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Texas Gov. Rick Perry heads for Cobb County this morning, where he'll deliver what's being billed as his first domestic policy speech as a presidential candidate — and accuse rival Mitt Romney of governing Massachusetts the same way President Barack Obama has governed the nation.
Shannon McCaffery of the Associated Press has been slipped some highlights of Texas Gov. Rick Perry's 10 a.m. address before the Georgia Public Policy Foundation:
"As Republican voters decide who is best suited to lead this country in a new direction by stopping the spending spree and scrapping Obamacare, I am confident they will choose a nominee who has governed on conservative principles, not one whose health care policies paved the way for Obamacare," Perry says, according to prepared remarks….
Perry contrasts Romney's plan with the medical malpractice reform he signed as governor of Texas, and argues that both Romney and Obama have governed more liberally than he has.
"What we are seeing in America today is a conservative awakening, a revival born out of a deep concern that liberals have used the machinery of the federal government to impose a nanny state that limits our freedom and that targets free enterprise," he says.
"I knew when I got into this race I would have my hands full fighting President Obama's big government agenda. I just didn't think it would be in the Republican primary," Perry adds.
The address signals that Perry plans to continue aggressively attacking his chief rival even as he faces some stumbling blocks in his own campaign. After a shaky debate performance, Perry admitted that he used "inappropriate" language when he called Republican rivals "heartless." Perry was defending a Texas law that allows illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at state universities if they meet certain criteria.
As part of the offensive, Perry is turning to Romney's environmental record.
"In Texas, we've cleaned the air while creating jobs and adding millions in population. Another state — Massachusetts — was among the first states to implement its own cap-and-trade program which included limits on carbon emissions for power plants," Perry says in his speech.
Perry also accuses Romney of relying on environmental advisers who went on to work in the Obama administration. Environmental Protection Agency official Gina McCarthy, who works on clean air regulations, helped Massachusetts develop a climate plan when Romney served as governor.
In reply, "heartless" Georgia Republicans in support of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney this morning will loudly point to Rick Perry's support for in-state tuition for the college-bound children of illegal immigrants in Texas.
Attorney General Sam Olens took the lead in a Romney missive issued last night:
"Our country has a problem with illegal immigration. Programs like Rick Perry's in-state tuition breaks for illegal immigrants only make it worse. Instead of providing special benefits for illegal immigrants, our nominee must be someone who will secure the border and end incentives for illegal immigration."
A downtown Atlanta fundraiser later today is likely to feature a large chunk of Republican lawmakers from the state Capitol who have lined up behind Rick Perry.
Worth noting: It has taken the multi-term governor of Texas to bring agreement to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and President pro tem Tommie Williams, R-Lyons, who have spent the last year struggling for control of the state Senate. The pair has become Perry's top supporters in Georgia.
Republican state lawmakers for Perry announced themselves 44 strong on Thursday evening. "This represents more than one-third of the state's Republican lawmakers, including well over half of state Senate Republicans," the official press release noted.
In the Senate, they include:
Bill Cowsert, majority caucus chair; Cecil Staton, majority whip; Ronnie Chance, governor's floor leader; Bill Jackson, governor's floor leader; Don Balfour; Jeff Mullis; John Albers; Charlie Bethel; Buddy Carter; John Crosby; Frank Ginn; Greg Goggans; Tim Golden; Steve Gooch; Jack Hill; Rick Jeffares; William Ligon; Jack Murphy; Mitch Seabaugh; Ross Tolleson.
The most notable absence belongs to Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, R-Woodstock.
And House members include:
Larry O'Neal, Republican majority leader; Matt Ramsey, majority caucus vice-chairman; Allen Peake, majority caucus secretary/treasurer; Tim Bearden; Alex Atwood; Rick Austin; Charlice Byrd; Mike Cheokas; Josh Clark; Kevin Cooke; Mike Dudgeon; Jimmy Pruett; Terry England; Rich Golick; Mark Hamilton; Billy Horne; Penny Houston; Tom McCall; John Meadows; James Mills; Jay Roberts; Ron Stephens; and Tom Taylor.
House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, and Speaker pro tem Jan Jones, R-Milton, apparently have decided to keep their powder dry.
Last year, the Atlanta City Council held its annual retreat at the Georgia Aquarium, advertised as a "public meeting." During that retreat, the council voted on whether to amend its rules regarding public comment at future committee meetings.
The minutes of the meeting do not reflect how the members voted. They simply state: "After an extensive discussion, it was determined that the membership was not in support of amending the existing law."
Matthew Cardinale, editor of Atlanta Progressive News, wants a break-down of the vote, and next Tuesday will make his argument before the Georgia Supreme Court.
The city of Atlanta has said the state Open Meetings Act doesn't require that the vote be disclosed. But Attorney General Sam Olens, a Republican, has sided with the liberal plaintiff. His people have filed an amicus brief that calls the city's legal defense "absurd."
The AJC's Politifact Georgia today examines the claim by Jennette Gayer, staff advocate for Georgia environment, that metro Atlanta has "had over 40 days this summer where it was unsafe to breathe the air."
- By Jim Galloway, Political Insider
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September 30th, 2011
8:18 am
Perry is soft on illegal immigrants and has one of the hightest property taxes in the nation. That is enough for me to vote against him.
September 30th, 2011
8:33 am
Property taxes may be higher in Texas, but they have no state income tax. He tied too tight the christian right, which will hurt him outside the bible belt. I hate to say this but Obama would beat him in a national election.
Hopefully, the Republicans will find a better presidential candidate in the next 90 days.
September 30th, 2011
8:50 am
Perry does not have a chance beating Obama
September 30th, 2011
8:52 am
Perry doesn't have the "gift" that Obama claims as his when speaking publicly. Dedicated, intelligent people often can't express themselves as well as professional speakers whose only talent is speaking well: No content, just noise. I really miss Pres. Bush and his tortured prose; at least our enemies understood what his was saying.
September 30th, 2011
8:57 am
Really Jack? I mean, really? Seems like our enemies understand very well what the President is saying. We're coming for you. You can say a lot about Obama, but on the foreign policy front he's done more in 3 years than Bush did in 8. But if your view is already slanted you wouldn't see that.
September 30th, 2011
8:57 am
Jack do you think Perry will win the republican nominee
September 30th, 2011
9:03 am
Democrats are dumb, but Republicans are much dumber. Jack's comment is just more evidence.
September 30th, 2011
9:07 am
Perry is right about one thing…It IS heartless to deny immigrant kids who've been here since they were little a chance at the American dream.
September 30th, 2011
9:10 am
Independent voter here, and I can say that Obama has solidly burned the independent voting base and stands little chance of getting them back unless an uber-Christian conservative like Perry gets the nomination.
Personally, I think America is sick of slick-talkers and double speak. Promise one thing and do another, say one thing and mean another, etc. Such actions characterize our current president, as well as both Perry AND Romney. What you saw happen in Florida, with Herman Cain upsetting Perry as the straw poll winner, is proof that more and more Americans want new faces who talk straight on the important issues.
I like Herman Cain but I'm not sure if he has the right credentials to be president. That said, I wouldn't mind it if he was.
For me, it's Ron Paul in 2012. He is, quite literally, the only candidate who will speak frankly about his views AND has the record to back up every word that he says.
It's time for someone with some integrity and EXPERIENCE. Ron Paul!
September 30th, 2011
9:25 am
I dont think known of the republican candidates have the credential being president.
American people are seeing what the republican party is about look how they act the debate.
When I see them on the tv they always talking about president Obama but they dont tell the american people how they going to fix the economy.
The republican party seem like they want to hurt the middle class and working class.
September 30th, 2011
9:37 am
Perry IS soft on immigration just like GW was. HUGE red flag for conservatives that just can't be explained away. Calling other Pubs "heartless" is an enormous mistake. That's the lib-tard byline. "pubs are heartless." I get Perry's point about the illegal's kids not having to suffer from a lack of opportunity but his appeal to heartfulness is terribly misguided. His, and Texas's, policy at the end of the day is basically just an incentive for more and more illegal immigration which is a mastodon in the room.
September 30th, 2011
9:43 am
Obama will beat Perry like a drum::can the USA stand 4 more years
September 30th, 2011
9:43 am
Jack: " Dedicated, intelligent people often can't express themselves …"
What? If they are intelegent, they learn to speak. Now their jargon may be confusing, and they must talk "in plain English". Not all are as educated to understand the exact description a specialist is use to in their "shop". Oh and one has to learn to listen to also understand. So many, as evidenced by these blogs, never listen to understand. But it is interesting the ones who write "What he is really thinking…! How does one know what someone is thinking? Only a said word is out there to be interpreted!
Also Perry's "gift", as you refer to it, is "beating his chest" Showing dominance or authourity is not a gift. If so a gorilla is very gifted!
Hiding: "Democrats are dumb, but Republicans are much dumber." Throw in some independants. We have not been educating our children to reason and decide beyond which video game they want to play or what rock/reality star they would like to emulate. We need to educate people to look at facts, examine options, and to decifer the path they want to follow and to react to their conseqences. Look at all the BS (birth certificate, heritage, etc. ) which has been hurled at President Obama. We are forced to deal with superficial crap versus items and details that need immediate addressing.
What are the republican candidates specific policies on immigration,amnesty, costs, etc. of illegal immigration? Other issues? I havent heard anything that is very detailed. Just Me, Me, Me and them, them, them!
September 30th, 2011
9:45 am
For once…just once, I'd like to know where the candidates instead of talking about Obama and each other. I want to know their position of economic and social issues. I could care less about what others have done and said – I want to know what are you going to do?
September 30th, 2011
9:45 am
I think it's refreshing to see Republicans in this country stand up and own their heartlessness for a change! Still, booing things that require an actual beating heart (like supporting our soldiers who may be slightly "different" or allowing one child the same opportunity to succeed as another), and cheering heartless things (like high-volume executions and letting the uninsured die from something treatable) is still only going HALF WAY.
I'd like to see Republican Americans REALLY sac up this time around and OWN their heartlessness! That means officially renouncing the peace-loving, wealth-eschewing, defender-of-the-poor Jesus Christ and all he stood for, instead of just USING Him to win votes on Sundays and Wednesdays, and standing against what he stood for the other five days a week. A real man wouldn't back down from his true beliefs, right? Show us what you're made of!
September 30th, 2011
9:46 am
For once…just once, I'd like to know where the candidates stand instead of talking about Obama and each other. I want to know their position on economic and social issues. I could care less about what others have done and said – I want to know what are you going to do?
September 30th, 2011
9:48 am
@Ali – You'll never see that. Perry (and most of the Teapublican candidates) know what they are against, but they don't know what they are for. Their identity is tied up in what they can say 'no" to, but they have no ideas for the future
That has been the problem all along since Obama was elected. The Republicans have no solutions to anything, other than "Obama is wrong". The Republicans are uncreative and intellectually void.
September 30th, 2011
9:53 am
The reason why the Republicans never talk about their economic plans or how the federal government can help folster the creation of jobs is because they have NO PLAN! All during the 2010 midterm elections the republicans talked about creating jobs, but what have they done since they assumed the leadership role in the House? Absolutely nothing. They have not offered up one jobs bill or program. The repubicans have been more concerned with defeating President Obama, defunding planned parenthood, turning Medicare into a voucher program and shutting down the government. Aside from eliminating taxes and gutting regulations (which has never worked) what are their ideas?
September 30th, 2011
9:54 am
Interesting that Sam Olens would weigh in. He's starting to remind me of the old Rep. Barr – never saw a camera he didn't want to be in the viewfinder. The public is weary of fear mongering. Maybe he'll return to being a caring (though out of work) community leader when the camera jumps up to bite him. Being out of public office did wonders for Barr's demeanor. We can hope for the same with Olens.
Right now, he's pandering, and it doesn't become him.
September 30th, 2011
9:59 am
Jack, Osama could understand W's words but he felt Obama's resolve
Hall County Commission added constituent comments to their meeting this year and it has dramitically improved communication
September 30th, 2011
10:04 am
Regarding Olens. He is our top law enforcement guy. He'll have to work with whatever administration falls into the White House in 2013. Yes, he's just a state AG, but cooperation is important in the world we live in. Just saying, if Olens were more circumspect and less of a political road dog, he could serve his constituents much better. But then, he probably is just waiting to grab the next rung on the ladder.
September 30th, 2011
10:05 am
Thanks for providing this list of republicans who are soft on immigration and who should be voted out next chance you get. Copy, paste and print…..Bill Cowsert, majority caucus chair; Cecil Staton, majority whip; Ronnie Chance, governor's floor leader; Bill Jackson, governor's floor leader; Don Balfour; Jeff Mullis; John Albers; Charlie Bethel; Buddy Carter; John Crosby; Frank Ginn; Greg Goggans; Tim Golden; Steve Gooch; Jack Hill; Rick Jeffares; William Ligon; Jack Murphy; Mitch Seabaugh; Ross Tolleson, Larry O'Neal, Republican majority leader; Matt Ramsey, majority caucus vice-chairman; Allen Peake, majority caucus secretary/treasurer; Tim Bearden; Alex Atwood; Rick Austin; Charlice Byrd; Mike Cheokas; Josh Clark; Kevin Cooke; Mike Dudgeon; Jimmy Pruett; Terry England; Rich Golick; Mark Hamilton; Billy Horne; Penny Houston; Tom McCall; John Meadows; James Mills; Jay Roberts; Ron Stephens; and Tom Taylor.
September 30th, 2011
10:07 am
Right Wingers know Perry already sold his soul to be the gate keeper of big military sub-contracts, insider lobby coporate interests, and the distribution of whats left in the kitty from the Bush days. Local GOP want in on the cash. Dance puppets dance.
September 30th, 2011
10:11 am
When you read that Georgia is in the bottom 5 in education performance, the top 5 in prison population and that Atlanta lost more jobs than ANY other metro area in the USA in the last year, you have to wonder how anybody can use immigration as a litmus test for candidates.
It is utterly mind blowing. These folks would be a magician's best friend.
September 30th, 2011
10:18 am
I remember when Sam Olens used to make sense. It seems he has sacrificed his heart to "dance with the other Republicans" statewide. It's too bad. Also, the only time I felt any affinity for Perry was when he called the other Republicans "heartless" for wanting to deny an education to children of illegal immigrants. Perry, you were right about that. I'll never vote for you in a million years, but you were right about that.
September 30th, 2011
10:20 am
Perry puts the interests of illegal aliens/foreign nationals before those of US citizens!
Perry supports in-state tuition for illegal aliens…we don't want anything like that!
Perry's job creation in Texas between 2007 and 2011: 81% of jobs created during this time went to illegal aliens or newly arrived legal immigrants! Why can't he create jobs for US citizens?
September 30th, 2011
10:21 am
Good comment, Lynn.
September 30th, 2011
10:22 am
Fresh from his surprising win in Florida's straw poll election, GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain is making a stop in Milton Sunday, Oct. 2, 2-3:30 p.m.
He will drop in at the Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub in Crabapple, 12650 Crabapple Road. The visit is sponsored by the North Fulton Friends Tea Party.
September 30th, 2011
10:23 am
Attorney General Sam Olens took the lead in a Romney missive issued last night:
I think Sam Olens is forgetting who he really works for. He works for the people of Georgia, not Mittins.
September 30th, 2011
10:24 am
9 out of 10 GOP scientists agree: pain, suffering and death are good for you.
September 30th, 2011
10:25 am
And now for my next trick, Rick. Watch me draw this illegal from the stovetop hat on the table. But pay no attention to the fat contributions being stuffed in my pockets by special interests who want to build private toll roads or get a fat government check for managing a public charter school.
Pay close attention to the illegal.
September 30th, 2011
10:38 am
I actually liked Rick Perry until the debate and heard his immigration views. I work in the school system and I see it daily the strain the illegal immigrants are putting on the system. All of the children of illegals are going to the public schools and their parents aren't paying in taxes so those of us that do pay in our taxes are having to pay for all of the extra children in the system. I do not see how anyone could think that is fair for an child of a illegal immigrant should get 22,000 a year towards college tuition when I have to use my money that I have left AFTER paying MY share of taxes to send my child to college. I don't care who goes to college but I don't think it shoud be on my dime because they chose to do things illegally.
September 30th, 2011
10:45 am
Here ricky, give this a try:
"Do you yahoos remember the last President from Texas, well elect me and I will make him look like he had some idea what he was doing. I do share his ability to take credit for the lucky breaks life threw at him, but when it comes to cronyism, blind ambition and 'pay to play' I will make him look like the amateur he was. Give me the nomination and I can guarantee a republican second place in the General Election."
September 30th, 2011
11:20 am
Ali: Good posts!
Southerngirl:"All of the children of illegals are going to the public schools and their parents aren't paying in taxes so those of us that do pay in our taxes are having to pay for all of the extra children in the system. "
You make me look too smart based on my original post. So, illegals don't buy or rent lodging? Do you know the schools are financed through property taxes paid by all? Even if you rent, if the owner has any sense, the property tax burden for the property is included in the rent!!!! Also do they eat? Buy clothes , drugs, food, etc? if so they pay sales tax. Do they have cars? Then the advalorum tax is paid when they get a tag. Income tax? If the business is legitament, then they take out the taxes due. Only those that are picked up on the street to work hourly (and picked up by Repubs who think they are getting work cheap) don't pay taxes based on a cash transaction. ya' know….off the books!
September 30th, 2011
7:14 pm
Let's see what the "Insider" and the rest of the media leave out on Perry:"Texas has the second-highest poverty rate among the 50 states, behind only Mississippi. It has the second-highest percentage of population without a high school diploma. Texas leads the nation in the percentage of people with no health insurance, over one quarter. It is tied with Mississippi for having the biggest percentage of workers paid at or below the minimum wage."
He has expressed support for open borders with Mexico several times in official speeches.
He has advocated for PerryCare: a bi-national US taxpayer funded health care plan that would include coverage for citizens of Mexico still living on the Mexican side of the Texas Mexico border.
Deep in the pockets of the Texas business comminity that hires illegals, he has refused to put the power of his office behind any attempt to use E-Verify statewide with the remark that " E-Verify would not make a hill of beans worth of difference in America today…"
He has supported "comprehensive amnesty…" for illegals already here.
Has refused to pass an Arizona style immigration law in his own state.
Most of the jobs created in Texas were low wage jobs that were taken by immigrants, both legal and illegal…
The press has been forced to mention his horrible illegal immigration record, so they – and this blogger – focus on the one item of instate tuition, which provided about $20 k a year in special treatment savings to illegals who cannot legally work after graduation, but refused the same tuition to children of active duty military personel living in Texas. Hoping that the rest will remain unknown.
These lawmakers who are backing Perry pray that you won't realize that illegal immigration is connected to most all other issues. Liberal Political Insiders hope the same. Gimme a break on Perry the "conservative" or the Georgia legislators who were forced to vote for HB 87 but now back a guy who wouldn't do it in his own state.
Yeah, nothing to do with "other issues." I hope the GOP gets what they deserve on this one.
September 30th, 2011
8:58 pm
While many here will vehemently deny it, many who oppose any compromise solution to the immigration issue make culturally insensitive (I'm being kind here) remarks on these pages. These Pew statistics point to an imminent white minority. We should start now to build bridges of understanding, cooperation. You won't be around, but you should care about the world your children will inherit – an ugly one or one of US harmony within.
Here are the stats.
Births have surpassed immigration as the main driver of the dynamic growth in the nation's Mexican-American population. From 2000 to 2010, the Mexican-American population grew by 7.2 million as a result of births and 4.2 million as a result of new immigrant arrivals. This is a departure from the previous two decades when the number of new immigrants either matched or exceeded the number of births. The relative youth and high fertility of Mexican-American women have contributed to the increase in births. At the same time, immigration from Mexico declined sharply during the decade.


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Sangiovese Shiraz 2009: $25
Shiraz 06: $22
The 2006 Shiraz, is a wine that is exceptional. This year at Granitevale produced wonderful fruit primarily because of the long dry season and our ability to control water to the vines. Again exclusively hand picked the result is a spectacular estate wine exhibiting a full body with sumptuous fruit on the palet, yet displaying all the finesse of cool climate reds. This intense yet delicately balanced Shiraz has resulted in a wine that is rich in berry flavours, fine tannins and a long finish. Imbibe now in moderation, or benefit from good cellaring up to ten years.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006: $30
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon has benefited from another excellent season where the fruit was able to develop over a long consistent period. The resulting wine displays intense yet balanced characteristics, producing a full bodied wine while showing a delightful currant, cherry and cedar nose. Pronounced ripeness, soft tannins and a nice touch of acidity result in a great palate. Imbibe now in moderation, or cellar well for up to ten years.
Merlot 2006: $22
The 2006 Merlot is another outstanding example of this wonderful wine variety. The third of our hand picked vintages, with fruit sourced exclusively from Taemus Vineyard, the wine is softly textured and highly flavoured. The wine features supple silky tannins coupled with plenty of raspberry, plum and fruitcake flavours.
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Happy Earth Day!
Words Of Wisdom of the Day: Inspired by the acclaimed "Sagan Series," Evan Schurr pieced together powerful statements made by world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson that serve as an alarming wake up call to a nation that has stopped dreaming and underfunded tomorrow.
NdGT is literally one of the most inspired (and inspiring) people I have ever listened to. It compels me to ask in this day and age, along with everything we have done as a race so far, why is it that there are not more people like this? Why is it that they're the ones who get pushed into the background when we have a problem? When we encounter great success? When we question what our potential is?
The question, "If I were President I'd…" implies that if you swap out one leader, put in another, then all will be well with America—as though our leaders are the cause of all ailments.
That must be why we've created a tradition of rampant attacks on our politicians. Are they too conservative for you? Too liberal? Too religious? Too atheist? Too gay? Too anti-gay? Too rich? Too dumb? Too smart? Too ethnic? Too philanderous? Curious behavior, given that we elect 88% of Congress every two years.
A second tradition-in-progress is the expectation that everyone else in our culturally pluralistic land should hold exactly your own outlook, on all issues.
When you're scientifically literate, the world looks different to you. It's a particular way of questioning what you see and hear. When empowered by this state of mind, objective realities matter. These are the truths of the world that exist outside of whatever your belief system tells you.
One objective reality is that our government doesn't work, not because we have dysfunctional politicians, but because we have dysfunctional voters. As a scientist and educator, my goal, then, is not to become President and lead a dysfunctional electorate, but to enlighten the electorate so they might choose the right leaders in the first place.
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MODESTO, Calif. — U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) was today presented with the "Summer 2013 Champion of Seniors Award" by The National Grange, a national, nonpartisan grassroots organization that advocates on behalf of America's rural seniors, for Rep. Denham's outstanding leadership on behalf of seniors.
"Our seniors are often those most in need of our support," said Rep. Denham. "I am honored to receive this award and will continue to work on behalf of our nation's seniors to preserve critical programs like Medicare and Social Security for those who need them most."
Criteria for the award included:
- Exhibiting outstanding leadership in Congress to protect Medicare, which is critical to millions of American seniors and their families.
- Opposing across the board cuts made by unelected boards.
- Ensuring access to affordable prescription medicines for seniors through the Medicare Part D program and opposing any efforts to implement price controls or similar measures that would lead to increases in premiums for seniors.
- Demonstrating a continued commitment to protect the doctor/patient relationship for seniors and opposing any efforts that might weaken it in any way.
- Preserving a vast selection of health care options for seniors so that they may choose the best plan for themselves and their families.
- Representing senior constituents with individual issues before government agencies so that they receive the benefits and services they have earned.
- Supporting government services and necessary funding for senior programs in the Representative's district.
"Congressman Denham has exhibited outstanding leadership in Congress to protect Medicare and ensure access to affordable prescription medicines and health care choices for seniors," said Grace Boatright, legislative director for The National Grange. "He has definitely earned this award and deserves our thanks."
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Strawberries (E6 6b) is a fierce crack-line taking the challenge of the overhanging headwall at the top of the Vector Buttress on the famous Craig Bwlch y Moch area of Tremadog. Legend has it that the route has never had a true on sight ascent.
Whilst researching the history of the route for a UKC article, I came across some interesting facts... including an ascent that was termed a "British On Sight Ascent" but unfortunately was ground-up, with one fall.
In the article I also speak to German super-star Stefan Glowacz, both over the telephone and face to face in Germany. I find out once and for all the exact style in which he climbed the route.
I explore the history, from the first ascent in 1980, through to my abortive attempt in 2008. Along the way I speak to several important ascentionists, including Johnny Woodward and Al Murray. I also talk at length about the grade – how can it 'only' be E6 when everyone falls off?
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Guest Blogger: We Heart This' Five Steps to Red Lips
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This week, we have Stef and Tyna of We Heart This blogging all about grown up beauty. Today, Stef muses on mastering the staple of sophistication: the red lip.
One of the best things about being older (there are a few good things about aging, honest!) is that I can now proudly wear red lipstick, and gloss, and not feel like a kid who's raided her mom's makeup drawer. With age comes the confidence to pull it off (which is the case with most things in my life now, but that's another post entirely). I always encourage people to try a red lip, especially the ones who are determined that they can't. With these five simple steps, even the red-shy can be wearing it proudly!
1. Start with a gloss: The simplest way to bring red into your life is with a gloss, preferably one with very light pigmentation (Fresh's Sugar Shag is a good choice). Anyone can easily master the 'just eaten a cherry popsicle' look. Too much? Take that first baby step with a tinted lip balm, like Burt's Bees in Rose or Red Dahlia.
2. Move on to a sheer lipstick: Once you're comfortable with red in gloss form, add a bit more pigment with a sheer lipstick. Pat it on with your fingers for a subtler look. If you're still unsure, keep your makeup simple to avoid feeling too made up.
3. Determine whether you're cool- or warm-toned: The quickest way to determine your tone is to look at the veins on the back of your arms. If they are more bluish, you're likely to be cool-toned. If they have a green cast, you're warm-toned. What does this mean as far as red goes? Warm-toned ladies should look for reds with orange, yellow, or brown undertones (a brick red would be perfect). Cool-toned gals are going to look best in blue-based red or those with pink undertones (think cherry or wine). Confused? Get thee to MAC! You won't find more red lipsticks anywhere else. Try on shades such as: Chili, which is a brownish orange-red, and Lady Bug, which is a yellow red, whereas Ruby Woo, Russian Red or MAC Red are all bluish red.
4. Exfoliate your lips: Nothing ruins a bright pout (red or otherwise) faster than chapped lips. A bit of prep will assure you've got a smooth canvas to work with. I love Sara Happ's The Lip Scrub, but you DIY girls can make your own with sugar in a base of just about anything (Vaseline, honey, and cocoa butter all work great).
5. Invest in a lip brush: I've heard countless tips — from applying foundation to your lips (hello, cakey!) to lining the whole lip with a pencil first — but I've found the best way to apply is slowly, carefully, and with a lip brush. You'll have more control of your application, which assures a cleaner, more precise line. Give red a try, ladies! You're only five steps away from a more glamorous you — I promise.
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trying out this planning thing
acrylic doodles
a little peak into the contrasting pages of my sketchbook. on the left, a desperate doodle from when i didn't have time to draw. on the right, a tiny warmup for (hopefully) the days of painting to come!
tried out these "karat aquarell" pencils for a few minutes today : )
more sketchbook sheeit
dood on boat
marzahn man
just a lil wrinkled food doodle
pebble-prone bewts
stuff from last night #watercolour
(oops i made another video)
in other news i've been adding mindless inkdrips & blobs to this thing i drew a year ago/abandoned for some reason
patrick kyle'd my wall a little
boy is this nib holder ever comfy. dat cork makes all the difference.
mostly a doodle dump. scanner lacking.
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Cold and Flu FAQ: How to Soothe Your Child
How do I calm a cough?
- Offer your child plenty of fluids, especially water, diluted fruit juice, or hot soup. Even a popsicle provides fluid. Liquids can help break the cough cycle.
- Turn on a steamy shower, and close the bathroom door. Then sit with your child on the floor or a chair next to the shower while he inhales steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Steam can ease congestion, which can trigger coughing.
- At night, put a couple of pillows behind your child's head so he's not lying flat. This helps reduce coughing from post-nasal drip.
- Put a cool mist humidifier by your child's bed. Moisture in the air helps ease coughing and congestion.
- Give him a teaspoon of honey, which helps suppress cough. (Honey isn't safe for babies younger than 1.)
- Ask your pediatrician about over-the-counter cough medicine if your child is 4 or older. (They aren't recommended for kids under age 4.)
How can I soothe a sore throat?
- Give cold liquids, especially water, juices, electrolyte solutions, or popsicles. The coldness of a popsicle helps ease a sore throat.
- Offer warm liquids because they may also help. One choice is decaffeinated tea with honey if your child is older than 1.
- Encourage gargling with warm, salted water. This may help to cleanse the throat, which helps recovery from a respiratory infection. Gargling is easier for children over the age of 5.
- Ease the pain of a sore throat with either acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Choose one type and stick with it. It'll take about 30 minutes for the pain relief to kick in. Give the correct dose for your child's weight and age, as listed on the back of the bottle.
How can I ease an earache?
Fluid that builds up behind the eardrum causes pressure -- and piercing pain. Have you ever been on a plane and felt pressure and pain as you're about to land? That's how your child may feel.
- Let young children suck on a lollipop -- if you prefer, older kids can chew gum -- to help ease pressure in the ears.
- Put a warm cloth against the aching ear. This reduces pain by helping blood circulate.
- Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief if the steps above don't help.
- Ask your pediatrician about ear drops to ease pain for a child younger than 2.
- Call your child's doctor if an earache lasts more than 24 hours, or if your child has high fever, headache, vomiting, or jaw pain.
What should I do about a fever?
- Try to stay calm by remembering that fever is how the body defends itself against an infection.
- Offer fluid often. Fever increases the chance of dehydration. If your child doesn't feel like drinking, offer small sips every 10 to 15 minutes.
- Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen if your child can't sleep or eat because he's so uncomfortable. Both reduce fever and ease pain. Never give aspirin to children with a fever because it can lead to Reye's syndrome, a serious problem.
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This is a video from the masterclass series presented by Boston University featuring the ever enchanting and so very talented, Denyce Graves. She is working with students, and talks about the value of having a good support system and rooted foundation while singing. I "particularly" like this b/c she does not attempt to teach any specific technique which is almost impossible in only fifteen minutes. She brings everything back to basics and focuses on how "simple singing" (that is NOT trying to manufacture sounds or manipulate the voice so much that the natural colors and tone can't shine through) is some of the most beautiful and healthy. It is only through a good foundation in your knowledge of vocal pedagoy and your voice, that true, good, and healthy artistry can develop.
(this does run a little long so if you'd like to watch make sure you have the time to devote to it but i can say it is all worth it)
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Rosy, you're killing me with that tongue!
those ears and that paw tuck! melts my little heart!
looks like someone is not coming on our morning jog!
Do you come here often? @bonnyandclydepugs
Double the cuteness, double the fun!
Oh Rosy. She never gives up hope that she'll get a taste. (via Grubbin' Pugs: Cold Farro Salad with Vegetables and Chicken in a Mint Yogurt Sauce)
Last night I woke up in the middle of the night to Rosy staring at me. Was she gazing at me lovingly or plotting to steal my soul?
Last night I fell asleep on the couch and woke up to Sunny taking her feet warming duties very seriously. Great in the winter, not so much in the summer.
And now she's back to sleep and snoring loudly.
Facelift, you're doing it wrong.
After potty/walkies and breakfast, the opening of the curtains is the most important part of our morning routine! Gotta get there early to avoid the traffic congestion.
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It's been raining for a few days now, and it's gonna KEEP raining till at least Tuesday! It's gross and cold outside and the winds are a-howlin'. We are bummed-out! No trips to the dog park for us this weekend, quick walkies if there are short breaks in the rainfall. Boooo! :(
Mom and Dad are keeping us company with warm toasty cuddles, though… and we're getting lots of indoor playtime! Good thing, too; Roxy's got some energy to burn.


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Turbine process full of too much hot air
Last updated at 13:58, Thursday, 29 March 2012
Congratulations have to go to villagers and local folk who have actually won a fight to block a wind turbine being built in their neighbourhood.
Developers were looking to erect an 80m high turbine at Boltongate, near Wigton.
The country is soft, rolling grassland just outside the national park, not spectacular, but still beautiful and teeming with wildlife.
When the plans were reveals, locals were rightly furious and immediately mobilised to form Friends of Rural Cumbria's Environment (FORCE).
They opposed the plan, arguing that an influx of single-turbine developments would change the classification of the area, making it easier for developers to obtain permission for larger projects.
An Allerdale Council development panel agreed and has turned down permission for the turbine. So far, so HURRAH!
It is a victory for "the little people", a triumph of sense and a sympathy for the countryside.
However, there is still one grim grey dark cloud hovering over the beautiful (relatively) unspoilt landscape.
Local decisions have to give way to national policy.
The company may yet appeal, the villagers may face another and expensive battle.
There are already three turbines in the area, occasionally working, turning out what must be a near-useless supply of power.
Has anyone seen any of them moving during this week's fine weather?
In a design and access document, developer Stern Wind said that national and local planning policy offers support for developments such as the Boltongate turbine.
This is where the issue lies: a national planning policy that is unwieldy and fails to properly take account of the effect and blight these windmills have on people and the countryside they are imposed upon.
The new-look, revamped and overhauled planning policy just announced by the government (the National Planning Policy Framework) should have included tightening of the regulations surrounding turbines.
Sadly, it looks as though it has made it easier to plant them in our countryside.
Instead of clearing up planning complexities, the Government has announced a set of guidelines that are open to interpretation and argument and will lead to more appeals to the planning inspector, not less, which will be more expensive for developers and councils alike.
It states that local planning authorities have a "duty" to promote renewable energy, but also to protect the "intrinsic character and beauty" of the countryside.
Where do turbines fit into this? How does one balance against the other?
A simple way forward would be to ban them from agricultural land and restricted to "brownfield" sites or offshore.
Over in Eskdalemuir, the company behind plans to site a giant turbine have announced they will appeal against a local decision to deny planning permission for it.
And there is a second public inquiry to be held into a turbine scheme for Cumwhinton, near Carlisle.
Until there are national policy changes on this issue, any decisions by local authorities can only delay the inevitable.
First published at 11:26, Thursday, 29 March 2012
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Arthas Armor Tutorial
Welcome to the Arthas Menethil's armor tutorial!
This guide is based on my armor, therefore it will show the method I chose to use. There are of course many other ways of making it, but we will use the typical LARP weapons' technique: plastazote and latex.
(remember that the quantity is up to you: keep in mind your size and occasional mistakes/attempts you might make/do)
- Plastazote (medium density, black sheets): the best thing you can do to get your hands on this particular kind of foam is to ask LARP associations in your area for information and contacts. Otherwise feel free to ask me directly, but remember I live in Italy and I can only give you Italian names, mails and addresses. Indeed, other kinds of foam could well replace plastazote.
- Latex (liquid, transparent): you can buy it in any respectable fine arts shop. Remember to keep it away from heat sources and to always plug the bottle up.
- Acrylic paintings (better in tubes): silver, charcoal, black
- Ultra-soft brushes with fine bristles.
- Some smaller brush for fine arts to finish.
- Bostik glue (or any kind of similar glue) in tubes or cans.
- Plastic or styrofoam skulls (look for them in shops selling halloween/carnival stuff)
- Conical party hats in card board (for spikes)
- A pair of rubber or leather long boots (I usually buy them at Decathlon)
- A pair of leather or artificial leather brown gloves
- Thinner foam sheets for finishing
- Little foam or styrofoam spheres
- Polystyrene planks
- Vinyl glue
- Silicon gun with transparent refills
FACING: there are only two options: Isoflex (which is forbidden by law in some countries, like Italy) or Final LARP (your best choice).
You all should have basic tools such as cutter, sandpaper, pens and rulers at home.
Plastazote and latex is not a difficult technique to master, once you've developed the right manual skills. First of all, you should draw your pieces on a sheet of paper and cut them, in order to understand dimensions immediately, make some attempts and, most importantly, be able to replicate identical pieces whenever it's needed (for example when making leg armor or bracers). In this phase, having a dummy is much helpful, but you can do without one too.
What you can do with plastazote sheets: thermoform, carve and sand them. Remember these three things well, because they're your key to make any kind of armor. I'm not going to explain every single piece in details, only the most complex passages. Learn to make those, and you will be able to build the entire armor without any problem.
Speaking of Arthas, it's better to start from the breastplate,which is very simple: simply cut three staggered plastazote sheets and glue them one on the other to obtain the first half of the final piece. Remember to attach the pieces after you've curved them: doing so will make them keep the desired shape without heating them up.
Another easy part is the belt. To make it, you have to learn to carve plastazote sheets in order to create grooves and patterns. Again, it's very simple: draw the lines of the motif to carve with a pen, then use the cutter to make two opposite V-like incisions along their full length. You will see a small section of material coming off, leaving our groove behind. If it doesn't come off on its own, help it with your hands and pull it away. Don't be afraid of ruining anything, no one is going to be able to see it after you've painted it.
An alternate method is using a woodburning kit. However, it's risky, because you will have to throw the piece away at your first mistake.
At this point, attach the skull you've chosen for your belt (after cutting away the back of its cranium in order to build it in the center of the armor piece) and build its horn with polystyrene. Draw and cut the silhouette and sand it until it is curved and polished. Then cover it with vinyl glue and use Bostik to attach it on the skull's forehead.
With this same procedure you can build the leg-pieces, the boots cover, the gloves' plates and the bracers without encountering any particular issue. Let me remind you to paint and put all the latex layers on the whole armor before attaching the pieces to the boots or any furry surface.
Let's move on to what is certainly the most difficult part in the making of the majority of armors: shoulderguards. Arthas has two, different in shape but identical in dimension and, more or less, in the procedure as well. I advise to use card board to make some tentatives, until you're completely satisfied, before working on plastazote.
To make shoulder pieces with such a material, the key is to borrow the "pence" technique from sewing, which is a little triangular to be cut in strategical points of the sheet, in order to curve it properly. Forget about shaping plastazote into half-spheres or something similar without having some details covering the pences needed to curve the original sheet. Fortunately, Arthas' design helps us in this matter: both the pauldrons have spheres and details that can be used to cover pences, which have to be cut on the side of each piece, close to the two little skulls into the circles (which you have to build separately before glueing them, following the same procedure you used for the belt).
Once you've cut the pences, glue the two edges together to curve the plastazote sheet. Then go on creating all the details: refine the borders to better shape the pieces, add the half-spheres to the right pauldron (cut the foam spheres in two and attach them to the rest) and the larger boarders to the left one. Now, let's look into each of the two pieces and their peculiarities.
Right shoulderguard: the only difficult thing is cutting the big skull in order to attach it to the rest. Be careful: use both your cutter and sandpaper to obtain a good glueing surface. To make its teeth, use plastazote and sand its edges. In this case, finding a polystyrene skull, like I did, would be very helpful. If you can't find one, build it yourself with paper and vynyl glue, then polish it well until you have a nice-looking surface (there are one thousand other ways to do it, but this is the fastest and, if you do a good finishing, it can give you great results).
Left shoulderguard: the problem here is that kind of sharp protuberance which runs across the whole piece from its back to the front. To build it, cut a piece of plastazote to obtain two identical half-moons, then use the cutter to "peel" the largest edge of both, to make it oblique (instead of 90°). At this point, put glue on both the borders you've just reshaped and, when it's dried, attach them to each other. In this way, you'll see the blade-like effect of the original. Finally, you can glue it to the pauldron. This way of "peeling" the edges to create different angles between the various pieces is extremely useful in armor-making, so you should learn to master it as well as you can.
As for the spikes, which are perfect cones, you should get your hands on conical party hats, which can be cut and modified to get the proper dimension, then covered with vynyl glue to protect them and attached to the armor.
Very well, now that the construction part is over, let's paint!
First of all, you'll need to prepare your lab for latex use. This is what you need:
- a can with cover for EACH COLOR you intend to use (in our case only one) and another for pure latex.
- a can with water and soap or ammoniac (which melts latex)
- a carbon mask which you have to wear ALL THE TIME while working, even in the open air.If your head starts to spin, stop immediately, go breathe some fresh air and wait an hour before starting again.
Now, fill a first can with pure latex and get ready for the first four coats. Paint in one verse only and be careful: passing on drying latex again will create clusters which are impossible to get rid of without "skinning" the whole piece and starting all over again. I suggest to make some practice, before these first layers are the moment when most people make mistakes and gets discouraged. The technique of painting with latex has to be mastered with a lot of exercise and patience, without being let down by errors.
Remember to wash your brush with hot water and soap before putting it into the water or ammoniac after every coat. Drying time changes according to humidity and weather or even the temperature of your working environment, if you're not in the open. Pay attention: when latex is dry, do not let any pieces touch each other, or they will be glued together and completely ruined.
After four coats, you'll see that latex has filled almost all the plastazote's pores. It is time for colors! Mix a part of acrylic painting with three of latex in a can (always close it after working, the cocktail can be conserved!) and paint over the previous four layers. Depending on the color you're using, it will take from three to seven coats to finish this part. As far as Arthas is concerned, I made a metallic grey mixing silver and charcoal. If you do like me, remember to keep a can of painting with no latex, to be used on the plastic, card board and polystyrene parts (skulls, horns and spikes).
Once you've done with painting, it is time for finishings. The best way to do them depends on personal taste. I, for example, love armors which look ruined, not fresh from the forge but battle-worn. This you can do in a precise fashion: making your work look dirty with a technique known as "dry brush".
Use a small brush for fine arts and some black acrylic painting (in a tube). Put some color on a piece of paper and spread it. Your brush will be ruined but your goal is to obtain dirty and almost dry bristles. At this point, brush every protuberance, border and carving of the armor to have a very realistic effect of shades and dirty parts. There are many other techniques to do the same, just surf any modeling site for more info. I use them myself too, but for Arthas I preferred to stick to the dry brush.
Finally, you'll need to protect your armor with Final LARP. Again, wear a mask and keep in mind that it takes at least 24 hours for this kind of protective painting to get dry, and some days before it stops being sticky.
This was my own choice: in many pictures Arthas' armor looks covered with ice stalactites leaking from every single piece. To do that, use a silicon gun charged with transparent refills and have fun "freezing" the edges of your pieces, creating all the stalactites. When silicon is dry, use another dry brush with some light-blue painting to obtain the azure shades typical of Icecrown's glaciers.
For the furry parts you need to sew two tube-shaped bases for each arm and leg, to which you will attach the armor pieces (for legs, glue the furry fabric directly to the boots).
To make the cloack and the little cloth piece hanging from the belt, it is advisable to buy some black wool. I've found some great trimming for their edges, look for something similar in fabric shops and ask for help if you're not good at sewing.
I've bought a real chain shirt and glued all the upper pieces to it. As far as the mobile parts (such as shoulders and legs) are concerned, use velcro stripes to keep them attached to your trousers and sleeves.
I guess this is all, people. See you soon for a tutorial about Frostmourne and wooden weapons in general!!


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Witches, lions, and rock stars have all made their way to downtown Durham in recent years. Over the past seven seasons the Durham Performing Arts Center has hosted all kinds of theatrical and entertainment events. Each event has left a mark on the hearts and minds of attendees, but 9 On Your Side went behind the curtain to see where artist have left an actual mark on the theatre.
Some are just markings on the wall, autographs of different artist who have played the theatre over the years. However, when touring companies bring touring Broadway shows to the DPAC, the production crew has time to add a little more creative flair to the patches that line the walls of the backstage area.
Many of the patches are genuine hand painted works of art.
The company of Jersey Boys spent a good amount of time at the DPAC, but their production crew took up a good amount of space in their patch that is found in a stairway backstage. The artwork celebrating one the Four Season's hits 'Big Girls Don't Cry'.
The multi-million dollar blockbuster 'Wicked' has graced the DPAC stage twice. Their company already had a patch located near the principle cast member dressing rooms. When the second national tour came back to the triangle the production crew added to the mural adding monkeys and more.
The variety of colors and compositions wrap all around the stage. From the bright colors of the 'HAIR' logo to the detailed sparkles from the 'Beauty and the Beast' patch, each piece of art is unique and hand painted. Some of the paintings add a three dimensional aspect. 'Rock of Ages' left some unmentionable prop pieces and "The Addams Family" added an electric spark. Uncle Fester's painting even has a working light bulb.
The first Broadway show to play the DPAC stage was the Broadway tour of 'Rent'. The show's patch backstage is covered with protective Plexiglas because it contains an actual piece from the show's set. The Broadway tour of rent featured several original cast members including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp.
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Good healers (which may very well not include Anon's healer guild mates) love healing and don't think of it as a job. I've been healing on my resto shammy main since I made her when BC released and have never once felt extreme stress or pressure while healing (akin to a job, not the normal pressure you feel to win a fight). To me, it's exciting to get into these very challenging fights and pull it off.
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BYU grad Amy Whitcomb has made it through both the blind auditions and the battle rounds of the hit singing competition "The Voice" — and if you blinked twice, you missed her.
The Florida native/Provo resident has been part of not one but two montages. Instead of being part of a segment on "The Voice" that profiles her and gives her a showcase for her singing, she gets a few seconds of airtime while a voiceover tells us she made it through. About 30 seconds total in two appearances.
When asked about it by The Salt Lake Tribune, Whitcomb laughed. But she also said, "Honestly, it's been very frustrating."
You can certainly argue that, through the blind auditions, the battle rounds and the knockout rounds (which begin Monday at 7 p.m on NBC/Channel 5), how much airtime you get doesn't matter. The coaches decide who stays and who goes; the viewers just watch what happens.
But, eventually, who goes home will be up to the viewers. And while some of the contestants — including another BYU grad, Ryan Innes — have had a chance to make big impressions on the viewers and build fanbases, Whitcomb has not.
"This has been frustrating because I've put in as much work as everyone else who has been aired, and I'm not really getting as much exposure," she said.
Contestants on all these talent competitions are hoping that, if they don't win, the exposure they get will help their careers. Clearly, that doesn't always happen, but it has worked for some of them.
But it's not going to work at all if you're the current Queen of the Montages.
It's not just a disappointment to Whitcomb, who admits she's been "a little blindsided by the montages." It's also a disappointment to her family and friends, who tune in and see her come and go in a flash.
"There's a lot of disappointment that comes with that," she said, "because so many people have been waiting to watch."
Whitcomb isn't whining about this. Yours truly raised the issue, not her. She's trying to be philosophical about it.
"I can't be upset, because it's been a wonderful experience behind the scenes for me growing as an artist and musician," Whitcom said. "Even though I really would love for America to hear me sing, I've still been learning quite a bit.
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The top 5 social media moments of the World Cup
Yes, we know it's already been almost a week since the final. So? We can't get over it, okay?
5. Robin Van Persie's diving header
#WorldCup #ESPNED Flappy Van persie. #class pic.twitter.com/ykL3n9shrD— Danny smith (@doglab)June 13, 2014
@KICKTV flying dutchman pic.twitter.com/kxhuaqSXg6— christian (@christivn_)June 13, 2014
RVP belongs to this family!!! pic.twitter.com/yTCLlwODpA— Epic Football (@TheEpicFootball)June 14, 2014
After RVP's signature goal against Spain, we all should've known. This was going to be the World Cup of Goals. In fact, Brazil ended up equaling France '98 for the most goals ever at a singe World Cup, few as pretty and none as unique as the flying Dutchman's.
4. Costa Rica, CONCACAF takes world by storm
Group of Death. pic.twitter.com/evZW9XRTHW— Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys)June 20, 2014
#Italy, you've been #CONCACAFFED. #ITAvsCRC #WorldCup2014 #CostaRica pic.twitter.com/YsNkd4HDYj— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers)June 20, 2014
First the World Cup's Cinderella beat Uruguay, then Italy. Then they sealed England's elimination, and waltzed all the way to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Mexico and the United States also did their qualifying region proud. (We'll forget Honduras was there). CONQUERCAF, indeed!
3. Tim Howard's goalkeeping performance for the ages
#ThingsTimHowardCouldSave pic.twitter.com/BuSSrU5EKr— mads (@_madisonwalsh)July 2, 2014
#ThingsTimHowardCouldSave #Bambi pic.twitter.com/XYMn9fp0gK— Elliot Wagland (@elliotwagland)July 2, 2014
Tim Howard could've saved my parents' marriage.— Jensen Karp (@JensenClan88)July 1, 2014
America's No. 1 made 15 saves against Belgium in the Round of 16, the most saves by a World Cup goalie since 1966. And though the USA didn't advance, he did become the best internet meme of the World Cup, and that has to count for something.
2. Luis Suarez mistakes Giorgio Chiellini for chicken parmesan
I guess any part of the body is up for eating.— Evander Holyfield (@holyfield)June 24, 2014
Suarez going with the 'if you can't beat them eat them' approach.— Sydney Leroux (@sydneyleroux)June 24, 2014
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We don't need to explain this one, do we? Heck, Suarez even inspired his own version of Pac-Man! Sometimes, some things are just so bad that they're great.
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Soooo gorgeous!! I just want to crawl into these pictures and live there. And I think you did a great job capturing the lush, romantic essence of it all.ReplyDelete
My copy arrived last week from the book depository! I LOVE it too..... Such gorgeousness! Just like your images... enjoy it... I know I have! XReplyDelete
Love the pictures.... I must get this book! Everything is so pretty!!!ReplyDelete
A book to be inspired by!ReplyDelete
I have to admit that I am not much of a Romantic girl (or so I thought) but then I surprise myself with Romantic elements. A little vignette here or there or a rose garden filled with pink roses. My home is a mix of just about everything!
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Oh God anything but country music...love your efforts...the book really gets you goin doesn't it...I think it is definitely one of my favourite all time books. RobxReplyDelete
p.s. I've had a hankering to buy the 'Little House on the Prairie' books...haven't read them for 40 years!
So lovely to get a glimpse of this book, I've been thinking about getting it. The style is beautifully quiet, relaxed and natural. Your photo collage is perfect, I LOVE your vintage marmalade jars!ReplyDelete
Ah, I'm more of an Indie and Soul girl. If I HAD to pick between country and hiphop, it would HAVE to be hiphop!
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Lovely post. I still have not picked up my copy of this fantastic book. I need to soon! I am visiting from Feathered Nest Friday.ReplyDelete
I just ordered this book and I'm hoping it arrives in time for me to take with me on vacation to the beach.ReplyDelete
Confession: I. don't. mind. country. music.
There! I said it! I guess that's what living in Texas while your husband is in Navy flight school will do to a girl. It's all they listened to!
I would listen to Garth Brooks before I did 100 pushups!
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I have this book too. Every page is swoon worthy!ReplyDelete
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Disaster – Three Years After
March 10th, 2014 by John
March 11, 2011 is memorialized all over Japan. The triple disaster of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident are still very fresh in people's minds. Just last week we received a flyer for a memorial meeting in Machida to remember those who lost so much three years ago. Machida had two deaths due to the earthquake. This month will mark 3 years after the disaster.
Japan Disaster Response – Early on, with the cooperation of North American churches, Converge Worldwide distributed supplies, helped clean up neighborhoods, was on site to listen to many hurting people, and helped rebuild homes in conjunction with ministry partners. Converge Worldwide sent timely funds and sponsored over 250 volunteers on over 20 teams to assist in responding to this disaster. For us that ministry has ended but continues through the lives of our ministry partners.
Ministry in Word and Deed – Elaine and John were in Tohoku in February, first visiting ministry friends in Iwaki City Fukushima and then working in Ishinomaki with our ministry partners. Ministry began with the biggest snowfall in the city in 91 years. Due to the difficulty of driving, we had to cancel John preaching at the Ishinomaki House of Prayer. Instead, we noticed the whole neighborhood shoveling in front of their houses as the city has no plows or equipment for removing snow from the street. This allowed us and Dean & Linda Bengtson to connect with neighbors by helping them shovel out. This was a great connection for the concert to be held the following weekend.
Building Relationships
• Elaine had 4 greeting card classes in which she shared the love of Christ. Nine ladies attended and shared their struggles as they try to emotionally recover.
• John and Elaine were able to meet several families we have helped over the last several years sharing the gospel with them and praying for them.
• John and Dean visited some other families, one man was studying the Bible and we were able to share the gospel story with him. Pray for all these people as they continue to be followed up by local Christians.
• John met with two families that have been helped by Converge Worldwide funds to rebuild their homes. One family hopes to be back in their home in March.
• Our Converge Worldwide Japan mission has been helping a temporary housing center with supplies for the last 3 years. John and Elaine were able to meet with several of the families as they distributed supplies. We were encouraged that after this winter season everyone will be on their feet enough where this will not be needed next year. John was asked to present a short message to them where he shared from John 3:16. Mrs. Abe said that message was more meaningful than I could have shared on Sunday in church.
Planting Churches – From the beginning the ministry of our partners, Dean & Linda Bengtson and Mr. Hajime Abe has been targeted to plant churches in the Shintake and Urayashiki neighborhoods; neighborhoods which never had a church. Well things are moving to the next stage for church planting. One home will be rented later this year to be used as a community center, for housing volunteers, and holding Bible studies and worship services. Our mission has helped get that home ready for occupancy. For video on this next step http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCFcy6wgcvg
From Disaster to the Kingdom of God – Rengo churches and Converge Worldwide teams worked in Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima prefectures. Many churches have established ministries in the area and also many missionaries have relocated to the area. In Ishinomaki alone, a city of 150,000 before the massive tsunami, there were only 7 churches which averaged about 10 per church. Today there are over 12 churches and numbers have swelled in many of them. One house church has on average 50 people coming weekly! There have been many who have been baptized. Like the rest of Japan, this area is still hard work with the gospel but the days are encouraging for churches throughout Japan.
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