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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Polishing the Poverty Line in Bridesmaids
Annie, Kristen Wiig's character in Bridesmaids, wears a lot of nail polish. She's failed at everything else in her life, but her nails always look fantastic. Comedy aside, this is what makes Bridesmaids such a terrific flick. It captures the depression and flat out embarrassment of being a poor person surrounded by the impressiveness of the rich and beautiful, a flaw which Annie is constantly punished for. From the opening scene, where she hilariously and humiliatingly rolls in the hay with Jon Hamm, we learn everything we need to know about Annie - she doesn't think enough of herself to find a partner who treats her like a wanted and worthwhile person. This carries over into every aspect of her life, including her increasingly tumultuous relationship with her best friend and confidante, Lillian (Maya Rudolph).
No matter how hard she tries, Annie always feels inadequate because of her social status and inability to compete with Lillian's new country club life and friendships. The deepest and most tragic laughs in the movie stem from these feelings of inadequacy and punishment. All of the big comedy set-pieces, from the shitting and vomiting in expensive dresses to getting drunk and drugged in coach class on the way to Vegas ("Help me, I'm poor!"), drive this idea home and provide little positive reinforcement for Annie's character. Despite the constant chuckles and giggles, the film often feels like an exercise in misery and futility.
Carrie Bradshaw and Ma Joad. The movie tries to end Annie's tale on a positive note (she meets a guy who treats her pretty well and fixes her friendship with Lillian), but it does little to reassure her place in the world. She's still the unemployed, bankrupt thirty-something living at home with her mom. I've thought about Annie a lot since I initially watched the movie last May and, as if she were one of my oldest friends, worry about her and wonder how she's doing.
I guess we'll find out when (and if) Bridesmaids 2 debuts in a couple of years, but I have a terrible gut feeling Annie is still wearing a lot of nail polish.
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Nice Review Sara. I didn't look, but has the classic Working Girl been reviewed yet? Keep doing what you do!ReplyDelete
Ken! Thank you for the comment. :-) I haven't written about Working Girl yet (though I just re-watched it a couple of weeks ago!), but it will probably happen at some point. This is my new blog project and I'm just getting started. Thank you for the support! It seriously means a lot to me.ReplyDelete
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Writing a meme was difficult for me. I'm not particularly clever, and doing a serious meme just wasn't my style. So I had to go ahead and be silly. I saw this Disney bunny and immediately had this thought.
She just looks like she knows how amazing she is and isn't going to let anyone tell her anything different. I try to be like this bunny. You go bunny.

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Tracy watched the dustman from her window, one hand caressing her swollen belly, the other holding a cigarette. Jason, his name was, she had told him she was on the pill, but she had lied. Jason ought to have been handsome – he was so good looking in school – but the years of fags, kebabs and lager had expanded him and stained his once perfect teeth. Jason was as oblivious to the tragic waste of his own life as he was to the life he had created inside Tracy's womb on that rainy morning eight months previously.
She took another pull on the cigarette and inhaled deeply as he tossed another black bag of rubbish into the back of the truck. The bag split open, spilling beer bottles and shitty nappies onto the pavement. Jason ignored them as he banged his fat fist on the side of the truck and it moved on down the street, leaving a trail filth and detritus behind it. She watched him disappear up the street and wrinkled her nose up at the sight of what he had left behind. The man disgusted her, but it wasn't the man she had desired, it was his seed.
She would love her baby of course, after all, it was the perfect accessory, and she was looking forward to the sky-birth. Sky-births were expensive but they were all the rage. The money had to cover the hire of parachutes, the photographers, the midairwife and the doctor, and of course the specially-made, tiny parachute for the baby. There was also the fee for the specialist Sky-Birth instructor and the equipment which would be thrown from the plane alongside them. She had had a chat with the Sky-Birth instructor, signed the papers, and now all she had to do was give them a call when her contractions started and she would be picked up by the special Sky-Birth Ambulance service and driven to the small private airfield for take-off.
Tracy had made a short list of names for the baby, but her plans had been scuppered when she found out she was having a boy. She had wanted a girl so she could dress it in pink velour and parade it around the estate like a noisy, puking doll. But now she was stuck with a boy. She had whittled down her new list of names to two, and she was struggling to decide between Daviator and Ryanair.
She turned from the window and laid down on the couch. Jeremy Kyle was on telly, he was talking to a greasy looking lump of gristle with a beard that looked like it had been drawn on with a biro and a pink, low cut, skin-tight t-shirt. His sleeves were rolled up to reveal a tattoo of a Golf GTI on his right arm. The footer at the bottom of the screen said CONNOR, 19: My out of control pitbull babysits my premature triplets.
Tracy stubbed out her cigarette and lit another. She liked his tattoo, maybe I'll get one for the baby, she thought. Suddenly she felt a strange sensation in her stomach, her muscles involuntarily tensing, moving like a wave up her abdomen. She wondered if that was a contraction or just the result of last night's Lambrini. Soon the feeling repeated itself, and continued to do so more frequently. It was time to call Sky-Birth.
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"Ok Tracy," said the doctor, "try to relax, we're going to get you into your parachute and we'll be taking off shortly."
Tracy lay on a stretcher in the back of the aeroplane. Her contractions were coming more frequently now and she knew it wouldn't be long before the baby came. The midairwife held her hand and smiled reassuringly while the doctor strapped her in. All the time the two photographers moved around her, one filming, the other taking photos. As she had specified in her Sky-Birth plummet-package, the voices of Westlife sang Flying Without Wings on a permanent loop in the background as they took off.
"Now, let's just go over the procedure one final time," said the doctor, his voice raised over the drone of the engine and the drone of the boy band, "once the baby is out, the midairwife will hang on to it while I slip it into its parachute. Then I will cut the umbilical cord, as soon as I have done that, I will give you the signal to release your parachute. It is important not to get your parachute cord and your umbilical cord confused."
Tracy nodded at the doctor, unable to speak due to her oxygen mask. The photographers continued filming and snapping. The next thing she knew she was hurled from he aircraft.
The air rushed past her as she fell through the sky from four thousand feet, her legs spread wide, the doctor holding up a card with the word PUSH written on it. She pushed with all her might, the force of the wind at her back seemed to help, and suddenly little Ryanair gazed at her with a bewildered expression.
The doctor cut the umbilical cord and gave her the thumbs up, and she pulled the cord on her harness.
"Bollocks," she said aloud, as the baby, the doctor, the instructor, the midairwife and the photographers disappeared high above her, and she plummeted to her death.


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Since I am already suffering from withdrawal when it comes to football, I feel I must write something on the big NFL news of the offseason thus far: quarterback Donovan McNabb being traded this week from the Eagles to the division-rival Redskins.
Do I think the Eagles are crazy for trading McNabb inside the NFC East? And to the one team in the division that was quarterback-hungry? I very much do. And I don't buy the nonsense that Philly did it out of respect for McNabb because he didn't want to play in Buffalo or Oakland. I think the Eagles got the best offer from the Skins and decided they didn't think McNabb could hurt them at this point in his career. I also think that the Eagles didn't want to pay a soon-to-be 34-year-old McNabb a $6.5 million roster bonus next month because they believe Kevin Kolb proved in his two starts early last season that he was ready to run the team.
With that said, Bodog has released a few 2010 futures props on the new-look Eagles and Redskins, so let's take a quick look at them and the best bet on each:
McNabb's total 2010 passing yards: over/under 3,500
McNabb total 2010 passing touchdowns: over/under 20.5
I think the under 3,500 yards is a dead-solid lock. Washington's offensive line was one of the worst in the league last year. True, the Skins can now take an offensive lineman with the No. 4 overall pick in this year's draft now that they aren't likely to take a quarterback there, but that line still needs a lot of work.
In addition, everyone thinks the Skins will throw more under new coach Mike Shanahan. But while Shanahan was with the Broncos from 1995-2008, Denver had 11 individual 1,000-yard rushing seasons (third in the league). The Broncos ranked among the NFLs top five in rushing during 10 of his 14 seasons, and 16 different running backs posted at least one 100-yard rushing game in the regular season or playoffs, most of any other team. Don't forget that Washington added both Willie Parker and Larry Johnson this offseason and that Clinton Portis should be 100 percent healthy by the start of the season.
McNabb did throw for 3,553 yards this past season, but that was with DeSean Jackson making big play after big play and with other offensive threats like Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy and Brian Westbrook (when healthy). The Skins don't have those type of weapons right now. McNabb managed to play in 14 games in 2009, but that might be the exception to the rule. From 2005-07 he played in only a total of 14 games in one season. I don't see how he stays healthy enough to hit 3,500 yards or more than 20 TDs.
Kevin Kolb total 2010 passing yards over/under 3,750
Kevin Kolb total 2010 passing touchdowns over/under 22.5
Wow, oddsmakers sure do have a lot of confidence in a guy with two career starts. The oddsmakers' faith probably comes from the fact that Kolb threw for 391 yards in Week 2 of the 2009 season against New Orleans and then 327 against the Chiefs in Week 3 to become the first NFL quarterback to throw for at least 300 yards in his first two starts. But don't get too excited about that, as the Eagles were getting pounded by the Saints and a lot of those yards were when the team gave up running the ball in an attempt to catch up. Kolb had three picks in that game. And it's not like Kansas City had a stellar defense last year. Plus both games were played in Philly.
A total of 12 NFL quarterbacks threw for more than 3,750 yards last season, and that same number (although not the exact same 12) exceeded 23 touchdowns. With McCoy and Mike Bell in the backfield, I tend to think the Eagles run a bit more in 2010. Thus I would take the under on both of those Bodog props as well. We'll see how Kolb does in those cold-weather games, not to mention on the road.
First regular season game between Eagles and Redskins who will have more passing yards and TDs?
Donovan McNabb +10.5 yards
Kevin Kolb -10.5 yards
McNabb/Kolb -115 on TDs
I wouldn't bother with this bet until you see where the first game is played, which we should find out this month. If it's in Washington, one would have to lean toward McNabb – but then again he might want to stick it to Philly fans there as well. But there are too many variables to bet here without knowing when and where the first game is, etc.


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Welcome to the penal colony at Devil's Island, whose prisoners you are, and from which there is no escape." This was the greeting that awaited prisoners to the penal colonies. Now Devil's Island IS the escape.


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First Kiss
It happened here. A long time ago. The night was calm. The Stars we're bright. The touch was warm. The feeling was right. ............what happened?
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Dawn at Bilibid
The Dawn together with RockEd, Kakusa and Lamb of God gave the inmates a partial taste of freedom last October 6. They sang their classic rock / new wave songs as well as best ever U2 hits. I was surprised to hear the inmates actually sing the complete lyrics of the songs. The feeling of happiness overwhelms you when you party with these people I would definitely do it again. No wonder RockEd keeps on going back . . . it's pure fun.
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Now in its 4th year, the hugely successful National Award programme works across 61 countries , For this year's competition, an expert panel was tasked to uncover and honour the best single image taken by a photographer from each National Award country, entered into any of the ten Open categories of the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards. This year, the Sony World Photography Awards saw a record-breaking number of participants: 2,30,103 entries that have come in from 186 countries. It had then shortlisted six Indian photographers among different categories.
Abhijit Banerjee, is this winner . The winning image " Gangasagar Fair " is a stunning portrait of India's second-largest fair, which takes place every year at West Bengal's Sagar Island. The island's southern tip is where the river Ganga meets the Bay of Bengal.
Here are the other Winners of Sony Photography Awards in the Professional Category.
Nikunj Rathod, 2nd Place
Jaydip Bhattacharya, 3rd Place
2016 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition
You can see winning and shortlisted images from this year's competition, including those from the National Awards, at the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition, held once again at the prestigious Somerset House, London from 22nd April – 8th May.
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The Pakistani Taliban would target 16-year-old Malala Yousafzai again if given the chance, a spokesman for the militant group told CNN on Monday.
Spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said Miss Yousafzai, an education activist who was shot in the head and neck last year, was targeted because she campaigned against the Taliban.
He said they would hunt her down again, just as they would with anyone who opposes the organization, CNN reported.
Miss Yousafzai said in a BBC interview published Monday that the Taliban are "misusing the name of Islam."
"Killing people, torturing people and flogging people … it's totally against Islam," she said.
The Taliban banned girls from schools in the Swat Valley in 2009. The teen anonymously blogged for the BCC and became a prominent voice for female education.


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The leader of Angus Council has said the authority is constantly looking ahead to future budgets in the hope that nothing comes out of the works that the council isn't prepared for.
SNP leader Iain Gaul said the council has created three-year rolling plans for the budget, as a result of which it is in a "reasonably good" situation.
Cllr Gaul and Alex King, finance convenor, laid out the challenges the authority faces, as the council prepares to publish its budget for the next three years this month.
Finance Secretary John Swinney previously announced that the county's budget will be reduced by £6.4m this year, from £203.7m last year to £197.3m this year.
Cllr Gaul said: "Once we a have got a three-year plan we are still looking more than the three years so there is nothing that is going to come out left field that we haven't had a look at. We hope."
Cllr King added: "There is a lot of detail that has still got to be fixed down before papers go out and the officers are working extremely hard.
"As the years go on we will have a continually rolling three-year plan.
"Its a case of every time you come forward you add another year on to the three-year plan so you've always got a three-year plan."
Cllr King explained the 2016/17 budget is based on 2014/15 three-year plan. The council is now looking at "rolling forward" another three-year plan to 2019/20.
Cllr Gaul added: "There are problems that have come to light, there's been shortages, but we've been looking ahead. We're in a reasonably good place.
"Rather than lots of councils who look at 'this is doom and gloom, this is cuts' we're looking at things that we're doing and that we're changing. Change is not necessarily bad. We're looking at how we can change things for the better."
He said the council is looking more at going digital and hopes to be paperless soon.
Cllr Gaul quashed critics' quips about the possibility of putting council tax up in order to increase the budget.
He said: "That's a myth that's been perpetuated by lots of people.
"The council tax has been fully funded.
"We've known since 2011 that there would be a council tax freeze this year because it was in the SNP Scottish Government manifesto. We've all known it was coming.
"If councils have not taken that into account when doing their budgets and sums that's their fault for being so short sighted."
Moray Council shelved plans to increase its council tax in the face of a £11.9m deficit.
Cllr Gaul said: "Personally, I think all this brouhaha that's going about is driven because of politics and the fact that there is an election coming.
"Nobody is going to raise the council tax by 18-plus per cent - the people wouldn't stand for it."
Cllr King explained an extra £1 of council tax on a property raises £44,050 and only one additional investment bid of £3.5 million would cost households £200 more per year per home.
He added if the authority put up the council tax it would lose £8.2m from the Scottish Government.
Mr Gaul said council tax covers less than 15 per cent of the budget.
The council agreed a budget for 2015/16, containing £5.6m of savings despite opposition from a number of non-administration members. A further £6.8m of savings are expected in 2016/17.


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Yesterday didn't go as planned. Yesterdays was supposed to be more gaming practice, however, I swapped out gaming time for some family time, and tried to relax. It wasn't a terrible swap, as I felt I needed to unwind more than anything. I'll have to pick up the slack somewhere down the line. I will say this, sometimes taking time away from something isn't bad, so long as I get back into the program in a timely fashion.
I did get my writing in, as planned. Jotted down a lot of notes in my journal, and that makes me feel better about writing. It isn't a great amount of writing, however, I am glad I put the effort forth to get something done when I had the time. I will need to review what I wrote, as I had some questions for myself I wanted to think on. I also wrote down possible themes, and did a little research on the themes of similar stories.
That said, today is open, and I aim to get myself organized around completing writing and some gaming later this evening. It really is a one step at a time project that begs that I take some time to put that energy forward. It may even come down to managing and blocking out more dedicated time to both projects. Stuff we gotta do. I don't mind.
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Major Phil Packer, an officer in the Royal Military Police, was injured in a rocket attack in Basra on 19 Feb 08. As a result of the accident he lost the use of his legs and is now a paraplegic with what are classed as catastrophic injuries.
Originally told he would never walk again, there have been positive improvements and it is his aspiration to walk the Flora London Marathon from the 26th April this year over a two week period, on crutches.
He does this in an attempt to raise £1million for Help for Heros, a charity launched in October 2007 by a group of friends and service relations who wanted to do something to help the wounded coming back from Afghanistan and Iraq.
This makes my 'dander for life' efforts pale into total insignificance. Please, consider sponsoring him


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Wednesday, February 26
A Tip on Iraq From Those Who Walked That Road
The French paid dearly for imperial and military hubris. Listen up, U.S.
Robert Scheer, Los Angeles Times, February 25, 2003
Despite this confusing picture then and now, thanks to our enlightened talk-show hosts we all know that there is one nation of pure evil, one nasty country threatening to undermine the world's security with its lies, double-dealing and stubborn defiance, one state that Earth would simply be better off without.
We're talking, of course, about France. Brie eaters. Surly waiters. WWII collaborators. And now, cowardly traitors in the crusade against the New Hitler.
This idiocy is based on a highly selective historical memory, including the fact that the U.S. refused to enter the war against Hitler until after France fell. It also keeps us from being able to listen to a nation that has already been down the road we are traveling.
Imperialism has always been pitched at home as a win-win way to help the world's stricken peoples while helping oneself, and in Paris it was no different. France's colonial wars were waged under the rival banners of Catholicism and the French Revolution; the goal was to civilize the natives. A million Frenchmen gave up the joys of life at the center of Europe to colonize Algeria alone, building schools, churches, hospitals and civic bureaucracies.
Ultimately, however, the price of France's hubris was writ large in the blood of its sons and daughters over painful decades, [...]
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text: Seen Unseen Wednesday, October 8, 2014 by Ken Ronkowitz 0 The day begins with a lunar eclipse. Obscured by clouds, it still happened. Unseen by me like so many deaths, births, tragedies, triumphs. Tonight I see a child splashing the full moon from the ocean. Advertisements Share this poem:TwitterFacebookGoogleRedditTumblrEmailLinkedInPinterestMorePocketPrintLike this:Like Loading... Related


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On the second attempt we managed to run a successful competition. It was a lumpy day out from Runswick but the day improved as it progressed.
A few cod and a lovely wrasse for me..
The match was won by local angler Iain Sellers with a fine cod of just under 9lb.


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Yay! I got to work a bit with Kyra today after her lesson. Rick rode her quite a bit today. She was looking pretty comfortable at the walk and looked lovely. The wind was really gusty and the snow was falling off the roof of the arena in random big noises. But he still got up on her. This training method amazes me. I have always been taught to sort of grab at the one time the horse does what you need it to do and go on. He brings her up to that point and gets what he wants a bunch of times then sometimes goes on and then backs off again. She got pretty sweaty today, it was all of 30F which is much better than the 10F it's been. So I walked around with her and got to hangout with her. I was thrilled. She is getting muscled up and looks so good.
He's been teaching her that standing at the mounting block is the best place to hang out. When she doesn't stand or starts to walk away, he sends her off and makes her work until she come back to him by choice. It is so cool to see her choosing to be where she will have a nice quiet interaction.
I haven't gotten the designs done the necklaces I want to show for the Spring Shows yet. I am sort of waiting until the days start getting longer again. I really want to have a fire this year on the Solstice. To welcome back the sun. It's been a cold and snowy winter so far. Which is good. Every cold night we have kills more pine beetles but yikes. It's been so cold. It's hard to think about Spring. I spent the day trying to get inventory done for taxes and also get orders put together so that when we go back to work there are supplies to make things with.
A local artist that we are chatting with about making our displays suggested that we switch from white oak to beetle killed pine. I think that is a wonderful idea. Beetle killed pine is a wonderful use of a tragic loss. This artist made a wonderful break down table from beetle killed pine. The colors were amazing, yellow wood and blue/gray streaks. We are talking with him about doing the component parts of the displays which could then be assembled as ordered. We'd order ahead for him to make. I think it will give Curtis back 6 or so hours a week. There will still be time in the wood studio assembling, but not as much fabrication. I am excited as well if we could get the weekly woodworking out of the house, it might be less dusty in here!
So I got the results from the test I took to get certified as a beer judge. I was 9 points away from being Certified. But I am still a BJCP Apprentice Judge. It means I can't judge a competition by myself. It was a super hard test. One of the guys I took the test with said the quantum physics test he took the day before was less hard than the beer test. I wish there was a place that I could go a whine up 9 more points. It would be really nice to be Certified. But now I have to take the test again, and most likely the entire Class so I can learn enough more to do better on the test next time. But there isn't one teacher with office hours I can go nit pick at. *sadness*
It was particularly hard for me as I don't drink much beer. And I have never made a batch of beer by myself. A lot of the info I just crammed in by rote. I didn't really understand what I was supposed to be learning as we went through the lesson plan suggested by the BJCP organization. But I did have a reason to for taking the class and seeking the certification - I wanted to be able to do mead judging. Most competitions won't allow you to judge unless you have the BJCP credentials. I would say that since I have taken the course and the test, I do understand the comments I get from other BJCP certified folks better. I know what they mean when they say certain things. I guess that is the value of a shared education, better understanding.
The MeadFest got cancelled. There is a lot of stuff up in the air with the whole mead advocacy group. I am very bummed as I was looking forward to the next one right after the last one finished. I am trying to volunteer as I can to help out to make something happen in the future to raise the visibility of mead. Maybe I should send a bottle of Spruce Mountain Mead to Oprah! hmmm, now there's an idea. The home mead maker competition and the commercial competition will still happen somewhere but not the very fun tasting. I did get accepted as a judge for the armature competition, so that should be very cool. I have a much better understanding of mead and meadmaking so judging is much easier.
A friend of mine is active with a local animal rescue group. We were talking about it this weekend. I wonder if I am ready to get another dog. Baxter is sleeping on Emma's big mat next to the bed. He's about a third of her size but managed to spread himself out to fill most of it. He's such a Pasha. My eyes still fill with tears when I think about it so perhaps not yet. I do still feel strangely exposed without a big guard dog. I imagine one will come into my life when I am ready.
It's a week until Christmas Eve. It was crazy in the post office where I went to mail some small packages tonight. I am content to not have the Holiday Spirit. I think it's way more important to celebrate and rejoice the Lord on a daily basis than to pack it into a couple of weeks in December, more important to have the Holy Spirit! I like seeing the decorations and such when we go out and about. But mostly I am looking forward to some down time. But not too much down time! The self-employed are always somewhat terrified by down time, fearful that things won't pick up again. But I do believe that we will continue to be Blessed as we have been in the past with good customers who appreciate what we are doing.
Monday, December 17, 2007
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- December 20, 2007 at 9:24 PM
I like reading your blog -- it feels like a nice quiet chat with a good friend. However, it looks like I need to get the hang of how to send a comment! S.Pea
- December 20, 2007 at 9:26 PM
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Thanks, glad to know that's how it sounds. I am enjoying writing it. It gives me quality time with my life and thoughts and the added bonus of being able to share them without monopolizing the conversation. *hug*
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Hi! So I'd like to talk about the use of they/them pronouns! People who identify as gender neutral, gender non-conforming, gender fluid, genderqueer, or any other sort of non-binary gender may ask you to use these pronouns. So how to do you do it?
It can be difficult to get used to using singular "they" in everyday speech. So my goal here is to just introduce the language slowly so it can become something more normal. Unfortunately, it likely won't be a comfortable/common thing in our language for another 20-30 years, but I can be a part of the movement. I can begin the change.
Here are just a few examples to get you started.
"Hey you should ask Dan if they need a ride to work today."
"Did you hear from Bran yet? I know they generally don't respond to texts, but it's important."
"And you know my sibling, Jan, yeah? See, they always steal my hairbrush, and I am sick of it!"
"I'm past patiently waiting, I'm passionately smashing every expectation, every action's an act of creation." -Hamilton: An American Musical


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In parts 1 & 2, I explained why (I and many others think) raw milk is healthier than regular, pasteurized milk from conventional dairy cows and why lactose intolerance doesn't have to stop people from enjoying dairy.
I'm not trying to declare a mommy war on people who use regular formula. Like I've said previously, I do use Earth's Best when traveling or when I forget to pick up more raw milk at Kimberton Whole Foods (they have pretty limited hours on weekends). It's my back-up, and anyone with mommy-brain needs a back-up!
Do I think making fresh formula using this recipe is better? Well of course, or else I wouldn't be doing it. The ingredients, science behind them, and the fact that you know exactly how it's prepared cannot even compare to commercial baby formula.
|[Fresh batch in the fridge]
Okay, enough of my ranting, let's get to the good part: Flynn's homemade baby formula!
The raw milk formula recipe first appeared in the book Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats, by Sally Fallon Morell and Mary G. Enig, PhD. Morell is the President of the Weston A. Price Foundation. And Dr. Enig is kind of a big deal. She's an expert in the field of lipid biochemistry, a licensed nutritionist, a qualified expert witness, a nutrition consultant to individuals, industry and state and federal governments, a contributing editor to a number of scientific publications, the author of over 60 technical papers and presentations, as well as a popular lecturer. The best part? They are both moms who raised their children according to the nutritional principles they pioneered.
|[Nutrient-dense oils & supplements]
- Raw Milk (whole raw milk from old-fashioned cows, certified free of disease, that feed on green pasture)
- Filtered Water
- Liquid whey (made from separated whole milk)
- Lactose
- Gelatin
- Bifidobacterium infantis (probiotic powder)
- Cream (good quality from grass-fed cows, not ultra-pasteurized)
- Cod liver oil (high-vitamin, fermented)
- Sunflower oil (expeller-expressed)
- Extra virgin olive oil (organic, unfiltered, never heated)
- Coconut oil (organic, extra-virgin)
- Nutritional yeast flakes
- Acerola powder
|[Dissolving the gelatin & lactose in filtered water]
|[My trusty blender]
- Milk & water make up the base of the formula.
- Whey assists with the growth of beneficial bacteria in the G.I. tract.
- Lactose, a milk sugar derived from whey, helps make cows milk as rich as breast milk.
- Gelatin binds everything together in baby's stomach and aids with digestion.
- Bifidobacterium infantis contains the "friendly" bacteria most commonly found in infants; it promotes proper digestion and absorption and encourages the formation of antibodies against undesirable bacteria, viruses and allergens.
- Cream is an excellent source of healthy fats, which babies need to thrive.
- Cod liver oil is a rich source of vitamins A & D, as well as the essential fatty acids EPA & DHA (also called Omega 3's).
- Sunflower oil is a good source of different fatty acids.
- Extra virgin olive oil is chock full of antioxidants and healthy fats.
- Coconut oil is antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiparasitical, and antiviral. It supports good thyroid function, radiant skin and heart health. Coconut oil's medium chain fatty acids are converted by your body into quick energy and not stored as fat. Plus, I think it's naturally sweet taste makes baby's dig this formula!
- Nutritional yeast flakes are very high in B vitamins (1, 2, 6 & 12). It has a tannish color, which is why the formula isn't bright white like powdered formula.
- Acerola powder is derived from the acerola cherry, which is one of nature's highest sources of vitamin C.
The Weston A. Price Foundation has made it even easier to obtain all of these ingredients by teaming up with the Radiant Life Company, who now sells a formula "kit" on their website with every ingredient, except milk, water, whey & cream which you need to buy or make fresh. This company only recommends the highest quality products for this formula. I'm talkin' fancy-ass olive oil that you can't even get at Whole Foods. I ordered a 3-month kit since Flynn still nurses and gets at least half of his daily milk intake from me.
|[Bottle & funnel from Ikea]
In addition to the ingredients above, I use the following kitchen utensils:
- Blender
- Small saucepan
- Rubber spatula or whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Liquid measuring cup
- Funnel (if your storage container has a narrow opening like mine)
I took a Sharpie & wrote the amount of each ingredient needed on the actual ingredient container itself. That way, I don't need to look at the recipe each time I make it (which is every 2-3 days). I can pull all of my ingredients out and start cookin'. I was SO nervous the first time, because obviously it's important that it be prepared correctly for Flynn's sake. My hands were actually shaking a little bit. But after a few times, it's a cinch.
I won't bore you with the directions. It's a lot of "simmer this" and "measure that" - just like every recipe. If you want to check it out, go here.
|[The downside? Extra dishes!]
This homemade formula tends to be a little thick because of the coconut oil and gelatin solidifying in the fridge - totally normal. Just warm it up like you would a regular bottle and it thins out. Flynn took to it right away, and we'll most likely keep making it for him until he reaches age 1. Although I've read that you can switch to plain raw milk once your child is eating a wide variety of solids, Flynn's been taking his time in that department, so we're not in a rush to phase the formula out. We want him to have all this good stuff for as long as possible. He had a minor cold over the winter, but since then, nothing. Even our pediatrician is impressed. (But shh, he doesn't need to know why!)
Obviously, this isn't for everyone. I consider myself a "high-energy" person. I love to be busy and have a hard time sitting still. After Flynn goes to bed, I'm washing diapers, making formula, baking banana bread, cleaning, etc.
Unless The Bachelorette is on... then, get me to the nearest TV!
Hometown dates tonight. Team Jef!
|What do you guys think of homemade formula? Am I completely nuts?
Leave your comments below :-)


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I'm done catching up with Draw Every Day 2012, but this was my clothes dryer on January 20. Sometimes I can't think of anything to draw, so I draw what's in front of me.
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I'm done catching up with Draw Every Day 2012, but this was my clothes dryer on January 20. Sometimes I can't think of anything to draw, so I draw what's in front of me.
Today I start a new level of Japanese classes at Japan Society and I've been cramming for the last week to prepare. I've got Japanese dripping out of my ears, so it seemed appropriate to draw some kanji. Technically, I draw every time I write in Japanese すごい!
In fact, as this picture posts on my blog, my class is just starting! イーエイ!
"How Apple is sabotaging an open standard for digital books t.co/OPyin63p @edbott <- READ THIS B4 you pub on IBooks"
January 31, 2012 at 02:11PM
from: @ lizstrauss's original tweet.
That link once again: mag.thepete.com/latest
Like I said, don't ask.
Don't get the wrong idea for this pic--I'm not singling out the USD. :)
More back-dated drawings are on their way! I'm all caught up! I just need to upload the images and post 'em to the ol' blog.
Nothing like the leader of the free world championing the very principles the country was supposed to be founded upon (as though they're new concepts, too).
"#TwitterBlackout. #J28"
January 27, 2012 at 09:37PM
from: @ OccupyWallStNYC's original tweet.
"9,233 people defending the right to #jailbreak. Help us get to 10,000: t.co/uyuAbGA5 #DMCA"
January 26, 2012 at 11:30PM
from: @ EFF's original tweet.
Here's Billy Ballpoint, not only in non-ballpoint ink but also in my weird liney-fake-wood-carving style I've decided I've fallen in love with.
My old 5G iPod still functions, though the battery doesn't hold a charge. Sad how I got the note backwards on the iPod screen. Stupid. Did the whole thing from memory (obviously) well, except for the symbols on the click wheel.
Head over to mandommag.com or hit up the post itself here:
January 24, 2012 at 01:39PM original
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Barbie's right, of course. Even if Obama wins, he's practically a Republican.
"Some Doors are Stranger than Others" is the full title of the above piece. If you look closely, you can see a door knob and hinges.
""Dropbox, MediaFire, RapidShare and t.co/fhLoeigh, at risk of prosecution." t.co/03l8GOhV #Anonymous #OpMegaupload #EFF"
January 23, 2012 at 04:09PM
from: @ AnonymousIRC's original tweet.
Starting to play around with lines a bit.
Just the thought of Newt being ABLE to find a sexual partner, let alone, THREE (or MORE!) makes me want to find another planet. Not just because the guy looks like a marshmallow in human form, but because he's truly a horrible person. Hypocritical, rude as hell and pretty obviously a sociopath.
A "Munny" is an urban vinyl toy from KidRobot. I've designed a bunch over the years but haven't in a while. I want to get back to it really bad, so this is a start.
Yes, I'm a quite a bit behind on Draw Every Day 2012. A visit to family and then being down with a cold for four days(ish) will do that to ya. But I'm catching up and will be caught up before the end of the month.
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The winter of 2011-2012 is definitely a weird one for NYC, what with the first snow back in October and temperatures only really dropping to normal levels in late December and January and finally second snow well into the second half of January. What's up Mother Nature?
""Honey, can you hand me my bag of astronauts?" #shitmyhusbandsays (@thepete)"
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Ok, I'm going to risk falling foul of Godwin's Law in my opening sentence, but it was Hitler who said something along the lines of if a lie is repeated often enough, it becomes the truth. However, I think he was referring to lies told to other people. In the case of Conservapedia administrator Terry Koeckritz, however, he appears to believe that no matter how big the lie he tells, and no matter that he's been found out, he will keep on bleating about how right he is, and how the nasty "liberals" (i.e. everybody who's seen through his lies) are ganging up on him – a tactic used to great effect by well-known Conservapedia parodist Bugler. Terry is clearly following in his shoes. In fact, looking at just how delusional Terry is at times, one gets the feeling that not only does he build castles in the sky, he moves in and then charges himself rent.
So, let's illustrate an example here. Just before Christmas (23 December to be precise), Terry uploaded a pretty picture, which he used to decorate his fellow sysops' talk-pages with a Merry Christmas message (ordinary editors – if there are any left who aren't parodists that is – are clearly not worthy of Terry's attention, unless he's blocking them). Nothing wrong there, even if the image was copyrighted – Conservapedia has no qualms about ignoring copyright, or falsely claiming "fair use" as a cover for their infringements. "Professor" RJ Jensen is a good example of this, claiming "fair use for commentary or parody" but then uses the pictures for neither purpose.
However, our Terry went one step further, claiming that the image he uploaded was "self-made", (here's a screencap, because he later deleted the image, although not for the reasons you'd think). when a 2-second Google search clearly shows that this is not the case. He barely even changed the filename. Needless to say, several people commented on this. Now whether or not they were genuine CP editors, or people who signed up to point out his lies is irrelevant. The fact remains they pointed out a blatant lie (and copyright infringement) by a Conservapedia administrator. What was Terry's reaction? Blush a bit, say "Oops, you caught me" and delete the offending image. Yeah, right. No, instead he runs around blocking those who pointed out his deceit (excerpt from Terry's block-log for the day. Just on that, I love his block reason "not interested in liberals pointing out where we are "wrong". This is a conservative project" which basically means they're happy to be wrong, until a conservative tells them they're wrong.), reverting (and oversighting) people who raised the issue on his talkpage and eventually deleting the image's talkpage, citing (falsely, of course) "Deliberate creation of false article; lying". He could, however, have been speaking about his own actions, of course, but we doubt it.
However, that is all par for the course for a sociopath like Terry Koeckritz and his ilk on Conservapedia. Where it gets really weird, however, is when we move over to Wikipedia (the anti-Christ of the internet, according to Andrew Schlafly) where a discussion arises about whether or not the article on Conservapedia should include mention that administrators ignore, or feel they are above, the Conservapedia Commandments. Actually, it was Terry himself who said it. Imagine everybody's surprise when Terry popped up, like a rotten apple, to defend Conservapedia. Well, actually all he did was use the same tired argument about RationalWiki being a vandal site. (For which he uses an article in the LA Times as a factual source, happily glossing over the fact that the same article makes CP out to be what it is – a bit of a joke.
Then he made this wonderful statement: "The Commandments guide every Conservapedia user, including Admins." Ok, so let's look at these commandments, shall we? Oops! What's this I see in commandment number 1? "Do not copy from Wikipedia or elsewhere unless it was your original work." Now, this can mean one of two things. Either admins on CP do ignore the commandments, in which case Terry lied (surprise, surprise!) or he genuinely believes he made that Christmas image he plagiarised. In which case, I think it's time for this geriatric sociopath to be carted off to the happy farm.
Final point on this. I raised the points above both on Terry's Wikipedia talkpage and on the Conservapedia talkpage. Instead of making use of the right of reply, he called the comments trolling, and claimed – in true Bugler style – "I'm not on trial here." Also, the image was deleted, almost immediately after my Wikipedia comments. Even here, the untruthful little weasel couldn't tell the truth, claiming "duplicated file" for the deletion reason.
All of which goes to show that you do get lies, damn lies and then you get Terry Koeckritz, who's taken lying to a whole new level. And that, folks, we couldn't make up.


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I just saw Spectre, the new James Bond film.
As I sit here following my viewing of Spectre, and I reflect on how much UK film critic Mark Kermode, whose opinion I trust, liked this film, I am wondering, Did we see the same movie? Is he nuts or is it me?
As a long time fan of everything 007 from the books to the films, I hate to say this: I did not like it. Spectre is a letdown. In fact, I was bored and underwhelmed by it. I think I would be embarrassed if I were director Sam Mendes or star Daniel Craig.
To be fair, let me start with the things I liked about Spectre:
The globe trotting typical in a Bond movie is on full display here with various locations such as Mexico, Austria, Rome, Tangiers, and London.
The "Bond Girls" are fine this film, in particular the beautiful Monica Bellucci (in the film all too briefly, a big missed opportunity I'd say) and dangerous yet sexy Lea Seydoux (who does a nice job with a role that never quite lifts off).
Q played by Ben Whishaw is great, as is Ralph Fiennes as the new "M." Andrew Scott as a shifty bureaucrat is good but vastly wasted in a throwaway role that could have been so much more.
A few of the set pieces are quite good especially the opening Day of the Dead sequence and the fight on the train.
Now for my beefs:
What a wasted opportunity! If ever a film felt like a committee had written it, this is one. What really hurts is to see the talents of Craig, Christoph Waltz and others go to waste in a big budget film. So much talent, and so little story, motivation, or momentum.
The story, if there is one, has something to do with an assignment from the prior "M" (played by Judy Dench) in a brief video mysteriously delivered to Bond. There should have been much more to this, but alas there never is.
The motivation is never explained. Bond just goes gallivanting around the world wreaking havoc wherever he goes.
There is no momentum, just a drawn out, long film that drags most of the time. Every 15 minutes I was checking my watch and calculating how much longer till the ending credits.
My son Kevin, a filmmaker, said there is something wrong with the sound of the movie. This is most apparent in the scenes with the new "M" which are actually hard to hear.
My son Kevin, a filmmaker, said there is something wrong with the sound of the movie. This is most apparent in the scenes with the new "M" which are actually hard to hear.
As my son Kevin and I drove home from the multiplex, we both agreed that the Biggest Missed Opportunity was that Andrew Scott's annoying bureaucrat should have been The Big Bad, wearing a disguise yet later revealed as the mastermind Ernst Stavro Blofeld. And Monica Bellucci should have returned as his "Irma Bunt."
Well, despite my disappointment, many are enjoying Spectre. That's good. It will probably make bajillions at the box office.
Well, despite my disappointment, many are enjoying Spectre. That's good. It will probably make bajillions at the box office.
Let's hope for another fresh reboot the next time around.
Anyone for Chris Nolan as director? And Michael Fassbender for Bond?
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Well howdy there folks! (– wait, what was that? I definitely do not have a southern accent.)
Let me start over — Hello everyone!
I've been holding off on writing this "About You" section for some time now and I figured I would just roll up my sleeves and go for it. The reason why I've been hesitant is mostly (o.k. entirely) due to the fact I wasn't sure how to introduce myself.
I mean this isn't a yearbook nor is it an online dating site, so topics such as "Life Aspirations" and "Deal-Breakers" can't necessarily be mentioned in this section. So the question remains: What Do I Say?
I guess I can start off by saying I've recently graduated with a B.A. in Communications and Business Administration. I've learned a lot of things, but honestly I was looking forward (–more like need) to get my hands a bit dirty and test the waters of the "Real World".
As far as my "life" I enjoy reading and writing… a lot. I've recently discovered this cute coffee shop near my place and I've spent many afternoons there with my bestie, my partner-in-crime, pondering life's purpose and reminiscing on our past. Our biggest coffee-shop undertaking, so far, has been coming up with some sort of half-decent plan of attack for our lives once we graduate, which is why we decided to kick start this whole "Luck Project" in the first place.
— I have no idea how long this section is supposed to be. I should definitely look that up, right? Am I just supposed to type "Appropriate length for my About Section?" in Google's search bar? I'm probably over-analyzing this way too much right. Oh dear god. I need to stop typing right this second. STOP. TYPING. NOW.
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For the lovers of all things textile, especially knitting, felting, patchwork, sewing and embroidery. A bit of family life thrown in too.......enjoy!
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5 comments:
- Levin (and Emily) said...
looks like an amazing spot.
we have these plants in our botanical gardens - the seed pods (?) look fantastic.
i also love your night shirt. i would really like to make some pants in a groovy fabric as seen in amy butler's book. they would be perfect for lounging around in on a cold sunday!
have a great weekend.
- Friday, June 27, 2008 11:35:00 AM
Wow! They DO look like pineapple.
We have a Pindo palm in our backyard. It produces tons of little fruits. If you are so inclined you can eat them. They taste pretty good.
The trick is, you have to dig way into the fronds to reach the fruits and the fronds are very sharp and scratchy.
I tried last year to get some, but decided it wasn't worth all the work.
The palm, however, is lovely.
After the hurricanes of 2004, we had some other trees trimmed and the trim guy offered me $2,000 for the Pindo. I think I paid less than $5.00 for it fifteen years ago. It has grown large and beautiful.
I didn't take him up on his offer.
Maybe I should have, but I didn't. I love that palm tree.
On the other side of the coin ... he can have the Queen palms in the front yard. They are nothing but a big pain in the wallet. They need to have their seed pods trimmed at least twice a year.
They have grown so tall we can't do it anymore. We must hire a tree specialist with a "cherry picker" to reach that high.
- Friday, June 27, 2008 12:59:00 PM
- Leanne said...
I saw these while wondering through the botanic gardens(Adelaide) last week and wondered what they were now I know.
- Friday, June 27, 2008 5:42:00 PM
- Rachel said...
Very cool! I love seeing plants and landscapes so different from the ones where I live. Thanks for posting these!
- Saturday, June 28, 2008 10:28:00 AM
- Mandi said...
Wonderful photos thanks so much for sharing them...looks divine...cheers ../
- Monday, June 30, 2008 5:52:00 PM


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Some of us suck at Tinder. You might just fire off a "yo" into the Internet and await a response, but no more. Now, someone has come up with an incredible Tinder conversation opener that, as far as we can tell, is pretty friggin' successful.
All you have to do is play truth or dare. If they answer "truth", ask them to give you their phone number. They answered "dare"? Guess what, dare them to give you their number.
MORE: 'The Most Right-Swiped Names On Tinder From 2016 Are Actually Pretty Surprising'
Clever, no? It helps if you're pretty smooth, too. Like this dude was...
Now, we get it, not everyone has the balls to pull off a stunt like this, but, in the words of Michael Jordan, "you miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take," so why not just go for it? What's the worst that will happen — other than her unmatching you or just blatantly calling you out and telling you to slow the hell down? That's harmless.
MORE: 'Girlfriend Sabotages Her Cheating Boyfriend's Tinder Account To Get Sweet Revenge'
If you're not strong with words, maybe you follow the lead of this dude named Dustin, who made his profile so honest that it went viral for all the right reasons.
Some girl posted this to make fun of the guy, but I'd be down to crack a beer with dude, he seems chill pic.twitter.com/Ew9h7DD0vg— JP (@JessPuffy) June 23, 2017
That's pretty good, man.
Whatever tickles your fancy when it comes to trying to get a bunch of matches on Tinder — or any other of the dating apps out there, because there are plenty —just remember that there are a few rules (according to women) that no man should break... unless he's looking to waste time and not end up landing any dates.
Happy swiping, fellas!
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Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit
March 18, 2015
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APPEAL FROM CIVIL DISTRICT COURT, ORLEANS PARISH. NO. 2011-09918, DIVISION " A" . Honorable Tiffany G. Chase, Judge.
Bruce L. Feingerts, FEINGERTS & KELLY, PLC, New Orleans, LA, APPELLANT/IN PROPER PERSON.
Sidney L. Shushan, Jonathan M. Shushan, SIDNEY L. SHUSHAN, A.P.L.C., New Orleans, LA, COUNSEL FOR APPELLANT.
Jack M. Alltmont, Carole C. Neff, Max Nathan, Jr., SESSIONS FISHMAN NATHAN & ISRAEL, L.L.P., New Orleans, LA; Kyle Schonekas, Ian Atkinson, SCHONEKAS, EVAN, MCGOEY & MCEACHIN, LLC, New Orleans, LA, COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANTS/APPELLEES.
Court composed of Judge Terri F. Love, Judge Edwin A. Lombard, Judge Joy Cossich Lobrano. LOBRANO, J., CONCURS IN THE RESULT.
Edwin A. Lombard, Judge
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[2014-0140 La.App. 4 Cir. 1] The Appellant, Bruce Feingerts, seeks review of the district court's October 31, 2013 judgment denying his Motion to Traverse the Second and Amended Usufructary Accounting, Motion to Traverse the Amended Estimative and Descriptive List of Assets and Liabilities, and Motion to Annul Judgment of Partial Possession and Return of Particular Legacies. Finding that the judgment of the district court was not manifestly erroneous or clearly wrong, we affirm.
The late Maurice and Doris Feingerts (collectively referred to as " the Feingerts" ) had three children born of their union: Susan Hackmeier (" Susan" ), Bruce Feingerts (" Mr. Feingerts" ) and Jane Rushing (" the Executrix" ).[1] During their marriage, the Feingerts owned a home (" the Property" ) located on Bellaire Dr. in Orleans Parish. The Feingerts also owned a 50% interest in a food brokerage company, Specialty Food Sales Co., Inc. (" Specialty Foods" ). The remaining half of the company was owned by Simon Pailet, who was the uncle of Maurice Feingerts. Maurice Feingerts died testate in 1967.
Pursuant to the will of Maurice Feingerts, he left Susan, the Executrix and Mr. Feingerts all of his separate and community property to be divided equally [2014-0140 La.App. 4 Cir. 2] among them. Said legacies were placed in three separate trusts, subject to a lifetime usufruct granted to Doris Feingerts (" the Decedent" ), who was also named as the trustee of all three trusts. Pursuant to the
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Judgment of Possession in the succession of Maurice Feingerts, the assets of his estate, consisted of: 1) his one-half share of the community property, i.e., the Property; 2) an undivided one-half interest in four lots located in Jefferson Parish; [2] and 3) " [a]ny and all property remaining in the name of Maurice P. Feingerts, including, but not limited to, bank accounts, stock, United States Savings Bond [sic], accounts receivable, automobiles, jewelry, and all other movable property of any nature or kind whatsoever."
The Decedent later sold the Feingerts' interest in Specialty Foods to Mr. Pailet. She subsequently made a series of personal loans to Mr. Feingerts and, on occasion, his law firm, following an accident wherein he sustained serious injuries.[3] While the total amount of the loans made to Mr. Feingerts by the Decedent is in dispute, it is undisputed that Mr. Feingerts never paid off the entirety of his debt to his mother.
The Decedent, in July 2009, sold the Property, which was flooded in Hurricane Katrina, for $127,000. She sold the Property individually and in her capacity as trustee. During the same month, the Decedent also executed a will leaving Susan and the Executrix a particular legacy of $250,000 each. The Decedent further expressly stated within her 2009 will that she intentionally left no part of her estate to Mr. Feingerts because of " numerous gifts" , " donations" and [2014-0140 La.App. 4 Cir. 3] " loans" she made to him " over the years" . The Decedent also forgave all debts, owed to her by Mr. Feingerts, but conditioned her forgiveness upon Mr. Feingerts not making any claims against her Succession, such as challenging the validity of her testament or asserting naked ownership claims against her estate or her in her capacity as usufructuary.
On February 23, 2011, the Decedent executed a codicil to her 2009 testament wherein she left Susan and the Executrix a third of the residue of her estate each, with the remaining third being left to Mr. Feingerts' children. She additionally increased the particular legacies to Susan and the Executrix from $250,000 to $300,000 each. The last significant change made by the Decedent in her 2011 codicil was an acknowledgement that although her estate would owe a usufructuary debt to Mr. Feingerts for his naked ownership interest in the sale proceeds from the Property, she was applying the amount due to him toward his indebtedness to her. She concludes by stating that Mr. Feingerts is not due anything from her because his indebtedness to her exceeded her usufructuary debt to him.
The Decedent contemporaneously executed an Authentic Act with the aforementioned codicil. Principal statements, relevant to the instant matter, within the Authentic Act include:
1. She sold the Property for $127,000 and that the one-sixth interest of her three children in the proceeds from the sale is $21,166 each;
2. She made numerous loans to Mr. Feingerts between September 1994 and April 2005, totaling $352,300, with the " express condition, understanding, and promise" that ...
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Not much talk today about sacrifice. We use it when it comes to the military, past and present, who sacrificed their lives for our country. It usually begins and ends there.
But there's a whole lot of personal sacrifice going on with everyday people like you and me. It's not readily noticed because to do so would diminish the very essence and intention of it.
Mothers are in this category. You are in this category.
If you are a mother of young children, you can be assured that your anchor is in place. You may feel that there is so much to learn and that's true. But the growth is not in the development of an anchor, you've already got one. It is the anchor going deeper until it finds complete stability. One day your children will grow up and lead lives of their own, requiring choices that are not yours. There will be happy times and sad times as you watch from a distance. It's easy to be happy when everyone around you does it the way you would. Not so easy when they don't. Especially if it's your kids.
Whether we realize it or not, being anchored, anchors them. We have spent 18 years advising, modeling, helping, teaching, guiding, sacrificing. The laying down of one's life has a cause and effect. It may not "speak" at this moment, but wait for it, it will speak. And for now, you may watch in sorrow and even horror at the choices your teenager and adult child makes. You continue to be that anchor. Steady, assured, dependable, and unmovable. God has designed you for this role and there is no greater privilege than to be a confident expression of this.
Don't lose heart, whatever you are facing. Be encouraged and go with your gut as you walk out each day. Above all things, love ... no matter what. It is the greatest force on earth because real love is sacrificial, not dependent on the actions (or lack thereof) of the recipient. Avoiding, ignoring, disowning, escaping, and resisting will accomplish nothing. Decide now to face it head on. It is what it is. Now love. Love with an anchored strength that says, "No matter what I am here".


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Isn't the word Hello just fun to say, a lot of times it can bring a smile to someone face instantly. So that's why I usually start off with a big ol' Hello! Because I truly hope when you read my blog you're smiling. You may be wondering why I'm writing today, a Saturday. Well I received so many page views these couple of days and books from some awesome publishers that I have to start doing a nonfiction book day and a fiction book day. Thus why I'm writing on Saturday. Saturday's are now the new nonfiction book days! I hope you enjoy it and start digging into some awesome nonfiction books.
Ok back to work. My Own Worst Enemy by Janet Davis is really for women readers. This book looks at your fears and what is holding you back. Taking stories of women from the Bible and using examples of herself Ms. Davis dissects our thought life, actions, and emotions to get down to the nitty gritty of what is holding us back.
Ms. Davis does a great job at truly making sure that her book is sound in Biblical doctrine. Not only does she use examples of Biblical women but she supports her findings with verses and doctrinal teaching. What a relief to read a "self-help" book and know that it doesn't have any fluff in it. I also really appreciated her using examples of women struggling with some of the same fears that her readers might be struggling. Telling their story was uplifting. So dear readers if your feeling as if you're hiding behind insecurities or if God is asking you to take a leap and you're scared, please read My Own Worst Enemy. You will not regret it.
Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. NABS
Out of everything in this verse I'm caught by the words "fears the Lord". What does that mean necessarily? You see I grew up in a household where I had no fear of my Dad. I remember my dad saying "Breeze do you know how much I love you? I love you so much, but God loves you a million times more." I grew up knowing that God loved me more then life itself, I did not grow up with a fear of the Lord. So reading this verse I am at a loss with how to fear God. In Hebrew, fear can take many forms: revere, shake, and awe are just a few of its meaning. I imagine that when I meet God at the end of my life I will be on my knees shaking because of His enormity and wonder. When I revere God it is with a humble heart realizing how much He has done and will be doing in each of our lives. Foremost, being in awe of such a great and wonderful God who created sunrises, my children, and beauty all around us. Fearing the Lord when I see it in these terms makes it slightly easier to understand this verse.


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Jeffrey Gottlieb also had an amazing sister, Sybil Gottlieb. Here is an article from her marriage announcement.
Sybil Gottlieb To Be Bride of Medical Student in June
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Gottlieb of 22 Euclide Ave. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sybil Nedra, to Alfred Joel Nadel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Nadel of New York City.
Miss Gottlieb was graduated from Davis High School, where she was a member of the Na-Epsilon Pi. She is a former president of the Amicitia Chapter of the Sub Deb Club. Graduated from Smith College in 1957 with a B.A. degree she was president of the Smith Group in Spain, where she spent her junior year studying at the International Institute for Girls and at the University of Madrid. She is attending Columbia University's Graduate School for an M.A. degree in Spanish.
Miss Gottlieb is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ira Gottlieb of New York City, known professionally as Frances Sebel, operatic and and concert artist.
Graduated from the Bronx High School of Science, Mr. Nadel received his B.A. degree from Union College, Schenectady, where he was valedictorian of his class, receiving the Horatio G. Warner cup as the oustanding student in liberal arts. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and to Sigma Xi, honorary science society. He is second year student at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons.
A June wedding is planned.


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How often do we really think about the fact that our children are only ours for a time....loaned to us by God, to raise for Him? I know I'm guilty of getting complacent sometimes. I get busy with life, with parenting, with relationships, and forget for a time why God has grown our family the way He has. He sees each of our children as the right ones for our home, our life. He has equipped us -- whether we feel like it or not -- to raise each of these precious blessings for Him. To be Mommy and Daddy, to teach them about life, love, and most importantly, about Him.
With each of our little ones, God has been gracious enough to give us opportunities to remember that He is in control, He has a plan for them, and He loves them even more than we do. Over the next few days, I will post these stories about how God has reminded us that He has chosen us to parent these little ones, and He is ultimately (thankfully!) in charge of how our children turn out in life.
I'd love to hear your stories, too!


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Just a few things that are going on over here...:
I have been selling lots of these... (not this cupcake one but bows in general)
Current Giveaways:
Smart Mom Jewelry Gift Set Giveaway 2/24
Krumpets Designs:
Watch Band of your choice 2/24
Horizon Milk 2 winners 2/23
Prima Princessa DVD 2/25
WOODSHED wood calender kit 3/04
EvoraKids Probiotic Chewable: 3/05
This is coming soon!
Chasing butterflies Watch 3/10
LISTING and reviewing some great items!!!!!!
I had this one turn 5months....
and today I was asked to run my neighbor to her dr. appointment over an hour away from our home, so I will be taking a short road trip with her and the girls... I think after the dr. we will run here:
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Pimples can sometimes appear from nowhere at times and catch you unprepared. Leave it on for around ten minutes. This should make the pimple less noticeable.
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Chapter 80: The Most Expensive Olive in the World
We were told that, on the top floor of the Sheraton in Abu Dhabi, there was a cabaret dinner that night. We elected to go along, although John Samson, the director with the film crew, seemed reluctant. We all went up there and went in to find a table.
We sat round the table on which there were some Greek-type black olives, John Samson ate one. He then announced that he would not be staying and he got up and left. When he got to the door, he was asked to pay about $30 for a ticket. He pointed out that he was not staying and did not wish to eat dinner. It made no difference, they wanted their money.
We thought that the olive he ate might qualify for the most expensive olive in the world. Three days later, the crew moved on down the Gulf while I flew home.
Next chapter: Chapter 81: The Speech Stopper


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Ben Affleck Is Moving On and Moving Out
Updated May 2, 2017, 1 p.m. PT: It's official: Ben Affleck is moving out. Sources say he found a house near the compound he and Jennifer Garner shared in Los Angeles.
"They want to be sure the kids are comfortable," an insider told People magazine. "He's moving fairly close by and it's all in step with what they've always said was the most important thing: their children."
Garner is going to continue to live on the property the former couple shared, sources say, and the kids will primarily stay there too, but with plenty of visits from and to their father.
Updated April 19, 2017, 8 a.m. PT: Sources are now saying that even though Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner maintained a friendly relationship between their separation and filing for divorce nearly two years later, divorce was the plan all along.
"It was just time," one insider told People magazine, adding that the decision to file last week was mutual.
Garner held off on officially filing divorce papers while Affleck was going through some personal struggles, including a stint in rehab, but now he's doing well, and the couple decided to finally move forward.
"Jen waited for the right time," a source close to Garner explained. "She wasn't going to file for divorce while Ben was struggling. She is very proud of him for getting help."
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, just stop playing with our hearts!
Only days after they officially filed for divorce, the couple was seen leaving church together on Easter Sunday, smiling and laughing like nothing is wrong and they don't have a care in the world.
More: Ben Affleck Is Divorcing Jennifer Garner, and Yes, This Time They're Serious
Even though they separated and announced the end of their marriage almost two years ago, Affleck and Garner have been toying with our emotions ever since, going on dates, looking insanely, stupidly happy together and remaining coyly silent about all the rumors saying they would reconcile. It seemed like a big hint that they never actually filed for divorce, until BOOM. On Thursday, Garner submitted her filing. Affleck filed his response the same day. In their filing, they said they would work together to end their marriage amicably. Um, obviously. They're clearly still best friends and they should still be in love and BRB we're sobbing.
More: Jennifer Garner's Baby Daddy Applauded for... Ya Know, Being a Dad
As of now, the last sliver of hope we have remaining is the fact that Affleck and Garner are still living on the same property, albeit in different houses. Affleck had moved out, but since he completed rehab for alcohol addiction, he's returned to the property to live in the guesthouse. A source has said that arrangement is coming to an end, though, so BRB again, sobbing some more.
"Ben will move out and is looking for a property close by so they can continue to co-parent as they have been," the insider said. "He will move out when he finds the right place."
More: This Photo of Jason Momoa, Ben Affleck & Henry Cavill Says It All
Love is dead, y'all. Dead.


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Hi, it's Kendra here again with the Noah's ABC Animals Cricut Cartridge and the Yudu machine!
This would be a perfect gift for any of your friends or for your own kitchen! I know I will be making several more for my kitchen and possibly for my friends kitchens too. (Shhh don't tell them!)
Here is a close up!
Happy Scrappin'


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If you are pregnant in Virginia or plan on using a Virginia care provider during your pregnancy, you might want to spend some time on the Virginia Health Information Site. This fabulous (and rather eye-opening) site has cesarean section and episiotomy rates by providers (note, not all providers are listed). The next time your Virginia provider states that he doesn't know what his/her cesarean/episiotomy rate is, you can just look him up! I am looking forward to the day when full disclosure will mean that doctors must choose between lowering their cesarean and episiotomy rates or loosing patients.
As an alternative, visit the BIrth Options Alliance and choose a midwife.


text: Extra sunshine leads to cherry "crop flush", says Tesco 17 July 2017 The UK cherry season has started two weeks earlier than usual with much bigger volumes that will see supply last for longer, according to the supermarket. Tesco is buying up extra stock from Kent and Herefordshire growers and offering promotions to shoppers this summer, selling large 1kg trays for £4. The continued hot British weather has led to significant crop volumes and supply is expected to last into September. "The wonderful weather we've experienced across the UK has meant that our British cherry crop has come-on in bigger volumes than we'd forecast," says stone fruit buying manager, Karen Bee. "Our supply partners have told us about a crop flush brought on by the bonus British sunshine. They have extra cherries from their growing sites in both Kent 'the Garden of England' and Herefordshire. We've worked with them to take their extra crop." Bee explains that by supporting British farmers, Tesco can ensure no cherries go to waste, and buying up extra volumes is part of the retailers on-going anti-food waste strategy. "We also aim to have promotions on all different packs sizes to suit a variety of budgets. Customers benefit from the low cost delicious fresh fruit and our British cherry farmers are able to sell their bumper yield," she adds. "We select a wide range of varieties for their great flavour, sweetness and size. This helps deliver a longer season, maintain consistent quality and supports cherry farmers. "We're passionate about working in partnership with our suppliers so that no edible food goes to waste." In the last 12 months, Tesco has taken extra crops for other fruit and vegetable including raspberries, strawberries, carrots, cauliflowers, lettuce and celery. "Customers benefited from great prices; our farmers were happy we could take more from them, and we prevented good food from going to waste. Everyone wins," Bee adds. All stories Previous page Show oldest on top Show newest on top Leave a comment Load more comments Thank you for the comment! Your comment must be approved first You've already submitted a review for this item Thank you! Your review has been submitted successfully Login to be able to comment Leave a comment Comment cannot be empty Rating is required Click to add (?) Click to add (?) Your e-mail address will be used solely in case we have a question about your submission.It will not be published or used for marketing. New code Please type the code above You typed the code incorrectly. Please try again


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Saturday, March 15
sight vs. WRITE
- johnny
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In my strip this week, I've taken my stab at hand lettering. I think it turned out pretty decent. It took FOREVER to do though. But I may try it again next time.
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6 comments:
- Lance said...
Ah yes, that's as refreshing as my 3rd redbull was this morning. Pure comedic gold. In fact, I think i'll cut off the lights in my cube today and just sit here thinking funny thoughts in honor of how awesome the strips were this morning, or in honor of how sleepy I am, whichever.
- March 17, 2008 at 9:40 AM
- D Wheezy said...
Nicely done gents. Chibar - the hand written lettering looks good, but I can't imagine putting myself through that every week. Maybe you should look into just making a font from your handwriting and then using that.
I kind of summarized my thoughts on the whole "Sight vs. Write" event on my blog - what did you guys think? Which was harder, easier, more effective, etc?
I'd like to know.
- March 17, 2008 at 6:56 PM
- enliv comics said...
(this is johnny):
personally, i thought both were pretty darn tough. sometimes just one word or just one image change is all you need but because we were so bounded, i thought it really stretched our minds. and then again, reading PBF, it's amazing how funny his stuff is without a single word.
i thought it was a great idea and congrats to you two both for your pieces. we should really do some more collaborations and continue to try to stretch ourselves.
- March 17, 2008 at 11:01 PM
- D Wheezy said...
I agree. It's your job to think of the next challenge.
By the way, I just received my copy of How to Make Webcomics. I'll let you know if we're doing something wrong ;), and you're welcome to borrow it after I'm done.
- March 19, 2008 at 9:57 PM
- enliv comics said...
awesome bud. actually, i ordered one too, couldn't help myself!
sounds good to me man, i'll def come up with a collab idea. actually, i got one already! it's actually two ideas: (1) we each write a strip for someone else, but we draw our own characters, and (2) we write our own comic strip, but someone else guest stars and draws your character (in their comic style). what do you guys think?
- March 19, 2008 at 10:03 PM
- D Wheezy said...
I dunno - I think that creative process of generating the idea and art for the strips is a little to close to home for me to farm out half the work to somebody else. That's just my guy reaction.
However having another person write AND draw the strip using my "comic universe" would be something I could dig, and return the favor in their comic universe. I've seen that done hundreds of times on other sites. (Which might make it something to avoid?)
Did you get the book from one of the authors' sites? I think you get a sketch from them if you do that. I got mine from B&N, because I had a gift card and no real money to speak of.
Hey Chibar - one think I've already picked up from "How to make Webcomics" was the name of a site - Fontifier . $9 gets you your very own custom font based on whatever you submit. Nifty!
- March 20, 2008 at 3:09 PM


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We were doing a bit of filming today - Madison was helping, as you can see above. Or maybe she wasn't exactly helping with the filming. But she looks great with Lobster Claws!
We were filming a short movie commercial for "Lobster Claw," a video with a hero named Lobster Claw. Basically, he has no super power. Just lobster claws for hands. And yet, no one can recognize his secret identity. Hopefully the gag will work, but in the meantime it makes for a nice picture of Madison with lobster claws for hands... sort of?
Anyway, it was a big work day today, and we had help from Madison. She's been spending time organizing things for next week, but in her spare time, she's drawing all the logos and even characters from the upcoming superhero series next week.
It's a busy week, as said here over and over again throughout the years. Madison's first week off of school is usually spent sleeping in a bit, and then heading into work to hang out all day. She brings the personal device to watch streaming movies, or draws, or reads. And of course, she helps out with all sorts of tasks.
She'll get her time the next few weeks, time where she has a whole lot of something to do. Until then, it's a good week to sit back and sleep in, and she's not really spending too much time with a personal device in the corner at the office. More or less, she spends most of the day interacting with Josh, watching him edit videos, or helping others put things away. Today, she set up the entire kindergarten and first grade room for class tonight, all by herself. So she's been a great helper while here, and there's value in that, value in serving. Isn't that what a real hero is anyway? Yes, she's a real hero... just minus the lobster claws.