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Holmes Report 19 Aug 2011 // 11:00PM GMT
LONDON—Two UK-based public relations firms—Lewis PR and Shine Communications—have introduced new measurement and evaluation systems. Lewis PR has introduced LSCORE, a customizable measurement application drawing on the firm's proprietary assessment methodology. Shine has launched Eric (Evaluating Results in Integrated Campaigns), an evaluation system that links campaign performance to client business outcomes.
LSCORE charts key performance indicators, visualizing progress against communications goals related to volume, depth, sentiment, engagement and conversion. Tailored for each client, LSCORE provides a single dashboard view of progress in both traditional and social channels.
"For years, PR has been measured on the basis of coverage volume, tone and reach," says the firm. "More recently, the focus has switched to measuring engagement. But as adoption of web analytics has grown, and the need has emerged for meaningful metrics that demonstrate the business impact of PR and social media, it has become important for PR to be assessed in terms of conversions too."
LSCORE is designed to incorporate all of these dimensions of measurement into a single application, even visualizing data from Google Analytics, URL shortening applications and popular monitoring services.
LSCORE also provides a framework for setting objectives across each channel, and within each category of measurement. A built-in planning module is designed to help internal teams and client contacts set jointly agreed goals.
"Brands want to manage communications with the same sort of discipline and vigor as they do their financials, and leader companies are establishing key performance indicators in every discipline," says Ian Lipner, vice president of product development for Lewis. "With the ability to measure and visually convey the value they're getting from their budgets, no longer can PR results be considered 'soft.'"
Shine's Eric system, meanwhile, includes a suite of business outcome measures that allow Shine to understand how campaigns impact clients' businesses. These outcome measures include social media sentiment, awareness change, attitude change and media sentiment change. Additionally, statistical correlation techniques between traditional output measures and business outcomes allow the agency to understand the impact of coverage to a business.
Shine says all the agency's clients will be migrating away from output and advertising value equivalency measures to the new outcome based measures over the course of the next few months.
The agency has also added a full digital and social media measurement suite called Eric Is Social, designed to deliver measurement techniques that track changes in the online community in real time, identify the most important bloggers for a brand, track website traffic is coming from, gain a real time insight into sentiment on the brand and competitors, and understand the demographics behind the buzz.


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YahooTV Parks & Recreation Book Giveaway
Ended: 11/7/2011 12:00 PT(18+)
As we learned a few weeks back on "Parks and Recreation," parks department bureaucrat Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) has written the book on Pawnee -- literally. Now with this week's Yahoo! TV giveaway, you can Tweet to win a copy of Leslie's ode to her beloved hometown, signed by the cast of NBC's critically acclaimed sitcom.
PRIZESGrand Prize winner will receive a copy of the book "Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America" signed by the cast of "Parks and Recreation."
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The September 23, 2016 payments include: Direct State Aid (DSA), Quality Educator Component (QEC), At Risk Student Component (ARC), Indian Education for All (IEA), Student Achievement Gap Component (SAG), Special Education (SPED), Data for Achievement (D4A), and Natural Resource Development (NRD).
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Broadbent, Samuel
Name of creator(s): Broadbent | Samuel | 1794-1867 | missionary
Administrative/Biographical history: Born at Baistow, Skircoat, near Halifax, Yorkshire, England, 1794; converted in early life and began to evangelise; ordained, 1815; Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society missionary to Ceylon, 1815-1820; missionary to southern Africa, 1820-1826; his health failed and he returned to England; minister at Penzance, Cornwall, England, 1826-1827; Ashby-de-la-Zouche, 1827-1830; Hereford, 1830-1833; Douglas, Isle of Man, 1833-1836; Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1836-1839; Carlisle, 1839-1841; Newark, 1841-1844; Bramley, 1844-1846; Doncaster, 1846-1848; Warrington, 1848-1851; Grimsby, 1851-1854; Midsomer Norton, 1854-1857; Retford, 1857-1859; Darlington, 1859; became a supernumerary and settled at Lytham, continuing preaching and pastoral work, 1863; married firstly Louisa (1801-1832) and secondly Sarah (c1804-1865); died, 1867. Publications: The Pious and Princely Village Shoemaker; or, a Short account of Mr Joseph Watkins (J Mason, London, 1852); The Missionary Martyr of Namaqualand: Memorials of the Rev William Threlfall (J Mason, London, 1857); A Narrative of the First Introduction of Christianity amongst the Barolong Tribe of Bechuanas, South Africa: with a brief summary of the subsequent history of the Wesleyan mission to the same people (Wesleyan Mission House, London, 1865).
Custodial history: The papers were deposited with the Methodist Missionary Society and form part of the special series of biographical papers of individual missionaries.
Immediate source of acquisition: Deposited on permanent loan with the records of the Methodist Missionary Society from 1978.
Scope and content/abstract: Papers, 1815-1894, of and relating to Samuel Broadbent, comprising his ordination certificate, 1815; notes for a sermon preached in Greetland before leaving for Ceylon, 1815; family letters, 1818-1872; printed Encyclopaedia of Knowledge [before 1826] belonging to Broadbent, vestige of his possessions destroyed at Maquassie in 1826, with a manuscript note by him [after 1826] concerning its history; volume containing manuscript English-Bechuana vocabulary and Lord's Prayer, undated, and other loose Bechuana texts; South African scalping knife; account [after 1832] of the life of Louisa Frances Broadbent; notes of Broadbent's journey to southern Ireland on missionary deputation with the Rev W Toase, 1833; printed article by Broadbent on agriculture in South Africa, 'Incidental results of Christian Missions', 1850; printed map of south-eastern Africa, 1857; various manuscript reminiscences by Broadbent, undated; photograph of Samuel Broadbent, unframed, and another, framed (with copy negative), both undated; manuscript copies [19th century] from letters of Miss Broadbent concerning the last hours of Samuel Broadbent, 1867; the Rev T A Chalker's 'The Story of an African Mission', from the Methodist Record (1894), mentioning Broadbent; undated photograph of the gravestone of Samuel and Sarah Broadbent; manuscript transcript [19th century] of the epitaph on the gravestone of Louisa Frances Broadbent.
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Language: English and Bechuana
Conditions governing access: Unrestricted, but only to be viewed on microfiche. Originals to be consulted only with written agreement from the Methodist Church.
Conditions governing reproduction: No publication without written permission. Apply to archivist in the first instance.
Physical characteristics: Some of the letters are in a fragile condition.
Finding aids: Unpublished handlist.
Related material: The School of Oriental and African Studies holds the records of the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society (Ref: MMS/WMMS), including letters from individual missionaries, among them Broadbent in Ceylon (Ref: MMS/WMMS Ceylon Correspondence) and South Africa (Ref: MMS/WMMS South Africa Correspondence).
Copies: Published on microfiche by IDC Publishers (SOAS ref: Fiche Box Number Special Series 10).
Archivist's note: Compiled by Rachel Kemsley as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. Sources: Alphabetical Arrangement of Wesleyan Methodist Ministers (1862); Wesleyan Methodist Church Minutes of Conference (1867), p 27; British Library OPAC.
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For the first part of this series, click here.
Much like the popular diet fad, I feel like my life is in dire need of a 'cleanse.'
I needed to weed out all the toxic elements that have piled up. It was evident in my planner.
My to-do list has become mighty lengthy. My schedule was unorganized, and some days passed by with a literal blur.
It was even evident in my room. My closet was bursting with clothes and shoes that I didn't wear. My floor was covered in clutter.
And so my cleansing began.
- It started with my job. I had to work out a better way to manage my workload and finally complete my deliverables.
This meant spending my weekend trying to catch up on missed deadlines. I found myself wondering how I let all of this work become overwhelmingly piled up.
- The next one was to clean out my closet. I had to decide which ones to keep, throw and give away.
Our choir is having a garage sale, so the timing is perfect.
- What I didn't realize is that my life is full of toxic people as well. It is time to cleanse my life from all sorts of emotional baggage: enablers, takers, narcissists and all sorts.
I am the kind of person who doesn't give up on people, but I realized that letting go of the wrong people gives me the chance to dedicate my energy to the right ones.
How do you know it's time to cut someone off? It's easy.
Stop swimming oceans for people who won't jump puddles for you.
I pray that we all find the courage to say no to people in our lives who don't know our worth. It's a tough job, but like juice cleanses, we'll end up happier and healthier afterwards.


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3D Printed Custom Prosthetic Legs
San Francisco designer Scott Summit has been creating prosthetic leg "fairings" using 3D printers to recreate the leg shape of the user.
The technology used in a prosthetic limb has developed over the last few years but they are often modified from "stock" models to fit a person. They are usually designed by engineers and work well from an engineering standpoint but they do not look much like a real limb in their shape or form.
Scott came up with a cover for prosthetic legs, that he calls "fairings", that are created using a 3D Systems ProJet 6000 3D printer. To begin, the existing leg shape is 3D scanned and then the fairing is custom designed using different patterns and graphics using the persons own ideas.
Projet 6000 3D printers use a stereolithography (SLA) process to create the forms in a variety of materials.
Not only do the 3D printed "fairings" return the lost contour of the leg for the wearer but they give people confidence when wearing their prosthetics.


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Why not consider the City of Newcastle Golf Club as the venue to celebrate the life of someone that has recently passed away?
Funeral Reception
At a time like this, it is vitally important to know that all your arrangements and instructions will be carried out to the letter, with the minimum of fuss.
At the City of Newcastle, our management and staff have many years experience for just these occasions, giving an attentive, caring and discreet service to all the families we come into contact with.
When catering for a funeral, most people like to keep it simple and a Finger Buffet is usually the order of the day. There are a few options which cater for all and we recommend you choose a mixture of sweet and savoury items. The finger buffet below can be adapted on request and can be tailored to meet your needs.


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[Watch] Footage of Refused Playing Their First Show in 14 Years
The awesome folk at Antiquiet have found a great piece of footage from a secret Refused show that took place in their hometown of Umeå, Sweden! The band announced that they are to play Coachella next month but this gig seems to have been a surprise to most, yet AQ point to some fan footage of them thrashing through "Everlasting." Enjoy the footage at the top which is the first gig for the band in 14 years!


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Parody Miss
Sire: Your Song
Dam: Mocks
Colour: Bay
Gender: Filly
Age: 3 year old
Foaled: Oct 1st, 2015
Country: Australia
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YOUR SONG (AUS) (Brown 2009-Stud 2013). 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$447,180, BRC BTC Cup, Gr.1, 2d ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.3, 3d ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2. Half-brother to the dam of SP Wimbledon. Related to SW Fantastic Light (Breeders' Cup Turf, Gr.1), SW Tarquin, etc. Sire of SP Peristrophe, Soundcheck and of Tabbing, Bold Kingston, Girl in a Million, Hope Ya Don't Mind and of the placegetters Harmonic Lass, Jolie Rose, Memento, Miss Exfactor, Split Lip, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.
1st dam
MOCKS, by Exceed and Excel. Unplaced. This is her second foal. Her first foal is a 2YO.
2nd dam
JOKING APART, by Rainbow Quest. Raced once. Half-sister to FANTASTIC LIGHT, HI DUBAI, Hawsa,
Jesting. Raced twice. Dam of-
Derasa (Squamosa). Winner at 2 in 2016-17, TTC Alfa Bowl 2YO S., 2d TRC Elwick S., L, TTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, 3d TTC Hesketh McCrimmon 2YO H.
3rd dam
JOOD, by Nijinsky. Placed at 2 & 3, 3d Goodwood New Ham S., Sandown Forte Airport Services S. Three-quarter-sister to DANCING ON A CLOUD (dam of ANTITRUST), MUNNAYA (dam of ALPHA, MYSTIC MELODY), Augusta Springs (dam of BUFFYTHECENTERFOLD), half-sister to GORGEOUS (dam of STUNNING), SEASIDE ATTRACTION (dam of CAPE TOWN, GOLDEN ATTRACTION, CAPE CANAVERAL, RED CARNIVAL), HIAAM (dam of MALL QUEEN, SHEER REASON), KEY TO THE MOON,
FANTASTIC LIGHT (Rahy). Horse of the Year & Champion Older Horse in Europe in 2001. Champion Turf Male USA in 2001. 12 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 1½m, £1,226,902, US$2,507,400, HK$8,000,000, 63,498,000¥, 4,792,000Dhs in GB, Ireland, U.S.A., HK and U.A.E, Breeders' Cup Turf S., Gr.1, Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Belmont Man o' War S., Gr.1, Curragh Tattersalls Gold Cup, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1, Hong Kong Cup, Gr.1, York Great Voltigeur S., Gr.2, Sandown Classic Trial S., Gr.3, Nad al Sheba Dubai Sheema Classic S., Gr.3, Newbury Arc Trial, L, Sandown Carshalton 2YO S., Sun 2YO S., 2d Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond S., Gr.1-twice, Epsom Coronation Cup, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.2, Nad al Sheba Dubai Sheema Classic, Gr.2, 3d Japan Cup, Gr.1, Sandown Eclipse S., Gr.1, Goodwood Stardom S., L, 4th Belmont Turf Classic S., Gr.1, Lingfield Derby Trial S., Gr.3. Sire.
HI DUBAI (Rahy). Winner at 1¼m, Newmarket Pretty Polly S., L, 2d Longchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.1, Newmarket 2YO S., 3d Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr.1, 4th Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.1. Producer.
Hawsa (Rahy). 3 wins from 2100m to 2250m, Craon Prix du Chene de Craon, 2d Angers Grand Prix d'Angers, 3d Hannover Grosser Preis der AWD Holding AG, L. Producer.
Madraar. 6 wins at 2000m, 2400m in U.A.E, Nad al Sheba Greenline Interiors H., Dubai Racing Club H., 3d Nad al Sheba Al Adiyat H., Dubai Racing Club H. Sire.
Wanice. Winner at 1800m in France. Dam of-
Zembu. Winner at 2, MVRC Concept Sports International 2YO P., 2d MVRC Schweppes H., Noone Imagewear H., 3d MRC Allan Wicks H. Dam of-
YOUR SONG (Fastnet Rock). 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$447,180, BRC BTC Cup, Gr.1, ATC JDC Flooring 2YO H., Pluck at Vinery 2YO H., 2d ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.3, 3d ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, Parramatta Leagues Club H. Sire.
Ditas. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Entries 2YO H. Dam of-
Wimbledon (Snitzel). 7 wins to 1200m, S$649,958, to 2017, Singapore TC Kranji A S.-twice, Novice P., Singapore Airlines Airbus 330 S., Kranji C S., Class 4 H., 2d Singapore TC Kranji Sprint, Sgp-3, Paititi Gold Trophy, Sgp-3, Landex Cup, Kranji A S., Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy, Kranji D S., Novice P., Class 4 H., 3d Singapore TC Merlion Trophy, Sgp-2, Garden City Trophy, Sgp-3, Better Than Ever S., Benchmark 97 H., Korea Racing Authority Trophy, 2YO Open H., 4th CECF Singapore Prestige Classic, Sgp-3.
Siyasa. Placed at 3, 2d Newbury Doyle Clayton S. Dam of-
Mu'ajiza (Pivotal). 2 wins at 7½f, 8¼f, 2d Ascot Lawyers Fillies' S., 3d Pontefract Flying Fillies' S., L.
Daanet Al Dunya. Raced once. Dam of-
TARQUIN (Hard Spun). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$397,000, to 2015-16, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, Mornington Guineas, MRC Next Payments H., 2d ATC Clubsnsw 3YO P., MVRC Chandler Macleod H., 3d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, MVRC JRA Cup, Gr.3, MRC VOBIS Gold Reef.


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The Ohio School Boards Association is celebrating School Board Recognition Month in January 2018 to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our society. School Board Recognition Month honors the members of Ohio's more than 700 city, exempted village, local and joint vocational boards of education and educational service centers governing boards for their commitment to providing quality public education to Ohio's school children. The Miamisburg School District is joining with other districts throughout the state to recognize the important contributions school board members make to their communities. "Ohioans benefit every day from the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by a group of more than 3,400 men and women across the state," said Dr. David Vail, Superintendent. "These public servants are elected to serve by local citizens and receive little compensation for their tireless efforts. These men and women are the local school board members of Ohio. "These people unselfishly contribute their time and talents toward the advancement of public education. They represent a continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision-making in education. Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation to our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round commitment on their part. "They are dedicated individuals who are committed to the continuing success of our schools and students."
Miamisburg Board of Education members were honored at the January 18, 2018 board meeting. Sharon Angel was presented with a gavel as a token of appreciation for serving as Board President in 2017. Sharon has served as a board member since 2006 and has served as Board President three times during her tenure. Christopher Amsler will perform the duties of Board President in 2018. Chris has been a board member since 2014. This will be the first year that he has served as Board President. Other members of the Board of Education are Vice-President Dale Toadvine (since 2008), Danielle Kuehnle (since 2009) and Ann Niess (elected in 2017).Thank you to our Miamisburg Board of Education members for all that you do for the students, staff and community of Miamisburg City Schools. (pictured above are Danielle Kuehnle, Sharon Angel, Ann Niess, Christopher Amsler and Dale Toadvine)
MIamisburg's District Assistant Maintenance Supervisor Ed Hutchison was also recognized (pictured at right with Director of Business Scott Gilbert). Ed earned the Certified Building Operator distinction from Northwest Energy Effeciency Council. Building Operator Certification is awarded to individuals who pass the Building Certification Examination, demonstrating they have competence in critical job knowledge, skills, and abilities in energy efficient maintenance and operation of buildings, indoor environmental quality, and associated tasks with the building operator profession. Congratulations Ed!


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Cal's never done too well in the Heisman voting (of course, we haven't had many candidates):
* Chuck Muncie - second in 1975 (Heisman winner: Archie Griffin, Ohio State)
* Jackie Jensen - fourth in 1948 (Doak Walker, SMU)
* Joe Kapp - fifth in 1958 (Pete Dawkins, Army)
* Paul Larson - fifth in 1955 (Howard Cassady, Ohio State)
* Vic Bottari - fifth in 1938 (Davey O'Brien, TCU)
* Craig Morton - seventh in 1964 (John Huarte, Notre Dame)
* Joe Roth - ninth in 1976 (Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh)
* Steve Bartkowski - tenth in 1974 (Archie Griffin, Ohio State)
Other than Muncie, who got absolutely screwed by the usual media laziness and regional bias, none of these candidates was particularly close to winning (or should have been). Heisman Pundit has a terrific writeup of the injustice of the 1975 Heisman race here.
Cal won't win it this year, either - Ohio State's Troy Smith looks to have the Heisman in his back pocket unless he a) gets arrested or b) throws seven picks against Michigan. But the question is, can Cal junior RB Marshawn Lynch get an invitation to Nueva York for the big Heisman shindig? HP sees him finishing sixth if the vote were taken today, and only the top 5 get airfare and lodging.
Heisman campaigns are about glitz, SID-generated swag and websites nowadays. Cal has put up a Lynch for Heisman site (http://marshawn10.com) which is pretty underwhelming considering the comp sci chops at a school like Cal. It's downright embarrassing when Rutgers puts together a much flashier and more informative site for a guy who isn't even a candidate. At least Auburn's site for Kenny Irons is appropriately primitive and full of fluff (did you know he won the off-season conditioning award in 2005?!?). Ohio State couldn't even bother putting a dedicated site together for Smith, since he's already been anointed the favorite.


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Thanks to Sergey Skokov who has generously providing us this useful and handy PSD template. Then, check out other works and freebies from him on his portfolio and website. Also, show your appreciation by hitting the appreciate button. There you can get the latest updates from him and be the first to get more freebies from him.


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Quilt Study
The AQSG Quilt Study challenges members to learn the history of an individual quilt by selecting one that addresses a specified design, style, or period, and then make a small replica or interpretation of it. In their written statement, participants examine what they learned and evaluate influences on the original quiltmaker's life, style, and technique.
AQSG 2018 Quilt Study
200 Years of Solid Color Quilts: Cultural and Regional Distinctions, 1800-2000
AQSG invites members to create a study quilt for the tenth biennial AQSG Quilt Study. The focus of the 2018 Quilt Study (QS) will be "200 Years of Solid Color Quilts, 1800 to 2000". The Quilt Study serves as a way to learn about our quilt heritage and to promote AQSG.
Please read the Participation Requirements and Application Steps and Timeline carefully. In order to have your study quilt included in the exhibit at the 2018 AQSG Seminar, all requirements and deadline dates must be met. Also, see the Selection Criteria for the Traveling Exhibit; this document will be used to advise the 2018 selection committee.
- Participants will select a solid color quilt or quilt-related textile, such as a quilt block or quilt top, dating from 1800 to 2000, and create a small study quilt based on the inspiration quilt. The 19th or 20th century solid color quilt should be identified from this time period using traditional textile dating methods. The quilt should be recognizable as constructed of solid color fabrics. The inspiration quilt may be of any style from the study period, for example, whole cloth, pieced, or applique. Using solid color fabrics participants will create a study quilt that may be an exact replica of the solid color quilt, 1800 to 2000, a quilt that reproduces a portion of the historic quilt or textile, or a quilt inspired by the 19th or 20th century solid color quilt or textile. They also write a brief description of the project and what they learned.
- The study quilt must be made specifically for the 2018 AQSG Quilt Study. Projects started prior to the announcement of the 2018 Quilt Study will not be accepted.
- The Quilt Study is limited to a maximum of 50 participants. The small study quilts and the participant statements will be exhibited at the AQSG 2018 Seminar. A maximum of 25 study quilts will be selected for a traveling exhibit.
- Only AQSG members may participate on any individual or group project. Only AQSG members may work on the quilt and this includes the quilting. Each individual and/or group will be limited to submitting one quilt.
- The maximum dimensions of the small study quilt are 42 inches wide and 42 inches long.
- All submitted quilts must have a 4" sleeve attached, and label(s) with your name and assigned participant number. The label must be attached in the bottom right hand corner on the back of the quilt. Incomplete projects will not be accepted. All submitted quilts must be finished (e.g. quilted and edged) with the label attached. (Participants should devise a separate label of their choosing with other information they wish to include.)
- Participants must not publicly circulate or post online their reproduction study quilt before quilts have been selected for the traveling exhibit at the 2018 Seminar. Every effort is made to assure the selection panel does not have advance information about participant projects.
- Participants must submit all forms and documents; Participant Application and Release (Form 1), Owner Permission to Use Inspiration Quilt and its Image (Form 2), and Participant Written Statement (Form 3); in accordance with all requirements and deadlines. Forms and timelines are described below.
- A high resolution, publishable, digital image of the solid color quilt, 1800 to 2000 or quilt-related textile must be submitted. The image must be in a .jpg format and can be sent via e-mail or on a disk by regular mail.
- Completed Forms and images should be sent to the Quilt Study Committee as an attachment to an e-mail to email@example.com or by USPS mail to:
Jill Meszaros
26614 Johnstown Rd.
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
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Last post of the decade! Here's the last couple of holiday gifts- actually commissions, for my pals Kelly, Daryl and Sergio! Here is Sergio below. What a badass!
And here is a commission for my friend Kelly of her sister Daryl! Rawk on!
I got a couple of gifts over for the holidays myself! Extremely AWESOME ones!!
Look at what Molly and Carl got for me! I've been wanting a Holga camera forever and they quite literally read my mind on this one. I can't wait to get some film and try this bad boy out.
And Kali drew this SUPER CUTE drawing of Maude and Dumb-Dumb for me! Eeee! How amazingly adorable, I love Maude so much (might have a crush). Plus their little christmas tree is so bushy and cute to boot!
Also, HAPPY BOXING DAY?? Marl threw an awesome British-themed party to celebrate this Brit post-Christmas holiday. You could come as any character from english literature, music, film or TV. Here's me as Mr. D. P. Gumby!
Carlwork Orange and Molly rocks Bowie.
Jess as everyone's favorite British trainwreck.
I soon found out that Hellen and I both had the EXACT SAME IDEA!!!!! Oh just imagine the laughter that ensued.
There's a bunch more photos up on my facebook as well, check 'em out! Anyway. I've already got my next post planned with more cartoons from yours truly, so until then.. See you next year!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
6 comments:
- Kali Fontecchio said...
- Wed Dec 30, 12:10:00 AM 2009
- callie! said...
NICO YOUR GIFTS ROCK!!! Both the ones given and the ones received. I like Daryl's picture a lot YOU DREW A BASS GOOD. BLEAHHH!
- Wed Dec 30, 08:32:00 AM 2009
- Molly said...
Great job all around! And I love the Kali drawing- so cute!! Thanks for coming to the Boxing Day party and making it awesome!
- Wed Dec 30, 12:21:00 PM 2009
- Nico said...
thanks, lovelies!
- Wed Dec 30, 10:36:00 PM 2009
- Sergio said...
Kelly just gave me the cartoon this weekend!!! And she is very lucky that I did not check your blog before.
You did an amazing job!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! :-) I am very, very happy!
- Tue Jan 12, 07:19:00 PM 2010
- Waqas Malik said...
HOLY SHIT Clockwork Orange, CLOCKWORK ORANGE!!!!!! :O...i am so jealous right now.
- Wed Feb 24, 08:36:00 PM 2010
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Name - Alice
Listed below are all of the songs that are about a girl called 'Alice'.
Alternative Spellings:
The alternative spellings that sound the same to 'Alice' of this name are:
Other forms of this name, that do not sound the same:
Song List - Name In Title
Song List - Name In Song Lyrics
Instrumental Song List
- Mercury Rev – Waltz For Alice
Unlinked Song List
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Okay, this story is a year old but it is still important to remember this mess when there are members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors (all of them) who think that contractng out is the best way to deliver county services. This story, and the more recent example of problems that OCTA has had contracting out services demonstrates that the simple soultions are not always the best.
In the case of the AIDS program funds, the County was forced to return the misused funds to the feds. County officials said that they would appeal the return of funds, but we haven't heard any thing since.
Sunday, March 5, 2006
Misplaced Faith
Without a background check, the county trusted Pastor Aubrey Keys with money. And AIDS patients desperately counted on New Millennium for help.
The Orange County Register
Bad debts, bad marriages and Bible verses marked the trail of Pastor Aubrey Keys from his native Chicago to Orange County, where he became the face of AIDS services for African-Americans.Passionate and persuasive, the former social worker appeared to be a godsend to Orange County public health officials, who in 2001 were under federal pressure to expand AIDS services in minority communities or lose funding.That year, the health agency began paying nearly $150,000 in federal grants to Keys and his New Millennium Community Coalition to fund outreach to African-Americans with AIDS.The idea was to reach people such as Ricky Session, who depends on the funds for housing and medicine. The 48-year-old has had AIDS since 1993 and helped New Millennium run a support group.What Session didn't know was that county officials entrusted this crucial outreach mission to someone with no experience in running an AIDS services organization. Someone repeatedly hauled into court by creditors. Someone forced to file bankruptcy three times.
An Orange County Register investigation found a paper trail of financial mismanagement and failed ventures that stretched through three states. But the county didn't check Keys' credentials or background. The county didn't ask for a written proposal from Keys. It just paid him, and it kept paying him despite having no proof that New Millennium was helping AIDS patients.
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Meal of the Day (MOD):
- Breakfast: Chicken Sausage with Sliced Apples
- Snack: Bonfire Green Smoothie
- Lunch: Strawberry Papaya Salad
- Dinner: Sea Bass Delight
Workout of the Day (WOD):
- Warm Up: 800 Meter Run
- Workout: One Arm Kettlebell Swings, Box Jumps
Directions: 5 Rounds of 30 One Arm Kettlebell Swings and 15 Box Jumps. Record total time elapsed. Alternate arms as needed but try to keep it even!
- Challenge: 1 Mile Run for Time
- OR Active Recovery (Rest Day): Tough workout yesterday? Try some active recovery like a breathing walk or a roll and stretch.
Journaling of the Day (JOD):
- Quote of the Day:
"It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it. ~Oscar Wilde
- Journaling Exercise:
Books are medicine for our minds. Where can you incorporate reading into your daily routine?


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The College of Charleston and the University of Charleston actively seek to accommodate any currently enrolled student with a certified disability according to the regulations established by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These services and accommodations are provided through SNAP (Special Needs Advising Plan) Services.
The purpose of SNAP is to provide academic guidance, assistance, and reasonable accommodations to students who have bona fide identified learning disorders, physical disabilities, or mental health disabilities. SNAP Services is responsible for assisting the student in petitioning for services, identifying appropriate accommodations, communicating with instructors when needed, and for coordinating supplemental academic advising and counseling services for students with disabilities.
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Not holding my breath any longer waiting for cooler temps and wearing some winter favorites, despite the current 75 degree weather. I've given my summer uniform an update - kept the cut-offs but replaced my go-to v-neck tee & gladiator sandals with a slouchy off-the-shoulder sweater and studded ankle booties. Perfect for these warm and windy days. I'm really looking forward to the weekend (as usual) - hopefully it turns out to be half productive and half relaxing. Wishing you guys a great one!
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Welcome back.
June 11, 2015
I guess.
Wow. I haven't been in this site for such a long time.
How many years has it been? It doesn't feel that long, but years have gone by already. What has changed? Well for one, I am already located across the globe from my hometown, Cebu. Now I live in Stavanger, Norway with my husband and 2 sons.
I promise to update this blog again.
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text: Mobridge - Funeral services for Walter Spilos, 89, of Mobridge will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mobridge. Visitation will begin 3 p.m. Wednesday, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., both at Kesling Funeral Home in Mobridge. Burial will be 2 p.m. CDT Friday at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. Mr. Spilos passed away Friday, April 18, 2008, at Mobridge Regional Hospital.


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The Company's primary focus is the development of the Authier Lithium deposit in Quebec, Canada however exploration for additional lithium deposits is also ongoing in the Authier region and in the Pilbara of Western Australia where the Company has an extensive lithium exploration package of tenements.
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Homeschooling | Too Hard? Part II
Most things in life that are worth doing are not easy. Homeschooling for us is very worth doing. I find that a lot of times when families are facing the choice of whether to homeschool or not, looking ahead can appear to be a series of hurdles. Many well wishers including myself might say things like "Oh, it'll all be O.K. You'll be fine! You can do this! You just figure it out." And, they're right! But I also get that it can seem daunting and sometimes it's just nice to have an honest look at the hard things and how other families have worked through them. It might not be how you would work through them, but at least you'll know that it can be done.
Onwards to the hard things!
Going Against the Flow
When you choose to homeschool you make a major family lifestyle choice that is opposite of probably 99% of the population. It can feel as though you are literally swimming against the stream. The reality for us however is that I feel more like we jumped out of the stream and are adventuring all over the place. Up hills, down some valleys, through forests, in the ocean and through the fields! Like I said in my previous post, I refuse to adopt an "us vs them" mentality. Our decision to school our children is not a rebellious act or some type of "rage against the machine". It is a lifestyle we chose because we felt it was the best use of our time and energy for these years that our kids are in our care.
That said, I run into a lot of families that feel very misunderstood and don't have a lot of support from people in their circle. Some homeschooling parents find themselves in a mode of constantly defending their right and ability to guide their child's education. I am subject to these types of interrogation occasionally and can see how it would be exhausting. Well meaning bystanders often feel it is their responsibility to keep homeschoolers accountable by grilling them on how they socialize their children, whether or not they have them in outside activities, on who tests them to make sure they actually know what they're supposed to know, and whether they put in the standard 6 hour school days because if you homeschool you better be keeping up with what the schools do.
Because I have an education degree I find that I get a pass from a lot of those conversations. However, I understand that they occur and that they are not valid. I love when people dialogue in an effort to understand, I don't love it when people use these conversations to push an agenda or to attempt to undermine a homeschooling parents ability.
When I do come up against a conversation that is more of an interrogation and I can see that the person isn't in it for understanding but rather to push their ideas on what I should do I have a few options.
a) I steer the conversation elsewhere. I don't actually OWE anyone an explanation for our choice or a daily itinerary.
b) If it's someone who I am in relationship with and this is a recurring thing I will lovingly create a boundary. It might look something like this, "I appreciate that you are concerned about our family and our children's education. We have given this a lot of thought and we are committed to doing this and doing our best at it. I won't continue to have this conversation over and over again though. So, if you feel you need to discuss homeschooling with me it'll have to be about ways you can support and encourage us."
Tough to actually say to someone you love? Absolutely ... but WE CAN DO HARD THINGS.
c) I can still choose to answer their question out a place of sharing freely and to promote understanding all the while understanding that I do not need their approval.
One Income
When you choose to homeschool you are taking on a lifestyle that likely results in living off of one income or at least necessitates that one parent is home during the days (or some block of schooling time). We live in a culture where that is definitely not the norm. There can often be a pressure for bigger houses, newer vehicles, more stuff and constant entertainment and extracurricular spending. Homeschooling requires sacrifice. Sacrifice can be hard. I also believe though that sacrifice is good for us.
In my opinion, it is a very first world thing to believe that we can and should "have it all." Whether we are being intentional about it or not, we are all constantly making choices. I have found one of the most helpful principles for us that we live by daily is "I know the things I have said a big YES to and therefore it makes it easy to say NO to anything that does not line up with or competes with that YES."
So, for example, we have said yes to homeschooling. That means that I don't work full time outside of the home. It also means that we aren't in the market for a newer, bigger home because the added financial burden would require me to work full time and sabotage our plan to homeschool. It means we remodel this home.
It sounds so simple but it seriously brings so much clarity to our thinking and to our financial plan.
I'd love to share a few more strategies that have really helped us.
The first is that any time we have transitioned to less income (like when I went on mat leave), we gave ourselves at least 6 months of practice time before the transition date. So, for 6 months prior to leaving work we started to put my ENTIRE paycheque into savings immediately. Then, we would practice living off of my husbands income. The first month we inevitably WAY overspent. But that was O.K. We expected it. We would just draw from savings what we needed and tried again next month. By the end of that term we had learned to live off of one income and also ended up with a pretty large savings account!
Another piece of advice - get a financial planner. We preferred one that was not affiliated with any particular bank and thus we felt unbiased in regards to the investments and such that they would offer. We love the financial team we work with. They help us manage everything from our investments, our mortgage, our cash flow, our tax planning, our life insurance, etc. They understand our goals and do everything they can to help us meet them. (Message me if you want a recommendation for a great team.)
Because you homeschool also doesn't mean that you can not work outside the home. I myself am a photographer and it works great with a homeschooling schedule. It allows me to plan sessions for evenings and I can use my time at home during the day to deal with all the admin and editing. I have other friends who homeschool during the day and have an evening job. If you want to make it work - you can make it work.
Interestingly enough this post didn't really have anything to do with the obstacles involved in our actual day to day schooling of children but I think they are two hurdles that often seem really daunting to families.
I had wanted to go even further and tackle "getting time on your own" and what we do with that need to get out of the house as a homeschool parent but I think it'll require it's own post!
Again, if you have any more hard stuff you want addressed don't hesitate to comment!


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Happy Tuesday everyone! Today on the Cheery Lynn Blog I am sharing a Valentine tag using the new borders die along with the Lords and Commons doily and the Lattice Heart and Vines. The base is created by die cutting the edge of the die with the Scandinavian border die and adding a bit of the Lords and Commons Doily as a topper to the tag. The lattice dies was cut and hand painted gold on the heart and green on the vines. Daisies were die cut from a book print paper and inked and painted with pink and gold. a bead was added to the center to complete the flower.
The key, lock and "love" were die cut with a neutral card stock and then hand-colored gold with creams. The "love" was added to the bottom of the tag and the key and lock tucked into the flowers.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my project!
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Employees are investors.
Employees are investors of themselves. Investors of their time, yes. But for a company to succeed, it needs all staff to invest all of themselves. Not just their time.
Human Return on Human Investment
How might you be even more successful if you, your company, thought that way?
While I was at Procter and Gamble, there was an initiative to treat staff truly as human capital. Neither as assets nor as liabilities.
The framing question to ask as a manager is: "am I maximising the human return on human investment"?
This cuts both ways:
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Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey have teamed up again! Forever Young showcases the talents of the wisest and most experienced performers... That's right; we're showcasing the most talented seniors in America. After all, age ain't nothing but a number!
Last season, Ellen and Steve brought you Little Big Shots, the #1 new series on television among total viewers. Now the spotlight turns to seniors! From breakdancing grandparents, to virtuoso musicians, Forever Young will showcase the undiscovered rare talents and hysterical encounters of musicians, singers and dancers in the country. You'll be awed by their performances and then fall in love with their strong opinion and heart-warming stories as they go one on one with host Steve in incomparable Steve Harvey fashion.
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One again, I would like to ask you these following questions. Are you getting married soon? Are you looking for an affordable and customized wedding dress for your special day? Are you living somewhere in New Zealand or any neighboring country? If you answers are YES to all of those three questions, then online shopping website http://www.pickweddingdresses.com is perfect for you!
Pickweddingdresses.com has a very wide range of selection of elegant yet cheap wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses without requiring a huge amount of money to spend! Most of their wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses are on sale yet they guarantee that their products are top of the line and of high quality.
On my second post about this lovely online shopping website for wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses, I will feature another category of their wedding dresses and bridesmaid dress, which is the Cheap Wedding Dresses Category. On this category, the price of the dresses here are cheaper than those in the other categories but still the quality and style of the dress is more than what you pay for!
Pick Wedding Dresses online bridal boutique has been making the most elegant and finest range of wedding gowns in New Zealand since 2004. They are one of Auckland's wedding dresses primary supplier and maker of beautiful bridal collections which all use top of the line and quality luxurious silks, satins and exquisite laces. The prices are relatively cheap in this category which is just perfect for a budget-conscious bride like you!
Here are some of my picks under this category. Tell me what's your pick! :)
I simply love the contemporary style and design of this wedding dress. And this dress screams, COMFORT!
This design of wedding dress would not only take your to the wedding but also to some prestigious events! This wedding dress can take you to different places! So elegant!
If you're into Greek culture or mythology, then this wedding dress is perfect for you! This dress is perfect for Greek inspired wedding celebrations. This wedding dress also is perfect for a beach wedding!
I like the gold ribbon detail of this gown! It adds twist and more glam, elegance and style to this classic strapless wedding dress!
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Community Sponsorship Programs
We at Del Norte Credit Union pledge to improve lives by being the "Ideal Partner for a Better Future," with Del Norteño Pride.
DNCU understands that the role of a credit union is not only to be a trusted source of unbiased financial advice but also to proactively support the community and people that are the foundation of the credit union itself. We demonstrate this through our support of worthy causes that strive to enhance life in Northern New Mexico as well as our DNCU Scholarship Fund and our Financial Literacy Programs. In addition, we make efforts to tie DNCU marketing campaigns to fundraising opportunities and partner with local businesses and organizations in order to further benefit the community-at-large.
Donations/Sponsorship requests are available to those organizations that fit our philosophy.
The employees of DNCU continue DNCU's good works, and we commend them for their philanthropic spirit-raising and donating money for good causes as well as volunteering hundreds of hours each year to a variety of local charities and organizations.
Here are a few of our Community Partners.
- Cancer Foundation for New Mexico
- Many Mothers
- SFPS Adelante Program
- Esperanza Shelter
- ArtSmart
- Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, Los Alamos
- Downtown Action Team Española
- Crisis Center of Northern New Mexico
- Casa Familia (St. Elizabeth Shelter)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region
- Santa Fe Birth to Career Collaborative
- Fiesta para Bebes
- LANL Foundation Conference on Education
- Española Teen Center
- Los Alamos Family Council
- Project R.A.C.E.
- Tewa Women United
- YouthWorks!
- Santa Fe Youth and Family Shelters
- The Family YMCA, Los Alamos & Española
- The Santa Fe Family YMCA
- Santa Fe Civitan Club
- Los Alamos National Laboratory - School Backpacks
- Santa Fe United Way
- La Familia Medical Center
- The Food Depot
- Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
- Pajarito Environmental Education Center
- Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe
- Rotary Clubs of Santa Fe
What an amazing gift to the kids we serve! Thank you!!"
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"Your donation to the White Rock Youth Activity Center was a wonderful surprise. "
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Warren Buffett made headlines this week when he pledged to double the $15 billion that Berkshire Hathaway has invested on renewable energy projects. While $15 billion sounds like a lot of money, and even for Berkshire Hathaway it's a large sum of money, it's still just a small fraction of the capital that needs to be invested in renewable energy.
The $48 trillion problem
According to the International Energy Agency the world needs to invest $48 trillion between now and 2035 to meet its growing energy needs. A bulk of those funds will be used to offset declining base oil and gas production and to replace aging power plants as well as to fund projects to meet the growing energy needs of emerging market economies. Overall, the International Energy Agency sees $10 trillion needing to be spent in power generation alone -- including $6 trillion on renewables -- with another $7 trillion in transmission and distribution.
Needless to say the $15 billion that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is expecting to invest in wind and solar is not nearly enough. In fact, the base investment case of the International Energy Agency doesn't even get the globe any closer to its goal of keeping a lid on carbon emissions. Under a scenario of higher standards the world's investments in renewables would need to increase to nearly $9 trillion with overall investments in low-carbon energy supplies requiring a nearly $900 billion annual investment.
What this means for Berkshire Hathaway
While Berkshire Hathaway's $15 billion renewable energy bet is small potatoes in the grand scheme of things, that by no way means it's not a smart investment on his part. It's quite the opposite. Given that the globe needs to invest so much money on renewables it really points to the massive growth opportunity that Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway investors will be profiting on for decades to come. With so much capital required to meet future needs Berkshire Hathaway's energy segment will have a near endless supply of profitable growth opportunities to pursue in the decades ahead.
Further, Berkshire Hathaway is one of the few companies with the size to make large scale renewable power projects come to life. For example, last year Berkshire Hathaway made the commitment to invest upwards of $2.5 billion to build two solar power projects in California. This commitment is stemming from the company's purchase of the 579 megawatt Antelope Valley project from SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR). Under the terms of the agreement SunPower is building and will then operate the project for Berkshire Hathaway. It's the second mega solar project that Berkshire Hathaway has purchased over the past few years as it also acquired First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Topaz Solar Farm for $2 billion a few years back. The First Solar project is a 550 megawatt solar farm, which, for perspective, is about half of the size of a new nuclear power reactor. Both projects are foretasted to yield solid returns for Berkshire over the long-term.
Investor takeaway
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is making a massive bet on renewable energy. While the bet is actually pretty small in the grand scheme of things, the opportunity alone is so vast that Buffett can cherry pick the most profitable investments for Berkshire Hathaway. One of the reasons for this is that due to the size and scale of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett can chose to invest in large-scale projects like those he purchased from SunPower and First Solar, which can really help move the needle for Berkshire Hathaway. So while his bet might not be big enough right now, there's ample room for it to grow in the future.
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Happy New Year! I do apologise for the lack of posts recently but I have been wifi-less for the past week or so. In any case, this brings me on to my first resolution: blog at all costs! I must stop silly little things like lack of wifi get in the way of my imparting words of wisdom to you. (All this talk of wifi actually reminds me of an article I read about some hilarious wifi network names of angry neighbours: Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbour's Wifi and Get Off My Lan were my favourites.)
Anyway, let's return to resolutions. Before I go any further, I'd like to propose that resolution-wise, New Year does not start until the 2nd of January. Why? Well the vast majority of resolutions involve being healthy and whatnot, and this is nigh on impossible when suffering from the inevitable 1st of January hangover. One cannot be expected to go to the gym or shun carbohydrates when one is busy rolling around on the ground in pain feeling several glasses of champagne, a couple of cocktails and a shot or two rolling around within. I hereby declare that resolutions begin on the 2nd.
Right, so what resolutions to make? The aforementioned health kicks are generally a bad idea unless highly realistic, as they otherwise tend to last little more than a month or two, and just make you feel more depressed than you did before you tried going to the gym every day. I would suggest limiting yourself to one health-related resolution: mine's going to be 'drink 2 litres of water a day' (incidentally not all that difficult to start on the 1st) – highly realistic, not particularly unpleasant, and not particularly time-consuming. Simples.
Next comes the personality one. My brother's is to 'keep being awesome', but I realise that most of us are a little less self-confident, and New Year is a great time to try and improve ourselves. This can be anything like being more sociable or less shy or any little thing you wish you did differently. Mine's going to be 'care less what people think', and if you don't like it you can all sod off.
Okay, we've done body and soul, last up is the mind. The third essential resolution has to in some way expand your horizons and enrich your mind. This could be through reading more, learning a new language, or any kind of intellectual pursuit. I've already said I'm going to blog more, which is very mind-nourishing, but I'm also set this year on finishing writing the novel I've been planning since time began.
So there you go: mind, body and soul all dealt with. You will be healthier, more confident, and cleverer. And it's all thanks to me. I'll keep you updated on how mine are going, hope you don't give up too soon!
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Slouchy Sequins
Photography: Prince B, Styling; Queen Michelle
You know Queen Marie and I are all about dressing down fancy shit. Sequins and wellie boots? Don't mind if I do. I've never worn evening clothes in the actual evening. I simply don't believe that certain clothes should only be worn at certain times of the day and if you're subscribing to this tired old concept you need to change that asap because you're missing out on a whole lot of fashion fun.
This post is partly inspired by Dust, who was swithering on whether or not to buy this sequinned skirt. She figured there wouldn't be any time she'd ever wear a sequinned skirt and I tried to convince her to dress that sucker down and wear it to the shops. In the end she didn't buy it, but I'm hoping after this post she'll get herself back to H&M and get the shiny skirt.
it does take confidence to wear sequins during the day but if you dig deep and find it, you'll never look back. The easiest way to dress down pretty much anything is pair it with trainers. I also think bomber jackets, even fancy ones like this, work brilliantly to make a high octane item look slouchy.
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Happy Valentine's Day!
I hope you have a nice day ahead of you! It had been a long time since I treated myself, after the exams I went right to my internship and I also started working in the service industry again. Soon I will be teaching and school is back on track, so I don't think I will have a relaxed vacation any time soon.
Instead of having a break, I let myself pick out something that I've had my eye on for quite a while now (because sometimes you have to treat yourself).
I got a new lipstick by MAC! This one is called "Dark Side". I actually wanted "Diva" but they didn't have it in stock anymore.
This lipstick is the exact same colour, exept it's not matt and "Diva" is.
This is what the lipstick looks like, it's a gorgeous burgundy colour. Especially for this time of year, when the weather is still quite cold and the days are short, this lipstick is perfect.
I've said it before, I like wearing darker make-up in winter, but the eyes don't always have to be the focus!
If you are into make-up, you might have heard about MAC already - I can't say anything bad about the brand or this lipstick. It's creamy, the pigmentation is really good and it lasts long. I'm also madly in love with the colour, it's so beautiful!
I paid €19 for this lipstick, which is totally worth it! This lipstick is sold in every MAC store.
Thanks for reading!
Have a lovely Saturday!


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For commuters with late morning classes it is unavoidable.
Parking spaces on campus have dwindled, making getting to class on time even more difficult than before.
A big factor so far this semester has been the loss of 150 parking spots near the main entrance where the new University Welcome Center is under construction.
As a small campus, space is a challenge, said Dr. Tracy Gottlieb, Vice President of Student Services.
"Parking is congested because of construction. The construction of the Welcome Center at the entrance to campus has taken away that lot and the spaces under Cabrini and behind Fahy," Gottlieb said in an email interview.
Despite the setback, the University has tried to make parking more accommodating.
"Parking was very bad a few years ago before we built the extension on the parking garage. That has made a difficult situation more tolerable," Gottlieb said.
Gottlieb was willing to work with students who have found the parking situation to be intolerable. "If anyone bought a parking pass but would like to hand it back in, I would be happy to refund the cost of the pass. Students who are in walking distance might prefer to take the SHUFly or walk to campus," Gottlieb said. "If that's the case, they can go to Parking Services to hand their pass back in."
She recommended carpooling and getting to campus earlier for easier parking.
"Tuesday is our most congested day. Friday is the easiest. The congestion begins to ease after 2 p.m.," Gottlieb said.
Ann Szipszky, Parking Services manager, said that approximately 5,000 parking permits were issued for the approximately 3,000 parking spaces that existed on campus before construction began.
"While the number of permits sold is about 2,000 more than the number of parking spaces available, it is important to remember that not everyone is on campus at the same time. For example, students with evening permits are not permitted to park on campus before 4 p.m. and not every faculty member will be on campus teaching every day," Szipszky said. "On the other hand the number of guests visiting campus fluctuates daily as well, depending on what events are taking place. Guests do not purchase permits the same way students, faculty, and staff do."
When asked if they were frustrated with the parking situation on campus in the "Seton Hall University Class of 2019" Facebook group, more than 70 students "liked" the post to show their dissatisfaction.
Commuter students in the group were asked to "Like" the post if they were tired of the parking situation on campus and wanted to share their opinions with The Setonian. Ten students engaged in conversation in the comments section about their experiences with parking in the last semester.
Caitlin Delaplain, a sophomore elementary and special education major, was the first to comment on the post.
"In the morning it has taken 45 minutes to find parking and people don't know how to drive in the parking deck," Delaplain said. "When you do find parking it's in the back corner of the parking deck so then it takes like 20 minutes to walk to the Arts and Sciences building."
Delaplain said that people not knowing how to drive properly in the parking deck created a lack of flow to keep the traffic moving.
"Before every turn, they come to a complete stop and put their directional on," Delaplain said.
Shawn Brelvi, a sophomore secondary education and mathematics major, commented on the Facebook post with a different view.
"To avoid running into problems with finding parking, the best thing to do is to account for the time it takes you to find parking. That could be leaving your home 5-10 minutes earlier than usual," Brelvi said through Facebook.
Brelvi now has finding a spot down to a science based on the time of day.
"I find that the Xavier lot has vacant spots for those with 8 a.m. classes and that the top of the parking deck is always open for people who have classes closer to noon," Brelvi said.
Kishan Modh, a junior chemistry major, said he is also frustrated with parking since it takes him around 25 minutes to find a spot. "I've been late to my class every day since school started due to parking. I had class at 11 a.m. and would be like 20 minutes late every time," Modh said.
However, Gianna Barone, a sophomore journalism major, has a solution SHU could implement to ease the parking situation.
She suggested that SHU should offer the Parker app as a service to commuters. "It's a free app that big commuter schools have started using to give their students a little more convenience. The app tells you how many spots are available in each parking lot on campus," she said.
"If they could find a service that tells you how many spots are in each level of the parking deck, or if the app does that as well, that would be a huge help to commuters," Barone said. She added that the app saved a lot of time for commuters at places like Montclair State University and would keep the parking deck at Seton Hall a little less hectic.
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3. Covington saws have a more accurate cross feed mechanism. When you are slabbing you want a very precise thickness of your slabs. Covington vises crank at a rate of 1/16" per turn (4 cranks per 1/4"). Covington's saws eliminate the guess work out of slabbing. It also saves on the grinding process. You have less to remove when making cabs.
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A Vertical clamp is very prone to allowing the rock to twist out of the clamp as the rock goes through the blade. It is when the rock comes loose from the clamp that you loose your blades. Once a blade is bent it never cuts the same smooth cut again. If for no other reason than the clamp, the Covington saws are excellent!
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Did you see this tribute to John Lennon on Google's home page today? If you click on the red "play" button, it shows a neat video of doodles. :) If you missed it, you can also watch it on youtube here. Happy 70th birthday, John! (His birthday is actually tomorrow, October 9th.)
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Basement Waterproofing: Keep "As Seen on TV" Out of your Basement
Where would we be without TV? Actually, my question is where would we be without TV advertising?
There'd be no Mr. Whipple, no Tony the Tiger, no GEICO Gecko. And, there'd be no infomercials – no Popeil Pocket Fisherman, no Snuggy, no ShamWow. Sounds like a sad world, doesn't it?
I happened to catch a TV infomercial a few nights ago for a product, though not of the legendary status of those mentioned above, that might inspire a few phone calls from people willing to plunk down $19.99 (plus shipping and handling) for what seems like a waterproofing miracle. This stuff is called "FlexSeal," a rubberized coating that comes in an aerosol can.
According to the pitchman, who's no Billy Mays, this stuff will "coat, seal and protect" darn near everything. You can fix your roof, seal your gutters and, of course, waterproof your basement.
If you're smart enough to be reading this blog, I don't have to tell you that this spray can is not an effective way to waterproof anything. I don't mean to call anybody a liar, but you can't fix your roof with it, nor can you caulk windows with it. Gutters? Maybe. If you have brand new, squeaky clean gutters so the gunk would adhere properly and you put on enough coats, you might get a decent seal but you'd have to spend hundreds of dollars to buy enough of it at 20 bucks a pop. There are better ways.
As far as using it to waterproof your basement, just don't. This stuff is no better than waterproofing paint and a lot more expensive.
Why Waterproofing Sprays aren't Good Basement Waterproofing Materials
No Good Under Pressure – If you spray a coat of some rubberized product on a masonry joint that's seeping, it's going to behave just like waterproofing paint, except not as well. As I noted in an earlier article, consumer brush-on (or spray-on) waterproofing coatings just don't pass muster – if they work at all, they just hold moisture in your wall until enough pressure builds to flake the coating off the wall. You not only still have a leak but you're stuck with a messy wall as well.
Too Thin for the Job – There are liquid waterproofing materials that work just great when applied by professionals. For example, a bitumen-modified urethane product can be applied to the exterior of a foundation wall with a trowel or a heavy-duty sprayer to form a membrane that will prevent seepage through the wall. A basement waterproofing company will apply a very thick coat of this material, which is specifically engineered for waterproofing — big difference between that and a light spray of some good-for-everything goop.
Doesn't Fix Leaks or Cracks – Much like waterproofing paint, if you wanted to give this stuff even a slight chance of keeping water out of your basement, you'd have to fix any cracks or leaks before applying it. If you don't, you'll continue to suffer damage to your foundation and, if you do — why not fix them right and skip the spray can?
I understand it's tempting to try to find an inexpensive repair for a basement water problem. I also know that quick fixes like hydraulic cement, waterproofing paint and stuff like FlexSeal are nothing more than a waste of time and money. Do yourself a favor if you're thinking about trying one of these products: ask a basement waterproofing professional to come to your home and analyze your basement seepage problem. (The good ones will do this for free.) Then at least you'll know if any of these off-the-shelf remedies stands even a slim chance of working.
By the way, if you catch the FlexSeal infomercial, stick around. If you're like me you'll get a good laugh when the pitchman drags out a rowboat fitted with a screen door in the bottom, sprays it with his product and sails merrily away. I don't know what it's supposed to prove but it's pretty funny.
Once you're done laughing, why not call a professional to fix your basement seepage problem? At U.S. Waterproofing, we have more than 300,000 satisfied customers and we are happy to provide a free analysis of water problems in your home. Why not give us a call?


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The end of the world? Oliver Stone on Obama's empire, Big Brother's creepiest toys
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Thought that this week I'd do a rare post about my writing (weird, I know). Over the years I've been doing this blog (since February of 2012), I've updated readers on accepted magazine stories, anthologies, and ebooks, but I've neglected to mention some of my pre-2012 ones. Many of the magazines that published my stories then have unfortunately long since closed. I guess like restaurants, many/most small magazines don't survive that long. In looking for some of these magazines, I was both sad and amused that when I googled their names, one of the very few mentions of them were in the publishing histories of my writing bios for other published stories. Fortunately, my first publisher, "Bibliophilos," is still alive, and just as stubbornly Luddite-ish as ever. They're so anti-technology that not only are online submissions forbidden, a writer can't even mention computers, the internet, or emails in any of their stories, unless it's to disparage them! (Another odd coincidence is that Bibliophilos is located in the same town (Fairmont, West Virginia) where I was attacked by a rabid fox back in March of 2000.) Anyway, some of these old publications are still available, so I'm listing them below, along with brief descriptions of the stories. I'll also repeat the stories post 2012 to be complete.
Free stories, available online:
"Down in the Dirt" emagazine. My story is "Unhealthy Extremes," a brief tale about the disturbing results of a prospective father who's a little too sensitive about his wife's pregnancy. It's a little tough to find. Go to www.scars.tv , and then click on "Down in the Dirt Literary Magazine." Then click on "issues" and then scroll down until you hit Issue #7, March 2004.
"Wild Violet" emagazine. My contribution, "YAIAWLR," is my take on a cliche story idea. A guy who's questioning his place in life discovers what would happen in the world if he wasn't around. The results are bizarre, and not what he expects. To find it, go to www.wildviolet.net/dreamzone/YAIAWLR.html Or go to www.wildviolet.net and put my name or YAIAWLR in the search bar.
"In D'tale" emagazine. I have three nonfiction pieces with this magazine. "The Hilariously Odd World of Publisher Guidelines" is about some of the unhelpful, limiting, and just plain weird guidelines that magazines and publishers list. "What's in a Title?" is about some early rejected titles of famous books, record long and short titles, and the sources for many acclaimed book's titles. Also I mock dozens of strange and amusing book titles, some of which are truly unbelievable. "The World's Thickest Skins: Records and Anecdotes on Rejection," is more geared to writers. I've always been curious about which books were rejected the most, and how famous writers dealt with the inevitable disappointments. To read these, go to www.indtale.com, then put my name in the search bar. Directions will be given on how to sign up and read all the articles, and issues, for free.
"Carnage Conservatory" emagazine. My story, "Holes," is probably the grossest one I've ever written--a complete splatterpunk-type tale. An overweight man is kidnapped, and let's just say being killed is the least of his concerns. To locate, go to: https://carnageconservatory.com/2014/01/
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"The Literary Hatchet" emagazine and paper. (Online version is free, paperback copies are about $9 plus.) Had two stories here. "Sudden Death Overtime" is my oldest (adult-written) story, about a man who puts the "fanatic" in football fan. Mayhem ensues. "St. Vincent," tells how The Mob has come up with a new way to make a profit. One of their hitmen now carves out an obscene niche for himself. To find, go to: www.literaryhatchet.com , and then click on "issues." Then scroll down to Issues #11 and #12 and follow directions for downloading. Paperback copies available on Amazon.
Non-free stories, not available on Amazon:
"Mobius Magazine." My contribution, "All for Naught," is about a pregnant woman who gets devastating news. Every mother's nightmare keeps getting worse and worse. Based on a true medical issue. To find, go to: www.mobiusmagazine.com , and then click on "store." Ordering information is there--issues are $2 including shipping for the paper issues, before 2008. My story was in the February 1, 2003 issue.
"Morbid Curiosity" magazine. Had three nonfiction articles with this one. "Nature is Trying to Kill Me" is an account of some of my work-related injuries and mishaps. Field archaeology isn't as dangerous as being a police officer, or working on a commercial fishing boat, but there are definitely hazards, sometimes weird and awful ones. In Issue #7. Next, "A Natural But Sick High," is in Issue #9. I used to get some intense fevers as a kid, which occasionally resulted in crazy hallucinations. Some of these are recounted here. To locate, go to: www.charnel.com/morbidcuriosity/morbid_mag.html I think the issues are about $7, and ordering info is included there. The third story, "Exhuming Corpses For Fun and Profit," in the out of print Issue #8, can be found as the October 23, 2013 post on this blog, so clearly another free one.
Non-free stories, available on Amazon:
"Creepy Campfire Quarterly, Vol. 1", from EMP Publishing. My story is "Sheol," about a guy who dies, and then learns what the afterlife is all about. Sort-of-spoiler alert--it's pretty disturbing and I hope thought-provoking. Paperback last time I checked was from $6.36, and Kindle edition is $2.99.
"Undead Living," from Sunbury Press. My story is "Responsibility." A man is tormented by vengeful ghosts.... a lot of vengeful ghosts. Forget one priest, he's going to need thousands! Paperback starts from $10.95, and Kindle edition is $6.99.
"Creature Stew," from Papa Bear Press. My contribution is "The Existence Mezzanine." It's a tale about vicious zombies--but with a distinctive twist. KindleUnlimited edition is free, $2.99 to buy.
"Coming Back," from Thirteen O"Clock Press. The name of my story is "Next to Godliness." A weird group investigates and celebrates existence in all its form. However, one of these searches goes horribly awry. Kindle edition is $5.00.
"Under the Bed Vol 02, No. 10" from Fiction Magazines. My story in this, "Unholy Spirit," was quite long--10,000 words or so. So I have a longer blurb below.
Keisha Cartwright is a misanthrope. Not content with just idly hating her fellow human beings, she yearns to be more proactive. She's also rich, cunning, dedicated, and ever so patient. Her deliberate misinterpretation of an anti-war novel gives her obscene inspiration.
Keisha's victims are a mix of ages, races, genders, and home states. They do have one thing in common--the unspeakable atrocities that have been done to them. They're prisoners held behind both literal walls, and within their own skin.
The victim's agony, and Keisha's glee, continue on for years. Her busy schedule results in still more "clients" for her twisted schemes. Will anybody ever stop her? And even if they do, is it even possible to truly save her victims?
Kindle edition is $3.99.
Hope to have some more stories out soon. Should be at least 3 more in 2016. I'll give details here when I get them.
And to all those who celebrate it, have a great St. Patrick's Day tomorrow!


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Apparently this is also called French knitting and corking, terms which I am unfamiliar with. I can't call it anything other than spool knitting because when we were kids, my mom literally took old empty wooden thread spools and hammered nails into them for us to use.
We didn't save any of these knitting spools, as they were considered temporary pastimes like folding gum wrapper chains or playing cat's cradle with a piece of string.
Some years ago, though, my dad was cleaning house and found the doll on the left in the photo below. I believe this belonged to my sister, as I have no recollection of ever using it. Despite the fact that it was a commercial product, not homemade, it also uses finishing nails to hold the yarn.
The spool in the middle is a more recent product known as a knitting mushroom. It fits in the hand well and has large, U-shaped hooks on top which don't snag the yarn. It contains the remains of someone's old project, testament to how a well-made object adds to the pleasure of an activity.
On the right is one of the last knitting spools my husband made one year when we took down some branches. He drilled a hole through the center and added nails like my mom used to.
The yarn, and eventually, the piece of knitting, will go down through the hole in the center. To cast on, you make a series of loops around the nails. Then you bring the yarn around the outside, as seen in the last photo.
Once you have the loops on, all you will do is continue to wrap the yarn around the outside, bringing the loops up and over the yarn. Remember finger knitting? It's exactly the same principle. It's as if your fingers were curled into a circle instead of laying out flat.
Here's how it looked on another day, after we'd gotten a little farther:
Spool knitting makes ropes, belts, handles for bags, drawstrings and lassos. You can make lengths of them to add designs to your creations: snails, snakes, spirals, flowers. You can spell out your name in different colors. Many years after playing with spool knitting, I came across Elizabeth Zimmermann's I-cord and realized that it was a two-needle method of spool knitting. Funny how all these things come back around.


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Just One More Level
Posted by zedpop on 26/06/07
Resting easy with my DS in one hand and my wireless PS2 controller in the other I read this article today giving all virgins a hope in hell that's it's not a lost cause. It turns out that we aren't totally mentally incapacitated after all and it's not an illness, it's merely, uh..an addiction?
No, wait! It's not an addiction either, it's merely geeky, though this quote from the article doesn't sound too positive:
"Working with this problem is no different than working with alcoholic patients. The same denial, the same rationalization, the same inability to give it up," Dr. Thomas Allen of the Osler Medical Center in Towson, Maryland."
So I'm an alcoholic now? What if I'm already and alcoholic who happens to like video games too? Crap, now I'm just totally screwed.
Once again a newspaper article makes all gamers out to be total social misfits, like they can't tell the difference between real life (chicks won't talk to you) and second life (chicks will talk to you – but they're really men). Me, I love video games, I love them to pieces there can be few better way to waste an hour (or six) that getting your guy that gold armour on level 47 of the Gorvak Mines.
Sure, I might be a little pale, but the TV gives me a sort-of tan. And sure it annoys my wife no end that I love the Wii more than spending quality time with her. But I'm not addicted. No sir. I mean, I wouldn't spend so much time on them if they weren't so loving awesome. As gamers go, I'm pretty lightweight, I can actually stand to tear myself away every now and again to do other things, like you know, work.
What I don't think that any of these reporters get is that gaming is a whole sub-culture full of it's own touchstones (memes), heroes (fatal1ty) and villains (3D Studios). It has a community (SL) a meeting grounds (message boards) and a government (Sony/Nintendo/Microsoft). It's an entire civilization, thanks to Sid Meier. We have tools (gamesharks) and resources (internet) we have currency (l33tness) and language (pwnd!).
Screw it. Let's be proud of our geekiness and our love of games. Let's stand up and shout "WE ARE GAMERS!" with pride. We're not sick, you are. You just don't get it.
And as soon as I finish this level, I'll do just that.


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by Lilliana Anderson
Kindle Edition, 190 Pages
Source: Ebook - Own
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Choose your hero wisely.
Have you ever wanted the power to decide who the heroine of a story will ultimately end up with?
Now is your chance with Drawn 2, where you have the choice of TWO sequels in which the characters follow TWO different paths to lead them to your chosen 'happily ever after'.
This is not two stories told from different points of view. This is not an alternate ending - it's an entirely separate path that readers who choose to read both sequels will appreciate the 'sliding door' moments that set our characters off in different directions.
Different choices. Different fates.
You hold the power You get to choose - Aaron... or Damien.
In Drawn, we met Etta and watched as her obsessive relationship with Damien sent both of them into world of darkness and self-destruction. We also met Aaron, the constant in Etta's life - the man who was willing to do anything it took to keep her safe.
Two Men. One woman. A decision that will change everything...
That decision is yours...
Three years have passed since Aaron rescued Etta from Damien. In that time, things have changed, and they have made a life together.
When Damien returns, demanding what he feels is rightfully his, Aaron will have to stand his ground or risk losing everything he holds dear.
Their love, trust and commitment will all be put to the test in this tale of fighting for those you hold dear - even if the consequences could be catastrophic.
In Drawn - Obsession, we follow Etta, Aaron and Damien. They will walk the path you set them on when you make the choice to support AARON. To support Damien, you will need to read Drawn - Redemption
At the end of Drawn we see the moment that Damien finds Etta and sees Evie for the first time. Damien is smart even if he is obsessed and he knows instantly that Evie is his little girl. Damien has to take on Aaron to get Etta back. Damien wants to explain all of the things that he held back from Etta while they were in a relationship. He wants to explain the PORTRAIT ROOM and what that job entailed.
Damien of course needs to be on medication for this obsessive behavior. He has been medicated in the past but is not longer. Damien is not being rational and in an effort to convince Etta that they belong together he threatens to kidnap Evie if Etta does not listen to him. Etta is scared and now has been taken by Damien. Etta has no idea what Damien is going to do to her. Damien is unpredictable and unstable which is some of the reasons she left him in the first place.
Now Aaron must find Evie and save her from Damien's obsession. Will Aaron be in time to save the woman he loves? Will Aaron die trying to save the woman he loves? Will Etta ever be free of Damien?
This story ends exactly how I thought it only could. It was a little predictable in my experience but it was still an awesome read. I liked 2 better than 1. Maybe because I really liked Aaron and Book #1 was focused on Etta and Damien's toxic relationship.
Rating: 3 1/2 STARS
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The Country Wedding Day of Jessica and Jonathan at Browsholme Hall & Tithe Barn
This was such a great wedding to work on so may gorgeous details that came together so perfectly on Saturday despite the weather doing what it does best in March, they do call it 'Showers of Blessings' and it's considered to be a very lucky sign, anyway it seemed that no-one really noticed and without exception a wonderful and magical time was had by all!!!
Needless to say days as good as this do take a huge amount of planning and preparation and these two along with some world class parental support had put their all into it.
They'd also tasked a fab team of wedding professionals to support them so we had the huge pleasure of working with Rebecca, Josh and the team at Browsholme Hall & Tithe Barn, Twelve Event Management, Kelly Cotter Photography, Paul Thornton Guitarist, The Beat Factor & Catherine from The Wedding Cake Company
I first met up with Jess & Jonathan last September and we made plans for them to come back in November with their Mood Board and a brief, both were just brilliant and we all got very excited for their subsequent Sample design appointment..
The overall look was to be relaxed, country gathered, romantic and textured, I made a whimsical sample wedding bouquet featuring lots of luscious foliages, Game Bird Feathers, Succulents and Roses in direct contrast with Jessica's exquisite gown
We also made Jonathan a sample boutonniere to match his Bride's bouquet
Last Thursday we'd arranged for Jessica to come into the studio to have her Floral Crown created with her, this is such a joyous thing to do and it ensures the head dress fits perfectly, taking all of the worry out of choosing a fresh flower hair piece.
On Saturday morning 'Little Lily' (Our brand new trainee florist) and I headed off to Clitheroe to present the Bridal Bouquets to our Bride and her Bridesmaids, they were getting ready at a great place 'Boutique Fifty One & a Half'
Jessica's gorgeous wedding bouquet included fresh Succulents, Spirea, Panicum, Chasmanthium, Eryngium, Scabious Seed Heads, Eryngium, Blonde Hypericum, Roses; Sweet Avalanche, Quicksand, Mentha, Golden Mustard, Snowflake, Evelyn and Avalanche with a plethora of fresh Herbs and Eucalyptus
I showed everyone how to carry their bouquets perfectly
The Bridesmaid's carried smaller versions of the Bride's Bouquet, each one slightly different and unique
The Bride's Mum's pink suede handbag was dressed with a corsage of Wax Flower Blossom, Rose Buds, Rolled Petals, Hyacinth Pips, Astrantia and fresh fragrant Herbs
Little Lily & I dressed the Tithe Barn with posies of fresh flowers in aluminium buckets set on tree stumps and surrounded by fresh Rose Petals, leading to the Registrars table which was framed by stacks of crates dressed with posies of fresh flowers and candlelit lanterns
The Registrars table was dressed with collections of rustic vessels set on tree stumps and seed trays filled with fresh flowers, Succulents and herbs
We'd dressed the 'Naked Wedding Cake' with fresh flowers to compliment the rest of the fresh blooms, each flower was individually taped so immaculately clean and hygenic
A beautiful fresh Sweet Avalanche Rose
Cake Corsages of fresh flowers
There was lots of gorgeous details around Browsholme Hall's Tithe Barn
Wicker Hearts dressed with fresh flowers decorated the posts
We lined up all of the Boutonnieres ready to pin them on the Groom's party as they arrived
The Groom's Mum's Wrist Corsage designed to match her gorgeous outfit perfectly
This is Lily modelling the wrist corsage xxx
The totally gorgeous Groom's Mum Margaret with her Wrist corsage
The Groom's super proud parents Margaret & Roy
The Groom's Dad's Boutonniere looked perfect on his tweed jacket
Jessica's seriously handsome Bride Groom Jonathan
I piined on all of the Groom's Men's Boutonnieres ensuring each one was positioned perfectly
The beautiful Bridesmaids were next to arrive
The Bridesmaid's Bouquets matched their floral print gowns perfectly
The beautiful Bride's Mum Charlotte re-united with her handbag now dressed with a corsage of fresh flowers designed to match her outfit perfectly
The most adorable little Page Boy complete with matching Bow Tie & Boutonniere
Our Bride arriving in vintage VW Camper Van style courtesy of Coach House Limousines
Our stunning Bride really dis take everyone's breath away as she arrived with her proud Dad at Browsholme Hall
Rebecca from Browsholme Hall was making sure our Bride didn't get wet
Jessica's floral crown looked absolutely perfect
Jessica was wearing a gorgeous gown by Maggie Sottero 'Maurine' from Sense & Sensibility in Stockport
Huge Congratulations to Jonathan & Jessica from all of the team here at Flower Design Events
The wheelbarrow seating plan
Whilst the guests enjoyed celebratory drinks a transformation was taking place down in the Tithe Barn
The tables were all dressed with a unique collection of rustic designs set on seed trays with posies of fresh flowers, candlelit tea light votives, pots of herbs and fresh Succulents
The Top Table was just gorgeous 'A Walk in the Woods' set on a series of tree stumps with fresh herbs, Succulents and posies of fresh flowers distributed along the length of the table, illuminated by candlelit tea lights
In the kitchen Chef Paul Moss and the team from Twelve were creating delicious food
Our work here was done it was time to leave the party in full sing, huge thanks to Jess & Jonathan for choosing Flower DEsign Events to create their wedding flowers for them.


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Thursday, 29 November 2012
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i had this about 6 months ago, i found by deleting old, unwanted headers from picassa web albums reduced the space limit as they are a big percentage of the space used up. and i didnt then have to pay for any more space. another blog a while back thought it was a con to get you to pay- but ive found just by deleting the headers its free'd up my space ;0) hope that helps pixie? xxxxReplyDelete
Oh Hello.... I missed you! I bought more storage its about £3.50 a year, but I use loads of photos x I also have seen alot of people having this same problem at the moment and if you go on blogger Help there is a forum, lots of people sayin the same thing...but I haven't been on there myself ...might be worth a look xxReplyDelete
Lots of people are experiencing the same problem ... Blogger is aware of the problem and is investigating it ...ReplyDelete
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Some users are reporting that they're hitting unexpected image quota limits when uploading an image from Blogger. We're investigating the issue and will report back when we have more information to share.
The above was taken from the Blogger Help Centre ... Known Issues page ... you will find the Help Centre on the bottom of your Dashboard page ... hope this helps ... Bee x
This happened to me a few months back and I bought more space (just the minimum they offered). Hope they fix it before I run out again. It's very frustrating. Good luck!ReplyDelete
Me too!! I had to buy more space at £3.50 a year. Lucey xReplyDelete
we just uninstalled picassa. Problem over.ReplyDelete
Hey pixie, when you minimalized your pixs to 500 pix. then the problem will be over, I don't know for how long, but it works by me..ReplyDelete
I was warned when I started my blog by another blogger that my photo's were to large, so now I minimalize them and I should have more space. Good luck to you, groetjes, gerdaReplyDelete
I was about to post that it was a know issue but I see Bee got there first ... hope it's sorted soon xReplyDelete
Hiya Miss PixieReplyDelete
I had exactly this same problem a couple of months back with uploading photos, reaching a limit and then thinking I needed to pay - you don't! You have to reduce the size of your photos before uploading them and as long as you reduce them from now on, you'll be okay. You know about Picasa - check there as you may have double-ups of photos (I did for whatever reason, and was able to delete quite a lot). If you upload reduced image photos from now on you'll be fine. Trudy x
Thanks Pixie for this helpful post. I don't use Picasa. Should I being doing that? I edit my photos and compress them in my pictures but I am still finding my way with blogging and only become aware of a problem when it's done.ReplyDelete
techno fear here! do i resize my pictures to 250x250 px?ReplyDelete