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Alexander Blouse
Added Feb 15, 2010
By burdastyle
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This blouse is truly a work of art and quite a unique pattern. The ruffled sleeves and rippling hemline are created by various darts and gathers while the front and back openings both close with a sweet line of buttons. We made our Alexander* blouse from black & white polka-dot silk charmeuse with a matching belt (included in pattern).
*In loving memory of Alexander McQueen, a truly innovative and inspiring man.
Material Notes
Sizes 32-44: 1 3/4 yards (1.5 meters) self, 90 × 50cm interfacing, 13 buttons
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Mar 9, 2012, 03.07 AMby Sandra Cook
Such a beautiful blouse, the buttons in back and the flowy sleeves make it so adorable. I will be trying to make this very soon, I have just the skirt to wear it with. Thanks for sharing.
Mar 7, 2012, 08.48 PMby erisagirl
Nice blouse. The sleeves remind me of the Colette Taffy blouse. My only objection to this post are the negative comments people leave about the models.
Mar 7, 2012, 05.02 PMby cikk
Very cute – very vintage – love the model's tattoos – wish I had a job where I could get all those!
Feb 9, 2012, 02.22 PMby Sapsorrow
How wide does the fabric need to be to only use the 1.5 metres?
Jul 7, 2011, 03.58 AMby purplejb99
does anyone know how much give, if any, there is in the pattern? I'm not sure whether to go with a 34 or 36. my bust measurement is exactly 31, so I'm not sure if the 34 might be risky. Help, anyone?
Jul 27, 2010, 01.55 AMby littleladyluxe
Gorgeous! And a size 32 :) Thankyou!
Apr 11, 2010, 05.04 AMby sarahscustard
I love the look of this blouse – mostly because I have a real thing for peplums at the moment! I've almost finished making a version.. and in doing so found that: a) it was too short – so I doubled the length of the peplum – better!; b) I couldn't be bothered with the buttons down the back, so cut the back in one piece instead – easy!; and c) I'm really torn about the pleats in the front. The fact that I'm unconvinced about the pleats is why I haven't finished making this blouse yet! I think it would be more flattering if it had darts instead of pleats to create a less baggy shape above the waistline – more thinking needed!
Feb 20, 2010, 06.44 PMby inlovewithcreating
its a beautiful top,so unique,I would have never guessed there is buttons all the way down the back,great on a pair of trousers and a long flowy skirt,vintage look ;)
Feb 18, 2010, 05.14 PMby millytant
Full boobs – fine as the delicate detail and neckline would divide and make them appear smaller. Full abdo – fashion faux pas, it would just accentuate my mummy tummy LilyMoi is correct, not all full figures are the same.
Feb 17, 2010, 09.25 PMby lilimoy
Beautiful and classy. And as a "full figured" woman, well, I'd look great in it. The thing to remember is not all full figures are the same, any more than non-full figures are the same, so maybe it'll work for you and maybe not. Works for me!
RIP, Alexander McQueen.
Feb 17, 2010, 09.10 AMby tae-ko
Very, very pretty. 15 years and 3 sizes and 2 pregnancies ago I could have worn such a thing. Nowadays I can admire it from a distance.
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Mar 17, 2012, 10.35 PMby mrspaiere
You can still wear such a thing.
Feb 17, 2010, 04.21 AMby dhammi
Lovely blouse…….
Feb 17, 2010, 02.27 AMby reneebies
Yay! This is great! Nice to see a low price too.
Feb 17, 2010, 01.07 AMby marenp
Cute blouse, but. . . In answer to the questions re: is this good garment for plus or full figure? Nooooooo! I'm a full figure with very long legs and not much of a curvy waist. My experience is to avoid waist belts, especially this one with the ruffle at the waist. It almost points to the waist and hips. The ruffle sleeve is too short and ruffled for larger arms and again would call attention to my strong yet full upper arms arms. I'm just saying. . . a no for this statuesque girl. Cute for those lucky 14's and under or a petite! Love the sheer at the ruffle waist.
Feb 16, 2010, 10.26 PMby donnasueg
So very nice!
Feb 16, 2010, 09.17 PMby passthepins
This is really pretty. I agree with you lenarrrd, Im going to make it just ith the one row of buttons at the front..
Feb 16, 2010, 08.13 PMby enero
A cool modern updated look. Hip.
Feb 16, 2010, 08.11 PMby sdmaple
It is a great blouse and think it would nice for the full-figure girl.
Feb 16, 2010, 07.49 PMby sdmaple
I love this blouse and wonder if could made for a full-figure body.
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Feb 17, 2010, 05.15 PMby alden
As a full figure girl i think it would look awesome for a full figure. Drop the waist a little to allow for the bust and add a little to the bottom and it is great! The belt is great for defining the waist
Feb 16, 2010, 07.49 PMby sdmaple
I love this blouse and wonder if could made for a full-figure body.
Feb 16, 2010, 07.47 PMby aiko4444
A very classic and feminine blouse! Would be great for the petite ladies.
Feb 16, 2010, 07.27 PMby ichigogirl
Pretty, and with an interesting construction. I love that you called it Alexander!
Feb 16, 2010, 06.52 PMby montesnathalie96
omg, rest in peace alexander mcqueen, may he be remembered.
Feb 16, 2010, 06.09 PMby lenarrrd
Ohh I really like it, but I'm not sure about having buttons in the back and front – just a personal preference for me, I wonder if I could cut the back on the fold instead? Very lovely though, let's hope I can get my other projects finished so I can try this beauty :)
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Feb 17, 2010, 06.31 AMby stellacadente
I'm also thinking about cutting the back in the fold… should be much more comfy. I will make a decision if I chose fabric for this…
Feb 16, 2010, 05.55 PMby annawilliamson
beautiful! i don't think it would work as a blouse on my body type (no need to make me look any shorter than i already am), but it would be excellent as the bodice of a dress with a nice full skirt for a vintage look. i would even keep the ruffled waist :)
Feb 16, 2010, 04.28 PMby sewingmommy2
Very pretty! So romantic! I love the flair at the waist.
Feb 16, 2010, 10.51 AMby candicej
I really like this pattern, thank you! And I love the styling of the photo shoot, too.
Feb 16, 2010, 10.39 AMby skwarynia
Elegant &vintage:) Great!
Feb 16, 2010, 10.29 AMby anajan
Beautiful blouse, well done BS!
Feb 16, 2010, 09.08 AMby barkcloth
Very nice blouse, but these buttons in the back will hurt everytime you'll drive a car or sit on your couch. I would use other kind of buttons than these big boys!
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At precisely 7:30 the gavel struck the workbench in the President's garage, the official meeting place of the Ostrich Society. All in attendance – some in the company of bird dogs – were bright eyed and bushy tailed and despite their ages, and in some cases their infirmities, were as alert and giddy as a groom at a bachelor's party waiting for the cake to open.
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Jake was swatting at Bundy as he tried to pull a pheasant skin from the edge of the table telling Bill he might want to make Bundy mind before he ate one of the skins and left piles of feathers all over his yard. Al chimed in, saying, 'Yea, he could squat and point at the same time, keeping both ends busy. What a dog.'
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Chantal Remy started looking after the Domaine in 1988, shortly before a large proportion of its vineyards were sold. A third of the initial holding was left, vineyards spread over some excellent sites in the Chambolle-Musigny and Morey St Denis communes, at least until Chantal Remy's mother died – when the domaine reduced again from, 4.5 hectares to 1.5 hectares as Napoleonic inheritance laws kicked in. The winemaking is resolutely traditional; no herbicides or insecticides are used in the vineyards, a third new wood is employed for élévage, during a long cask ageing there is just one racking and bottling takes place by hand two summers after the vintage, without fining or filtration. Classic, finely-tuned Burgundies that demonstrate an arresting purity and finesse. They are delicate and designed for pleasure! From 2009 all the Domaine Louis Remy wines will be labelled as Chantal Remy. Chantal's son Florian started making the wine here in 2013 and seems destined to take it to ever greater heights.
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Pinot Noir is the classic grape of red burgundy, whose greatest wines are concentrated in the east and south-east-facing clay/limestone hills of Burgundy's Côte d'Or. A notoriously temperamental variety, Pinot Noir has proved difficult to grow in certain climates and soils and will not tolerate over-cropping. The best examples have wonderfully expressive aromas and thrillingly pure bitter sweet red forest fruit and cherry flavours, developing truffle and game overtones with age. At their greatest they offer a lightness with intensity and are transparent enough to magnify the characteristics of the terroir in which they are grown. Outside of Burgundy, Pinot Noir has had great success in New Zealand, coastal California, Oregon, Hemel en Aarde in South Africa and the more marginal, cooler districts in Australia. Along with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir is also one of the major components of Champagne.
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In this painting, the peaceful figure's posture and skinny body were supported by arms to maintain a perfect balance. However, through the strokes of characters, the composition as well as the space around, the nervous and sad mood of the painter could be seen with half an eye. It indicated that the artist would feel more misery.
The red table in the lower left appeared quite abrupt in the deep blue picture. The melancholy reflection expression of doctor Gachet echoed with the blue tone in the painting. Van Gogh wrote in Theo's letter, "He lost his wife a few years ago. But he is a real doctor. His occupation and belief inspires him. We have become good friends......I am painting for him wearing a white cap with very light and bright colors and dressed in a blue coat. The background is cobalt blue and his body is leaning on a red table."
This diagram represented the basic picture of this portrait. The character was positioned obliquely along the diagonal, from the upper-left corner of the canvas to the lower right corner throughout the entire picture. The color configuration was perhaps the most important factor to convey deep feelings. The doctor's coat was blue and black mixed, and in some places the white canvas could be seen. The red desktop deepened the contrast of the picture. Perhaps Van Gogh found a natural solution for the portraits of women in the new era, but he did not solve men's inner conflicts. In a few portraits of Al's men, men's facial expressions were obviously with suspicion and tension. In this painting, what the figure wanted to express was full of melancholy.
This middle-class doctor and modern art collector, like a hypochondriac, his facial expression was what Van Gogh called "sorrow-stricken expression". But in the concept and composition, this painting could be said the companion of "Al's women". Gachet looked sad and sat there, facing two novels concerning women, art and sex-Goncourt's novel Magnet Salomon and Chamini Dorset.
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Thanks in part to the stunning Fall collections from Lulu Frost, Eddie Borgo, Kelly Wearstler, and more, we're feeling charmed and dangerous. The revival of sculptural glamour and natural materials has us smitten, and seeing old favorites like ribbon necklaces and two-finger rings is beyond exciting (personally, I'm still waiting on slap bracelets to make a comeback). There are so many new pretty pieces out there that it may actually make your head spin — which is why we've selected 20 of the best baubles to bring your Fall outfits into glam territory. Before you click through to see and shop our editors' picks, keep these tips in mind:
- Bigger is better and actually lets you get away with less. Wearing one giant cuff bracelet or sticking to just a statement necklace packs a punch.
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Ethnic Powder Keg in Henan Province
After being shattered by ethnic unrest, calm has returned to the province of Henan in Central China. Thousands of police continued to cordon off individual villages.
The violent clashes in Central China at the end of October were initially hushed up by the government. Foreign media reported numerous casualties as Han Chinese and the Muslim Hui minorities engaged in street fighting, setting off a chain reaction.
Anti-Muslim Sentiment
An Imam in the affected district of Zhongmou said that "international anti-Muslim sentiment has affected the Han-Chinese." Around 18 million Muslims live in China, approximately 9 million of them belonging to the Hui minority.
Professor Helmolt Vittinghoff, sinologist at the University of Cologne, believes that the conflicts are not religiously motivated. "The Han respect the Hui; they esteem them as merchants and restaurateurs." He does not believe that the incidents will be repeated and feels that the Chinese are too pragmatic to insist on hegemony.
Common Roots
Muslims and the Han Chinese have co-existed since the Tang Dynasty in the 7th Century, when Islam was first introduced to China. The Chinese Hui minority is descended from Arab and Persian traders who came to the area centuries ago and married Chinese. Thus, the Hui minority is ethnically and linguistically identical with the Han Chinese. According to official accounts, conflicts between the two groups have never arisen before.
The Hui are one of 56 officially-recognized minorities in China. At 91 percent of the population, the Han Chinese are by far the largest ethnic group. The other 55 nationalities total only nine percent of the country's 1.3 billion people, which is why they are referred to as national minorities. This includes ethnic Tibetans and Koreans.
The Illusion of Autonomy
Officially, China has upheld a policy of equality, unity and common prosperity for all nationalities ever since the foundation of the People's Republic 55 years ago.
Five of the 34 administrative districts on the provincial level are autonomous regions belonging to the national minorities, with the Mongols, the Uigurs, the Hui, the Zhuang and the Tibetans as the major ethnic groups. But the Han Chinese represent a disproportionate part of the regional governments as well.
Stirring Up Hatred
Due to restrictions on press freedom, little is known about relations between the different ethnic groups. The province of Xinjiang in Northwestern China is home to more than 10 nationalities, including the Uigurs, the second-largest Muslim group in China.
The Uigurs, once the largest ethnic group in the Northwest, make up only 45 percent of the population today. Ever since China incorporated the province there has been a resistance movement against the communists.
At 41 percent, the Han Chinese now make up the second-largest ethnic group in the region. As in Tibet, in Xinjiang tensions between the local population and the immigrants are stirred up by the Chinese authorities and businesses, which give preferential treatment to Han Chinese in all spheres of social life.
China's "Terrorists"
China's government has identified the Uigurs as terrorists; unlike the Hui, the second-largest Muslim ethnic group is a Turkic people with its own culture and language.
Severe human-rights violations are causing a constant rise in tensions between the minorities, the security forces and the Han Chinese immigrants.
The more desperately the minorities struggle for survival, the greater the likelihood of terrorist acts. However, most of the minorities have so far rejected terrorist violence as a means of resistance.
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New Bern aldermen will get a glimpse of the city manager�s proposed 2013-14 budget Tuesday during the Board of Aldermen meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall.
New Bern aldermen will get a glimpse of the city manager�s proposed 2013-14 budget Tuesday during the Board of Aldermen meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall.
Mike Epperson, city manager, will provide an overview of the budget, which will later be discussed during meetings and work sessions.
Also on the board�s agenda, the New Bern Housing Authority will ask the city to join with it on a Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant to assist with plans for modernization of public housing and improvements in the surrounding community.
The matching grant is for $30,000 over two years.
The board also will discuss setting a public hearing to receive comments about a $1 million 2009 CDBG Community Revitalization Grant the city was awarded. The project area is Third Avenue between Broad and Elm Streets. The grant program closes on June 17, 2013, and the CDBG program requires a public hearing be conducted to receive public comment on close out of the grant.
In other business, the Area Day Reporting Program for Youth, a non-profit corporation, will request renewal of the lease agreement for the property located at 500 Fort Totten Drive. The lease begins on May 14 and ends on June 30, 2014.
A resolution also will be considered to consolidate the county and city tax offices under the county�s jurisdiction, effective July 1. The merger would improve efficiency and lower city costs. It would also reduce three positions to one, but employees would not lose their jobs, according to staff reports.
Aldermen also will consider adopting ordinances to demolish three dwellings: 711 Bern St., 1816-1818 Greensboro St. and 723 Cedar St. All of the property owners were notified the dwellings were in violation of minimum housing standards.
The board will consider a resolution to create a new position for an MPO administrator. The position will be part of the Development Services department and will administer the day-to-day functions of the New Bern Area Metropolitan Transportation Organization. Funding for the position and required capital costs will be provided through an 80 percent match from the U.S. Department of Transportation and a 20 percent match from local member jurisdictions, reports show.
Street closures will be considered for the 1500 block of Rhem Avenue for the Rhem Avenue Block Party on May 26, with a rain date of May 27; and Union Point Park streets from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 19 for a community band concert.


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A Washington Terrace man was shot and killed by Weber County a sheriff's deputy early Saturday while police were trying to talk the man out of taking his own life.
An apparently distraught Jeff Foote, 39, placed a 911 call to police just before 1 a.m. and told a dispatcher that he planned to shoot himself, the sheriff's office said in a news release.
Officers from multiple police agencies went to the home Foote shared with his parents, 110 W. 4600 South, to find him standing in the front yard, brandishing a small handgun.
One Weber County deputy tried to calm Foote and prevent him from attempting suicide. As they spoke, however, Foote apparently discharged his gun and an officer returned fire, Weber County Chief Deputy Klint Anderson said. No other shots were fired.
Foote, who was struck in the neck, was taken to an Ogden-area hospital where he died. His body was transferred to the Utah State Medical Examiner's Office later Saturday for an autopsy.
It wasn't immediately clear if Foote was trying to harm police when he fired his weapon, but Anderson said the deputy who returned fire feared for the safety of officers on the scene, Anderson said.
The unidentified officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of two investigations.
The Weber County Attorney's Office is conducting an independent investigation of the shooting and will determine whether the officer was justified in his use of deadly force. The sheriff's office will also conduct an internal investigation.
At the time of his death, Foote was on probation for a drug offense.
According to 2nd District Court records, he was arrested in November after a witness reported he and another man were using a meth pipe in a vehicle at a Riverdale motel. A police officer found a pipe in Foote's backpack and several baggies of suspected drugs in the vehicle.
Foote was charged with second-degree felony drug possession, but pleaded guilty in April to a lesser third-degree felony count of drug possession.
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Columbus City Schools officials will seek more money this fall while simultaneously pledging to cut district expenses.
Columbus City Schools officials will seek more money this fall while simultaneously pledging to cut district expenses.
The school board June 23 voted to place a five-year, 9.01-mill combination bond issue/operating levy on the November ballot.
The issue is expected to raise a total of $515 million -- $340 million for operating expenses and $175 million to support the district's building plans.
Of the money raised for operating expenses, $42.5 million would be earmarked for support of high-performing, nonprofit community schools that are partnered with the district.
If approved, the levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 house an additional $315 per year, or $26.25 per month.
Meanwhile, officials have pledged to cut the budget by $200 million over the next five years, said Jeff Warner, spokesman for the district.
"We haven't started into that," Warner said. "That is one of things we'll be working on shortly."
He said the district has cut $15 million this year, mostly in personnel.
"It was fairly well distributed across the board," he said.
District voters in 2008 approved the district's last request -- a 7.85-mill operating levy and a 1.13-mill bond issue.
CCS enters the levy process after a rough-and-tumble year, losing longtime Superintendent Gene Harris amid a scandal involving data scrubbing, in which employees are accused of manipulating student records to improve their school's standing on state report cards.
Harris, who retired July 1, was replaced by J. Daniel Good, an interim superintendent making $195,000 on his one-year contract.
Good said in the vast number of meetings he has attended, people do want accountability, assurances that similar scandals won't occur and more transparency.
But they also seem confident the district will meet those challenges, Good said.
"I think they're ready to put this behind them and focus on what's right for kids," he said.
The district also is trumpeting bipartisan support of the ballot issue.
July 15, Republican Gov. John Kasich, joined by Democrat Mayor Michael B. Coleman, publicly signed into law a bill that requires the district to place a levy on the November ballot that would raise money for both district and charter schools.
The law also gives the mayor the power to sponsor charters and creates an independent auditor.
"I think we've been able to accomplish something locally that hasn't been done in Congress," said Carol Perkins, CCS school board president.
"This is a huge step in terms of a bipartisan relationship."
But Clintonville resident Gus Dahlberg, co-chairman of Clintonville Go Public, said he's not sure whether he'll support the tax issue.
"It's a big ask," Dahlberg said. "It is a larger levy than they were talking about this time last year. That's something I think voters are going to be taking a really strong look at."
Dahlberg said his group, whose mission is to support and enhance the neighborhood public schools in the Clintonville neighborhood, hasn't formally weighed in on the tax proposal.


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PrinterSettings - Changing, Storing and Loading Printer Settings
Posted by Franz Brunner on August 1st, 1999
Desktop-as-a-Service Designed for Any Cloud ? Nutanix Frame
Several years ago I had to implement the ability to change the printer and it's settings from within a programm. The output had to be distributed to 3 or more printers. The settings had to be stored to disk to be able to be loaded. It was desired to conform to the MFC Framework.
How to use
#include "PrinterSettings.h" class CPrnsetupDlg : public CDialog { public: CPrinterSettings m_prn_setting1; CPrinterSettings m_prn_setting2;To get a copy of the original MFC printer settings call CopyDefaultMfcPrinter().
// Get MFC's default printer m_prn_setting1.CopyDefaultMfcPrinter(); m_prn_setting2.CopyDefaultMfcPrinter();To let the user change the settings e.g. paper orientation or printer resolution call PrinterSetup( CWnd* pWnd ).
m_prn_setting1.PrinterSetup(this);To cause MFC to use your settings call SetThisPrinter().
// make m_prn_setting1 the MFC standard printer m_prn_setting1.SetThisPrinter(); // later you may call RestorePrinter() to // restore earlier settings.To load or save your settings call Save(LPCTSTR filename ) or Load(LPCTSTR filename ).
// Save our settings to file m_prn_setting1.Save( "testfilename"); ... ... // load settings, store them in m_prn_settings1 m_prn_setting1.Load( "testfilename" ));
The name of the project is "prnsetup.dsw" (build with VC 6 )
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I made it, but just barely! For some reason I thought I had a few more days until the Daring Bakers deadline for this month. Fortunately I saw a post on Eva's blog this afternoon and, after a few choice words, ran to the kitchen and began baking. Luckily for me this challenge was a bread challenge. I feel pretty comfortable with making most breads. I had not however, ever made bread using potatoes in the dough. Our challenge, brought to us by "bread head" Tanna of "my kitchen in half cups" fame, was to make Tender Potato Bread. No big deal, or so I thought before I actually began to make the bread. I must admit working with the potato dough was a bit more difficult than I anticipated. First of all I wasn't really sure if I was using too much/not enough of the potatoes. The recipe said to use 4 medium potatoes, or 8 oz of mashed potatoes. I put my potatoes through a ricer and they came out very fluffy. I measured out 8 oz (and then added a bit more) and added it to the water. My dough was very sticky when I turned it out to knead. I think I should have mixed in more flour before beginning the kneading. The dough rose nicely. Mine was doubled in size in just over an hour. Then the recipe said to knead the dough for a few more minutes and then make your loaves or rolls. This is where I had some trouble. My dough was still very sticky and I found it difficult to get a nice loaf shape. It took a little patience but I did get the dough into a pretty good loaf. With the rest of the dough I made rolls. I topped half with rosemary and left the other half plain.
The only other problem I had was caused by my dirty oven. I used the bottom oven because I was using the top oven as a proof box. The recipe called for the oven to be set at 450. I guess the last time I used that oven I made some sort of fruit dessert that cooked out all over the bottom. All of a sudden my kitchen was filled with smoke and a burning smell. Thankfully the fire alarm didn't go off. After carefully scraping out the bottom of the oven with a spatula, I was ready to bake some bread! I took Tanna's advice and turned the oven down after 10 minutes. I left it at 425 and my bread cooked much quicker than the time stated in the recipe. The finished product was a delicious light flavored, soft bread. I think if I make it again I'd put Asiago or Guyere cheese on top of the loaf.
Woohoo I made it! Just under the wire, baked and posted in record time! Thanks Tanna for a delicious savory DB challenge and for helping me get my oven clean:) Next month I"ll try not procrastinate!
**UPDATE I used my rosemary rolls to make a sandwich for lunch today and OMG it was one of the best sandwiches ever! I used turkey and baby swiss with peach chutney... Wow... The rosemary roll was so good with the turkey and chutney. Now I wish I'd made all my rolls with rosemary instead of half plain:( Oh well I guess it's an excuse to make more!


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"I really didn't think it would get blown up as much as it did, and I know some people are saying that I've been resistant to Todd," Roethlisberger said, via Alan Robinson of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "But it's one of those things that we went to Todd, and it's in the playbook now. It was simply a signal that I used with our receivers on two different occasions. One was on the fourth-and-1, we got the ball to Mike [Wallace]. The other one was later on third down to Emmanuel [Sanders]. We converted both plays. It worked out."
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The Black Eyed Peas frontwoman and the "Safe Haven" star are now parents to Axl Jack Duhamel, who was born Thursday and weighed in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces, Duhamel's rep told The Times.
Fergie, 38, gave birth to Axl at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles via a pre-scheduled C-section, E! New reported.
She and Duhamel, 40, announced the pregnancy back in February via an Instagram photo.
"Josh & Me & BABY makes three!!! #mylovelybabybump," she captioned a photo of a cat and two kids who appeared to be the parents-to-be as babies, Photoshopped together.
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Duhamel told The Times last March that prepping to be a dad was "exciting."
"I hear all my friends telling me about how fantastic it is and all the things that go along with being pregnant and the stages of it all. But until you're actually going through it you can't even relate," he said at the time.
"Right now, we're just fascinated by the whole idea there's a baby growing inside of her," Duhamel added. "We're fascinated by every stage of its development at this point. We're already feeling a real connection to it. This is what I was meant to do, and we're both really, really excited about the whole thing.
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This month, Fergie officially changed her name from Stacy Ann Ferguson to Fergie Duhamel, making one surname for their new family.
Earlier this week, the two showed off their last-minute preparations with "The Dog Whisperer" star Cesar Millan.
"@joshduhamel & I getting our doggie daughter ready for her new brother with @cesarsway," Fergie captioned a photo of herself with Duhamel, Millan and their dog Zoe.
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Ethnic Cleansing in the USSR, 1937-1949
Book review by Debbie K. Beick, Spokane, Washington
Pohl, J. Otto. Ethnic Cleansing in the USSR, 1937-1949. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1999.
In this book, Pohl addresses the issue of ethnic cleansing by the Stalin regime in Soviet Russia. During the period of 1930-1953, Stalin systematically deported entire nationalities to remote areas in Russia, one of which was the Soviet Germans or Germans from Russia. Pohl devotes Chapter 3, or 33 pages to the Germans from Russia. Other nationalities included in the book are: Koreans, Kalmyks, North Caucasians, Crimean Tatars (a copy of the chapter on the Crimean Tatars can be found at the Crimean Tatar website at http://www.euronet.nl/users/sota/pohlethnic.htm), Bulgarians, Turks, Greeks, Armenians, Meskhetian Turks, Kurds, Khemshils, Ukrainians, and even briefly touches on the deportation of the former Kulaks.
Pohl states in his introduction: "The Stalin regime deported these national groups in their entirety based solely upon their ethnicity to areas whose living conditions inevitably lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths." Pohl further states: "between the years of 1941 to 1948, the Stalin regime deported 3,266,340 people from their homes to special settlements in the interior of the USSR. More than two thirds of these people were members of national groups deported in their entirety on the basis of their ethnicity...Between 1941 and 1950, more than 377,554 exiles perished in special settlements. More than one out of every ten people deported to special settlements died during their confinement. Stalin's deportation of national groups was one of the worst crimes against humanity perpetrated in the 20th century."
He goes on to address the reasons for the deportations, of which he places the Germans under the category of "immigrants to the USSR...who [Stalin] feared...were filled with spies and saboteurs awaiting orders from their ethnic homelands...Paranoia motivated the Stalin regime to deport these nationalities as a prophylactic measure against diversionist attacks."
In the specific chapter about the Germans, Pohl begins by giving a brief, but seemingly very accurate synopsis of the migration of the Germans to Russia, and includes footnotes to where further information can be obtained about the migrations, including one to the Manifesto of Catherine the Great. Pohl gives many, many facts and figures, which are all thoroughly footnoted (you'll find footnotes to almost every line on some pages). Many of these sources include information from new publications in Russian which have just recently been released based on new evidence coming out as a result of the opening of many of the previously closed Russian archives.
Pohl then briefly addresses the Russian governments violation of the pledges made to them when they migrated. He touches upon the revocation of the immunity from military conscription and the loss of the right to self-government.
Pohl continues on to address the living conditions in Russia for the Germans from the period of WWI through the beginning of WWII, addressing many of the issues that affected the lives of the GR's, including some of the laws that went into effect such as: "On 28 April, 1936 the SNK passed resolution no. 776-120ss 'On Resettling from the Ukrainian SSR for Economic Construction in Karanganda Oblast Kazakh SSR 15,000 Polish and German Households." He also addresses the time period after the deportations, and the laws, facts, and figures on the Soviet Germans still living in Russia today.
Pohl includes many tables such as Table 3.1, which gives the number of Soviet Germans in Corrective Labor camps from 1938-1947 on a year by year basis and table 3.2, which gives the numbers of Soviet Germans in various territories in the USSR as of 17 January, 1939, and table 3.12, which gives the locations of German Special Settlers as of 1 January, 1953.
If you are looking for specific information regarding laws, the dates of their passing, where to find copies of the laws, facts and figures on the deportation period (or even before or after), this book is certainly a good place to start! I was very impressed with the vast amount of information contained in a mere 33 pages, and was also very impressed that Pohl backed up his every word with footnoted documentation. I was initially concerned about the accessibility of obtaining copies of the books he cites, but I have successfully interlibrary loaned two of the Russian source books to get copies of information that I was interested in. I think this book contains a wonderfully condensed, factual synopsis of the entire time period that the Germans lived in Russia, and provides a fantastic resource for facts and figure. It also provides a detailed bibliography of books in which type printed copies of the information sources can be obtained.
Pohl has also written another book, "The Stalinist Penal System: A Statistical History of Soviet Repression and Terror, 1930-1953" McFarland & Company, Inc, Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina 28640. Tel: 336-246-4460. I have not had the opportunity to read this book yet, but a sample chapter from the book can also be found at the Crimean Tatar website at http://www.euronet.nl/users/sota/statshist.html


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Thursday, August 30, 2012
If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you
The time has finally come Chris and I are off to the UK, we fly out on Sunday! I traded in a lot of dollars for a few pounds :) I gotta ask though what's with the different sizes bills, the 50 is bigger than the rest, doesn't that mess with your wallets or do you all have BIG wallets over there? These are the things that keep me up at night. BTW the Queen looks pretty good too, must be nice to be ageless on a bill :)
I have packed 15 pairs of socks, 6 pairs of leggings and 2 pair of tights.
7 dresses, 2 skirts, 2 shorts, 2 pairs of pants, 1 sweater, and 2 jackets:) I wish I could pack Peetee
Eh, no I don't Mama wants to play, but I will miss him dearly because I'm a crazy dog lady.
My pink John Fluevogs will be coming though.
and lots of bright jewelry
sent me this book to read and I am waiting until we get to the airport to crack it open.
Look out UK here I come in all my rainbow brightness! I will miss you while I'm gone but I promise to share our adventures with you when I get back. Take care everyone!
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Too much sugar, never enough color
My feet might be on firmly planted on earth but my mind wanders easily these days. This weekend was the perfect combination of having fun and getting stuff done. Topped only by finishing Dexter season 6, and can I just say~ No. Fucking. Way. This called for rainbow sprinkle cupcakes, well actually a friends house warming did :) Dexter called for booze!
The peaches and strawberries at Farmers Market on Saturday were sublime. A bowl of fruit on top of greek yogurt and granola is my typical summer breakfast.
I wore some pretty flower rompers, probably the last time with bare legs, fall is in the air.
Peetee looked extra cute and got some nice long walks from me, his toe nails clipped and a nice bath. He is ready for Grandma snuggles :)
I spotted some gray.
and found myself in color
and then lost myself in crafting. I'd share the rest with you but I can't their pressies, shh.
I picked up this dress for $5 on the way to Crater Lake. She's a beauty!
The skirt is pleated and the perfect length
for flashing my booty shorts! (Just for you
Now that wasn't very ladylike. (insert song by STORM LARGE here)
And you caught me....sometimes a girls gotta tuck her remote :) My Grandma used to pull all kinds of crap out of her bra. Ah Grandma, I still miss that woman!
a little BAGANGAL love
and a lil skin
and since I painted this necklace I have worn it more than ever.
Beautiful floral head gear inspired by
Desiree at Sassy Vamps!
This time next Monday our plane will be getting ready to touch down at Heathrow baby! That was said in my cheesiest Austin Powers voice. The longest flight I have ever been on was to Hawaii at about 6 hours, this will take 10. It's a red eye so I will pray for some sleep and take pills :)
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Friday, August 24, 2012
10 days and counting
I hope you all aren't tired of hearing how excited I am about our upcoming adventure. Aside from picking out one pair of jeans to take along, I am all packed. The key for me is to start early and take my time. I usually bring about 5 or 6 outfits into my dressing room and when I find one I like into the bag it goes. I'm pretty proud of the fact that I have put together some new outfits just for the trip along with some favored old ones.
On this Frocking Friday I wanted to share with you a completely
inspired outfit, right down to the purse I recently found on Etsy. She has one just like it that I'm sure she paid less than a buck for :) I paid more :)
This 1970's kelly green dress was a recent find for $4. Yeah I'll take that. It fits like a dream!
I kinda have to squeeze the girls in but the material has a bit of stretch so it's still very comfy.
Vix would totally try and pinch this :) Can you imagine how much stuff she has I wanna pinch?!?!?!!?
A lot....OMG I'm going to the UK!!!! Happy dance with a twirl!
Peetee is going to Chris's Mom for two weeks, he loves it there. The kitties will stay home and my sweet friend Tammy and her daughter will feed and give em' what they need.
I always miss Peetee so bad when I travel but I know he is well cared for while I'm gone. I almost forgot to tell you, I rolled my hair last night and this is the result. Not bad huh, I think I will take my cheap foam rollers with me.
You guys are gonna miss him huh:)
Religious bracelet gifted to my by Vix. I picked up this ring in San Diego, it too reminds me of her.
I love that we can all inspire each other through our own unique sense of style. It's important to always be true to yourself no matter your age, no matter you gender. Just do you, you are worth the effort!
Have a wonderful weekend whatever you get up too!
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Focus, focus, focus, yeah right!
I'm happy to let all my UK buddies know that you have
in the UK. It is by far the most valuable app I have on my iPhone and its free. Let me paint the scenario. I'm on vacation, a stranger in a strange land and all I want is a hamburger, a really good one. I pull out my trusty YELP app and it will, based on location, give me a list of places selling that along with reviews from people just like you and me. Based on all that I can make a better decision on where to spend my money and fill my tummy. If you want to see my YELP profile you can
You guys are gonna miss Peetee while I'm gone right? Oh yeah and the kitties.
Since the weather is still gorgeous but not sweltering I finally had a chance to touch up my hair :) My dress is washed out in the sunshine but my hair is bright as ever!
Have no fear, I have my Nike booty shorts on underneath. This is one of 2 yellow dresses I own.
See how naturally straight my hair is. Marsha Marsha Marsha! I ordered some foam roller sticks for my trip as I don't want to have to bring my hot curlers. I should get them this week and I plan on doing a test run and sharing the results with you. Fingers crossed.
I love these sneakers. I have had them almost 10 years and look at how clean they still are.
This necklace really is a new favorite.
I am about half way packed too. My spare bedroom looks like my closet threw up and I kinda love it.
Things that have made the cut are, this special handmade dress, along with this rainbow dingle ball wrap.
A sweet pink and red striped skirt.
4 lbs of Jelly Bellies (for Jon) shhh :)
Arm candy galore!
Picking is the hard part.
These are still maybes.
I will be done packing this weekend a whole week ahead of time:)
I even sorted out all of our train travel yesterday. That was confusing and a pain in the ass BUT I think I saved us about $400 by booking ahead of time and online. Thanks for that link to the
. I figure we have an extra $400 to shop and drink with now!!!!!
How about all my UK ladies give this Yankee some advice on train travel. Please!
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Well, the wife was really interested in buying the sandals after what the man had claimed, but her husband felt he really didn't need them, being the sex hero he was. The husband asked the man, ''How could sandals make you into a sex freak?''
The Pakistani man replied, ''Why don't you try them on and see for yourself?''
After much badgering from his wife, the husband finally conceded to try them on. As soon as he slipped them onto his feet, he got this wild look in his eyes; something his wife hadn't seen in many years, her husband was full of raw sexual power.
In a blink of an eye, the husband rushed the Pakistani man, threw him on a table and started tearing at the guy's pants. All the time the Pakistani man was screaming, ''YOU HAVE THEM ON THE WRONG FEET! YOU HAVE THEM ON THE WRONG FEET!''


text: Anni Albers is perhaps the best-known textile artist of the twentieth century. She worked primarily in textiles, but later in life also worked as a printmaker. She produced numerous designs in ink washes for her textiles, and occasionally experimented with jewelry. Her woven works include many wall hangings, curtains and bedspreads, mounted "pictorial" images, and mass-produced yard material. Her weavings are often constructed of both traditional and industrial materials, for example sometimes combining jute, paper, and cellophane.


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How to Make S'mores for Halloween Fun
Everybody loves the gooey sweetness of melted marshmallows and chocolate. Since you already have your campfire glowing so you can trade spooky ghost stories at your Halloween party, you might as well grab some sticks and make some s'mores. Kids love them!
Campfire S'mores
Equipment needed: Long sticks or straightened wire close hangers
Graham crackers
2 plain milk chocolate bars
Break graham cracker along the scored line so you have two squares.
Break chocolate bar into squares and lay on top of the graham cracker.
Thread marshmallow on the end of the stick and hold it over the campfire to roast it.
Some people like to let their marshmallow catch on fire and blow it out so it is black and crispy. Others strive for an even golden brown.
If your chocolate is hard you can lay the graham cracker topped with chocolate on top of a rock near the fire to soften it.
Kids love to make s'mores, but make sure their sticks are long enough that they can roast their marshmallows without getting too close to the fire.
With the marshmallow still on the stick lay it on top of the chocolate topped graham cracker and top with the remaining half graham cracker. Then slide the stick out.
Munch and enjoy your chocolate marshmallow sandwich.