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Friday, December 28, 2007
I came home from work yesterday and dug in. All is taken down, packed away, vacuumed up and nary a sign of Christmas in my house.
When my kids were small, I wasn't this fast at taking things down, I waited until New Years day. By bedtime though, it was all put away.
Now this doesn't mean my house is in order. I started tearing it apart to paint. Everything. The hallway, living room, dining room, kitchen, and the stairway to the basement. And all the trim. The whole house is 1990's neutral with stained trim. I'll take before and after photos.
I had hoped to sell it this past spring, (fat chance, this market and Michigan ... a double whammy) but since I will probably have to hang in here for a couple years, I decided to paint colors. Oh man, do I have some colors picked out too.
I've never lived in a house long enough to redecorate. I have been flipping houses the past 10 years, so by the time it needs repainting, I am out of there. I hope this is more fun that frustrating. I don't paint, so my son is going to be doing it all.
Me paint? It's like Lucy and Ethel all rolled in one, paint from head to toe and on everything but the walls.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
The Good Kind of Chaos
Sandi and her husband Gary, have a beautiful big home, and we manage to
We discovered a bonus use for that feature yesterday. If you want to reheat something, simply place it on the tiles and it heats up.
Oh sure, you're thinking Gary just dropped some lasagna.
No way, look here, Zak is reheating some up too.
The desert table has a place of it's own in her formal dining room. This was taken before everything was out, because when I saw her homemade cookies coming ... I shut my camera off and helped her set things up, err, eh, yeah, that's what I did ... I helped her.
As usual, Sandi, everything was won.der.ful. My sister Shelia made the lasagna and I need the recipe. It was so yummy, I should have thought to bring some home.
We had my great niece's and nephew to bring the excitement of Christmas, through the eyes of children, to the party.
This was the first time Mom and my step father Marv were here. They are usually in Florida from late fall to spring. I think this winter filled their "home for Christmas" fix for another 10 years though.
Michael, Captain Obvious, is a little miffed that we didn't get a family photo. I know we all talked about it, but with fun chaos, sugar overloads, "cheers" in a glass, and people having to come late and leave earlier ... well it got overlooked. I like your executive decision though Michael, you can be Julie the Cruise Director next year and organize the photo early in the day.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas to All
Monday, December 24, 2007
'Twas the Night Before Christmas...
I saved the best for last.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Happy Festivus Day
If you're not ... let me explain.
The episode called "The Strike" explains that Frank Costanza started this nondenominational holiday. It's celebrated on December 23rd, called Festivus.
Instead of a tree, there is an aluminum Festivus Pole. No frill, no tinsel, no decorating.
At dinner, the tradition of The Airing of Grievances takes place. This is the time for you to address family members and tell them what they did to disappoint you throughout the year.
Then there is a Feats of Strength contest, which is basically a wrestling match.
George takes donations for a non existing charity "The Human Fund"
"Festivus, the holiday for the rest of us."
Even Ben and Jerry's celebrate this holiday:
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Christmas, Rochester Michigan
The way our downtown Main Street decorated for Christmas last year, has been repeated this year. There's not much to say because the sight leaves you breathless. Every store front has thousands of lights. You really need to be in the mix of the lights and the people each night, to feel the spirit. Here is a photo (not taken by me) and a local writer's video. It's best to know the back streets and how to skirt from one end of the downtown area to the other if you're in a hurry. Every night, the sidewalks are wall to wall people and the cars drive through at about 5 MPH.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Conversation Hearts: To Cut or Not to Cut
Me: I like your hair how it is, but I think you'd look cute with it short too.
(can you tell I have learned?)
Cait: I'm thinking of cutting it like Victoria Beckham's
Me: It's a cute cut, and you'd look cute, but every time your hair gets any length to it, you cut it off and then regret it.
Cait: No I don't.
Me: Okay, well cut it then.
Cait: No, I better not, I usually wish I hadn't every time I do cut it.
|to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.): He no sooner spoke than he regretted it.
|to think of with a sense of loss: to regret one's vanished youth.
|a sense of loss, disappointment, dissatisfaction, etc.
|a feeling of sorrow or remorse for a fault, act, loss, disappointment, etc.
Me: Okay, leave it long, maybe just lighten it for a change.
Cait: Maybe I should just lose weight.
Me: ( not even going there, silence )
Last night, after work:
Thursday, December 20, 2007
If Only ...
Do you remember me?
I sat upon your knee;
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies.
Well, I'm all grown-up now,
And still need help somehow.
I'm not a child,
But my heart still can dream.
So here's my lifelong wish,
My grown-up Christmas list.
Not for myself,
But for a world in need.
No more lives torn apart,
That wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
And everyone would have a friend,
And right would always win,
And love would never end.
This is my grown-up Christmas list.
As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely
Wrapped beneath our tree.
Well heaven surely knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal
A hurting human soul.
No more lives torn apart,
That wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
And everyone would have a friend,
And right would always win,
And love would never end.
This my grown-up Christmas list.
What is this illusion called the innocence of youth?
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth.
No more lives torn apart,
That wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
And everyone would have a friend,
And right would always win,
And love would never end, oh.
This is my grown-up Christmas list.
This is my only lifelong wish .
This is my grown-up Christmas list.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
A Meme Rerun
The tag rules are:
1) Link to the person who tagged you.
2) Post the rules on your blog.
3) Share 7 facts about yourself.
4) Tag 7 random people and include links to their blogs.
5) Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
1. I can still do a tripod.
Head down like you're going into a headstand. Palms flat on floor on either side of your head, elbows out and up. Bring knees up and rest one knee on each elbow. Try not to tip ... fall over laughing.
2. Frito's Scoops and Win Schuler's Bar Cheese are my crack.
I hadn't had any in over 4 years, until last night. I ate it all in one sitting. That should do me for another 4 years. *Burping Frito breath*
3.I haven't missed one episode of LOST.
It's the only show I actually sit and watch. New season starts January 31, 2008
4. I only get french manicures ... never a color polish.
5. I rarely shave my legs in the winter unless I am going to wear a dress or I am, ahem, going to be gettin' bizzy. You'd probably not even notice. I am almost hairless to start and what little I have is blond.
6. I'd like to go out to dinner with Steven Buscemi and pick his brain.
7. This is for you Carrie and Jan. (If you didn't read Carrie's #7 ... better go read it)
I used to ask my dad to roll me a couple joints from his stash before I went out. Those 70's eh?
If you haven't done this meme yet, I tag you. =)
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Their First Ballet Recital
Through the years, my niece was in many plays, talent shows, and dance recitals. Elementary through high school, college and community theater, she is quite talented. I recall her stealing the show several times.
This past weekend my niece and her husband were the proud parents in the audience as their two children had their first ballet recital. Her son is 6 and daughter is 3. As you will see, they both are following in her footsteps as far as stealing the show. It won't take but a minute to figure out which one is my great niece.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Why Hate?
It didn't take me long to see the stream of "cliques" ... just as in high school. (I have been out of high school 35 years!) Some bloggers support each other in commenting about others in a negative way. What ever happened to "if you can't say anything nice, don't say it at all"? I've never had a nasty comment left, but then again I've also read "you know you've made it as a blogger when you start getting hate mail". I'm glad I haven't "made it".
Daily, I read new blogs and always with an open mind. I chuckle at the writers who are "grammar and spelling police" and note that they only read blogs that are properly or professionally written. I happen to have two favorite blogs that I am sure would read as fingernails to a chalk board to those thinkers, but I enjoy them immensely. I like to read as if I were face to face, having a conversation. I appreciate the creative writers too, and I know some write with more theatrics because they are expressing their thoughts with an art form in their writing.
I was pleasantly surprised when I received an e-mail from a site I hadn't heard of or read before. They promote blogs that are "hate free". The Alliance of YHate sent me the following:
"Your blog was a pleasure to review for your ability to write about your personal views and life in a manor that is both entertaining and inoffensive. In particular you have earned this award primarily for posts like "Imagine" and the post titled "Restores My Faith ... In Kindness". Your commentary within the later was truly great content to accompany such a wonderful video. THANK YOU for being MOM we can all LOOK UP TO!!"
Thank you YHate for the nod and award. I will continue to write head tilting humor without malice. If I ever offend anyone, it's purely accidental.
Friday, December 14, 2007
I'm in Love
I know what you're thinking.
I told you about husbands 1, 2, and 3 right here. (appropriately titled oddball moi)
Man-O-Man, this is the real deal. And this is so different, really.
Last night, when my lips touched .... well, let me just tell you ... it was H.O.T.
Please, take a look at this hunk-o-burning love that I picked up last night:
When I got home, I slipped into my something comfortable ... hey for me it's a fleece lined hoodie and cotton Old Navy sleep pants.
In mere seconds, I had a cup of this hot delicious perfectly brewed coffee in my hands.
I'm in love forever.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Mike and Ike
No, not this kind, but I do like them!
Ike Turner.
When I heard he passed away yesterday, my first thought was wondering how Tina reacted.
His early career as a musician didn't bring him fame until Anna Mae Bullock joined the band as a singer. Anna became Tina Turner. And the endless hits that made them famous. River Deep Mountain High, Nutbush City Limits, and Proud Mary. (A wedding favorite, NOT) It's the personal life with Tina that taints Ike, for me. His drug abuse, physical abuse, and cheating that I think about. Tina rose above it and Ike is a name that to me, in later years, just road on Tina's coattails.
So when I heard he died, I get bummed that the "real" man ruined his musical genius persona for me.
And that's how I feel about Mike.
I have a love/hate relationship about Michael Jackson. I love his music and his writing. He too, is a genius as far as forging through past years with new and brilliant songs and entertainment.
Why did he have to turn out to be a plastic looking alleged (ahem) pedophile?
THAT, ruins the fun of his music.
I know our favorite musicians, actors, politicians, sport figures, etc., are just people, but if they are "out there" can't they at least keep their personal crap out of my face so I can pretend they are the idol I'd like to think they are?
I hated when I was 10 and my dad humanized The Beatles by saying they poop just like the rest of us!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Please Pass the Remote Control ...
Where has this month gone?
Tree up? Nope
Shopping done? Nope
Baking? What's that?
Still sick? Yes, and still mad about it.
But, the lovely, and I mean that in a visual and a heart felt way, Ev, from My Life is Murphy's Law, has tagged me.
I have been behind in reading blogs because I feel like sh*t. I just go home after work, curl up in the fetal position, whine and complain until I realize there is nobody there to hear me. 'cept maybe Quinn, but he's getting to be a bigger whiner in his old age than me.
When I looked back at her posts I have missed, I am ashamed to see she gave me some blog bling I missed. That will teach me to miss a day of reading *smiles* Thank you Ev.
She tagged me for the following memes:
8 Random Facts about myself~
1. I wear a size 8 shoe
2. I pray every night and while in shower in the morning.
3. The Beatles are my all time favorite band.
4. I would do anything for my kids, and I probably do too much as it is.
5. I had all silver fillings replaced with white composite years ago, before many were doing it.
6. I question helping other nations when the people of the U.S. need so much help.
7. If you are my friend, I will do anything within the law for you. (and I may even consider breaking the law, if no one gets hurt)
8. I prefer white gold over yellow gold.
Her other meme, 50 questions! OK, if she can do it, so can I.
1. If a doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say?
Cha-ching! The impossible ... I'll sell out!
2. Do you trust all of your friends?
If I didn't trust them, they wouldn't be counted amongst my friends.
3. Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love?
Certainly, and I'd love him more if it was in the Caribbean.
4. Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?
Indeed. For every action there is a reaction. Sometimes our actions or reactions can sway the reasons.
5. Can you make a dollar in change right now? No
6. Which one of your friends do you think would make the best doctor? None
7. Are you afraid of falling in love? It's kinda been a hobby.
9. Is there someone who pops into your mind at random times? RuthAnn, a childhood friend.
10. What's your most favorite scar? Not the ones you can see ... the ones I still feel.
12. What did the last text message you sent say? Happy Thanksgiving.
13. Ev? You skipped listing this.
14. Fill in the blank. I love it when ________ pops over. My friend Bea.
15 & 16 Ev skipped listing these also. ( I like how she shortens these memes on the sly.)
17. How many kids do you want to have? Just the 2 I have, but grandkids ... sure ... in a few YEARS.
18. Would you make a good parent? I think I have so far. Ask me again in 15 years.
19. On your My space, where was your default picture taken? No MySpace for me.
20. What's your middle name? Marie
21. Honestly, what's on your mind right now? The end of this meme.
22. If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be?
I wouldn't change anything about me, I may change some decisions in history.
23. Who was or will be the maid of honor/ best man in your wedding? LMAO, 1st Sandi, 2nd Margie, and 3rd, both my kids. (shut-up Michael)
24. What are you wearing right now? Jeans, blue sweater, Harley Davidson boots.
25. Righty or Lefty? Righty
26. Best place to eat? Outside, in warm weather.
27. Favorite jeans? Lately, my DKNY
28. Favorite animal? My dog Quinn
30. Have you had the chicken pox? Yes
31. Have you had a sore throat? Right now, scroll up for further b*tching about it.
32. Ever had a bar fight? Noooooo
33. Who knows you the best? My sister Sandi
35. Do you wear contact lenses or glasses? Dollar store reading glasses.
36. Ever been in a fight with your pet? Ummm, nooooo ... he'd win.
37. Been to
38. Did you buy something today? Not yet, but the day isn't over.
39. Did you get sick today? Yes…of the stupidity of these questions. (Ev's answer, I concur)
40. Do you miss someone today? No ... grrr dumb questions!
41. Did you get in a fight with someone today? No, but I'm thinking about beating the crap out of whoever developed this meme! Again, Ev's answer, again I concur.
42. When is the last time you had a massage? Last March ... I could use another.
43. Last person to lay in your bed? Caitlin
44. Last person to see you cry? Good question ... anyone? I can't remember.
45. Who made you cry? I don't remember ... probably me for doing something stupid.
46. What was the last TV show you watched? Probably Greys Anatomy
47. What are your plans for the weekend? Put up Christmas tree.
48. Who do you think will play along? I won't torture anyone with this.
49. Who was the last person you hung out with? Cyndi and Madonna
50. If your "significant other" asked you to marry them TODAY what would you say?
I'm significantly free at the moment =)
Lawdy, Lawdy, I am not passing this one on!
Saturday, December 8, 2007
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
John Winston Lennon
October 9, 1940 ~ December 8, 1980
Friday, December 7, 2007
Baby's Got
Back Bible
But in fairness, I will link to Momentum Christian Church in Garfield Hgts. Ohio. "Momentum moves people forward to love God, love people, and serve the world."
I found their site by accident, but ended up reading about them and viewing a few of their hilarious videos. They have a
Yes, that guy is the minister ... what would the Pope think?
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Keeping It Real
I read quite a few "mommy bloggers" ... those having kids under the
Nobody ever said raising kids would be easy. We can only go by what works for us at the moment. The one thing I have to say is the simple but true, hindsight is 20/20.
With this busy month taxing all our brains, and with the next month a fresh start of a new year, I'm just going to throw out a few of my thoughts since my kids are grown and on their own.
Real moms:
Can buy 3 dozen cupcakes for the class party. Half of them are thrown away, stepped on, or found smashed in the bottom of a book bag anyway. Kids don't know if they are homemade.
Real moms:
Choose to put an overtired kid to bed dirty, still in their play clothes, because an overtired dirty kid in a bathtub is going to be harder on both of you.
Real moms:
Will forget about house cleaning on a beautiful sunny day, instead, go outside and play with her kids. Spending one sunny day cleaning only to have them all in the next day while its pouring, is frustrating as you watch them mess what you just cleaned.
Real moms:
Can't recall the color of their refrigerator doors because they are always covered with art work, school papers, and family photographs.
Real moms:
Know that kids are demanding buggers and will play you like a game of chess. It's better to have a flexible strategy, because you don't need to win all battles, only the ones where "death is not an option".
Real moms:
Make time for real dads, because team doesn't have an "I" in it. "Dad" is your partner first, remember that, everyday. (I say that as a mom that divorced when my kids were 4 and 7 ... and yes, there has been regret)
June Cleaver, Donna Reed, Mrs. Cunningham, Carol Brady, and Harriett Nelson smoked pot daily. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
REWARD * Amber Alert , sorta
(AP) "Frosty" the snowman has been swiped. The 42-foot-tall inflatable holiday decoration was taken from a tree farm. Officials at Dixon Farms say Frosty, worth about $10,000, was last seen Friday night. So far no arrests. Lot owner Royce Wisenbaker believes Frosty was hoisted over a fence. A $1,000 reward has been posted for the safe return of the towering decoration.
Frosty is described as a white male, sporting a red hat and scarf, with a pipe in his mouth.The Associated Press
This isn't really newsworthy. Or so I'd think. But I have seen it on all the major TV stations, in the papers, on line several places and if you Google it, a couple pages of links come up. (now I am adding one more)
First, 42 feet? Who ever took him can't hide him for long.
Second, Why can't news that really matters get this kind of coverage?
Third, I say everyone start up their "snow-blowers" ... he'll come running *wink*
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
I Haven't Lost My Marbles
I don't even know how long I have had them. I remember when I was little collecting and trading them like everyone else in the neighborhood. Solid colors or cat eyes? Which did you like best?
The solids had milky white swirls in them. The cat eyes were clear with the swirl of color. I think I liked the cat eyes the best. I didn't like the "steelies", steel marbles. Those seemed so cold and more for boys, not pretty at all.
I remember getting an iron skillet, heating it up and putting the marbles in it. When they got real hot, I'd take the skillet and run it all under cold water. Those marbles would crack and look like crystals. I don't think I ever broke one.
I'd count them, sort them, roll them around in my bedspread and play for hours with them. But, I never played a game of marbles. I don't even think I knew how to.
Marbles, something I bet is at the bottom of just a few kids Christmas list, if even on it at all.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
But Wait ! There's More !
Not a good thing for me because I was up and wide awake by 3AM.
I started surfing TV because my usual blog reads were asleep and hadn't posted anything for me to read at 3AM TYVM.
I can see how these infomercials can really
There was one I watched a couple times. (Yes, I haven't been back to sleep yet)
Victoria Principal's "Principal Secret". It's a complete cleansing and skin rejuvenating line of products that claim to "put the brakes on the visible signs of aging". I wonder if they're anti-lock.
The whole regime claims to clean, tone, lift, boost and enhance, all the while leaving the appearance of hydrated and tightened skin.
A 30 day supply is just $29.95 plus S/H. Why don't they just say $30 bucks? Like 5 cents is the deal breaker?
If I order this six piece "age breaker" system, I will get THREE bonus gifts. "EyeMazing Eye Cream" "Wrinkle Retreat Lip Wand" and "Skin Refining Thermal Treatment". That's a nine piece system ... almost an orchestra for my face!
As I watched this (a couple times), I kept thinking, Victoria and Andy?
What a mismatch that was. I mean Andy Gibb was the "hot" Gibb brother.
Victoria was Pam Ewing on Dallas ... remember, the whole season was "just a dream" so they could bring Bobby (Patrick Duffy) back the next season after he had died?
And Vickie? How can you promote your natural beauty line, when we all know you were married to famous Hollywood plastic surgeon Harry Glassman? Wait, was he famous for his work or for getting greedy during your divorce and being awarded an obscene amount of money from you? I'm just saying, you're looking a wee-bit nipped and tucked in your commercial.
She has a bottom of the jar guarantee. Try it for 60 days, if I'm not happy return it, even if I have used it all, and I will be given a full refund. (I bet they keep S/H ... I didn't read that far)
What do you think? Have you tried it? Should I?
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Thank You
On the lighter side.
For the next 25 days, I will be posting a different "Christmas with Santa" photo on my sidebar. Just a way to count down until the big day.
I recently read Detroit has the #1 position in crime rate stats. I was born in Detroit and raised in the 'burbs of, so I guess I am just calloused to it. I don't freak out about it. I know where to go and not to go when maneuvering downtown. Detroit has a lot to offer in arts, entertainment, and sports. I can't imagine having to avoid going there.
Here is a little smirk ... Christmas Shopping in Detroit:
Friday, November 30, 2007
Ick, I'm Sick
I'm home sick, with a fever.
I don't remember the last time I stayed home from work because I was sick.
I get colds, sinus infections, the usual seasonal bugs, but rarely bad enough to keep me down or home.
I'm pissed.
I'm pissed because for the last month I have been spraying my office, the adjoining office, the phones, and the air with Lysol. Right into the ceiling fans too! Spread that Lysol! I kid you not, I use fricken paper towels to open and close any office doors.
Why? (other than I'm a germophobe)
Remember him? Please, go back here and catch up with me. I'll wait ... really go look.
I'm not going to get Dooced for writing this. I WISH he'd read it.
For the last month he has been coughing, sneezing, horking, and snotting all over the place. I forbid him to use my phone. I spray down the fax and copy machines. I hide my pens when I am not at my desk so he doesn't pick them up if he happens to be in my office using the fax or copy machine. I have told him to take drugs, get to a doctor, wash your fucking hands for God's sake. Does he listen?
(aahh-chooooooo) Obviously not.
Sorry for the rant, but I feel better already for it.
Yippi-yi-yo-ki-yea ... I did it ... 30 days
No Mo Na Blo Po Fo Mo!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Restores My Faith ... In Kindness
Cas has a son with autism. He is 19 years old. Cas has written beautiful stories about her son. She has also shared some that are so sad. The way people mistreat her and her son when they are out in public.
Maybe it's ignorance or fear that brings bad behavior out in people.
But not all people are like that.
Cas posted this video. It's Disability Awareness Day at Fenway Park. This boy, with challenges, tries to make it through the national anthem, but gets a case of the giggles. The whole stadium helps him out.
I giggled with him and I smiled knowing the ignorant people that don't know how to embrace differences, are out numbered by those who do.
I know you'll smile too.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The Latest Greatest Meme
Meme ... I still see some asking WTF is a meme?
Here ya go:
A meme is a self-propagating unit of thought that is spread from one host to another. Richard Dawkins invented the term as a kind of idea-gene. Like genes, as Memes spread they mutate or die. Only the fittest Memes survive.
For bloggers Memes have become synonymous with internet quizzes, surveys, and novelties that people link to and pass around on their blogs.
Meme rhymes with theme, or cream.
It's not pronounced Mimi.
In this latest meme, which by the way I would guess was started by someone, this month, stuck for a post to fulfill their NaBloPoMo obligation, I am typing the answer to the following questions into Google search images. Then I pick one to represent from the first page that comes up.On with it ... and for this meme ... it's all about me me baby!
1) My age at next birthday:
2) Place I'd like to travel:
3) Favorite place I've been:
I like them strung, but mostly of wisdom
5) Favorite food:
I always order salmon
6) Favorite color:
7) Place I was born:
Downtown Deeee-troit
8) Favorite animal:
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Do I Feel Lucky?
This past March I won a Dooney & Bourke bag with a $1,000 bucks in it from my local radio station WDVD 96.3 (the least I can do is a plug)
Then, last month, in my effort to win 10K in furniture, I did win a $100 gift card from Art Van Furniture store. I bought a jewelry armoire with it.
Since then, there have been more contests. 10K to spend at IKEA. I never tried for that ... you know how I feel about IKEA.
10K to spend at Lord & Taylor. Meh, I'd rather not waste 10K on clothing, jewelry, shoes. That store doesn't call out to me.
Next they had 10K in a gas card from Marathon. Hell yeah, that sounds good, BUT, to pay taxes on a 10K gas card? Nothing to show for it? Nah, wasn't worth the hitting redial a million times.
But now, this week :::I'm twitching thinking about it::: KOHL'S!
10K to spend at my favorite store! I have my pad of paper, keeping track of all the guesses, my redial finger all flexed, and I am going for it!
I have to ask myself, "Do I feel lucky?"
Yeah! I DO!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Lawdy Lawdy!
Here it's after 7PM and I am just sliding in with a post. I have gone this far with NaBloPo-MoFokin', I am certainly not going to fail now.
On with the fun of the day. I jumped on RA's
RA's posted links to everyone who is participating, so I plan on checking them out throughout the month. It's another nice way to build and check out the community. It's also a sneaky way to cover my tracks just in case the person I am Secret Santa too tries to figure it out with a site tracker.
Short and to the point, but this does count as a post =)
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Me 'n Marie
I explained why I write as Marie in my first post, but occasionally I get an e-mail asking if my name is Nancy or Marie. It's both. I am Nancy Marie.
My pseudo, Marie Millard, is my movie star name. Use your middle name as the first name and the street you grew up on as the last name. Did you play that game as a kid?
I was in Royal Oak and drove past the house I lived in until 1965 ... on Millard. Still looks the same, except the front porch steps seem smaller *wink*
Leave a comment ... what is your movie star name?
Saturday, November 24, 2007
This is my Brain on
Drugs NaBloPoMo
Fellow Michiganer, The Hotfessional, also a participant in NaBloPoMo, understands the pains of blog fodder during this month. I owe you a beer or ten for tagging me with this meme to get through one more day.
(X) Been to Canada - Many times. They can keep the Canadian goose poop though.
(X) Been to Mexico - Yes. I've posted about hitch-hiking to Mexico right out of high school and living/traveling there for the next year. Good mota and 'schrums.
(X) Been to Florida - Couple vacations and the whole Mouse experience.
(X) Been on a plane - Zee plane Zee plane! Sure, airlines, private jets, small prop, and one orange crate powered by a wind-up rubber band when I lived in Mexico. Scary flight, happy for the mota!
(X) Been lost - My whole life!
(X) Been on the opposite side of the country - LA, but I think that was a different world.
(X) Swam in the ocean - See Mexico and Florida question.
( ) Cried yourself to sleep - Not that I can remember.
(X ) Played cops and robbers - I play those cops every time I get pulled over ::smirk::
(X) Played with a Tonka Truck - Yeah, strange, but you know how men like to name their penis.
( ) Recently colored with crayons - No, I love the smell of them though.
( ) Sang karaoke - No, Nadda, Ut-Uh, Not Gonna Happen ... I hate to make people's ears bleed.
( ) Paid for a meal with only coins - No, but I've used a debit card.
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? - Probably everyday *gasp*
(X) Made prank phone calls - Just leave your number, I'll answer this privately.
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue - Native Michiganian. You can't open your mouth in the winter without doing this. (This was Hot's perfect answer, I concur)
(X) Danced in the rain - Sure have. There may even have been some nakedness involved too.
( ) Written a letter to Santa Claus - No. Maybe helped my kids when they were small.
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe - I dated a guy with a mistletoe belt buckle. (Dork)
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about - Back to Mexico and then again, my early bar days with my cousin Cyndi ... we watched many a sun come up on our drives back home from our nights out =)
(X) Blown bubbles - Does in the bathtub count?
(X) Made a bonfire on the beach. Mexico ::: All these Mexico answers, I must have had a blast there :::
(X) Crashed a party - One, to get MY KID!
(X) Crashed a wedding - Yes, first time by accident, then a couple just for fun.
( ) Crashed a funeral - No, but I always liked the movie Harold and Maude.
(X) Gone ice-skating - Yes. That Michiganian thing again. Although I hate the cold. (again Hot, I concur)
1. Any nicknames? Nope
2. Mother's name? Appolonia , I don't even know if that's spelled right.
3. Favorite drink? Water all day long, but my latest fun time drink is pomegranate martini's "shaken, not stirred" (said in my best 007 voice)
4. Any tattoos? Right ankle
5 Body piercing? Ears, two on the right,three on the left, but I have only been wearing 1 earring in each for the past couple years.
6. How much do you love your job? Love? Define loving a job?
7. Favorite vacation spot? On me? 'Cuz it's been a long time since I have had a good 'ole vacation.
8. Ever been to Africa? Nope
9. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Baked and raw.
10. Ever been on TV? Do home movies count *wink*
11. Ever steal any traffic signs? Naw, if I'm going to steal, it's going to be for something that will support me on some tropical island in hiding for the rest of my life.
12. Ever been in a car accident? Sure have, but fortunately never my fault.
13. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4-Door
14. Favorite pie? Chart
15. Favorite Number? 34 ... too long to explain, but there is a reason.
16. Favorite movie? Shogun
17. Favorite holiday? Christmas, but for no other reason than I know I will be with my family at my sister Sandi's.
18. Favorite dessert? Creme Brulle
19. Favorite food? Salmon, Crab, Lobster
20. Favorite day of the week? Every single day that I wake up is a good day.
21. Favorite brand of body wash? CocoButterAloeSpringtimeCoconutLemonLimePeachHycynthia ...... does it matter?
22. Favorite toothpaste? Crest
23. Favorite smell? Anything clean.
24. What do you do to relax? I don't ... I'd have to be on a beach in the Caribbean to relax.
25. Do you have a message to your friends reading this? I'm sorry, lame posts eh?
26. How do you see yourself in 10 years? I can't even think about tomorrow!
27. Furthest place you will send this message? I'm not sending, but furthest reader is Linda at Linda and Her Surroundings in Australia. Go read her blog, she tells some funny stories.
28. Who will respond the fastest? Another NaBloPoMo participant desperate for a topic.
Instead of tagging anyone, I say have at it ... if you need something to get you through one more day of posting.
Friday, November 23, 2007
They're Baaaacck!
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We're back again, dancing to the start of the Christmas season.
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Thursday, November 22, 2007
My Dinner Secret
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Does this picture mess with your vertigo for a few seconds?
A long lost brother of Pinocchio?
Do you think this messes with Pinocchio's vertigo?
Those "heels"aren't for walking, they are fins for SCUBA or snorkeling
Rachel's brother got a new camera and simply said "make a face".


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Alexander and the Professor must face a series of nightmarish beings in order to rescue the villagers, banish the mist and save Bleakhope ... but what waits at the centre of the village for Alexander will turn his world upside down.
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Coe Hurls Complete Game Two-Hitter As Saints Roll 7-1ST. PAUL, MN July 23, 2015
ST. PAUL, MN (July 23, 2015) – Robert Coe allowed a base hit to the second batter of the game. Then he didn't allow another hit until two were out in the ninth as he went the distance in a 7-1 St. Paul Saints victory over the Lincoln Saltdogs on Thursday night at CHS Field in front of 9,106. The win improved the Saints to 46-13 and a 21.5 game lead in the North Division.
In the first inning Coe gave up a one out single to left to Eddie Young. Mitch Canham then flew out to center and Young was thrown out trying to steal to end the inning.
In the second Coe walked back-to-back hitters with two outs, but retired Steve Tinoco to end the inning. That would be the last time Coe would allow a runner as far as second until the ninth. He retired 10 straight from the last out of the second until the leadoff man in the sixth when he walked Aaron Payne.
In the ninth, with Coe trying to toss his second 9.0 inning complete game shutout of his career, he walked the lone man that had gotten a hit against him to that point, Eddie Young to lead off the inning. With two outs he walked Jeremy Hamilton and then gave up an infield single to Brian Joynt to load the bases. Coe then unleashed a wild to pitch to end the shutout. Coe retired Mike Gilmartin on a fly out to right to end the game. Coe tossed a complete game, the fourth by the Saints this season and the first by someone not named Dustin Crenshaw, allowing one run on two hits while walking six and striking out five.
The Saints offense gave Coe all the support he needed in the first inning. With one out Willie Argo singled, stole second and scored on a two out single from Ian Gac to give the Saints a 1-0 lead.
In the second the Saints tacked on two more as Joey Paciorek doubled with one out. Anthony Phillips and Dan Kaczrowski walked to load the bases. Alonzo Harris knocked home two with a single to left, giving the Saints a 3-0 lead.
In the fifth Angelo Songco led off the inning with a triple and he scored on a sacrifice fly from Mike Kvasnicka to make it 4-0. Paciorek hit his second double of the game and Phillips knocked him home with a single to center to make it 5-0. After a walk to Kaczrowksi, Harris made it 6-0 with an RBI single to center. With two outs Vinny DiFazio made it 7-0 with an RBI single to left.
The Saints pounded out 13 hits with Harris going 2-4 with a double and three RBI. The top three in the order bottom three in the order, Harris, Argo and DiFazio all collected two hits while the bottom three in the order, Paciorek, Phillips and Kaczrowski went 4-9 with an RBI and five runs scored,
The same two teams meet in the second game of the four game series on Friday night at CHS Field at 7:05 p.m. The Saints send LHP Kramer Sneed (9-2, 3.27) to the mound against Saltdogs LHP Kevin McGovern (3-4, 4.97). It is Xcel Energy Friday Night Fireworks with the music of Boy Bands. The game can be seen on the Saints Cable Network, cable access channels in the Twin Cities area, heard on Club 1220 KLBB and in the ballpark on 97.9 FM.


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I wanted to get more information about "online culture" within the US, since it is still, at least for now, the standard for what an online society looks like in terms of debating privacy versus openness, online presence, and reputation.
In December 2007, the Pew Internet & American Life Project released the findings from its surveys on "digital footprints" and "online identity management and search in the age of transparency". You can read the full report (PDF) online, and the questionnaire they used, as well.
It is interesting to study the attitudes versus the actions of social networking users when it comes to privacy versus openness. The study found that "[m]ost internet users are not concerned about the amount of information available about them online, and most do not take steps to limit that information."
With adults defined as those aged 18+ and teens from 12-17,
"The Pew Internet Project has reported extensively on teenagers' use of social networking websites, finding that 55% of online teens have created an online profile and that most restrict access to them in some way.25 Looking at adults, creation of social networking profiles is much lower (just 20%), but those who do maintain profiles appear to do so in a much more transparent way."
"Looking at all adult internet users who maintain an online profile, 82% say that their profile is currently visible compared with 77% of online teens who report this. Among adults who say they have a visible profile, 60% say that profile can be seen by anyone who happens upon it, while 38% say their profile is only accessible to friends. However, teens with visible profiles appear to make more conservative choices with respect to visibility, just 40% said their profile was visible to anyone, while 59% restricted their profile to friends only."
So there are fewer adults actively engaged online, but they are far more transparent and open about their activities. Teens, growing up in the information generation, take more control of their content. Is this because teens have been taught to protect their information, or because of social norms within their peers?
The findings differentiate between different types of online users. It calls them "Concerned and Careful", "Worried by the Wayside", "Confident Creatives", and "Unfazed and Inactive". You'll have to read the full report for the distinctions between the groups but what's interesting about the groups is that the overall trend is towards greater transparency and sharing of one's personal details online, for better or for worse.
There are the confident creatives who are the youngest group, posting plenty of online content to blogs, photo-sharing, etc. without as much concern about privacy. There are the concerned and careful, and worried by the wayside, who know that they have already lost control of a lot of personal information online but do not contribute much online content on their own. And there are the unfazed and inactive who just aren't aware of what's going on online at all.
"Privacy" as we have preferred to know it is disappearing. Our ability to protect our information from any exterior database is almost non-existent except for the most vigilant. David Brin, author of "The Transparent Society", basically assumes that we need to accept that privacy is a losing game for individuals and that we may be able to counter corporate and government interests against us if we collaborate and use full transparency in our lives to watch each other as well as the watchmen themselves. Privacy advocates say we need to shore up how data is shared from organization to organization by way of projects like OAuth.
Somewhere in the middle is where the future will lie. As the report says,
Ultimately, many big "time will tell" questions remain about the nature of our persistent presence online. Will we come to be more forgiving of embarrassing or unflattering information trails as more of us have our own experiences with personal data leftovers gone bad? Will we become less trusting of information found about people online unless it is vetted in some way?
Instead of thinking about privacy, we'll demand that we have control of our content. Facebook is the typical example used to describe this; now you are able to control the inflows and outflows of content on Facebook. The problem is that most people either don't take the time or don't care about fixing these settings. Where is a happy medium?
Maybe users could sign up and categorize themselves based on the groups listed above (i.e. Confident Creative) to establish a baseline expectation of privacy.
The US is driving online networking at the moment, creating most of the future tools. This may change, and already social networking usage is booming worldwide, but it is worth starting my research into privacy versus openness with studies based on Americans' perceptions of their digital footprints online.


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Dozens of friends, new and old, stopped by our April 11 Open House to check us out. Our new and improved Planning Commission Library takes advantage of a new location in our offices. Courtesy of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative, a brand new popular reading pocket library joined our collection of planning documents and maps; historical aerials and archives; newspapers and magazines; and our recently acquired presidential papers.
"Many of our new features have a broad appeal and are so convenient for people who do business in County Center," said our Librarian, Terry Eagan. "The new library is a great place to relax and do some research or reading."
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To help celebrate Adult Learners' Week next week jazz players from Cardiff University will entertain visitors to Cardiff Bay on Sunday, from 2-3pm.
Each member of the band is an adult learner who has taken up jazz through courses offered by Cardiff University's Centre for Lifelong Learning. Theyinclude: a carpet estimator, an arts administrator, a professor of linguistics, a BBC producer, a maths teacher and a composer.
Led by tutor Paula Gardiner, the 12-piece band consists of a six-piece brass section, guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice and possibly the world's first be-bop accordion!. They will perform pieces by such composers as Charlie Parkes, Wes Montgomery and Sonny Rollins.
"Jazz in the Bay" is one event organised by the University for Adult Learners' Week, which is a UK- wide festival to celebrate learners' achievements. It also promotes learning in the workplace and supports new initiatives to increase adult participation in learning.
A theme of this year's event is Cultural Diversity - in support of the Year of Cultural Diversity, which is launched next month and promoted through the Arts Council of Wales.


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The interior lights on a Honda CRV may burn out, or you may experience a blown fuse if you've owned your CRV for a number of years. The electrical system that ties into the interior lights is quite simple, so troubleshooting all of the interior lights can be done in about 15 minutes. If you need replacement lights, you can purchase them from any auto parts store.
Open the fuse panel cover under the steering wheel and locate the fuse puller on the fuse panel.
Use the fuse diagram on the underside of the fuse panel cover to locate the fuse for the interior lights.
Remove the fuse for the interior lights using the fuse puller and check the fuse. The metal strip inside the fuse should not be broken or damaged. If it is, replace the fuse with another fuse of the same amperage.
Check each individual interior light. If the fuse for the interior lights is good, then any lights not working will need a new bulb. Remove the lens cover on the interior light in question using a screwdriver. Wedge the screwdriver under the small notch on the end of the lens cover and pry the cover off. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb terminal and insert the new bulb. Then replace the lens cover.
Check the manual light switch on the vehicle. The CRV has a manual override on some of the interior lights, such as the overhead dome light, that allows the light to be turned off manually. If this light was unintentionally switched to the "Off" position, the light will never come on. To correct this problem, simply set the switch to the middle position. This will cause the light to come on only when the door is open. Alternatively, you can set the switch to "On," and this will turn the light on regardless of whether the door is open or not.
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Great advice for writers.
Carly Watters, Literary Agent Blog
Here's my top 6 ways not to start your novel.
1. A prologue that doesn't make any sense to us at this time
This is a common case of over-writing and not thinking from the readers' perspective. If you want to hook a reader from the beginning it's best not to lose them from the start. No one wants to be confused or think they're not getting it.
2. Too much action
Many writers hear that we want books to start fast, but they take that one step too far and throw us into action we know nothing about. (If you are writing SciFi/Fantasy this is especially for you because you have some world building to do first.)
3. Too little action
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From Sports Information Director, December 29, 2008 | Men's Basketball
by Dan Lukes, email@example.com, (920) 403-4077
DE PERE - St. Norbert College moved out to its best start in 25 years with a sound 70-42 win over the College of St. Scholastica on the first day of the Nicolet National Bank Holiday Tournament at Schuldes Sports Center.
The Green Knights, who are 7-1 and haven't reached that milestone since the 1983-84 season, advanced to Tuesday's 7 p.m. tournament championship against No. 1-ranked UW-Platteville (11-0). St. Scholastica (4-5) will face Carthage (6-3) in the consolation game at 5 p.m.
It marked the second consecutive game St. Norbert has held its opponent to 50 points or less, and the eighth time in the three-year coaching tenure of Gary Grzesk that has occurred.
St. Norbert held a 43-35 lead with 13 minutes 11 seconds left to play before going on a decisive 13-0 run over the next 4:09 to take command at 56-35 with 9:02 left. Dave Wipperfurth started the run with a four-point play, canning a 3-pointer in front of the St. Norbert bench and added a free throw after a foul. Bryan Fleischmann added a pair of layups and a 3-pointer for the next seven points, while Ryan Finneke capped off the run with a basket.
Wipperfurth finished the game with a career-high 23 points, making 9 of 13 baskets and 4 of 5 3-pointers. Wipperfurth was the lone St. Norbert player to score in double figures, with 10 Green Knights cracking the scoring column. Fleischmann and Paul Mallers had nine points each, with Mallers grabbing a game-high seven rebounds.
St. Norbert shot 52.8 percent from the floor, making 28 of 53 field goals. The Green Knights were 8-for-17 on 3-pointers and outrebounded the Saints 39-26.
Danny Schmitz led the Saints with 14 points, canning four 3-pointers. Schmitz had all of his trifectas in the first half as the Saints trailed 30-23 at the break. St. Scholastica had just 10 turnovers but was done in by 29.4 percent shooting from the floor, making 15 of 51 shots.


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Sir Michael Wilshaw, head of Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney, said deprived teenagers wanted to get into university "on a level playing field" with those from private schools – not because they have been given "special privileges".
In a scathing attack, he said the lack of decent state schools remained the biggest barrier to university access.
The comments will come as an embarrassing blow to the Coalition which has ordered the most sought-after universities to increase the number of pupils admitted from state schools and deprived backgrounds.
Although ministers refuse to intervene in individual universities' admissions policies, they have made it clear that institutions should be entitled to award places to students with lower GCSE and A-level grades if they attend poor-performing state schools.
But Sir Michael suggested that the move could stigmatise pupils.
His school sent 10 teenagers to Oxford or Cambridge last year, despite being situated in one of the most deprived parts of Britain.
Speaking at a heads' conference on Tuesday, he said: "The big issue is that we haven't got enough good state schools.
"This Government bangs on about encouraging universities to take youngsters from poor backgrounds. If you talk to the 10 youngsters who won places at Oxbridge from Mossbourne, they do not want to be patronised.
"They want to get their A* and A grades. They want to enter Oxbridge on a level playing field with youngsters from the independent sector. What they want is a good teacher in their schools, good leadership and a culture that promotes success."
Sir Michael has been highly praised by David Cameron and Michael Gove, the Education Secretary.
Mossbourne was one of the first academies to be established in 2004 under Tony Blair's plan to give head teachers a greater say over the curriculum, academic year and staff pay.
It is now ranked as "outstanding" by Ofsted and some nine-in-10 pupils currently achieve at least five good GCSEs at the age of 16.
Addressing the conference at fee-paying Brighton College, Sir Michael said state schools had to "work that much harder" to ensure pupils from poor backgrounds get decent results and win places at top universities.
He insisted pupils "don't want to go to universities because they have been given special privileges".
There was a "great worry" that making systematic lower grade offers would make state schools complacent, he added.
Sir Michael said: "Our point of view is always this; you have got to get these qualifications and we will give you every support. And that's the big issue for the state sector.
"It is our job in the state sector to boost their confidence and we do an awful lot of that stuff, by making sure they visit Oxbridge and the Russell Group universities a lot, we talk to them about the interview process [and] we spend hours and hours on the Ucas form."
He added: "Our expectation is that they will get the grades. If they don't, I would also expect the universities to understand the reasons possibly for that."


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RBC I The Rio Blanco 4-H Foundation is pleased to announced that Taylor Neilson of Meeker and Tessa Slagle of Rangely are the foundation's 2014 scholarship recipients.
The scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of leadership and involvement in the 4-H program, academic achievement, community involvement and educational goals.
Neilson will attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney. She will pursue a degree in athletic training with emphasis on getting her prerequisites for medical school. Her course of study is designed to achieve her goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
Slagle will attend Colorado Mesa University for her undergraduate work with plans to pursue a law degree. She would like to specialize in Colorado water law.
Neilson has completed 11 years in 4-H. Her 4-H projects have included market sheep, breeding sheep, market swine, market beef and livestock judging.
She has been Meeker 4-H Council president for four years, Sheep Club president for four years, Beef Club president for two years, she took an environmental studies trip to Costa Rica, is a member of the National Honor Society, is Meeker High School Student Council president, been active in the FCCLA for four years and the FBLA for three years.
Additionally, she played volleyball for Meeker High School for four years and basketball for four years. In basketball, she has been recognized at the district and state level and was part of the team that placed third at the 2014 State Class 2A Basketball Tournament. She will also be playing college basketball at the University of Nebraska-Kearney.
Slagle has completed 14 years in 4-H. Her 4-H projects have included market swine, market goat, scrapbooking, wildlife biology, dog obedience, photography and cake decoration.
She served as Rangely 4-H Council president for four years, received the 2012 Danforth Award, was Rio Blanco County Foundation Outstanding 4-H Member for three years, took part in the 4-H Citizen Focus Trip to Washington, D.C., was a member of the Rangely High School Student Council, a member of the National Honor Society and attended the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY) in 2012 and was a HOBY junior staff member in 2013.
She participated in basketball, volleyball, cross-country and track and field.
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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>Tuesday, 26 April 2011 Issue No: 3772
[01] Crucial week for Greek economyA crucial week for the Greek economy begins on Tuesday, as the Middle-term program and the package of privatisations must be itemized for tabling in parliament by mid-May and vote by early June after deliberations with the EU-IMF 'troika'.
Prime minister George Papandreou was due to return to Athens on Monday from a brief Easter holiday respite on the island of Hydra.
A team of troika experts is due in early May for its regular consultations and evaluation of progress ahead of the disbursement of the next tranche (12 billion euros) of the EU-IMF 110 billion euro bailout loan to Greece.
Eurostat, the European Commission's statistical agency, is also due to release on Tuesday the figures for the 2010 deficit.
[02] PM phone contact with MedvedevPrime minister George Papandreou had a telephone conversation with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday morning, during which they discussed Greek-Russian relations and a potential visit by Medvedev to Greece.
They further discussed international relations, and chiefly the developments in North Africa and the Middle East.
The discussion focused particularly on the developments in Libya, on which Medvedev endorsed the Greek initiatives for finding a political solution.
During the telephone call, held at Papandreou's initiative, the two leaders exchanged greetings for the Orthodox Easter, which is celebrated in both countries.
[03] PM Papandreou holds telephone conversation with Libyan counterpartPrime Minister George Papandreou held a telephone conversation with his Libyan counterpart Al Baghdadi Ali Al Mahmoudi on Saturday, at the Libyan premier's initiative.
The two men discussed the latest developments in Libya and the Greek prime minister stressed the need for the UN's resolutions to be implemented.
Papandreou discussed the same issue in a telephone conversation with the Russian president a day earlier. President Medvedev has a positive stance regarding Greece's initiatives for the finding of a political solution in Libya.
[04] FM Droutsas calls on Damascus to display self-restraint, respect democratic rightsForeign Minister Dimitris Droutsas on Saturday called on the Syrian government to display "self-restraint and proceed with immediate implementation of necessary reforms that will benefit the Syrian people and the country's stability". The written statement was issued in response to the dramatic incidents that took place in Syria on Friday during which over 80 people lost their lives.
Droutsas stressed that the news on the use of violence by the Syrian government forces to quell protests in Syrian cities and the deaths of tens of civilians cause great concern. "The right to peaceful demonstration and freedom of expression is an essential element of democracy and must be respected," the FM underlined in his statement.
[05] Three US helicopters refuelled on Corfu en route to Souda BayThree US military helicopters landed at Corfu's "Ioannis Kapodistrias" International Airport at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday for about an hour and after refuelling they departed for Souda Bay Naval Station on the island of Crete.
According to information, the helicopters had taken off from a military base in Italy, probably Naples, destined for Souda Bay within the framework of the NATO operations in Libya.
[06] President Papoulias certain Greek people will overcome present difficult daysPresident Karolos Papoulias, speaking in Corfu where he celebrated Easter at the naval station, expressed certainty that the Greek people will overcome the present difficult days as they possess inexhaustible powers.
"The days are difficult, but I believe that our difficulties will be overcome. The Resurrection of Christ will help us, the Greek people to pass their own Golgotha. I am certain, I believe in this, the Greek people have inexhaustible powers," he said.
President Papoulias also referred to the armed forces, the navy and the air force, stressing that it is they that defend the borders and discourage whoever of thinking of something against the country's integrity.
President Papoulias arrived on the island at 13:15 with the presidential aircraft from the city of Ioannina, his home city,where he has been since Palm Sunday.
[07] PM Papandreou's Easter messagePrime Minister George Papandreou, in a message on the occa-sion of the Easter holiday, stressed that "Greece is changing today and is being reborn despite the difficulties," adding that "Easter symbolises for Hellenism, for all of us, the beginning of a new life."
In his message from the island of Hydra, where he arrived for Easter, the prime minister pointed out that "through the difficulties and the efforts of all of us, we are changing menta-lities and conceptions and we are thinking responsibly of the common benefit, of our children, of tomorrow."
The prime minister expresses optimism that "despite the difficulties, we are walking together on this path, we are breaking pessimism and fatalism and taking change in our hands, certain that we shall succeed."
Lastly, Papandreou stresses that "we shall succeed in the end in having a country of justice and growth for which we shall be proud. Optimistically, decisively, we are making Greece of creation."
[08] PM Papandreou holds telephone conversation with Archbishop IeronymosPrime Minister George Papandreou held a telephone conver-sation, on the occasion of the Easter holiday, with Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos on Saturday evening and exchanged best wishes with him.
The Archbishop wished the prime minister courage and success in his efforts, while they agreed to meet when their commitments permit them to do so.
[09] ND party leader's Easter messageMain opposition New Democracy party leader Antonis Samaras, speaking after the resurrection service he attended at Agios
Georgios Cathedral in the city of Nafplio, said that "the triumph of the Resurrection is bringing the hope that is not written in the sand or in the air, but is bound to the sturdy rock of realism, self-confidence and responsibility."
Samaras visited an armed forces facility in the city of Tripoli and exchanged best wishes with officers and servicemen.
Speaking afterwards, he said "in the eyes of the young people I see the anxiety for their future and our responsibility to give them tangible and not theoretical hope. Hope that will be applicable, so that they can regain self-confidence and hope for tomorrow."
Samaras wished that "optimism will come again to every home" and expressed the conviction that "with the strength of God all will be well."
[10] Political party leaders' Easter visitsPresident Karolos Papoulias celebrated Easter on the island of Corfu, at the islands's naval station.
Prime Minister George Paopandreou visited the island of Hydra, while main opposition New Democracy party leader Antonis Samaras spent Easter Day in the city of Nafplio.
Communist Party of Greece (KKE) Secretary General Aleka Papariga and Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) president Alexis Tsipras remained in Athens, while Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) party leader George Karatzaferis went to the city of Atalanti.
[11] Greek delegation receives the Holy LightJERUSALEM (ANA-MPA / I. Palialexis)
The Greek delegation and the representatives of the Church of Greece received the Holy Light from Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem shortly after it was lit at the Holy Sepulchre Church of the Resurrection of Christ in early afternoon on Holy Saturday.
Addressing Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Dollis, head of the Greek government delegation, the Patriarch underlined that "in the present conjuncture of disappointment, confusion and despair, the Resurrection of Christ is the hope of light, salvation and resurrection for our nation".
On his part, Dollis stressed that it is "a great honor to receive the Holy Light on behalf of the Greek people and the Greek government".
The Holy Light will arrive around 7:00 p.m. at Athens' "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport on a government executive flight where it will be received with heads of state honors.
After its arrival in Athens, the Holy Light will be conveyed on special flights by C-130 Air Force planes throughout Greece for the midnight Resurrection services.
[12] Holidaymakers gradually returning homeEaster holidaymakers were returning home on Monday evening, while the traffic police were on standby at both national road networks. According to assessments by traffic police officers, the return to the capital will take place gradually during the week and will be completed on Sunday May 1.
As regards the Athenians' exodus, 840,000 cars passed from the Elefsina and Afidnes tollgates from Holy Monday until dawn on Easter Sunday, a figure that was slightly less than last year's.
Over the past four days about 50,000 passengers left the port of Piraeus for the islands, an increased number, according to port authority officers, by 25 percent compared to the corresponding period last year.
[13] PASOK party leading ND by 2.1 pc, poll showsThe ruling PASOK party leads the main opposition New Democracy party by 2.1 percentage points, according to an opinion poll carried out by the Alco company and presented in the newspaper Proto Thema.
PASOK garners 21.5 percent of respondents' preferences, ND 19.4, the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) 8.5, the Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) party 5.7, the Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) 3.2, the Democratic Left 2.3 and the Democratic Alliance 1.7.
Moreover, 40 percent believe that no government can take the country out of the crisis, 14 percent replied that the PASOK government can handle the crisis better, while 8 percent think that an ND government could do better.
Lastly, 47 percent of respondents believe that Prime Minister George Papandreou will be obliged to resort to elections by the end of the year.
[14] DM on unused army campsAn international adviser expected to be appointed soon will assist the Defence Ministry's civil leadership on issues concerning the utilisation and managing of the ministry's real estate and of military camps no longer used by the armed forces.
This was revealed by Defence Minister Evangelos Venizelos, who visited an Air Force facility at Hortiatis on Easter Sunday.
As regards the government's plans for army camps, Venizelos pointed out that they have been classified into three major categories, those that are active and are needed by the armed forces, those that are within the urban fabric and municipalities are wanting them for social, beneficial or commercial uses and the armed forces' real estate that will be utilised in the framework of the utilisation of the public sector's real estate.
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[15] Artifacts from Greece for first-ever Cycladic Art exhibition in TurkeyThe first-ever Cycladic Art exhibition in Turkey will take place in May, at the noted Sakip Sabanci Museum, with 68 artifacts that will travel to Turkey from Greece, on loan from the collections of the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art and the National Archaeological Museum.
The artifacts, comprising Cycladic figurines, clay pots and marble and bronze items from the two Greek museums will make the journey to Istanbul following the recent approval by Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS).
This will be the first exhibition of Cycladic art ever held in Turkey, according to Cycladic Art Museum director Prof. Nicholas Stampolidis, who had the idea for the exhibition.
Stampolidis told ANA-MPA that the exhibition will cover the period from 3200 BC to 2600 BC, beginning from the Early Bronze Age (3200 BC), while another 200 artifacts from Turkey that will be on display, coming from Turkish state foundations such as the Archaeological Museums of Istanbul, Izmir and Troy, among others, will underline the similarities and differences between the two regions, both cultural and commercial, at the peak of the Cycladic civilisation in the 3rd millennium BC.
The exhibition, which will be inaugurated on May 23, will run through August 28.
[16] Homeless shelter to open in AthensA shelter for Athens' homeless will begin operation later in the year, in the city center, an employment ministry official told ANA-MPA on Friday.
The shelter, which aims to meet the immediate needs of the homeless, will be open to all homeless regardless of age, gender and nationality and will provide beds, food and clothing, as well as hygiene care.
Situated near the Larissis Station, the facility is provided by the City of Athens, while its equipping will be financed by the employment and social security ministry in the framework of actions foreseen under the cooperation accord signed between the ministry and Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece.
The facility will be operated by the Athens Archdioce's NGO "Apostoli" (Mission).
The shelter will be able to house approximately 450 per day, and will function from noon to 7:00 the following morning, at which time it will close for cleaning and other maintenance work.
The 'guests' will be supplied with a special card, and may use the shelter's services once per week in order to facilitate the largest number of needy people possible.
[17] Two killed in Rhodes in Easter fireworks accidentTwo people were killed in the region of Mandriko on the island of Rhodes on Saturday evening, when an improvised explosive mechanism they were preparing to detonate at midnight, to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, accidentally exploded. They were a 39-year-old farmer and a 30-year-old heavy duty machinery worker.
[18] Somalian pirates free Greek-owned freighterSomalian pirates have freed the Greek-owned freighter MV Eagle that they had seized in January, according to pirates and a journalistic source. The pirates announced that they freed the vessel, that they had seized about 500 miles southwest of Oman, while heading to India from Jordan, as well as its 24 Filippino crewmembers.
[19] Athens Fringe Festival from June 20 to 26Athens Fringe Festival 2011, the Greek capital's annual international arts festival, will take place from June 20-26 at the municipality's Technopolis events center and other locations around the city, with the 2011 theme being "Smile in the mind".
The third annual Festival is organised by the Synthesis Media Company in collaboration with the renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the biggest off-Festival on the planet.
Adopting the successful Fringe format, the Festival aims to present the work of young, upcoming Greek and European artists representing all art forms.
Athens Fringe Festival is an open-to-all celebration of the arts, a true off-Athens Festival.
The organisers invite artists, visitors and volunteers alike to think about what makes them happy and be inspired by that.
All forms of art have a place in the Athens Fringe Festival, from music, dance and theater to literature, crafts, video art and installations.
Fringe is much more than a festival, it is a social network, but unlike the Internet social networks, it is not virtual but living, with live actions and interventions in the everday life of the city.
A novelty this year will be a double-decker bus that will take artists around the cities of Athens for "lightning" performances, bringing the Festival to the public itself.
[20] Light quake off LimnosA light earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in the sea region northwest o the island of Limnos in the Aegean.
The quake was recorded at 10:50 a.m., with its epicenter 30 kilometers northwest of the shores of Limnos.
According to seismologists, the phenomenon was a surface quake and no cause of concern.
[21] Illegal migrantsA migrant smuggler was arrested and 20 illegal migrants were detained by police on Thursday night near Aigialia after police stopped a truck carrying the migrants.
Police from Egio and Athens stopped the truck along the new Athens-Patras national highway, and found 20 illegal migrants of various nationalities hidden in the truck, which bore foreign license plates.
The 40-year-old driver, a foreign national, was arrested and the illegal migrants were also detained.
According to police the truck had set off from Athens, with the illegal migrants on board, and was heading to the western port of Patras from where the migrants planned to illegally enter Italy by boat.
Two arrested for firing shots at Aris soccer club building in Thessaloniki
A father and a son, aged 71 and 27 respectively, were arrested on Friday for firing shots at a local Aris Thessaloniki soccer club association building in Kymina, Thessaloniki.
The son was arrested for the pre-dawn shots fired, while his father for illegal possession of the hunting rifle used in the incident.
The investigation was continuing, while no details were released on the motives for the shooting.
The incident took place at 2:00 am, when the club building was closed.
[22] Arrest in Thessaloniki on counterfeit money chargesA 40-year-old repatriated Greek from the former Soviet Union was arrested in Thessaloniki on charges of passing counterfeit 100-euro banknotes, it was announced on Saturday.
The man was arrested after using the forged bills in two petrol stations. Police found in his possession a total of six counterfeit 100-euro banknotes.
An investigation is underway to locate the origin of the counterfeit money.
Weather Forecast
[23] Overcast, rainy on TuesdayOvercast skies and local rainfall is forecast throughout Greece on Tuesday, with a small drip in temperatures.
Cloudy in Athens, with brief local rainfall, and chance of storms in the south of the prefecture, and temperatures ranging from 9C to 19C. Overcast, turning to rain in the early afternoon, in Thessaloniki, with temperatures of 7C to 16C.
[24] Athens' Saturday newspapers at a glanceThe optimism brought by the message of Resurrection, government reshuffle scenarios, the speculation on debt restructuring and the government measures expected to be announced after Easter dominated the headlines in Athens' Sunday newspapers published on Saturday due to the Easter holiday.
AVGHI: "Risen people"
AVRIANI: "250 million euros of black money laundered annually by advertising companies".
ELEFTHEROTYPIA: Speculations about debt restructuring
ELEFTHEROS TYPOS: "Government reshuffle?only the memorandum faithful to become ministers".
ETHNOS: "The die is cast! Memorandum government after Easter".
KATHIMERINI: "PM Papandreou: Either you support me on the new measures or we go to the polls".
KERDOS: "Hope for Resurrection".
LOGOS: "On the way to Golgotha after Easter".
NIKI: "Easter of the Greeks"
PARON: "Fierce war over Greece".
PROTO THEMA: "Debt restructuring. The upsets we will face".
REALNEWS: "Money found its way to Akis' (former minister Tsohatzopoulos) pockets".
RIZOSPASTIS: "Hope for the people with KKE"
TO VIMA: "Shocking report on debt restructuring".
VRADYNI: "Debt management scenarios".
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When Jimmy's comedy act is snubbed by the townspeople in favor of an inspirational talk by Christopher Reeve. Timmy and Jimmy form a club for genuine cripples, born that way, not wannabe posers like he says Christopher Reeve is. Timmy and Jimmy start their own club, dubbed "the Crips" unaware of the notorious street gang that shares the same name. Eventually, Timmy and Jimmy find out about the Crips, and under the belief that it is a group of disabled people like themselves, the boys want to join the gang. Jimmy believes that "Crips" are those who were crippled at birth and "Bloods" are those who were crippled in an accident. When they tell the four main characters - Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny of their intentions, Stan suggests that "maybe they should just stay out of this one". The other three agree, and leave immediately.
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