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Been playing with some great musicians lately and having a lot of fun. I bought a new mid-sized amp: a 50 watt solid state Marshall MG50CFX. It has 4 channels: clean, crunch, overdrive 1 & 2. All the settings on each channel are soft so when I change something and like the outcome I hit the Save button, which saves it to that channel.
I got scientific and used the decibel meter app on my on phone to set up the channel volumes. With the master volume - the only "hard" knob on the amp - set to 5, for playing rhythm, the clean and crunch channels with the guitar volume on 8 are at 97 decibels. With the guitar volume on 10, they are 100 db. With the guitar volume on 8, the 2 overdrive channels are at 100 db. So I play rhythm on the clean or crunch channel with the guitar volume on 8. To take a lead, I can turn the guitar volume up to 10, or leave the volume alone and use 1 of the overdrive channels. Overdrive 2 is more fuzzy and trebly than overdrive 1.
The amp has a reverb knob, of which I have a little on the crunch channel. It has 2 effects knobs: 1 has chorus, phaser, flanger, vibe and octaves, the other 4 types of delay. The chorus is very nice, and I have it set on the clean channel. The delay I don't anticipate using much, if at all. There is also a damping button which "switches the power amp damping between classic amp feeling and modern response". It is off for Overdrive 1 and on for Overdrive 2.
I have had it out 2x, including a 3 hour gig yesterday. It has a 2 button foot switch. The left button switches between the clean and crunch channels, the right button switches between overdrive channels. I am still messing up and hitting the right button to kick on overdrive, then hitting it again to turn off overdrive, which instead selects the other overdrive. You have to hit the left button to get out of overdrive. I suspect I'll get used to it. Just have to remember the buttons select channels, unlike effects pedals which are on off.
I read Charlie Stross's latest, "Empire Games", 332 pages. This is "The Merchant Princes, the Next Generation". It's set 17 years after the end of the 6 Merchant Princes books. I liked those books - worldwalkers reminiscent of Zelazny's Amber books, but more science fiction than fantasy. The worldline closest to us has a scary, post-nuclear-attack US that is a complete surveillance society. The other main worldline explores what the US might be like if the American Revolution had happened well after the Industrial Revolution.
The 1st half of the book is mostly setup. The main character is likeable enough. It was a quick read, and I am glad Stross has returned to this series.
Stross has also lately in his blog making some pretty scary conjectures on the outcome of the rise of neo-fascism, as shown in Brexit, the Trump/Breitbart ascension, and other far right politicians gaining ground in Europe. See for instance his latest post.
I really liked the story by Karl Schroeder in the Heiroglyph collection, which I blogged about here. His focus seems to be on the future of governance and economics in our environment of ever-increasing information. I also have liked some of his blog posts and other writing. I thought he had written on addressing the "fake news" problem by using blockchain technology to automatically establish provenance on every item on the internet - hmmm, I can't find it, maybe he just tweeted a link to an article similar to this one.
Anyway, I decided to backfill myself on some of his earlier novels. 1st up was his 1st novel "Ventus", 2001, 485 pages. This reminded me of the movie "Avatar" in that it is about a post-singularity world, as I was convinced that the Avatar world of Pandora was. Note, tho, the novel predates "Avatar" by 8 years.
Ventus is a designed world with nanotechnology infusing everything, creating what should be an intelligent world where most wishes can be easily granted by the environment - but which refuses to cooperate and follow commands.
Schroeder creates the concept thalience - of intelligent matter maybe striving for consciousness, but on its own terms, rather than on human ones. Some interesting ideas there. I was reminded of a recent article claiming that the Google translation software may have essentially invented its own language. This is yet another of the many, many areas where we find that our anthropocentric and parochial attitudes are dead wrong. Real AI, once it starts to grow, will definitely go its own way. I just hope they love us. Or that we are, as Shroeder puts it, "regarded ... as a treasured companion".
The story also reminded me of the Iain M. Banks Culture novels. The backdrop is The Archipelago, a galactic civilization of 10s or 100s of 1000s of habitats, and a solar system with a population of 70 trillion, and godlike AIs and uploaded humans in the mix. Nice! An enjoyable read with interesting concepts.
At some point, I would like to go back and reread the Culture novels in order - all 9 of them. Well, I got that going for me. I still am bummed by Banks' early death at age 59 in 2013.
Then I read Schroeder's most recent novel, "Lockstep", 2014, 352 pages. I figured out early on that this was a YA novel. The protagonist is 17 and part of the plot is his trying to get a girlfriend.
This book reminded me of the movie "Jupiter Ascending", which came out 1 year after this book. In both, the young protagonist finds out suddenly that they are heir to a vast fortune including 10s of 1000s of worlds, and that their relatives are not happy about sharing.
There are some interesting concepts in the book. "Lockstep" is the system whereby worlds hibernate for 30 years in between 1 month periods of wakefulness. It was originally developed to allow life on resource-poor, dark worlds - more resources can be aggregated by non-sleeping automation during the hibernation periods. It enables, realistically, the creation of an interstellar civilization that does not have FTL (faster than light) travel - interesting.
The starting point of the book includes an earth where the trillionaires just want more, more, more, and could care less about everyone else. Sound familiar? Schroeder also explores some ideas on new forms of governance.
I found the emotional responses of some of the characters at the end of the book to be somewhat unrealistic. I don't think Schroeder has fully realized his character development writing skills yet - or maybe he's just dumbing it down a little for the YA audience - but his books sure have great concepts. This was another enjoyable read.
Between books, I have been skimming a book my wife got me for xmas: "The Ants", by Bert Holldobler & E.O. Wilson, 1990, 732 pages. She found me a used copy of this epic hardcopy tome - it weighs 7.2#. Many fun facts about the family Formicidae, and lots of nice pictures.
Next up, I am going to attempt to transition back to some more serious economics reading by a collection of short stories about climate change, and a collection about surveillance and transparency.


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But even beyond the star rating and written review, we wanted to make it really easy for you to share very specific information about all kinds of places. Why did your friend rate it four stars? How was the food? The service? How about the atmosphere — just right? Location: good or bad?
When you rate a place on Hotpot, we give you the option to specify that you liked or disliked certain "aspects" of a place, such as food, service, rooms, location and more. Here's how you rate aspects on google.com/hotpot:
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We're now surfacing this aspect information alongside your ratings and reviews on the Place page for various businesses, on Google Maps, and on your phone.
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The next time you rate and review a place, be sure to specify what you liked and disliked about it so that your friends will know exactly what they're in for when they check our your recommendation.
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Everton boss Ronald Koeman says there have been no offers for Ross Barkley and has not ruled out the midfielder staying at the club.
The 23-year-old has one year left on his contract but has failed to sign a new deal.
Koeman said last month Everton "100%" expected the England international to leave but the Toffees boss now appears to have softened his stance.
"If there's no interest he will be part of the team," said Koeman.
"He is training with Everton, he is part of the team and training in a good way."
Barkley came through the youth system at Everton and has played 150 times for the club in the Premier League, scoring 21 times, since making his debut six years ago.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have all been linked with the player, who recently returned to training after missing most of pre-season training with a groin injury.
Everton want around £50m for Barkley but that figure could fall before the transfer window closes on 31 August as he would be a free agent in 12 months' time.


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Worn Leather Personal Organizer Effect on iPad Mini Case
Recently sold on Zazzle, this iPad Mini Case features the effect of a worn brown leather retro-70's personal planner with a leather strap and clasp to secure the contents, and a false external pocket with a zipper. A cool gift for a business executive with an iPad Mini to match the mobile executive lifestyle.Easy to customize. Replace the text with your own name, company name, initials or monogram. Use the Customize It button to fully personalize the design changing font style, size, color and text position, or remove entirely. Choose the glossy or matte version. The design is an image printed on the case and no leather or metal are used in its construction.


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It has been two years since we lost our dear Jose Perez and to honor his memory, the {ℳ}istyfied family invites you to our day of memorial ices on our fight page {M}istyfied
From Midnight 0:00 Thursday Pacific Time (12 Sept) to Midnight Friday Pacific Time (13 Sept)
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Please Join us for a Memorial "BAM!!!" in Jose's honor!
These past two years we all saw Jose everywhere, especially in Silverio
Original post from 2011: Mistyfied Blog In Memorium
Misty's wonderful Video Memorial Tribute to Jose Youtube Video Tribute to Jose Perez
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Our group of writers, authors and poets started meeting in 2009. We were all members of various writing classes at Sinclair and the University of Dayton. We meet once a month to discuss our current writings and seminars and classes that benefit our new found love for writing. This blog will contain information for everyone in the group to share about their literary works and experiences.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Our Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be July 18th at the Quigley's home in Springboro. It will be from 5 PM to 8PM. This event will include spouses or special guests. We will share our recent knowledge of attending the Antioch Writers Workshop the previous week. Anyone wishing to share a literary piece that you are working on are welcome to read it to the group. We ask that you keep the length to one page if it is single spaced. Hopefully we can post your document on this blog site.
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What This Is…
Issue #52- March 4, 2012
In this issue: Good Strategy- Attacking Education, Madison's Achievement Gap, Different Americas and Delaying the Recall
Attacking Education, A Political and Economic Strategy…
There has always been a certain amount of anti-intellectual sentiment in America. We've walked a line between respecting well educated individuals while at the same time mocking and stigmatizing "nerds". This is very clear in our representations of intellectuals in media portrayals of school settings. You can see the influence of these attitudes in students across America. The most academically minded have to find a way to negotiate between pursuing their interests and at the same time staying socially accepted. Peer pressure to conform to a norm heavily influenced by media attitudes is tremendous.
We also see a significant division in academic expectations between different groups in our schools. For some of our students the expectation of good grades, putting school ahead of other interests and staying on a path that leads to college is the norm. For others the expectations for school performance are less clear and frequently contradictory. Attitudes that are brought in to our schools are then mirrored by the educators and expectations for some students are changed accordingly and lower performance is accepted. It becomes a vicious cycle which leads to entrenchment of achievement gaps. These gaps then perpetuate a negative attitude towards education which further exacerbates the problems.
The same split in attitudes carries out to our social and political attitudes outside of academic institutions. Our leaders have often trumpeted their ignorance in order to make themselves seem like a "regular American". There is distrust of leaders who are highly credentialed by elite universities or colleges. By sowing the seeds of doubt in our ability to trust academically adept individuals these leaders encourage the general public to continue to rely on "common-sense". "Common sense" that frequently is not supported by information or that returns us to the "Good Old Days" which may not have been what they are advertised to be. As Isaac Asimov said, "Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
This anti-education sentiment is very clear in the current conservative leadership of Wisconsin. While they will say that their actions are designed to improve and reform the delivery of education to all Wisconsinites the actual effects of their policies seem to run counter to those goals. The twin pillars of conservative education reform, choice and testing, have not shown consistently positive results. In fact, I would argue that after decades of accountability through NCLB we have seen a significant decline in the ability of public schools to effectively address the needs of all of their students.
What is it about our education in general and more specifically, public education, that is so problematic for the conservative political leadership? I've often wondered why it seems like so much of the current legislation in Wisconsin appears to be designed not to help, but instead to further damage the opportunities of people who are not in the economic or political elite. The attacks on different demographic groups and our environment are troubling. The attacks on public education are disturbing and seem counter productive to me. How does it help our state if we undercut the efforts of public education to assist our students in achieving goals that can only serve to help our society in the future?
It appears to boil down to two main issues, power and money. By controlling the debate over public education the right is able to divide the electorate and maintain their hold on political power at all levels of government. With the debate over education framed by the issue of achievement as defined by criteria they've established it is easier to create a sense of crisis and division among the electorate.
It is also possible to deflect criticism of conservative social policy on to the public schools. This policy consists of a collection of legislation and administrative codes which have the effect of maintaining the status quo. A status quo that significantly benefits the current social, financial and of course political elite. Public schools, which by their very definition, serve any and all students who live in the area of attendance for that particular school and district. By attacking the quality of the school system debate shifts from issues that are not easily quantified to a measurable set of numbers (test scores, graduation rates, etc.).
One can make the argument that the threats to public education cause "reforms" which significantly impact the ability of students from historically disadvantaged groups to move up the social, political and economic ladders of our society. As we reduce the services and supports available in the public schools groups that rely on these things suffer disproportionate consequences. This is a model that has been used widely in previous efforts to eliminate public services. By creating a sense of crisis a negative perception of a department or service is established. Then the public is more likely to support cuts to the funding in these areas and the ability of the workers in the affected field to provide quality services is further reduced. A vicious cycle is established, something that can be seen clearly in the area of public education.
We can see in many studies that education has a large impact on a persons future success and that people with higher levels of education are more represented in the upper classes in America. Groups who are on the lower rungs in education and income don't participate in the decision making processes of our society at the same level that other groups do. By criticizing, undermining and then punishing public schools, conservatives perpetuate a system that keeps many individuals from specific demographic groups out of the political process. These are groups whose overall size is increasing, thus the "crisis" for conservative leaders who face an electorate that is increasingly at odds with their overall agenda.
As the gap between wealthy Americans and the rest of the citizenry increases the number of wealthy Americans declines relative to the overall population. With wealthy Americans voting significantly more in favor of Republican candidates it stands to reason that conservatives would want to increase the number of poorer Americans who frequently don't vote. The income levels that are currently being targeted in Wisconsin are the ones occupied in large measure by public servants like teachers. If this group's political power is reduced then the security of conservatives in elected offices is increased. This is another benefit of the attack on education and educators.
Income inequality and partisan voting in the United States - CiteSeer
As the attacks on education shift into high gear the attempts to divide supporters of public education increases. When resources are plentiful it is easier to find ways to compromise and address the varied needs and interests in public schools. As resources are cut (due to the pressures created by the image of public school failure) the battle for resources takes on a different tone. No longer are groups with conflicting interests willing to compromise, instead it becomes a battle over the few dollars and other resources available to educate needier students.
In order to protect their "investment" it becomes necessary, not only to frame the debate in a specific way (test scores for example), but to set up clear differences between public schools and private schools. Luckily for "reformers" education data is relatively easy to manipulate. In addition, it is also relatively easy to make a good "sound-bite case" for the need for private schools. The arguments that public schools are filled with lazy, unionized teachers who don't have any incentive to help students fill our airwaves and other public forums. Any counter argument offered by defenders of public education is diverted to the issue of unions and our budget "crisis".
The Achievement Gap in the MMSD…
Public educators in Wisconsin (and across America) have a delicate balance to maintain. On one hand we must continue to fight against the draconian legislation and public policy that undermines our efforts to education our students. We recognize that testing and other elements of our current education policy are not positive or productive ways to address student's needs. We have a responsibility to speak and act in ways that benefit our students. As the Declaration of Independence states, "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." This sentiment serves as a reminder of the charge that drove the leaders of the rebellion that created our nation and it still holds true today.
At the same time we are faced with a grim reality that our students from different groups are not succeeding. They are not meeting standards, they aren't reading or doing math at grade level. Their behaviors are undermining their school performance. They are not prepared to be successful in the world they enter after they leave our public schools. While it is easy to look at any individual group involved in public education and place blame, the reality is that we all have a part in the creation and maintenance of these shortcomings. We must recognize that we can always find ways to improve our efforts at educating all students in our schools. We can't neglect our responsibilities to the students in our classrooms in our efforts to improve the bigger picture of education in our state and nation.
We can look to the past for guidance (in things to do and in things not to do). However, we must deal with the realities that we have in place now and look to the future if we are to overcome the Achievement Gaps in our public schools. I feel like the Madison Public Schools are actively seeking ways to address our challenges and the steps being taken are in the correct direction. The road will be difficult, but if we continue on the path being set the potential is there for very positive results.
My major reason for optimism centers around the discussion sessions being held around the district. I attended my first one last week and was impressed by the quality of discussion and the level of respect and commitment I saw. This truly is how a democracy handles its problems, through discussion and debate. The initial plan offered by MMSD is of course flawed and incomplete (it is also comprehensive and an excellent starting point for discussion). There is no perfect way to address issues that have such deep roots and that have so many different group's needs imbedded in them. By actively seeking out public input it gives a voice to anyone willing to take the time to offer their thoughts. Please consider registering and going to an input session. At the very least, be sure to read the plan so that you are informed about the ways that MMSD is considering moving to address our Achievement Gaps.
Different Americas for Different People…
There is no doubt that our nation is one that is made up of many groups that often have conflicting interests and needs. Different races, religions, ethnicity, cultures, etc. along with gender differences make creating a unified nation difficult. These divisions are no different when you move to the state and local levels of our society. We are truly challenged by the differences among us and our efforts to create policies and institutions that support a majority of our citizens have been inconsistently successful.
Over time our constitution and legal system have worked to try and temper conflict among different groups. However, it is clear that our political, social and economic system are geared more to the benefit of certain groups. We see evidence of this throughout history and while we also see efforts to make our society more equal in distribution of power the bias in favor of some groups is obvious.
This is not to say that America is "evil", but rather to emphasize that we are not that different from other nations throughout history. We may try to emphasize our "exceptionalism" through historical or philosophical references, but the reality of our shortcomings shouldn't be ignored or glossed over. We need to be sure to keep a realistic picture of our efforts and never stop trying to improve our society.
At the same time we must also keep this realistic image of ourselves in the forefront of our current media portrayals of America. It is easy to get caught up in the moment and get swept away in the rhetoric and hyperbole of current events. Every generation views the current one as lacking in the some basic ways. We must recognize this and work to make sure that we are being careful to sort through the emotional responses to events and make reasoned judgments with an eye towards the future.
The media has become a vehicle used to promote a specific agenda and we are constantly subject to efforts to manipulate our opinions. It is our duty to be informed, not only about current events, but also about our history. Only through accurate information can we hope to form valid opinions. We also can't forget that we have more power than we give ourselves credit for, and we must use our power of the vote and the dollar to influence our sources of information for the better.
Recall News…
Only in Wisconsin's current political environment would the announcement that Scott Walker's campaign would not challenge the recall petitions be viewed with skepticism. Over the past year we have seen so many different strategies employed by his administration that it leaves us wondering, what's next? Recent news seems to indicate that we may see recall elections as early as June. Time will tell, but we will continue to do all we can to ensure that our democratic rights are recognized.
Delaying The Recall, Pros and Cons…
There are some real downsides to the delay in holding the recall elections. The most obvious may be the amount of fundraising that the Walker campaign is able to do during this time period. We are now virtually guaranteed of a late spring/early summer media blitz that is unprecedented here in Wisconsin.
The other problem with the delay is that it gives this administration and legislature an opportunity to further the damage they've already done. This means more suffering for Wisconsinites and an increased level of difficulty in undoing the damage done. Walker and his associates are using this opportunity to try and rush more harmful legislation and policy into our system.
There are some advantages to the delay as well. The biggest is that it gives us more time to get accurate information out to the public. We won't be able to compete with the financial backing that Walker can generate. He will be able to produce some slick ads that promote his agenda and will use the power of the governorship to trumpet the "successes" of his policies. We need to keep talking and sharing information to counter these efforts.
Education- Efforts to expand charter schools while continuing to undermine public education through a variety of legislation continues.
Electoral "Reform"- This break between the filing of petitions and the actual elections allows GOP supporters to promote the idea of election fraud with the public.
Worker's Rights- Every day that goes by under the draconian legislation passed last year weakens the economic and bargaining power of workers in Wisconsin. However, it also galvanizes support and can lead to a strengthening of resolve.
On Anniversary of Prank Call the Real David Koch Wants to "Stop Union Power" in Wisconsin | Center f
Gender Equity- We've all heard about the legislation recently pushed through our legislature. In addition the issues surrounding women's health and reproductive rights are receiving significant attention. There are a number of reasons for these attacks and the actions of the GOP are quite deceptive. For example, despite his announcement that 2012 is the "Year of the Veteran" recent legislation actually harms veterans rights.
Environmental- The mining bill is the most obvious battleground here. However, the wetlands legislation recently crossed his desk and more pro-business, anti-environment legislation is hovering around our legislature.


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Next week Tiago Magalhães and Paulo Oliveira will defend their work in Computer and Telematics Engineering and Information Systems respectively.
Do not miss out!
Tiago Magalhães - "IPTV Open-Source"
July 17th - 10h00 - Room 4.3.27
Paulo Oliveira - "Online Education System for Software Development"
July 18th - 10h00 - Room 4.3.27
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Left Photo: R&B Sensation Tiffany Mynon , Leader of TNOS Bobby Jones and French Montana's Coke Boyz camp, Ana Baby.
Right Photo: The Source Magazine featured artist "E-Reign" #MoneyCalling4Real
Left Photo: DJ Thunder on the 1&2's Right Photo: Multi-Platinum Record Producer Amadeus
Left to Right: Coke Boyz Ana Baby, Host and Presenter of the event Bobby Stone with guest andCelebrity Fitness Instructor Charity Lynette of Curvy Chick Fitness, Plus Model/Celebrity Caterer Belizean Flame
Written by Nathan James
NEW YORK CITY, NY–It was an opulent, extravagant affair high above Midtown Manhattan, with the city skyline as a glittering backdrop, as Fashion On Broadway lit up the night over Herald Square. Presented by Bobby Stone, leader of The New Old School (TNOS), this gala event featured the exciting new looks of designers from Khozi (Ricky Letteen, Priscilla Johnson, and Richard Johnson), Nayburhood Kool Kat (Ricky Letteen, Shalishia, and Buju), Blanche Will of B. Pretty Inc., Uniquely Crocheted Art of Sharon, Smoking Chronicles' T'Lea Styles, Jeff from IconiCreation, Fashion Whorehouse's Kim, and Basic Classics' Anbessa and Deb So Fancy, all of whom showcased their Spring collections.
The stars were out in full force, too, with the first lady of French Montana's Coke Boyz camp, Ana Baby, Multi-Platinum Record Producer Amadeus, R&B Sensation Tiffany Mynon, Hip Hop artist E-Reign (#MoneyCalling4Real), Celebrity Fitness Instructor Charity Lynette of Curvy Chick Fitness, Fyar Everything Clothing, Plus Model/Celebrity Caterer Belizean Flame, Monet Solomon ofPhenox Jewels and Celebrity Blogger Jason Bourne all joining the festivities. The Red Carpet lent the show a real hip-hop flavor, and Cynthia Horner, Editor-In-Chief of Hip Hop Weekly Magazine, Shamika Sanders of thisis50.com/jackthriller.com, Neenee Donaldson of Maybach Magazine, Nicole Flores of Full Blossom Magazine/Xponential Curve, Fiona Brown of loveandfashion.org, Nicole Ferrell of DivaGalsDaily.com, Bryanof mediaHD and Official Sponsor FGM Magazinewere among the many media organizations present.
Fashion On Broadway began with a Sip N Shop that included complementary wine with hors d'oeuvres from 3:30 PM to 5 PM. The Pop Up Shop participants "Sweet Treats" by Richel, Kayonne Natalie Co. (Accessories) and "Sweet V" Clothing, began the day by wowing the audience on hand with amazing products. The event was exquisitely catered by Joe Carter, whose culinary delights included shrimp balls, quiche, chicken enchiladas and mini beef wellingtons, complemented by chocolate strawberries Hennessy shooters, Moet, and other top shelf brands of champagne. DJ Thunder kept the crowd entertained with a perfect combination of Old School and New School. The show was also made possible through the efforts of Edo Genius, Juicy Stone, and Druttz. MNS Media PR, co-CEO Ernest Jackson brought it all together on the red carpet to add to a fashion-forward evening that was unparalleled in style and class.
The New Old School would like to also thank our models: Shawna, Darvell, Enasha, Leanne, Stormy, Shauna, Melissa, Misti, Taisha, Darvell, Rene, Whitney, Camiera, Kenny, Denisha, Tavaura Smith, Zhamedra Thom, Ingrid Gray Rose, Claudia P, Theresa Powell, Annoula Dritsas, C.J., Ashley, Juicy Stone, Sabrina, Marjorie, Belizean Flame, Kenia, Gregory Miles, Nigel Walters, Asher Franklin, Alex, Deanna, Catherine, Destiny, Tinisha, Josh, Jean, EJ, Kenny, Jerome, Ali and all the other models. Special Thanks to our photographers/videographers: Grasp It All, Scripz Carrenton 10 and Infmega Media, for their time and hard work, it truly helped make this event a great success.
Fashion On Broadway shone a bright new light on the Great White Way, and its pomp and theatricality added extra glitter to the shining stars of the garment industry!
Photo Credits: Grasp It All, Scripz Carrenton 10 and Infmega Media
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❀❀ Life is about discovery of new culinary conundrums that jump start your senses ❀❀
Monday, November 3, 2008
Sweet Pumpkin And Lily Bulb Soup
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- AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Nice dessert, suitable for this dry cold winter and lucky you that you can get fresh lily bulbs in your surroundings.ReplyDelete
That's a great way to use our Halloween pumpkins!ReplyDelete
Sounds delicious ... I just made a pumpkin dessert on a whim too. Love pumpkin this season.ReplyDelete
Never heard of cooking with lily bulbs but this looks very pretty!ReplyDelete
and the taste will be like 'huan tzu thng'?ReplyDelete
this is nice!! Although I am not a fan of pumpkin, I must say this looks really pretty:)ReplyDelete
I like Lily bulbs!
Hi Janet, I found the last few packs of fresh lily bulbs by chance on the supermarket shelf. I wished I knew when is their peak season. I prefer the fresh bulbs than the dried petals.ReplyDelete
Hi Chocolate Shavings:~ I think it's one of the ways to utilize left over portions of pumpkin. I hate to waste such nice squash even though the price I paid for it is less than 1.50 € for 5.8 kg.ReplyDelete
Ola kala Maria:~ I love your idea of Pumpkin & Coconut Milk Panna Cotta! Pumpkin & Coconut are great pair in Southeast Asian cuisine!
Hi Hillary:~ I hope you can find this fresh lily bulbs. It's common in Asian Chinese community or Chinartowns. It has a sweet and slight bitterness. I preferred fresh than dried petals which you have to soak overnight and precook before adding to any dish. You can find the dried petals either in Asian shops or Traditional Chinese Medical shops.
Hi Cariso:~ yes, it's almost similar except no ginger added. Actually, I made 3 types... One version with lily bulbs, sago pearls & coconut milk and one mixed with chendol :-D Instead of 'huan chu' I used 'kim kwa'... errr, I hope my hokkien is correct. Taste wise, is different in texture.
Hi Christy, you can use papaya and sweet potatoes instead of pumpkin. I tried it with papaya and the dish came out with different fragrance & sweetness but don't add ginger. It kills the papaya's taste.ReplyDelete
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Looks delicious - incredible photos!ReplyDelete
I'm fascinated by the lily bulb :)ReplyDelete
What a perfect combination!ReplyDelete
Wow! What a creative dessert! Am sure my son will luv it. Will try it out soon.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the info and pictures about lily bulbs. Another new thing to try :)ReplyDelete
I've never really used lily bulbs in my cooking before, but I'm certainly inspired now... partly cos I'm a huge pumpkin addict! :DReplyDelete
That's a good way to use pumpkins. I do not recall seeing fresh lily bulbs around. I like the pictures :)ReplyDelete
Hi Valleywriter ~ Thank you for the compliment :-) I'm trying...LOLReplyDelete
Hi Cynthia ~ how are you? I'm just as fascinated like you about this bulb. It's quite difficult to get edible fresh lily bulbs. I hope you can find some the soonest.
Salut, Laura ~ I hope you can find supplier for this lily bulbs. It has unique taste that made me sometimes in difficulty to match with other ingredients and also it would turned mushy if cooked too long... sigh...
Jude ~ It's an interesting bulbs. If you find the supplier, make sure the bulbs are free of bruises and dirt as much as possible. It's quite hard to notice when it's vacuum packed - some producers are clever at hiding the flaws... grrrrrrr...ReplyDelete
Turkish Cook ~ thank you for the compliment. I'm newbie in photography. Seriously, I need to polish up my skills. I hope you can find some edible lily bulb locally. Nothing beats the taste of fresh lily bulbs!
Hi Kenny ~ I didn't know you have addiction in pumpkin! :-P Don't worry, I will add more pumpkin recipes in future...ReplyDelete
Haven't tried using pumpkin in this dish, usually sweet potato and I will add some white fungus.ReplyDelete
I didn't know that lily bulbs are edible. But this looks great. It must be a very light dessert. We generally make pumpkin dessert by boiling and garnishing with some cream.ReplyDelete
lily bulbs is such a fascinating ingredient- thank you for sharing that. i wonder where i could find them here in chicago...ReplyDelete
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Gaming, Drawing Apps Can Keep Kids Entertained During Severe Weather
Huntsville, Ala. (WHNT) – When severe storms roll into town, kids may be hit hard with worry and fear. Younger children in particular may benefit from a distraction. That's where mobile gaming apps come in.
Games like Angry Birds and Candy Crush are already bit hits with children across the Tennessee Valley but a quick search of your Apple App Store or Google Play will reveal lots of options.
Drawing Desk for example, comes in versions for both Apple and Android users and offers all kinds of drawing, doodling, stamping and stenciling options.
The easy-to-use app offers endless combinations of brushes, colors and tools, as well as image enhancements.
Finished productions can be shared through Facebook, email or Twitter with just a touch. Art can also be printed directly from the app, so mom and dad can hang it on the fridge to enjoy.


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Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Unicorn Challenge April ~ Favorite Time of Year
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Love this image. Great Card and colours. Lisa xReplyDelete
oh so darling, Miss Lori! Sweet and Lovely, your little bird house warms my heart and will bring much happiness to the recipient! Love those TL ferns in the foreground, and you did that "thing" with your framing again! GORGEOUS! hope you are enjoying a lovely week, Lori. hugs, deReplyDelete
I love when the birds start using the houses and anywhere else they want to nest Great card Lori LisReplyDelete
This is so gorgeous, Lori!! I love the beautiful birdhouse!! The TL ferns are now on my must-have list!! This is so stunning my friend!! A perfect springtime card!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)ReplyDelete
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Hi Lori your card is gorgeous I love the birdhouse. As you know Spring is a favourite with me too. Take care. Hugs JackieReplyDelete
Wow! You must be the die cutting queen! These are fabulous and layered so beautifully. Thanks for the visit recently and good luck in the giveaway. Hugs, AutumnReplyDelete
ooh love all those pretty dies, especially the fern ones. Gorgeous, I'm a big fan of birds..... thumbs up on this one!ReplyDelete
Very springtime, sweet card Lori! BarbaraReplyDelete


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An insider's view of what is really happening in the Harris County Criminal Courts
Friday, January 29, 2010
An Interesting Article
The callousness with which he provided Hewitt with the details of the murder are nothing short of horrifying. Not only does he admit to committing this inexcusable act of domestic violence in front of their three children (not to mention putting his children at risk of death by setting fire to the house), but he provides a large amount of testimony that could be very damning evidence of future dangerousness and lack of mitigation should the State decide to seek the death penalty.
Normally, I don't comment on criminal cases that are pending, but after a round-table discussion this morning with some folks, it brought up some interesting questions about how the Lykos Administration might potentially be handling this case.
Specifically, what are the prosecutors handling the case against Bouchard going to be able to gain from his ill-advised conversation with the media?
As I mentioned last year, Press-Pandering-Patsy Lykos was all over making sure to lend her support to the so-called Media Shield Law. So what happens if a prosecutor who may or may not be trying to decide whether to seek the death penalty on Jason Bouchard wants to see the notes and letters that Bouchard provided to Paige Hewitt?
Seems to me like Ms. Hewitt might get a chance to invoke the old Media Shield law if she so chooses. I don't know that the Media Shield Law will apply directly in this case, but I'm willing to bet that we'll find out if the D.A.'s Office decides to send the Chronicle a subpoena. I mean, we all know that Jeff Cohen ain't a big fan of the death penalty, so I can't imagine that information being turned over easily.
And thanks to Pat Lykos and others who supported the Media Shield Law, Cohen and Company has a tool to fight with.
But, of course, that also depends on whether or not Lykos even ALLOWS her prosecutors to try to get the letters from Hewitt in the first place. Last year, a memo came out from the Gang Who Couldn't Shoot Straight that no prosecutor was to issue a subpoena to the media without getting the blessing of the Queen, herself. Apparently, Lykos wanted her minions to know that the prosecution of criminal cases had better not annoy any of her media buddies.
I said it before and I'll say it again -- Pat Lykos puts media perception way above the rights or interests of victims of violent crime.
It was only a matter of time before it bit her in the ass.
I'm hoping it isn't at the expense of Justice and Terri Sanvicente.
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Most interesting in your post is that a memo exist with Lykos' name on it.
- January 29, 2010 at 8:19 PM
- A Harris County Lawyer said...
Well, the memo was authored by John Barnhill, not Lykos.
- January 29, 2010 at 8:21 PM
Not to defend that POS, but spoken like a true ADA.
- January 30, 2010 at 7:56 AM
- A Harris County Lawyer said...
I sound like an ADA? Hmm. Maybe it's because I was one for over 9 years.
I always wonder why some of the commenters here think that defense attorneys are pro-crime.
- January 30, 2010 at 9:15 AM
I always wonder why some of the commenters here think that defense attorneys are pro-crime.
I see a light at the end of your tunnel.
- January 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM
- jigmeister said...
I wonder if the defense in this or other cases may want the information, ie. letter to the media, after all the privilege doesn't apply to the source, it applies to the reporter. In that case, there may be some constitutional concerns with the law.
- January 30, 2010 at 10:43 AM
How can the state not seek the death penalty on this POS?
- January 30, 2010 at 2:08 PM
jig, don't you think the defense can get the information from the defendant?
- January 30, 2010 at 8:39 PM
No death penalty can be sought when it's a plain ole murder case. There's no aggravating circumstance that turns this into a capital case like a rape, robbery, or multiple killings in a single transaction. Life in prison will have to do.
- January 30, 2010 at 8:41 PM
- A Harris County Lawyer said...
It could be pled as murder in the course of committing arson, which would make it a capital, actually.
- January 30, 2010 at 8:48 PM
- jigmeister said...
Sure 8:39 but I don't know what the media has. I don't know whether it has any impeachment or exculpatory value, especially if he decides not to testify, i.e. some optional completeness--Who knows. Don't know what the State has either. Sounds like they may not need anything the media has. Point being that at some point, a case will come along where the shield law will come up against some constitutional right of the defendant. It's obvious that it's going to will hurt the State sooner rather than later.
- January 30, 2010 at 9:02 PM
He is charged with Capital Murder. Murder in the course of committing arson. So death is an option to consider.
- January 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Media shield laws are to protect the reporter from being forced to disclose sources. In this case, the reporter has already disclosed the source.
- January 30, 2010 at 11:17 PM
No, the press shield law was all about just keeping the media from having to participate in any way in the criminal justice system. The cover story was to protect the source. But, in trying to write the law, the media wouldn't settle for a law that simply protected the source. They wanted to be able to refuse to provide anything, including recordings of a criminal confessing to a terrible crime. This was all about the media thinking it was too good to be a citizen participant.
Shame on them. We will now see if they cover themselves and their selfishness.
- January 31, 2010 at 8:18 AM
It's obvious that it's going to will hurt the State sooner rather than later.
Sounds more like it will protect the Defendant (an hence, the Constitution). I'm not aware that the state has any rights that can be protected or hurt.
- January 31, 2010 at 1:11 PM
- Neew said...
jason bouchard was not a bad man!! i think he was driven to the edge by the system he had a good case and no one would listen!! not to say it was alright what he did but i do feel he had no other choice. jason is a great man hes not the monster people are making him to be.
- April 15, 2010 at 12:11 AM
- Marcie Larison said...
My sister love her children she was a great mother she was turning her kids against him he did that on his own Jason is a monster I hope he dies in prison
- March 1, 2016 at 10:38 AM
- marcie lairson said...
Ya I wish I knee to that was my beautiful sister
- August 30, 2017 at 12:09 PM


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Izgad is Aramaic for messenger or runner. We live in a world caught between secularism and religious fundamentalism. I am taking up my post, alongside many wiser souls, as a low ranking messenger boy in the fight to establish a third path. Along the way, I will be recommending a steady flow of good science fiction and fantasy in order to keep things entertaining. Welcome Aboard and Enjoy the Ride!
Friday, May 22, 2015
Warrior Daddy: Taking My Son Back from the Clutches of Neurotypicality
(Abba used to be able to take Kalman to proper Asperger events like a Renaissance Faire. Will neurotypicality soon cause Kalman to prefer SpongeBob SquarePants? Not if this Daddy Warrior can help it.)
For his first year of life, my son, Kalman, was the perfect Asperger child. He would monologue in his perfect James Earl Jones voice. When not monomaniacally hunting the kitty, he could be found sitting in a corner examining heretical or otherwise banned books. As a Daddy Warrior, I knew in my gut that vaccines cause neurotypicality. Far more people, who have been vaccinated, have turned out to be neurotypical than Asperger so the evidence is clearly indisputable. That being said, I allowed myself to be conned by an agent of Big Medicine into allowing my son to receive the MMR vaccines. He offered me a lollipop so how could I resist? I knew something was wrong when my son cried upon receiving his shots. Clearly, my son had been given a boo-boo, which is always bad. My nightmare was just beginning. Almost immediately, Kalman began showing an interest in other people. He even began smiling for no obvious reason. There is no doubt about it. My son has become neurotypical.
Daddy Warriors naturally love their babies. Because it is natural, our love, unlike boo-boos, most always be a good thing. We are not like doctors, who accept bribes from pharmaceutical companies to allow our darlings to be harmed. Therefore, we know best which century's medical practices should be inflicted on our kids. We are also blessed with a perfect understanding of cause and effect as well as an unbiased memory. This allows us to compare our children's behavior from arbitrary before and after points.
This Daddy Warrior is ready to fight for his Kalman like an inquisitor fighting for the soul of an unfortunate heretic. (Neurotypicals cannot appreciate Monty Python and, therefore, never expect the Spanish Inquisition.) I propose a gluten diet, consisting of gluten and to raise Kalman in a sensory deprivation box until he is eighteen. When Kalman crawls out and blinks up at the sun, he will certainly be an Asperger. If living in a box could save Thais from being a prostitute, it can save my son from the infinitely worse fate of irrationally not becoming what I want him to be. My love makes me wise, wonderful and selfless. I love my son too much to allow him to live as a neurotypical and not appreciate dark and dry humor.
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Thinking outside of the Box July 14, 2011Posted by solutionsbconsultants in Uncategorized.
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How BMW Deals With an Aging Workforce
(CBS) BMW's work force is getting older. But as Richard Roth reports, it's also maybe getting better.
In a world where the route's always scenic and the road's always open, automaker BMW was worried it could be losing a race against time.
That's catching up with the 18,000 workers who build the brand's luxury cars in Dingolfing, Germany.
Production manager Helmut Mauermann was crunching the numbers, and found that BMW's workers are getting older.
"No surprise," Mauermann said. "It's part of the demographic development of the German country as a whole, or even Europe as a whole."
Demographers call it the "Silver Tsunami": a rising tide of grey hair.
Americans over 65 will make up more than 16 percent of the population within 10 years. Germany is aging even faster: More than a fifth of the country (21.6%) will be over 65 by the year 2020.
Older workers have more patience and skill that comes from experience, the studies say, but less flexibility, strength and vision – real liabilities on a production line that depends on precision engineering and a lot of hard work to turn out more than 1,200 cars a day.
BMW could force its aging workers to retire, or even fire them. But Mauermann said that's not the solution.
"That might be the simple way to solve the problem, but we have a social contract within Germany, or at the BMW group, where we say, that's not the solution we will look for – especially since we don't have enough younger people to replace [them with], so it wouldn't work even if we wanted to," he said.
In what the Harvard Business Review called "an experiment defusing its demographic time bomb," BMW decided to look ahead.
Management have tinkered with one assembly line in one division of a huge auto plant, and turned it older overnight. They staffed it so that the average age of workers would be 47 – exactly what it's projected to be seven years from now.
They then asked the workers how to make things better.
When workers said their feet hurt, the company made them special shoes, and put in wooden floors. Some got a place to sit: a hairdresser's chair, modified for the assembly line.
Rudolph Mohr, 56, has been working here for 35 years. He finally got a chance to stretch – right on the factory floor. "When I go home, I have more energy," Mohr said.
Some tools were improved, and new computer screens were introduced, with bigger type.
In all, the company says it made 70 small changes in the workplace, to cut the chance of errors and reduce physical strain.
BMW says the project only cost about $50,000, including lost time.
"All these changes are extremely obvious, but you won't come to these ideas sitting somewhere in an office and then thinking, 'How can I change the working place of a worker who is half a mile away?'" Mauermann said.
Other things also changed: Productivity went up seven percent. Absenteeism fell below the plant's average.
And this assembly line's defect rate dropped to zero.
"It's so simple, but it seems to work," Mauermann said.
Not all of auto manufacturing can be re-engineered for an older workforce. But BMW says enough can that it's testing and refining the experiment in other plants, including in the U.S.
Except managers no longer call it a project to aid the elderly; it's simply BMW's fresh new plan to improve productivity.


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We had a relatively late start from Alice Springs, were we did the last minute shopping for fresh fruit and vegatables.
There was no reason to rush, because the road from Alice to Glen Helen is a very comfortable sealed road. So we could meander into some of the gorges. The first was Standley Chasm. Recent rain around the Central desert areas ensured that all had lots of water in them.
Ellery Creek Bighole had so much water, that unlike the previous occasion we were unable to walk to the cliff edges!
|Ellery Creek Bighole
Serpentine Gorge was much less crowded as quite a deal of walking is required to get into it. We decided that it was really worthwhile to go to the lookout. So with Peter scrambling and using a stick we reached the top. Magnificent view, but unfortunately forgot to take the camera.
The Ochre Pits were interesting, many different colours of ochres, and a sealed walking path for everyone to take. Not far to walk, so again lots of people.
Glen Helen
Fortunately we had pre-booked our campsite and meal at the Glen Helen Homestead before we left Alice Springs because all the campsites and meals were fully booked.
The Larapinta Run was being held from Glen Helen, so there were queues for the smorgesbourg dinner of hundreds of runners and their support teams and officials. The runners etc had booked all the tented accommodation, caravan sites, homestead rooms and most of the unpowered sites as well.
The race started at 7.00am so the noise started from about 5.00am with talking doors slamming etc. On some campsites there were more than 5 people so it was high density living at its worst with only 4 toilets and 4 showers for women and same for men, but with all those huge numbers if people! Some runners found themselves late because of the queues to the bathrooms. Some runners had come totally unprepared, expecting the homstead to have breakfast laid on at 5.00am, having brought no food or provisions with them!


text: WASHINGTON (MCT) -- Apparently short of votes, House Republicans on Tuesday abruptly scrapped plans to consider opening a huge swath of the Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas drilling. The bill is scheduled to come up for another vote today, either alone or as part of a package of tax breaks. But Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., who helped craft the legislation, warned that time was running out and said the Senate won't touch the bill if the House tinkers with it. A spokesman for House Majority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, offered no details on why the vote was canceled. Republicans needed a two-thirds vote to pass the measure without any amendments. Environmentalists hailed the canceled vote as a sign that there wasn't enough support to pass the legislation. "Let's hope this is the end of Congress' fling with Big Oil and that we can make a fresh start to achieving true energy security with the new year and the new Congress," said Athan Manuel of the Sierra Club. Manuel has lobbied hard against the bill and has said he hopes a Democratic-led Congress will concentrate on energy efficiency and development of alternative fuels. But others predicted passage of the bill this week. "I'd be stunned and grossly disappointed" if sponsors can't pull together a majority vote to pass the bill, said Rep. John Peterson, R-Pa., who has championed efforts to open the coastline to drilling. The measure, which the Senate passed last summer, would open 8.3 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico to drilling, which supporters say should increase a much-needed supply of natural gas. House Republicans earlier this year passed more controversial legislation that would have opened up most of the nation's coastline to offshore exploration unless state officials acted to stop it. The Senate refused to pass that plan, citing environmental and political concerns. Backers in the House have had to stitch together an unusual coalition: Some House members have rejected the Senate version, saying they still want greater drilling. Industry groups have stepped up the pressure to pass something, and Peterson has said he plans to come back with bills to allow for expanded exploration. Under the current bill, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas would gain millions of dollars in royalties, a provision controversial among other states and the Bush administration, which have argued that the money should stay with the federal government.


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Like a jilted lover, Johnny Damon still hungers for his ex.
The free-agent outfielder said yesterday that regardless of where he ends up playing this season, he still will have the Yankees on his mind.
"I'm not ruling out New York, whenever it is, whether I start the season with them, or whether they trade for me at the deadline, or if they sign me next year, or what not," Damon said on WFAN. "I love New York."
Damon said he turned down a two-year offer worth $14 million from the Yankees earlier this offseason, money he likely is not to see as his job search continues. The Yankees agreed to terms with veteran outfielder Randy Winn on Wednesday.
SI.com reported Damon turned down a one-year offer from the Yankees worth $6 million — of which half would be deferred with no interest — as recently as last week.
Winn will receive what the Yankees are calling the last $2 million remaining in their 2010 budget, leaving Damon perhaps only to hope that Hal Steinbrenner intercedes and expands the team's payroll to make room for him.
"We're always open to New York," Damon said. "But I think right now we also have to be open to whatever offer comes out now. Because I know [the Yankees] have a full roster right now, [but] I never say never anymore."
The Giants, Braves and Athletics have shown some level of interest in Damon this offseason, but none have come close to signing him. The latest potential suitor to emerge is the Blue Jays, who reportedly have interest in Damon and Carlos Delgado. There also is some thought Damon could be a fit at designated hitter for the Rays — he lives in the Orlando, Fla., area — but that would likely require Tampa Bay finding a team willing to take much of Pat Burrell's $9 million salary.
Damon's agent, Scott Boras, also is trying to engage the Reds and Tigers in discussions.
The Yankees cut ties with Hideki Matsui earlier in the offseason. The free-agent DH signed with the Angels, and the Yankees countered by adding Nick Johnson. The Bombers also traded for Curtis Granderson and Javier Vazquez, accounting for a substantial portion of their offseason budget.
"The thing is, I think both sides understand the situation," Damon told the radio station. "We understand how free agency is: They're trying to get younger — they got a year younger with Randy Winn [who is 35] — that's part of the game."
Damon indicated he had multiple discussions with Cashman throughout the process. That included as recently as last week, when Damon tried in a last-ditch effort to get what he wanted from the Yankees.
"I definitely thought there would be more talks monetarily-wise with the Yankees," Damon said. "I mean, everybody knew it was a great fit, and so did Cashman, so did the Steinbrenners. That's why this budget and the [luxury tax] will probably be discussed at the next [collective] bargaining session."


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It has been a while since I posted, mostly because I have been meaning to take some pictures of various things to show what I have been doing. Since I still haven't taken those photos I decided to just go ahead and post an update anyway. Maybe I can get the pictures taken this weekend.
Things were going fairly well for a while. I finished making a circuit board clamp that I found on Thingiverse and it works fine (my first multi-part object). In the process I used up the last of my grey PLA and switched to the 5lb roll of Green that I had purchased. I found that the green filament melted at a lower temp and would turn black occasionally at the temps I was using previously. After some experimentation I found that printing at a set temp of 187 worked fine but I still have to do some tests on the actual vs reported temp to see whether it is reporting accurately. Also, it appears that all PLA is not created equal and I may have to make adjustments every time I change a roll.
I removed the spool from my electrical cord reel, sawed it in half, and dropped my green filament in. I managed to remove the winding handle without breaking it so I can use it to lock the halves of the spool together whenever I drop a new roll of filament in. I had tried to print a Thingiverse object that was intended for that purpose but found an interesting issue instead: The large body of the plug printed fine but the fill (set at 60%) began to sag in the middle so that after about 2" of height there was a dip of about 2mm in the center of the object and when the extruder attempted to print the prongs in that spot it was too high above the existing layer to bond. I believe this is caused by the plastic being too soft and spreading out too much horizontally after it is laid down.
I also started to encounter some missing steps in my prints. Since my first prints did not encounter this I know that it is not caused by electronics or firmware. It is happening consistently now but only in one direction on the X-axis, so my prints slowly lean over as successive layers are laid down. I have increased the current to the X-axis as well as adding heat sinks to all my stepper controllers (in case I need to increase current to others). I also loosened up the bolts holding the X-axis bearings. They were quite tight when I checked them so they may be my problem if they were restricting the bearings rotation.
My biggest problem is that I have large blobs of plastic oozing out of the extruder somewhere hidden by the X-carriage. It started slowly but got progressively worse over time. I am sure that the original problem was caused by an extruder crash into the print bed. Since I did not have my endstops working I was manually zeroing the print head and then removing the home instruction from the G-code. Of course, the inevitable happened and I forgot to remove the instruction once. That resulted in a full speed crash on all the axis. I wanted to print instead of taking the time to resolve the endstop issue and so I must pay for my impatience.
So, before I try printing again to see if my adjustments to the x-axis solve the missing steps problem I am removing the extruder to rebuild it. I have additional brass tips, PEEK sleeves and a couple of removable heaters from Techzone that I never used so I should be able to get it back in service fairly quickly. At the same time I will install microswitches to replace the opto-endstops that I have never managed to get working. I tested the mechanical switches with the sanguinololu and they worked fine so I just need to remove the optos and get them mounted.
Hopefully these changes will give me a stable platform so I can proceed with some of the backlog of print objects that I want to produce. At the very least I can say that I am having a great time after such a long time building the machine itself. Fine tuning and repairing are a lot more fun.
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Wahooooo! A whole week off from that place of learning and structure! Now should I plan my week off or just let it flow? If I don't plan things, nothing will get it done! If I do, it will be a lot like work!
So the regular stuff wasn't working, who wants to sit through Reading Mastery lessons when it's almost Spring Break?
We read The First Dog by Jan Brett....
They loved the book, I asked them what happened first, and then next and so on and typed it on the Promethean board as they reported each part.
The next day I printed out their sentences, folded up some paper, stapled it...and set them loose on it! They did awesome of course!
The NEXT day, we read another book about dogs and a cat....
Danger the Dog Yard Cat
(dog sled musher/ Iditarod Champion extraordinaire and first woman to win the 1049 mile race)
and made these simple and fun puppets.....
(they LOVE puppets)
and of course....Dr. Seuss.....here's our hallway bulletin board.....
It's a collage of Dr. Seuss characters from years past, and a "Read across America" vintage poster with Garth Brooks! I've had THAT awhile.(he is still awesome!)
Our WINNING DOOR!
Great Day for UP by Dr. Seuss
The idea is to have the students do as much as possible....They cut the grass tufts, they decorated their own balloons and baskets, cut out the clouds, cut out the mini UP signs and of course posed for the pictures!
....with the upcoming break we thought the faces of the adults who work out of our classroom
belonged on the bed next to the ending quote from the book.
There are so many creative people in our building! Here are some more doors and hallway art. I didn't get upstairs to take pictures so there are some missing.
and now I'm watching the Iditarod ceremonial start on TV!
It's a good start to Spring Break and it's been snowing for a couple of days! Feels normal.


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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Outfit: End of September
So, that was September then. Where did it go? Granted, I was on holiday for the first week of it but still. It seems like only five minutes ago it was still August.
I'm getting another wear out of this dress with just a tank underneath it before I have to start layering with polo sweaters. Which will be around tomorrow if the weather forecast is to be believed. It's like it knows that October is arriving and the temperatures are set to plummet.
I brought flat shoes with me today as I was going to walk up to the library at dinnertime. However, I then noticed how low my petrol guage was this morning so it will be a trip to Morrison's for fuel instead. Gah.
Tonight is a singing rehearsal for the drama group. We have a concert a week on Saturday.
Purple shrug (cut off from a longer top) – charity shop
Green dress – Vila (eBay)
Purple tank – New Look Tall
Grey tights – Ethel Austin
Purple boots – Next
Purple belt – Ethel Austin
Purple flower necklace – Dorothy Perkins
Purple & silver bangles – gifted
Total Est. Cost £56
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
On days when I have nothing in particular planned for the evening, I like to come home and put on my comfiest jeans and my slippers. These jeans are old and have had a lot of wear (you can tell that from the faded out knees), so much wear in fact that they have worn right through on the thighs and I have had to patch them up. I don't wear them outside the house any more but I can't bear to part with them because the fit is great and they are so soft and comfortable. They are Gap's Long & Lean style (before they changed the cut of them) and I will continue to wear them until they fall apart completely.
The slippers are from Matalan and were a little snug when I got them (size 7-8) but they have stretched out nicely and keep my feet warm & cosy.
On my top half I have my favourite Long Tall Sally black polo neck and no doubt I will get cold later on and will add my New Look Tall grey boyfriend cardi.
Outfit: Red, Black & Cream
Last night I went to Body Combat and then had a night in for the first time in about a week. A man came to see us about the free loft insulation the local council is giving away, and then we ate cake, drank tea & relaxed watching The Gadget Show. They had a contest between two of the presenters to design a gadget of the future and Suzi Perry designed some shoes that could control her iPod. Jason designed a jacket with a projector and a computer built into it with loads of buttons for jumping straight to web pages and programs, with the screen projected on to his arm. Wayne Hemmingway was the judge and the shoes won.
I have another night in tonight so am planning to do some washing and not a lot else.
Today's outfit was inspired by flicking back through my blog archives. I saw these boots and decided it was time to give them an airing, along with this dress which hasn't been worn in a while. When I first bought this dress, the girls on the Shiny Fashion Forums said it was very DVF. I used to joke that is was DVP – Dorothy 'von' Perkins. Black & white or cream with red is a predictable combination but it's a classic and it works. And I think the red boots give it something unexpected.
Red cardi – Long Tall Sally (eBay)
Black & cream wrap dress – Dorothy Perkins
Black tights – Silkies
Red cami – New Look
Red boots – Goszip (charity shop)
Red belt – mall market stall
Red & cream bangles – gifted
Cream pashmina – gifted
Red beads – eBay
Total Est. Cost £58
Monday, September 28, 2009
This Week I Will Be Mostly…
…wearing boots
…reading the October issues of Lucky & US Glamour
…watching season 3 of The Flying Doctors – I finally finished season 2 in a marathon session on Sunday afternoon, and season 3 finally arrived on Friday so it all works out well!
…listening to Billy Joel
…eating flapjack & apple cake
…shopping for birthday cards
…reading the October issues of Lucky & US Glamour
…watching season 3 of The Flying Doctors – I finally finished season 2 in a marathon session on Sunday afternoon, and season 3 finally arrived on Friday so it all works out well!
…listening to Billy Joel
…eating flapjack & apple cake
…shopping for birthday cards
Outfit: Monday Again
How is it Monday again? I swear, there are more Monday mornings in a week than any other time or day.
I remembered about these boots yesterday and thought I'd pair them with my zigzag dress which I've not worn for a while. Instead of wearing a brown cardi with it as I usually would, I went for white. Look at me, such a rebel wearing white after Labor Day!
I'm doing a little pattern mixing with the scarf, but it's no where near as cold out as I thought it would be so I don't really need it.
White cardi – Long Tall Sally (eBay)
Brown zigzag print dress – eBay
White tank – Topshop
Brown tights – New Look
Brown boots – New Look (eBay)
Brown bangles – Dorothy Perkins
Silver cross necklace – gifted
Wood earrings – Dorothy Perkins
Brown & silver scarf – mall market stall
Total Est. Cost £39
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday - Warning: This Post May Make You Hungry!
No outfit picture again today – sorry! I'm just in jeans and a stripey long sleeve t so nothing exciting anyway. And I've spent the whole day in my leopard print slippers so far, as I've not been out anywhere except the garden. So instead of fashion, here are some foodie pictures. This is the flapjack I made yesterday, and covered with Galaxy chocolate:
It's delish – as you can tell we'd already sampled it and there's even less left now! I used the recipe from the Ladybird book called We Can Cook. I've had it years - since I was a child and it still comes in handy for making all sorts of basic things. My sister had a Ladybird book called Cooking (which she still uses for a shortbread recipe). At the start of each set of instructions it always said 'Wash your hands and put on an apron'. I thought of that this morning as I washed my hands and put on my apron!
And this is the Dorset apple cake I made this morning:
I've never made one of these before and I don't ever bake cakes of any type (though strangely, I do own two cake tins). My friend S is from Dorset and when I stayed at her parents house for Pack Monday Fair (no, I'm not even going to attempt to begin to explain that one – click the link) five years ago, her dad had baked a Dorset apple cake and it was delicious. I was talking to S on the phone the other night and she mentioned she was going home for Pack Monday and said me & the young man should go down next year. I said what a good idea and to tell her dad to make some of that delicious apple cake again. And then the following day I Googled for a receipe and decided to make some for myself. I used this recipe because the cake in the picture looked like the one S's dad made, and it didn't have anything too complicated in the ingredients. We've just had a slice each and it's turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
The young man is pottering in the garden, trying to dig up a tree. I have spent most of the afternoon drinking tea and watching episodes of The Flying Doctors. We have no plans for this evening.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
No outfit shot today – I didn't get round to taking one this morning and by the time I got home this afternoon my hair was too much of a mess.
The young man & I went to our local town this morning – him to get his hair cut and me to pick up my boots from the cobbler and do the Tesco shopping. We returned home and I made leek & potato soup for dinner. My sister was shopping at the mall nearby so she dropped in to have dinner with us.
This afternoon the young man & I went for a walk through the local wood and sat in the sunshine at a pub having drinks. It was a lovely warm sunny day today – possibly one of the last ones we will have this year.
I just wore a black t shirt with 'Shopaholic' spelled out in diamantes on the front, jeans and my leopard print flats this morning. This afternoon I changed to my Merrell walking boots.
I made flapjack whilst I was cooking tea, so I'm just going to go put some chocolate on the top of it now.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Outfit: TGI Friday
So here's the outfit that just came to me yesterday morning. I saw Kyla wearing a plaid shirt (but with a skirt) and then I saw the girl on the Elle-Uniqlo blog wearing a plaid shirt as a dress. I am determined I will wear more hats this year and the boots are so fabulous they deserved another outing, so there you have it. Casual Friday.
This evening my sister & her husband are coming over and we're all going to eat at a local pub.
Plaid shirt – Primark
White cami – Topshop
Jeans – Topshop Tall
Green suede boots – River Island
Grey beret – Long Tall Sally
Teal & silver bangles – Accessorize
Silver bangle – gifted
Whitby Jet cross – gifted
Total Est. Cost £52
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Outfit: Thursday Evening
Last night a group of us from the drama group went to a local old folks' home to give a little concert for the residents. One of the ladies who lives there was a founding member of the society 60 years ago. We all had to wear black trousers with a bright coloured top. I do not like this look at all – I think it would be much better with grey trousers. However, it is an easy option when you want a group of people to look co-ordinated as pretty well everyone has black trousers and a coloured top.
Pink top – Long Tall Sally (eBay)
Pink tank – Dorothy Perkins (gifted)
Black cord trousers – Topshop Tall
Pink shoes – Faith
Pink necklace – gifted
Total Est. Cost £70
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Outfit Inspiration
Where does your outfit inspiration come from? Often times I will be inspired by something I've seen in a magazine or on another blog. Sometimes I'll be dying to wear a new item and will build an ensemble around it. Other times I'll start with a pair of shoes or boots, perhaps a pair that I haven't worn in a while, and will work up from there. And just occasionally, inspiration will hit from out of the blue. Like just now for instance. I was just sitting quietly, and out of nowhere an outfit for tomorrow popped into my head. OK, not quite out of nowhere, as it incorporates a plaid shirt and I've see two of those on blogs this morning. But this outfit is completely different to the two I've seen today. I love when this happens: it's like a lightning strike and certainly makes things easier in the evening when I know what I have to get out for the following day and don't need to think about it.
Outfit: She Wore Blue Velvet…
Last night turned out to be a late one as there was an extra rehearsal after the main one for a concert that a few of us are giving tonight in a old people's home. A lady who used to be in the drama group lives there I think and so we have been asked to go and sing for them for about an hour or so. I was debating what to wear today on my way home and was going to go with the black trousers and coloured top I will be wearing this evening, but that's not a look I am particularly fond of so I'm glad I was able to come up with something better.
I've had these booties a couple of years now. They were also available in black at the time and many of us who used to frequent the Shiny Fashion Forums bought them in one colour or the other (and some people bought both!).
Blue velvet waistcoat – Primark
Blue sweater – Long Tall Sally
Jeans – Dorothy Perkins Tall
Blue suede booties – New Look
Blue heart necklace – Scope
Turquoise earrings – gifted
Total Est. Cost £64
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Outfit: Green Suede Boots
I love these boots so it was high time I dug them out again. Plus I know there's a lady at drama group who thinks they're fab, and that's where I'm headed tonight. But first I have to go cook some tea – sausages, wedges, green beans & gravy. With raspberries to follow.
Black polo neck sweater – Long Tall Sally
Jeans – Topshop Tall
Green suede boots – River Island
Total Est. Cost £55
Outfit: Life in Black & White
As a complete contrast to my more colourful outfits this week, I went for completely black, white & grey today. This is a variation on the outfit I wore last week, utilising my grey over the knee socks rather than the black ones.
The shoe necklace used to be silver coloured, but it has gone bronze with wear. It's also going a bit green around the diamantes – I guess that's what you get from cheap jewellery. I bought the necklace for my friend for Christmas a few years back, and got myself one at the same time. I switched the chain on mine for a sterling silver one so that it wouldn't give me a rash on the back of my neck.
Grey cardi – New Look Tall
Black dress – George at ASDA
Grey socks – Long Tall Sally
White tank – Topshop
Black Obi belt – ASOS
Black patent shoes – Matalan
Silver bangles – Scope
Silver diamante shoe necklace – Claire's
Earrings – unknown
Total Est. Cost £80
Outfit: Variations on a Theme
You should expect to see lots of minor variations on this outfit over the winter as it is sure to be one of my favourites again. It's simple, classic, comfy, and practical for all sorts of events and activities. This time I switched the jeans and incorporated my new boots! They are Caterpillar boots, sent to me by the kind folk at Fitness Footwear. I will be breaking them in over the next week or so (the right one rubbed my foot a bit last night) and will then post a review. The boots are bit furrier than they look in the picture – I may have to give the fur a bit of a trim!
I stopped off at Borders on my way home and was delighted to find that the October issues of Lucky & US Glamour magazine were in stock. I also picked up this week's Look magazine because I am a sucker for celebrity trash and high street fashion.
I got changed and then headed up to the young man's parents' house for tea. I put my glasses on because I know the young man's parents keep their house fairly warm and have had problems with my eyes getting a bit dry with the gas fire in the past. I have decided I definitely like myself better in glasses when my hair is pulled back like it is here. Tea was delicious and it's fab when I don't have to cook.
Black polo neck sweater – Long Tall Sally
Jeans – River Island (eBay)
Brown boots – Caterpillar (Fitness Footwear) (gifted)
Total Est. Cost £40
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Giraffe comb over
Meet Jimmy the Giraffe. Other contenders for his name were Jimmy "In Denial" the Giraffe, Jimmy "Receeding Hairline" Giraffe, or Jimmy "Cueball" the Giraffe.
Using a reproduction vintage pattern from Simplicity, I made Jimmy.
For his little eyes I used turquoise fabric I had leftover from the last project, cut into teensy circles and sewn on using a zigzag stitch. Then using embroidery floss, I sewed little eyelashes.
So here's where Jimmy gets interesting: I should have used fringe for his mane, but I didn't have any, so I decided to improvise using more embroidery floss. Yeah. That wasn't the best idea I've ever had. Look.
The floss doesn't hang well, and sticks to his back and each strand is kind of far apart. Poor Jimmy looks like he's balding. I like to tell him it gives him character.
This is his backside. I think it's cute.
More of his little backside.
Here's Jimmy posing with the pattern.
So here's the deal. Jimmy was supposed to be a consolation gift for one of the gals I visit teach who just had a baby (four months ago). I say consolation gift because I'm pretty much the world's worst visiting teacher, especially since my favorite companion ever moved. So I feel like I need to console her.
But Jimmy's kind of a mess. And I'm a horrible VT and I don't want to make things worse by gifting a deformed, follicly challenged stuffed giraffe. So Jimmy stays in my closet for unsuspecting young visitors to play with.
In all truthfulness, I'm in love with Jimmy, despite his challenges. Maybe I'll try making another little Jimmy as a consolation gift.
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Now Jimmy is probably one of the cutest stuffed animals I have ever seen! I usually give the majority of stuffed animals we get to D.I. but that's one I would keep forever and ever. He is very adorable and I cannot believe I was your favorite visiting teacher! I seriously almost cried when I saw the link to my blog. I just love and miss you and was thinking just about 24 hours ago that I probably wasn't all that good of a companion because I did all the talking and rarely let you get a word in edge wise. Too funny! xoxoxReplyDelete
I love Jimmy, he's so stinking cute, combover and all! Good job!!! :)ReplyDelete
What are you talking about, Jimmy is SO cute!!! Hair plugs and all, I never would have guessed that he was supposed to have more hair. And you're right, he's got a cute bum-bum.ReplyDelete
I'm going to have to get that pattern myself!
Aw I think he's great. You have the talents!ReplyDelete
Super cute. Even with a thinning mane.ReplyDelete
He is adorable! Great job! I love his little hairs and adorable eyes. You did an amazing job.ReplyDelete
I'm pretty sure Maya would love a pal like Jimmy (the thinning hair line will remind her of daddy) - so when you are ready to start selling - let me know!ReplyDelete
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One of the signposts of life - and something that will likely be exploited in the study of potential Martian critters - is isotopic fractionation. The general wisdom is that life prefers light isotopes. Given the choice between hydrogen and deuterium (always present due to its construction 13.7 billion years ago during primordial nucleosynthesis) living things will tend to choose the lighter hydrogen. The same is true for carbon-12 and carbon-13, the light guy wins and is preferentially incorporated into the chemical doings of cells. When the extraordinary plumes of atmospheric methane were confirmed on Mars a couple years ago it was clear that the next step would be to try to pin down the isotopic composition of the gas. Here on Earth one can quite readily distinguish methane produced by bacteria or archaea and that produced by abiotic processes (most is biological), by tasting the isotopic composition.
So why is this so, why does life like particular isotopes. Ask a biologist and they will typically say that it's all about enzymes. Processes inside cells that work with enzymes - fabulous catalysts - happen faster with light isotopes, and bingo, you naturally sieve out the heavy guys and leave them in the dust. At least that's the line I've heard again and again. I was fascinated then when I stumbled across a very interesting work by Calsciotti. In this and subsequent papers the discovery of cellular processes involving nitrogen are described that actually prefer the heavy isotope nitrogen-15 rather than the lighter nitrogen-14. It appears that in some cases the heavier atoms provide a more energetically lucrative reaction route, et voila, like the fickle thing it is, life spits out the lighter variants in favor of something meatier.
The light isotope rule is not even that. Biochemistry again demonstrates that after a few billion years of fine-tuning it can exploit just about any trick in the book to get ahead. What I find amazing is that only about 0.4% of nitrogen on the Earth is the weightier 15, yet here we have organisms that will make use of the better chemical throughput of that isotope. One's first reaction is 'why bother?'. Obviously it may just be an unintended consequence of the chemical network, but I think the odds are good that somewhere along the line that tiny advantage will have been important. Here's the big question though, would a different biosphere - a martian one perhaps - with a presumably different evolutionary history, make all the same biochemical choices? To throw a final spin on this; Mars has a higher nitrogen-15 abundance than the Earth, a relative enrichment of about 60%. How much would this environment have swayed things?


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The music of La Mancha Negra walks a fine line between dead sexy and very threatening. Whether you're murdering someone or seducing them, theirs is the kind of stuff you want to have playing in the background. They put on a decent live show too, and last night's performance at Club 77 was a stunner. The venue was decked out in candy skulls and various other mexigoth paraphernalia, face painting was on offer – I unfortunately had to decline due to an infection in my nose ring (gross, I know) – and the crowd were the kind of crowd you want to have at a show like this. Friendly, considerate, upbeat, enjoying the music. Drunk, but not that drunk.
And the band? The band was brilliant. Belting out their unique brand of bluesy rockabilly punk, Simon Trick and co. held the audience tightly in thrall and didn't let go until their noisy demonstration was brought to its conclusion. They powered faultlessly through favourites like 'Dig All Night', 'Death Roll' and 'Diamond Swamp Romp', terrifying and turning on the crowd before lead singer Akira endearingly called out to his "lovely wife" to please get him another drink.
One thing I always appreciate about La Mancha Negra's live performances is that they manage to sound more or less the same as they do in recordings, except louder. A lot of people point to this like it's something negative, that it shows a lack of imagination or musicianship, but I think it's what makes their shows so accessible and enjoyable. And, as evidenced by last night's punters, extremely danceable.
The only negative point about the show I can really think of is that LMN were quite static on stage, not really moving around very much. But having said that, the Club 77 stage ain't that big and what they lacked in physical movement they made up for in dynamism. Their next show will be at the Oxford Arts Factory's third birthday on August 20, so be sure to head over and check them out.
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About the Book
"First ..." is, well, first. First, that is, of a series of reasonably priced volumes that will cover the years since 2001 that Stephen Haynes has been photographing the female nude. "First ..." covers years 2001-03 and several models, some of whom were also doing their own first -- their first nude modeling, that is. See all page images from the book at http://www.shaynes.com/books/First/. Since 2003 Haynes's work has been known to a large and growing number of collectors across the world who own his prints and follow his work online. Now the best of that work will be disseminated more widely through this series, of which "First ..." is the initial volume. "First ..." contains thirty-six photos of thirteen models, in studio, on location, or out in nature. The book is an especially cost-effective way to acquaint yourself with Mr. Haynes's work. For another, larger, thematic collection, see his other book, "The Box."
Features & Details
- Category Fine Art Photography
Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
40 Pages
- Publish Date Nov 27, 2010
- Tags fine art, female nude, artistic nude, fine art nude, nudes, nude, photography, nudity, model, erotic
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About the Creator
Stephen Haynes
Minneapolis, MN
Stephen Haynes is a fine art photographer living in Minneapolis, MN. His principal subject is the fine art nude, and he has also done notable work in travel scenes and the performing arts. About his art he says: "I am largely self-taught. Even without much formal training, I try to produce photos and prints of high aesthetic quality, to exacting technical standards. With the female nude, I always seek new settings, lighting and poses in which to present the human form. In travel, I hope to photograph either from special vantage points or at a unique moment in time. Form and structure often triumph over grand vistas or photos that will appeal to an 'art show'-type clientele."


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How was the weekend? I spent most of mine in front of the computer photoshop sewing. Not nearly as fun as real sewing. I'm getting excited about Fall Market and can't wait to see all the people I just get to see once a year.
I'm excited to tell you starting tomorrow my ClubHouse over at The Quilt Show will be up, and it's a four part series this time, so click right HERE and go see what I'm up to!I have my own little commercial! I am warning you now, it was a long hard afternoon shooting this.. it seemed much harder than the first one! I hope you're all kind about my performance.. such as it is!
Now remember, you can join The Quilt Show for free, my ClubHouse is part of the free content on the site. I hope you'll head over and check it out. I hope you like the projects! xo


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