga and is a Board Member for the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce.


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Topic Page: Cheshire
County in NW England, bounded W by Wales and N by Greater Manchester and Merseyside. The county town is Chester. Cheshire is drained by the Mersey, Weaver and Dee rivers. It is an important industrial and dairy farming region, noted for its cheese. Industries: salt mining, chemicals, textiles, motor vehicles, oil refining. Area: 2331sq km (900sq mi). Pop. (2001) 673,777.
County of northwest England, which has contained the unitary authorities Halton and Warrington since April 1998.
Area 2,320 sq km/896 sq mi.
Towns and citiesChester (administrative headquarters), Crewe, Congleton, Macclesfield
Physical chiefly a fertile plain, with the Pennines in the east; rivers: Mersey, Dee, Weaver; a sandstone ridge extending south through central Cheshire together with Delamere Forest constitute a woodland and heath landscape
Features salt mines and geologically rich former copper workings at Alderley Edge (in use from Roman times until the 1920s); Little Moreton Hall (15th century); Tatton Park Mansion (1790); Old Hall (1520); Chester Roman Amphitheatre (the largest in the UK); Chester Cathedral (1092), Chester Zoo (1930), Chester Races (16th-century; the oldest in the UK); discovery of Lindow Man, the first 'bogman' to be found in mainland Britain, dating from around 500 BC; Museum of the Chemical Industry on Spike Island; Quarry Bank Mill (1784) at Styal is a cotton-industry museum
Agriculture arable farming in the north; cheese (at one time produced entirely in farmhouses) and dairy products in the centre and south of the county
Industries aerospace industry, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, salt, textiles, vehicles, oil, financial services, tourism
Famous people Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), Elizabeth Gaskell
Population (2001) 673,800
Boundaries Cheshire is bounded on the north by Merseyside and Greater Manchester; on the east by Derbyshire and Staffordshire; on the south by Shropshire; and on the west by Wrexham and Flintshire. The new unitary authority of Halton consists principally of the former Cheshire towns Widnes and Runcorn.
History Chester was a major Roman fortress. Many Cheshire towns were market centres serving large rural areas in which there were comparatively few villages. In Nantwich there is a splendid 14th-century church, and also many houses from the Tudor and Georgian periods. Sandbach has two Saxon crosses and many villages have handsome churches, almost all built in the local red sandstone. From the Norman Conquest to the Tudor period Cheshire was a county palatine (an area under an overlord that did not send representatives to Parliament).
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Picking out my favourite books I read last year.
According to my Goodreads.com profile I managed to read an even 20 new books in 2014, excluding the various graphic novels I managed to get through (my favourite probably being a good six volumes of Matt Fraction's Invincble Iron Man run).
That comes out at under one every two weeks. Still pretty good going, but with the amount of books I received for Christmas I definitely hope to top that this year.
Here are the six books which I rated as the highest I'd read in 2014.
Snow Crash
Published in the early 90s, this techno-thriller set both inside and outside a virtual world has just the right amount of surrealism in both and a far-reaching subject matter in ancient linguistics and how they might affect the way we use technology in the future. The characters are a great mix and there's plenty of laughs in among the building suspense.
One of the best wrestling books I've ever read, blending methodical reporting with hugely satisfying amounts of wrestling snark to tell the story of the downfall of one of the world's largest entertainment companies – and being the 10th anniversary edition, with even more relevant stories and opinion from those on the scene.
I really liked David Thorne's first collection of emails and anecdotes from his website, his bizarre hypotheticals and the way he handles angry respondents are truly funny stuff. It's not really a novel, more just an anthology, but it made for some great holiday reading in the sun all the same.
The Hellbound Heart
I haven't seen Hellraiser in absolutely years, and thought I'd give the novella it was based on a whirl. As previous film reviews will attest, I'm really not a fan of horror but I really enjoyed The Hellbound Heart – it predates most of the generic conventions you get in most horror nowadays and as such is a pretty scary read.
Flowers For Algernon
I remembered reading this when I was young but apparently there was a whole section missing from the version I'd read before; in its entirety this book made me experience what's commonly known these days as 'the feels'.
Brave New World
A great take on civilised society in the future, this book still holds up well today despite its being published many decades ago. I loved this vision of a so-called perfect society and the way all people are literally not created equals, to warn readers that individualism and freedom of expression shouldn't be taken for granted the way we sometimes do.
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O Allah, whosoever is doing the work of Deen, as long as it is within the parametres of the Qur`aan and Sunnah… O Allah, bless each and every worker with Ikhlaas and accept their services to Deen.
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In more than five years of activity, the Free Art and Technology Lab produced an impressive series of projects, all developed with open source software, shared online and documented in a way that allows everybody to copy, improve, abuse or simply use them. This approach situates F.A.T. Lab in a long tradition of DIY, processual, sharable artistic practices based on instructionals, and reveals a democratic idea of art where Fluxus scores meet hacker culture (and rap music). The F.A.T. Manual is a selection of more that 100 projects, done in the belief that printing these bits on paper will allow them to spread in a different way, infiltrate other contexts, and germinate. An archive, a catalogue, a user manual and a software handbook. F.A.T. Lab is an organization dedicated to enriching the public domain through the research and development of creative technologies and media. Co-produced by Link Editions and MU in collaboration with XPO Gallery, Paris.
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Was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and won the 1993 World Marathon Championships in Stuttgart only becoming a US citizen three weeks before that event making it one of the most emotional events at the Championships.
Born during the apartheid regime, he was unable to compete outside of South Africa. He won 2 x national titles at the marathon and 2 x XC and ran his personal best marathon of 2:08:58 at the Port Elizabeth marathon in 1985. Due to the international boycott of South Africa during this time, Mark could not compete at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games for South Africa.
In 1991, Mark won the Los Angeles Marathon in 2:10:29 and in 1993 he finished 6th in the Boston Marathon which qualified him for the U.S. team at the World Championships later that year.
The founder and long time president of the Boulder Road Runners (founded 1979) moved to town in 1971. He has served as race director for numerous local events, including CU races, the Nike High Altitude Challenge, the Rocky Mountain Shootout Cross Country Meet, the Run for the Roses, 4th of July Run, the Boulder Memorial Hospital races, and several national meets.
He has been associated with the Bolder Boulder since 1979, coached winners in the citizen's race, the wheelchair race, and in the elite divisions. Rich has also served as distance coach for Ecuador at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, as a track coach for the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, as Global Athletics Consultant for Reebok International and as Road Racing Athletes Consultant for Nike Inc. He has presented track and field clinics in Mexico City, Brazil, Rotterdam Holland, and Quito, Ecuador.
Rich retired as director of intramural sports for the University of Colorado's Student Recreation Center, a position he held from 1973 to 2006. Through the years at CU, he has served as assistant men's track coach, head women's cross country and track coach, and in many other capacities with the CU Recreation Center.
Over many years, Rich has been a key figure in helping the local running community grow by bridging the gap between the elites and the beginners, integrating newcomers, and being part of many events.
As a student at Oviedo High School, Jennifer was a 5 x state champion in track and 3 x state champion in cross country. She set Florida high school records in the mile, 2 mile, 5,000m and 3 mile events.
Jennifer attended and graduated from the University of Colorado and in her time at CU she was a 7 x All-American (4 x outdoor track, 2 x XC, 1 x indoor), 12 x All-Big 12 (9 x track, 3 x XC) and 7 x all-region (4 x track, 3 x XC).
Jenny won a gold medal in the 1500m at the 2011 World Athletic Championships in Daegu, South Korea and a silver medal in the 1500m 2 years later at the 2013 World Athletic Championships in Moscow, Russia as well as representing the United States at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics Games.
2014 continued to be a stellar year for Jenny with a runner-up at the Boston New Balance Indoor Grand Prix 2 mile in 9:26.19, a 2nd place finish at the US Cross Country Championship in Boulder, a National 1500m title at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and then on July 4, she became the 2nd fastest American 1500m runner ever by running 3:57.22 at the Diamond League meet in Paris.
The year only ended on an even better note for Jenny with her winning the 2014 IAAF Diamond League title and the "Jackie Joyner Kersee" Award which is USA Track & Field's highest accolade, presented annually to the outstanding U.S female track & field performer of the year.
Jenny Simpson's PR's:
800m: 2:00.45
1500m: 3:57.22
5000m: 14:56.26
Steeplechase: 9:12.50
Benji ranked among the top 10 US marathoners during his athletic prime with 25 sub 2:20 marathon times recorded during that time. With a personal record of 2:09:57, Durden's first marathon win came in 1977 in Columbia – South Carolina in 2:19.04 with his lifetime PR coming from the 1983 Boston Marathon where he finished 3rd.
Benji's big breakthrough came in the 1980 "Olympic Trials" where Benji finished second (2:10:40) against one of the deepest field of American marathoners ever assembled. Durden surged into the lead at the 19 mile mark and built up a 10sec advantage over the lead runners until he was caught the 23rd mile. The race was intended to determine the US Olympic team for the marathon at that summer's 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, but the USA boycotted that Olympics and Benji missed out on competing.
Benji did represent the USA at the 1983 World Championships, finishing 39th in the Marathon.
** The role of a BTC Patron is to actively promote the club and its mission statement. Patrons will be used in mentoring roles for our high performance team athletes by providing guidance, insight, support and encouragement in their quest for athletic excellence.
"Every Patron of the BTC has a great story to tell" said High Perfomance Coach Lee Troop. "They were great athletes, they all come from different back grounds and they are great people. Their involvement with the club and some of our athletes will be so valuable in areas such as racing, preparation, life balance and never forgetting where you have come from and how hard you have to keep working in order to be successful. Our Patrons are one of our most valuable assets/ resources we have".