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Thursday, February 22, 2007
and new 3000mPB (track Shane)10:48 tonight!(3:30 first km so a Pb there as well!)
Sorry the blogging has been almost non existent it's hard to run alot and spend much blogging time!
On the upside my 5km times have dropped by about 2 mins this season and if i keep it up for the final race next tuesday then i may have a chance of further personal glory :)
Oh 6 Ft you ask? training going well and only missed one long run (last week,poor week actually) but too late to catchup as it's taper time!
Now will i be able to back up for Canberra?Who knows...in fact i am not sure what pace i might be capable of not withstanding those silly pace calculators!
Anyway i will try to be back with more soon.
20 comments:
- Steve said...
Congratulations on the 5 km pb. 18:54 is a great time. Those 6 seconds under 19 mins really mean something.
I've got our club's 5 km handicap on this Saturday. At my current fitness I'd be happy with 20 but will probably be closer to 21-22.
Don't have to apologise for not blogging. Do it when you want to.
- 11:30 PM, February 22, 2007
Nice Work Adrian! Congrats Dude! Wow - what a phenomenal last few months you've been having. It appears that you've found that perfect balance of training your speed and endurance & it's paying off in both camps to boot! I must admit - my jaw dropped when I saw your 5k X/C time on the KJ's web site as I know that is a really tough course and I think u would've been stoked with that time on a flat road circuit... So, what is next?? 6ft is looming large and the confidence you've gained from the past months of racing and training must be huge. But remember that whatever happens in the Blue Mtns in a month's time, you have kicked some seriously big goals to get there mate and u shoudl be really proud of what uv been able to achieve - I know I am! :-) JR.
- 8:13 AM, February 23, 2007
- PortRunr said...
Wow, PBs falling all over the shop...congratulations!
Have a great run at 6Ft (in case you don't get back here before then) - sounds like you've had a good lead in. Would be good to see you down at Canberra if you were able to back up...see how you go.
- 8:55 AM, February 23, 2007
- Becky O said...
Congrats on taking 2 min off your 5km times this season, thats great.
Glad to hear the training is going well for 6 foot. I saw on the entry list that Sevgi is entering also. Wish her good luck for me.
PS. I might be doing a few of the KJ runs this winter season so I might see you there.
- 9:18 AM, February 23, 2007
- Mat said...
Well done on a new 5km and 3km PB. That's a super effort!
- 9:37 AM, February 23, 2007
- Ewen said...
Good on you R2B. That 3k PB is really impressive - nice work. Looking forward to catching up with you in a couple of weeks.
- 12:02 PM, February 23, 2007
- Scott said...
I might do less blogging and more running as I could do with some "personal glory" too.
Well done R2B
- 9:27 PM, February 23, 2007
- Alphamare said...
Yours sounds like a good method. more running less blogging.
Bigger bites :D
- 9:50 PM, February 23, 2007
- Superflake said...
Congratulations on the PB's mate. Fantastic. Looks like the hard yards are being done in your training for Six Foot. Hope you can do another PB in that last race of the season as well. See you at Six Foot.
- 10:25 PM, February 23, 2007
- Shane said...
That is a fantastic improvement mate, your times have come down so much in the last few months.
Hope your training continues to go well and you have a great race at 6ft.
- 2:52 PM, February 24, 2007
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- 2:52 PM, February 24, 2007
- robtherunner said...
Congrats on the PB. I would give up some blogging time for a 5k time like that.
- 4:41 AM, February 25, 2007
- Tuggeranong Don said...
My God, what do you eat for breakfast R2B! I can't recall improvement stories like this for some time from anyone. That's fantastic progress and well done to you. I'm not sure of your age, but can only imagine you have much more room for improvement. Those times are very, very impressive.
Lots of hard work and clever thinking went into those performances I am sure.
(and I've made the big D in reference to your lovely post on my blog)
- 6:39 AM, February 26, 2007
- Tesso said...
Huuuuge congrats R2B!!! Wow, that is a fantastic 5k time. All that 6ft training hasn't done your leg speed any harm, quite the opposite.
Happy tapering :-)
- 10:08 AM, February 26, 2007
- Spark Driver said...
well done on your 5km PB.
You must be looking forward to the taper before 6ft.
- 2:37 PM, February 26, 2007
- CJ said...
Some great running there. look forward to meeting you at SFT. And you're planning on doing Canberra too? Like you, I'm not sure how I will back up either - its a learning experience.
- 9:12 PM, February 26, 2007
- Faithful Soles said...
Great job on all the PB's. Your tenacity towards reaching your goals is very inspiring. I also like the quotes you have on your blog. If you get a chance, please visit my running web site, Faithful Soles. I have a categorized and searchable Running Blog Database on there and would appreciate it if you would link your blog to it. I have several other runners from Australia already on it and would appreciate you including yours. Thanks, and continuing smashing those PB's.
- 12:29 PM, February 27, 2007
- Black Knight said...
You will not forget anymore this month: 3 PB!!!! Congrats Primo Assassino!
- 3:49 AM, March 01, 2007
- runliarun said...
Are you doing a new PB every month?
- 2:13 PM, March 06, 2007
- Don Juan said...
Good luck for six foot Adrian.
Looking forward to seeing a strong finish.
- 9:13 PM, March 06, 2007


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About Me
- Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an avid crafter; Scrapbooking, Cards, ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Art Journaling, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery amongst other things. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband and son. For exercise I play badminton and I have been Geocaching since 2009 and now and again Pokémon Go. Recently I got back to Ballroom and Latin Dancing too. I run a UK based on-line papercraft group.
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Sketchbook365 - May Challenge
9 comments:
- Paula@Scrap365 said...
Lovely LO, the papers and bows are perfect for the photos. Thanks for taking part:)
- 25 April 2012 at 19:36
- Cass said...
Love the layout, it all works so well, and the bows are just so right for the layout. Well done BJ. Need to craft but bogged down with website stuff!
- 25 April 2012 at 21:49
- Angie Hinksman said...
So many pretty little touches to your layout. Lovely!!!
- 26 April 2012 at 08:15
- scrappyjacky said...
Love all the little extra touches that you've added.
- 26 April 2012 at 15:40
Love the little bows at the top. Thanks for playing at Sketchbook365
- 27 April 2012 at 21:33
- AnnieC said...
What a beautiful layout - how did you make the gold edging? Love the tag book as well, brilliant idea which I may very well copy!
- 30 April 2012 at 14:56
- Ifa said...
Gorgeous LO. I adore those little ribbon box especially the Union Jack one.
- 4 May 2012 at 15:23
- Scrapbook Junkie said...
What a fantastic layout idea. So nice to do something patriotic! TFS x
- 8 May 2012 at 11:27
- Riikka said...
Great idea with those bows! Lovely LO!
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Playing Devil's Advocate in the Disruptive Orchestra of Change!
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Excuse me sir, can I see your phone?
Now there is a phrase you don't hear from any Dutch security guard. Yet, the threat that mobile devices pose to enterprises is significant, especially as the resolution on the cameras is now approaching 3 megapixels and UMTS roll-out is becoming a reality. Yet a significant majority of organizations haven't deployed systems to manage those devices, at least if a study released this week by Forrester Research is to be believed.
"Unmanaged mobile devices represent one of the most serious and often overlooked security threats to the enterprise," the Forrester report says. "The risk of information loss or theft from laptops, PDAs, phones, converged devices, and tablets is increasing rapidly."
However, a survey of enterprises included in the report found only nine percent had deployed mobile client management tools and only 20 percent either were planning to do so or were piloting such a deployment. While the most-discussed security threat is unsecured communications, another serious threat is loss or theft of devices and the information they carry, the report noted. In fact, many companies budget for a 20 percent or higher loss or failure rate for handheld devices, according to the report. Another potential threat comes from viruses and Trojans.
That won't necessarily be easy. For one thing, the devices are often beyond an enterprise's firewall, making them hard to manage. The report also noted that many mobile operating systems aren't designed to be managed centrally. Plus, a long-standing problem is that users sometimes buy their own devices and store confidential information on them...Sony's Memory Stick now boasts 512 MB in the format that fits their 800/900 series of phones.
In the US, while Silicon Valley I was frequently asked to leave the phone at the front desk because of the camera. I also wonder how many companies pay millions for their firewall, only to have employees access from home using an unsecure Wireless LAN.
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Just a small blog about my interests, mostly video games, movies, and music
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Ball dropping game, woo!
Any ways I found this game here which is a pretty fun time waster. Just thought I'd share the link with you all in case you guys get bored.
Ball Drop Game!!
Oh ya, and also this:
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- AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM
that ball ping sound is pretty addicting. thanks for sharingReplyDelete
More addicting than I thought it would be, thanks for the share.ReplyDelete
Glad you had a good time :)ReplyDelete
haha moar good time to uReplyDelete
Im reading comments about it being addictive, im not even gonna try it out. What i am gonna do tho is following you!ReplyDelete
wow that ball dropping thing is awesome! nice find! >:3ReplyDelete
such an addicting game, congrats on your aniversaryReplyDelete
Glad your anniversary went well bro.ReplyDelete
I've heard good things about it though, was it delicious?ReplyDelete
Very fun game, thanks for posting.ReplyDelete
Seems like you had a good time with your gf.ReplyDelete
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fuckin catalina wine mixer!ReplyDelete
Two year milestone - noice :DReplyDelete
Sounds like you had a good time, congratsReplyDelete
lol sweet, thanksReplyDelete
my god I love that gameReplyDelete
Okay that ball drop game is one of the coolest things ever. Thanks!ReplyDelete
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This ball drop game is legit!ReplyDelete
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That was strangely amusing. Also kind of interesting for making music with. Good to hear that you had a good time.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:39 AM
Ball dropping game will be played next time I have a drinking night :LReplyDelete
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- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM
my girlfriend has been wanting to go to the melting pot... expensive business is exprensive.ReplyDelete
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
I just adore cameos!!!
9 comments:
- Somewhere In Time- Christie (yardsalequeen) said...
Hey Sherry! Oh now you know I adore these cameos! What a collection you have here...they are gorgeous and I love how you have them displayed....I pick up one everytime I can find one and I believe I have about five now. Thanks for coming over and for the compliments....I think we like the same things and have alot in common. It's so fun seeing all of your pretty vignettes. We love the same things too. Have a great evening!
- Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 10:35:00 PM EDT
- Connie said...
I would love displaying those lovely cameos also, sweetpea!! They actually took my breath away when I first saw them here........
- Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 11:28:00 PM EDT
Those cameos are gorgeous and your idea to display them like that is just so adorable! Julia
- Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:31:00 AM EDT
- The Charm House said...
What a beautiful post!!! I just got on here and had to comment on your first post! I am so impressed with your blog! Beautiful! Have to go and keep reading!
- Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 10:47:00 AM EDT
- Holly said...
SOME of your cameos? Wow, you are really something there, girl!
Cameos will always remind me of my mom...
Blessings, Sherry!
- Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:51:00 PM EDT
- Lu Lu's Fluffy Ruffles said...
I love the way you have those displayed Sherry! it is just like candy!
- Friday, September 26, 2008 at 4:12:00 PM EDT
- Edie Marie's Attic said...
Hi Sherry!
Thanks for stopping by to enter my giveaway, it's so nice to meet you! I've enjoyed looking through your lovely blog. I'd like to add you to my fav blog roll if that's ok with you. I think people would enjoy visiting you!! And I love cameos too!!!
Hugs, Sherry
- Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 9:32:00 AM EDT
- Miss Rhea said...
Those are so pretty !! I haven't seen so many in one collection. :) I love the way you displayed them too. :) Hugs !! :)
- Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10:09:00 PM EDT
- Cindy@Cutepinkstuff said...
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your cameo collection! They are beautiful all together! Makes me want to go out right NOW and buy some! Isn't that the "dangerous" thing about sharing our pretties on our blogs!
- Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 9:30:00 PM EDT
here are some of the things I love......
- Creating Vignettes
- decorating my mantles....I have 7!
- Diamonds!! oh yes!
- Having God in my heart!
- lacey, pretty, blingy things
- Laughter & lots of it
- memories
- My condo on the beach in Florida. It's overlooking the beach...such a beautiful view!
- My Family
- My Grandbabies..2 boys & 8 girls!!
- My Hunk of a Hubby, Steve
- My Kitties~~Roosevelt & Stevie
- Painting murals on walls
- Pink Roses..everywhere!!
- Spending time with my son, Eddie
- The cute things my little granddaughters say
- True friends!!! I love people!!
- Vintage Compacts
- Vintage Hats with lots of flowers
- vintage pin cushion dolls


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Excerpt from article by Ian Haney López, Bill Moyers.com
Paul presents overweening government power — especially at the federal level — as the paramount threat to ordinary Americans. If he is to popularize this message, though, Paul has to face an ugly fact: libertarianism has attracted substantial popular support not despite its occasional association with racists, but because of its ugly racial undertones.
Where white supremacists once commandeered government to enforce their appalling vision, the civil rights movement recruited government to promote integration. Government efforts to outlaw discrimination and to promote inclusion in schools, workplaces and neighborhoods became key to the effort to move the country toward racial equality.
But in response, libertarian ideas flourished, for anti-government rhetoric provided a seemingly neutral basis for opposing "race mixing."
Pioneering this new use of libertarian rhetoric in his 1964 campaign, the Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater endorsed "states' rights," ostensibly a position on federal-state relations, though at the time all understood the target was federal efforts to push school integration. Goldwater also championed "freedom of association," which purported to preserve the rights of property owners to exclude whom they wished, though in practice this meant the right of white establishments to bar minorities.
Today's libertarian politics descends directly from this tradition. Illustrating the continuity, as recently as 2010, Paul himself endorsed the "freedom of association" argument, criticizing the 1964 Civil Rights Act for unjustly limiting the rights of private property owners. Paul put his position most succinctly in anearlier criticism of the Fair Housing Act: "A free society will abide unofficial, private discrimination — even when that means allowing hate-filled groups to exclude people based on the color of their skin."
To his credit, Paul has since renounced those positions and frequently proclaims his opposition to racial discrimination. But as his responses to the controversies surrounding his staffers suggest, he still has a long way to go. Paul must grapple with why his small-government message resonates with so many whites — and if, for a sizeable number, the motive is a continued opposition to integration, then Paul must face this squarely if he is to craft a more inclusive party.
If more Americans learn about our history, will it be possible to take the best intentions from libertarianism and push aside its roots in racial resentment? —Eric Byler
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Summer holiday 2013: Staycation
Last year we went to Brittany, France and this year we're having a staycation in Yorkshire. Having lived here for 13 years now I *looks sheepish* have never ventured deep into the Yorkshire Dales, nor visited the North York Moors or the East Coast. Well all this is about to change...
Plan for our 2013
Plan for our 2013
- Walk through some of the 44,000 hectares of open moorland in the North York Moors. (Remember to stick my nose into the heather for our whisky tasting notes).
- Touch an ancient tree. Over on the other side of the English channel in mainland Europe you would find it difficult to find a tree more than 200 years old. But here in Britain, and I've discovered there is a high proportion of really ancient European trees - I'm talking up to 1000 years old! And the largest concentration is guess where? Yes, in North Yorkshire.
- Go fossil hunting and rock pooling in Robin Hood's Bay before we tuck into good old Fish & Chips for dinner.
- Discover the connection between Count Dracula and Whitby and take out my binoculars in case we see any passing whales. Apparently Whitby is the best place in Yorkshire to spot passing Minke whales.
- Explore pretty villages and market towns. I've heard Hemsley could quite possibly be the quintessential English market town.


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I love this video from GeekBeatTV about downloading YouTube Videos. They regularly use videos for illustrations in their show, and now you can know how they get those videos from YouTube.
If you have Chrome or Firefox you can search for and download the "Easy Youtube Video Downloader extension/plugin." It will give you a download button under the YouTube video that you are viewing.
If you use a different browser or computer – or just don't want to download something else you can go to saveyoutube.com. Copy and paste the specific code at the end of the video's permalink that you want to download.
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Are cynics destined to be atheists? Are we the comical curmudgeons that are afraid to dive in head first and get a little wet? I'm a naturally rational person. When I want to do something wild, as I'm known to do from time to time, I have to first rationalize letting go of common sense for the night. My brain and I have a little discussion that goes something like this:
Me: It's been a tough week and I'm stressed as hell.
Brain: Tell me about it, I can't wait to relax and recharge.
Me: We do that every weekend. It's that time of the month Brain. We need beer and loose women!
Brain: Fine, have a beer, but you realize you're slowly killing me right?
Me: A beer? I was thinking more like 12.
Brain: You cruel fuck.
Me: Stop being a diva, you know you like the feeling too. If you let me have my fun when we get back at 6 AM I'll let you write one of those random (expletive deleted) posts you write when we're sauced.
Brain: Well... that was fun.
Me: So, what are we going to do today, Brain?
Brain: The same thing we do everyday, try to take over the world! Err, I mean I'll turn off the common sense nodes now and we'll go have some fun.
Once I convince myself that I'm allowed to do irrational stuff for the night my inhibitions and rational nature run for cover and I allow myself to live a little. I know I have the ability to be pretty irrational. It's inside me, but it's fleeting. Once I wake up I'm back to being rational. I immediately map out the most efficient way to get Mexican food.
I could take that leap of faith for a night (as my liver would testify). I could go all-in right now and convert to Islam, Catholicism or Judaism and fully believe in what I was doing at the time if I really felt like it. When I woke up the next day though I'd just shake my head, dust myself off and go get a torta.
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Despite all the attention devoted to the Labor Departments proposal for tougher standards for financial professionals paid for retirement advice, I think they are doing a disservice to Americans by taking a glass half-empty approach. Regulators shouldnt only be focusing on one side of the equation.
The real danger is the potential for individual investors to stop short of seeking desperately needed financial advice, especially when there are many benefits to be gained from enlisting educated, ethically centered advisors not the least of which is long-term financial security.
Research shows the average do-it-yourselfer underperforms the market. Over the 30-year time period from 1984 through 2013, equity fund investors earned a paltry average annual return of 3.69% compared with the S&P 500s average annual return of 11.11%, according to Dalbar, the investment research firm. While other factors may be at play, this discrepancy is at least partially attributable to the average investors behavioral biases. Instead of, as Warren Buffett says, be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful, individual investors tend to act like lemmings and follow the crowd. Perhaps the greatest value advisors can provide is helping counsel investors to weather the inevitable storms of bear markets while not becoming overconfident in bull markets.
Failing to seek professional advice is also dangerous because many Americans moving into retirement have a poor grasp of the knowledge required to make good decisions. A recent survey by the American College of Financial Services found the retirement income literacy of respondents aged 60 to 75 to be quite low. In a quiz of 38 questions, less than one-in-five answered at least 60% of the questions correctly, and the average respondent had the right answers just 42% of the time demonstrating the serious retirement income planning deficit Americans face.
Its critical for consumers not to be wary of seeking professional financial advice. By helping clients determine an income strategy consistent with their goals, make tax efficient decisions, tie in their planning with Social Security claiming and other key issues, advisors can provide tremendous value much more than the cost of their fees. A Journal of Retirement article, Alpha, Beta and now Gamma, quantified that value. Looking at just five areas of retirement income planning, the authors showed that good advice could translate into an increase in annual return on investment of 1.59%.
The most important quality of a financial professional is a commitment to a code of ethics, and that will not change with new standards of care. A mandated principles-based fiduciary standard may be admirable in theory, but it is challenging to enforce consistently and effectively.
Defining what is really in the best interest of every investor in every circumstance is a challenging task. Is best interest always lowest commission or fees? Is best interest determined by the outcome of the decisions? If so, over what period of time? In searching for a financial professional, potential clients should look for individuals who take all of those factors into account and have knowledge, experience and a strong commitment to ethics.
Its also important for policymakers to recognize that advisors are the leading force helping to educate Americans about financial planning. This kind of education simply wont happen on its own. Actions that limit the ability of advisors to work with consumers can only exacerbate the retirement crisis our country is facing.
Looking at the bigger picture, we see regulatory pressure for advisors to have a broader perspective, and we see clients asking more from their advisors now than ever before. In this environment, only educated advisors who are ethically driven and reasonably compensated are in a position to provide consumers with the help they need.
While regulators may be focused only on the cost of advice, consumers should be looking at the corresponding value advice brings to them and to their families. Its critical we get this balance right. Its not a political issue, and its not a financial services industry issue. Its an issue of financial security for all Americans, and that glass needs to be full.
Robert R. Johnson, Ph.D., CFA, is president and CEO of the American College of Financial Services. He is the co-author of several books, including the recently released, Invest With the Fed.
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"This February, we celebrate Black History Month. It is an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions that African Americans have made to our nation. Through innovations in technology, advances in medicine, athletic and artistic achievements, and promoting social justice, just to name a few, African Americans have helped move our nation toward a more perfect union."
"The understanding and appreciation fostered by Black History Month strengthens our resolve to continue on the path of progress. The Democratic Party will keep fighting to expand the vote and protect the franchise for all Americans, and to push economic policies that put middle class families first. We remain strongly committed to making sure every American has access to quality health care and affordable higher education."
"Black History Month is our chance to reflect on and express our appreciation for the ways the African American community has helped shape the American Dream. But in equal measure, it is our responsibility to use those lessons to ensure equality of opportunity for future generations."
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Inside and Outside
My second deep breath of inspiration is that everyone I know listens to know what is their business and what is not.
My third deep breath of inspiration is that everyone I don't even know all over the planet listens to know what is their business and what is not.
I am finding that when I pay attention to what is going on in my life and do not put my oar in where it is not wanted, that I make a lot more progress.
When I start seeing lots of things around me that need to be "fixed", I know that I am not trusting in the fact that every one is being guided to take care of themselves and that they have the infinite resources to do so.
Since my life keeps progressing in surprising ways that I would have had no way of knowing about other than through experiencing them and dealing with them, I am sure other people are having the same kinds of progressive life experiences.
We are each being given the resources we need for the greatest benefit to us and to others.
No one else can possibly see what is needed, no matter how well-intentioned.
When I go back to the things that mean the most to me, they are in a context of life experiences that are unique to me.
Everyone has that same situation.
We are each individually privileged to figure it out.
There is a reason we are here and have been given these experiences.
Not to let someone else figure it out from their viewpoint.
To listen, learn, work, struggle, be challenged, be strengthened, and then to build on that base, not someone else's interpretation.
And honestly, no one else can do that for anyone else.
You are the source of your own strength and purpose, and you have the key to "release the hidden splendor" from within.
It is for you, and you alone, to do.
© 2013 Kathryn Hardage
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Winter sports are just a few snowfalls away and resorts are gearing up for the season. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts some New England areas will experience more snow and colder temperatures this year than last, which means ski areas will be offering plenty of deals to lure folks back to the slopes.
For the biggest savings, plan in advance, look for senior, military, student and kids discounts and freebies, and ski midweek when you can.
You'll get more for your money booking an all-inclusive ski and stay package. Sign up for ski area email lists to receive members-only coupons and discounts.
(Be sure to read the fine print before you book. Blackout dates often apply and most offers don't include taxes and other fees. If you do see a deal you like, grab it. Some offers are available only for a limited time.)
Purity Spring Resort in New Hampshire has a steal of a deal for family vacations The resort, on Purity Lake in East Madison, has packages starting at about $162 per room, per night, for midweek stays that include lodging and breakfast, lift tickets at King Pine, plus free snowshoeing or cross country skiing on close-by trails. Visitors also have use of the resort's ice skating, indoor pool and fitness center. (King Pine is just 350 vertical feet of skiing on 17 short trails, so it's a good choice for beginning skiers.) kingpine.com/winter-ski-stay-packages.
Inns, bed-and-breakfasts, hotels and motels around Mount Sunapee in Newbury, N.H., offer packages that include a night's lodging, breakfast and a Mt. Sunapee all-mountain lift ticket. Based on double occupancy, prices start at $79 per person, depending on accommodations and dates selected. mountsunapee.com.
Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine offers family-friendly packages. Book a ski & stay package for two or more nights by Nov. 30, and kids in your party get free lift tickets. Packages start at $79 per person. sugarloaf.com/vacation-planning/ winter-packages.
Midweek ski and stay packages at Ski Butternut in Great Barrington, Mass., start at $45 a night (based on double occupancy), and include lift tickets and lodging. (Some restrictions.) skibutternut.com.
Starting in January 2017, The Bethel Inn Resort in Bethel, Maine, will offer family ski weekends (for two adults and two children), which include two nights lodging, lift tickets and unlimited skiing on Saturday and Sunday at Mt. Abram, a four-course dinner and hearty breakfast each day, a one-day tubing pass and a 10 percent discount on lessons and rentals. Prices start at $599. bethelinn.com
The Snowflake Inn in Eaton, N.H., offers a ski and stay package which includes two-nights' lodging, two lift tickets, a three-course dinner for two, two complimentary apres-ski cocktails and full breakfast. prices start at $699. snowvillageinn.com
New offers are posted frequently and skiers with flexible schedules can find discounts of as much as 50 percent on resort and lift packages at Killington, Smugglers' Notch, Stowe, Mount Snow and other resorts at LastMinuteSkiGetaways.com.
If you're a mom who can only get away for a day, Smugglers' Notch Resort in Smugglers' Notch, Vt., offers Women's Wild Wednesdays. Women get full-day, three-mountain lift tickets for half-price — plus 50 percent off full-day child care. Information: smuggs.com.
You can find a changing mix of savings on lift tickets and ski-and-stay packages with the Liftopia mobile app.


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Friends of Justice and the Eternal Struggle for Goodly Goodness!
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Born in the Winter Court of the Feywild, Kierantal was pledged to the service of the Raven Queen at a young age. At 9, she was sent to Shadowfell to be educated and trained in combat. Her mentor, Ghita, taught her the use of many weapons and introduced her to magick. While Ghita's strength lay in music, Kierantal drifted further and further into the wild magick of sorcery. At 16, she was sent back to the Winter Court, her training complete. Her return heralded the doom of her family – she witnessed her father succumb to the mad whisperings of the Lich and murder her mother before allowing his own soul to slip completely into the Shadow Plane. She swore revenge on the Lich and his followers and vowed to amass a great fortune to bring glory back to her family. She has wandered the world ever since in search of fame, fortune, and the Lich.


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Imagine you are at the edge of the sea on a day when it is difficult to say where the land ends and the sea begins and where the sea ends and the sky begins. Sea kayaking lets you explore these and your own boundaries and broadens your horizons. Sea kayaking is the new mountaineering.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Victim of fashion.
Every so often a really great new bit of kit comes along. Take the Nokia 6250 as an example. It is shock resistant, dust (and sand) resistant, water resistant, big keys for cold fingers, large Lion battery with 14 day standby, automatic volume control that increases or decreases the loudspeaker volume level to cope with background noise (designed for use on building sites but very effective in a howling wind), outstanding transmission and reception, built in sound meter to set the surround sound on the home cinema and it even lets you make phone calls!
It sounds like the ideal sea kayaker's mobile phone. Yes indeed and where may these paragons of maritime functionality be purchased? Well sadly they were last available in the year 2000 and mine is now 6 years old. A victim of the fickle fads of aficionados seeking the latest fashion flavour in phones, it sold like a brick and was discontinued. It is a brick and I look after it. It has an incredible additional effect on anyone under the age of 50. If I produce it in public, which is rare as I find the necessity to call in such places occurs infrequently, it causes much hilarity and occasionaly, some little sympathy among onlookers.
The shops are full of the latest miniature devices that have a multiplicity of myriad functionalities within their delicate and, dare I say, gaudy and ephemeral cases. None tempt me.
The lack of commercial success of my Nokia 6250 is a metaphor for all that is wrong with our society which is consuming resources and energy and polluting the planet in a spiral of self destruction. Perhaps we should learn to be happy with what we have got and expect products to have a decent working lifetime. My Nokia 6250 has only one failing. It not only looks like a brick, it sinks like a brick.
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Well said! And well worth saying repeatedly, as although recycling is much improved, consumer consumption continues to increase.ReplyDelete
I share your sentiments.ReplyDelete
I had a device that more recenty fell prey to fashion. Nokia discontinued the 6310(i) leaving me bereft of a phone that fits my hand and the carphne cradle.
The cause of its loss was its failure to survive a swimming test!
Hello Graeme and Michael, I think sea kayakers probably buy more phones than most, but through necessity rather than fashion!ReplyDelete
Michael I love your picture of the buoys in the rock cleft.
Douglas :o)
I was so impressed by the description of this phone that when my fancy little flip open thing broke the next day I bought a 6250 for £20 from ebay. Thanks for the tip!ReplyDelete
David, good to hear from you. Mine is not locked to any network so when I was in Pakistan last year I bought a cheap local sim card for it. This saved a packet in roaming fees and meant when I was phoning locals the call did not need to go back to the UK then back again to Pakistan.ReplyDelete
Douglas :o)


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The changes in player orientation mean more newbs in Theed and Mos Eisley. The guild could develop recruiting techniques accordingly. Just look for newb droid units.
How could the shuttleport waits be more useful? There should be a whole airport vibe. Allow cooks to set up vendors and entertainers to heal in those zones and you have something a little more interesting.
I sold some organics and healed some today. My play has been a lot less guild-oriented recently, probably because I've been spending less time online. I healed fairly anonymously in the Theed hospital for a major part of the day. Got some beans on the market… I'm making good money off of that.
I don't know if I'm particularly into bio-engineer. I may relinquish it and do a creature handler/doctor thing. I'm so fickle.


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BEIJING — A website allowing people to complain about Communist Party of China (CPC) organizations and members in government departments was launched on Dec 9.
Either by real name or anonymously, people can report breaches of Party rules by organizations and members. The public can also submit proposals to improve Party work and build clean government. The website is run by the committee in charge of discipline for central government departments.
The Internet is an important way of reporting wrongdoings by Party members and government officials.
Also on Dec 9, the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) opened a new "whistle blowing channel" on its website to support its campaign to hunt down fugitive corrupt officials abroad. People, at home or abroad, with relevant information are encouraged to pass on the intelligence on the website.


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Last December, my little nephew had a speech impediment and a very specific list. A total boy and a Toy Story fan since birth, he spouted his Christmas wish as only he could:
"I want a big fruck an' Woody."
Okay, maybe that's not funny. Maybe there's nothing funny about the 7-4 ninth inning loss soured by a New York rally that yanked the turf out from under Citizens Bank Park. If you didn't see it, that's when the regular season Brad Lidge reared his ugly head like a double agent twist in a James Bond movie.
I'll admit. I didn't see that coming.
My husband calls him "Lights Gone Out" Lidge. Could be. It was definitely a dark scene.
Honestly, I thought the rash would be in the Phightin's bats, with an annoying itch in the bullpen. But even in my worst nightmares I never imagined "Two-Run Lidge" would come down with the plague.
I think the problem is, 2008 was an amazing season. It had a fairy tale charm that climaxed against a Cinderella team. Like a Disney movie, everything we needed, we got. The top of our lineup hustled to keep up with a bottom as fine as Shane's behind, pitchers pitched better, batters hit farther, and even without gratuitous chest shots, unsuspecting heroes took the main stage for the feel good movie of the year. But in this series, there have been moments of true inspiration but at no time has the team fired on all cylinders.
Bar one. I'd like to pull back the curtain on the booth housing Ruben "The Great Oz" Amaro, Jr. and say, "Pardon me, do you have any more Cliff Lees?"
Last night's three run loss didn't feel like one. The Phillies stayed in the game in spite of the error pinned on Raul Ibanez that wasn't an error, or Joe Blanton's performance that wasn't Cliff Lee's, or CC's pants that look like he dresses in the dark.
Ryan Howard hit his way on base, stole second unopposed, and then scored without ever touching home plate.
Wow, I've never had that happen to me. And you thought this wasn't a fairy tale.
The Phils only had one less hit than the Yanks, Charlie Manuel's bandage matched his skin color perfectly, Derek Jeter didn't earn his first RBI of the series until the fifth inning, and both teams left seven good men on base. But the Yankees got the bargains they needed like the perfect yard sale, especially when Johnny Damon's heads-up baseball earned him the best baserunning performance of the night on his unopposed steal of third.
I've never had anyone take third base without a warning.
Who am I kidding?
Then, in the bottom of the eight, the Philadelphia boys who earned more come-from-behind wins than any other team in the National League, made a break for it. But not until after Jayson Werth—the white-hot hope—struck out and was followed by another lame at-bat by Raul Ibanez. That's when Pedro Feliz, who got it in gear in Game Two, shifted into overdrive. Suddenly, we thought we had ourselves a convoy.
But like my husband said, our only rally was in the towels.
Then he said, "Please put in Scotty Eyre." He prefers a jelly-bellied leftie with a bone chip in his elbow to a closer who grew an Amish beard for the series.
But after two quick Lidge outs, I could taste the third.
I had a big fruck an' Woody.
Then… game over. Wow, that was anticlimactic.
So why did the Yankee bats that at times struggled coming into this series suddenly find their fire? Maybe it's in their water. If it is, that's because it flows gold like liquid Steinbrenner.
The Bombers can be as stone cold as a pack of genetically modified wolves, stalking from the shadows until they sense a weakness and pounce. But even they lost 59 games; even they lost to the Nationals. Every team has an Achilles heel. Their truncated three-man rotation has just come as close as possible to bridging the gap to Mariano Rivera.
Hey look, Oprah's gone nuts for corndogs!
Okay, maybe that's not funny. But it wouldn't hurt to smile. Smiling's my favorite.
They said a World Series between the Dodgers and the Yankees would have been the series of the century, restoring the public's interest in a game recently tainted by steroid use.
Let's not be fans who taint the public's interest in the game any further.
I love the Phillies but I'm in love with the game of baseball. And if you're reading this blog, you probably are too.
Let's act like it.
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So, Steve and I got a snow day from work today because of all the snow. I didn't think it was that bad out when I was starting to up this morning, because they were actually plowing our street. We live on a dead end road with mostly rentals, so our street doesn't get plowed very often. Steve and I both got calls from our bosses this morning telling us that we didn't have to come in. Steve thinks he might still have to go in to shovel the sidewalks around the YWCA for the clients, but South Bend has declared a "Snow Emergency" so I don't think he will have to shovel. I don't anticipate the clients wanting to go anywhere in this mess. My uncle that lives in the south east corner of Wisconsin said they have about 5 feet of snow in their yard, probably due to snow drifts We don't have that much yet, but it is still snowing. It is supposed to continue to snow all day. It's crazy out there, but it does make me want to go ice skating or something.
On the bright side, the ground hog did not see his shadow this morning, so that means only 6 weeks until Spring. :o)


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Situation in Hand, my post on Rembrandt's etching The French Bed, has received more hits than any of my other entries, suggesting my audience might be as lowbrow as I am. Then and again, how lowbrow can we be if we're discussing Rembrandt, one of the giants of Western art? It isn't like we're jawing over that picture of dogs playing poker. Rembrandt was certainly a genius but he was also, like me, an earthy guy, so here's another etching for your consideration. It depicts the Biblical tale The Good Samaritan. Notice the breathtaking detail Rembrandt achieves, the mastery of cross-hatching, perspective and chiaroscuro—the use of light and shade. But Rembrandt gives us something more, an unabashedly frank detail that might have made a Victorian lady blush and fall off her chair. The dog in the bottom right corner, often cropped in nicer art books, is ignoring all human activity while answering the call of nature.
Bad doggie.
Do you have a favorite work of art? Tell us about it, even if it is those dogs playing poker. (Did you notice that one of them is cheating?)


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Just a blog about my thoughts and my experiences with vaping. An every-persons, regular Joe view of the vaping experience. This isn't the nitty, gritty details. Nor is it in depth reviews. There are tons of sources out there for the technical details and specs. This is more a general overview of products I've used, and my impressions. Also other random vaping thoughts may jump in here and there.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
My Vapor Store, a vendor review...
I quickly found that the Haus brand wasn't going to cut it for me, it had gotten me started but I wanted more from my vaping experience. I do blame it on the fact I work with a large group of hard core vapers, and all their fancy box mods got my tinkering/electronics juices flowing. So I hit up Google to find out more.
Turns out, My Vapor Store (MVS) came up first in my Google searches, and being new to the scene I hit them up and started looking at what was out there. It didn't take me long to make my first purchase, and as of today I've made 14 orders with them so far. They also have the nicest looking and best built website for vaping hands down, at least so far. I just wish they had a mobile version. My only gripe.
Their selection is excellent, they do carry all the biggest and most popular brands and products. They don't carry clones, nor many new "off brand" products. I've noticed that they do start carrying something if it becomes popular enough, but for the most part they stick with the established well known brands. There are a few brands they don't carry, but I'd say they carry 80% of the top brands. However, like most US vendors, stock is an issue. There is simply more demand in the US than there is supply. If I've ordered something from other vendors (I have more reviews coming) it's because MVS either didn't carry it, or were out of stock and I found it in stock at another vendor. I rarely find a better price, if it is something they carry.
I have talked with their staff a number of times, and they are always quick to respond. I've also had one defective product, they sent me a pre-paid shipping label, and since the product was out of stock they offered me another color they had in stock. I didn't want that color so they gave me a store credit. They were very quick and easy to work with in all interactions I've had with them.
They are located in NY, and they ship from there. Most of the time they ship the day you make the order, the next day at the latest. Shipping is $5.50 USPS, or free is you order more than $75. I honestly have no complaints with them, however USPS can be silly sometimes when coming to my location from their location in NY. But that's not in any way their fault.
Overall, 5 stars! *****
If I had a complaint, it would simply be the fact they are almost always out of stock on the most popular items. But that is a wide spread issue, if you want something that's hot right now, most sites can't keep it in stock more than a few days. You have to hunt for someone who has it, or wait for MVS to get more back in stock. They always seem to get more, but it never last long, being one of the biggest means they sell out quick! From talking to them, and also from my general research, they often are one of the first to get new items in the US, and they may well be one of the largest current vape shops on the internet, if not indeed the largest. It's nice that as large as they are, they still seem to often have the best price around, or very close at least.
In summary, you can't got wrong ordering from MVS. Because of the nature of vaping equipment in general, there isn't much of a guarantee, but on most things MVS will give you at least some guarantee, and will stand by what they sell. I know from personal experience.
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An international Sunday school lesson commentary
For Sunday September 13, 2015
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(Acts 4:34-5:10)
In Acts chapter 4, verses 32-37, Luke presents to us a vivid description of how the Christian believers had become "of one heart and mind", and they all shared in the belief that, the possessions with which GOD had blessed them with, were not their own, but rather, they only held those possessions in stewardship to GOD. They seemed to grasp quite clearly that the true Christian only desires more, so that they may have more to give away. They fully understood the concept of GOD that teaches, when we give according to GOD, we actually take the "spiritual curse" off of that portion which we keep.
This attitude allowed the Christian community of the first century to share their possessions unconditionally with each other in, both, a social, and, neighborly capacity. The work of the HOLY SPIRIT in each individual made them more sensitive to identifying with those, who were in a state of desperate need, and as a result, eventually, there was no poverty among them. They were freely willing to sell all of their possessions, if necessary, in order to come to the aid of their fellowman.
In this passage, Luke also introduces us to a man named Joseph, who was also called "Barnabas", which by interpretation means "son of encouragement". He earned the name "Barnabas" by way of his special ability to encourage others through his positive GODly words, actions, and deeds. He was from the tribe of Levi, but came from Cyprus, an island located in the northeastern Mediterranean Sea, about sixty miles off the coast of Syria.
Barnabas is the person who first introduced the Apostle Paul to the Christian Church at Jerusalem (Acts 9:26-28), and then later to the Church at Antioch of Syria, in Acts chapter 11 (v.25), the place where Believers were first called "Christians". In fact, he even traveled for a year with Paul, during his first missionary journey, but then later, fell out with him over differences involving John Mark, Barnabas' cousin, and also the eventual author of "the Book of Mark".
However, despite Barnabas' falling out with Paul, he clearly continued to reflect JESUS' image of encouragement throughout his lifetime. His presence, leadership, and encouragement to those in the early Church were instrumental in its development and survival. He became a very necessary ingredient in the "Body of CHRIST" in its infancy stage, as it struggled to mature into a viable representative of the ideology of GOD here on earth.
In this passage (v.37), Luke tells us that Barnabas sold a field that he owned back on the Island of Cyrus, and gave the entire proceeds to the Church to distribute to those in need. He did this, in order that he might encourage and inspire others in the Church to the spirit of "sacrificial giving" in the Christian community.
Every Christian has the same potential and opportunity as Barnabas had to become active, effective, earnest workers in the Christian community. And just like in the early days, we too, must work to build and add to GOD's great undertaking, the Church, using all of our GOD-given assets in order to get the job done. And the only way to be successful in our endeavors, is by following those Christian examples that have already been set before us, starting with CHRIST JESUS, and trickling down to those early Church workers such as Peter, Paul, Barnabas and the like, who faithfully served HIM, with their whole heart.
Failure in our honesty, talent, and diligence amounts to sin against GOD. It was the great violinmaker Antonio Stradivari who said, "If my hands slacked, I would rob GOD". In Acts chapter 5, verses 1-10, Luke gives us a vivid example of a couple who "failed in their honesty", because "they were driven by their jealousy" of the respect that had been won by Barnabas and others when they sold their possessions to make contributions to the poor (Acts 4:32-37).
Scripture tells us that there was a man named Ananias, who, along with his wife Sapphira, sold some of their property, with the intention of giving the proceeds to the needy in the church. However, after selling the property they decided that they would keep some of the proceeds for themselves. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this type of action, because the money was theirs to do with as they wished. The problem came when they decided to deceive the church into thinking that they were giving the Apostles all of the proceeds they had received from the sale of their property.
In this particular passage, we see just one of the many ways we, as professed Christians, grieve the HOLY SPIRIT. Here we see, even by the New Testament standard of "grace", just how our sins toward one another, as harmless as they may seem to us, will not be taken lightly by GOD. After we accept CHRIST and receive the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT from our FATHER GOD, each time we contemplate sin thereafter, we grieve the HOLY SPIRIT within us, as well as offend CHRIST JESUS WHO died for us, and we also show a lack of reverence for GOD THE FATHER, WHO created us.
Ananias and Sapphira weren't condemned because they failed to give all, but rather, they were condemned because their deceit re-introduced the hypocrisy that had corrupted so many in the church that operated under the banner of Judaism. Christianity, the only religion that is a product of GOD's mind, was intended to be "that faith which reflected GOD's image more clearly to man", here on earth.
This new Christian doctrine was to instill new hope in the hearts and minds of GOD's greatest creation, man. It would be a hope that would forever serve as motivation to make life on earth conform more fully with HIS Word, just as it was presented to us by JESUS CHRIST, during HIS lifetime here on earth.
In Acts 5:3-4 Peter says to Ananias, "…why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself. The property was yours to sell or not sell, as you wished. And after selling it, the money was also yours to give away. How could you do a thing like this? You weren't lying to us but to God!" (NLT).
As soon as Ananias heard these words, he fell dead. Three hours later, his wife Sapphira came in, not knowing what had happened to her husband. When Peter asked her, "Was this the price you and your husband received for your land? She replied, "Yes, that was the price". Peter then rebuked her, and she, as well, fell dead.
The LORD's response to this situation was intended to put fear in the hearts of those who might attempt to deceive HIS Church through "the spirit of hypocrisy", both then, and, in the future (Acts 5:13). This passage serves to show us that GOD will not hold blameless, those who attempt to deceive the Church for personal financial gain, or reasons, nor, will HE hold blameless, those who use the Church for self-promotion, especially when it is brought on by jealousy, as Ananias and Sapphira attempted to do. GOD never intended for HIS Church to look like, or conform to the World, but rather, HE intended for the World to transform itself to look like HIS Church, which is, by the way, supposed to reflect the image of CHRIST JESUS. And when we try to do it any way, other than GOD's way, we will always grieve the HOLY SPIRIT in the process.
A Sunday school lesson by,
Larry D. Alexander
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Living in the country offers its own unique challenges and opportunities. Come join me as we get a glimpse of what really happens in a small farmhouse tucked away from the cares of this world and how we try to live life in simplicity and a renewed sense of "downhome."
Saturday, August 16, 2008
I'm on Break
Well, today, I am canning. AGAIN. This time it is pickles. 21 quarts. Half as many as last year. Then I am going to be going corn, tomato paste and tomatoe juice, and hopefully, I'll get to the garden huckleberries. I've got to make a pie filling then can it. I'm also going to try to get some master mix made today, so I can have that for all kinds of sauces. Right now, I'm on break (lunch break) then back to work. I might get finished by midnight if I keep at it! Yesterday, I painted the living room, moved all the furniture in there about 3-4 times, and ate dinner, then went to bed. I was wiped out! But now, I have room for the piano that the in-laws are giving me and the room feels clean and sterile again! By the way, if you have a lawn mower or big freezer to give away, we are in need of one! The kids were each assigned to pray for one of them. So, since God listens to kids, I am expecting results rather soon. Thank you Mom and Dad for the pressure canner. I am using it today for the first time. I will be sure to place it under the tree at Christmas and fill it with some goodies for the family to share! Happy, Happy! Any job ideas anyone? We are in the market for a new one. Dr. O I mean. He's been laid off again. So, back to square one. Living by faith is starting to take on a new meaning for us. Grrr...or should I say PTL? Whatever! School starts in 2 weeks and 2 days. Yea! I think! Anyway, I think we are more ready for it than last year.
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Lots of houses for sale/rent in this area! Might be able to help with a job, too. I suppose that's not gonna happen, huh? No, you like it where you are, and you are getting settled in and lots of friends.
- August 18, 2008 at 9:46 AM
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Mussanje maatu; an average entertainer
Posted by Anantha | Posted in Cinema , Kannada , Movie Reco , Music , Ramya , Sankey , Sudeep , Watched in theatre | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008
Dir: Mahesh
Cast: Sudeep, Ramya
Music: V Sridhar
First of all, the reasons why I wanted to see this movie – The posters of the movie seemed interesting, The director was a debutant, Sudeep was donning an interesting look, Music was superb and last but not the least – my intuition said its gonna be an interesting movie. Hence I went to see Mussanje Maatu.
Pradeep played by Sudeep is an RJ, a happy go lucky person, meets depressed Tanu [Ramya] in a train from HubLi to
Talking about the different technical departments of the movie, debutant director seems to have chosen a safe script and is heavily influenced by the usual masala in the movies. His talent needs to be assessed when he comes up with a more creative attempt. Sudeep is refreshing with his hip new look suiting his profession, looks ultra slim too. Sudeep impresses with his mannerisms and dialogue delivery, but his-both-hands-always-in-pocket-style looks repetitive. About Ramya, she has gone past the mark of chubby and looks plump; she has to think seriously about reducing. I did not find her acting special in the movie. Rest of the cast has nothing much to do. I seriously don't understand why Anu Prabhakar accepted the role of Ramy's friend, she has no special role to play in the story.
What disappointed me was so-so cinematography, less effective dialogues and below average art direction. Not to blame the cinematographer [Sundernath Suvarna] completely for his work, may be viewers' expectation has increased seeing other cinematographer's works post release of Mungaru Male, GaalipaTa etc. Though the scenic beauty had nothing to play special in the movie, but it is sad to say there was not a single scene in the movie which made me say the camera work was 'waaaww'. Oh did I forget to mention there are lot of scenes in the movie shot in and around Sankey park..
Any love story keeps open the gates for plausibly effective dialogues, but this movie had no such dialogues. About the art direction, it disappointed me in the very first scene. Viewers needed no extra effort to notice the yellow cloth (!!) bearing the name HubLi, which was pasted poorly on the actual name board of which ever town they shot that very first train station scene in.
Now what impressed me most is the music of the movie. 'ninna noDalentho', sung by Sonu and Shreya is another gem of a romantic number, 'kaddaLu mansanna', sung by Kunal Ganjawala is simply superb and rest of the songs are also very pleasant. Thumbs up to new music dir, V Sridhar for his commendable debut.
All in all, an average movie..
PS: pic courtesy oneindia.in


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I snagged this one from Patrice. I thought it would be a fun post to share.
A - Attached or Single: Single
B - Best Friend(s): My many hobby friends out there
C - Cake or Pie: Cake
D - Day of Choice: Sunday the kick back day
E - Essential Item: purse
F - Favorite Color(s):Red
G - Gummy Bears or Worms: Bears
H - Hometown: Chicago
I - Indulgence(s): ski vacations
J - January or July: January
K - Kids: none
L - Life is incomplete without: Hope
M - Marriage Date:Good Question
N - Number of Siblings: 1 brother
O - Oranges or Apples: Apples
P- Phobias or Fears: snakes
Q - Quote: "There is no great loss without some small gain."
R- Ring size: 8 big fingers
S - Season: Fall
T- Tag 3 Friends: Play if you like!
U - Unknown fact about me: I hate to be call Cas!
V - Very favorite stores: TJ Maxx! LOL!
W - Worst Habit: Impulse buying
X-ray or Ultrasound: X-ray
Y - Your Favorite Food(s): It varies I love spicy foods
Z - Zodiac: Taurus
Thing have not been going well for me lately. I have been sick. I thought I was getting better and I relapsed. I am tired with a scratchy throat, coughing and extremely tired. If I am up doing something for 15 minutes I am down for a few hours afterward. I tried to push myself and go to New Jersey for a corporate meeting and ended up in urgent care. Not a good thing. I am now home trying to rest and get back to normal.
I hope everyone out there is doing better than me! LOL!
Big infectious kisses to ya!
Friday, May 30, 2008
3 comments:
- Adrienne said...
Feel better soon girl!
- May 30, 2008 at 9:48 AM
- Sheila said...
Sending you Get Well Soon Wishes.
- May 31, 2008 at 10:21 AM
- Pajnstl said...
save the germy kisses and feel better chic!
What do you like to be called if not cas?
- May 31, 2008 at 4:18 PM
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Manchester United
Ongoing story - With Vidic committing his future to the club with a new 'long term deal' the main story is around the clubs finances or more importantly Fergie's sudden reluctance to splash the cash. David Gill has declared the money is there if he wants to spend but Fergie says the market isn't right, couple this with the recent revelations regarding season ticket sales & MUST's campaign things aren't looking as great as they once were for Untied off the pitch
Javier Hernandez (From Chivas Guadalajara, undisclosed but rumoured to be £7m up to £12m with add no's)
When Man Utd announced his signing it caught a lot of people by surprise, he was a relative 'unknown' so a lot of research was done on you tube etc to find out more and realise that actually he looked pretty good. I watch some clips of him on a website and he's clearly got something about him, a great first touch and excellent eye for goal and he showed this in the World Cup, scoring a couple of lovely goals against France & Argentina respectively and showing a glimpse of what could come next season
Chris Smalling (From Fulham, undisclosed rumoured around £7m)
The young English defender has had an incredible rise, coming from non league football with Maidstone United to Manchester United via Fulham. A couple of shaky games for Fulham after the deal was agreed and giving away a penalty against Celtic on his United debut but fans will remember the shaky starts Vidic & Evra had before becoming rocks for the team. A solid defender considered the long term partner for J.Evans once Vidic & Rio start getting on
Zoran Tosic (To CSKA Moscow, undisclosed but rumoured around £7m) Signed at the same as Adem Ljajic (who's deal later collapsed) but never really hit the heights expected of him as he failed to develop physically as the club would have liked, should have more luck in Russia
Key Player – Wayne Rooney without a doubt, United will need him firing like last season if they're to win the title, although an injury free defence would probably make a difference although that's less likely to happen
My expectations – I think if Rooney stays fit and carries on improving United should win the league, they would have won it last year had it not been for the awful defensive injuries they had to deal with. With a mixture of youth & experience I can see United winning back the title so I'm going with 1st this season
Newcastle United
Ongoing story – Mike Ashley is still owner of the club despite the best efforts of the Geordie faithful to try and oust him from the club, the hatred for him was slightly forgotten by a successful season last season however you can bet if money isn't spent and the club struggle the fans will turn on him first chance they get. With very little to no funds coming from the chairman Chris Houghton is having to try and get loan deals or free transfers
Dan Gosling (From Everton for free) a brilliant buy for Newcastle, although after his behaviour with Everton over his contract they will have to keep an eye on him in that respect. A versatile player that can play as a central midfielder, right midfielder, right full back or centre back, he played mainly as a box to box midfielder and could prove a good addition to the squad.
Sol Campbell (Free from Arsenal) After much speculation the ex Tottenham & Arsenal centre back signed for Newcastle, whilst he is a very experienced centre back age isn't on his side and whilst he did a job for Arsenal last season I'm not sure if he can do it week in week out against some of the top players he will have to face. Time will tell though and Sol does have a habit of proving doubters wrong.
Nicky Butt (Free transfer/retired) He was released at the end of his contract under the impression he was going to retire however has recently been offered by Preston, either way age wasn't on his side and he probably couldn't keep up with the pace of the Premiership.
Key player – Joey Barton is a player who has shown lots of potential but has never been able to adjust his attitude accordingly, this could be his last chance with a Premiership club but he needs to take his chance. Alan Smith is also an important player for the team, covering every blade of grass for the team in midfield but Steven Taylor will be the key at the heart of the defence, if the team are going to stay up he needs to be at his very best
My expectations – This is basically the same team that got relegated in 07/08 except the fact they've lost Viduka, Owen & Martins, when players like Andy Carroll or Shola Ameobi where called up on they fell pretty short of the mark, I know it's been a full season since then however I feel that a squad that has a backbone of Harper, Coloccini, Smith, Gutierrez & Ameobi could be in for a real struggle this season and I think they might be the 3rd team to go down in 18th place
Stoke City
Ongoing story – Stoke continue to defy their critics and have almost established themselves as a mid table premiership team. A Solid fan base with a sensible owner and manager things are very solid, Stoke will try pushing for a higher league spot but will always look over their shoulders to make sure they aren't getting dragged in to a relegation battle.
Florent Cuvelier – (From Portsmouth for free) The 17 year old Belgium midfielder was wanted by top clubs up and down the country before signing for Stoke, not ready for first team action yet he's one for the future and should be able to develop well at Stoke
Carlo Nash – (Free, unattached) Back up keeper who has had quite a few clubs, he's brought in as cover for Sorensen & Begovic
Amdy Faye – (Free) released following injury problems, helped establish Stoke in the top flight but struggled last season with injuries
Andy Griffin – (Free to Reading) spent the second half of last season on loan with Reading after not playing for Stoke since his very public bust up with Ricardo Fuller, he settled in well at Reading and made the move permanent this summer
Key Player – Ryan Shawcross is the rock in the defence, a key player linked with top clubs but happy to stay at Stoke. His form was so good last season he was mentioned for an England place but the tackle on Aaron Ramsey seemingly put an end to that. Matthew Etherington is a key player going forward for the team, he's one of their main attacking outlets and his trickery on the wings helps set up chances for the team
My Predictions – Stoke should be in mid table again this season, I don't think they'll be dragged in to a relegation battle and a finish between 10th & 12th this season should be considered a good season
Ongoing story – Steve Bruce will be looking to improve on last season, after starting the season so well Sunderland hit problems after the beach ball incident against Liverpool and whilst finishing comfortably in mid table they would have been hoping for a higher finish and will be going for it this season
Cristian Riveros (from Cruz Azul for free) – A hard working midfielder who can play on the left or in his preferred position in the middle, spent most of the world cup playing in the middle for Paraguay showing great stamina as well as scoring 2 goals against Slovakia, Steve Bruce has a record of signing good players in this mould & from this area so lots expected
Marcos Angeleri (from Estudiantes for £1.5m) – An Argentine right back who has good pace, 3 caps for Argentina under Maradona he was voted in the top-ten in the 2008 edition of the south American footballer of the year award. Will add an attacking option down the right and with his pace is good at tracking back and not being caught out
Titus Bramble (from Wigan for £1m) – enjoyed a revival under Bruce at Wigan before Bruce left, didn't have a great season last season so will be hoping that re-joining his former boss will help him once again. On his day he's good at reading the game and a solid tackler sadly his day doesn't come as often as people thought it might when he was younger
Ahmed Al-Muhammadi (from ENPPI on loan) regarded as a future star for Egypt he's come on loan the Sunderland for Bruce to take a closer look at him after already having him on trial, the deal has an option for a £2m purchase at the end. Originally a striker but now a tricky winger with a bit of pace about him as well the only questions seem to be over his temperament & end product.
Simon Mignolet (from Sint-Truidense, undisclosed but reports around £2m) Sunderland beat teams including PSV, Twente & Udinese to sign the young Belgian keeper. At only 21 he'd already made over 100 appearances for Sint-Truidense and 4 appearances for the national U-21 team as well before Sunderland came knocking, one for the future but big things expected from him back home
Darryl Murphy (to Celtic for undisclosed, rumoured around £1.5m), a striker who started well at Sunderland but was soon frozen out the squad before joining Ipswich on loan.
Myron Newsworthy (Sheffield United on loan) spent second half of last season on loan at Sheaf Utd and after being told he didn't feature in Steve Bruce's first team plans he's returned on loan
Key Player – Craig Gordon was having a great season until he broke his arm against Spurs last year and he's done the same in pre-season but if he can get back to full fitness he could be valuable, the same could be said of Lee Cattermole although he has to be careful with suspensions as well as injury but Darren Bent's goals will be all important and Bruce will be praying he stays injury free.
My Prediction – Middle table is a must for Bruce to justify his spending, could see them finishing around 10th this season provided they don't lose key players to injury


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"And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about." ― Haruki Murakami
This quote so accurately describes my thoughts tonight. It's been one heck of a week. It's crazy how I can feel so strong, and so exhausted at the same time.
You know those things that you do that you can say, "WOW, that was important. That was a big deal for me, and was kinda like walking across coals." Have you ever had a time when it was something that looks small...inconsequential...something no one would think is a big deal...that is just different for you? It feels like everybody else gets to walk across coals that have been doused with water, while yours still have little flames AND you're barefoot, but you're supposed to look like you're just walkin' along like everybody else. That's today. In an attempt to manage all this appropriately, I'm keeping this short and going to bed. Tomorrow, I hope to wake up completely on the other side of this storm.
Peace, y'all. <3