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A Note about Sugarbush Draft Horses
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Interview with a Horse Person - me!
Looking back, it's easy to see how my whole life has lead me to be in this field - Horses. But living that life it didn't seem so obvious. While attending college, I don't think horses were something I ever really mentioned. I lived in the city, I was a poor broke college student, and I thought that horses would have to wait until I had a career and could "afford them". I didn't realize they would become my career.
Now, in college I lived off campus (barely) with a bunch of guys that were like brothers to me. They were protective, threw great parties, and serious enough about education that the environment was conducive to getting up in the morning and making my 8am classes... usually. One of the people who made his way into my circle of friends was a guy named Jon. I always thought of Jon as the classy cerebral type. Now, many years later, he's proven that to be true.
Well, with facebook being what it is, we bumped into each other again. Jon is now a freelance writer on the side, and understands the idea of being self employed. We began talking and he got an eyeful when he asked what I did for a living now. Of course a link here and there to the Sugarbush Draft Horse Registry page, and my own Iron Ridge Sport Horses's page, and he was hooked. After about a month, he asked me if I'd be willing to do an interview, so he could write an article (or a few) on what we're doing.
Since the Sugarbush Drafts need so much exposure, I couldn't see a downside. I have been looking into what that type of advertising costs... wow! It ain't cheap! To find someone that actually wants to go through the trouble of writing anything about what you do... yeah, I jumped on it.
I've never really thought of myself as the exciting lifestyle type. You know, you just get used to what is "normal" and think nothing of it. For Jon, the idea of reviving a dieing breed, one with a rich American heritage, and my path to get here, it seemed like the perfect story. We made plans for Jon to come visit for a couple of days. Yep, he's good at interviewing! I don't think he really asked me a question per se, but he'd get me telling stories, and just recorded them all, and made notes as he needed to. Over 2 days of running my mouth... I'm sure he's got tons of material!
We talked about things from my time working with an animal rescue, rehabilitating aggressive dogs. That lead to my learning to train problem horses, which lead to how I picked my first broodmares (rescuing mares with good bloodlines, good conformation, and bad attitudes that had few options left to them). Jon was given the grand tour of the property: stallion to stallion, mares and foals, and a few more mares. The horses adored him!
Of course, that was interesting to me, since many of my horses do NOT like strangers. Nazar is the worst. She's a Belgian cross mare that was abused in her past, and very picky about who can get close to her. To this day my family can pet her, but only I can put a halter on her in the pasture. Jae says only I can feed her cookies in the pasture, but I think Leah has managed that as well. Well, Nazar was in love with Jon. She followed him around, let him pet her all over, including her head! Pretty good judge of character I'd say.
I also found it really interesting the things that picked his interest. Like, Jae doing morning chores. He loaded hay into the tractor, drove into the pasture, and the horses of course followed the tractor while Jae threw out hay. There's the usually scuffle about who gets the best hay pile, the mares circle around, and all in all, it ends up looking like a well choreographed dance. The nicker of the foals begging for food, or the whinny as soon as the door to the house opens, and they start begging for something. To me, those are just "normal" now, but looking through someone else's eyes, you get to appreciate how great it really is that this can actually BE normal.
Wednesday morning, we had planned to throw Jon on a horse, and let him see what riding a "real" horse (i.e. not a dude string horse) was all about. Got ready to head out, and the thunder started. Shortly after that, the rain came down. Bummer! Sadly Jon didn't have enough time to stay and wait it out, so I've invited him back (and to bring his wife along) when ever he wants. I hope he takes me up on it.
All in all, I have no idea what I told him, how much he's recorded, and what will be in the article he writes or where he will try to have it published. There's no guarantee that any one will even publish it. But, Jon is a professional, he knows the ins and outs of all that, and I really don't have to worry about it. I did promise to check his horsey terminology so he doesn't make any glaring mistakes.
For me, it was a strange experience to sit there and talk about years of horse experiences, and NOT have the person's eyes glaze over. I mean, the only people who like to hear that much horsey stuff... well, it's other horsey people!
The downside? Yeah... it's a mud pit out here now. I had big plans to bathe babies and take more pictures this week, and now I'm "stuck" taking a few days off. Although, I think I have found a fail proof way to make it rain. Plan something that you can't do in the rain, and don't budget enough time to work around it. We really needed this rain too.
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I'll be up Sunday and maybe Monday, to ride or not.ReplyDelete
Everytime I go and look at your spotted drafts.. I think... hmm.. Sugarbush, or Gypsy... Cause you see I will be breeding my Rosie eventually...ReplyDelete
Oh, right, holiday weekend. Here's hoping there's riding time for ya Leah.ReplyDelete
And Jeni, Sugarbush! Here's a great argument for it... a registered foal (Since Rosie is Percheron/Belgian). And a very lovely girl I might add. Of course, I am rather biased. =)
I'll make the time. Will the weather cooperate and is the arena dry enough?ReplyDelete
Oh, right, holiday weekend. Here's hoping there's riding time for ya Leah.ReplyDelete
And Jeni, Sugarbush! Here's a great argument for it... a registered foal (Since Rosie is Percheron/Belgian). And a very lovely girl I might add. Of course, I am rather biased. =)


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Pause as defined by dictionary.com in noun form is: a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action. Pause defined as a verb means: to dwell or linger.
I go, go, go all day long and into the late evening. When I am sitting I am doing something. I rarely just watch tv or read a magazine. My mind is almost always "on" too. I envy my friends who can "shut off" their brain/thoughts because I just can't do that. Even when I run, I am thinking "this is your long run, slow down", but I always speed up. It is a good and a bad thing for me.
With four awesome children, life is busy. There is always a need to be filled, an argument to mediate, a place to go, etc. I can only imagine that life will get busier and my need to think about PAUSING will be even greater.
So, PAUSE! I want to PAUSE to play with my kiddos even when I should be making dinner or folding laundry. I want to PAUSE to read the story slower because who knows how much longer they will want Mommy to read to them at bedtime. I will schedule a PAUSE break in my schedule to have special dates because the potential exists that I may be uncool someday. I will PAUSE to look at them when they speak so each one of them knows how much they mean to me.
I realistically know that I won't have PAUSE moments every day, but I can try. The more I practice PAUSING the more of a habit it will be! So, in 2011 I will be PAUSING with my children because I don't want to wake up one day when they are grown with too few memories of the every day moments! I will dwell in my children and love it because I love them!

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Karren Brady was critical of Manchester City's big spending in the summer transfer window.
Manchester City fans have responded to West Ham United vice-chairman Karren Brady's criticism of the club's activity in the summer transfer window via HITC Sport.
In her football diary in The Sun, West Ham vice-chairman Brady has used an old phrase from former Tottenham Hotspur chairman Lord Sugar to describe the big spending of City over the past few weeks.
"Combing through the Premier League summer transfer dealings today, it becomes clear that to top English clubs Uefa's Financial Fair Play rulings are about as relevant as discarded chip cartons," the 46-year-old West Ham official wrote in her football diary in The Sun (Friday, September 4 entry - quotes taken from The Sun's iPad edition, Saturday, September 5, 2015).
"Not so long ago, Man City were told to pay £50million for unacceptable book-keeping. After a rules amendment friendly to zillionaires, Sheikh Mansour can spend what oil-well earnings he likes - and did so in huge transfers, plus skyscraper wages.
"What was it Lord Sugar said about the prune-juice effect?"
City made a number of big signings in the summer transfer window in order to strengthen the squad and reclaim the Premier League title this season.
England international winger Raheem Sterling arrived from Liverpool, England international midfielder Fabian Delph joined from Aston Villa and 18-year-old attacker Patrick Roberts moved from Fulham.
Defender Nicolas Otamendi was recruited from Valencia, while former Chelsea attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne came from Wolfsburg.
According to BBC Sport, the transfer fee for Sterling could reach £49m while Delph cost £8m.
The Guardian claims that City paid £11m for Roberts, while Otamendi cost £32m according to BBC Sport.
As for De Bruyne, BBC Sport claims that City had to pay a club-record £55m for his services.
City fans have responded to Brady's comments via HITC Sport. Below are some of the best comments:
Jack Millington: "Brady has a cheek considering the amount of housing benefit WHU are getting off the tax payer."
Prestwich_Blue: "It's a bit embarrassing that the CEO of a Premier League club doesn't seem to understand FFP. The rule amendment to introduce Annex XII (which allows clubs to breach FFP by agreement with UEFA) has no relevance to City for two reasons.
"The first is that they're barred from using it, having been subject to FFP sanctions in the previous three years. The other is that they are unlikely to be in breach of FFP again, with increased ticket income, commercial income and media income from the CL & (from 2016/17) the PL.
"Funnily enough, in 2 weeks time, Ms Brady will be the guest of Manchester City when West Ham visit The Etihad. I hope they tell her that her presence won't be welcome after her disrespectful remarks but sadly I suspect they won't."
kevin mole: "how many players did west ham buy, Karen? jealousy will get you nowhere."
vince: "I was going to say something but you have all said it for me except for one thing "Karren Brady YOU R FIRED!"
Blue Mancunian: "Well perhaps the next time that Karen Brady drinks a glass of expensive champagne, or buys a pair of leather shoes that most women can only dream about because they haven't got the money, maybe she'll rethink this.
"It's great supporting a club who have no money problems, a state that all football supporters wish their team had. Someone has to be the richest club in the world and we're lucky that it's us.
"But our owners do everything with taste and thought and NEVER rub it in the noses of those less fortunate and these massive amounts of money we are spending are benefiting other clubs like Liverpool and Wolfsburg. It's not our problem how they spend their new wealth."


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Hi there! Right now I'm at the Orly airport south of Paris waiting for Rachel who is more than 40 minutes late. I guess she's still on Mexican time after two and a half years haha... Today after school I went a quickly to Primark to return a pair of pants I bought a few weeks ago. I ended up buying a coat for fall/winter, surprise surprise. But I really needed it I promise. Also got my internship confirmed today which means I'm coming home to Åland in December for at least a month. So excited about it. I always love Åland when I'm not there, funny how that works... Just have to book my flight home and then it's all set. Can't believe I've already been six weeks in school. It means I only have six weeks left of this semester. Time flies.
Okay guys I hope you have a great weekend, I know I will. Hugs!


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We told you a few days ago about the music-montage sort-of trailer "internet first look" for Elizabethtown. I liked that a lot better than this, the trailer proper, which popped up sometime today. Cameron Crowe has a sense for the marriage of music and image that's really undeniable, and, better yet, he knows exactly when and where to cut any given shot to enhance this. The "first look" was a great example of exactly how good he is when it comes to montage - it felt perfectly representative of what a Cameron Crowe film should be. I do believe there's a good film behind the lackluster trailer, but it's so covered up in Oscar-bait schmaltz that it's hard to find. I say they should lose the Tom Petty, and allow more of the imagery to speak for itself. What do you think?
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A ball, chaos, oranges – and fun!
Posted by Dean Holden at June 15th, 2013
by Kristine Lilly, 19 May 2013
In the Youth Soccer Insider's latest edition of its "When They Were Children" series, Kristine Lilly remembers her early years of Connecticut youth soccer, which her set on a path to becoming the world record holder for national team appearances (352) and winning world championships with the USA. The account is an excerpt from her e-book, "Girls Soccer: My Story — Dream, Believe, Achieve."
It was the late 1970s. I was 6 years old when I started playing soccer. Well I am not sure if what I played could be called "soccer." I was out on the field with other boys and girls and there was a ball and chaos. What took place between the lines was FUN!
I remember the color of one of my first teams, light blue; I remember we played on Saturday mornings, players' dads coached our team, we ate oranges at halftime, popsicles after the game and putting on my uniform and loving it.
I don't remember how many games we won or lost, or who was a good player or who could kick the ball really far. What I remember most is the fun I had and waking up on Saturday mornings excited to go to my soccer game.
My favorite thing about soccer when I was 6 years old and probably until I was about 16 years old were the oranges at halftime. It was as simple as that. I remember trying to eat as many as I could before the game started up again. I have to say I never got sick so I guess I ate the perfect amount. So you see it wasn't the Xs and Os or the technical work or how many goals I scored that made me happy, it was the oranges and my teammates.
I was a young female soccer player and life was simple and fun. But there was one problem: there were no girls soccer teams! So I showed up for the boys tryouts and — since no one said "no" — I tried out. I ended up being good enough and made the team. From 2nd to 8th grade I played with the boys on my hometown travel team, the Wilton Wonders. There was no recruiting players, no switching teams, you just played for your town and that was it. We played against neighboring towns so it was Wilton vs. the World!
I loved every second of it. The boys I played with treated me as a sister and friend, which meant I got no free passes or special treatment. I earned every ball, assist and goal. If I wanted to play, I had to work hard; if I fell, I had to bounce right back up and hold back my tears. That kind of treatment made me feel like I was part of something special, and on one particular occasion I knew that I was …
Our travel team arrived for a tournament in Niagara Falls, New York. As we prepared for our first game our coach was called to an impromptu meeting, where he was told we couldn't play because there was a girl on our team: Me!
Instead of sitting me out, my coach and team refused to play. It didn't matter that I was a girl. I was part of their team. As it turned out, that display of team cohesion was my first glimpse of athletic integrity and sportsmanship.
(Excerpted from "Girls Soccer: My Story — Dream, Believe, Achieve" by Kristine Lilly, an e-book that includes 74 videos. Lilly, who debuted for the USA at age 16 in 1987 and retired in 2010 at age 39, won two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals. She won four national championships with the University of North Carolina, and played pro ball in Sweden, the WUSA and WPS. An introductory video of the e-book, a collaboration with Coerver Coaching, can be seen HERE)
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Fraser Downs Cancels Sunday Card
Published: February 12, 2017 10:03 am ET
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Fraser Downs has announced that its live harness racing card scheduled for Sunday, February 12 has been cancelled.
The continuing changes in the temperature affecting the track condition have caused the cancellation.
Fraser Downs' next scheduled card of racing is slated for Friday, February 17.


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from www.ocweekly.com – Lots of people ask how I do what I do and what I have to do to prepare before a scene, movie, photo shoot or appearance. I don't speak on behalf of other performers or women in my business, but here are my pre-porn rituals. Sorry to pop the fantasy, boys, but it ain't exactly like my movies!
My last scene was for kink.com this past Monday–a solo video on a "fucking" machine that was pretty intense (go to their website and pay the fee to see my scene–no piracy, remember?)
I didn't have any other shoots after that, which fell into my usual routine of one scene a week (but more is always welcome, too). So with the down time, it got me thinking about how I prep
First off, I take care of my body. I enjoy group Pilates, yoga and fun exercise activities involving clothes. I'm also a vegetarian, and make sure to get at least eight hours of sleep the day before my shoot; if I don't, I'm usually grumpy, and that's not professional. That's for my interior health–you need to be physically and mentally healthy (not just attractive) to succeed in this business.
I make sure my hair is colored and my roots are minimal–since I'm a natural brunette and always have grown-in brown hair, I spend a great deal of time dyeing my roots with a high lift tint and getting extra highlights all over. I also make sure I have the proper tan.
I avoid the tanning beds unless I'm looking extra-pale; in that case, I'll hop in for 10 minutes every few weeks. Instead, I own about every bronzing solution/spray/cream/gel/lotion in travel and home size. I'll also visit the spray tan machines at least twice a week; I just have to remember to constantly exfoliate and keep maintenance up which can be time consuming, I don't like splotches!
I'll also check in on my hair extensions. I spent six hours three months ago in the salon just to put in my bonded, new extension hair; this past Thursday, I added two more hours of upkeep, all for the pleasure of getting loads of hair glued in so that it's extra thick and extra long for the fans.
My favorite part of prepping is the occasional trip to the spa to have facials done and the rare but painful injection no one needs to know about–I'll just say that it's nice to have a little extra plump to certain parts of the face because it makes your skin look fuller and parts look sexier.
If I'm doing vaginal or oral scenes, there's not much in terms of prepping other than making sure your body is able to perform. If it's anal, though, I won't eat heavy foods the day before, and focus on keeping hydrated and only having little snacks and small bites to feel extra comfortable for the scene. I'll spare you the details about what happens if I don't, and I'll also leave out any information about enemas and cleaning habits the day of..wait, TMI?
I make sure to read the information sent to me by my agency, La Direct Models, who send out a formal email labeling the type of work I'll be doing, the company, the talent I'm working with, the site or theme of the shoot and the script (if it's a longer film, I usually get the script further in advance. I've already agreed to all the details; the email is just a reminder in case I forgot, and includes call times and location details as well.
After I confirm with them that I have received and understand the information I'm pretty much set to shoot. I have to do a HIV/gonorrhea/chlamydia/syphilis etc., test via a specialty clinic every two weeks via urine and blood from a syringe drawn that I dread (I loathe needles). My agency helps me keep up to date on when to do that as well, which is great because I need a babysitter for myself with all the things I do.
Before I take off to the set, I pack my bag. Oh boy, the set bag: Full of everything from the mouthwash I like to the lube I'm not allergic to. I put lotions and potions and things that I want on set with me in there. I make sure to have my phone charged and games downloaded for all the down time on set (and there's a lot…), along with magazines to read and pen and paper to scribble thoughts. I'll also pack extra lingerie, heels, and other clothes for options.
I'll also make enough time to swing by Starbucks for breakfast and a latte. I'll usually work on my laptop there, to let the traffic die down. Some girls have drivers; I don't like relying on other people for transportation. Besides, I love my white Hello Kitty-themed Prius!
Finally, I make sure I'm not sore–from anything. I don't want to have pulled a muscle or feel achy from working out. I don't want to have something on my mind. Most importantly, I don't want to feel sore from sex. That's not really a problem right now, since I don't have a boyfriend, and I don't shoot scenes very much.
Once I'm on set, I don't worry about my hair and makeup anymore: people on set will take care of that. I just make sure my skin is taken care of. And then I do what I have to do to keep the fantasy alive.


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The Disney's Star Wars Weekends page on Facebook posted this question about the possibility of getting a CarsLand at Disney's Hollywood Studios like the one that just opened at Disney California Adventure.
First – I thought that was an official Disney page on Facebook, but it's obviously not if they're posting rumors. And then after I saw that, I saw a bunch of errors/typos in previous posts, which sealed that.
Part of me thinks that the CarsLand conjecture makes sense. After opening the Pixar area of the park with Toy Story Midway Mania, character meet and greets, etc., it's an obvious extension of the back of the park. (I miss the Luxo, Jr. audioanimatronic, by the way). There's still additional soundstage space there, and the backlot tour is a shadow of it's former self since Residential Street was removed. I've heard rumors of a Monster's Inc coaster themed after the door factory, and that might make sense with the Monster University film coming out soon. I'm also heard that Crush's Coaster could make an appearance (or a version of it themed to Ratatouille). This would take over most of the Backlot Tour space, too.
If only one ride was put in there, the Catastrophe Canyon space would then still have room, and Lights Motors Action would not be touched. This space could then fit CarsLand, if they wanted to do that, too. This greatly enlarged Pixar Place would then fill at least a third of the park. I don't know that that's the best thing to be done, though.
Disney maintains a positive relationship with George Lucas, still featuring Indiana Jones in many parks, and enhancing the relationship with the Star Wars franchise year after year with Star Wars Weekends, specialty merchandise, and participation in the Star Wars Celebration conventions.
So, I think rather than investing in CarsLand, even though it's extremely successful at Disney California Adventure, Disney should continue to enhance the relationship with Lucasfilm.
Here's what I would do:
Update the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Raiders of the Ark was a great film, but there have been no real updates since 1989 when it debuted. It has a fair-sized footprint at the park, and if the Cast Services Building were to move, and some space in the Television parking lot used, it could be much bigger. If we took over some of Television lot, where would Cast parking move? There is plenty of greenspace around the Studios, between the park and Victory Way. Could it be developed? Maybe, but maybe not if there are wetlands/conservation space. But if that could be developed, why not extend the park there, with a bridge over the main entrance to the Studios… And while I'm not a proponent of this, the Magic Kingdom currently buses Cast Members into the park, so the Studios could, too…
So what would I replace the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular with? It could be a ride like Indiana Jones at Disneyland, or a coaster like the one in Paris. But I think this is where I would use the newer technology from CarsLand (though similar to Disneyland's Indiana Jones ride) and either create a new story line, or (my preference) make it a tour through iconic Indiana Jones scenes. The park is about making movies, still, right?
Define a new "land" as the Star Wars Galaxy
Disney's Hollywood Studios has "lands" like the Magic Kingdom, but they are not as defined, probably on purpose because of the studio lot feel of the park. But an expanded Star Wars area of the park needs a name. And it needs to be bigger than Star Wars Land. Bigger than the World of Star Wars. Star Wars Galaxy seems to fit very, very well. A defined entrance should be built between Sounds Dangerous and the American Idol Experience.
Replace Sounds Dangerous with Jedi Training Academy
I saw this on Wikipedia:
It has been rumored that a more elaborate and extended version of the Jedi Training Academy show, which is currently located next to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, will replace Sounds Dangerous! due to its declining attendance.[3] The rumored version of the Jedi Training Academy will presumably feature an audio-animatronicYodainteracting through a Dagobah-themed set.
That sounds good. Let's see that!
Convert the Backlot Express and Sci-Fi Dine In to Star Wars restaurants
Every time I see the spherical Planet Hollywood building at Downtown Disney, I think about how awesome that would look as the Death Star. I think it would be fun to see what a restaurant would be if it were the cafeteria for the Empire, where the stormtroopers eat. Rooms would be themed to different scenes of Star Wars, like a shuttle bay, the prison level, and Darth Vader's chambers. And of course, there would be a Death Starbucks.
To counter the Empire's restaurant, the Sci-Fi Dine In Theater restaurant would become a restaurant on Hoth, like the rebel base in The Empire Strikes Back. This could extend into the ABC Commissary, as well, allowing for table service and quick service dining with the Hoth/Rebel base theme. In the table service restaurant, Guests could dine at tables beneath the Millennium Falcon, and maybe there would even be tables inside the Falcon.
Extend this new Star Wars Galaxy area of the park into Pizza Planet, the Muppets Plaza, and New York Street.
This is probably a little more difficult to go for, but I think it's doable. The current Pizza Planet restaurant and arcade should be moved over to the Pixar area of the park, probably by enclosing the Studios Catering Company, and making this a Pixar character dining experience. The Honey I Shrunk the Audience Playset could also become a Toy Story themed area very easily.
The Pizza Planet building, which is adjacent to Star Tours and Tatooine Traders, could then extend the Star Wars theme around the corner to become the Mos Eisley Cantina with food, a bar, and entertainment by Figran D'an and the Modal Nodes and the Max Rebo Band (maybe an audio animatronic Max Rebo Band, in the style of Sonny Eclipse).
Unfortunately, I think the Muppets would need to move out. This makes me kind of sad – I love the Muppets. So maybe this should be a NEW Muppets movie, where the Muppets spoof Star Wars, which is not unheard of: http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars
There's still space here that wouldn't easily translate to Star Wars, like Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano. It's a good restaurant, but in an awkward corner – it barely fits in the theme now. But perhaps Mama's can become a nice restaurant from Naboo, or Dex's Diner from Coruscant.
Near there is additional space which is currently character meet and greets for Phineas and Ferb, and Cars. This can continue as character meet and greet areas, but let's have some Star Wars characters year round… it doesn't need to be at the level of Star Wars Weekends, though. And the little-used Premiere Theater could be leveled, or make room for another attraction, or stay as it is, with a different facade.
New York Street is a large space with not much in it. I would convert the building facades into facades of Coruscant, including the Jedi temple, Dex's Diner (if not at Mama Melrose's). Alternately, it could be Naboo, or many other places from Star Wars.
I think doing these big things would still leave room for a CarsLand, or other Pixar additions where Lights Motors Action and Catastrophe Canyon are.
OR, Star Wars Galaxy could extend even farther…
Let's take all that room and add a Star Wars rollercoaster. There's been a lot of rumors about the potential coaster for Shanghai Disneyland that might be themed to Tron lightcycles that would feature the Vekoma Motobike ride system.
Imagine if that was the forest speeders from Return of the Jedi, racing through a forest, over and under fallen trees, with AT-STs blasting away, and Ewoks cheering.
Would we really need CarsLand then?


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The New York Times reported that Cisco purchased the remaining assets of social networking pioneer Tribe.net. That much they got right. Further down they say
"Marc Canter, a former Tribe.net consultant who has created his own social networking firm, People Aggregator, was an early supporter of OpenID. "Humans are migratory beasts, and we do not want to re-enter our data every time we join a new site," he said. "Users own their data and should be able to move it around freely."
That's been Marc's mantra for years. I'm glad he's finally being heard. On the other hand, they garbled PeopleAggregator and called it the name of his company. You'd think they'd get their facts straight. They're the professionals, after all.


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My Top Three Green-Living Tips:
1. Buy used. When you buy used items you are saving energy and money.
Thrift stores and garage sales are good places to shop.
2. Don't buy what you don't need. Stay out of stores.
The less you buy, the more time and money you save.
3. Get plenty of sleep. What does that have to do with green living?
When you are well-rested you stay healthier and think more clearly.
Then you can pay attention to what is good for you and the planet.
Check out LighterSaferGreener.com


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Thursday, April 3, 2008
7 Comments:
- Ken said...
It looks like they sell everything.
Your right it is very colorful.
- Rambling Round said...
Sure can't miss this place!
- Strangetastes said...
OMG. Color in Cleveland. Is the world about to end? This place would stick out in a Lake Erie snowstorm.
- sherri said...
Very cool place. Love the color.
- Salem Oregon Daily Photo said...
Great shot. These are the kinds of places we pass by day after day and somehow never notice. My brother-in-law owns Green's Hardware on Broadway which could sure use some bright paint.
- ozpiratequeen said...
This is a happy shot - thanks! One thing I thought was so colorful about Cleveland when I lived there were the retro signs all around the place, like the one in this shot. They are truly everywhere there and always make great shots.
- said...
Wow. Beautiful photography.
Thanks for your visit.
I will comment more at another time as I just returned from hospital and am not back to normal.
Abraham Lincoln in Brookville, Ohio.


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(13 verses, 1:05 to read)
What I am about to READ
Psalm 56 is a prayer for deliverance from the abuse of sinners. Deliverance comes from God alone who knows all sorrows and will deliver according to His will.
Vs. 4 "What can flesh do to me" is echoed in Matt:10:28 by Jesus "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell."
All suffering is noted by God. The famous phrase "put my tears in a bottle" (vs. 8) comes from this prayer. God is the one who sees and tossings and tears of His children, therefore no suffering goes unnoticed.
Faith which justifies is that which trusts in God. Vs. 11 "in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?" God alone delivers man from his troubles. Man cannot separate other men from God.
Even in the midst of so many trials and persecutions, God is still in charge. This we take on faith because we do not see the end of God's purposes. Psalm 56 is a prayer from one in the thralls of death and opposition but has been delivered to the glory of God. We trust God precisely because we cannot see all ends, even the ones that we THINK we see. God will vindicate his children ultimately when He comes again on the last day to judge the living and the dead. This makes us bold to face every day as baptized children of God.
Pr. Brandon Ross
Faith Ev. Lutheran Church
Johnstown, Colorado


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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
23 weeks
Haven't done one of these questionnaire's yet so here we go!
How far along: 23 weeks :)))
Total weight gain/loss: + 10 lbs (i think - we didn't weigh in at my last appt!)
Maternity clothes: Finally bought some maternity bottoms! Tops I'm still doing longer tees/tanks and thankfully it's summer so I'm wearing tons of dresses!
Stretch marks: Not. yet. and hopefully never! (ya right). I've been using this really good cream called Naked.Body.Butter from Bliss! (at Seph.ora)
Sleep: Getting to be a bit more uncomfy. I have a body pillow that I'm using but because it's so hot lately it just ends up getting pushed to the side. I usually start and end on my back - which I used to freak out about but not anymore having talked to ppl and midwife - my body will know what to do apparently so I'm trusting that
Best moment last week: Hubby feeling the swift kicks from Sprout - he had felt 'something' a few weeks back but this time there was no question!
Movement: All the time! Yesterday I played the remote control game with Sprout to see if s/he could kick it off my belly -- the remote rattled and shook like a mini earthquake - it was amazing to watch!
Food cravings: Rainer cherries! Got hooked on them in Cali and been searching for them endlessly here in Canada - Been trying to eat more healthy but I popped open a bags of Lays regular chips the other day so it's up and down :)
Food aversions: None right now - but prepping meat is starting to gross me out - which never did before
Gender: It's a surprise! any bets/guesses?
Labor Signs: nope thankfully!
Belly Button in or out: Stretched like it's going through a wind tunnel :( half in and out at this point
What I miss: Sushi, smoked salmon, being flexible and nimble
What I am looking forward to: Feeling more movement and starting to plan the nursery!
Milestones: I'm at 23 weeks!
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Looking good! I'd miss sushi too!!ReplyDelete
Congrats on 23 weeks! Only 10 pounds is great!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 1:00 PM
salmon is ok to eat as long as its cooked. :) Yay for 23 weeks!!ReplyDelete
So much fun to be past a lot of the worrying, and into the planning and preparing! Enjoy it! :)ReplyDelete
I'm guessing girl!!!ReplyDelete
There have been so many girls lately in this community...there's got to be a boy out there somewhere! Either way, I'm so glad to hear that things are going well for you, hubby, and Sprout!ReplyDelete
You look and sound so happy, congrats. Glad to see that everything is moving along so well...God is good. Can't believe it is 23 weeks already...amazing! Thanks for your recent comment to me about the weight loss struggle...it has been up and down for me lately, but trying to get back on track. Enjoy planning and preparing the nursery.ReplyDelete
Yayyy!! I love the questionaire's! ;-)ReplyDelete
Well my SIL is 20 weeks PG and she is having a girl. My other 2 friends are 30 weeks and 33 weeks and they are also both having girls. So maybe you will break the trend around here with a boy?!


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It's been ages since I've done a blog post, and I thought I have better do one before the year ends. And of course, what better topic to muse about than what I've accomplished thus far, writing wise, since the beginning of 2015?
First off, I'm going to talk about bazi (four pillars of destiny) and how that interacts with my life in 2015, writing wise of course, and some other things I thought I'd share with you guys, my dear readers.
As we all know, 2015 is the year of Yi Wei. English translation, it is the year of the Yin Wood Earth Goat, Yi being the yin wood such as small plants/flowers and Wei is the earth goat. See, not so hard, right? Haha. Now when talking and interpreting bazi, it's all about the elements or chi. Nothing to do with the actual elements. We're talking about chi or energy of the stars here. The yin wood is obviously a wood element whilst the goat is an earth element. Below is the annual pillar of 2015.
As you can see straight away the pillar is dry. Not a freaking drop of water anywhere in this year pillar. Just a whole lot of wood, some dry earth (Wei Goat is the last of the summer season so the earth is very dry), and of course a little fire (as in a little candle flickering somewhere that no one cares about).
My own bazi chart is very dry, being born in the season of summer (Si Snake month which is May). What my chart needs most is Gui Water (Rain Water). So the very dry 2015 is no help to me inspiration to write wise, as gui water represents my resource, and recourse, among other things, represents inspiration, knowledge etc. When those inspirations do come, which is during the water month of November represented by the Hai Pig, it got clashed away by my Si Snake pillars. Yes, I've got two of those nasty things in my bazi chart. How inconvenient.
Si Snake and Hai Pig is a clash. What does this mean? Basically, it just means that when I got the inspiration to write as in my brain is bursting with ideas, I just don't have time to write because of time committed to something else, and that something else is work, as the Si Snake, which is a ding fire, represent my output star.
Now let's talk about that Yi Wood. As you can see from the annual luck pillar of 2015, the yi wood is rooted. This means that the Yi Wood appears both in the heavenly stem (top) and the earthly branch (bottom) as a sub-chi. When an element is rooted, it means that particular element is strong and it is for all to see. Yi Wood to me is my self-element. But because my chart already has strong wood element, thanks to the Rob Wealth star, I don't need any more of that particular element to over-tip my chart. Balance is everything in bazi. The overly strong yi wood turns into a Rob Wealth star and expresses all of its bad quality. Meaning? You guess it. Rob Wealth. I just spent a freaking lot of money, unforeseen ones, of course. Note: If you see a year when your strong Rob Wealth Star is coming, be prepared to lose/spend lots of money. LOL!
Despite the mental, emotional, and physical roller-coaster from last year, which carried on up until the middle of this year and then me trying to recover from all that shit for the last couple of months, I did manage to complete and self-published two books this year; A Demon's Wrath (A Nine Kingdoms Books) and A Secret Proposal Part 1 (Book 2 of the Falling for Sakura Trilogy). I'm currently writing A Secret Proposal Part 2, When the Sun Courts the Moon, and Chained to You. Will keep you guys posted when they will be released in 2016 ^_^
Books Released in 2015
Books Currently Writing and Will be Released in 2016
Regardless of all the shit in ones' life, one must keep on living and move on. Hence, here's my take on me in 2016.
2016 is the year of Bing Shen. In English translation, it is the year of Yang Fire (the fire of the sun), Metal Monkey.
Personally, I don't like seeing a monkey. Monkey destroys the Shi Snake (two in my pillars) and harm the Hai Pig, my precious water. But at least Shen Monkey and Si Snake also form a combination that results in gui water. But the usefulness of that precious element is questionable in my case.
Regardless, what can I expect of the year 2016? Shen, its main chi is Geng Metal (large metal such as swords and axes), represent my Direct Officer star. Girls, remember that a Direct Officer star is your true spouse/husband star. If you see it in your 10 year luck pillar or the annual pillar, be prepared to meet lots of possible suitors. Of course, Geng Shen only represents a Direct Officer star (husband) to a Yi Wood female and a 7 Killing (boyfriend) to a Jia Wood (Big tree) female.
In my case, because of all the other shits (clash, destruction, harm etc.) in my chart, that spouse thing ain't going to happen yet, and I'm not thinking about it right now. Personal choices. See? That other 33% that controls your destiny. Your choices and your action. Kapow! Awesomeness! I consider personal romance too much time wasting at the moment. Furthermore, with the destruction between the Shen Monkey and Si Snake, romance wise, it is a situation when the romantic relationship has a good start and a bad finish, with of course, a whole lot of emotional shit involves. NOTE: Emo Roller-Coaster Rides with lots of ups and downs and ups and downs and ups and downs. Well, you get the idea. Emotional shit because of the water element that is produced between the two star signs when combined. Water element represents your emotion/comforts etc. Of course personally, I have more important things to think about and concentrate on.
Direct Officer for me for 2016, I think is more of a concentration/discipline to do my work, and of course, career advancement. Also with the strong fire element, indicating that my output will be quite good as well. With the help of the resource (water produced from the combination of Shen and Si), I'm hoping that my inspiration to write will be up there, too.
So to sum up? I both look forward and not looking forward to 2016. I know for certain that 2016 will be a big change for me, and certainly, will be very different indeed in term of lifestyle. Actually, I've already put forward and initiated that changes. Very well, we shall see how I will fair in 2016. Of course I will keep you guys posted.
Wish me luck ^_^


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A few weeks ago I saw a woman give a presentation in a green blazer, black pencil skirt and really good looking black leather, low heel wedge pumps. Classy and professional, but with comfy wedge supported heels.
My search brought me to this lovely DKNYC Penelope shoe ($49.99) in eggplant, and while I really wanted them (still do), I wanted something to wear year round. I ended up with the Report Raven wedge $69.90) in red and they are cute! I do have some trouble wearing them with socks (I'm somehow genetically predisposed to having trouble without straps on shoes like this) but, I should be able to wear them sans stockings soon, right?
Some other lovelies I came across in my search, some with really good prices for a fun, kicky shoe. Jessica Simpson Hill ($59.99), Anne Klein Sestina ($75), BCBGeneration Emma (49.99), Miz Mooz Women's Park Avenue Wedge ($94.95), Coconuts Farah ($31.87) and Nine West Iota ($48.92)


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Mary (nee COWART?) STANFORD b. 1823 GA
Seeking information regarding Mary, the wife of Elijah STANFORD who was b. ca. 1823 in Georgia.Elijah and Mary were the parents of Malinda STANFORD b. 19 Aug 1839 Early Co, GA and married Pleasant Josiah ALLEN as his second wife.Indications have been that Mary's maiden name was COWART, however I have found no documentation to support this.Any assistance would be appreciated.


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"What would I be?
what would anyone be?... without the ups the downs , the highs the very lows , the Ebb the Flow , the round and round
I can't think of where life would hold meaning.. a day there the light would be muddy and my mind would be madd...the unbearable sadness of a day without Music is not one I wish to have."
Why Music Makes You Happy. Listening to moving music causes the brain to release dopamine, a feel-good chemical. People love music for much the same reason they're drawn to sex, drugs, gambling and delicious food, according to new research. ... "The reinforcement or reward happens almost entirely because of dopamine."
Because I'm happy
what would anyone be?... without the ups the downs , the highs the very lows , the Ebb the Flow , the round and round
I can't think of where life would hold meaning.. a day there the light would be muddy and my mind would be madd...the unbearable sadness of a day without Music is not one I wish to have."
Why Music Makes You Happy. Listening to moving music causes the brain to release dopamine, a feel-good chemical. People love music for much the same reason they're drawn to sex, drugs, gambling and delicious food, according to new research. ... "The reinforcement or reward happens almost entirely because of dopamine."
Because I'm happy
- Increase social interaction
- Provide sensory stimulation
- Provide opportunity for self-expression
- Decrease perception of pain
- Increase relaxation/provide distraction
- Decrease shortness of breath
- okay, truth be told the whole "shortness of breath one, ...when some ladies and some gentlemen ,look at the photo below ... well the shortness?... can happen . heeeheee.below the photo of the very handsome Chris Pratt , are links to 2 songs that make me happy overtime I hear them .not only do these songs I have shared bring happy feelings , they also put us in a certain mood that goes along with those feelings . the smell of popcorn and the taste of blue raspberry slushy is what comes to mine when I hear "Mr. Blue Sky" by E.L.O .it used to remind me of summers when I was a kid , now the attachment has changed , the song now is connected to my Children and the Movie "Guardians of the galaxy"and the happy feelings I once had about my childhood have been Redeposited into a new GREAT feeling . of watching a movie with my kids at the theatre , but it goes even further that the main character in the movie searches for his Dad and his own identity, with songs from you guessed it , the 70's and his own childhood. Hollywood cashes in on these HAPPY feelings , and you and I can learn a whole lot from this type of therapy.through the lonely years of living somewhere for 2 years tops , the one thing I could depend on and rely on everywhere and anytime , was my soundtracks to my memories. with my 20th wedding anniversary coming up in a month , I thought i would start collecting all the fantastic songs that were played over those years that meant something to our family , and boy there are many , and the memories are crisp and vibrant in our minds eye...(third eye-pineal gland=more on this later )so much happiness can be made to order and that is what I am trying to educate more people around me to do, n this most amazing super easy , you can do it , come on... you know you can ,How does the music affect the brain?The Power of Music To Reduce Stress. The soothing power of music is well-established. It has a unique link to our emotions, so can be an extremely effective stress management tool. Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our minds and bodies, especially slow, quiet classical music.stress relief to mental, emotional and behavioral problems. It has been shown to help treat depression and anxiety, and is often used to help elderly clients deal with memory loss associated with diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.A 2009 study by Kim, Wigram, & Gold found that children with autism showed more emotional expression and social engagement during music therapy sessions than in play sessions without music.
How music can affect your mood?Music Soothes Anxiety, Reduces Pain. Researchers have documented that that listening to music can be effective for reducing pain in high-anxiety persons. Investigators discovered music can be used as a distraction and is effective among those who can easily become absorbed in cognitive activities.We can easily see how music and the brain engage mood and emotion when a child smiles and begins to dance to a rhythm. He is experiencing an uplifted moodof joy from the music. ... In addition, research indicates that music affects mood by producing an array of other beneficial molecules in our biological pharmacy.What is the psychology of music?Just by hearing a few notes of a song you haven't heard in years you will be surprised how much of the song you can continue to sing. Long story short, our brains are heavily influenced by music and there are connections to music throughout them making it a great therapy especially when a neurological impairment has occurred.the fact that nearly everyone on the planet enjoys music to some extent, music is fun and non-invasive which always helps with motivation, and it has the ability to affect us physically, emotionally, cognitively and spiritually. The best part is that music therapy can affect all of these things at the same time!
Blueberry Pecan Coconut Cookies
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Chock full of nourishing ingredients, these sweet healthy cookies work just as well for breakfast as they do dessert!
Course: Cookies, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 24
Calories: 141 kcal
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup old fashioned gluten free oats
- 1/2 cup flax meal
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 1 cup brown rice flour (whole wheat flour works too if you aren't concerned about gluten free)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped raw pecans
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, oats, flax meal, hemp hearts, flour, cinnamon and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir to combine until everything is coated evenly.
- Add in the chopped pecans and dried blueberries and stir to combine.
- Using a small cookie scoop (or a spoon) drop the batter onto the parchment lined baking sheet. You can put them pretty close together as the cookies will not spread when baked. Flatten out the cookies with the back of a spoon or your hand if you want them flatter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned on the edges. Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. They will firm up as they cool.
- After the cookies are completely cool, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.


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What it claims:
I liked how it dries matte. Something important for all of us oily gals out there.The tube is a tad small, which was kind of disappointing (.50 oz of product). The squeeze tube is nice though. Also love the black and pink theme from Too Faced. Very girly.
This primer does have that heavy silicone feel to it, so if you aren't a fan of that then you can skip this.
I have been wearing this for a week and it has been working out fine for me. I haven't noticed anything break outs or anything different with my skin though so I'm not sure about the detoxifying claims associated with this product. I get pretty oily by mid afternoon so blotting is still absolutely necessary.
Either way, I will continue to use this primer after my UD one runs out. Not quite sure if I will repurchase this particular one yet as I have my eye on others already, but will let you know if I change my mind.


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Keepsake the Label
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Outfit Inspiration
Cameo & 8 other reasons
Finders Keeper's & 8 other reasons
Arielle, Finders Keeper's & 8 other reasons
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Office Inspiration
Thursday, 15 November 2012
The interns at Launch Fashion Management are crucial to our team! Brooke is one of our all time favourites, she is great at graphics and has an amazing sense of style.
What are you studying?
I am currently in my final year studying graphic design at raffles college, 2 more terms to go!
What are you interning as?
At Launch I am interning as graphics where I get to design lookbooks and invites and help with anything else the girls need.
What attracts you to the fashion world?
I love everything about it, but in particular, the ability that fashion enables you to express yourself to be as creative as possible. Im not sure what it is yet that attracts me so much but I just LOVE it- there is no other word to explain the feeling…and Launch has opened up a whole new world to me.
Who is your favourite designer?
Kookai, Finders Keepers, Cameo and Bojena King
Favourite Accessories?
Anything Rose Gold! But currently loving my new kookai rose gold and white bracelet.
Last movie you saw at the theatre?
Taken 2
8otherreasons Jewellery
Arielle Fur
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Tansy is one of the brand managers that makes up the Launch Fashion Management team. She is not only really fun to work with, she has a great sense of fashion and a sharp eye for trends.
How did you start working in the wholesale industry?
I was fortunate enough to score my Lucky Break with Cooper St, after working in Sales for a few years prior.
What do you like most about your job?
There is nothing like opening a box of new Season box of samples …. It NEVER gets old! I love to see what our Amazing brands have in the pipeline.
What is your most recent splurge?
I'm All about a great print, I couldn't resist the new Paradise printed pants by Maurie & Eve, I purchased these last weekend.
What is your favourite accessory?
My Limited Edition Michael Kors Watch has to be one of My Fav Arm Candy items to date, theres not an outfit it doesn't compliment Combine that with my YSL Arty Ring and Im complete !
Which your favourite boutique in Sydney?
I have to pick just one ? Ahh well i'm an online addict so you can catch me most days browsing the new arrivals section on my fav Sites. I also caught a glimpse of the new season Manning Cartell in there oxford street store Im in love!!
What advice to girls still in university who want a career in fashion?
To succeed in this industry fashion has to be part of your heart ! Stay dedicated and take every opportunity even if its small, experience is essential!
Favourite restaurant in Sydney?
At the moment my new fav would Have to be APOLLO in Potts point, they do amazing Greek cuisine. The saganaki cheese honey oregano is to die for – I cant wait to go again.
What is your fashion advice?
'You can Never be Overdressed' Remember those few words and you cant go wrong.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Outfit Ideas
Every time it's nice and warm and sunny and bright outside I start thinking about all the clothes I have collected over the years and how I want to wear them. Since we treat our showroom like our own personal closet...here are a few a ideas from Launch Fashion Management.
8otherreasons & Cameo
Ruby Sees all, 8otherreason & Elliatt
8otherreasons & Eliatt
Keepsake & 8otherreasons
Thursday, 1 November 2012
Res Denim Trends
Stripes, Leather and Leopard
Some trends come and go, while some trends enter a fashion hall of fame and the trend becomes a classic. Leopard, stripes and leather are among the ones that have made it to said status. While I am not sure when stripes joined the team, I can totally picture Wilma and Betty from Flinstone age rocking leather and leopard print. (Can't you??)
Anywho, whether it's Cavalli or Dolce and Gabbana you can always trust to see leather, stripes and leopard walking down the runway, in any given season. One of the lines we carry here at Launch Fashion Management is Res Denim and what Res has thankfully made this season are afforadable denim in all three prints (among many more)! They just have a little modern, skinny jean twist to help them adapt to todays market..obviously....so watch out for them in stores right now!
Monday, 29 October 2012
Style Profile: Georgie Wheeler
I did an art and design course when I was 16 and all my mates were doing fashion. I basically chose fashion over fine art so I could sit next to my friends in class and then I ended up doing an honours degree and then a masters degree and then I had to keep on going with it, otherwise it would be a wasted education!!
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Being creative, working independently, working with inspiring people, being able to look at colours, prints, clothes and pretty stuff all day... learning about who my customers are and what they like.
Who are your favourite designers?
Eley kishimoto, Bernard Wilhelm, Sass and Bide, Romance was born and Holly Fulton.
What do you like to do on the weekends?
I love to run, bush walk, swim, ocean canoeing , drink booze, sunbathe, picnics, barbeques, usual stuff, vintage market shopping. I like cooking.
Favorite accessory?
My fluro yellow ring at the moment. I bought it in Melbourne. It cheers up any outfit. Wish I had bought the pink one and the green one too now since I wear it nearly every day!
What is one thing you cannot live without?
Chilli and salt on food. Mesh bras from american apparel or calvin klein. comme de garcon perfume. fresh flowers. oh sorry thats 5 things.
Favourite city to shop in?
Do you have any advice for those who are trying to become fashion designers?
You need to love it and take it seriously and you need to love being a hands on type of person and not mind getting your hands dirty. MOST OF THE TIME ITS NOT GLAMOUROUS AT ALL! ha ha. ...But it is super fun and you do get to travel and do heaps of fun stuff - you just have to be prepared to work hard for it.
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Thursday, 18 October 2012
Finders Keepers
Absolutely adoring these amazing images from the latest shoot with Finders Keepers!
Can't wait for summer to finally arrive!
Sunday, 7 October 2012
Here's a post that was so inspired by the sheer amazingness of the 8 Other Reasons collection sitting in our showroom here at Launch! To die for! xo
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Passers By
So, a lady comes into Bread & Water and says; "When did she die?" I'm standing in front of her in an apron by the front desk. "What do you mean?" I answer, completely not catching on. "The woman who owned this place," the guest explains. "How long ago did she die? We heard she had cancer." "That's me. And, I'm not dead," I answer and stand taller to be counted.
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On occasion, I split two film articles in half. This happens when I find I do not have much to discuss over mediocre poppycock. A plastic candy dish at The Dollar Tree has more charisma than these films. In this case it's Teen Vamp and Vampire at Midnight. Coincidentally, it seems I keep writing about these horror-comedies that were released in 1988. I addressed this issue in my previous Black Roses article. It's merely fortuitous as it all fell into place and it appears that I have a shelf brimming with horror-comedies from this year in question. Much like Black Roses, Teen Vamp didn't stand a chance going head to head against cult classics like Night of the Demons and Lair of the White Worm. There was also the success of Teen Wolf so this rookie director must have had desire to cash in on that money train. It's just too bad they failed to make a decent film. Both the comedy and horror do not work and Teen Vamp becomes another forgotten VHS from the year of 1988. Not even a 'comedic' performance from the legendary Clu Gulagar could save this rump roast. I came across this long, lost piece of crap at Movie Land. I purchased the majority of their tapes. There are a few copies on Ebay. One is actually going for $25. I paid $2, NEENER!
Descriptive Plot on the hind of the box: "TEEN VAMP is a new, mouth-watering, neck-biting free-for-all that you can really sink your teeth into. A hilarious and deliciously wicked story of a boy and his teeth. When all the other kids were getting braces, he was getting fangs. Miracles do happen, just ask Murphy Gilcriest. Once the uncool and unloved laughing stock of his class, Murphy has found an instant ticket to high life. With his leather jacket and super-human strength, he has become the envy of his entire high school. You see, with just two barely noticeable scars to show for it, Murphy has been transformed into a full-fledged vampire…..and his life will NEVER be the same. "
Teenage angst and vampirism isn't a fresh fad. It has been done many times over and the concoction is still churning out films like Twilight. The script seemed hasty and the conclusion seemed far detached from any biased notions the producers must have had that is not even casually humdinger. Murphy Gilchriese (Beau Bishop) is a VERY convincing 17-year-old that has a crush on Conny Sutton (Angie Brown) but his problems lie within the typical high school superstitions and standards. Pretty cheerleaders do not go out with dweebs and Murphy is quite the dweeb. His mute father and bible thumping mother do not help his status and his best friend is possibly one of the most dumbbell 'teenage' characters in this setting. Conny's boyfriend is the premature and burly Bucky Ryder (Evan Dietz) whose vocabulary extends to the phrase "Poon tang" during a make-out session with Conny. Conny seems to find his lack in proper grammar use and void of maturity, along with personality, charming and ever-so-sexy. The name Bucky is in poor taste and often used in teen horror flicks. Lets not forget Buck in the Zombie-Comedy My Boyfriend's Back. Maybe it's just me, I could never be attracted to someone who goes by the name Bucky or Buck.
Moving on, Bucky chases Murphy away from their football victory party off the field. Murphy and his weirdo bestie are in the mood to live life, dangerously, so they head to a whore house where Murphy pretends to be a veteran and happens across the stunningly beautiful vampire, whose name is easily forgettable, while his friend waits for 'seconds' outside in his vehicle, in MY Best Friend is a Vampire fashion. The vampire's eye's light up and she turns Murphy into a vampire. No sloppy seconds for his weird friend. She disappears and we don't get to see her again until the end of the movie that lasts for a messily five seconds. I have a problem with this. The vampire's background is never established and several issues are never addressed. Murphy wakes up the next morning as a vampire and he just happens to have a cool black leather jacket and sunglasses laying around. He even picked up a smoking habit and becomes the coolest kid in school after giving Bucky a dose of his own medicine. Murphy's mother seeks counseling from a ridiculously over-the-top minister played by Clu Gulager that wants to play Inspector C from The Pink Panther films but falls short. The school's coach, Murphy's family, Conny's family, and Gulager waste the rest of the film tracking Murphy down. The climax falls short and I just wasted 87 minutes of my life. Even worse, I wasted an hour writing this.
Description on the hind of the box: "A savage killer is plaguing Los Angeles. His mutilated victims, throats cut and bodies drained of blood, are mounting up fast. The police are baffled, and fear of a vampire on the loose is rapidly spreading the city. (Notice all the grammatical errors.) But homicide detective Roger Sutter (Jason Williams) is one man who refuses to give in to fear. A rogue cop who doesn't go by the book, Sutter is warned to stay away from the case by superiors worried about his unorthodox methods. For once, Sutter almost obeys orders. Then "the vampire killer" hits too close to home, and Sutter goes after him with a vengeance that pits tough cop against crazed killer and keeps the thrills coming nonstop. Ready for a lurid chiller that will haunt your dreams? …Keep your eye on the night sky and brace yourself for a visit from the VAMPIRE AT MIDNIGHT." Seriously, who the hell wrote that? I can't even…. Whatever. As far as thrills coming "nonstop" and your dreams being haunted, that's cute. The only thing scary about this movie is how creepy and stalkery the male characters are. Even the female characters are rapey.
Now you got the gist of this somewhat original plot. Lets dig a little deeper shall we? The description failed to mention that there's one vital question the viewers should be asking themselves, is the killer a vampire masquerading as a hypnotherapist or is it the other way around? Pardon me for laying all the cards out on the table so soon into the review but the villains "talents" are easily questionable before the detective discovers his plastic fangs during the climax. This is not your typical vampire. Sunlight doesn't make him burst into flames. Holy water doesn't do shit and garlic is non-existent. We don't even get a classic stake to the heart. One of Count Gustav's "undead" wives was also able to walk around in sunlight before she is shot to death. Turns out, she was a runaway teenager. I'm sorry, a 35'-year-old runaway teenager. Dr. Radikoff (Gustav Vintas – Count Gustav) is the most unattractive, balding, creepy accented vampire I've ever seen. It's clear that this is just some disturbing old geezer who pretends to be a vampire to get girls. He even sniffs their hair. That doesn't go without saying that the man does indeed have a unique gift, the ability to hypnotize people. So he hypnotizes his clients before killing them and hypnotizes his bitches or potential undead ho's into worshipping him. Another one of his expertise is that he has the ability to help these 'artists' with their talent, making them successful. Gustav Vintas if you are alive and reading, I would be delighted to hear your perspective on your character. The doctor also has a bodyguard that looks like a potential member of the band Warrant with his long haired mullet and wardrobe of choice.
Jason Williams (THE Flash Gordon) plays the detective who has no problem chugging warm, stale beer in the morning and feeds his fish burritos and spies on his neighbor. This is straight up stalker behavior that would make me feel uncomfortable. His rookie friend just walks around with sexy lingerie under her uniform, hoping for the right rapey moment. She sports some ugly ass bangs but her body is banging. Pianist Jenny (Leslie Milne) portrays the next 'undead' bride. Count Gustav meets Jenny at a dinner party where he gains her trust as a new client to help with her stage fright. Jenny begins visiting the creep at his mansion every night for 'sessions' and soon falls under his spell. Her cross is replaced by a necklace and he begins to haunt her dreams with his noticeably plastic fangs. Lucky for her, she has a stalker that may get there in time to release her from the evil hypnotist.
Dulany Ross Clement's script had little to offer as his story is all over the place. The film takes itself too seriously. There are no traditional vampire laws. The killer does drink blood but he does it after slashing his victim's with a retractable blade that slides out of his jacket sleeve. This is a product of the 80's with the typical fashion and decor. The lighting tricks are flashy with a smoke machine setting off the mood but there's not enough blood and gore to keep the viewers happy. The fish Frank had more charisma and he is even in the credits! Even the score was a let down. The song "Midnight Kiss" plays during the opening and closing credits and it hardly sets the mood since it's so out of place. It's a shame, with a bigger budget and talented filmmakers, this baby could have shined. This release is from Key Video, one of the more awesome VHS distributors (FOX Video) with color bars on the sides of the boxes. This particular cover was a favorite amongst horror fans but like many pretty covers, Vampire at Midnight lies to you! This is a crime-thriller with no scares but we do get to see a fair share of boobs and they even threw in leg warmers and a fun dance sequence with switch blades for the hell of it. The Code Red DVD release with female wrestler Maria on the cover as an Elvira wannabe is a messily VHS transfer. She isn't present during the menu set up but it's complete with a commentary with Williams and director Greg McClatchy. Vintas gets an interview where he talks about his career as a psychologist and how it was fun for him to play this role and he discusses his favorite vampires on film that were inspirational to him.
Additional films from 1988 that I previously covered or plan on covering soon; The Blob, Witchery, 976-Evil, Anguish, They Live, Maniac Cop, Fright Night 2, The Butcher, Black Roses, Bad Dreams, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, Pumpkinhead, Monkey Shines, Pin, The Kiss, Cheerleader Camp, Killer Klowns From Outer Space, Flesh Eating Mothers, Return of the Living Dead 2, NOES 4, Friday the 13th 7, Brain Damage, Cannibal Campout, Hellraiser 2, Howling IV, Flesheater, Redneck Zombies, Sleepaway Camp 2, Witchcraft, Demonia, Zombie 4, Zombi 3, Slugs, Serpant and the Rainbow, Waxwork, and Rat Man


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Although even though I'm on vacation, I somehow manage to find a way to mooch wireless internet and still be online :p But I did go running on a treadmill, I ran a mile in 12 minutes, so much for my goal of 10. I'm pretty impressed that I stay at a constant 5mph run, usually after about 3 minutes I'm walking so I actually ran the whole time.
We played a bit of pingpong afterwards, until we got bored and decided to go find a place to eat. Squaw Valley is a nice little area, I can't wait to hit the slopes early tomorrow. Hopefully most of the spring break people are gone, considering spring break for semestered students was a week ago. It's my turn!
Friday, March 23, 2007
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I'm finding spinning to be quite soothing. I'm spinning on another Bullseye Bump. The colorway is called "Moody Valentine" and started with a dark purple and moved to the grey and the white that you can see in the picture. After the white is pink and then blank. I plan on Navajo plying the single when I'm done and aiming for a sport or DK weight.
On the needles is Ishbel, but that is paused because I ran out of yarn. I'm waiting for the yarn to get here and will hopefully finish knitting this before the end of the month.
I also have my Icelandic souvenir sweater. It's knit bottom up and I think I'm only a couple of inches away from the under arm. I had to do some major recalculations on the pattern since their largest size was for a 36 inch chest and the hip to underarm measurement was 6.5 inches making for a really short torso!
Finally, the baby blanket. It has been pieced and a border added on. I finally bit the bullet and pinned it to the minky I'm using the back it and started sewing. I sit down for a few minutes and sew a little bit on the machine. I also hope to be done with this by the end of the month and get it off in the mail.


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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
What Will Bee, Will BeeThis past February, we had one of those weird 70 degree days in Washington. I did what I always do on those strange days in the middle of winter, I took my coffee out to the patio, and enjoyed the afternoon sun. As I sat in my lawn chair, another strange thing happened. A bee buzzed by my head. Now I know it seems insignificant, particularly with all of the weird environmental things that have happened in the past decade, tornadoes in January, hurricanes in the Pacific, severe droughts, and torrential rains. But it happened in my own backyard in the middle of winter, and in all of my years of sitting on my patio, I've never seen a bee in February.
Since we've been speaking of food shortages and the crisis that faces the expanding world population, I figured I should comment on a recent mysterious phenomenon, that I've stumbled upon. Bees, regular worker bees, have been disappearing. It's not a joke, they don't die or get eaten by predators, they just leave the hive, and don't return. No one knows where the bees are going, or why. Now if you're like me, and find that bees are kind of scary, particularly if they are large and flying up in your face, you might think....good riddance, go fly off to some other person's backyard and scare them. But as it turns out, bees are essential to all sorts of things that we eat everyday, fruits and vegetables, as much as perhaps 60 percent of the food supply in this country depends on these reliable little workers bees. The loss of honey bees could even hurt the supply of ice cream. Hagen-Dazs, my favorite ice cream maker, is saying that the vanishing bees mean fewer flavors, and higher prices.
No ice cream? I gotta tell ya, that just scares the crap out of me.
You know...I hate to be the one who is always saying that the sky is falling. I hate it that my family thinks I'm depressed, because I read the newspapers and connect the dots. I hate the fact that I understand that the changing environmental conditions are reaching a level where we are beginning to see the consequences of our own neglect. I hate being the bearer of bad tidings. It's nearly 1 am on the East Coast, I should be sleeping, dreaming of Shakira (thanks a lot Bruce), and Butter Pecan ice cream. Instead, I am awake and worrying about the food supply for an entire planet, worrying about insects that have flown off for unknown reasons, (I don't even like insects) and people, even in my own family, think I am crazy. But that's not even the the worst of it.
Vanilla Swiss Almond is my favorite ice cream. If we have no bees, we have no almonds.
And that sucks.
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Lunch breaks has been selected to be a part of the Clearwater Film&Music Festival!
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Lunch breaks has been selected to be a part of the Animamundi film festival in Brasil!
You'll find it way down the list under "Panorama - Non-Competitive"
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Official Selection!
The entire Group of Six is thrilled to announce that Lunch Breaks has been selected to screen at the Citrus Cel Animation Film Festival.
The festival takes place April 8th - 10th in Jacksonville, Florida. http://citruscel.com/
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Attention Powered Car Road Trip — Leg 4 — Narrogin
In an effort to learn more about driver inattention, one of the biggest killers on WA roads, RAC created
the world's first Attention Powered Car — a car that goes when you're paying attention and slows when
you're not.
On the final leg of our road trip, we visited Narrogin in the Wheatbelt, which is also often dubbed by
emergency services as the 'accident belt'. Here, single vehicle crashes with young drivers behind the
wheel are particularly high, so we wanted to see if inattention was part of the problem.
Our first driver, Shawn, took the Attention Powered Car and few mates around town. Not surprisingly, his
mates proved to be a distraction, as well as thinking about his girlfriend and sadly, friends lost on the
road. Next up was Speedway Driver Coby. She performed well on the open road, but had plenty inattention
moments to match. Perhaps most telling though, was her insight into the minds of many drivers who even
after being made aware of their limitations, aren't likely to change behaviour.
Check out the video to see the Attention Powered Car on the road and how our drivers performed. Plus,
follow the journey, watch all webisodes from our journey and keep up-to-date with what we have planned
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And the story comes full circle. 2017.07.02S10.E12
RankledBut is the current Doctor's antepenultimate episode anticlimactic? 2017.06.25S10.E11
Show-o-MaticThe Doctor and companions solve a historical mystery while treading familiar ground. 2017.06.18S10.E10
Tinder QuestionsAnd more questions sparked by 'The Empress Of Mars'! 2017.06.11S10.E09
I Am Not A CrackpotThe Doctor and friends address politics, and the big lie. 2017.06.03S10.E08
Expedited ShippingOr has she merely blinded the Doctor with science? 2017.05.28S10.E07
PossibilitiesVisiting a virtual reality opens up a whole matrix of possibilities. 2017.05.21S10.E06
Love & HateTo run out of air is human; Jamie Mathieson gives us something divine. 2017.05.14S10.E05
RankledIt's time to rank the new companion's new companions. 2017.05.07S10.E04
Ask The ExpertHard-earned wisdom from Pete, who discovered that some time travel mistakes are too much to be borne. 2017.04.30S10.E03
Tinder QuestionsWill Bill's sophomore episode leave her ;^D or 8^( ? 2017.04.23S10.E02
That MomentIn an infinite universe, is there a finite number of ways to bring a character on board the TARDIS? 2017.04.16S10.E01
NewsOr, if you prefer, 'the gateway to everything that ever was.' 2017.03.14
Show-o-MaticMarvel as the Doctor learns a thing or two about superhero mythology. 2016.12.26S10.E00
That MomentOh, Sam. Keep calm and carry on! 2016.06.16S03.E07
Love & HateAnd the Doctor celebrates with a Song in his heart. 2015.12.26S09.E13
Show DownBoth The Librarians and Doctor Who recently dropped their heroes into killer locales. Which show did it better? 2015.12.14S02.E08
Just because Season 9 sometimes seemed like the old-school serial, we wouldn't advise pouring milk on it. 2015.12.06S09.E12
PossibilitiesThe season's penultimate Doctor Who episode signals a return to familiar territory. 2015.11.29S09.E11
That MomentDoctor Who's Clara decides that having all the facts before taking the place of a condemned man is for the birds. 2015.11.22S09.E10
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One of the melon plants has started putting out flowers...
...and even a mini melon!
This is my first year growing kohlrabi. I received some seeds from a friend who knows I enjoy gardening and who raves about how delicious kohlrabi is. I'm looking forward to trying it. It certainly is an odd looking vegetable. I expected it to grow like a beet or a turnip, with the bulb portion growing in the soil. Apparently, it grows above the soil, between the main leaf stems. Neat! These are going to look like UFOs.
Though this poor tomato plant looks a little feeble, it is producing fruit.
The first tomato to turn red - a Black Krim.
Dry bean pods (Tene's Beans) are starting to form. :)
It's hard to see in this picture, but the Anasazi beans have started to put out runners like crazy. Hopefully, they will use each other for support and won't sprawl all over the other vegetables in the garden.


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Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.insidehighered.com
This is always an interesting conversation in higher-ed and increasingly in K-12. Rather than focus on punitive consequences for improper use and citation of published works accessed via the web; where is the focus on teaching digital citizenship and literacies? This would allow us to replace Turnitin with Zotero and to teach our students how to properly cite their sources in scholarly research and writing. Address the cause, and not the symptom.


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I love milestones. I'm not the overly sentimental type, and probably don't make a big deal over the BIG milestones, like most people may. Birthdays aren't huge events, first steps were captured with a few photos, first lost tooth was cute but without much hoopla.
However, it's the little ones that just do my momma heart in! Like, the ability to bake brownies without any help at all from Mommy. Cait just did this a month ago. Read the recipe, got the ingredients, CRACKED THE EGGS with no shells!, poured into the pan, and put it into a PREHEATED OVEN! All without needing me! It was wonderful and terrible all at the same time. My baby is growing up.
Cait is really maturing into a very pretty young lady. We've let her start growing her hair long (as she as been begging for the past few years) and it's probably 2 inches past her shoulders. She is brushing it and fixing it on her own,which was the deal! She has a simple beauty, not glamorous, but that natural kind of glow that each woman wishes she had! I don't like to dwell on external beauty, because honestly aside from a few enhancements, there's not much you can do to change your look. And really, it's not what matters anyway, right! The heart is the key. She is growing hugely in that area too, but that's not what I wanted to write about here!
This past month has brought a new milestone to the forefront.
First, you must understand, Cait (along with Brent and Grant and Jake) take Karate. And, they are NOT wallflowers. They all get into it and and work out hard. She has the biceps and quads to prove it. She is one fit 9year old! But, with the hard work has come "the glistening". You know what I mean, the shine on a proper lady's face after physical exhertion! I mentioned to Cait that ladies glisten. To which, she, in her tomboyish way retorted, "I don't know about you, mom, but I SWEAT!"
So, to help her in her new maturing, we took a trip to Target for some deodorant. Not an antiperspirant, but merely deodorant! Would you believe it is virtually impossible to find!! Finally, I spotted an all natural brand with no harmful chemicals and we got that. I think she was a little bit nervous about the whole thing, but refused to let on that she was. I tried to downplay the momentous occasion, but inside I was Screaming, "NOT YET! FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! SHE'S ONLY 9! MY BABY!"
Well, I guess I need to just deal with the changes. I know they are going to come, but I sure wish it wasn't such a slap in the face when they did! Thankfully, that's the only "body change" going on right now. I need to get myself prepared before I face the future ones!


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Islamabad - The US and Pakistan are headed towards a confrontation over nuclear arms, warned a Pakistani daily.
An editorial in the News International Friday said the US plans to force Pakistan to sign the Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty and halt the production of nuclear bombs material.
"This has understandably caused much alarm in Pakistan."
While noting that Pakistan and the US are heading towards confrontation yet again, "this time over nuclear arms", the editorial observed: "The US-Pakistan relationship has challenges but remains strategically vital: this about sums up the relationship as it stands now..."
It said it seems that "Pakistan's ultimate worth to the US - despite all posturing to the contrary - is becoming increasingly clear".
"The Americans would rather have assistance from Pakistan - in the fight against terror in Pakistan and beyond in Afghanistan - than have that assistance cut off. It would rather that its spooks were allowed to do their work in Pakistan than that they were eased or pushed out," it added.
It went on to say that "all this talk of ties reaching a fever pitch and threatening to explode eschews the fact that the US values its leverage over Pakistan and also realises...that leaving Pakistan now would mean a much bigger headache later".
"Yes, Pakistan worries the United States. But for precisely that reason, the United States isn't going to be able to ignore Pakistan's interests anytime soon."
The US and Pakistan are headed towards a confrontation over nuclear arms
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A lot of the cutting-edge action in robots is happening in university, corporate, and defense contractor labs. Some of the sites for these developers are little more than "Kilroy pages" (in other words, all they have to say is "we're here!"). Others have surprisingly useful information and cool media (pictures, videos, in-lab Web cams). Here are some of the better ones.
Web Site: biorobots.cwru.edu


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It must be December – there are two advent calendars in the house.
First is our traditional one, which has come out every year since we have been married (this is its 29th year) and has a small gift for every day of advent.
I don't get to open any of the gifts, because it is me who prepares it, but luckily my friend has sent me another lovely advent card this year. There are little windows to open each day, each revealing a beautifully painted picture.
On Monday the Christmas CDs, mugs, glasses, tea towels, aprons, cushions, throws and candles were all brought out of storage and are being used. Now that December is here I am aware that I had better get on with things and start being organised – writing cards, buying presents, doing some Christmas baking etc. I can't say 'Oh it's far too early to be thinking of Christmas.' any more!


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An idea I'd like to steal from the Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer, which has had as many challenges as any paper out there, is doing something really cool with its reporters.
They're part of a new ad campaign, touting not only the offerings of the Enquirer, but the connections the reporters have to the community. If reporters are anything, they're neighbors, townsfolk, community members. It's important for everyone to remember that.
Have a look at two of the ads:


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Reporting on Standardising the migrant history curriculum
by MCT Migrant Curriculum Team.
During the period of Mid February to Mid May 2010, the Migrant Curriculum Team under BMWEC authorized by BMTA ran activities according to the contract made between World Education and the Migrant Curriculum Team.
1. Facilitating regular communication and meetings among MCT members and history teachers. From February 13, 2010 to April 19, 2010.
2. Meeting with School Principals and history teachers to seek agreement on standardizing history curriculum and planning the process of standardizing the curriculum. February 27, 2010.
3. Training with the Migrant Curriculum Team and 70 History teachers on how to teach history. May 3 – 7, 2010.
Future plan
The MCT looks forward to continuing work with History teachers to seek their input on, train them to use, and gather feedback about a standardized history curriculum.
We implemented this 3 month project successfully, as we got agreement from the school principals and history teachers to standardize the migrant history curriculum. We have had a history curriculum specialist who conducted a capacity building training on how to teach history to support higher order thinking skills for 70 history teachers as well as MCT members.


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In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day, held on the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Here are a few Missouri adventure ideas to celebrate "mom," both in the traditional and non-traditional sense of the word.
May is a great time to get outside, especially for the "Family-Time Mom" with young children. For an exciting Mother's Day excursion for the family, check out Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, where children of all ages (and adults) can explore the amazing world of animals.
Those bearing the title "Mother" reserve the right to choose to spend the day both care and kid free. Plan a trip to Spa Shiki at the Lake of the Ozark for the "Me-Time Mom" who wants to balance her chi with massage therapy, aromatherapy and facials.
When the last bird has flown the nest, it is time for the "Empty-Nester Mom" to enjoy something just for her. Purchase tickets to see Ayo featuring Voices of Glory, and enjoy a musical journey through a variety of genres including pop, soul, jazz and gospel at Branson's Starlite Theatre.
For the "Dog-Mom" whose children are of the furry, four-legged variety, spend the day together at The Interactive Sculpture Garden at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The 22-acre park is the perfect spot for moms and pups to soak up the sun, toss a Frisbee and stroll through grounds to admire the amazing sculptures.
Sometimes circumstances lead to a second go-around on the exciting ride of parenthood. To celebrate those "Grandmother Moms," make reservations for the scrumptious Mother's Day Brunch at Sassafras in the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis.
Mother's Day is just around the corner, so take advantage of all that Missouri has to offer to create the perfect experience for every type of mom.


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15 May 2008
A Still Life By A Busy Boy
Evan came home with this from school the other day and I fell in love with it. I love the graphic quality of his heavy black crayon lines. This seems very German Expressionistic to me - reminds me of one of my favorite painters, Max Beckmann. Maybe it's because of the freshness and exuberance and energy in the lines - the drawing is unencumbered by pretension (I don't know what artistic pretense a 7-year-old can have anyway).
Whatever. Enough "art speak". I love this drawing by my boy.
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- Lavender Lemonade said...
I think its really cool too. I'd frame it in black and put it on the wall. I love the words on the bottle (even though I don't know what it says) it looks like cool artist graffiti.
- 16 May, 2008
- VeganLinda said...
I love it!
- 20 May, 2008
it IS brilliant! guess i'll have to feature BOTH of your in house artists!
- 21 May, 2008
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