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The Scouting Alumni Association welcomes everyone positively and personally impacted by the Boy Scouts of America: former Scouts, family members of Scouts past and present, volunteers past and present, and the millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day.
Join the Scouting Alumni Association today! You'll stay up to speed on what's happening in Scouting and help youth experience the excitement, challenges and adventure that Scouting has to offer.
Enjoy the member benefits and support the good work that the BSA continues in its second century. Membership costs $35 annually. Benefits include the following:
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- Quarterly electronic newsletter Alumni Alive!, a popular, convenient update of all the great happenings within Scouting today.
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Founded in 1972, the purpose of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is to identify Eagle Scouts and to provide a manpower resource for local councils. The primary objective of local chapters is to guide Eagle Scouts of all ages into service within the local council. All BSA councils have membership enrolled in the National Eagle Scout Association.
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Music has a long list of family members who don't get along. Perfect examples are the Gallagher, Robinson and Davies brothers.
But Breneau, a local pop-country duo, proves that you don't necessarily need to feud with family members to feed your music.
Scott Breneau, 53, of Alpine, and his 20-year-old daughter Kimber, of Salt Lake City, have been creating buzz in the local music scene for their unique blend of acoustic guitar and clawhammer banjo.
The clawhammer banjo differs from other stringed instruments in that utilizes predominantly a down-picking style, whereas usually guitars and other banjos are generally marked by up-picking with the fingers and down-picking with the thumb.
While the father works at a small business and daughter spends her days as a hairstylist in Sandy, the two spend many evenings together harmonizing, rehearsing, performing and recording — the second album should be released in early 2013.
Both members of Breneau answered questions about why they play music together, what listeners can expect from the second album, and the speed of smell.
How did Scott and Kimber get into music?
Scott: I was paroled from a life sentence of piano lessons while attending high school in Kentucky and was allowed to take bluegrass banjo lessons instead. After graduating, I moved to Utah to attend college and formed an acoustic band for fun. I finished college, married my beautiful wife Donna, had four wonderful children, adopted a below-average cat and a great German Sheperd. Six years ago I picked up the banjo again and began taking clawhammer banjo lessons to prevent further loss of the right side of my brain.
Kimber: I always loved singing and eventually picked up the guitar. I started taking guitar lessons and began writing for our first CD.
Why did you decide to join forces and start performing and recording together?
Scott: Unlike most high school kids, Kimber would stay up late every night learning the guitar and writing her own songs. She never planned on sharing the songs until I made her play them for her guitar teacher. Her teacher was a former music professor at the University of Utah and told Kimber she had the right stuff to make it. (I, of course, would be along for the ride.) Kimber and I then began working together, and liked the sound. We created the band Breneau to crystallize the sound of our work.
Kimber: My Dad and I decided to play music together because we love the sound of the guitar and clawhammer banjo. We wanted to create a new sound with lyrics that listeners can relate to.
How will the second album differ from the first album?
Scott: We liked the first album. It had more of a "pop" feel to us that would make it a little more mainstream. The second album will be more organic and driving — less electric more acoustic.
Kimber: The second album will have more of a raw, organic sound. The lyrics are slightly less sugar-coated.
What is your most memorable experience in music?
Scott: The first time we played one of the first songs for Kimber's guitar teacher and my banjo teacher. We were looking for soft critical comment, but we saw them both with a surprised, but genuine, look of satisfaction. They said, "That's a wrap, ready to go." We still use them both as sounding boards, and we do get a lot more input to challenge us as we move forward. If you listen to the first album and realize Kimber has not yet learned to read music and has had no formal music training outside of guitar lessons, it makes the talent evident.
Kimber: My most memorable experience with music is when my dad and I played at Cranky Chuckies [restaurant] in Provo. It was the first time I felt truly connected to the audience. The food was good and I left feeling like I knew what I was doing.
Some famous bands have broken up because of familial tensions. Are there disagreements, and how are they resolved?
Scott: As a small business owner, I have found that things run smoothly if responsibilities and communications are clear. Kimber takes care of all music and creative aspects and politely listens to my opinion. She does listen carefully to how I feel the music should be done so she can get a good laugh. Since I went to high school in Kentucky and I am an engineer, the expectations are really quite low. I take care of the business side along with Kent Kingston, who helps with marketing, promotion and booking. It's pretty easy to manage — just pay money for everything.
Kimber: My Dad and I rarely argue when it comes to music. If we do, it is solved within a matter of minutes — as soon as my mood swing is over.
How does living in Utah impact the music you create?
Scott: Moving from Kentucky to Utah brings its share of stark contrasts and cultural differences. I really like the mountains in Utah. I travel all over the world for my work and find vast differences in peoples and cultures. Kimber has had the opportunity to travel with me and gain an appreciation for the diversity. The common thread that we both share in the music is to do a small part in making the world a better place. Life's challenges are felt by everyone. Sometimes a song can make a difference.
Kimber: Being close to nature helps me get grounded, but the city also makes for good lyrics.
Why people are so scared of mice, which are much smaller than us, when no one seems to be scared of Mickey Mouse, who is bigger than us?
Scott: Unkown to many, mice rarely change their underwear, Mickey Mouse being the exception. The fear factor is not size, but personal hygiene.
Kimber: Probably because they are fast and sneaky. In my opinion. Mickey Mouse is practically human.
If there's a speed of sound and a speed of light, is there a speed of smell?
Scott: Yes. Let me explain. The speed of sound is approximately 600 miles per hour at standard temperature and pressure. The speed of light is approximately 186,000 miles per second. The speed of smell is the root mean square of the product of these two values divided by the cube root of the weight of the person generating the smell. It should be noted that the heavier the person, the speed of their smell increases exponentially when upwind of the speed tracking device. Typically, these devices are good for only one measurement for those weighing over 300 pounds.
Kimber: Google says yes.
Upcoming appearances from Breneau:
Friday Sept. 28, and Saturday, Sept. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. • Mo's Neighborhood Grill, 358 South West Temple, Salt Lake City
Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 8 to 10 p.m. • Guru's Café, 45 East Center St., Provo
• No cover for all shows
Check them out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx2Gu3ycUVo


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What happens when you write Full Body Cast wrong..
I give you…the Full Body Cats.
A sketch of my friend Elio as a viking!
Danger lurks!
The robots spot the Walter Girls in peril as the Heroes take action!!
(It's normally supposed to be viewed the bots first, girls in the middle and the heroes at the end so it's a triptych)
My life.
Self Portraits!
Which do you like best!?
Painted on leather
The Legs' sketches.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (March 5, 2014) – The Rutgers women's lacrosse team has announced changes to its Saturday, March 8 contest against No. 18 Stony Brook. The game will now take place at High Point Solutions Stadium with a 3 p.m. start time.
The contest marks Rutgers' first time playing in the 52,454 seat facility in program history. The Scarlet Knights enter Saturday's matchup against the Seawolves with a perfect 3-0 mark "On the Banks," having played their first three home contests at the RU Turf Field.
The Scarlet Knights are 3-0 at home to open the season for just the fifth time ever. Last year, RU opened the season at 5-0 to record its best start since the 2010 campaign, when the squad went a program-best 6-0 "On the Banks" before suffering its first defeat. In 1997 Rutgers opened the home slate at 4-0, while the 1990 team also went 3-0 before recording its first loss.
Rutgers will face No. 15 Penn today in Philadelphia at 6 p.m.
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Something Special-One Shot #168
"Oi, Tomlinson, hand's off my wife," Harry chided with a teasing grin, plopping down on the couch next to you after handing Louis his mug of tea. Louis wrapped his slight hands around the base of the mug, bringing the milk laced liquid to his lips for a long and satisfying pull, letting it lap at his lips. He gave Harry's shoulder a friendly thump, narrowing his eyes a little, before setting the mug on the coffee table and continuing to move his hands over the swell that housed the two little boys crammed for space.
You hadn't thought it was possible to get this big, that your skin wouldn't be able to stretch that far. You'd worried about making it to full term, a rarity with twins, and even more so with the added strain of taking care of a four year old, but your boys seemed quite content and rather cozy where they were. There had been a sigh of relief from both you and Harry alike when thirty-six weeks had come and gone, a pleasant surprise when you dashed through thirty-seven, but now, halfway through your thirty-eighth week, with no sign that the boys were well on their way to moving out, you were fed up. You couldn't remember the what it felt like to sleep comfortably, everything incased by your torso, shoved upwards, making breathing a task unlike anything before, and if one wasn't busy with sending your lungs to your throat, the other was giving your bladder a cuddle. You'd made the two in the morning shuffle to the master bathroom more times than you could count. The thing was, you loved it. Even when it got to this point, where you wanted to lie down and sleep until they decided to come, even through the not being able to eat because your stomach was compressed, and there was simply, no more room for anything else. Through the achy muscles, that to your advantage, earned you a warm-fingered massage from Harry. Despite all of that, there was nothing you loved more, then knowing the two tiny lives taking refuge under your heart, were safe and warm and loved and protected. You weren't sure you were ready for them to join the unpredictable world, where you couldn't be sure, things wouldn't get to them. You were terrified, with Darcy alike, when the time came to let them go out on their own. Away from the protective hand to hold, or watchful pair of eyes you provided. Harry especially, was quietly dreading their first day of school. Having to let go of their tiny hands and watch them clomp into the unfamiliar, away from his encompassing hug if they got scared. He was more terrified than they would be.
But with the twins' delivery eminent, you decided to have the boys come around for dinner before things got especially busy again, the idea of two newborns, sounding a little daunting, but only if you said it out loud. And now, scattered and lounging in the family room, nursing cups of tea and grazing on some dark chocolate dipped shortbread Eleanor had sent along, Louis had assured you that all these boys needed was a firm coaxing, and that he was confident he could get your labor to start.
"I don't know," you breathed, slouching down against the couch, letting Harry wrap a strong arm around you, and you felt him lean in to steal a kiss on your temple. "I mean, we've explained it to Darcy, what's going to be happening, and I think she's excited, curious more than anything I think, but she seems hesitant. Like we're going to forget about her." You took a gentle sip from your mug of mint tea, propping your swollen ankles up on the coffee table. Louis wordlessly handed you the platter of cookies, beckoning for you to have a handful. "Thanks," you mumbled, before shoving one into the pocket of your cheek in one quick motion. Harry gawked at the expanded contents of your cheek, but didn't dare say anything.
Harry had been the target of your fraying nerves and easily swayed moods in the last few weeks and this often left you feeling guilty. You'd find yourself overwhelmed with desire, unable to stop touching him, finding every possible way, to be pressed against him, even with moving becoming increasingly difficult. You couldn't get your lips grazing over his skin fast enough, breathing him in, his touches gentle and soothing. Then it would turn to not wanting him anywhere near you. Squirming away from kisses as you laid together in bed, his hands would find your back, wanting to offer some form of gentle relief, from the overworked and tight muscles, but you would snap and tell him to go sleep in the guest room, that you were tired of his legs brushing against yours, and that he made you unbearably hot, and you were uncomfortable enough as it is. But you didn't mean it, you never did. There would be a brief flash of hurt coursing through his eyes before he relented and with a heavy groan, would traipse out of bed, down the hall to the guestroom. Only before you would appear in the doorway just as he got settled, big tears rolling off your cheeks as you begged him to come back to bed, and told him that you were sorry, that you hadn't meant it. But like you, he knew you never meant it anyway. Your body was busy growing your babies, and that would always be enough for him. He'd never be able to tell you enough how grateful he was for that.
"She'll be fine," Louis promised, looking up at you. "She's probably just unsure of the whole thing is all. She'll come around."
"We wouldn't know," Liam piped, from where he and Niall were sat lounging languidly on the couch opposite you. He gestured between him and Niall. "We're, um, the babies."
Niall chuckled gruffly. "Yeah."
"Tommo over here, he's done it three times," Liam said. "Zayn's done it twice."
"Old pros," Louis muttered, with a satisfied head nod and offering Zayn a fist bump. "Do you hear that, lads?" Louis said, leaning in close to your belly and spacing out each word. He placed his hands on either side of your expanded waist. "You've been in there long enough. Come on; give your mummy a rest now. We all know your father can't play football for anything, so someone has to teach you."
Harry rolled his eyes, kissing your temple again, as you popped another cookie in your mouth, feeling Harry's lips brush against your collarbone.
"Don't worry, my love. It might help for her to see the babies, once they're here. No more worries, yeah?" He rubbed his hand down your arm lightly.
You made a noncommittal sound, dropping your head to his shoulder.
You could hear the sound of tiny, bare feet padding against the hardwood, and all six heads turned to see the very groggy Darcy appear in the living room entrance, hair stuck up and mussed from sleep, pajamas wrinkled. She yawned hugely, making a squeaking sound rise from her throat.
"Well, hello, little miss," Louis cooed, holding out his arms, as Darcy shuffled forward, knuckling her eyes, as she shuffled over to him. "Come give Uncle Lou, a cuddle, yeah?" He lifted her up onto his lap, letting her snuggle back into his chest. He dropped a chaste kiss to the top of her head. "Are you excited to see your little brothers soon?" He pointed to your belly, and she shook her head drowsily. Louis frowned. "No?" he mumbled. "Why not, my love?"
Her tiny lips trembled and she knuckled furiously at her eyes. "I'm the baby," she mumbled. "Mummy and Daddy won't love me the same."
You felt your heart seize in your chest, the tears threatening already to spill. That was exactly what you didn't want to happen. You never wanted her to feel replaced by her brothers. You and Harry both had agreed that you didn't want her to be lonely.
Louis cooed, rocking her a little in his lap. "Now, I know that's not true. Mummies and daddies are given extra love. Did you know that?"
Darcy raised her head from his chest a little, staring up at her uncle curiously.
Louis nodded, glancing over at you and Harry who nodded in encouragement.
"It's true," Louis continued. "When someone becomes a mummy or a daddy they get extra love to give to all the little babies that they have."
"Where do they get it?" Darcy lisped.
Louis froze, face going blank. "Erm, well, no one really knows. It just sort of happens."
The rest of the boys chuckled lightly.
"Uncle Louis has four little sisters," Niall added, sitting up from the couch a little.
Louis nodded, as Darcy looked up to meet his reaffirming gaze. "I do. I remember when I became a big brother when my sister Lottie was born. I remember my mum and dad leaving really late at night, and I woke up to hide at the top of the stairs to watch them leave, because I was really excited for my sister to come and my nana came over, and slept in our lounge. And I remember walking to school with my nana in the morning and being so excited the whole day. My mummy used to help babies come out, so I was really excited that we were going to get to have a baby that we could keep." He paused to see her watching him intently.
"Then what?" she asked, beckoning him on.
He smiled, resting his cheek on the top of her head, in her baby shampoo scented hair. "And then, after school was all done, my nana came and said that my sister was here, and we drove a long ways to the hospital where my mum worked. And a lady in blue dress uniform took us to see my mum in her room. And when we got their, I remember I was so happy to see her, and she smiled, and I climbed up onto her bed, and sat next to her, and uh, she kissed my forehead, and then I saw Lottie for the first time." Louis paused, eyes far away. "And I remember she was so little, like a doll. And she was all pink and a little wrinkly, and funny looking, all squishy."
"Are Judey and Finny gonna look like that?" Darcy interrupted.
Louis pursed his lips, nodding. "Probably a little. But not forever," he promised.
"But she had really blue eyes, and I looked at her, and my mum told me to let her take my finger, so I held one out to her, and she held on really tight. And I knew I would love her forever. Mu mum told me that big brothers or sisters are special, that having a baby brother or sister is like getting a friend for ever and ever."
Niall chuckled. "Aw, Tommo! You're getting misty eyed!"
Louis grumbled, swiping at his suddenly wet eyes. "Am not!"
"And your mummy and daddy loved you lots?" Darcy asked, squirming around in his lap, so she was facing him and leaning in close to his face.
Louis nodded. "So much. I helped my mum with giving her a bottle and I got to hold her, and give her lots of kisses. And when she was a little bit older, I was the only one who could make her stop crying. She would wake up from a nap, all sad, and my mummy or daddy couldn't get her to stop, so I would make a funny face to get her to be happy again."
Louis screwed up his face in a goofy expression, making Darcy giggle.
"See? Just like that." Louis kissed her cheek.
Zayn chimed in. "When I became a big brother, I remember I remember I really wanted a little brother, because I already had a sister so when my sister was born, I was really sad, and I told my mum to take her back."
Darcy's eyes widened. "You did?"
Zayn chuckled. "Yeah. But then, I remember the day she came home from the hospital, and I got to hold her for the very first time, and my mum sat next to me, and showed me how to hold her, and she started to cry, so I sang to her and she stopped really quick. So my mum called me her little magic trick, because all I had to do was sing to her, to get to her stop crying, and she told me that the baby loved me already. And my sister who's a little older than me, was always mad because I was the only one who could do that, and I felt really proud."
Darcy smiled. "Are Jude and Finn…Are they gonna love me too?" she pointed to her chest.
Harry smiled over at you, as you watched them interact.
"Your brothers have always loved you, darling," Louis promised. "They need you. Being a big sister is a really special job, but it's okay, because I know you can do it."
Stories were exchanged until Darcy's eyes grew heavy again, and even though Louis snuck her a cookie, she fell asleep with chocolate-coated lips, against his chest.
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Florida's Tale of Two Tomases
By Bill Whitehead
SUNRISE, Fla. — Wingers Tomas Fleischmann and Tomas Kopecky, Florida's new duo in the "Tomas without an H" brotherhood, sat beside one another at the stage last Friday at BankAtlantic Center, placards placed before them and one microphone to share between them. Why the two players with the same first name were sitting beside each other was anyone's guess.
Scottie Upshall was the first seated to the far left, so scratch off alphabetical seating as the order of the day. Starting with Upshall and ending with Nolan Yonkman at the far end, the numbers from left to right on the stage read like winning lottery numbers from a game much greater than any we have played — a Mega-Power Super Ball Select 9 that popped up as 19-60-22-51-55-82-14-32-34. The winner? The Florida Panthers.
While the Panthers made news for losing one Tomas (Vokoun, to Washington), it added a pair in Fleischmann and Kopecky, who thankfully go by Flash and Kopy. The organization could have added a third at the NHL Draft if it had decided to select Tomas Jurco, a right winger chosen by Detroit just two picks after Florida grabbed Rocco Grimaldi, but why over-Tomas with a draft pick? When I had my turn to pose a question as the press conference began, I asked of Flash, "Umm, Tomas…" and both looked right at me, wondering who was up.
From talking to some of their current teammates and former opponents, Florida fans won't get confused as to which Tomas is which.
"People haven't seen how good Flash is," said forward Matt Bradley, who joined the Capitals with Fleischmann in 2005. "In Washington, he was always stuck behind Ovi and those guys, and obviously those guys are top players. It's tough to get by them. I think that with a little more ice time and the opportunity to be on the power play you'll see how good Flash really is. You saw that in Colorado this year. When he was healthy, he was unbelievable. He scored a lot of points. That's what I expect from him this year. He's a great player."
Fleischmann, 27, was dealt from Washington to Colorado last Nov. 30 for defenseman Scott Hannan. A natural left winger, Fleischmann had been playing as the second-line center for Washington to start the season but struggled, totaling just four goals and six assists in 23 games before being moved to the Western Conference. He doubled that production — eight goals and 13 assists — in playing one less game for the Avalanche before a blood clot problem shut him down for the second time in his career.
"It doesn't help when you're playing behind the best player in the league," the cordial Fleischmann said during a one-on-one interview beside the club's Den of Honor. "I was always the second or third guy. I played on the first line in Colorado and felt great. I liked having the pressure on me, and I hope it's going to be like that this season. I was on a line with (Matt) Duchene and (David) Jones, and I know I can play like that.
"It was surprising to go to Colorado. I had only played 20 games in the season. There was talk in the offseason about a trade, but you never expect it. It's just the way of the business. It was a great time playing on the first line in Colorado and trying to put up points. It was good."
Fleischmann had the blood clot issue two years ago and went on medication. The problem resurfaced last year after he decided to start the season by playing without it. He said he now knows what to watch for and how to prepare for the season. When he has played well, this is what it looked like:
Defenseman Ed Jovanovski saw plenty of the 29-year-old Kopecky. He also noticed the play of Fleischmann in his 22 games in Denver.
"(Kopecky's) just a big kid. He's a guy that has skill, but I think his biggest asset is how hard he works. He's a grinder. I remember playing against him in Chicago and Detroit, and he was always one of those guys that was always in your face and always hitting you. As for Fleischmann, he was on fire when he was traded to Colorado and was playing so well. Those are two great players," Jovo said.
Kris Versteeg, a Chicago Blackhawks teammate of Kopecky, said the Slovakian should contribute directly from in front of the net, especially a man up.
"I think you're going to see a lot from (Brian) Campbell and Kopy on the power play," Versteeg said. "Kopy's not going to handle the puck too much, but he's going to get in front of the net and bang in a lot of rebound goals. He's a lot like a Tomas Holmstrom, a guy that creates havoc. He's going to be in guys' faces. He's scored big goals and has two Stanley Cups. He's won before and knows what it takes."
Added Kopecky: "I knew after the season, it didn't look like it was going to work out in Chicago. I knew that Dale (Tallon) is the kind of guy who is pretty stubborn and would do anything to win. It didn't make any more sense for me to be in Chicago. I talked to Soupy (Campbell) when he got traded, and I kind of realized this is a great opportunity for me. It's a great challenge for all of us."
Tomas and Tomas, Fleischmann and Kopecky, Flash and Kopy, Czech and Slovak, 14 and 82, left wing and right wing, redhead and spiky brunette. You won't get them confused.
Whatever you call them, these two Tomases may just be better than one.
By Bill Whitehead
NHLHS Florida Panthers Credentialed Correspondent
Twitter: @BillWhiteheadFL
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Walnut, CA. (KTRE) – Two former Lufkin standout track athletes were among the first place winners this weekend at the historic 54th Annual Mt. Sac Relays in Walnut, California.
The University of Houston women's 4x100 meter shuttle hurdles relay team comprised of Sade-Mariah Greenidge, Amber Sellers of Lufkin, Alicia Perkins, DeMeeka Jones of Lufkin was 1 of 4 UH relays to capture 1st at the Mt. Sac Relays.
It was the first time this team of hurdlers ran the event this season. Their mark of 54.49 blew away the previous Mt. Sac Relays shuttle hurdle record of 1:00.60. The shuttle hurdles team time also set a new UH school record for that event.
In a separate competition, Jones picked up a second place win in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 13.38.
Overall, the UH track and field teams ran away with 4 - 1st place relay team wins (women's 4x100m shuttle hurdles, women's 4x400m relay, 4x100m men's, and the men's 4x800m).
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Greenidge, Sellers, Perkins, Jones
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Isaiah Sweeney, Errol Nolan, James Lang, Markquis Frazier
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The Mt. Sac Relays are held each year at Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College. Track and Field Athletes of all levels, including Olympic development compete and for that reason it has become known as the meet "Where the world's best athletes compete." The four day event concluded Saturday.
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Yamuna Veruthe (with karaoke track)
Lyrics & Chords
It has been a very long time (almost 2 months) since I have sung or recorded anything. The change in the climate did not go well with me and the sinusitis took this chance to attack me all over. I had no choice but to keep quiet. This week seemed to be better and I couldn't wait any longer. :-) Today after coming back from work, I recorded one of my favorite songs from the recent times – Yamuna Veruthe – again. Everything about this song is so beautiful – the lyrics, the music and the wonderful renditions by music director Ouseppachan himself and the Shreya Goshal of Malayalam, Swetha Mohan. :-)
I had posted an unplugged version of this song earlier. You can check it out at my music blog. Also thanks a lot to Rosh for sharing the karaoke track. This song is also my first music post in the new year. Hoping to get back to my song posts here onwards.
Smitha Passanha said
Beautifully sung Jo! Nice expressions and voice control.
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Anirban said
Jo -
Very good job. Lovely modulation and control. Great mixing man!!
10/10 from me.
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Roshini said
good one Jo, wonderful expressions thanks for singing and sharing the song.
and hey gr8 to see you back in the groove, 'anganangane' puthuvarsham sangeetha saandramaakatte!
Best Regards,
Ramya Harish said
Hi Jo, lovely composition beautifully sung by you…
Rashmi Nair said
As always, the voice, expressions and the feel is perfect. Loved it!
Please listen to Gopika Vasantham
Abi said
Very well done Jo.
Meera Manohar said
A real haunter Jo!
Awesome effort……
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Kumar Srinivasan said
Beautifully sung Jo. Sounded great.
Paddy Padma said
is it ok if i ask u this?are u joe aus?
it was a lovely singing
Krishnan N v ( nvk ) said
Amazing … you were at your best… what a voice man….!!!Loved the rendition a LOT
Keep them coming…
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Angel Sam said
i love this song …. u hav done a grt job…. superb voice…
Jane Mathew said
One of ma favorite songs…u ve sung it brilliantly!!
Jenefa (inactive) said
Excellent, perfect song for your voice!
Ritwik Mukundan said
hey brotheri just love it… can you just tell how to record the songs with karaorke?
Gopalakrishnan N said
Hi Jo…. you are amazing friend. kalakkito. can you let me know from where i could get karokes.
Aditya Menon said
marvalous singing JT
just loved
fantastic singing Jo….great job!
Susmitha Manoj said
superb jo ! but i feel swetha's better!!!!!!!!!
Linuvincent said
good job joseph
Saroj Nair said
Joseph I think I am listening to your song for the first time. you have a nice voice. beautiful song and very well sung.
goes to my fav and 5/5 from me.
Shyju Joseph said
Better late than never…. I think I am blessed to hear your voice….May God Bless You Brother….
Divya said
Ramesh Tadi said
Joseph…. Great expressions/feel and fantastic singing… great vocals… liked it very much…
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Anishkurup said
good i love this song very much
Johny said
താങ്കള് തീര്ച്ചയായും അഭിനന്ദനം അര്ഹിക്കുന്നു.
പാടി ഫലിപ്പിക്കാന് ഭുദ്ധിമുട്ടുള്ള ഒരു ഗാനം കരോകെ വച്ച് നിങ്ങള് അസലായി പാടി
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Joseph said
very nice……………god bless u……
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Salini said
Came to hear your song accidentally while searching for melam audios for Karoke.
Awesome Job JO…. Hats off to you
Renitha Suresh renitha suresh said
wowww brotherrrrr super voice
Roshnimt said
You have done justice to this song. A difficult melody to be sung properly with all feel. Good work
Mahesh Sarma said
Nicely done.
I am in need for the karaoke of this song. Can you help me with this please.
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I saw ADVENTURELAND today - and it was exactly what I was hoping it would be. Not a yuck fest, but a genuine story with heart, soul that doesn't take itself deadly serious, but has enough emotional weight to feel like it could actually take place in our real world. AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT IT IS! I love SUPERBAD, but on repeated viewings, I find myself wishing the GAG quotient was lowered, and the heart and friendships and relationships were more solidly nurtured. I found ADVENTURELAND to be a far superior film to SUPERBAD. For one - I like that this isn't a film about High School kids, but a slightly older crowd. I like how it is kinda structured like DIRTY DANCING, in the way that it is one young character's transformative Summer experience in that Summer of 1987. The fun thing is, here you are... 1987, but it isn't really a NOSTALGIA TRIP flick, it wears its period without beating you over the head with it. The songs are what really clue you in, that and the hairstyles and clothes. But these characters are not talking about Lethal Weapon, Predator, Princess Bride. They're not chatting about THE COSBY SHOW, A DIFFERENT WORLD, CHEERS or ALF. You see Reagan on a TV, but it isn't a joke. This film is focused on the characters and who they are - and they're not your self-aware media junkie geeks flipping through comics and movies. Our lead is James Brennan played perfectly by Jesse Eisenberg. This is a less overtly awkward Michael Cera type, but older. He is a college graduate, in transition between college and seeking a Graduate degree in Journalism - after majoring in Renaissance studies. He also happens to be a Virgin. Not an inept one, but one of choice. He's had opportunities, but his love of Renaissance literature has given him a lovesick fascination with true love. Although peer pressure and his own natural attraction and desire for intercourse... well, it is on his mind. This isn't another of those comedic romps about getting laid, though that is the overall arc of this story. It's more about real human types that take a summer job at a theme park like ADVENTURELAND and what that summer could very well have been like. I found the story to be very honest feeling. You don't have ridiculous over the top disgusting gags for laughs' sake. The drugs and drinking isn't about stereotypes with half-closed eyes acting like burn-outs... But about sharing a single joint after work to take the edge off - and the kinds of conversations that these types of people would have. And they're not about aliens, movies or those sorts of things. But about the things that people really want to talk about. Sometimes - those things are hilarious. Sometimes they're tragically revealing. People get hurt in this film and some triumph. This is a film that has a shared soul with movies like AMERICAN GRAFFITI and DAZED & CONFUSED, though not nearly as GREAT as those films - at least not upon a single reflection. The cast is wonderful. I dare you to not lust after Margarita Levieva's Lisa P or not fall a little in love with Kirsten Stewart's Em. These are not perfect types, but characters that surprise you with their flaws and their merits. Martin Starr is again masterful as a wonderful Nikolai Gogol and other Soviet literature. He smokes a pipe and is acutely self-aware that his major prepared him for isolation and self-loathing, which in turn leaves him frustrated. I know I'm describing a film that feels like a downer, but it isn't. I LOVED spending the summer with these characters. I loved how there are no overt VILLAINS, only mistakes that flawed humans make and then chose to forgive or be condemned by. I honestly feel we need more movies like this that help with the balance. I enjoy the silly goofy crap, but it doesn't inspire a generation to anything but losing itself in mediocrity and the science of distraction. This film feels honest, sweet and funny. That may not be as marketably cool as "from the creator of SUPERBAD," but it is a very very worthwhile film experience.
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March 10, 2009, 7:26 a.m. CST
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by Tell_Your_Mom_I_Said_Hi
Corn dogs clog arteries. Stay the hell away with that devil food.
March 10, 2009, 7:36 a.m. CST
by seppukudkurosawa
Sounds like a sequel to Freaks & Geeks. Which I loved, so I'm down like a freshly-tipped cow for this movie when it comes out.
March 10, 2009, 7:53 a.m. CST
Great Review
by Sparhawk38
I want to see it.
March 10, 2009, 9:15 a.m. CST
by Series7
I don't think I heard a single sexual reference or any dick and fart jokes in that whole review. Surely this can't be from the guy who director Superbad....OH wait it doesn't have Seth Rogen in it that's why it has heart and a story.
March 10, 2009, 9:34 a.m. CST
nice restraint
by Himbo
Harry, thank you focusing on the film, and not your own "Summer of 87" experience (whatever that was).
March 10, 2009, 9:59 a.m. CST
greg mottola
by palinode
Don't forget that Mottola directed Daytrippers long before Superbad. That was a great film.
March 10, 2009, 10:43 a.m. CST
superbad is awesome
by supercowbell4therequestformorecowbell
you know this to be true
March 10, 2009, 10:44 a.m. CST
by 1978CreepyThinMan
It's about an hour and a half of my life THAT I WILL NEVER GET BACK!!!
March 10, 2009, 10:49 a.m. CST
Damn Harry liked this!
by Xiphos_2
Fuck, now I need to way dial down my expectations which sucks because I was looking forward to this one.
March 10, 2009, 10:53 a.m. CST
Either way...
by Randall Flagg
There's nothing so bad that Martin Starr can't make watchable. I had no interest in this until I heard he was in it.
March 10, 2009, 11:07 a.m. CST
This movie is fucking awful.
by zb.brox
Seriously. If there was ever proof that Harry just loves everything, this is it. If you ever wanted to watch a standard 80s teen/young adult comedy, except without the charm of a John Cusack or a Molly Ringwald, and remove everything that's funny, buy a ticket. The only funny parts are the grand total of about seven minutes that Bill Hader gets to talk, and Ryan Reynolds is worth watching in his 15 minutes of screen time. Beyond that, it's a vaguely pretentious snoozefest peppered with occasional "jokes" that mostly stem from characters that are pale imitations of the wacky friends in funnier movies. It's pretty well-made--I can't fault the direction, and the actors aren't *bad*, they're just forced to play insufferable characters. I'll admit, there's probably a few people out there who have enough nostalgia for the days when their lives sucked that they'll find the film moving. Not me, I'm afraid. Greg Mottola clearly has a lot of talent--Superbad and his TV work prove that. But the material he's written here just isn't worth his skills as a director.
March 10, 2009, 11:26 a.m. CST
WTF is Harry talking about?
by D.Vader
"Martin Starr is again masterful as a wonderful Nikolai Gogol and other Soviet literature." <p> Martin Starr playing Gogol? And then goes on to play actual books? <p> Seriously, Harry, what the fuck... I assume you mean he majors in such things, but good god, edit these things.
March 10, 2009, 2:18 p.m. CST
So it's a chaste Superbad?
by Darthkrusty
March 10, 2009, 2:58 p.m. CST
by booth77
After all the godawful shit he told me to go see: Transformers, Eagle Eye, Indiana Jones 4, and just about every other Shia Labeouf crapfest... This time, he got it right. I saw Adventureland at Sundance, and it was great. Really fun movie with a lot of heart. Can't wait to see it again.
March 10, 2009, 3:51 p.m. CST
paige howard
by loquaciousmuse
how was paige??? the redhead!!!
March 10, 2009, 5:13 p.m. CST
I love Superbad
by hallmitchell
and the more I watch it. I like it just as much. I'm looking forward to this.
March 10, 2009, 7:45 p.m. CST
I hope they play some Whitesnake
by hallmitchell
1987 Great album. My fist will be in the air if they do.
March 10, 2009, 10:28 p.m. CST
Superbad is a classic
by criticalbliss
It DOES have emotional weight. So, if Adventureland isn't the equal of Dazed and Confused, then it sure as hell isn't "better than" Superbad. Fuck, Harry. Even you can do better than this.
March 10, 2009, 11:53 p.m. CST
Wears it's period without beating you over the head with it
by tatoosh
Unlike my wife. Zing!
March 11, 2009, 7:17 a.m. CST
tatoosh you are a comedy genius!
by Potatino
March 11, 2009, 10 a.m. CST
Not to sound like I have a vendetta here...
by zb.brox
...cause the only thing this movie did to me was greatly disappoint me--but this movie is *not* as good as fucking Superbad. Superbad managed to have emotional weight while still being fucking hilarious. This movie does not manage that. The emotional weight is undone by how utterly boring the characters are, and the movie just isn't very funny. Not that it tries and fails (though there is a little of that), but it barely ever tries.
March 11, 2009, 12:59 p.m. CST
Superbad: Academy of the Overrated
by christian66
Geeks are so easy to please. Tit and period gags followed by a moment of false "heart" = CLASSIC!
March 11, 2009, 3:04 p.m. CST
Hmm "people get hurt" did they bring back Steel Phantom?
by wowsucks
hahaha, for anyone who gets it. I miss that head banger.
March 12, 2009, 4:33 p.m. CST
by RipVanMarlowe
Love the MANHATTAN reference. That film never gets old.
March 25, 2009, 4:16 a.m. CST
Why Britney is dating at richpassion.com?
by iamalice1
So does some other celebrities,Hilton,sheen,Macdonna...are dating online too,but i am not sure which site they are using...
March 30, 2009, 11:34 p.m. CST
Need screenwriters credit on 2 1/2 Men
by tatoosh
March 31, 2009, 12:51 p.m. CST
Check yourself, Harry
by ecm
I've seen this a lot on the web. People keep saying its from the creator of Superbad. Its not. Its only the director. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg did write this picture or have anything to do with it.Is not even an Apatow film. It's only the dirsctor.
April 9, 2009, 3:03 p.m. CST
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Looking at the 2012 season for the Buffalo Bills there is one man who seems to be helping the team on defense in an effort to achieve their goals; and it may not be who you think it is. It's not the high priced free agent signing of Mario Williams or Mark Anderson. It's not All-Pro defensive tackle Kyle Williams or second year man Marcell Dareus. It's not even the rejuvenated middle linebacker Nick Barnett or rookie sensation Stephon Gilmore, who seems to have silenced his critics with his increasing level of play each and every week. While all these people seem to be good candidates, the answer to this question is the Bills' free safety and fourth year man out of Oregon, Jairus Byrd.
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Unquestionable Presence
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The story about Eisenhower's close encounter of the very personal kind -- where he reportedly met with Nordic-looking aliens -- supposedly unfolded while the president was vacationing in Palm Springs, Calif., in February 1954.
Whether you believe this story or not, an interesting related side-story reared its head in 2010. A retired New Hampshire state representative, Henry McElroy Jr., taped an intriguing video announcement in which he revealed seeing a secret briefing document intended for Eisenhower.
This document, according to McElroy, contained information that aliens were in America and that Eisenhower could meet with them. - Huffington Post
They're getting ready to take over once human self-rule collapses.
This could lead to hilarity where governments collapse, society falls apart and then the aliens arrive to save us... with one catch. "We need you guys to pick the cotton for us."
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"aliens were in America and that Eisenhower could meet with them"
they're called mexicans dumbass - 26-02-'12 02:59
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GORGEOUS. this is a disney bridal wedding dress based on Ariel
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Maxis are so versatile. You can wear those casual ones on the beach or wherever you want to go because they're really comfortable. They're best to wear in summer. You'll not only feel cool, but look cool. Good for short people to make them seem 'long'.
Here's a formal Maxi. It's so pretty.
Cr: La Femme Prom Dresses
Look at it sparkling… it's just so mesmerising. Tiaras are a wonderful addition, to not only make you look absolutely gorgeous on a special occasion, but lifts your self-esteem as it has you feeling like a princess.


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Porkulus Rex
Read it and weep.
change that defies belief
Surreal Spending
The House is poised to take a final vote on the compromise $800-billion spending bill on, appropriately, Friday the 13th, with the Senate likely to follow soon after.
In my 36 years in Washington, I have never seen such a surreal environment, with hundreds of billions of dollars in borrowed taxpayer money being spent without committee hearings or even meaningful public debate over the thousands of new and expanded programs the bill funds. [Read more...]
Obama goes to the bully pulpit
Barack Obama Washington Post Editorial
re: "…the same old partisan gridlock that stands in the way of action…"
It's not enough that the Democrats have control of the House, control of the Senate, control of the Presidency, and a liberal majority on the Supreme Court?
When did a limp-wristed majority afraid to act on its' own beliefs become "partisan gridlock?" You can't blame Republicans for the Democrats' lack of courage to support their own convictions.
And elevating Republicans' reasonable disagreement with socialist programs to the virtual level of a thought crime is frankly Orwellian. If socialist programs had ever accomplished what they set out to do, anywhere, anytime in history that they have been tried, Republicans would probably sign on. But we've been down this road of failed big government responses to economic crisis, and many people who lived through the Great Depression are still alive to attest to those socialist failures. The way to stimulate our economy is to get government off our backs and allow people to keep the fruits of their labors.
The stimulus plan the President brought out of the House is built on False Dilemmas, ineffective solutions, poor returns on the dollar, and arbitrary market dislocations. It benefits one class – the government bureaucrat class. Everyone else loses.
Great. The American people get the government they deserve. And the government they got is Democrats who don't need Republicans to pass their stimulus plan. What they need is to grow a pair, men and women alike, and pass their plans in the light of day as THEIR plans, and be judged by THEIR plans' results as Democrats. And if they can't muster the testosterone to be held accountable for their own plans, they have no one to blame but themselves.
And Republicans need to grow some pairs too. Conservative philosophy is worth standing on. They must hold the line and not agree to another dollar of spending or taxation. It would be a big mistake for them to try to blend in with Democrats at this juncture. Look what happened the last time a Republican tried to pass himself off as a Democrat – the McCain campaign lost definitively. Tax and spend is a guaranteed loser for a Republican.
Democrats don't need bi-partisan support to enact their plans, and each time they ask for it, Republicans should lock their mouths shut and throw away the key. The change Republicans need in Washington is to quit the spending spree that went on under President Bush, learn when to keep their mouths shut, and start acting conservatively.
Also See: Alyssa Lappen on Stimulus Plan
Also See: The Fierce Urgency of Pork
Stealth Care
Stealth Reform, by Grace Marie-Turner
Congressional leaders are arguing over whether they'll get a comprehensive health reform bill passed this year or next. But, in fact, major health reform is speeding through Congress in two bills that are on the fast track to enactment — SCHIP and the economic stimulus bill.
Expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program to children in families well into middle-income ranges passed the Senate yesterday and will likely be signed into law by President Obama early next week. In some states, children in families earning $100,000 or more would be eligible for taxpayer-supported insurance, as would adults already receiving it, clearly changing the mission of the program.
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) asked, "Is the real intent of this legislation to replace the private health care system with a government-run health care system?" The response from Senate Democratic whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) was that he didn't want to "trap people into private health insurance." Heaven forbid!
Nine Senate Republicans broke ranks and voted with Democrats in favor of the SCHIP expansion; 40 Republicans crossed over and joined nearly all Democrats in passing the nearly-identical House version of the bill last week.
Nonetheless, the partisanship in the debate was evident: Sen. Charles Grassley, the top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, said he was "disgusted" by the way Democratic leaders handled the debate. "It does not bode well for cooperative work in the coming months," he told The Washington Post.
But the real game-changing health provisions are in the economic stimulus bill, where millions of Americans would be added to Medicaid and other taxpayer-financed health programs — without committee hearings or virtually any debate.
Here are some, but by no means all, of the health reform provisions in this gargantuan economic spending bill: [Read more...]
If you want more of something…
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Kitchen Tour: Adelle and Justin's British Retro Modern
We're smitten with this kitchen! Adelle and Justin own H Is For Home, a small and marvelous online boutique based in northwest England. They specialize in the unusual, the quirky, and the one off. Well, their home kitchen follows right along, with a rich, warm mix of antique, modern, and vintage furniture and kitchen tools. Read on for more of their retro modern kitchen.
Adelle and Justin, proprietors of H Is for Home, live in northwest England in an old cottage. This cottage is actually what inspired them to start their small business. H is for Home is a small online shop that came out of their love for vintage and high-quality antiques. The shop stocks home objects crafted by independent designers and makers, and they search out vintage items too.
The couple has an especial love, however, for objects from the 1950s, 60s and 70s -- and this shows in their kitchen. They are also both trained chefs, so we expect that meals in this kitchen are delicious as well as pretty to look at!
Here's our Q&A with Justin and Adelle. Click through for the slideshow of their warm, vintage kitchen too.
What's your cooking style?
Prior to setting up our H is for Home business we both trained and worked as chefs for many years -- therefore between us we have a good knowledge of kitchen techniques and various cooking styles. We like cooking everything from a traditional British roast dinner to stir fries and curries. Justin tends to cook the savoury dishes particularly the evening meals. Adelle's more fond of baking - cheesecakes, sponges and breads are favourites.
What inspires your kitchen?
We like a kitchen to be a practical and relaxed environment. Ours is modern rustic and eclectic in style. Pans, utensils and ingredients are all easy to hand, many of them on permanent display. We have a large bakers table in the middle of the room. It acts as an informal dining space and also doubles as useful extra work surface, particularly for rolling pastry, etc.
What is your favorite kitchen tool or element?
Adelle's favourite is their vintage orange Kenwood mixer with its various attachments. Justin thinks you can't beat a favourite knife and a good selection of wooden spoons. We're both fond of our Le Creuset saucepans- they're very hard-working- we have various sizes in orange, caramel and brown colourways.
Best cooking advice or tip you ever received:
We've both been given lots of instructions, advice, techniques and tips passed onto us over the years. Good basic recipes that can be adapted to a variety of ingredients are always useful. A basic white sauce or a good soup recipe are examples. You never stop learning though - there's always a new ingredient to try.
Biggest challenge in your kitchen?
There's a lack of work surface around the cooker- not ideal if you're plating up a number of dishes.
Biggest indulgence:
Probably the stainless steel Smeg cooker.
Also our collection of Scandinavian kitchenware by the likes of Cathrineholm, Figgjo Flint and Rorstrand. We're always adding to this, so it's an ongoing indulgence!!
Dream tool or splurge:
If we had sufficient room we'd would love a big, stainless steel, American-style fridge-freezer- plenty of space and a ready supply of crushed ice for the perfect pre-dinner gin and tonic.
What are you cooking this week?
So far this week we've had an aubergine and tomato lasagne; vegetable stew with dumplings; shepherd's pie; mushroom and pak choi stir fry; potato and cauliflower curry; whole roast chicken with green beans and paprika roast potatoes - and a gnocchi gorgonzola.
What cookbook has inspired you the most?
We have an ever expanding collection of vintage cookbooks, particularly ones dating from the 1950s and 60s. We particularly love the illustrations from this era - by artists such as Bill Charmatz and Charlie Harper. We also find weekend newspapers and magazines very inspiring. The wonderful photographs of the finished dish or raw ingredients often tempt us to try a new recipe.
What's the most memorable meal you've ever cooked in this kitchen?
Adelle: Justin made me a lovely soufflé on Christmas day. That was very memorable as I'd been pestering him for years to make me one!!
Favorite Resources:
• Smeg cooker
• Vintage 1970s orange Kenwood mixer
• Free-standing Habitat cupboards and beech countertops
• Skinny LaMinx tea towel
• Stainless steel 'Mossby' shelves from Ikea
• Habitat freestanding resin sink
• Various antique free-standing pieces including butchers blocks, long bench, beech wood bakers table and plate racks
• Vintage 1950s Swedish bentwood and ply dining chairs
• Dualit combi Toaster
• Visit H is for Home
• Visit Justin and Adelle's weblog
• See more of the kitchen and home in this magazine feature.
Originally published January 21, 2009
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Love it, especially the vintage ceramics. The store is great, too, though shipping is a bit dear internationally. Does anyone know of a vendor in the states for similar 50s-70s kitchen stuff? I don't have the patience to comb through flea markets/thrift stores/etc.
I'd love a country cottage myself.
The lighting on the kitchen wall looks almost like a sunset.
I love all the color!
All the vintage antiques are giving me heart palpitations. Gorgeous kitchen!!
can I come over for a cup of tea? please?
not sure I understand the 10 similarly sized vintage le creuset pans...but still absolutely the cutest kitchen ever. Now, what about the rest of the house?
The "knit" mug cozies are actually crochet. And thus more 70s-appropriate.
Totally adorable.
But I must take issue with the use of the word "retro" -- which to me means something from Urban Outfitters or Jonathan Adler meant to evoke an earlier time. But this kitchen is filled with ANTIQUES. Give the poor old things the honor and respect they have earned by surviving years of use!
I love it! This place is totally warm and inviting. They have some wonderful pieces.
I like how their kitchen reflects who they are, how they cook, the things they love and the way they live. Looks like they have successfully made their kitchen the heart of their home.
I love the illustrations in cookbooks from that era too: and cookbooks from then and before are great sociological snapshots into post WWll mentalities.
Having grown up with 50s, 60s and 70s furnishings, I'm not all that fond of it, but they've done a really brilliant job of mixing it up with more traditional kitchen antiques and wood. The tile backsplash against the orange wall really animates the space and the kitchen feels warm and cozy without being "quaint."
Love this, although I'm a little concerned that my mum might have sold all her dishes (and the good chairs) to these folks.
Love their kitchen and REALLY love their website. I started a similar website in the USA, but never finalized it. Eventually I kept my favorite pieces and sold the rest to someone with a shop. (you can still see it online at offbeatboutique.biz). I had so much fun buying these items so I really am impressed with H is for Home. Ironically I am now in London and frequently visit the many charity shops here.


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A Greenwood man is accused of punching his 12-year-old daughter and her boyfriend after she snuck out of her family's home to see the teen, according to police.
Greenwood police said they were called to the man's New Market Street home about 2 a.m. on Saturday after the girl climbed out of the bathroom window to see her 14-year-old boyfriend.
The police report stated that when the girl knocked on the boy's family's door, the adults decided to drive her back home.
When they pulled up, police said the girl's father was angry, went outside and punched the teen in the face. According to the police report, the man then grabbed his daughter by the hair and dragged her toward their home.
She tried to run off, but he caught her then punched her in the face several times, according to the report. Police said they spoke with at least one witness who corroborated the story.
The girl's father, 44-year-old Humberto Gonzalez, was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child and assault and battery.
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This was our third cruise ,the first with Azamara. We used Choice Air to book our flights with since they had a good promotion. We stayed pre-cruise at the Marina Mandarin in Singapore which we had booked ourselves.
It was a pleasant stay with a central location.
Our embarkation was quick and efficient which we appreciated as we were anxious to get on board and begin our adventure.
Our balcony cabin was on the seventh deck which we found convenient to all the amenities including the complimentary laundry facilities.The bathroom was small but efficient like the rest of the room.The bed was very comfortable and our luggage fitted nicely under it.Luis,our room steward, did a good job of keeping our room tidy( wish I could bring him home!).
There were a few activities on board but I only participated in some yoga and Pilates classes which I enjoyed even though I had never done them before.My husband and I both enjoyed the destination enrichment , the topic being the Ancient History of Southeast Asia.The speaker was very interesting and entertaining.
The service throughout the ship was outstanding.Everyone was super friendly and eager to assist you in whatever was needed.We were treated like royalty...I'm having a hard time adjusting to reality back home!
The destinations were one of the reasons why we picked this cruise.We didn't use any of the ships excursions but we did hear positive things from those that did. We were a group of six so we arranged our own.We loved the ports of call and the many over night stays. Bangkok was amazing but was so was Ho Chi Minh City,Da Nang and Halong Bay!
The food on the boat was out of this world.We had a great buffet breakfast mostly in the Windows Cafe.The hamburgers at the Pool Grill were delicious.Dinner we had at the Discoveries Restaurant most evenings.The food and service was superb! We had one meal at the Aqualina Restaurant and one at the Prime C Restaurant and they were good but we would have been just as happy at the Discoveries Restaurant.The service was top notch at all the restaurants.
Do you detect a certain trend here?
The entertainment was very good throughout the ship.We went to a show almost every night and were never disappointed. The entertainers were very talented and professional.I enjoyed them just as much as I did the entertainment on a much larger ship.
The Azamazing Evening was not to our taste though not through lack of effort or organization.
Disembarkation was smooth with no problems.
In conclusion I can say that the destinations and the all inclusive beverage and gratuity package certainly attracted us to this cruise. The excellent service was a huge bonus and this may have been our first Azamara cruise but it won't be our last!
Couple of tips: make sure you go to the right cruise terminal in Singapore - we obviously didn't!
Also if you want to use the laundry facilities make sure you're either there when the doors open waiting for it to open or use it when everyone is off the ship.


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Air Jordan V (5) – Jared Jeffries Home PE
November 17th, 2009 by bam | 6 comments
There have been some pretty fresh looking pairs of Player Edition sneakers popping up here and there. With the surfacing of the Jared Jeffries AJ 5 – Away's, we now look at the Home versions. Taking on a white upper, the orange accents on these samples don't really do the Knicks' team colors justice. Looking more of a red than Orange Flash, it only forces us to think about the Fusion 5′s that comes in a seemingly similar colorway. Nonetheless, its a rare find. Take a look after the jump at what rate of this particular pair is going for. via Shoesholic


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nodachi1 wrote an answer about DMM Wallnuts Sets on June 12, 2011
I'm doing something similar to how you would do it. I've got a set of 1-11 Wallnuts racked on 3 wiregate carabiners (for small, medium and large nuts). I'm not too fussed by the carabiners themselves, and have BD Neutrinos and DMM Phantoms (v light). I like the conventional shape of these carabiners for racking, and have never considered an oval.
Basically an average wiregate is enough, so just get a cheap one from a decent brand that isn't excessively heavy.
A non-clean nose is probably quite handy for not losing nuts, but can be quite annoying when you want to get a nut off the racking biner. I don't worry too much about losing nuts off my biner to choose between clean/non-clean noses. However, I've lost a biner of nuts, because the biner itself didn't clip on cleanly to a friend's harness (carrying lots of gear)... subtle difference there.


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Spotlight Studio: In Full Bloom
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This week for Fennel Friday, we are featuring Fennel and FRUIT recipes. Fennel is a natural companion to many fruits; the sweet aromatic flavor complements a citrus tang or the sweetness of apples and pears, plus gives a great crunch!
A Few Fabulous Fennel and Fruit Pairings:
- Apple
- lemon
- lime
- oranges
- star anise
- pear
- mango
- blood orange
- apricot
- pomegranate
- cranberries
- gooseberries
- black currants
- fig
Get creative – fennel and fruit go well together for tarts, salads, snacks, smoothies, or on top of fish and pork!
Need a quick snack? Chop some fennel, orange sections and drizzle some olive oil, sprinkle salt and enjoy. We want to get you in the mood for fennel and fruit so try some of these delish recipes that we curated for Fennel Friday.
One of our faves is the Sweet Quinoa and Fennel Pollen using Divine Desserts spice from Pollen Ranch (and berries!) and that is our feature for the week – start your day with fennel, your digestive system and palate will THANK YOU!
Do you have a Fennel and Fruit recipe? Share it in the comments below and tweet it into #fennelfriday so we can share it!
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How do I know my username and password?
You will be sent your username and default password via email upon successful registration.
Do I need to pay a deposit for a Non-toll free number?
Yes. This deposit will be made for each 0800 number and will be used up as calls are made to the 0800 number.
What happens at the expiration of the 1 year subscription?
Before your service expires, you will receive two SMS notifications: 1 month before and the 2 days before your service expires.
These notifications will prompt you to renew your subscription to avoid suspension of your service.
Do I have to pay for the additional features mentioned above?
No. All features are configured at no additional cost.
Can I link my fixed phone numbers to my MTN Smart Number?
Yes. MTN Smart Number can be linked to any of your fixed/fixed wireless lines.
Can I link non-MTN numbers to my MTN Smart Number?
Yes. MTN Smart Number can be linked to any mobile lines in Nigeria.
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Hi, if you're getting a master's in higher education and student affairs, we should be friends.
I'll be applying to grad school this fall. SO. EXCITED. CAN'T. STAND. IT.
Yep, I'm getting my master's in HESA, or as we call it at my school, College Student Personnel.
I'M HELLA EXCITED TO APPLY TO GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION/ STUDENT AFFAIRS. :] I'm really weird but I look forward to writing a thesis and doing my own research once I'm in grad school!!