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Monday, December 13, 2010
Sarah: Write a Play
During this semester, I wrote three plays, which was one of my goals, more than completing that. So, I can check it off of my list!! Yay!!
I also had that book read at a play reading, and it was great!! Everyone laughed where they were supposed to laugh and it was a great night!! We all had a great time performing in each other's plays and listening to the culmination of a great semester. Afterward, we had cookies and sat around and talked. I loved it!!
So, good challenge to myself and I had a great time completing it!!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Jessica: midnight showing of Alice in Wonderland!
i know it's been a while since i've updated, and it's been a while since Alice in Wonderland premiered. it was so fun! my first midnight premier of any movie, ever. it was full of laughs, fro-yo, young girls dressed up in either slutty Alice/Mad Hatter outfits or pajamas, and searching for Ashley because we thought she died and/or got lost.
technically i had In-n-Out once during this time, but i don't qualify them as "fast food". anyways, i had Del Taco one time once the "three months" was over, and it was yuck! i remember how much i didn't enjoy fast food...so even though it is not on my 101 list, i will probably keep away from fast food unless it is the last thing on earth to keep me alive. or second-to-last, because i despise spam.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Sarah: Silent Weekend, A post that took forever to get out
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Charissa: More Accomplishments
Seriously guys, I am on a to-do list roll. I've been accomplishing so much. Soon I will be at a dead-end b/c all the expensive things will be left undone.
Another thing I did over break, which I believe was also on Brianna Barrett's list was
*drum roll*
We went to the Falconers Inn bar downtown and sang kareoke for like, three hours.
I started out wiht "Bohemian Rhapsody" with Bri and Ash, then sang "I Got You Babe" with Bri, solo'd "Cabaret", and ended the evening with a little "Say You Love Me" with Ashley.
It was great fun, and we ended up getting our food and drinks for free, so it was free great fun, which of course is the best fun of all!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Charissa: Accomplishment MACHINE
Oh my gosh I haven't blogged in SO long!
I took a two week break from all things media and technology, and then I went on Spring break and was far too lazy to blog. But joy of joys I accomplished so many of goals over spring break! I'll post a few now, and a few later...I made sure to take pics of almost every accomplishment [=
To start Spring Break off right, my mom, sister, and I tried to go to Santa Monica. Mom got lost, no one would listen to me, the girl who actually lives in L.A., and thus we accidentally wound up in L.A. and accidentaly achieved goal #101
We had fun adventuring, but honestly it's quite dirty and gross.
I hated the constant smell of "cracked-out hippie" and all the near-hobo's who were waisting away their lives. But it was fun to experience it...now I feel like a true L.A. girl haha.
Next to-done was #46
I made it with egg whites, zucchini, mushroom, cheese, spinach, chilli powder, ground pepper, and garlic powder. It was yummy, but next time I'll make a crust to go with it.
I also made a berry pie from scratch to go with it, all though that's not on my list.
Well, that's all for now. I'll post more of it soon [=
Friday, March 26, 2010
Ashley: SNOW!
We did end up going back up there last weekend, but I forgot to take pictures of our snow play then too. I never did get around to the snowman. However we are going back up there for Easter and there should still be snow on the ground so I will make sure to get my snowman done and photograph it!
So silly as it may seem, I am really excited for this accomplishment!
Sarah: Deaf Day at Disneyland!!!
So, I would say this goal is done!! So many goals coming up that I am going to be posting about! I have sort of completed a few more and many are in progress right now, so I am excited to share that with you all within the next few weeks!!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Charissa: detox-ish
I am currently on a mental, health, and spiritual detox of sorts. Giving up a few things. Not a big deal. But it's pretty hard. And I have felt like death warmed over for two days...I believe I had/have food poisoning. Yikes.
I was looking over my 101 list and I actually have a few more things in progress than I realized.
I'd like to cross some off over Spring Break. Maybe I'll take my parents out to a nice dinner or go for a picnic. And I'll try learning how to do a cartwheel? Yea...maybe that.
I'm totally failing in the exercise category but it's 'cause I have bad injury to my hamstring and have to do physical therapy so I'm allowed. But I think that's part of what is making me feel so yucky.
This post was weird. Sorry.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
joel mchale!
a fun, memorable night, and life-changing for my own personal reasons. hopefully it is all for the best, and i can't wait to see how everything fits into God's always perfect life for me.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Jessica: New Month, New Updates...
i haven't accomplished anything new yet, but there are some possible things to come...
i haven't drank any soda since January 1, just like i've been planning.
i really think i could go the entire 1001 days, even though its hard to just not give in.
i'm loving tea and orange juice though...
i may be visiting a lot of new cities this year, which include Fargo, ND...Minneapolis, MN...Portland, OR...and after that, who knows?
i'm not reading out of my daily Psalms devotional, but i am reading from my Bible, just whatever speaks to me. i admit i haven't been doing this every day, if anything i've just been starting this in the past week, but i'm loving it so far and everything i'm reading is inspiring.
i'm praying a lot more, if anything just for peace and strength to accompany hour by hour.
that's about it so far...
Monday, February 1, 2010
Charissa: Happy February
Well, yesterday was January 31st and I thusly squeezed in my one church day for the month! I really want to go more, but this quarter is killing me. I have class 6 hours a day Monday-Friday, and Rehearsal 3-5 hours a day/night Sunday-Friday. My only day off is Saturday and I use it to attempt sleep and homework.
I'm proud of myself for sticking to my fitness goals, eating goals [I've slipped up a few times with dessert but everyone's gotta live sometime, am I right?], being happier, and getting into a mianstage musical.
I have not been good with purposefully praying every morning. I talk to God here and there all day long but I think I need to very purposefully devote at least ten minutes of everyday to him, whether that be through memorizing verses, journaling a prayer to him, verbally praying, or reading my Bible. God is the biggest part of me, Christ is my biggest blessing, and the Trinity is my driving force so I must indulge in this relationship. On that note I don't like the church I've been forcing myself to attend, so hopefully I'll be able to find something better within a mile so I can walk.
On the agenda for February: BIRTHDAY! Woohoo! Also, Sweet Charity opens in less than four weeks! OMG!!!!!! Plus mid-terms this week, many papers, many projects, etc.
Here's to a busy life full of joy, passion, and a nice cherry of stress on top.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Jessica: Deaf Coffee Night
tonight was the first (of hopefully many!) Deaf coffee night at Jazz-n-Java! it was so fun!
at first i was really nervous and worried that people wouldn't show up because of the rain...but overall, we had about 10 people show up! some of my old friends, my old ASL professor and her friends, an old classmate, and a couple (that came all the way from an entirely DIFFERENT college! word spreads fast!) all came :)
we stole chairs and sat in a group and had 95% of our conversations in ASL. it was so fun! the level was from beginner to advanced, but everyone was so good at slowing down for others and explaining signs if they were forgotten.
we even had a fun moment because one man, David, forgot the sign for "thank you" and asked "oh, is it this?" and did the sign for...basically, "eff off", and i laughed and said "nooo!" so i explained what just happened to my old ASL professor and my new interpreting friends, and they laughed. then they decided to share their funny stories of messing up certain signs and getting confused.
overall, fun night! everything that i wanted was accomplished: meeting new people, practicing ASL, and having fun!
Charissa: fitness
Check out my newest post on my other blog Live A Little to see how I'm doing with my health and fitness goals!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Charissa: better choices
So...I figured out a better way to monitor my eating. I've been writing down everything I eat each day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, and then what type of exercise I do that day. Every day I want at least one thing to write down for exercise, even if it's just lifting my arm weights for five minutes. A little exercise is better than nothing.
This writing down everything I eat [and recording the portions if they are abnormally small or large] is working well for me so far. It allows me to really look at the choices I'm making, and really evaluate if I'm being healthy or not. The past two days I've done really well. I also put a tiny strike through something if I know I only ate it because I was bored, or if I was no longer hungry but ate it anyways. This is working well because it's making me really acknowledge if I'm eating when I'm hungry, if I'm eating just to eat or because my friends are eating, as well as protecting me from reverting into starving myself or being to hard on myself.
So far I've been eating really healthy stuff, but I'm realize I just eat super huge portions. I'm not sure whether I actually need those large portions, or if it's just a habit, but it's good for me to see how I'm eating. Yay for health.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Bri-Detox and Embroidery
Also, I went to a quilt show this weekend and got some adorable embroidery patterns and supplies so I can begin my goal of learning to embroider!
More later!
Charissa: I'm not doing so well
With losing the cake weight.
I had apple pie on Thursday, non-fat yogurt with banana yesterday, and today I had:
Breakfast: A big bowl of smart start + banana
Lunch: A salad with Turkey meat, 4 slices of Honeydew, and a HUGE bowl of oatmeal with strawberries, bananas, and peaches.
Dinner:A big bowl of minestrone, an orange, and a bowl of smart start/special k
Snacks: an apple and a banana
I guess when I spell it out like that it doesn't seem like so much but I feel like the quantity of food I'm eating is the problem. I don't stop when I'm full. Tonight I was full after the minestrone, but I wanted the crunch of cereal so I had an entire bowl anyways. I need to learn to stop when I'm done. And the desserts need to just plain disappear except for special occasions.
I'm not getting any more toned or any slimmer or any of those things. And this gut that refuses to escape me is about enough to drive me insane. It's not about losing weight. It's about being happy with whatever place my body is at and right now I simply am not. But I'm not happy with what I was either. I think it's going to take a long while to figure this out.
Being healthy is probably the hardest thing I've ever done in my life.
Especially when I am literally surrounded by people with horrible eating habits.
At least I just exercised by way of jumping jacks/jump rope/salsa/pilates for an hour.
How are you guys doing with the diets? Losing weight yet? Any helpful hints?
Monday, January 11, 2010
Ashley: Check Mark?
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sarah: Working on my Calligraphy Goal Today
Friday, January 8, 2010
Charissa: ONE GOAL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am "Rosie", one of the lovely dancers at the Kit Kat Klub in Cabaret.
This is like, a REALLY big deal for a sophomore to get into the musical.
and for me to make it to the final callbacks for the lead "Sally Bowles"...BIG DEAL.
And wanna know just how talented our sophomore class is? Yep...8 of us made it in. I shall say it once, our teachers have said it a bunch, and thus I shall say it again: my Musical Theatre class of 2012 is of a very special breed. I am one proud lady, not to mention SO excited to share this adventure with some of my sophomore family.
Upside: the choreographer is part of the original cast from the Broadway revival.
Downside: He wants us to get as nitty gritty as the revival was. That not only means original choreography, but it means...wait for it...hold your breath...they are making the Kit Kat girls grow out our arm pit hair. Joanna and I have laughed so hard about this travesty. It's the only thing to keep us from crying! Not to mention it'll be in spring, so we can't go to the beach, or where sundresses...nothing! Ack!
I'm just incredibly blessed to already have this goal done. Thanks to God.
Jessica: First task completed!
Time to strike that sucker out!
#45. Invest in an external hardrive to hold all my music and photos
Today I was asking my dad about different external hard drives (actually, portable storage unit) that he thought were reliable and high quality. Well, he gave me a few brand names, then told me that Costco was actually having a sale.
So what did we do? We drove to Costco and he snuck me in so I can buy a Seagate Expansion Portable Drive. It's actually pretty cute, and so tiny and light!
This probably isn't interesting or as cool to some of you as it is to me, but I'm a nerd for electronics. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Bri: Ch-ch-changes...
I am Bri!
My Day Zero goals are a combination of serious achievements I am working towards and funny little things I've just always wanted to do. You can find my list here! A lot of my goals consist of simplifying my life because I feel like I am overwhelmed with crap alot of the time. So I am losing weight, getting in shape, and cleaning out the complications! Hence some of the things I am working on:
Do a detox every six months (0/6)
I am starting this next week. I am very excited! I have detoxed in the past and loved it so I'm really committed to the goal of making this a habit. While I'm not a crazy health nut, I do think that our bodies need a break from all the crap we put in them. So I am doing a raw foods detox for 7-10 days. Detoxing is a really individual thing so that is why I am not set on a specific number of days. I will definitely do at least 7 but will try for 10 days!
These are the guidelines to follow:
* Cut out caffeine, processed foods, complex sugars, smoking, and alcohol
* Do not eat poultry, eggs, or beef
* Do eat lots of raw vegetables and fruits
* Only eat whole grains
* Drink plenty of water and caffeine free teas
* Get lots of fresh air
Here are two good drinks while doing the raw food detox.
The detox is one contributing goal toward another goal of mine: Lose 60 pounds (plus!). I am working on a few other goals that also aid in my weight loss like:
* Start an exercise routine (Bollywood dancing my butt off!)
* Abstaining from soda for the entire 1001 days except in mixed drinks (not so difficult,
* Not eating any fast food for the whole 1001 days (not to hard, but inconvenient sometimes.
I've made a lot healthier choices though!)
* Making dinner at home 3 times a week (Saving money and eating way healthier!)
I have been really good at these goals so far! It is definitely going to take determination to keep these up but I can do it!
Other goals in progress:
Blog at least 3 times a month-I am doing this! Yay!
Knit a pair of socks-my grandmother-in-law just taught me how and I have the ankle of one sock done! So much more to go....
Finish my Bachelor's Degree with Dean's Honors-ALMOST DONE!!! June you can not come soon enough!
Compliment Michael everyday-just a little something I forget to do sometimes even if I mean to. I always have genuine compliments for my wonderful husband, I just get sidetracked and forget to say them out loud. Having this as a goal reminds me to share an encouraging compliment a day with my Meekle!
So far I haven't started many goals as alot of them will have to be done after I get my degree in June but I've taken my first steps toward the fantastical changes these goals will bring! Yippeee!!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Jessica: Deaf Coffee Night!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Charissa: update
I've got a callback for Sally Bowles and Fraulein Kaust!
I'm one of only three sophomore girls called back for anything.
Pray pray pray, fierce fierce fierce, sing sing sing, and hopefully celebrate on Friday!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Charissa: 4 days down.
So I'm currently working on a few of the goals, and it's not so easy.
The whole not drinking soda thing is a wee bit hard. I reeeeally wanted a diet mountain dew today. Easy fix?
Fill a glass 3/4 the way with Carbonated water, and the other 1/4 with either juice or a zero calorie sobe beverage. It's tres delicious, and totally gives me that carbonated kick w/o the icky Sucralose and acid.
Another difficulty: Eating healthy/losing the holiday weight/cardio 3x a week
I knew the cardio thing wouldn't happen 1st week of school b/c i have to buy textbooks and sign peititions for more units and all that jazz, but i did work out once already and have mapped out into my class schedule 1/2 hour twice during the actual week to work out, and then i'll go running one morning every weekend. But i can't let that hurt my grades. The whole eating healthy thing has been fairly easy. I feel like I'm eating more b/c my body is asking for more, but I feel better already. Also, I'm pooping a lot. Now you know. And drinking like, 4 bottles of water a day. So that means I am also peeing a lot.
I've been good about praying/reading my bible/listening to worship music as well and i feel better in that area as well. He more present in my moment to moment thoughts.
Lastly, I have now had my singing AND dancing auditions for Cabaret, and tomorrow at some point I will know whether or not I get a callback. The singing audition went well. I maybe could have done better but it was good. The dance audition was good to. I owned what he asked us to project character wise and I'm proud of myself. There is that tiny feeling of emptiness though, but I know that's just b/c I'm still not used to auditioning. I used to love auditioning, but I also used to do it alllllllll the time.
So...yep! That's my journey thus far! Love all you girls and can't wait to hear from Bri!
Jessica: Fast Food vs REAL Food....
Goal #70: Don't drink soda for the entire 1001 days
At first, I imagined these two goals would be easy to accomplish, one more so than the other...but when it got down to it, it sounded amazing to give in to a fatty, Carls Jr. meal and a large soda.
Probably because I know I cannot have these things at all. And when I used to have these on a weekly basis (soda on a daily basis, several times a day...) it became really hard to give up. Mostly because I am suffering from caffeine-withdrawal headaches.
Well today for lunch, I knew I couldn't have a satisfyingly quick meal from a fast food joint accompanied by an ice cold soda. I really wanted a Bacon Swiss Crispy Sandwich from Carls Jr and a Dr. Pepper. Instead, I went to Clark's and got a real chicken sandwich and an ice-cold ice tea.
It was worth the wait for my fresh food and healthy beverage, and I know afterwards I won't feel like I'm about to die.
Mmmm, yummy.
Ashley: Weight Loss Plan
I'm not going to get all Fat Girl Pride on you, because let's face it, being "fat" is not healthy. I don't mean chunky, or curvy, or a little pudgy, or normal, I mean that I weight twice what is recommended for my body type and height. That's not good. I don't like that. So I'm going to change that.
It's not about looking good for other people, or trying to fit in, or feeling peer/media pressure (which is a load of bull crap. You don't do anything unless you want to.). it's about me being healthy. It's about wanting to wear vintage dresses. It's about me being tired of being fat and changing that. And that's that.
My plan is fairly simple; move more, eat less. Of course this also means a change in my diet, but I'm taking it slow. I tend to rush into things and then get burned out and frustrated, and give up. So I'm starting with walking every night, which will hopefully work into running every night (I can make it halfway around the block running before I feel like dying now!). I'm also making sure that I eat a really high protein breakfast. Beyond that I'm making sure I have (at least) two glasses of water with every meal. I'm having smaller portion sizes at meals as well. In the Fall of 2008 I dropped 65 pounds just by walking each night and eliminating sugar and second helpings, so this time I'm trying to build on that idea. I do want to eliminate sugar this time as well, but I'm slowly weeding that out.
In closing, I'm excited to begin this routine (and determined to keep it up! I hate routines) and get myself in shape! So here I am at my current weight and size (a horrible photo, but it was taken yesterday, so it's accurate). I'm going to try and do a monthly post about my progress so far. Wish me luck!


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The Foxes are reportedly keen on deals for the Sporting Lisbon and Stoke forwards before the close of the window.
Leicester City are eyeing a double deadline day deal for Andre Carillo and Jonathan Walters, according to TuttoMercatoWeb.
New Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri has been busy since taking over this summer,with several new faces having arrived at the club, and he is reportedly keen on adding further before Tuesday's 6pm deadline.
And that has led him to pursue two late deals for forwards Carillo and Walters, with the latter actively seeking a move away from current club Stoke City as he looks for more first team football ahead of Euro 2016.
That is not guaranteed at the Potters, who have themselves brought in a number of new recruits this summer, and a move to the Foxes could be on the cards, with TMW saying they would have to pay around £3million to secure his services.
While a move for Walters would likely be an easy one to complete, Carillo may be harder to prise away from Sporting Lisbon, with him being a regular starter in their first team during his four years at the club.
In either regard, it seems Ranieri is keen to add further wide players to his squad before the close of the transfer window.

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Then I decided to check out the benefits of walking and the benefits of jogging to see how they differ.
Benefits of walking:
It reduces your risk of dying from heart disease or stroke
It lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes
It lowers high blood pressure (hypertension)
It protects against falling and bone fractures in older adults
It may help protect against certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer
It increases the number of calories your body uses, which helps to control your weight
It helps control joint swelling and pain from arthritis.
Helps keep your bones, muscles, and joints healthy
Reduces anxiety and depression, boosting your mood
Helps you handle stress
Helps you feel more energetic
Helps you sleep better
Reduce high cholesterol
Reduce body fat
Help with overall flexibility
Benefits of jogging:
Improves mood
Improves cardiovascular health
Helps with weight loss
Tones muscles
Improves sleep
Reduces risk of stroke
Reduces risk of heart attack
Lowers blood pressure
Helps prevent ageing
Helps to build strong bones
Strengthen muscles
Stress relief
Creates endorphins
Improves your stamina and energy levels
Clears your mind
Looking at both of these lists it looks like to me that walking and jogging have alot of benefits in common. Jogging is something I am trying to work up to but when you weigh 230 lbs thats alot of weight to be jogging with. I know jogging is probably alittle better for you then walking but at least I'm doing some form of exercise and not just laying around doing nothing.
What do you think about this, do you see walking as a good form of exercise or do you agree with my husband? Don't be afraid to tell me the truth because I want to know if there is a real reason why he would be saying this or if because he is a runner he just doesn't think walking is good enough.


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Sunday, October 24, 2004; Page B06
The Oct. 17 Metro article "The Great Divide" fascinated and frustrated me. I live in red Prince William County (in the Gainesville area), and I found some of the opinions expressed small-minded.
My wife and I love our "upscale" subdivision, but unlike Preston Charlton, we did not buy in Prince William County to avoid seeing "people living an alternative Generation X lifestyle," whatever that is. Additionally, we live in a neighborhood where our children can run and play and be safe but not because they won't be "influenced by families who have different moral codes," as John M. Hinkle put it.
Recently, for example, our son invited seven boys to his birthday party, including one of mixed race -- the product of an "alternative" lifestyle? -- and one of Asian descent. The boys never discussed their "moral codes." They were just boys having fun. Go figure.


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I'm pretty sure that if I can make it to the end of this school year and still have a blog to speak of (and my sanity intact) it will be something of a miracle. I'm still here, just struggling. But here.
Loving: The fact that I'm about to be on spring break–only four more work days and then a whole week off. We're going to the beach, and I cannot wait.
Thinking about: How all I wanted for this new year was to find a job, and now that I have one all I want is to NOT have this job anymore. I need to be more self aware and make choices that are not based on pure logic and my perpetual need to do what is "right" instead of what is right for me. I need to listen a little better to my inner voice.
Anticipating: Spring break (yay!). Hopefully getting in some long walks on the beach and spending some quality time as a family.
Watching: 'Parks and Recreation'. SO MUCH LOVE for this show. Leslie is my new idol. I'm in the middle of season three and she's just been approached about potentially running for office and even though I know it's going to wreck things for her and Ben and break my heart, too, I can't help but be so proud of her for being a role model for strong women everywhere. Yes, I realize this is a comedy and I'm taking it way too seriously, but it's just that awesome.
Listening to: Coldplay. I borrowed the latest one from the library and really liked it, which led me to realize that I had actually bought the one before the last one and never listened to it. Huh? So I've been breaking it out in the car.
Eating: Anything and everything to try and keep up my energy levels. I'm probably snacking way more than I should be.
Wishing: That there were more hours in the day. That I could somehow do everything that I need to do and everything I want to do, too. That weekends could last a little longer…*this is basically a repeat from my last currently post, but it's still so very true*
Hope you're enjoying your weekend as much as I am!


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It's time to review the 12th Annual Chocolate Fest!
Yesterday it happened again, I ate enough chocolate to choke a dragon and carried away enough from the fest to keep me in fancy tea treats for the year.
But first, let's give you a lesson in chocolate from Bean to Bar by the Portland Chocolate Mob.
That first thing in the upper left hand corner is the 'placenta.' With a name like that and the ooey, gooey texture, there was no way I was going to take a taste.
The bean comes from there and is usually a burgundy color until dried properly (middle picture on left)
Then the beans are ground (bottom left)
And ground further (top right) Butter and then the bar follow (middle and lower right)
In short, it comes from something you would never think of as your favorite sweet treat.
How did those Maya's figure out it was even edible, much less the food of Gods?
How did those Maya's figure out it was even edible, much less the food of Gods?
We met some fun people, like this guy from Bella Donna Confections...
And this lady from Creo Chocolates who tired to convince us that a 'mushroom' chocolate was "Ooooo" delicious. She succeeded with my two friends, but not with me. I opted for the Vietnamese Iced Coffee chocolate instead.
Ja Civa's always had exceptional creations.
You almost hate to eat them.
Even Chocolate Pizza.
And cute critters.
And Chocolates for Wise Twitter Fans!
I must confess my tastes run to Milk Chocolate, so my selections for tasting, and take home, were based on that. However, my two companions love dark and found plenty to choose from at the fest.
My Hoard!
Let's Break it Down
1. Jonboy - Molasses Ginger Caramels (so smooth and that hint of ginger is surprising)
2. Sage & Sea Farms - Raspberry sipping vinegar (yep, if you haven't tried it then you should)
3. Ladybug Chocolates - Balsamic Truffles - Cherry, Strawberry, Blueberry, & Blackberry (smooth chocolate with local flavorful berries)
4. dolcetta Artisan Sweets - Salted Caramel Bonbons (I picked these to go with my Bavarian China when I serve a tea. The china is white with gold edging. Who else picks chocolate to go with their china Lol)
5. fera'wyn's - Turtles (These were just too cute to pass up. They are going to be great as a treat for one of my fancy teas)
6. Straus Gourmet Nuts - Chocolate Sea Salt Cashews (had a hard time deciding between these and the plain Sea Salt Cashews - chocolate always wins out.)
7. Peggy's Homemade Chocolates - Milk Sea Salt Caramels (you notice a trend here 'sea salt' and 'caramels')
8. Creo Chocolates - Salted Caramels on each end, Hazelnut Crunch, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and Raspberry Milk (the Vietnamese Iced Coffee was a real treat)
9. Lillie belle Farms Homemade Chocolates - (I won't list all the varieties in the box. Suffice to say they are the 'prettiest' chocolates in the show and some of the best tastings. I buy a box each year. They are one of my 'must haves' from the fest)
10. Scharffen Berger Chocolate Makers -Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and Port-style Wine (I usually buy chocolate from this maker in tiny bars to give away. The texture is very smooth. They didn't have any this year, so I bought the small wine selection. Anxious to try them.)


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Author: Lindsay Eland
Publication Date: December 29, 2009
Genre: Middle Grade Realistic Fiction
Copy provided by: Library
Summary (via Goodreads):
Polly Madassa is convinced she was born for a more romantic time. A time when Elizabeth Bennet and Anne of Green Gables walked along the moors and beaches of the beautiful land, a time where a distinguished gentleman called upon a lady of quality and true love was born in the locked eyes of two young lovers.
But alas, she was not.
This, however, does not stop our young heroine from finding romance wherever she can conjure it up. So while Polly is burdened with a summer job of delivering baked goods from her parents bakery (how quaint!) to the people in her small beach town, she finds a way to force…um…encourage romance to blossom. She is determined to bring lovers, young and old, together…whether they want to be or not.
Why I read this: It's an Egmont debut.. and I love Egmont books.. seriously :-D.
Plot: A cute plot that parallels with Austen's Sense and Sensibility plot. I love how Polly is obsessed with Austen and LM Montgomery's books and I always cracked up when she reverted back to normal teenage speak (always just momentarily, of course). Definitely a fun story full of sweet intentions and consequences that Polly innocently does not anticipate.
Characters: Polly loves Pride and Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables. So, she dresses and acts like the characters she so loves. She even takes on matchmaking, thinking that is her sole purpose in life - to match people up together. Of course, not everything goes right - even in her own romantic life.
Relatability: I can definitely relate to being a dreamy young girl and imagining myself as a character in a book. I never went as far to dress and act like them for longer than a few hours, but I can definitely relate.
Cover Commentary: Very cute and fitting to the book.
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Have you ever wanted to learn a language from a fluent local? me too. Check this NY Times article out about the growing trend of reciprocal foreign language learning: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/29/technology/personaltech/29basics.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=general
This link was found via Lifehacker. I love this site (www.lifehacker.com) and have a running feed in my Google dashboard to see the latest stuff. I went on vacation last week and I'm sure I missed a bunch of cool things. But they have an archive so you can always see what you missed.


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please double check my GHRP-6 dosing protocol
please double check my GHRP-6 dosing protocol
hey, just about to do a good long few weeks of GHRP-6. I'm just coming off my first test cycle (500mg/week simple cycle). Doing PCT (nolva + aromasin). Going well so far.
I figured to do the GHRP-6 now so I could cut up a little bit and help my PCT along also. I've done it in the past right before bedtime, but that didn't work well cause the hunger kept me up. Here's my new idea:
1-2am - wake up and pee and pin 200ug (completely fasted state), go back to sleep
9am - wake up and pin 200ug, cardio 30 mins, foam rolling, shower, and then big breakfast
my only question, that will be like an hour after pinning that I will eat. Will the insulin reaction I get from the food be far enough apart from the pinning that it won't matter?
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Not all the farmers in the country can afford bullock, a small tractor or power tiller. Also due to relatively low land holding capacity many farmers do not need these farm equipments.
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Dubai, UAE 8 August, 2016: This August, Claypot, the contemporary north Indian cuisine restaurant located at Citymax Bur Dubai, is excited to unveil a new, indulgent Indian menu complete with a refreshing restaurant refurbishment.
A culinary hot spot perfect for every occasion, guests can breathe in the exotic aroma of Indian cuisine as Claypot takes patrons on a traditional journey through the rich, diverse and fascinating states of Northern India. The complete menu re-design features a fusion of North and South Indian dishes, combining traditional tastes with a contemporary flair. Old favourites will still be present, yet the introduction of larger, family style sharing platters will make way for larger groups of foody fanatics.
A popular destination for social gatherings with family and friends, Claypot has also enhanced its guest experience by introducing a live food trolley that will tour the eatery, serving an ever-popular variety of Chaat (a traditional South-Asian road-side snack) and the finest spirits. A food focal point with decadent buffet on either side will play center stage, whilst a live band playing contemporary Bollywood music sets the tone for the evenings.
Complete with a new logo, Claypot's refreshed look and feel announces a new contemporary design that reflects traditional elements, portraying a temple ambience. The restaurant has introduced red and brown coloured walls, with an interior that boasts an underlying Indian theme linking to the rich spices found in Indian cuisine. Heightening the design, Indian tapestries adorn the walls to add a personal touch, whilst large private booths accommodate those looking to enjoy a cosy occasion with family and friends.
In addition to the new look and feel, Claypot will be launching a range of exciting offerings; 'The Business Lunch', a buffet serving mouth-watering Indian specialties, running Sunday through Thursday from 12 noon to 3:00pm, at a starting price of AED45 per person and 'The Desi Brunch', that takes place every Friday from 12 noon to 4:00pm, offering a variety of flavoursome dishes from around India, starting at AED 69 per person.
For bookings at Claypot, please call 0501007065 / 0557269473 or visit www.citymaxhotels.com
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Citymax Hotels is part of the hospitality division of Landmark Group, with six hotels located in prime locations in Al Barsha, Business Bay, Bur Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The mid-market group of hotels is a much favoured and popular choice offering award-winning hospitality at extraordinary value.
As the largest of the three operational properties, Citymax Hotels Bur Dubai is located in the heart of Dubai's historical district and offers 691 contemporary and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel features an extensive dining portfolio consisting of a Lavazza coffee shop, City Cafe, Claypot, Sizzling Wok and The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill.
Situated next to the Mall of the Emirates, and close to Dubai Metro, Media City and the beautiful Jumeirah Beach, Citymax Hotels Al Barsha attracts a mix of both business and leisure to its 376 rooms. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout and has two bars; Maxx Music Bar & Grill and The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill as well as a Lavazza coffee shop and a City Cafe.
Located in close proximity to major shopping, industrial and cultural areas, Citymax Hotels Sharjah have 239 guest rooms and spacious meeting rooms. The hotel features a City Cafe and a Sizzling Wok.
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Dittawat Issara (2nd left) managing director of Charn Issara Development PCL recently announced that ISSARA COLLECTION SATHORN has been named the Best Low Rise Condominium Development at the Think of Living People's Choice Awards 2016 by ThinkOfLiving.com, one of leading property website in Thailand. The award was presented to the project that received the highest score in each category which selected by property guru and voted by its online readers, reflecting the high level of customer satisfaction of Issara Collection Sathorn's design, quality, location and facilities.
"ISSARA COLLECTION SATHORN" by Charn Issara Viphaphol Co., Ltd, an arm of Charn Issara Development PCL is a 33-unit luxury condominium situated in prime area of Sathorn district – Nanglinchi road soi 4, with a total project value of 8.07 Billion Baht. The project is planned for completion at the beginning of 2016.
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Dittawat Issara, managing director of Charn Issara Development PCL
Theinruj Toranavikrai, general manager of REA Group Thailand (Thinkofliving.com)


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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Between the Sheets
The Walrus, one of the finest publications to come out of Canada, has a story about the intimacy of reading and how you should resist the lure of book clubs.
From the piece...
Which brings us back to the intimacy of reading. Consider something even as silly and modest as this article: I'm in your head right now. You have graciously allowed me to slip inside the private sphere of your consciousness, if only for a few minutes. (It's like a twist on that hoary babysitter horror movie: The voice is coming from inside your head! ) This is very different from how we experience any other kind of art: no matter how much you enjoy a painting or revel in a symphony, there's not a sense that the painter has hijacked your eyes or the composer has hijacked your ears. The writer, though, hijacks your thoughts. (Hello! Hello! — I'm making you say that right now.) Have you ever found that after reading a writer with a particularly musical cadence your own thoughts echo those rhythms for days? The experience of reading so closely mimics the process of consciousness that it attains a unique level of artistic intimacy. Great art permeates the barrier of consciousness; reading obliterates it. It literally happens inside you. How's that for intimate?
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What's on the needles -
Yvaine – pattern by Liz Abinathe (Feministy). Yarn is Peeta from Sunshine Yarns in the Classic Sock base and needles are Size 3 (3.25 mm) Signature Needles
I have a HO for the Lace and Cable Socks – Another pattern from Wendy Johnson's Socks from the Toe Up. Also done with yarn from Lisa Souza's BFL Sock in Sky Drama colorway. Size US 1 (2.25 mm) Hiya Hiya Sharp needles.
I also have a HO for the Traditional Gansey Socks – Pattern from Wendy Johnson's Socks from the Toe Up. Yarn from Lisa Souza's BFL Sock in The Shore colorway. Size US 1 ½ (2.5 mm) Addi Turbo needles.
What's on the Nails – Gelish Mini Bella's Vampire: Harmony Gelish UV Soak Off Gel Polish Bella's Vampire
with some SPARKLE!!! (Because with Twilight you gotta sparkle…) I used Julep's Adele: Julep Nail Color ~ Adele
Before that, I had on Serum No. 5 Fame with OPI My Pointe Exactly:
(no Amazon for this) http://www.etsy.com/listing/128446618/fame-9ml-nail-polish?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=fame
OPI: Opi Nail Lacquer Limited Edition New York City Ballet Collection, My Pointe Exactly, 0.5 Fluid Ounce
Laquer Lust Venus: (no Amazon) http://www.lacquerlust.bigcartel.com/product/venus
Lastly, Zoya London: Zoya Nail Polish .5 fl oz, London
Book Talk– Goodreads: www.goodreads.com
Stephen King 11/22/63: a Novel - 11/22/63: A Novel
Susana Kearsely The Winter Sea - The Winter Sea
No Wishlist AGAIN because I had another Parade of Guilty Pleasures –
Serum No. 5 Starry Night: http://www.etsy.com/listing/153477353/starry-nights-167ml-nail-polish?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=starry%2Bnight
Fing'rs Spotted Kit: http://www.fingrs.com/ (Could not find the kit for some odd reason. But the person found it at Walmart)
Etc etc etc – I sang well! Yay!
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Waupaca, Wisconsin
Welcome Waupaca, Wisconsin
Land of the Potawatomi tribe.
To one of many of our posting
about what is called, 'Tobacco,'
A group of herbs.
Tobacco (Herbs) as a Traditional Native American Gift
As you might know, Wisconsin is quite a ways from the land of our people over on the East Coast of Indian Country.
What you might not know is that quite a few of our people from all over New England were forced west.
And many may have settle in what is now your city.
Therefore, with this information, many of our ceremonies from our culture might still be use by our ancestor over west of the Mississippi river.
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This isn't news about the Milwaukee Brewers, but it is just something fun that you all should know. Juan Gonzalez is set to sign a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.
I know it's just a minor league deal, but I find it a little hard to believe that the Cardinals could not find anyone better than Juan to fill that vacancy. However, with Ankiel, Rasmus, and Duncan patrolling the field for the Red Birds, it is highly unlikely Juan will ever see the field at the new Busch Stadium.
It's amazing that players like Kevin Mench and Kenny Lofton have not signed with a team, yet Juan Gonzalez has signed a contract. Perhaps this is nothing but a publicity move for St. Louis, as they have done absolutely nothing this off-season. That is, except trade Jim Edmonds to San Diego for a Class-A prospect who will never see the field.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Juan Gonzalez a Cardinal
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A Night of Flower and Moon on the Spring River (by Zhang Ruoxu)
translated by Charles Yung Huang
The tides of the spring river blend into the sea.
Up alongside the tides, a radiant moon is born.
Riding the gleaming waves, it rambles for myriad li.
Nowhere on the spring river does the moon not adorn.
The river meanders around the scented fields where
All the flowers seem like graupels in the silvery sheen.
Floating frost turns into dazzled droplets in the air.
The white sands on the shoals are virtually unseen.
The river and sky form a seamless hue sans dust and grime.
The sole wheel-like moon in the heavens is ever so bright.
Who on the strand saw the moon for the very first time?
When did the river moon first catch someone in its sight?
Generation after generation, life goes on.
Year after year, over the river the same moon prevails.
No one knows whom the moon is shedding light upon.
The river, though, is sending the waters off with no trails.
Leisurely drifting away is a lone white cloud in flight.
Deep in melancholy are green maples by the sandbar.
Who is sailing alone in a little boat tonight?
In the moonlit loft, who is pining for her man afar?
Outside the loft, pity the moon lingering about
That should be brightening the lonely woman's dresser!
Her rolled ornate curtain cannot keep the moonlight out.
The beams round her clothes-pounding block, bid to leave, still loiter.
Mutually gazing at the moon but nothing heard!
How sweet it would be to shine on him by stalking the moon!
Can notes be flown to moonless lands by the messenger bird?
Can the fish and dragon make ripples to convey thoughts soon?
Last night flowers fell by the idle pond in her dream.
Sadly he has not returned while spring is halfway recessed.
Spring and youth are being washed away by the rolling stream.
The descending moon above the pond yet slants west.
The oblique moon, sinking, is obscured by a mist at sea.
Endless roads to remote hills and rills keep lovers apart.
How many will hasten home by the moonlight---will he?
Untold cravings to the river trees the moon does impart!


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Amblysomus robustus
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Definition of the noun Amblysomus robustus
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Amblysomus robustus is a species of Amblysomus, described by Bronner in 2000.
- synonym: species Amblysomus robustus
- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Afrosoricida
- family: Chrysochloridae
- genus: Amblysomus
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Your imaginations have gone overboard and the floor actually became lava! Give your best to avoid touching the hot floor in this multiplayer game – The Floor is Lava.IO! Be the last ball standing and have fun!
The Floor is Lava.IO is an online multiplayer IO game where up to 5 players can play in a single instance. In this game, your goal is to simply be the last man standing by giving it your all to avoid the lava on the floor. Keep on jumping from one platform to another and try to survive longer than everybody else. Of course, your opponents have the same goal in mind, so be sure to avoid any unnecessary actions. Keep in mind that players can also push each other to achieve quicker victory.
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Some of the rules about benefits depend on your age. In many cases, the rules change when you get to state pension age.
State pension age is the age when people can choose to start getting their State Pension and it used to always be 60 for a woman and 65 for a man but now it depends on your date of birth.
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
Smarty Saturday: The REAL Dolphin Tale!
A few days ago our Mama went to have a slumber party with her human cousins, who are only 9 and 7 years old. While she was there, they rented the movie Dolphin Tale. Mama is crazy about all animals, including dolphins, but she usually avoids watching animal movies because she hates when animals die. Luckily, this sweet movie had a happy ending!
Mama, her cousins, and her cousins' parents were all charmed by this movie... especially at the end, when there was a little paragraph telling them that it was based on a true story! However, Mama wondered exactly how true this movie was, since she knows that Hollywood sometimes takes real life stories and changes them around. For instance, when she was a kid she watched a movie about a little girl who taught a flock of baby geese how to fly, and was excited to hear it was a true story... but was sort of disappointed to learn that the person who taught the geese how to fly was not a little girl at all, but a grown adult man.
Mama rushed to the computer and did some research. It turned out she was right... Hollywood did change the story around a little! She thought the real story was worth sharing with you.
Winter is a real dolphin who really did get entangled in a crab trap and had a near death experience.The baby dolphin was rescued by workers from Clearwater Marine Aquarium, who did not include any ten-year-old children or mischievous pelicans. The little dolphin's tale really did have to be amputated, and she did learn to swim without it by wriggling around like a snake. Thats a cool story. But the even cooler part of the story begins in 2007.
The hero in the true story... besides Winter, of course... is Katrina, a little girl who was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency. This is birth defect in which the hip end of the thighbone does not develop. Katrina's right leg is not as long as her left leg. In fact, her right foot hangs where her left knee is. By the time Katrina was in third grade, she had had suffered through multiple surgeries and body casts. At school, she was a quiet kid who had trouble fitting in, and was teased by the other children. (Our Mama knows how this is... she too was tormented by the other kids when she was growing up!) It didn't help that Katrina had a prosthetic right leg that was painful for her to wear.
To try to brighten Katrina's life, her parents allowed her to pick a place for the family to go on vacation. She chose... like most kids would... Disney World! Her mom found out that a small aquarium was near Disney World and thought it would be a nice add-on to the trip. Katrina's mother had no clue that this visit would change Katrina's life!
The aquarium was Clearwater Marine Aquarium. There, when visitors viewed Winter, they learned that her injury was the result of human carelessness. The idea was for people to realize how their actions could effect animals. But what Katrina noticed was the "stub" where Winter's tale used to be. A stub, Katrina thought, that was similar to her own leg. She and the little dolphin locked eyes, and Katrina fell in love!
After the vacation was over, Katrina couldn't stop talking about Winter. She begged her parents to take her back to Florida. Forget Disney World! Katrina wanted to see her dolphin friend! Katrina's mother called the CEO of Clearwater Marine Aquarium, who the family had gotten the chance to meet during their visit. She let the CEO, David Yates, talk to Katrina and update her on Winter. The two began talking daily, on the phone and through text messages. Katrina could also watch Winter every day on the aquarium's web cam.
Katrina also traveled back to the aquarium many times in order to see Winter. She was adopted as an unofficial member of the staff, and got to roam the aquarium, sort of the way Sawyer and Hazel did in the movie! She got to tell Winter's story to visitors. Now Katrina felt like she fit in... with Winter, and the others who loved the dolphin. She had a purpose. Being part of Winter's life brought Katrina out of her shell.
In the meantime, Winter had become more and more famous. Other people with physical disabilities, including children, felt like they connected with Winter. Winter also had a new prosthetic tail, designed by Dan Strzempka. He, too, had a prosthetic leg, which had inspired him to become a prosthetic designer.
When Dan Strzempka met Katrina and saw her ill-fitting, painful prosthetic leg, he offered to make her a new one. The new prosthetic leg, like Winter's tail, was more comfortable and didn't cause her pain or give her blisters. The prosthetic even had a Winter T-shirt embedded in it, so Katrina could always carry Winter with her!
When Warner Bros heard about the story, they decided it was Hollywood-worthy. They spoke with Katrina's family and bought the rights to the story. The family imagined that the story would be changed a little, but not so drastically! The star of the story was not a little girl with proximal femoral focal deficiency, but two children with healthy legs. When Katrina found out that she had been written out of her best friend's story, she was angry. However, her mother tried to rationalize that, since the story was raising money for Winter and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, it was okay. But even her parents agreed that it was kind of rude of the movie makers to leasve Katrina completely out of the movie-making process. They never included her in any interviews, or to the premiere, or offered for her to be an "extra" in the movie. They never mentioned her name at all.
Katrina is twelve years old now, happy and healthy. She is now able to be physically active, riding horses and jumping on the trampoline. She would like to write her own book about her experiences with Winter... if Warner Bros will allow her. (They own the rights to her story, remember?)
Mama is glad she can tell her cousins that the real life Winter story has a "kid hero" in it. Sawyer and Hazel are fictional, but Katrina is real! And so is Winter. (By the way, Winter starred herself in the movie.)
We love watching Winter on her website, See Winter. Our favorite web cam is the one with commercials. Its brighter and clearer, and you can even make it fill up your whole computer screen. You can see Winter chillin' in her swimming pool with her best dolphin friend!
Thanks for reading Smarty Sunday (on a Saturday,) everyone! I hope you liked it!
Edited to add: If you look in the comments of this post, you'll see that Katrina Simpkins actually commented! We are so excited that she read our blog! She wanted everyone to know that, even though her feelings were hurt that she was left out of the movie, she completely supports the movie itself because it is about her best friend Winter, and because it will help Winter and the aquarium. So, nobody go boycotting Dolphin Tale or anything drastic like that! Our Mama loved it and hopes to watch it again, so maybe we'll see it too! Also, Katrina let us know that there is a documentary, called The Little Dolphin That Could, that tells the completely true tale of Winter. Katrina is included in that documentary and is very proud of it Its available in the Clearwater Marine Aquarium online gift shop (and probably the real gift shop, too, if you go there) for $14.99. We think we might buy it! Katrina, if you read this again, thanks for visiting our blog!
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- Cara n Crew said... [Reply to comment]
Hi Sammy-Joe! We had heard that movie to be good but yoW! thanks for sharing the real story! it's even better! Katrina and Winter rock! It sure is a shame what Hollywood did,although we are glad that Winter is benefitting from the movie. Purrs,
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie
- January 7, 2012 at 10:50 AM
- Amber DaWeenie said... [Reply to comment]
So glad to know all of this. We live not too far from Winter and never had a clue. All we know is the Marine Center is always packed with visitors.
- January 7, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Hello Trixie, Lily, and Sammy-Joe,
I am so glad that your momma took the time to validate my story. My parents are big on telling the truth. I want more people to understand that I fully support Dolphin Tale even though my feeling got hurt. I think it is a great family movie. All of my family and friends who have followed my story with Winter are very excited that it was made into a movie.
IF you want a copy of the documentry movie, "The little Dolphin that could", it can be purchased at seewinter.com. I am in this movie. It is the one that I am proud of. Martina McBride sings in the video and has endorsed it on her facebook.
Thanks again for your support,
Katrina Simpkins
- January 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM
- Mr. Pip said... [Reply to comment]
Thanks for shedding light on the truth!
Your pal, Pip
- January 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM
- meowmeowmans said... [Reply to comment]
What a great story! Thank you so much for shedding light on the TRUE story of Winter and Katrina! :)
- January 8, 2012 at 5:42 PM
- Pauley, the Mr. or the Mrs. said... [Reply to comment]
What a beautiful story! It is amazing how much animals can & do help people. We are the same way with animal movies; even if there is a happy ending, you can bet, that we will cry all the way through it.
- January 9, 2012 at 9:36 AM
- Maria Simpkins said... [Reply to comment]
Hey Gang,
I just found Winter the Dolphin that could on youtube, here is the link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPr3JIyM-VI
This movie tells how Winter was rescued, the making of her tail, and how she inspired me. You even see me at the aquarium speaking to the crowd.
I sure love that little Dolphin.
Katrina Simpkins
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X-Men: First Class Title Sequence from Joe D! on Vimeo.
I'm not sure how to respond to X-Men: First Class. It looks decent, but the X-Men franchise has certainly had its ups and downs... and those downs are FUCKING TERRIBLE. So I mean, this could be cool, but there's so little hype for it. No one really seems to be talking about it. Green Lantern, Thor and Cap have deafening buzz, but no one seems all that interested in X-Men. Maybe it's because it's a prequel to the series and doesn't have any of the "cool" characters in it. In fact, I don't know who a lot of the characters that ARE in it are! They could be made up, I don't know! (Not sure how Alex Summers/Havok is in it... they must have re-written him to be Cyclops' father or something.)
Also not sure how Mystique and Beast work, since they were previously established in the other X-Movies. Guess we'll wait and see.
Topless Robot ran an story on the comic book Life With Archie: The Married Life. I may have heard of this, but I didn't pay it any attention. It's a grown up version of Archie that apparently takes place in two parallel futures, one where Archie married Betty and another where he married Veronica. And apparently it's CW soap opera dramatic! The article discusses the most shocking revelations in the book: Moose is the mayor of Riverdale, Big Ethel got hot and is involved with some shady business man, Reggie works in fast food and has been framed for a crime he didn't commit... by the truly sinister Mr. Lodge, Jughead married Moose's ex Midge, Mr. Weatherby married Miss Grundy, who then died (!), and diminutive genius Dilton Doily grew an Amish hipster beard and may be able to travel between these two parallel realities. ARE YOU HOOKED YET?!?! Guess what I'm buying the shit out of on my next comic shop run!!!
It reminds me of this AMAZEBALLZ Archie fan trailer that was also on Topless Robot a while ago!


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Life is good. We are four dachshunds living in central Texas USA. Three of us and Mom used to live in Houston but we moved to the country and we love it! We bark at cows and birds and rabbits and turtles and squirrels ... we even barked at a copperhead snake but he didn't like it and that turned into an adventure best not repeated. Come read all about our lives!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Happy Anniversary, Grandma and Grandpaw!
Aren't Mom's parents a good looking couple? Mom is short like her mom and looks a lot like her dad. One of these days she might let us post a picture of her.
9 comments:
- Lorenza said...
Hi, Roxie, Sammy and Andy
Happy Anniversary for your grandparents!!
I hope you can be with them giving them kisses and hugs!
Will you have a party?? Let us know!
Have a good night
- 8:03 PM, July 20, 2007
- Mona,Jacks & Toby too!! said...
Roxie, Sammy and Andy,
Happy anniversary to your Grandma and Grandpaw. We can see why you and your Mom are so proud of them...56 years is a long time. We don't have grandparents cause they were all gone before we came along but our Mom said our Grandpaw Sam was the one that started the dachshund tradition in our family and we are darn glad he did.
Since we don't have a Grammy or Gramps could we mayble share yours whne we come see the new doghouse?
Give them a big (((hug))) and some kisses for us........love Mona, Jacks, Toby and Bradley too!!!
- 10:05 PM, July 20, 2007
Happy Anniversary to your grandparents. Pretty special!!
- 10:36 PM, July 20, 2007
- Luckie Girl said...
Happy Anniversaaryyyy to your grandparents!!
I wonder if the postman mailed the package from me to you yet??
- 10:58 PM, July 20, 2007
- Katherine and Pippa, said...
We say have an extra special one from us. Mistress's parents were married just ten days after yours (same year) but they only got to 51 anniversaries. I have to go because she has those silly wet eye thingies.
Your grandparents deserve at least 56 Dachsie kisses.
Ruffs Pippa
- 3:49 AM, July 21, 2007
- Peanut said...
Happy Belated Anniversary to your grandpa and grandma
- 3:48 PM, July 21, 2007
- Reina the Doxie said...
Hi Roxy, Sammy & Andy!
Wishing your grandparents a very happy anniversary!!!
- 8:44 PM, July 21, 2007
- JustMeCopper said...
Ah ha! A hint about your Mom! My Mom's says to tell you her parents were married in 1951 and if Grammy was still alive, they would have had their 56th anniversary in June. How about that! And they were married in Texas, in Pasadena.
- 8:23 PM, July 22, 2007
- JustMeCopper said...
actually they were married in Humble, not Pasadena.
- 8:24 PM, July 22, 2007


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6 Things to Ponder on a Friday Morning
September 11, 2015 at 8:21 am Leave a comment
An unusually busy Thursday, so here are some quick notes to keep in mind as you start your credit union day. I've also been gracious enough to intersperse these notes with my football predictions, which, as many of you may know, are certified as capital for RBC purposes by the NCUA.
Taxi Medallions Under Scrutiny
The plight of New York's Taxi Medallion credit unions, which specialize in making loans for the purchase of taxi medallions, is getting more and more attention lately. Yesterday, NCUA led its press release summarizing the quarterly performance of credit unions by noting that medallion loan growth in federally insured credit unions rose 4% in the year ending June 30, 2015. On a less sanguine note, the CU Times is reporting this morning that a New York judge has refused to rule that consumers summoning a ride using an App based ride sharing service such as Uber is engaged in street hailing. The medallion industry argued that since only medallion taxis were authorized to pick up riders from the street, ride sharing services were violating the law. The decision is going to be appealed, according to the article.
Fearless Football Prediction No. 1
Overwhelmed by guilt, Tom Brady admits his complicity in deflating footballs and makes amends by quitting football so he can go around the country making balloon animals for children's birthday parties.
Senate MBL Bill Introduced
Yesterday evening our good friends at CUNA sent word that Republican Senator and Presidential hopeful Rand Paul and Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse have introduced legislation that would authorize NCUA to raise the MBL cap for well-capitalized credit unions on a case-by-case basis from 12.25% of total assets to 27.5% of total assets. Bill language provided by CUNA indicates that the legislation would apply to credit unions that have been within 20% of the current cap for at least two years and can demonstrate, among other things, that they are well-capitalized and have five years of MBL underwriting and servicing experience.
Fearless Football Prediction No. 2
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell resigns to begin his own labor arbitration firm. He is replaced by former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice. The NFL explains that anyone used to dealing with the mess in Iraq is surely qualified to deal with the mess Goodell has left behind.
NY AG Settles Buffalo Redlining Case
In a case I've talked about in a previous blog, New York's Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced yesterday the settlement of a lawsuit in which Evans Bank was accused of intentionally refusing to make mortgage loans available to Buffalo residents who lived in the City's predominantly African-American Eastside neighborhoods. The allegations against Evans were both serious and disturbing. According to the press release, Evans has agreed to amend its lending area to include the disenfranchised neighborhoods. It has also agreed to establish an $825,000 Settlement Fund to help establish affordable housing in Buffalo.
Fearless Football Prediction No. 3
As much as it pains me to say this, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-24 to win the Superbowl.
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Storm Hawks in Transition
January 17, 2009 2 comments
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This is a really nice couple of minutes of basketball by the Storm Hawks. Luke (#34) does a great job of guarding the inbounds passer. He gets down the court quickly after a steal by Casey (#1). Luke scores a layup after catching an excellent pass from Casey. Later, Luke rebounds and throws a strong outlet to Casey. Led by Orlo (#3), the Storm Hawks pound the offensive boards with Luke sticking in a rebound at the end.
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Michelle and Luke build a snowman
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Michelle and Luke built a snowman in our front yard during another snowy day. We've been snowed in for almost a week. During that time, we walked to the grocery store once and went another time with a neighbor who had chains and front wheel drive. When it snows in Seattle, it usually melts by the next day so the City's snow removal equipment is only used on the main streets. This wasn't a good year for last minute Christmas shoppers. Looks like I'll be cutting pictures out of a catalog to wrap up.
Luke sleds down our street
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Luke had fun this morning riding our neighbor's sled. After much practice, he got pretty good at steering even though he almost hit me and then Ben (who used to ride the same sled in the 1960s) in this video clip.
Luke and Katy carving pumpkins
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Luke and Katy carve pumpkins that will be displayed on the front porch.


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Are You Ready To Eliminate Anger From Your Life Before It Does Even More Damage?If you have anger issue, it is killing you!Some of the bad things that come with being angry are easy to spot.You know you don't feel good about your life. You know it damages your relationships and makes it harder to build new ones. You know it can fill you with that sick feeling of guilt and regret.Any ONE of those would be serious enough to immediately take action to control the anger in your life. But there's more. Your rage could be killing you. Literally.* Did you know that chronic anger has been directly linked to the development of diabetes?* Did you know that clinical research shows that angry people heal more slowly than others do?* Did you know that people with anger problems are up to five times more likely to experience heart problems?Anger kills. It boosts cholesterol numbers. It jacks up your blood pressure. IT'S NOT GOOD FOR YOU!Your problems with anger aren't just damaging the personal, professional and social aspects of your life. They're flat-out horrible for your health.You might have a genetic predisposition to rage. Your childhood may play a role in your excessive anger, too. However, there is NO REASON you cannot break free of your hostility. You can change the way you think and they way you handle your thoughts. You can learn ways to control your rage.Don't use "That's just the way I am" as an excuse. Don't let a defeatist attitude keep you from enjoying a healthier and happier life. You can change. Period.LIVING A LIFE FREE OF RAGE…Take a minute to think about what it would be like if you didn't have that short temper. How would things be different for you? Consider what it would be like to break free of your chronic problems with hostility… * How much better would work and your career be? How much more could you advance? * How much would your marriage or other key relationships improve? What kind of difference could that make? * What would it be like to relax and to let things roll off of you, instead of having them make your blood boil? * Would you like to be healthier and to live longer? * Have you experienced legal or personal problems that you could've avoided if it wasn't for your anger? Wouldn't life be better without them?Think about it. What would it be like if you didn't struggle with anger? It would change everything.YOU DON'T NEED TO BE MAD…You need to know something. Something important. You don't need to be mad. You don't need to let rage control or damage your life. That may seem hard to believe, but it's absolutely true. You have the power to successfully eliminate your life-damaging anger. You're not a slave to your anger. You're not at its mercy. You--and only you--can get things under control.This is a powerhouse guide that will tell you exactly what you need to know to snuff out your hostility and to develop a mindset that won't allow unnecessary and unproductive rage to ruin your life.In this guide, you will learn:★ What anger really is…★ Expert analysis of anger, its causes and its effects…★ The physical side of anger…★ Jealousy and how it can fit into the hostility puzzle…★ Rage, hate and bullying…★ The right way to manage your anger…★ Handling your own inner anger….★ And much much more... A life ruled by negative emotions is frustrating and depressing. If you're fighting a losing battle with anger, it's time to reach for this book.DON'T LET YOUR ANGER DESTROY THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE. STOP THE KILLER IN ITS TRACKS.Live a happier, healthier and more successful life NOW…*** On Sale Now! (Normal Price $19.99) ***Get it now before promotion ends!


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The past three weeks I was a counselor at GameWerks, a camp for teens who want to make games. For two hours each day we had "research time," where we chose from a luxurious array of consoles and games ranging from Atari to PS3.
It was a great chance to play or at least see some AAA Western titles, which I don't have a lot of familiarity with. One stood out for me- Mirror's Edge, the first person parkour game for PS3 and Xbox 360 (developed by DICE and released by EA in 2008).
Now, I'm not a fan of reality simulation games (where the people, places, and laws of physics are all designed to closely simulate those of reality) or first person games, but the visual design really struck me. Most areas are reduced to grayscale with a single primary color (red, blue, yellow, or in some cases orange). It makes striking environments out of what are otherwise everyday settings (office buildings, rooftops, etc.).
From what a student told me, the colors are determined by the type of area (office, factory, outdoors), but I can't find anything else about that online. I do know that objects you can interact with in parkour style are highlighted in red.
In any case, it transforms an otherwise standard reality simulation into a striking and memorable world where simple, bright colors inform and guide the player. I only played and watched less than an hour of it, but that was my rough impression.


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Choconutty spread
1 large dark chocolate bar, 4.2 ounces
1 cup whole raw hazelnuts
2 tablespoons canola oil
Break up the chocolate bar into the food processor and add the hazelnuts. Process until the mixture starts forming into a ball. Add canola oil slowly until the ball relaxes back into a smooth mixture. Makes about 1 cup of spread.


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Honey Bunches of Oats
Honey Bunches of Oats has a great new flavor called Tropical Blends. My family was lucky enough to get to try it out and let me just say they just love it. I didn't tell my son or hubby that it was a different flavor I just poured them each a bowl and waited for their reactions. They both took a few bites looked at me and said what is this?? Ha if they had known off the bat that it was mango and coconut cereal they both would have said no thanks because it's a bit too different for them but not knowing let them taste it and really enjoy it.
The good folks at Purex and Post have sent me some coupons to giveaway to my faithful readers. Fill out the quick, easy rafflecopter entry form below for your chance to win. And for any more info on Tropical Blends check out Honey Bunches of Oats on Facebook


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Blackham Resources Limited (ASX: BLK), ("Blackham" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has raised A$35 million through a Placement. The raising was heavily oversubscribed and received strong institutional support from both existing and new shareholders. Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Ltd and Petra Capital acted as joint lead managers and bookrunners to the Placement.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Blog Make-over.
Blurts, Mundane Chic at around 8:47 PM
Hi Loves! Yes. Still bummed out. Yes. Still no uploads. But now, I am thinking of change. I am thinking of makeover-ing my blog. :D so just keep your hopes up. and i'll be done and uploading in no time.
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Wed, 25 June 2014
Madi Hawkins, the Director of the Habersham County Animal Care & Control in Georgia, talks about how TNR is saving thousands of cats from being killed in her shelter. http://bigcatrescue.org/cat-chat-59/
Direct download: Cat_Chat_59_Madi_Hawkins.mp4
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Wed, 25 June 2014
Meet Jenny Schlueter, Development Director & Feral Friends TNR Program Manager for the Tree House Humane Society. http://bigcatrescue.org/cat-chat-58/
Direct download: Treehouse1.mp4
Category:Cat Chat -- posted at: 12:53pm EDT
Mon, 16 June 2014
Want to be a pet detective, or need one to find your lost pet, check out Kat Albrecht's interview about her work with Missing Pet Partnership and get involved.
Buy Dog Detectives and train your dog to find lost pets.
Big Cat Rescue wants to bring Kat to the sanctuary for an all day workshop. Would you be interested in coming? What day works best for you? Let us know in the comments. We are thinking to charge about $29.00 per person to cover lunch and as a fundraiser to enable Kat Albrect to reach more people with her important training.
Let us know here: http://bigcatrescue.org/cat-chat-57/
Direct download: KatAlbrecht.mp4
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Wed, 4 June 2014
Cat Chat 56 Merritt Clifton of Animals 24 - 7. Get the show notes and links at http://bigcatrescue.org/cat-chat-56/
Direct download: CatChat56-MerrittClifton.mp4
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Thu, 29 May 2014
Clara Lee Arnold, from Hopkins Belize Humane Society talks about her tenure in a U.S. based Humane Society, that led to her involvement in saving domestic cats, and jaguars and ocelots in Belize. Stay till the end to meet a lucky jaguar who was saved from certain death and is the picture of health and contentment today.
Show notes at: http://bigcatrescue.org/cat-chat-55/
Direct download: CatChat55-ClaraLeeArnold.mp4
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Wed, 21 May 2014
Shelly Thayer, Executive Director of the Cat Depot is Carole Baskin's guest on episode 54 of the Cat Chat Show.
Show notes: http://bigcatrescue.org/cat-chat-54/
Direct download: CatChat54-CatDepot.mp4
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Sat, 26 April 2014
Lori Gagen is the Executive Director at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary and joins Carole Baskin for Cat Chat 52. http://bigcatrescue.org/cat-chat-52/
Direct download: CatChat52.mp4
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Fri, 18 April 2014
Gary Kaskel, author of the new book, Monsters and Miracles – Henry Bergh's America, is our guest on Cat Chat 51 with Carole Baskin. Find out more about Gary at his website: GaryKaskel.com
Henry Bergh (August 29, 1813 – March 12, 1888) founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in April, 1866, three days after the first effective legislation against animal cruelty in the United States was passed into law by the New York State Legislature. Bergh also prompted the formation, in 1874, of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC). Find out more at:
Direct download: CatChat51.mp4
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Thu, 10 April 2014
Stanley F. Bronstein is an Attorney, CPA, Author & Certified Laws of Positioning® Coach. He interviewed Carole Baskin for a segment that he calls Interviews That Will Change Your Life. http://bigcatrescue.org/cat-chat-50/
Direct download: CatChat50CaroleBaskin.mp4
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Thu, 3 April 2014
Chris Poole, the Media Producer for Big Cat Rescue talks about how he came to work at Big Cat Rescue, how he taught himself the trade and shares some of his insights into producing captivating video.
Direct download: CatChat49.mp4
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|What is bio-energy?
An introduction
|Bio-energy is a revolutionary system of healing techniques which work on the subtle energy field that surrounds the human body, sometimes called an aura. The underlying biological energy or life-force that radiates to form this field (the aura) can be measured and photographed electrically, and its existence is recognised by the World Health Organisation. The aura is sometimes described as being radiated by the body, but in fact it is the other way around. The energy field is comprised of increasingly less subtle layers of energy which step down in vibration until the energy becomes dense enough to manifest as matter. Because the body is a physical manifestation of energy, it is possible for the body to be healed using energy techniques.
|How healing works
|The body's natural
healing instinct is to heal itself, and the healing energy is always present, so the only
reason we become ill is because we block this process. All illness and chronic pain
is encoded in the energy matrix of the aura in the form of energy blockages or
disturbances. These may have arisen suddenly as a result of physical, mental or
emotional trauma or over a period of time through established mental patterns of stress,
anxiety or fear. These blockages become `locked� in the auric field and obstruct
the healing flow of pure energy.
A trained bio-energy practitioner is able to detect blockages and imbalances in the energy field, and to release and correct them using specific hand movements and techniques. Once these blockages are released and the energy flow is restored, it will carry healing throughout the body, right down to a cellular level.
|Bio-energy therapy
|Bio-energy work is initially done on the major chakra system. Each chakra is an energy centre which feeds energy into the body and nourishes the organs closest to that centre. The therapist scans the energy field, concentrating firstly on these chakras, and will immediately start working to clear any blockages that manifest here, and to correct any abnormality in the energy flow to each chakra. If a depletion of energy is found, the therapist will use her/his hands to stimulate the flow of energy to that area. This core work will also form the foundation for future sessions, but as the clinic progresses, the therapist will work more deeply to access and free more serious blockages. He or she will also focus on the aura as a whole, clearing away any general debris (which may manifest as static), and rebalancing and repairing the energy field in order to restore the natural flow of energy to the body.
|Treatment plan
|Bio-energy works best as a therapy when treatment is given over four consecutive days. During the four days, the person receiving treatment often experiences some kind of temporary worsening of symptoms as deep-rooted problems are brought to the surface. For instance, any chronic suppressed infection will often start to clear out as energy flows back through the body. This is entirely normal! These reactions are signs that the body is undergoing a release, and should be accepted as part of the healing process. It is similar to the way in which we experience - for example - the unpleasant sensation of pins-and-needles in a foot which has gone numb as circulation starts to return to that part of the body. One reason for the four-day course of treatment is to enable the therapist to support the person throughout the process, which in most cases will have resulted in tremendous relief by the fourth day.
|History of bio-energy
|Over ten years ago, two
Irishmen went to the former Yugoslavia in connection with their practice of martial arts.
There, they heard about a healer who was achieving incredible results working with
energy techniques. The name of this healer was Zdenko Domancic, and his work there
was causing a stir among the medical profession. One MD, Dr. Gajdobranski, monitored
the treatment of 35 patients and documented improvements in their respective conditions,
many of which were clearly visible in the physical person, supporting his documentation
with laboratory analysis. Domancic began training others in the practie of this
healing art, which came to be known as bio-energy. He was highly selective, choosing
only people who would be suited to the training. Over the years bio-energy has
become an established phenomenon in eastern Europe and has benefited thousands of people.
The two Irishmen, Michael O'Doherty and Tom Griffin, became very interested in the therapy and were accepted by Domancic for training. After the training they returned to Ireland where they began to practise their new skills on friends and relatives. They were astounded at the results. Soon their activities caught the attention of the media, and the two men found themselves much in demand. Before long they were obliged to give up their jobs and devote themselves to practising bio-energy full-time. As demand increased they started their own training program, and clinics began to appear all over Ireland.
Eventually bio-energy was reviewed on television on The Paul McKenna Show, sparking off interest in the UK. Mobile clinics were set up in England and Scotland, using Irish-trained therapists, and Michael and Tom began their first UK training course in south London in January 1998. They now focus most of their activities on the trianing programme.
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After hours of waiting for news on water test results, Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins made a statement around 3 a.m. Monday morning saying that although the EPA has deemed Toledo water toxin levels safe, the water ban will remain in place for now.
Collins said that although the EPA's tests came back positive, the results for tests performed by the city were "too close for comfort." He says the results show the microcystin levels are about one parts per billion, and that that is too high for him.
"I am not going to make a decision to expose this city until I'm comfortable," he said.
The mayor said that out of 30 tests, 12 have been clean, and the "balance minus two are all within acceptable range."
Collins says numbers show about 1 parts per billion, says that's too high and the water ban STAYS for now.
At this point the results seem like they're coming back in a more positive way, but the mayor says he doesn't want to take any chances. He says he doesn't want neighborhoods to be isolated, so the ban will remain for now.
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With autumn beginning to set in, we are savoring the last of the summer flowers still in bloom. One of the most eye-catching at the moment is Coreopsis 'Full Moon'. Like the Solidago caesia, Coreopsis 'Full Moon' is a member of the Aster family.
A native of Eastern North America, Coreopsis 'Full Moon' is sun loving, somewhat drought-tolerant, and thrives in rocky soils. This particular variety of Coreopsis is one of the "Big Bang Series". Bred by Darrell Probst, this series of cultivars are known for being well-branched and having a long flowering season. Here on the High Line, it has been blooming since mid-July and is still holding up.
As this perennial is able to spread by rhizome, dividing every three to four years will help keep it from taking over too much of the garden. In the meantime, pinching back will keep it controlled as well as stimulate additional blooms.
Meadow Walk (Between West 23rd and West 25th streets)
Philip A. and Lisa Maria Falcone Flyover (Between West 25th and West 28th streets)
The High Line's planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up between rail tracks after the trains stopped running in the 1980s. Today, the High Line includes more than 500 species of perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees – each chosen for their hardiness, adaptability, diversity, and seasonal variation in color and texture. Some of the species that originally grew on the High Line's rail bed are reflected in the park landscape today. Every week we share one of our gardeners' current favorites with you.
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It's been a while since I've written on our blog. I've decided to try my hand at blogging again - just because. I'll be writing about a lot of stuff - some about the little one, some about crafting, some about our weight loss journey, some about cooking, some about reading. Who knows, there may actually be some vacations in our future that I can write about as well.
So the topic for today is our weight loss journey. We're working on getting out of our lazy, not working out lifestyle. We've got a 20 month old to chase after now. So today, I started a Couch to 5K program (again). The weather is finally turning nice in Arizona so I've decided to take advantage of that. The first workout was a 1.5 mile slow run (well, jog or walk if you're me). I averaged a 17:35 minute mile. Yep, I'm slow and somewhat proud of it. Not proud that I'm so slow and out of shape but proud that I finished - and I jogged the whole way! No walking breaks for me this time. It's a good starting point - I can only get better from here. Next workout is the day after tomorrow. Now I just need to figure out how to get some strength training into my schedule too.
That's it for now. Short and sweet for today. But I'll leave you with a little picture of my most favorite thing in the whole wide world.


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I remember watching this game. What a great feeling it was to see the Illini break Michigan's heart like that with a last minute pass into the endzone! Here's to more moments like that, starting this season......
Illinois Football Daily Bullets
Illinois Basketball Daily Bullets
Sunday, July 8, 2007
A look back at a great day in Illinois football history....
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