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Happy New Year's Eve!!! Here are all the songs that I think were great in 2008 and some comments and videos to go along with them. The songs are "best in" category form not an actual number listing because all the videos are great and I can't choose which ones are better than others. Also some artists had more than one song that was great this years, so they have multiple songs.
So here it is:
Best Acoustic songs:
1) Jason Mraz- I'm Yours (Love this song- Simple yet deep)
2) Beyonce- If I were a boy (This song was strangely similar to Ciara's Like A Boy Song. Oh well, it shows Beyonce's singing talent)
Best R n B Songs (Female)
1) Jazmine Sullivan- Bust your windows/Need You Bad (Liked the string section and the dark Cabaret kind of sound on Bust Your Windows)
2) Brandy- Right Here (Departed) (The Brandy I was missing is kind of back)
3) Estelle - f Kanye West "American Boy/ Pretty Please (Love Me) (Estelle is from England and I love John Legend for choosing her, she makes me smile!!)
4) Erykah Badu -Honey (One of my favorites and she is hilarious in the video, incl. making fun of her ex Andre 3000)
5) Ashanti -The Way That I Love You (Ashanti showing that she is a stong singer. If only she could keep it up)
6) Keyshia Cole –I Remember/ Heaven Sent (Keyshia Cole's sweet Balads. I love her!)
7) Solange Knowles- Sandcastle Disco/ I Decided (Solange's throwback to 60's style definitely made her standout from her sister and I love her songs, esp. Sandcastle Disco)
8) Mariah Carey -Touch My Body (Lyrics and video are funny!!)
9) Janet Jackson- Feedback (Once again Janet Jackson howing how hot she is.)
10) Alicia Keys- Teenage Love Affair (Alicia's 60s-70s throwback. It is such an adorable song! And my cousin's cousin, Tristan from the new 90210 is in it!)
11) Beyonce'- Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) (Ms. Sasha Fierce proving how she can be fierce with a simple black and white dancing video)
12) Jordin Sparks f Chris Brown - No Air (Love this song, it's cute)
13) Rihanna- Disturbia/ Umbrella/ Take A Bow/ Special note: should have released single Breakin Dishes (There's just something about Rihanna that all her songs are so catchy even though she can't sing that well. The song Disturbia is the best and the video is wonderfully disturbing even with the fake, choreographed twitching from dancers)
14) Mary J. Blige - Just Fine (Mary J. Blige is happy!? That's weird, but she makes the song work with throwbacks to MJ himself!)
15) Chrisette Michelle- Be OK/Love is You (This girl in the hip-hop version of Billie Holiday. I love her! Should have released "Good Girl" Listen:
16) Amy Winehouse- Tears Dry on Their Own (She may be a cokehead, but she can sing!!!)
17) Janelle Monae- Many Moons (No explanation, just watch:
Best R n B songs (Male)
1) Ryan Leslie- Diamond Girl/ Addicted ft. Cassie (He is so cute and I love his songs!!)
2) Ne-Yo- Closer/Miss Independent (Ne-yo can never go wrong in my ears!)
3) Raheem Devaughn- Customer (Corny lyrics, but he's such a great singer that I don't care)
4) Robin Thicke - Magic (White guy with soul! LOL)
5) John Legend - Green Light (John Legend does right everytime. Love him!! And I knew he was going to be famous before he became famous. First song I heard was "She Don't Have to Know" on a hip-hop CD)
6) J. Holiday- Bed/ Suffocate (Perfect baby making music!)
7) Gnarls Barkley- Who's Gonna Save My Soul Now/Going On (From Crazy to Run to Smile, Gnarls Barkley videos and songs outdo the rest and I love Cee-lo!)
Best Hip Hop
1) Lil Mama f Chris Brown- Shawty Get Loose (Catchy as hell!!)
2) Ludacris f Chris Brown & Sean Garrett- I Know What The Girls Like/ f T-Pain One More Drink (He always has the funniest videos!!)
3) T.I. -Whatever You Like/f Rihanna - Live Your Life (T.I. is one of the best!!)
4) Nelly f Fergie - Party People (Party anthem!!!)
5) Flo Rida f Timbaland- Elevator (With Timbaland on your track, it's a hit!!)
6) Busta Rhymes- Don't Touch Me Now (Another party anthem)
7) Kardinall Official f Akon- Dangerous (Catchy chorus from Akon)
8) Kanye West - Love Lockdown/Heartless/ Homecoming/ Flashing Lights (Kanye has changed his style from rapping to singing, but for some strange reason it still works, esp. with cool videos)
10) Snoop Dogg- Sensual Seduction (Another rapper trying to sing, and yet still working)
11) Common- The People/ Universal Mind Control (one of my favs of all time)
12) N.E.R.D.- Spaz (Great hip-hop artists and producers!!)
13) Shwayze- Corona and Lime/Buzzing (Cool and laidback group)
14) Jay-Z- Roc Boys (Hip-hop legend himself)
15) Q-tip- Getting up (From Tribe Called Quest to now, Q-tip has been one of my favs. His nasally voice is so lovable)
16) Lupe Fiasco- Superstar (One of my new favs. Seeing a pattern yet)
17) The Roots f. Chrisette Michelle and Wale- Rising Up (This is what true hip-hop is!)
Best Gospel
1) Mary Mary- Get Up (Keeps me going)
2) Deitrich Haddon f. Reuben Studdard and Mary Mary-Love Him Like I Do (Catchy and true for me!)
3) Marvin Sapp- Never Would Have Made It (Inspirational and again so true for me)
Best Rock Songs
1) All American Rejects- Gives You Hell (Perfect revenge song!!)
2) 3 Doors Down- It's Not My Time (Cool song and video!!)
2) Buckcherry- Sorry (Sweet, weird esp. from Buckcherry!!)
3) AC/DC- Rock and Roll Train (Return of the legendary rockers!!)
4) Coldplay- Viva La Vida/Lovers in Japan (Love Coldplay!!)
5) Daughtry- Feels Like Tonight (Definitely freed himself from the American Idol stigma.)
6) Lifehouse- Broken (Lifehouse is amazing!!)
7) O.A.R.- Shattered (Love and Memories and this one are my favorites from O.A.R or as I call them the "rowing boat" band)
8) Weezer- Pork and Beans (Weezer are my awesome nerdy rock band)
9) Paramore- Crushcrushcrush/ Decode (Not my favs, but they have some good songs)
10) Bruce Springsteen- Girls in their Summer Clothes (Rock legend!!!)
11) Ludo- Love Me Dead (Funny and the lyrics are creative.)
12) Fall Out Boy- I Don't Care (Fall Out Boy is great!!!)
13) Seether- Rise Above This (Songs are deep!!)
14) Snow Patrol-Take Back the City (They need to release more songs, they rock!!)
Best Pop Songs
1) Adele- Chasing Pavements (Love this song, but I'm mad that this is her only single so far!!)
2) Jonas Brothers- Lovebug/ When You Look Me In the Eyes/Burning Up (Can't help it, their songs are catchy and Joe Jonas is so cute!!!)
3) Miley Cyrus- Start All Over/ 7 Things (Don't really like Miley, but these two songs were her best.)
4) Demi Lovato- Get Back/La La land (She proves to be more than just a typical Disney star and she can sing)
5) Christina Aguilera- Keeps Getting Better (Well, she's right, she does!!)
6) David Archuleta- Crush (He's adorable, Enough said!!)
7) Duffy- Warwick Avenue/Mercy (She's cute and her songs are catchy.)
8) Gavin Degraw- In Love With A Girl (Mr. Degraw rocks!!)
9) Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown- No Air (Love this song so much, I put it in two categories! Ha Ha)
10) Leona Lewis - Better In Time/Bleeding Love (Loved Bleeding love, got tired of it and now I love Better in time. She can sing!!!)
11) Mariah Carey- Touch My Body (Put this one twice, too. LOL)
12) Maroon 5- f. Rihanna If I Never See Your Face Again/Won't Go Home Without You (Maroon 5 is still working it, esp. with Rihanna!)
13) Matt Nathanson- Come On Get Higher (Sweet love song and catchy!)
14) Natasha Bedingfield- Pocketful Of Sunshine (Love her!!!)
15) OneRepublic - Stop And Stare/ Say - (Great songs!!)
16) Pink- So What/ Sober (It's Pink, what more can I say, she's awesome!!)
17) Sara Bareilles- Love Song (Catchy and appeals to a songwriter like me)
18) Secondhand Serenade- Fall For You (An ending relatioship hurts a lot and this song makes it likable!!)
19) Pussycat Dolls- When I Grow Up (Can't help it, club banger, and it is "groupies" not "boobies")
20) The Ting Tings -Shutup and Let me go (Catchy!!!)
21) Metro Station- Shake It (Dance song for all teengagers and surprisingly I found out Miley' brother is in this group. Weird!!!)
22) Vampire Weekend-Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa (Love their songs and they're different from a lot of other groups!!)
23) We the Kings- Check Yes Juliet (Catchy!!!)
24) Honeyhoney- Toy Gun (New group that I fell for!)
25) B-52s- Funplex (It's fun to listen to them!!)
26) Morningwood- Sugarbaby (Them, too.)
27) Katy Perry- Hot N Gold (Didn't like "I Kissed a Girl" all that much, though it was too much of a novelty song, but this song proved me wrong about Katy.)
28) Yael Naim- New Soul (Precious!!!)
29) The Killers- Human (The Killers can never go wrong!!)
30) Counting Crows- You Can't Count on Me (Counting Crows are one of my favs, too.)
31) Lenka- The show (The song is so cute and uplifting! I can't get it out of my ear)
Best Neo-soul Songs
1) Lyfe Jennings- Will I Ever Fall in Love (Soulful brother!)
2) Anthony David ft. India Arie- Words (Beautiful song about real love.)
3) Ledisi- In the Morning (Heartfelt ballad, I loved the song, esp. the way she sings it)
4) Anthony Hamilton- Cool (Love him, he has soul and the video is cute, even with David Banner talking about scratching the dandruff out a girl's hair or picking her nose! Yuck!)
5)Little Jackie- The World Revolves Around Me (Everyone has had this thought and she expresses it, great song!!)
6) Algebra Blesset- Run and Hide (Little known huge ball of talent. Check her out)
7) Kutiman and Karolina- Music is Ruling My World (Even Isrealis have soul, too!)
8)Raphael Saadiq- Love That Girl (From Toni, Tony, Tone to Lucy Pealr, Raphael is one of my favorite singers and this song takes me back to the early classic R n B songs!)
9) Musiq f Mary J. Blige- If U Leave/ Radio (He definitely represents his name!)
10) Rashaan Patterson- Feels Good (This song makes me think of a nice summer day or being in love, and it does make me feel good!)
So that's all the videos that I remembered and loved this years! Enjoy this list and New Years! Can't wait for the new music in 2009!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
"Beyonce VS Sasha Fierce" by Katrina Ali
Another feature of my blog will be guest writers!!!
So, here is an article by one my friends, the wonderful Katrina Ali:
To survive in today's music world, singing a good song and making a great video isn't quite enough. An artist has to continually reinvent himself/herself in order to stay fresh and appeal to the masses. How to do this is where the real trouble begins. Many artists might create music in a genre not common to their core audience (ie- Jessica Simpson going country). Some might attempt to change their usual vocal style (ie- Kanye West trying to sing). Others might just take the easy way out and have Lil Wayne featured in their song (seriously, that guy is everywhere). Another way that artists try to reinvent themselves is through the use of alter egos.
Many people have tried the alter ego thing, some more successful than others. Prince, The Beatles, David Bowie, and of course Eminem (who actually has 3 different personalities credited to himself). The most recent case of MPD however belongs to Beyonce. On her new CD, I Am… Sasha Fierce, she gives her fans a double dose of music. One, a more soft spoken, R&B vibe. And the other, a more aggressive, stage presence. But when more than one personality arises, the age old questions comes with it- who is better?
I have to say, I have always been a Beyonce fan. She makes great music, God knows, she can dance, and she sings beautifully. I have always liked her slower, more pop oriented songs, my favorites being Listen and Irreplaceable. So you can imagine my surprise when I admit that I prefer the Sasha Fierce side of the album.
When Single Ladies and If I Were A Boy (isn't it supposed to be If I Was A Boy? Ugh… grammar, I'll never understand it) came out, I thought they were both great songs. There was nothing too amazing about them. If I Were A Boy was nice and sing-songy. Single Ladies was a great club going female anthem. However, I found myself reverting back to Single Ladies much more. There was something about the beat that just grabbed me. Plus, I didn't understand how a song that appears to have Super Mario Brothers sounds interjected in it could be pleasing to listen to. Am I the only one who noticed that? And it does help that the one-shot dance video is amazing.
When Diva and Halo premiered, I found myself again liking the more aggressive and hip-hop centered of the two. I think Beyonce is at her best when she sings songs like Diva. It shows what she is capable of. We all know she is an amazing singer, we have Listen to help us figure that out. But not many could pull off a song like Diva with as much rawness as Beyonce (or Sasha) does. Halo is a beautiful song, but anyone can sing it and it would be great. It does not do justice to Beyonce. Diva is powerful, and shows that women can have swagger too. The song is carried really only by the repetition of one line but that's what makes the song work so well and gives it a harder feeling. Although, I really don't understand how a diva is a female version of a hustler, Sasha Fierce has proved once again that she is a force to be reckoned with.
Beyonce might have reinvented herself in a too literal way, but I for one, hope Sasha Fierce will stick around.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Reese's Music Note # 1: Keeping an Open-mind When it Comes to Music
How's it going everyone, once again welcome to my music blog!!
This is what I am calling "Reese's Music Notes," which are thoughts that I have about music at the moment.
Today's discussion has to do with people out there who judge types of music without giving it a chance.
I am the type of person who loves music in general. I like to call myself a "true music lover." If it sounds good, I'll listen to it because I have no preconceived ideas about the music.
However, there are people who do automatically have these ideas. My friends, Bani and Shao, and I had this discussion the other day.
I believe there are three types of people:
1) Younger generations who refuse to listen to older music
2)Older generations that refuse to listen to younger music
3) People who tend to listen to one genre of music in general
First, let me say music is music. Obviously there is good music and there is bad music. But there is no such thing as bad types of music. Unless you're talking about Mongolian throat music. Now that's just creepy.
So here is my judgment on those three types of people:
1) To my generation, older music is great. There is a reason it is called classics and oldies but goodies. The music is timeless. Without that music, we wouldn't have a lot of the music we have today (hint: many songs use samples from or are influenced by older artists). And sometimes I feel it is better than some of the trash music we have today. I find it completely ignorant when a young person does not want to listen to older music because it was made "40-50 years ago." So what! Stop being stupid! Your brain will not fry if you listen to it!
2) To the generations before us, you could stand to be a little bit more open-minded, too. The world keeps changing and so does music. You remember decades ago when Rock 'N' Roll came to be and your parents said it was not music. So, don't do it to us! No matter what you say, it will still be music. So, stop putting down styles of music, like Hip-hop. Just think about it, it is like poetry with music put to it. They did it during the Greek times and they're still doing it now!
3) Last but not least, one-genre wonders! The people who refuse to listen to other types of music for a number of reasons (for example, I'm from the ghetto, so I can't listen to Celine Dion). You can listen to whatever you want and music is universal; it doesn't matter who you are. It is important to be eclectic and well-rounded when it comes to music, especially if you're a musician. I listen to all types of music from Hip-hop to Pop to Japanese Reggae to Russian gypsies (Gogol Bordello rocks!) to Broadway showtunes to Swing to Classical music. I love a lot of things!
So that's my commentary and basically outlines what my blog will be about. You will not just get mainstream music from this generation. There will be music from the past, the present and everywhere around us. So, open your ears and take a listen.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
"Now I Want a Cadillac" Review of Cadillac Records
If you are a lover of blues music, the new film Cadillac Records reminds you why you fell in love with the blues and if you don't know much about the blues, you will learn to love it.
Cadillac Records is about the story of Leonard Chess co-founding Chess Records, and helping to introduce many blues artist to mainstream America, who set the foundations for the start of Rock 'N' Roll. The film stars Adrien Brody (one of my favorite actors) as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Columbus Short as Little Walter, Eamonn Walker as Howlin' Wolf, Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon, Beyonce Knowles as Etta James and Mos Def (one of my favorite rappers) as Chuck Berry.
As other musical biopics, like Ray and Walk the Line, all of the actors do their own singing and do it extremely convincingly. Although they do not sound exactly like the real artists, all of the actors give a new flavor to old classics and classic musicians.
However, unlike those biopics, this biopic does not focus on one musician while the others are on the sideline. Almost every character is given a story and the characters are fleshed out. They are portrayed as real people with real personalities, not just as their famous personas. The main character is more the record label, Chess Records, as a whole.
Yes, there are a few inaccuracies and important details missing in the film. For instance, Phil Chess, who co-founded the label with Leonard, is nowhere to be found and Willie Dixon's part as a major songwriter for many of the artists is not concentrated on as much. It also doesn't mention other important artists, like Bo Diddley. Moreover, there was no love affair between Etta James and Leonard Chess.
But that's Hollywood; they takes create a story that is "based on a true story" and then embellish or cut a little so people will come and see it. People want romance and more drama in their films. Look on the bright side; it forces the audience to look up the true stories for themselves.
Putting that to the side, in the end, this film in itself is mesmerizing and all about the music and the emotional connection that you feel when you listen to it, which, I believe, was part of the reason for the embellishment of the James and Chess affair. It definitely has an influence from the Rolling Stones, who are portrayed in the film (named their band after the Muddy Waters' song) to everyday people like you and me.
Beyonce, in her best acting role to date, gave a powerful performance as Etta James. At first, I was skeptical of her playing James, as I know others were too, but she was able to prove me wrong. Her renditions of James' songs, "All I Could Do Was Cry," "At Last" and especially "I'd Rather Go Blind," which was at the end of the film and marked the end of Chess Records and an era, created a flow of tears.
Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters showed off his charisma and grittiness in the songs, like "I'm a Man" and although his womanizing flaw is apparent, there is a subtle sensitivity shown in Waters (Also need to mention, Gabrielle Union's Geneva Wade is a strong woman who accepts her husband's flaws because of love and to keep her family together. She shows that is it not always so easy to leave.).
Columbus Short's portrayal of Little Walter is also one of his best roles. Little Walter is a complex character who can be arrogant, hot-tempered and a murderer in one scene and then sweet, caring and vulnerable in another.
Eamonn Walker's Howlin' Wolf is scary (makes you feel like Little Red Riding Hood) yet down to earth and practical. Mos Def as Chuck Berry provides the perfect comedic and charismatic performance in the film. Last but not least, Brody's Chess holds the entire ensemble cast together as the mighty ringleader and father figure with his heart in the right place most of the time. All the strong performances made this film great.
This film was able to show the major impact all of these musicians have had and still have on music in the 20th and 21st century and how they paved the way in creating new styles of music to making it mainstream. It makes me wish I lived during that time, just to experience it. I still want that Cadillac.
Cadillac Records: 4 out of 5
Rated R (Cursing, Sex Scenes, etc., Not for young audiences, believe me!!!)
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Everybody say "Yeah, yeah" for "Fela!" Theatre Review
Music is the driving force in the heart of those who dream for a better world in Bill T. Jones' vivacious, unique and new Off-Broadway musical, "Fela!," which ran from July 29 to September 21 at 37 Arts theatre in New York City. It tells the story of the famous Nigerian Afrobeat musician and political activist, Fela Kuti, set within his club, the Shrine. In this production, Fela struggles with leaving Nigeria or staying to fight the oppression of his people, while also being haunted by the spirit of his mother.
What made this production different than others musicals, like "South Pacific, is that "Fela!" centers around the music guiding the story of Kuti's life instead of the story guiding the music. "Fela!" had smooth transitions between each song and never did the songs feel forced or awkward, such that you would want them to end.
Similar to the way in which "Mamma Mia!" and "Jersey Boys" were created, "Fela!" had a musical history to it. This allowed it to be much more intriguing and gave the chance for exploration outside of the performance itself.
Since music was such an important part of Kuti's life and how he inspired others, it made sense that the show had more of an intimate concert or club atmosphere than that of other shows. The audience became a part of the club, The Shrine, while the rest of the world was lost outside for three hours.
Many became easily mesmerized by colorful paintings on the walls, the swirling blend of thunderous horns, pulsating drums, funky guitars, and sultry singers and dancers. In the first act, the Sahr Ngaujah and his dancers asked the audience members to stand and join in the choreography (created by director, Bill Jones) of the hip movements. This part alone was amusing as I watched young and old, black and white, the rhythmically inclined and the uncoordinated try to follow dancing on stage.
"Fela!" often felt like a hip-hop performance as Kuti repeated "yeah, yeah" and asked for the audience to repeat it back to him. I almost waited for him to say "hey, ho" to everyone. The party atmosphere was parallel to the excitement found in the musical "Hairspray."
Also, the interaction between the cast members enhanced the energy of "Fela!" Although the musical was rehearsed, the singers and dancers gave a sense of spontaneity and genuineness to the choreography and musical numbers, and individuality to each performer. The live 12-member band, Antibalas, was on stage with the other cast members, allowing them to interact with each other, unlike other productions in which the band or orchestra is no where to be seen.
Sahr Ngaujah, who played Fela Kuti, was definitely the main attraction of the musical. He exuded the same confidence, talent (plays saxophone and trumpet), integrity and mannerisms that Fela had in real life. Ngaujah was also able to express the complex man Fela was, such as how his confidence battled with his doubt and fear of staying in Nigeria and his integrity opposed his marriages to the Queens and smoking marijuana on stage.
However, I wished another character, the spirit of Fumilayo Kuti, played by Abena Koomso, had more of the spotlight. This choice to keep her in the shadows reduced the importance of her character being there, and the idea that she was a spirit in the beginning did not correlate with the later scene depicting the raid in which she died. The spotlight should have been put on her, especially with such a beautiful voice.
Yet, all of this was in the first act alone. Although the first act of "Fela!" is known for its fun, carnival aspect, the second act was definitely when the musical became more powerful in terms of political awareness and depth of his story. Moreover, this act included more of other multimedia aspects, such as clothing, film, projector, lights and movement of the stage.
In songs like "Water No Get Enemy," "Zombie" and "Coffin for Head of State," the show expressed how music can strengthen people in face of adversity and give them courage in face of their enemies. Some believe that music that is political cannot be also catchy and energetic, but with a song like "Zombie," it was proven to be untrue. Kuti's songs made his message more memorable for the average Nigerian, including the women in the marketplace who call the soldiers, "zombie."
Not only were there changes in the significance of the songs, there were also changes in the wardrobe of the cast. In act one, the Queens wore what looked like African club outfits that were revealing and were more like the costumes women wear in the West Indian Day Parade. However, in act two, the Queens wore traditional African garb as a way to show the pride in their country. The three major uses of multimedia in act two were captivating, too. In one scene, the screen only showed the torso of the Nigerian general as his overbearing voice speaks over Fela, who appears to be tortured by the invisible hand of the general.
The second was even more dramatic with the room filling with silence and the spotlight on each cast member. The screen displayed what happened to each person in the raid on Fela's compound in 1977, which resulted in his mother's death (she was thrown from a second story window). Each assault of rape, genital and bodily mutilation and maiming was horrifying to read.
The climatic scene in which Fela crosses over to be in contact with his mother, Fumilayo, is paranormal and ethereal vibe to it. Dressed in ballet-inspired white costumes, a tribal dance takes places to open the spiritual world. The use of flashing white lights (lighting by Robert Wierzel) alone made me feel as if I was being transported into this heavenly world. Additionally, the use of the stairs to show Kuti's accession to meet his mother was effective.
The show far exceeded my expectations and was definitely on par with that of a Broadway musical. It opened my eyes to who Fela Kuti was and the legacy he left in Africa and the world.
At a time with so many political issues, protests and riots occuring, there are few today who have the same passion, potency and leadership that Fela once had. Fela Kuti's musical and political influence among the people of Nigeria has often been compared to that of Bob Marley in Jamaica and James Brown in America with the Civil Rights Movement. This production revealed how political action and life itself can be enriched through the power of music and how it can give us the strength to persevere.
Fela: 4.5 out of 5
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On a hot August afternoon, Emily Waldmann sits on a dark tufted sofa at the Hotel Saint Cecilia. Outfitted in a white dress with black booties, her cropped blonde hair is pinned revealing dimpled cheeks and bright blue eyes. Before moving to Austin in 2012 and becoming the famed hotel's special events director, Waldmann lived in Seattle and worked in hospitality and events.
"I love making people happy," she said of her job, which includes planning everything from weddings to SXSW parties. No matter the occasion, events at the Saint Cecilia are always intimate and memorable thanks to the hotel's lush surroundings and Waldmann's knack for creating personal yet elegant affairs. The self-proclaimed, "people pleaser" enjoys discovering her clients' wishes and incorporating special details whenever possible, such as wrapping a bride's bouquet in a family handkerchief.
Much like the Saint Cecilia, Waldmann's style is eclectic and effortless, but where the hotel is rich in color, she leans monochromatic. "Everything I wear is black, white or grey," she said of her neutral closet.
At Waldmann's home in East Austin, clean lines and white walls are offset by brushstrokes of color, from the living room's clementine-colored sofa to the scarlet rug beneath the dining room table and the kitchen shelves mixed with copper mugs, silver flutes and glasses wrapped in gold. "The hunt is half the fun," she said of her affinity for collecting things.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Settling In
Well, I have been very busy the last few days. Bear with me while I track most of what I do each day. I want to record what I am doing here for me, as well as for any of you who may be interested.
Monday February 4th: I woke up at 5:30, took a shower and then did a little knitting. Wow! I never do that in the morning. Went to have breakfast and then there was a meeting for all of the painters to discuss the studio rules, etc. Then I went back to my studio and finished unpacking and arranging my supplies. I decided to do a few quick underpaintings before lunch, just to warm up. My usual work, one landscape, one barn image. Had lunch then went to the first figure drawing session. The model was wonderful, and I did a nice drawing in sanguine conte. (I will post the figure drawings in a few days) Then I left early to go to the hardware store with the girl whose studio is across the hall from mine. I think I can safely call her a girl, because she is only 23, and technically I could be her mother. But we hit it off and even took a walk later to check out the health food store. Anyway, before dinner I sat down at my table and did some pencil drawings, (using the vintage family photos I bought on ebay as reference) and I feel like I began to work out some ideas that I have about incorporating the figures into my work. Also, it was incredibly pleasurable to just sit and draw. I can't even remember the last time I did that.
After dinner (stuffed chicken breast, roasted potatoes and a salad) I went and worked in the studio for a few more hours, called home and talked to the family, then went to the lounge to check my emails. The ancient laptop I am using conked out before I could write a post, so I went back to my room, knitted, then read about a paragraph in my book before passing out.
Tuesday, 5th. Woke up at 4am, aarrrgh, could have used at least another hour. Went to breakfast and then on to Figure drawing where there was another great model. I did a drawing, then pulled out the paint and did two underpaintings. They were only half hour poses, so there are some funky areas that I didn't get too. But overall I am pleased with them. I tried a third one but had very bad luck with the two different posed so I took the panel back to my studio and did and image based on one of the pencil drawings. Lunch (black bean soup, salad) and then I went to visit another artist's studio. I had talked with Nancy about stapling a big piece of canvas up on the wall and I asked if I could see what she did. I don't work on canvas so I needed some tips, especially about painting on unstretched canvas. We had a nice chat and then went to my studio and she gave me some really good feedback about what I was doing. I had been feeling uncomfortable about using photographic reference so much, but I also couldn't do what I want to do without it. She felt I was telling a story about the people in the photographs, but that it was my vision, despite using other people's photographs. So I did a few more drawings, took a short walk around outside then went back to the drawings again. Dinner and now I am sitting in the lounge and listening to the primary results.
I am beginning to feel more comfortable here, although I have been hit and miss with the meals, as far as sitting near someone to talk to, or someone at all. Mostly it's just my bad timing, either I come in too early and no one sits next to me or I come in late and there are no spots next to the people I know. Oh and very few people her have kids and so far, of the ones I know about, I hold the record for most offspring. So there you go.
More in a few days. Oh and Steven, so far my people do NOT look like barns. However, Doug's advice was to approach them in the same way that I approach the barns and that has been pretty effective, so far anyway. I have yet to do a real, full out color painting that includes the figure.
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- Natalya said...
so glad I decided to check in before going to bed.. I love your sketches and glad you are settling in, good luck getting in the groove with the meals!
- Catherine said...
Isn't this every artist's dream? I'm so happy for you.
Thanks so much for sharing it with us!!!
- Jayne Rose said...
The pencil sketches are so YOU! Especially the bottom drawing. Can't wait to see some of these with color added.
Also, I'm a bit of a foodie and your kind descriptions of each meal is entirely appreciated.
- Daphne said...
Okay where can I get a residency like that? Are you going to check out that cafe I mentioned months ago? I would feel like I'm traveling vicariously I guess...
- Lisa said...
The details are wonderful. Thanks for posting them. Sounds like you are quite focused - that's so cool!
- Casey Klahn said...
I fully see the Tracy style in these sketches. You are doing it. I know it's a beginning, but you are on the right path, and I love them.
- Tracy said...
Hi all, thanks so much for the positive feedback on the drawings. And I will continue to list our meals. I thought I might be able to shed a few pounds while I am here, but I am pretty sure that isn't going to happen:)
- Katherine said...
I'm going to tell everybody who will listen to come and read your blog who doesn't already - this is going to be so exciting watching you start out - and then progress - with new subject matter
And I LOVE the drawings. Doug was spot on.
BTW - my recollection of the way younger people tend to feel about older people in new groups is that they might very well be thinking that you are a success already/super confident and consequently won't want to talk with them! Maybe try to hit mealtimes at the right time and prove them wrong......about the wanting to talk with them......


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Everyone loves to style and remain in fashion whenever they are outside. There are some basic dresses all men and women must have in their wardrobe. A denim jean, white shirt, basic black dress for women and a sweatshirt will never out of fashion. Hoodies are usually loved by men who wear them at going out, jogging and even at home. Not only kids, youngsters but adults too love to wear them. There are several reasons to why this piece of garment is so popular all around the world.
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A sweatshirt is designed in such a manner that it can keep the body heat inside by trapping the air inside. It is made out of a heavy garment or fleece which has a finish on the outside and soft nap inside which traps the air. The materials used to make such garment are cotton, or synthetic fibers or other materials. The benefits the garment offers make it very popular among young and adult people.
- Comfort is one thing that the hoodies offer to all people. The garment is smooth outside and fluffy inside. It is made out of soft fabric which wraps around your body like a blanket. You can choose the item of clothing that is light and fits to your body perfectly. Bulky and ones that are made out of synthetic fibers must be neglected as these are very uncomfortable.
- These kinds of garments are designed for keeping you warm. So you can look great and at the same time remain warm in the winter days. The hoodies can keep your body warm when you are travelling or jogging in the chilly mornings. It can be one great option to wear on the casual time in the evening of summer time.
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Some Interesting facts about Nigeria
- Travel Visa was not required to travel to the United Kingdom till 1984.
- In 1976, 75 kobo exchanged for one British Pound and 60 kobo for one US dollar.
- Nigeria, the biggest economy in Africa is 160th out of 177 countries in HDI (Human Development Index).
- Nigeria has the highest paid legislators in the entire world.
- Kano: In 1851, this city, one of the largest in Africa, made 10 million sandal pairs and 5 million hides for export every year.
- Yobe: The oldest discovered boat in Africa, and 3rd oldest on the world, the 8500 yr old Dufuna canoe was discovered by a Fulani herdsman in 1987 in Dufuna village, Fune LGA.
- Akwa Ibom: King Jaja of Opobo (1821–1891) founded Opobo city-state in 1867 and shipped palm oil to Britain independently of British middle men.
- 1st republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi hid former South African President, Nelson Mandela, for six months in Nigeria to evade his arrest by the apartheid regime.
- Activist Mrs. Fumilayo Ransome-Kuti travelled widely, including to the Eastern bloc (Hungary, USSR and China where she met Mao Zedong). These interactions angered Nigeria, Britain and America. America called her a communist and refused her a U.S. Visa.
- There are several Nigerian officials in the government of English speaking The Gambia.
- Lagos' population in 1872 was 60,000. By 2015 it will be the third largest city in the entire world
- A brand new car sold for N2000 in 1975. A ticket to London was less than N100 in 1975
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DirectAbundance is steering in a different direction. The goal of course, is still to help others, but a new face has arrived, Heather Zwicker, and the goals are even bigger and better.
With Heather's expertise in the teaching field, specifically with Special Education students, and my background in Social Work, we are aiming to take things to an International level.
Our new mission:
is dedicated in assisting struggling international communities to provide relief, development and advocacy. Our focus is to promote and enhance new and existing social infrastructure and to support families and communities to attain self sufficiency, being sensitive to the diverse cultures which we assist.
Our current goal is to raise funds for the Holy Cross School in Belize. We are excited about the work that lies ahead, and grateful for all the support !
Joanne and Heather
Monday, March 30, 2009
A New Direction
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I must have to praise you for this extra ordinary piece of work. ABUNDANCE
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17 Jul 2016
Tens of thousands of tablets for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were given out in Scotland last year.
The 123,222 items dispensed for the treatment of ADHD is a new record high, compared to 112,000 in 2014/15 and just 105,000 the year before that.
The NHS spent more than £6 million prescribing the pills, the vast majority of which go to young children suffering from the condition.
However, many parents and experts have expressed concern about the rise of medication such as Ritalin being used on children with attention and behavioural issues.
The Scottish Conservatives have called for ministers to look again at alternatives in a bid to reduce the increase which has now occurred for several years on the trot.
The statistics were published this week as part of ISD Scotland's analysis into the money spent annually prescribing medication to people across Scotland.
Scottish Conservative shadow health secretary Donald Cameron said:
"There is always going to be a place for medication to be used with children suffering from this disorder.
"But parents are rightly concerned about the increasing occurrence of this.
"Drugs for those so young should only ever be used a last resort, and I hope the Scottish Government can explain why these figures have increased, and how it intends to address the situation.
"People will find it alarming that so many tens of thousands of these drugs are issued each year.
"We cannot have a situation where more and more children are being put on behavioural medication in Scotland without properly considering alternatives."
Below are the figures from ISD Scotland showing ADHD prescriptions over the last three years. Source: ISD Scotland.
2015/16 – 123,222 items costing £6.04 million
2014/15 – 111,996 items costing £5.79 million
2013/14 – 105,019 items costing £5.88 million
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I really need to start doing the whole acetone clean up thing... but when you change your polish daily, it really seems like time I don't want to spend.
Anyway, here is Mari Moon Trendy by Hits layered over Rimmel Black Satin
I would describe this as the toxic green version of Peridot
Its hard to catch the color flash in the direct sunlight (or on my shitty camera) but it does have that same sort of blue-lime iridescence of Peridot
In shade it looks a lot more amber gold.
All the colors I can find in this polish: amber, gold, lime, blue, and olive.
The bottle is tiny at a miniscule 8 ml, and a bit pricey, so layer this one!


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One year! Man it is crazy how fast this year went! A year ago I got to marry the best and sweetest and most loving man I know. =)
Our weekend started on Friday night. Ross made reservations at a new restaurant that we both have never been to called Lava Lava.... and man have we found a treasure! The place was very classy local style. Everything was out door and very open and right by the sand and water. There was even live music and hula! A local group from our town was opening for the legendary Henry Kapono. (To be honest I didn't know who he was, but Ross said he was very big and everyone around me was super excited... can you tell I don't keep up much with local music? Or to be honest music in general!) The food was amazing! I got an onion crusted mahi and Ross got a steak. The sauces totally made the dishes. Mine was perfect with just the right amount of orange flavoring....
After dinner we came home and finished up the last three episodes of season one of Revolution on Netflix. Man that series so far is a winner! For those of you thinking that coming home after a romantic dinner might be lame - five months ago I would totally have agreed with you. But since getting our house this past July we haven't been inspired to leave our little nest for long... we love the openness, the cross winds we get, the quiet, and the privacy... it's our favorite place to be. =)
Saturday we went into Kona... instead of getting anniversary presents our plan was to spend a hundred dollars on something for our house. =) Since the island finally got a Pier 1 Imports that was the first place we were going to look. Ross has never been in that store and he was really impressed. While I was looking at serving platters, of course his eye zeroed in on one of the most expensive thing in the store... a beautiful eight seater dining table. After sitting and trying out all the chairs at the table, we walked out of the store with the print outs. We had to make sure the measurements on that baby didn't exceed our dining room space. As soon as we got home - we realized that it did. Hahaha... so back to square one.
I did manage to get some fabric from my local fabric store to make some much needed cushions for the living room though. =) I love blues and greens and browns. Don't you love how fabric speaks to you in a quilt shop. =) The green fabric on the bottom and the teal ones spoke the loudest. =)


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This video, which mashes up Wes Anderson's slow motion shots with a soundtrack by Ja Rule, made the rounds last week.
To which: huh?
The Ja Rule songs bring nothing new to these clips. Mashups should improve, recast, or subvert the source material; this one does none of those things. Verdict: mashup fail.
Here's the original version of the first clip, with Nico's These Days.
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Heading south on a thin snaking highway with little to do but stare out the window. I try to capture the terrain, and place the unobstructed horizon on the page, but it is pitching, meandering, never holding still for me. Painted with acrylic, ink and gesso on wood panel. Original drawing done while in a car on route to South Dakota.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Driving to the Black Hills
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2 hours ago
Friday, 30 April 2010
All's good at Feckenham
Our cuckoo arrived on the 18th of this month and soon after there were two. We had two last year for the first time and so the fact that they are both back, assuming they are the same ones, is great news. I watched this one flying from post to post along the fence to the left of the main pool before it flew away across the reserve towards the Mouch.
Our first grass snake was seen on the 28th in the usual place and it stayed still for long enough to get some nice shots.
At least two of our brown hairstreak eggs have 'hatched'. I have spent some time searching for the larvae but to date nothing. It could be anywhere as apparently they can be quite mobile before they find a suitable leaf. The clever trick is to find a pupa - which if I do will be a huge bonus. The only problem is that only being on site once a week it is going to be pot luck.
Spring visitors have arrived and joining the chiff chaffs are reed warblers and a grasshopper warbler singing just above me in a large blackthorn on Wednesday. Later in the day there was a lesser whitethroat singing. A blackcap and house martin were seen the week before so things are certainly starting to happen now the warmer days are here.
There are great numbers of orange tip butterflies and the lady's smock is more abundant than last year. The ragged robin is well advanced and the spotted orchid leaves are showing now.
Everything is looking excellent!
Paul, Feckenham Wylde Moor
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Kick Back And Relax By Playing Online Backgammon!
After the tiring and stressful holidays, it is now a good time to kick back and relax! I found a great way to do that through online backgammon at Gammon Fortune. I am having a kick out of it and it has become part of my daily routine. You can play backgammon for real money or just for fun! Before you know it, you would find yourself ready to join the daily tournaments and events that you can easily find at the site. If you haven't already, download the backgammon software now and start the great experience of playing backgammon online. Have fun!
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Similar to the Big Day Out event in 2016, the Katamatite Lions Club will this weekend run a 'fun weekend'.
On Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, the Katamatite Fun Weekend will feature an art show, photography exhibition, craft display and market stalls in the town hall on Saturday, along with working artist Pam Mansfield demonstrations at 11am and 1pm.
The Numurkah Town Band will perform from 10am to noon and Lyn Woodhead will be entertaining at 1.30pm with country and rock 'n' roll songs.
Other Saturday highlights will be the latest special police cruiser unit display, the Katamatite senior cricket team's first round match at the recreation reserve and the Kiwanis' spinning wheel will be in action at 10am, noon and 2pm in the town hall with great prizes.
Saturday concludes with live music at the Boosey Creek Cafe and Tavern from 7.30pm.
On Sunday, highlights include a wildlife talk by Janice Mentiplay in the town hall at 10am; the Katamatite Garlic Farm open day with free permaculture and garlic growing talks at 11.30am and 1.30pm; and a barbecue by Eden Farm with its bio-dynamic sausages.
The Katamatite CFA open day will also be on Sunday, with the brigade's firefighting display at the fire station and Police Paddock Park from 10am to 2pm.


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Irony or Providence, you decide!
Last week I posted several thoughts on what an intergenerational church might look like in "Who's doing this well?". Then, just a couple of days after I posted , I was reading an article from Fuller's Youth Institute on intergenerational ministry. As it turns out, they had some ideas as well! The following is taken from that article, titled "Why Ecclesiology?"
At Fuller Youth Institute, we find ourselves asking (or being asked!) this question a lot. In response, one framework we are wrestling with is that of intergenerational ministry. While we're just beginning to search out churches who are doing this well, we've put together a list of some possible distinctives of intergenerational ministry:
1. Ministry strategies are sensitive to the developmental resources of children and adults of all stages as they relate to the Christian formation and development of teenagers.
2. Ministry strategies recognize the developmental resources of teenagers to contribute to the Christian formation and development of children and adults.
3. Ministry strategies foster relationships within and between generational boundaries.
4. Ministry strategies recognize both top-down (originating with the senior leadership) and bottom- up (originating with congregational members or staff) influences in shaping the life of the congregation.
5. Ministry strategies promote intergenerational hospitality.
6. Ministry strategies promote intergenerational worship.
7. Ministry strategies lend themselves to intergenerational service.
Probably better than my list. Ok, it's way better.
Related articles
- Who's doing this well? (andcollegeministry.com)
- Youth Ministry With Young Adult Ministry In Mind (andcollegeministry.com)
- From heartbreak to apprentice: 20-30 year-olds as leaders in the church-Part ONE (waytolead.wordpress.com)


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There's only one reaction, really, to seeing the Airbus A380 double-decker airliner.
"Holy crap, that's a big airplane."
And it is an enormously big airplane. Look closely and you'll see not one, but two rows of windows along the side of the aircraft. That's because, like a classic English red bus, there's an upper deck, and a lower deck. This airplane will carry you and somewhere around 700 of your closest friends. She's sitting right now on the ramp at Oshkosh in something called "AeroShell Square", and she literally dwarfs anything close, even Richard Branson's very-cool-looking WhiteKnightTwo. The A380 may not look as cool, but what it lacks in panache it make up for in big.
But almost as impressive as it's size is the way it kind of flowed through the air. The reaction among everyone I talked to about the airplane was the same. "It flew so slow." Indeed, it seemed at times like it was an airship, making it's stately way across the sky. How something that big can move so slowly through the air not 2000 feet off the ground was just amazing. She almost seemed to be lazy, making turns back and forth across the air show box before returning for a landing. Lazy, but graceful, as if to say "This is my day to show off, just a bit, before I become the long-haul workhorse of so many fleets."
There are a lot of cool things, and people at this show. The innovations in airplanes and electronics are sometimes breathtaking, as are the price tags on the toys scattered across this midwestern airport. When you hear the terms "affordable" and "$15,000" mentioned in the same sentence, you wonder who it is who can afford to play in this league. And that's not for an airplane, that's for the glass panel avionics that are so popular. When you hear "affordable" and "$250,000", you might be talking about an airplane. New, yes, and with all the bells and whistles.
But today, the star of the show was the A380. This is one of two test airplanes that are being evaluated before it goes into production. We're supposed to be able to go inside over the next couple of days.
Sounds like fun, yes?


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A selection of other worldly images for this weeks #ilfordfridayfavourites
Thank you to everybody who shared with us again this week, seeing your images really brightens our days!
Don't forget that you can share on Twitter / Instagram and Facebook
As we're heading towards the festive season, so we thought we'd share the themes for the next couple of weeks with you. Please share any images relating to any of these themes using the # shown below and #ilfordfridayfavourites
23rd December – Happy Holidays (Can be any holidays) #happyhols
30th December – New beginnings (I'm sure we can have some fun with this) #beginnings


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None of us were particularly impressed with the ridiculously priced brunch at the Peabody, but the dessert table was pretty fantastic. Madeline was happy to get her own chocolate mousse.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
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The newest adventure in the lives of Daniel & Jennifer: Along Came Madeline...and James.


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Join us in The Kitchen for four days of summer fun!
Monday, July 17th - Thursday, July 20th. 2 pm to 4 pm. Ages 8 - 12.
Day 1: Pool Side Snacks. Take a break from the pool and create some delicious poolside treats! Create a yummy black bean quesadilla; pair it with a watermelon gazpacho for a refreshing combination.
Day 2: Let's Go Fishing! Reel in the good times and create your own Panko-crusted Tilapia, topped with a homemade mango salsa.
Day 3: Make a Picnic Pack! Nothing says summer like a picnic in the park! Make your own Picnic-Go-Pack with oatmeal energy bites, fruit yogurt popsicle, and whole-wheat French toast.
Day 4: Sizzling Summer Supper. Nothing is better than a delicious burger after playing in the summer sun. Make your own black bean burger alongside scrumptious sweet potato fries.
The Kitchen at Second Harvest provides nutrition information, scratch cooking skills, budgeting, and more to people in our community who need a little help getting good food on their table and preparing it in an easy, healthful way. When you give people skills and hope along with food, you allow them to look past hunger and toward self-sufficiency. Your support of Second Harvest cooking classes allows our neighbors experiencing hardship to also enjoy a fun, kitchen learning experience at no cost. It's a win-win; you enjoy a hands-on culinary adventure and help move others from hunger to health!
By attending kitchen classes and events, you understand that you may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and you hereby give Second Harvest the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, photo (collectively, "image"), without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any medium and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation. You hereby waive, release and forever discharge Second Harvest from and against any and all claims or actions arising out of or resulting from any use of your image.Thank you.


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I am new to AJAX. I need to copy the values of certain textboxes on one tabpanel to textboxes on another tabpanel. Whatever I try does not work. I have tried the following javascript code.:
var txtName = document.getElementById('txtName'); - this compiles but txtName is always null
var txtName = document.getElementById('<%=txtName.ClientID%>').value; this fails to compile.
I have tried viewing the source file at run time and grabbing the ID and appending that in the above, but again the values is always null at run time.
My app is written in C#. Do I need to do something more elaborate or is there a simple, javascript solution?
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JOHANNESBURG - South African-born actor Sean Cameron Michael was cast in director Joël Colburn's new film franchise AST.
Michael (last seen on the American TV series Black Sails) would play the role of Gideon, the powerful leader of a black bag operation for the CIA, made up of skilled operatives from around the world.
He joined Jesper Christensen (Spectre, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace), Luna Rioumina (Spartacus), Robert Maillet (Sherlock Holmes, 300) and Jemma Dallender (I Spit on Your Grave 2).
Written by Colburn (Aspects of Evil, Danger Close, Lethal Exposure), the action-adventure spy thriller followed femme fatale Alexandra Duval (Rioumina), a skilled and seductive heroine operative getting up close and personal with her targets.
AST was described as a fresh take on the female assassin storyline.
The franchise, in development with Kristrún Entertainment, was being produced by Colburn, Art Anthony, Rúna Fridriksson and Neil Ravan, with the first instalment expected to start shooting early next year in Toronto.
Michael's recent credits included a recurring role as Russian agent Grigory Krukov on USA's hit conspiracy drama Shooter, for which he was an Emmy Award contender this year in the category "Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series".
The series was screened locally on Netflix.
Michael also had a cameo in Tom Cruise's The Mummy, which is currently on the South African film circuit.
The South African would be seen next in the recurring international role of Old Man Heart in the grind house-inspired Blood Drive, which premiered this week on the SyFy channel to rave reviews.


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Good evening everybody, and welcome to the Darkly Lit Podcast. This evening, we'll be reading Joseph: A Story, by Katherine Rickford. Rickford appears to be a fairly obscure author, to the point where I can't find any biographical information about her, but Joseph was first published back in 1920. I picked this story for tonight not only because of its obvious ties to the Christmas ghost story tradition, but also in honor of the Walsh family, who have finally found out for certain that Otis Toole, who had previously recanted his confession to Adam Walsh's murder, was indeed the man responsible, a fact supported by physical evidence as well as Toole's confession.
I don't have too much else to say tonight, except happy holidays, and keep your loved ones close to your heart in this season, whoever they may be. Our music tonight is provided by Nox Arcana, at http://www.noxarcana.com, and the HPLHS, at http://www.cthulhu-lives.org. Please visit the website at darklylit.wordpress.com, or send comments on the show to email@example.com, or our voicemail at 920-341-3065. Until next time, when we celebrate the birthdays of both Edgar Allan Poe and Vincent Price, I wish you pleasant dreams.
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Arisha's Inspiration Corner
A little blog to share crafts, recipes and ideas with you x
I absolutely LOVE to bling up my lampshades. There is barely an ordinary lampshade left in our house! This is so easy to do, but it makes such a difference to the whole look of the lamp and indeed the ambiance of the room! All you need is a few simple bits and bobs and some imagination and you will be creating gorgeous one off original lampshades before you know it!
- a light coloured lampshade
- bits of fabric (vintage floral's work very well)
- Ribbons or lace for edges
- Mod podge glue (available on ebay)
- bead or fringe trim, long enough to go round the base of your lampshade (also available on ebay and some etsy shops)
- paintbrush and fabric scissors
- fabric glue
- Lay out some newspaper to keep your work area clean
- Cut strips and pieces of fabric and roughly lay in place over lampshade to where you will glue it
- Begin painting the mod podge onto the lampshade and sticking the fabric on piece by piece
- Very slightly overlap the pieces
- When you have covered the lampshade completely, paint a layer of mod podge over the whole thing to seal it
- Once this is dry, trim any rough edges neatly
- Now glue a piece of velvet ribbon or lace all round the top edge of the lampshade with fabric glue
- Now take your bead trim or fringe and carefully glue round the bottom edge bit by bit and slightly overlap edges
- Once that is dry, glue on a piece of ribbon or lace over the ribbon the beads are attached to
- Add embellishments as you see fit, in the lampshade pictured, I have made some strings with tiny glass beads and a little wooden heart at the bottom, and stitched them on at intervals around the lampshade. You can also mod podge on extras, like cotton lace doilies or even leaves or pressed flowers! Have fun with it. I would love to see pictures if anyone tries this project! Happy crafting!
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Happy Veterans Day!
What's for dinner...YUM
Garlic Shrimp Mix 1/2 stick softened butter, 1 cup chopped parsley, 2 chopped garlic cloves, and salt and pepper. Toss with the juice of 1 lemon, 1 pound unpeeled large shrimp and a big pinch of red pepper flakes. Divide between 2 foil packets. Grill over high heat, 8 minutes.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Shrimp on the barbie
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- Andréa Hector-Brown said...
when i'm on the island below you, i demand an invite ;)
- November 12, 2012 at 5:06 PM
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This week I've had the realisation that I've got a big umami need. It's not something to be ashamed of, or for which I need to seek treatment, but it does explain my love of Japanese food.
The concept of umami came up during a conversation with Maya from Yo!Sushi. She's one of the people behind the sushi chain's planned move to the new Spinningfields development and we met up at the conveyor belt in Selfridges to take a pick of the travelling food dishes and talk about the next move.
I chose these rather interesting looking sweets which have a fabulous glutenous texture and a filling which reminds me of the bean pancakes they serve in Koreana.
Anyway my appreciation of these very Japanese delicacies prompted her to comment on umami – the appreciation of those tastes which can't be categorised by sweet or salty – taste with a roundess or fullness all of their own such as soy sauce , mushrooms and even walnuts.
Aside from my taste buds I also discovered that the development planned for what's going to be called "The Boulevard" (why?) promises to bring plenty of food – right to the doorstep of my desk.
As well as the new Yo!Sushi opening in August there's also plans for a new Carluccios and other outlets such as Pret.
The new Yo!Sushi will be bigger than the other two in the city, seating 75 people and will offer a take-away and express service too.
Although the food will be the familar selection of sushi and sashimi favourites which the chain is now well-known for, they plan to do something very different from the norm with the inside and there was even mention of wall projections perhaps connected with Japanese cinema.
"At 75 seats it will be one of our biggest restuarants. We hope it can be a great canvas for us to do something a bit different" said Maya.
Watch this space and I'll update you just as soon as the plans firm up.
During our chat, Maya revealed that she used to eat sushi everyday when she fisrt started working for the company. With 127 dishes to go at, I suppose it would be a long time before you got through all the stock.
Now that's what I call umami!
* On the subject of food on convoyer belts, this fabulous exhibit caught my eye and made me chuckle during a recent trip to Newcastle's fabulous Baltic.
by the Indian artist Subodh Gupta and the whole assortment of pots and pans moves along conveyor belts in a rather precarious way – both comic and fragile.
I managed to get this quick snap before being told off by one of the gallery assistants for doing so. Why do they do that? I know that in some cultures, taking a photograph is believed to take something of the soul of the subject but do people in Newcastle believe that too? What could possibly be removed from a display of steel cooking equipment by taking a photograph? In New York's Museum of Modern Art they seem to positively encourage such activity with families all around taking pictures next to famous works of art or just collecting a little momento. If anyone can explain our strange attitutde towards photography in public places, do let me know.


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Wednesday 15 February 2017
Intertrust Jersey has appointed Simon Mackenzie as managing director.
Mr Mackenzie joined Intertrust following its acquisition of Elian in September 2016 where he was group director and global head of corporate services. He played a key role in the growth of Elian following the MBO of Ogier Fiduciary Services in 2014.
Prior to this, he was a partner in the Ogier Group having originally joined Ogier Fiduciary Services in 2002.
In his new role, Mr Mackenzie is leading the organisational and governance changes necessary to achieve the full integration of the Jersey business into the group. He will oversee the establishment of the Intertrust brand in Jersey and build on the firm's market-leading position in the fiduciary services sector. Additionally he will continue to work directly with key clients and develop new business.
Having graduated from Dundee University as a Bachelor of Law in 1992, Mr Mackenzie has significant corporate services and fund administration experience and has held board positions and directorships in a variety of fields. He holds the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Diploma in International Trust Management and is a member of STEP and the Institute of Directors (IoD).
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smelling the magnolias stems from my childhood memories of the scent of magnolias. as a grown up i have been wearing the scent to remind me of the happiest time of my life, my childhood.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
one thing i found out about myself
the term deviated septum always conjures up images of malin akerman's lila in the movie "the heartbreak kid". while i didn't get any bones broken during the accident not even a hairline fracture, one thing that the doctor saw in my x-rays was a deviated septum leaning towards the left possibly i was born with it. i do remember when i was around 13 years old i bumped into a post face first, maybe that could be the cause and i never just felt anything at that time. i never did suspect i have the condition, physically it isn't visible and i don't have the common symptoms of obstructed breathing, nose bleeds, or congested nose. one thing that i always bring up is maybe it's the main reason why i can't sing a note in tune to save my life and i now have a valid reason to have a nose job, a septoplasty though not a rhinoplasty.
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IPLCC is organizing the cricket tournament for the cricket lovers every year to promote the cricket game in Chicago and Suburbs since several years under the guidance and leadership of President, IPLCC Raees Nizami. ILPCC provide a major platform for the passionate cricketers to prove their talent and then go on to represent the USA at the International level. Young Cricketer participated in the program with a lot of spirit and enthusiasm. The Program was full of celebration and appreciation Community recognitions.
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Happy birthday to Herr Beethoven, Miss Jane Austen, and my best friend (DH)!
Here is one of my favorite Beethoven pianists, Alfred Brendel playing Beethoven Piano Sonatas:
Jane Austen!
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- Podcasts of full-length audio books, facts about Jane Austen, and 18th c. British culture check out Jane Austen's World. This blog is simply amazing!
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2005 version of Pride and Prejudice soundtrack are just gorgeous. Enjoy listening to them, too!


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Weekly Round Up #5
July 09, 2017
It's been a while since my last weekly round up. I'll skip the intro of how I'm doing and get to it.
- My mental health still isn't 100% and it's no coincidence it feels worse during weekends when I don't have work to distract me (even if that contributes to its disintegration.) On the plus side, however, I am currently undergoing CBT to try and tackle things in the present. I don't know whether I'll be able to analyse the past to find out why I'm here but time will tell. I've got my first appointment tomorrow.
- Last week, I started a digital marketing diploma with the Digital Marketing Institute. I was getting increasingly fed up of being told I lacked the professional experience so with some financial help, I enrolled on this course and hopefully, this will be the pick up I need in interviews.
- I've taken another social media break, but this time it's only my personal account that I've deactivated. Facebook is still active as I don't find that as intrusive anymore. My head isn't in the best place to be active on Twitter right now so I've decided to close that until I'm a bit better. I read a couple of articles on Twitter today: Twitter is a slot machine constructed from humans and Twenty Theses about Twitter both by Eric Posner. They're critical of Twitter as a whole and while I don't agree with everything said, there's some general truth in what is said. I've constantly changed how I approach Twitter and express myself while not being happy with myself to begin with. Until that is sorted, I shouldn't be there from a personal perspective.
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I recently bought a book called Beginner's Guide to Needle Felting by Susanna Wallis and have been doing a spot of experimentation, but I completely forgot to take a photo of the little flower picture I made.
I started making the saucer from the instructions in the book but decided to alter it to make this little basket. I still haven't decided what to fill the basket with yet but I think tiny flowers and lace may well be involved!
These felted beads are also from the book. I now have plenty with which to make myself a nice longish necklace ~ I just have to decide on what colours to felt over the beads with. I'm thinking of bright shades ready for summer :-)
You will have gathered by now that I really have a "thing" for earrings ~ and here is yet more proof of my little addiction LOL I bought these from an Ebay seller who has lots of gorgeous jewellery and I have my eye on some more of her items!
I just couldn't resist these sweet pink penguins ~ aren't they cute??
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Ok, I have a confession to make....I have an obsession with writing lists. I write them all the time. I don't always use them, yet I write them. Crazy, I know!
Here's *another* list, of the top things I make lists for:
1) Travel- I always list exactly everything that needs packed and which bag it goes into. I also write a list of things that must be done before leaving for whatever destination I will be visiting. Then I write a list of what I want to do while gone. Often the last list I mentioned is written while travelling or once at our destination.
2) Grocery Lists - Yes I make a list out, but 95% of the time, I forget it at home or never take it out of my purse if it does make it to the store with me.
3) Work Tasks - I make lists for meetings, deadlines, things to tell my boss, things to do, etc. I write most of my lists at work.
4) Dates - I don't use a planner. I own 2 of them, but don't use them. Instead, I make lists of important dates to remember that are coming up, and keep them taped to my desk, computer, or in my purse.
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It's a very difficult realization that someone important to you has changed. It's an even more difficult realization when that change is because of something you have done.
I'm not the person I was when I was in my early 20s. I'm not even close to that person. My life has gone through so many ups and downs, and spins and turns, and, well....it's just not the same.
There are very few people left in my life that were in my life at that time. Even the ones that were, I don't speak to very often. In my early 20s, I was a mother of four, married, and still trying to figure out what my mission in life was. I can honestly say, I still don't know what that mission was.
Somewhere in my mid-20s, my marriage was over, my friends started to stray away, I struggled even more to find myself. Bad decision after bad decision came next. I've since found myself living in a completely different state, hours away from family, and still struggling. But, I've got a job I love, though the pay sucks, and I struggle financially. I've since met so many new friends, whose relationships are stronger and more supportive than most all of those in my past, and I am just...happy. But there is still something missing. I don't feel complete. I don't feel like I've figured out what my life mission is yet. I have no idea why I am me.
So in reconnecting with people from my past, I've come to realize that I am not the only one who has changed. People in my life have changed. People my age are just now starting to settle into families (something I still long for) and have their "happily ever afters"(also something I still long for). And in these reconnections, I've realized that some of these changes are because of things I've done, directly or indirectly, to these people. And that hurts.
When you are young, you are told that your actions will effect others, and you listen to it, and you contemplate it, and then you forget it. And that is exactly what I did. And now I am seeing that this was true, and I should have listened, and I should have realized that I should have worked harder at these relationships, and I should not have taken for granted what was right in front of me, and I should have listened to my heart, not my head, and I should have....a lot of things that I didn't. And my heart aches. Because somewhere, not far from my past, is someone who is just a little bit colder, a little bit less likely to trust, and a little bit less likely to ever love, believe in, and adore someone...because of something I did to them...and I can never take back my own actions.
I hope that from this moment forward, when I am faced with a decision, I am a little better at remembering that my actions will indeed, have an impact on other people.