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If the two of them weren't so stubborn…
It's obvious to Georgiana Darcy that the lovely Elizabeth Bennet is her brother's perfect match, but Darcy's pigheadedness and Elizabeth's wounded pride are going to keep them both from the loves of their lives.
Georgiana can't let that happen, so she readily agrees to help her accommodating cousin, Anne de Bourgh, do everything within their power to assure her beloved brother's happiness.
But the path of matchmaking never runs smoothly...
I believe that one reason Pride and Prejudice has been so popular is that its readers thoroughly enjoy the dance that is Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship. Their path to the wedding altar isn't straight or smooth, providing a delicious tension that results in a very satisfying conclusion. Mary Lydon Simonsen's The Perfect Bride for Mr. Darcy appreciates this dance and expands it just a bit, to a similar and delightful ending.
For a while during the beginning of Perfect Bride the facts and plot points that occur are right on point with the original Austen text. Simonsen quotes Austen once in a while, and for the most part all the dialogue is new, but everything that occurs could have easily happened in other scenes not included in Pride and Prejudice. It's almost as if there was a second unit of cameras filming alternate scenes while the original story was being captured with Austen's mental camera. I found it to be interesting and very much enjoyed this fleshing-out of the cast of characters.
Eventually Simonsen's plot diverts a bit from the original, but the conclusion of the tale is, for the most part, the same as Austen's. Mary simply added a few turns and twirls to the Darcy/Bennet dance, as well as to the promenades of others in the story. This was very effective and I liked the choices that she made.
My quibbles are few on this one. The plot introductions that I've seen online (including the one above) seem to credit Georgiana with the bulk of the matchmaking and scheming that transpired. In truth, Anne de Bourgh is predominantly at the wheel, surreptitiously guiding Darcy and Lizzie toward each other. Georgiana spends most of her time trying to figure out Anne's secret plans and then of course supports Miss de Bourgh in those efforts after she's put the pieces together. Anne is the instigator, and it is more her story than Georgiana's.
There was a sub-plot involving Darcy's lovers of the past that I found to be superfluous. And there were just a few moments of Darcy fantasy that were unnecessarily steamy, although realistic for the character.
Overall, The Perfect Bride for Mr. Darcy is an excellent choice for Janeites who enjoy Pride and Prejudice and its interesting characters. I loved this new perspective on Austen's work and found the book to be enjoyable and brisk. There were a couple of nights when I stayed up irresponsibly late, not wanting to put the book down. I'd say to myself, "Just one more chapter…" and I'd end up going to bed at 1am. For this wife and mother of two, that's fairly late!
While I own a copy of Simonsen's Searching for Pemberley, I haven't had a chance to read it yet. Now that I've been introduced to this author and her work, I'm looking forward to that title even more than I had in the past. I know it's a totally different story, but if it's as enjoyable as The Perfect Bride for Mr. Darcy, then it should be a perfect choice for me!


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Brenda Brown has both the style and chops to sing for a five star supper any day of the week. Comfortable in any style, Brenda has a knack for the smooth jazz, torch and smokey room sound that plays so well with smart and sharp set as well as a integral place floating in the ethos, just out of reach. Melody and lyrical integrity delivered with a certain convincing panache assures that nothing but good stuff gets thru. It's a great set piece, each tune like a post card from yet another exotic stopover, thrilling on its own but so much more as a series. The whole album is a pleasure to listen to and having her live in studio was a real pleasure. Brenda is a lifer in the music business and teaches kindergarten at WH Ballard in Hamilton. She was born in the Hammer, lives in the east end with her wild and crazy family who aptly serve as her band tonight. Daughter Olivia is a graduate of Mohawk College Applied Music. Prior to that she attended U of T's Music Undergrad program on piano, before making the switch to bass. She is now freelancing in music as a performer and is teaching at the Milton Academy of Music and Long and McQuade in Hamilton. She has played with Bump City, Grease Monkey, and is now working at Zyla's with the jazz trio Easy Lemon.
Son Ian is in his third and final year at Mohawk College, in Applied Music. He performs with area singer-songwriter and former Barber Shop Podcast guest Ron Baumber, has played with the McMaster Jazz Band under the direction of Mike Malone. Ian at the present studies with Adrean Farruggia and is gigging and jamming with a variety of local groups. His real passion is composition and orchestration.
Finally, husband Glen aka Velvet is the drummer and a great friend of the show. He was given this stage name on a very early episode of the Barber Shop Podcast when playing with some local blues men. Glen taught public school music for 27 years. Glen is a graduate of Mohawk College Music (1984) and McMaster Music (1987). He plays drums for the Hamilton Bucket List Band, an eight piece genre-busting horn band that taps into Hamilton's colourful history for many of its song ideas.
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I think I should never ever say "the last time" or "always and forever" because the universe seems to see that and laugh at me. I've put back on 6kg since I did this layout, but I am trying to get back on track... just sometimes there are so many easy excuses as to why not to!
So anyways... I've used some sweet little trinkets for this one, some little brass ones, some resin ones I cast myself and some sweet little dew drops.
I also created a little cluster of trinkets to sit as a flower center...
This one below is a FAVE mould of mine, from Moulds by Mel
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The power of Numbers
Once upon a time someone came up with this cleaver trick of including a number in their blog headline. (And when I say "once upon a time" here, that's only a year ago, which is ancient history in the great Internet timeline.)
"They" claimed numbers got more attention. (Odd ones are best "they" say, but I don't have any substantiated evidence of that. Who is "they" anyway?)
Numbers, the blogists1 told me, got people curious, got people clicking, gave me more web traffic, which would result in greater ad revenue, and more money in my pocket. Really? Yeah, shamefully I tried it. No great traffic increase here that I'm seeing.
Am I missing something?
Let me re-read the "they" advice. Ah, here it is:
You must include"easy" in the heading. That's a surefire way to get the click-n-read people flocking to your website.I'm doubtful. Are readers so lazy to believe that writing content is as easy as 1-2-3?
Yeah sure, adding numbers and including "easy" in the title worked for a while, until EVERYONE was doing it. Strange thing about web traffic recommendations, they are like stock recommendations . . . totally worthless. By the time the recommendation reaches my ears, everyone is buying it, so the stock (or method) is already inflated and buyer saturated. Same is true with ideas on increasing web traffic and better SEO2.
Now, whenever I see a number in a heading, I simply skip it. It's impossible to numberize3 everything. It's too subjective, too simplified, and simply childish.
I hope you bloggers out there are convinced now. When you include numbers in your blog headings people aren't clicking anymore.
So stop it!
Although. In retrospect. The title of this blog post included "5 Easy Steps" and that got you here, didn't it?
Maybe numbers have more power than I'd imagined.
No sense in being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway. - Anonymous
Dave's definitions:
- blogists: A class of people who incessantly blog about a single subject.
- SEO means "search engine optimization" or better said: What appears at the top of a Google search. Everyone wants to be at the top but only a few people make it, in fact, just one.
- Numberize: To number steps in a blog heading. Numberization is the senseless act of numbering of those steps.


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The project is being sponsored by the City's Commerce Department and involves improvements at the intersection of East Passyunk Avenue and 12th & Morris Streets. The improvements include, but are not limited to the replacement of sidewalk, installation of concrete bump outs and traffic islands, ADA curb ramps, replacement of streetlight arms, and traffic signal improvements. Additionally, there will be street improvement at the intersection including resurfacing as well as resetting manholes and utility boxes.
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When I travel I like to read a book by a local writer , preferably about my destination.
So before leaving to Istanbul I started reading the book , bearing the city's name , by the Turkish auther Orhan Pamuk.
I was deeply impressed .
Especially by the term Pamuk uses to describe the mood of Istanbul -
So I decided to try capturing it.
For the project I used black and white film, which I haven't developed yet, and also my iPhone via Instagram to take many extra pictures.
Of men going home in a dark street, of a city that was once grand , of women with dark looks , seagulls and amateur fisherman fishing on the beautiful bridge over the Golden Horn.
Tea shops tucked under every narrow stairway
Crowding on the bus
Waiting for the time to pass in barren tea and nargilla or shesh-besh parlors.
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Charter School Start-Up Grant Funds.
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As part of the 1994 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Congress approved a new startup grant program to promote creation and development of charter schools. This report describes how a sample of 41 charter schools used the startup funds they received for the 1996-1997 school year. From fiscal years 1995 through 1997, the Department of Education awarded over $68 million in startup grants to 23 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The amount states received ranged from about $240,000 to over $6 million. In turn, states have provided these funds to charter schools. Over half the schools surveyed received startup funds ranging from $7,000 to $84,000. A majority used funds for curriculum materials and school equipment, facility leases and renovation, and technology. Charter schools not receiving grants were ineligible for grants under their state guidelines, were unsuccessful in competing for a grant, did not know about the program, or chose not to apply. The Department uses a peer-review process and judges applicants on the basis of several criteria, such as the contribution of a state's program toward serving disadvantaged students, degree of flexibility offered schools, and likelihood that a state's program will improve students' educational results. (MLH)
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Calvin and Hobbes on Bailout Subsidies
When President George W. Bush was recently interviewed on CNN regarding the economy, he left us with another "Bushism" that will likely go down in history along with the economy his interventionist policies are destroying, "I've abandoned free-market principles to save the free market system."
Bush incoherently believes that corporatism (e.g., the bailouts) and the Federal Reserve's hyper-expansion of the money supply (e.g., monetary socialism and debasement of the dollar) are crucial to make free enterprise viable, despite his claimed devotion to the Christian, natural-law, moral principle that the end never justifies the means. However as with most politicians (including Obama, Dodd, McCain, Pelosi, Schwarzenegger, Frank, Reid, Cheney, Biden, Clinton, . . .), for Bush, means are ethically situational depending on one's own personal and political fortunes.
A classic Calvin and Hobbes cartoon by Bill Watterson illuminates many of the key factors at work here (i.e., vanity, arrogance, intolerance, ignorance, narcissism, fraud, greed, indifference, foolishness). Thanks to Paul Theroux for the reference (please click on image to see full size).
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So, I've been thinking about spring cleaning some men in my life and started to wonder what songs will help me move on. Why? Because even though it is my choice, some men have overstayed their welcome and have stayed on the shelf past their expiration. I need new experiences and new things not necessarily found in men that aren't really my friends.
Friendships take time to develop. You need to spend time hanging out, talking and growing common interests. If you're not doing that then you are a temporary placeholder in someone's life. Doesn't mean that you are a bad person. It means that you need to cultivate meaningful friendships and just "Move on Martha, move on!"
Like ending a relationship with someone you love, ending friendships or situationships (if you're in one) can be hard. You will cry or shed a tear. You will feel lost. You will wonder did you make the right decision. You will wonder if you should call them back. The answer to the last two statements is a resounding NO!
I've compiled a list of my 5 top songs that will help you get through this time. Listen to these songs on repeat for the next couple of days and you will be more empowered and less likely to bend. It is done.
5. Beyonce "Resentment"
4. Melanie Fiona "Gone And Never Coming Back"
3. Chrisette Michele "Blame It On Me"
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I am such a hypocrite when it comes to some things, and I can call myself out on this, because well, it's me calling myself out. I am forever telling people to make themselves happy first, to put themselves before others, and then here I am, trying to make sure the entire world has a smile on their faces before myself.
I love making other people happy and putting other people's needs before my own, but I think I've finally realized that some people in life will take advantage of this. Does this mean I should change who I am, or stop doing nice things for people? Not necessarily. I think I need find a happy medium, a balance between making other people happy and making myself happy as well.
I did a huge computer purge last night while working a night shift. I went through my Icloud and deleted unnecessary things like photos and saved messages. I literally had old messages saved from 2014. How crazy is that?
I had messages saved when I had a falling out with my old group of best friends. I had messages from employers, family members, unknown numbers and exes. Going through these messages I noticed a lot of noteworthy things. For example in situations, I am the one who does the majority of the apologizing, even for situations that weren't my fault. I always took the blame, almost as if to make the other person feel better about themselves, despite at the time it probably made me feel terrible.
With exes, I could physically see myself putting 100% more effort into conversations as I read through the messages. I could sense the disparity through my double texts, one-sided conversations and the continuity of 'between the lines' begging for reciprocation of feelings. I deleted these messages one by one as I read them, letting go of past feelings, letting go of past intentions and letting go of any future one-sided relationships.
Moving into this next year, I promise myself to stay true to who I am. I am a very nice person. I like making people smile and putting others before me. I like doing things for others and helping people through tough times, but I promise to not lose my happiness in the mix of life. I promise to not let unworthy people take advantage of my kindness.
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Posted by edwardarobinson on July 11, 2012, 10:18 p.m.
The girlfriend and I have started a little game every wednesday we are going to try to give each other a puzzle, we then each have a week to solve the puzzle. This Wednesday I have her the Eight Queens Puzzle. The puzzle is quite a simple one, on a normal eight by eight chess board find a way to place eight queens such that no two queens are attacking each other, in short no two queens should be on the same row, column, or diagonal. Despite being relatively simple the puzzle has lots of history WARNING THIS LINK HAS THE SOLUTION. This week Anna did not give me a puzzle but I am hoping that next week I will have a puzzle from her, another to give her as well as a solution to the Eight Queens Puzzle.
You can find a great example of the puzzle without a solution here.
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The update from wordpress to my own site on GAE powered by django has been successful. As I said before I will be keeping the old site up so that I can access my old posts but I may migrate them over and remove wordpress completely. I hope that having my own custom site with my own custom code will encourage me to post more content online. One of the things I have created already is a google map that lets you leave a comment on the map at your automatically detected location if you are the first person from your ip to visit the page, I call it Around the World. The next thing I want to create is something that lets me make videos from flickr sets as I just got back from europe and I love watching my pictures scroll by at a super fast speed.
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy." -- Isaac Newton
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For some time now I have been saying that I wanted to start coding in django on my blog. Over the next week I am going to be moving my blog to GAE using django. I am going to keep my old blog posts for now at http://oldblog.earobinson.org but all new posts will be on earobinson.appspot.org which will take over as the main landing page of earobinson.org in the next month.
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Is the News Embargo Dead? Not so fast…
May 11, 2011
Xconomy senior correspondent and San Francisco editor Wade Roush says he's done with news embargoes.
In a column entitled, "The News Embargo Is Dead. Tech Crunch Killed It. Let's Move On," he writes that he'll no longer agree to being "pre-briefed" by tech companies or PR firms with the understanding that he'll wait to publish until the stories are made public— because he's been burned one too many times.
What happened? TechCrunch went to press early with an embargoed story that he was also covering–making him look like an "also ran."
In an email, Roush explained:
TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington…[claims] that TechCrunch has never broken an embargo. His implication was that in the cases where TechCrunch seemed to be publishing stories before the agreed embargo time, they'd been authorized to do so by companies or their PR firms who gave them an earlier embargo. Of course, an embargo where one party gets special treatment is no embargo at all, and if Arrington is to be believed, then the PR community (and not just Arrington himself, who long ago proclaimed "Death to the Embargo") shares in the blame for the breakdown of the embargo as a reliable way to manage news. It's a rotten system that I'm happy to walk away from.
Speaking as a former journalist who now works in PR, I am of two minds (or more).
Certainly, as a journalist, I didn't liked being "scooped" when I honored an embargo. And no reporter wants to feel that s/he is being used to manage a company's image. But, in covering health and science for national public television, I much appreciated having time to fully understand a development before I wrote about it.
From the PR side– I use embargoes because they allow me to research individual story angles rather than blast out the same pitch, to all reporters, all at the same time. True, those blasts can occasionally lead to a rush of interview requests—but sometimes you get so many that busy scientists or execs can't respond to them all–leaving some journalists empty-handed. And, with today's 24-hour news cycles, too many important stories are hastily written and errors are made.
I might mention that it's not only journalists who get burned: I once sent an embargoed announcement to a reporter who did an end run–going to someone for information who was not in the know. The reporter beat out the pack but got the story wrong, pissed off his competitors, my client, and me. He no longer gets advance notice of my clients' upcoming news.
I do think it's great that Roush is NOT saying that he'll knowingly break embargoes. Like Wall Street Journal reporters, he simply asks that sources not send him embargoed stories; he'll wait to the info goes public, then decide what to do.
Will he still accept "exclusives"–in which a source promises that only he, Roush, will have the story, so that he can break it first?
Yes, I still love exclusives, as long as they turn out to be truly exclusive. If I learned later that a PR firm had given the same story to someone else, then that would destroy my trust in that firm and I'd stop working with them.
I do think it's about trust in the end.
From all sides of my mind—I definitely agree. Trust is key.
–Anita M. Harris
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Hey guys
I am building a paintball gun soon, although i don't know what to choose from pump action, have a sleeve or have it bolt action, i also want to be able to shoot 10 shots but that shouldn't be to hard with a 3 way and a qev and then have a air tank in the back pack but, im planning of making multiple ones so my friends and i can have a war although ill be looking after them, we will be using at a farm and where planning on having a air compressor at both bases, soo after your 10 shots you have to run back to base and refill, that's what the plan is...
Ill probably make videos on the build and post em up, so what type of loading system would you guys recommend?
I have a lathe and a drill press so i can make parts and stuff, i am worried that if i use the semi auto piston idea, im going to split the paint balls as the bolt pushes it forward then shoots it, is there anyway to prevent this or should i go with another alternative?
Links to other peoples guns might also give me an idea on what to build.
This is what im using to help during the build
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Our End of Season Garden Recap: What Worked For Use This Year
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|Oct 1 2014 Garden A; Big or better tomatoes (I thought they were Roma when I bought it)
Our Gardening Goals This Year
This year for gardening my plan was to have our garden be as carefree as possible, while still providing us with our fav veggies for the summer and early fall. So I'm judging this season on how well our garden accomplished these goals and how I think we could have our garden be even more low maintenance, while still providing us with the amount of fresh veggies we desire.
How We Preserve Our Veggies The Lazy Way
We mostly eat our fruit and veggies that we grow fresh, but we do preserve some extra. For fruit I like to freeze some fruit for smoothies and make preserves, in early summer. In the fall I use our extra tomatoes to make sun dried tomatoes, and I also dehydrate basil and parsley. I use to make marinera sauce, but that was so much work, that last year I decide I'd just rather make sun dried tomatoes, then the only work I had was slicing. I also decided to grow almost only Roma tomatoes because they're easier to cut and dry out faster due to their low moisture content. For cucumbers I actually like to juice them to make cucumber limeade. I've learned I'm not a big fan of canning (too much work for me and takes up to much space), so I try to avoid preserving with canning. I use to freeze beans but I've learned I don't like the texture so I never use it. It ends up taking up space in my freezer for months only to throw it away! I do however like to freeze our broccoli. How do you preserve your extra harvest?
What Worked With Our Garden This Season
Roma tomatoes (12 plants), better tomatoes (6 plants), Cherry tomatoes (4 plants) after planting way too many tomatoes last year I think we finally planted the right amount to eat some fresh, and have plenty to make sundried tomatoes for the year.
|Cherry tomato plants, I enjoyed snacking on them dipped in ranch dressing Garden B: Oct 1 2014
Purple Pole Beans
We planted half of what we did last year because we planted way to much last year (I couldn't give enough away last year), we still had a lot extra at it's height but I think if I just get use to making a MN classic green bean casserole in the summer it'll be perfect.
|Garden B: Our Purple Pole Beans all Dried Out and ready for next season Oct 1 2014
As long as I make sure basil has plenty of sun they always seem to do well. This year we grew sweet Italian basil and Thai basil (mostly because I had lots of seeds from last year), in Garden B, a pot, and my huge wooden planter I made in the backyard. All did great.
|Garden B: Oct 1 2014 sweet Italian basil, Thai basil, helper early girl tomato, Red Russian Kale
While not all turnips did great, due to lack of space or light, the ones on the edges grew to be huge. While flavour wise I prefer rutabaga, I planted turnips cause I had a ton of seeds to use. I love how I can harvest turnips any time from summer to late fall that I need one, and it stores well for the winter. Laid back gardening indeed.
|Oct 1 2014 Garden B: turnip
This was our first year growing poblano peppers, and they did so great I'm growing more next year. They grew surprisingly tall, towering over our huge Red Russian kale plant. I'm so happy because I love poblano peppers because they have a little heat, but not too much. They run around 1-4,000 on the scoville scale.
|Oct 1 2014 Garden A Poblano peppers Red Russian Kale, Asparagus, Bell Pepper
|Oct 1 2014: Look how the Poblano pepper (right) towers over the HUGE Red Russian Kale
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I wanted to have a private NSSet in my parent class to hold a collection of objects which could be searched by a class level method accepting a search item. I could easily have defined this NSSet as an instance @property and do lazy instantiation in its getter. But this would be inefficient as the set of objects would be identical in EVERY instance. But how to declare a class level "property" and initialize the members of my set?
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In this example I declare a class method which returns True if a string is contained within my set. The beauty is that every instance of this class will share the same code and the same static NSSet and the initialization of that set will happen only once and only if my class is actually used. Obviously this is just a simple example but these are the basics on which you can build.
OK, when I said that initialize was called only once…it wasn't the full truth. There is one caveat. Because of inheritance, an initialize message sent to a class that doesn't implement the initialize method is forwarded to its superclass, even though the superclass will already have received the initialize message. For example, assume someone creates a class that inherits from our class but they don't implement initialize in their class. When initialize is called on this subclass, because it isn't handled, it will be called on its superclass – our class, instead. That means we need to insert a tiny bit of logic in the above code to guarantee that we only initialize our class once even in the above scenario. Don't worry, just copy the method used in the code below.
@implementation MyClass static NSSet *mySetOfObjects; + (void)initialize { if (self == [MyClass class]) { mySetOfObjects = [[NSSet alloc] initWithObjects:@"one", @"two", @"three", nil]; } } + (BOOL)isRecognizedString:(NSString *)searchItem { return [mySetOfObjects containsObject:searchItem]; } @end
That if statement simply ensures that our initialization code only executes if 'self' is of class MyClass. If initialize is being called from a subclass then this will obviously be false, since the subclass must, by definition, be of a different type.
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
In Memory of my dear Father-in-Law, Saviour
My dear FIL passed away suddenly this week to eternal life at the venerable age of 90.
I'd like to dedicate a saying in his memory which I think fits him beautifully:
When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) U.S. poet.
The beautiful memories he left behind will surely light our paths and that of many who were fortunate enough to have met him.
May he rest in peace.
Dear Dad you live on in our memory and hearts.
I am very sorry I was not here yesterday to add my Wednesday post.
Please let's make it a date for next week, God willing.
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I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace.ReplyDelete
Thank you JP we will miss him dearly.ReplyDelete
Doreen, this is a lovely tribute to your father-in-law. May he rest in peace!ReplyDelete
Thanks dear sis, you too know what a wonderful man he was, God grant him peace.ReplyDelete
Oh Doreen! I'm so saddened to hear about your loss. My deepest symapthy. You'll be in my heart and thoughts. Take extra special care. Much love across the miles.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much Roberta for your warm sympathy and thoughts.ReplyDelete
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Monday, April 13, 2015
Warning: Batman FCBD Spoilers Leaked
So, given that Diamond sends retailers the FCBD offerings way ahead of time, it was only a question of "when" in terms of the big Batman spoilers being leaked... and the time is now.
John Cena. John Cena is the new Batman.
Okay no. Not really. I'm not actually going say who it is here, because I don't know... Doesn't seem right. I'll say that it's pretty much the least surprising possibility of all the theories I've seen, and it's one of those things a bunch of people guessed correctly by just taking shots in the dark. I don't know. I want to give this one a proper chance, and I will... but my reaction right now is pretty much this:
But whatever, me aside, this is just meant to serve as a warning: The spoilers are out there, so be careful. Originated from a spanish language site and I've already seen them posted on CBR forums. I'd assume it's already on 4chan and probably Bleeding Cool will pick it up soon... Then I wouldn't be surprised if CBR proper, Newsarama or other sites grab a hold of it, because got to get those clicks. Hell, won't be surprised if DC tries to get out in front of it and just announces it, which will basically be my personal green light to talk about it.
(NOTE: The identity of the person under the suit is spoiled, not the actual ending of Endgame.)
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The OM118-M3 is an excellent monocular starter microscope and is combined here with a choice of 3 useful accessory options. The microscope includes 3 objectives (4x, 10x, 40x) and a WF10x eyepiece.
The Omano OM118-M3 is a high power monocular microscope used for viewing cellular structures on slides. The ocular is angled at an ergonomic 45 degrees and rotates through 360 degrees for flexible viewing. A single WF10x eyepiece combines with three achromatic objectives lenses (4x, 10x, 40x spring) for magnification levels of 40x, 100x and 400x. The objectives are set in a triple, forward-facing nosepiece.
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The microscope includes a plain stage with two spring-loaded stage clips to retain the slides. An optional mechanical slide holder is available at a 44% discount when purchased at the same time as the microscope. We recommend this slide holder as it makes slide handling significantly easier for both younger children and teenagers alike.
Focusing includes rack and pinion design for durability and coaxial coarse and fine focus controls. We recommend coaxial coarse/fine focus controls since they enable 'eyes down' focusing. In other words, the viewer does not constantly need to look up in order to find the other focus control. This benefit is important in enhancing a student's experience and therefore in encouraging a more sustained interest in the microscope. Safety features include a rack stop to ensure that the stage does not impact with the objectives and thereby break the slides and a slip clutch control to mitigate the risk of damaging the focus controls through over extension.
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The condenser is 0.65 N.A with iris diaphragm for optimal adjustments. Transmitted 20w incandescent illumination includes variable intensity.
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All the Summit Series microscope cameras stand out for remarkable color resolution as well as a large color palette for improved color resolution and sensitivity. Critically, they are free from the smearing and blur that characterizes other systems in this price range. In addition, the included 0.5x reducing lens makes for an image that is significantly closer to that seen through the eyepieces with the naked eye. Robust documentation and measuring software is included with all the OptixCam cameras as well as four different mounts: C/CS Mount, 23mm eyepiece adapter, 30mm and 30.5mm collars so they will fit almost any microscope.
Other features include fast refresh rates, auto/ manual exposure and white balance control, full screen live imaging, time lapse photography and user-friendly, image capture. In short, these microscope cameras offer a well-designed package at an affordable price. We recommend them for any standard photomicrography application where the primary requirements are image capture and documentation.
Shipping Wt. and dimensions: 7 Lb. 12"x17"x9".
Camera AccessoriesCD-ROM Software disc, 30mm collar, 30.5mm collar (collars not included with OCS 350K), 0.5x C-Mount adapter for 23.2mm eyepiece port, USB 2.0 Cable, Quick Start Guide, Calibration slide.
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OM118-M3 Monocular Compound Microscope
General Brand Omano SKU OM118-M3 Warranty 5 Year Warranty Notes Upgrade from OM115 and OM116 and introduced as a more affordable alternative to the OM136. See OM-118-M4 for four objectives and slide holder. Backorder ETA Mar 1, 2019 Best Seller Yes System System Type Brightfield Optical Design DIN 160mm Head Head Type Monocular Ocular Angle 45° Ocular Tube Diameter 23 mm Body Nosepiece Orientation Front-facing Nosepiece Style Triple (3) Focus Controls Coarse & Fine, Coaxial Focus Mechanism Rack & Pinion Focus Control Location Dual Ambidextrous Stage Type Fixed Stage Features Slide Clips Configuration Includes Eyepieces? Yes Included Eyepiece Quantity 1 Included Eyepieces (X) 10X Eyepiece Style WF Widefield (FN 18mm) Min Standard Mag 40X Max Standard Mag 400X Included Objectives (Qty) 3 Objective Lens Achromatic Included Objective Types Brightfield Condenser Condenser Type Simple Lens Condenser Features Iris Diaphragm Condenser N.A. 0.65 mm Illumination Illumination Type Incandescent Illumination Style Transmitted Collector Type Simple Transmitted Light Type Incandescent Transmitted Light Specification 110V 20W Transmitted Light Control Variable Power Supply 110V Only Compatibility Imaging Compatibility (with adapters) 23mm Reticle Diameter (12.5X Eyepiece) test Accessories Included Extras Spare Bulb, Spare Fuse, Dust Cover
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General Brand Omano SKU OMXY-136 Notes Fits OM136C Series, OMTM85 Series. NOTE: Attachment may obstruct free rotation of objective lens turret. Function is not impaired, but please take care that you do not damage the lenses. Feed - Title Omano Mechanical Slide Holder Feed - Description The new KoPa AIR offers both WiFi and USB live image output with up to 5.0 megapixel USB resolution, and live (40 FPS) streaming WiFi at 1280 x 960 resolution. The camera has a full suite of auto and manual controls in the USB software as well as the free, downloadable KoPa Vision App. The camera works well in USB mode, and really excels in its WiFi capability.Controls & OperationOn-camera control consists of a switch on the back (Off/USB/WiFi) which places the unit into USB or WiFi mode. After downloading the App, it is a process of connecting your mobile device to the Kopa network in the WiFi settings on your device. The antenna is internally-located for security and to optimize the WiFi signal performance in industrial environments.USB output operates via a user-friendly, Windows-only software suite that includes measuring software among a host of other features. WiFi output operates via a free, downloadable App. The refresh rate ranges from 15fps at 2592 x 1944 (maximum resolution) to 40fps at 1280 x 960.The camera features a standard C-mount interface to fit any microscope with a C-mount adapter. In addition, the camera has a tripod mount on the base, allowing for use as a stand-alone imaging device (with a C-mount standard macro or zoom lens fitted). As a major upgrade over the C500W, the KoPa AIR camera also features a 5000mAh lithium Ion battery, capable of operating 8 hours on a full charge.Kopa Cam SoftwareThe software offers a comprehensive range of features including measuring software, drawing tools and annotation. Adjustable parameters include white balance, exposure, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness and backlight compensation among others. The App has simple touch screen buttons with both still and video capability as in USB mode. Image format include: jpg, png, bmp and pdf. NOTE: This software is not MAC compatible.OM118-M3 MicroscopeThe Omano OM118-M3 monocular compound microscope is one of our best-selling school microscopes and delivers consistent performance in the biology lab. As one of our most popular school microscopes, it is ideal for this offering and will last a lifetime of classroom use. Recommended for Grades 5-12.OpticsThe ocular is angled at an ergonomic 45 degrees and rotates through 360 degrees for flexible viewing. A single WF10x eyepiece combines with three achromatic objectives lenses (4x, 10x, 40x spring) for magnification levels of 40x, 100x & 400x. Stage & FocusThe microscope includes a plain stage with two stage clips. Focusing includes rack and pinion design for durability and coaxial coarse and fine focus controls. We recommend coaxial coarse/fine focus controls since they enable 'eyes down' focusing, making the microscope easy to operate for students.CondenserThe condenser is 0.65 N. A with iris diaphragm for optimal adjustments. Transmitted 20W illumination includes variable intensity.Microscope AccessoriesDust cover, manual, spare bulb, spare fuse, immersion oil. Wt. and dimensions: 10 Lb. 22"x14"x12".Camera AccessoriesWiFi camera, 23mm 0.5X C-mount adapter, Charging adapter, USB cable, software CD, padded storage case. Camera dimensions: 60mm diameter, 70mm height, 0.41 Lbs. Case dimensions: 9" wide, 8" deep, 6" tall. Feed - Custom Label 1 <100 Compatibility Compatible With OM136C*, OMTM85*
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Variations on the Bench Press
The standard bench press is a main stay in all gyms. Whereas the power rack is usually ignored, squats being perennially unpopular, the bench press racks are always swarming with men, such that they resemble morsels of food surrounded by ants. Given the bench press's popularity, it's not surprise that there are several variations on how to perform this exercise. First it's important to understand the value of the classic bench , and then we will discuss the value of each main variation. The classic bench press is an excellent addition to any workout, because it allows you to lift … Continue reading Variations on the Bench Press


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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
upcoming workshops, exhibitions and an open studio
As the Summer approaches so does the busiest time of the working year for me. There is a lot going on and here is some of it ...
:: As part of Saltaire Arts Trail this May I've been involved in a project called 'It's Life But Not As We know It', a collaboration between artist Tim Curtis and members of local arts organisation Hive. I've been producing natural-dye based inks and colour washes for their very large multi-part life drawings. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished work.
:: I'll be opening my house and workroom this June as part of the new Bradford Open for Art event. Textile artist Hannah Lamb and woodturner Hugh Leishman are exhibiting with me. More details nearer the time.
:: I'm really pleased to be teaching a natural dyeing workshop at The Beetroot Tree Gallery in Derbyshire this July. More details here.
:: There are some new dates for Sustainable Stitch Workshops over on my sidebar.
I'll be back later in the week with some stitching, dyeing, and news of a giveaway to celebrate 100 followers here and on facebook. Thanks to everyone for reading and responding to my blog, I really love to hear from you and to be a part of this creative community.
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Stacey Woods has been raped and now she has to go through a different ordeal: the court trial. But nothing in life it seems is black and white and life is not always fair or just. Suddenly it seems that she may not be believed and that the man who attacked her may be found not guilty . . . if so Stacey will need to find a way to rebuild her life again . . .
A tautly told and important book, perfect for readers of Asking for It by Louise O'Neill.
AUTHOR: Anne Cassidy
GENRE: YA , Fiction , Personal & Social Issues
EDITION: Paperback
PUBLISHED BY: Hot Key Books
PUBLICATION DATE: 21 September 2017
NO SHAME continues Stacey's story which we were introduced to in Cassidy's previous book, NO VIRGIN; a raw, powerful, moving tale about a girl attempting to deal with the aftermath of a sexual attack.
Written as companion books, both can be read as stand-alones, so don't be put off picking this up if you haven't read the other.
In NO VIRGIN, Stacey is the victim of a terrible sexual attack. In the beginning she does not feel able to go to the police, or talk about it to anybody other than her best friend, Patrice. Patrice, outraged, when she cannot persuade her to go to the police, encourages Stacey to write everything down; and the first book is Stacey's story of how she starts to come to terms with what happened, and her eventual decision to report the crime.
NO SHAME returns to Stacey's story nine months later, and a week before her attacker; who was subsequently arrested and charged; is to be tried.
Finding it difficult to move on with her life, she has put her social life on hold and is thinking about deferring her university place for the next year.
Although she has the support of her family, best friend, headteacher and Annie; her assigned police officer; she is struggling to come to terms with the impending court case and is increasingly aware of how confused her feelings are for her rapist's brother, a young man she barely knew but felt intensely attracted to.
The prosecuting team warn her that without evidence or witnesses, it is going to be difficult in court but everyone assumes that justice will prevail.
Putting on a brave face, Stacey attends court but finds her composure rattled when she comes face to face with her attacker; the press become interested in the case, and then she has to go through a brutal cross-examination in court; leaving her scared of the possible outcome.
Anne Cassidy approaches a sensitive and important subject matter head on.
Overall Stacey is shown as a strong character rather than being seen as a a victim and ultimately becomes empowered by the court process; immaterial of the actual outcome. Her strength in adversity and ability to see her quest for justice through to the end is also seen as empowering to others who may find themselves in similar situations.
The court proceedings are relatively true to life and the inclusion of detailed contact information for a number of helpful organisations who offer advice, support, counselling, advocacy, and legal services for anyone affected by rape or sexual assault shows a desire to empower and equip survivors with the tools they require to rebuild their lives.
Whilst frustrating to witness, Stacey's clouded judgement when it comes to Harry and her belief he was in someway also a victim of his older brother seems like a normal human reaction. Understandably it seems better for her to believe he was not a willing player in Marty's devious plans.
Before I started reading this book, I assumed that it would be a somewhat harrowing and unsettling read; but I can honestly say that I finished it feeling uplifted, both by Stacey's decisions to restart her life and not let her experiences define her future, and by the positive support network surrounding her.
A thought-provoking, and at times uncomfortable read, I rate this ultimately empowering book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommended for both readers of Cassidy's companion book NO VIRGIN, or Asking for It by Louise O'Neill; as well as fans of Juno Dawson and Malorie Blackman.
Born in 1950s London, Anne Cassidy spent many years in teaching before becoming a full-time writer in 2000, specialising in crime stories and thrillers for teenagers.
Many of her works have been shortlisted for various literary prizes, including LOOKING FOR JJ (shortlisted for both the 2004 Whitbread Prize and the 2005 Carnegie Medal) and MOTH GIRLS (nominated for the 2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for the 2017 Sheffield Children's Book Award).
She can be found on Twitter using the moniker @annecassidy6.
I received an advanced reader print copy of NO SHAME, via ReadersFirst, for the purpose of supplying an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
As always, thanks for stopping by!


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September 16, 2013 • Anna Griffin
Winners Revealed!
The winner of the Winter Wonderland Cricut cartridge is Nancy G ! Congratulations and happy cutting!
Thank you to everyone who has participated in our weekly giveaways leading up to the 24 Hour Craft Event tomorrow. Here's a very special video to remind you of our journey over the past six weeks.
'Twas the Day of the Giveaway
'Twas the day of the big giveaway, and all came to see
Who the lucky winner, lucky winner would be.
Twelve HSN sneak peeks were crafted with care
In the hopes that on September 17th I'd see you all there.
On the first day of previews you met the star of the show
A green box of goodies tied up with a red bow.
Holiday Trimmings will help you make Christmas cards galore
Since we know that handmade cards always mean more.
Next you saw new holiday stamps and inks
And outside of the box I asked you to think.
Who could you send cards to that you haven't before?
Like the troops, hospitals and the clerks in the stores.
Then came borders, washi tape and festive new paper
You spread the news of Holiday Trimmings to your friends and your neighbors
So inside this wonderful kit I decided to let you see
But when the green box was opened, inside was Georgie!
The previews rolled on, with vellum quotes and decoupage
Our twice weekly giveaways had me feeling like Santa Claus.
You told me your goal to sign, seal and deliver
The Holiday Trimmings cards you would craft up this winter.
For the last of the sneak peeks you had a front row ticket
To see my latest designs for your Cuttlebug and Cricut
Beautiful Christmas trees were embossed on Metallic
And holly and snowflakes were die cut on Perfect Palette.
These 19 new collections are sure to deck the halls,
But only one lucky winner can take home them all
I reached in the bag to see who it would be,
And Karen Solt's name was drawn from thousands of entries!
Midnight marks the Holiday Trimmings on air debut
And I am so excited to share the fun with you.
So tune in tomorrow, somehow, some way
For a very special 24-Hour Craft Day!
A very special CONGRATULATIONS to Karen Solt! We hope you enjoy all of your new crafting items. Please post a photo of yourself on our Facebook page!
Whew! I've got less than 12 hours to go….
52 Comments
- Posted by: ROZY S.
Hi Anna: I apologize for being late in comments, but have been very sick he last couple of months. I was still able to watch your HSN crafting show and spent a good amount on your new products. Had my surgery and came home yesterday and all of my fun stuff was waiting! As usual your things are exquisite! Signed up for auto-ship so more goodies to come. My dilemma now is where to put all the goodies! Rozy
- Posted by: Rose
Hi Anna,
I just got my Winter Wonderland cartridge. Yippee! Can't wait to start creating my christmas cards. Because if the delicate cuts, what speed, pressure, depth settings do you recommend?
- Posted by: Maw J
Dear Marsha , I too had a similar event in Jan. all I can say is that the cartridge looks to be available on Cricut.com either in the digital or cartridge form! Good luck!
- Posted by: Marsha Sitchler
I'm sorry but I didn't know where else to go as I am so upset. I will also be trying to write HSN's CEO. I watched Anna on HSN on the 17th and placed an order for her Winter Wonderland Cricut Cartridge in plenty of time as I knew they would be sold out. I got the email that my order was received. Tonight I was looking to see why I had not received the cartridge yet and under the order on HSN it said that I received a refund on Sept. 20. I called HSN and was told the refund was because there were no more cartridges available. Yet, I made the order long before they announced on the show they were sold out. Plus I didn't receive an email about it either. Anyway, I am so upset I can't sleep so am writing this. I suppose that HSN will not be getting any more of the cartridges in either will they? It's just so unfair. I know it's not Anna's fault but I just had to say something. I wanted that cartridge so bad.
- Posted by: PEnny C.
Anna I don't have Facebook and couldn't comment on the picture of George but, based on that picture, you should have named him Mick after Mick Jaggar! LOL. So, darn cute!
- Posted by: HollyG
Good Afternoon Miss Anna!
First, I would like to thank you for the great HSN show yesterday! you looked gorgeous, was it three or four outfit changes? They were ALL fabulous! I really enjoyed your poem and also, would like to congratulate Tonya and Karen. How lucky for them and oh, so generous of you! It sure was the highlight of my day to speak with you via HSN yesterday! I would have said more but they gentlemen told me to concentrate on talking about the TS, so I did. I didn't get to fill you in on all the other items I purchased…Wow…I'm gonna have to tip my UPS man! I bought a Cricut machine just for your cartridge so I hope you are planning on more of those for us! I purchased just about everything and very happy to do so! This will keep myself, my daughter and grand daughters busy for awhile! Just a great big thank you to yourself and your team for creating all the beautiful things you help us create, truly unbelievable! I sure hope you are able to get a good rest from your busy, busy day/s!
Thank you so much!
P.S. Could you post more pictures of Georgie? He is adorable!
- Posted by: Cathy C
Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you Anna for all your products.
- Posted by: Penny Comeau
Hello Anna: I hope you're still sleeping. That was a LONG day for you. I couldn't believe when you were still on at 10 p.m. and still had energy! How do you do it? Well, I guess I know the answer. It's because you are so passionate about what you do, and that is golden.
I was so honored to get a chance to talk to you. Congratulations on a crazy successful day! You so deserve it!. And we all appreciate you so much.
Kind regards from Jarrettsville, MD
- Posted by: Cheryl Wright
This kit looks absolutely fabulous, but here in Australia it's almost impossible to buy your products.
Any ideas how we can have this changed?
Yes, I can buy via US sites, but the postage is super expensive.
I've been waiting for over two months for an EF I ordered from my craft shop!!!
- Posted by: Sue H.
Ohmygosh! I am so excited and can't wait to get my order! The today's special is absolutely fantastic! Anna, you and your team rock! Thank you for making us such beautiful kits. WOW!!!!
- Posted by: Debbie McL
Congratulations to Nancy and Karen and the fabulous gifts you both won from Anna. I know as a crafting fan of Anna's for many many years each of you ladies will have a wonderful creative time crafting with these new products that Anna and her team created!!! Enjoy all of the fun hours!!!! Anna~~ your poem is absolutely so adorable and creative and just so perfect for you. Thank you for sharing this sweet poem with all of us. Your demonstrations on HSN today are just wonderful and all of your new products are just beautiful! Your Christmas products are so elegant. Thank you!!!!! ~Debbie
- Posted by: Cathy May
Congratulations to Nancy and Karen and all of the other winners these past weeks. Everything so far on HSN is just fabulous. I purchased the TSV and can't wait to receive it. Hope everyone enjoys this special day for crafters………………………….
- Posted by: Debbie Rau
Sadly, I can keep the dust ON my cricut machine because the cartridge sold out before I could get it. Hope there will be another opportunity to purchase it.
- Posted by: Allie
Oh Anna I have ordered so much today thank you so much for having such great products…. I would love to see a instant scrapbook for Halloween and maybe a halloween card kit it would be to die for 🙂
- Posted by: M Barricklow
Congratulations to Karen & Nancy…And a very big Thank You to Anna Griffin, for her gift of "GIVING"….
- Posted by: Tom G.
Go Karen!!!!!
Enjoy your goodies- Wow!!!
- Posted by: Dawn B
Thank you so much for all of the inspiring materials your team has created for us. Your ideas have helped take my crafting over the river and past the woods. Enjoy the rest of the year. Have a wonderful Christmas season!
- Posted by: Evadene
See you all tonight!
- Posted by: Shemaine Smith
What a Fun and Delightful way to announce the winner! Congrats to Karen and good luck on the show Anna! Can't wait to see you on HSN!
- Posted by: Lin M.
I love your version of "Twas the Night Before Christmas"!Very cute!!! And I am anxiously waiting for midnight EST to see/purchase the fabulous Holiday Card Kit!!!!
Thank you for all the previews – I can't wait to watch all of your shows and see these goodies presented. This is the first time I have actually taken the day off to enjoy an HSN 24-Hour Craft Day and I am so looking forward to it!
- Posted by: Kris
Congratulations to the winners! I'm ready to go with Anna at 9 pm PDT tonight. Yippee!
- Posted by: Jonie Isenberg
I, too, am watching reruns of the shows from July for inspiration. I probably will not be awake too far after midnight. I've got my items in my SAVE FOR LATER basket and will move them over to BAG at midnight, and push the button for purchase. Then it's happy dreams for me. I have to go to the funeral of a very special friend tomorrow, so my DVR will be working overtime. I'll check my phone from time to time to make sure no surprises have popped up. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!!!
- Posted by: Mary Jordan
Can't wait until the show. Have my timer set to move automatically there. Congrats to all the winners. Hope you have a successful show, Anna!
- Posted by: Sherry Shea
Anna Griffin's Comin to town!
Anna Griffin's Comin to town!
A-n-n-a G-r-I-f-f-I-n-s coming to T-O-W-N!
- Posted by: Shellie Fontana
CONGRATS, fellow AG fan Karen S. I am sooo happy for you! Anna really has style, don't ya think?! Looking forward to joining Anna and all her fans this evening! IT'S LIKE STAYING UP LATE TO GET A GLIMPSE OF SANTA!
- Posted by: sherry shea
Sooo fun!
- Posted by: Robin
Congratulations to Karen and Nancy! Enjoy your new goodies.
Anna, the Holiday Poem is delightful. Great job. Thanks for
all of the previews. I can't wait for the HSN shows to begin!!
- Posted by: Sue
Happy crafting, Karen! I'm so happy for you & am sure that you will be busy making cards & pages galore. Not fall house cleaning for you as you won't have time. Thanks, Anna, for the clever Christmas poem. I love it!
- Posted by: Lucy
Congratulations Karen!!!! Enjoy!!!!! you are so very lucky….
- Posted by: Kathleen Clark
Congrats Nancy and Karen! So much fun! Am so excited for tonight and tomorrow on HSN. Starts at 9pm for us on the West coast. Yipee! See you all there!
- Posted by: Brenda L
Congratulations to the winners! I am looking forward to tomorrow's presentations. I hope my CC doesn't catch fire. 🙂
- Posted by: Dalyce
Soooo, Soooo, CUTE!!!!!!
Congradulations Karen!!!!!
- Posted by: Dreama
Congratulations, winners! Have fun with all your new goodies!
- Posted by: Cheri Lee
Dear Anna,
Thanks to the winner! Wow! You are so excited I know. They would need to peal me off the ceiling. I am celebrating with you. I am going to order my items and get them ready. I already missed out on one that sold out early. NOT missing another opportunity. Have fun Anna and know we are all their with you cheering you on!
- Posted by: Penny C.
I was so excited that I forgot to congratulate Nancy too! Congrats Nancy! Wahoo!
- Posted by: Mary Roberson
Congratulations to Karen, Nancy, Tom and all the other winners.
Enjoy your gifts, they are truly outstanding! Can't wait til Midnite!
- Posted by: TeranceH
Congrats Karen and all the other winners, I am so ready to see you tonight at midnight i am so crafting till midnight just to make sure i see you and my HSN wishlist is full as i see the items i want show up on the site all morning. You are very exciting designer and i am so proud to own your items and we are all blessed and lucky you were given the opportunity to share your ideas with the craft world.
ps: If you are looking for new items one you might think of is a roller for your niks that can be used for your embossing folders, i found one but some of my friends not in my area are having a hard time finding it.
- Posted by: Aymee B.
Wow… Congrats Nancy and Karen! Karen you lucky duck! I hope you have enough room on your porch for that big 'ole box that will be coming. 🙂 Have fun!! Anna… I can't wait to see all the goodies on HSN tomorrow.. I will be recording the whole day! Happy Christmas …. in September… to us all!!
- Posted by: maxine
Spare a thought for us Brits who want to see more of Anna & have to settle for twice a year if we are lucky!Please bring the Christmas card kit with you in October l missed out & am desperate to get one as they are my only Christmas card kit & have been for more than 5 years,only the best will do!
- Posted by: Katie Lavine
How sweet is that poem Miss Anna! You are adorable! Best wishes tomorrow as I am sure you are going to be crazy busy!! Congrats to Karen! 🙂


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Moving into the house, a picture:
Weekend in the mountains…
Some pix of the new house!
Spotted in Bratislava:
Our weary warrior wanted to throw away her plastic coca cola bottle in a waste bin that indeed seemed a bit full. But a little prodding with the bottle resulted in a rubbery bounce back. Then the wind opened the plastic bag. Mild heart attack is the right word for the sensation that hit our warrior. See for yourself…
Needless to say our hurt warrior stumbled to find another bin, and quickly reported this incident to the Sloboda Zvierat foundation (Freedom for Animals movement)…
Bratislava: A first impression in pictures
Chelsea news
Another nice picture of 'the special one' 😉
According to the Sun, Jose M. ended his Feud with Rom. Good on Chelsea!! The fixtures have been set already, Sheva with 80% certainty is to go to Milan, Robben stays(?), and some new players have been bought.
The Sun reports today:
' […]"Mourinho, speaking on a charity tour in Ghana, said: "We work together on the same mission and on the same course. I have to respect him, he's the boss."
Asked by local journalists if he would phone Abramovich to see how his day was going, manager Mourinho added: "Would you phone the president of Ghana?". The Special One had barely spoken to Abramovich since a bust-up in January but called a truce last month. And he was told he can keep his job at Stamford Bridge as long as he compromised on his opposition to some of Rom's future plans.
But Andriy Shevchenko could be on his way out. AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi claims his club are "80 per cent certain" of re-signing the striker. The Champions League winners are desperate to get Sheva, 30, back just one year after selling him for £30million.
Former Italian president Berlusconi admitted: "I spoke to vice-president Adriano Galliani a few days ago and he said the chances of Sheva coming back were 80 per cent. Berlusconi, who is godfather to Sheva's son Jordan, was fiercely critical of the hotshot's decision to leave Milan. The pair have since made up and Berlusconi now says: "I consider Sheva to be like my son. […]'
Fixtures in August 2007:
Saturday, 11 August Chelsea v Birmingham, 15:00
Tuesday, 14 August Reading v Chelsea, 19:45
Saturday, 18 August Liverpool v Chelsea, 15:00
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Hi bees!
Earlier this year we ordered a loose moissanite from Schubach's. It arrived with the paperwork re:shipping and payment, but only a pre-printed card for warranty with a "Warranty ID" to register on charlesandcolvard.com. I didn't receive anything that belongs to the stone itself (nothing confirming carat weight, measurements, colour etc). Was I supposed to receive that?
To clarify, it's a Forever Brilliant enhanced stone and the warranty card does reflect that.


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BOWLING GREEN - The Uptown Downtown wants to give its patrons a place to light up and drink a cold beer outside this summer, but a legal glitch dating to 1880 is holding up its plans.
The bar went to court this week to try to get a quit claim deed issued to the city in 2001 thrown out because it is based on what the bar contends is a bogus deed from 1880.
"We approached the city and said here's what we'd like to do [with the patio] and they said this fits in with the downtown concept," said Max Rayle, a local attorney who represents Uptown Downtown Inc.
The city said it could not approve the bar's plans for an enclosed patio, though, because when the city obtained title to the 12-foot-by-181-foot strip behind the bar and adjacent business, next-door property owner Agnes Hillard included a restriction stating that the property "must remain open and available for public use access and enjoyment in its entirety" and specifically prohibiting "construction of any building, deck or patio."
The problem, Mr. Rayle said, is that Mrs. Hillard had no authority to ask for the restriction. The deed for the strip of property was issued in 1880 to a man who, by county records, didn't own the property at the time. That makes it null and void and means any subsequent owners of the property had no claim on the strip of land either, he contends.
City attorney Mike Marsh said he believes Mr. Rayle has a valid argument.
He said the city obtained the title to the property in question when it was undertaking the downtown revitalization project known as Heritage 2000. The property had been private property that was used as an alleyway for years, but the city wanted to install sidewalks, curbs, and lights as part of Heritage 2000 to make it a public walkway.
"Mrs. Hillard gave us a quit claim deed but she wanted restrictions saying it couldn't be blocked. It had to be open to pedestrian traffic, no patios," Mr. Marsh said. "We accepted that deed because we didn't intend to do anything with it."
Uptown Downtown's complaint, which has been assigned to Wood County Common Pleas Judge Reeve Kelsey, does not seek damages or attorneys' fees. Mr. Rayle said the bar owner simply wants the court to determine if the restrictions are valid or not so the bar owner can proceed with plans for the patio area.
The statewide smoking ban approved by Ohio voters in November and effective Thursday prohibits smoking in bars.
Mr. Rayle said Uptown Downtown would need to have an enclosed outdoor area if it were to allow patrons to take drinks outside when they smoke.
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