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The Organic Foods Debate
The Organic Foods Debate
Should I buy organic?" As dietitians, you've probably heard this question from clients time and again. Given the higher cost of organic foods and new questions being raised regarding their health benefits, clients are right to ask.
Despite these new questions, however, demand for organic products is growing. According to the Organic Trade Association's (OTA) 2012 Organic Industry Survey,
sales of food and nonfood organic products grew by 9.5% in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion. Of the 81% of families that said they bought organic food products, as part of the OTA's newly released 2013 US Families' Organic Attitudes and Beliefs Study, 48% said their primary motivation was the belief that organic products are a healthier choice for themselves and their children. But are organic foods, in fact, more healthful than conventional foods?
Finding the Truth
A meta-analysis conducted by Stanford University researchers and published in the September 2012 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine touched off a media firestorm
when it concluded that "the published literature lacks strong evidence that organic foods are significantly more nutritious than conventional foods." With the exception of higher phosphorus levels in organic produce and limited evidence suggesting higher omega-3 fatty acids in organic milk, no significant difference was found between the
nutrient levels in organic and conventional foods.
Similarly, a 2007 meta-analysis by the British Nutrition Foundation found no overall
differences in the nutrient profiles of organic and conventional foods. However, there was evidence of higher levels of vitamin C in some organically grown produce, such as potatoes and dark, leafy greens.
Mary Ann Moylan, RD, LDN, CDE, an in-store
dietitian for Ahold USA's Giant Superstore supermarket in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, has seen firsthand the impact of the media surrounding the Stanford study. "More customers are asking me about the benefits of organic foods,"
dietitian for Ahold USA's Giant Superstore supermarket in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, has seen firsthand the impact of the media surrounding the Stanford study. "More customers are asking me about the benefits of organic foods,"
she says. "They want to know what I think. As a registered dietitian, I need to be able to answer these questions in an informed and evidenced-based way."
Comparative analysis of plant nutrients is complicated. A plant's nutrient profile depends on the plant species or variety, weather during that particular growing season, soil makeup, and other conditions. In studies that compare the same varieties of fruits and vegetables grown in similar locations, organic food contains higher levels of some nutrients about 60% of the time, according to Charles Benbrook, PhD, a research professor at Washington State University's Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources.
While the Stanford analysis averaged crops from multiple years into a single data point, a 2011 review that looked at separate years as separate data points to account for
the effects of weather came to a very different conclusion.
The 2011 review, a meta-analysis conducted by scientists at Newcastle University in England, concluded that organic produce has a 12% higher content of secondary metabolites and a 6% higher vitamin C content than corresponding conventional samples. Secondary metabolites are phytochemicals that increase a plant's ability to survive in its environment. Since organic plants are forced to defend themselves against disease and pests without the aid of manmade chemicals, they may develop
more of these natural defenses.
The Newcastle researchers posited that the defense-related secondary metabolites in fruits and vegetables are the reason higher intake is linked to reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. While it's possible that higher levels of beneficial phytochemicals and vitamin C make organic foods better for our long-term health outcomes than conventional products, there have been no large studies in humans to address this issue.
What Is Organic?
When examining the value of organic foods, it's important to understand the definition of organic. In the United States, organic is a labeling term defined by the USDA. To be considered organic, a product must meet federal standards for production,
processing, and certification under the Organic Food Production Act of 1990. The National Organic Program oversees these standards, which have been in full effect since October 2002. According to the USDA, organic products have "been
produced through approved methods that integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve
biodiversity." The national organic standards forbid the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, sewage sludge, irradiation,and genetic engineering to grow fruits, nuts, vegetables, and grains. Organic meat and poultry can't be irradiated. The
animals must have access to the outdoors, and they can't be given any growth hormones, antibiotics, or other drugs. All feed must be 100% organic, with no animal by-products.
"The most important aspect of this conversation is that organic produce is about much more than nutrients; it's about the way crops are grown," says Sharon Palmer, RD, author of The Plant-Powered Diet. "Organic produce generally has lower levels of pesticide residues, which is one of the main reasons people are attracted to them. In addition, organic production is more sustainable; it uses less energy, produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and creates healthier soils.
If anything, this widely publicized [Stanford] study highlights what's really important about organic food production; it's not just the nutrients."
Reasons for Buying Organic
The 2010 Nielsen Global Online Survey found that worldwide people buy organic foods for more than just their perceived vitamin or phytochemical content. North America was the "region most likely to buy organics to avoid toxins (71%), promote
environmentally friendly organic farms (59%), help small farmers (58%), avoid genetically modified products (45%), do the right thing (38%), and vote against modern farming methods (23%)."
Moylan says her customers choose organic foods for a variety of reasons: "Some prefer the taste of organic produce or milk. Others are interested in protecting the environment or want to support sustainable agriculture. Food safety and the use of chemicals in food manufacturing are common concerns. I see a particular interest from pregnant women and people with young children."
Evidence for some of the benefits of organic foods can be found in the Stanford study. The researchers reported evidence of pesticide residues in 38% of conventional foods and 7% of organics. In absolute terms, organic fruits and vegetables had a 30% lower
risk of pesticide contamination than conventional produce.
While farmers can't apply synthetic pesticides to organic produce, there can be what the USDA calls "inadvertent or indirect contact from neighboring conventional farms or shared handling facilities" as long as the level of prohibited pesticides remains below 5% of the accepted tolerance levels. In the 2013 US Families' Organic Attitudes and Beliefs Study, 30% of families cited limiting exposure to pesticides as a
Reason they buy organic foods.
In the Stanford study, pesticide levels in conventional foods generally fell within the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) acceptable limits. Despite the EPA's control of residue levels, concerns still exist about the safety of ingesting pesticides,
Especially in adults with chronic health conditions, children, and pregnant women. Studies have shown that eating organic foods reduces pesticide exposure. A 2003 study by Curl and colleagues found that children aged 2 to 5 who ate conventional foods had six times more urinary organ phosphorus pesticide metabolites than children who ate organic foods. Three studies funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the EPA found that women with higher pesticide exposure during pregnancy had children with lower IQ scores.
Moreover, the detrimental environmental impact of pesticide use should be taken into account. Air- or water-borne pesticides can deplete the ozone, harm or kill no target species and beneficial soil organisms, contaminate drinking water, or adversely affect marine life.
Twenty-nine percent of families who buy organic foods are concerned about hormone and antibiotic use in conventional foods. The increase in antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections in humans primarily is a result of unnecessary antibiotic use in both humans and animals. On conventional farms, low levels of antibiotics routinely are used in healthy animals to speed up growth and discourage the development or spread of bacterial disease. In 2011, about 80% of all reported antibiotic sales in the United States were for use in livestock (29.9 million lbs for animals vs. 7.7 million for humans).
The Stanford study found that, while bacterial contamination was common in chicken and pork regardless of farming method, conventional chicken and pork had a 33% higher risk of contamination with bacteria that was resistant to three or more antibiotics than organic products. There was no difference in the risk of E coli contamination between organic and conventional produce.
The 2011 report by the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System found that more than 27% of all bacteria isolated from chicken showed resistance to five or more classes of antibiotics. Researchers also found 10 different serotypes of bacteria resistant to six or more classes of antibiotics in ground turkey. Fifty-five percent of Salmonella isolated from retail poultry was drug resistant, up from 50% in 2010. In 2012, the FDA restricted the use of the cephalosporin class of antibiotics in animals in response to rising resistant strains of bacteria.
Advising Clients
When answering clients' questions about organic foods, dietetics professionals clearly must take into account a definition of healthy that goes beyond nutrient content. "I think it's important for RDs to discuss the whole situation about organics, not just nutrients. We should feel informed and empowered to discuss the entire food system in our conversations with people," Palmer says. "Dietitians should be the experts in areas such as food sustainability and production. Otherwise people will turn to less informed people for information about organics." For evidence-based information on organics, Palmer recommends the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy).
It's important to recognize that organic products may be hard to find in some areas. The good news for those seeking organic products is that they're more available now than ever.
In 2010, natural retailers sold 39% of all organic foods, and 54% were sold by mass-market retailers such as mainstream supermarkets, club/warehouse stores, and mass merchandisers. Many mainstream retailers today offer their own line of natural and organic foods, use shelf tags to promote natural and organic choices throughout the store, or devote a section of the store to these products. Moylan sees the impact of this trend firsthand. "The customers I counsel at Giant are pleasantly surprised to see how many items throughout the supermarket have those purple 'organic' food tags, and grouping items in our Nature's Promise Marketplace have been a big help to customers looking for those options. Having programs like these in mainstream markets is really broadening options for the average shopper."
The growing availability of organic products is fueled by studies showing that organic buyers are spending more per shopping trip and are shopping more frequently than those who never purchase organic food. Organic buyers spend more because organics can cost 20% to 100% more than their conventionally produced counterparts. Many factors lead to the higher cost: Growing crops without herbicides and pesticides
causes more losses from crop damage and incurs higher labor costs for weeding and pest control; animals raised to produce organic meats must be fed more expensive organic feed; and there's a fee for organic certification.
If price is a concern, Vandana Sheth RDN, CDE, a spokesperson for the Academy, recommends choosing fruits and vegetables that provide the most potential health benefit for the money. "The Environmental Working Group tests more than 10,000 pesticides in fruits and vegetables and develops a Dirty Dozen list," she says. "Conventionally grown versions of these fruits and vegetables have been found to have higher levels of pesticide residue." The group also publishes The Clean 15, a
list of the 15 conventionally grown fruits and vegetables found to have the least pesticide residues. The FDA recommends washing all fresh produce, organic as well as conventional, for food safety reasons and to reduce or eliminate pesticide and fungicide residues.
Moylan counsels customers on a budget seeking organic choices to begin with foods they eat most often or in the greatest quantities. "Choosing organic produce in season is a great way to stretch your organic foods budget too," Moylan says. "They're more likely to be locally grown and cost less to transport, leading to lower prices in the store." Palmer suggests looking outside traditional stores and making wise choices. "There are more affordable ways to eat organic, such as using your farmers market and community supported agriculture programs to purchase foods that may be grown in an organic fashion but not necessarily with the certification.
Don't waste money on purchasing organic junk food [eg, cookies, chips, candy]. I see that as a waste of food dollars. You also can find less expensive organic foods at stores that specialize in it rather than stores that have a small selection," she says. Buying in bulk and what's on sale, using coupons, and purchasing the growing number of private label brands are other money-saving ways to buy organic.
What Really Matters
Whether people buy organic or conventional, it's the nutritional quality of the overall diet that matters. "The key is to enjoy a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, nuts, seeds, and beans," Sheth says. "I
Advocate that people meet their fruit and vegetable servings as their primary goal," Palmer adds, regardless of whether that
Produce is organically grown. In November 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a clinical report on the health and environmental advantages and disadvantages of organic foods. The report concluded with advice for pediatricians, which nutrition professionals can use as a guide as well. In
summary, the AAP recommended encouraging a health promoting diet; answering questions about organics using the latest scientific evidence regarding nutrition, cost issues, and the environmental impact; and directing clients who express
concern about the potential health impact of pesticide residues
in food to resources such as the Environmental Working Group's "Shoppers Guide to Pesticides."
"Choosing to buy organic foods is a personal decision," Sheth says. "At this point, there's no conclusive scientific evidence that shows that organically produced foods are healthier. Similarly, taste and appearance of organic or conventionally grown
foods don't show a significant difference. If your goal is to limit your exposure to pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones or if you have concerns about environmental impact, look for the organic label on foods."
All Fitness __ The Organic Foods Debate
— Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, is a freelance nutrition writer and community educator living outside Philadelphia.
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I was just thinking today how empty my life would be if I didn't believe in God. It's not the first time I've thought that of course, but it really hit me this evening as I read more of Fr Benedict J Groeschel's wonderful book The Saints in My Life. I am coming to the end of it, but don't want it to end, which is always a good sign of a book, I think! I had been savouring a little of it each night as I shared some special quiet time with the baby Toot, which itself has recently come to an end. Seventeen months wasn't bad, I suppose, but it's always difficult to let the closeness of breastfeeding go.
Anyway, the book reminded me of the immense richness of our Roman Catholic faith and conversely the emptiness that a lack of belief in God would bring to one's life.
If there were no God, no life after death, no heaven, then, to take just one example, that would mean no saints. No friends or advocates to help us here on earth, intercede for us, lead us closer to God, help us get to heaven.
When I talk about saints, I don't just mean Saints, the capital letter people whose feasts we celebrate throughout the year. I mean people that you and I have known or met in our own lives, who now enjoy being in the presence of God. People like the fella in the photo, Fr Timmy Walsh, the wonderful Augustinian priest we knew and loved in Fethard. He popped into my head recently on the feast of St Timothy. I was feeling troubled and imagined I was talking to him, asking his advice. Truthfully, I felt like I was actually talking to him and his reply comforted and helped me, just as he would have while he was alive. Of course, now that he is in heaven, he can do even more to help people.


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In the vast majority of cases, untreated cuts do not cause gangrene. Gangrene occurs when there is disruption of blood flow to a tissue for a prolonged period of time causing death of that tissue. For a cut to cause this, it must be severe enough that a major blood vessel was compromised and was no longer able to deliver blood to the surrounding tissue. While I cannot tell you for sure if your hand is fine (since I can't see it), but I can tell you that the fact that it healed okay is very reassuring. The most common cause of gangrene today is diabetes. Long standing diabetes can has the ability to destroy small blood vessels in the feet and hands. When injuries such as cuts or ulcers occur in these areas, there many not be enough blood flow to heal the wounds. In these cases, gangrene can result in the need for amputation of the effected area. Since you are concerned about the wound, you should schedule an appointment with a primary care physician. He or she can examine the wound and make sure that no additional wound care is necessary. Hopefully, your cut will continue to heal and leave a minimal scare without impairing the function of your hand.
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Using same character as mine in Dead Space: Renitegration, and some others. Pretty much an alternate storyline.
Logan was racing down the hallway as fast as he could. Rachel and Darrek were right behind him. He could hear the creatures just behind them. He had never been this scared for his life. He always got out of tough situations with a smirk on his face. But this was different. Much different than before on the Ishimura. Through the darkness he saw the orange glow of a locked door. "Shit." He said under his breath. The team stopped and turned around to the sound of the monsters just fading into view among the dark corridors. "Oh god. Rachel, Darrek, keep them off me okay? I'm gonna hack this." "Well do it fast, we're not gonna …
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The weapons I'm best with are the Plasma Cutter and the Pulse Rifle. With the Plasma Cutter I'm fast and accurate, able to put down a Necromorph with only a couple shots. I can use the Plasma Cutter as a cword control werapon pretty efficiently, able to bring down the Pack or Swarmers. I usually go for the legs first, giving me some breathing room or just making it easier to kill it, then I sever the arms. With the Pulse Rifle, which I use most often, I use burst and automatic fire. With autofire I'm really accurate and deadly. I've always been really good with automatics, they're my specialty weapon. Burst fire lets me be more precise and conserve ammo, with it I can focus on multiple Necromorphs at a time, bursting into them quickly one …Read more >


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- Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder
- Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. About living in Italy, the Veneto area near Venice; in Indonesia, central Java. Why we love the southeast of the United States and moved back from Italy. Our love for gardening, the botanical way. Sharing with you our manifold treasures from exotic places and even offering several at Spectrenoir: http://ebay.to/2xI69uc, for others to enjoy. As well as high end silver items from Giovanni Raspini, Italy. I also do classes and consulting... too much to list here! Love to bring back some romance and quality to the daily life of others...
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Heads Up! One Durable HeadsetReviewing: Sony Ericsson Hpm 62 Headset | Rating:
Same as the table top charger I discussed in a separate review, I got this cellphone accessory for free.
Based on experience I usually change headsets because I tend to break the internal wirings or accidentally cut the cords and have to buy a new one so I could listen to audio (music and sounds). But not this one, for two years I've been regularly listening to FM radio using my Sony Ericsson P1i. And for two long years I have been using this headset (usually for long hours!). And my, this headset is still perfectly doing very well. No choppy sound, no wires broken. Still working 100% well! It also has a mini-controller and mini-microphone on the middle part of the set which enables me to answer any phone call or even turn the radio off without disconnecting the headset from the phone.
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2011 is bringing back opulence and style, but in a classy and sophisticated way. Wedding dresses 2011 has to offer are much more elegant and refined that dresses over the past decade, and it's not a moment too soon in my opinion.
Best Wedding Dresses
Brides need choices, and lately the only choices seemed to be tight and tighter. Form fitting dresses can be unbelievably elegant, but the preferred style of 2011 is bringing back the true roots of the formal wedding gown: the ball gown.
Full Wedding Dresses
The trend over the last few years has been for wedding dresses to be form fitting or straight. The strapless gown has ruled and the straight skirt has added plenty of sophistication. Unfortunately, this preference for straight skirts hasn't been flattering for everyone, and those girls who opted out of the design took the risk of being out of fashion. Fortunately, the runways of 2011 brought back one of the most popular wedding dress styles over the past centuries – full skirted beauties reminiscent of true ball gowns.
These full dresses have an A-line shape or even a tucked waist and full skirt. The dresses often have a sweeping train along the back with embellishment worthy of a debutante from years gone by. The dresses are impressively elegant with a sophistication perfectly suitable for a younger bride who can pull off the fresh face of a princess waltzing down the aisle in such a tremendous confection of tulle, lace and beading. While some of the ball gowns that make up the wedding dresses 2011 is offering are simple in design, the opulent fabrics and embellishments made a significant impact as well.
Embellishment and Décor on the Best Wedding Dresses
Wedding dresses have been far from simple lately and this trend continues, although with less intensity, in 2011. The wedding dresses designers presented had some significant simple trends, but almost all had at least one form of embellishment. Tucks, folds and ruching mark the beginnings of embellished styles, and you'd be hard pressed not to find a floral appliqué or a bit of beading on the dress as well. Many styles are completed covered in elegant floral appliqués and beaded designs. Others have only a net or lace overlay near the top. Sophisticated designs mark the best wedding dresses with embellishments strategically placed to brighten the face or draw attention to a narrow waist.
Sumptuous Fabrics for Wedding Dresses
The best wedding dresses presented at the recent fashion events all had one thing in common. Regardless of how the dress was designed, the gown was always made from a sumptuous fabric. Gone are flimsy, wispy materials. The wedding dresses 2011 will carry have rich, remarkable fabrics. Often, these fabrics give the dress it's most impressive features. Organza, shimmery materials and illusion add grandeur to the wedding dresses making them a rich experience both to wear and to watch.
Metallic for the Best Wedding Dresses
One of the big trends for wedding dresses in 2011 are the metallic shades that are showing up in decorations, bridesmaid dresses and now in the wedding dresses. Simple accents such as shimmering belts or shining dresses glow as you walk down the runway. Otherwise simple dresses get embellished sleeves and embroidery in metallic hues for a bit of added opulence and fun.
Along the same lines as the metallic shades appearing throughout the wedding finery, grey has been spotted often in place of traditional black or white. Grey belts or accents are common on the wedding dresses were bronze or pink might have been just a few years ago. You'll now find both the groom and the bride in shades of grey as well, as color plays a bit more into the best wedding dresses as well.
Colorful Wedding Dresses
Color has been changing on wedding dresses over the last few years, and this trend continues in the best wedding dresses 2011 presented. From peaches and pinks you might expect to richer hues or blue and grey, there is no longer and rule that the best wedding dresses need to be white or cream. The full palette of colors is available for wedding dresses, and unlike the simple pastel suits of the past, these colorful wedding dresses are fully embellished and designed to be worn by glamorous brides as they walk down the aisle.
You'll find chiffon in shades of dove gray and ivory in shades far from ivory or white. Of course, you can still find the best wedding dresses in the traditional shades of white, but for brides willing to take a step outside of the norm, there are colorful gowns available in virtually every fit or style for your big day.
Short Gowns
With outdoor wedding venues becoming increasingly popular, short gowns have been on the rise as well, and 2011 brought many lovely short gowns to a new collection. From sleek dresses with short, full skirts to mini-skirted tulle confections, short gowns were seen frequently across the runways. Paired with a beautiful hair ornament rather than the more traditional veil, you'll find short gowns are a great way to glam up a more casual wedding.
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Quick French Onion Soup
French onion soup is a favorite but it usually isn't substantial enough to make a complete meal. We've solved this problem by adding fiber-rich chickpeas to a broth flavored with sherry and three kinds of onions. Of course, we didn't forget the gooey topping, we've just made it a little lighter and a lot easier to prepare at home—simply top toasted whole-wheat bread with cheese and pour the soup on to melt it.
TOTAL TIME: 45 min
- 1 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
- 2 large onion(s), red (small) sliced
- 2 cup(s) leek(s) chopped or spring onions (white and light green parts only)
- 2 tablespoon garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, fresh chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup(s) sherry, dry *
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black ground
- 28 ounce(s) broth, beef, less sodium (2, 14-ounce cans)
- 15 ounce(s) beans, garbanzo (chickpeas) rinsed
- 1/4 cup(s) chives, fresh minced or minced scallions
- 6 slice(s) bread, whole-wheat country
- 1 cup(s) cheese, Gruyere, shredded or fontina, shredded
2. Stir in sherry and pepper; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in chives (or scallions).
Nutrition Detailsper serving
Calories 347, Fat 10g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 591mg, Saturated Fat 4g, Protein 18g, Fiber 6g, Carbohydrates 48g


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International According to the call, "The International Conference on Sport and Society and its companion Journal of Sport and Society provide a forum for wide-ranging and interdisciplinary examination of sport, including: the history, sociology and psychology of sport; sports medicine and health; physical and health education; and sports administration and management. The discussions at the conference and in the journal range from broad conceptualisations of the fundamental logics of sport, to highly specific readings of sporting practices in particular times and places. The conference and journal focus on four logics of sport: Game Logic; Body Logic; Aesthetic Logic; and Organizational Logic.
The deadline for the next round in the call for papers (a title and short abstract) is 9 July 2009. Future deadlines will be announced on the Conference website after this date. Proposals are reviewed within three weeks of submission. Full details of the Conference, including an online proposal submission form, can be found at the conference website.
For more information you can also contact--
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For the Advisory Board, International Conference on Sport and Society and The International Journal of Sport and Society


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I have been contacted by the organization of this event, via my friend Yvan West Laurence, to lend a part of my collection and of my dioramas, for both Macross and Mospeada universes, in order to make a beautiful display for the two special guests that were invited this year.
Just talking of Sensei Shinji ARAMAKI and Sensei Shoji KAWAMORI.
Just talking about the two Masters who created almost 80% of the animes I love and the robots I collect... !!!
Pick up some materials, some light custom works to show up, and all you can make fit inside the small displays of the VINCI Conference Center of the city of Tours...
I made also with others collectors goodies, so that the displays were consequently full... and despite of that, I had to fill them with more goodies during the event, as M KAWAMORI brought us some, as well as there were some more to show in M ARAMAKI display.
Here are some shots of those displays, as I managed to put one of my dioramas inside the main one and the other in a display on a stand nearby, held by good
This event was one-of-its-kind, because the two Masters had never been together on a scene, talking about Mecha-Design !
The Conferences they gave were astonishing, they talked about anything with such humanity, simplicity and charism...
That were really some great moments !
We learnt a lot of interesting things about the genesis of Macross and Mospeada, and all other anime they've worked on.
Truly interesting, I could have listened to them during hours...
Like always, there were sign-up sessions, on the first day (friday) there wasn't so much people, so I took my chance, and had the pleasure to receive thousands things more than I could imagine.
I had not brought the boxes with most of my collection toys, but I managed to get an artbook and a Garland in its box signed by Master ARAMAKI !
Master KAWAMORI signed the 2 dioramas I managed to bring there, my UN Spacy helmet from MASEI, an artbook on Macross Plus and a VF-1S in its box !
And always with kindness and making them available to take pictures with them. True fandom moments !
I swear that I won't forget those three days for all my lifetime...
And what to say about the ending of the sunday - last minutes after people were getting out, the event was over - and Master KAWAMORI came to thank me for the display and we had some exchange about my collection - I was soooo honoured when he took a picture with me and my VF-1Z custom !
I wished M ARAMAKI could have done the same and come to talk to me, but no matter, it will be next time !


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Achieves Third Consecutive Year of Positive System-wide Same-Store Sales
Tightens Full Year 2013 Financial Guidance Range
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's Corporation (Nasdaq:DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants, today reported preliminary results on domestic same-store sales and restaurant openings and closings for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 25, 2013.
Denny's fourth quarter domestic system-wide same-store sales increased 0.9%, comprised of a 0.8% increase at domestic franchised restaurants and a 1.5% increase at company restaurants. Denny's has achieved positive system-wide same-store sales in ten of the past 11 quarters in addition to achieving its third consecutive year of positive system-wide same-store sales.
In the fourth quarter 2013, Denny's opened 19 franchised restaurants and closed five system-wide restaurants, including one company restaurant. For the full year 2013, Denny's opened 46 new restaurants, including five international locations, and closed a total of 34 restaurants bringing the total restaurant count to 1,700. This is the fifth consecutive year of positive net system growth for the brand.
Based on preliminary results, Denny's is tightening its full year 2013 guidance ranges with Adjusted EBITDA* to be between $76 million and $78 million and Free Cash Flow* to be between $43 million and $45 million. Denny's expects to release financial and operating results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 25, 2013 after the market closes on Wednesday, February 19, 2014.
|Preliminary Results
| Quarter Ended
| Year Ended
|Domestic Same-Store Sales
|Company Restaurants
|Franchised Restaurants
|System-wide Restaurants
|Restaurants Opened**
|Franchised & Licensed
|Restaurants Closed**
|Franchised & Licensed
* Please refer to the tables in the Third Quarter 2013 Earnings Release dated October 28, 2013 for non-GAAP financial reconciliations of net income to Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow.
** Excludes acquisitions and relocations.
Investor Conference Presentation
Denny's will be presenting at the 16th Annual ICR XChange Conference at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The Company will present on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m Eastern Time. Investors and interested parties may listen to a live audio webcast of the presentation which will be available online in the Investor Relations section of Denny's website at investor.dennys.com. A replay of the presentation webcast will be available following the live presentation.
About Denny's
Denny's is the franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on number of restaurants. Denny's currently has 1,700 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world with combined sales of $2.5 billion including 1,599 restaurants in the United States and 101 restaurants in Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras, Guam, Curaçao, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Chile and New Zealand. As of December 25, 2013, 1,537 of Denny's restaurants were franchised and 163 restaurants were company operated. For further information on Denny's, including news releases, links to SEC filings and other financial information, please visit the Denny's investor relations website at investor.dennys.com.
The Company urges caution in considering its current trends and any outlook on earnings disclosed in this press release. In addition, certain matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which reflect its best judgment based on factors currently known, are intended to speak only as of the date such statements are made and involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual performance of Denny's Corporation, its subsidiaries and underlying restaurants to be materially different from the performance indicated or implied by such statements. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "plans," "hopes," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Except as may be required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that could cause actual performance to differ materially from the performance indicated by these forward-looking statements include, among others: the competitive pressures from within the restaurant industry; the level of success of the Company's strategic and operating initiatives, advertising and promotional efforts; adverse publicity; changes in business strategy or development plans; terms and availability of capital; regional weather conditions; overall changes in the general economy, particularly at the retail level; political environment (including acts of war and terrorism); and other factors from time to time set forth in the Company's SEC reports and other filings, including but not limited to the discussion in Management's Discussion and Analysis and the risks identified in Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2012 (and in the Company's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q).
CONTACT: Investor Contact: Whit Kincaid 877-784-7167 Media Contact: Liz DiTrapano, ICR 646-277-1226
Source:Denny's Corporation


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I hope you are well everybody. I just wanted to point out that there is now two new pocket mirrors in my shop featuring the lovely Robin Trees and also my Moon illustration. Among many other designs these are available just here and make a brilliant little gift or a useful accessory.
Also: I wanted to show you a few pics of a lovely surprise snail mail I received from The Little Canoe (Brooke Weeber) a few days ago. Have a look at Brooke's lovely illustration work here. Thanks You so much for the gifts I shall treasure them! Below one of my favourite Little Canoe illustrations ☟xxx


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Hello, Warriors!
As the new principal of Holtville Middle School, I am excited to welcome all students back to school!
This year, we are working hard on continuing to implement the Common Core State Standards to ensure academic rigor and student success. Prior to school beginning, many teachers in all grade levels and subject matters attended the AVID Summer Institute to assist with school-wide implementation of AVID strategies. In addition, we are proud to be part of a continuing Dual-Immersion program. Dual-Immersion has now expanded to all grade levels at the middle school. Holtville Middle School teachers and staff are committed to high expectations in preparing students for Career and College Readiness.
I strongly encourage all students to find a way to be involved with their school. Holtville Middle School offers many programs for involvement, including band, MESA, seasonal sports, and ASES. Involvement provides opportunities to meet new friends, enjoy new experiences, and build valuable relationships.
Here's to a great 2016-17 school year!!
All my best,
Mrs. Nielsen
Holtville Middle School Principal


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Today's outfit is inspired by the Dukes Of Hazard. Everyone should have a pair of the perfect fit blue jeans. It is something you can wear with anything. For today's look, I went for a dukes of hazard king of style but for the guys. As all of you know, I am a huge fan of loose and flow-y tops but I love pairing them with really tight jeans. It just gives you so much movement! So what do you guys think? :)
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Wedding Planning – Themed Weddings
Whilst we can all enjoy a highly traditional wedding with the bride in white and the groom in top hat and tails, there is definitely more than one way to get married. And the rise of themed weddings in particular has been grabbing headlines across the internet recently. Whether it's just for fun, or providing a chance for the lucky couple to share a particularly poignant interest, a themed wedding is a great way to let you and your loved ones dress up like superheroes, play dazzling casino games, and even indulge in the most bittersweet of fairytales!
Fairytale weddings
As weddings are often the most dream-like day of our lives, it can be a great idea to ramp up the fantasy aspect by having a fairytale themed wedding. Not only will it provide you with the perfect opportunity to dress up like Snow White, but you can have lots of fun accessorising with motifs such as magic mirrors, poisoned apples and other emblems straight out of one of Grimm's Fairytales.
Las Vegas romance
Whilst many couples may have been tempted to elope to Sin City for a quick wedding, the reality is that the cost can be prohibitive, and the chances are your relatives will never forgive you. So a Las Vegas themed wedding can provide the perfect alternative. And this can be relatively easily done with some decadent cocktails, trashy American Pulp Fiction inspired fashions and burgers on the wedding menu. And if you wish to give it a 21st century twist, then Betway's online casino can provide the perfect entertainment by offering games ranging from roulette to slots that can deliver all of the Vegas excitement without the jetlag!
Superhero weddings
With the rise of Marvel comic book characters dominating our movies screens, it's no surprise that we've seen the steady growth of superhero characters appearing at weddings too. Although seeing your loved one dressed up as Batman may not instantly seem like the most romantic of ideas, it will undoubtedly help ease your wedding day nerves! And of course, with such a decision it's always important to consider all of the wedding guests, in particular be sure to consult the groom's mother as to whether she really wants to dress up as Wonder Woman?
Hollywood weddings
Films in general have provided the inspiration behind many themed weddings, with many romantic blockbusters providing a great narrative for your wedding day. Of course, romance doesn't have to be the central theme, as success has also been found in Back To The Future themed weddings, and James Bond and Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale could also provide another exciting and glamorous duo for your wedding inspiration.
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Wedding Inspiration Studio 54 Deaf Institute
Today we are getting funky with some wedding inspiration Studio 54 style. For those who don't know, Studio 54 was the hippest, hottest, grooviest nightclub in New York in the 1970s. Bianca Jagger once rode a horse through the club. Andy Warhol and Jerry Hall were regulars. it was the last bastion of glamour and sophistication, with just enough debauchery to keep it interesting. So what better theme for a wedding?
Take one funky venue in Manchester. The Deaf Institute is the ultimate in cool. Crazy décor, tongue in cheek posters, a great cocktail list. It's a great club and music venue that can also host your wedding breakfast.
Sprinkle glamour liberally. We took the beautiful dresses from Isla Jean Bridal, and added 70s inspired hair and makeup by Lorna Elizabeth MUA.
Add some totally over the top décor and room dressing by Verdure Floral Design and light up letters by Words to Glow.
Finish with some kitsch cake designs by Carolines Cake Company and a gorgeous cape by Dream Veils and we have the recipe for a fabulous styled shoot.
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Wedding Themes – Pretty Paisley Patterns
So yesterday I share my favourite gowns from Eliza Jane Howell's Grand Opera Collection 2016. If you didn't see if click here. One of the gorgeous dresses had a distinctive paisley design and I thought it would be apt to share some paisley wedding inspiration. It is very versatile. It can come in any colour and works really well with a country or vintage themed wedding. So here it is pretty paisley patterns.
Wedding Themes – Pretty Paisley Patterns
Wedding Stationery
Your invitations give your guests a great indicator of your chosen theme and sets the standard or the day.
Love this classy black and white paisley stationery by Vibrant Weddings.
Love this brown and creamy white laser cut stationery by Invitations by Ajalon.
Wedding Fashion
Just a touch of paisley can add real personality to your wedding party outfits.
Love these sunshine yellow paisley bridesmaid dresses.
Or add a huge dose of elegant sophistication with this blue Vera Wang paisley gown.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this paisley bridal gown by Eliza Jane Howell.
And a paisley tie for the groom and groomsmen ties the whole theme together easily. Read more
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Ninth Events Fantasy Wedding – Wedding Planning
We've had a bit of a gap since our last fantasy wedding instalment but we're back with a beauty from luxury wedding and event planners Ninth Events. Specialising in events in Manchester and London Lucy has 10 years worth of wedding experience to draw on. So over to Ninth Events to share their ultimate wedding.
Ninth Events Fantasy Wedding
Now after being a wedding planner for almost 10 years, this is like answering the 60 million dollar question!! Over the years I've created so many perfect days for my clients that have meant something special to them all. I take a very professional, but warming approach to each and every one, because I am only human after all.
So to really answer this question properly, I have to try and bring it all back to my own personality and not get over influenced with what my clients have chosen, the latest trends and what's hot right now!
So, what would I want? I've seen quite a few venues in my time and as lovely as they all have been, I think a simple sandy beach would do it for me in Bali or somewhere of the sorts, at sunset, in bare feet.
A gorgeous delicate lace dress, fitted to show off my curves, with shoe string straps, plunging back and slightly trailing on the sand would be my dream gown. Simple in a 'beach' way, but stunning in a 'this is my wedding' way! My man would be waiting in loose linen trousers and a crisp white shirt (in a non-Miami Vice way if he can help it!), stood on the edge of the sand with the waves gently lapping with the tide. My hair would be wavy and tousled loose with a simple white flower tucked behind my ear.
In my mind I just see me and my man, with my son and daughter by our sides, but equally I would love our families and true friends to be there. So, on simple lime wash chiavari chairs they would be sat in curves behind us whilst we shared our vows and the only floral touch would be the white petals on the sand, trailing down the aisle.
Once we did the important part, we would just want to kick back, chill out with some Champagne and eat some delicious food. Italian would be my preference, 10 courses over 3 hours, little and often and each dish irresistible in their own right. No speeches, we would all know why we're there and why we just got married…nothing else to be said. Just lots of food, drink, laughter and happiness.
Then back to the beach after dinner for the ultimate beach party! Music is a massive part of our lives, so loads of 80's-90's, motown, funk, soul and a special homage to MJ would be our guilty pleasure! Fire pits and tiki torches would make the beach glow, with the stars in the night sky twinkling above our heads, no starcloth needed here as we'd have the real thing! It would all be planned to perfection of course and would be so seamless and relaxed that you wouldn't even know any planning was involved. At the end of the day me, my husband and all of the special people with us would feel like they've just had the best holiday of their lives, all in one day.
Ahhhhhh, feel all floaty now and I find myself day dreaming…
So there you go, mostly unconventional and against the norm, but I know I'm going for a fantasy day that would be different for me and unlike the events I plan for a living.
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Coral and Sage Wedding Inspiration
Today I have a little bit of colour complementing wedding inspiration for you. never be afraid to mix your colours. You could go for a colour clash combination such as pink and yellow. Or opt for colours that complement each other in nature. This is where we are going today with some coral and sage wedding inspiration. Think colour pop coral and soft sage green. A perfect harmonious pairing. A bit like the perfect wedding union.
Coral and Sage Wedding Inspiration
Wedding Stationery
Set the scene for your big day with some beautiful wedding stationery.
I love the soft pastel coral and sage of this design by Momental Designs.
Or the vibrant, almost tropical feel to this floral design by Jar of Ideas Design Studio.
Wedding Décor
This colour combination really has a fresh and contemporary look. It is light with just enough of a pop of colour to create that wow factor.
Love the sage green table cloths contrasting with the white wooden chairs and coral floral arrangements.
Or opt for white line with contrasting sage green runners and coral napkins. Add more colour with coral blooms in bottles of varying sizes. Read more


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Battle of the Grime: Protecting Wheels From Soiled Roads
Who would wash their wheels in the winter only to see them get dirty within a few days?
Adam Bateman of Wizard Products would. The Minnesota-based car care expert has some insights about why it's important to keep those wheels clean all winter long.
"Keeping your wheels clean is about making sure rust and corrosion don't set in. The bonus is when nice weather sets in you don't have to work as hard to get the shine back," he said.
Such protection takes on added significance in the winter. Salts, acids and chemicals used to clear snow and ice of roadways are extremely caustic to a wheel's finishes, Bateman said.
Bateman suggests cleaning the wheels twice a month – or as often as you wash the exterior -- especially if you live in an area that is snowy and icy. He offers the following tips and reasons for keeping wheels clean in the winter:
- A layer of polish or traditional auto wax provides protection against filthy winter roads.
- Clean your wheels every other week, especially if you live in snow. At a minimum clean wheels every time you wash the vehicle exterior.
- Chose a cleaner that is acid-free. A general rule: If it is safe to use on vehicle paint, it is safe to use on wheels.
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whiskey wolves of the west
When artists have a certain degree of laudable talent in their arsenal, expectations can be quite high whenever they endeavor to branch out on their own. Good thing Tim Jones and Leroy Powell, the dynamic songwriting and performing tandem known collectively as Whiskey Wolves of the West, knew just how to harness the chops they honed as prime progenitors of the new Nashville sound. Helping forge the creative lane now occupied by the likes of Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson also opened up a seam for the pair to charge through themselves to put forth a concisely focused, seven-track melting pot of an album aptly named Country Roots, which is set for release on March 2, 2018 from Rock Ridge Music.
"I don't know where we fit into that whole vibe, but I do feel like the music Tim and I do could easily be put side by side with any of it—we're not shooting to sound like anybody other than ourselves," theorizes Powell, a first-call guitarist/multi-instrumentalist for noted Music City producer Dave Cobb who's backed the aforementioned heavy-hitter Simpson in the studio, as well as both Shooter and Waylon Jennings. Concurs Jones, a top-cat Nashville singer/player in his own right who's worked side by side in a band with Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket) and had Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes) as a producer and tourmate, "I'm proud to say we're both making the same kind of music now that we did back when we were starting out. It's the love of a genre that a certain zeitgeist movement may have briefly captured, but we never left it."


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New week new printable for kids!
Spring is in the air! This week we'll be working on your kids math skills with this spring math pack!
Spring Math Pack Printables for Kids
This pack has 3 pages. It's all about working on addition and subtraction, along with some gentle comparison practice. There's one page where kids will have to calculate the sum of all the numbers that appear on the petals of a flower and write it down in the middle. On the second page they will have to solve a fun math crossword puzzle, adding and subtracting numbers until they reach the end. On the third page they will have to solve the equations on each of the butterfly wings and compare the results.
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Hello everyone :) My feet are still aching, nearly 7 hours of shopping marathon at the Creativa Trade Show. Today´s Cam Underfoot picture was directly taken at the entrance of the show … people were not allowed to take their trolleys into the exhibition hall ;-)
It was loud, colourful and crowdy - I loved it ;-) Here are some impressions of my day at the Creativa:
All these beautiful things were allowed to come back home with me ;-) Most of them can be bought at the Scrapbook Werkstatt by the way. Think I have become a Tim Holtz and Prima fan *when did that happen?!*
Can´t wait to work with them ... my precious!!! *haha*


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ASU Theatre's "It's A Wonderful Life"
University Theatre at Angelo State University will present a twist on a seasonal favorite, "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play," for its 2013 Holiday Dinner Theatre Nov. 21-24 and Dec. 5-7 in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Show times will be at 8 p.m. Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 5-7, with doors opening for dinner at 6:45 p.m. A matinee performance is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, with dinner served at 12:45 p.m.
Tickets are $12.50 for ASU students and activity card holders, $15 for non-ASU students and Arts at ASU subscribers, and $20 general admission. The Modular Theatre is located in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena Drive.
"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" is a stage adaptation of the 1946 Frank Capra-directed movie starring James Stewart. The stage play presents the story of George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams to help others and whose Christmas Eve crisis brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, as a 1940s radio show. The play is an adaptation by Joe Landry that has been produced throughout the U.S. since 1997.
The ASU production is being directed by Mike Burnett, assistant professor of theatre and assistant director of University Theatre.
The student cast includes Lance Turner as radio announcer Freddie Filmore, Cameron O'Briant as Jake Laurents portraying George Bailey, Tessa Handlin as Sally Applewhite playing Mary Hatch, Rebecca Sussdorf as Lana Sherwood, Jonathan Lopez as Harry Heywood, Mason Gable as the radio show's stage manager and technician, Brian Carter as Male No. 4, Heather Walker as Female No. 3, Caden Glass as Foley Artist No. 1 and Jaslyn Diaz as Foley Artist No. 2.
The production crew includes Shelby Johnson, stage manager; Kala Young, assistant stage manager; Jacob Scott, scenic design/charge painter; Matthew Chilcoat, lighting design; Eldra Sanford, costume design; Lance Labadelle, sound design/sound operator; Cassandra Trautman, props master; Leslie Schiers, assistant props; Danisha Brown, master electrician; Adam Rich, wardrobe supervisor; Shakira Muhammad, assistant wardrobe supervisor; Collyn Glaspie, house manager; and Chloé Casey, maître d.'
Tickets are on sale now in the ASU box office for Arts at ASU subscribers, and are on sale for the general public. The ASU box office is open 2-6 p.m. weekdays. For reservations and/or ticket information, call 325-942-2000.
For more information on the production, call the ASU Department of Visual and Performing Arts at 325-942-2085.


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Tuesday, 1 July 2014
My first audiobook!
So, last time I mentioned my first audiobook, If I Let You Go, would be coming soon. Imagine my surprise when it showed up a few hours later! The official announcement and all the buy links are here - I'd love it if you would take a look! I have been a little astonished by the sales so far. Honestly, I never expect to sell anything - I have confidence issues LOL - but I'm thrilled to say people have been buying my little audiobook, which is superb thanks to the talents of my narrator, Keely Beresford. She made me re-fall in love with the words I wrote - words I'd forgotten I'd even written. If you read the book and fell in love with Madison, Dominic and Tilly, you will be blown away by what she did with the story.
I have to rush off right now because I have a blog tour starting next week and I am STILL putting the posts together. Yeah, I know. I cannot believe how disorganised I've been. BUT I am on it now, so expect blog tour posts from me over the next couple of days!
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Congratulations!!! Must be wild to hear your story read out loud by someone else.ReplyDelete
Congratulations. I'm glad you've already had some sales :-)ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh! This is so exciting! Kyra, look at you! You're living the dream. So, so, SO awesome. You're amazing. <3ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh! Kyra, look at you go! This is so, so, SO AWESOME. You're totally living the dream. You're amazing! <3ReplyDelete
Congratulations! I'm so excited for you!ReplyDelete
Congratulations!!! And I am excited to help with your blog tour. :)ReplyDelete
Yay! Congratulations. I have a spot saved for you on July 18, so just let me know!ReplyDelete
That is so awesome!ReplyDelete
Congratulations Kyra! I'm so happy for you! :) I better get off my butt and send you some questions for the interview I'm doing with you. :)ReplyDelete
Of course they're buying it! You're UBER AMAZING! Congrats, girl! This is so exciting!ReplyDelete
It's crunch time--no apologies. I think running a blog tour is one of the most stressful thins I have ever done. Here's wishing you sanity and health!ReplyDelete
Congratulations! :)ReplyDelete
WAY TO GO KYRA!! You have no need to be insecure. Your books and now audio book will all sell- :)ReplyDelete


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There are three main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating.
They can affect anyone and have varying degrees of consequences. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, as many as 10 per cent of people with anorexia die as a result of health problems associated with the disease.
Fingers are pointed in many directions when it comes to discussing the issue of eating disorders.
Media, the modelling industry, society as a whole (particularly Western society) are all blamed, for pressuring everyone into the mindset that looking good means looking thin.
Certainly, there are messages being delivered through various sources that impact the way we feel about ourselves. However, eating disorders are a mental health issue, and when it comes to mental health, while there can be many contributing factors, pinpointing blame is not possible.
The problems start from within. People with low self-esteem are particularly at risk.
The blame game will always be played, but it rarely serves a constructive purpose, and this issue is no different in that regard.
The key to addressing a suspected eating disorder with a loved one is to do just that – address it.
Sweeping such a disorder under the proverbial rug does no good, and can do a lot of damage. Rarely will anyone afflicted with an eating disorder simply "work their own way through it." They need help, and the importance of support from those closest to them cannot be overstated.
The CMHA offers many useful tips on how to help a loved one. They include:
• Remember that eating disorders are a sign of much bigger problems. Avoid focusing on food or eating habits alone.
• Be mindful of your own attitudes and behaviours around food and body image.
• Never force someone to change their eating habits or trick someone into changing.
• Consider family counselling.
Feb. 1-7 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Take some time to discuss the issue with your children, your spouse, your siblings, even your parents. Eating disorders can affect anyone.


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Leesburg Long & Foster Real Estate
Permanent Installation
Long & Foster in Leesburg, Virginia purchased five 36″ canvas prints for thier office.
Purcellville Long & Foster Real Estate
May through July 2016.
This newer real estate office opened two and a half years ago in the Purcellville Gateway, aka Harris Teeter Plaza.
8 Chains North Winery
March through May
The 8 Chains North Winery is located in Waterford, Virginia along Route 9. Quite tasty wine, recommended!
Otium Cellars
January through February
Otuim Cellars is a picturesque vineyard located between Purcellville and Round Hill along Business Rt. 7. In addition to tasty wine, they also board horses on their property.
National Retailer of Yoga Clothing
Eight photographs were licensed by a well known yoga clothier with more than 80 stores in the US and Canada. Their new store in Fairfax features three large pieces behind the cash register, and several printed on the storefront glass. The store is located at: 2920 District Avenue, Fairfax, Virginia.
George Mason Enterprise Center
Located on Church Street in Leesburg, Virginia, this location is an incubator for small business. The exhibit hangs on the third floor, which is leased by Leesburg Economic Development. The show hangs from July through October.
Dave is the Artist In Residence at this award winning vineyard located in Purcellville, Virginia. The solo show was hung from May of 2015 through August of the same year. See press release: Vineyard Photography Press Release.
This solo exhibit opened in April of 2014, and ran through May. The town announced the show as part of the First Friday celebration. Read the press release: Leesburg Town Exhibit Announcement
Gum Spring Library
An exhibit was installed in September of 2013, and hung through December of the same year.
This design boutique in Purcellville sells unique items for the home.
Atoka Properties / Middleburg Real Estate
Purcellville, Virgina office on 21st Street
May 2012
Permanent Photography Display
Four 40″ x 60″ photogrpahs on wrapped canvas
Government Center Gallery
Main-Taunus-Kries, Germany
May – June
Notaviva Vineyards
Purcellville, Virginia
April – May
Photography exhibit
Leesburg, Virginia
January – April
Solo photography show
Purcellville, Virginia
November – December
Framed piece in the Farms and Barns exhibit
Winchester Hospital
Winchester, Virginia
Permanent Photography Display
Above Ground Winery
105 E. Main St., Purcellville, VA 20132 (now closed)
Meet The Artist Speaking Event
Cascades, Virginia
Loudoun County Government Center
Leesburg, Virginia
Cole Farm and Barn Exhibit
May 16 – May 30
Multiple Artists
Potomac Falls, Virginia
May – June
Solo Exhibit
Tysons Corner, Virginia
Permanent Photography Display – Ten Pieces
Installed in March
Loudoun County Government Center
Leesburg, Virginia
January – February
Solo exhibit on the first floor lobby
Press Release
Purcellville, Virginia
July – December
Solo Exhibit
Middleburg, Virginia
May – June
Leesburg, VA 20175
Leesburg First Friday Event
Purcellville, Virginia
(store is now closed)
Fairfax, Virginia
Permanent Photography Display
Installed in June
Round Hill Art Center
Round Hill, VA
June 23 – July 28
Solo Photography exhibit
Telos / Xacta
Leesburg, VA
January – March
Stoneleigh Golf Course Clubhouse
Round Hill, VA
October though December 2006
Art at the Mill
Juried Show in Millwood, VA
Loudoun County Government Center
Leesburg, VA
October through December 2006
Bluemont, VA
September 16 and 17, 2006
Leesburg, VA
Something Hot Juried Show
August 2006
Round Hill Art Center
August 2006
Loudoun County Government Center
Leesburg, VA
July though September
Deirdre Bird Kokel
Leesburg, VA
July through September
Gallery 222
Leesburg, VA
First Friday Gallery Walk –July 7, 2006
Art at the Mill
Millwood, VA
April through May
Arts in the Alley
Outdoor Art Show
Purcellville, VA
June 10, 2006
Round Hill Art Gallery
Round Hill, Virginia
Flora and Fauna Show
The Barns at Franklin Park
Round Hill, VA
April through May
Bear's Den Hikers' Hostel
Ongoing Display
Appalachian Trail
Bluemont, VA
NOVA Urgent Care
Leesburg, VA
April through June
Sterling Family Practice
Leesburg, VA
January through March
Photoworks Studio
Leesburg, VA
First Friday Gallery Walk – December 2005
Lucketts Juried Photography Event
Lucketts, VA
April 2005
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Bondage Fun Without Pain.This item is a must have in my book. It is user friendly to even the newest of couples. It's best item we own, and the cheapest.
Not painful.
Comfortable for long time use.
Not painful.
Comfortable for long time use.
Absolutely nothing.
Okay, maybe not enough colors.
Okay, maybe not enough colors.
This tape is great for any use. The roll is 66 foot, so one roll goes a long way. You can use it to restrain hands, feet, mouth, and even your partners entire body. This tape would be wonderful for everyone, no matter what level of play you are into. The tape only sticks too itself, so no ripped out body hairs to ruin the mood. It also has a smooth feel so it feels nice when wrapped around the skin. You can also reuse the tape. Now, I have only reused the handles my husband made out of this tape at the top of our bed. The handles work great to hold onto and enjoy without trying to take over (my issue).
Design / Craftsmanship / Material / Size / Fit
The roll is made out of PVC, which is thicker like packing tape, but very flexible. You can even roll it onto itself to make a nice rounded piece to use over the mouth. This tape is wonderful. It is flexible enough to give you some movement, but not so flexible that I can get out of it every time. The material is wonderful for the fact that I have never had it hurt me. We have three different colors which is so cool. I have black for the naughty nights, pink to match my personalty, and purple just for fun. You can never have enough of this tape.
We have used this tape on many nights. It has worked so well that we just keep buying more. I have bought this for bachelorette parties and used it to make bows on the presents for the party. It's just a great product all around. I was even desperate and used the black tape to wrap around the fence to hold up my coming home sign. It did not go unnoticed by my husband, that his wife used her pleasure tape on his welcome home sign. It was a nice way to be discreet and still get him ready for the night ahead. I just cannot say enough about this product. I would, and will, buy this for years too come.
Care and Maintenance
With the price the way it is, we rarely reuse the tape. That could be because I am good at destroying the tape before the night is over. You can bend the paper core that the tape goes around and that makes it a lot easier to fit, even in a little cosmetic bag.
We love this tape around our house because you can use it for so much. Just the right bit of naughty with no pain involved. My favorite experience was when my husband got creative and used the tape to wrap around like panties to help him hold a toy, while he teased me with every item he could find in the special box. It was one of those nights that will be remembered, even in old age.
Follow-up commentary 15 days after original review
This is still an amazing product. We recently went on vacation, and my husband brought our pink tape for some added adventure. We were so glad the bed was made out of wicker. One roll of tape was enough to tie both legs and arms down two nights in a row. Then, for fun, we used more tape to tie my hands to the handle on the in-room hot tub. This was our first time using it in water. The tape itself started to get slippery, but the knot held, and we were able to have a wonderful vacation.
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I must admit, I love the idea of this tape..thanks for the review...this pink roll is going in my wish list!
Thanks for the review. I already have this in my wish list, just need to try it out.
Thank you for reading. Seriously it is totally worth the extra few bucks. I added some to my wish list for Easter today after writing my own review. Brought back wonderful memories.
I love the pink color! Great review!
Great review, thank you!
Good review...
Nice review, thanks
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text: On Thu, Apr 10, 2003 at 10:36:13AM +0000, ben wrote: > Hi! > > I am having a little dificulty setting up my wireless network under Debian > woody kernel 2.4.18bf (Ithink!) > > when i run iwconfig i get this reply: > > Warning: Driver for device eth1 has been compiled with version 12 > of Wireless Extension, while this program is using version 15. > Some things may be broken... > > eth1 IEEE 802.11-DS ESSID:"" Nickname:"HERMES I" > Mode:Managed Frequency:2.422GHz Access Point: 00:00:00:00:00:00 > Bit Rate:11Mb/s Tx-Power=15 dBm Sensitivity:1/3 > Retry limit:4 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off > Encryption key:off > Power Management:off > Link Quality:0/92 Signal level:134/153 Noise level:134/153 > Rx invalid nwid:0 Rx invalid crypt:0 Rx invalid frag:0 > Tx excessive retries:0 Invalid misc:0 Missed beacon:0 > whatever is broken is stopping me from putting in my ESSID, not sure about > other things, I know i can still set my Mode. What happens when you try? > how do I go about changing the driver for version 15? or vice versa, how do > I go about changing iwconfig back to version 12? This isn't to do with the driver, it's just the version of wireless extensions the kernel was compiled with as opposed to that the tools were compiled with. I wouldn't really expect it to cause a problem in this case. -- David Gibson | For every complex problem there is a firstname.lastname@example.com | solution which is simple, neat and | wrong. http://www.ozlabs.org/people/dgibson


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Have had a great workshop with Clair & Sharni today. Same stamp set but 2 different cards. Not a stampset I would buy but loved doing the cards.
Sharnis' Card
We used:- Lawn Fawn Sewn With Love
Lawn Fawn Sewn with Love dies,
Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Rectangles
Lawn Fawn Small Cross Stitch Rectangle
Card stock
Card blank
Coloured using Sharpies.
Clairs' Card
We used: Lawn Fawn Sewn With Love
Lawn Fawn Sewn With Love
Lifestyle Crafts Rounded Corner Squares
Little B Pierced Circles
Card Stock
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text: The Plan8 today is discussing the rise of the use to pocket & phone cameras to record police and then posting it to YouTube, and the legal grounds of wiretapping laws being used to "silence" anyone who posted. A visible backlash from the police caught in wrong doing. Today the Plan8 has guests David Rittgers, a Legal Policy Analyst from the Cato Institute, and Lee Tien, Senior Staff Attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation.


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This little Sheep one came with the small star buttons - so cute.
I loved the colors in this and since I'm so looking forward to spring this will probably be my next project.
This one I skipped until I saw the sample and then I went back to it. It's beautiful when stitched.
And who could go and not buy a Christmas pattern?
This one was just gorgeous when stitched.
This pouch made my primitive heart skip....I'm not sure what I'll do with it when stitched up and finished but I know I'll love it. And the one below you won't like unless you love primitives...but it would be a fun one to do with a child.
And yes, I did a little stitching this week and finished this small pillow/pincushion.
I think I'm going to add a decorative button just below the word but haven't found the perfect one yet.
If you ever get to Little Rock you should make this shop one of your stops - I loved it!


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The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is nearing the end of its season. On Friday night the Truck Series will compete at the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway for the WinStar World Casino 350.
Leading a field of 35 trucks to the green flag will be Brad Keselowski. He will be joined by Jeb Burton on the front row.
Series point leader Matt Crafton will start the race in the third position. He currently is 51 points ahead of James Buescher who will start sixth.
Coverage of the WinStar World Casino 350 from Texas Motor Speedway will air on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 8:30 pm ET. (7:30 pm local) The green flag is set to wave at 8:49 pm ET. (7:49 pm local)
The truck series will run 147 laps which equates to 220.5 miles or the 350 kilometers of this race.
Man to beat: Johnny Sauter has won the last two truck series races at Texas claiming a win earlier this year as well as one in this event a year ago.


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Photograph by @paulnicklen // The thing I love the most about leopard seals is that they are amazing communicators. They are full of curiosity and always seem to have an excess of bravado for the first few minutes of an encounter. Then they either leave or stick around and act like a huge dog as was the case with this beauty. But, this is truly a case of "don't try this at home". I have been around wild animals most of my life and believe that I exude a calm energy and in turn, they relax. The best thing about this photograph is that you get to study the canine and tri-cusp molar dentition of this species. The canines are for catching penguins and the molars are more for straining krill out of the water. Like a baleen whale, they take a big mouthful of krill and water and then use their big [tongue] to push the water out between their teeth while keeping the krill in their mouth.
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Cohen, who recalls Dash's throwing temper tantrums all the time, says, Jay would come to a situation that Damon had been working on and arrive to see a trail of charred people. Damon's a wonderful dreamer, and that's what our business lacks. But he could only see the final chapter in whatever deal he was working on and had very little patience for the steps it took to get there.
Dash says that when he runs into Jay-Z at an eventas he did a few months back, when he went to Downtown Cipriani for a performance by Beyoncé Knowles, Jay-Z's girlfriendthere's no hostility and no love. I just give him a pound and move on. I'd still like to know what happened. But I don't think Jay would ever explain what he was thinking. He's not explicit like that.
Jay forgets about people; Damon doesn't, says the former rapper Little Shawn, who now works for Dash under the name Shawn Pen. When I got put away for drugs seven years ago, I was better friends with Jay than with Damon. I never heard from Jay that whole time. Damon stayed in touch. The guy's not a letter writer, but he got word to me. He gave me a shout-out on BET. Do you know what that means to a guy in jail?
It's been hard on both of them, says Clark Kent, who is still working with Dash and has remained close friends with both men. Now each one of them is struggling to do what they used to do, but each man on his own. The Roc hasn't had any great successes with their new acts with Damon gone. They'll never be able to replace each other.
In Dash's view, he's the one who brought a kind of smart-set varnish to Jay-Z's appeal anyway. I designed Rocawear; I brought the lifestyle upscale, he says. Like getting Naomi Campbell and Victoria Beckham to wear it, going to Sundance to promote it. I had an ad campaign planned with Naomi and Kevin Bacon. It was so fly it could be in Vogue. But Jay-Z and their two silent partners, a couple of Russian businessmen from Delancey Street, were skeptical of the campaign, which would cost on the order of $3 million to produce. They just wanted Jay in there and to let some cheap photographer do it. All of a sudden, Jay's voting with those two. I had to go to Mario Testino and say, I can't do this because my partners are too cheap.' I felt ghetto.
I like making everybody around me famous, Dash says one night. He is holding court at Soundtrack Studios, near the Flatiron Building, trying to give his core group of music employees a pep talk. A half-dozen black men in baggy jeans and new high-tops sit before him in an irregular circle, including Biggs, Clark Kent, Steve Mack, and Little Shawn.
Now, it would be hard for me to hit the street looking for talent, Dash goes on. I'm 35. I go to operas and shit in Milan. I want everything different now.
Different how? Mack says.
Beautiful music, man, Dash says, adding that he's just not going to be the one looking for it and pushing it.
Word, Biggs says without looking up from a copy of The Essential Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, a British magazine.
What about the little girl? Mack asks. He means Jasmine, a 15-year-old singer Dash found in Los Angeles who he thinks could be the next Michael Jackson.
Definitely the little girl, Dash says. He's interested in R&B now, and also has high hopes for Sizzla, a reggae artist. I'm gonna get someone to help you on the little girl.
Who? Mack asks.
Usher, Dash says.
No shit?
Dash explains that the night before last, on the way back from Miami, he decided to fly to Atlanta for a few hours to meet with Usher and sing Jasmine's praises.
This is the level I want to be operating at, Dash says. I don't want to do anything else in music unless I make history. When we made Reasonable Doubt, I made history. I'm in the motherfucking hall of fame. You know when else I made history? When Jay-Z battled DMX. We did something legendary. DMX on one pool table, and Jay-Z on another. Some of you was there.
I had on these weird shoes, Biggs recalls. I had to go home and change.
After you made history once, it's like flying first class: You can't go back to coach, Dash says.
His sermon over, there is, for the first time in a long time, a record to work on tonight. Dash has a cache of twenty new songsby Nicole Wray, Rell, Sizzla, among othersthat he needs to whittle down to ten. He pops in an Ol' Dirty Bastard song that he's had remixed for a more up-to-date sound, and all the people in the room start rolling their shoulders, nodding to the beat and mouthing the lyrics. Then comes the Carmen Electra number (with Sizzla rapping), then Busta Rhymes. Dash, still in his executive swivel chair, is throwing shapes to the music, freezing positions, grabbing his crotch, the whole routine.


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When the summer is over, I'll get into serious pc work - I just have to move on and try so many things, have so many ideas... but at the moment it's just too hot (errrmmm... yes, that's just an excuse, but a good one!).
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The new single Maserati from Yung Double!
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The sophmore jitters haven't affected Yung Double's latest venture, the hot new single "Maserati" feat Gucci Mane, and produced by Zaytoven promises to deliver exactly what his audience expects from Yung Double, a club banger. This single has already gotten the attention of club goers, and with the video in the works this will be the single that changes the game.
Heavywrist Entertainment has consistently given the underground a voice. This single is more of that feel good street music for the listener who comes from nothing, and makes something from nothing. The struggle is real, but not defining, and that is the message of "Maserati"!


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