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Well hello there, greetings one and all. I'm Vixen, a very voluptuous and rubenesque, plus size lady. I'm a bit of a sex toy addict and I'm currently discovering the delights of the more luxurious toys, after purchasing many basic range and lower priced toys, over the last 4 years, although my very first vibe was bought some 20 years ago!
It all started with discovering Lovehoney and being chosen to regularly review items they sent out to me. I quickly became addicted to the site, their offers and discovering my body with various sex toys, not to mention the plus size lingerie giving me the confidence to flaunt my curves. I've been reviewing for Lovehoney now for over 3 years and thoroughly enjoy it and hoping to branch out to other retailers once my blog is up and running properly.
I'm rather passionate about sex toys and that all genders should enjoy incorporating them into the bedroom, whether you're single or in a relationship as I believe they can bring another dynamic to a relationship or self discovery.
I'm disabled and can be quite ill at times. I no longer have a job, so I spend my time moderating on a forum and of course, using and reviewing sex toys. Currently looking into sex furniture that will help me during solo or sex with my partner. It doesn't help being such a big lady, I really do have fat girl problems!
I am a bit of a crazy cat lady, owned by just the one cat at the moment. When I'm not faffing around the internet, I love to visit swinging and fetish clubs, usually with lady friends. I have a submissive who is into anal play with huge dildos and he's not too fussy about what materials his dildos are, where as I prefer body safe toys. We like to indulge in bondage and can switch, to me being sub and he being the Dom.
I do also have a partner of 9 years, he gets to help road test toys with me and on occasion will join me at a swingers club for the odd threesome or moresome. If you want to know more about me, or wish to contact me about reviewing any products, feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com or on twitter HERE


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Summer is a whole new beast when it comes to getting ready and feeling pretty. So, when summer rolls around, I pull out only my BEST products to get me through the heat. Here are my favorites during the hot summer months!
1. Tanwise Dark Bronzing Tanning Mousse - I love being a "bronze goddess" in the summer but I hate the sun damage that comes with it so sunless tanner has become my new best friend. I have been using sunless tanning products for years but I only started using this one a year ago and I haven't gone back to anything else. It is inexpensive but works so well! I love how fool proof it is and I love the result it gives. Make sure you use a mitt to apply and let it sit on your skin for a whole day (or night) before washing it off.
2. Maybeline LipStudio Color Jolt Intense Lip Paint - I love having bright and colorful lips in the summertime. These new lip paints are AMAZING! They feel nice on the lips and are hydrating. The color range goes from wearable nudes to bright and summery!
3. Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow Amber Rush - I like to keep my eye makeup to a minimum in the summertime, but when I do wear eyeshadow, I love to use a natural color that makes my eyes bright and fresh. This color does just that. It can be used all over the lid for a bright summery shadow that pairs perfectly with dark eyelashes and a bright lip. And, as an added bonus the lasting formula holds up to the heat and humidity that comes with summer.
4. Batiste Dry Shampoo in Tropical - I have already raved about this brand of dry shampoo before but it is a must during the summertime. My hair gets greasy and sweaty easily in the summer and this dry shampoo helps me control the oil in between washes. If you haven't used dry shampoo, it is so easy to use. Just spray it onto your roots and let it sit for a couple of minutes without touching. Then, using your fingers (not a comb), work the product into your roots. This will revive your hair! Plus, the tropical scent is perfect for summer!
5. Zodiac Constellation Pendant Necklace - During the summer, I love to accessorize by layering dainty pieces of jewelry. These brushed metal zodiac necklaces are personal yet subtle and so on trend. Plus, they remind me of those summer nights when I can see the stars ever so clearly.
Enjoy staying pretty in the heat!

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Arsetrological Outlook For Jacqboots
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today ditched plans for a giant Government database tracking all emails, phone calls and internet activity.
Ms Smith said a central store of electronic data was an "extreme" solution and would have undermined privacy.
Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne said: "I am pleased that the Government has climbed down from the 'Big Brother' plan for a centralised database of all our emails and phone calls.
"However, any legislation that requires individual communications providers to keep data on who called whom and when will need strong safeguards on access."
"It is simply not that easy to separate the bare details of a call from its content. What if a leading business person is ringing Alcoholics Anonymous, or a politician's partner is arranging to hire a porn video?"


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I Reach
Mark this day – In the leap year of 2008, March 2.
A day of public declaration
On this day a light has been lit that identifies the occupant and resident
as a person who has arrived at the inner state of "Absence of War".
This moment is marked by a feeling of inner peace and calmness.
All personal conflict has been resolved.
This moment has been a long time in coming. The intention of the inner truce was declared long time ago circa '84 to be exact. It has a taken a long time for all members of the inner personality structure to accept and commit to the declaration.
On this day All members are aligned, united toward and focused toward the
common good. SO SAY ALL.


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We interviewed two flight attendants from different airlines with different levels of experience to help you enjoy your flying experience a little more. FA1 works for one of the largest airlines in the world. FA2 works for a budget airline that has domestic and international flights. Here are their tips. Some may surprise you.
How long have you been flying?
FA1- 22 years.
FA2- 2 1/2 years.
What tips do you have for passengers who are afraid of flying?
FA1- The plane has several backups for the backups, so in the event of an emergency your flight attendants are more than capable of handling the situation without a doubt. Take motion sickness medication if you feel like you are going to pass out or get sick but even then we are capable of taking care of you!
FA2- Don't be afraid because everything on a US airline is very safe. Don't be mad if you have a delay for safety reasons. There's always a good reason. Flight attendants have to get certified every year so that we know how to react during an emergency. This includes evacuation techniques, dealing with medical issues such as heart attacks, and fires- remember, there are no firefighters in the air!
Do you eat airline food? If not, what do you pack to keep yourself hydrated and fed?
FA1- Yes, I eat it but it makes you fat! However, the airlines are changing the way we eat for passengers and flight attendants for healthier lifestyles. I drink plenty of water (at least 48oz a flight) because it helps with headaches, body aches, and just simple mobility of body movement. I also keep fruit, snacks like almonds or cashews, and chewing gum, which helps with ear popping as well. I have fruit snacks, prunes, apples and peanut butter packs, anything that can go in a small tote or bag. Anything can happen so always keep something to snack on.
FA2- Yogurt, chicken, salad, rice, beans etc. I also carry nuts and drink lots of water.
Many parents fly with infants or young children and need advice on how to keep them from crying or getting bored. What have you seen that works?
FA2- Toys, movies, food but most of all milk. Many kids suffer from the ear popping so drinking milk or water helps keep their ears open.
FA2- Depending on the child's age, make sure to have a bottle, gum or candy available so they don't fly with pain in their ears. Bring lots of games, be flexible and make it fun. Get your child a first-time flyer certificate so s/he can color etc. Some airlines have stickers that look like pilot wings. Flight attendants often have treats for children. Just ask.
What tips do you have for avoiding jet lag or time zone changes?
FA1- Sleep and hydration. You must give your body proper rest.
With more airlines charging more for checked bags and carryon, what advice do you have for packing?
FA1- Pack what you need only. Many times people pack for 7 days for a 3-day day trip (I'm guilty!) Also, if you wait until you get to the gate, they will check the bag for free to your final destination (hidden secret). (Nomad note- most of the larger carriers will do this, but budget airlines will not!) Always check the weather report and pack accordingly.
FA2- Roll everything and wear your heaviest clothes on the flight. For bulky items like sweaters, roll them and tie with the arms of the sweater.
What are some of the biggest mistakes that travelers make when coming on a flight?
FA2- Not paying the fee for extra bags online and then having to pay when you get to the airport.
What are some things that travelers don't know they can ask for on a flight? What do they commonly ask for that they shouldn't?
FA1- Each airline is different but it doesn't hurt to ask for whatever it is you need. Either the flight attendants have it or can tell you how to get it. Passengers often ask us to change their seats or give them a better seat. The gate agent is the only one that can do that.
FA2- Under certain circumstances, airlines will let you bring your wheelchair on the plane if there's space. Call your carrier in advance for more information. (Nomads note- for more, read here). Flight attendants can move a seat for any passenger when the flight is not full as long as it does not disturb weight and balance. Passengers shouldn't ask flight attendants for a free upgrade.
Are there some things that passengers probably shouldn't order to eat or drink on a plane?
FA1- Coffee is great it helps calms some people but too much alcohol is a danger.
FA2- Don't drink too much alcohol because altitude changes how you metabolize it and you can be totally drunk when you land. You should also know that all of the water is recycled on the plane and comes from the tap. Drink bottled water only and don't order coffee or tea!
Do you recommend tipping or giving small gifts to flight attendants to show appreciation?
FA1- YES lol. It's not required but when people are nice, flight attendants greatly appreciate it.
FA2- Yes. We get tipped a lot on Vegas trips because passengers want more alcohol. I don't accept them because then passengers may feel entitled.
How do you deal with drunk passengers?
FA2- We are trained to provide alcohol based on the passenger's weight and how they drunk they look so we will delay giving drinks to slow the passengers down if we need to. Sometimes we pretend we are helping other passengers and just "forgot" to get the drink.
Are there tricks to getting upgraded without paying anything extra or using points?
FA1- No. Not on my airline.
Does it matter how passengers are dressed on a flight? Do flight attendants treat some passengers better than others depending on their dress or demeanor?
FA1- No, but we strongly suggest that you are in proper attire. Everyone should be treated the same but you will see where someone in a suit or casual attire may be treated better than someone with a pajama outfit on.
FA2- It helps to dress well. Well dressed people are often more well-mannered.
What are your biggest pet peeves about travelers?
FA1- Packing a bag that is too heavy and expecting flight attendants to carry it.
What's been your worst experience on a flight?
FA2- Emergency evacuations. We had one situation where the avionics were warming up and we smelled smoke so we had 15 minutes to get everyone off the plane. We hadn't taken off yet. I have also had to deal with emergency landings.
What's your favorite travel destination and why?
FA1- Any place with a beach and warm weather, I just love fun in the sun.
FA2- Zurich.
What's on your bucket list?
FA1- Dubai
More people are traveling with pets onboard. How do airlines deal with passengers who are afraid of or allergic to animals?
FA1- We will accommodate passengers the best way we can by reseating them or sending them on another flight.
As a flight attendant, you have to wear comfortable shoes. Do you have recommendations for stylish but comfortable shoe brands that travelers can use on and off of the flight?
FA1- Tennis shoes are always comfortable and easy to take on and off. Any shoe with good cushion and support is great for airport travel. I like Clarks, Rockport, and Skecher because they are great for walking and have great padding.
Why should people consider a career as a flight attendant?
FA2- We fly free or with great discounts on other airlines. I flew to Switzerland from the US on another airline for less than $200!
Any other tips for passengers?
FA1- When you have to use the bathroom (#2) please place the seat covers inside the bowl first. It helps the mess from sticking and showing!


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Job Description
Microsoft Engineer (Windows MCSE 2012 Networking TCP/IP). Would you like to work on a range of projects and continually develop your skillset, working in a collaborative environment for a Microsoft Gold Partner?
As a Microsoft Engineer you will provide on-site installation and support of new Microsoft based infrastructures (servers / networks) and assist other engineers with telecoms installations. You'll be liaising with client stakeholders and acting as the technical expert onsite, regularly visiting clients to ensure networks are running smoothly and providing a point of contact. The role offers a wide variety of work with a range of technical challenges, supporting clients based in and around South West London / Surrey, typical customers are SMEs up to 100 users.
You'll be based in Epsom, Surrey with parking available. Friendly, team environment.
*Up to date, relevant Microsoft Certification - MCSE / MCSA
*Advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies including: Microsoft Server (2008-2012); Microsoft Windows (XP-8.1); Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2013; Microsoft Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services; Virtualisation (Preferably Hyper-V); Networking infrastructure, LAN & WAN technologies; TCP/IP; Firewalls/Routers
*Valid, clean UK driving license
*Excellent communication skills, able to build strong working relationships with client stake holders
As a Microsoft Engineer you will earn a competitive salary (to £50k) plus benefits package including regular training, an employee pension scheme, car allowance (c£4k) and travel expenses.
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|you guys didn't think i buttoned my shorts anymore, did you?
easton and i thought it would be fun to show off two bellies!
July 9, 2012
pbm :: week 32
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I have been awaiting this PBM update all day! I can breathe easier now, thankyouverymuch.ReplyDelete
I miss Easton. Maybe it's time for a walk-date again.
Also, holy hell, it just hit me that you're at 32 weeks. Thirty effing two. You're almost there... come on, LEO baby...let's do this!
You look great! I love that shirt and need to remember that loofah trick in case I ever get pregnant.ReplyDelete
ahhh it is so so so close! how is it so close? i mean, doesn't it feel like yesterday that you were 14 weeks? (that's how it is to me)ReplyDelete
but keep on going! each when when you get closer, that means i get closer, so... yeah. i like that.
"it lied to me so good."ReplyDelete
Love it!
LOL girl the only, ok not the only but one of the biggest reasons I'm not pregnant now is because I love margaritas and mojitos too much to give them up for so long. I have yet to try a virgin margarita though, so maybe if I do, I'll be ready?ReplyDelete
you look great! i agree that shorts should be totally optional at this stage of pregnancy.. and, i'm taking notes for when i get preggo...scratching = stretch marks. must remember this!!ReplyDelete
You are too freakin' cute with that baby bump!! 32 weeks....oh the memories. You make me miss being preggo...and I NEVER thought that was possible!ReplyDelete
love the virgin margarita comment, that would so happen to me :)ReplyDelete
Really, really cute! And a boxer!! We had a boxer too. HAD. :(ReplyDelete


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You know Charlie Chaplin really has helped me understand the importance of sound in film. Watching his "silent" movies in the sound era is extremely interesting. Honestly the two silent films he made during the sound era, actually had sound. Just, the sound was used extremely selectively. There was no dialogue from the main characters and there were periods of time where we heard nothing except the score. But every once in a while Chaplin would bring in a sound to emphasize a point. He was quite funny with some of his selections. When you watch the beginning of City Lights the mayor of the city is giving a speech and all we hear from him is a bunch of gibberish. I am sure Chaplin is trying to say something about politicians in the scene, as though they talk only to hear themselves speak. In Chaplin's next film Modern Times Charlie takes sound effects in his silent film one step further. He is almost intrusive with the sounds he expresses at the beginning of the film while the Tramp works at the factory. He is making a statement about modern times and how technology seems to be intruding into our peaceful world. Sound is never over used in Charlie's films. Even when he made an actual sound picture The Great Dictator, there is an elegance in the way he uses the sound that makes it far more impacting most films we see today.
Simplification is one of the keys in using sound in films. No filmmaker tries to copy everything we would hear in real life. Instead most sound designers try to take away all but the essentials. I remember hearing one of the sound designers for Forrest Gump talk about how he approached the sounds of battle when Forrest fights in Vietnam. He explained that if he used all the sound you would actually hear in a battle like the one Forrest was in nothing would really register with the audience. There is such thing as having so much sound that it just begins to sound like static. So instead, everything was taken away but a few sounds of bullets whizzing past soldiers head's, explosions, and selective pieces of dialogue from soldiers in the background. We were given just enough to place us into the situation that was taking place, but everything else was deserted. Sometimes the director wants to take us away from the environment so we can see what is going on from a different perspective. Steven Spielberg took away sound in his movie Saving Private Ryan when the soldiers were attacking Omaha Beach. There are just a few dozen seconds where the main character Captain Miller seems to go inside himself and the gun shots and explosions stop. All we hear are faint sounds coming from the places he is looking at. This kind of thing helped focus our eyes and it made us rely more on the visuals. Often in film sound just gets in the way.
The sound designer's job is not to recreate the sound we would hear in real life. For instance, when someone pulls a sword from their holster it never makes a "SHRRING" sound like we hear in almost every movie. We don't hear a big "POW" sound when someone punches another person in real life, yet we almost always hear something like that in the movies. The goal of a sound designer is to make us feel something when we hear their sounds. If using something unrealistic gets us farther into the story they will use the unrealistic sound. The sound designers I have heard talk say that they rarely use the actual resource material when creating a sound design for a movie.
Sound effects really have the ability to drive a story. A good example is the movie Wall-E. Even the characters voice's are expressed through sound effects in Wall-E. The sound designer Ben Burtt also brought characters like R2-D2 and E. T. to life with sound. With R2-D2 he needed to create a whole character through a series of high and low pitched beeps. We owe much of our love for Wall-E to Burtt. We immediately registered with Wall-E's emotions through sound. Burtt talked about creating a whole vocabulary for Wall-E when he was doing his sound design. He needed to know what sounded sad, what sounded happy, and how to focus those sounds and make them unique for each character in the movie.
Sound design has the potential to be as poetic as a music score or a piece of dialogue. You have an artistic license when it comes to the sound design of your film. The rhythm of the sound design is important. The sound effects in a film need to be able to flow with the soundtrack and they must not get in the way of dialogue. There are times you will find that sound effects are all you need in a scene and you can get rid of the music and dialogue. Chaplin used sound well because he knew how much of a gift it really was. He knew how to use just enough to draw us into the scene. He also knew the power of the image without sound. Understanding the power your film could have without sound is key to understanding the importance a piece of sound could bring to your movie. Sound in film should be used for the same purpose as all the other tools in filmmaking; to tell a good story.
Show Me The Light!
In every film there should be a light. A light that attracts us to the material. That allows us to truly see the story being presented on screen. I would describe the light as some sort of warmth. Something that reminds us of humanity and gives us a reason to invest ourselves into the story. The light factor is what separates filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese in my mind. As sophisticated as some of Scorsese's films are, I find few of them relatable and very seldom do I invest myself into the story he is telling. Maybe I neglect to understand the darkness factor. I have heard many people talk about how they are drawn to Scorsese movies such as Taxi Driver, because they relate to the loneliness and darkness in the main character Travis Bickle. However, if movies were about reflecting and highlighting the darkness in human nature I would not be interested in making them.
It is not like Steven Spielberg does not go into dark subject matter at times. You can't get much darker then the holocaust. Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List just happens to be my favorite movie I have ever seen. I have had many friends tell me the film is too dark and too sad for them to really like. However, even though I think the main subject matter of Schindler's List, the holocaust, is sad I do not consider the actual story sad. No, instead in the middle of one of the darkest chapters in world history Steven Spielberg shows us a light in Oskar Schindler. In Schindler's List we are given a story about the redemption of a German citizen and his effort to save hundreds of Jews from almost curtain death in German death camps. This light amongst the darkness is what makes the film so powerful in my mind.
A frustrating thing about most critics in my opinion is that they seem to put more value on filmmakers who make movies that go into dark subject matter and end on tragic notes. People like Walt Disney, Frank Capra, and Steven Spielberg on the other hand are written off by some critics because their material is too full of "fluff" and not realistic enough to true life. In my opinion if you want to see something completely realistic to real life, just go outside. We are not supposed to just copy what we see in real life. Many filmmakers goals are to represent something to strive for and look up too. I am tired of critics downsizing a film because it had a predictable happy ending. The truth is there are only two ways to end a film, either with a happy ending or a tragic one. Each ending could easily become predictable. For example, the majority of Martin Scorsese' films end in a tragic way. It is just as easy for me to predict the type of ending Scorsese is going to have as it is for me to predict Spielberg's. What we should be concentrating on is whether we buy into the ending the movie has.
In film the director is showing the audience a new world. They are giving us a piece of art that hopefully entertains and impacts us. Directors like Martin Scorsese and Stanly Kubrick have never been known for being commercial artists. They never claimed to be making their films for the mass audience. They are more interested in exploring deep and usually dark ideas. Scorsese's movies especially have a lot to do with violence and corruption. After watching a Scorsese or Kubrick film you usually begin to doubt humanity. The stars of their films are rapists, drug dealers, and murders. There is hardly any warmth in their films. Warmth is either something they feel they are beyond or something they just don't want to incorporate into their film. Instead what we get is beautifully shot and visually stunning pieces of art that usually go unnoticed or uncared for because the audience doesn't have a reason to invest.
I can't say Scorsese and Kubrick are bad filmmakers. I personally respect almost all of what I have seen them develop. However I, unlike most critics, think Scorsese and Kubrick' films are far less impacting then the ones of Steven Spielberg or Walt Disney. It is like inviting someone into a room. You can have a room full of wondrous material all presented in a superb way. Yet, if you do not have some sort of warmth in the room, most people will walk away or not be impacted. If you have no warmth in a film everything looks foreign. We need the characters in our films to be relatable. Even if you are making a movie about a villain, you need to show us something that makes him connect to the audience. There needs to be some sort of light expressed in that villain's life that allows us to understand his or her perspective. It is not because Scorsese's movies end tragically that they are not impacting to me. Scorsese usually has interesting characters in his films. But the characters are people who I never run into in real life, and Scorsese hardly does anything to shine a light on why they are so different from me. He keeps his characters in the darkness and thus when they are gone I don't see much of a difference, I am not impacted.
I don't consider Steven Spielberg or Walt Disney's films fluffy. I do not consider it a bad thing that most of their films end happily. What I care about is whether or not I can buy into the story they are telling. Movies are less about the final result and more about the journey. If you want your audience to participate on the journey you are taking them on you need to give them a reason to stay in their seat. Give them some sort of light that allows them to invest in your film. The light allows the audience in and it gives the darkness contrast. Even in the movies of David Fincher, where we go deeply into the worlds of serial killers, rape victims, and corrupt power seekers, we see some sort of light. Whether it is a detective who still believes in humanity, a comic artist who is devoted to justice, or a visionary devoted to revolutionizing the world, Fincher gives us reason to stay and invest into his films.
The tragic events in both Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg films are impacting because we all had something to lose when the events happened. The death of Bambi's mother and the sacrifice Captain Miller makes to save private Ryan, hits us hard because we experienced the warmth of both those characters lives. The light is the reason why I will stay. The light needs to be the most important thing about your story. It allows us to understand and be impacted by the darkness. By no means am I telling you to make your movies end happily. It's your choice. I am just saying that it's the light that gives both happy and sad endings clarity.
Weight and Consequence
It seems like I was one of the few who was not too impressed with the last Harry Potter films. To be honest I was not too impressed with the last two Harry Potter films. The reason is because the director David Yates seemed to not be interested in expressing the weight and consequences of the last chapter of the Harry Potter story. Oh yes there was plenty of fighting, flying, and spell casting, yet all of it seemed to be for little cause. They wanted to destroy the evil Voldemort because he wants to destroy all the good in the world and become Lord of all. However, we are not given much of a reason why Voldemort is so evil. He is like so many other cliche villains, only fighting against the protagonist because that is what the story requires.
The weight of the last two films was taken away because David Yates was not interested in concentrating on the actual consequence of Voldemort's action and the cost of killing him. What David Yates seemed to want when it came down to it was a entertaining blockbuster that would not frustrate his broad audience. He sacrificed many of the needs of the story for the comfort of the audience.
Most audiences like to watch cool action sequences full of explosions and people dieing all over the place. In Harry Potter it's an added bonus that the action is taking place in a wizard world where their are fantastical monsters and spells being cast all over the place. Yet, few like seeing the consequences of fighting. Sure someone dieing from a distance is cool but when you actually know that person and you need to see the results it has on his or her family and close friends, its a different story. The last battle in Harry Potter is full of consequences, the school is destroyed, many main characters are killed, and the world the wizards live in will never be the same. However, all of this loss was underplayed in the film.
The school and characters killed were neither set up or cherished much after they were loss. In reality (Spoiler alert) when Fred died we only had one scene mourning his loss. After the battle when Ron is talking to Harry he seems to have forgotten all about his brother Fred. The movie barley acknowledges (watch out another spoiler) the death of Professor Lupin, one of Harry's most cherished teachers. It even seems like the main characters are not too interested about the damage done to the school they spent the last seven years living and studying in. It is a typical mistake in high budget films for the filmmakers to get so carried away with blowing things up that they forget the value of the things they are destroying. I just wanted one or two scenes of someone like Hermione walking into her old corridor where she used to live and seeing all the graceful carvings and paintings she used to admire as a child destroyed. I wanted the camera to concentrate for just a few seconds on the ripped up banners and blood stained tables in the banquet hall. I wanted to actually see an honest reaction from Harry, Ron, and Hermione on the things that were lost during the "last battle". However, hardly any of this came to be so when Harry moves on it isn't a very big deal. The consequences were so distant I didn't really care about the victory at the end.
It is not the action that creates the entertainment, it is the characters. The action in a story should only further our connection with the characters. The reason why I needed to understand the motives of Voldemort is because it gives validity to the actions of our hero's. When we can understand Voldemort's obsession with power, we become much more respectful of Harry's fight against it. The objective for the last battle should not have been to give us a visual effects feast, the objective should have been to bring to completion the journeys we had been observing in Ron, Hermione, and Harry. Even though it doesn't feel good to see the true results of what war and fighting brings, allowing us to see these things gives the stories and characters substance that impacts us far greater then a few cool special effects.
If you truly want to impact an audience give them a reason to truly feel for the story and characters you express on screen. In the last chapter of Harry Potter we didn't get to the bottom of why Ron and Hermione fell in love with each other. We were not allowed to truly get to the bottom of why Harry was so set on fighting against the evils of Voldemort. The weight comes when you set these things up well. You must give us a reason to why characters are doing what they are doing. When we know what the characters are truly fighting for and what they have to lose, the stakes get higher. When the stakes are high you have an audience who is truly involved with the story that is being told. Consequence is one way to make the story more real and it gives us a contrast that is needed so we can better understand and appreciate the light at the end of the tunnel.
I am not saying the last chapter of Harry Potter was a total bust. It had elements I truly liked. However, the focus was for the most part not in the right places and thus the movie became less memorable and less impacting. You must give your audience a reason to remember your movie. Any film can create cool effects. However, there will never be another character exactly like Fred or Professor Lupin. And there will never be a school quite like Hogwarts. The heart of the film is often found in the quite moments, the time between the action and dialogue. It's there where you will find the weight of the movie. Sometimes consequence is needed to validate that weight. The most important thing is to stay a servant to the story no matter how great of a budget you have or large your audience might be.
The Ides of March- Review
The Ides of March is a well put together film. It has an all-star cast and the director George Clooney did a great job with its shooting and pacing. Clooney was also one of the stars and co-writers of The Ides of March. He went about creating the film in a very simple and clear way. Nothing was over used. There weren't too many cuts, the score was played sparingly, and there were several cases where Clooney restricted what the camera revealed so we as an audience got more involved with the picture. However, none of this stuff makes a great movie.
The story is always the most important thing in a film. The cutting, score, actors, and camera movements are only there to further the plot and get us more involved with the story. For The Ides of March, the story was hardly worth telling. Clooney said nothing new with this film and he tried to create entertainment through completely deceiving the audience. We are given characters who have good ideals, who seem to have integrity, and love for their fellow citizens and then out of nowhere they betray us. We find out that the characters who we believed in are truly as corrupt as everyone else. The point of the film seems to be "Politics is full of corruption", a point that has been played in movies a million times over and something the audience already knows.
Another problem was the fact that we are told so much more then we are shown. The movie starts on a character named Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling). Stephen is fully devoted to Governor Mike Morris, a Democrat in the middle of his run for the presidency. We are told again and again in the film that Stephen is good at what he does. People say he has this charisma that makes everyone trust him. He is described as an excellent campaign secretary. However, we never really see this charisma or understand how he is so good as a campaign secretary. He gives us and the characters around him all the reason to trust him, yet he is pushed out of the campaign by his own people. We are also told in this movie that running a campaign is a lot of hard work. Yet, the movie starts right in the middle of the campaign. The movie starts at the time of the corruption, we don't see what caused the corruption. We don't see the wear and tear of the campaign. We don't quite understand how it could turn people who were good to evil.
The thing that really stops the movie from working however, is the motivation factor for Stephen. For some reason Stephen believes in Mike Morris at the beginning of the film. But, we don't really understand why. Because we don't understand what he sees in Morris we don't understand his dedication to the campaign. The movie almost completely avoids the actual issues that come with running for a public office such as the president of the United States. Each one of Morris' staff members verbally express how much they believe in him, yet we are never shown a scene where they need to back up their beliefs in his policies. Maybe that was the point of the movie. Maybe the point was that people run for president because they want to win, not because they believe in what they or their leader says. But if that is the point of the movie, why should we care for any of the characters?
In The Ides of March the twist becomes more important then the actual reasons behind the twist. If we as an audience can't understand why a character would do what he or she does, we won't believe it when it happens. We are left unsatisfied not because we aren't surprised, but rather because we don't understand and thus do not care. The film is full of cliche's. We have the misunderstood hero, the naive victim, and the unexpected villain. The reason why they feel cliche is because we don't understand or don't care about their motives. Motive is what makes things unique. Many people have punched another person, however they all have different reasons they did what they did. The story of the why is often far more interesting then the final result. We don't get to know Stephen at a personal level. We don't know why he believes in Morris and we don't know why he is in politics. Ryon Gosling gives Stephen a natural sympathy through some great acting, but that can only go so far and our empathy for Stephen only goes skin deep.
The Ides of March will most likely keep you interested for it's 102 minutes of running time. However, the characters are quite forgettable and the story seems forced. The film does nothing new. It is no doubt clear that George Clooney knows how to shoot a film, but his cause will most likely leave you unsatisfied. The movie keeps our attention because of fine use of cinema and exceptional performances from an all-star cast. However, I am left wishing the story was on a par with the filmmakers and actors who are telling the story.
The Pixar Story
You will have to forgive me for being so lazy with this blog for the last week and a half. I really don't have much of an excuse but I promise you I will get back on top of things soon. I found a video that I think is very much worthy of posting. The video is the Leslie Iwerks documentary The Pixar Story. Leslie does a fantastic job with this documentary. She really captures the magic of Pixar and does a great job telling the story of how Pixar has become the studio it is today (or the studio it was in 2007 when the documentary was made). The movie concentrates on the three real founders of Pixar, Ed Catmull, John Lasseter, and Steve Jobs. These three people all had a united vision that they would not give up on. Through constant struggle and overcoming they were able to create a studio that has come out with an unprecedented string of both box office and critically acclaimed successes. Enjoy the documentary and be inspired.
Award Season Preview
Usually the beginning of October represents the beginning of the award season. Interestingly enough it seems the award season has started early this year because several critically acclaimed film have been released in the last month that will be hard to ignore come award time. Unlike past years I am planning on going to several movies in the theaters for this award season. It is slightly frustrating how much of a short term memory award shows seem to have. If you release a great movie at the beginning of the year your movie will most likely not be remembered by the end of it. So most studios hold on to the movies they think will compete award-wise until the end of the year. It looks however like there are two films particularly that might still be remembered during the award season which were released nationally several months ago. One is The Tree Of Life, directed by Terrence Malick. This movie opened everywhere in May and it won top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It has been on many Critics' top five lists for the first half of the year and it stars some big name actors, such as Brad Pitt and Sean Penn. I am looking forward to watching this one when it comes out on Blu-Ray and DVD on October 31st. The second film that opened world wide earlier this year that I think has a good chance to win some awards during the award season is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 2. The movie was highly critically acclaimed and is the last movie of the Harry Potter franchise. Honestly, I did not like the movie nearly as much as most people seemed to, but awards given for this movie will most likely represent what people think of the Harry Potter franchise in general, just like Lord of the Rings Return the of the King when it won 11 Academy Awards at the Oscars in 2004. Just like the Lord of the Rings franchise the Harry Potter franchise has created quality films from beginning to end and I think they deserve some recognition.
I wanted to use this post for previewing some of the movies I am most looking forward to watching this award season. After showing you the trailer of the film I will write briefly on why I am looking forward to the movie. I first want to preview three movies that came out last month.
I happened to have the pleasure of watching Warrior already. There are no good guy or bad guy in this film. Each character we get to know has his or her strengths and his and her weaknesses. Each one needs to fight his or her own demons. Mixed martial arts fighting in this movie is just used as a way to bring the characters together and a way for them to face the problems of their pasts and futures. The farther into the story you go the more the movie draws you in. Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton do a fantastic job portraying the brothers and Nick Nolte makes the movie work as the brothers recovering alcoholic dad. The movie should still be in theaters everywhere. It was released September 9.
A few things attract me about Drive. Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan are two of the best young stars in Hollywood. The film has been highly critically acclaimed already, earning a 93% Tomatometer rating and a 83 on the MRQE Meter. I also like the idea that this movies is a thriller where the main protagonist doesn't really have a gun. All he does is drive. My guess is that this movie will take us on a ride and won't stop until the credits roll. The movie is in theaters everywhere. It was released on September 16.
Moneyball was a fantastic film. The movie is out everywhere right now and I highly recommend you go see it. The writers for the film are Arron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian. For a movie heavy in duologue Sorkin was a brilliant pick. He makes the endless conversations in the movie not only bearable but extremely entertaining. The humor he draws out from a bunch of old timers sitting around a table talking is unbelievable. Zaillian I believe brought a curtain depth to the story that Sorkin wouldn't have gotten by himself. The movie needed an actor like Brad Pitt to star in the role. Pitt gave his character a certain charm and allowed us to be on his side right from the very beginning. A movie about baseball stats doesn't sound naturally interesting, but with the help of superior writers and a fantastic cast Moneyball gives you a story very much worth watching. The film was released in the US on September 23.
I am not quite sure about In Time. However, I preview it because the idea is extremely intriguing and the director/writer of the film Andrew Niccol has created some good stories in the past. He was the screenwriter for the very thought provoking movie The Truman Show and he seems to be slowly making a name for himself as a director. I also was impressed with the performance Justin Timberlake gave in last year's The Social Network. Timberlake has a natural charm about him and his charm will be needed for us to buy into this sort of "diamond in the rough" type character. The film can be just another action flick that involves a bunch of gun shooting and sex scenes. However, the premise allows for the potential of something more thought provoking. Time is a cherished thing in our society. If someone has the potential to live forever I wonder what he or she would be willing to sacrifice for it. A lot of it has to do with how these young actors portray characters who are supposed to be in their 70's and even 100's. The film will be released in the US October 28th.
J. Edgar is directed by Clint Eastwood and I would be lying if I said this isn't the main reason I want to see the movie. The reason I am excited the movie is directed by Clint Eastwood is because I know what comes when he leads the way. I know this story will be well told. I know Eastwood will allow the star of the film Leonardo DiCaprio to perform at the highest of his capabilities. And I know the movie will give us something to think about. Just through watching the trailer you get the feeling of the time period this film takes place in. Eastwood is extremely good at period pieces and the visual style you see in the trailer seems to really put us into the story he is telling. The film appears dark with a high contrast and a lot of color intentionally taken out. The subject matter seems very relevant for the time we live in now. How much power is too much power? What is the fine line between right and wrong? These questions and more are asked by Eastwood and though he might not bluntly give us answers he will make us think. The movie will be released in the US November 9th.
The Descendents seems like a movie that concentrates on very real people who are going through some very real problems in life. Alexander Payne, director and co-writer of the film, doesn't seem to be sugarcoating any of it. In seeing some of his other work Payne is very good at not Hollywoodizing things. He doesn't have this unreasonable need to make his characters extra special in any way. They are real people we can easily run into in everyday life. This allows Payne's characters to connect to the audience easier and it allows us to understand his characters' dilemmas in a more comprehensive way. The Descendents stars George Clooney and I am sure he will bring a venerability to his role that gives us reason to root for him to get his life back in order. Payne is also known for his ability to balance humor and strong subject matter so both are working together to enhancing the story. The movie will be released in the US on November 18.
There are several reasons why I want to see Hugo. Like the last movie the director is what most excites me. Martin Scorsese is one of the most talented technical film directors not just for today but in the history of film. He knows how to use all the elements of cinema to tell a good story. However, this film represents a change in Scorsese's usual subject matter. This is the first time Scorsese has chosen to jump into family entertainment. His movies are usually very dark and tragic. However, Hugo seems to be a movie about hope and friendship. I am actually really interested in seeing how Scorsese uses 3D in this film. I have not been a big fan of 3D so far but with a technical mind like Scorsese' I am sure we will see 3D used in a unique and interesting way. The movie is released in the US on November 23rd.
First off, I want to point out that this is a brilliant trailer for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Too many trailers give too much information away. This one gives us the subject matter, introduces to us some of the main characters, but does not give the whole plot away. I am excited to be introduced to the director Tomas Alfredson. Alfredson is relatively new to the film business. His only other widely released film was Let the Right One In, which opened to tremendous critical acclaim. What excites me about this film is the all-star cast. The movie has established veterans such as Colin Firth and Gary Oldman and it has upcoming star actors such as Tom Hardy. The mystery aspect of the film draws us. Each suspect seems like a character we could get to like which will make the betrayal all the more captivating. The movie has already been released in the UK to many positive reviews. The story looks like one that will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way through. The movie will be released in the US on December 9th.
This trailer is a piece of art. David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is sure to take us on a dark ride. Fincher has said that he wants to see how far he could push the R rating for this film. I not being a guy who loves dark movies didn't think I would be too interested in the film. However, I think Fincher is a fantastic filmmaker and this trailer completely drew me in. Fincher usually has brilliant trailers for his films. They work extremely well with music because of his background in directing music videos and they hardly ever give too much plot away. We understand how this story is going to feel without needing to be told how the plot unfolds in this trailer. The music gets borderline uncomfortable in this trailer and I can guarantee you that is intentional. Fincher is telling us this will be a film that takes us out of our comfort zone and shows us something dark and hard to grasp. The movie concentrates on a rape victim. However, I think it might just be one of the best films of the year if not the best. As much as I liked The King's Speech, I thought David Fincher's The Social Network should have won top prize at the Oscars last year. I look forward to seeing how his new movie does. The film will be released in the US on December 21st.
The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn is still a really big "?" in my mind. Steven Spielberg, the director of the film, is my most favorite director of all time. Yet, there are several reasons to be hesitant about the film. One, the movie is in motion capture, an experimental animation style that tends to feel stiff and unbelievable. The second reason I am hesitant is Spielberg has openly claimed that he has not been as hands on with the project as he is with his live action films. For some reason it seems Spielberg thinks animators don't deserve or need as much attention as actual actors. Although the actors do the motion capture part of the film, it is the animators who bring the characters to life through the constant tweaking of the motion capture performance. However, I will be going to the film and think it will be at least an exciting story for the whole family to see. Some of the images, like the ship floating through the sand hills, seem very imaginative. I also want to see how Spielberg deals with this new art form. The movie will be released in the US on December 21st.
Okay, Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol is most likely not going to be an award contender. However, it is one I am really looking forward to seeing. Not because I loved the last three Mission Impossible films but rather because it represents Brad Bird's live action directorial debut. Brad Bird, director of The Incredibles and Ratatouille, is setting out to prove himself as a legitimate director with this movie. He has a chip on his shoulder that comes from the constant doubts he seems to get from studios who think animation is not a legitimate representation of good directing. You would have thought with two Oscars and three critically acclaimed films Bird would have the opportunity to get funding for his personal project in development 1906. Yet, nobody was willing to give him enough money for the project because of their lack of confidence in him as a live action film director. So, he signed on for the new Mission Impossible movie to prove his doubters wrong. If Bird's film The Incredibles is any indication as to how Bird can handle action, I am sure Mission Impossible 4 will be a thrilling piece of entertainment that does not lose sight of the humanity needed to really draw in an audience. The movie will be released in US theaters everywhere on December 21st.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close will focus on some touchy subject matter. Yet, I like how the film doesn't look like it will be just about the day of 9/11. Instead it will be a film that concentrates on a victim of 9/11 who needs to learn to move on without his father. The "key" aspect of the film seems very interesting and I am glad the trailer didn't give too much of the mystery away. The child actor, Thomas Horn, also looks promising and the director, Stephen Daldry, has worked a few times already with young actors and had some great success. The thing that most excites me about this film is it's written by Eric Roth. Eric is the writer of some magnificent screenplays such as Forrest Gump and The Insider. He is one of my personal favorites. His stories might be about grand adventures but the heart of his stories are never lost and the characters usually end up stealing the show. The movie only opens in select theaters on December 25. It's wide US release is on January 20.
War Horse is about a boy who joins the army to find his horse during World War I. Steven Spielberg is the director of this film as well and the subject matter seems to be right up his ally. I am already blown away by some of the master shots I saw in this trailer. Spielberg doesn't seem to be feeling the need to make this film with a bunch of handhelds and quick cutting shots. I think what we will get is a well told story about the relationship between a boy and a horse and a war that tries to tear them apart. Spielberg has always been good at taking the audience into different worlds and I have no doubt he will do so with this period piece. A lot of the film's success relies on the performance of the lead boy and the horse and we see little of how good or bad those two things are in this trailer. However, I have confidence in Spielberg and this is one of the movies I am looking forward to the most this coming award season. The movie will be released in the US on December 25th.


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You are invited to a drop in session to discuss the Fluin Lane Air Quality Action Plan on Monday 31 July.
We are in the final days of consultation on Cheshire West & Chester Council's Action Plan to improve air quality in Frodsham, particularly around the Fluin Lane junction with the A56.
The proposals include possible changes to the junctions of Fluin Lane and St Hilda's Drive with the A56 and increasing the capacity of the Bear's Paw junction, so have implications for most people living in Frodsham.
Cheshire West & Chester Council will be holding a final drop-in event at the Community Centre to discuss the Fluin Lane air quality action plan consultation which is currently underway. Members of staff will be on hand to explain and discuss the details of the proposal, attempt to answer any queries that people may have, learn their thoughts and suggestions and collect feedback.
Date: 31st July 2017
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7QN
A 30 minute formal presentation of the proposal will take place at 6.45pm.
Further details can be found here.
The consultation period has been extended and now closes on 4th August 2017. People unable to attend the drop-in event can still provide their views by emailing CWaC's Environmental Protection Team by following the link above.


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EEO Public File Report
February 1, 2017– January 31, 2018
KLAA 8166 Tioga, LA
KEZP 51078 Bunkie, LA
KBKK 86913 Ball, LA
KEDG 86925 Pineville, LA
The purpose of this EEO Public File Report ("Report") is to comply with Section 73.2080(c)(6)
of the FCC's 2002 EEO Rule. This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment Unit
that is comprised of the above stations: This report is required to be placed in the public inspection files
of these stations, and posted on their websites, if they have websites.
The information contained in this Report covers the time period beginning February 1, 2017 to
and including January 31, 2018
The FCC's 2002 EEO Rule requires that this Report contain the following information:
1. A list of all full-time vacancies filled by the Station(s) comprising the Station Employment Unit
during the Applicable Period;
2. For each such vacancy, the recruitment source(s) utilized to fill the vacancy (including, if applicable,
organizations entitled to notification pursuant to Section 73.2080(c)(1)(ii) of the new EEO Rule,
which should be separately identified), identified by name, address, contact person and telephone
3. The recruitment source that referred the hiree for each full-time vacancy during the Applicable
4. Data reflecting the total number of persons interviewed for full-time vacancies during the Applicable
Period and the total number of interviewees referred by each recruitment source utilized in connection
with such vacancies; and
5. A list and brief description of the initiatives undertaken pursuant to Section 73.2080(c)(2) of the FCC
Appendices 1, 2 and 3 which follow have been designed, in the aggregate, to provide the required
information. Please note that the numbers listed on Appendix 2 under the column entitled "Full-time
Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized" refer to the number of the full-time job positions listed on
Appendix 1.
Appendix 1 to Annual EEO Public File Report Form Covering the Period from February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit: KLAA, KEZP, KBKK, KEDG
Section 1: Vacancy Information
Full-time Positions Filled
By Job Title
Recruitment Source of
Total Number of
Interviewees from All
Sources for This Position
1 Account Executive Social Media/FB 1
2 Programming/On-air Internal Posting 1
3 Traffic Manager Professional Referral 1
4 Programming/On air www.allaccess.com 3
5 Account Executive Broadcast Radio Ads 6
6 Digital Manager Broadcast Radio Ads 3
Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 15
Appendix 2
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the Period from February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018
Stations Comprising Station Employment Unit: KLAA-FM, KEZP, KBKK, KEDG
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
"Please note, during this period there have been no entities that have requested to be notified of all full time openings at the stations."
Recruitment Source (Name,Address, Telephone Number,Contact Person)
Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (If Any)
Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
A Social Media- www.Facebook.com
Station Facebook sites
3 In addition to all other sources
this medium was used to
specifically recruit account
B Internal Posting 1 Programming/On-Air
C Radio Station Ads Broadcast on
KLAA, KEZP, KBKK, and KEDG
18 All positions advertised
D Industry Website
3 In addition to all other sources
this website is used to
specifically recruit on
air/programming positions
E Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM)
Sarah Sasser 318-767-5530
0 All positions advertised
F Other / Client Referral 1 Traffic Manager position
Appendix 3 to Annual EEO Public File Report Form Covering the Period from February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018
Stations Comprising Station Employment Unit: KLAA, KEZP, KBKK, KEDG
Section 3: Supplemental (Non-Vacancy Specific) Recruitment Activities Undertaken by
I. Participation In Job Fairs or Career Fairs:
March 2017: Lagniappe stations KLAA, KEZP, KBKK, and KEDG participated in the Louisiana
College Career Fair. As part of the Career Fair, a Lagniappe employee manned a booth to
represent our stations and speak with potential candidates about careers and current opportunities
in radio. This Career Fair also aided in fostering the development and strengthening of
connections between Louisiana College, employers, and graduate institutions. Employment
applications were on hand and given to interested candidates along with accepting resumes from
the candidates.
March 2017: Lagniappe attended a Society for Human Resource Management Seminar.
Lagniappe sent their Recruitment and Retention Manager to speak and discuss radio
opportunities for recruitment and job fairs along with continuing a relationship for Lagniappe to
share their job opportunities with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Currently,
Lagniappe has an ongoing relationship with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
to promote upcoming job fairs on KLAA, KEZP, KBKK, and KEDG. This relationship also
allows Lagniappe to participate in each job fair to present current job opportunities at the time of
the job fair.
May 2017: Lagniappe stations KLAA, KEZP, KBKK, and KEDG participated in the Louisiana
Workforce Commission Job Fair. As part of the Job Fair, numerous Lagniappe employees
manned a booth to represent our stations and speak with potential candidates about careers and
current opportunities in radio. Employment applications were on hand and given to interested
candidates along with accepting resumes from the candidates.
II. On-Going Internship Program for Area College Students (73.2080(c)(2)(v))
Lagniappe stations participate in an on-going semester internship-program. The radio stations
welcome students from area universities and colleges who are motivated and excited about
expanding their knowledge and hands-on experience in a vibrant broadcasting environment.
Students must be enrolled in a program related to the broadcasting industry, and their internship
must be endorsed, supported, and constantly monitored by the sponsoring university. Students
are rewarded with course credit hours upon completion of the semester-long program. Internship
periods include Fall and Spring semesters.


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Annual Youth Cards are now available for $15.00 per card. We are asking that each student sell 5 cards each. After selling five cards, you will have a choice of receiving one card for free or a 48 count box of Charm Pops. The card is valid for one full year beginning now through March 1, 2017. We have a limited supply of cards so getting started today.
The yearbook staff will meet every day this week after school.
Don't forget to order your yearbook before they are gone. Orders may be placed online or with Mrs. Sumner or Mrs. Covington.
Our baseball team will play at Bowdon Middle School today weather permitting.
Our Soccer Team will play at home against Haralson County today weather permitting.
Our Track Team will host a home meet at Temple High School today.
We will have Fun Friday this week during connections classes.
If you are interesting in trying out for High School cheerleading, you need to attend an informational meeting today at 2 in the media center. The high school coach will be here to review the details with those that are interested.
Temple Middle School will host its third Annual "Tiger Pride" Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Fairfield Golf Club. If you or a family member would like to enter a team in the competition, please pick up a registration form from the front office. We are also accepting sponsors and door prize donations at this time.
Copyright © 2020 Temple Middle


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Protecting yourself and your loved ones from unforeseen circumstances is vital to your financial wellbeing. This can cushion you or your family against the impact of the unexpected including illness, unemployment, accident and death.
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Do you know if your organisation provides sick pay? If so, how long for?
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Engels branch of State archive of Saratovskaya oblast
In the funds of Engel's branch of State Archive of Saratov region is stored the rich collection of records and rare documents on history and culture of the Volga Germans from the epoch of Ekaterina II to 1941. Engel's archive, as the lawful successor of the archive of former republic of the Germans of Volga Region, and at present continues to be completed different kind of documents. For instance, about the writers of German republic are obtained materials from Siberia and Kazakhstan. Since the research work in the archive does not stand on the spot, it gives further pulse for the participation of archivists in tourist scheme of region.
The repeated receptions of honorable guests, and also delegations of tourists from Germany, America, whose ancestors were descendants from Volga Region, researchers, who record in the German language, students led the workers of the archive to the need for the preparation of documentary exhibitions taking into account the interests of each separate audience. Concerning questions of culture, the preparation of exhibitions does not know the fantasy of executors. For the audience, which is carried along by music are proposed people German songs with the notes and without them. Exhibitions with the use of the matters and various documents from the personal fund of G. Dinges and A. Dul'zon, archive fund "collection of documents on history and culture of Volga Germans" will help to present in entire variety rites and customs of the Volga Germans.
To the basic exhibition the annotations will be prepared in two languages - Russian /German, and if necessary in English. Obviously, useful for the tourists will be preparation of copies of the documents (information about the colonies, about the separate surnames and the families for the preserved population censuses and so forth.) if the archive previously obtains the demand about this. It seems that the archive documents will seem interesting both tourists from Germany, USA, other countries as well as to Russian citizens.
Conditions of the work of the researchers:
There is a reading hall for 2 places; simultaneously it reveals to 10 records, order is carried out during 1-2 days. Researchers have the capability to order on the paid basis of copies of documents. Catalogs, subject-thematic card indexes, BD in connection with the limited possibilities of reading hall for the researchers are inaccessible.
Reference apparatus, existing in the reading hall: the card index of the funds; inventories and indicators to them;
The performance of the social- lawful demands: On the basis of the documents existing in the archive it fulfills the demands of citizens about the confirmation of working period and the amounts of wages, the rewarding, the promotion, obtaining of formation, applying the political repressions, about the certificates of registration, about the confirmation of the property rights of citizens.
The reception of citizens is achieved:
Monday till Friday (Thursday – closed (not reception day) from 8.30 to 16.30
Fulfillment of the subject demands: The archive fulfills subject, historical-biographical and other demands of legal and physical persons. The cost of the performance of order is set in the dependence on the volume of works; the documents can be copied if necessary.
Tel./fax: +7 (8 453) 56-89-24 or via e-mail: email@example.com


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Living arrows- 5/5200:00
"You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth"- Kahlil Gibran
This weeks photo was taken at home, Blake loves jumping and bouncing around at soft play so last weekend we purchased him a foldaway trampoline. The trampoline has been a hit and is now his most used toy. This week has seen him on it constantly when we are at home.


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A healthy take on traditional Christmas puddings that not only taste great but are super fun for kids of all ages to make. Perfect for gifts or even packing in the lunchbox for school as these little beauties are nut-free too!
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I had to come up with Elsa dress for my daughter's birthday. There was none left at any stores I went to, but she gave me no chance in replacing it with some other option. So I had to browse some ideas, and took this one with some changes.
I am very lazy in hiding edges and doing very detailed work when it comes to projects like these, so I tried to simplify the process as much as possible. My designer friends, be easy on me please
It took me a while in Jo-Anne fabrics to figure out what I need; not having much knowledge about measurements I was left with some fabric leftovers. The whole dress costed about $25-30 in materials. Priceless in memories it created
-plain white t-shirt, or with lace sleeves (ours from Target, $7), or with long sleeves (short sleeves are better for summer);
-stretchy jersey that will go over the t-shirt – 1 1/2 yards;
-lace for waist;
-ribbon for waist;
-2 buttons;
-tulle – as much as you want. The more – the bigger the skirt. We had 3 pieces about 1 1/2 yards each
Top part process:
1. Lay out the jersey over the t-shirt and with pen draw the front – where you will be cutting it. Draw the heart shape (add 1/2 inch above the actual shape because you need to hide the edges).
2. Cut out the front and hand stitch it to the t-shirt. I worked with one piece of fabric, the back piece is not a separate piece. Too much work to cut it all separately
3. Stitch the sides of the fabric to the sides of t-shirt
4. After the front and sides are attached, turn the t-shirt, and cut the back where you need it, leaving 1/2 inch to hide the edge.
5. After this is done, you can stitch it with machine. I don't have one, the machine part was done by my mother in law when the whole dress was stitched by hand. Jersey needs to be stitched using zigzag
I did not cut the jersey part that was longer then t-shirt. In our case, it was kind of an under-skirt, because tulle is see-through. If your child won't be wearing pants underneath, you need to create under-skirt. We didn't have time for that.
Skirt part process:
1. Stitch ribbon to the lace.
2. Put on the ready top part on you child and make 3 dots – 2 on hips, one – where you want the lace to come together when you create a V shape.
3. Stitch tulle to the lace and ribbon. The more tulle you will use, the puffier the skirt will be.
4. Stitch ready skirt to the top, following the marks you've made.
In our case, the tulle came in short pieces 1 1/2 yard each, but it wasn't an issue. Skirt had openings, but wearing pants underneath was a great idea. And having party outside we needed them in any ways.
5. Add buttons to the center of heart shape and v-shape
The whole dress took me about 3 hrs to hand stitch, and about 1 hr for my mother in law to titch it on the machine. I'm sure for individuals with experience it is a faster task
Did I mention we made the cape too?


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The first time you decide to do a BDSM scene can be nerve wracking.
You've (hopefully!) done all the preliminary things, negotiated what you want to do, chosen your safe words or chosen not to use them. You and your partner are likely anticipating play, much like waiting for christmas when you were young. You both likely have some expectations about how things will play out, which may or may not be realistic.
Often people whose only experiences with kink have been adult material (books, video, the internet, etc), will have ideas that aren't terribly feasible. Remember, you and (maybe) your partner are going into this without previous experience, you're probably going to make some mistakes. Lets talk about some of the most common ones that people experience in their first few scenes.
Mismatched Expectations
Often there are complaints from one or both partners about going too far or not far enough. This can result from mismatched expectations and ideas, which is where more thorough negotiation is needed. It can also result from simple inexperience - partners who haven't done something before may hold back for fear of making mistakes or push too hard due to overconfidence.
In both cases, clear and honest communication is the answer. If we check in with our partners during play, making sure that they are enjoying things, we will have a better chance of scene success.
Many people use the 'traffic light' system to communicate during play.
It's fairly simple and ties into the use of traffic signals for safe words. The Top will ask the bottom "What's your colour?" and the bottom will reply with "green" to mean good, "yellow" to mean they are getting close to a limit, or "red" to express the need to communicate further, stop the particular activity or stop play entirely.
Another way for a Top to get a feel for where a bottom is at is using the 1-10 scale.
Again, the top can ask "what number are you at?" and the bottom can reply with a number between one and ten. Generally for play that involves pain, it is good to keep the bottom around a seven. Going above that point is reserved for more intense masochists or scenes where you've negotiated a pushing of limits. Ending the scene before the bottom gets to a seven can result in the bottom not feeling satisfied with play.
Of course those are just general guidelines, everyone is different and play should be tailored for your individual partner.
When playing with a new partner, I would much rather have a scene be not intense enough, rather than too intense. I can always go harder or more intensely the next time we play, but I can't take it back if I've pushed too far, if a bottom didn't feel comfortable telling me when they were at their limit or other similar issues. I explain this to all my new partners, and most appreciate my caution - those who don't aren't a good fit for me.
Playing Above Your Skill Level
This isn't a mistake reserved only for Tops, bottoms can overestimate their abilities as well.
As Tops, if we play above our skill level, we can have many problems. We could, as a worst case scenario, do something that causes injury to our bottoms. We could harm them in ways that they did not consent to and that we didn't intend. Much of BDSM is potentially dangerous, and it is our responsibility to ensure the safety of our bottoms.
We can also lose the trust of our bottoms - especially if we cause injury, but also if they feel that we put them at risk because of our lack of skill. Finally, in playing above our skill level, we can have an awkward and unfulfilling scene.
Bottoms playing above their skill level risk getting hurt. The hurt could be physical in nature, if the bottom exaggerates their skill or experience in an area such as rope bondage, which can be physically taxing. Unskilled bottoms who exaggerate experience can risk nerve damage, since they don't know when to tell the rigger about issues and may think that the issues they are experiencing are normal.
They can also be harmed emotionally, if a top doesn't know about hidden triggers or other problems. Finally, they risk losing the trust of their Top, who has to rely on them to be honest about desires and limits.
Often, in our excitement over a scene we will not prepare properly. We have a super hot scenario running through our minds, but lack the skill to prepare for it or just get too wrapped up in the fantasy to do the mundane parts.
Before starting, it's always wise to gather all your supplies, practice anything you need to and be sure you have things there 'just in case'. This can include a way to cut rope for bondage, a first aid kit and even condoms, in case you're both in the mood after or sex is a negotiated part of the scene.
Too Focused on the Details
Being too focused on the details can result in a scene that can feel scripted and mechanical. If you've fantasized about a scene for so long that you and your partner have to learn lines before you start, you may want to re-think things. While it's best to go into a scene having a good idea of what you want to do, be sure to leave some room for creative thinking. Sounding like the Dominatrix from a bad porno is definitely not sexy!
Finally, the one thing that can often get in the way of a good scene are nerves! If this is something you've been fantasizing about forever, you may feel nervous when the time comes to actually live it. Try to relax - just don't get into the 'liquid courage', you need to be sober and thinking for this kind of play.
Doing something for the first time is nerve wracking, but we've all been there.
Keep things simple, you can always get more elaborate later on.
You may feel more comfortable doing your first scene in the privacy of your own home, or you may want to play at a dungeon, where there are others you can ask questions of. It's your choice, do what makes sense to you.
Now that you know some of the common pitfalls, you can hopefully avoid them. It's really important to have a good, honest idea of your skills, be prepared (for the scene and for emergencies) and do your best to relax. After all, this is supposed to be fun!


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Happy Early Valentine's Day, you little eager, lonely, depressed fashionistas. While I was (or wasn't) trolling all the best style blogs for that perfect outfit to *WoW* your date on Valentine's Day, I remembered that many of us don't have a handsome, dapper young gent waiting to take us to the world's nicest restaurant next Tuesday. Instead, some of us have a wonderful opportunity; that one day a year where it is perfectly acceptable to feel sorry for yourself, just like you do every other day of the year, loudly, publicly, and unabashed. With these undoubtedly exceptionally-beautiful-and-intelligent-but-misunderstood people in mind, I have designed the perfect outfit to take your pitiful self-indulgence to new and improved heights.
1. A Velour Tracksuit. I'm really not sure when these went out of style, and I never really complained when they did. It was probably around the time that every photo of Pregnant Britney doing something trampy, schizo and completely awesome also featured one of her custom velvet sweat sets. But let's think long and hard about Britney for a minute. Maybe she had it right. She'd been unlucky in love in the past and the fame was getting to her, and by god she wanted a Big Mac. So here she came, buckin' all the stereotypes and expectations and said "You know what, I'm gonna marry Kevin Federline, we'll all wear tracksuits at the wedding, and I will eat a Big Mac. Every day for the next six years until I'm ready to come back on the scene and show everyone that my country ass can be chill as hell and still sell millions of records." Maybe, just maybe this is our chance to show the world that you don't have to be Crazy Britney to not give a fuck. To the nearest TJ Maxx!
2. A Paper Bag on Your Head. When you wake up Tuesday morning after crying yourself to sleep over the Valentine's Facebook status that your ex posted about his new girlfriend, you will not do your hair, you will not put makeup on, you won't even bother to wipe the Nutella and peanut butter from your soon-to-be-double chin. What's the point? You have been strong enough to postpone your suicide for at least the next couple of hours, and that deserves the reward of complete and total disregard for your appearance. You honestly don't even care if someone sees how you look! But you probably don't want to be spotted in that velour tracksuit by anyone who actually knows you, so the bag will come in handy any time you absolutely must set foot outside. Which brings us to number three.
3. A Lobster Bib. Valentine's Day may just be your hungriest day of the year. Since you'll be waiting to buy yourself three boxes of Russell Stover's until they go on sale Wednesday at Walgreens, treat yourself to the next best thing that anyone can: a trip to Red Lobster. Have you even heard of cheddar bay biscuits? If I am not mistaken, those bitches are bottomless and will go smashingly well with that cup of butter that comes with your seafood platter. Heart attacks for everybody!
4. A Novelty Flask. If you can get through this entire day without a thimble of cheap vodka, I applaud you. But the rest of us don't have the conviction or wherewithal to be as boring as you. We're going to need something potent and portable to take with us on our journey, and the only way to do that is, of course, in style. Trashy, ironic, self-deprecating, hot pink style.
5. A Cat. I am a firm believer that you need one of these every day of the year, but I understand that some of you have allergies or are not privy to the superiority of the feline species. But let's make one thing clear; a cat will not make you feel especially loved on Valentine's Day because it truly appreciates and loves you for you. Cat's exist in nature to show us that true love is not unconditional. Instead, it's something you receive as coercion for sharing your leftover shellfish. And that is beautiful.
6. A Copy of First Wives Club. This is the ultimate single bitch guide to life. While sure, they're pushing fifty and still scheming and holding onto the past, watching Goldie Hawn scream "I AM NOT A DRUNK" while flipping her amazing hair around in a neurotic fit is nothing short of comforting.
7. Bald Eagle Bedroom Slippers. Patriotism! I'm joking, nothing is more upsetting to me than the concept of national paraphernalia. But puffy slippers are kind of a must and these are a pretty ridiculous concept I can get behind. Nothing says "I'm the shit!" like stomping around with your foot in a stuffed animal. …or is that "I've given up!" I can't remember.
8. That Naked Picture of Adam Levine. This classic photo is where you will find the closest thing to ecstasy tonight, unless you take actual ecstasy which I don't really frown upon either. I suggest dimming the lights and using your imagination to travel to a place far, far away where you can be serenaded by his buzzing falsetto to the utmost peak of pleasure. Or you can buy a vibrator, which pretty much works no matter what rock star you're looking at.
9. A Shovel. Maybe it's a metaphorical shovel for burying your desperation and loneliness in the back of your mind so you can go about your life empowered and unfazed. Maybe it's a real shovel to help you dig your own grave in the parking lot of your ex-boyfriend's apartment. We're all searching for the tools to help us move up and move on. However you choose to do that is entirely up to your level of sanity.
The moral of the story here is, don't put so much pressure on yourself this Valentine's day. Aim low! I mean really, who needs a sexual partner or someone to cuddle with when you can smear lipstick all over your face in the mirror of your bedroom with a mouthful of fried calamari. I'm sure all those greedy hitched-up bitches would be jealous, I don't care how big their Harry Winston is. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to go wipe away my tears while laughing hysterically.


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Everyone knows that Goodwill is a racket, right? Their mission is to give poor people job skills, and here's how they operate: rich and middle-class people donate the shit they don't want anymore, so that they can deduct it from their taxes (that shag area rug is totally worth $750), and then Goodwill takes this shit and sells it at overpriced rates to poor people. In 2007, Goodwill made $2 billion from this shit.
Did you hear that? $2 billion went directly from poor people and bargain shoppers to this "nonprofit" that supposedly exists to train poor people in job skills. This nonprofit where the CEO is rumored to make over $1 million a year and regional heads make several hundred thousand or more.
Why not just give the $2 billion out to poor people? Oh, right -- because it's work that will set you free.


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Hidden Android Debug Menu
Nokia started the trend of having service menus accessible by tapping in codes to the dialer. Entering *#92702689# (*#WAR0ANTY#) into any Nokia phone revealed various pieces of information about its manufacture, and there were all kinds of other sequences to get and set various configuration options not available through the menu system.
Now it seems that Android supports the same. I've tested this on my ADP-1 (for all intents and purposes the same as a T-Mobile G1) and my Nexus One, and it's had the same effect on both devices.
Start the Phone app (or press the Phone button) to bring up the screen where you would dial a phone number.
When you're there, dial the following:
This will bring up the debug menu main screen. Here you can fiddle with a whole load of hidden settings. The most interesting page is Phone Information, so tap on that.
The 'Run ping test' button is quite useful for checking your network connectivity, but otherwise the top of the Phone Info page is just telling us stuff. Scroll down to get to the goodies.
Here you can choose to lock the phone to 3G or GSM only. You can switch to GSM only through the normal menu system, but forcing 3G might be useful if you're in a marginal signal area or if you're using your phone with Wireless Tether or Wired Tether to stop it hopping onto an unusably slow network.
Toggle ciphering – my suggestion is to leave well alone. Crypto is a good thing with your phone and there's no reason to turn it off.
The QXDM SD log is quite promising. QXDM is the Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor, which as far as I can tell can read this log to provide more detailed information about the performance of the radios (and potentially the whole platform, as Snapdragon is Qualcomm's baby from the ground up). I'll switch this on at some point and see what I can dig out of the log.
Turning off the radio is not enormously useful, though I do wonder if it'll just turn off the cellular radio and leave the WiFi state intact. If so, it could be quite useful in situations where you don't want to waste battery on the cellular radio but do want to use WiFi – planes with in-flight WiFi, for example. I'll test this too and update the post.
The SMSC is the SMS service centre, which you shouldn't change. Refresh will pull the SMSC number from your SIM card, which you can then edit and write back to the card with Update. I strongly recommend you leave it well alone, and if you are going to play with it then note down your original SMSC number first!
The DNS check is a bit of a mystery. It seems to circumvent some internal check that watches out for the phone's nameservers being set to 0.0.0.0 (potentially representing no autoconfigured IP address). That's all conjecture, though.
There are all kinds of other funky things in the service menu, screenshots of which are below – click the thumbnails to enlarge. Be careful – don't change anything that you're not sure you can change back – and happy hacking.
Let me know if you discover anything particularly tasty!
Thanks for this, works nicely on my Milestone running Android 2.1 as well.
Have you managed to run the "Enable QXDM SD log"? On my Nexus One that button, just doesn't do anything!
Thank you. This is very useful information. My wife is travelling internationally, and doesn't want roaming, but does want to use the phone as wi-fi enabled PDA. Turning of the radio is just the trick. Thanks!


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The path to the Dell XPS PC that's on the desk in front of me has been long. Riyad first sighted it out at E3 back in May and came back to the office raving about the new case that Dell had chosen for its latest XPS machine. Dell did start shipping the system in July in the US, powered by an Intel Pentium D based Extreme Edition CPU. Now Core 2 Duo is here and the XPS 700 we have been sent is powered by an E6700 Core 2 Duo running at 2.66Ghz. Confusingly though, at the time of writing if you go to the initial XPS details page on the Dell website it still advertises it as featuring a Pentium Extreme Edition.
Riyad certainly wasn't kidding about the case though – it's a beaut'! If you feel the need for a massive, silver slab of impressiveness on your desk then you'll want this Dell. Instead of the coloured plastic that garnished the shell of the last XPS – this one has a smooth silver metal finish. I think it looks fantastic and better than anything you can get from Alienware. Not surprisingly it's extremely heavy – you can lift it up and move it yourself but you won't want to do so too often. Find a place that will show it off and leave it there.
It's got a unique shape that tapers in the middle giving it a figure of eight shape when viewed from front on. A raised XPS logo is placed at the sides towards the front and a smart silver Dell logo is also located on the front. I can say that this fascia is unlike anything I've ever seen. Viewed from the side it looks as though the whole thing is leaning forward, as if it's raving to go. There are also two metal feet that extend out from the rear to help balance it and enhance the appearance further, though it seemed stable without them extended.
The entire lower half is a black plastic grille and you can see a large fan sitting deep inside drawing air in. The power button is a small oblong that lights up yellow when pressed. The top half maintains the criss-cross pattern but contains drive bay covers. On the system we were supplied there are two optical drives – a 16-speed dual-layer DVD Burner and a 16-speed DVD-ROM drive, for disc-to-disc copying assuming no copyright restrictions. The bottom most flap is the most interesting as it hides a multi-format card reader – Compact Flash, SD, MMC, Memory Stick and xD are all supported. There's space for a floppy drive underneath the one is present here. Be careful with these drive bay covers though as the build quality could be better – I pushed a button in on the bay that weren't occupied and the button bent into the machine and I had to pull the cover off and reattach to get it looking right again.
Between these two sections are a headphone and microphone socket, two USB ports and a FireWire port. Hard disk and network lights are visible through the plastic but the surface is flush – it looks very cool. Even cooler though is an array of four LED lights at the top of each of the two sections. These can be set to a number of lights in the BIOS – red, amber, green, blue, purple blue and clear. It looks great in the dark- it would be cool if there was a dedicated switch to change the lights without having to go into the BIOS.
At the rear of the case you'll find a further six USB ports and another FireWire. There's only one Ethernet port – more on that later – but there is a serial socket, as well as a PS/2 and keyboard ports. There's an optical out port present, which seems odd as the sound is provided by the included Creative X-Fi card, which makes it redundant.
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text: Madame is a female being in paradise who knows what she wants and is stuck into life. Through her never-ending curiosity and openness to beautiful things, she likes to sniff into other spheres. Every now and then she likes to be seduced by forbidden fruits. At heart she is still a playful creature and outwardly she stands for her femininity.


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