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Sunday 9th March 2014
First House
£20.00 - £35.00
New Orleans drumming legend (ex-Meters) who laid down the funkiest of beats for The METERS (Cissy Strut, Look-Ka Py Py, Sophisticated Cissy and so many more). ZIGABOO MODELISTE will play a very rare one-off evening of classic material from the legendary band THE METERS.
Zigaboo Modeliste is acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of funk his distinctive drum style set the beat that New Orleans grooved to for over a decade...
The band lineup for the Big Chiefs is Zigaboo Modeliste - drums/vocals, Paul Jobson - keys, Tony Qunta - guitar
Matt Parker - guitar, Spy Austin - bass
Zigaboo Modeliste and his Big Chiefs
One Tree Limited is pleased to announce the upcoming tours for ZIGABOO MODELISTE, the legendary drummer who laid down the funkiest of beats for The METERS (Cissy Strut, Look-Ka Py Py, Sophisticated Cissy and so many more).
Zigaboo Modeliste is acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of funk his distinctive drum style set the beat that New Orleans grooved to for over a decade.
Now as drummer, band leader and outstanding vocalist, Zig is set to tour the UK and Europe with his Big Chiefs – delivering grooves from the Meters' song book plus new material that will ensure a Crescent City party on the dance floor of every venue they play.
In 2011 Zigaboo was asked by Mark Ronson to work on the critically acclaimed film "Regeneration Project" (produced in association with the Grammy Awards). Zig wasn't just the man with the sticks but also the inspiration for Ronson's track "A La Modeliste" performed by a "super group" including with Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Trombone Shorty, and members of The Dap Kings.
More recently, in 2012, Rhythm Magazine featured Zigaboo in their "100 Drum Heroes – the greatest drummers of all time" publication and in 2013 the Drum Channel released "The Originator of New Orleans Funky Drumming", a two disk DVD focussing on Zigaboo's approach and drumming technique as well as an insight into his own life and story.
Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste, the Meters Years and More:
Put simply, Zigaboo Modeliste is a master drummer, rhythm innovator, percussionist, and New Orleans legend. The most highly acclaimed drummer ever to hail from the Crescent City, Ziggy's creativity has been a major influence on the sound and shape of funk music for over four decades as well as providing the back bone (and break beats!) for many Hip-Hop tracks.
Ziggy joined the Meters in 1966 at a time when the band were mostly playing local New Orleans clubs, with a residency here and there (most notably The Nightcap and The Ivanhoe). Soon the band were picked up by Allen Toussaint to be his house rhythm section, backing the likes of Lee Dorsey, Chris Kenner, Earl King, Betty Harris, and Toussaint himself on stage and in the studio in the late '60s and early '70s.
By the late Sixties the Meters had grown in popularity nationally, and released "Sophisticated Cissy", "Cissy Strut", "Look-ka Py Py" and the "Chicken" - all of which charted between 1969 and 1970.
Through the Seventies (and now signed to Reprise Records) the Meters continued to gig and record as well as play on albums by Dr John, Robert Palmer, Jess Roden, Labelle, King Biscuit Boy, and Paul McCartney and Wings. They backed Dr John on tours in 1973 and King Biscuit Boy in 1974, and opened shows for the Rolling Stones on their 1975 American and 1976 European tours. The band finally broke up in 1977.
The Stones connection stayed with Zig and in 1979 he joined Keith Richards and Ron Woods for their legendary (or infamous) New Barbarians Tour.
Since the Meters, Zig has continued to work as a prolific songwriter (he has written over 200 songs individually and collectively) and his music has featured in the movie soundtracks of "Two Can Play That Game", "Jackie Brown", "Drum Line", "8 Mile", "Hancock" and "Red".
As a creative musical force, Ziggy's beats have grown and evolved, being sampled many times over by the likes of Musiq, Queen Latifah, Run DMC, NWA, Ice Cube, Salt N' Pepa, Cypress Hill, EPMD, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Naughty by Nature, and Tweet.
Ziggy is a BMI award winner for the Young Gunz track, "Can't Stop Won't Stop" and his drum sound also provided the main loops for Amerie's "1Thing", which was nominated for two Grammy's and topped the R&B charts.
Zigaboo Modeliste's Solo Career:
Ziggy's first solo CD, "Zigaboo.com" was released in 2000 and hailed in reviews as one of the most outstanding comeback records of the year.
The follow up release of "I'm On the Right Track" in 2004 featured special guests Dr John and Bernie Worrell.
"Funk Me Hard Live", although recorded in 1980, a collection of funk originals was released in 2009
Ziggy's most recent solo album "New Life" was released in 2011 and is a slice of funk that proves the fountain of his rhythmic imagination shows no signs of running dry.
…His Big Chiefs
Hand-picked for his UK and European shows Zig always works with the best musicians available – full line up details for the Big Chiefs in 2014 will be announced soon!
The King of the Funky Drums, Percussion Maestro, and Godfather of Groove, Zigaboo Modeliste takes listeners to funk depths only he could possibly reach!
Tell us what you think of The Meters' Zigaboo Modeliste and his Big Chiefs below..


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Interview and pictures by Marko Syrjala
Thanks to Duke for the Transcription
Blaze Bayley is probably best known for the wrong reasons because most people in the music world remember him only because of his brief period as the lead singer for Iron Maiden. However he has done a lot more during his long lasting career. Before Maiden he did several albums with Wolfsbane and after Iron Maiden he formed a new band called Blaze which last summer released their third studio album called "Blood and Belief". I was fortunate enough to meet Blaze before his performance at Wacken in 2004 and then we talked about Blaze, Wolfsbane and of course a little about Iron Maiden too? Here are the results of that nice conversation? enjoy!

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Im so nervous right now
George Karl knows what Melo does
D'Antoni during timeout:
You guys all stand around and let Melo go Iso and force up a covered 3 to win it. TTHHHHHHRRREEEE!
Will Carmelo drive again and play for OT? Doubt it. I think we chuck a 3.
AND... another example coming from our beautiful mind... genius offensive coach. GUARANTEED we don't get a good, high quality, uncontested look at the hoops.
DEN will know exactly what we're doing
D'Antoni's gameplan: Tyson for 3
F*** Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!
F*** The Nuggets!!!!!!
Sig made by Sons of Thunder
what the **** did I tell y'all Melo does what none of them can do
I always believed in my man
Melo is clutch. As good as it gets infact. He is the best closer in the game statiscally.


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So I am thinking board or card game. The problem is she has traditionally leaned toward really simple stuff like uno or connect 4 where I play stuff like Risk and Magic the gathering. I do play the simple games with her, but I cant play them for hours on end. And I got her to pick up risk and she loves it now when we have 3 or more players, but she wont even give magic a look both because it looks really complicated and because she has a bias against it(which she will admit)since the only people she ever saw play it were the loser kids in high school.
So I need a board/card game that has enough depth to keep me interested but at the same time is simple enough that she can learn it in a single play through. I also would prefer if I can pick up the complete game for $30-$40. I have heard a lot of great things about Catan but I wasnt sure how hard it would be for her to learn and if you needed all sorts of Xpacks or figures or anything to play. I also just heard of Domion from the guys at gamers with jobs. They said its $50(though I have seen it cheaper)and comes with everything you need. But I was hoping people here would have more to say about it.
Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks guys!
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By: Dr Lynda Kelly, Category: At The Museum, Date: 03 Jun 2011
What are our Conservation staff up to this week?
Conservators use a range of techniques to preserve our collection items for present and future generations. Our Conservators are hard at work carrying out specialised repairs and restorations on one of our oldest specimens' on display.
Part of their work involves hands on repairs and restorations like these. They carefully inspect each object, recording the condition of the object and any work they carry out. They blend knowledge of chemistry, art, and craft skills to ensure our heritage items are well looked after.
The large Croc had some damage that needed to be repaired. This specimen is over 100 years old, so some damage is expected from general aging. Keep reading to find out what our Conservators found and how they dealt with the issues.
The Croc was of course a bit dusty!
The tip of the tail had a small section missing, exposing the metal wire armature. All the stuffing in that area was missing as well.
Some large scales along the bottom of the Crocs flanks were missing, leaving shallow rectangular gaps.
The front left limb (closest to the wall) had broken fingers and claws
There is a small chip on the nose of the Croc
More soon!


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BTW, this is the time when we see who has it and who doesn't; we get to see what players are made of. (Fields and JR come to mind. I have a feeling JR won't be fazed. He's got swagger, Fields is still a question.)
Some rise, some shrink (no homo).
If we get hot from outside... Oh boy. The heat will be in trouble.


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Former Telco FCU President Faces 30 Years, $1 Million Fine for Fixing Books
A former New York credit union executive faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a fine of $1 million after pleading guilty last week to bank fraud charges in U.S. District Court in Rochester, N.Y.
Donna Harabin, 61, who resides in Clearwater, Fla., pleaded guilty Sept. 19 to making false credit institution entries at the former Telco FCU of Elmira, NY, according to the FBI and the U. S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York.
The $20 million Telco merged in 2009 with the $1.2 billion Empower Federal Credit Union in Syracuse.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tiffany H. Lee, who is handling the case, said Harabin, who was president and manager of Telco in 2008, changed the due dates and entered false payments to conceal from examiners the fact that 75% of the credit union's 179 loans were delinquent.
She often would change the dates of delinquency on loans she knew were going to be foreclosed upon or repossessed in order to make them appear more current, according to court records.
The scheme was discovered in 2008, following a FBI investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney General's Office.
Harabin is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 11 in federal court.


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" Brand: Lock & Lock / Misc House Type: Storage "
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I first bought Lock and Lock form QVC. It wasnt something I saw readily available in the shops, and I was desperate to organise my kitchen cupboard. The good thing about getting Lock and Lock from QVC at the time was just in case I thought they were rubbish, I would send them back, but I never needed to!
This review isnt about one particular size of Lock and Lock, just Lock and Lock in general. Firstly, over the years they have come in different sizes from very small to big, different colours and different shapes. They even started to make Lock and Lock for particular items, such as storing eggs, drinking beakers. But they always seem to still make them versitile. Example, having dividers in the boxes that you can take out, Lock and Lock that maybe different sizes but the lsame lid will fit each of them, Lock and Lock being stackable. So many examples! You dont have to store food products in them, you can put crafting items in it, scews, buttons, anything! I use mine for the following:the small ones I would use to store homemade baby food and put in the freezer.Now the kids are abit bigger, I use the small ones for snacks such as raisins.They are small and I just throw them into my coat pocket. Sizes like the 1lt I would put left over food in it and stick it in the freezer. All sized would be used to store foods such as biscuits, flour, sugar, salt etc.
One of the big draws for me was Lock and Locks claim to be water tight. Not bothered so much about water getting in it but more like liquid getting out, such as milk, juice, soup. I would normally taken to work a smoothie in one of the Lock and Lock beakers and it would be thrown around in my bag while wallking to work. Did it spill out and ruin my bag?Nope. All liquids stayed safe and sound when travelling.
I cannot praise this product enough. the simple fact that there are so many copies out there say it all.But for me the original wins hands down.
Tupperware has come a long, long way in the last couple of decades. Made from the cheapest, most flexible, least toxic / erodible, most easily formed material available today - plastic - containers like this Lock & Lock Airtight product are now common place in kitchen cabinets across the UK. Back when I was a kid, you just didn't get anywhere near the same level of quality, nor the same physical features as these modern varieties procure. They are strong, secure, reliable and long-lasting. But most of all, they're reasonably priced. You can pick up one of these stack-able containers from Amazon.co.uk for £4.50.
The container has a capacity of 1 litre and is a rectangular shape (to suit storage and packaged items which need to be kept within). The edges are rounded to increase safety, and the lid bulges slightly outwards to maximise the space inside. The most interesting aspects of the design are the containers air / water-tight seal and innovative 4 x locking mechanism, which clamps the lid securely down on each side. Made from a rugged plastic, the locks contain small slits which clip to lips on the bases sides. They clip down with a fair bit of pressure applied, and un-clip with slightly more finger-power. The whole lid is removable and there are no hinging elements. The entire container is transparent (allowing you to see what is within) besides the seal which is coloured blue and highlights the outline of the opening.
Due to their accurate, yet basic design, these containers will fit into tight spaces, saving on room. They are especially effective for use in fridges, where the plastic remains completely safe. According to the manufacturer, stacking these in fridges can save up to 40% on space (reiterated by Amazon).
I tend to use my Lock & Lock's for storing raw or cooked meats, and fresh fish. Due to their innovative seal and lock mechanism, no moisture, smell (air) can cross the material - they are 100% tight. Any strong smelling substance can be locked away securely - cheeses, vegetables, sweet snacks, etc. They also make excellent lunch boxes, extremely rarely coming open unnecessarily - if you secure it properly to begin with you'll have no trouble. It might well be difficult for children to open and close the box however, due to the locks - but I'm sure parents and teachers can lend a hand at lunch time.
You can even use them in microwaves and dishwashers, so the material and the design is truly multi-functional - a friend of the kitchen and of the house-wife/husband. The container won't scratch or gradually wear down at the bends, it can be used thousands of time with little to no visible detraction.
Overall, I've had some good use out of my containers and thoroughly recommend them. Sure they may be a bit expensive for some, but the design has been perfected for the function, and the functions / uses are endless. If you're after a multi-use container that can be used everywhere in the kitchen, is safe, secure and long-lasting, pick this.
DIMENSIONS: 20.6 x 13.5 x 6.9 cm
WEIGHT: 454g (boxed)
PRICE: £4.50 per 1 litre container.
AVAILABILITY: Amazon.co.uk, and in some super-markets (other varieties / brands exist).
When I moved from my old flat to my new flat most of the stuff I already owned came with me ready to be used. I had a load of plastic containers that had brought take aways to my old flat which I used for reheating with and storing bits and bobs in and even used them in the freezer however I decided when I came into a few quid that I would upgrade and actually buy some plastic style containers and these I found on Amazon and I bought a couple of them to see how I got on with them with a view to buying more if they worked out a good quality buy that met my needs.
I own a couple in the 180ml size and they cost me about three quid each including the post and packaging and like I say I bought mine from Amazon though do Google for them if your interested in buying some for the best prices and a list of suppliers as I haven't actually seen these in a shop.....ever come to think of it.
In design these are really very simple indeed. They are made from thick see through plastic and you can really see through them and mine have a blue coloured rim to the top of them. Mine are a good size and rather deep and it has four flap over style attached clips to the lid that simply lock onto the main of the box via little holes. Its really easy to clip them down and to secure items within it and those items can be solid or liquid of course. I have filled mine up with soup, done it up and turned it over and nothing escapes this providing you are sure to correctly secure it up of course!
Whats great about these is that they are pretty much suitable for anything! You can use them in the fridge, in the freezer and in the microwave providing you remove the lid to them of course. They are also dishwasher safe and suitable for using to stack, which is a space saving idea. Of course what you put in these is up to you whether it be liquid or food stuff or even arts and crafts to keep things safe and tidy
These are robust, easy to wash up (I do this by hand) and if the plastic gets stained I leave them to soak and give them a good scrub and all in all I think these are really useful addition to my kitchen as I live alone and often cook up far too much for just me so my leftovers can be safely stored now in my fridge and/or freezer and I have recommended these to anyone that will listen giving me the title of being boring....but what a find....I'm just so pleased with them!
This review is also posted on Ciao under this same username.
As a student I'm always looking for new ways to make my money stretch further. One way I have attempted to save money is by keeping my food fresh and easy to store. I often make myself a packed lunch as its just so much cheaper than buying and eating out and I can just click open my Lock & Lock box and tuck right in.
The basic idea of these airtight containers is that you line up the box and lid and click down the flaps. This keeps the box airtight and it acts as a vacuum. There is a huge amount of range in terms of size and function from these containers, from rectangular shapes to mealboxes with dividers. A particular box I would definitely recommend is is the thin container with a flip lid which I use for storing different cereals. I think this is a lot less messy as I have a habit of opening my cupboard and the box falls down and all the contents pour out. Smaller boxes are also great for storing and freezing chopped fruit and its an easy way to get your five a day by just opening up a box and snacking.
The airtight quality of the boxes mean that they are waterproof. I often use them to store pasta dishes and sometimes when I make too much curry and the liquid stays put and they do not ever leak. This quality also keeps the smell in so when I make a particularly strong curry I'm not thrown back by the smell when I am stifling through my boxes.
The boxes are reusable and very easy to clean. They are described as top shelf dishwasher safe in their instructions. One issue I do have is that after years of use (and not a fault of the box itself but my own vigorous scrubbing) they have become a bit abrasive and so sometimes bright colours (especially of my curry dishes) stay on the box and tint it slightly even if I soak them for ages. This is more of a warning if anything and the cleaning instructions do say to not use abrasive cleaners and scrubbers so be careful to read them first. I don't own a dishwasher and wash mine by hand and they still manage to look just as new.
You can reheat in the microwave but you should remove the lid before doing so. In fact, the instructions do tell to remove all four latches and to loosen the lid before using the microwave.
The boxes and lid are see through and made of plastic. The seal is silicone. This makes it easy to spot what's inside the box without having to remove numerous lids to find what you're looking for.
The cheapest box is currently £1.55 on the Lock & Lock website (having been reduced from £2.06) and is a 350ml rectangular food container. The most expensive box is £20 and this is a much more complex 'kitchen caddy' for multi-use. The prices of each box are very reasonable, especially considering they last for years and are very robust. The plastic is almost indestructible, I have never been able to crack or break a box.
These boxes can be used for storing in the cupboard, in drawers, for use in the fridge and/or freezer.
Overall these are excellent storage boxes which will last you for a while. They come with a lifelong guarantee and while obviously I can't guarantee that they last this long they have still managed to last a good few years. The latches have not loosened and so still help to keep the box airtight. They are great quality and fairly cheap to boot!
Lock & Lock pretty much have the monopoly on quality containers. There are a multitude of different types that try to come close, but they maintain their no.1 status as far as our family is concerned, and we have plenty of them in our house.
The Lock & Lock range provides airtight storage in the simplest of fashions. We have thrown countless number of worn and inefficient tubs away over the years, learning the hard way that going for the cheapest option isn't always the best. Spending that little bit more and getting L&L products will keep your food stored better.
The main thing I have used these tubs for in the past is sandwiches. There's one particular size that fits sandwiches perfectly if you cut them lengthways, two rounds going into the tubs precisely, with the click lock facility on the lids sealing it in nicely. However, I have been cutting down a bit on my bread consumption and have been taking in leftovers from the previous night's meal so have upgraded to a slightly bigger and wider tub that is perfect for keeping rice and casserole, for example.
Of course, for this to work properly you need to be reassured that the tub is going to be properly sealed, and this is where L&L surge ahead of the rest, both with the ease of use and the effectiveness of the design. The click lock mechanism relies on a seal running around both the base and the top, and these lock into place with four flaps, one for each side of the four sided container. They're contoured to allow you to slip your finger under the flap to open them and get the food up, and I find that the rectangular one I use is the perfect size to put my used cutlery in afterwards, to save worrying about putting them in something to stop my bag getting dirty.
The way the click lock works seals things perfectly. I often take my lunch out of my bag and find that a good amount of it has ridden up and is on the underneath of the lid, but this has never seeped out of the container. Nor does anything splash when I open it, which I have experienced with other similar containers from other manufacturers.
You can get such a wide range of tubs that it doesn't matter what you need it for, there's s tub for it. The larger ones can also come with interior separators for you to be able to transport and store different components of a meal, particularly handy for picnics when you don't particularly want your coleslaw mixing with everything else!
They're very easy to wash as well. There are no hidden awkward grooves and corners to try and dig into, I find that just using a brush gets into the grooves very easily and they can go to drain or to be dried with a tea towel, either is simple.
Really, they have thought of these things how a user would want them, which a lot of companies don't seem to always do these days. Pricewise you are likely to pay a bit more for these tubs but they're ultimately worth the extra cost. You used to have a tough job getting them online other than a couple of niche places such as Lakeland, but now you can even get them from amazon, where they do combination of containers. I honestly can't remember how much we paid for the ones we have, we've had them a while and they've not deteriorated, although I believe that for around the £20 mark you can get a range of 6 different shapes and sized tubs that stack together. The stacking is also a key part of it, as it's easy to get a bit too zealous with buying these and finding that they're taking over your kitchen. Having them stackable enables you to organise things a bit better.
Overall then, highly recommendable products are these containers. Secure and reliable, easy to use and fairly priced. You can't go wrong.
I realised a number of years back that buying 'cheap' products can often prove to be false economy. It is the risk you take when buying such products. Are you really going to be getting a bargain product which will work just as well as its branded or more expensive counterparts?
My personal experiences have been hit and miss. Whilst I have often made the right decision to purchase a cheaper version of a product, there are also many occasions when this has indeed turned out to be false economy.
One thing I learned years ago however, is when it comes to food storage containers, sandwich boxes etc, then my own personal experiences proved to me that these are indeed examples of products where buying cheap can be false economy. After forking out what I thought was a lot of money at the time for sandwich boxes from Tupperware for my children whilst at a party and feeling obliged to buy something, I later realised that this had in fact been money well spent as I never had to replace them, nor did they leak or show any signs of wear and tear. And as testament to this, I can say that these sandwich boxes are still used to this day.
So when I was wanting to purchase some decent food storage containers, I wanted to buy a quality product and purchased a 550ml storage container from Lock & Lock. I made my Lock & Lock purchase from a Lakeland store and although it was priced at £2 at the time, which isn't exactly expensive, it was certainly more to pay than a similar looking box priced at 59p in my local supermarket. However, having bought a cheaper container which leaked, I was not going to make that mistake again and Lock & Lock seemed to have no negative reviews of their storage containers.
Lock & Lock produced the first 'locking' plastic containers and although they are not the only manufacturers of this type of design, their quality does not seem to have been surpassed.
The appeal of Lock & Lock containers means you have a tight locking system thanks to the flaps on each side of the lid which 'lock down' over the box with a satisfying click to protect and secure the contents inside. The cheaper version I purchased would not lock securely on one side and therefore was not locking securely. Although I did think I had managed to lock it on one occasion, it actually popped open. I have had no such problem with Lock & Lock containers as they lock easily and are watertight. Not once have I had a problem with these popping open or leaking, even when dropped on the floor.
My daughter reguarly uses these for work and has transported sandwiches, pasta and even soup inside these boxes with no problems.
I also use them for storage in the fridge as well as the freezer. They keep products fresher for longer once opened and the boxes can easily be stacked snugly on top of each other, which is handy if space is an issue.
You are advised to remove the lids before microwaving, but I often just loosen the lids and leave them resting on the top to prevent splashing.
Washing the boxes is also easy and of course they are safe to use in dishwashers too (on the top shelf). The only problem I have experienced is if I have used the boxes in the microwave when they have contained anything tomato based, such as baked beans or pasta sauces, bolgnese etc as this leads to the box becoming stained and that orange-red staining does not appear to be removable.
There are many different designs and sizes in the Lock & Lock range so whatever your requirements there should be something for you. And although I purchased my first box from Lakeland I have since purchased more online from Amazon.
My recent purchase has again been from Amazon and is a six-piece set containing 3 x 800ml, 2 x 350ml and 1 x 5.5 litre containers priced at £16.00 instead of the RRP of £24.50 with free delivery. This set is still currently available at this price.
All products come with a lifetime guarantee and although you will find cheaper versions available, I don't think you will get this guarantee or the quality you get from Lock & Lock. Their quality and longevity is what makes them appealing to me and therefore worth the price paid.
Lock & Lock products are available online from Amazon.co.uk and Lakeland.co.uk. There may be other places which stock them too, but these are the only retailers I have purchased these containers from.
I have bought several of these lock-lock containers for various needs over the last few years. I have found them the best out of all the brands I have used over the years. I find that these are just the most practical and keep whatever is inside fresh.
They are made from a robust plastic which is really solid, not at all flimsy, it won't bend out of shape so you can tell it is good quality. It has flaps over the side which click into place so it can't just easily be opened if you have it in your bag and it bumps around. It also means that it's easy to close without having to apply lots of force, all you do is put the lid on and bend the flaps down and they click into place. I really do hate the boxes where you have to put lots of pressure on the lid and struggle to get all corners to slot on, it wastes so much time and really frustrates me at times. This is so much easier to close.
It is also easy to open too, you just need to lift the flaps back up. It takes a little force but not very much and then the lid lifts off with ease.
I have some of these in different sizes, my smallest one being about 7cm x 7cm and it really useful for when I take small snacks out and about with me. My larger one is more like 20cm x 20cm and I use it for storing big cakes althouh I suppose you could store anything in it! When food is stored in these it remains really fresh. It is sturdy so if you're taking food out and about it should remain in tact and tastes really fresh because it is air tight.
I really like these and recommend them highly. If you get ones of teh same size they stack on top of each other so when full you can stack them and that helps to save space!
Until recent years, I haven't really had the need for storage containers like these. But I have slowly been adding to my collection of them over the past few months - for lunch boxes and storing excess food stuffs. These containers are made of clear plastic and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. I have a number of larger sized containers as well as some smaller round containers.
What makes these containers unique is that they have a special clip mechanism attaching the lid to the box. The edge of the lid has four distinct areas that are folded and clipped (to give a snapping sound) down over the box and a silicone seal to ensure the box is airtight (and liquid tight) - and therefore keep food contained in the box fresh. The boxes are designed to be stackable - so ensuring that there is plenty of room in the fridge.
Prices vary depending on size of the container - I picked up a couple of the 1 litre storage containers for a little under £5. I think that this is a pretty decent price to be as they are very durable and robust. I use these to store excess food and they do keep it really fresh - I have not used with liquid so am unable to comment on the liquid tight seal. On first purchase, I was a little concerned about how strong the lid would be, particularly the four pieces that fasten down as I was worried these could snap or crack from constant snapping down. As it turned out, my fears were unfounded and the lids are actually really reliable and resilient. The boxes do stack well too, being flat in shape so they really are a space saver.
The boxes have multi uses too - for food, kids toys and tools/odds and ends in the garage. They are really handy to have around and well made so they do stand up well to a variety of uses. I would definitely recommend these to you.
When my husband and I got engaged, my mother in law started to buy little bits and bobs for us for our new home, since we didn't have anything. One thing she bought us, that I have added to over the years, are these Lock and Lock airtight stackable containers - the modern day tupperware and I have to say they are brilliant.
These Lock and Lock containers claim to be 100% airtight, as well as being moisture and liquid tight. They are suitable for use in the fridge, freezer and microwave and dishwasher. The manufacturers also claim that by using this product, you will be less likely to throw away food, because it will stay fresh for longer. These containers are stackable in that if you have more than one, apart from if they are the same size, they will fit inside each other, meaning it should save space, which is useful for me.
Over the years, I have gathered a lot of these boxes in different shapes and sizes and they are stacked easily inside each other in one of my kitchen cupboards. THese boxes come in various sized rectangular, square and circular tubs. I use these containers for a variety of things; for putting sandwiches in, for storing fruit such as a cut up pineapple or mango, for taking little fruit pots to work. THey are also perfect for storing homemade soup in the freezer as they are good for portion sizes, and also they stop the soup for leaking, as my husband can attest to, given he sometimes takes a portion of soup for his lunch.
ALhtough I have mostly have only ever bought these Lock and Lock tubs, I did at one time buy a cheaper pack of tupperware, and it only served to show how effective these Lock and Lock products are in comparison. The cheaper version leaked when liquids where transported and they didn't always keep fruit as fresh in the fridge.
I don't have a dishwasher but I have washed these Lock and Lock products continually and they are as strong and reliable as the day I first bought them. They aren't cheap, but I often purchase them on amazon or sometimes Tesco have them on offer and they do stand the test of time, so in that regard they are worth it.
All in all, these are a brilliant modern day tupperware. THey keep food airtight and properly sealed, and are great for storing food in fridge and freezer. They also take up less room in the cupboard since they stack inside each other. A great product that will stand the test of time.
You know how it is, in the kitchen there's always an occasion where you need a secure container to put leftover food in, biscuits or crackers, tablets and supplements or in my case mostly my lad's (cat) pills and potions. Up until about a year ago I had some normal containers with lids that just pressed on but I kept either losing the lids somewhere or the lids would get warped and would no longer fit properly so I went looking for some other containers to use. I came across these Klip and Lock containers in Morrisons at the time but I can't remember how much I paid for them, Amazon have some smaller versions starting at about £2.25 upwards depending on size so expect to pay a few quid per box.
My boxes are also larger than the majority of ones on Amazon and I have one 1 litre one and two 2.6 litre containers but there are all kinds of shapes and sizes available. These containers are freezer safe, dishwasher safe on the top rack, microwave reheatable with the lid off and have a stacking space saving design. I confess I haven't used mine in the microwave or a dishwasher but I have had one in the freezer and it was fine. I don't own a dishwasher but can confirm these wash easily by hand. The space saving stacking design is true though and I usually have a couple of these stacked on the kitchen counter where I can easily access my lad's pills and pastes.
The seal tight lid involves a flat lid with a groove around the side that contains a strip of rubber, the clips are flaps of plastic with holes in them that click onto some protruding bits of plastic around the outside of the actual container section. The idea is you place the lid on and then fold these sides down and clip them into place. Is it a tight seal? Yes it is, I find it keeps everything I put into these containers totally fresh and the whole box, lid and locking bits of plastic are all very sturdy and solidly made.
I don't really have any gripes as such about these boxes but I do find that sometimes getting the flaps clipped into place is pretty difficult, sometimes I try and do a couple of sides but they just won't fold down properly and I have to switch to doing the other two sides first in order to get them to lock. Anyone thinking they might put something in them they will need to reach quietly forget it! The unclipping of the sides is quite loud but the re-clipping of them is very loud and really ought to make these "clip and clunk" so there's no midnight feasts to be had without making noise.
Those are small things though and I still really like these containers, I can't lose the lids so easily as they have the tell tale flaps, they seal tight and keep everything fresh and stack on top of each other neatly to leave more space for other things. I'm very pleased with mine and wouldn't hesitate to buy more of the same kind if I needed more. A full 5 stars from me despite the noise and occasional difficulty in closing the lids.
It can be tricky to work out which things are worth spending money on, and when a budget version is just as good, but if you've ever had salad dressing drip out of a poorly sealed sandwich box, you'll appreciate how much of a false economy cheap plastic containers are.
Lock & Lock were the first people to bring 'locking' plastic containers to the market and though they're no longer the only people using this sort of design, they remain the original and best in my opinion.
The premise is simple and I'm sure many people will have seen these on the high street if they don't own some of their own. The containers, which come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, have special lids. Rather than just pressing them down on top as with traditional Tupperware these have to be aligned carefully. The lids have special slits in them, and the bases have corresponding ridges. The slits fit down over these, and then extra flaps are clicked into place. The reason this works so well is because the two parts are then interwoven. Think how much stronger it is to link your fingers than just to place one hand on top of the other. The lock means you're not relying on a flimsy seal. The sort that come with most generic plastic boxes often deteriorate over time, so not having one is a real benefit in terms of longevity.
With other brands it's possible to think that a lid is on securely when it's not, but with Lock & Lock there's no denying it, as you get a satisfying audible click as each flap goes down. They're not hard to close or open, but you do need to make a concerted effort, meaning the chances of them accidentally being knocked open when bouncing around a bag or similar are next to none. The only other good plastic I've found have been boxes with really tight fitting lids that can be nail-breaking to remove, so I like that these lift off easily when you've unclicked them
Lock & Lock boxes are totally watertight. I have never once had a leak with these, and I often use them to transport messy things, like cold pesto pasta or a salad with olive oil and vinegar. They are also airtight which helps keep food fresher for much longer. I often use mine to keep open packets of biscuits nice and crisp but other people use them for fruit or salad ingredients. The lids also help prevent smells escaping, great if you don't want the smell of your garlic-laden leftovers to infiltrate the scrummy cheesecake in your fridge.
The water and air-tightness is the result of a mini vacuum created when the lid is locked in place. The website advises you to avoid storing food on a airplane in these (due to air pressurization) however I never travel without one now (many countries having only much cheaper, less effective versions on offer) and tend to use them to take my snacks on board (flights from the USA to South America tend not to offer special meals e.g. vegetarian - how rude!) I have never had any problems with these on planes, either opening on board or simply packing in checked in hold luggage.
Because the boxes are reusable (and super easy to wash) I find them much cheaper than using foil or cling film to wrap up leftovers and much easier too. I don't know about you, but I always end up having a fight with the latter, and wasting tons in the process as it bunches up on itself. With these boxes I can just pop in what I want, and click the lid into place to keep out air and flies.
You are told to remove lids before microwaving. To prevent splashes, I often unlock mine but then leave them lightly resting on top. Alternatively you could use a normal splash cover, or whip out the aforementioned horrible cling film, cover and pierce. The only slight problem I have found with these comes from microwaving baked beans. If I open a big can I tend to save the leftovers in one of these for another day, and then put them straight in the microwave, however in doing so I have managed to stain two of my boxes. Microwaved tomato sauce is notorious for this, but I had hoped Lock & Lock products might be immune to the red tinge. Unfortunately they are not, and now I have two permanently tinted boxes that stay that way, even when thoroughly clean. While it doesn't say so on the label, if you make an effort to go to the website there is a caveat that you should:
"Avoid reheating food high in oil, sugar, tomatoes, curries to prevent from staining and pitting"
Lock & Lock boxes are clear so you can always see what's inside, looking through the sides or the lid. Sometimes the lids can get a bit of condensation but this is only when you fill with warm food and put the lid on before it they it has cooled sufficiently. Because they're plastic they are almost impossible the break, even if you drop them on a hard kitchen floor.
Everything I've ever wanted from a plastic container is offered with Lock & Lock. They are suitable for use in microwaves and can be put in a dishwasher. I never hand wash at home because I'm lazy (and it uses less water to run a full dishwasher) so these have been in the machine a lot, but they show no signs of wear, and are not scratched at all. Though I've never bothered to do this, for a really thorough, deep clean you can remove the blue lid seal to ensure there is no bacteria trapped below it. I think this could be more important when used to store things like raw meat, but maybe I'm just grosser than I should be - if I can't see dirt, it's not there, simple as that.
The boxes can be filled with food and kept in a fridge or freezer. I have been using Lock & Lock since 2004 when I bought my first place and would literally be lost without them. I love how robust they are and how even with daily use, the locking mechanism never deteriorates. Because the tops are flat, they are easy to stack in cupboards when not in use (though, most of the time, mine are) and also take up less room in fridges and freezers compared to plates or bowls because those inevitably lead to wasted space with their funny shapes. Some people might complain that they cannot be stacked inside each other, but I have a relatively big kitchen so space is not an issue - I'm more concerned about them stacking neatly and in a balanced way and not falling like an avalanche when I open the cupboard door.
There are over a hundred different designs in the Lock & Lock range so whatever your requirements there should be something perfect for you. I have a rectangular 180ml one I use to take grapes to work. It's just the right size for 2 portions and keeps them from getting squashed and because I tend to dust my grapes with cinnamon or ginger (try it! It's delish) I like the security of the locked on lid so I don't end up with spices all over my paperwork. For lunch itself I favour the square 600ml one. It is the perfect size for salad or pasta and helps with portion control. Here when I'm making veggie dishes I often find it holds two meals worth of leftovers if you press them down a little to use every corner.
I have tried other 'locking' brands, mainly from pound shops, but most of these eventually got thrown away or used for storage of other things where the airtight seal was not important. Cheap versions sometimes only have 2 locking pieces (Lock & Lock products have 4, one on each side) but more than that, they simply don't deliver the same sort of quality. Although it seems like they click into place, if you then tip them up, deliberately or accidentally, you often get leaks of any liquid (dressing, sauce, etc) from inside.
In the long run, these are not expensive because they last forever unlike some cheaper brands. Prices range from £2 to over £20 depending on the size and number of boxes in the pack, with all the ones I've bought a fiver or less. I cannot recommend these highly enough as they work just as well as they claim, have a number of benefits and are just so versatile.
I taught a class this week on Things You Can't Live Without (Cutting Edge Int, Chapter 8) and while everyone else was saying laptops and Blackberries (one can't even live through a class without the latter) I was thinking on a simpler level. I suppose I could potentially live without my Lock & Lock, but I wouldn't want to, and I'm very glad I don't have to.
Available online (including from Amazon) and from Lakeland, John Lewis and many other kitchenware shops.
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I tend to use my Lock & Locks for kitchen stuff, but many people also like them for everything from screws and washers to hair accessories to craft materials. See the website for more ideas.
Lakeland have now launched their own version of these. I have not tested them so do not know how they compare, but would expect them to be better than my Pound Shop substitutes.
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Barefoot Sunday volunteers share Texas shoes with Africa (Video)
April 28, 2012 at 10:03 p.m.
Updated April 28, 2012 at 11:29 p.m.
Chrissy Smolik had an allergic reaction to mistletoe walking barefoot outside her home.
She didn't want anyone else to suffer the same fate. The 26-year-old Victoria native collected shoes to help people in Africa.
"I have the option to wear shoes, they don't," she said. "It's important for people to have them."
Smolik spread the word through Facebook, collected shoes from family and friends, and cleaned out her own closet to get 80 pairs of shoes.
Close to 75 volunteers came to Renegade Church to collect and sort shoes for the Barefoot Sunday project.
The two-month-long regional shoe collection was intended to help people in Malawi, Africa, because many citizens are too poor to purchase shoes.
Victoria couldn't wait to bare it all on Sunday, so they hosted an event on Saturday.
There was a mix of sandals, shoes and cowboy boots that will take some of Texas to Africa.
A concert in the sanctuary helped keep everyone's spirits high. Attendees were asked to bring as many shoes as they could, and late sign a pledge to go barefoot the following day.
Organizer Jennifer Preyss felt inspired to take on this project because of her mission trip to the African republic.
During her 21/2-week tour, Preyss saw the extreme poverty and felt called by God to help.
"I've been burdened to help the needy," she said.
Preyss, who is the faith reporter at the Victoria Advocate, started the initiative last year with a goal to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes. She received 5,300.
Because of the overwhelming support she received from the community, Preyss aimed to get 5,000 this year and on Saturday she had 7,042 pairs.
"I feel exhausted, but I feel good," she said.
Preyss said sending the shoes to Malawi helps prevent people from getting some illnesses and gives them a sense of pride.
The 30-year-old Atlanta native plans to have the shoes delivered to Africa by August through the Children of the Nations International group.
Angela Mozisek volunteered for the first time this year and was eager to help. During her mission trips as a child, she realized how blessed she is.
Helping others brought her joy. With a huge smile, she said, "I just want to do whatever I can to help."
Mozisek's smile was contagious. Others around her grinned from ear-to-ear while breaking a sweat.
"We didn't have this many shoes last year," Ray Williams said, while he was sorting a pile of shoes.
Smolik agreed with Williams because there were more shoes and people to sift through them.
She said she felt great to contribute to the cause. "I can help put shoes on a nation," she said.


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Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine present a cock-eyed view of everyone's favorite fairytale characters in this hysterical take on the Brothers Grimm. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, deceiving and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red Ridding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk!) With unforgettable roles, little dancing and no chorus, Into The Woods Jr. showcases a medium-sized ensemble of talented singers and actors, where each performer shoulders an equal weight. The sophisticated score has been adapted to make it easier - though still challenging - for young performers.
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Mariners hold on for draw with Victory
A ten-man Central Coast Mariners courageously held on for a 2-2 draw against Melbourne Victory in Saturday night's A-League clash at Etihad Stadium.
The draw means the Mariners drop from top spot, ending a run of three consecutive wins.
Central Coast defender Patrick Zwaanswijk was red-carded in the 50th minute after both sides scored two goals each in the first half.
But despite the urgings of the vocal home crowd of 19,462, the Victory simply couldn't penetrate the Mariners' sturdy defence.
Veteran striker Daniel McBreen was a first-half hero for the visitors with two goals to take his season's tally to seven.
McBreen put the Mariners ahead with a brilliant one-touch, left-foot shot in the fourth minute after Mile Sterjovski crossed the ball towards goal with the outside of his right boot.
The Victory replied six minutes later through a strong header from teenager Andrew Nabbout, following a fine cross from creative midfielder Marco Rojas.
Nabbout's goal continued the teenager's fairytale run, coming into the starting side on Saturday night for ill Socceroos striker Archie Thompson after Nabbout scored twice as a substitute in last week's 3-2 win over Sydney FC.
McBreen showed his class by dancing around the Victory defence after seizing on a long ball from midfield to poke through his second goal for the match at the 22-minute mark as the Mariners regained the lead 2-1.
Mark Milligan's header into the net in the 40th minute allowed the Victory to draw level at 2-2.
Zwaanswijk had picked up a yellow card early in the first half for time-wasting and received a second and was sent off for leading with his elbow in a clumsy header challenge in midfielder against the Victory's Marcos Flores.
Rojas launched a shot from the penalty area which was saved on the goal-line by Central Coast defender Trent Sainsbury.
Flores didn't help the home side's chances when he gathered two yellow cards, one in the 65th minute for dissent and another in the 90th for a clumsy tackle, to also earn a send-off to make the contest 10 against 10.
Thompson was a late withdrawal because of a gastro complaint after vomiting during the warm-up.
A frustrated Victory skipper Adrian Leijer paid credit to Central Coast's defence.
"Against 10 men, you'd like to think we'd be able to get three points," he said.
Mariners coach Graham Arnold said his men showed wonderful character in the second half.
"After the send-off, we just had to go with the two banks of four and try to defend as good as we can," he said.
"Away from home it's not our job to entertain the supporters."
Quizzed on the Zwaanswijk incident, Arnold said he hadn't seen it.
"All I heard was (commentators) Mark Rudan and Mark Bosnich saying on TV that it was a joke, it should never have been a yellow card," Arnold said.
"I haven't seen it. If they're saying that, that's the way it is."
Victory coach Ange Postecoglou said the 50th-minute send-off had wrecked the rhythm of the game.
"When that happens ... one team sits, the other are trying to force it. We're probably not at the stage as a team where we can really capitalise on having the extra man," he said.
"We had some pretty young boys out there tonight at different stages.
"We're playing the team everyone pretty much regards as the best in the comp."
Postecoglou said having Gui Finkler (groin) and Thompson out of the side was a huge blow.
"I don't think we're a team at the moment who can carry major absences like that," he said.
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Three charged in smuggling black rhino horn in US
Three people have been charged with participating in an international smuggling ring that traffics in the horns of endangered black rhinos.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service and Justice Department have launched "Operation Crash" in an effort to stop the black market trade.
The operation is named after the term for a rhino herd.
This week, federal grand juries in Newark, New Jersey, and Miami indicted Zhifei Li for alleged smuggling. He allegedly conspired to smuggle more than 20 rhinoceros horns from the US to Hong Kong.
Shusen Wei was charged with offering to bribe a federal agent in the Li case. In New York, a third man, Qing Wang, was charged Wednesday for allegedly smuggling libation cups carved from rhinoceros horns from New York to Li via Hong Kong.
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Could Civilization (western anyway) survive without it?
My first serious piece of clothing from the local men's store (The Squire) was a navy blazer – a wool/poly blend, purchased for my high school graduation. I realize that some of you reading this got your first blazer at a much earlier age; but for me, that jacket was symbolic of my transition into manhood and filled me with pride.
Not including the powder blue leisure suit, purchased a few years earlier, of which nothing more needs to be said, I didn't get my first "real" suit, a three-piece grey herringbone, until I was a senior in college. A more modern approach to wardrobe building might be to purchase the suit first; with a blazer (and grey trousers)being the second addition. Either way, the essential nature and casual elegance of a navy blazer is inarguable.
For those who care about such things, red, green, navy or blue, or a boldly striped cloth containing similar tones, would all fall within the range of acceptability for a jacket properly referred to as a blazer. Respected sources, G. Bruce Boyer in particular, suggest that the original blazer was in fact "red" and was worn by the members of the Lady Margaret Boat Club of St. John's College, Cambridge.
The term "blazer" referred more to the color – which appeared to be set-a-blaze – than to anything else about the jacket. The model for what most of us now think of as a blazer has nautical roots, thus the term "navy blazer." Midshipmen in the British Navy began wearing short navy jackets called "reefers" as early as the 1820's. (The multiple meanings of the term "reefer" are the subject of a different blog.)
Navy blue, more than any other hue, has long been the international standard for the most fundamental and versatile of "odd jackets" (a jacket not belonging to a full suit of clothes.) The most traditional cloths for a blazer are wool serge, gabardine, or flannel. More often than not a blazer would be accented by gold (or brass) buttons, historically exhibiting the crest of one's family or club. For a more relaxed look the buttons could also be bone or mother-of-pearl, ranging in color from white to a medium or even dark brown.
The navy or blue blazer remains a beloved and iconic wardrobe essential because of its universal acceptance, extreme versatility, and at least a mildly subconscious if not direct connection to the sea and a sense of discovery. What's better, there are numerous ways to fine tune the details of a blazer to make it both a classic and very personal expression. Your Tom James Clothier can help you design one that is just right for you.
Already have a blazer? Think that a blazer is just too basic? Consider these five ways to update your blazer in a way that you will thoroughly enjoy:
- If the blazer you own is made from a smooth cloth, choose one with noticeably more texture. Or vice versa.
- Pick a new shade of navy or blue. Dare to go blue and enjoy the compliments.
- Go Double Breasted this time. Classic elegance epitomized.
- Get a new blazer with an updated, trimmer fit.
- Have your next blazer made by Oxxford (Worth every penny. It will change the way you think and feel about clothing.)
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Armani's Nude, Limited-Edition Capsule Collection
The designer launches a capsule collection inspired by his rosy-beige haute couture show
TO SAY THAT Giorgio Armani knows his way around a neutral palette is an understatement that lands somewhere near the Earth's core. This is a man for whom greige and beige are a way of life.
Still, his fall haute couture Armani Privé collection, shown in Paris in July, was his first to be nearly 100% rendered in a non-color color. He called the show "Nude," and, true to its name, everything—from tailored skirt suits to ethereal beaded gowns—came down the runway in a serene rosy beige. "The nude color has...


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Will Arnett: Arrested Development Movie Happening "Sooner Rather Than Later"
Will Arnett's new series Running Wilde continues to struggle with low ratings, but fans remain supportive. Will had a lot to say about creating a show, balancing comedy and romance, and staying funny under pressure when Gawker.TV interviewed him recently.
Whether it's his unmistakable voice, his mastery of the role of the clueless jackass, or his recent efforts to graduate to a lead role in Running Wilde, Will Arnett is always hilarious and always awesome.
So I heard you guys recently wrapped up production for Running Wilde, right?
Yeah, last night we finished up episode 13. So we're kind of wrapped up, but we're – and I can't believe I'm uttering this sentence – but as I tweeted yesterday, we are in limbo.
The show has had trouble in the ratings, but there is such a huge following on the internet, even a petition to keep the show on the air. I'm curious what you think about how we judge a show's success these days and maybe how that should change. What's your take on that?
Well first, what I'm going to take off the tip of your question is that you think it should change, because any reasonable person can gather that perhaps it is time for us to change how we determine the success of a show. There are five thousand Nielsen boxes that measure the TV viewing audience, and the ad rates – we're talking billions of dollars – are determined by this flimsy system that could arguably A, be really easily manipulated, and B is totally inaccurate and it's not a real sample of what's out there. People get their entertainment from all sorts of sources. Even if you were to say that the Nielsen is a good representation of what people watch, it is not a representation of how many people watch a particular show, so I don't know, maybe it's time we start taking our shows to different medias, maybe broadcast is not the place. But having said that, I'm not saying that as a put-down to broadcast networks, because I do believe that is a viable place. We need to revisit the way we measure the audience, because if they can't admit that they're totally out of touch, then they're even more out of touch. And if they admit they're out of touch and they're not doing anything about it, then there's got to be some sort of benefit to them to continue doing it this way. That's my feeling. So I don't know what to do. I know there are people out there who watch our show, especially online where we have found a tremendous following. More and more we feel like if this show is given a chance, we will eventually be victorious.
How can you stay out of all that pressure and just focus on continuing to make a good show?
I can't.
Look, that comes with the territory because I'm involved in the show on every level and I really take it to heart. Initially the reviews for the show held us up against Arrested Development. The pilot was held up against the entire series of Arrested Development, which is insurmountable, we were destined to fail in that sense. And the critics…the idea of reviewing comedy is absurd to me in the sense that if I were to read a review in a newspaper that says "this comedy is great and you've got to watch it and it's really funny," chances are that my comedy sensibilities aren't in line with the person writing that review, and chances are that a lot of people, especially in the younger generation, are not aligned with the person writing the review of that comedy. If they're going to tell me I won't like something, I'm almost guaranteed to love it. Thank you for having the opposite effect on me.
Obviously this show is your baby. On top of being a creator and star of the show, you're also a writer and producer. How does that add to both the sense of pressure and reward you get?
In the practical sense it just adds to the workload, but I'm certainly not the first person to do this, so to me it's been tremendously rewarding in so many ways, and any kind of negative effect from the ratings and reviews and all that kind of crap is far outweighed by the tremendous enjoyment I've had out of doing all the different aspects of the show. For me it's great to be able to try to shape the show and it's been a challenge to get the show off the ground and help it find its voice. Even though I do have a lot of job titles, along with that I am part of an ensemble. I'm really part of a team, whether it's working with Mitch Hurwitz or Jimmy Vallely or any of the other writers or actors on the show, whether it's Keri or Peter or Mel Rodriguez…it really is a team effort, so it's been a very rewarding experience. I really feel that from week to week we got better at figuring out where the show lies, where the story lies, and what works and what doesn't work, and it takes a while. And I think that when we wrapped last night, I really felt like if that was the last episode then we ended on a high note. I think it's going to be a really strong episode. I'm very very proud of it.
How was the whole experience of creating a show and seeing it get on TV? Aside from your character Steve Wilde, was there a certain character or idea that you were really excited to see on screen?
Fa'ad was a character I was very excited about. We wrote that character for Peter Serafinowicz knowing what his strengths are. He wasn't as known as much stateside as they say, but he's a friend of mine and someone I'm really familiar with, and he's a hilarious performer and he's quite well-known in the UK. For me, what was actually the most challenging was trying to play a character that's a little more centered than I normally play, more of the center of it rather than the jackass who comes in, which is kind of the part Fa'ad gets to do. But you couldn't ask for a better guy to do it, Peter Serafinowicz. He's just amazingly hilarious.
How challenging is it to successfully be the comedic lead of the show and also the romantic lead at the same time? Is it difficult to keep a balance?
It's new for me. I've spent my career, if I can even call it that, coming in and simply being a goof-off, and now I kind of have a double duty, I have to try as much as I can to be more the center of the show and guide the story more and relate on a romantic level to the Emmy character. It's been much more of a challenge than I thought it would be.
Why did you decide to use the voiceover on the show, and why did you choose Puddle to do it?
That was kind of a process that unfolded over a period of time. We wanted there to be a family element, no matter how unorthodox. We found that by creating the character of Puddle we were able to see a side of Steve that we might not otherwise be able to see, and see him relate to a child, and even further than that, see the story unfold through the eyes of a child. Because if anything, the characters who are the most alike are Steve and Puddle because they've both grown up in very sheltered environments. So it was something we wanted to explore; we didn't want to just tell a story. I mean part of us would love to just tell it like a dark comedy and a shot at the super wealthy, like to just ridicule that entire idea especially when we live in a country where the divide between the has and the has-nots has never been larger. There is a part of me that would like to be able to explore that in a real adult way, but unfortunately I don't know if America wants to see that. It seems like there is a real desire for sentimentality that's unearned. It just kind of starts sentimental, you don't even know why, you meet characters and all of a sudden you're in a very special episode of whatever and the whole thing is scored with really sappy music and you're like "Wait a minute, I don't even know these fucking people." You haven't earned it, and on top of it you haven't told any jokes. Great. Okay, well why am I watching? I'd rather watch an emergency broadcast system.
It's interesting you say the show is a shot at the super wealthy. It's hard to relate to Emmy if you're not a perfect person, and it's hard to relate to Steve if you're not a billionaire.
Maybe that sentiment is felt by a lot of other people, and maybe that's reflected in the ratings. I guess we could have had a character that was more relatable in the way that you're talking about, but at the same time, I'd rather want something that is new. Maybe that takes a while to get used to. I think that you have to kind of figure out a way to get invested in our show a little bit, you've got to figure out your own way in. If you do start watching, I think you will be rewarded…by the way I can already hear the comments section. It'll be like just some dude in like Williamsburg writing "Well then why don't you make it funny then, you fuckin' loser?" I love commenters who feel the need to say that. By the way, can we make a proposal right now that if you want to comment, you have to include your name and your address? Wouldn't that be fantastic?
I'll be sure to propose that. So now that the first 13 episodes of Running Wilde are done and its future is uncertain, if you do get to make more episodes, what are you excited to explore?
I think that there are a bunch of stories that we didn't tell yet because we were so bogged down with trying to introduce these characters and trying to stay on this main story that it was difficult for us to really go out and off and have fun in any kind of direction, because we had to stay true to exploring Steve and Emmy. Once we are able to get a little breathing room, there are lots of stories that we'd love to get into. I'm very excited about episode 13 where we finally meet Steve's father, who of course had to be played by Jeffrey Tambor. So that went really well, Jeffrey was so fantastic.
What's frustrating is not knowing what we're doing, because we're at episode 13 and we don't know what our future is, and we really strive in episode 13. So for that reason I hope that we can continue on, because a lot of things came together. Mitch directed episode 13 – he never directed an episode, never directed an episode of Arrested – and everything kind of came together. So it would be unfortunate if it were the end because now I feel like we know what the show is.
What shows are you watching on TV right now, and more importantly, what video games are you playing?
Well first of all, today is the day that Call of Duty: Black Ops comes out, so I'm very excited about that. I don't have it yet because I'm traveling today, but I hope that I'll be able to track down a copy because I'm really looking forward to spending hundreds of hours in my TV room. And I would watch Parks and Recreation when it comes back, I'm excited about that.
Arrested Development movie updates?
We're in the midst of Running Wilde and we're unable to focus on anything else, but it is something we plan on doing. I can't really speak to Mitch's timetable but I would suspect that it's going to be sooner rather than later now, I will say that.
David Cross said in an interview that he knows the storyline and it's "awesome."
Yeah there's some really funny stuff, some really funny ideas being kicked around. It's Mitch's call on how anything goes.
Can you give us a hint? A taste? Something?
I really can't, it would be far too premature. But if it goes in the direction Mitch is suggesting, it'll be super hilarious.
Running Wilde airs Tuesday nights at 9:30PM EST on Fox.
Megh Wright is a writer, TV addict, and Harrisburg native. When she's not watching reality competition shows, writing letters to her friends, or craving a caramel Frappuccino, Megh can usually be found on the streets of Soho running errands. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York and is available for even the creepiest inquiries here.


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Arsenal end trophy drought with FA Cup win
Arsenal ended its nine-year trophy drought on Saturday, coming from two goals...
Victoria Azarenka overcame a hostile crowd and outlasted a hampered Li Na, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, on Saturday to secure her second straight Australian Open title.
The top-seeded Azarenka earned her 15th career title and second Grand Slam championship. She became the third woman with back-to-back Aussie Open crowns in the past 13 years, joining Jennifer Capriati (2001-02) and Serena Williams (2009-10).
Li, who twice had to take an injury timeout, fell in the Australian Open final for the second time in three years. She also lost in the 2011 title match to Kim Clijsters, then went on to capture her lone Grand Slam championship at the French Open later that year.
On the first point following a 10-minute break early in the third set caused by nearby fireworks for Australia Day, Li took a tumble and hit her head. She was examined and allowed to continue, but Azarenka dominated from there.
The Belarus native was trailing 2-1 at the time, but won five of the final six games to polish off Li, who had the backing of the crowd from the start of the match.
Li was unable to convert three break-point chances in the eighth game of the final set. Azarenka managed to hold for a 5-3 edge and closed out the match with a break after Li committed a trio of errors.
Azarenka improved to 6-4 lifetime against Li and beat the sixth-seeded Chinese star for a fifth straight time. Li, though, had won their only two previous Grand Slam encounters — a fourth-round victory at the 2011 Australian Open and a quarterfinal triumph en route to the title at Roland Garros a few months later.
Neither player served particularly well in a first set that featured seven breaks of serve.
Li got to Azarenka's serve four times in the opening set, including in the final game when Li failed on her first three attempts at set point before Azarenka committed a costly double fault to give away the first set.
Azarenka responded by taking the first three games of the second set before Li broke serve to pull within 3-1.
With the next game tied at 30-30, Li rolled her left ankle while trying to change directions on the baseline. She immediately fell to the court, then walked gingerly back toward her seat before being examined. The trainer then taped the left ankle of Li, who returned to the court after a seven-minute break.
Li seemed unfazed by the injury, as she rallied for back-to-back winners to pull within 2-3, then broke again in the eighth game to square the set at 4-4.
Azarenka answered by breaking Li's serve and then won all four points in the final game to send the match to a decisive third set.
The 23-year-old Azarenka will retain her No. 1 ranking thanks to the victory. She would have been surpassed by Williams if Li had won Saturday. Azarenka improved to 15-11 in finals, including 2-1 at the majors. She lost to Williams in last year's U.S. Open finale.
Li, who won the Aussie Open tune-up in Shenzen to start the year and was a semifinalist in Sydney, fell to 7-9 in her career finals and 1-2 in Grand Slam title matches.


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It's always a problem in a democracy to deal with special interests. On the one hand, the First Amendment protects "the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." This guarantees people can organize to protect themselves against punitive taxes and regulations.
The right to redress also allows groups – such as corporations and unions – to organize to get special favors, among them taxpayer funding of their projects or regulations that hurt opponents. Since the 1974 "Watergate Reforms" and subsequent legislation, campaign contributions for federal offices have been regulated and limited by the Federal Elections Commission. Similar state laws regulate campaigns in California.
Despite these reforms, special interests are more powerful than ever. Indeed, the very complexity of election laws now makes it more difficult for regular citizens to run for office.
A new proposal comes from Dan Schnur, a former chairman of the California Fair Political Practices Commission, which regulates state elections; he now is the director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics at USC. "I have put together a proposal that would ban all legislative fundraising and all fundraising for statewide officeholders at any time that the Legislature is in session," he told the Daily Trojan, USC's student newspaper.
According to the paper, "Currently, California bans contributions from lobbyists during the legislative session, but does not ban other fundraising. Though Schnur said this rule is well-meaning, it does not prevent other contributors from writing a check during the session."
Mr. Schnur reasoned, "Under the current system, the majority of legislators can attend fundraisers at breakfast, lunch and dinner every day they are in Sacramento. Like it or not, fundraising is a legitimate political activity. But legislating is a legitimate political activity, too. And they shouldn't be done simultaneously."
Any rule change would have to be enacted by the Legislature itself, which is unlikely given how lucrative fundraisers are. Or private groups could place an initiative on a ballot for voters to decide.
We're willing to look at any reform. But we have doubts this proposal would help. Despite almost 40 years of reforms, money of influence still reaches political coffers.
This reform also wouldn't do much to reduce the influence of the state's most powerful political force, the public-employee unions. In November, unions pushed through Proposition 30, the $6 billion tax increase. And they defeated Prop. 32, the Paycheck Protection Initiative, which would have banned union and corporation donations to candidates.
The real problem is that government now is so huge and influences so much of life that it pays for almost everyone to spend large sums to influence it. The only real solution is to sharply reduce government's size, which would likewise shrink incentives to purchase influence. Admittedly, current campaign laws don't seem to have had any effect as government has grown much bigger the past 40 years. Therefore, maybe the focus should not be on the campaign laws themselves, but directly on reducing government. Given the massive deficits and debt at all levels of government, that approach seems inevitable.


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Bushnell Peak Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|From the west
Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2016
|I went up the wrong road, then followed game trails up a ridge to the unnamed 12er south of Bushnell. Traversed the Twin Sisters, then returned via the (very) old road down Brook Creek. The other side definitely looked more scenic, with two cool glacial cirques around the Stout Creek and Bushnell Lakes.
|Posted Oct 14, 2016 11:57 am
|Long Ridge Run
Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2011
|Hayden Pass to N Decker Creek ridge run with Brian and Steve, collected 3 ranked 13ers, 6 ranked and 1 unranked 12ers. Lots of vertical, but "only" 15 miles, pretty efficient ridge!
|Posted Jun 19, 2011 7:20 pm
|Brian Kalet
|From Mount Otto
Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2011
|Part of a 10 peak traverse from Hayden Pass to the North Decker Creek TH. Climbed with chicagotransplant & Steve Knapp.
|Posted Jun 19, 2011 3:49 pm
|Via Bushnell Lakes
Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2003
|Moderately steep trail hike to the Bushnell Lakes. Went up a steep loose scree slope to the east ridge and then on to the peak. Thunderstorms on the way back.
|Posted Oct 8, 2008 9:54 am
|SW Ridge, winter-like conditions
Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2007
|Started from 9200 feet in the Brook Creek drainage. After gaining 1000 feet following the old road, climbed steeply but very efficiently to gain the SW ridge. Continued on to Twin Sisters, UN 12924 & Red Mountain.
|Posted Mar 29, 2008 2:35 pm
|Route Climbed: s.w. ridge Date Climbed: 5/7/05
|The weather did not behave for us on the upper part of the mountain, but 2 of our group of 6 made it. We avoided any avy danger by ascending the s.w. ridge. A brutal climb that was made easier by good spring snow conditions most of the way until the final 1000', when the snow got too soft. I think this peak is easier in late spring with good snow conditions as you avoid the talus mess. A worthy county highpoint indeed.
|Posted May 8, 2005 5:22 pm
|Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge Date Climbed: April 9, 2005
|Though it can be a tedious talus climb during the summer, for our group the route up the southwest ridge was a fun climb on good spring snow.
|Posted Apr 10, 2005 10:06 pm
|Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: April 9, 2005
|Great snowshoe and climb with Ryan Schilling, Erin Burr and Kurt Traskos. Brook Creek was running, we had to cross it several times, steep snowshoe to the ridge, excellent early spring hike.
|Posted Apr 10, 2005 1:03 pm
|Larry V
|Route Climbed: east side, via Bushnell Lakes Date Climbed: August 2004
|Solo climb. The day was cut short by a 90-minute hailstorm. Lengthy approach from Hayden Creek Campground to Bushnell Lakes, followed by a nice ridge climb to the summit. All in all, a very scenic climb.
|Posted Mar 13, 2005 5:27 pm


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What are the rules for using articles with groups of people such as:
nationalities ending with -i like: Irani, Iraqui, Azerbaijani etc.
ethnic groups: Blackfeet, Crows, Iroquois, Seneca, Beduins, Tuaregs etc.
non-existent groups: Vikings, Picts, Normans, Saxons, Cimbri, Greeks (ancient), Romans (ancient), Incas, Victorians, Elizabethans, American Pilgrims etc.
ideological groups: communists, bolsheviks, republicans, conservatives, nazis, labourers, wigs, torries, impressionists (french impressionists), surrealists, pre-raphaelists, stoics etc.
religious groups: muslims, christians + carmelites, madeleines, templars, puritans, sikhs, talibans etc.
mythological groups: titans, cyclops, amazons (non-counted groups unlike the muses, the erinyes)
Nationalities tend not to take an article, unless being specific. Tribes usually do. The non-existent groups do too. Ideological and religious groups depend on whether talking in general of being specific. Mythological groups generally take the article.


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I've been using EXPLAIN to better do my queries and spotted this:
EXPLAIN SELECT films.film_title, trailers.trailer_title
FROM films,trailers
WHERE trailers.film_id=films.film_id
ORDER BY trailers.trailer_id DESC
The result I get is 48K rows must get scanned in the 'trailers' table. Why can't it just do the 4 and stop?
Are you missing an index on trailer_id?
Try writing
EXPLAIN SELECT films.film_title, trailers.trailer_title
FROM films,trailers
WHERE trailers.film_id=films.film_id
ORDER BY trailers.trailer_id DESC
<font color='"Blue"'>LIMIT 0, 4 </font>
Doing so means you are starting at record 0, and grabbing 4 records starting there.This should pull records 0, 1, 2, and 3.
Because you have
ORDER BY trailers.trailer_id DESC
MySQL can't know what the 4 highest numbers are without looking through all the numbers.
Yeah. Don't you know how many iterations it has to go through to sort stuff? Definitely 48,000 worth if you have a lot of records! Good spot there Scallio
1 SIMPLE trailers index film_id PRIMARY 4 NULL 45858 1 SIMPLE films eq_ref PRIMARY PRIMARY 4 trailera_trailers.trailers.film_id 1
trailer_id is a Primary, which automatically makes it an index, correct?
So there is no way to limit the scan if I have a limit and order by the primary column desc?
I know 45K rows isn't exactly horrid in terms of other explains I've seen, but this query is run about 500K times per day, so limiting the scan seems beneficial.
You can limit the scan with a subquery (as I posted in your other thread). Your best bet is to execute this query in two phases.... the first does:
SELECT MAX(t.id) AS maxid FROM trailers AS t;
The second subqueries the trailers table and selects "WHERE id > {$maxid} - 10" to limit number of records hashed against your other table.
SELECT f.film_title, tr.trailer_title
FROM films AS f
SELECT * FROM trailers WHERE id > {$maxid} - 10
AS tr ON tr.film_id = f.film_id
ORDER BY tr.trailer_id DESC
10 should give you enough padding to not worry about deleted records or skipped ids.
Nice. I added it and now have:
SELECT trailers.trailer_title, films.film_title
FROM films,trailers
WHERE trailers.trailer_id > $maxtrailerid - 10
AND trailers.film_id=films.film_id
ORDER BY trailers.trailer_id DESC
Doing an Explain, that limited the rows scanned to 64.
Thanks mucho. I'm trying to see if I can apply a similar solution to my other thread. But looks doubtful.
nice technique
I had a similar problem after my web host upgraded from mysql 5.0.91 to 5.5.8. I had a subquery which ended in
ORDER BY primary_key DESC LIMIT 1
and mysql 5.5 did the full table scan. The solution was to explicitely define which index should be used with
USE INDEX(primary_key)
. I've heard mysql 5.5 has huge performance improvements but in this case its optimizer turns out to be really dumb!
You put it right after SELECT ... FROM table. See here. As far as I know its been in mysql for quite some time, at least since 4.1.
How do you add USE to the query? Never done so. Restricted to a version?
I'm trying it, but getting an error:
EXPLAIN SELECT films.film_title, trailers.trailer_title
FROM films, trailers
USE INDEX (trailers.trailer_id)
WHERE trailers.film_id = films.film_id
ORDER BY trailers.trailer_id DESC
Me confused?
You cannot use table. name in USE INDEX, only the index name (not column name!). Read the first comment on the documentation page on syntax for multiple table queries.
Okay, got it to work. But same number rows scanned.
I'm going to see if I can make this work with other queries hopefully.
Yeah, each query is unique so there's no guarantee this method will work in your case. But it's worth trying USE INDEX/FORCE INDEX with various syntaxes. You could try using INNER JOIN - then you could get rid of the WHERE clause - who knows, maybe the optimizer is misled by the WHERE?
Alternatively, you could fetch the ids of last 4 trailers in a separate query, the index should be guaranteed (I hope...!) to be used:
SELECT trailer_id
FROM trailers
ORDER BY trailer_id DESC
If this is successful you can use IN() clause in the second query without the LIMIT. How optimal that is - I don't know
Yeah. I have considered cutting to two queries. The only big catch is I use ORDER BY a ton, and that seams to be the culprit in plenty of my cases.
Working on it.


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Beaumont school officials are denying allegations that a principal canceled a cosmetology program because a gay student enrolled.
Cequada Clark, a teacher in the Beaumont ISD cosmetology program, alleges that Principal Thomas Campbell-Amons expressed his dislike for gay students at an event in April, and after meeting a student he thought was gay last week, he pulled the plug on the program.
Clark said she feared for her job but wanted the truth to be told about the principal discriminating against the student and hurting other people in the program, including single moms who want to earn their cosmetology licenses.
Beaumont ISD spokesman Ron Reynolds told Instant Tea on Tuesday that "misinformation" was given in various media reports and that the principal no longer wanted adults to attend classes because of funding. Reynolds said classes were never canceled but adult students were no longer allowed to attend.
Because only two adults were in the class last week, Reynolds said the cost of the adults, who pay to attend but often receive assistance, was too much and they would be better suited if their class fell under continuing education. Adults, including 22-year-old Kwmane Gray, whom Amons thought was gay, can enroll in the continuing education cosmetology class in October, but Reynolds said at least 10 students must enroll for the class to take place.
As for the action in response to Gray's perceived sexuality, Reynolds said the principal "denied those allegations" and that the decision to separate students and adults was based solely on funding.
A Change.org petition has been created calling for Campbell-Amons to be removed as principal, for the program to be reinstated, and for Clark to be returned to her position. However, Reynolds said Clark is still employed with the district as a substitute teacher. So far, 1,124 people have signed the petition.
"We demand documentation that Principal Amons followed standard BISD protocol in cancelling the course to begin with and that if such documentation doesn't exist, he be removed from his position, that the program be reinstated, that Cequada Clark be returned to her teaching position and that a formal apology be issued to Kwmane Gray from the school district," the petition reads in part.
The district's official statement is below.
"Due to budget restraints and no Beaumont ISD cosmetology graduates registering for the class, the Taylor Career Center is no longer offering an extended courtesy evening cosmetology class for adults. According to Thom Campbell-Amons, principal at Taylor, 'The lack of funding has halted the continuation of the courtesy program that was developed to allow BISD high school graduates and other adults to earned state required cosmetology hours in order to become licensed practitioners.'
"Campbell-Amons reiterated that the high school cosmetology program at Taylor still exists, however, Taylor Career Center can no longer afford to fund the part of the program that was serving non-BISD cosmetology program graduates."


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Throughout this week I've been having such a fun time enjoying a cross-blog conversation with Sara of Mom With a Hook. You've had the opportunity to eavesdrop on our conversation about crochet, community and other kinds of things. If you're just chiming in for the first time, then you can find out more about cross blogging in the primeiro post. Below you'll find all of the links to the previous posts in the conversation and then my final response to Sara. If you've been following along then I'd love to know what your thoughts were on this chat.
Follow Along With The Posts So Far:
- Sara started
- I responded
- Sara answered
- I responded again
- Sara got back to me
- So I answered
- And then she answered
- That brought me to my Day 4 Response
- Sara wrapped it up em seu blog
- And now I'm wrapping it up here …
My Turn
Hi Sara,
You are so right … we could probably extend this conversation indefinitely. We're both chatty Cathys when it comes to crochet, aren't we? It's a topic that offers so many different aspects to it that there's always something more to talk about. I think one of my favorite things about this craft is that there's always more to learn and know even though it's a simple craft to get started with. There are many layers to the world of crochet!
I love the way that you phrased one of your wrap-up thoughts, when you said "I really think I was given crochet as a means to heal and express myself." I definitely also feel like crochet was a gift that came into my life exactly when I needed it and has continued to be a form of self-expression and a tool for healing in so many ways.
It definitely sounds like you've got some great goals for 2012. I think your plan to learn knitting socks in order to get a better grasp on good crochet sock construction is brilliant. I definitely look forward to seeing that on your blog as it happens along with updates on all of the many cool things that you've got going on.
Thanks so much for introducing me to the cross-blog conversation. It's been a delight to chat with you and I certainly look forward to updating my readers on your goings-on in the months to come!
Hooky love,


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"Gabriel. They call me Gabriel."
Basic Information
Name: Gabriel
Nickname: Trickster Of The Mist.
Gender: Male.
Age: 29
Clan: /
Gabriel is a tall yet fit shinobi with brown hair and light shadow of facial hair.
Normally Gabriel is wearing green clothing to blend into most surrounding but he has also been known to switch clothing as he is tricky
Well being laid back and a prankster at heart Gabriel can get serious if the right person pushes him to excel. Always finding himself in trouble and being scolded he tends to have a chip on his shoulder and can get abrupt if he is angered.
Village Info.
Village of Birth: Kirigakure.
Village of Alliance: -
Rank//Chakra Info.
Ninja Rank: S-Class Ninja.
Specialty: None of yet.
Elements: Water (Needs training)
Your ninjutsu:
(Bunshin No Jutsu) - Clone Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:A clone made of the user that can move but(cannot use any jutsu)This clone is merely an illusionary projection of the user.
Note:The clone jutsu can be made with different elements and is a D-Rank jutsu under its own element(Mizu/Water Tsuchi/Earth Sumi/Ink)
(Bikoku Ninjutsu) - Shadow Stealth Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:This jutsu lets the user follow the target covert by concealing the users presence.
(Henge no Jutsu) - Transformation Technique
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Henge no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique, which every ninja learns at the Ninja Academy.
Henge allows the ninja to transform themselves into any person or object.
This allows the ninja to move with stealth or to trick their opponents.
(Gokan Sakusou) - 5 Senses Confusion Disorder
Chakra Cost:N/A
Damage Points:N/A
The user throws an explosive kunai at their target and the mist spreads threw the air.
This jutsu causes the opponent to be hit by attacks even though they think they dodged it or countered it.
This effect lasts for 2 turns.
(Kawarimi no Jutsu) - Change of Body Stance Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Kawarimi no Jutsu is a basic Ninjutsu technique.
When in danger the ninja will quickly substitute themselves with another nearby object.
This can be a block of wood or even another person.
This allows the ninja to quickly flee and hide while the original object takes the brunt of their opponents attack.
(Nawanuke No Jutsu) - Escape Skill
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:Using chakra the user can escape from being tied down(only works with non-chakra ropes).
(Kakuremino No Jutsu) - Magic Cloak Of Invisibility Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:The user will pull out a cloak that is pre designed for their use.Then by using ninjutsu they make the cloth blend into the background
.Skilled ninja can see through this jutsu(Rank c and above)
Background Info.
Being from The mist village Gabriel always mischievous and getting into trouble for his bloody trickery. With a one track mind for trickery Gabriel was outcasted from the hidden mist village and went rogue. He spend his days now with his brother Castiel and knows that the trust between the to is because of bloody history and knowledge they possess of the war torn day's of the mist village. Family has no data and have assumed deceased as Gabriel had grown up as an orphan from war. During his travels growing up into a fine jounin Gabriel sampled many fine food shops but enjoyed his ramen shop and dumpling shop's the most. Gabriel mainly works out of Konoha now taking missions upon request from the hokage. It's been three years time spent in the village of Konoha and Gabriel feels as though he is settling in better thanks to the help of his brother Castiel. Most days now are spent polishing his jutsu for war times are ahead.
Theme Song and Background Music:
Won: -
Lost: -
Credit Nathan for helping.
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