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Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is a perennial herb that grows at the edge of dry fields and usually flowers during July in the northern United States. This plant produces white flower clusters atop a stalk with a square stem and feathery alternate leaves. The leaves make a quick topical first aid treatment for bugs bites and wounds. A cup of yarrow flower tea makes a bitter digestive tonic.
Last summer I was delighted to find a wonderful stand of white yarrow growing in a nearby field. During its blooming cycle I went out at sunset and gathered bags of premium Yarrow flower tops. Yarrow was one of the first herbs that I began gathering wild while living at Mt. Baldy in Southern California, so it has been a favorite plant friend for a long time.
Home Remedies
I make a tea with Yarrow flowers and drink a cup at the first sign of a cough or sore throat. I blend it with Oregano, Hyssop, and Rose hips for extra immune boosting power. Yarrow's natural bitter flavor makes it a healing digestive tonic. The bitter flavor actual stimulates natural digestive juices. When you eat too much or too fast a cup of yarrow tea can help your stomach relax and feel better. It is an important herb for girls and can help ease menstrual cramps. Sip on the tea before bed when needed.
To make a tea
Boil 1 cup of water. Add about a teaspoon of blossoms to the hot water. Steep the herbs for about 10 minutes. Strain off the herbs through a small sifter. I have grown accustomed to the bitter flavor but sometimes I do add honey especially when I am taking the tea in the winter when I want a natural sore throat remedy.
For topical use
I add the flowers and leaves to a healing salve for yarrow's anti-inflammatory and ability to stop bleeding. Salves are rubbed on the skin for soothing, antiseptic, anti inflammatory, and moisturizing purposes. I have rubbed the fresh leaf on my arm when it was scratched from wire fencing. The bleeding stopped immediately. Historically yarrow was gathered and used to treat battle wounds. Choose 1-2 fresh leaves, crush to release the juices and rub or place on the area needed.
Yarrow has natural antihistamine properties. You can make a refreshing anti-itch rinse for hair or skin by putting 1/2 cup of yarrow flowers into a quart jar. Fill to the top with boiling water. Steep by placing a plate or cup over the jar opening for 10-20 minutes until cool enough for your skin. I like doing a yarrow rinse after a day of being out with the horses or at the end of a hot day.
Natural Insecticide
I gather Yarrow flowers, leaves, and stems to make a liquid spray that keeps the aphids off my roses and hops plants. To make your own gather the fresh yarrow, chop it up with scissors and place the plant bits into a bucket. Fill to the top with water. Let it sit and ferment a couple of days. Strain off the liquid into spray bottles. Compost the plant bits. Spray the liquid onto plants that have aphids on them and watch them leave.
Psychospiritual benefits
This picture from the herbal tarot gives an idea of its emotional and spiritual benefits. Notice how the flower tops creates and umbrella of protective light for your Aura. I make a Spirit Herbs formula called Protectea which contains Yarrow tincture, Saint john's wort flower essence, and Gold gem elixir. This formula strengthens the aura by helping you keep focused on the blessings of Divine Light within and around you. This formula provides a natural shield that helps you to set healthy boundaries and stay true to your Highest self. Click here to schedule and Herbal Tarot Reading for yourself or a friend.
This is prayer that I learned at Unity church, that I have adapted. Protec-tea Elixir helps you to remember this when needed to Let your Light Shine because you are filled with Divine Light.
The Light of God surrounds you,
The love of Goddess enfolds you,
The power of Creator protects you,
And the presence of Spirit watches over you,
Wherever you are, they are there and all is well.


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Jets' Ivory replacing Bills' McCoy at Pro Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets running back Chris Ivory has been added to the Pro Bowl roster, replacing injured Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy.
Ivory was named a first alternate when Pro Bowl selections were announced on Dec. 22.
It's the first time Ivory will participate in the game, which will be played Jan. 31 at Aloha Stadium in Hawaii.
Ivory ran for a career-high and AFC-leading 1,070 yards and rushed for seven touchdowns this season, his third with New York. He also caught a career-best 30 passes for 217 yards and a TD.
Ivory joins Jets teammates defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson, cornerback Darrelle Revis, wide receiver Brandon Marshall and center Nick Mangold on the Pro Bowl roster. Wilkerson and Revis will sit out the game because of injuries.
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At Abby's Parkside Nursery & Florist, we take gardening as seriously as you. Whether you're an avid gardener, weekend warrior or a do-it-yourselfer, we're here for you.
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Abby's is a third generation, family-owned and operated full-service garden center. Not only do we have soil in our blood, we have it under our nails too. With more than 50 years retail gardening experience and horticultural degrees under our belt, we understand your gardening needs. From knowing about organic fertilizers to choosing the best seed program for your lawn, we're here to answer all your gardening questions.
As a boutique nursery, we take pride in our knowledgeable and courteous staff and service. In other words, we value you, our customer. Abby's has been located in Wantagh since 1989. You might say we've put down some roots. Building long-term relationships is something we're very fond of. And to prove our loyalty, we offer complimentary carry-outs to your car.
The only thing better than our dedicated service is our superb quality and selection of vibrant flowering plants, annuals, perennials and shrubs and our large variety of vegetables and herbs. Whether you want to landscape your entire property or your front patio needs sprucing up, we will help you select the appropriate plants for your gardening needs.
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Sorry but I have been busy of late. Some work related, some not. I purchased a new Micro lens for the DSLR and trying to figure that out. Here is my first attempt at that. No post editing except for file size.
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Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes
Why Pipe Freezing is a ProblemBeing prepared and informed may help you to avoid the messy and often expensive issue of frozen pipes. The American Red Cross provides information and suggestions around how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.
Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the "strength" of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break. Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets. Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing.
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Before the onset of cold weather, prevent freezing of these water supply lines and pipes by following these recommendations:
- Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer's or installer's directions. Do not put antifreeze in these lines unless directed. Antifreeze is environmentally harmful, and is dangerous to humans, pets, wildlife, and landscaping.
- Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.
- Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the basement, crawl space, attic, garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
- Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a "pipe sleeve" or installing UL-listed "heat tape," "heat cable," or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼" of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing.
During Cold Weather, Take Preventative Action
- Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
- Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
- When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.
- Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
- If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.
To Thaw Frozen Pipes
- If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
- Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.
- Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or other open flame device.
- Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you cannot thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.
- Check all other faucets in your home to find out if you have additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too.
Future Protection
- Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing.
- Pipes can be relocated by a professional if the home is remodeled.
- Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
- For more information, please contact a licensed plumber or building professional.
Make Sure Your Pets are Prepared for Winter Weather
Winter weather can be hard on all of us. It can be particularly difficult on our pets that rely on us for their wellbeing, especially for outdoor dogs and cats. To help keep your entire family safe and warm, the American Red Cross has winter safety reminders for both you and your pets.
Pet Safety in the Winter
- If possible, bring your pets inside during cold winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas and make sure they have access to non-frozen drinking water.
- If the animals are outside, make sure their access to food and water is not blocked by snow drifts, ice or other obstacles.
The following tips on winter pet safety are provided by the Humane Society of the United States:
- If pets cannot come indoors, make sure they are protected by a dry, draft-free enclosure large enough to allow them to sit and lie down, but small enough to hold in the pet's body heat. Raise the floor a few inches off the ground and cover it with cedar shavings or straw. Turn the enclosure away from the wind and cover the doorway with waterproof burlap or heavy plastic.
- Salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate a pet's paws. Wipe their paws with a damp towel before your pet licks them and irritates their mouth.
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Wednesday, 16 March 2016
It's Hip to be Square
I've diecut a Simon Says square from my card and inserted white. Then I diecut my Memory Box tree and inserted a black tree back in. Sentiment is black embossed.
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Great card; perfect for a masculine card. Love the white square behind the tree. Thanks for playing along with us at CC&S!ReplyDelete
Fab technique to add different colours without the bulk of layers. Love this card! Thanks for joining in at CC&S.ReplyDelete
Great design, I love the simplicity. And the inlay technique.ReplyDelete
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What a fabulous CAS card. The white and black on kraft is striking and lends itself so well to a male themed card. Thanks for joining in our 'Boys to Men' challenge at Sweet Stampin' this week. So glad you joined in the fun with us. Hugs, Wends x Sweet Stampin' DTReplyDelete
FAB CAS and masculine card. Your colour choices are bold and beautiful. Thanks so much for playing along at CC&S. Hugs Bev xReplyDelete
A lovely CAS and masculine card. Really like your colour choices and the inlaying works brilliantly. Thanks for joining us at CC&S this week. Caro xReplyDelete
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Gorgeous CAS design! Thank you for joining us over at Sweet Stampin' this week, good luck in the prize draw and I hope you'll join us again very soon, love Jacky xReplyDelete
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'I can't think of anything else. It drives me mad. I don't want anything else. I am obsessed.' Obsessed might be too spiritual a word for what goes on in Michael's body, his head and his veins alike,[1] but it is surely not too strong. Michael is an addict. Day in, day out, he sits in front of the Tesco in Hackney and looks up at people. Endless streams of feet unfold in front of his eyes and wrap his thoughts into unpleasantly grey clouds. People don't look down at Michael as he silently tries to make himself seen. He doesn't want to be too explicit – what he does can lead him to prison at any time and has done so previously. Michael barely addresses passers-by directly; he sends out whispered words to the people standing in front of the cash machine next to which he positions himself strategically.
Begging is a side-effect of his addiction. He could get enough money to scrape by – the government is happy to help with accommodation and food and so are other voluntary organisations. But an addiction of up to £100 a day is not easily paid for with benefits. It asks for more drastic measures: begging is one of them and surely is a more preferable one when your other options appear to be burglary, robbery or rape. The more preferable option at least for us, the by-standers, society, but not for the person actually sitting down on the cold concrete of a street full of chewing gum just off the centre of London. Drastic developments are necessary in order to push you towards what quickly turns into a desert of shoes, rubbish and black fumes.
Excitedly, Michael arrives back in the makeshift hut right next to the buzzing high street. He smiles at me broadly and can barely keep his hands from shaking. Two small bags full of greyish powdery pellets appear from his jacket as he kneels down next to me. He proudly puts the bags into my hand and looking back over his shoulder at his prey crawls to the far end of the tiny hut to get his needles. As he returns to me, spoon and syringe jingle in anticipation. Michael takes care of the drug, of the brown powder: he thoroughly releases it from its plastic prison onto the metal plane of the spoon. Mixed with a dash of citric acid, he heats it up trying hard not to loose too much of the valuable substance from his jittery shaking. The syringe has its appearance to eventually handle the liquidised potion which promises freedom anew and anew. Slowly, it pricks through a small cotton ball, hits the spoon with a 'cling' and starts sucking the substance up. His arm stretched, a nylon stocking wrapped around it, the blank metal tip of the syringe blinks one last time before it enters Michael. He closes his eyes and slowly pushes the grey water – marbled with a flush of dark red as it mixes with his blood – into the vein. The syringe serves as the not-at-all threatening tool to bring the heroin even closer to him – closer than otherwise possible, so close that it becomes one with him, is inside him, is him.
Being inside someone's body, being part of somebody – is so often only metaphorical. Lovers are part of each others' thoughts, there are inside each others' brains, they are all over each other. Michael and his substance are at the same time less and more than this: they are more than (healthy) lovers in that one not only penetrates the other (and his thoughts), it becomes the other, dissolves in the seven litres of blood that keep Michael alive. Heroin is like a child to Michael; he cares for it, thinks about it, can't stop chasing it, constantly strives for it. Like a newborn for a parent, the drug dominates Michael's mind, makes him want more, faster, now. It demands attention, careful and delicate treatment ('Don't shake!') and really only unfolds its effect when it is closest, when it is inside him.
Heroin evaporates. It disappears. And being without it is not fun. It is pitch-black, as if looking into Moby Dick's mouth at first; and eventually as if swallowed by him, attacked by the acids, rotting in his whalish belly. The juices – your own juices – rip you apart, tear you into two. Dopesickness. But like for Patrick Melrose in Edward St Aubyn's novel Bad News, Heroin for Michael "was the only thing that really worked, the only thing that stopped him scampering around in a hamster's wheel of unanswerable questions … Heroin landed purring at the base of his skull and wrapped itself darkly around his nervous system, like a black cat curling up on its favourite cushion … The way other people felt about love, he felt about heroin." This ambiguity – between a promise of security, of rescue and the eventual realisation of impotence, even worse: of pain driving you back, round in circles – made the substance so pestilent.
Suddenly, the grey of the hostile street turns into a desirable option. Grey is not too bad after all when your only alternative is the black hole of your own thoughts, your own body. At least the street is productive, it is cluttered with possibilities (even if in the form of negligible straws) to find a way out of the black and into the brown. At least, one can beg on the street (if the coppers allow one to do so) and, surely, some money will come from that. I really only need £7, please, please, please. Can you spare some change? Going round in circles.
Why? Because I have not had a cuddly toy for 15 years. They made me throw it away when I was seven and put me into a care home. I didn't like my Dad; I can barely remember him; shouldn't anyway. My Mum didn't beat me as much. Sometimes, when she was drunk. The home was worse. But I escaped and the street found me. The first high catapulted me up to a plane, which since then I have not dared to leave. The stainless-steel plane of the spoon which I use six times a day.
[1] All characters in this article are modelled on real people. I changed names and places, however, in order to protect the people I am writing about. The monologues and thoughts are fictional.
Johannes Lenhard is currently a PhD candidate in Social Anthropology at King's College, Cambridge. His research is focused on the intersection of alternative economics, social theory and the ethnographic study of homelessness and mental health. He tweets under @acjf37.
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Gay Essential Films To Watch, Yossi (הסיפור של יוסי)
Ten years after the death of his love, Jagger who was an Israeli soldier who died in the war in Lebanon, Yossi (Ohad Knoller) is now a heart doctor working in a hospital. He has chosen a solitary existence and is a closeted gay man. There are rumours at work that he is gay, but this does not put off Nina (Ola Schur Selektar), a nurse who is infatuated with him. She kisses him when he is asleep, waking him. He rejects her advances.
Because he is closeted at work, Yossi undergoes an uncomfortable night out with his colleague Moti (Lior Ashkenazi). Moti takes Yossi to straight bars and tries to encourage him to have sex with a woman, so Yossi runs off and spends the night in his car outside the house of Jagger's parents. In the morning he is invited in and he tells them about his two year love affair with Jagger. Varda (Orly Zilbershats) does not take the news well and asks him to leave, but Jagger's father (Raffi Tavor) is kinder.
Yossi decides to take a holiday and so leaves Tel Aviv for the south. At a rest stop he meets a group of souldiers, one of whom is Tom (Oz Zehavi), who subsequently befriends him. He now has to decide whether he will risk letting someone into his life again, like he did when he met Jagger.
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Yossi is director Etyan Fox's fifth feature film. He had previously directed the film's actors Ohad Knoller, in The Bubble; Lior Ashkenazi, in Walk on Water; and Orly Silbersatz in Siren's Song.
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BioWare "Falsely Advertised" Mass Effect 3
The Better Business Bureau says that BioWare's promises for Mass Effect 3 do in fact constitute false advertising.
The brouhaha over the end of Mass Effect 3 is like nothing I've ever seen. Fans aren't just upset, they're seriously pissed off, and the staying power of their their nerd rage is almost beyond belief. Petitions and angry forum posts are par for the course, but an anger-fueled, $80,000 Child's Play drive? An FTC complaint? And in case that's not enough, now Majorie Stephens, the director of communications for the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana, has weighed in on the matter with an opinion that's certain to fan the flames even higher: All those complaints about false advertising are valid - technically speaking, anyway.
As Stephens explains on the Better Business Bureau blog, it comes down to a question of absolutes. The Mass Effect website promises, among other things, that "the decisions you make completely shape your experience and outcome," which as she notes does not leave a lot of room for interpretation. "There is no indecision in that statement. It is an absolute," she wrote. The problem is that based on the flood of virtually identical complaints, it's not actually true.
Stephens' proclamation carries no legal weight but it'll probably make a lot of aggrieved fans feel a little better about the whole thing, or at least give them some sense of validation. She also expressed hope that it might teach advertisers to take a little more care about promising the moon if they can't deliver. "The lesson to be learned here is companies should give careful consideration to how they word their advertisements," she continued. "Otherwise, there could be detrimental effects, especially in the era of social media and online forums."
"Detrimental effects" indeed. Even BioWare's late-to-the-game efforts to smooth the waters with the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut DLC that will "clarify" the ending seems to have only made things worse, as fans who want a "better" ending say that mere clarification isn't nearly enough, while those who hoped BioWare would stick to its guns are disappointed that it gave in to the howling. In other words, we can expect this fight to carry on for awhile yet, probably at least until sometime this summer, when the Extended Cut DLC comes out.
I know you report what gets views... but GOD DAMN, can we just drop the Mass Effect shit.
sorry for going off the handle but I am more than sick of hearing about this. I know I don't have to read it, but I do see it popping up every other thread made.
I'm calling it: Majorie Stephens is a Mass Effect fan.
Hey, someone in a position of power who DOESN'T think we are a bunch of whiny entitled douche bags! alright!
I hope all the people calling the FTC complainer a needless whiner feel whatever the opposite of vindicated may be.
But... but... but... artistic integrity! Would someone PLEASE think of the artistic integrity?!
This is going to be a fun thread to watch. I doubt these words are going to turn into action, but maybe it will go somewhere.
Still, it's going to be fun to enjoy the show.
Well, in a sea of opinions, at least one person has gave an unbiased, legal opinion.
I don't own ME3, so don't judge me. Just an opinion after all.
Well thank you, BBB.
Here's the thing, as I see it: We should not let companies get away with directly lying about the contents of their products. Period. Not for food, not for cars, and even not for video games.
People are even more angry about the Extended Cut DLC?
I was actually moderately pleased ._.
The bad ending is already out there, no point taking it all back now, the only thing worth doing is making it less bad.
Dangnabbit, just when I thought the Mass Effect stuff was winding down after the DLC announcement... Confound you government!
But in all serious, despite the fact that I was getting annoyed with the fan reactions and the hundreds of ME3 threads after a while, I am REALLY curious to see how Bioware and/or EA are going to respond to this, especially since they've appeared to have blown off most of the responses from people up until now.
I just want to point out that the Shepard Lives scene is part of the ending (provided that you did the right things).
Indoctrination theory is still possible.
i know i'm talking about different fanbases here and i know that the fans of ME are bigger in numbers, but why do i only hear complaining on ME3 when SFxTK did exactly the same and in my opinion much worse. they promised a feature, that would give you the ability to play with a friend on the couch the game co-op, what happened? it was only available on the ps3 version and there will be no patch to put it on the xbox 360 version or the pc version, that still has to come out. not getting a promised feature is in my eyes much worse then not getting a a promised fulfilled they make everything and does not ever really happen. after all, whatever you do, you are doing the same stuff as everyone else with sometimes a character switched or some different dialogue, never you are really playing different events.
with that out off the way, what do people hope that will happen now? you are already getting the extended cut DLC and hopefully they have listened for there next game. i do understand why people are frustrated with what happened, but some people are really taking it far.
Can't stop laughing, oh god hahaha
If this works, I also want to sue the makers of Dead Island for saying it was local co-op when it isn't. Dicks. Wouldn't have brought that otherwise.
Too bad Graham! I guess Greedo will be shooting first after all.
In other news: False statement is False.
The only problem I see with the statement made by Bioware is the word "completely". The decisions you make in the three games do shape the experience and the outcome(not the ending exactly, but much of the rest of it). I think this all just comes down to one interprets the word "completely" and the BBB has succumb to the loads of e-mails to the point of making this more of a story than it really should be.
This makes me want to scream. Entitled douchebags, all of you. No arguments, deep down you all know its true.
Jokes on the gamers! Now, we'll get the same exact ending to every fucking game. The safe, happy ending that nobody has grounds to complain about. Thank you, "retakers". Thank you for your entitled douchebaggery.
That was my thinking, the decisions you made effect the game all the way up to the ending. Including whether you reach the part where you pick your ending. AND THEN YOU PICK YOUR ENDING, WHICH IS A DECISION.
If people are going to pick at technicalities in wording, then they should acknowledge that you can't play a game (almost any game) without making many decisions that effect the entirety of said game.
Yeah, the whole ("ending" is distinct from "outcome") semantic argument may be the weakest defense I've seen bandied about.
Doooo iiiiit! That's exactly the sort of thing that laws against false and misleading advertising are meant to stop.
This! This right here in bold needs to be more well known. They actually advertised this feature being in all the versions, but it wasent until after the game was released that everyone found out the sad truth.
Bioware just made an empty promise, Capcom strait up lied (maybe even tricked its audience). People should stop wasting time with this dumb case, drop it and sue Capcom who actully falsely advertised.
A bit off topic yes, but I fell gamers are pointing to the wrong developer and letting the other get away.
We don't want [i]happy[i/] endings per se, we want meaningful endings that make sense and are affected by choice.
I "completely" agree. I'm using the word in the Bioware sense, by which I mean "not at all".
Don't worry, I'm YOU'LL always find something to complain about.
I guessing it's because people tend to get more attached to RPG characters and stories than they do with fighting games. Also with all the other Bullshit EA and Bioware pulled with ME3, this would be kinda the straw that broke the camel's back. I personally can't get very upset about the SFxTK deal because I don't play those games but I still think it's wrong.
What you WANT is irrelevant. What you'll GET is companies playing it more safe than ever, to avoid getting sued by you whiny *insert derogatory expletive here*s.
Congratulations! You got what you wanted, though. That's all that really matters, right? This company, that you loved so much and created a series we all love, getting hit for false advertising because you all didn't like what happened. Congratulations!
Good one! Got any more? Please, let's hear them.
I wat'd.
If what I want is irrelevant and I'll get something else, then I didn't get what I wanted did I?
Mass Effect 3 fiasco sticking around like a bad rash. I was hoping all fallout over this was over.
I think Bioware should just stop making RPG games and start making sport-sims and multiplayer FPSes. At least fans of those games are not as rage-filled as RPG ones, and are more grateful.
I understand that they could have done it better. I understand that everyone (including me) wanted to see the impact of their actions. But this is just ridiculous. Such ammount of rage and complaints is but a tantrum. Legal complaint? Are you kidding me?!
They [Bioware]have already said, that they, well, "feel us" (On this I trust Bioware); They have already stated that they are making an Extended cut DLC (which, I assure You, will be free: EA won't dare make us pay for it after the whole scandal).
You played the game, you enjoyed it until the very end, which they will fix.
P.S. Quoting I don't remember who, but probably MovieBob: "You want Bioware to make with ME the same thing you hate George Lucas for doing with Star Wars."
This is one of those, "You won the battle, not the war" moments for gamers. Just wait. Call me a troll, write me off, whatever you want to do. But, just wait and see what publishers respond with.
No, they're getting sued for false advertising, not because the ending sucked (even though it did) but because the choices that you had at the ending achieved nothing. Hell, is it even possible to fail mass effect 3? If I rushed through the game and didn't collect war assets, picking the worst choices, I would still beat the reapers.
There wasn't meaningful choices. At all.
You want more?
Good day sir!
Do you REALLY feel they deserved this? Games marketing ALWAYS promises more than the game could deliver. Why is Bioware being singled out?
The lulz train has officially left the station. Thanks for the laugh, bro. I needed that.
Because people really invested in the Mass Effect series, after completing Mass Effect 2 people went back through ME1 and ME2 to see how things changed.
Once they completed ME3 it didn't really seem like there was a point, I could spend 3 games alienating every possible ally and being a complete prick to all other races and the ending won't change in the slightest.
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Work is, well, a lot of work. But great performance can lead to great rewards. For the end of the fiscal year, our region ran a competition among managers for new business sales. The top performing manager in the region for all of Q4 would win a trip for two to the Kentucky Derby. The famous Churchill Downs racetrack is a client of Toshiba's, and so the company has a couple of clubhouse level boxes right next to the track. Luckily I came out on top amongst the managers in the region! Judy and I flew down to Louisville for a few days to enjoy the sights, sounds, and once-in-a-lifetime experience of the "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports."
After flying through Charolette on a quick layover we landed in Louisville. The first night was to ourselves so we headed to the hotel to check in before going to dinner. Hotels are crazy booked during this time of year, so even our room at the modest Country Inn & Suites was over $600/night! Good thing this was an all expenses paid trip! Once we made it up to the room we were surprised to find some welcome gifts waiting for us.
After a night's rest we were up bright and early to get ready in our derby attire. The two day event is divided into the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. The first day, the Oaks, is an opportunity for female horses to race. It is traditional to wear pink to the Oaks for breast cancer awareness. Judy put on a pink dress with her pink derby hat, while I decided to go with a pink dress shirt, tie, and pocket square. It took us several attempts to find a store in Minneapolis that had a selection of derby hates, but I think we were both happy with our final selections.
Our party was able to valet park which was great, as the crowds of cars were already starting to cause backlogs on the surface streets heading into the parking lots. Our seats were located on the 1st floor clubhouse level, only about 100 feet from the finish line (which can be seen in the background above). We were so close that we could feel the ground shake as the horses raced by!
No shame here. Everyone drinks all day at the derby! For Kentucky Oaks the featured beverage is pink to match the color theme for the day. All drinks are served in a souvenir glass, which is cool until you realize that makes them $13 a pop! Again, good thing we weren't paying for this trip! After a few races (and a few drinks) our group was given a tour of Churchill Downs. We got to visit a variety of areas including the paddock and Millionaire's Row.
After a long day at the Kentucky Oaks we went to dinner at a local steakhouse. Once back at the hotel we were beat so hit the hay to rest up for the main event. The Kentucky Derby is like the Oaks, just 10x crazier. Thousands and thousands of people from all around the world attend to watch the races. It's truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I even managed to place my first bet on a horse race ever! I bet on the actual Kentucky Derby race. My box trifecta hit and I won a little cash. Currently still batting 1.000 when it comes to betting on horses.
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LIVERPOOL'S Board has already begun its search for Gerard Houllier's successor.
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LINKED with a switch to Anfield on an almost monthly basis throughout his successful managerial reign at Celtic, O'Neill has constantly refuted the reports.
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Leading Porto into the Champions League final tomorrow night, he learned his trade under Bobby Robson at Barcelona.
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A passionate, never-say-die midfielder with Aberdeen, Manchester United and Leeds, Strachan carried that fire across into his managerial life.
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HIGHLY regarded both at Middlesbrough and in the England international set-up.
A thoughtful tactician and a good man-motivator, the Anfield board is unlikely to share the bookies' optimismat his chances.
STILL officially Chelsea boss, but not for much longer.
The Italian is expected to be sacked, despite guiding Chelsea to their highest League placing for almost 50 years and reaching the semi- final of the Champions League - achieving the seemingly impossible task of ending Arsenal's progress en-route.
UNDENIABLY one of Liverpool's greatest ever players, also one of the club's most successful managers, Dalglish was the last Reds' boss to claim the League Championship.
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Tuesday, our VBS team went to the mountainside La Reforma Catholic preschool. We held a VBS with 25 three - five year olds. This is the first time a VBS has ever been allowed in this preschool. Much rides on first experiences with mission teams. If it is a bad experience, then a mission team would not be welcomed back. But if it is a good experience, many more doors will be opened for a relationship with these sweet young souls, their siblings, and their parents. Many times before this trip we prayed God would open the hearts of those we encountered.
We started our VBS with Pam Allen energetically leading the kids in Spanish kid songs like,"Yo tengo gozo." In English, "I've got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart. Where?" Our Bible story was taught by the wonderful Alli Kesler (author of 2nd blog post). She is the granddaughter of Jim and Martha Threlkeld. Then Stone Drulman entertained with his puppet "amigo mantoya." Mark Maxey taught the kids some English, which is what the school director said that the kids really need. Teresa Shaw led the kids in a craft that demonstrated how God made us all special and unique utilizing the kids fingerprints. Colin Threlkeld and Stone played a rousing game of futbol (soccer) with these little ninos.
Vivian Gamblian and Gail Ordonez, both registered nurses, taught the parents about healthy meal preparation. They demonstrated how to use fresh local ingredients to enhance the health of their children.
Galon Jones discussed ways to start addressing addictions. Alcoholism and drug use is a huge problem here. Many kids start drinking heavily at age 14. He also met with the administration at the high school to plan substance abuse classes when our second Panama group returns in July.
Our construction team was made up of Stan Gamblian, Jim Threlkeld, Bruce Dingman, Fred Clements, and some supervising by Galon Jones. Bruce made a computer table today with our wonderful missionary friend David Carter. The table will be used to hold computers for La Mesa school, the school we sent Christmas shoeboxes to last year.
The great news ... after our activities at the preschool today, the director said that it was "excellente" (excellent) and "perfecto" (perfect). That is God answering all those prayers lifted to him in an incredible way. The doors are opening, relationships grow, and the Good News can be planted in the hearts of the smallest Panamanians.
Another focus of our trip has also been to encourage the El Valle church of about 40 members. They meet in a pavilion behind the missionary's house. Last year when we were here, the church (as well as mission team members) fit inside the Chowning's living room. Now the number has at least tripled, and would in no way fit there! God is growing this young church. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
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Both starting up and growing a business is hard work, nobody pretends it's not but like the pain of giving birth no matter how prepared you feel you are, you really can't imagine just how hard (or how painful) it is until you experience it yourself.
Last week Shane and I were lucky enough to attend a Deloitte Private event where we met other fast growing business owners, chatting with them is invigorating, we share a common understanding of life both as a startup and a growth business, we are all exposed to risk and as such share a fabulous basis for a conversation. Much of the discussion involved advisory boards, formal boards and governance structures within our various organisations. During the drinks and networking discussions we also spoke with others about informal advisors and the roles of our staff as support for ourselves as business owners. I asked one husband and wife couple who have owned their business together for over 10 years how the cope with working and living together – without the respite of an impartial person to bounce ideas off or vent to. Their response surprised me asking me how my partner (the lovely Steve) coped living with me working horrendous hours and travelling as my business grows – our opposing views highlighting perspective is everything.
If you are in the thick of running your own business you will know how hard it is to maintain a social life, juggle family and friends, read anything that isn't industry related, meet anyone who isn't a potential customer / investor / supplier / team member ie: your time is precious, so who you engage as advisors is just as important as choosing staff (although it's slightly easier to get rid of advisors if they don't work out). These people need to be there for one purpose only – so help you be successful – not distractions.
So who are these advisors?
Professional expertise
First the must haves – a lawyer, an accountant and an insurance adviser:
- Take your time selecting these people, be clear on what you need from them, for instance if you have a commercial background you might just need the lawyer for review purposes so confirm they are comfortable with that level of engagement, or if you are using Xero and pretty straightforward finance wise you may only need the accountant for annual accounts vs a monthly fee engagement.
- Interview them, these are advisors you will need to rely on in times of stress, are they a good fit for you? do you trust them?
- Avoid retainers and fixed fees until you know you need that level of service.
- Reference check them – seriously, don't just settle for the first person you meet check them out, what do their other clients say?
- Consider using specialists – there are Tech sector specialists for instance, franchise specialists etc, so consider using those vs generalists
- Insurance Advisors / Brokers are not all created equally – same advice applies here too
Employ these people as soon as you can afford to – branding, marketing, public relations (PR):
- These are not all the same thing so it is highly unlikely you will find one individual who can do the lot
- Again stay away from retainers just use these services for projects or time & materials – some marketing and PR firms try to lock you in from the outset, resist until have had a good handle on what you need from them and how they work
- There is an art to PR and getting your company in the media, PR people have contacts and writing skills most business owners don't possess so there is value in their craft – don't dismiss it
- Branding is a creative process and takes time – to get an awesome logo may take many iterations so be prepared, stay engaged and hold a vision (vs a solution) for the message your brand will convey in mind.
Advisory Boards
- Advisory boards provide you with advisors (advice / help) at a reasonable rate (sometimes free) to provide insight into areas of the business you need help with, particularly useful for growth companies to augment the founders capability with experienced professionals in their given fields. Key words advice and help.
- Differs from a formal Board of Directors – advisors do not hold a governance role, you don't have to act on what they advise, they have no operational role within your company structure. This article provides a good overview of the differences along with links to other posts worth reading.
- This Forbes article provides some good tips on the construction of your advisory board – the makeup of the board, skills and experience.
- The most important thing when engaging advisors is these must be people who will add real value to your companies growth. Like engaging your lawyer and accountant be really clear on what you need from these advisors, interview and reference check them and get evidence of their experience.
- Tiny rant – there are "professional advisors" who sit on advisory boards who have never started a company, never grown a company, never sold a product or service. They are usually consultants who sometimes prey on trusting entrepreneurs to get engaged with their new venture but offer very little value beyond that you buy from professional experts. Be very wary of the smooth talking but vague advisors who come knocking offering to be on your advisory board (rant over).
Board of Directors
- It is normal for the board members of a startup to be the owners or founders and in some cases these founders continue as the board perpetually – it's your choice whether you need to bring on directors don't be coerced
- Take professional advice before appointing a formal Board of Directors vs an Advisory board. Understand what the responsibilities and liabilities of a board of directors. In NZ there is an institute of directors you can read this detail on their site
- Like the appointment of an Advisory Board take your time over selecting these directors – what are they bringing to the table? what is their experience? again interview and reference check them extensively. Look for balance of skills and experience.
- Consider the balance of your board – women are under-represented at board level generally, and across the tech sector yet the evidence shows companies with women on their boards are more successful to the point the UK government have a 25% female representation target (personal crusade over now too).
Final thoughts
- At a personal level you need other support networks in your life – your significant other, your family, your friends, your sports team etc – make time for these people, they have no concept of what you are going through so respect this and fit them into your life
- Your staff are there for one reason, to do the job you employed them to do and be successful in that role, which will in turn be working towards delivering your strategy and vision for your company. They are SME's not your business advisors so engage, communicate, be open and enable them to do their jobs while remembering they haven't walked in your shoes so don't have your perspective.
Happy sharing, Vic.
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Leadership. The concept keeps being discussed; not only in Matthew's Gospel but, seemingly, in every department of living. The cry is often for positive or good or caring or even honest leadership. Civic calls and criticisms invade our newspapers, our news broadcasts, our TV and are certainly found in the confines of the new expression 'the pub test'!
Matthew's emerging community, engaged in setting a new direction and seeking to draw upon their past heritage, but with eyes looking to the new horizons taught to them by Jesus, were often engaged in fierce conflicts with their former leaders, the Scribes and Pharisees; much like Jesus was in his time with the Chief Priests and Elders. Conflict begun before the fall of Jerusalem in 70CE, continued and continues today.
The emerging Christian communities listening to Jesus, strove to adopt different expressions of leadership. So, for Paul in today's excerpt, he acts like "a mother feeding and looking after her own children". Paul strove not to be "a burden on any one of you", echoing perhaps that teaching of Jesus, "they, (Scribes and Pharisees) tie up heavy burden and lay them on men's shoulders".
The new Christian communities had begun a new life together and were asked to participate equally and fully in the emerging community. The task of us all taking our role in the community, was addressed, yet again, by our Pope echoing the Vatican II insistence of "fully conscious, and active participation" in the liturgical life of the community, and developed since then to all parts of Church life. That reform has hit many stumbling blocks, like so many efforts since Jesus.
Matthew's model of egalitarian communal leadership has been largely ignored down the ages, but it is still proclaimed. The other model based on power, property and prestige, may give us status in the eyes of the world… but that is not what we are meant to be. Thus, another call this week: We all have some form of leadership responsibilities. How do we exercise such power? Jesus is still a model. "The greatest among you must be your servant."
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I don't really care if they label me a Jesus freak
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GiGi's pilgrim bears are adorable! I love that they are holding hands - too cute!
This tag is sooo pretty! GiGi used the Tiny Doily Metal dies and the Stampin' Around Fall stamp set for the text. The sweet bow is Orange Divine Twine.
I love Kate's basket of fall leaves! The wood look is awesome and the brads add so much!
Gwen's owl is so cute! I love the ruffled feathers on his tummy and the cute eyes!
Gwen cut her tag with the Tiny Doily Metal dies and stamped the leaf and sentiment using the Stampin' Around Fall stamp set. She tied it on with Brown Jute String. Super cute treat box!
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What is the difference between Java and JavaScript?
Please read this before we go any further.
First: You will need the script to place on your HTML page. I have it right here in a simple text format (if you're using IE, just click View, Source to get the text). I will refer to the script often, so click to see the script, look it over, and come back for instructions on how to use it for yourself.
Welcome back. Looks like strange chicken scratch? Yeah, it does to me, too. But it works great. Here's what you do.
- It would be easiest if you would open a text file and create a new HTML document right along with this tutorial. Just click between the three pages (this page, the JavaScript, and the text editor).
- Open the text editor. Mark the page <HTML> and then put in a <TITLE> and </TITLE> commands, just as you would start any other basic HTML document.
- Now highlight and copy the ENTIRE java.txt file you just looked at.
- Paste the entire deal immediately following the <TITLE> you just made on the text editor.
- Look again at the script; the author has allowed you
permission to use it as long as you leave in his name. That is
already done for you if you paste the whole deal like I asked you to. In addition, I've placed a line in there for you to enter your name as the one who hacked the program for yourself. See it? It says:
Hacked by YOUR NAME HERE--THE DATE HERE
- Go ahead and place your name and today's date there replacing "your name here--the date here"
- Now look a little farther down the JavaScript. You'll see
three lines marked:
- Go ahead and put in whatever three lines of text you want.
Let's keep this clean, huh?
Note: If you only use one or two of the lines of text, put a period as the third line of text. This script requires all three lines to have something.
- Now look toward the bottom of the JavaScript. Note I have entered BODY BACKGROUND=######. That's where you place your BGCOLOR, LINK, VLINK, BODY BACKGROUND, etc., etc. commands. Get them in the front part of the command before the "onLoad" command starts.
I did not write this JavaScript. A person named Chris Skinner did and he has graciously allowed us to use it as long as you include his name in the source code. If you follow this tutorial, you will do that. In addition, neither I nor Chris assume any responsibility for any damage this code does to your hard- or software. You use it at your own risk. You may want to contact your Webmaster to see if any problems may arise in the use of this JavaScript.
That should do it. It's the first Java I have gotten to
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"What's Toma's oldest memory?"
There was a lady with a pet rabbit living below the apartment we used to live in, and I was giving that rabbit some food… I think. Probably around 4 years old? I think at the time I was only about twice as big as the rabbit (laughs). Ah, but holding my little brother in my arms might be an older memory. Before my brother was born, I had a favorite sentai hero [t/n, like, those transformer type things, with the five rangers with different colors and all]. The main character's name was Yusuke, and I liked him so much that I called my brother "Yusuke" (laughs). My parents apparently saw me like that and wondered "What shall we do? Shall we not name him with the name we've thought of and call him Yusuke?" In the end they didn't, but (laughs). Still, I kept calling him Yusuke for a while~.
"What were you called when you were little?"
This one, totally, "Kikansha Thomas" [t/n, Thomas the Tank Engine]. There was a version where I was called "Kikansha!" for short, and another version where I was called "Thomas!" As for "Kikansha," my name's not even in it anymore… (laughs). It's like how Yamashita's called Pi (laughs). I didn't have a lot of nicknames~. But Subaru calls me "Ikutakku." When I see him after a while, he goes "Hey, Ikutakku!" It's a bit embarrassing. When I first became a Jr., everyone called me "Ikuta" at first. I only started being called "Toma" after a while.
"Any memories of fighting with your brother that left an impression?"
Ever since he was little, my brother's always been a smooth talker. So he's good at summarizing into one phrase the thing that annoys you the most (laughs). I'd get pissed and start a fight, and then I'd be the one that got whacked by my dad… that was what always happened (laughs). But rather then fights with him… there were times when we two went and stopped my parents from fighting (laughs). My parents are really close to each other, but then they do get into fights sometimes. When that happened, we brothers would work together to stop them~.
"What were your dreams when you were little?"
Starting from wanting to be a J-league player in soccer, I wanted to be the sentai hero and stuff too. I especially wanted to be one of those rider guys. I have friends who actually work in that field right now, and it really does sound like they have fun. Ah, I still have that as a dream (laughs). Girls might not know, but rangers and riders are different. For rangers, you usually get five people in a team, but for riders, it's usually just one or two people. I want to be a rider. That way you get more screentime (laughs). Ah~, but being a ranger and having Pink ranger like you… is nice too (laughs). Which means I'd be red~. Some people like Blue, who's always the cool kind, but I want to be Red, like most guys do (laughs).
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kawaii chibi Toma.. ^^ he's such a loving big bro & a good son eventhough he's kinda mischievous. lol!! xD + I don't have any idea where he got that 'Kikansha Thomas' nickname. I mean, 'the tank engine' haha.. sounds so funny. xD . soshite, it's so~ sweet when his ototo & him try to stop their parents from fighting. ^^ ++ he also mentioned that his ototo is a smooth talker. aww.. Ryuusei-kun, u're so sweet.. it seems like chibi Toma is the mischievous one in his family xD but he grew up as a super nice + sensitive (in a good way) person.. ^^ + last but not least he wanna be a J-league soccer player & a superhero?? xD ehh.. thank God that his Okachan sent his resume to the Jimusho. he really got the talent to be an entertainer & it's such a waste if he's not involve in the entertainment industry. ^^ at least u can still play soccer in your dorama, Toma-kun.. & a SUPERHERO for your fans too.. "....You're Hero..." [Hero - Arashi] yeah.. that's the perrrrrrrfect song for him.. ^^ ♥♥ well, i guess that's all from me for today's post.. see ya in the next entry.. ciao ♥♥


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No, thesaurus, I didn't mean "self-loving," but it's nice that you feel good about yourself, anyhow.
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This is one of my favorite pieces, springing unexpectedly from my A.V. Club assignment to review the bawdy, sometimes brutal, sensitively balanced Review, starring Andy Daly.
I didn't expect my review of the season two premiere to delve into how Forrest MacNeil (Daly) uses his job reviewing life experiences as a pretext for escaping his own life, abdicating decisions and destiny both to the hands of random viewers, boxing off his actions from their consequences. Review allows Forrest to pursue adventures and debauchery without acknowledging how his own desires drive his behavior or how his detachment from his own culpability puts walls between him and the people he loves. Review lets Forrest put his life in a box… or, in this episode, in a hole.
Forrest is right about one thing: It's possible to find meaning in the most unexpected places, and in assignments that sometimes seem random.
Key & Peele: take care of your own note
At The A.V. Club, I review Key & Peele's "Severed Head Showcase," an episode that asks who's in charge, what we value, and why.
an open letter to Lady Edith
At The A.V. Club, my open letter to Lady Edith Crawley. GodDAMNit, Edith.
My notes for the next Downton Abbey review at The A.V. Club.
kill is kiss
A year ago on The Toast, I discussed Pontypool, Picnic at Hanging Rock, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind:
St. Valentine's Day is an excuse to express our most intense or obscure passions. But words can be a frail tool to capture the complications and complexities of this thing we call love: the sweet blush of infatuation, the kinship and kindness of true companions, the frenzy of unfettered lust, the torments of jealousy, betrayal, or heartbreak. So perhaps it's no coincidence that three films set on Valentine's Day hinge on the fragility and feebleness of words, creating worlds where meaning and reason fall apart.
in the night… in the dark…
An evil old house, the kind some people call 'haunted,' is like an undiscovered country waiting to be explored.
Robert Wise's 1963 The Haunting (adapted from Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House) is a masterpiece of measured suspense, a truly haunting portrait of repression and anxiety mounting from dread to outright terror. It's also the bittersweet tale of a young woman struggling to overcome a lifetime of isolation and alienation, determined to see a slice of the world and find adventure, love, and somewhere she belongs.
On Saturday, October 25th, starting at 8:00 p.m. EDT, I'm hosting a live-tweet of "The Haunting" (1963) at @emilyorelse for The Toast. Join in on #ToastieTwitter and #TheHaunting!
Then during Halloween week, visit The Toast for my analysis of late-bloomers, love, and friendship The Haunting and Lucky McKee's 2002 May, a genre-straddling horror-romance story of a lonely woman seeking company and comfort. (And join the May live-tweet on Monday, October 27th!)
The Haunting will play on Turner Classic Movies at 8:00 Eastern on Saturday, October 25th. You can check out the Facebook event for live-tweet, where I've posted plenty streaming options, or look for The Haunting in independent video stores everywhere. We'll be live-tweeting the 1963 original, not the 1999 remake.


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Hi Crafty Pals,
Yes I know I have not blogged or even updated my blog in an eternity!
I started a full-time ECE job in a school at the beginning of the 2016 school year and getting organised and feeling on top of things has taken up a lot of spare my time. I am now settled in and time has begun to belong to me again so I got back down in my craft room.
I made my own holiday cards again this year, but since I used a lot of retired product I didn't take any pictures as I know it is annoying when you see something you really like and it is no longer available.
I have made my thank you cards from current products and will share them in the next couple of posts, but for now I just wanted to get connected to my keyboard to let you know a couple of things.
The new Occasions Catalogue is due to go live tomorrow (4th Jan 2017) so I will pop back and create a link to it in the morning. When I saw it I fell in love with a lot of stamp and thinlit/framelits sets, but only placed my order last week so it arrives Thursday.
There is 1 day left to order from the current Holiday Catalogue and there are some gorgeous stamps and embellishments reduced as part of the Year-End Closeouts so grab them today as it finishes tonight.
Have fun getting inky