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Donald Trump added another twist to his already unconventional campaign for the presidency on Monday: he became the first mainstream candidate to ever suggest that the United States withdraw from NATO. His rationale? It costs the U.S. too much money.
In an interview with The Washington Post, the Republican frontrunner chided the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or NATO for its expense. He said the U.S. might need to reduce its involvement in NATO in coming years, a move that would flout Washington's long-standing support for the 28-member military alliance. "We certainly can't afford to do this anymore," Trump said. "NATO is costing us a fortune, and yes, we're protecting Europe with NATO, but we're spending a lot of money."
That stance is indicative of the candidate's non-interventionist approach to foreign policy matters. He said the United States should not be focused on nation-building overseas; money should be spent domestically instead. "I just think we have to rebuild our country," he said.
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Trump's foreign policy overall has been the subject of scrutiny as he struggled last week to name any advisors on world affairs besides himself. On Monday he named other advisors for the first time—Senator Jeff Sessions, a Republican from Alabama; Keith Kellogg a former Army lieutenant general and executive vice president at CACI International; Carter Page, managing partner of Global Energy Capital; George Papadopoulos, director of the Center for International Energy and Natural Resources Law and Security at the London Center of International Law Practice; Walid Phares, who's taught at the National Defense University and Daniel Morgan Academy in Washington; and Joseph E. Schmitz, a former inspector general at the Defense Department who's worked for Blackwater Worldwide.
Trump made his comments to the Post during a meeting with its editorial board. At that same forum, he reportedly called a Post editor "beautiful," the latest in a string of questionable remarks he's made about female journalists.

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February 10th, 2009 Movie Rousseau: human development philosopher English philosopher: John Locke Baby is a blank tablet and we learned from others and society and it determines who we become Debate becomes nature vs. nurture The case of the wild boy is proof that nature more than nurture affects human development We are more of the products of our environment than our genetic inheritance William James: America's foremost psychologist Babies are scaled at all size from overwhelming sensation They are one huge confusion Watson: behaviorism Baby is capable of few responses Babies come into the world ready to perform amazing feats Few minutes after birth, eyes can move to the sound of voice; reach out a hand; turn head to follow a moving face Also born with likes and dislikes As early as 12 hours of age, they can tell us what they like by their facials Ready to respond to voices by the time they exit the womb Prefer woman's voices Babies are born legally blind Not enough neuron connections within the vision part of the brain 1 month old can tell the definitions of a face 3 month old can bring distant objects into focus almost as well as an adult Knows contrast by this point as well; facials; Human infants are well equipped for the 3 main tasks: Stimuli they need Handle Harmful situations Contact with others Simple behaviors help their psychological states Babies prefer similarity Habituation and dis-habituation are ways to determine babies mental processes 1958. Robert Fance: Babies have silent speech Prefer objects with contours; complex over simple Piaget: Use simple demonstrations for the working of the child's mind Water samples – 8 year olds know there isn't a difference Children's mental ability forms before physical ability Object permanence: Objects exist when hidden Piaget started this first 8-9 months of age: kids think its really gone 12 months: they realize it's hiding When infants are surprised or puzzled, they look at the object longer They perceive the events longer than we do; look longer at the impossible event rather than possible; 3 ½ months: objects continue to exist when hidden Duloche: cognitive development in older kids Symbol recognition Kids have to learn to speak, read, and etc… Acquisition of early symbolic understanding "this model represents/symbol for something else Doll house and real house example Children have an enormous amount to learn Constantly try to figure things out 2 year old is very busy cognitively Think more than we do probably Visual cliff: Eleanor Gibson Depth perception and fear Babies smile and coo may be there most effective living mechanisms Babies temperament: Some are calm, others are passive. Based on culture Biologically based-affects child's personality Kagen: studying inherited behaviors between timid and bold children Born shy doesn't mean a lifetime of shyness Traits can be modified by learning and experience Environmental factors play an important role with ability – so does cultural backgrounds – environment determines if our potentials are realized Nature and nurture act together to mold our development Survival of the fittest: those who can survive and mate Skills that function shortly after birth: reflexes Fixed-action patterns: sequences of actions triggered automatically due to environment and are practiced the same way, same time. Learning is the way that a species profits from its experience – mechanism in which past experience moves future experience For humans, it comes in many ways: language, school, sports, playing instruments An individuals behavior is modified within learning – learns new habits and new ideas are put into practice New behavior can change environment itself, making it more conducive Learning allows us to do 2 things with survival: 1. control a complex and every changing environment 2. learn how to survive We are all truly born to learn Pavlov: Initially interested within digestion and saliva glands within digestion Food there: lots of saliva and quickly Dog eventually saliva when food was being seen He coined Classical conditioning: Response occurs as if original stimuli was there Reverse is also true When the condition stimulus doesn't trigger an event, it's response is weakened This lead to a conclusion: any stimulus that can be perceived can make any reaction Classical conditioning: Can make us sick even; affects immune system When immune system is conditioned not to work, results are devastating By carefully observing animals, Thorndike introduced instrumental conditioning: What an individual does most influences human development and learning Learning = behavior + consequences Watson: observational behavior Unlimited power of conditioning and environmental control Used infants as subjects Used classical conditioning with the rat and the loud noise, the rat eventually made her scared enough Anything that resembled the rat, scared the child and it was a learned fear This could never be done today-very controversial Jones: first behavior therapist Skinner: Built upon Watson, Thorndike, and piaget ideas Antecedents, behavior, consequences (ABC) Operant conditioning: change that takes place when consequences have a particular affect – strengthening or reinforcing (affects) An important aspect of learned behavior all learned behavior can be stripped down to ABC's. Any behavior that is followed by a consequence will change with its occurrence due to its consequence Self control is choosing between the large or late reward/ smaller or immediate reward. 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GT Nexus Launches Cloud Tools, Further Opens Up Its Multi-Enterprise Trade Network Platform to User CommunityNew Solution Decentralizes Network Management, Allows Trading Partners to Self-Configure and Manage Their Interaction Workflows (May 17, 2012)
OAKLAND, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/17/12 -- Cloud supply chain platform provider GT Nexus today announced the general market availability of Cloud Tools, a multi-enterprise trade network administration solution. Cloud Tools allows authorized participants to independently manage their interactions with other companies on the GT Nexus cloud platform.
For years, companies have struggled to support global supply chains with scalable information systems. The traditional approach of bilateral electronic data interchange (EDI) between ERP systems has fallen short of delivering a global supply chain monitoring system capable of giving companies the information they need to run their trade networks. GT Nexus provides a shared, multi-tenant, multi-enterprise platform as well as collaborative inter-enterprise applications on which thousands of companies operate using harmonized processes and standards. These applications are synchronized with customers' ERP and other back-office systems.
"The emerging model works a lot like the wildly successful social networks where information is represented centrally and participants engage in business processes around a single source of truth," said Andy Stinnes, EVP of Products and Strategy at GT Nexus. "GT Nexus has applied that model to global trade enabling an innovative solution across many industries."
Cloud Tools is the way participants take control of their individual trading communities. The solution is also the centerpiece control console for IT departments to directly administer and monitor their companies' trade networks and the hundreds of internal and external integrations that support commerce on a global scale. All participants share common industry master data formats, B2B integrations and business process standards. This blend of configurability and standards, which is applied across a large network that includes Fortune 500 stakeholders in every vertical, is at the core of the GT Nexus value proposition.
"We have essentially taken the very tools we at GT Nexus have used for years to manage the platform and made them available to the user community," added Stinnes. "With Cloud Tools, certified users can go into the operational core of their networks to configure, control, monitor, and measure their networks."
The four primary capability areas of Cloud Tools include the following:
- Community Tools: To control access and visibility to a company's private trade network
- Configuration Tools: To tailor the cloud application footprint, business rules and workflows
- Integration Tools: To connect back-office ERP systems to the platform and to manage and monitor data flows among buyers, sellers, and other trading partners
- Analysis Tools: To monitor business process execution and tune performance
"These tools have given us an incredible amount of flexibility and speed in setting up and managing the complex supply chains of our customers on the GT Nexus platform," said Brice Jones, Senior Director, ISC Global IT at DHL. "With GT Nexus Cloud Tools we are able to provide better service to our customers."
The Cloud Tools solution is proven and in use by a number of customers and their partners. Particularly, large logistics service providers, who are using GT Nexus under a white label program to provide advanced supply chain services to hundreds of their customers, have made extensive use of Cloud Tools.
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GT Nexus offers a cloud-based platform that the world's biggest companies use to drive efficiency and agility across the global supply chain. Leaders in manufacturing, retail and logistics services all share GT Nexus as their standard, multi-enterprise collaboration platform. Users operate against a core set of information across multiple supply chain functions to optimize the flow of goods and trade information, from order point to final payment. Customers include Xerox, Williams-Sonoma, Nestlé, DHL, Sears, Caterpillar, Kraft Foods and The Home Depot. For information, visit www.gtnexus.com.
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Spring sports are in full bloom, and we have a number of great accomplishments already on the books for the Post University Eagles. Here's a look at some of the most recent highlights from around Post University athletics. As always, you can read about all our teams on the Post University Eagles website, and don't forget to follow @GoPostEagles on Twitter for real-time game updates, recaps, photos, and news.
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Junior Ross Earnshaw of the Post University golf team was named Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Player of the Week on March 25. This is the second time he's won the award, also having been recognized during his freshman year in 2011. It's the fifth time the CACC has honored Ross in his career.
The Post University baseball team is 7-7 after splitting a doubleheader against Felician on March 23. The Eagles took game one after Junior Mike Shada hit a walk-off ground-rule double to center field. Shown here is senior Todd Blair, who scored one of the runs in the Eagles' 7-6 win.
Softball season is underway, and the Eagles split their home-opening doubleheader against Mercy on March 22. The Eagles dropped the first game 9-5 in extra innings before taking game two with a 6-4 victory. Shown here is Junior Rebecca Erb, who was 4-for-7 on the day and had two doubles and two runs scored.
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Post University's equestrian teams have had a number of competitions this semester. Our Intercollegiate Dressage Team competed at a show hosted by University of Massachusetts on March 2. Shown here is Alyssa Segala, dressage Team Captain, who placed eighth with a score of 56.6 percent in her First Level class. Our IHSA Western Team also rode at a show hosted by Mount Holyoke College in early March. The team's Amanda Nygren placed third in Novice Horsemanship, and Stephanie Thibault took first place in Intermediate II Horsemanship.
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Justin Bieber Hits Up Glitzy Vegas Penthouse!
Although Justin Bieber might be too young to gamble, he enjoyed a glamorous stay with his dad at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas over the 4th of July weekend.
The hotel's penthouse was befitting for the adorable superstar, outfitted with an in-suite movie theater, gigantic hot tub and platinum walls reminiscent of Bieb's platinum records. The father and son duo were in town for a UFC fight, and although they weren't in the ring, they certainly worked up quite an appetite! The two took full advantage of all that room service had to offer–dining on pizza, chicken wings, garlic knots, churros and more!
Justin tweeted about the fight, saying that he had a great time and was excited to watch it with his dad. The teen heartthrob had plenty to celebrate, he was recently nominated for five Teen Choice Awards, including the coveted "Male Hottie" award against the likes of Joe Jonas and Robert Pattinson.
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PARIS -- American and British officials moved quickly Thursday to downplay the French interior minister's comment that one of two mail bombs sent from Yemen last week was disarmed just 17 minutes before it was set to go off.
The issue of timing is central to the investigation because it could indicate whether terrorists hoped to blow up the planes over U.S. airspace or whether they simply wanted to take down the planes regardless of their location.
"One of the packages was defused only 17 minutes before the moment that it was set to explode," French Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux told state-run France-2 television. He made no other comment on the Yemen mail bomb plot in the interview and was not available afterwards.
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said the question of when the bombs found in Britain and the United Arab Emirates were to go off was still under investigation and there was no information confirming such a close call.
U.S. State Department counterterror coordinator Daniel Benjamin also questioned the French minister's comments.
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In the wake of the Sandra Bullock/Jesse James cheating scandal and swirling divorce rumors, we can't help but ask – especially given James' tattoos, chopper-loving ways and porn star ex – how did she not see the signs that he was a Bad Boy? Or is that exactly what made her fall in love with him in the first place? Sadly, Bullock has now joined the list of other seemingly good girls who have made a beeline for boys your mother probably told you to run away from. So why do the Sandras, Siennas, Britneys and Rihannas of the world latch onto guys who are all kinds of trouble?
In fact, what might be red flags for some women, are the precise things others swoon for. As Los Angeles-based psychologist Dr. Morris Halperin explains, "It's just like someone who wants an exotic animal as a pet. They actually think these guys will change their traits and be good to them."
Dr. Halperin goes on to explain that this thinking is "actually a bit of a delusion," as many of these women believe they are special and can be "the one" to control these wild animals. "It's slightly egotistical behavior," he says. "It's out of touch with reality that they think, 'I'm different. I can dance with this monster and control it.' The reality is, you can't have a tiger as a pet and control it."
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Bullock is not the first woman who thought she could tame a wild animal. When Britney Spears saw a broke backup dancer with a pregnant girlfriend, the pop star fell head over heels and thought she could keep Kevin Federline in line, marrying him and having two kids with him before divorcing after two years of marriage, in 2006. Holly Madison is a two-time bad boy offender. Despite Hugh Hefner's openly polygamous lifestyle, Madison was vocal about wanting to marry the Playboy mogul and have babies with him. After her relationship with Hef ended, she moved on to another guy with a reputation as a player, illusionist Criss Angel. She broke up with him after dating for four months, in early 2009.
So why are some women so attracted to the wrong men? "What's behind this is a need for control and excitement," says Halperin. OK, but what to do if you have a pal who suffers from a Bad Boy Addiction – or if you're an addict yourself?
Dr. Halperin explains that once a woman recognizes she's attracted to the "wrong" men, it can lead to one of three situations. Scenario #1: After going out with a succession of bad boys, "You finally say to yourself, 'How do I not let this happen in the first place?'" he says. "Then through dating, which is really a learning process to see what's good for you and what's not, you find that this kind of behavior doesn't work for you. So you take what you've learned and choose a partner who doesn't exhibit these traits."
Scenario #2: Or perhaps you need a little help in order to stay away from the wrong guys. In this case, strengthening your self-esteem is the crucial first step. "For this person, the only logical thing to do is go to therapy," says Halperin. Sitting in a therapist's armchair, however, isn't the only solution. "There are so many resources out there to improve your self-esteem: books, talking to friends or even chatting on the internet," he says. In fact, social networks, like the one on BettyConfidential, can be a good place to discuss your issues and surround yourself with supportive people. It's only after you've reclaimed your self-esteem that you'll be able to recognize just how fabulous you are – and to truly understand that you deserve something much better from your partner.
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Scenario #3: In the third case – similar to the one in which Bullock currently finds herself – you realize the person you love cheated on you and you need to decide what to do. A lot, of course, depends on the circumstances. If, for example, you have children together, you may have some motivation to stay together. But, as Halperin explains, whatever the details, you basically have two choices: "You either see this is a sick situation and decide to get out of it, or you decide to stay in it and work on it. And in that case you'll need to see a demonstration of good behavior by your partner over a long period of time. Some people can forgive and some people can't; first, you need to realize who you are."
So what advice would Dr. Halperin give to Sandra Bullock? "I don't see her husband changing," he says. "There's no real motivation for her to stay with him. She really should take some time to work on herself. I suggest a minimum of six months of alone time, out of a relationship."
Will Bullock get through this? We're definitely pulling for her. According to statements she made at the People's Choice Awards regarding Tiger Woods' disgraced wife, the Oscar winner appeared to believe she had her man in line. "If I were Elin, man, I would have hit a lot more than she did," Bullock said. "I would have kept hitting. Yeah, she stopped, she was respectable. I'd get the baseball bat, I'd get everything out." Perhaps Jesse James should be grateful that all she may be hurling at him are divorce papers.
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Nick Menza suggests in a new video that Lamb of God's Chris Adler is playing on the next Megadeth disc and asks if he can play for Lamb of God.
Nick Menza suggests in a new video that Lamb of God's Chris Adler is playing on the next Megadeth disc and asks if he can play for Lamb of God.
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Following the sudden departures of drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick last week, there have many questions about the future of Megadeth.
Sad news to report this Thanksgiving, as the body of Dave Mustaine's missing mother-in-law Sally Estabrook has been found.
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The next morning, it was peaceful. Not a cloud in the sky. The sun was just rising, and Ooo was waking up. Finn was first to awaken. He was on his side, facing towards Fionna. Fionna was also on her side, facing towards Finn. When Finn awoke, he just lay there with a small smile on his face. He couldn't help but look at Fionna. She looked so cute when she was asleep. Finn lightly kissed her on the forehead, then got up to get some food.
Downstairs, Finn began making toast. He also poured himself a cup of orange juice. Jake was soon up, too. "Morning dude!" said Jake. "Morning Jake." replied Finn. "Did you sleep well last night?" asked Jake. "You bet." answered Finn, "Best night's sleep I've had in weeks. Just don't be so loud, OK? Fionna's still asleep." "You like Fionna, don't you?" "Of course I do. Besides being human, there's something about her that gives me this weird feeling." "Dude, that's love." "It's something that I've felt before when I was around PB or Marceline, but when I'm with her, they're stronger."
Soon, Fionna came down. "Morning Finn, dog." she said. "My name is Jake." said "dog". "Oh," replied an embarrassed Fionna, "sorry. Say, you remind me of my friend, Cake. She's a cat who looks just like you. Would you, perchance, happen to have Stretchy-Powers, too?" "Yeah, I do-wait. Did you say Cake? My old next door neighbor?"
When Finn and Jake were young, they lived next door to a family of cats. Finn was never allowed outside when he was young, since he was a force to be reckoned with. It was only when he got his first taste of sunshine that the cats had moved away to the Land of Aaa. "Do you remember living next door to a family of dogs?" Jake asked Fionna. "Yes, I do. But I never got to play with their kids. Cake said it was because I was a force to be reckoned with." "I clearly remember Cake…which means…we used to be neighbors!" exclaimed Finn. Neither could believe that they used to be so close to each other. Had their families not kept them inside, they could have grown up together. "Now, I'm a little pissed at my dog parents." said Finn. "And me with my cat parents." added Fionna, "But, they're dead, and nothing can keep us apart now." All of a sudden, the phone rang, causing Finn, Fionna and Jake to jump. Finn answered the phone. "Hello?" said Fionna. "Hey, Fi. It's PG. Need you and Finn down at the castle for the morning meeting. Just so you know, we'll be doing this every morning from now on. We'll also be serving breakfast, too." "Alright, PG. We'll be over in a bit."
Fionna told Finn about the Morning Meetings. "Jake, take my food. We have to go." They got dressed, then headed for the castle. Along the way, they ran into Marceline and Marshall Lee. "How you guys doing?" asked Marshall. "Fine. Just fine!" answered Finn. "You guys on your way to the morning meeting?" asked Marceline. "Yup." answered Fionna, "Can't wait to see what breakfast will have to offer." "Me neither!" added Finn, "I could eat a horse! But not one with whack poo-brain, of course." "That happened to you, too?" asked Fionna. "Don't remind me. Say, you wouldn't happen to have an Ice Queen as your enemy?" "Used to, but I killed her a few days ago. She was as wicked as the Ice King said she was in that horrid fan fiction." "You killed her?! How did you do it?!" "First, kicked her tiara off her head. To make sure she couldn't use it ever again, I destroyed it with my foot. Then, she tried to fight me with a sword, but I knocked it out of her hand. I proceeded to stab her in the chest. Finally, I used a Sword-Beam to annihilate her!" Finn was now wide-eyed. "You're a totally righteous adventurer like me! We have got to go adventuring in some dungeons sometime!" "Totally!" And with that, they fist-bumped again, with big grins on their faces.
When they reached the castle, all sorts of scents assailed their nostrils (if any were normally visible with the animation style they use). They walked (and floated) through the gates, and found a few soldiers of the Breakfast Kingdom Military carrying some crates. A few were struggling with the heavy crates full of breakfast food. "Need some help with that?" asked Finn. "Any help would be appreciated, Finn!" gasped a soldier. In no time, all of the crates were in. Finn and Fionna went off to find Princess Bubblegum and Prince Gumball, while Marceline and Marshall Lee headed off to find some red to suck.
Finn and Fionna soon found the Candy Royals. "Morning guys!" said Finn. "Oh, hey Finn! I see your depression is all but gone." replied PB. "You can thank Fionna for that. Ever since she arrived, my mood has been a lot better. We already have plans to explore some dungeons and beat the tar out of Ice King for that horrid fan fiction he wrote about me and Jake." "Oh yes. That fan fiction. Maybe me and a couple of the other princesses can come with and beat him up too?" "I'm not sure. It can get dangerous. And it's my duty to protect you, remember?" "Dangerous? HA! Danger is my middle name!" "I thought it was Bonnibel. Oh wait, that IS your first name! And all this time, I thought 'Princess' was your first name!" Wow, you need help, Finn. "SHUT UP, NARRATOR!" Hey, I control your actions and destiny! How 'bout I have The Lich show up and kill all of you right now?! "I'm shutting up now!" Remember, don't EVER question me! This is my story, and my rules! "Do I at least get a make-out scene with Fionna?" When the time comes, Finn. When the time comes…
Anyway, they soon reached the Mess Hall. Breakfast Princess and Toast Princess were setting the tables. "Hey, Breakfast Princess, Toast Princess." said Finn. "Oh, hey Finn!" replied BP happily. Toast Princess never talked. Her mouth was only for the consumption of food. She just waved at Finn. "And who's this?" "Oh, they're Fionna and Prince Gumball, our new friends from the Land of Aaa." answered PB. "She's human, isn't she?" asked BP, pointing at Fionna. "Yup" she answered. "So, when will breakfast be ready?" asked PG. "Pretty soon." answered BP, "You can look at the menu while you wait to see the selections at the buffet."
Marceline and Marshall Lee soon arrived. "Yeah, I think we'll be good with just Smucker's Jam." said Marceline, "Not much red around, I'm afraid." "Maybe if we had some red food coloring," said PG, "you could, in theory, eat the food." "Or" put in Fionna, "some actual blood! I still have a lot of Ice Queen's blood on my sword." And Fionna pulled out a small crystal. "That's a sword?" asked Marceline. "I think I have an idea of what it is." Fionna squeezed it, and a whole sword popped up. "WOW!!!" cried Finn, "WHAT A COOL SWORD! I wish I had one like that!" "I found this in the Crystal Dimension." she said. Indeed, there was still a lot of blood on the blade. "On second thought," said Marceline, "we'll just go to Tree Trunks' place and suck the red out of her apples." "Suit yourself." replied Fionna.
Soon, breakfast was served. Finn had French toast with bacon, and a tall glass of orange juice. Fionna had a huge stack of pancakes with hash browns, and a glass of milk. PB had an omelet with sausages and a coffee. PG had what PB was having. Marceline and Marshall Lee had slipped away for a bit to go for some red at Tree Trunks' place.
Tree Trunks was not happy! "Hey, you two ruffians!" she shouted, "stop sucking the red out of my apples!" "MAKE US!" they shouted in unison. Tree Trunks just about fainted when they turned into their bat forms.
They made back to the castle just in time, as PG began the meeting. "So," he began, "how did everyone sleep last night? I for one slept well, but that may be because my bed back in Aaa is old and creaky. This one felt like a Tempur-Pedic." "That's 'cause it is, Bubba", said PB. "How did you all sleep?" continued PG. "Me and Marshall were out pretty quickly." said Marceline. "I can't remember when I last slept well." added Finn, "It's like Fionna's presence helped me achieve inner-peace and dream sweet dreams of the adventure's we'll have together." "That goes double for me." put in Fionna. "I swear, this morning I felt someone kissing me lightly on the forehead". Finn could only hide under his hat. Fionna knew it was Finn, but she had nothing to complain about. She knew Finn cared for her, and she cared for him.
"Awkward" said Marshall Lee. "Moving on," said PG, "let us talk about the new Colonial Kingdom. Now, they have already started construction on the first three houses. They are for me, Marshall and Fionna." "With all due respect, PG," interrupted Fionna, "but just give my house to colonists. I think I'm just going to live with Finn." The two humans blushed. "Not only was that very generous, Fi," said PG, "but also a sign of growing up. You must be wrestling with stronger emotions than you did when me or Marshall are concerned." Fionna blushed even harder, and looked away. Marshall laughed, and got slapped by PG. "HEY!" shouted Marceline, "Hands off!" Finn and Fionna giggled.
After some discussion regarding the Colonial Kingdom, everyone left. Finn and Fionna headed back to the Tree Fort. "So, um…about what you said," said Finn nervously, "regarding this morning before you woke up." "Finn, I'm in no way angry. I have no reason to be. It shows you care about me. And I care about you, Finn." It wasn't long before they hugged again.
Back at the Tree Fort, Jake was playing The Legend of Zelda on Beemo. He was on the first dungeon, about to fight Aquamentus. Just as Finn and Fionna came in the front door, Aquamentus had been defeated and Jake got the first piece of the Triforce. "Yeah!" shouted Jake, "Take that, minion of Ganondorf!" "Oh! That reminds me!" said Finn, "we made plans to explore some dungeons today, Fionna!" "That's right, Finn!" replied Fionna, "Let's go!" "Maybe we should go get Ice King first. You know, beat the tar out of him!" "LET'S DO IT!" And with that, the two humans departed to deliver ultimate pain to Ice King…


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First steps when wanting to adopt a baby... Research!
The first step to take when wanting a baby is to research a LOT. There's a ton to learn about adoption before deciding to take the leap.
There's a surprising number of people who give up adopted children which I think is really sad. I think proper research and understanding what trials and joys come with adoption could cut down on this.
Of course, there are the obvious things to research like adoption agencies, but I think more than that, if you're not already a parent... Research what it actually takes to be a mom. Go find other moms, especially adoptive moms, and see what sorts of things they go through. Get a feel for how much time parenting takes and the emotional toll raising a human being can take on you. But learn about the joys too... Learn about the moments that make it worth it. Maybe spend some time with your friends children so you can learn more about childcare. But, remember, watching kids is not the same as having your own. Talk to happy moms and frustrated ones. Learn child safety. Learn how to bond.
I think this is one of the most important decisions you can make, to become responsible for raising someone else, so you want to go into it armed with as much knowledge as you can.
As far as the actual adoption goes, learn about the different types of adoption. Do you want to adopt a child under a closed or open adoption; as in, do you want the biological mother/parents to be involved? How much?
Do you want to adopt from within your country or from another one? Do you have your heartset on a baby or would you adopt a toddler? What about an older kid?
Are you willing to foster parent first? Have you looked into how much adoption costs the way you want it? Do you know the necessary prerequisites?
There are lots of questions to start researching, plenty I'm sure I didn't even mention. I'd spend a long time on Google learning everything I can and certainly wouldn't jump into this decision.
Beyond that, make sure to keep an open line of communication with your partner too, if you have one. He or she will likely have questions and input also, and you don't want to bring a kid into a home with resentment, arguments, or lack of communication. Make sure you and your partner come to a consensus on all the major decisions and learn where the other is willing to compromise and where they feel they must stand their ground.
This sort of communication and respect will be vital to raising a happy, healthy child if you both are to participate. So, make sure your relationship is in a stable good place before embarking on the adventure of adoption.
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In a well-diversified portfolio, only a small chunk of your money is tied up in one area. So a single bankruptcy or industry slump isn't going to wipe out your total return. But if you hold shares of just one company or in a single industry and it collapses, you could lose all your money. The same goes if you invest in one sector that performs poorly – like the banking sector in 2008. By not diversifying, you could find yourself with heavy losses.
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We are dedicated to delivering fantastic cycling holidays through the most spectacular regions of the world, offering fascinating sceneries and immense cultural interest.
But don't just take our word for it, here is what our customers have had to say about redspokes and our services...
Cheryl Hyslop, Ottawa, Canada
Colombia - Medellin to Bogota
Another excellent Red Spokes tour! The Colombian people were incredibly warm and welcoming. The scenery and cycling terrain were amazing. We do not have that many shades of green where we live!
Adrian, Julian, Javier, and Geovanny Jr went above and beyond to make sure that everything went smoothly and that we had opportunities to experience the best of the area. Many thanks for a great trip.
Allan Meek, Cardiff, Wales
Colombia - Medellin to Bogota
The trip was magical and the Colombian people were so friendly and welcoming. The whole redspokes team were just brilliant and went above and beyond to make it such a happy experience. I'll definitely tour with redspokes again.
Mike Litchfield, Emerald, Australia
Spiti - Ladakh
This is an iconic Redspokes adventure trip that successfully "marries" the isolated splendor of the Spiti Valley with the high altitude challenge of the Manali - Leh route. For the serious cyclist this has it all from tough climbs to stunning downhills on every possible road surface !
This is my 2nd trip with Raj & the team and once again their support was fantastic while the food was some of the best I have had on any cycle tour. A must do adventure !
Peter Dilks, Christchurch, New Zealand
Spiti - Ladakh
This was a really great trip, well organised and run. The scenery was stunning from begining to end and its a very different India compared with the densely populated lowlands - a lot more like Tibet.
Its not an easy trip; I'd rate it 10 out of 10 for organisation, the experience/scenery and also the effort required (due to the altitude). Highly recommended and a totally enjoyable 3 weeks that I won't forget.
Ms Sharlene Rainford, Lewisham, NSW, Australia
Colombia - Medellin to Bogota
Wonderful trip. Colombia is forever in my heart and the crew were just lovely. I never thought I'd enjoy cycling up mountains so much. Be warned, the cycling on some days isn't for the feint hearted. The 130km day is pretty tough especially in the heat. The 'monster mountain climb' however was fantastic and not as hard as it sounds. The views are spectacular and of course there's the downhill reward. Be prepared for fairly same-ish food most of the time but it won't matter because Colombia is a special place.
Graham Crawford, Poznan, Poland
Spiti - Ladakh
This trip is everything it shapes up to be and more. Truly something to give memories for a lifetime. It's hard, so the better you prepare, the more you enjoy it. I took six months making sure I was in the best condition of my life, and it really paid off. Raju and his team really look after you, the food is fantastic and plentiful.
This is a once in a lifetime holiday, a must on everyone's bucket list. I'm so glad I went.
Cornelia Demmel, Munich, Germany
Colombia - Medellin to Bogota
This trip rates amongst the best ones I have done in my life - just everything worked out perfectly: a magnificent country with wonderful genuine people and picturesque countryside, an absolutely fabulous support team that looked after us well beyond the call of duty and a terrific group of fellow cyclists sharing the adventure on and off the bike. Thank you redspokes for having organized yet another great tour. I will be back again.
Keith & Pat Green, Dudley, England, UK
Colombia - Medellin to Bogota
Keith & I really enjoyed the Colombian experience. The people there are really friendly. In fact, 4 of us were invited into someone's home for a baptism celebration! The scenery is really impressive. High green mountains with lots of coffee, banana and exotic fruit plantations. Most of the towns seem to be hanging onto the side of a mountain with practically vertical streets! Our guides Geovanny, Alex, Adrian and John were great and the group were really friendly and lots of fun and we will miss everyone.
Susan Lincoln, Idaho, USA
Colombia - Medellin to Bogota
Colombia was a fantastic trip, cycling through beautiful terrain, friendly people and with a staff that made every effort to support us on our journey. Be prepared for lots of climbing, lots of swooping downhills, greens of all shades, views, rivers, non touristy towns, and a warm welcome from all that we met. There is so much here, and the seat of a bicycle (the rentals were excellent, well tuned and a good match for the varied terrain you will traverse) is the perfect vantage point to sample it. Geovanny, Alex, Adrian and John were a great team, so much fun both on the road and off.
Rory Morrison, London, England, UK
Colombia - Medellin to Bogota
Thanks a lot redspokes and Colombia ground crew for an eye opening and relaxing break. From a cycling perspective the holiday builds up nicely over a few climbs towards a more challenging mountain pass at altitude in week two. The discovery of the holiday was the warm reception and seemingly inexhaustible hospitality we received from the Colombian people, especially those connected with the group (mis parceros), but also from those we met along the way. Special thanks to the Colombianas who patiently taught me how to muddle along with some of the latest rhythms. Coasting along mainly back roads we were reminded at every switchback of the grinding individual effort which goes into the raw material for each Starbucks or Costa skinny caramel machiato. In Colombia we had no such thing - just filtered coffee served immediately from an urn with optional warm milk - nice!


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text: HomeHomeJames Davis Gets Real There's something to be said about someone who devotes their life's work to making us laugh out loud, literally. James Davis does just that. We've seen him everywhere from MTV to BET and more than likely if you haven't caught him on your good old fashion primetime television, you've definitely succumb to his comedic penmanship somewhere along the way. We sat down with the hilarious hometown hero to get his perspective on being an actor, comedian and writer, in a day and age where the internet is taking over and immediate and quick content is king. We even got the funny man's perspective on some pretty serious issues. From Black Lives Matter to Bill Cosby, Davis doesn't miss much. He may have been the class clown but he without question has a mind that works a million miles a minute and he didn't shy away from proving so. BYC: How did you get your start in comedy? JAMES: I did performing arts program in my neighborhood and ended up auditioning for the movie, "Life With Mikey." I didn't focus on acting again until I dropped out of college to pursue it as a career. While waiting for auditions I decided to give stand up comedy a try, since a lot of my favorite actors had comedy backgrounds. I did a show at The Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. I promised myself that if I did well I would keep on doing it and if I did bad, that would be my last night of comedy. I did well and now its one of the loves of my life. BYC: Being a Los Angeles native is rare these days. How would you describe growing up in L.A? JAMES: There's a certain confidence and awareness that being from LA naturally gives you. Growing up in a city where the most beautiful and talented people come to live has humbled me and made me a hard worker. But I also have watched peoples' dreams come true over and over again in front of my face. That's inspiring and makes me look at success in Hollywood as a something that can be accomplished instead of a far off fantasy. BYC: Would you say that growing up out here gives you an advantage in working in the entertainment industry? JAMES: Definitely. I don't get star struck ever. I'm used to seeing 'celebrities' so when I have a show or a scene with a 'huge star', I just focus on the work and the human being in front of me instead of the hype surrounding the 'celebrity' of that person. Also I can retreat to my family and friends I grew up with when life gets stressful. I have the support system within the city I grind in. BYC: Every time we look up you're on another show but what a lot of people don't know is that you are heavy into writing as well. Can you shed a little light on that? JAMES: Yea I'm a writer along with being an actor and a comedian. People appreciate my natural humor and performance, but they also respect the way I think and communicate my ideas on stage. That has lead to many opportunities writing for other people and shows. I have written for the last eight BET Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards. I've unofficially wrote aka done 'creative consulting' for MTV2's Wildn Out and Joking Off. When they were trying to bring back In Living Color on FOX in 2012, Keenan Ivory Wayans chose me to be a writer/performer on that project as well. BYC: Impressive. How important would you say having that balance of both performance and writing is for you? JAMES: The power is in the writing. I write and develop projects for myself all the time. Sketches, songs, TV shows, movies…I love to create opportunities for myself and others. Writing allows me to do that. Writing also allows me to forge relationships with producers and executives that will help me in front of the camera in the future. I've met many powerful people because of my pen game. It's a blessing. From Kanye to Jay-Z to Kendrick Lamar, most of your favorite artists have written for other people. They were just THAT good. BYC: From stand up to improv and everything in between how vital is adopting new material and do you find your need for more content affects your life off stage? JAMES: I respect my fans and myself so much that I would hate to have someone question my creativity. I would hate to be that comedian who tells the same jokes over and over again. I'm always growing and bettering myself, so that is reflected in my material. If my material isn't growing, then I must not be either. That's the way I see it. The world is also really crazy and I feel like we're at revolutionary time in history as far as the #blacklivesmatter movement. As things, negative and positive, happen in the world, it's our responsibility as artists to comment on it all. BYC: The vine comedian epidemic is alive and well. What are your thoughts on vine comedy? JAMES: Vine is a great platform. Shorter and shorter content is the new wave. It's great for those who are great at it. King Bach is a genius. I respect what him and DeStorm and those guys are doing for sure. Vine is not a priority in the plan that me and my team have set out for myself but I have a lot of respect for what Vine is doing for certain people in comedy and I'll definitely be stepping into the vine game here and there with some epic shit featuring some of your favorite viners. BYC: You do stand up pretty regularly, would you say it keeps you on your toes for when you have to film for MTV or BET? JAMES: Stand Up is the main exercise for my comedy muscle. It keeps me on my toes for the MTV and BET shows but also for writing, auditions, meetings and general interaction with people. Stand up is a self-esteem boost at the end of the day. You walk out there and make a room full of strangers laugh and fall in love with you and then you move on to the next challenge life has to offer. BYC: BYC initially launched as an anti bullying photography series. Have you ever been involved in or experienced bullying? What are your thoughts on it now? JAMES: I'm all about positivity, especially in terms of how we speak to each other. I have never been bullied but I often have to check people on how they speak to me. We only live one life and we are in control what we tolerate from others. You can never have too much self love or self respect and if anyone goes against how you feel about yourself…FUCK'EM. BYC: What are your thoughts on internet bullying nowadays? JAMES: Treat others the way you want to be treated. BYC: With so many important issues in the news as of lately do you ever feel compelled to discuss any certain topic even if you dress it as a joke? Example? JAMES: Yup. I talk about Bill Cosby, Rioting, how black people should act around the police in this tense national climate. I try to keep it Tupac on stage from time to time. BYC: Where do you pull your inspiration from? JAMES: The list is too long. I'm inspired by greatness in every arena. I cry when I watch an athlete win his first championship. I just want it so bad. God is by far my greatest inspiration. I just want to be example of his love and grace in all that I do, comedy or no comedy. BYC: A lot of people don't realize that comedians can also be revolutionary in what they discuss, for instance, Richard Pryors content was extremely thought provoking for the time, do you ever have some serious undertones in your routines? JAMES: Yea those are my favorite jokes. I was really inspired by the Nina Simone documentary on Netflix right now. Tupac is my favorite rapper. Comedians step on stage and night after night we are blessed with a room full of people listening to us. It only makes sense to use that moment and do some good or spread some messages. 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The Boombox presents the 10 Most Anticipated Rap Albums of 2015 that you should definitely have on your radar.
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T.I. has come to Iggy Azalea's defense once again. After Q-Tip decided Iggy needed to be educated on hip-hop and its history via Twitter over the weekend, the Grand Hustle leader decided to speak up since the 'Fancy' rhymer has remained silent.
It seems that everyone has an opinion about Iggy Azalea who has been criticized by a number of people, particularly Azealia Banks, for her misappropriation of hip-hop culture. Q-Tip took to Twitter on Saturday (Dec. 20) to teach his followers and Azalea a history lesson in hip-hop culture.
A grand jury in New York has reached a decision that no charges will be filed against a New York police officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner. The hip-hop community went on Twitter to express their frustrations about the decision.
Peace akhi. That's probably what Lil Wayne will be saying now, as it's the standard greeting for the Universal Zulu nation. The prestigious organization, founded by hip-hop icon Afrika Bambaataa, has ushered in the Young Money leader into their ranks.
It may be Halloween this Friday (Oct. 31), but that doesn't mean you can't get an early Christmas gift from the folks at XXL. In a bootylicious supercut, the mag that boasts "hip-hop on a higher level," includes 45 different hip-hop videos showcasing some of the best backside assets in rap history.
The life and music of A Tribe Called Quest member Q-Tip is explored in this fascinating discussion on BBC Radio. Take a listen.
The Boombox highlights 10 rappers that could deliver the next classic rap album.
Nas is on an award tour as he continues to promote the 20th anniversary album 'Illmatic XX.' On Monday (April 7), the Queensbridge, N.Y., native appeared on the 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to perform a couple of tracks from the new LP.
The thespian community is mourning over the loss of beloved actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. The 46-year-old film star was found dead in his New York apartment on Sunday (Feb. 2), according to ScreenCrush.


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Update on my turbo.. It should be here tomorrow! Joe at arizona turbo is the MAN! what he said it looks like is the front bearing was ate up.. He asked if I was running royal purple and funny thing is.. I was for this time because I got a deal on it. Joe said there was a good amount of carbon build up around the bearings and probably caused the failure. He stated that Royal Purple is known for causing this in turbo cars.. It was the first I had heard of it though.. At anyrate, new turbo will be here and I will be using either Valvoline V1, Valvoline syntec or mobile 1. I also added a catch can for crank case ventilation. I hope this does the trick..
Gabe, sorry to hear about your turbo. I have hammered on my turbo since 2002 and had no problems with Mobil 1. I run 10w30 in the winter and 15w50 in the summer.
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I made a laptop cake today- covered styrofoam with fondant for the screen. It is now heavy, and my dowel rod idea in the base of the screen did not work- they poked through the strofoam. I must deliver it in an hour. Any ideas on how to support the screen??
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I'm sorry no one was able to help you out, but am VERY happy you were able to come up with a solution. I'd love to see the cake.
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Australian poetry makes a comeback
BARRIE CASSIDY: After a period in the literary wilderness, Australian poetry is making a comeback and the resurgence is largely due to the success of one writer, Dorothy Porter.
The Melbourne-based poet has revisited one of the oldest forms of literature -- the verse novel -- and in doing so, has pushed poetry back into the mainstream, gaining a huge following both here and overseas.
Other than Shakespeare, few poets attract the attention of modern film-makers, but Dorothy Porter's done that, too.
Her verse novel, 'The Monkey's Mask' is set to hit the big screen next year.
And now she's taking on a different medium -- opera.
Kate Torney reports.
DOROTHY PORTER, POET: I think in the popular mind, poetry is either excruciatingly emotional, like the sort of stuff that you write in secret as an adolescent and put in a drawer, or it is pretentious and for wankers.
KATE TORNEY: And then there's Dorothy Porter, the Australian poet whose brash and confronting style has had unprecedented success, nudging its way onto general best-seller lists and threatening to shatter a stereotype modern poets are all too familiar with.
DOROTHY PORTER: It's almost embarrassing sometimes to tell people you're a poet.
It's seeing a shadow across people's face.
"Is this how poems start, when every riff on the radio hooks in your throat.
Is this how poems start?
When the vein under her skin hooks in your throat, is this how poems start?
When insomnia pounds like spooked black horses, When the day breaks like car crash glass, Tell me Mickey, you knew, tell me, does a poem start with a hook in the throat?"
KATE TORNEY: Porter found her voice at an early age.
DOROTHY PORTER: In my 14th year, I decided I was going to be a writer.
I've even got a line in one of my fervent, obsessive diaries saying, "I'm going to be a writer, this is what I'm going to do".
KATE TORNEY: It's a path that's produced five books of poetry and two works for young adults, but it's Porter's three novels -- written in the form of a series of poems -- that have captured imaginations and sales.
One of these, 'The Monkey's Mask', saw Dorothy Porter cross the divide between the literary highbrow and popular fiction.
DOROTHY PORTER: I wanted it marketed as a novel.
I didn't want it down the back of the shop.
With the wrong publisher, 'The Monkey's Mask' could have sunk without a trace, as has happened to so many other books of Australian poetry.
JUDITH RODRIGUEZ, LITERARY DEPARTMENT, DEAKIN UNIVERSITY: She likes risky characters.
She likes risky decisions made by them.
That's actually pretty compelling reading.
KATE TORNEY: Australians certainly thought so, buying more than 12,000 copies of the crime thriller about a lesbian detective.
It's since been adapted for stage and is currently being made into a feature film -- hard to believe of a book of poetry.
DOROTHY PORTER: I think also 'The Monkey's Mask' touched a nerve in the wider community, in terms of its depiction of infatuation and sexual obsession.
Also, it just lined poetry up again with the big juicy themes -- death and sex.
"The palms behind Frank's back.
'My palms sneak up on me', Frank reveals one morning after he's had a sleepless night.
'I can hear them behind me rustling their leathery wings.' Frank shuts his eyes.
'I can smell them.' Frank's fag-holding hand trembles.
'They smell like women going out in puffs of powered and too much scent'."
JUDITH RODRIGUEZ: It's not perhaps the kind of poetry everybody wants to write, or feels it's in themselves to write.
I don't think it does any harm to the "dignity of poetry".
KATE TORNEY: On the contrary, Dorothy Porter has dragged poetry back into the mainstream and now she is taking on a new medium -- opera.
The work is an adaptation of Barbara Baynton's story, 'The Chosen Vessel', about a woman living in the Australian outback at the turn of the century.
DOROTHY PORTER: It's every woman's worst nightmare actually happens in this short story and it happens in slow, almost cinematically creepy detail.
You just, step by step by step, this woman is stalked and the inevitable happens.
JONATHON MILLS, COMPOSER: I think that she stands in absolute contrast to a bunch of academic poets who have been sustained in universities and she is a person who actually has a voice that speaks to people like me, who are not academic poets.
KATE TORNEY: While Porter's unconventional style has done little to win the hearts of traditionalists, it's attracted a huge following of young people and can take some credit for the resurgence of pub poetry.
PUB POET: I gave you a guide to happy peaceful living and you twisted my words.
DOROTHY PORTER: I think one very healthy thing is the proliferation of poetry festivals at the moment and ordinary people, and ordinary sort of readers are coming to them and seeing what a range and diversity of poetry that there is.
There are still the excruciating personal poems and there are still the oblique poems for wankers, but there's a hell of a lot else.
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I guess I have some things to learn... I am a noob and tinkering with the hang of my DoubleNest. After a lot of frustration and trial and error by means I won't bore you with, I tried a ridgeline of 114" and things seemed better. After reading this thread I can shorten even further... WOW!!
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James, start by measuring your hammock...the advertised length is meaningless. Stretch it out straight using the suspension, and measure the distance between the suspension points. This is your OAL. The ridgeline length will be a percentage of the OAL...83% is often quoted, and will get you in the ballpark. 114" sounds much too long for an ENO DN.
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Huddersfield on Parade is a collection of photographs of... Huddersfield on parade. From the solemnity of Armistice Day to the joie de vivre of Carnival, the high jinks of St Patrick's Day to the regimented steps of a military home-coming parade, all are to be found within these pages.
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The Knot--Best Of Weddings 2011...me? O.m.g.
Decorating By Chef_Stef Updated 5 Jan 2011 , 4:42am by Sorelle
Well whatdya know about that?
I knew there was a Best of Weddings contest on in Nov on the Knot and I emailed all my brides about it, but didn't think about it much beyond that.
Just got an email from my rep saying I'm a WINNER. I'm waiting to hear what, exactly, it means, so...still not sure yet.
But I DO know I'm going to use it to the hilt at the Bridal Fest this weekend on the BIG SCREEN monitor in our booth...
OMG omg SOO0O MUCH cooler than winning the Best of Spokane for cakes last year (well that was really good, but this...omg....)
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Congratulations Chef!
Congratulations! Well deserved with your extraordinary cakes......they are all absolutely beautiful!
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I was telling my dh about it, and how it's this big website, and they have a magazine, and...they HAVE A MAGAZINE...!! Does this mean I might be in the Knot Best of 2011 issue??
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Congratulations! How exciting! I'm shooting for that star.