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City of Lincoln
Mayor's Office
2009 Media Releases
Mayor Chris Beutler today said the City needs to act now to keep arterial street construction from reaching "dangerously low levels" in the near future. He made the comments at a news conference to release the phase one report from a committee the Mayor appointed last year to review the City's impact fee system and recommend possible changes or alternatives. The Mayor said the committee expanded its work to include the broader issue of infrastructure financing.
"We need to come together as a community to discuss and build consensus around funding solutions that work for this community," Beutler said. "In the coming year, my administration will dedicate a significant amount of time and resources to this effort, and I look forward the community-wide conversation that will take place."
Nick Cusick, who serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, chaired the committee. Other members are Steve Stueck, a member of the board of the REALTORS Association of Lincoln; Fred Hoke, who was with the Lincoln Home Builders Association during the committee's deliberations; and Jim Christo, a home builder and a member of the Lincoln Independent Business Association.
The committee recommended that the City maintain the current policy of annual pre-approved inflationary increases to all impact fees. If the increases are overridden due to unfavorable economic conditions, the committee said the City should consider capturing the lost revenues in future years as conditions improve. The City Council has voted to override these increases the last two years, so impact fees are currently frozen at the 2007 levels.
"I reluctantly agreed not to veto the freeze for 2009 and noted that City needs to recoup the lost revenues when the economy rebounds, so I am pleased that the committee is also asking the City to consider this approach," Beutler said.
Another committee recommendation is that the City attempt a new General Obligation Bond for road infrastructure, when the economic climate allows. "As our infrastructure needs continue to grow and revenues continue to lag, a voter-approved bond may be necessary in the future when the economy improves," Beutler said. "We have a lot of work to do before that point, and that's why I'm pleased to see the Committee's next recommendation - that we report to the public at least once a year on the City's unfunded infrastructures needs. These recommendations go to the heart of transparency in government."
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In the next phase of its review the committee will look more in depth at how other communities structure their impact fees. Those recommendations are expected this summer.
The complete phase one report is on the City Web site at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: impact fee task force).


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Wisconsin Recall 4 Republican Senators
MADISON, Wisconsin | Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:44am EDT
MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Four more Wisconsin Republican state senators, including the Senate leader, will face recall elections this year, bringing the number of state lawmakers forced to campaign in special elections to 40 percent of the entire Senate, officials said.
The state agency that oversees elections agreed unanimously on Monday that enough valid signatures by voters were submitted to require all four senators to face recall votes.
The four lawmakers include Senate President Scott Fitzgerald, a chief architect of a law limiting union powers that was passed last year and that sparked the recall movement.
The date of the votes has not yet been set.
The decision means 13 of the state's 33 senators will have already faced a recall vote or will soon face one since Republican Governor Scott Walker pushed the law through the legislature last March.
Nine state senators faced recall last summer, six Republicans and three Democrats. Two of the Republicans were defeated, leaving the Republicans with a thin 17 to 16 majority in the chamber. The Democrats were challenged because they opposed the union law.
The law championed by Walker stripped unions representing teachers and other state and local government workers of much bargaining power over wages and benefits. It also required public workers to pay more for health insurance and pensions. Republicans said it was needed to restore the financial health of the state.
Outraged union supporters and Democrats vowed to vote the Republicans out of office. They have collected more than one million signatures to recall Walker. They also submitted a recall petition against his lieutenant governor.
The dates for the Senate recall elections have not yet been set in part because the election agency has not completed reviewing the huge volume of signatures seeking Walker's ouster.
The recall movement in Wisconsin has created a toxic partisanship in the state, likely to be a battleground in the 2012 presidential election.
Wisconsin voted for President Barack Obama, a Democrat, in 2008 but then elected Walker and Republican majorities of the legislature in 2010, and ousted a longtime Democratic U.S. senator.
Polls have shown a close vote in any Walker recall vote. If the signatures are verified, Democrats will still have to pick a candidate to face him. So far the best-known Democratic candidate to announce a run for governor is Douglas La Follette, a relative of well-known Wisconsin progressive "Fighting Bob" La Follette who once served at governor and U.S. senator.
(Writing by Greg McCune; Editing by Paul Thomasch and Will Dunham)
PoliticsBarack ObamaElection 2012

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Continuing on with last week's "tea party" recipes, in this food columnist Judi Leaming shares a delicious recipe for Smoked Almond and Cranberry Chicken Sandwiches.
Continuing on with last week's "tea party" recipes, in this column I want to share with you a delicious recipe for Smoked Almond and Cranberry Chicken Sandwiches. I wanted to add some visual variety to the tea tray, and so I served this salad in the mini-phyllo shells that are made by Athens and that you'll find in the frozen food section of most supermarkets.
Once you discover the adaptability of these little shells, I think you'll realize that you need to always have several boxes of them in your freezer to pull out for last minute appetizers or desserts. The Athens website, www.athensfoods.com, has a wide variety of recipes that should inspire you to start experimenting and treat your family and guests to some fun food.
Have fun deciding what else you can do with these cups. Mix together equal amounts of lemon pie filling and whipped dessert topping that has been thawed. Spoon into shells. Top with lemon zest and refrigerate for an hour or so. Start creating and enjoying!
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Smoked Almond and Cranberry Chicken Sandwiches
3 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped up
1 c. dried, sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup chopped smoked almonds
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
Pepper to taste (NO NEED to add salt as the smoked almonds are salty)
1 1/2 to 2 cups good quality mayonnaise
Combine chicken, cranberries, chopped almonds, chopped onions and cheese in a large bowl. Add pepper to taste. Stir in enough mayonnaise to moisten the ingredients to your taste. Cover and chill before using for sandwiches or in the phyllo cups.
Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites
3 cups chopped pecans
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 (2.4-ounce) packages frozen mini-phyllo pastry shells
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan for 8 to 10 minutes until toasted and fragrant. Stir together sugar and corn syrup in a medium bowl. Stir in pecans, eggs, butter, vanilla extract and salt. Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoonful pecan mixture into each pastry shell and place on two large baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 22 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks and let cool completely (about 30 minutes). Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
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1/3 cup whipped or regular cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup Rotel original tomatoes
1/3 cup refried beans
Shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (2.4-ounce) frozen mini-phyllo pastry shells
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together cream cheese, tomatoes and refried beans to blend. Spoon mixture evenly into phyllo shells. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake on cookie sheet for 5 to 7 minutes.


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Student Success & Support Program
Mercy Yanez
Dean of Student Services,
SSSP Coordinator
(310) 233-4127
Matriculation refers to the formal process of entering an educational institution, or of becoming eligible to enter by acquiring the required prior qualifications. It means a process that brings a college and a student who enrolls for credit into an agreement for the purpose of realizing the student's educational objectives. The agreement involves the responsibilities of both parties to attain those objectives through the college's established programs, policies, and requirements.
The student's responsibilities under the agreement include the expression of at least a broad educational intent upon enrollment, the declaration of a specific educational objective within a reasonable period after enrollment, diligence in class attendance and completion of assigned coursework, and the completion of courses and maintenance of progress toward an educational goal according to standards established by the college, the district, and the state.
The goals of matriculation are to ensure that all students complete their college courses, persist to the next academic term, and achieve their educational objectives through the assistance of five student-direct components of the matriculation process: Admissions, Orientation, Assessment, Counseling, and Follow-up.
Admissions and Records
Phone: (310) 233 - 4090
Fax: (310) 233 - 4662
The admissions component includes application procedures, initial collection of student information such as an applicant's need for support services. The Admissions and Record staff process student admissions applications, issues Student Identification Numbers (ID), sets registration appointments and enrolls students. The Admissions and Records Office also processes transcript requests, enrollment verifications, requests, to add or drop classes, and petitions.
Phone: (310) 233 - 4072
For Matriculation purposes, students are assessed in English and English as a Second Language (ESL) and Mathematics. Students are placed using multiple measures and all assessment instruments used have been validated and approved by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. Frequently Asked Questions
During this component, students are informed of academic, vocational programs, and services provided by the campus; students rights and responsibilities, the student grievance process, transfer and career opportunities. The purpose of the new student orientation is to inform students of the college's programs and resources, services, facilities academic expectations, and institutional procedures. All new students attending Harbor College for the first time are advised to attend the student on-campus orientation by viewing a PowerPoint slideshow after completing their assessments, or to view the on-line orientation at http://orientation.lahc.edu/login.php. Viewing the Orientation and successfully completing the orientation Quiz exempts students from the L.A. Harbor on-campus orientation. In addition, students from the feeder high schools receive an in person orientation by a counselor immediately after they complete their assessments.
Phone: (310) 233-4032
This component provides academic and personal counseling throughout the student's community college stay: interpreting and applying assessment findings: formulation of a student's educational plan; discussion of personal concerns;
and monitoring their academic progress, and guidance toward the student's educational goals.
Follow up
The student's academic progress is systematically monitored and, when necessary, appropriate intervention strategies are applied. Instructors are the main contributors to this component effort through their contacts with students. At L.A. Harbor College, the Early Alert system has been established to identify students who are beginning to experience difficulties in their courses before they encounter serious academic problems.
The remaining components assist the college & districts in developing their capabilities for evaluation, compliance, coordination, and analysis
Coordination and Training
Phone: (310) 233-4043
Coordination consists of the efforts to involve college staff and students in designing, implementing and evaluating matriculation services in all of the mentioned components as well as training faculty and staff in all areas of Matriculation.
The Matriculation unit is managed by the Matriculation Coordinator who is a faculty member and is also part of the Counseling staff. The Matriculation Coordinator chairs the Matriculation Advisory Committee on campus which is composed of faculty and staff, who represent the 8 components of Matriculation. This committee meets every second Wednesday of each month during the academic year. The Matriculation Coordinator attends district and state Matriculation and Assessment Advisory committee meetings.
Phone: (310) 233-4044
This matriculation component requires colleges to use and, in some cases, expand their data-collection and analysis capabilities to measure the effectiveness of the college's efforts to positively affect student's academic outcomes.
Phone: (310) 233-4043
Prerequisites are conditions of enrollment that students are required to meet prior to enrollment in particular courses or programs. The assignment of a prerequisite to a course signifies that the courses, skills, or body of knowledge described in the prerequisite are essential to the success of the student in that course and that it is highly unlikely that a student who has not met the prerequisite will receive a satisfactory grade in the course for which the prerequisite has been established.
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An explosion in a Nottingham apartment building Thursday afternoon forced the evacuation of all residents after the building was flooded with lethal carbon monoxide gas.
The two-alarm blast caused no damage to the building and there were no injuries, according to Baltimore County Fire Lt. Paul Massarelli.
He said rescuers were dispatched to 3907 Hannon Court at 2:30 p.m. to investigate a complaint of an electrical odor emanating from the complex's mechanical room. After firefighters arrived, the electrical transformer on the exterior of the complex exploded, engulfing the premises in the deadly gas and engulfing two vehicles in flames.
After ventilating the building, it was determined that the building no longer contained carbon monoxide and residents were allowed to re-enter their apartments, Massarelli said. But, because the building had no electricity they were advised to find another place to stay for the night.
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3 pages written 28 Jan 1861 by Frederick Beauchamp Seymour in Waitara to Sir Donald McLean in Auckland City
From: Inward letters - Surnames, Sey - She, Reference Number MS-Papers-0032-0569 (22 digitised items). Correspondents:A P Seymour, Wellington, 1872-1873 (3 letters); F Beauhamp Seymour, Waitara & Wellington, 1861 & 1865 (2 letters); A W Shand, Chatham Islands & Port Lyttelton?, 1857, 1865 & 1870 (3 letters); E Shand, Otago, 1852 (1 letter).John Shane, Clutha, 1858 (1 letter); J C Sharland, New Plymouth, 1850-1870 (4 letters); G Sharp, Wellington, 1865 (1 letter); W Shaw, Howick, 1870 (1 letter); John Sheehan, Napier, 1872, 1875-1876 & undated (5 letters).
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Seed companies relate their top hybrids for the 2000 corn crop.
Wondering what to buy for hybrids this spring? We went to the top eight seed corn companies in the U.S. (based on our reader surveys) and asked for each of their top five hybrids for 2000. Then we compiled the following descriptions of each company's hybrids. Maybe you'll find something new, or maybe this will confirm your choice.
A word of caution: Most companies expect to sell out of their top hybrids. Order soon if you want to lock in a choice. * Pioneer Hi-Bred International The 2000 lineup for Pioneer Hi-Bred includes these top five leaders in company sales volume, according to Kyle Whitaker, product and technology communications manager.
36R10 101-day maturity. 1998 introduction. A top-yielding hybrid, it produced a 9 bu./acre yield advantage in 3,433 side-by-side yield comparisons with competitors in same maturity, Whitaker reports. Superior late-season plant health, very good stalks and above-average mid-season brittle stalk resistance. New version in 2000: 36R11 with YieldGard.
35P12 104-day maturity. 1999 introduction. Recom-mended for highly productive fields, it produced a 7.9 bu./acre advantage in 3,605 comparisons. Very good early growth and staygreen. New version in 2000: 35P17 with LibertyLink gene.
34B23 108-day maturity. 1999 introduction. The hybrid produced 12.9 bu./acre more in 1,957 field comparisons. Recommended for reduced and no-till acres with its moderate gray leaf spot resistance. New versions in 2000: 34B25, high-oil TC Blend product; 34B28 with Clearfield trait; and 34B29 with LibertyLink gene.
33A14 113-day maturity. 1997 introduction. YieldGard. In 11,491 comparisons, the hybrid earned a 7.7 bu./acre advantage over competitors. Excellent staygreen and very good root lodging resistance.
33P67 114-day maturity. 1999 introduction. YieldGard. It yielded 16.4 bu./acre more than competitors in 1,798 comparisons. Recommended for moderate- to high-yield environments. Moderate gray leaf spot resistance, very good southern leaf blight resistance. New versions in 2000: 33P69 with LibertyLink gene, 33P71 with Clearfield trait.
For more information, contact Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., Dept. FIN, 7100 N.W. 62nd Ave., Johnston, IA 50131, 800/247-6803, ext. 6941.
* Dekalb Genetics Three new products and two recent hybrids make up the key hybrids in Dekalb's lineup, according to Joe Walsh, product manager. Dekalb starts a new numbering system for hybrids this year to accommodate new releases. Adding 50 to the first two numbers gives the relative maturity of the hybrid.
DKC 47-72 97-day maturity. 2000 introduction. YieldGard. It adapts to a wide range of soil types and tillage practices. Popular for corn following corn. Great drydown, stalk strength. Manage like DK477.
DKC 49-92 99-day maturity. 2000 introduction. YieldGard version of DK493, which is Dekalb's leadingvolume product. Drought tolerant. Good performance with all populations.
DKC 57-72 107-day maturity. 2000 introduction. YieldGard. Considered one of the highest-rated root products for Dekalb, according to Walsh. Excellent early season vigor, stalks. Manage like DK579.
DK 585 108-day maturity. 1998 introduction. Can be used in a wide range of conservation practices and all populations. "It yields right up there with full-season hybrids that are later maturity," Walsh adds. Good drydown, plant health.
DK 611 110-day maturity. 1999 introduction. A tolerance to gray leaf spot makes this a good choice for corn-on-corn. Yields tops in plots, Walsh says. Great drydown, good stalks and roots.
For more information, contact Dekalb Genetics, Dept. FIN, 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd., CS7K, St. Louis, MO 63167.
* Novartis Seeds Novartis offers some of its elite hybrids in both conventional and Bt lines, according to Marc Hennen, corn marketing manager.
N3030BT 95-day maturity. 1999 introduction. YieldGard. Excellent emergence and seedling vigor. High yielding for maturity zone. Drought tolerant, superior stalk strength. Responds well in heavy- or medium-texture soils.
N42-B7 100-day maturity. 2000 introduction. YieldGard, Clearfield. A versatile hybrid, it works well in various soil types and is exceptionally drought tolerant. Good late-season intactness and fast drydown.
N59-Q9 109-day maturity. 1997 introduction. A proven performer, this hybrid provides a consistent yield over various growing conditions, Hennen reports. Exhibits good stress tolerance and drydown.
N65-A1 111-day maturity. 2000 introduction. YieldGard. Responds to high fertility and management conditions with high yields in both grain and high-moisture corn. Good drought tolerance and stalks. Excellent ear flexibility.
N58-D1 108-day maturity. 2000 introduction. YieldGard. An excellent hybrid for continuous corn and conventional tillage, or reduced tillage after soybeans, Hennen says. Fast drydown and late-season intactness.
N70-D5 114-day maturity. 2000 introduction. Hennen suggests this hybrid as an option for non-Bt refuge acres with its strong performance, heavy test weight and high-quality grain. Superior drought tolerance, good staygreen, fast drydown, strong stalks.
For more information, contact Novartis Seeds Inc., Dept. FIN, Field Crops, NAFTA, Box 959, Minneapolis, MN 55440.
* Garst Seed Company and AgriPro Seeds Garst and AgriPro are expecting high demand for top hybrids. Demand may override supply on most of them, according to Gene Kassmeyer, corn product manager.
8830 95-day maturity. 1998 introduction. The hybrid yielded 2.5 bu./acre better in 730 head-to-head comparisons with competitors with similar maturity products. Excellent emergence and early vigor.
AP 9355BT 102-day maturity. 1999 introduction. YieldGard. The hybrid yielded 8.1 bu./acre more compared with competitors in 285 field tests. Outstanding plant health, moderate ear flex.
8590 106-day maturity. 1999 limited introduction. From 826 comparisons, it yielded 3.1 bu./acre better than competitors. Medium-tall hybrid, very fast drydown, good stress tolerance. New 2000 version: 8590IT with Clearfield.
AP 9565 111-day maturity. 1997 introduction. It outperformed competitors by 5.8 bu./acre in 625 comparisons with competitors in 1999. Best for highly productive soils.
8464 111-day maturity. 1998 introduction. "We sell this about anywhere in this maturity," Kassmeyer says. "It is a solid performer with 8.1 bu./acre better than competitors in 2,383 comparisons." Moderate ear flex, good resistance to gray leaf spot.
For more information, contact Garst Seed Company, Dept. FIN, 2369 330th St., Slater, IA 50244, 888/464-2778. Contact AgriPro Seed Company, Dept. FIN, Box 2962, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201, 877/247-4776.
* Asgrow Two new hybrids and three recent ones rank in Asgrow's lineup of top hybrids, according to Trent Leopold, Asgrow brand manager.
RX 485RR/YG 101-day maturity. 2000 introduction. YieldGard. Roundup Ready. The key strength with this hybrid is the stacked traits in a top-producing hybrid. Excellent emergence and early growth. Ideal for conservation tillage applications.
RX489RR 101-day maturity. 2000 introduction. Roundup Ready. Product has excellent yield with vigor in roots, making it fit well with conservation tillage practices. Good drought tolerance and greensnap tolerance. Manage like RX488.
RX601/YG 105-day maturity. YieldGard. Good adaptation across the Corn Belt and a nice fit for conservation tillage. Strong emergence, stalks and roots. Good stress tolerance.
RX730/YG 111-day maturity. YieldGard. Another high-yielding hybrid with wide use across the Corn Belt in many soil types. Good stalks.
RX738 111-day maturity. 1999 introduction. This hybrid has a great test weight and grain quality. Good yield performer across many environments.
For more information, contact Asgrow, Dept. FIN, 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd., CS7K, St. Louis, MO 63167, 888/827-4769.
* Cargill Cargill offers a full line of hybrids in all maturities, starting from 80 days to 116 days, according to Mark Winkle, trait product manager. Here is a look at the company's top hybrids.
1877 80- to 82-day maturity. 1996 introduction. It provides excellent yield performance across different environmental conditions. Flowers early for maturity zone. High test weight.
3677 98- to 100-day maturity. 1995 introduction. One of Cargill's highest-selling hybrids, it handles many growing conditions from high-yield environments to stress situations. Excellent stalk strength and late-season plant health. New Clearfield, LibertyLink and YieldGard Bt versions available.
4111 99- to 101-day maturity. 1997 introduction. It combines top-end yields with an excellent agronomic package, Winkle reports. Strong early vigor and late-season plant and health attributes. YieldGard and LibertyLink trait options available.
6431 IMI 108- to 110-day maturity. 1998 introduction. Clearfield. Since its introduction, it has become a very high-yielding and popular hybrid for Cargill. Flowers early for its maturity with good drydown. YieldGard and LibertyLink versions available.
6888 109- to 111-day maturity. 1996 introduction. Cargill's top-selling hybrid, it is a white cob, yellow grain that provides excellent grain quality. Excellent roots, stalks and late-season plant health. Superb greensnap tolerance. Available in a YieldGard Bt version.
For more information, contact Cargill, Dept. FIN, 15407 McGinty Rd. W., Wayzata, MN 55391, 800/634-8941.
* Golden Harvest A lineup of proven performers was picked for Golden Harvest Seeds' selection of top hybrids, according to Jim Shearl, executive vice president.
H-8250 105-day maturity. 1999 introduction. Its late-flowering characteristics allow this hybrid to move south and compete with full-season hybrids for yield. Excellent drydown combined with high test weight.
H-2495 109-day maturity. A proven hybrid with outstanding performance last year, it performs consistently on many soil types. Above-average natural tolerance to European corn borer. Excellent cold tolerance and emergence; very good early-season vigor.
H-9229 112-day maturity. 1999 introduction. Calling it an exciting, high-yielding hybrid, Shearl says the hybrid is widely adapted. Shows a good natural tolerance to European corn borer and above-average test weight.
H-2547 112-day maturity. This hybrid combines extremely high yield potential with a solid agronomic package. Excellent late-season plant health. Fits all production practices.
H-9230Bt 113-day maturity. 1999 introduction. YieldGard. Good drought tolerance provides consistent performance across a range of environments and production practices. Good standability, ear retention and late-season plant health.
For more information, contact Golden Harvest, Dept. FIN, 220 N. Eldorado Rd., Suite E, Bloomington, IL 61704, 800/610-7333.
* Mycogen Several of Mycogen's top hybrids feature NatureGard, its Bt event for resistance to European corn borer, according to Tim Glenn, corn product manager.
2424 95-day maturity. 1999 introduction. NatureGard. It will be Mycogen's largest-selling hybrid in this maturity. Outstanding consistency across environments with high test weights. Outperformed comparable hybrids in its maturity by 4.3 bu/acre. Good early vigor. Good in minimum tillage.
2525 100-day maturity. 1999 introduction. NatureGard. Early flowering, it shows excellent emergence vigor and is very good in reduced or no-till situations. Tremendous top-end yields with a 5.6 bu./acre advantage in company trials with competitors. Very good drought stress tolerance.
2652 106-day maturity. 1999 introduction. A very popular hybrid, it is sold widely across the Corn Belt and south of I-80. Produced a yield advantage of 4 bu./acre in field tests at 270 locations against comparable hybrids. Good ear flexibility; does well on dryland and irrigated cropland.
2657 106-day maturity. 1999 introduction. NatureGard. It has demonstrated high yields and excellent yield stability across varying soil types and management practices. At 231 locations, it outperformed comparable hybrids by 5.2 bu./acre.
2799 IMI 114-day maturity. 1999 introduction. Clearfield. Mycogen's top-selling hybrid, it is a Bt conversion of the popular hybrid 7250. Outstanding yield stability across environments. Will fit any management situation. In 135 locations, outperformed comparable hybrids by 3.6 bu./acres.
For more information, contact Mycogen Seeds, Dept. FIN, 1340 Corporate Center Curve, Eagan, MN 55121, 800/380-7282.


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Death Certificate Question
I need your help. I have requested a copy of my great grandfather's death certificate and was told by Vital Records of SC that they did not have it. The person informed me that the undertaker at that time must not have submitted the death certificate. I have no idea who the undertaker was. My question is: How can I get a copy of this death certificate?
The death certificate is for Will Witherspoon. He died Jan. 1943 in Lancaster County, SC. Spouse name: Lula. He was buried in Steele Hill Cemetery in Lancaster County, SC. Can you help me?
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In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 4 minutes to make a blond roux. Add the onions and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are wilted. Stir in the beer and stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Stir in the milk and cheese. Continue to cook for 10 minutes. Season with salt and hot sauce. Reduce the heat and keep warm.
To serve, ladle the soup into each bowl. Garnish with the Tempura Florets and parsley.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, egg, and soda water. Mix well to make a smooth batter. Season with salt and cayenne. Dip each floret into the batter, shaking off any excess. Carefully add the battered broccoli to the oil and fry until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.


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Here are a few of my favorites...
A Christmas Tree Skirt Round-Up
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Here are a few of my favorites...
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Oh, that one with wooden buttons is just awesome! I've done the burlap thing too... pretty much every year until last year after christmas when Terrain had their wicker baskety tree skirts insanely discounted. I snatched it up and have been anxiously waiting to use it! :) Hoping to get the tree up tonight!ReplyDelete
ps. Just saw a cute felty tree skirt on sale at West Elm... something like $50.
Rene, I really like the first three. For the past couple of years, ticking fabric is what I've use to wrap around the tree stand. I also would love to create a tree skirt using buffalo check fabric.ReplyDelete
I have a couple of "proper" tree skirts but to change up the color, last year I used a big white tablecloth draped around the bottom. It looked like….a big tablecloth draped around the bottom. I love these beautiful skirts! The pom pom fringe is so fun!ReplyDelete
Rene, these are just gorgeous! You are going to have a hard time choosing!!!! I love the white poinsettia one... I think it has longevity! I'm not using a tree skirt this year... I have a big galvanized tub for my tree. But these pretty skirts makes me want to put up another tree just to have a skirt!!!ReplyDelete
Good Morning Rene!ReplyDelete
This year I avoided the tree skirt by putting the tree stand {tree and all} in a basket. Looks great and no need for a tree skirt! I love the look of burlap and that chevron pattern is pretty cool!
I really, really wanted to try my hand at making one this year--even do my own monogramming. But I found one I absolutely adored for $14 so I went with it. I guess I can use that extra time on other crafts :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Those are just beautiful, I use a damask tree shirt that I've had for years, but that burlap is so pretty, I might just get a new one!ReplyDelete
I like the 4th option which is identical to a felt version from Garnet Hill. Call me crazy, but I kind of like the idea of burlap draped around the base of the tree--after all, don't the presents cover it up anyway? :)ReplyDelete
These are lovely! I have a couple of tree skirts to choose from, and I hope to have the time and energy to make another one from fabric I've been saving just for this. Storebought skirts almost always have a center hole that's too large for an artificial tree. The only way to get one that looks right is to make it ... which is also great in terms of originality. :)ReplyDelete
All of those are beautiful tree skirts. I love the look of burlap draped around a tree. I do that for our little tree and for our big tree in our living room I use either white or cranberry bed linens...a couple of flat sheets. Not too creative but it works and looks pretty!ReplyDelete
I used to use Christmas-printed fabric and just tossed it around the tree stand, but it always bothered me that it was so irregular .... then I found a cute burgundy red skirt at Home Goods for a reasonable price. The color goes with our stockings and it has little beads sewn around the edge that move and add some interest. There are a couple of skirts in your post that I just love -- the first one and the burlap one (reasonable!). I really prefer the idea of using a basket though, or a galvanized tub, as a couple of folks mentioned above. That's a great look!ReplyDelete
These are so beautiful -- thanks for the fun round-up! I use a cute, white, scalloped tree skirt that I got from Target a few years back. Nothing fancy, but we like it! I keep a multitude of tree skirts on hand (I think I have ten or so) so that I can choose from them year to year depending on our tree theme. I may or may not have a tree skirt problem, lol! ;-)ReplyDelete
I really like that first one...but I don't really like Christmas tree skirts that much. In that past I've used an old quilt bunched around the base or a pile of lace fabrics layered one over the other or I've put the tree in a silver bucket and had no skirt. The last few years I've used a large urn to hold my tree so no need for a skirt. I like the idea of burlap just swaddled under it.ReplyDelete
Wow, those are all so pretty! I've been draping my Ikea flokatis for the last few years, but I'm going to attempt one of my own this year! :/ReplyDelete
Love these skirts! I just bunch up a huge piece of fabric under the tree but these would be lovely!ReplyDelete
I love the idea of buffalo check and some burlap....Ikea carries black and white I think? Can't wait to see what you come up with!ReplyDelete
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London theatre defies Olympic downturn with record box office in 2012
London theatre resisted an Olympic downturn in 2012, recording its ninth successive year of record box office returns.
The figures, released this week by the Society of London Theatre, revealed that Theatreland enjoyed gross sales of £529.8 million – up 0.27% on 2011. Meanwhile, attendances were 13,992,773 – also up (0.56%) on 2011, but still below levels in 2010 and 2009.
The results revealed that both box office and audiences were down during the Olympic period. The third quarter of the year, which included London 2012, saw attendances fall 6% and box office down 10% on the same period in 2011, with the difference between the two figures indicating that discounting was more prevalent than usual. These lower figures were counteracted by a very strong first half of 2012.
Plays were particularly successful, with audiences up 9% on 2011, which itself was up on the previous year. Plays now account for 29.4% of overall attendances and 23.6% of box office. Musical attendances were down 3% and revenue down 2%.
SOLT president Mark Rubinstein told The Stage he was "delighted" with the results. He said: "I think every member of SOLT was concerned, nervous about the impact the Olympic and Paralympic Games was going to have. And it's not just the Olympics – if you look at what is happening in retail and high street names falling. The Olympics did take a bite out the business in the summer but we had a very strong start to the year, a very good autumn and the advances [advance box office] are up – at the end of last year it reached a record breaking high.
"None of us thought we would be able to end the year saying we were up," he added. "The increase is less than inflation, the increase is less than the negotiated increase in terms for all of our trade union contracts, but if anyone had told us a year ago that we would end the year up, we would have thought they were wearing rose-tinted spectacles."
Meanwhile, he pointed to the success of Kids Week during the summer period. The initiative, which offers discounted tickets to children, sold 129,000 tickets – its most ever.
Average ticket yield was down by 11p over the year – from £37.97 in 2011 to £37.86. This marks the first time since records began in 1986 that the average ticket price paid has fallen from one year to the next.
The level of VAT paid to the Treasury was its highest ever – at £88.3 million.
The results cover the SOLT membership, which includes the commercial West End and major subsidised theatre, such as the National and Royal Opera House, in central London. In all, the results cover 52 major commercial and grant-aided theatres in central London.
However, Rubinstein warned of the effect that funding cuts were having on theatres outside London and the knock on effect that it could have on the West End in future years.
He said: "These figures are for London. Many people start elsewhere and learn their trade outside London. The funding cuts to regional theatres can only have a negative impact in the long term. That can only be detrimental – and when you look at the way London theatre drives tourism, you look at what it does in terms of the health and wellbeing of the nation, beyond economic impact, the short-sightedness of those relatively small cuts are painful and must be mistaken.
"We are successful because there are great shows and great talent. Those people and those shows, whether they are fed directly or we're talking about the talent that has grown up over the years, they are there [in London] in a large part because of regional subsidised houses."


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Jairo Arrieta on his way to join the Columbus Crew tonight!!futbolconsultants.com twitter.com/Futbolconsulta…— FutbolConsultants (@Futbolconsultan) June 1, 2012


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The official Foursquare app for Windows Phone just got bumped to version 2.12 and includes "bug fixes, Thai and Indonesian languages added and application compatibility with Windows Phone 8". All of that sounds good and people may be wondering what "compatibility with Windows Phone 8" actually means. Turns out, not much.
What we mean by that is there are no new functions here—no fast app resume, no doublewide tile, nothing for the Lockscreen, etc. It just means it should work properly on Windows Phone 8 and indeed, it does. We're not knocking Foursquare as we're sure they'll release a WP8 version in the near future, but as of right now, this is quite minor.
Meanwhile, 4th&Mayor does support fast-app resume, meaning once it's launched if you were to re-tap the app in the list or as a Tile, it resumes back where you left off instead of re-launching. That's of course a Windows Phone 8 thing and it's quite useful for obvious reasons.
Likewise, Groupon has also been bumped to a modest 3.0 for Windows Phone and this one does feature those WP8 new features like Lockscreen support (live wallpaper) and Wallet integration. In fact, it's the same version we showed you the other day in our Windows Phone 8 apps preview. Of course current users can go and download that too, you just won't get those super neat features.
Pick up Foursquare here and Groupon here in the Windows Phone Store.


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Formerly a member of the rock group Police, Sting had embarked on a new phase in his career. His debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, released in June 1985, included a song entitled "Russians," which was also released as a single in November that year.
Ronald Reagan was President of the United States at the time, and Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister of the U.K. In the Soviet Union, a succession of three leaders had occurred in the early- to mid-1980s: Yuri Andropov, Konstantin Chernenko, and Mikhail Gorbachev. The nuclear arsenals of the two "superpowers" — as the U.S. and the Soviet Union were then called — were still aimed at each other.
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Sting's song was leveled at both sides, drawing on the Cold War's nuclear rhetoric, which by the early- and mid-1980s was running quite hot between the U.S. and Russia, with Europe caught in the middle. Sting set his lyrics to the dirge-like Russian music of Sergei Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kije Suite. His song covers some Cold War history, the bomb's origins, and the tough talk that began in the 1950s.
"Mr. Khrushchev Says…"
Sting first points to the famous November 1956 line by Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev, who said, generally translated, "we will bury you" meaning the capitalist West. Khrushchev was addressing Western ambassadors at a Polish embassy reception in Moscow on November 18, 1956 when he made the remarks.
Time magazine about a week later reported on Khrushchev's speech, noting that he said, in part: "…Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"
There were some differences over the exact translation of Khrushchev's words, interpreted by some as "we will dig you in," or to mean "we will attend your funeral."Khrushchev himself, some years later in August 1963, in remarks he made in Yugoslavia, offered further clarification:
"I once said, 'We will bury you,' and I got into trouble with it. Of course we will not bury you with a shovel. Your own working class will bury you." Khrushchev was here referring to the Marxist proletariat as "the undertaker of capitalism" with communism the ultimate victor.
In any case, "we will bury you" is what stuck and became a famous line from the mid-1950s on. Everyone knew the threat and implication. Republican U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater, when he ran for president in 1964, used a clip of Khrushchev making the remark during his presidential campaign. Khrushchev came off as a gruff and hostile leader in his speeches, prone to expressive outbursts.
In an October 1960 speech at the United Nations (photo above), he reportedly pounded his shoe on the rostrum for effect. His unpredictable and blunt style, made him even more menacing in Western eyes. In any case, he was one of those Russian leaders who augured the Cold War ideology deeply into the world's psyche in those years, which is why, no doubt, Sting chose to use him in the song.
"Oppenheimer's Deadly Toy…"Sting also touches on the origins of the bomb, with the line: "how can I save my little boy from Oppenheimer's deadly toy." Oppenheimer here is J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904- 1967), the American theoretical physicist and University of California, Berkeley physics professor who is known as "The Father of the Atomic Bomb." He was the scientific director of the Manhattan Project: the World War II effort to develop the first nuclear weapons at the secret Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Much has been written about Oppenheimer's changing views on the value of nuclear weapons, first believing they would end all wars, then in later years trying to put the genie back in the bottle. At the Trinity test in New Mexico, where the first bomb was tested in 1945, Oppenheimer is said to have uttered phrases from the Bhaga- vad Gita, an important Sanskrit Hindu scripture, including: "If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the mighty one," and, "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
The bomb that Oppenheimer and his team developed was used on Japan during WWII, dropped on two cities in August 1945 — Hiroshima and Nagasaki — touching off for decades thereafter, an escalating nuclear arms contest between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The understanding that followed with the nuclear arms build-up in both the U.S. and Soviet Union was that any nuclear exchange between the superpowers would result in all-out war and "Mutually Assured Destruction" (MAD).
"Winnable War"
In 1981, as the Administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan assumed power in Washington, there began some tough and loose talk about the use of nuclear weapons. Reagan himself remarked at one point, for example, "Yes, there could be a limited nuclear war in Europe." "The probability of nucle- ar war is 40 percent …and our strategy is winnable nuclear war."
-Richard Pipes, 1982 And Secretary of State Alexander Haig in 1981 also said: "We have contingency plans to fire a [nuclear] warning shot at the Soviet Union, warning of U.S. intentions to begin a nuclear war." By late 1981, as reported by the New York Times, President Reagan approved a National Security Decision Document committing the United States to fight and win a global nuclear war. And some of Reagan's top advisors at the time were quite clear on their positions. "There is no alternative to war with the Soviet Union if the Russians do not abandon communism," said Richard Pipes, a top Reagan adviser in 1981. And Pipes again in 1982: "The probability of nuclear war is 40 percent…and our strategy is winnable nuclear war." This, no doubt, is what Sting is singing about in the next verse of his song:
"There is no historical precedent,
To put the words in the mouth of the president
There's no such thing as a winnable war
It's a lie that we don't believe anymore…"
"We Will Protect You…"
Next came Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as "Star Wars," a take-off on the popular 1977 film of that name by George Lucas. Reagan gave his "Star Wars" speech on March 23, 1983, proposing a space-based defense system equipped with high-powered lasers that would shoot down incoming Soviet missiles.
Only a few weeks earlier, on March 8, 1983, Reagan had given his "Evil Empire" speech, in which he pointedly meant the Soviet Union. In an earlier speech to the British House of Commons on June 8, 1982, although he did not use the exact phrase "evil empire," Reagan had sounded similar anti-Soviet themes, outlining the evils of totalitarianism.
All of this rhetoric was needed, in part, to justify the new nuclear defense hardware Reagan was proposing. But the "Star Wars" plan brought protests from Congress, Europe, and elsewhere, and was also charged with violating other international measures to prohibit the militarization of space. Still, the Reagan Administration charged ahead with money and planning as the U.S. Defense Department began to work on the new program. But Sting, in his song, wasn't buying the idea of protection.
In Europe and America
Mr. Khrushchev said we will bury you
How can I save my little boy
We share the same biology
There is no historical precedent
Mr. Reagan says we will protect you
We share the same biology
"…The Same Biology"
In his song, Sting's plea is for common sense. "We share the same biology, regardless of ideology," he says in one of the lines, asking more or less, why do we want to kill one another; what's the sense in that? His hope: "that the Russians love their children too." In a later interview in 1994, Sting gave some of the background on this song and how it came about:
"Russians" is a song that's easy to mock, a very earnest song, but at the time it was written — at the height of the Reagan-Rambo paranoia years, when Russians were thought of as grey sub-human automatons only good enough to blow up — it seemed important. I was living in New York at the time, and a friend of mine had a gizmo that could pull the signal from the Russian satellite. We'd go drinking and then watch Russian morning shows in the middle of the night. It was apparent from watching these lovingly made kids shows that Russians weren't quite the automatons that we'd been told they were. The song was also precipitated by my son asking me if there was a bomb that existed that could blow up the world, and I had to tell him, 'Actually, yeah, there is.' So he was introduced to that horror, the horror we've all lived with for most of our lives. It's very cheeky to have stolen a bit of Prokofiev and stuck it in a pop song, but in that context it was right. (See more Sting comments on this song under "discography" at his website).In the mid-1980s, with the escalating nuclear rhetoric, the outlook did not seem bright. And Sting's song found its listeners. Around the world, the song rose on the pop charts. In France, the song did especially well, peaking at No. 2 for three weeks and remaining in the top 50 for 19 weeks. In France the single also reached "gold" sales status, selling more than 500,000 copies. The single also hit No. 8 on the Dutch charts; No. 11 on the Irish charts; No. 16 on the Swedish charts; No. 13 on the Swiss charts; No. 12 on the U.K. singles chart; and No. 16 the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
In his music, Sting has not been reticent about raising political matters, or incorporating current events into his songs, which he would continue to do throughout his career. In fact, on The Dream of the Blue Turtles album, in addition to "Russians," there are two other "social concerns" songs — "Children's Crusade," about heroin addition, and "We Work the Black Seam," about the 1984 U.K. coal miners' strike and nuclear power plants.
In 1987, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, in historic meetings, agreed to reduce nuclear arsenals as intermediate- and shorter-range nuclear missiles were later eliminated. In early November 1989, the Berlin Wall began to come down, and by December 31, 1991 the Soviet Union formally dissolved, ending the Cold War. The worry about nuclear weapons, however, did not dissipate, especially for those stockpiled in the Soviet Union during the Cold War that could now find their way to terrorists or rogue nations.Sting, meanwhile, continued to use his talents to send other musical messages. A classic in this vein is his 1987 song, "They Dance Alone"(Gueca Solo), about women in Chile who assemble in quiet protest to dance "with the invisible ones" — their fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers — who "disappeared" in Chile, presumed tortured and murdered by the military dictatorship under Army General and President Augusto Pinochet (b.1915-d.2006). Sting, who witnessed one of these public dance protests, offered this explanation in liner notes on his 1987 album Nothing Like The Sun:
"On the Amnesty Tour of 1986 the musicians were introduced to former political prisoners, victims of torture and imprisonment without trial, from all over the world. These meetings had a strong affect on all of us. It's one thing to read about torture but to speak to a victim brings you a step closer to the reality that is so frighteningly pervasive. We were all deeply affected. Thousands of people have "disappeared" in Chile, victims of murder squads, security forces, the police, the army. Imprisonment without trial and torture are commonplace. The 'Gueca' is a traditional Chilean courting dance. The 'Gueca Solo,' or the dance alone, is performed publicly by the wives, daughters and mothers of the"disappeared." Often, they dance with photographs of the loved ones pinned to their clothes. It is a symbolic gesture of protest end grief in a country where democracy doesn't need to be 'defended' so much as exercised. (see more on this song, and more on Sting's impressions of what he saw and experienced in Chile, under "discography" at Sting's website).Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler, have used their celebrity on numerous occasions to help advance various social and environmental causes. Sting has also acted independently to advance his music when traditional avenues appear to block or slow its dissemination.
See also at this website, "Sting & Jaguar, 1999-2001," on how Sting and Jaguar teamed up to help promote a new Sting song, and also, "LBJ's Atomic Ad, 1964," another Cold War tale that covers the onset of negative political advertising in American presidential campaigns. For additional story choices in politics please see the "Politics & Culture" category page, and for music, the "Annals of Music" page. Thanks for visiting – and if you like what you find here, please make a donation to help support this website. Thank you. – Jack Doyle
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A Cinephilia Collection
Zach Campbell and I have co-edited and participated in a series of letters on blogging, cinephilia and the Internet. The letters appear in a new collection out from Wallflower Press (distributed in the US by Columbia University Press) called Cinephilia in the Age of Digital Reproduction, edited by Scott Balcerzak and Jason Sperb. Also taking part in our letter relay were bloggers Dan Sallitt, Brian Darr and Andy Horbal.
A few links:
-- Great news: David Hudson returns!
-- I've just discovered two terrific film blogs: Matthew Flanagan's Landscape Suicide; and the self-effacingly named "Log" run by two cinephiles, RW and Clint.
-- Ignatiy Vishnevetsky on a recent manifesto by Jean Douchet translated for us by Craig Keller. Ignatiy writes: "[Douchet] calls for a more partisan criticism, one less interested in appearing respectable than in defending its positions, whatever they might be [...] This is both a call to arms and an example: cinephilia that isn't afraid to be polemical, youthful and "unfair.""
-- The Venice Film Festival has announced its lineup; and Darren has been tracking the Toronto film festival announcements.
-- At Nitesh Rohit's blog Winds from the East you can view, in its entirety, Shyam Benegal's 1982 documentary Satyajit Ray, Filmmaker.
-- Adrian ("The Machine") Martin: on Abbas Kiarostami and Victor Erice at Artlink; "A Reflection on Animation Studies"; a podcast at the Monash University site, "Playing Vampire Cool: The Strange Postmodern Romances of Michael Almereyda's Nadja (1994) and Abel Ferrara's The Addiction (1995)".
-- Cinematheque Ontario now has a blog.
-- Chris Fujiwara on Jerzy Skolimowski at Moving Image Source.
-- Jonathan Rosenbaum has an essay on Fassbinder's Ali: Fear Eats the Soul.
-- Doug Cummings has a blog entry on Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible.
-- Catherine Grant makes has two invaluable discoveries for us: a collection of V.F. Perkins' writings online, and a post about the site "The Art of the Title Sequence."
-- At his blog Caméra-Stylo, Will Scheibel calls for papers on a panel on "Popular Film Criticism in Media Culture" for the Society of Cinema and Media Studies (SCMS) conference in Los Angeles next spring.
-- Cause for celebration: the first book-length study of Hou Hsiao-hsien in English.
-- The latest online issue of Vertigo magazine.
-- Thank you to all who contributed to the vigorous discussion and debate in the comments thread to the last post on "building a large conversation"!


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All items > Knives > Folding Knives > Flipper Knives
- Overall Length:8.25"
- Blade Length:3.625"
- Cutting Edge:3.25"
- Blade Thickness:0.17"
- Blade Material:CPM-20CV
- Blade Style:Wharncliffe
- Blade Grind:Flat
- Finish:Stonewash
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:4.625"
- Handle Thickness:0.53"
- Handle Material:Titanium
- Color:Gray
- Weight:5.14 oz.
- User:Right Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Manual
- Opener:Flipper
- Lock Type:Frame Lock
- Brand:Ferrum Forge
- Model:Masterblaster
- Designer:Les George
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
This Masterblaster model features a tumbled Flying V pattern titanium handle with a blue anodized pivot, pocket clip, and standoffs. It comes equipped with a tumbled CPM-20CV Wharncliffe blade.
The Ferrum Forge Masterblaster is Les George's first Wharncliffe style blade offering, paired with a full titanium frame lock handle. It maintains standard Ferrum Forge excellence with an integral overtravel stop, hardened D2 steel insert, ceramic HRD detent, and caged bearing fueled flipper deployment. Available in four different handle configurations and a variety of colors.Features:
- CPM-20CV blade steel provides a hard, durable edge with superb corrosion resistance.
- Frame lock handle with an over-travel insert offers rock solid blade lock up.
- Bent titanium clip slides smoothly in and out of pockets for comfortable tip-up carry.
- HRD ceramic detent and caged bearings provide fast, buttery smooth blade deployment.


text: I know that I am a 'thrifty' quilter..but, I just dropped off a quilt to a quilter for a friend..and, I don't know the exact size but, it is no bigger then a twin sized quilt....the gal is charging a total of $90 to 'stipple' it for her and that was including charges for the 'thread' and so many bobbins...and, she had to supply the 'batting'...for the $90 did not include the batting!!! Have I knocked myself in the head??Is this normal? Is machine quilters that do just stippling cost that much?? I just have to know for I have been sick for her for the cost and keeping my mouth shut..but, know I won't seek out a machine quilter over this, I'll have to just keep plugging along w/my baby steps of doing this! Skeat........who doesn't mean to insult anyone out there trying to make a living and I am asking for I just 'don't know' what is norm!All I can think of is how much more fabric I would have bought instead! Please give an opinion!!


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Kansas same-sex couple and their kids celebrate at White House Easter Egg Roll
April 23, 2014
This weekend, on a beautiful Easter holiday that previewed the imminent relief of spring weather coming to the East coast, families from across the United States convened on the South Lawn of the White House for the 136th Annual White House Easter Egg Roll. At the event, families celebrate Easter and the approach of spring with a day of festivities, games, and connecting with Americans from all over.
This year, Susan and Shannon McSpadden, who shared their story with Freedom to Marry last year, were invited to attend the Easter Egg Roll with their children, Davis and Georgia. The family, who hail from Merriam, Kansas, were thrilled to take the trip to DC and be a part of such a high-profile and exciting day full of celebrating all families.
At the Egg Roll, Georgia and Davis got the chance to hang out with other kids from across the country and have a fun day in the sun, playing games, doing yoga, and hanging out with their moms.
Before the Egg Roll on Monday, Susan and Shannon took Davis and Georgia around to the sights in Washington, DC, and they loved having the opportunity to show their children some of the nation's most cherished landmarks in the capital.
When Susan and Shannon shared their story with us last year, they recounted the day that they promised their love and commitment to each other in Kansas City, MO - another amazing memory that they created with Davis and Georgia. But Shannon and Susan are not legally married - and even if they did marry, their commitment would be denied any and all respect in their home state of Kansas.
"We do everything in our power to teach our children to treat every single person with the same respect regardless of age, color, religious background or sexual orientation."
"We do everything in our power to teach our children to treat every single person with the same respect regardless of age, color, religious background or sexual orientation," the couple said. "We long for the day when our country will stand behind this principle and beside us as a family."
At the Easter Egg Roll, Shannon, Susan, Davis and Georgia stood alongside hundreds of other families and enjoyed the same great day. But while many of the couples who attended have the freedom to marry and are respected as such wherever they live, same-sex couples in 33 states do not and are not.
Susan and Shannon are hopeful that soon, they are granted the same freedoms as millions of couples - including same-sex couples in 17 states and the nation's capital. They are hopeful that soon, all couples in the United States are treated equally and can be viewed with the same respect and dignity.
Photos By Susan McSpadden Photography


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CANTON, Ohio, June 20 (UPI) -- Dunkin' Donuts said Thursday it would introduce a gluten-free cinnamon sugar doughnut and a gluten-free blueberry muffin by the end of the year.
"At Dunkin' Donuts, we recognize the importance of providing our guests with many options, including alternative choices for people with food and dietary restrictions," Michelle King, a spokeswoman for Dunkin' Brands, said in a statement.
"We understand that sensitivities to food ingredients such as gluten are a serious concern for certain guests, so we plan to introduce a gluten-free cinnamon sugar donut and a gluten-free blueberry muffin that will be available as an option at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants."
The new products are already for sale in a few Hartford, Conn., stores, Dunkin' Donuts said.
Health officials estimate 1-in-135 people are thought to have celiac disease, but many more avoid gluten because they think it is healthier to do so.
"It's great for celiac people to feel that they can go into a shop with everyone else and buy something," Jan Phillips, co-founder of the website Gluten Freedom Project, told the Los Angeles Times. "But on the other hand, someone with celiac disease does need to eat healthfully."
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine and over time, this reaction produces inflammation that damages the small intestine's lining and prevents absorption of some nutrients.


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PS: Canada Post seems to be threatening to strike on Tuesday May 24th. What terrible timing! If that happens, and it isn't resolved by May 30th, I will contact the winners to let them know of the delay in mailing their goodies. I might also add a little something to their packages to make up for the wait, and I might have a third wild card draw for a surprise gift when the strike ends (if it even happens). So who knows, maybe this unfortunate turn of events could get you an extra present in the mail :)
Monday, May 23, 2011
PS: Canada Post seems to be threatening to strike on Tuesday May 24th. What terrible timing! If that happens, and it isn't resolved by May 30th, I will contact the winners to let them know of the delay in mailing their goodies. I might also add a little something to their packages to make up for the wait, and I might have a third wild card draw for a surprise gift when the strike ends (if it even happens). So who knows, maybe this unfortunate turn of events could get you an extra present in the mail :)
256 comments:
Thank you for this lovely giveaway! The bag is gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Such an adorable give away. The bag is wonderful and I could certainly put the camera strap to good use. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
What a nice giveaway. I love those clutches, I am checking out the pattern now.ReplyDelete
Lovely giveaway! I love Keyka Lou patterns, too. :)ReplyDelete
Your camera strap is on my list of things to make already, it would be cool to win one until I get around to it, yours is even in my colours. :)ReplyDelete
I would like to say that the rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain.ReplyDelete
Sorry - too early to be too profound!
Seriously though, L.O.V.E. LOVE the clutch and the strap. I've visited 79 blogs this morning, and this is by far my favorite piece ... keeping my fingers crossed!!!
What a generous and gorgeous giveaway---you do really lovely work, the clutch looks like sheer perfection! (And the lining! A+ fabric choices, I'm all a-swoon.)ReplyDelete
What a lovely giveaway! Fingers crossed :)ReplyDelete
Ooh, I knew I wanted one of your camera straps, but I love the clutch, too! Fingers crossed that I'll win.ReplyDelete
These are beautiful creations! I am excited to try out your camera strap pattern... thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Would you believe I have never owned a clutch? Or a camera strap, for that matter.ReplyDelete
This clutch is beautiful...I have a jumpsuit that has stripes like that only a shade lighter...that clutch would look awesome with it! Thank you for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
That's really cute! I love it!ReplyDelete
Both the bag and the camera straps are great! Love all the little details like the flower at the front. Both of them would certainly get used since I own a SLR camera as well ;-)ReplyDelete
Claudia x
PS: Love your blog!
What a SUPER CUTE Purse. It will go so very well with my dress I want to wear on our fair next Month. Oh how great it would be to win.ReplyDelete
If you want, you can give it a try on my Blog as well.
Take care
thanks for the opportunity! the clutch is fabulous!ReplyDelete
Love the camera strap! Thanks for the great giveaway!ReplyDelete
Wow! The clutch is awesome and I adore the camera strap! My boyfriend just bought a new camera so I'd give him the strap and keep the clutch for me. :) P.S. Thanks for entering my giveaway, too!ReplyDelete
Lovely giveaway, thanks!ReplyDelete
Love the clutch.. you did a great job!ReplyDelete
the purses are absolutely lovely! such classic colors and perfect for summer. thanks!ReplyDelete
The bag is lovely, really like the fabrics !ReplyDelete
I love that clutch. So cute!ReplyDelete
That clutch is darling!!ReplyDelete
Thank you for the giveaway!!! I love this bag!ReplyDelete
They are both beautiful! Extra love for the clutch!ReplyDelete
I so need a pretty camera strap! Mine is all boring and falling apart... :(ReplyDelete
Beautiful job! Your stitching is perfect!ReplyDelete
I love the camera strap - it'd be a nice addition to my Fujifilm camera!ReplyDelete
So cute! I am dying for a new camera strap! I am tired of the nascar-esque "cannon" logo on mine!ReplyDelete
I been eyeing a clutch for awhile and yours is awesome :) texhelena(at)aol(dot)comReplyDelete
That is a lovely clutch.ReplyDelete
I really love your color/fabric choices!ReplyDelete
Oh yes, tiny apartment crafts, I've stumbled on you a few times and meant to add you to my blog roll, this time I will remember! Hi from Vancouver, come see me at Stitch RAbbit!!ReplyDelete
love the clutch!!! it's adorable!! :-)ReplyDelete
Awesome clutch!ReplyDelete
Oh that was a tad bit different to leave a comment! Beautiful clutch and camera strap. Great giveaway!ReplyDelete
thank you so much for the giveaway. I love the little bag.ReplyDelete
What a great prize. I follow with Google Reader, and will have to check out all the other giveaways now. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
Ooh, that's my favorite JD Modern Meadow print too! Thanks for the great giveaway!ReplyDelete
Thank you for such a generous giveaway!!ReplyDelete
That is a terribly cute little pouch, I bought that pattern and keep meaning to make it!ReplyDelete
Hi Gabrielle! I love that the outside of your clutch is quite restrained but that the inside is full of fun! Thanks for giving us the chance to win :)ReplyDelete
- Stephanie SMay 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Beautiful clutch and straps!ReplyDelete
SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 12:01 PM
LOVE the clutch!ReplyDelete
So cute!
love those camera straps - and what a cute clutch!ReplyDelete
I love the clutch! I made one but my sewing machine gave me a lot of trouble. Yours are very cute! I can always use another camera strap.ReplyDelete
I love your pattern combos--so great! Thanks for the giveaway. leahclaireh(at)gmail(dot)comReplyDelete
Very nice :)ReplyDelete
Love the camera straps and the clutch, and I love your fabric choices! Thanks so much for the giveaway =)ReplyDelete
Love the camera strap and clutch. I've enjoyed reading your blog.ReplyDelete
Madison xxx
Those are beautiful! I could definitely use a beautiful camera strap like that for my camera.ReplyDelete
That fabric flower is so sweet, and I love the idea of having a camera strap with a little more personality! Lovely crafts - I'm always impressed with your creations.ReplyDelete
What wonderful gifts - would love a chance to win :)ReplyDelete
Lovely design! I'm in Calgary, and I read today that the postal dispute has been settled, so no strike. Come see me too for a giveaway. www.sewingdork.blogspot.comReplyDelete
Love, love, love that ticking - - so perfect for Summer.ReplyDelete
Thank you for the chance!
Loove this!ReplyDelete
This clutch is gorgeous! And I love the color combination you choose for it. :)ReplyDelete
What a cool camera strap! Love it!ReplyDelete
i heart both of these items!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Such a lovely clutch. I've seen so many great clutches today. If I don't win one, I'm either going to win one or buy one for myself.ReplyDelete
they are just beautifulReplyDelete
Lovely items! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
I love them all! pick me!ReplyDelete
Love the camera straps! The clutch is interesting, yes, didn't realize it would open up like that! Heh.ReplyDelete
Really great prizes! And you make some lovely stuff! You've got a new follower. :)ReplyDelete
Those camera straps would be so stylish for upcoming travel this summer!ReplyDelete
Such a great giveaway!!! I love it :DReplyDelete
Perfect camera strap for my new camera! Fingers crossed!ReplyDelete
how fabulous! It's great to discover a fellow peep from plps swap! Your sewing is amazing & I Love your blog!ReplyDelete
These are so cute! I love meeting another Canadian blogger :-)ReplyDelete
LOVE the idea of a custom strap for my camera!ReplyDelete
RP from BBC {at} gmail {dot} com
thanks for the chance to win. i craft from a tiny apartment too.ReplyDelete
What a lovely giveaway!!! :DReplyDelete
What a lovely bag!ReplyDelete
Thanks for getting involved and greetings from windy Ireland
Love Keyka Lou patterns. I've made the passport cover and the business card wallet. Super easy and fun!! Great fabric choices, btw! I'd love to win! :)ReplyDelete
You've managed to combine all of my favorite things: Keyka Lou, Modern Meadow, a clutch and a camera strap! Wow, thanks so much for the chance!ReplyDelete
Cute clutches! I'm looking forward to reading more of your blog.ReplyDelete
Tiny Apartment Crafts... I love your way of thinkingReplyDelete
Such a crafty girl! Love the clutch and the camera strap. What a gracious and lovely giveaway.ReplyDelete
I found your blog the other day- so cute!
Beautiful giveaway! You're so talented.ReplyDelete
Just what I need Canada post to strike on my birthday. LOL No presents?ReplyDelete
This is absolutely lovely!!Great giveaway! I'd be delighted to win!ReplyDelete
The camera strap looks cool.ReplyDelete
I love both items and your blog!ReplyDelete
What an adorable clutch...love the way it's constructed! And the camera strap is way cool too...very nice work. I'll be stopping back later to browse your blog!ReplyDelete
Love the flower on the clutch and the material reminds me of the pair of "train engineer's" overalls I used to wear a long (and I mean long) time ago.ReplyDelete
I think the camera straps are great.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for the opportunity to winReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance to win! I love both the camera strap (I've been meaning to get a comfy one!) & the clutch!ReplyDelete
Are you serious about Canada Post? Obviously I do a terrible job at keeping up with the news if I had no clue about that. I'm the next province over from you....let's hope there is no strike, that would be a super sad day for me, I love getting post.ReplyDelete
Michelle's patterns are some of my favourite. Gorgeous fabrics! Thank you for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
I love this bag! And my camera desperately needs a new cover; I keep meaning to make one but I never get around to it!ReplyDelete
the clutch is very cute. I love the colors/patterns you put togetherReplyDelete
The clutch is gorgeous! I the colors and the fabrics coordinate and look lovely!ReplyDelete
I love them both! Awesome!ReplyDelete
These are great!ReplyDelete
I love the colors your chose. Thank you!ReplyDelete
I love her patterns, too! I just bought myself a DSLR for Mother's day and would love that strap. Thanks for the chance.ReplyDelete
Awesome giveaway! I'm so excited! Thanks a lot!ReplyDelete
anything you like :)ReplyDelete
These items are beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win! :o)ReplyDelete
Lovely! Thanks for the chance.ReplyDelete
very cute! thanks for hostingReplyDelete
I am still in love with that fabric as well. :)ReplyDelete
Ohhh...I love everything Modern Meadow....these are great prizes! Since I don't have a fancy camera, I would gift the strap to my SIL...or I would just hang it up somewhere & look at it....maybe that for a while & then the other ;)ReplyDelete
If I win this giveaway, I am taking it as a sign that I should invest in a new SLR camera! I simply love your camera straps--and totally think you should sell them. :)ReplyDelete
Everything about this bag is so cute.ReplyDelete
I love the clutch, but I love the camera straps even more!!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness! That clutch is Beautiful and the camera strap is wonderful! I love them! :) Thank you for a chance at your fabulous giveaway!ReplyDelete
That is such a sweet little clutch. So cute! I love the flower.ReplyDelete
Your quilting is awesome! I will follow your blog for inspiration :)
Lovely things! And I love love love the name of your blog! :)ReplyDelete
Fab gifts! What a great giveaway!ReplyDelete
Lovely! Can never have enough clutchesReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway
Sarah @ Kiwi Gets Crafty
What a beautiful set you made. I would love to win.ReplyDelete
- aliciaMay 23, 2011 at 11:14 PM
love, love the bag and camera strap. fingers crossed :)ReplyDelete
Love the camera strap! Love your blog! And I bet my apartment is tiny-er than yours! :)ReplyDelete
Lovely! Thanks for this sweet give away!ReplyDelete
so unique, love the colorsReplyDelete
thanks for the giveaway!
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nicmowat (at) gmail (dot) com
I love the clutch it's beautiful, thanks for the chanceReplyDelete
Thankyou so much for this giveaway! the clutch and strap are hot!!ReplyDelete
I love the detail of the matching flower on the front. You've made some wonderful wee clutches, I'm going to have to come back and have a proper look later. I love SMS Giveaway Day for discovering new blogs and for inspiration.ReplyDelete
The clutch is adorable! :) I appreciate the sturdy construction of the camera strap too, I'm always worried that they'll break and my camera will pay the price.ReplyDelete
kate1485 at hotmail.com
i've made these myself but this one is really cute-love the stripey fabric and the rosette-and i could always use a new camera strap :)ReplyDelete
what a gorgeous giveaway! Thank so much for the chance to winReplyDelete
A camera strap, what a great idea! And the clutch beautiful.ReplyDelete
LOVE the camera strap - the clutch is fabulous too!ReplyDelete
Cute camera straps! I love those! The clutch is also great - the flower is adorable!ReplyDelete
I love the camera strap and the clutch!!!ReplyDelete
I need that clutch :)ReplyDelete
The clutch is lovely. I especially like the fabric flower.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Love love love love love the clutch and I've really wanted a new camera strap. And I'm also in love with that Modern Meadow print! Sigh.ReplyDelete
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- CherieMay 24, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Love these! If I win I'm keeping the bag and giving the camera strap to my sister in law. epeanut79 at comcast dot netReplyDelete
- leslieMay 24, 2011 at 9:21 AM
These are beautiful. I love it! ThanksReplyDelete
I love the camera strap!! The clutch is cute too!!ReplyDelete
Loving the blue stripes, perfect for summer!ReplyDelete
Lovely prizes! Thanks for the chance to win! :)ReplyDelete
daydreambelievershop {at} gmail.com
That clutch is so sweet and perfect for the outdoorsy summery things that lie just ahead!ReplyDelete
that is so adorable! I want it!!! :)ReplyDelete
bunchofbees at gmail dot com
Adorable clutch! Off to check out the pattern for it, thanks for the link :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 11:37 AM
What a wonderful giveaway!ReplyDelete
would love to win either! Great giveaway! Thanks!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Everything about that bag is perfect! I love the colors, the fabrics, the details, so cute! Thanks so much for the chance to win! :)ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Love these !! Thanks!ReplyDelete
mtrand2 (at) gmail (dot) com
The clutch is so great!ReplyDelete
I love the clutch!ReplyDelete
I absolutely LOVE both of these items! You do amazing work!!! jinglesells at gmail dot comReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Gorgeous! I'm loving finding all these amazing sites today! Thanks so much.ReplyDelete
Kay Dee
I love the clutch! Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
I love the style in your work! Darling pieces. Looks like you invest a lot of yourself in your sewing. Thanks for the giveaway! BlessingsReplyDelete
I ADORE Keyka Lou patterns, they are the best! Thanks for the chance to win, love your fabric selection for the clutch!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 2:11 PM
I'd like to win.ReplyDelete
The clutch is just beautiful...love those stripes and the lining fabric. Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
Both of the items are beautiful, I love the fabrics and the Keyka Lou patterns. Thanks so much for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
I'd love to win the camera strap!!ReplyDelete
(Sorry if you get this more than once, it wouldn't let me post earlier in the day!)ReplyDelete
I just wanted to say that I really like the design of the purse, and the fact you chose a simple fabric really draws the eye to the design elements. As cute as the purse is, my heart goes out to the camera strap! Handstamping is always fun and I like the variety of fabrics. I have a Canon PowerShot myself that definitely needs some sprucing up!
Thanks for offering such a great combo of prizes!
i love love love that clutch! it is so refreshing to look at. i would have a west side story moment carrying it, i think.ReplyDelete
thanks for the chance to win!
Oh my! Those camera straps and little purse are so cute! Love the color combo's and the cute little fabric rose.ReplyDelete
Oh gosh, I love Keyka Lou patterns! And I love those rolled fabric flowers, I just can't seem to make them myself, LOL.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance.
debyeo at hotmail dot com
absolutely adorable! thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the great giveaway!ReplyDelete
melody janssen
great giveawayReplyDelete
Very cool. I've always wanted a pretty camera strap. thanks for the giveaways.ReplyDelete
so beautiful thanks!..firstname.lastname@example.com
I love these patterns, too. The shapes are so fun! Your tote is lovely. Thanks for sharing it! And I think I'm gonna buy a nice digi-cam soon, so the camera strap would come in handy as well.ReplyDelete
I like your style crafty lady!ReplyDelete
These are such cute prizes. I love the clutch--I'm a sucker for anything ticking!ReplyDelete
What a lovely clutch! J'adore.ReplyDelete
jo.tee35 AT gmail DOT com
New follower here--I actually found you through your comment on the Great Dumbing Down Affair on piecemeal. :) Loved your comment, it was perfect. Thanks for this giveaway, and I look forward to reading your blog!ReplyDelete
Would be thrilled to win your clutch! I also make flowers, but I don't make bags! Patsy fromReplyDelete
Beautiful giveaway. I bookmarked your page on how to make the camera straps. Yours are stunning with all the patchwork and the colors. Maybe it would inspire me to take more pictures.ReplyDelete
Luv the clutch!ReplyDelete
Wow... loves the fabrics you used. Thanks for a chance to win!!!ReplyDelete
we just got a new camera so this would be perfect!ReplyDelete
Wow, I LOVE the clutch, I am definitely going to go and see the pattern!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance to win!
Cute and different--I like it!ReplyDelete
If you only knew of my love of blue and white, it's simply wonderful!ReplyDelete
That clutch is so beautiful! Thanks a lot for this amazing giveaway!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:30 PM
When you open the clutch and see that gorgeous fabric, wow. Great job, I am just now thinking of buying an SLR camera, do you have a favorite? I will check out your tutorial to make a strap as I know several people who could use one.ReplyDelete
Now I must go check out how to make that darling flower as well. Love blog hopping, glad I found you, a fellow Canadian.
Great Clutch!!ReplyDelete
Great job! That purse is precious!ReplyDelete
Beautiful items!! I especially love that gorgeous clutch. Thanks for the giveaway! :)ReplyDelete
I absolutely love this bag AND the camera strap! delainaj36(at)gmail(dot)comReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM
I love the fabrics you used. Thanks for the giveaway! dcdyess289 at yahoo dot comReplyDelete
Gorgeous clutch! And I love the blog name. :)ReplyDelete
Waving hello from Australia. Have a great day!
I love everything about everything you have pictured. I love the bag and the strap and the fabrics you have chosen. Brilliant!ReplyDelete
You do beautiful work! Thank so much for this chance to win :)ReplyDelete
I kinda really love the camera straps... thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
What a terrific clutch purse- It would be great for an evening out. Thanks for the chance to win such a nice giveaway prize.ReplyDelete
Warmest regards from Alberta,
These are absolutely gorgeous! I really love your fabric choices for the clutch - beautiful! Thank you for taking part in Giveaway Day and for offering up such lovely prizes. :)ReplyDelete
everything you make is so perfectly sewn. i feel woefully inadequate.ReplyDelete
I love love love this clutch!ReplyDelete
Count me in please!!
What a great giveaway. I love the camera strap.ReplyDelete
What an awesome giveaway! THanks for being so generous!ReplyDelete
Super cute! The rosette totally makes it!ReplyDelete
Oh hun... You'll have over 700 comments soon... lol How do I compete with that!? LOLReplyDelete
xo Steph
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