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In the month of November I set a goal for myself to write at least a 50,000 word story (chosen subject was a Ranma fanfic). While I did make an attempt to reach that goal; I did not. I would have liked to have done so but I didn't. This doesn't overly bother me. I'm not exactly happy with what I wrote but at least I wrote something, which is better than nothing. With some editing and expanding upon what I did write, I may consider it as not bad.
There are several reasons as to why I did not reach my goal. The largest contributor was illness. I was sick and had trouble concentrating on things for nine of the thirty days. Some other factors were distraction (I'd sit in front of the computer and instead of typing I'd browse the internet), indecisiveness (in that I could not decide what story I wanted to tell and kept changing the story), writers block, and what contributes to me avoiding doing things more than any other thing: my innate laziness. I'm pretty lazy, for example with this blog I've told myself in the past that I should write at least one post a week so as to acquire regular readers but I keep putting it off even though it is a reasonable goal. This is very obvious when I take into account that I have started, but not completed, more than a hundred posts (I've got a 107 posts, on many subjects, in draft at the time of writing this).
In case anyone happens to be wondering the story I ended up starting, it is a continuation of the Ranma manga that becomes a crossover with X-men Evolution. It's not quite the same as I speculated earlier in a post about an idea for a Ranma X-men Evolution crossover story but does contain some aspects from that post. I still have not decided as to whether I want to post it online somewhere or not but if I do it is unlikely that I'd post any of it until some time next year. This is in part because I want to re-watch at least part of the series so as to get better characterization (I have not watched any of the X-men Evolution series in awhile). That which I did write focuses solely on the Ranma characters with a partial meeting between the Ranma characters and some of the X-men and the Brotherhood.

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For almost 20 years, Buy Nothing Day has been celebrated by environmentalists and activists around the world in response to Black Friday and the gluttonous season of shopping that begins around this time each year. This year, getting the word out about over-consumption is made more difficult at a time when the lack of "consumer confidence" is blamed for the downward spiral of our economy. At work when I asked to put up a flyer in the lunch room about Buy Nothing Day, I was told no. Any other year would have been fine, they said, but this year when so many retailers are suffering, it's just not ok to tell people not to shop, they said. And let me remind you I work for an environmental organization.
So I've been wondering what other challenges this year's Buy Nothing Day has found due to the economy. Like after 9-11 when Bush called for Americans to go shopping as if it were the ultimate patriotic duty, consumers are being called on now to save our economy by going back to the stores and spending their money on things they don't need and can't afford. And this frustrates me to no end, as if these retailers are really what need saving. I'm not denying that putting retailers out of business won't affect people in a negative way. Job loss and cities full of abandoned buildings are terrible for society, but I just can't believe that this disastrous economic climate isn't waking more people up to the dysfunctional pattern of mass consumption that Americans are trapped in. I would hope that rebuilding our society and our economy to promote a more sustainable way of living, and encourage a more fulfilling pursuit than the pursuit of stuff, might be the goal for more people right now, instead of saving retailers.
Well this morning, I was happy to check my email and see a message from AdBusters, the originators of Buy Nothing Day and other positive culture jam campaigns including True Cost Economics. The email from Adbusters acknowledged the state of the economy today and that this economic climate makes a whole new set of challenges for Buy Nothing Day. So, they say, let's confront the economic meltdown head-on. To quote Kalle Lasn in the press release:
"It's our culture of excess and meaningless consumption -- the glorified spending and borrowing of the past decade that's at the root of the crisis we now find ourselves in."
Yes, Adbusters, I couldn't agree with you more. They go on to describe the economic meltdown as an opportunity to start a new era, "the age of Post-Materialism" wherein everyone lives within our means. Imagine that. So, I encourage everyone to buy nothing today despite the suffering economy. There is a bigger goal here than saving any one retail chain, and if we really want to save society from the ailments of a dying economy, we need to revise our habits, today and every day.


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Sex.com Sold to Escom LLC For $14M
Sex.com Sold to Escom LLC For $14M
By Gretchen Gallen
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO – The infamous and controversial domain Sex.com has officially been sold to Boston-based Escom LLC for a reported $14 million, XBiz has learned.
Sex.com owner Gary Kremen was unavailable for comment, but a source from Kremen's company, Grant Media, told XBiz that sales for the famous domain name will still be handled through Grant Media's San Francisco offices.
While other terms of the acquisition remain unknown, XBiz was able to locate information on the deal through a company called InternetRealEstate.com, which shares office space in Boston with Domain Name Acquisition Group (DNAG), a company that was involved in a lawsuit surrounding the Sex.com domain in September.
InternetRealEstate.com is owned by Internet Real Estate Group LLC Partners, which has been involved in the acquisition, development and sale of domain names like Beer.com for $7 million, Telephone.com for $2 million, Shop.com for $3.5 million, and others such as Computer.com, College.com, Diamond.com, Timeshares.com and CreditCard.com.
A principal of InternetRealEstate.com told XBiz that his company has nothing to do with Escom and has no affiliations with DNAG either, although the company President Andrew Miller and CEO Peter Hubshman were both named as defendants in the DNAG/Sex.com lawsuit and both names appear on the InternetRealEstate.com website.
InternetRealEstate.com's former name, Deal Jam LLC, also was named in the Sex.com lawsuit, before it became known as Internet Real Estate Group.
The company principal said that while he was aware of the Sex.com sale to Escom, he denied any affiliations between InternetRealEstate.com and the new owner of the Sex.com domain name.
Prior to learning of the sale of Sex.com, numerous adult industry message board postings had already begun speculating on the sale after noticing the radical change in the appearance of the Sex.com website. On the homepage of the updated website, the new owners refer to the site as "the new Sex.com," and the appearance is radically different from the former site. The site is copyrighted by Escom.
Kremen has been shopping around the Sex.com domain for the past year. In previous interviews with XBiz, he has expressed interest in getting out of the adult business.
The Sex.net domain is still registered under Kremen's Grant Media company.


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I don't normally hop on something I know will be on every other blog in the planet in the next 10 minutes for the sake of it, but I've been waiting for it to come out for ages. This is actually Oddisee's first ever proper video, shot by the lovely and talented young Zack Schamberg, and I love the fact that it captures what it really is like to hang out with Amir and Antoine - there's definitely an brotherly vibe, and they're both great guys. A refreshing change from seeing MCs often considered "underground" hanging about by a car with little of import to say for themselves.
Free MP3: Oddisee feat Toine "Different Now"
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) ? The International Criminal Court charges Uhuru Kenyatta faces would have crippled a U.S. or European politician: orchestrating murder, rape and deportation in Kenya's 2007-08 postelection chaos. Instead, the charges may have propelled Kenyatta to Kenya's presidency.
Kenyatta on Saturday was named the winner of Kenya's election with 50.07 percent of the March 4 vote.
The win came despite ICC charges, and in spite of warnings from the U.S. of "consequences" for the Kenya-U.S. relationship if Kenyatta were to win, a sentiment echoed by Britain and Europe.
Or, as many Kenyans will tell you, Kenyatta's win may have come because of the outside world's view.
Aly-Khan Satchu, a prominent Nairobi economist, said Monday the ICC and the Carson statement were "the defining narrative" of the election and propelled Kenyatta to power.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/expert-says-court-case-aided-kenya-president-elect-145920573--politics.html
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Artists 24 September 2010Posted by marisacat in Divertissements, Inconvenient Voice of the Voter.
Great bowerbirds are known for their dramatic and elaborate constructions with decorative objects such as pebbles, bones, and shells to attract a mate.
But researchers have discovered a new dimension to these showy structures: males of this species build staged scenes that make themselves look larger or smaller than they actually are.
Scientists believe great bowerbirds are the first known non-human animals that create scenes with altered visual perspectives for viewing by other individuals [Michael & Patricia Fogden/Corbis]
Looks to me as tho the great bowerbird has devised a triumphal bower for himself and his mate.
- 1. catnip - 25 September 2010
- 2. catnip - 25 September 2010
- 3. catnip - 25 September 2010
Is Gideon Levy the most hated man in Israel or just the most heroic?
These fake peace talks are worse than no talks at all, Levy believes. "If there are negotiations, there won't be international pressure. Quiet, we're in discussions, settlement can go on uninterrupted. That is why futile negotiations are dangerous negotiations. Under the cover of such talks, the chances for peace will grow even dimmer… The clear subtext is Netanyahu's desire to get American support for bombing Iran. To do that, he thinks he needs to at least pay lip-service to Obama's requests for talks. That's why he's doing this."
He believes only one kind of pressure would bring Israel back to sanity and safety: "The day the president of the United States decides to put an end to the occupation, it will cease. Because Israel was never so dependent on the United States as it is now. Never. Not only economically, not only militarily but above all politically. Israel is totally isolated today, except for America." He was initially hopeful that Barack Obama would do this – he recalls having tears in his eyes as he delivered his victory speech in Grant Park – but he says he has only promoted "tiny steps, almost nothing, when big steps are needed." It isn't only bad for Israel – it is bad for America. "The occupation is the best excuse for many worldwide terror organisations. It's not always genuine but they use it. Why do you let them use it? Why give them this fury? Why not you solve it once and for all when the, when the solution is so simple?"
He should have paid more attention to Obama's pandering to AIPAC.
- 4. catnip - 25 September 2010
Obama invokes 'state secrets' claim to dismiss suit against targeting of U.S. citizen al-Aulaqi
The Obama administration urged a federal judge early Saturday to dismiss a lawsuit over its targeting of a U.S. citizen for killing overseas, saying that the case would reveal state secrets.
That's the same bullshit defence used to quash Maher Arar's suit against Rumsfeld. But hey, the Democrats are just so morally superior to war-criminal scum like the Bushco crew, right?
- catnip - 25 September 2010
Are these people fucking morons? (rhetorical question…)
- 6. diane - 25 September 2010
…the predictable, Colbert effect on the local Cali noooooooz
those lazy unemployed in Cali, sooooooo need to sign up and work in the fields ….
living an illegal ten to the sustainable living studio apartment in order to pay that $1,000 plus rent ………..
I'm sure there's a facebook page now ….and paypal is quite busy with a tee-shirt …VC facebook "angel"/paypal founder – Peter Theil/Singularity/Fortune 400, jacks off as we tell our fellow frogs, in the warm womb of the boiling pot:
….. … come on in …….the water's fine …….
- diane - 25 September 2010
or was that Thiel, …. whatevah, same ghastly creep, no matter how it is spelled ……
and yeah he's desperately jackin off with Ellison et al, …so very hard to get it up when you appear to own earth and you are getting rather BORED ….
- diane - 25 September 2010
and of course, as usual, no mention of those legally (with VISA) imported immigrants from despotic nations with despotic demeanors who brutally oversaw all the nimble fingered wimmens doing the Sperry Rand, et al, assembly work, in Sly Con Valley …(while the frat boyo promising techies slept during their watch over whether those wimmens might lose an arm in that malfunctioning equipment ….)
It never ceases to amaze me, …that despite the population of Chinese Americans in Silicon Valley, …….. MegaCorps[e] Publicly Traded ["DEFENSE"] Companies …are absolutely loaded with Chinese on Visas …….versus "Chinese Americans" …………………..
- diane - 25 September 2010
…yes, …and speaking of FINANCE and ACCOUNTING,…I would still love to know what actually happened to Ciara Durkin in Afghanistan.
- diane - 25 September 2010
…. I discovered some things I don't like and I made some enemies because of it.' Then she said, in her light-hearted way, 'If anything happens to me, you guys make sure it gets investigated. ….
- diane - 25 September 2010
… and, … how quickly forgotten (Dearest Senators), …….La Vena Johnson
(I really don't care for Jimmy Whales (or however his name is spelled) ..but Teeny Weeny Jimmy, will be MY TOOL HERE) ……
- diane - 25 September 2010
This article is an orphan, as few or no other articles link to it.
no kidding?
- diane - 25 September 2010
so very sad, I went back to a copy of a prior post I made here (looks like I may have posted it on 07/31/08, …..give or take a day, …given time zones and all?), which mentioned LaVena, ……to share her reality. …Unfortunately, the TruthOut "link" (Is There an Army Cover-Up of …. Murder of Women Soldiers?) to the article, which so painfully revealed her reality, has been obsolesced, …I "clicked" the "URL address," and it "rerouted" to the main "Truth Out" page …. How quickly the "NET" Forgets?
never forget your cursive ……….
- diane - 25 September 2010
..glad I can still drink (originally spelled it "frink" whatevah …now I thoroughly understand the alchohol thang despite being "good" all those years) ……….I will say, with the minimal pride I have left, …I've never been the cause of an automobile accident or hit and run pedestrian death/wound (just to preempt all the fockers lyin in wait to condemn me …I likely am more careful about whom I negligently hurt, than they ever have been, ever will….and I hold my drink rather well ……….)
- diane - 25 September 2010
..do (carefully) try a nipper of Ouzo on ice, or speckled on ice cream (vanilla or chocolate would be my mundane preferance) …
alas, …then quickly offset the melancholy truths bit with a tad of Bcomplex preferably not in pill form …..
sigh ………
- catnip - 25 September 2010
What if the Dems had guts and morals? What if they actually meant what they said? What if they didn't have their noses up Wall St's ass?
This what if game is fun.
- diane - 25 September 2010
Well bred Carly needs protection … I am sooo reminded of the unspoken, yet creepily flaunted, nonetheless, press speak (Murky & Cronk) of her eminence re HP, that, …well yeah, she's totally absent of any work experience …BUT HER DADDY …………..( her daddy what? ….had a secret? …..owned something desired? …what did her daddy have special among millions who have busted their ass, ao many times fruitlessly, not to hurt anyone, yet to take care of folks they loved, …yet their kids could never dream of running such a company, absent experience, despite their "brilliance" ….)
- diane - 25 September 2010
not that any of those kids at the end of the day wanted to run HP, …though I'm sure many of those kids are wondering why it is they live in fear of what ugliness the next day will bring, despite absence of "criminal offence."
- diane - 25 September 2010
…not much from Silicon Valley… ….
unfortunately, I wouldn't bet on that one, I don't believe that there's a CFO at a publically traded "Green," "Tech" firm in Sly Con Valley that isn't a "Republican," if there are, they are a totally insignificant minority.
- diane - 25 September 2010
unfortunately, I didn't save the hardcopy; but, I specifically remember reading about her dad (generally, not in the slightest amount of detail) in the same, or neighboring, paragraph, about her lack of experience in terms of being hired as the CEO of HP.
- diane - 25 September 2010
well …you know me, …..I hate Google/AI CMU/Singularity/NASA/Moffet/23Xme, …so I won't be "Googling" it in order to 'verify' my own valid suppositions;. ….but, yeah I get it about her DADDY, I got it years ago, when I read into the 'hardcopy' inference.
;0), ;0(
- diane - 25 September 2010
well I remain not too impressed. Sorry.
I'm not sure what your meaning is, I think I'm on the same page with you regarding Carley and Babs
As regards to my Google dislike, I've gotten along perfectly fine on the internet, without using any of their services, not clear why that should preclude me from using the internet, especially since one is now pretty much forced to "welcome" it into their lives, whether they like it or not.
As to why I post anti inhumane technology posts on the internet …well, why wouldn't I, especially since I'm being forced to buy into the fact that soon, I will have to post all sorts of previously private data on the internet?
- diane - 25 September 2010
just to clarify ….I posted the Carley Sneed Fiorina comment, prior to my above (I think) comment in response to your Google/Internet question.
- diane - 25 September 2010
ha ….ha, ha, ha,
"Carley Sneed Fiorina"
perfect fuckin fit……
ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ………..(there's certainly a PBS "Special" which captures the bleak, yet vigorous and lively laughter surrounding that high bred, ANGLO/ITALO "PHILE," HOMELAND TITLE)
Seig HEil!
(ha, ha, hahahahahahahahahah)
- diane - 25 September 2010
just to clarify ….I posted the Carley Sneed Fiorina comment, prior to my above (I think) comment which was a response to your Google/Internet useage question.
- 11. catnip - 25 September 2010
Donald Duck, God and king get votes in Swedish polls
STOCKHOLM — Donald Duck, the king and God are among those who snagged votes in the Swedish general elections, a final list of hand-written votes published Thursday by the election authority showed.
Hand-written ballots are allowed in Swedish polls. Voters normally use them to write down the name of the established party they wish to vote for, but random options also pop up on ballots.
More than 120 people wanted to see Donald Duck, the Walt Disney Company's cartoon character, get elected in Sunday's vote.
"My party" meanwhile garnered four votes, while "Myself" got two, the same amount as Jesus, Jesus Christ and God.
"The king" meanwhile won three votes, one more than "common sense in Sweden" – written in English on the ballot.
"Harry Potter", "Mickey Mouse" and "Couch potato party" each got one.
Screw the Disney characters and G*D crap. I'd definitely vote for the couch potato party.
- BooHooHooMan - 26 September 2010
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My Bird Photo for Wild Bird Wednesday [linked on sidebar]:
I'm having a bit of difficulty ID'ing these birds. There were dozens of them at the edge of the bay waters the other day, all grouped together, most of them were sleeping. Hence the 'white eyes'. But, what species are they? Of that, I'm not certain. So many shore birds are marked with such similar colors and beaks/feet, etc. I'm thinking Short Billed Dowitcher, but could be a long billed dowitcher maybe 'cause I've not seen either to compare. Perhaps a totally different sandpiper species? Help me if you can, purdy please, with sugar on top?!!!
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Joyce has these questions for us to answer today:
1. Do you play games of luck/chance for money? Have you ever played bingo for money? Visited a casino? Placed a bet on a horse? Bought a lottery ticket? I used to go to the casinos in AZ and in NV. I purchase a lottery ticket once in a while. No financial gain tho...from either. I do better collecting my $200 when I pass 'go' in Monopoly!!
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"...Anyway, at one time months after dad died, Bud and I were with my brother, just talking. And one thing lead to another - you know how it is; the family albums came out. During our gab session and reminiscing of the 'good ol' days' we came upon these. I remember mom showing them to me and telling me they're all kin. I was young and I looked at these tintypes and thought to myself....they look like bandits from the old west; the kind you see in movies and Gunsmoke!! Well, when my brother opened the page and I saw them, I pleaded with him to give me just the one that meant more to me than I thought for him. There were less than a dozen of them, but like I said, "They're kinfolk." He ended up giving them all to me....." [I'll only post two of the eight I posted before]


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Senior soccer players Amanda Babbin and Cory Gonzalez were both named First-Team All-Southern Athletic Association, the league office announced this week. Eight women's players and six men's players in total were selected as All-Conference honorees.
On the women's side, Babbin, a forward from Carmel, Ind., was a First-Team selection, while senior Bailey Kimbell (Vestavia Hills, Ala.) and sophomore Jessie Sperry (Powder Springs, Ga.) were named Second-Team forwards. Senior goalkeeper Richelle Byrd (Birmingham, Ala.), senior defender M'Kayl Lewis (Keller, Texas), freshman defender Bethany Kuerten (Auburn, Ala.), senior midfielder Kelly Craft (Grayson, Ga.), and freshman midfielder Nicole Newton (Baton Rouge, La.) were all named to the Honorable Mention All-Conference Team.
Gonzalez, a defender from Birmingham, was the men's First-Team selection, and senior Brooks Busby, a midfielder from Birmingham, and senior Tobias Winter, a forward from Giessen, Germany, were named to the Second Team. Junior goalkeeper Jonas Heidrich (Nordhausen, Germany), senior defender Jeremy Evans (Panama City, Fla.), and junior midfielder Johannes Loeffler (Heitersheim, Germany) were named All-SAA Honorable Mention.


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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
One of our readers destroys the 'study' that the new Title IX sexual assault directive relies on
Yesterday, we posted a very important story about the new Title IX directive that is going to change how rape cases are handled on U.S. college campuses. We noted that the U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights has just done something most people would not have thought possible. It's made college campuses even less friendly for male students. Among many other things, they've lowered the standard of proof for sexual assault cases -- from now on, to be in compliance with Title IX, at a grievance hearing on a sexual assault charge, the school need only prove the male's responsibility by a preponderance of the evidence.
A reader to this blog -- I can vouch for this man's brilliance -- destroys the rape study that this new Title IX directive cites. If you want to know how dishonest our own government can be when the subject is rape, read this. The following are the words of our reader:
So I was reading FRS today, and following some links on that incredible Title IX stuff, and I soon realized that the "study" Biden and others are citing right now is a new one — one I'd never seen before. So I decided to take a look.
It took me about three minutes to realize that it was bullshit.
Never mind the first paragraph of the Executive Summary, which reads like it was crafted by the director of a rape crisis center. And never mind that the (ahem) research was done by a bunch of academics whose objectivity can immediately be called into question. And focus instead on this little nugget:
To recruit the students who were sampled to participate in the CSA Study, we relied on both recruitment e-mails and hard copy recruitment letters that were mailed to potential respondents. Sampled students were sent an initial recruitment e-mail that described the study, provided each student with a unique CSA Study ID#, and included a hyperlink to the CSA Study Web site. During each of the following 2 weeks, students who had not completed the survey were sent a follow-up e-mail encouraging them to participate. The third week, nonrespondents were mailed a hard-copy recruitment letter. Two weeks after the hard-copy letters were mailed, nonrespondents were sent a final recruitment e-mail. The overall response rates for survey completion for the undergraduate women sampled at the two universities were 42.2% and 42.8%, respectively.
So, in other words: THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS WERE SELF-SELECTING.
Are you kidding me?
Are you fucking kidding me?
That, to put it mildly, is Statistics 101. Covered before the mid-term, and likely before the first pop quiz.
These people are so shameless, so utterly and totally full of themselves and of their own shit, that they don't even bother to hide their bias. Or their incompetence. Either of which a college freshman, when she's not being sexually assaulted before Thanksgiving, should be able to discern in an instant.
In the study, they claim to have "cleaned" the data to adjust for this — as if that's fucking possible! — but then also have the gall to suggest that, well, this method may have had the opposite effect:
The reasons for nonresponse could affect prevalence estimates in opposing ways. Some nonrespondents (nonvictims) may have chosen not to participate because they felt that they had no relevant experience, whereas other respondents (victims) may have chosen not to participate because they anticipated that taking the survey might be upsetting to them.
You'll excuse me, now, while I go throw up.
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When you are ready to lose weight, it seems like there are so many changes you need to make in order to be successful. Count calories, watch fat grams, exercise daily, don't eat out anymore - the to-do list is overwhelming! To make your life easier, why don't you just start off with some small tweaks to your diet? Read these 7 tips to learn about perfect portion sizes for weight loss, and then you'll be more prepared to tackle the rest of your list.
#1 - Measure
You won't need to measure out your foods for the rest of your life, but if you are new to weight loss portion sizes, you need to dig out your measuring cups! Dieters often make the mistake of assuming they can eyeball a portion size, but the reality is that most people overestimate. Commit to one day of literally measuring out everything you eat for the day and see how close you are to the actual serving size listed on the food label.
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#2 - Get a Doggy Bag
Restaurants are notorious for serving up portions that are super-sized. When you eat out, start making a habit of automatically cutting your entree in half and asking for a doggy bag to put it in. This way, you won't be tempted to eat all of it and you'll have a meal for the next day too!
#3 - Skip the Buffet
It is nearly impossible to watch your portion sizes at a buffet (or any place where there are many dishes to choose from), so it would be best to steer clear. The plates are usually larger and combine that with our tendency to pile our plates high, and you have a recipe for weight gain. Your best bet when learning the perfect portion sizes for weight loss is to cook at home and limit the number of dishes you prepare.
#4 - Consider Frozen Meals
Having the occasional TV dinner is a great way to watch your portion sizes for weight loss. If you transfer the entree to a plate and add in a fresh salad, you'll get a good idea of what a meal should look like. Just make sure that any frozen meal that you buy has no more than 800 milligrams of sodium.
#5 - Halve Your Drink
Beverages can pack in a lot of calories that can add up quickly! A great way to cut your portion sizes for drinks is to dilute them. Add water to your fruit juice, sparkling water to your wine, or skim milk instead of whole in your coffee.
#6 - Pick Puffy
Foods that have more volume to them make us feel like we are eating more, even if it's the same number of calories as a smaller snack. For example, you'll be more satisfied from a bowl of popcorn than 3 cookies, even though they have similar calorie counts. Other "puffy" foods to try: rice cakes and puffed cereal.
#7 - Choose a Plan
One easy way to control your portion sizes for weight loss is to follow a specific eating plan that tells you exactly how much to eat of a certain food. Learning from a weight loss program can take the guesswork out of trying to figure out what the right serving size is for you. There are many different markets out there, you just need to figure out which one is best for you.
Now that you understand portion sizes for weight loss, it's time to put your knowledge into practice and start dropping those pounds!


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I always wanted to be: A ballerina
If I ever owned a luxury yacht, I'd: sail the Mediterranean all summer.
I always feel sentimental when: I hear "Wonderful Tonight"
Favorite Italian food: ALL OF IT
Best way to survive a blind date: Order a good meal
Favorite vacation spot: The beach
What's your New Year's Resolution: Lose 10 pounds
Last thing I have at night: milk/tea/water
The man of my dreams: Is out there...right?
Companion animal of choice: Karen's westies
Best place to be in spring: outside
When I grow up, I want to: be a mom
Fastest way to get in a holiday mood: Start packing
Best thing to wake up to: Sunshine
I've decided I'm a frustrated: Diva
Most romantic thing a man can do: give me flowers
What do men think about when they're fishing: the fish
A friend will: be loyal
When a man gives me flowers: I give him a big kiss
Best person to be with when I want to celebrate: My best friend
My signature dish is: Carbonara
Favorite guilty pleasure: Jeni's ice cream
I could spend the whole day shopping for: Books/Clothes/make-up/food
If I was more of a risk taker, I'd: sky-dive
My proudest achievement: Doing Parade
You know a man is committed when: he hangs out with your family voluntarily
On Sunday afternoon you'll find me: reading
My favorite beach is: Duck, NC
Thing I'd change about the 21st century: teleporting would exist.
Best thing to do on a deserted beach: swim without a suit ;-) (almost did this with Di in Galveston!)
Best person to talk to after a bad day: Tiffany
What's always in my picnic basket: some sort of dessert
Survival tip for long flights: A big fat book, my iPod, and crossword puzzles
Greatest athletic feat--on water: bodysurfing
Survival tip for a night in a tent: A very good sleeping bag and pillow
If I didn't need to work, I'd: travel, sing and write
Don't knock: Jane!
When was the last time you cried: Hmmm...can't remember
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The first 2010 Boden Q&A!
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Title: Mystically Bound
Author: Stacey Kennedy
My Rating: B
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Frostbite #3
Main Characters: Tess and Kipp
Release Date: January 2013
ISBN: e-book
Publisher: self-pub
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Sexual Intensity: hot
Tess Jennings' life is in chaos. Her ghost lover, Kipp McGowen, vanished into the Netherworld without a trace. Now, she finds herself in White Castle, Louisiana, surrounded by the Animus—a secret society of the supernaturally gifted. To make matters
worse, they present her with an offer she cannot refuse.
If she helps solve the murder of their Grand Master, they will assist her in saving Kipp. Soon, Tess will land herself lost in another mystery she doesn't want. But she will have to trust her enemies to gain what she most desires—a life with Kipp.
Only problem? People are hiding secrets and dark pasts. Tess will soon discover that nothing is as it seems. She might want to save Kipp from his ghostly state, but someone has decided it's better for her to join him…
My Review:
We're getting so close. This book was the third out of four books in this series about the romance between Tess, human, and Kipp, ghost. For me, this book seemed to be a little bit like we were in a holding pattern, setting up for the big finale, but that's not the case with most of the reviewers. Most of them say that this was the best in the series for them. For me, I needed more Kipp and Tess interaction on the page (although what was there was damn good!) This is where my romantic roots show through...I am much more focused on the romance than the mystery and there is a WHOLE LOT of mystery in this book.
This book sets up as Tess is being blackmailed to help solve a murder case. The Animus is a society of paranormally gifted people and up until recently they were led by Alexander, but he's been murdered and the society wants her to contact his ghost. In return, they will help her reconnect Kipp's ghost with his body. But, of course, everything isn't that easy and there is a whole lot of mystery surrounding the Animus and Alexander's death, because he is not a normal ghost. Tess doesn't know who to trust and Alexander's ghost can't tell her.
There's tons of creepy in this book. Alexander's ghost has to hang out in a swamp and of course it seems like the only time they can connect with him is after dark. There are also Wayde and Dane who both have their creepy moments...you never know who exactly is the bad guy in this one. And a HUGE cliffhanger having to do with this side of the story.
With the romantic side, there was a fabulous moment that we've been waiting for....well, it seems like forever. But honestly, it just made me more ready for the HEA for these two. I'm ready. I want them to physically be in the same space and have that space be real and normal and happy. That's not asking for too much, right? I just love these characters so much. I want their happily ever after...
Soon, I know, it's coming soon. Trying to be patient (and then I will be admittedly sad because it's all over...see, there's just no pleasing me here. LOL.)
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review:
About the Author:
Stacey Kennedy's novels are lighthearted fantasy with heart-squeezing, thigh-clenching romance, and even give a good chuckle every now and again. She lives in Southwestern Ontario with her husband and two children. If she's not plugging away at a new story—which is rare because her muse is annoying—you'll find her camping, curling up with the latest flick, or obsessing over Sons of Anarchy, Games of Thrones, Supernatural and Dexter.
Stacey welcomes comments from readers. You can find her at:
Website - http://www.staceykennedy.com/
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|Thought I would start out with this cute little witch.
|This was a little Boo figurine that was by a campsite. Thought it was cute.
|Several campers had these webs on their back windows.
|These blow up decorations were very popular. Guess you can use them year after year.
|Even Frankenstein was there to celebrate Halloween.
|Even with all that candy we had to eat ''food''. These are Hobo dinners on the fire. They are sooooo good! And so very easy to do.
|I don't think Batman ever goes out of style.
|These two sure made a colorful couple. And mean looking :)
|I know this picture is blurry but she was so cute. She was running towards us after she found this leaf. Candy didn't seem to excite her.
|This little boy had a twin brother that was ahead of him. Great outfit for being in the woods.
|OK this mask was scary looking. It was amazing how many kids there were and I didn't see any duplicates of costumes. Even if a little girl was a princess or witch they were different. A little girl went by with a sign on her that said "Happy Camper"
|This was different. He sure doesn't look like a happy Pharaoh does he? But Dad did though.
|Meredith's turn next...ahh she didn't care for it either :)))
|That's it for Halloween 2012 at Turkey Run. We had a great time, and a great weekend with our family. Before you know it Halloween will be here again. ''Just love those pigtails."


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Quick post... do any of you sisters here in Cairo have a GREAT, reliable English/Math tutor? I would like to hire one ASAP for my kids who will be 3 and 5. I believe in being proactive and I'm not in the place to devote much time to them right now (meaning being totally consistant with everything) with all I have going on in this house! They'll both start school in the fall and I like to be ahead of the game.... especially since the educational system here in this country is lacking greatly. I've heard many, many wonderful things about the school they'll attend but I need to know they'll at least to "up to snuff" with their classmates. I brought alot of workbooks with me from New York but I don't want to start to stop... because of stuff coming up and the likes, ya know what I mean? And with my Little Papi who requires a great deal of time, I know a tutor would do them better justice than me at this point! And I feel with someone else in the house, they'll pay closer attention than with me.
I'm looking for someone as soon as 2 weeks to start- I'm finishing up my house and I need to go away for a breather before the hubby arrives... so we're looking for someone twice to three times a week indefinitely... I will ask some of the many sisters here but I wanted to get the word out there.... let me know!


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Sunrise of Hermosa Beach
Located in Hermosa Beach, California, the assisted living community of Sunrise of Hermosa Beach sits neatly in the heart of one of California's "outstanding coastal towns," as noted by Los Angeles Magazine. Boasting a beautiful scenic view of the ocean, this housing community hosts a bistro, a beauty and barber shop, and an elegant dining room. You can also enjoy a range of activities, from social events to visiting the Hermosa Beach Pier, with other seniors who share your same interests.
Our friendly and well-trained staff are available 24 hours a day to keep you safe, healthy, and secure. Sunrise of Hermosa Beach offers a variety of senior care options, from assisted living to Alzheimer's and hospice care. At Sunrise of Hermosa Beach, we believe everyone is unique, and our experienced staff will assist in every resident's individual need. Offering a holistic approach to wellness, the staff at Sunrise of Hermosa is committed to maintaining its high level of excellence and ensuring that your needs, as well as your families', are always met with dignity and comfort.
Housing Type
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite/Short Term
Payment Options
Long-Term Care Insurance, Private Pay, or Veterans Benefits
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It has definitely been awhile since I've last wrote something. I chalk it up to being "too busy" with finishing the end of the semester with grad school (damn lit review) and my job always being incredibly busy at the end of the semester. Usually a something I want to write about comes to me in the shower, while I'm driving or daydreaming. I haven't felt all that inspired to write anything lately, but with it being the last day in 2014, I figure that I should probably write something.
What's that? You want another cliche post about end of the year reflections and hopes and dreams for the upcoming year? Cool, I'm here to please.
I've already done a lot of reflecting this year as the year was progressing. I will say 2014 was an interesting one. I accomplished many things I'm quite proud about. I lost 30 lbs this year. I became a runner (but really slacked the last three months). I fell in love with my job and my students. It's weird that I've gone two weeks without them so far and I miss them terribly (don't tell them that). I'm really glad to have let some ideas and people go, but happier that I've let some new people into my life and developed new thoughts and ideas for the future.
The greatest thing 2014 has given is books. Lot of books. Specifically, young adult novels. For my graduate program, it required me to read a lot of YA novels and it made me wish I read when I was younger. It would have helped me process being an awkward teenager and maybe I would have made different decisions. I'm glad to being YA now though and I plan to use these books all throughout my career in some way. Reading makes me a feel a way that no one has (or can).
As I look to 2015, all I really want to do is continue to make improvements on what I've done in 2014. I would to lose another 30, I would love to read more books and I want to stay dedicated to my happiness. It's too easy for me get angry, jump to conclusions and get down on myself. It pulls me down to this dark and twisty place (bonus points for knowing that reference) and it's so hard to get out. The only way out is to be good to myself and the only way to avoid going there is to be good to myself. So, 2015 will the be year of being good to myself.
I've made a list that I'll make copies of and leave places like my office and apartment as daily reminders of how to be good to myself:
- Eat & sleep well. Indulge a little.
- Enjoy the little things.
- Celebrate the little victories even if I'm my own cheering section.
- Stop comparing – what other people think of me or do is none of my business.
- Exercise regularly for a whole year.
- Stop texting so much and call more often.
- Let the little things go. If it doesn't matter in five years then it doesn't matter.
- Never lower my standards for anything. I have standards for a reason.
- Never wait for others to encourage me to do something – just do it.
- Take a risk. I may live to regret it, but at least I lived.
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Here is the stunning entry way. This details in this home are incredible. I love the vaulted wood ceiling in the entryway, with it's timbers, beams, and columns.
Off to the left is the dining area. Off to the right is the stairs leading to the lower level.
We still have window treatments to add to windows, but even without them the rooms are stunning. In this room I picture simple pinch pleat panels in a rich fabric flanking each side of the french doors. In this lower shot you can see the stairs that sit opposite the dining area. I love the the wood and rock columns that define the different spaces in this area of the home.
This is the lodge room. Complete with a baby grand piano. This family is full of talented children who happen to be masters on the piano. You can't really see it in this picture but there is a giant wall of the most beautiful windows in this room............floor to ceiling drapes coming soon!
Behind the lodge room is the kitchen. Look how cool this refrigerator is. I love the rock work here and the sage green cabinetry.
This is a look at the full kitchen.
Here you can get a peek of the Butler's pantry, there in the back! For the cabinetry in this kitchen we used a sage green w/ a brown glaze, a cream, and a walnut color.
Since this picture was taken, we have added more "groupings" of plants, platters and apothecary jars on top of the cabinets.
Here is a picture of the keeping room off the kitchen.


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Ogden Athletic Club
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Keeping fit is not just a fad – it's a way of life. Whether you want to slim down or tone up, have more energy for work and your family, or just want to look and feel better –we're here to help.
At the Ogden Athletic Club we want you to exercise your options from basketball to swimming, weights to cardio machines, CrossFit to Parisi Speed School, personal training to group fitness classes and much more. We offer you options in an environment that has ample space to customize your workout, no matter what your current fitness level may be. Here at the Ogden Athletic Club we truly have something for everyone.
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My Fashion Assistant is the ultimate fashion organizer. Featured in InStyle, US Weekly and Capital Lifestyle, the application allows iPhone and Android users the ability to store their entire wardrobe within the application. Using the device camera, users can organize any outfit to find the perfect combination. The application features a unique 3-panel slider, users can mix and match tops, bottoms and shoes to create the perfect outfit. Users can take a picture of an article of clothing and match it against other items within their closet.
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Womyn, you probably know by now I spend much of my life freezing my ass off, with the well-known, undeniable physiological effect. On the other hand, I have not particularly noticed the supposed nipples-arousal link that seems to so enchant men. Maybe it's just me, but mainly when they're pointy, I'm just COLD (obviously I'm talking about normal everyday activities here...). About five years ago it suddenly dawned on me that this was becoming an unacceptable fashion faux pas in the U.S. [Five years previous to that it dawned on me that large segments of American society apparently believe I should remove some fraction, ranging from 10 to 100%, of my pubic hair, but that merits its own post]. After a period of some angst, characterized by indecision (should I actually be wasting my time worrying about these things??), in 2004 I began planning a trip to Egypt. It seemed that there, indeed, I should very much worry about my nipples, at least while in Cairo, which is not warm in winter. I thought back to my first visit to India in 2001, to the salwaar/kameez/dupatta outfits, where I had determined that the dupatta, a thick scarf draped in a large fold over the entire chest, could have only one possible purpose. The damn things are both hot and continually slide off as they are not wrapped the correct ergonomical/anatomical way, which is around the neck. Definitionally, they are nipple shields!
I got busy buying padded bras for Egypt, which rather irritated me as I don't exactly need any further endowment. Then I thought little more of it until a trip back to the U.S. last summer, where I intended to stock up on cheap underwear. What I now realize had been a slowly increasing trend finally hit me -- it's next to impossible these days to find regular-weight bras in the U.S.; they have virtually disappeared. And, oh, oh, I learned a new term from an extremely overweight Midwestern sales clerk with the flattest accent imaginable (I was buying in an outlet mall in a scary red-state area while on an obligatory family visit). Modesty panel, my dears, is what we are now expected to shield our endowments with. I tartly informed said clerk that in Europe it's still allowed to reveal one's nipples, and needless to say I high-tailed it right back to the land of generously-nippled mannequins. But back in India last month what did I find myself doing once again? More dupatta-ized nipple shielding. Sigh. What happened to the days when womyn burned their bras?
Saturday, February 23, 2008
The Nipple Conundrum
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- Katchita said...
Update with a Spanish Perspective: I have been informed by a trusted Spanish female friend, that in Spain, any clothing outlining one's feminine attributes, can only be considered agreeably sensual. Nipples, naturally, are high on the list.
- August 19, 2008 at 5:20 PM
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Nor the sofa, nor the teapot, it's not even about the house. When an object becomes the focal point in
the fight to dissolve a marriage, it's time to dig a bit deeper.
Disputes over the coffee table may be a distraction from the real issue at hand--one that stands in the way of personal closure. Difficulty letting go manifests itself in many ways including an unnatural attachment to the ottoman.
It's simple and dismissive to say "it's only stuff." At an estate sale today, a rather loud saleswoman emitted that same edict to a roomful of browsers. I wanted to retort, "yes, but it's someone's life, also." Uncharacteristically, I held my tongue.
It IS your life as a couple, represented by choices mutually made in feathering the nest and during adventures when the family was in better order.
Breaking the household apart, while breaking one's heart is devastating.
Dig deep and with honesty. If the desire is to make the new place more familiar, or there's a special attachment, then speak up. If the true motive is to hurt the other side or thwart an enemy combatant, then let it go.
Maybe get something else in return for the concession.
I like to believe, upon exiting an estate sale that the item I've just purchased is part of a continuum from one life to another. Someday the odds and ends my husband and I have culled during the years
will end up the same way.
And don't save it for the kids--they want to accumulate their own stuff!
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Saturday, November 1, 2014
It's Not About the Money!
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I am trying to learn to love sewing on knits. I should be great at it after getting my coverstitch machine. I have found a few key principles for knits.
1. They all have different degrees of stretch, which determine how tight you must fit a garment. So, most garments need to be made twice.
2. Some are easy to sew on, others are a bear. I am speaking of a shirt from bamboo knit that I wanted to through out the window.
3. It seems the big pattern companies are very generous in their sizing, so go down a size.
4. Clear elastic is your friend.
5. Buy interlock knit with caution. It doesn't hang as well as jersey.
My first top is from Vogue V8649. I made it from Michael Miller interlock knit.
Likes: Cute pattern.
Dislikes: Interlock doesn't drape well. Pattern to large, need to go down a size.
My second top is from Simplicity 2409. I made it from organic cotton jersey.
Likes: Cute design to pattern. I used clear elastic on the seam between the bodice top and the skirt instead of inserting elastic. I really liked the jersey knit. It is the perfect weight for cute t-shirts.
Dislikes: Elastic all the way around makes you look that big around. Pattern also too large in my normal size and I need to go down a size.
This is my old, favorite from Ann Taylor.
I stopped by Joann's on the way home today for a few new patterns from Simplicity. They have a new one that is exactly my old Ann Taylor shirt. Simplicity 1916, View D.
Stay tuned! This experiment is not over until I have the perfect shirt.


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As a congressional candidate, I advocate transitioning from a permanent war economy to a new Green economy that fast-tracks mass transit projects like the 30/10 initiative to accelerate construction of 12 key Metro expansion projects. When I campaign, people often tell me that one of their greatest concerns in Los Angeles is the traffic. 'Please,' they beg, 'do something about the gridlock. I can't take it anymore.' When LA County voters approved Measure R, a half-cent sales tax increase to fund critical transportation projects, they, too, said they couldn't take it anymore. Rather than wait 30 years to expand our Metro transit system, we need to speed up this initiative with a federal loan guarantee that will create new jobs and provide much-needed relief.
Certainly, California pays its fair share of taxes, with virtually half of our tax money subsidizing perpetual war policies championed by my opponent, Jane Harman. For every million dollars she voted to invest in the Iraq invasion or the Afghanistan occupation, we could have doubled the number of jobs had we invested the same money in mass transit.
In Congress, I will fight for federal dollars, low-interest bonds, to construct 30/10 transit projects that will help us get where we really need to go - sustainability. We need light rail, affordable buses, and safe bike lanes to get us out of our cars and into a new frame of mind.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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Saturday, December 29, 2007
Hueco Climbing Day 2
The forecast for today looked perfect, yet the sun began behind a haze that thickened into clouds. The temps were quite cold, but we put in a full day of climbing, and got up some problems. We started the day back at my project from Day 1, "Pumped Full of Semen." I hoped to send it quickly, but had trouble getting warmed up. It took about six good tries before I got it. It's a tough one for me to rate. I got it with less work than most V8s, but my sequence has a two move combo on it that feels more extreme than any other moves I can remember. It's very hard on the right shoulder. I'll call it soft V9. Ashley had hard time warming up as well. We went to the New Meadow, and had trouble working out a problem called Speed Bump. Then we did Lobster Claw, a three star V5.
At this point my skin was gone, but Ashley was still into climbing. We went to Bloody Flapper which is probably the hardest V4 in the park. Ashley tried this on two other trips without success, but today she put it all together. She climbed into the start holds from the ground, took a crazy swing at the crux, and almost kicked me, but didn't. It was a good day, and we're looking forward to more sun on Monday. Thanks go to Jordan for taking the following sequence of Bloody Flapper for us.
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
Hueco Day 1
The weather forecast wasn't good for today. High wind warnings, dust storm advisory, and temps in the 40s. The wind was supposed to really kick up around 11, so we got an early start at 8:30. We went to the top of North Mountain, and tried to get out of the breeze. Ashley did great on a variety of problems with obscene names. After climbing "Daily Dick Dose" V7 she got "Roger in the Bath" V7 and "Pumped Full of Semen" V9. I did "Daily Dick Dose" as well, and got all the moves on the V9. I'll probably get "it" on Saturday. I decided not to type that one again by name. Then the wind got bad. We headed home early. We didn't get many photos today, but we'll get more when the weather is better.
In other news: The Mushroom Boulder is now closed due to erosion/archaeological disturbance concerns. It has two V8 projects I worked on last year, and was hoping to do this year. I'm disappointed that I may never be able to do them.
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Monday, December 17, 2007
True Love and Romance.
A couple weeks ago, Justin did a blog post urging women to buy their man an Organic Bouldering Pad for Christmas. Even better is being married to a woman who wants a Big Organic Bouldering Pad for Christmas. This is the beautiful pad Josh put together for us. I asked for a Vedauwoo color scheme, and it turned out really nice. The foam feels great. I've jumped on it from the couch a few times, and it is very firm, but it absorbs energy without any bounce back feeling. The continuous top sheet hinge works perfectly as well. We will both feel more comfortable on high Hueco problems with this pad below us.
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
Sean Drolet Dyno Video
Monday in the gym at Miramont, I watched Sean do an incredible double double dyno where his momentum from one dyno went straight into the second one. It looked very cool, and I wanted to get it on video, so last night I had my camera with me. Sean performed the double double dyno again, and did some others. Check it out.
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Sunday, December 2, 2007
Another Day Required.
I felt good and had a lot of confidence that I would climb Full Tendonitis Traverse V7 today. It didn't quite happen. I wore myself out trying to do it one way, and then discovered some new beta that makes the crux a bit easier. If I had worked that part out at the beginning of the day I probably would have finished it. I'll need one more day. Ashley started off climbing well, but fell off of Full Tendonitis. She hit the front of her shin really hard, and scraped it up. That ended her session.
We weren't the only climbers from Ft. Collins in the Black Hole. Shaun (sp?) and Josh made their first trip to Morrison today. Here are a couple photos of Shaun working Air Jordan V5.
We weren't the only climbers from Ft. Collins in the Black Hole. Shaun (sp?) and Josh made their first trip to Morrison today. Here are a couple photos of Shaun working Air Jordan V5.
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Saturday, December 1, 2007
Hueco on my mind.
In Zen, you try to keep your mind on the present. Eventually you realize there is no escaping from the present. Today I'm here in the present, looking forward to our Christmas break Hueco trip. Sunny days, desert sky, numerous projects less than a month away. Childlike anticipation. Just got to keep working till it's here.
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In a bid to fill a gaping need for agents specializing in Latino films, two new Latin American sales companies are launching operations at AFM.
Latin Voice Pictures is based in Los Angeles and headed by Chilean-born Matias Lira, a producer-sales agent with extensive experience in international distribution.
Lira reps Gonzalo Justiniano's "Lokas," now in post, and romantic comedy "Pretendiendo," which he sold to Lionsgate for the U.S. and to Paramount for Latin America. Latter is screening on Friday at the Oceans Screening Room.
Guadalajara, Mexico-based Latinofusion, launched by former sales chief of Brazil's Cinema Novo Alfredo Calvino, reps Mexican and Latin American productions including those from DIPA, the Guadalajara U.-based production shingle. Latinofusion reps a slew of pics across the region, including Jaime Humberto Hermosillo's "Dos Auroras" (Two Auroras); Montreal Silver Zenith winner "Que tan lejos" (How Much Further), by newcomer Tania Hermida; the latest from Peru's Francisco Lombardi, "Mariposa negra" (Black Butterfly); and docus "El telon del azucar" (Sugar Curtain), by Camila Guzman, and "Hasta el ultimo trago…corazon" (Until the Last Drink, Sweetheart) by Beto Gomez.
Company also will be promoting DIPA's upcoming projects, including Rodrigo Pla drama "Desierto adentro" (Inner Desert), now in post, and Alberto Cortez's "Corazon del tiempo" (Heart of Time), which starts shooting in January.


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So, I have decided just a second ago (and forgot the idea under that very second) while browsing through The chic street blog, that in the near future I will do the unthinkable - try out floral pants (that would be in fact THE first floral print item in my closet ever!- I know, I have been living in the dark ages of trend and style) and that peplum everyone is talking about.
Usually I am not that trend driven when it comes to fashion, buying trendy (usually only to wear for that one season) items is something reserved for really special items, that I have envisioned in my head before they even became a trendy item and that I see me wearing for another season or two no matter the laws of trends. These kinds of clothes appear so rare. For example, I have welcomed this years mint craze with my arms wide open. why? Not because I am a fashion prophet who had visions of mint colored items for many months before, but because I really really like that shade. Since that particular color wasn`t that present in collections offered in high-street stores, and my sewing skills are fairly limited (for now) the only thing for me left was to go crazy when this trend hit the stores. And to be honest I didn`t go crazy, I just bought a pair of skinny pants from Stradivarius. But I am still dreaming about that texture-knit mint sweater from Asos.
Why the sudden change in my modus operandi? Well maybe it is due to drought that is lasting for last several months, or in fact I am becoming bolder in my fashion choices and rather than "hiding" behind my usual pattern pallete (there isn`t one. I think that I don`t own a single patterned or printed item at all), this spring I will gather up the curage and go nuts.
I am a bit worried that in the end these items will end up for sale (as a matter of a fact I am thinking of cleaning my closet, lots of stuff I don`t wear at all, or have bought and never even tried it in public, so that will be a fun project too) or worse, thrown in some dark corner of my closet. Its like hell for clothes. But then again, this floral pant/peplum issue bugs me so much that I need to see for myself.
To wear or not to wear, that is the question!?
Or.. I could always go all the way like Tamu and combine florals on the peplum too :)
She is wearing J. Crew Fresco Floral Peplum Top and Cafe Capri Pants and Miu Miu Gingham pumps. LOVE!
Challenge accepted!


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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
My Olympic Sport Would Be...
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- heather of the EO said...
I am the same way with the water. I hold my breath, I swim the length of the pool, I never want to get out, I just love water! As a child my mom called me the fish. It would have been nice if she called me the mermaid, don't you think? :)
So I'm going to copy your answer, thank you very much.
- August 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
Geesh, we are all so alike. I too love the water BUT I am opting for the Olympic sport of Trampoline!! Yes, it does exist.....I had no idea till last night either. Summer Olympics are so Fab!
- August 19, 2008 at 8:42 AM
Cookie dough eating.
- August 19, 2008 at 10:38 AM
- jodilee0123 said...
I'm thinking I could try the trampoline--and then puke all the m&m's that I've eaten from all the spins!
- August 19, 2008 at 12:26 PM
- joolee said...
I'd have to go with gymnastics, specifically the parallel bars. None of that annoying arm flailing from the other gymnastics events for me. Just give me some monkey bars and and a glorified swimsuit lacquered to my a@#$.
- August 19, 2008 at 3:15 PM
- K and/or K said...
putzer/munker/tinkerer phenom. that's me.
- August 19, 2008 at 8:42 PM
- Bonnie said...
I've thought long and hard about this one...my friend and I think the only events we could REALISTICLY still compete in are archery and shooting, however, my dream event is beach volleyball. You will have to ask this question again during the winter Olympics 'cuz I've decided for that one too! :)
- August 20, 2008 at 5:08 AM


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Costa Mesa, CA – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) is trying to pull a fast one after a lawsuit was filed against it for the illegal raid of a medical cannabis dispensary. Knowing they have little chance in state court to defend their actions, which were caught on hidden cameras, the CMPD is attempting to move the case to federal court because cannabis is prohibited under federal law.
In January, cops busted into the Costa Mesa Collective in militaristic fashion, pointing guns at customers and telling them to get on the ground. They immediately began removing surveillance equipment, but didn't know about the four hidden cameras which caught them damaging store property, interrogating customers and seizing cannabis, money, confidential patient records and other property.
These seizures were done with no legal justification, as police Chief Robert Sharpnack said they had obtained an inspection warrant, "which is used to enter a premises to investigate whether it is complying with building, fire, zoning and civil codes."
Even if such an inspection warrant exists, it does not allow for the seizure of cash, assets and medical records that was recorded by the hidden cameras.
Cops involved in the raid, believing they had removed all video recorders in the store, proceeded to violate the law and the constitutional rights of people inside the store.
Video shows one officer interrogating a female in a separate room, attempting to get her to admit to a crime as she repeatedly says she wants an attorney.


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It's been really hot the last few days here in Edmonton. It got so bad that I decided to head to the "break room" in the basement of my apartment building. While my apartment doesn't get disgustingly hot most of the time, I decided the cool off as best as I could with my iPod blazing.
I lazed for nearly an hour before one of the locals came in to check to see if the water was turned off. (The room has a sink and two bathrooms.) It turns out that a water main had broken and that 116 Street was flooded from Jasper Avenue to near my building.
Well, I decided to go to check it out since I was bored silly anyway. The flooding was very severe and the situation got tense as several nearby apartment buildings (not mine) were threatened by the rising water. From my vantage point, I couldn't tell if the water was seriously threatening The Druid, a popular downtown Edmonton nightspot.
I took a few photos with my digital camera but I didn't try to get that perfect shot. It was too fucking hot out.
The situation seems to be under control now. The water has drained away as the city quickly moved to fix the problem.
It just goes to prove that if you blink that you could miss an event going on right outside your home.


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How are the different characters in Maus affected by guilt?
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Check out the GradeSaver themes page below. The first two themes deal directly with guilt:
Sometimes characters drown as black,and also sometimes there are lots of striped item in the event's place.For example,after Richiev's born Anja was depressed,and the sofa that she was lying is striped.Also we can see in Artie's comic,he was wearing something striped.That can show and emphasise us in World War 2,Nazis were accusing Jews;and if we look at the whole book,their striped pyjamas show us the guilt on them.
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I didn't know they made shoes like this. Hi-top boots?! They clash so horribly it's wonderful -- it's so rare to find something truly surprising. And she wears them just right, not trying too hard yet showing off all the goods. Nice.
The askew bike helmet perfectly completes his pink n' blue neo-kindergarden style. It just screams "Let's get a quarter from Mom and ride our trikes over to the ice cream truck!"
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I love coupons but online discounts are even better! No clipping with scissors, just enter the code and check out. I was excited to get this online deal delivered to my inbox today from Oriental Trading Company. I promised myself that I wouldn't buy any more crafty items until I make a huge dent in what I already have. It's pretty tough to deny myself the need to shop…but in the end I am saving $$$. Soooooooooo, since I am unable to let myself go on a shopping spree I am sharing the coupon code with the rest of you in hopes that someone out there can take advantage.
20% off is a fantastic deal. Enter coupon code: Happy Shopping!


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How far would you go for quality ingredients? That's the premise behind Scott Corbett's new spot for Schneiders Country Naturals out of John St. We watch as a woman takes a long walk to the store passing by consecutively older neighbourhood icons like an AMC Gremlin, tight basketball shorts, and bobby soxers. She finally arrives at a turn-of-the century Schneiders butcher store for her simple, old-fashioned ingredients. What favourite vintage icon did you see?
Title: Grocery Run
Agency: John St.
Creative Director Writer: Angus Tucker
Creative Director Art Director: Stephen Jurisic
Writer: Dhaval Bhatt
Art Director: David Glen
Agency Producer: Shawna McPeek
Team Leader: Heather Crawley
Account Supervisor: Lindsay McMillan
Account Executive: Amelia MacGregor
Production Company: Holiday Films
Director: Scott Corbett
Executive Producer: Josefina Nadurata
Executive Producer: Derek Sewell
Line Producer: Marilyn Kastelic
DOP: Tico Poulakakis
Editor: Chris Van Dyke
Editorial Company: School Editing
Media Transfer: Alter Ego
Colourist: Eric Whipp
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This is a haul of my recent Lilly Pulitzer purchases. I decided to take pictures of what I got and do a blog post. Everything in this post is included in my latest haul on my YouTube Channel. If you like my videos please subscribe to my channel! :)
I like the spring collection and can't wait to see what the summer collection will look like!
Thanks so much for following along with me.
The pictures will be in order based on the time I got them.
I got these two tops during the winter but I thought I would post them because I still have not worn them and I thought they were cute. They are the Dusk Top in Sunkissed Pink and Seafoam Green. Also, I was hoping that someone reading this is wanting to sell or knows someone who wanting to sell their Lilly Pulitzer Beale Maxi Skirt in Sea and Be Seen in a size Large preferably, but would take a size XL.
This is what the skirts looks like so if you could keep an eye out for me I would really appreciate it.
I missed out on this skirt last year and having the top that I got to go with it haunts me.
Vineyard Vines
Harbor Shirt Dress
Vineyard Vines
Multi Stripe Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Beach Pant in Resort White
Vineyard Vines
Whale Tail Jacquard Shift Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Hera Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Clarke Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Lilly Pulitzer
Elsa Top in Capri Pink
This is the Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Top in Poolside Blue First Impression that Christopher got me during Spring Break.
Lilly Pulitzer Maxi Dress
Villa Maxi Dress in Bright Navy In The Vias
Lilly Pulitzer
Christopher also got me this Issa Top in Hubba Bubba Coco Loco Motif
Lilly Pulitzer
Charlene Dress in True Navy Ottoman Stripe
Lilly Pulitzer
Janice Shift in True Navy Ottoman Stripe
Lilly Pulitzer
Janice Shift in Hotty Pink
Lilly Pulitzer
"Charlene Shift" in Shorely Blue Ottoman Stripe
Lilly Pulitzer
Michele Top in Resort White
Lilly Pulitzer
Tabbie Tank in True Navy
Lilly Pulitzer
Tabbie Tank in Hotty Pink
Lilly Pulitzer
Tillie Top in True Navy
Lilly Pulitzer
Marnie Skirt in In The Vias
Lilly Pulitzer
Elsa Top in Bright Navy Treasure
Vineyard Vines
Multi Stripe Strapless Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Angel Maxi Dress in New Green Under the Palms
Gifts With Purchase from Lunch With Lilly
Hotty Pink Biggest Fan was the Gift With Purchase Print
Overnight Bag
Make up bag set
Manicure Set
Shell keychain with "Shell Yeah" on the back
(Key chain on the right)
The Key Fob on the left I bought in "Pink Colony"
White and Gold Bangle and Earrings
And those were the gifts with purchase!
Got this tote bag from Vineyard Vines
Bronze Goddess
Got my favorite Estée Lauder fragrance in the body creme
I recently went to the eye doctor to update my prescription and needed new lenses so I went ahead and got new Lilly Pulitzer frames! I love them! What do y'all think?
The last thing in my haul is this nautical Fornash necklace that Christopher got me from Palm Avenue.
I think it's so cute!
Thanks so much for reading and following along with me, one Lilly dress at a time. :)
xoxo, North Carolina Belle
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Heys my fellow Bibliophiles! ...Okay, I'm not so great the 'reading all the things' but my friend James is.
He... well... Basically he just never stops. Anyway, he keeps a vlog for Felecia Day's Geek and Sundry where he suggests books based on things you already know and love!
He's done a Vlog specifically about Shakespeare) (But mostly Romeo and Juliete... ...hey, look! An author interview!!!)
Radtastic, right?! He likes attention so, y'know, give 'm some. ...and Read This!Read more >


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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Posted by Time to start living 2010 at Thursday, October 21, 2010 0 comments
Time sure does fly by...
It has been a long time since I started this blog and then life happened and I never came back to it. I would like to get back into blogging or should I say start again.. I need to make time for me to just write and learn what I have been wanting to share and not let life get in the way of it.
It is a very cold Oct night and I am so not looking forward to the snow this winter. It will be here before I am ready... I have been busy with my mother and wife duties and I also work as a pca and love it . I look forward to going to work and hope to get more hours in this work area.. I am trying to go back to get my Ged and man it's not going good. I need a push to get back into the class. I just have a hard time sitting in class and not let all my life thoughts get in the way..You know I think might forgot to let the dog out I gotta get some food for tonight and mail this out and the list goes on and then I here part of the teacher talking about Math which I really stink at.. So life just seems to get the best of me finding what I want to do.. I am use to just being MOTHER,WIFE AND CARETAKER ....I want to grow out of this bubble and learn more of my passions. I just turned 36 yrs old and now the boys are older so I am able to work some and get out some ..Now where to start..My idea of fun right now is saving with my coupons at the different stores and hope to save more next round...I know boring..lol
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
New Start Jan 17,2010
I wanted to start a blog to learn more about what makes me!!
I love being a Mother of two wonderful sons and a husband of 12 yrs. I just am now at a point in my life of 35 yrs to stop and look at what I like and makes me happy. I am a Wife and a Mother this is my title in life and I wouldn't change that for anything in the world. I just want to look inside of me and see what I like to do and what I don't like to know and try new things .
I am the oldest of three sisters and I know it wasn't easy for my mom raising us on her own. I do know I had things that happen in my life that didn't give me a change to know who I was and what I wanted in life, But I also know this made me a stronger person and to know when things get tough sometimes it may feel like it"s never going to get better but don't give up!! I can't say there isn't times I don't want to throw in the towel at times!! But then I look deep inside and know I can make it just don't give in or up...
So I decided now in 2010 I am going to try new things and make changes and do things that I have always wonder if that's my passion.. I am going to step out of my only duty I am use to Wife and Mom and see what other passions make me happy.
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At the end of May, Kyle and I met our friend, Jason, for an amazing trip to Morocco. We spent a week there and had an incredible experience. We saw a little bit of everything; big cities, small Berber villages, mountains, waterfalls and deserts as well as meeting some wonderful people.
You would think it would be pretty easy to get to Morocco from Stuttgart, but the journey took a lot longer than you would guess. Our flight left Stuttgart at 6am (ugh) and we had an hour flight to Amsterdam. Our layover in Amsterdam was supposed to be 3 hours, but our flight was delayed and the layover grew to 5 hours. We finally left Amsterdam and flew into Casablanca. From there, we were catching a train to get to Marrakech. Because of the flight delay, we missed the train that we were wanting to catch. Luckily, there was a later train that we still had to hustle to catch. It was a four hour train ride from Casablanca to Marrakech. The train was nice enough, but it was pretty hot! We had some great views from the train of dry, arid mountains covered by cacti and sheep grazing while being watched by shepherds. That's not something we're used to seeing!
We finally made it to Marrakech at about 8 pm (9 pm German time). At the train station, we met up with a driver who would take us to our riad. (A riad is a type of house that is built around an open courtyard. Now, a lot of riads have been turned into hotels.) We quickly figured out that Morocco is not a place that we would want to attempt driving! They drive like no one else is on the road! Our driver drove us through the old city walls to the medina, or the old historic part of town. It was right about dusk and we heard the evening call to prayer as we drove past the Koutoubia mosque. It was a really neat way to be welcomed to the city.
|The Marrakech Train Station
Once we arrived, we were served delicious mint tea in the courtyard as we waited for our dinner. They served us an amazing meal of tomato salad, eggplant salad, harira soup, chicken tajine with lemon and olives, and an assortment of cute little pastries for dessert. We were pretty worn out after the long journey, so we went to sleep early. We were definitely looking forward to meeting up with Jason the next afternoon!
After a tasty breakfast on the roof terrace, we had a couple of hours before Jason arrived. We didn't want to see too much without him, so we headed up the busy main pedestrian street to the huge town square called Jemaa el-fna. It is a fascinating place to just stand around and people watch. The square is bustling with people doing all sorts of things like snake charming, offering henna, selling fresh orange juice, selling dentures, dancing, playing music, showing dressed up monkeys, etc. You have to be careful when taking pictures, because most of these people will want money if they're in the picture, and they have eyes like hawks! The snake charmer caught our eyes, and before we knew it, Kyle had two snakes around his neck and the guy had Kyle's camera snapping pictures for us! I'm sure glad it wasn't me that they put the snakes on!
|Breakfast on the terrace
From the town square we walked to the nearby Koutoubia mosque. The original mosque built there dates back to 1147, but has gone through many changes. Most mosques can only be entered by Muslims, so we just admired the beauty from the outside.
We had just a little bit of time before Jason arrived, so we had a drink at a restaurant. Muslims do not drink alcohol, so it's not all that common in Arab countries. However, restaurants and hotels in touristy areas serve it to the visiting westerners. Morocco actually produces some nice wine!
We hadn't seen Jason in almost a year when we took a trip to Croatia, so it was great to see him! (We really missed his fiance, Liz, though!) We headed to a restaurant overlooking the square for lunch. For some reason our funny server kept saying stuff as if he were a goat!
|Delicious cous cous with veggies
|Our view from lunch
After lunch we headed to the winding, narrow streets to visit the souks (specialty shops). The souks in Morocco are well known for their hand made crafts such as leather, metal work, rugs, etc. It was so interesting wandering through the maze-like streets. There were so many things to look at, and so many smells! You have the yummy scents of spices and grilled meats followed by the smells of the donkeys that they use to transport goods...(You get the picture.) Our bonus was that Jason speaks Arabic, making communication 100 times easier, and it made people treat us better as well.
|The covered streets are a great escape from the heat!
One of the souks we visited was a pharmacy/herbalist. They sat us down, served us mint tea and gave us a huge presentation about their products. They had all sorts of herbs, spices, essential oils, teas and cosmetics. If you have an ailment, they have a cure for you! (They even have a tea for ladies only to give you "big tits," in the words of the pharmacist.) We bought some tea and argan oil, which is produced in Morcco.
|He cleared our sinuses with black cumin seeds in a cloth...it was like sniffing horseradish!
After our shopping we toured the beautiful and intricate Ben Youssef Madrasa, which was an Islamic college dating back to the 14th century. Pictorial representations are forbidden in Islam, so their architecture is decorated in intricate geometric patterns, mosaics, carvings and calligraphy. The colors and patterns are really incredible.
|I spy a Jason head sticking out of the wall...
|And a Kyle head, too! (Jason's pic)
|(Jason's pic)
We were all ready for a break after that, so we headed back to the riad to have some beer on the terrace before going to dinner. At dusk, the huge town square becomes a night market. Vendors come and set up temporary "restaurants" and entertainers come out to try to make some money. We went to the vendor that was rated on Trip Advisor. As we made our way there, we were bombarded by people with menus trying to get us to eat at their place. I was glad to go to the one with the crowd since that meant that they had high turnover on their food, and it was less likely that the food had been sitting out for long, or even for a couple of nights. (Which we heard was the case for some of these places. Not good in summer heat!) The food was very good, very cheap, and very quick!
|Picking out our box of honey and nut pastries for dessert
The next day we ventured out across the old town to check out a different area. It seemed much more like where the locals live and do business. We walked through interesting food markets and some ancient looking buildings.
|Bab (gate) Agnaou, 12th century
We also checked out the Bahia Palace, a newer 19th century palace and garden complex meant to exemplify Islamic and Moroccan architecture. It was definitely a beautiful oasis in the middle of the busy city.
|Reading up on the history
We had lunch on a sunny terrace next to the palace before making our way back to the riad for a little bit of rest during the afternoon heat.
Then we were ready to see the new part of town. The "new town" has some really nice, impressive buildings, fountains, luxurious hotels, restaurants and sidewalk cafes. It's probably where the young (and wealthy) Moroccans prefer to hang out.
|Heading back to the old town, surrounded by historic red walls
We walked back to our riad in the old town and enjoyed some wine and a hookah before heading out to our amazing dinner. (The hookah has flavored tobacco filtered through water. Don't worry Mom, I'm not addicted :-) The manager of our riad took us to a restaurant, just around the corner. It was on a terrace overlooking the city. There were musicians playing traditional music and belly dancers. The food was delicious, but the view of Marrakech at dusk was the best part. Hearing the evening call to prayer gives the city such an atmosphere.
|Our amazing view at dinner (Too bad Kyle only had his iPhone with him!)
|Jason's pic
If you listen closely you can hear the evening call to prayer in the video below.
We booked an excursion through the riad for our last day in Marrakech. We were going to the Ourika valley in the High Atlas mountains. It was about an hour and a half drive to get to the valley. Along the way, we passed traditional Berber villages (the Berbers were the people native to Morocco), herds of animals and people walking alongside of their donkeys hauling their loads. As we waited for our mini bus to come pick us up, we watched the people go by, preparing for the day ahead.
We stopped along the way to Ourika for some photo ops. The rivers create lush, green valleys through the dry High Atlas mountains.
We also stopped at an pharmacy/herbalist shop and garden on our way to the valley. They showed us how argan oil is made, went on a tour of the herb garden, and we sat through another spiel about their products. (I din't mind too much. It's pretty interesting!) They offered a shoulder massage to us using the argan oil. Jason was the only one that accepted their offer, which I'm glad I didn't since they had him take off his shirt in front of the group!
|The traditional way of making argan oil
|Beautiful views from the top floor
When we arrived at the Ourika valley, we met up with a guide. Little did we know that we were going on a rugged hike up a mountain! I expected a little hike, but the description of the excursion said nothing about climbing rocks and cliffs on the side of a mountain! A lot of us were not wearing the proper footwear, including a lady wearing flip flops that looked about 8 months pregnant! (She ended up going barefoot most of the time!) However, it was a beautiful hike alongside a river that ended at a scenic waterfall. The guide helped to hoist people up through the tricky parts. During the entire thing, we kept thinking that this would never happen in America without signing a waiver! Another funny thing was that all along the hike people were set up selling crafts and drinks. People were trying to make money off of tourists at every turn in Morocco!
|One of many shady looking bridges that we crossed
|Tajines at a "restaurant" near the beginning of the hike
|Jason enjoys the road less traveled...
|I guess now I know that I can do anything in those shoes!
Traffic jam on the ladder! One of the ladies coming down (with a different group going the opposite way) refused to go any further, so she turned around and went back.
|We just climbed up from down there!
Along the river valley there were a bunch of restaurants that had tables set up along the river bed. We ate lunch at one of the river restaurants, and were even serenaded after our meal.
|Jason's pic
On our way back to Marrakech, we stopped to tour a traditional Berber house. A guide showed us around. His family actually lives in this house and he makes some extra money by doing these tours!
|Churning butter
|The kitchen (and a cat)
We had made reservations at a hamam near our riad for when we returned from our excursions. Hamams are "baths" that are popular in Arab countries. We all got the traditional hamam treatment, luckily in private, which isn't always the case at hamams. First you change out of your clothes and they give you a tiny, funny little pair of disposable bikini bottoms to put on. That's all...this is not for the modest! (Jason was separate from Kyle and I.) Then we went in a steam room and laid on a hot marble slab. A lady first rinses you, then rubs oil on you. You lay there for a few minutes while the oil absorbs into your skin, then she rinses you and exfoliates your skin with a scrubby glove. Then she washes your body and your hair. We were in the steam room for about 30 minutes total. Then we went to a different room for an hour long full body massage. It was a great, relaxing experience, especially after an afternoon of rock climbing! (There are no pictures of the hamam for obvious reasons!)
We had another great dinner at a nearby restaurant that evening. The next day we would be heading out on a two day excursion through mountains, desert and forest to slowly make our way to the incredible city of Fes. Moroccan blog post part 2, coming soon!


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Feb 22, 2009 By CHRISTINA KOH
Datuk Seri Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin, his wife and their seven children loading up their family vehicle in preparation to move out of the Perak mentri besar's official residence today. – Pic by Choo Choy May. Courtesy of Malaysian Insider
IPOH: Former Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin expects "turmoil" at the next the state legislative assembly sitting when Pakatan Rakyat moves its motion of confidence to support him as the legitimate mentri besar.
He noted that state Assembly Speaker V. Sivakumar was seeking consent from the Sultan of Perak to convene a special assembly.
Nizar had earlier told reporters Sunday morning, as he was vacating the official MB residence, that he would be seeking a motion of no confidence against the Barisan government, but he clarified his statement later in the day.
He said he would be seeking a motion of confidence for himself as the legitimate MB and was confident that Pakatan would have the majority number.
Earlier, in the morning Nizar had said that he expected Barisan to have only 21 assemblymen against Pakatan's 28 with the suspension of Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, his six exco members and the "three frogs".
He was referring to Behrang assemblyman Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi, Changkat Jering assemblyman Mohd Osman Mohd Jailu and Jelapang assemblyman Hee Yit Foong who quit Pakatan to become Barisan-friendly independents.
"This has to be tested inside the state assembly," Nizar told a press conference before moving out of the official residence here on Sunday.
On Dr Zambry having declared that he and his six exco members would turn up for the next sitting, Nizar said: "They have been suspended by the Speaker."
He reiterated that only the Speaker had the power to decide whom to suspend or expel from the House, and that his decision was final.
On accusations that the Speaker's decision was biased, Nizar said: "As a Pakatan member and Tronoh assemblyman, obviously he will act based on truth and will decide what is fair and just.
"Umno is terrified and worried," he added.
He also asked Perakians to pray for Sivakumar's safety following supposed threats made against the Speaker, who has come under increased security.
Nizar claimed that Umno at one point was responsible for the kidnapping of the Kelatan Assembly Speaker some 20 years ago.
"Umno has a track record of kidnapping Speakers so we are doing all our best to protect and safeguard our Speaker," he said.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
1 comment:
- DatoSeri said...
YAB Nizar,
Sad to see you moved out, but Be Strong and Fight On!
Peace be with you and your family.
Justice will prevail.
- February 23, 2009 at 12:43 AM
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As a digital marketing professional, digital medium is what I live, breathe and repeat each day. With so much information getting absorbed every single moment, there are times when it all becomes too much to handle. You're so connected to everything, that it gets scary and overwhelming.
And that's the best time to go for a Digital detox. It involves deactivating your major social profiles for few days, including Whatsapp and stay disconnected. The only medium you're probably available on is Email, because Hey, you can't ignore your email. Digital detox is from personal connections, not from work- Always remember that.
The most important part of a detox – You just disappear from everywhere, without shouting it loud and telling every person who might listen to you, but after finishing any pending tasks you might have. If you shout about your detox before actually going for it, it loses value and all of it. My detox sessions are mostly impulsive, but my mind knows when to press that Red button.
Do you need a DETOX, see the Checklist and decide :-
1) Social media is on your mind ALWAYS and you're constantly thinking in 140 or Hashtags.
2) You're feeling the need of living upto a certain image on Social media and it's getting monotonous and heavy for the mind.
3) Not spending enough time with your thoughts, and yourself.
4) Losing focus in your real job, relationships and responsibilities.
5) Your friends challenge you to stop with the Facebooking, Tweeting, Instagramming etc. Haha. Probably they're tired of listening about your non-stop gushing.
So just take a break. It'll be difficult in the beginning, but your mind will feel lighter. You'd not write/share your thoughts on a platform, but you'd sit and think them with yourself. And it'll be liberating!!
I've been on a detox since Friday and went back after 5 days. This detox helped me to think aloud, watched The Secret that I'd been wanting to since forever. I feel happier and more composed, and definitely got refilled with the Digital energies to delight the world. Do it and feel the change!


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The 4th Annual Cornhole Bonanza is coming to Amesbury during the last weekend of January! This year's event is an indoor tournament during the middle of winter. With no football on the schedule, the last weekend of January, there's no better place to be than tossing a few bags, and trying to take down over $500 in prize money. Come on down to Seacoast United's Indoor Soccer venue to enjoy an evening of Cornhole, food, drink, and music.
We have an addition to this year's contest, as we'll be taking advantage of our extra space inside of Seacoast United. We'll have other backyard games, such as: washers, ladder golf, beer pong and polish horseshoes. So, if luck isn't with you in the cornhole tournament, you can stick around for a taste of summer with our other backyard game options.
There will be dozens of 2-person teams competing in group play format - guaranteeing each team at least 3 games - with the top teams advancing to a single elimination playoff. Registration begins at 4pm with a shotgun start at 5pm.
Teams consist of 2 players, and prize money will be awarded to the top three teams; 1st Place - $250, 2nd Place - $100, 3rd Place - $60. There will even be a consolation round for those not advancing to the playoffs which will be awarding another $100, and side games offering the possibility to reel in more cash.


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