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Good morning guys it another beautiful day of walking today. We been making our way into Goulburn town at lunchtime. People who live in Goulburn or around the area please come a long at the mulwaree council chamber to meet me an the team. Also there be lunch there for everyone to eat as well. See you all there
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This making me emotional seeing my people back at home in the Pilbara marching for me and supporting what I'm doing.
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Guys, if anyone in Goulburn / Canberra has a trailer the team can use to bring wood to the Embassy – please let us know 🔥⛺✊
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[Admin Gee] Hey guys, if you're heading to Tent Embassy this weekend, please remember it is cold! Bring warm gear….if you have any to spare, donations would be much appreciated.
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Got some good news the prime minister wants to meet me, the opposition leader wants to meet me, the greens leader wants to meet me and the governor general wants to meet me. More or less the entire parliament house wants to meet me an represent of the crown want to meet me.
But we still working on trying to get government an the governor general to come to the embassy to meet with elder's an leader of community so they can address they issue on the behalf of they community.
On top media from around the world a flying in as we speak. So they can broadcast everything live in Canberra on the day for they country. So that mean the hole world well be watching want going to happen in Canberra. Also media across this country well be there to. So they can broadcast everything to the whole country. 7 billion people an counting from around the world well be watching want going to happen in Canberra.
This is going to be the huge thing ever in this country history.
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[Admin Toby] In Unity 👣
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Thinking about life from being a child to now. No matter what pain in my leg I going to continue walking tonight an get closer to Canberra. I promise my father this an i going to walk it into Canberra no matter what anyone say. I promise my father I going to do this for my family, friends, my people an support. It time to listen to motivation to help me walk tonight.
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Minneapolis honors local peacemakers during Youth Violence Prevention Week0
MINNEAPOLIS (April 10, 2014) — As part of National Youth Violence Prevention Week—happening April 7-13, 2014 — the City of Minneapolis, in collaboration with PeaceMaker Minnesota, Minneapolis Public Schools, and Minneapolis Youth Congress is recognizing 11 local adults and students who are making a difference to address youth violence and foster community peace in Minneapolis schools.
Two students and two adults received the 2nd annual "PeaceMaker" award and seven people were also recognized last night at an awards ceremony for their efforts to make Minneapolis a more peaceful city. The award recipients will also receive $875 for their schools to continue to promote peace and non-violence.
The Peacemaker award recipients are:
• Khadra Ibrahim (Student)
Last year, Khadra co-created a student-led Anti-Bullying Club at Southwest High School to address bullying problems within the school. The club developed programs and workshops and petitioned the school administration for time during the school day when the club could conducted sessions for freshman and sophomore groups.
Khadra is also a founding member of the school's Muslim Student Association. This group started this fall, and is dedicated to opening the dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims at Southwest. The group has planned and implemented several after school informational and question and answer sessions, which have been well attended by students and staff. They also planned and held a school-wide auditorium Muslim culture celebration that included skits, spoken word poetry, music, and a fashion show.
• Kyra B. Hood (Student)
Hood is a student at South High School who is part of the school's s.t.a.r.t. program (students together as allies for racial trust) that works to develop students as racial equity leaders and close opportunity gaps in their community. This year, Hood has been a liaison between student groups as part of s.t.a.r.t.'s leadership team been able to align many more students in her school to the s.t.a.r.t. mission of engaging students as leaders in closing equity gaps and fostering a peaceful school climate. Kyra has also represented s.t.a.r.t at many events in the community including the annual Kwanzaa event hosted by the We Win Institute and a workshop at the Twin Cities Social Justice Fair in October 2013.
Kyra's communication with educators following the event resulted in an invitation for s.t.a.r.t. students to co-develop teaching curriculum for the Associate Dean in the U of M's College of Education and Human Development. The curriculum will eventually be used throughout the state by the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership (MMEP).
• Larry McKenzie
Since taking over as basketball coach at North Community High School, McKenzie he has quickly taken on the mentor/father role with the students at the school. His leadership challenges students to not only pursue excellence with sports but excellence with homework. His mentorship has provided students with healthy social and emotional support that can be trusted.
Coach McKenzie understands the importance of including parents, guardians and sincere community members and organizations in his strategic plan for success which is working.
• Rebecca Stewart
Stewart is a licensed school social worker at Minneapolis Public Schools' River Bend Program; a small, self-contained site designed to serve students with the highest levels of emotional and behavioral needs. Part of Stewart's work involves promoting mindfulness, self-awareness, positive social interactions, and peaceful conflict mediation.
Stewart has designed an innovative mind/body class that integrates Yoga practices, social-skills curricula, mindfulness, creative arts and visits from trained therapy dogs. She sees each elementary student in the program twice a week to offer stillness, silence and positive skill-building opportunities.
Students also learn to pay attention to their own emotions and the feelings of others, to practice optimism and gratitude, and to spread kindness and positivity throughout the school and beyond. The impact of this program is wider than just the student population. Staff members who assist in the Mind/Body classrooms have reported that they themselves are applying strategies of mindfulness in their own lives, and teachers share that students are practicing what they have learned across settings.
National Youth Violence Prevention Week is part a national public education initiative featuring activities and events to call attention to the issue of youth violence, identify strategies to combat this public health epidemic, and promote the positive role youth and adults can have in making their communities and schools safer.
Youth violence is the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Reducing youth violence requires a collaborative approach joining City and State agencies, community-based organizations, and residents toward a common vision.
As part of its youth violence prevention efforts, in 2006, the City declared youth violence to be a public health concern and formally launched the "Blueprint for Action" in 2008 with these goals: connect every youth with a trusted adult; intervene at the first sign that youth are at risk for violence; restore youth who have gone down the wrong path; and, unlearn the culture of violence in our community.


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Joe the Plumber Data Dive Whistleblower Was Threatened with Firing; Suspended Employees Should Not Return
The Columbus Dispatch has done some impressive work exposing the unauthorized and arguably illegal database diving done by State of Ohio employees into the records of Joe the Plumber in October. The rest of Ohio's and the nation's media have been virtually asleep.
In a previous post (at NewsBusters; at BizzyBlog), I noted that Vanessa Niekamp, the state employee who blew the lid off the underhanded undertaking, was virtually unknown, while many other past government whistleblowers have been treated as media heroes.
A story in the Dispatch this morning that should be read in full (HT Michelle Malkin) about Ms. Niekamp's testimony before the Ohio House's Government and Elections Committee reveals just how imperiled she was. While carrying out a personal order from a superior who was trying to cover his tracks, she was reminded that she was an "unclassified" employee. In plain English, she was threatened with her job if she didn't do what she was told (bolds are mine):
The state worker who unwittingly ran an improper child-support check on the man known as Joe the Plumber told lawmakers yesterday that a deputy director later "dictated" how she was supposed to cover it up.
Here's the "unwitting" part:
….. the day after Republican presidential nominee John McCain talked about Wurzelbacher in his final presidential debate Oct. 15 with Democrat Barack Obama ….. Assistant Deputy Director Carri Brown asked her (Niekamp) to check the state child-support computer system for Wurzelbacher.
Brown "claimed that he had contacted our agency with a dispute about how much child support he owed," Niekamp said.
Niekamp, who did not recognize the name, said Brown took some notes, thanked her and left.
Here's the cover-up attempt:
A week later, (Department of Job and Family Services Deputy Director Doug) Thompson came to her office with a different explanation — that he, Jones-Kelley and assistant director Fred Williams had requested the check.
"Doug told me that the person Carri had asked me to look up was Joe the Plumber — the one who was talked about in the national news. He said he needed my help explaining something," Niekamp said.
"Doug then told me I must write an e-mail to our agency's information-security officer to explain why the file had been accessed. He turned my computer screen so he could see it and dictated word for word what he wanted me to write. …
"He then told me that we needed to make sure that we answer questions about what happened the same way, so that our versions were not different from each other. Before he said that, he reminded me that I was an unclassified employee — which, as you may know, is someone who can be fired without cause."
Fortunately for people who believe in government accountability, Niekamp immediately went to the Ohio Office of the Inspector General.
Finally, here's the smoking gun that obliterates any justification for the ludicrously lenient "punishments" state employees involved received (mostly one-month suspensions without pay):
Niekamp said she knew the checks were improper because the staff undergoes training and must read and sign a form explaining when they can access confidential and personal information maintained by the department.
In other words, agency officials involved knew that what they were doing was strictly against policy, if not illegal.
The one-month suspensions handed down by Ted Strickland are in-your-face insults to the citizens of Ohio. These people have no business being State of Ohio employees ever again, in any capacity. If they return, we will know beyond doubt that Ohio's government — from the very top down — only cares about our privacy as long as we don't get in their way.
Given that this news involves a person who became a national figure in a presidential race in key swing state, you would think that all of this will be reported prominently in the rest of the country. You might think that the media would be asking the President-elect what he thinks of the subterfuge that was done on his behalf. Wanna bet?
As for Ms. Niekamp, what I wrote two weeks ago still holds: "I hope (her) legal representation is strong, as it's reasonable to anticipate that her whistleblowing will not go unpunished."
Cross-posted at NewsBusters.org.


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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is a wonderful zucchini dish, but I must tell you up front that there are two parts to this recipe and neither of them is quick to do. Now that you've been warned, I must also tell you that while the two recipes are not hard to make, they both are time consuming and require a lot of chopping. Are you still with me? The recipes come from Cooking Light and the tart makes a wonderful brunch, luncheon or light dinner entree. The work starts with caramelizing onions. Fortunately, the onions can be made several days before you plan to use them, and that helps reduce any last minute stress that might occur as the tart is put together. Once the onions are ready to go, you are free to move on to the second stage of this creation. There's nothing difficult here, save for the slicing of the zucchini, and once that's done the tart comes together quickly. The finished tart is beautiful and, while I won't make it often, this recipe has gone into my brunch rotation. This is the kind of dish I like to serve to friends who are also good cooks. While leftover onions can be used for soup or for roast beef and blue cheese subs, the tart does not hold up well. It can, of course, be eaten, but it gets soggy and the texture seems to change if it sits too long. I hope my effort to be honest hasn't frightened you away. Here's the recipe for the brave among you.
Basic Caramelized Onions...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Cooking Light magazine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
12 cups vertically sliced yellow onion
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil and butter; swirl until butter melts. Add onion and salt; cook 15 minutes or until onion begins to soften, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 50 minutes or until very tender, stirring occasionally. Cook an additional 10 minutes or until browned and caramelized, stirring frequently. Yield: 2 cups.
Zucchini and Caramelized Onion Tart...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Cooking Light magazine
Pie dough for a 10-inch pie or tart pan
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups (1/8-inch-thick) slices zucchini
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped Basic Caramelized Onions
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2) Roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit dough into a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or quiche pan. Fold edges under and flute. Line dough with foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove weights and foil and bake an additional 2 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3) Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
4) Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add zucchini and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and sauté for 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Cool slightly.
5) Arrange Basic Caramelized Onions over bottom of crust and top with zucchini mixture. Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, milk, flour, pepper, eggs, and cheese in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Pour milk mixture over zucchini mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
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"Iron Man 3" brought the heavy metal thunder to Comic-Con.
Marvel Studios scored it's first major post-"Avengers" victory at San Diego's Comic-Con International by deploying it's least stealthy weapon to whip the assembled fans into a frenzy: Robert Downey, Jr. Appearing with co-star Don Cheadle, writer-director Shane Black and Marvel Studios chief creative officer Kevin Feige, Downey pulled out all stops to remind fans that Tony Stark's solo story is as compelling as the saga of his assembled teammates, and PopcornBiz was behind the scenes to get the filmmakers' teases on raising the bar for the Armored Avenger.
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Shane Black: There is an idea about being big, but to me it's an idea about capturing and doubling the intensity that 'The Avengers' managed to capture. It's that lightning-in-a-bottle feel of really stuffing so much into a limited space. We're trying to get as much in this as we can. We're just looking to get a ton of thrills in a short space, and make a nice little stew for you.
Robert Downey, Jr.: The Avengers even surprised us, to a certain extent. Looking back on it, you can dissect why it was the right movie with the right people and the right director at the right time, and we feel the same way about this now. I feel that Rhodey and Tony had not entirely been explored as much as they could be. That was always a big part of the comics, and the heart of it. We also tried to be practical: in a post-'Avengers world, what are his challenges now? What are some limitations that might be placed on him? And what sort of threat would have him, as usual, ignore those limitations?
Black: Truthfully, the way to go about doing a part three, if you're ever in that position as I'm lucky enough to be, is to find a way that the first two weren't done yet. You have to find a way to make sure that the story that's emerging is still ongoing and, by the time you've finished three, will be something resembling the culmination of a trilogy. It's about "How has the story not yet been completely told?" And I think we're getting there. I think we've really found ways to make this feel organic and new, based on what's come before, and that's what I'm happy about.
Downey: The main thing is Shane's storytelling, and that emotional depth that happens without taking itself too seriously. There were times when [Jon] Favreau and I would call Shane when we had a big scene the next day. His payment once was to have us get him a piece of salmon and some fresh blueberries. He became known as Code Word: Blueberries after that. And he works for the same fee now.
Black: The remarkable thing that Jon Favreau managed to do when he forged these movies was establishing a precedent of espionage, high-tech, 'Top Gun'-style thrills, coupled with romantic comedy, in a strange way. That's always been the mainstay of these movies. That's one of my favorite things about it, too. The romance is definitely a part of it. We've got Gwyneth [Paltrow] coming back, and some time has passed. In 'The Avengers,' Pepper and Tony are together and doing great, and living together.
Kevin Feige: This is a very Tony Stark-centric film – meaning not just Tony, but his world with Pepper and with Rhodey. It was important to us as part of the grand plan, from 'Iron Man 1' to 'The Avengers,' to build that up. Frankly, the next step of the grand plan, with 'Iron Man 3,' is to prove they're just as interesting, if not more so, by themselves, as they were when they were all together in 'The Avengers.' 'Iron Man 3' by design is a very serious character study. It's not a serious movie, but we seriously dug into exploring more of Tony, of Rhodey and of Pepper, without calling S.H.I.E.L.D. and calling Thor or Cap.
Don Cheadle: I do suit up. There are some different iterations that War Machine goes through, in this film. I don't want to give them away, but it's fun to see those things morph and shift. The Iron Man suit is really spectacular in this film, I think, with the innovation that's happened with it.
Feige: I've been at Marvel for 12 years now, and we've had that concern, going back to when 'X-Men' came out, and then two years later when 'Spider-Man' came out. And then, in one year, there were three films. The trick and the formula is just trying to make great movies. We try to make them all great, all different and all fresh. What you'll see in 'Iron Man 3' that Shane is bringing to it are some very unique plot points and directions that were taken with the franchise. The same thing with Thor, and the same thing with Captain America. As long as they all feel fresh and you don't fall into some sort of formulaic mold, I hope [people will want to see them].
Black: We were allowed to take some risks, and I think that's very notable. I think it's very admirable, in a superhero movie, to be able to take a few risks. That's why I wanted to do this
Downey: Interestingly enough, this film has a lot of breadth to it. We realized, at the beginning of Iron Man 2, Tony was dying, and then he had a party, and then he was drunk, and some people were going, "We don't like him!" There's a way to enjoy all of that shadowy stuff. We just kept thinking about, "What would it really be like, if this guy was in this country? Where else could he go in this country? What sorts of themes and backdrops could we explore?" If you look to the history of the films that Shane has written and directed, there's a real desire for me, just as someone who loves the movies, to hearken back to some of those themes, and they will occur in "Iron Man 3."
Black: Although Tony won't fall off the wagon.
Downey: You haven't seen my rewrites! Rhodey picks him up at Betty Ford in Scene 2.


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We can save health care organizations months of paperwork and hundreds of thousands of dollars because we have already expended those resources to become HIPAA Security Rule-compliant," said Raj Kosuri, CEO of EcomNets
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EcomNets, a leading managed hosting and co-location infrastructure provider, has received HIPAA certification, making it one of the few hosting companies eligible to provide information technology services to health care organizations who must meet strict new federal patient security and confidentiality standards.
HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, passed in 1996. The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals' electronic personal health information that is created, received, used, or maintained by a covered entity. The Security Rule requires appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic protected health information.
HIPAA Security Rule-compliant IT services are essential for the more than 2 million firms and nonprofit entities in the U.S. that deal with health care and must comply with the new federal regulations on how they handle electronic information about patients.
"We can save health care organizations months of paperwork and hundreds of thousands of dollars because we have already expended those resources to become HIPAA Security Rule-compliant," said Raj Kosuri, CEO of EcomNets. "By utilizing our managed hosting and co-location offerings, our clients can take advantage of a significant cost savings and attain peace of mind knowing their organization is backed up by a HIPAA compliant hosting partner."
Health care organizations can become HIPAA compliant themselves or can outsource their electronic handling or hosting of patient information to a firm that is HIPAA compliant, such as Ecomnets. Ecomnets' data center has recently passed a vigorous audit by a Certified Information System Security Professional to ensure that the company meets HIPAA security and certification standards.
"One of the reasons that we sought to become fully HIPAA Security Rule-compliant IT was to be able to help health care clients and their organizations meet these stringent federal regulations," Kosuri said. "Providing IT services for businesses so they can focus on their core competency is something we have done for many years and will continue to do for the health care industry."
The U.S. Health care industry is evolving. Healthcare business leaders continually seek more cost efficient uses of their limited resources; as they try to meet ever increasing security and protection for patient and healthcare organization data requirements. An average healthcare organization can save more than $100,000 a year by outsourcing its IT functions rather than developing them in-house functions, according to Forrester Research.
Becoming HIPAA Security Rule compliant is a natural progression for Ecomnets, which recently also achieved its Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level III certification. Ecomnets has a reputation for its emphasis on security and a firm financial foundation that allows it to invest in the kind of technology required to meet such stringent federal regulations.
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A single, olive tree-lined drives leads to the grand, gated entrance to this Mediterranean-style estate, situated on four ocean-view acres in Montecito, California. Flanked by lush palms and meticulously-landscaped grounds which surround its central courtyard, this two-story, five-bedroom home was spared no detail by its architects. In the entry foyer, for instance, an antique Murano chandelier overlooks the dramatic, dual curved staircases descending into the space to welcome guests. A media room, library and ocean-view solarium, along with a pool pavilion, guest house and tennis courts complete the assortment of luxury amenities this formidable residence has to offer. View the listing.
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Artwork description:
Handmade item
Dimensions: 60x80 cm
Signed on the front , I use original package for my works, insured and shipped through a reputable courier (UPS , TNT Express) to ensure they reach you safely.
Once carefully unwrapped, there is no need to frame as they're all ready to hang in the place you have chosen. The works are painted on their deep edges.
If you have any questions about this or any other piece, or would like a returning customer or multiple purchase discount, just contact me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Thanks so much for taking an interest in my work.
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" Other worlds N: 25 " Abstract , Acrylic Painting - 24x32 inches (2019)
Acrylic painting by Mo Tuncay
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- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
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Ever have the compulsion to put a Canadian flag on your backpack while traveling abroad just to avoid getting into arguments with French people? Well, any European goodwill we may have built up as a nation lately has been promptly ruined by these guys driving terribly around the Hockenheimring race track.
It's just 13 minutes of three self-described "American idiots" getting lapped and almost crashing into things during a track day. It is hard to watch.
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, Italian Restaurant & Bar:Bensi is an upscale modern Italian restaurant with 20+ locations throughout the East Coast specializing in classic Italian fare. Bensi has chosen this as their first location in Virginia. Its concept is "Always Fresh, All Ways Italian."
, Theatre/Restaurant/Bowling:With its fourth location in the country, its first in the Mid-Atlantic, Cinebistro will offer a theater, bowling, and dining experience. The plush cinema offers full in-theater service where moviegoers can choose from a variety of cocktails, wine and beer and order from a menu that competes in selection and quality with the best of upscale casual restaurants. Each cinema features spacious leather stadium seats, including "loveseats" for couples. In addition, as a first for the 3-unit chain, Cinebistro will offer a luxury bowling facility mated to a bar and lounge.
Frank Beamer's American Grill, American Bistro Restaurant: The classic American bistro is a tribute to Virginia Tech's Coach Frank Beamer as player and coach. The menu will specialize in gourmet salads, burgers, pizza, and more. Beamer's is a collaboration that includes one of Virginia's premier multi-concept restaurant owners, Stephan Parry, former executive with Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.
, American Diner: Huey's Diner has selected this as their second location within the US. This 24-hour diner will have all the traditional breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites along with some creative Southern-influenced signature specials.
, Asian Fusion Restaurant: Kenji Fusion specializes in the high energy Teppanyaki style where skilled chefs prepare food and entertain customers table-side. In addition, the menu offers a fusion of Asian, French, Brazilian, and other cultural food offerings from around the globe.
, Women's Shoes: Shoe Woo is Jones Retail group's latest new fun, fashionable, irresistible store concept carrying Nine West, Enzo Anglioni, Anne Klein, Bandolino, Joan & David, and Rachel Roy. This will be the fifth store in the chain in the U.S.
Vincent's Gourmet Italian Ice: A regular fixture of area sporting event concessions, Vincent's has selected this as its first retail location for the Philadelphia-rooted and inspired concept selling Italian Ice and other Philly snack foods.
New to Hampton Roads
, Junior Women's Apparel: Delia's, which will make its debut in the Hampton Roads area, is a multi-channel retailer that sells trendy clothing, accessories, and home furnishings to girls ages 12 to 19 (known as the Millennials) through their retail stores (approximately 100), a catalog and its website.
, BBQ Restaurant: This Richmond based operation is the off-spring of one of America's most decorated barbecue competitors, Tuffy Stone, recently featured on TLC's BBQ Pitmasters television series. Q will bring the national award winning food to Hampton Roads in its only store in the market at PTC.
, Wine Bar & Café: The cafe is opening its first Hampton Roads location, where guests will enjoy exceptional wine and food while relaxing in a unique intimate lounge setting.
, Health & Beauty: Vitamin World is joining PTC offering high-quality vitamins and supplements. Vitamin World manufactures over 1,000 superior-quality vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplements in their own state-of-the-art facilities.
New to the Peninsula:
, Mexican Restaurant & Bar: Abuelo's will open its first restaurant in the Hampton Roads market with a new design of its Authentic Mexican Courtyard Atmosphere. It will offer colorful creations of Old Mexico with dishes ranging from the traditional to the adventurous. It's designed for family gatherings or celebration with friends.
Anthony Vince Nail Spa, Nail Salon: Anthony Vince Nail Salon will offer a full line of nail services including manicures, pedicures and artificial nails in an elegant environment and spa like setting.
, Women's Shoes: Not only is Bakers opening its first store on the Peninsula, but it is also their only new store opening in 2010. In addition to the Bakers brand, the stores also offer many other brands including Ed Hardy, Jessica Simpson, Baby Phat, Wild Pair, Guess, BCBGirls, Sole Project and Steve Madden. Bakers Footwear Group currently operates over 240 stores in 37 states.
, Toys: Not only will this be Build-A-Bear's only store on the Peninsula, but it will also be the only new store opening in 2010. They are unveiling the latest and greatest NEW store prototype. The company operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide, including stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and France, and franchise stores in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the leader in interactive retail.
, Women's Apparel: Caché is a nationwide women's apparel retailer of sophisticated lifestyle sportswear, dresses and accessories targeting style-conscious women between the ages of 25-45. With more than 300 stores nationwide, this location will be the first store in the north side of the market.
, Women's Accessories, Handbags, & Costume Jewelry: Charming Charlie is an exciting new emerging brand, specializing in women's accessories, handbags, & costume jewelry. Charming Charlie is fast becoming a leader in women's accessories business. This will be their only store on the north side of the water. Base in Houston, Texas, Charming Charlie offers an amazing selection of handbags, shoes, jewelry, scarves and more at a value-oriented price point.
, Cigar Store: 2010 marks the 35th anniversary for Emerson's, Hampton Roads premier cigar shop. Emerson's will celebrate the year by opening its only store on the north side of the water at PTC. This flagship location will carry handmade cigars and bring cigar industry aficionados from around the world to Hampton.
, Women's, Men, & Children's Apparel: H&M is a large specialty retailer. A Swedish based clothing company operating in 35 countries and known for its fashion clothing offerings for women, men, teenagers and children. Its philosophy is based on providing fashion and quality at the best price. H&M offers a broad range of choices that allows customers to find their own personal style. Collections cater to a varied clientele worldwide with the goal of satisfying different tastes and preferences. This store will be a full concept store and the first in the north side of the market.
, Unisex Junior Apparel: Hollister is an American lifestyle brand owned by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. designed to attract customers aged 14-18 through its Southern California-inspired image and casual wear. With more than 400 stores in the United States, the PTC location will not only be the first in the north side of the market, but will be one of their few new stores nationwide for 2010.
, Coffee/Pastries/Sandwiches Restaurant: Churchland's home-grown multi-year winner of "Best of Hampton Roads" is opening its second location, and first on the peninsula. JoJack's offers espresso and coffee drinks and an assortment of gourmet sandwiches, pastries, soups, and breakfast favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
, Women's Apparel: The Limited is an iconic fashion retailer that offers high-quality, private-label apparel designed to help the young, professional, and modern woman succeed. With over 200 stores nationwide Peninsula is proud to offer the first store on the north side of the Peninsula.
Other new stores and restaurants:
, Unisex Junior Apparel: Aeropostale, or "Aero," is a fashion retail chain offering casual clothing for teens and young adults. With more than 800 stores nationwide, the company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented fashioned merchandise at compelling values.
, Skin Care & Salon: The Peninsula's top Aveda salon operator will be bringing the art of hair styling and spa services to their newest location. The international Aveda line known for beauty through wellness is the leader in botanically based, all-natural hair-care, skin-care, makeup, and lifestyle products.
, Beauty & Soap Store: With over 1600 stores nationwide and in Canada, Bath & Body Works has reinvented the personal care industry with fragrant flavorful indulgences, including shower gels, lotions, candles and accessories. Bath & Body Works is committed to helping consumers improve their emotional and physical well being with an extensive collection of advanced, easy-to-use personal care products.
, Beauty & Soap Store: Bo Essentials is locally owned and committed to providing environmentally friendly, all natural body bath, and home décor products with custom scents the customer can select. Whether it's soap, body scrub, lip gloss or a stylish candle, Bö Essentials brings handmade luxury to its customers.
, Women's Apparel: Chico's is a specialty retailer of private branded, sophisticate casual to dressy clothing, intimates and complementary accessories. It has more than 650 locations.
, Junior Girls Jewelry & Accessories: Claire's has chosen Peninsula Town Center as the location for its only new store opening 2010. This will launch the new store look in the region. Since 1974, Claire's has offered fashion accessories and jewelry for tweens and teens between 7 and 18 years of age, while also being the ear piercing headquarters. Claire's is the destination for tweens and teens around the world for a fun environment to shop for fashionable accessories and jewelry. There are more than 3,000 Claire's stores and 400 Icing stores nationwide.
, Unisex Apparel: Express is known as a sexy and sophisticated fashion brand for apparel, handbags, coats and accessories for both women and men. With over 550 stores nationwide, Express is one of the fashion leaders in the American retail industry.
, Athletic Shoes: Finish Line, one of the nation's preeminent athletic footwear stores, offers a broad selection of performance and lifestyle athletic products that allow customers to express their own personalities. Finish Line strives to connect to young, fashion conscious individuals in an environment offering the best selection of authentic and sport inspired products.
, Unisex Apparel: Offering fashion and accessories for women and men, the Forever21 store will be the newest store to the Virginia market. Primarily private label apparel, the well-known retailer will anchor the apparel tenant mix at the Peninsula Town Center.
, Home Furnishings, Accessories, & Fashion: G. Bates, based in Colonial Williamsburg, is opening their second store in the region. A home decor and accessory store, G. Bates provides shoppers with home furnishings, the finest in oriental rugs, and unique specialty gifts along with selected collections of women's fashion accessories and brands such as Vera Bradley.
, Video Game Store:GameStop is a large video game retailer.
, Children's & Infant Apparel: Gymboree has been dressing children since 1986. Their fashionable clothing and accessories are designed and crafted to withstand rugged play while letting kids be in fun outfits they love to wear. Available in sizes newborn to 12 years, Gymboree closing is designed to be colorful, comfortable fabrics and detailed touches throughout. Coordinating accessories complete every outfit making Gymboree kids unique from head-to-toe.
, Unisex Shoes: Journey's is a destination for fast-paced footwear and accessories for teens and twenties. Journey's retail environment is designed to reflect their customers' style and tastes.
, Tween Apparel & Accessories: Justice offers fun fashion finds and the trendiest accessories just for girls age 7-14.
, Jewelry: Since 1916, Kay Jewelers has grown from one store to more than 900 from coast to coast.
, Plus Size Women's Apparel: Lane Bryant is a recognized name in plus-size specialty apparel retail providing stylish and high quality fashions.
Mekos Surf, Skate and More, Skate Board & Surf Apparel and Skate Park: Mekos is an indoor skatepark and extreme sports store offering over 10,000 square feet of state of the art equipment, clothing, and skating facilities.
, Women's Apparel: New York & Company is a nationwide specialty retailer of fashionable, attractively priced women's apparel, accessories and beauty focusing on the "must have" trends of the season.
, Hair Salon: Sports Clips aims to provide a championship haircut experience for men and boys in an exciting sports-themed environment.
Sports Fan, Sports Apparel & Memorabilia: The retailer offering sporting team apparel and accessories will be opening their latest prototype here. Sports Fan brings the top athletic team jerseys, hats, shoes, and more to the stylish fans of Hampton Roads.
, Thai & Japanese Restaurant: Thaijindesu is the newest asian-cuisine creation from local and internationally trained chef/owner Ken Khachenrum. The finest and freshest exotic ingredients will be brought in from around the world to create an unparalleled sushi and Thai menu. Serving lunch and dinner in a sleek, fun, and fashionable setting, Thaijindesu is set to become another local favorite.
, Women's Lingerie & Apparel: Victoria's Secret has more than 1,000 stores nationwide. Modern, fashion-inspired collections, prestige fragrances and cosmetics, celebrated supermodels and world-famous runway shows are the hallmark of this sexy, glamorous brand.
Already open
— Restaurant: With 35 locations in 13 states, the nation's largest chain offering "make your own stir fry" has opened their first location in Virginia. This prototypical store features a traditional 8-foot "shield" grill where your food is stir-fried with 3' swords as Mongolian warriors once did on the Mongolian plains. While "Mongolian barbecue" is not new to Hampton Roads, the level of quality, service, consistency, and finish of bd's is world-class and unparalleled in its value for its patrons. These attributes have led it to be the dominant chain of Mongolian Grills in the USA.
, Books: Barnes & Noble is the world's largest bookseller and the nation's highest rated bookselling brand. It has opened at PTC offering a wide selection of books, music, DVD, and magazines within a comfortable ambiance. The Starbucks café adds to the creation of a great gathering place immediately adjacent to the main Town Square.
, Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant: The Chipotle restaurant brand is known for its large burritos, assembly line production, and use of natural ingredients making every effort to use organic ingredients.
, Fast Casual Burger Restaurant: America's hottest new burger chain has opened its first unit in the Hampton-Newport News market to great fanfare.
Optical Store: LensCrafters offers the latest designer frames including their signature FeatherWates lenses for a complete pair of high quality eye glasses.
, Mattress Store: With over 30 years of experience, Mattress Discounters strives to perfect the way people get a good night's sleep.
English Restaurant & Pub: This nine unit chain of authentic English Pubs has opened at Peninsula Town Center to much success as the only unit in Hampton Roads. The Pub is known for its collection of 28 beers on tap from around the world, great collection of single malt scotches, and fine pub fare.


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Mikeska's Barbecue and Catering is a family owned and operated business located in El Campo, Texas. The Mikeska Family has been providing home-cooked barbecue for over 50 years. We've catered for crowds as large as 18,000 or as small as 50.
Mikeska's was noted in Texas Monthly Magazine as the "First Family of Texas Barbecue." Being first is something that each generation of the Mikeska family takes pride in. Our excellent barbecue is just one sign of our hard work and dedication. We cater a variety of banquets including weddings, company picnics, school functions, anniversaries, grand openings, and governmental ceremonies.
The Mikeska family invites your family to join us for lunch or dinner at any of our locations. We'd be glad to have you over!
Stop by and visit!
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Did you miss Jay Leno's speech at Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner? Don't worry, you've probably heard it before, if you're a Tonight Show fan.
It seems many of Saturday's jokes came directly from Jay's previous Tonight Show monologues. Politico was able to pinpoint some of the jokes used Saturday night to monologues given March 16, March 22 and April 7.
To be fair, he got plenty of laughs from his zingers at the dinner. And he was recycling. We just wish it had been cans or newspapers to help the environment instead of old jokes.
U.S. & World
Leno was also on the receiving end of some barbs at the dinner.
"I'm also glad that I'm speaking first," President Barack Obama quipped. "Because we've all seen what happens when somebody takes the time slot after Leno's."
We've never heard that one before!


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Hampshire's hopes of a sixth T20 quarter-final in as many years are in the balance after a third defeat in four games.
Bottom-of-the-table Middlesex stunned Hampshire with a 50-run floodlit win in front of a crowd of 5,816 – the Ageas Bowl's second biggest of the season.
Middlesex arrived with no chance of qualifying after nine defeats in ten games, but they continued their impressive recent record at West End, where they have now beaten Hampshire thrice since winning Finals Day here in 2008.
Hampshire will now have to beat Sussex at home next Friday and Essex at Chelmsford a week on Tuesday to qualify, after another disappointing batting performance cost them dear.
After winning the toss, Hampshire conceded 173-6 with Paul Stirling effectively winning Middlesex the game with 64 from 41 balls (seven fours, two sixes).
Once again, Matt Coles (2-30) was the pick of the Hampshire attack, taking the big wickets of Middlesex's two Irishmen; Stirling and Eoin Morgan, who was caught at long leg.
Needing more than eight-and-a-half an over, Hampshire crumbled in reply.
They failed to capitalise on a short boundary before another abject collapse saw them bowled out for 123 with 20 balls still remaining. Hampshire were behind from the start, after being restricted to 44-2 from their powerplay (Surrey managed 52-1).
Vince threatened a return to form with successive cover drives for four against both James Harris and Ollie Rayner.
But he was dismissed during the powerplay for the eighth T20 match in succession when he was caught at extra cover for a 14-ball 24, attempting a third boundary in as many balls against Rayner.
Rayner, the tall former Sussex off-spinner, also struck in his next over, the last of the powerplay, when Carberry (16) drove to mid-on.
As has been the case too often in recent weeks, Hampshire's top order failed to build on decent starts and struggled against Middlesex's spin twins.
Slow left-armer Ravi Patel (2-25), an exciting young talent, turned the screw.
Jimmy Adams swept Patel's first ball for four and then swept Rayner for six but then was caught at long-off for a 16-ball 20.
Smith (11) was lbw to Patel and Sean Ervine (12) played on against the youngster.
Coles (16) hit Dexter for two sixes in three balls, straight and over the short mid-wicket boundary, but soon holed out to deep mid-wicket as Dan Christian took two wickets in his only over.
In his first game back at The Ageas Bowl since winning the 2010 final with Hampshire, Christian had Wood caught behind to leave Hampshire 115-7 – needing 60 from the last five overs.
But Hampshire were already midway through an X-rated collapse, with Glenn Maxwell once again holing out cheaply to long-off as they lost their last five wickets for 14 runs in 16 balls.


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In this recent post to Reddit.com, people have been sharing some of the "worst practices" they've seen during their PHP development (or may even be guilty of).
For shits and giggles some colleagues and I are trying to write the crappiest PHP script we can think of, using as many bad practices as we can find. Alas, it's much harder then we thought, because we all have been trained to not do stupid stuff.
Things on the list so far include:
- Multiple class definitions in a single file
- Saving passwords unhashed and unencrypted in a database
- Using a global variable inside a class to get a database connection
- One letter variables
- Pointlessly setting the signup method to being static
- Using GET or POST vars directly from user input
- Mixing HTML and PHP like there's no tomorrow.
- make liberal use of extract() after running 'SELECT *'
- Define a custom exception class for each class and only throw it from that class.
- Make sure your DB connection is a singleton.
- Throw ugly constants everywhere
What are some of the worst things you've seen? Share them here.


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Inline Enclosure - 7 INE7
This made to measure shower enclosure is built using 4 pieces of glass and is built to the highest of specifications using toughened safety glass complying with high British Standards. We do all the hard work for you in calculating what hardware you require, and what gaps need leaving for seals and hinges. All you need to do is give us the overall size you wish to have. We will give you options of a frameless door and framed door so you can get the style you need.
Frameless Door Version:
- 8mm Or 10mm Toughened Safety Glass
- Hinges In A Variety Of Finishes
- Optional Limescale Protection
- Seals Included
- Choice Of Handles And Knobs
- Approx: 3 Weeks Delivery
- Maximum Door Width: 900mm
N.B Due to the nature of the build of the frameless door, the water flow should not be directed straight at the door / hinge area as there may be small water leakage. This is inherent in the design of frameless shower doors. We have supplied thousands of shower doors and have very few reports of leakages in correctly fitted shower doors. Like a walk in shower enclosure there could be small amounts of water escape if the shower head is pointed at any vulnerable areas.
How do I measure?
Once the area is tiled and finished, you can measure from finished wall to wall surface and give us the total height needed. We will then supply a door to fit these measurements which also take into account the allowance needed for seals and fittings. You don't need to worry about trying to work out these allowances, we will take of that. If you are fitting onto a corner shower tray, then the door and side panel would need to be measuring approx 1cm from the edge of the tray, dependant on the tray type.
How long is delivery?
Our frameless doors are currently taken approximately 12 - 16 working days to deliver.
Should I go for 8 or 10mm Glass?
Both our 8 and 10mm safety glass are of a high quality finish and comply with all regulatory standards and are suited to high end bathrooms. The main difference is that of the weight, with the 10mm being 25% heavier than the 8mm.
What if I have measured incorrectly? Can I return it?
We are unable to accept returns based on incorrect measurements supplied. If this happens we will help you get a replacement piece of glass fast, if possible without the need for new hardware.
Are there options of glass colors? / Fittings?
Yes, we can make frosted glass, smoked glass, opti white glass as well as an array of finishes from chrome, brass and even black!.
Can the shower door open inwards?
It certainly can, the standard hinges we supply are 180 degree hinges so can be set to open inwards or outwards.
How does the door stay closed?
Our hinges are self closing at 15 degrees, so if the door is slightly opening at less than 15 degrees the door will self close.
Are the bespoke doors watertight?
Due to the nature of the build of the frameless door, the water flow should not be directed straight at the door / hinge area as there may be small water leakage. This is inherent in the design of frameless shower doors. We have supplied thousands of shower doors and have very few reports of leakages in correctly fitted shower doors.
What if you supply a door that doesn't match the measurements?
In this event we will ensure that we supply you a replacement product quickly and as a matter of urgency. If we get it wrong it is very costly to our business so it is rare that this happens.
How does the door seal?
Our doors closing onto a wall use compression seals and a door closing onto an inline panel uses a 180 degree seal which is connected to the inline panel.
Is there a seal where the hinges are fitted?
Yes, we supply a seal to be fitted down the length of glass where the hinges are fitted. You may or may not want to use the seal depending on where your shower head is positioned. Can be a good idea to test your shower to see if the seal is needed.
Is the glass limescale protected / stay clean?
We offer this protection which can be applied to glass just before use at a price £18 + VAT.
What is an inline panel?
The inline panel is a fixed piece of glass which is fixed. they are useful when the recess area is too wide for a single door which usually spans a maximum of 920mm in width. Using inline panels can extend the doors up to a total of 2000mm in width
Is there a seal at the bottom of the shower door?
Yes, we supply a sweep seal which pushes the water falling down the door back into the shower area.
Do you offer installation?
At this moment in time we do not offer installation. We recommend that you contract a plumber/joiner who is competent and able to install the door for you. Alternatively, we have many DIY enthusiasts who have fitted their own products.
My wall is not solid is this ok?
Your wall must be solid, or at least the part of the wall to which the hinges / clamps or frame will be fitted. This can be solid brick or solid timber.
How much gap should I leave at the top for ventilation?
At least 5cm, but a lot will depend on how ventilated your bathroom is.
Are you hinges lacquer coated?
Our brass hinges are not coated, they are plated depending on the finish.
Are the hinges adjustable?
No, you would need to provide correct measurements. If the door is closing onto a wall, there will be 1 or 2mm available for error due to the compression seal running vertically down the door - that is if you have measured to short...if you have measured to wide then there will be a gap.


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Fortune History & Trivia | Brand History and Trivia
Fortune History:
Fortune is a global business magazine published by Time Inc.
The magazine is known for its annual features ranking companies such as "Best Places to Work," " Most Admired Companies", "40 under 40" and "The Fortune 500". Fortune has a circulation of approx. 850,000, and is one of the most important business magazines in the U.S., with Forbes being its nearest rival.
Founder: Henry Luce, the influential American publisher behind several noted magazines like Time, Life, and Sports Illustrated was the founder of Fortune.
Fortune History:
Fortune was founded by Henry Luce in February 1930, 4 months after the Wall Street Crash of 1929 that lead to the Great Depression. Fortune's maiden issue with 184 bright, lavish pages debuted with 30,000 subscribers.
The Fortune 500 list was conceptualized by Edgar P. Smith, an editor for Fortune. The first Fortune 500 list was released in 1955. The Fortune 500 list consists of the top grossing companies by revenue and is an indicative of the rise or fall of the American economy.
A team of reporters, accountants and analysts go through the companies' annual financial statements, which all publicly traded companies must file each year with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Once the information is gathered and organized, Fortune compiles the list and publishes it in April.
For American companies, nothing exudes prestige like a listing in Fortune magazine's annual Fortune 500.
Fortune Trivia:
– Henry Luce wanted to name the magazine Power initially.
– Fortune began as a monthly magazine, but the frequency was doubled in 1978. In October 2009, however, it was made a tri-weekly due to decrease in ad revenue and circulation.
– DuPont is the only company to be featured on the Fortune 500 list in all editions since 1955.
– Only 3 companies have been able to retain the No. 1 spot on the Fortune 500 list till date- Wal-Mart, ExxonMobil and General Motors.
– Since 1955, more than 1800 companies have appeared on the Fortune 500 list.


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May 7, 2014, Edmonton (ISN) – The Portland Winterhawks fell 2-0 to the Edmonton Oil Kings Wednesday in Game 4 of the WHL Final. The series is tied 2-2 heading back to Portland for Game 5 Friday night at the Moda Center.
After a scoreless first period, Edmonton's Mitch Moroz made it 1-0 at the 8:40 mark of the second period when he collected a puck that bounced off the end boards and back over the Hawks' net onto his stick for the lone goal through 40 minutes.
The Oil Kings' Curtis Lazar struck at the 6:17 mark of the third to give the home team at 2-0 lead. The Hawks generated a number of chances as they fought back, but Edmonton netminder Tristan Jarry preserved the home team's 2-0 shutout win.
Corbin Boes was terrific in net for Portland, stopping 35 of the 37 shots he faced. Jarry stopped all 26 shots he faced from the Hawks.


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- For the VCPD in GTA 1, see VCPD in 2D Universe.
- For information about how the VCPD pursue the player, see Wanted Level in 3D Universe.
The Vice City Police Department (VCPD) is the main law enforcement force in Vice City, appearing in both Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
As Vice City is meant to mimic the city of Miami, the VCPD can easily be assumed to be based on the Miami-Dade Police Department. As in GTA III, the VCPD's reach in the city extends to the waters of the city and also the air.
Police stations
There are police stations in each of four locations throughout Vice City: Little Havana, Downtown, Vice Point and Washington Beach.
List of Police Stations
- Little Havana Police Station
- Vice Point Police Station
- Downtown Police Station
- Washington Beach Police Station
The VCPD's car of choice circa the 1980s are green and white Police/VCPD Cruisers that can be obtained from every police station, although they are occasionally locked (there are two at every station in GTA VC, and one at every station in GTA VCS). The police car is very fast and light, prone to easy flipping and launching off the ground. However, it is extremely durable, making the VCPD a force to be reckoned with, except for under heavy gunfire. In Vice City Stories, officers also travel in VCPD WinterGreens, but do not chase the player at a two-star wanted level. They are all black with red lights and one can always be found at every police station (except Washington Beach).
VCPD officers wear uniforms consisting of a dark tan shirt, brown pants, and gray shoes. These officers carry a nightstick and a pistol and they will do anything to take down criminals on sight. They commonly travel alone in their cruisers, but travel in pairs when pursuing a player with a two-star wanted level or above. They are also seen walking a foot beat, often pursuing fleeing criminals.
Police officers of the Marine Unit patrol the waters around Vice City in Predators and will shoot the player using the Predator's machine guns if the player enters the waterways with a two-star wanted level. They are white on top and blue on the bottom, and can be found below the Links Bridge in Leaf Links in GTA VC, but in GTA VCS they can only be found patrolling the waters. At a three-star wanted level, the VCPD will begin to set up roadblocks and deploy Spike Strips. The VCPD Chief commissioner in 1984 is called McGinley, as referenced by VNN. It is unknown if he still holds the position in 1986.
The VCPD also houses Vice City's Vice Squad, which appears at a three-star wanted level. Vice Squad members drive VCPD Cheetahs and are armed with Micro-SMGs and always travel in pairs. They are apparently headquartered at the Little Havana station, as a VCPD Cheetah can be found in the back in VC, but in VCS the Cheetah is only found while pursuing the player at a three-star wanted level).
At the downtown station, a Police Maverick is stationed on the roof. These helicopters are deployed at a three-star wanted level and will shoot the player from the air using its machine gun under the fuselage. The helicopter is mainly green in GTA Vice City, but in GTA Vice City Stories, it is mainly tan.
Additionally, the Downtown station is home to Vice City's S.W.A.T. team, which appears at the four-star wanted level. These highly trained officers travel in fours in the fast and durable Enforcer, wielding SMGs. At a four-star wanted level, they will replace the police cruisers in roadblocks, while still appearing alongside the cruisers on the streets. When the player stays in one place at a four-star wanted level, S.W.A.T. officers will rappel down from the police helicopters. They are lethal to a player on-foot, even with armor, and can destroy a car in a matter of seconds. The Enforcer in GTA VC sports a green and white body color, while the GTA VCS rendition is black and white.
It is also hinted, according to the official Vice City website, that there is another branch of the VCPD, the Vice City Bureau of Investigation (VCBI), who are investigating Vice City's criminal underworld and the events that unfold during GTA Vice City. As seen through the window of their office, the VCBI is located somewhere along Ocean Drive in Vice City. It is unknown as to whether the VCBI is a separate entity of its own, or if it is a branch of the VCPD.
Named VCPD employees
|Unit in the department
|Known Year of Service
|Colin Allcars
|Motorcycle Unit
|T.J. Sucker
|Patrol Unit
|Bureau of Investigation
|Bureau of Investigation
|Officer Butts
|Vice Unit
|Officer Cracker
|Vice Unit
|The Specialist
|SWAT Team
|Radio Control
|Patrol Unit
|Patrol Unit
|P. Rowe
|Chief Security
- Before GTA Vice City's release, the livery of the VCPD's vehicles more closely resembled that of the Miami Beach Police Department. In the final release VCPD sport based on the green and white livery used by the Metro-Dade County Police Department up to the 1990s, with the door writing being carried over from the pre-release livery.
- There were originally African-American VCPD officers in the beta; they shared the same model as the paramedics.
- Upon reaching a three-star wanted level, Micro-SMG carrying Vice Squad members will pursue you in VCPD Cheetahs. These Vice City Vice Squad members always arrive as two casually dressed unaided officers. These officers are meant to emulate Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs and various other characters from the 1980's television show Miami Vice, a drama focusing on well-dressed, seemingly overpaid vice officers in Miami, who drive expensive sports cars and live a life of luxury and adventure. They are slightly more dangerous than other officers, but they can still be killed otherwise.
- The police will still attack you if you get any wanted stars from Vigilante missions.
- When a gang starts shooting at you, the police will attack them, but if you start shooting back at them, the police will try to arrest you.
- Strangely enough, one of the members of Diaz's Gang may occasionally chase you in VCPD Cheetahs when you acquire a three-star wanted level. This may indicate that a small portion of Diaz's gang are undercover cops.
- If you use the cheat for Pink Cars, the police car will change from green to pink.
- In GTA Vice City, Their main weapon is the pistol, they will not bring any other weapon except for the nightstick, which they use at a one-star wanted level. If you kill a cop, and it is revived by a Paramedic, and you climb on top of a vehicle, they will pull out a new pistol and resume shooting, this also happens to any Law Enforcement agencies or gangsters in Vice City.
- The police will pay you a small amount of money If you help them to fight criminals, protecting criminals from being attacked by the police gives a wanted level, however.
- The cops seem to be more aggressive in GTA Vice City Stories.
- The cop and soldier at the Malibu Club will fight other officers if they are interrupted while dancing, obviously, the officers who come from outside won't take this kindly as they do with other officers (normally officers who accidentally hit each other continue walking or patrolling as if nothing happened) and shoot back.


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March 23 — Create a timeline for a female ancestor using your favorite software program or an online timeline generator such as OurTimelines. Post an image of it or link.
This is a timeline for Julia Creedan, the sister of my great-grandfather Timothy. Julia was born in 1842 in County Cork, Ireland and was living in Clinton County, Ohio by 1860. She entered the Sisters of Charity in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1870 and took her vows in 1872. Click on the timeline for a bigger graphic.
I looked at the timeline generated by OurTimelines for the years 1842-1918. Two big events that would have affected Julia's life were the Irish Potato Famine from 1845-1849 and the Civil War from 1861-1865. The telegraph, telephone, light bulb, X-ray, airplane, and radar were some major inventions that came into use during Julia's lifetime. The Irish Easter Rebellion was in 1916 and a major flu epidemic occurred in 1918, a few months after Julia died.
I have gaps in Julia's timeline from 1872-1888 and 1910-1918. I have not been able to locate her in the 1880 census, although I found a group of Sisters of Charity nuns that were all listed as Sister Mary! Since Julia took the name Sister Mary Felix, it is possible one of them was her. Sometime after 1910, Julia retired back to the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse in Mount St. Joseph, Ohio. She died there in 1918 and is buried in the Mount St. Joseph Cemetery.
I created the graphic for the timeline based on a tip from Heather of Leaves for Trees. Thanks Heather!
Once again, in honor of National Women's History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women's History Month.


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WEATHER: 30 degrees
MILES: 10.5, including 2 x 15-min. tempo runs
WHERE TO: Down Rhode Island Ave., to K Street, to Georgetown, up Wisconsin Ave., across on Macomb Ave. to Connecticut Ave., then Dupont Circle, then home. In case you cared to know.
MOOD: Stress-relieving
So here's the thing: a new school semester has begun, and, to be honest, I can't come up with something fresh and insightful (because what is more insightful than jokes about pee and g-spots?) every day. So we are enlisting the assistance of a nifty hobby I've taken up since Christmas, in the interest of procrastinating schoolwork: Tarot-card-reading. I'm just going to draw a card at random and apply it to my lovely morning tempo run, which went better than expected.
Now, I know there are those of my friends and acquaintances reading this who, for various spiritual reasons, do not approve of occult-based spiritual practices, even those based upon decks and books bought out of sheer boredom off the bargain rack at the only Barnes & Noble within driving distance of my fantastically isolated home while Christmas shopping with my mom. And I respect that. I very much do. But I also feel that, if you feel that Tarot should be paid no mind at all, there is little greater disrespect that can be paid to it than inclusion on a 3rd-rate running blog maintained by a frayed-nerved, sleep-deprived, romantically challenged twenty-something wannabe writer who has run out of ideas.
Today's running card:
So. The Queen of Wands, according to a random (but very informative) Tarot blog I found, "is a passionate, confident, powerful woman. She's full of life and expects to achieve anything she desires. The fires in the background remind us that her energy can become destructive, if unchecked. Beneath her throne, the cat waits to pounce. She is completely connected to her animal instincts."
Also note that the accompanying card (at left) shows a distinctly Xena-like, almost tranny-ish lady who is definitely working the power stance on that chair.
Ummm…well, I did kick a few cats while I was running today…so check off the "destructive" and "animal instincts" parts.
Huh. This is a toughy.
Basically this lady looks like she set fire to a village, found a chair, put her pet cat down and pulled out her sword for a leisurely polishing while she celebrated the spoils of victory. "Yep. I got it goin' on," she's saying.
I did not set fire to a village this morning — I hocked up a few lugies (sp?) on the Georgetown sidewalks. And when I got home I did the First-Street-striptease (unzip shirts, untie tights, pull out keys, take off hat and gloves, all while jogging up to house) so that when I got in the house I could RIPITALLOFF and jump straight into the shower, because living in a house with four women, one has to JUMP on that shower when it's open, because sometimes it seems that roommate so-and-so is just WAITING to hear your keys in the front door, and then takes THAT (and NOT her alarm clock) as her wake-up call to get herself into the shower for what I presume is wax-everything-fest-2010, judging from the time it takes.*
So I left sweaty clothes and spit in my wake, sat down in my crappy Target desk chair, and brandished my hair dryer and make-up for a looking-good session in front of my MacBook, because, OK, no I do NOT own a mirror, so Photo Booth is just going to have to do. And then my oatmeal spilled all over my bag on my way to work.
Once again, I've lost my train of thought.
Clearly tarot is unlocking the universe for me. I'm going to bed.
*Housemates: if you read this, I take major creative license, I realize. Don't hate me or spit in my peanut butter.


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Such a blessing. The 2013 New York City Black Pride Heritage Awards were presented last night at the Schomburg Center in Harlem. The amazing crew at New York City Black Pride honored me with their 2013 Media Award of Excellence. Yaassss!
It quite an honor to be included with my friends Keith Boykin—editor of the award-winning anthology For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Still Not Enough—and young filmmaker Amir Dixon, who created the documentary Friend of Essex. The New York City Black Pride Awards also honored veteran travel consultant Laurence Pinckney, fashion icon and activist Audrey Smaltz, former Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields, Harlem United, the House of Labeija, ballroom legend and Paris is Burning co-star Freddie Pendavis, among others.
New York City Black Pride weekend is August 14th - August 18th. Thanks so very much to everyone involved for the 2013 Media Award of Excellence. It's very gratifying and humbling to be recognized—especially when so many people are producing great work across the community. It's been a few years since I moved from New York City but my heart will always remain in the Big Apple. Thank you and much love!


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'The Impact of Transition. In numbers' – a note of caution
by Shaun Chamberlin on May 19th, 2014
This post was originally written by me as a guest post for Rob Hopkins' Transition Culture blog, but I have kindly given myself permission to reproduce it here 😉
A response to a recent post by Rob Hopkins 'The impact of Transition. In numbers.'.
Transition is a wonderful melange of conversations, projects, interactions, inspirations, hard work, failures, successes and entirely unexpected events which we are altogether unsure what to make of! Transition initiatives themselves are as unique as the people who make them up. Initially termed 'Transition Towns', they have twisted and squirmed out from under that label like squealing children from under a favourite uncle, becoming Transition Islands, Sustainable Villages, Cities in Transition and all the rest.
To use Rob's favourite quote from Moominland:
"It was a funny little path, winding here and there, dashing off in different directions, and sometimes even tying a knot in itself from sheer joy. (You don't get tired of a path like that, and I'm not sure that it doesn't get you home quicker in the end)."
Yes, Transition: fun, exciting, inspirational, powerful, even maybe uncharacterisable!
But, remember, it is just one thing, this Transition.
Deadening isn't it, this counting?
What does it even mean anyway: "one thing"? Surely Transition is a mess of thousands of different people, communities, activities, passions..? At best it's one category. And who wants to be categorised?
And what's a category anyway?
There is always a difference between any one thing and any other, so to say that there are two of something (let alone two hundred) is always an imperfect statement, in the same way that an analogy between two things is always imperfect. Analogies may highlight important similarities between two things, but they gloss over important differences too, which is why they can be dangerously misleading when applied too widely. Numbers too are imperfect analogies for reality, and are dangerous in just the same way.


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2012 has been an amazing year for me here at Salsa Pie. I'm going to send you off into the new year with a Family Craft Project for making New Year's Eve Party Hats. It's one part recycle (use those old party hats you've got stashed in the closet) and another part Kraft paper, school glue and pipe cleaner action.
I like the idea of getting the whole family involved in making these. While working on them you can talk about the year that's coming to a close and make resolutions for the new one.
But before we jump into our project, I'd like to thank you for being a reader, either longtime or new, thank you for your support and for stopping by to visit and poke around. You are always, always welcome and I wish you the very best 2013!
Now, let's get to our Family Craft Project!
Materials Needed:
Party Hats (we recycled old birthday hats)
Brown Kraft Paper
School Glue
Hot Glue and Hot Glue gun
Pipe Cleaners
Step 1
You can do this two ways: Option 1--Roll out the brown Kraft paper and decorate it with markers OR, Option 2---trace the party hat (folded out) then decorate the inside. We used both methods.
Step 2
Unfold the party hat and lay flat then trace the party hat onto your decorated Kraft paper.
Step 3
Once your trace your hat onto the Kraft paper, cut it out.
Glue the Kraft paper onto the outside of the party hat.
The kids preferred the method of tracing the hat then decorating inside the tracing.
Step 5
Using your pipe cleaners, create shapes: stars, zig-zags, diamonds, or even pom-pom-ish sprigs. Attach a small piece of the pipe cleaner to the shape by twisting it around the base of the shape or center of the pom-pom them attach to the opening of the top inside of the hat (folded flat) using hot glue.
Pro Tip: so you won't burn your fingers, cut out small strips of kraft paper to use to press down onto the pipe cleaner shape and hot glue once you apply it.
Step 6
Close your hat using hot glue and you are ready to go! Optionally you could replace the elastic band on the hat with ribbon. We left the elastic band and used the hats as they were.


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The Sixties
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, freebies, new releases, sneak peak on Sunday, September 30, 2012
"Make Love, Not War", communes, back to the land -- performance, conceptual, psychedelic and op art. Graffiti and COLOR! It was a magical time. And yes, there were a preponderance of rose colored glasses worn, both physically and metaphorically. The spirit of the times is captured in this gift set from NCparis. The glasses, headband and mouthy are included with the artfully printed mini. I will be updating you with SLURLs when the fair is ready to open. By now you know it is the Boho Culture Fair we're talking about.
This pretty hassock with three poses is from Demise of Flight, an exclusive Boho Fair release. /1a opens the adjustment menu. Perfect in my art studio filled with bright colors, it can be yours in mid October.
Poses by: the furniture
Boho Revisited
Posted by Chic Aeon in new releases, sneak peak
If you love color; if you love making a statement; if you love -- well Boho!
This show stopping jewelry set is the exclusive Boho Culture Fair item from Moonshadow.
This is a long shot of the *Stars*Fashion* outfit featured in the previous post. It is definitely going to be a fair to attend! Skin by [Mystic Canvass] ; see previous post.
Poses by: Vista Animations
Posted by Chic Aeon in skins, sneak peak
Two more absolutely stunning items from the upcoming Boho Culture Fair. Who knew counter culture could be so very glamorous? Skirt and top from *Stars*Fashion*. Glastonbury is the name to remember. The set comes complete with red clogs accented in walnut wood. I believe I had a pair very similar. A belt is included but I preferred the gentle melding of patterns.
I don't get all that effusive about skins as a rule, but this one is a real beauty. Dramatic and glowing it is a show stopper. I am not sure I would feel comfortable in it for everyday with jeans *wink*, but for fancy times? Lovely! It is Alisa from [Mystic Canvas] and comes in a variety of makeups, many of them fantasy style. There are plenty of skins to peruse in the shop while you wait for the fair to begin.
Poses by: Diesel Works
Hair by Vanity Hair
MOSP Explorer Hunt
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts on Saturday, September 29, 2012
The MOSP Explorer Hunt begins at noon on Monday, October 1.
Can you find all 50 gifts?
Pose by: suitcase
Young At Heart
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, hair, new releases, skins, sneak peak
Not only will the Boho Culture Fair have exclusive releases, it will have presents! This very pretty and youthful skin from BRAT is part of a gift pack. The delicate flowered top is also just PART of a giftpack; find it at CandyMetal along with a vest and some Boho mesh jeans.
The exclusive release necklace hales from Mustang Trading Post. You can find the Ula hair (many colors to choose from) at the HINAKO shop; look for a cute baggy overshirt as the gift from that designer.
Poses by: aDORKable
Posted by Chic Aeon in hair, new releases, sneak peak
Lots of new events are here or on the horizon. Shopping in one spot, especially with a theme you love, is so much fun! Mark your calendars for mid October when the Boho Culture Fair begins. I will keep you apprised of the details as time progresses; meanwhile here is my first sneak peak.
These fun and immanently comfy lounging pants are an exclusive item from Demented FireBird. I REALLY had to smile when I rezzed the vendor. I'm not telling, but you might want to pick up something from this shop just for the packaging *wink*. You can take a look at the current offerings here (adult sim).
Pick up the very cute Autumn tree from [CIRCA] at the Cupcakes Event. Promo priced at only $10, it is transfer for gift giving. The 22 prim item is sized nicely for indoors or patio. There are lots of other seasonal decorations to peruse!
Lots of new hair releases are out today from EMO-tions. This is IMKE, a pairing of sleek hairbase and super bushy ponytail.
Pose by: Diesel Works
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts, new releases on Friday, September 28, 2012
We are on the brink of Bumps in the Night month, October. Dark, mysterious and sometimes ghoulish posts will be seen. Releasing SATURDAY is a new outfit from EMO-tions, "Crossing", perfect for role play as well as our tenth section of the calendar.
The outfit comes complete including a scarf (not shown). I opted for some very wild hair and an antique Gothic collar. The skirt is manual mod and sized for tall gals. Get a very different look simply by leaving it in the closet *wink*.
Some very classy boots are part of the set. You can almost reach out and touch the leather.
My backdrop, by the way, is new. I made it last eve as an upcoming Full Moon Hunt prize. You will be seeing it a lot during this witching season. It can be yours when November 1 rolls around.
My skully makeup is one of the prizes in the Perfumed Cutlass Hunt, previously featured.
Poses by: aDORKable, Nigotine (nla)
Carn Evil
Want a fun if a bit strange adventure? Journey over to Carn' Evil where red is the color of choice. It isn't only the circus tents that boast the carnelian hue; there is a fair amount of blood on the ground.
It is opening weekend at the richly textured venue. Along with shops, there are carnival games where you can pick up props and prizes and have some fun in the doing. There are also gifts for the brave souls who venture into the encampment. Pick up a balloon, a flyer and a day pass at the entrance. Watch out for the bodies along the path. Tripping could be deadly here.
There is plenty to see and lots to do. Photo ops abound.
Grab this wet tee shirt at the dunk tank. Softballs and crushed cans are also available should you want to throw them at your friends. Keep an out out for some strange prizes (I'm not tellin') at other booths.
My hair is Cuchi from Vanity Hair, a new release which included hairbases as well as two versions -- one with color change streaks.
Poses by: Everglow and LAP (nla)
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, new releases on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
It's that end of the month time when things frequently slow down for us bloggers. A quick look at the feeds throughout the day can easily confirm that there is less to report as we move into another month, another season. I found myself trolling for freebies last eve. I discovered a few, but not enough for a coordinated post.
So what's a gal to do? Well wearing LESS works. My gray skies shot of the morning includes a gift top from The Sinners Crossroads on the Marketplace. This is a cute mesh number with white collar, plackets and cuffs. There is white stitching including a heart in the middle of the back. It runs a bit large so if you are an XXS gal, you might be out of luck, but larger gals may find a perfect fit. It has a bit of a country air to it and would work well with cowboy boots too.
My chalkboard is a group gift from Trompe Loeil. It comes with touch to change sayings that cover a gambit of themes. It even comes with instructions on how to add your own sayings AND a nice chalkboard texture (already copied from the notecard to my inventory).
From the notecard: " All Trompe Loeil updates are announced through the Trompe Loeil Update group, which doesn't require a group slot. The update group can be joined by touching the appropriate sign in the Trompe Loeil Main Store entrance area."
My boots are the cream color with light wood from the lassitude & ennui Phoebe collection at L' Accessories.
Pose by: Diesel Works from the new Kneeled II set
Got Swag?
SWAG Fest opens in a few days. I am not one of the very very VERY long list of bloggers who will be covering this event *wink*. But I am sure I will not be missed. Swag and I are not bosom buddies as you most likely know; in fact I had to do some research to see exactly what "swag" is. Amazingly -- or maybe not -- the votes aren't quite in yet. Still, in the spirit of Urban Goodness, I am doing my best this morning to be swaggy :D.
Part of my outfit hales from the just changed Cricket lucky board. The cropped sweater and heart print blouse (actually a nipple showing strappy dress -- so some swag there even if you can't see it) as well as bracelet and glasses are all part of a big set that includes pants and shoes. With some recent additions to my wardrobe as well as some antiques, I was set -- in my fashion anyway.
I had lots of fun with these shots, partly because there is a new Kneeled II set out from Diesel Works. Lots of dramatic poses! My locale is The White Maze of Shadowlands, under construction but almost completed at MOSP. Designed especially for playing with shadows, it is still an adventure even if your computer doesn't support them.
Poses by: Diesel Works
Feeling Like Fall
It's feeling like Fall in my corner of the world. The heater is on in my office and that is a sure sign that cooler weather is making its way. Sweatshirts and sweaters and slippers will soon be the norm for the typist. I as Chic of course can be more stylish and this great new poncho, a group gift from Cricket, is bound to be a favorite for the blustery months ahead.
I am wearing the new Truth gift hair, Sam. Find it in the subscribo. This is also a great shot of Mayfly eyes. I have several pair now and love them.
Location: Gypsy Camp @ MOSP
Poses by: the well
The Autumn Effect Hunt Wrap Up
I really like this tray and table from L'aize Dayz. Some of the pieces are separate so you can add or subtract items to fit your style.
This decor shelf goes nicely with the tray and table above. Find it at Finishing Touches.
One of my personal favorite finds in the wearables category is this dark black pearl necklace from SaMe Jewelry. My hair is another gift from Alli&Ali on the Marketplace.
Poses by: Behavior Body and Diesel Works
Can We Talk?
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, new releases on Saturday, September 22, 2012
Relationships. They are tricky things. I shy away from them these days, both in SL and RL. I have fond memories, don't get me wrong; but coupling is difficult enough when you can reach out and touch, harder when you truly don't know who is behind the facade.
I have a SL acquaintance who is getting married next month. I have a real life friend doing the same. I wish them both well. Happiness comes in many forms and however you find it, it is a good thing.
Whether you are single or half of a duo, this new Morning Light Cupboard bed from Trompe Loeil just out @ Fair is a beauty. Lots of fabric choices to coordinate with your existing decor, it comes in two versions, PG and A. With a land impact of 7 (hard to believe but true) you can have class even on a 512 lot. Add your own books and decor to the built in shelves and make it your own!
Poses by: the furniture
Running Hard
I have been running a lot of late, mostly on The Autumn Effect hunt. I can't say it is my favorite adventure, but I am finding a few things to show you so will no doubt attempt to finish *wink*. My outfit is a combo of three stops along the TAE trail, but my very cute prop and pose is from WetCat on the Panty Raid Hunt. WetCat always has the cutest prizes. I actually found this one while looking for that devious Twisted Cube.
The are many many mesh clothes on TAE hunt, most didn't fit me but could certainly fit you. This styling is not really "me" but I was very pleased to find things from four stores that went so well together. Woot!
Tee: [essencial] Art
Pants: AnDreChi
Boots: MV
Tree (one prim flat): Delightful Depictions
Poses by: WetCat, EveryGlow and aDORKable
Perfumed Cutlass
I went on my first MadPea Hunt last night. Why my first? Well I was under the impression they were hard. Some may have been, but the Perfumed Cutlass mini-hunt is simply fun. Buy a HUD for $10, follow the detailed and poetically written clues and find the skull doubloon (at least I am hoping that is what it is supposed to be) *wink*. You have to be VERY VERY close to the prize object to get the map piece to turn over, so while camming will find the skull, you will need to walk the walk to move onward. Your prizes all come at the end.
My personal favorite gifts are shown here. There are fifteen in all -- maybe sixteen as one vendor wasn't giving out the booty last night; I have notified the powers that be. This skin is from BRAT[inc]. The prize pack also includes some colorful tattoos and a mouthie. This jewelry set is from .:CoLLisions:.
Just in time for the October holidays, behold my very nicely rendered face tattoo from Fallen Gods.
My hair is a just out group gift from Truth where there are many many dots standing together presumably waiting to rez and get their copy from the subscribo. Happily mine made it to me without the trip! Sam is very cute and I am sure I will wear it often; most likely not in black :D.
Poses by: Behavior Body, Striking Poses (nla)
Color Me Blue
Posted by Chic Aeon in hair, new releases on Friday, September 21, 2012
There's nothing wrong with feeling blue when you have this cute denim dress as part of your outfit for the day. Find it at Prim a Donna Couture; Nala is the name.
Sleek and sassy is the new release from Vanity Hair. Briton College comes in a large array of colors. This is Soil.
Pose by: Diesel Works
Diesel Works has some new friends poses out. Girlfriends is the name and the title fits well. This is my favorite.
Shown here are two tops from The Autumn Effect hunt. Mine is from Insanya and Dee's is one of the guy gifts from Sakide.
Photos taken at the playground @ MOSP.
Poses by: Diesel Works - Girlfriends set
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
From SAKIDE on The Autumn Effect hunt. There are two sweaters in the pack. I love the pants!
Photo taken at Beach Walk, MOSP.
Pose by: aDORKable
High Contrast
Posted by Chic Aeon in hair, hunts, new releases on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
It might seem like I have deserted you, and indeed I have been busy. I have also been on several of the hunts that started mid month. Didn't see posts on those? Nope, ya didn't. Enough said. So tonight I decided to journey once again into the fray and tackle The Autumn Effect. The good news is that there is a hunt blog with hints. Now not all of those hints made sense -- at least not to me and I admit to missing a few stops along they way and bypassing one stop after finding three decoys (sigh). Happily you can get to the next store from the links on the blog. I love that feature (note not all of the mid month hunts had it :D).
Shown here is a really cute mesh top from Sweet Intoxication. It is bright and fun and especially appropriate for me. The text along the bottom of the shirt reads " I run with scissors it makes me feel dangerous". And one of my more recent films (prize winning to boot) was entitled Running With Scissors. So this is a keeper for me. I added some black jeans and some cute little Melia flats from Prim a Donna Couture.
My hair is another new release from Amacci. Similar to one I showed you the other day, Eleni seems longer and maybe a bit messier? Anyway, I like it. Casual and girlie at the same time.
Honestly, these pants are way WAY too low for me. You're looking at the high side here *wink*. But they are nicely made and might be a perfect style for some of you. Find them on The Autumn Effect Hunt at Intrepid #13. There are pants for guys too.
Last up is a bra top from Plastik. It is part of a big prize pack that includes some bangles (no mod and no resize so not good for us bigger gals) and a lounging set. This is really lovely with a satine finish.
Poses by: furniture, Diesel Works