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Hex Kit comes with some old school tiles, and I made this map while I was making sure they worked. These classic tiles come with coasts and stuff just like the new school tiles, but they are much more in the style of the oldest of hex maps: black & white, centered icons, etc. They're still hand drawn with my own mits though. Classic black & white tiles are the tiles that come bundled with the app, out of the gate. Click here to get the map and have fun, just don't use it commercially.
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Hex Kit Volume One: Fantasyland is finally here. Finally.
Hex Kit Volume One: fantasyland is finally here.
Holy shit folks, it is finally available on DTRPG and Roll20. This is the my first solo project to hit the market, and I couldn't be more happy with the results. If you're coming here for the first time, Hex Kit was a summer long art project I took on in between map commissions. The last two weeks of production though, I hit it super hard and the kit grew to double in size and scope. I also only spent like 20 hours in those two weeks sleeping. It is a collection of 1,000 hand drawn, hand painted hex tiles. You use them to make your own hex maps! The purchase comes with both 200 DPI single tile files, and 600 DPI tile sheets for print quality maps.
I've spent so much time hyping this project up I don't even know what to say about it.
Like I said, it is a lot of hex tiles you can use to make your own maps. It works best in GIMP or other photo editing software. It also works really well in Roll20 if you don't mind resizing things. Which you have to anways because I think there is a resizing bug in their system right now. I made some really dumb tutorial videos that you can watch to see how easy this thing is to use. Here is the tutorial for GIMP and here is the tutorial for Roll20.
Before I talk about how this pack came to be, I want to thank a few people: my gal pal Shasta, who stayed up all night with me on a couple of occasions digitizing the art work and making sure I didn't crash. I want to thank Ross for putting together RPG Talk and everyone who hangs out in there; you guys are total babes who didn't let me quit when I really should have just quit. Scott and Meredith over at DTRPG are also babes, they took my bug report seriously and made sure this project didn't get lost because of it. If you've heard about Hex Kit, but don't know me, that is probably thanks to Brad. I owe you some smooches brad. Stellarwolf needs a big high five too, he was a voice of reason and support when it looked like I wouldn't be able to bring support to Roll20, so if you're using it there and you see him on the forums give him some love. Also I want to thank Frank Ocean for releasing 'Blond' when he did, getting me through the tough times.
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Inspiring a Happiness Culture at Work
Andrea Tunjic is a sought after keynote speaker and guest presenter.
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To learn more about my media work and speaking engagements, or to get in touch to work with me simply use the contact form at the bottom of this page - I look forward to helping in anyway I can!
A passion for people management meets award-winning expertise
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Andrea brings passion, experience and a positive approach to connect her audience with any topic. She is committed to making any event she is involved in a success by delivering immense value to everyone in the room. With 20 years experience in the people space Andrea' s presentations combine real world strategies, practical resources and innovative ideas to inspire her audience to create happier, thriving workplaces.
Andrea is available for conferences, workshops and guest presenting on a range of topics.
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Delivering Happiness at Work
Zappo' s built a billion dollar company on happiness at work and showed us just why pursuing happiness as a business goal makes great business sense. With employee disengagement at an all time low globally, it' s time to rethink the role of happiness at work – because when people are happier at work, they perform better on every measure.
In this keynote presentation, I share success stories of organisations that have successfully built happier workplaces, and examine common themes toinspire the audience to deliver happiness in their own organisations.
Automation, People and Work in the near future
We've all heard the projections, within a short period of time many existing jobs will be lost to automation and robotics. But there's another side to this story. We need to start preparing our organisations and our staff to thrive in this emerging environment.
This keynote presentation speaks to all levels of employees. It covers four emerging opportunities and examines seven strategies to future proof any business or resume.
Delivering Happiness at Work
Leadership has changed dramatically over the last decade with many of the old ways of leading becoming ineffectual and out-dated. We know that poor leadership is the leading cause of disengagement in our teams. More than ever organisations require people leaders to inspire and energise their staff. This comes from understanding individuals leadership strengths and weakness and creating a pathway to change.
In this keynote presentation I cover the seven characteristics all modern managers must have in order to become a successful people leader.
Bring Out the Best in People at Work
We know that leadership has changed, but do we understand how much has changed for our staff? What our organisations need from staff, and the changing expectations of staff, provide an incredible opportunity to build more agile and rewarding work for everyone.
In this keynote presentation I offer fresh and contemporary strategies to the challenge of bringing out the best of people at work.
Managing and Motivating Millennials
If you work with anyone born after 1980, then you're working with the Millennial Generation (AKA Gen Y). They've got a reputation for being lazy, entitled, impatient, and hard to manage. BUT, if you want your organisation to grow and remain successful, you need to know how to recruit, train, manage, motivate and retain them.
In this keynote presentation I help managers understand what motivates these young workers, how to manage and work with them, and most importantly, how to form productive relationships with them.
Culture Can Make or Break a Business
Great cultures deliver great results - poor cultures do the opposite. The Harvard School of Business recently wrote that "culture can make or break a business" yet there are many leaders who still think that culture is 'soft' HR work. Many fail to recognise the significant tangible benefits that come from a strong aligned culture.
In this keynote presentation I provide practical strategies to identify, fix and leverage organisational culture.
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Andrea Tunjic is a leading voice in creating positive change in workplace culture.
She is an award winning entrepreneur, people management expert, published author of People Power: How to Activate, Energise and Inspire the Most Valuable Asset in Your Business, contributing writer, business mentor, passionate speaker and influencer on a mission to help people become happy at work.
She is also the creator of a range of online courses aimed at giving everyone in the workforce the tools they need to positively influence work and the developer of ICoachMe, a self-coaching app that has been recognised by the International Coaching Federation.
There isn't much Andrea doesn't know or hasn't tried when it comes to implementing cultural change and boosting staff performance and morale. With a diverse career spanning 20 years in the people space, she is just as passionate now about creating engaged, empowered and successful teams as she was when she first started.
Andrea has worked on both sides of the employment fence in union roles, as a HR exec, as a small business owner and now as a sought after people management expert. She mentors leaders to improve business culture and engagement, and helps implement programs to optimise people performance.
Andrea' s approach is engaging, authentic and practical with an unwavering commitment to empowering staff and leaders to be their best and become happier at work.

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Smart Women 2017: Entrepreneurs
On March 02, 2017 CEO & President, Sharon Bonner was chosen as one of the Top 50 Women in Meetings 2017. Given that hundreds of nominations for Smart Women Leaders were received and nearly all of them deserve serious consideration, it was an honor for Sharon to have been chosen.
"These women not only play significant professional roles in the meetings and events industry, but also have achieved excellence in their work. They go the extra mile and they find ingenious solutions to complex problems consistently. Equally important, they feel a passion for their work that is readily apparent to colleagues, clients and everyone else they encounter. Where does this passion come from? Certainly, much of it comes from within, but the always-fascinating industry also feeds it".
Let's all salute this energetic, talented bunch—the 2017 Smart Women Leaders!
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There is an increasing recognition of the importance of living an active, healthy life and of the need to make informed, responsible decisions about personal health. Health and Physical Education aims to provide the knowledge, understanding and basis of physical skills and experiences for students to be able to make their own healthy life choices.
Campbell High School values studies in Health and Physical Education. Students who study this subject experience a range of benefits including:
In each semester, all students in years 7 and 8 participate in a series of compulsory health and physical education units. It is also compulsory for students in years 9 and 10 to study at least four units in health and physical education over the two years. These will include two 'core' units, one per year in years 9 and 10. Further units are then chosen from a large list of electives, providing students with great scope to pursue their personal interests. Electives include:


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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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who would kill for some snow, its summer here and muggy! eek!
Happy new year dear friend. May it be wonderful and peaceful.ReplyDelete
Another turtle, peeking in here to wish you a happy new year. And lots of finishes for both of us(ok,at least one!)ReplyDelete
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Happiest of New Years to you, Nadine! Hugs. ;-)ReplyDelete
Buon Anno Nadine a te e a tutti i tuoi cari.ReplyDelete
ciao ciao Linda
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May Many Many dreams come true in 2010!
May many of our dream quilts become a reality!
May many more new dreamy projects find us!
I say thank You 2009 for the friends you brought into our lives to share the loads and to make us laugh till nearly collapsed!
Merci pour tous tes bons voeux ! cela me fait plaisir d'être de la même famille que toi de quilteuses !ReplyDelete
Beaucoup de bonheur, d'amour et de créativité !
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Man of My DreamsBook - 1992
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Wildly unpredictable, the most desirable beauty in the land, Megan Penworthy has set her amorous sights on Ambrose St. James, a man she has never met but has every intention of marrying. And no other suitor will satisfy her, especially not the common, if uncommonly handsome, horse breeder, Devlin Jefferys.
Posing as Jefferys to escape a potentially fatal confrontation, Sir Ambrose is enthralled by the brazen, duke-hunting redhead. Without revealing his true identity, he vows to seduce and tame her, thereby foiling Megan's plans to marry the man of her dreams. But the notorious rogue never imagined the enchanting schemer would turn out to be the only woman he would ever dream of marrying.
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Schreiner University will host a free public solar eclipse viewing event on campus mid-day Monday, Aug. 21, weather permitting.
The location will be at the center of the campus near the Quad. Schreiner will furnish solar telescopes, as well as solar eclipse glasses, starting at 11 am. The eclipse starts at 11:38 a.m., reaches its peak--at which the sun will be two-thirds covered by the moon—at 1:06 pm, and ends at 2:35 pm.
Persons planning to watch the eclipse on their own, need to take adequate precautions to protect their eyes. "Even during an eclipse, people should not try to observe the sun without precautions," said Dr. Kim Arvidsson, assistant professor of Physics and Astronomy. "Regular sunglasses definitely do not provide sufficient protection."
The viewing is being co-hosted by the Trull School of Sciences and Mathematics and the Office of Student Services.
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All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
Song Information
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" is a pop song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It is the second track from her fourth studio album, Merry Christmas. It was released by Columbia Records on November 1, 1994 as the album's lead single. The song was written by Carey and Walter Afanasieff, both of whom were also the producers. An uptempo love song, the instrumentation includes bell chimes and heavy back-up vocals. The song's lyrics declare that the singer does not care about Christmas presents or lights; all she wants for Christmas is to spend time with her lover. The song's music video was filmed during the 1993 Christmas season. It displays scenes of Carey decorating a Christmas tree, spending time in the snow, and performing other festive activities. Carey sang the song live during the Japanese leg of her Daydream World Tour (1996), Butterfly World Tour (1998) and Charmbracelet World Tour (2002–03), as well as the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade in 2004, which aired on ABC. Show video tutorial!
About the Artist
Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American pop/R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She made her recording debut, in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and became the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola, in 1993, a series of hit records established her position as Columbia Records' highest-selling act. Following her separation from Mottola, in 1997, she introduced elements of hip hop into her album work, to much initial success, but her popularity was in decline when she left Columbia, in 2001. She signed a record $80 million dollar deal with Virgin Records, only to be dropped from the label and bought out of her contract in the following year. This radical turn of events was due to the highly publicized physical and emotional breakdown, as well as the poor reception that was given to Glitter, her film and soundtrack project. In 2002, Carey signed with Island Records, and, after a relatively unsuccessful period, she returned to the top of pop music, in 2005, with her album, The Emancipation of Mimi.


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Afghanistan Not So Poor After All
It is well known that the war-torn country of the Texas-sized and mountainous country of Afghanistan had been largely unmapped in a geological sense. This is one of the poorest nations on earth, yet intensive geological research by American geologists over recent years have shown that this need not be so. A raft of extensive surveys found, perhaps not surprisingly, that , the country has mineral resources so vast that their world standing in terms of wealth would be changed dramatically if these untapped riches were to be exploited.
Potentially among the most mineral-rich nations on earth, Afghanistan in fact sits astride untapped mineral wealth thought to be worth $1 trillion at the very least. The U.S. Geological Survey – USGS – team in 2004 began running tests to inspect what mineral resources were actually there, and it turned out over several years that much of this often inaccessible landscape is hiding vast resources in terms of mineral reserves. These might be difficult to extract, but doing so could vastly improve the fortunes of this impoverished nation.
Over the past eight years, the USGS team have flown missions running magnetic, gravity and hyper-spectral surveys. These allowed them to detect the mineral content up to six miles deep over seven tenths of the entire country. Their findings indicate that the outwardly dirt-poor country is sitting on vast reserves of valuable minerals. There are quite literally billions of tons of iron ore, copper and highly prized rare earth elements that include rarities such as lanthanum, cerium and neodymium. Alongside these riches are proven lodes of gold, silver, zinc, mercury, aluminium and lithium so Afghanistan is literally sitting on a vast goldmine of valuable resources.
A USGS spokesman commented that their work had shown up no less than 24 world-class mineral deposits. though exploitation of such mineral wealth is not liable to be any easy mission to accomplish. With accessibility to many sites such a massive problem, a very great deal of investment and planning would need to go into any proposed mining ventures, and the constant instability that has plagued this mountainous nation for decades is another important consideration. It will be the provision of the security on such sites that will determine their chances of success.
If a more stable government could be established in this war-torn country, and differences could be laid aside for the common good, then there is a rich bounty to be enjoyed by everyone who lives there. Such a scenario however is anything but easy to achieve.
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The Real Reason to Wear All Black
May 24, 2012 by admin
Filed under Fashion Tips & Finds
- As a woman and a fashion devotee it's no secret that every now and then dressing cute can sometimes be a bit of a challenge around that "time of month." The bloating makes it almost unbearable to wear a lot of my favorite outfits, but I've managed over the years to put together a selection of all black outfits as well as some tricks to mask the six long days my "friend" is around. Check them out below:
- Princess cut little black dresses are a life saver. They're the easiest way to hide the bloating because, can be worn day or night, and yes, covers any embarrassing stain.
- This is the perfect time to show off some cleavage! To keep the attention up top, don't be afraid to loosen an extra button. And, if you're feeling a little devilish, button up a blazer all the way and wear nothing but underneath… chic and sexy!
- Tunics are a must have (I have about a dozen and they're all black!) because they're easy to wear and go with just about anything. Look for ones that hit right below the hips… they're the most flattering.
- Last but not least… leggings! Not just any leggings, but all cotton, non elastic waist leggings. The comfort and snug fit make them perfect for preventing accidents (which we all have). Not only can they be worn with a blazer or tunic, because they're black you can practically wear them anywhere (even to the office with some chic heels or booties).
Always Maxi pads are designed to securely fit your curves. With a body hug fit, Always Maxi helps provide clean dry protection that's also designed to fit. The LeakGuard(TM) core helps pull fluid deep into the middle of the pad, while the Deep All-Around Barriers help keep fluid away from the edges. Plus, the Flexi-Wings have been designed with stretchy pleats to flex with you as you move, allowing them to securely wrap around so that they help pads stay in place and help protect you against leaks. Available in Regular, Super Long, and Overnight absorbencies.
"Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Always via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Always."
Dress from TJ Maxx
Shoes c/o Shoe Privee
Necklace and Bracelet c/o Twisted Silver
Ring from Charlotte Russe
Shopping Strategies for the Perfect Closet
September 27, 2011 by admin
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Make 2011 the year you stop choosing quantity over quality and buying slightly different versions of the same outfit. Just follow these five strategies for getting the most chic from your shopping dollar, and you'll never again have to lament, "My closet is stuffed, but I have nothing to wear!"
Strategy No. 1: Shop Your Closet
Taking inventory of your wardrobe will help you figure out what you actually need to add to your collection, says Los Angeles fashion stylist Mar Yvette, host of the "Citysearch Weekend Roundup" segment on the television show "Good Day LA." Spend a few hours trying on those items you haven't worn in a while. See how they look and how they make you feel, and figure out whether or not they coordinate with anything else in your closet. Be open to new combinations. The argyle cardigan you bought a decade ago in a preppy fervor may be just the thing to belt and wear over a sheath dress today. "Shopping for clothes without truly knowing what's already in your closet is like going grocery shopping on an empty stomach," says Yvette. "You end up spending a whole lot of money on things you don't need."
Strategy No. 2: Streamline and Spread the Wealth
This will go against every shopping urge you have, says Yvette, but less is more. The goal is to build a wardrobe that lasts. You'll save money in the long run if you buy fewer, better-quality (and therefore, more expensive) pieces rather than lots of cheaper items that are likely to fray or go out of style. Sure, you can get your trend fix with H&M's disposable designer collections, but the bulk of your closet should be filled with quality pieces made from fabrics like cashmere, linen and wool that transcend time. Follow up on strategy No. 1 by pulling out any items you haven't worn in a year. If they no longer fit and are beyond tailoring, wish them well and donate them to a charity organization.
Strategy No. 3: Build From the Basics
Whether your style is cutting-edge, classic or casual, these essentials are the building blocks of a functional wardrobe:
- Black pants: They're the most basic of the basics
- Dark denim: Opt for a trouser cut
- White button-down shirt: Designer Carolina Herrera lives in these
- Sheath dress: It's simultaneously sexy, classy and sassy
- Cardigan: Throw over the sheath dress or pair with jeans or black pants
- Two-piece suit: Mix and match the jacket and the skirt with all of the above
Strategy No. 4: Choose Double-duty Items
Carilyn Vaile, who designs easy-to-wear items for women on the go, recommends buying items that multitask. Questions to ask as you carefully vet pieces on the store rack: Can the tunic be worn as a minidress? Can the long waterfall jacket be belted and worn as a dress with tights and boots? "If an item can easily transform into other outfits, it keeps my interest," says Vaile. "Not only will it stay in my wardrobe longer, it will be worn more often."
Strategy No. 5: Shop the Sales With Caution
No doubt, some of the articles of clothing cluttering your closet still have sales tags hanging from them because you couldn't pass up a bargain. But it's not a bargain if you only bought that dress, sweater or pair of (slightly tight) boots because of the 90 percent markdown and never wear it. Before you purchase an item on sale, ask yourself: Would I still want this piece — in this color, size and style — if it weren't marked down? If the answer is no,pass it up.
Photo Credit: @iStockphoto.com/Maica
By Karen Brailsford for The Style Glossy
Karen Brailsford is a Los Angeles-based writer and editor. She writes about style for People, In Touch Weekly and MyStyle.com
Found and Loved: Links
March 19, 2011 by admin
Filed under Fashion Tips & Finds
Check out what these fabulous fashion bloggers wrote about this week!
Introducing Who What Wear, Where the Book! (Who What Wear)
Top Trends For Fall 2011 (tFS)
Spring Forward (Cupcakes & Cashmere)
Gucci Inspired Outfit (Flor de Maria Fashion)
Why You Need A Trench Coat In 2011 (I'm Too Fancy)
Man-Repelling So Hard I was Almost Embarrassed (Love Maegan)
Neutral Florals and Oxfords: A Great Look for Spring (Shoegasm)
Tea Time (Style Epiphany)
H&M Knot Violence Collection Has The Right Kind Of Weaponry (Sicka Than Average)
Try Rae's First (The Boutique of The Week)
Denim St Style Round-Up (Eat Sleep Denim)
Wearing Now: Pretty Flats for Spring (The Coveted)
What Not To Wear New Season Premiere
October 28, 2010 by admin
Filed under Fashion Tips & Finds
On Friday, What Not To Wear is back, and better than ever. On the show, resident style experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly make over nominees in dire need of fashion direction. They go through contestant wardrobes and throw (mostly) everything out, and provide $5,000 to start a new one. Take a sneak peek at before and after pics below!
The new season premieres this Friday 9/8c on TLC with the first candidate being the 80's child star from "Facts of Life," Mindy Cohn. Mindy proves she needs guidance because, let's face it, celebrities don't survive unless they look good. The season impresses with more drama, bigger faux pas, and fresh advice thanks to Stacy and Clinton's A-game.
RSVP-Get Stylish With Us This Week at #GNO on Twitter
July 19, 2009 by fashiongrail
Filed under Fashion Tips & Finds
Love to chat about all things fashion? Heading to BlogHer next week? Wondering what to pack? With all the parties going on, I know I have wondered more than once what makes the perfect fashion sense for the cocktail party that is followed by the bowling party that is followed by the cheeseburger party that is followed by the picture party and more.
Whether you'll be going to BlogHer or not, Join #GNO this Tuesday where experts from Lifetime TV and Twitter fashionistas will share their best tips for style success and fashion faux pas in 140 characters or less.
- What: Girl's Night Out (What's GNO? Click to find out!)
- When: Tuesday, July 21, 9-11 p.m. EDT
- Where: Party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtag #gno.)
- Topic: Fashion!
- Who: @audreymcclellan, @bowlher, @erikalehmann, @fashiongrail @lifetimemoms, @lifetimetv
- Party Favors: Remember to check out this week's giveaway sponsored by Lifetime.
- RSVP: Enter your twitter URL/ID in the list below (e.g., http://twitter.com/jylmomIF).
Mr. Linky not showing up? Go ahead and leave your Twitter URL in the comments. This offers #gno gals the opportunity to follow and be followed all in one place!
Links: Found and Loved
July 11, 2009 by fashiongrail
Filed under Fashion Tips & Finds
Check out what these fabulous fashion bloggers wrote about this week!
WIn An Envirosax Candy Series Reusable Bag (Boutique Flair)
Blaze Daze (Cafe Fashionista)
Wanted: Death and Texas Bike Bag (Chic and Charming)
Don't Buy, DIY! How to Craft a Hardware Embellished Cuff (Chic Steals)
Oh, Cut It Out! (life in a venti cup)
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post (Love Maegan)
The Bag's A Stud (pinkrockcandy)
Three Looks In One: Wearing a Vest this Summer (real style real people)
Feeling Fabulous on Faux Friday! (The Sole of Shoe LaLa)
Last Resort: Resort 2010 Phillip Lim (Some Notes On Napkins)
NY Artificial (The Boutique Of The Week)
Orange Julius (The Stylist's Manifesto)
ttF Daily Fave: Black & White Polka Dot Dresses (thinkthrufashion)
Workchic Fitting Room Series: Are You A Rectangle? (Work chic)
Blousy Tanks Galore
July 9, 2009 by fashiongrail
Filed under Fashion Tips & Finds
Definitely a must have in your closet this Summer! They're easy to wear, comfy and best of all affordable enough to buy a few. Keep in mind when picking out your blousy tank that the neckline should be kept on the low side (for a longer leaner look) and layer with a fitted tank if needed. Pair them with skinny jeans, leggings and shorts. For a laid back chic look wear them with slouchy pants and add some wedges or platform heels for a dressier look.
Links: Found and Loved
July 4, 2009 by fashiongrail
Filed under Fashion Tips & Finds
Check out what these fabulous fashion bloggers wrote about this week!
Lampin It Up (Cafe Fashionista)
Say It Ain't So: Beyonce and Tina Knowles Launch Sasha Fierce (Eye4Style)
Poolside Party (Life In A Venti Cup)
Outfit of the Week (Lollie Shopping)
One Tunic …..4 Ways (Love Maegan)
What I Would Wear: 4TH of July (pinkrockcandy)
Hat-Attack – (Some Notes On Napkins)
Steal Alicia Keys' BET Awards Look (Style It)
Clear as Black and White (Stylist's Manifesto)
NY Artificial (The Boutique of The Week)
4th of July Sparks Major Sales (The Sales Rack)
Workchic Fitting Room Series: Hourglass Shape (Work Chic)
Links: Found and Loved
June 13, 2009 by fashiongrail
Filed under Fashion Tips & Finds
Check out what these fabulous fashion bloggers wrote about this week!
Summer 2009 Swimwear Trends (Boutique Flair)
Smitten Saturday (Cafe Fashionista)
The Cult of Converse (Chic and Charming)
The Tomboy Inside (Cuz I'm Crazy)
Forever21 Look of the Day: Viviana Dress Flats (FASHION PULSE DAILY)
12 Pairs of Blue Suede Shoes for Summer (GrechensCloset)
Vaycay Day 5: In the Hood & A Question (holier than now)
Did Someone Say Vera Wang (life in a venti cup)
Style Icons ~ Sonny & Cher (Love Maegan)
I'm On The Teen Vogue Blog! (pinkrockcandy)
Celebrity Watch Spotting: Bape G-Shock (Precision Time)
White Wellies For Wet Weddings (Shoe Smitten)
Rooftop – Summer in NYC (Some Notes On Napkins)
What To Wear To A Summer Bridal Shower and Rehearsal Dinner (Style Bakery)
STYLEMOM Watch: Michelle "Oh-Not-That-Shirt"! (STYLEMOM)
Miu Miu Resort Collection – 2010 (Style Pantry)
Tye Died (The Coveted)
Ask ThinkThru: Where Can I Find a Stylish Nighttime Jacket for Summer? (ThinkThruFashion)
Workchic Fitting Room Series: Put The Focus On You! (Workchic)


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Scientific Metrology
Until now, laser metrology solutions have been limited, and concentrated only on visible and near IR laser radiation. Researchers have had to develop their own broadband or tunable lasers. The wider the spectral range, the more complex the detection equipment.
NeTHIS has developed innovative devices for laser beam analysis and imaging, specifically designed for optical metrology that span the largest part of the electromagnetic spectrum, from UV to THz.
NeTHIS provides turnkey laser metrology solutions. NeTHIS' solutions work on the broadest special sensitivity range (UV, Visible, IR & THz).
Non destructive testing of insulating opaque materials
Most existing Non destructive testing solutions are resource intensive, especially for in-depth integrity testing. The current Non destructive testing process forces engineers to send pieces and structures back to maintenance or manufacturing departments as soon as a default is suspected and it costs money while increasing mobilization time.
NeTHIS' hybrid IR/THz control system provides cost-efficient portable imaging systems by plugging its OpenIRconverter, a TeraHertz imaging module into existing infrared equipment, NeTHIS enhances their capabilities and provides in-situ physical & volumetric information.


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This man has been working in the field all day with the sun beating down on him. He is tired, hot, and thirsty. But there is no water where he is working. He would give anything for just a tiny sip of water.
Have you ever experienced a time when you outdoors and got hot and thirsty? I'm sure most of us have experienced something like that. But all we had to do was walk inside and get a drink. Unlike the man who had no way of getting any water. Imagine how great his desire was!
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; (Psalm 63:1)
David tells us in Psalm 63:1 that our desire to seek God should be as our thirst in a land where no water is found. We should long to spend time digging into His word, to learn more about Him. We should jump at the chance to share His love with others. Unfortunately, many times we put off our study time. We become so consumed by the tasks of the day that we run out of time to study our bible.
How do we grow our desire to seek God? Through study of His word, and the more you study the more you will want to learn. Prayer will also help. Ask God to increase your desire , to help you love His word more.


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Sending hugs your way! Martha
36 comments:
- Karen said...
Hi Martha,
It is fun to re-decorate according to the season. Love your teacups today and your daughter is gorgeous!! Thank you for hosting Tea Time. Glad things have settled down. Take care, Karen
- September 2, 2014 at 9:13 AM
- FABBY'S LIVING said...
Happy birthday to beautiful Vanessa! I'm glad your son is mending, slowly but surely. I will keep my prayers for him and your family, sweet friend.
Thanks for the lovely giveaway chance.
Thanks for hosting this lovely party always too!
- September 2, 2014 at 9:13 AM
- Beth L. said...
keeping prayers coming for your son. You tea things today are lovely as usual!
- September 2, 2014 at 9:16 AM
- parTea lady said...
Love your French Iron Basket and this weeks beautiful teacups. That is great picture of your pretty daughter. Glad your son is doing better.
- September 2, 2014 at 9:26 AM
- Frances Lamparter said...
Thank you for making my day today! Your site is so lovely. Do you ever get to NoCal? I live in the bay area, any tearooms down south you can suggest?
- September 2, 2014 at 10:08 AM
I just followed you. Thanks for doing the giveaway.
- September 2, 2014 at 10:40 AM
- Snap said...
Love your give-a-way cup ... each time I see it I think it should come live with me! Ha! Lovely post. You are getting ready for fall with your teacups in fall colors. Paragon makes beautiful cups. Happy to hear the news regarding your son and that school for the grands is going well. Thanks for hosting and Happy Tea Day!
- September 2, 2014 at 10:57 AM
- The Charm of Home said...
hanks for hosting Martha! That is a nice pic of your daughter.
- September 2, 2014 at 11:16 AM
- Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...
Hello! I finally have a tea cup or two to link up!!
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words!!
Your tea cups are stunning and I also want to say how much I love those roosters!!
Thanks for the party, my friend!!
- September 2, 2014 at 1:45 PM
- Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...
Martha, I'm glad your son is feeling better! That is a lovely picture of your daughter and Happy Birthday to her! Pretty teacups and have fun decorating your home for the new season.
- September 2, 2014 at 1:47 PM
- Jill said...
I agree. Vintage lace does not count as too much stuff. It doesn't break nor take up much space. Love your big hen.
- September 2, 2014 at 3:53 PM
- kitty said...
I'm glad you're son is doing well, Martha. Happy birthday to your daughter. Your teacups are lovely and so is the lace! My favorite cup is the one with the mums...perfect for Fall. Thank you for hosting!
- September 2, 2014 at 4:00 PM
- Mom Wald said...
I'm late, I'm late for a very important date, Tea Cup Tuesday!
What a lovely selection of golden tea cups.
- September 2, 2014 at 5:46 PM
- The Quintessential Magpie said...
Martha, I love your beautiful cups! Sp pretty, and so is your beautiful,daughter!
I pray that your son is restored to complete health.
I adore the cup, but I am in the throes of scaling back some, and I am going to give my chance to another very lucky lady. It is so tempting because I adore china, but I am trying o be good! You are so sweet to do that.
Sheila :-)
- September 2, 2014 at 6:09 PM
- doodles n daydreams said...
Hi Martha, Glad to hear the good news about your son. And Happy birthday to your granddaughter, she is lovely.
I love your cups and would love to go in your giveaway, but I fear it is too far to expect you to send something so fragile, so best wishes to all who have entered for your giveaway. Someone is going to be very lucky.
- September 2, 2014 at 6:34 PM
- Carrie said...
Lovely teacups. They are all gorgeous! The basket with the lace is very pretty--I can see why you couldn't pass it up. Have a great week! :)
- September 2, 2014 at 6:45 PM
- Deborah Montgomery said...
Oooh, love that teacup you are giving away! I definitely think that lace doesn't really "count." And I think the reason to de-clutter is to make room for the things that we really love. (I hope that doesn't make me an enabler! :) ) Your teacups are gorgeous, especially that first one.
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
- September 2, 2014 at 8:06 PM
- Bernideen said...
It's hard to say but that cup and saucer with the gold filigree pattern is my favorite! You have so many lovely patterns!
- September 2, 2014 at 8:56 PM
- Kathy A Delightsome Life said...
Well done, Martha - your clean-up is inspiring - I agree with you lace-you can never have too much! I'm glad your son is healing! My son just got a new job - an answered prayer and he's in contract to buy his first house! God has been so gracious! So delighted to join your party - I do appreciate you hosting and sharing,
- September 3, 2014 at 5:06 AM
- Melinda Wood said...
Good morning from NY!
As soon as I saw the roosters, I thought French Country. :)
I think you do an outstanding job decorating. I wish I had an eye for decorating like you do.
Love the giveaway cup! Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway.
- September 3, 2014 at 6:36 AM
- Millie said...
The cups are all beautiful...the first one is my favorite.
- September 4, 2014 at 6:42 PM
- Jacoba said...
Hi Martha,
It has been a while since I was in blogland and certainly since I joined you in the Teacup Party. I do not seem to be able to upload both your badges? It is in a post of mine in 2012, so will see if that works, but maybe you could give me a tip?!
Such beautiful teacups on show again, awesome. Forever I wonder where you keep them all and how you decide to drink tea from every day? ;-))
Thanks, Martha!
Have a happy day!
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Patience is not one of my many virtues. I am trying to be patient, although not necessarily doing a snap up job of it, while waiting for my book, "Detours of the Heart" to be printed.
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Welcome to my website. I'm a Swindon Wedding Photographer who specialises in Fine Art, Documentary, Reportage Wedding Photography and Engagement Photography. Please feel free to browse my galleries for examples of my work. I'm based in Swindon but offer Wedding Photography services throughout Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Berkshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, London, the South West and the UK. Wedding Photography is my passion and if you are looking for a Documentary Wedding Photographer with a fine art, creative approach, I would love to have a chat with you.
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Widcombe Grange Wedding Photographer.
Jess and Ben are a lovely warm, quiet natured couple who's wedding day was such a lovely experience to photograph. Their choice of wedding venue was a perfect match for them and the gentle September breeze and warm evening sun provided a perfect day. Widcombe Grange is an impressive stone country house set in 22 acres of stunning woodland and hills. It has a beautiful lake surrounded by trees that became a wonderful backdrop and during my recce of the area, I noticed a couple of old wooden row boats near the bank and we set about using one of them for some really fun and romantic shots of Jess and Ben. later we grabbed a couple of the oars to create a frame for some fun group shots. During the evening, a Ceilidh band provided an amazing set which had everyone kicking off their shoes and swinging each other around like there was no tomorrow! I love to photograph people dancing to a ceilidh band as the fun and hilarity had by all never fails to provide me with exciting action to capture. I like to get stuck in take shots from as many different angles as possible and is one of the joys of my work as a wedding photographer. Many thanks to Jess and Ben for asking me to document their very special day.
I'm a Widcombe Grange Wedding Photographer and photograph weddings all over the Cotswolds. To find out more and to check my availability, get in touch by clicking here.
To add a comment, simply enter this to the comments section below the photos. For further comments and reviews, please visit my Facebook photography page or my Testimonials page. For more wedding images of weddings and engagement shoots, please feel free to browse my Blog or visit the full Website, the Wedding Gallery and Pre-Wedding Gallery.
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Tips For Selecting The Best Seo Firm
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|A sample of my future stock!
Guys, guess what.
I'm opening a store.
Yeah, you read right.
Little known fact about me: I've been dreaming of opening a bohemian store for few years now. Before my kids were born I used to sell ethnic goods and used exotic home decor in a flea market booth. It didn't do well. Not because the stuff wasn't desired but because it wasn't the right place to sell that kind of stuff. The flea market I sold my goods at was mostly frequented by old ladies who mostly just bought ceramic roosters and clothes for their new grandbabies. They were the kind of people who were getting rid of their souvenirs from travels at flea markets so I don't know why I thought they'd want to buy more.
After my kids were born and my renaissance faire was in full swing, I put my dream of having my store on the back burner. I tried to revive it through little online shops, and even had a little booth at the renaissance faire but that didn't come close to what I was wanting to do.
A few weeks ago I made a rare trip to the mall and the idea of opening a kiosk popped into my head. I contacted the manager and it turns it would cost more to open a kiosk than a store and that the only storefront they have available is very affordable and directly across from the new Indian restaurant. It's our first and only Indian restaurant in town so it's getting hella traffic. This shop is in a fantastic location, it's small and will be perfect for me to start with.
|That's my teeny tiny shop up there, 136.
I feel very confident about all of this and I feel that this is a very realistic goal to achieve. And I mostly feel really good about it because there is zero competition. There used to be a shop in the mall called Romancing the Stone (Earthbound Trading Company), but that closed last year. People were really bummed out about it including myself. But when Romancing the Stone closed down last year I knew that it was my time to step up - I just didn't know where to start.
Remembering people's reaction to Romancing the Stone closing gave me the idea to try to raise money to open my shop through crowdfunding on GoFundMe. I figured if everybody really wanted a Romancing the Stone replacement, they would be willing to contribute to making it happen. I'm taking donations on GoFundMe so that I can start this business completely in the black so that I can start making profit immediately.
|Percussion instruments from Bali will lalso be in stock!
|Banjara bags are a must!
This isn't just one of Hollie's wacky adventures. I know I'm full of ideas and I chase a lot of of them; but that was mostly me trying to do what I could with what I had to work with while being a stay at home mom. The path to me opening up the store that I've been dreaming of for almost 10 years is extremely clear. My biggest fear is that I'm afraid people aren't going to take me seriously and that I won't get the support that I need to make this happen. Even if I don't have the support, I'll still take out a loan and make this happen. It's got to happen soon before the Christmas season hits so I don't really have a choice but to move and to move fast.
I'm not posting this information to ask for donations, although that would be pretty cool, but if you want to see a sample of my stock and a little bit more about my idea please feel free to visit my GoFundMe page.
Wish me luck!
|The inside of the shop, my daughter photobombing.
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Congratulations! I'd love to have my own store some day too. I'm looking forward to following along with setting up the shop too... you will be posting about that riiigggghhhhtttt??!! ;)ReplyDelete
How exciting! Yes, please post on your progress.ReplyDelete
Congratulations! Dreams are wonderful and even more wonderful when they come true! I always dreamed of writing and getting published. Even though I was not published through the mainstream publishing route, I did publish myself and feel that my dream came true. Best wishes for a successful and exciting shop!ReplyDelete
I am soo happy for you!ReplyDelete


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Monday, May 14, 2007
First Cowboy Shoot In A While
Yesterday was the first Cowboy Action Shoot for a few months for me. Each night there was a shoot scheduled I'd set my alarm clock and then it would start raining. I would roll over, turn off the alarm and go back to sleep as the range my club shoots at is on that black gumbo dirt and the Pards and their guncarts sink without a trace. Well, not quite but it is unmanageable and the cars and trucks get stuck, bigtime.
Linda Lou was eager to see me gone for a while, she says the biggest downside to being retired is that I'm always underfoot. So I loaded the guncart into the van, it was extra heavy as I had a pal that was supposed to come for his first shoot. I loaded it up the night before so as to let Linda Lou sleep, it takes a lot of ugly words to get that thing out the door and down the steps. It's easier bringing it home, having shot the ammo it's a lot lighter.
I have solved the problem of being too deaf for the alarm clock. Usually it rings until it wakes Linda Lou up and then she wakes me up. Well the instant the alarm rang yesterday Cochise' Apache Princess jumped up in the bed and stuck her cold, wet nose in my armpit. Thankfully I did not jump quite high enough to get into the ceiling fan.
I had my cup of coffee, poured the next one into a road cup which I carefully left on the counter and climbed into the van and drove off, cleverly forgetting to take my morning pills. The morning batch of pills contains the meds I take to control my tremors so it was an interesting day. I drove up to Greenville and stopped at the McDonalds to meet Joel. I called him, since he wasn't there and that's when I discovered he wasn't coming. Slug. A little thing like Mother's Day stopping him from shooting?
So I finished my health food breakfast and refilled my paper coffee cup and drove the rest of the way to the shoot. Fortunately I had dithered around long enough that the rest of the club members had already got the targets set. In my defense I stayed late enough to put them away after the shoot.
It's been rainy enough that we only had three sets of targets set up and we just shot two different scenarios on each set. That helped keep the mud down, a little, not much. But instead of pulling the trailer full of those big steel targets we humped them.
The very first stage marked my day, seventy-odd seconds and two misses. The Pards shooting the light recoiling, smokeless rounds got through that same stage in about 25 seconds. That is ten pistol, starting from the leather, ten rifle and four shotgun rounds, the shotgun staged empty and open. With the various physical problems I have I'll never shoot a stage in less than 30 seconds so I go for the style points. The BOOM! and the smoke, the big flame out the muzzle, the other shooters gasping for a breath without sulphur smoke...the CLANG! when that 250 grain soft lead slug hits the steel. Who am I kidding, I could be thirty five and I'd still shoot Frontier Cartridge warthog loads. The Pards shooting those light smokeless loads go "pop-tink" instead of "BOOM-CLANG!" If I wanted "pop-tink" I'd save money and shoot the .22.
Anyhow I did not shoot real well, I only had one clean stage (clean=no misses) and, as usual, the feller pulling Range Officer duty complained about having to put the electronic timer away and having to drag that eight-day Grandfather Clock around. Eh, he needed the exercise.
Anyhow I finished the shoot with no safety violations which means it was a successful shoot. I didn't go to lunch with everyone as I wanted to get home to Linda Lou for Mother's Day. For a Mother's Day meal she wanted her favorite, a Sonic double cheeseburger and tater tots. I did not really marry her because she was a cheap date but it didn't hurt, either.
For some reason I didn't take any pictures at this shoot but there are some of earlier shoots..
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After graduation I moved back to Northeast Tennessee and currently reside in Bristol, TN. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with family and friends and especially being outdoors. I enjoy hiking, running, golfing, snow skiing, and spending time on the lake.
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text: 1. Typical of the grassland dwellers of the continent is the American antelope, or pronghorn. 美洲羚羊,或称叉角羚,是该大陆典型的草原动物. 2. Of the millions who saw Haley's comet in 1986, how many people will live long enough to see it return in the twenty-first century. 1986 年看见哈雷慧星的千百万人当中,有多少人能够长寿到足以目睹它在二十一世纪 的回归呢? 3. Anthropologists have discovered that fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise are universally reflected in facial expressions. 人类学家们已经发现,恐惧,快乐,悲伤和惊奇都会行之于色,这在全人类是共通的. 4. Because of its irritating effect on humans, the use of phenol as a general antiseptic has been largely discontinued. 由于苯酚对人体带有刺激性作用,它基本上已不再被当作常用的防腐剂了. 5. In group to remain in existence, a profit-making organization must, in the long run, produce something consumers consider useful or desirable. 任何盈利组织若要生存,最终都必须生产出消费者可用或需要的产品. 6. The greater the population there is in a locality, the greater the need there is for water, transportation, and disposal of refuse. 一个地方的人口越多,其对水,交通和垃圾处理的需求就会越大. 7. It is more difficult to write simply, directly, and effectively than to employ flowery but vague expressions that only obscure one's meaning. 简明,直接,有力的写作难于花哨,含混而意义模糊的表达. 8. With modern offices becoming more mechanized, designers are attempting to personalize them with warmer, less severe interiors. 随着现代办公室的日益自动化, 设计师们正试图利用较为温暖而不太严肃的内部装饰来 使其具有亲切感. 9. The difference between libel and slander is that libel is printed while slander is spoken. 诽谤和流言的区别在于前者是书面的,而后者是口头的. 10. The knee is the joints where the thigh bone meets t