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I made this same recipe a while ago, so it was a new idea then, I guess it's not so spur of the moment anymore, but I loved my idea, and yes I am complimenting my idea…so I decided to do it again when we had bananas past ripe and going on to be an almost deathly color, (but don't worry, it's been cooked down to be something delicious, because that's just about all I do…)
These bananas look so gross… I better put another picture up, just to get this one off the brain
Now that's more like it! This is the bananas. See what I mean. Anything can be made good…try me. Maybe… I guess I don't know what I'm getting myself into when I say that. But I guess it could be fun. I am trying to think of an ingredient that can't be made good with the right kind of cooking. And I am failing. But I am sure someone could stump me on that, and yes, this is a challenge.
My sister claims to hate banana bread. She will never try it, and when she does, I manage to prove her wrong. The great thing about banana bread is that it is just about the only use for bananas that doesn't overpower the food with it's banana flavor. I have learned the hard way to never put bananas in smoothies, because that is pretty much all you can taste. But in banana bread the bananas are mostly there for texture. Not overpowering flavor.
And there is a reason for the mini loaf and five muffins. I went to this great thrift store last week on my way home from buying a rose bush with my mom (the beginning of my first garden) and while the bush was gorgeous at the store, it's not so gorgeous anymore, the flowers are dying! Help! Anyway, back to my story. I was at the thrift store, and of course, I run right to the cooking aisle because cooking! And right away I find a stoneware muffin tin and a stoneware lasagna pot. And new stoneware is expensive, so when you see it for 3 bucks a peice, and half off, you grab it, no matter what! So the reason for the muffins was my first chance to try out my new muffin tin, and it was so much better. Now I'm on the lookout for a stoneware loaf pan, but now that I've announced my looking for it, I will probably never find it. Whoops!
Now that you have gotten through my ramblings about muffin tins, sisters and the amount of flavoring in a banana, I will reward you with a unique way of whipping up a batch of banana bread!
3 over ripe bananas (if you have 4, use them all!)
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brandy
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
spices as wanted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a muffin tin or loaf pan, depending on what you are planning on making.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium-large castiron pan. Slice the bananas and spread out over the pan, then pour the brandy over it . Cover with a lid at medium heat and let cook down until there isn't much liquid left in the pan.
Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Mix with the beaten egg, vanilla and sugar, then add the brandied bananas.
Mix together the baking soda, salt, flour and spices.
Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture. Add an extra splash of brandy for good luck.
Put the batter in the prepared pan. Cook a full loaf for about 60 minutes, and muffins for 25-30 minutes.
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Day 4 Part 2
I had coffee.......a lot of coffee this morning.....well not a lot but more than I should have had. :D I had a buy 1 get 1 coupon given to me last week for Caribou Coffee - and I have one more because the hubby got on and he doesn't drink it - YAY! So anyways! I went and got to medium (see I was smrt!) carmel high rises and took them with me to the school. Then I got to spend the morning knitting after we totaled up all the classes that would be there. Then worked in the cafeteria and came back to knit some more! I am about 1/4 of the way - maybe more - on the hubby's scarf cuz that's what I had with me. I probably won't get to knit more tomorrow as all the rest of the classes will be finishing then. But we shall see. must make dinner now.....it was demanded of me that I come up with what we are eating. Later!
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text: ok.. here's the result.. yes, white WAS my favourite colour.. maybe its still but the real truth is my fav. colour changes with my mood. I was liking bronze yesterday n white again today. those who chose white, u need to update, those who chose the correct answer, congratz! u know me! thanks to everyone for not choosing blue.. its at the end of my list, not that i hate it its just not preferable. TQ n please vote again.


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this month we did some fun stuff. we went camping with grandpa, grandma, and nathan's family. nathan and ainsley.
nathan's kids.
by the waterfall.
kate loved playing outdoors. the sleeping part could use some help and will be better next year i hope. she loved hiking too. it was fun to take her out and about during the day. she's such a nature girl it was so much fun to see her in her preferred environment. we even saw some wildlife. a big deer was eating by our campsite one morning and came almost within a few feet of me. we also watched a snake eat something. grant and meghan loved seeing the indian dyed figure in the rock cave. it was a lot of fun.
kate also started baking with me a lot more this month. she has discovered a new fondness for the fine art of stirring and cracking eggs. it's a lot messier but worth the fun!!


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Breathtaking Views in Pleasant Hill
[REDUCED] Listed at $505,000
Steve Quanstrom Group Proudly Presents 461 Ridgeview Drive Pleasant Hill
This is truly a gem of Pleasant Hill townhome living. Perched on a hill, the views that come with this home are beautiful. We know that the next owner of this fantastic Ridgeview townhome will truly appreciate the sight they see every single day. Continue with this post to learn more, starting with the listing video tour below. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up with this listing!
Listing details: 461 Ridgeview Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Listing on the MLS: 461 Ridgeview Drive on MLS
Open House Schedule
Saturday 10/4/2014 1-4PM
Sunday 10/5/2014 1-4PM
Living Room
The living room is spacious and situated under vaulted ceilings that enhance the space. All along one wall are windows that offer panoramic, breathtaking views of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek. When you have guests, they will come in the front door and immediately move to see the view.
Dining Room
The dining area is open with the living room, making it ideal and easy for those dinner parties full of feast and laughter. The area to entertain is connected with where you eat, offering flexibility and that open feeling that is so desired in today's marketplace.
This updated ktichen is ready to get to work. The open pass through connects the chef with whatever is going on in the living and dining areas. A convenient door is right there offering access to the balcony that looks out to stunning views.
Bonus Room
Right by the kitchen and living spaces, are a couple of steps that lead up into a bonus room. This room could be used as a spare bedroom, office, or as a craft room. Very functional and very handy!
Downstairs Bedrooms
There are two bedrooms downstairs before you reach the master. Both of these are suited wonderfully with large windows looking out to the stunning views. Maybe one of these could be another location for an office or craft room? How about a man cave?
Master Bedroom
We are huge fans of the master bedroom in this Pleasant Hill Townhome. What is so excellent is that there is a lot of space. In fact you have an annexed sitting area that looks out to the views. What an incredibly relaxing spot where you will never take views for granted!
Wrap Up
We are very excited that this home is available! It is going to be amazing that whoever gets to own this home next, will be treated to amazing views and tranquility every single day. 461 Ridgeview Drive Pleasant Hill offers many wonderful characteristics, will you be next to own this Pleasant Hill home?
Matt Quanstrom
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Bill Maher is Pretty Much God in My Eyes Now. Wait. The Defeats the Purpose of the Movie
I never saw a documentary in a movie theater, but I'll be darn, it was one of the best cinematic experiences I've ever had. I saw Bill Maher's Religuous with a friend last night and it was pretty much one of the best projects I've ever seen.
Basically, Bill Maher travels the Bible Belt in the US straight on to the "most sacred sites" in the world-- getting kicked out of many of them, might I add. The mission of Religulous? To create doubt. To make smart people reconsider their beliefs. To stump believers by asking logical, rational questions that they end up not having answers to and really look like complete asses because they can't even explain what they believe in. He interviews people from most all mainstream religions, as well as followers, including visitors to a Jesus theme park in Orlando.
I'm like Bill Maher. I am against organized religion and am a complete skeptic.- always have been. All that said, this movie was so enjoyable. I encourage everyone to check out Religious so they can be enlightened, or just learn a new way of looking at things. It doesn't matter what religion you are or aren't, this movie needs to be seen.
Of course in Bill Maher style, the movie is filled with comdey as well-- clips of various movies, old stand-up, clips of televangleists and all sorts of unbelievable stuff, all edited in such an enjoyable fashion. In post-editing, subtitles were thrown in to make fun of what interviewees were saying- showing facts to the mistakes they make. A complete riot!
I think I am going to go see this again this weeked.
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Australian Alicia Keys Interview.
Posted by Black Maybe at 5:36 PM Labels: Alicia Keys
In this interview, she talks about being on tour with Jordin Sparks, Ne-Yo, burping, and her "pigeon incident." It seems like the guy who was doing the interview was irritating her. "I don't know how to burp on cue! Who knows how to do that?! I can't do that!" Listen here.
Thanks to Alicia Keys Daily!
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My calendar widget does not update automatically on my Xoom after 3.1 update. There are a standard widget and a resized widget both on my home screen. They are always stuck on yesterday's date and events at the top. I try doing hard reset, still not working. How can I fix the issues?
When I delete the resized widget on heom screen, the standard sized widget changes to today's date. The problem seems to be with resized calendar widget.


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I did a little shopping in our highstreet to see what 10£ could get me and this is what i got. a cute little elf jumper for my little man from primark. and a matching knitted hat with bells on it. The hat was from the ladies accessories but fits my son head.
|and something for myself... also PRIMARK
|love these reindeers from poundland.
|a little festive scene....
cake toppers snowman and carolers from Poundland.


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And for anyone who would like to do a weekend of screen printing:
White HouseArts - Cambridge
Weekend of Screen Printing onto Textiles with Ricki Outis
19th and 20th May 2012 10am-4pm £110 inc. all printing inks and use of screens
Come along to this exciting workshop with a pile of plain fabrics and leave with colourful prints you can use for many months of sewing. If you don't like to stitch you can print on ready- made: T-shirts, bags, aprons etc.
Emphasis is on the experimental, making paper, vilene and various filler stencils, which will be used with the screen to create bold and colourful prints on fabric. This is a great introductory session for anyone new to screen printing as well as for students who would like to develop existing printing skills.
We will be using pigment based print inks, which are non-toxic, and A4 screens are provided for use during the weekend. (A short materials list will be issued on enrolment)
For more info and for details on booking click on
White House Arts Courses
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Wandering around wondering 983 Dean Street Williamsburg October 6 - October 31, 2012 Opening: Saturday, October 6, 6 - 11 PM "Happy Accidents" explores the unexpected the moment when something unexpectedly good comes from what would otherwise be considered a mishap. The work created for this show was not intended to be a happy accident. Each artist has put time and consideration into their submission for the show but when placed together in a gallery environment the diversity will become apparent and the outcome unknown in essence creating the perfect happy accident a pleasant situation or event that is not planned or intended. A visual feast for the mind. Featuring: Linus Bill, Rhys Coren, Ryan Doyle, Daniel Eatock, Mark Edwards, Jonathan Flanders, Sebastian Haslauer, Steve Hockett, Hannan Jones, Joseph Manning, MVM, Benjamin Rawson, Ellery Roberts, SAVWO, Rasmus Svensson
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Glastonbury Festival is my favorite place on earth. There is no where else which condenses an amazing atmosphere, great music, and a positive spirit quite as well as that place. As Jarvis Cocker said 'Glastonbury is more than just a festival, its a feeling', and he couldn't be more spot on. This year of Glastonbury was my forth year, for me each year gets better, and that was defintely the case this time. Despite the terrible weather of the first few days, we got through and I think everyone their would agree, we had a blast!
I started writing a Glastonbury review, but found I had far too much to say and too many bands to write about! So I have decided to simmer it down and just write about my 10 favorite performances of the weekend. So here goes…
1. Coldplay
Undoubtedly my favorite performance of the weekend was Coldplay. I had never seen them before, but am a big fan of their first two albums, so they were a must see for me. However they managed to far exceed my expectations. Everything about the performance was perfect, an abundance of hits, a fantastic performance from the band and the most incredible atmosphere. I have never been in a crowd quite like it, and I think it is obvious how much everyone is loving it from watching the footage back. Hearing the sing-a-long and seeing every single persons arms in the air for 'In My Place', 'Viva La Vida' and 'Fix You' among many others, created a moment I will never forget. A proper Glastonbury performance.
2. Pulp
Pulp were the secret, or not-so-secret, special guests in the Park on Saturday. Jarvis and co completely stormed the farm showing they would have been more than capable of headlining the bash (maybe in 2013 they will?). They rolled through hits, ending, of course with 'Common People'. Jarvis' rather hilarious banter filled in between the songs, and he expressed his love for the festival which transformed Pulp's career when they headlined in 1995.
3. Beyonce
I went to see Beyonce partly for curiosity, partly because there was nothing else I really wanted to see, and partly because I knew I would probably never get the opportunity to see her again. And I am so glad I went as I thought she was amazing! There had been some controversy surrounding her performance, does pop belong in Pilton? But I didn't really see the issue since Lady Gaga, Scissor Sisters and Black Eyed Peas have also been given major slots in the last few years. As Jay-Z did back in 2008, she completely ruled the farm, bringing her big tunes, diva moves and flawless voice to the festival. She too, like so many performers this year, expressed her love for the festival, and said she was living her dream by playing at the farm. Aww!
4. Melanie
Back in 1971 Melanie wowed a crowd of hippies with her stunning voice and flower child songs. And in 2011, I think she did exactly the same. The Spirit of '71 stage was a new addition to this years festival, hosting many acts who played the original festival as well as other oldies. I also saw the Crazy World of Arthur Brown there, but Melanie stole the show. Her voice is still so radiant, but its her songs and love of life and humanity which came across the best. 'Look What They've done to my Song' was a highlight and she said that if there was to be a film made of her life, that song would be the soundtrack. If only more artists nowadays had that kind of sensibility.
5. Mumford and Sons
In 2009 I saw Mumford and Sons play the Greenpeace stage, on a bill which also included Laura Marling and King Charles. I would guess the capacity was under 300. Two years later, the same band play the Other Stage in front of one of the biggest crowds of the weekend. And they have only released one album. That's incredible. But from watching their performance its clear to see why. They have so much raw energy, and really brought the folk hoedown to Glastonbury. I predict future headliners for sure.
6. Laura Marling
And following on from the Mumford comment, Laura Marling played the Pyramid Stage. There were concerns that the stage would swamp her but I knew her voice would manage to fill the space and it did. She put on a wonderful show, all songs with a band unlike normally when she plays a solo set in the middle, but the addition of lots of new songs made up for it. 'A Creature I Don't Know', out September 12th, is going to be very special.
7. Grouplove
I love this band at the moment! So great live and such a fantastic way to start my weekend. They played at 12pm on Friday and attracted a surprisingly large crowd for so early in the day.Being billed so early didn't stop them from producing the same wild energetic show they normally do. So great!
8. Fleet Foxes
Last time I saw Fleet Foxes at Glastonbury I was rather disappointed. They played the Pyramid Stage but their sound just didn't fill the space and many punters were left bored. I was disappointed to see that they had been placed on the Other Stage, another whopper, but this year it was a totally different story. They were wonderful, playing a mixture of new songs from 'Helplessness Blues' and tracks from the debut. Robin also managed to sneak in 'Blue Spotted Tail', my favorite from the new album, so I was very pleased about that!
9. Summer Camp
Since last summer I have seen Summer Camp countless numbers of times in different situations and atmospheres. This was by far my favorite, perhaps since the first time I ever saw them. They played the Crow's Nest, a tiny tent at the top of the Park with a semi-secret but absolutely excellent line-up and a stunning view of the entire site. Summer Camp played an acoustic set which worked wonderfully in the setting and their pop songs translated brilliantly to the audience. An album should be out soon and I am very much looking forward to it!
Summer Camp- I Want You
10. Emily and the Woods
Emily was one of the finalists of the Glastonbury Emerging Talent competition which I helped to judge. Treetop Flyers were the eventual winners, and well deserved, but this lady also turned a lot of heads through the competition and the audience in her set in the acoustic tent was surprisingly numerous. I'm hoping that through her sweet attire and stunning set, she managed to gain many more fans on the day too. Get her newest EP 'Eye to Eye', its wonderful!
Emily and the Woods- Eye to Eye
Also worth a mention: Sea of Bees and Sweet Baboo in the Crow's Nest, the Crows Nest in general and Caitlin Rose at the Park. The tipi field, Shangri La, and the wonderful events at the Stone Circle.
Thank you to Michael and Emily Eavis for such a wonderful festival! See you in 2013!


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Monday, May 7, 2012
The coup that wasn't… The threat within? Ajay Shukla
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Apropos of the author's comments - Ask any military officer his key resentment and there is near-certainty that he will name "the babu".ReplyDelete
While this is true, an accusatory finger also points at the pusillanimity of the officers themselves,mainly serving. They do not air their views even on non controversial issues. When their army chief was publicly called 'berserk' by Mr Brajesh Mishra, there was no visible protest by the service community. Doing so would have brought them on the wrong side of a private individaul( Mr Mishra ) and not of their employers (the govt), but they still lumped the public humiliation of the man who they look up for their own protection! If this is the cautiousness they display in matters which are not directly against the govt, how much will they oppose the govt in direct matters is anyone's guess.
Contrast this behaviour with that of the IAS fraternity. Just a day after the Sukma DM was kidnapped, I saw a serving officer ( Mr Srivatsa Krishna, I think) airing his views on a TV show. He castigated the govt publicly on their anti Naxal policy and went to say that if the 'babu' community went on a pen down strike even for a day, the govt will be in trouble.
We have been too timid for too long. Will such officers be 'dabangs' in battle?
Our pyramidical structure makes such timidity a necessity.One wrong move and it is curtains. This is not so with the structure of civil services.However, those who do not have anything to lose any more can make a beginning.
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Psychologist David Elkins had modest ambitions for his petition. He and his colleagues were worried that proposed changes to an influential handbook of mental disorders could classify normal behaviours as psychological conditions, potentially leading to inappropriate treatments. So they laid out their concerns in an open letter, co-sponsored by five divisions of the American Psychological Association in Washington DC. "I thought, 'Well, maybe we'll get a couple or maybe 30 signatures'," says Elkins, an emeritus professor at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
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The line to see Santa goes alongside the reindeer pen, so we got to watch the reindeer chasing each other around while waiting. Just before you go into Santa's hut, there is an elf who asks the children's names and gives them a button and a candy cane. Nessa has cottoned on to the sugary, sticky delights of candy canes, so as soon as the elf handed her one, she was all over that. Nothing would do but that she got that candy cane open, and I mean right now.
I was trying to open one end for her so she could suck on it while holding the wrapper (so she wouldn't get all sticky--I'm such a parent sometimes), but Nessa wasn't having any of that. She was still trying to get the rest of the wrapper off as she went in and sat down by Santa. Megan told Santa what she wanted, and then Santa asked what Nessa wanted. Having finally removed the wrapper, Nessa realized that this man was talking to her. Now, I'm not sure if Nessa thought that Santa wanted it, or if she was trying to be good and give it to an adult, or if Santa was simply convenient...but once Santa had her attention, Nessa handed him the wrapper! I was trying not to laugh too hard to keep taking pictures. Santa very kindly accepted the wrapper (I relieved him of it on our way out) and Nessa was happy.
They also have a large sleigh in the park for taking family pictures. Nessa was getting fussy by that point and didn't want to sit still, but Megan was glad to get her picture taken in the sleigh.
We weren't able to spend as much time walking around and seeing the lights as we wanted, because Nessa was tired and cranky. I took her back to the car while Tami and Megan took an abbreviated route around the rest of the park. At least we got to see Santa!


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Head & Shape - The shops - Deluxe TPM
Hair - *ARGRACE* - SHUN - Blacks
Jacket - {COLD-ASH} - Mens MESH NORTHFIELD Jacket
Pants - Pumpkin - Skintight pants (black)
Boots - .: ROHINI :. 1NNOVAT1ON Boots
Tattoo = -7P - CyberPunk Tattoo
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Style is something personal, is a trademark of each person is the way you present yourself to the world. The manner in which each uses or does, how trends are incorporated in visual or not. Having style is to respect your indentity, the person who has own style can even dress in fashionable clothes, but they are in harmony with your personality. ..


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Sorry we haven't posted for a while. Camille is fine, but mommy has been out of commission since having major abdominal surgery on 1/24/08. Everything is getting better, but it's been a slower recovery than expected.
Camille is still in pre-school and loves it. We are amazed every day at her growth. She can write her name now and we've been working on the valentines for her classmates. (I know it's still a little early, but we like to be prepared.) Dance class is going well, the girls are working on their routines for the recital in May. They will have 3 performances, one ballet, one tap and one hip-hop. I've seen pictures of the costumes and can hardly wait to see them on Camille. They are too cute!
We're not going to be participating in the FFFFC anymore. Since the coordinator changed hands, the weekly 'challanges' have been very boring topics. Maybe we'll do one on our own... just a self challange or a Friday Fun Foto or something.
Stay tuned!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Out of Commission
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Hope you're on the mend,you'll be in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The corncob sellers
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Super Junior members Kang In and Hee Chul aimed to reproduce a perfect replica of the legendary rock group, Beatles.
Together with Trax members, Jay and Jung Mo, they transformed into the world famous rock group on the first broadcast of Mnet's 'Band Of Brothers' airing on October 25th. They performed dressed exactly like the Beatles, right down to the straight bangs and trademark black attire.
With their public performance, they also revealed their transformed looks with Kang In transforming into Paul McCartney, Hee Chul as Ringo Star, Jay as John Lennon and Jung Mo as George Harrison.
Kang In, Hee Chul, Jay, and Jung Mo have in fact known each other as friends for over 6 years and have been very close therefore the Beatles was the ideal fit.
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Links to my reviews published this week in the Herald, and etc.
Chi-Raq. "You can't help keeping your eyes glued to the screen."
Janis: Little Girl Blue. "Seeing Joplin's parents in Eisenhower-era photos gives some sense of what kind of bombshell went off in their family when Janis arrived."
At the Overlook Podcast, Steve Scher and I gather four movie essentials to ponder for the week, including some words on Spike Lee's Chi-Raq. Listen here.
Early warning: Next Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., the film critics of Framing Pictures will re-convene for a conversation in our new second-Friday-of-the-month slot at Scarecrow Video. Join Richard T. Jameson, Kathleen Murphy, and my own self as we sift through some of the best films of 2015.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
I sing the body . . . plastic
I began the week lifted by renewed gratitude for my plastic and rubber body parts.
Early Sunday morning, I was washing a load of clothes in the laundry room of my apartment building. Because the weather in L.A. has been swelteringly hot, I doffed my shirt before stepping out. The sun wasn't even up, and I figured it was safe to go commando outside of my apartment.
Hang around my neighborhood long enough, and you'll see sights that are far more shocking than a man sporting a plastic hose from his tummy.
As I was transferring wet, laundered clothes to the dryer, my G-tube dangled low and I accidentally slammed the door with half of my G-tube inside in the dryer.
If the G-tube was comprised of flesh and nerve endings, I would have let out an Edvard Munch-like silent scream and buckled over atop the dryer, probably unconscious. By the time the cycle ended and I came to, my tube would have been charred like a hot dog left on the grill too long and I would have had second-degree burns on my face.
Instead, with nary a wince, I simply popped the dryer door open and calmly freed my fake appendage.
I'm taping my G-tube to my shoulder for the duration of this heat wave.
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Today the hard copy Guardian headlines this article (http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/aug/17/zara-inditex-profits?INTCMP=SRCH) about Spanish retailer Inditex thus: "Jobs, a social conscience and big profits: what's not to like about world's biggest fashion store?" and notes "Profits up 30% for group run by billionaire recluse."
The billionaire recluse in question is Amancio Ortega – named by Bloomberg as the "third richest man in the world" and sitting on a personal fortune of €37.5 billion
My instinctive assessment of anyone sitting on a personal fortune that size is that they can't have much of a 'social conscience', but hey! it's worth at least reading to the end of the article to find out what the Guardian business pages think a social conscience costs these days.
So – evidence of social conscience? No sign of one at all for most of the article, but 3 paragraphs from the end the piece notes that "it uses renewable energy sources at its main plant in Arteixo in Galicia" and also that "when it discovered a supplier in Brazil was sub-contracting to sweat shops, its response was as firm as it was quick". What the quick firm response was, exactly, the article neglects to tell us.
The main claim to a "social conscience" comes from the work of the Armancio Ortega Foubdation. This, we are told, has "just dished out €11million to create 750 nursery school places in Galicia.
I'm as happy as anyone to hear of nursery places being created, but let's understand what the scale of this largesse is:
€11million as a percentage of a personal fortune of €37.5billion is 0.029%. The equivalent 'social conscience' for a worker on an annual salary of £25,000 would be a donation to charity of £7.25*. I don't denigrate that as a gesture, but really, there's no justification for blowing Ortega's trumpet.
If the bar for a headline-grabbing 'social conscience' is set so low, no wonder our unequal world is in such a mess.
(*Strictly speaking this assertion isn't accurate as Ortega's social conscience is expressed as a share of wealth rather than income, but I hope the scaling point comes across clearly. Ortega's social conscience costs him peanuts.)


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To date, no complementary or alternative diagnostic procedure can be recommended as a meaningful element in the diagnostic work-up of allergic diseases. This is especially true for food allergy: properly performed oral food challenges still represent the gold standard for implementing specific diets in food allergic individuals. (Niggemann and Grüber 2004).
Niggemann, B., and Grüber, C. 2004. Unproven diagnostic procedures in IgE-mediated allergic diseases. Allergy. 59 (8): 806-808.
Beyer, K., and Teuber, S.S. 2005. Food allergy diagnostics: scientific and unproven procedures. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 5 (3): 261-266.


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Thursday, February 26, 2015
Hairsentials by Flawless Botanics GIVEAWAY!!! #hairsentials
Bad haircut getting you down? Over-styling damaging your hair? Need to grow long at warp speed? I have a new giveaway for you. I was chosen to receive Hairsentials by Flawless Botanicals free to try and give my unbiased opinion. I also get to giveaway to one lucky winner Hairsentials.It is a scientifically formulated biotin, vitamin and nutrient complex which delivers 22 vital active ingredients for fast hair growth through your body and directly to your hair follicles. It's a complete daily formula to help nourish thinning hair while promoting existing hair growth by feeding your hair through the base of the follicle, giving you thicker, fuller hair. It's available on Amazon. You can read more about it here http://bit.ly/1DRIlyC. Enter below!!a Rafflecopter giveaway
Review of "Hometown" by Matthew Keville #Hometown
http://www.amazon.com/hometown-matthew-keville-ebook/dp/b00md38x2o/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=utf8&qid=1423389383&sr=1-3&keywords=matthew+keville #Hometown.
Adovia Mineral Skin Care's Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil Review #CoconutOil
This is my first time using coconut oil and I am very impressed. I didn't quite know what fractionated oil was. After some research, I found out that coconut oil is a super healthy oil that can be used for anything. From massages to skin care to hair care, it has a variety of uses. Fractionated coconut oil offers all the benefits of coconut oil with the added convenience of an indefinite shelf life, long term stability and resistance to rancidity. You can mix the oil with your lotions, hair products, etc for added benefits. During my use, the first thing I noticed was that it was very lightweight and has no scent. I like that it absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a residue. I've used it on my skin as a daily moisturizer (arms/legs/hands). It goes on smoothly and is non-greasy. I mixed it with some of my favorite scented lotions and it works really well. My skin is noticeably softer. My daughter has sensitive skin and a little eczema so I've been applying it daily and have noticed that her dry spots look much better. I've also noticed the benefits of using it on my hair. I have naturally curly hair so finding a moisturizer is a pain for me. My hair tends to be dry and brittle so it's a challenge finding the right moisturizers and conditioners. I began by using on my hair as a stand-alone. I was expecting it to be oily but it wasn't. after doing more research, I tried mixing the fractionated coconut oil with with other hair products that I use. Applying it daily, my curls are bouncier and softer. It hasn't dried out my hair and has left my hair soft and healthy looking. It works well for both skin and hair. I haven't tried it as a massage oil yet but I'm interested in how it would feel. I really like it and recommend trying it. So many uses for one product. The price isn't bad either. It's a very large bottle (16oz) so you will get your money's worth. I'm looking forward to mixing up my own lotions and concoctions this spring and summer. You can check it out here on Amazon @ http://www.amazon.com/Fractionated-Coconut-Carrier-Oil-Massage/dp/B00T0UBVX6 . Their facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gopure-Naturals/1532309590375841 and website is http://www.gopurenaturals.com/collections/body-skin-care/products/fractionated-coconut-oil . I received this product free for testing purposes and an honest review. Opinion is 100% my own.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract PLUS Detox Cleanse Review
I've had the opportunity to try the Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract PLUS Detox Cleanse for free in return for my unbiased opinion. I have always been the type of person that's not quick to try new diets. Other than occasionally (and I say that loosely) monitoring my food intake, I've tried maybe a few diet pills or appetite suppressants. So when I began taking the Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract PLUS Detox Cleanse, I was not convinced that it would work for me. I've taken them for over a week and I must say, I have noticed an appetite decrease. Within the past week, I've lost almost 2 pounds. It may not sound like a lot but for me, it's a huge accomplishment. My goal is to lose between 10-20 pounds and this may just be the start I need. The recommended daily dose for the Garcinia Cambogia is 800mg twice a day, 30 minutes before meals ( 2 capsules twice a day). That's simple instructions but I'm the type to forget to take my medications so I didn't always take it twice daily. The capsules are a little big so if you have a hard time taking pills, this may not be for you. The good thing is the capsules don't leave an aftertaste. I've added extra water to my diet and my energy level has gone up. I've tried the Detox Cleanse for a few days and it has helped to regulate me. It's a 7-day cleanse but I'm not going to do all 7 days. I'm a busy mom and I just don't have time to be stuck in the bathroom. I haven't noticed any bloating or stomach discomfort with the Detox Cleanse which was a concern of mine. I would say the Detox Cleanse is more of a gentle laxative so it's not harsh on your stomach. Overall, I really like the results I've had with Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract PLUS Detox Cleanse. I plan to continue using the product in hopes of reaching my weight loss goal. Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract PLUS Detox Cleanse is available on Amazon @ http://www.amazon.com/Garcinia-Cambogia-Advanced-Required-Perfectly/dp/B00CH3OMPC/ref=sr_1_40?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419355612&sr=1-40&keywords=garcinia+cambogia+extract+women+lose+weight+fast+cleanse+fat+dr+oz. Check it out!!
Friday, February 20, 2015
DashMate Cell Phone Holder Vent Mount Review #DashMate
KWUT7CJ6. We plan on ordering one more. In conclusion, I really like the DashMate Cell Phone Holder Vent Mount. A very useful and practical product at a great value. Check it out here on Amazon @ http://www.cjssavings.info/ .
Thursday, February 19, 2015
16oz BPA-Free Double-Wall Mugs Review -- NICE !!! #DoubleWallMugs
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Becoming a Blogger
I am a newfound stay-at-home mom and part-time pediatric nurse. The story of my transition is a long one so that'll have to be a different post. After working full-time as a peds nurse for over 11 years, it has been a HUGE transition for me. Staying at home is not as easy as it sounds. I've always been an on-the-go person and this 'career change', though not by choice, has been rewarding in some ways. After over six months, I decided to become a blogger. I think this opportunity fell into my lap-or maybe it is just a way to keep myself from going insane while at home. I'm not quite sure how I decided to try to become a blogger. I joined several different product review websites, such as BzzAgent, Crowdtap, Influenster, Smiley 360 and ExpoTV, and found that in order to really participate and qualify for more products, it's helpful to have a 'blogspot'. Although helpful, it's also SO confusing. I found that since I was already a Google + member- even though I rarely used it, the easiest way to set up a blog for me was to start at Google. It was very simple starting my blog--until all of the logistics came into play. You have so much to choose from--how do you want your page to look to would you like ads to appear and everything in between. I'm a simple gal -nothing flashy - so I decided that less was better for me. After finally figuring all of that out, I had a writer's block. What exactly am I supposed to write about? I remember in school (a very long time ago), the teacher basically picked the subject and I wrote the body. Those were the simple days-now, when critical thinking comes into play while I have little ones yelling 'momma' all around me, I'm suddenly at a loss for words (or thoughts). I recently became a new member of two exciting websites-Tomoson and BrandBackers- where I get a chance to receive products for free in return for giving my unbiased, real opinion. Though this is not a career, it's nice to have this opportunity. I've written a few blogs about products I've tried and this is a nice way to get my feet wet. Please be patient as I slowly delve into the world of blogs. I have so much to learn. Hopefully like age, I'll just get better with time.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Dash Mate / Cell Phone Vent Mount Holder #GIVEAWAY !! 25% Discount available starting today!!
I'm excited to announce another giveaway!! I was chosen to receive a free Cell Phone Holder Vent Mount Cradle for Cars & Trucks to review and give my unbiased opinion. I also have the pleasure of hosting another giveaway. One lucky winner will also receive a holder. It works for all Iphones 6/5s/5/4s/4, universal for smartphones Samsung Galaxy S6/S5/S4/S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 4/3/2, HTC One, Nexus 4, Lg Nexus 4 and Nokia Lumia 920. The Dash Mate has a life-time warranty. If you would like to enter this giveaway, just click on rafflecopter and leave a comment!! If you just can't wait for the winner to be announced, starting today you can receive a 25% discount with promo code KWUT7CJ6 !!!! You can check it out here http://www.cjssavings.info/
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Friday, February 13, 2015
Pure Garcinia Cambogia Advanced and Slender Cleanse Advanced Giveaway!!! #Dietkit
I have some exciting news!! I was recently selected to receive a Garcinia Cambogia Advanced and Slender Cleanse Advanced kit for free to try, review and give my unbiased opinion. I've been wanting to shed a few extra pounds in time for summer and what better way to jumpstart it. As a part of this unique opportunity, I have the chance to giveaway one kit. The winner will receive a Garcinia Cambogia Advanced and Slender Cleanse Advanced kit free and shipping for free directly from Amazon. Enter the contest below !!! Contest runs through February 23rd!! One winner will be contacted via email. You can find more information about this product @ http://www.amazon.com/Garcinia-Cambogia-Advanced-Required-Perfectly/dp/B00CH3OMPC/.
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Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners Cookbook Review #slowcooker
I recently received "Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners Cookbook" for free to read, try out the recipes and give my unbiased review. I am an avid cook - from surfing the web for new recipes, browsing Pinterest & Facebook, to watching Food Network daily to come up with new recipes for my large family. Having a large household means having large headaches trying to find recipes that everyone will eat. Factoring in healthy eating equals a migraine. And having toddlers hanging on both legs while you cook can be -- well, you can imagine. So, having the option of using a slow cooker not only saves time that can be used tending to the kids or doing chores, it also can lessen the hassle of standing over a stove cooking. This cookbook contains so many interesting and mouth-watering recipes to try. These recipes are fairly simple- gathering ingredients, dropping them in the slow cooker and letting them simmer for hours until everything is cooked and tender. What I found interesting is that the book also contained recipes for slow cooker desserts. I have never thought of making desserts in a slow cooker but I definitely plan on trying it. There are recipes for everyone - from appetizers to desserts, meat lovers to vegetarians- all in the comfort of one book. Though the majority of my recipes are mostly found searching the internet, it's nice to have an actual recipe book on hand without worrying about WIFI service dropping or freezing, an incoming phone call or text message, etc. This book is available in two versions on Amazon -kindle or paperback -- the links are: http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Cooker-Recipes-Beginners-Weight-ebook/dp/B00MY8ZRHC/ (kindle) or http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Cooker-Recipes-Beginners-Weight/dp/1500909483/ (paperback). If you are a kindle or e-book user, I have a bit of good news. From February 15th through February 17th, you can download the kindle version on Amazon for FREE!! I also have a giveaway starting February 13th thru February 20th. Ten lucky winners will receive a free copy of this Slow Cooker Recipe Cookbook!!! Check out the entry form BELOW!!! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Weight Watchers Frosted Shredded Wheats with Protein
Monday, February 9, 2015
Weight Watchers Cereal Review-- Breakfast Better
I recently received two free boxes of Weight Watchers cereal thanks to BzzAgent as well as MOM Brands, distributor of Weight Watchers cereals. The two flavors I received were Oat Clusters with Cherries & Almonds and Frosted Shredded Wheat with Protein. It contains real fruit, whole grains and 3-5 plus points value for Weight Watchers PointsPlus. I decided to try Oat Clusters first because I love almonds and cherries. I grabbed a handful to taste before adding my milk and it was delicious. It did not taste like a 'diet cereal' to me. Really crunchy and sweet. After adding my milk, I began eating it. I usually don't partake in cereal for breakfast because I can never sit still long enough to eat it and the cereal usually ends up 'smooshy' and in the trash- I'm too busy running behind my toddlers. There was no change in my schedule with my first bowl, but as I ate here and there while doing my morning routine, the cereal did stay crunchy enough for me to enjoy it. It's sweet enough- no need to add any extra sugar. My two year old daughter enjoyed it too. She took my second bowl-which is an added plus to keep me from over-indulging. A healthy breakfast cereal that my kids also like. I was really impressed with the taste. It's a healthy way to start a great day. Delicious.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
GoGo Healthy Snack!!
Just when I though there were not many healthy snack alternatives out there, I found out about GoGo Squeez. I received a sample from BuzzAgent. I found that the kids really like this, after finishing one container, they beg for more. i like the fact that it's an easy way to get fruits and veggies in their diets without arguing with them. Of course, anytime we try something new, I have to taste-test before giving it to the kids. It's a great tasting snack. Not messy--I love the resealable pouches with built-in straws. Less mess is great in my household. you can also stick pouches in the freezer and make healthy popsicles for them. my two-yeaer old loves to take off caps and put them back on so the resealable caps is a plus for her. I've also found that I can snack on GoGo Squeez as well. It's an easy alternative way to crave a sweet snack without the extra calories. Needless to say, we have stocked up on GoGo Squeez for the adults as well as the kids. I recommend trying it for yourself.
Monday, February 2, 2015
GoGo squeeZ Fruit & VeggieZ pouches!! The kids love it!!
I received GoGo squeeZ Fruit & VeggieZ pouches(pear flavored) from BzzAgent to try. I absolutely loved the pouches- from the close-able tops to the built in straw for a no-mess, convenient snack on the go. My toddlers love the fact that they don't have to slow down to eat it.GoGo squeeZ Fruit & VeggieZ is a great tasting and easy to use product. The variety of flavors are great. As an on-the -go mom with little ones, they can be thrown into your purse or bag as on-the -go snacks. As we travel from doctors appointments, basketball games, trips to the park, and now, baseball games-- it a perfect travel-size container that keeps them satisfied. And with the resealable tops, you can save some for later if for some odd reason, they don't finish it. My 9 year old wanted to take it school for snack. They loved the taste. I love the no-mess, no-spoon fruit and veggie mix. An easy way to get veggies in their diets. The price is perfect too. We've already stocked up on more!! I highly recommend trying this. A great, affordable, healthy snack!!!
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I would not have thought of making our own char siew, it sounds like it will take a lot of time and effort until I receive a cookbook dedicated to my oven. The picture look really good that we bought the pork, prepare all the seasoning and using the combi function (Bake at 250 degrees + Microwave at 180 degrees), it took us 30 mins to get it done. I grill each side for another 5 mins to dry up the outer layer.
The meat is tender and not as dry as what you get from outside, it's juicy and the skin is really tasty. The only regret is we should have do 1kg at a go than just 500gm!
Honey Glazed Pork
Ingredients :
1/4 tsp salt
100g castor sugar
1 tbsp light soya sauce
1 to 1/2 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice or rose wine
1 to 1/2 tsp grated ginger
2 grated garlic
2 grated shallots
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
50g red fermented bean curd (well mashed)
1 tsp 5 spice powder
1 kg pork tenderloin
2 tbsp honey (to be mixed with 2 drops of red coloring)
Method :
1. Mix salt, sugar, soya, oyster and hoisin, sauces with sesame oil, wine, garlic, shallots, mashed bean curd and 5-spice powder in a large bowl.
2. Add pork, baste thoroughly and marinate in refrigerator for 4 hrs or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to convention 180 degrees
4. Place pork fat-side up on the lower rack in a roasting pan.
5. Roast the pork on Speed Combi, 250 degrees + Microwave 180W for 13 mins.
6. Turn meat and bake for 7 more minutes.
7. Remove pork and brush with honey mixed with food coloring.
8. Return to oven for another 10 mins, or until done.
9. Cut meat crosswise into thin slices and serve.
Note :
1. I left out hoisin sauce.
2. I am not sure if it's the right way but after the marination I drained away the sauce before baking.
3. After the first 13 mins and turning the meat, I brush it will the sauce.
4. Before brushing the pork with honey, I lightly brush the meat with sauce again.
5. I cut down the last baking to 8 mins and added 3 mins of grilling on high on each side to crisp the meat.


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One of the more mysterious characters from President Obama's 1995 autobiography Dreams From My Father is the so-called 'New York girlfriend.' Obama never referred to her by name, or even by psuedonym, but he describes her appearance, her voice, and her mannerisms in specific detail.And what else isn't true in the book? Maybe the part about being born in Hawaii?
But Obama has now told biographer David Maraniss that the 'New York girlfriend' was actually a composite character, based off of multiple girlfriends he had both in New York City and in Chicago.
"During an interview in the Oval Office, Obama acknowledged that, while Genevieve was his New York girlfriend, the description in his memoir was a "compression" of girlfriends, including one who followed Genevieve [Cook] when he lived in Chicago," Maraniss writes in his new biography, an excerpt of which was published online today by Vanity Fair.
Though Dreams From My Father is an autobiography, and hence non-fiction, Obama makes no mention of this "compression," nor is their any note by the publisher, Broadway Books. In fact, Obama only acknowledged the "compression" after Maraniss learned that Cook had no recollection of some of the events at which Obama said she was present.
Nah, The One would never distort anything in the furtherance of his ambition. Not about the cost of Obamacare. Not about being the most transparent administration ever. Not about.....what, you mean Obamacare actually costs money? That the administration stonewalls Congress?
Maybe his father's name is actually Geppetto.


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Welp, went on a long vacation to California & Nevada with my family and when I came back a shitload of interesting papers where released at Siggraph 2013, Carmack has left iD (sort of) to start to work at Oculus, Balmer is going to leave Microsoft (to the relief of .. everyone), NiN is back (YES!) and .. Ben Affleck is the next Batman.
I'm pretty sure I accidentally stepped through a wormhole there.
I can't leave you guys alone for a second, can I?
Bonus points for those who can tell me who's company's logo was based on this mountain:
Anyway, some random thoughts:
This paper had an interesting idea that was new to me .. take pre-defined materials (such as iron, aluminum, dust) and combine them together with masks. This works really well with physically based shading where your materials might very well be measured real world materials (or at least based on them).
So I couldn't help but wonder .. if materials are build up like this .. why not just store the masks together with a material id per mask. The masks are much easier to compress (especially if they don't need to be very precise and can be low resolution) and the final textures could be generated at run-time .. maybe even in the pixel shader if the base materials are not texture based (but quality might suffer too much)
Obviously this will only work if the number of material layers are within reason.
The base materials could have pre-generated mipmaps, avoiding the issue of needing to generate mipmaps for your final texture after combining the masks. Which is nice since you don't want to do the whole "turn normals into variance into roughness for a lower res mip" and "fixing up your transparency by estimating if your texture is still roughly as transparent as your higher res mip" for your mipmap chain at loading time.
So what if you could store the masks in your G-buffer instead of low quality specular / diffuse / normal / roughness? Still would make it hard to add fine details to your materials though, especially in the normal map. The surface normal would still need to be stored in the G-buffer, so perhaps normals could be stored directly and all other material properties would be done through masks? Roughness could probably still be stored per material .. Material id's would still need to be stored as well (one for each mask), so it might end up not being a win storage space wise.
Of course, if all the lighting would be rendered in (virtual) texture space then you wouldn't need a G-buffer and you could just combine your masks into a (virtual) texture cache when you need it.


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Yes, I confess, I have a strange sense of humour. When I was chatting about kit names with my hubby, I told him my ideas for this kit. Then we followed the 'gnome' play on words around, cracking ourselves up, and when I came up with this one I was just laughing and laughing. So I had to use it. Move aside, E.T. Q Tea is Phoning Gnome this Summer ;)
1 Purple Onions Designs Vintage Mini Mix unmounted rubber stamp set
1 Gnome Sweet Gnome playing card
1 sheet Mozi Mouse Pad Notepaper
1 polka dot paper napkin
1 airmail envelope
1 robotboy greeting tag
1 vintage German photograph
1 sheet BoyGirlParty recycled song memo pad
3 miniature children's playing cards (illustrated)
2 red framed label stickers
4 small blue framed label stickers
1/2 metre white crochet lace
1 metre aqua blue yarn
3 crochet trim mirrors
1 Kitty Robot mushroom sculpey accent
1 bee accent
4 blue plastic owl buttons
6 metallic twistie-ties
Price: $20, plus shipping. See 'Sneak Peeks' post below for combined postage rates. Single shipping rates are the same as for the monthly kits (see sidebar, right).
Check back on Tuesday for the full reveal of February's kit 'Chocolate Kisses'!


text: The Harper family is a Desert Christian High School Family…. Daughter Ashley knew me from my sports team photoshoots & some of her friends who had done their Senior Portraits with me. They called on me to get some new family photos for them and I couldn't have been more thrilled to work with them.


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Before the economy crashed, things were pretty awesome. I was able to run my arty business from home, have the money and time to do pretty much whatever I wanted, and had the freedom to make whatever clothing I thought was cute and fun to sell. I had my dream job of staying in my pajamas all day long, painting and designing clothing for all my adorable customers.
Then the economy crashed. And the first 2 things that came to a complete standstill were sales of art and sales of non-necessity clothing… which is everything I did. Sucks for me!! So with that, I came to a screeching halt on making anything new until things got better and jumped into day-job land as an art director at a fantastic sunglasses company.
Fast forward 2 years…. guess what? Things are better! People can bitch all they want about Obama- but things are better than they were 2 years ago. People have started spending again… and that's a good thing. When the media instilled financial terror in our society (whether it was warranted or not… and in a lot of cases it wasn't), pocket books closed. When an entire nation shut their wallets, business's lost money and had to start firing people. Those people weren't able to pay their bills and lost their homes and there was less spending, which lead to more downsizing and more people being broke and more downsizing and homelessness and people being broke, etc etc etc. The one thing that actually stimulates the economy (spending) is the thing that the media made people too terrified to do until people were actually at a place where they couldn't do it. Thanks, media!! But that has gotten better. I've seen it in the daily lives of the people I know, and on a national scale. Is it great, or anywhere near where it was before the crash? Of course not!! But it is better.
So now that it's better, I'm getting back into the game. I wasn't about to go into production on ANYTHING unless things looked a little brighter because going into production on ANYTHING is expensive, and I was broke. But because of my amazing day job at the sunglasses company, and because of a few tips from glorious friends… Kristen Ferrell Clothing is getting a makeover and hitting it hard once again.
Last night I was up until around 6am with the flu putting my new sunglasses line on the webstore. Here are a few examples of my new fun that I am SOOOOOOO excited about!:
So good things are happening. Finally. This year has been a rough one so far and filled with lots of crappy drama thrown at me by terrible people and health bullshit and money woes…. but it's all seeming to turn around. And it fills me with smiles. I hope all of your days are filled with smiles, too…. because you're all fantastic bunnies!!!
And this is my personal message to the past stint of struggle that I'm starting to see my way out of:
Big love to you all, dearies. And gigantic hugs for staying tuned and giving support!!! I kiss the foreheads of each and every one of you. And you. And you.


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Her blog Stardoll's Juciiest is getting bigger as we speak. She just scored an interview with stardoll elite Maggie (findurlove), as well as being a model in my magazine and a possible covergirl in a friends of mine magazinet that might be revealed with time ;)
Anway, on other news my magazine was featured on Underneath Stardoll!!
I am so excited! Thank you findurlove for posting this!


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Our CS:GO team has already arrived safely in Kiev where the StarLadder i-League StarSeries Season 3 Finals will take place starting tomorrow. They will soon be joined by our Managing Director Alex Müller who will take care of the boys and provide them with top notch moral support whenever needed.
First game in the tournament for us will be against Tyloo at 13:00 CEST tomorrow, 4th April. You can catch the stream live on Twitch!
April 3, 2017
KValafar, jetpacks and Tyruzz moved up to the #2 spot in the Vainglory 8 rankings with the same amount of points as the top team. We've seen them improve during each week of the spring season so far and are looking forward to the next step, the number one place! There are no scheduled matches in the VG8 league this weekend but the team will return to the Halcyon fold on Saturday, 15th April.
2nd place smelling the 1st! An amazing start for @SKGaming . Really proud of my boys @jetpacks_VG and @Tyruzz_VG . Feeling stronger everyday— SK.KValafar (@KValafar_VG) April 2, 2017
More streaming is coming to you live from AKAWonder and Zetalot. The newest Hearthstone expansion Journey to Un'Goro will be released this Friday, 7th April so expect a ton of card packs to be opened and many new decks to be played.
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After Puri RathYatra, India is soon stepping into the festive season. The aura of festivities is soon going to spread all over the country. This calls for an expedition filled with exploration. So, why not plan a self-drive trip? It is the best way to get acquainted with the special traditions being followed at a specific location. Navratri is the most popular festival which continues for 9 days. It is indeed the best way to go out and discover the Indian cultural events which are organized all across the nation. All you need to do I is to select a prominent destination and proceed with a self-drive trip during Navratri season. Following is a quick reference that will help you in choosing a suitable destination to drive to:
Rajasthan (25th September – 3rd October 2014): Rajasthan is famous for celebrating festivals, organizing events and offering a reason to rejoice on various occasions. Navratri festivities in Rajasthan, this year, are going to commence from 25th September and will last till 3rd October, 2014. You can go for a self-drive trip and get immersed in the colors of Navratri event held in Rajasthan. You can even participate in Garbha and Dandiya dances while enjoying the celebrations. You can halt at an accommodation that is located near the venue of event. This will save your time in case, your self-drive road expedition plan is long.
Mumbai (25th September – 3rd October 2014): Mumbai is a very happening Indian city known for its charming nightlife. Navratri event is going to be organized at Nerul, Navi Mumbai, this year and it will start on 25th September, 2014. You can plan your self-drive trip accordingly. It is recommended that you spend two or three nights before returning to your home town. This is simply because the Navratri celebrations in Mumbai have different agendas in the nine days' event. However, you can also consider taking a break of 10 days to get a real DandiyaRas feeling till 3rd October, 2014. Book hotel according to your preference in Mumbai in advance! Preferably, the accommodation must not be located at far off destination. This will ensure that commuting from event to hotel and vice versa is a smooth experience.
Gujarat (25th September – 3rd October 2014): Gujarat dons a colorful avatar as soon as Navratri season begins in September. The radiance of colorful dresses, navratri songs, garbha and dandiya rasa are few of the common variants of Navratri. Visiting Gujarat as a part of self-drive trip to experience Navratri fever is worthwhile. But, you must stay in Gujarat for at least 9-10 days, so that you can observe the lavish ambiance of the state during this period.
May your Navratri Self-Drive be a splendid experience!


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In case you have not noticed it, the secular society we live in is at war: at war with Christianity.
This coming year will be an important time for us as Christians to stand up and fight. This is not a bad thing. This is exactly what Jesus wants us to do and why He came in the first place. Remember that is was Jesus himself who said.
Matthew 10:34
" Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword."
These words come into focus as you read through the website I listed on the first link on this topic. Do not be discouraged. God will see us through.
Remember, even as we are celebrating Christmas and the birth of the Redeemer, the world is against HIM...and being against HIM means they are against us as well.
Be strong!
Be Faithful!
Be a true follower of Jesus!
Blessings All!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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mandag den 23. januar 2012
New work space - new work
This last one is a picture of the lovely new arrangement I have made in my room for drawing. The table used to be a coffee table in front of my couch - the coffee break is over baby! It can be very inspiring to move around. The drawings are all made this weekend at my new favorite spot.
mandag den 16. januar 2012
Hombre con gato
søndag den 15. januar 2012
Freedom has come
Finally my exams are over and I have some time for drawing again. I feel like some kind of drug addict shaking to get a fix. The last few weeks I have woken every morning with a huge desire to just make coffee and draw but school obligations kept me from it. This morning I got my fix: coffee, lame tv, and doodeling away. It's SO good! I love my life :)
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
He's been called Joseph, Joey, Orange, Jojo but he's still our Jackson. He's handsome, fluffy, doesn't like baths nor kids but he greets us every morning with a loud MEOW and lets us carry him like a baby.
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Another example of why e-prescribing will not take over the world...
Nystatin sus 100,000 units/ml
swish and swallow 4-6 ml four times daily
disp: 60ml
Congratulations, you can read the prescribing information for this drug! At this point you're as skilled as a monkey (you know, the one that fills all of your prescriptions overnight, allowing you to call in an rx at 2 in the AM and expect it to be ready when the gates are opened).
Now, let's see if your degree can help you apply this knowledge...
4-6 ml.... Yeah, that's the recommended adult dose, but did you LOOK at the population you're prescribing this to? If I write this on the bottle the patient will be back with an empty bottle in three days because they thought that a ml is a teaspoon, or worse, tablespoon. (And for laypeople out there, 1 teaspoon=5ml.) Just write one teaspoonful!
But it gets better, because since you only wrote for 60 ml, they WILL be back in three days. I really hope you don't think it will a day for this to clear up, but sadly I know you wrote 60 ml because, oh, in the prescribing information this is available as a 60ml bottle (for infants!). What? you actually wanted your patient to be on this for one week? Well it's a good thing I called to cover your ass.


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Even though Argentina won't be playing until tomorrow, with the quarter finals starting today it seems a fitting moment to post this: Benjamin Morris took a very extensive look at how Lionel Messi compares to other contemporary soccer players and concludes that it's impossible how good he is:
It's not possible to shoot more efficiently from outside the penalty area than many players shoot inside it. It's not possible to lead the world in weak-kick goals and long-range goals. It's not possible to score on unassisted plays as well as the best players in the world score on assisted ones. It's not possible to lead the world's forwards both in taking on defenders and in dishing the ball to others. And it's certainly not possible to do most of these things by insanely wide margins.
But Messi does all of this and more.
Chock full of detailed analysis to make the case.
Messi also rarely dives:
Now imagine that being Robben instead of Messi in the video 😛


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To no one's surprise, Sarah Palin read her lines well, but of that more later. I must say, in praise, that the prime time Republicans have been less churchy, on the whole, than their Democratic counterparts. But, after two weeks of this, if I hear one more "God Bless America," I just might run amok – like the universally maligned Reverend Wright. However, the Republicans have not been shy about invoking notions of "evil," an essentially theological concept that has passed into ordinary, secular discourse – as in the expression "lesser evil." In that sense of the term, the Republicans' infomercial wreaks of evil – not just in the police repression around the Xcell Center, but in the hall itself. It would be hard to imagine a more odious collection of human beings; just look at the remarks that set them off! Would that the God who spared John McCain from a convention visited by Dick Cheney and George Bush would rapture those folks far away. He deserves them and they'd surely not be missed.
Prime time was preceded by some "business like" speeches by the female CEOs (or rather deposed CEOs) in the Maverick's arsenal. Surely, Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina were pissed off mightily that a non-entity from nowhere got the nod, and is getting all the attention. But, with an eye to their respective futures, they were good troopers. Maryland's hapless Michael Steele did his part too as the token black guy. "Drill Baby Drill."
Pissing the right people off is the one good thing about the Republican convention. George Bush is pissed off for being royally dissed. And Dick Cheney, even as he bank roles his pet neo-Cold War project in (formerly Soviet) Georgia must be even more pissed off – not only for being dissed, but for the idea that the Maverick would replace him with someone much better looking who is also a better shot.
Prime time was dominated by two of the most repellent creatures in our political universe, Mitt Romney and Rudy the G. The formerly "moderate" governor of Massachusetts came off like the borderline fascist he is in his pious, family lovin' heart: xenophobic, racist, and anti-progressive (railing against "liberals" with a zeal unknown since Ronnie the Actor Reagan was in his prime). I confess I couldn't bring myself to watch much of Rudy. There was a George Carlin concert on at the same time on HBO. Carlin was railing against coercive friendliness – the "have a nice day" stuff. He was, as always, intelligent and on point. Switching back and forth from Rudy, with the sudden drop in brain pressure, I felt in danger of coming down with the bends. In between, was the ever likeable Mike Huckabee, mouthing much the same crap. If the Maverick's idea was to choose a running mate with whom Americans can "relate," Big Mike would have done as well as Sarah Barracuda. Obesity is on the rise within the Republican base, and Huckabee could have gotten the votes of those Christian Taliban who struggle with diets.
Then came the main event. The two times I've heard Sarah Palin talk, I couldn't help but think of a perky High Schooler running for Student Council. Evidently, that tone resonates with odious audiences. What her handlers had her say was conventional McCain gibberish, but it was interesting as a portent of things to come. There was nary a word about abortion or stem cell research or creationism or (pointedly) abstinence only sex education or any other so-called wedge issue that would alienate "independents." She didn't even rail against Muslims, the way Mitt Romney did. After "introducing" her large and stupidly named family (too bad that Bristol's impregnator, though present, didn't get a nod), recounting her "experience" (Karl Rove style, making a virtue of an absence and a vice of the real thing – as in Bush v. Kerry on military service), and then heaping praise on John McCain, we got to the interesting part: casting aspersion on the Obamas, and praising her own maverick nature and her efforts at "reform." Already the morning after, even on NPR, investigative reporters are tearing into the myth of Sarah the Reformer. Her "experience" is so slight that she didn't have much opportunity to do much of what she now claims she's against -- lobbying for earmarks, being for the so-called bridge to nowhere (before she was against it), making nice with the Alaskan Republican establishment, and so on. But nearly everything she has done reveals the lie behind her self-representations. Lets hope the press doesn't let up, because it's a sure thing that the Democrats will. They just can't seem to learn that nice guys (and "gals") finish last. Neither did they learn the lesson of George Bush: never to "misunderestimate" a successful politician just because he or she is a nitwit. If they paid attention last night, they'd realize that there are people, lots of them maybe, for whom nitwits rock.
The more worrisome thing is that the Maverick's handlers are dredging up all the anti-Obama nonsense the Clintons brought to the fore. There isn't much – Michelle's remark about finally being able to be proud of her country, the speech in San Francisco about how desperate people cling to their guns and their religion. But Republicans are good at making the Big Lie stick. Thus I fear we may be on the brink of a "culture war" of the kind Republicans conjure up periodically. This time, though, with Obama as the target, it's sure to have a more than usually racist undercurrent. Why else would the Pat Buchanans of the world fall head over heels in love with the bland, troubled Palin family? What is that about except nostalgia for a great White Nation of self-reliant men (and a few token women), who know how to dress a moose?
Will Obama and Biden get nasty enough to fight back? If they don't come forward with real policy alternatives and real opposition to the empire's perpetual wars – which, of course, they won't -- getting nasty is their best, maybe their only, chance of fighting back a presidency likely to be even worse than Bush's.
Since they won't go after McCain for the crimes he committed against the Vietnamese, and since, unlike genuine anti-imperialists, Democratic "doves" are not all that different from Republican "hawks," there isn't much for them to get nasty about – except Sarah Palin. From now on, she should be an easy target. According to Republican spinmeisters, her speech showed she had the qualifications for the job. Well, sure, since being able to read a teleprompter is a qualification. She was a broadcast journalism major, after all; with a minor in political science. But how well will she do when she doesn't have a script? I'd wager all the moose meat in Wassila that she'll be so clueless that only a Republican – indeed, only one of their godly, useful idiots -- could still love her.
For a while, it looked like Sarah peaked playing high school basketball. Then fortune (or was it the Intelligent Designer?) smiled and, as if by a miracle, she became governor of Alaska. She might have peaked there, had not the Maverick, upset that he couldn't get his buddy Joe Lieberman on the ticket and hating Mitt Romney's (and also Karl Rove's) guts, picked her out of nowhere. Now she's so out of her depth that I almost feel sorry for her. Once she starts to crumble, not all the Maverick's men will be able to put her back together. Count on it – Sarah Barracuda peaked for the last time in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in prime time last night.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Sarah's Peak
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Pls go and follow my friend, it seems that he has been hacked and he lost some fans and some art
It will be appreciated!
I will DUMP this.. 2b28df76f0e1501c243b792112d3bd30
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Pls go and follow my friend, it seems that he has been hacked and he lost some fans and some art
It will be appreciated!
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me voy a suicidar xdddd
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Posted by Ratnic8000 - March 27th, 2016
Since everyone is doing this, i wanted to make one too, so why not?
There ya go.
Posted by Ratnic8000 - February 1st, 2016
Heya guys..
I didn't made so much progress in my stuff because i'm having a hard time, my grandmother is in the hospital since december of the last year, she have a disease that affects her force and her mind, and my father is calling some people to stay with her some time.
At least in the hospital they let me go to visit her and talk a bit, she treats everyone with love including some doctors.
Now she's sleeping more than after, it's good for her.
I really love her, she's great. :)
Changing the theme! (e.e)
As i said, i didn't made so much progress in my stuff, like Falling in Madness 2.
At the moment i did 2089 frames, and i'm putting some new and nice sounds that i found around there. ;3
Moar pics!
"oh, fuk yeh!"
And if you're a bit confused about my last post, it's about the intro, it will explain a bit what happens the beginning.
And here some old shit that i did:
And i wanted to draw some anime gurlz in madness style, like @ADDqd did...
A bit poop with pee...
I wanted to give u dat noob sprites that i did in this post:
Fla for CS6: http://www.newgrounds.com/dump/item/2c4e471a916570362ac223dc1d8f08c5
Swf: http://www.newgrounds.com/dump/item/ba45fb407cb95e20b124238eb1245ace
(give credit or i will find you i will kill you with a banana)
That's all what i wanted to say about my world.
Posted by Ratnic8000 - January 14th, 2016
*Floor 2 - Cell 7 - audio #1 - 18/11/1975*
"Back to the hell, i think that you love this place, no? hehehe...
Do you like your new cell? it's special for you... number 7, what a nice number.
You look a bit hurt, at least you're not the last inmate that was in you cell,
he was really ugly, ugly with U of.. em.. Ugly.
I can't believe that you are that.. "Hero" about everyone is talking about, just look
at yourself, you can't go to a simple house without get a shoot or be stabbed by someone,
that's really humiliating.
Why you still fighing?!? What do you want?!? It's useless! Stop!
I think that you don't understand how this works.
You die and you stay dead, easy, there is no trick, there is nothing, just that.
You made me remind a serial killer that i saw in Nevada, he was really violent, anyone can't
describe what kind of monster was him. I just remember his red eyes, empty eyes, without feelings.
Better if we talk about other thing, something not so disturbing.
I really love watch through the windows of this prison, i learn a lot of things about this
place, for example... how the guards work, how the food is (really disgusting, puaj) or how
the inmates are, i always talk with them from the window, like i'm doing with you right now,
haha, that's the life.
I was here when they started to build this prison, i come here with my father when i was
a child, it was something like "Oh man! It will be more bigger than Satan's tower!"
20 floors with 4 cells each one, that's 80 cells! Dude, that's HUGE!
I'm lucky, you are on the 2nd floor, so i just need to climb this little mountain that is near
of this prison... what a coincidence, uh?
You may ask "how you know so much about this prison and about me?" Well, let's say that i have some
"contacts" here and on the overworld.
You come from that overworld, no? Ahem... i think that someone can help you escape this cell,
someone that you and me hate, but it's the only way.
After escape, come to the central exit that will be full of guards and demons.. but don't worry,
i have a plan that will make you cry of the epicness!!! huehuehue!
Stay here, don't go to anywhere (anyway you can't, meh) i will advice you when he comes to "save"
you, and then, do what i told you.
Good luck, mate, you're not so disgusting as i thought, hehe!"
*End of the audio*
Posted by Ratnic8000 - November 29th, 2015
I think that i will leave some collabs to work more on this project, i really need to!
I don't made so much, just the intro and some backgrounds, and i think that i have a music on mind for the first scene ;)
Anyway here some pics
Don't say "Fnaf Reference" plz.
And i made some new enemies:
"I hate my job..."
The Summer Vacations are coming! so i will have more time for this crappy project!
Nothing more, this post is a bit useless, but i just wanted to tell you, fellas, about this poop. ^__^
Posted by Ratnic8000 - October 21st, 2015
2 months since i don't make any post, so i think that it's time to make one more.
I don't want to become lazy, so i started to work more and take more time on the animations.
And i started with my parts for Hallucination 2, i will try to put some new sprites there, like these:
I call them Motronial Soldiers, i know, what a weird name. XP
And a lil shitty screenshot of the part:
I wanna kiss that beauty face (O 3 O)
I'm not a person who always make tests, so i just have 3 tests (without sounds):
Just that shits for now, i will work more these months.
That's all, cya!
Posted by Ratnic8000 - August 23rd, 2015
My laptop had an error that deleted all my files, including FIM.
I download some sprites for the dump, but i lost a lot of animations and projects.
I have the extracted .fla of FIM and it have some problems and errors, and it lost 2 scenes,
but well, i'm working again on it, i will see if i can finish it to MadnessDay.
For the moment i do 2 tests ;D
Cuz the laziness doesn't attack now
Posted by Ratnic8000 - August 1st, 2015
I just watch to this page, and well, i wanted to make this.
Really, i needed *v*


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Amma Mess roots can be traced all the way back to 1975 when it was run by the parents of Mr. M Senthilvel, Owner of Amma Mess. Mrs. Amma Thai, Mother of Mr. M. Senthilvel was the cog in the wheel running the restaurant from all front serving over 100 people a day. It was called Chandran Mess then.
The Birth of Amma Mess,
It was Mr. Senthilvel who conceived the idea of making his Mother's hand cooked food abundantly available to the masses of Madurai. He had the vision of making available home cooked food which is essentially the mess type food in commercial fashion.
It was Mrs. Amma Thai, who took personal care and attention i all food preparations of the Amma Mess when it began its journey in 1992. It was under the god mother's guidance that Mrs. Sumathi Senthilvel, Wife of Mr. Senthilvel got her culinary skills honed and became the back bone of the Amma Mess as it is today
It is until this date that Mrs. Sumathi is involved in cooking of dishes at the Amma Mess and ensures the traditional way cooking as prescribed by Mrs. Amma Thai is followed. Mrs. Sumathi has also brought in her own style of cooking by blending & mending the ways Chettinad dishes are cooked while satiating the taste buds of customer visiting the restaurant
The Celebrity Status,
Amma Mess gained the celebrity status when it caught the attention of people with its variety and taste. It is frequently being visited by the Kollywood Celebrities Such as Director Bharathiraja, Kavi Perarasu Vairamuthu, Director Shankar, Prakash Raj, Surya, Sri Devi to name some. It has also become the goto destination for the young in heart who want to taste the very essence of Chettinad dishes as Amma Mess has maintained the quality of dishes consistently - in Taste, Texture & Nutritional quality Though Amma Mess is named a celebrity - To the owner Mr. M. Senthilvel and his wife Mrs. Sumathi - the Customers visiting the restaurant are the celebrities as they feel their hearts are warmed & humbled with the Customers' visits. It is with this humble stature they welcome the Customers at every given time.
The New Avatar,
Amma Mess opened its new & fancy restaurant at KK Nagar, Madurai (Opposite to Maatuthavani Flower Market) on Sep-2015 to cater to its growing customer demands and upgrading the customer experience. Mr. Prabhu, Son of Mr. Senthilvel is bringing in his enthusiasm to transform the customer's experience while visiting the restaurant. The new branch will be a transformational experience to the customers which is Centrally Air Conditioned, Spaciously placed seating arrangements, Automated processes, Computer billing enabled, Party Hall availability along with Chinese & Tandoori items next to Long list of Chettinad dishes.
Commitment to Serve,
"Amma Mess has the conviction to serve its customers with the best quality dishes prepared with the motherly care and we ensure consistent taste in all of our dishes for all times to come. It is with this endeavour we work to serve the best of the best to our customers"