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Far Cry 4 Invading the Himalayas November 18
Posted: 10:15AM
Author: ClayMeow
After months of speculation, Ubisoft has officially let the cat out of the bag: Far Cry 4 is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on November 18, 2014. And, as the rumors stated, the game is indeed set in the Himalayas.
"Taking a sharp turn away from the lush island jungles of the top-rated Far Cry 3, Far Cry 4 is set in Kyrat, an untamed region currently ruled by a despotic self-appointed king. But don't be lulled into a false sense of security by the achingly beautiful views; Kyrat is a wild land full of perils. Once again, players will be able to craft their own stories as they travel through this exotic open world teeming with wildlife – using their wits along with an assortment of powerful weapons and diverse vehicles."
Ubisoft Montreal is taking lead on the project, which should come as no surprise. However, it is surprising that Ubisoft didn't just wait until E3 to make the announcement since it's less than a month away; though it has been confirmed that an "exclusive first look" will indeed be part of Ubisoft's E3 Press Conference.
While further details have not been disclosed yet, Ubisoft has already announced the pre-order bonus: a free upgrade to the Limited Edition. The Limited Edition includes three additional single-player missions that see the return of Far Cry 3's Hurk, as well as The Impaler – Hurk's "badass harpoon gun." Far Cry 4 is already available for pre-order at major retailers for $59.99, including the Uplay Shop.
Source: Press Release and UbiBlog and Official Site


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Ultra Media & Entertainment, who are the negative rights owners of Pyaasa, have restored this film completely for the grand occasion with an objective of preserving and presenting it in its original quality to the global audience. Pyaasa will be screened on 11th September 2015 at 2pm and 12th September, 2015 at 9am in "Sala Volpi" auditorium at Venice Film Festival.
The most challenging part of film was sourcing the authentic materials to complete the preservation. After much effort, Ultra found the original camera negatives of the film at an archive in India, However a lot of the parts of the negatives were either damaged or lost.
Ultra decided to use as much parts as possible from the original Camera Negative and a few parts were used from 35mm prints. A new digital transfer was created in 2K resolution on the ARRISCAN film scanner.This in-house technology of Ultra Studio & Digital Lab (a division of Ultra Media & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd) helped in applying a multidisciplinary, data-centric approach to the entire film's restoration process.
Once the complete film was digitally transferred, came the most challenging part of restoration. Thousands of instances of dirt, lines, scratches, splices, warps, jitters and green patches were manually removed frame by frame under careful supervision by experienced artists.
The in-house talented professionals used a specialized film content mending and defect removal mechanism in their repair process. They carefully selected the best way to restore this priceless classic to its original quality.
The original monaural soundtrack was remastered at 24-bit from the 35mm optical soundtrack. Clicks, thumps, hiss and hum were manually removed frame by frame at the sound studio of Ultra Media & Entertainment .The film will be presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.33:1.
"Venice Classics" has been a crucial section of the Venice Film Festival which has been successfully premiering world class restored classics in the festival. The prime objective of this section is to bring back to spotlight old, underestimated and neglected films of the past which has been restored an year back by film archives, cultural institutions or production companies around the world.
On this momentous occasion, Mr. SushilKumar Agrawal, CEO, Ultra Media & Entertainment Private Ltd. said: "It gives us an immense pleasure to present a cult classic like "Pyaasa" to the global audience. There is a huge fan following of Guru Dutt all over the world who have not been able to see this ageless magic in its original form and glory. It took us nearly 4 months to restore this film frame by frame and we are happy that the final outcome of the restored version can now be seen in its original form. Out of the many classics that we have restored, "Pyaasa" has a special place in our hearts. It is one of the rarest gems of Indian Cinema and we take great pride in preserving it and showcasing it globally. In fact the film has already created substantial buzz and we have several distribution enquiries from various parts of the world. We are also planning a major theatrical release of Pyaasa post its screening at the Venice Film Festival."
Some frames from Pyaasa restored film

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2. Need Supply's Lim Jacket is January-perfect, no? See also: ON SALE.
3. Shredded denim, to live in, starting now.
4. American Apparel's long sleeved velvet dress. So soft, so booty.
5. and pebbled leather moccasins (always and forever).
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Loved the Royal Wedding. Such fun. Romance. Just like a Disney fairy tale! Such a sweet couple.
William is just like his dear Mom. Kate is lovely.
The only thing that saddened me was the absence of Diana.
I loved her.
She was just a dear caring beautiful lady.
Breaks my heart. I feel like her "fairy tale" was a nightmare. To be honest I can not bring myself to forgive Prince Charles. I just don't believe he ever loved her. His heart always belonged to Camilla. I feel he only married Diana because he wasn't allowed to marry Camilla. He used Diana for children. Just seems so unfair that she lost her life and he is able to carry on and marry his true love. I'll never forget her interview when she said so sadly that there were always 3 people in her marriage. She was young, innocent and trusting.
Breaks my heart. Diane you will always be my Princess . . .


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Saturday, February 9, 2013
And the Winners are....
So let's not think about the bad and just move on!
Before I begin, let me tell you that I'm visiting at author Pat McDermott's blog, Across the Plain of Shining Books, and talking about Revelations. If you get a chance, please stop by and say hello!
First, my Blogiversary giveaway. The winner to receive a choice of anything from my backlist is:
Sherry! Yay, Sherry! Way to go!
And now for the Backlist Blog hop. For that we have three winners:
The two winners of a choice from my backlist are Kimberly and Kayla!
And the winner of a $10 Amazon GC is.....
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone that stopped by my blog and participated. I appreciate each and everyone of you. I have two blog hops scheduled for February, both on February 14th, so be sure to keep coming by! I'll be in touch with the winners shortly!
Until next time, take care!
♥ Julie
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Dave Stevens worked on a lot of comics books that you may, or may not, know about.
Dave is best remembered, rightly so, for the fantastic Rocketeer! And who could forget all of those gorgeous covers he produced over the years. You never knew where he was going to turn up doing a cover for, at least that was my thought.
Stevens' first professional career work was inking Russ Manning on the Tarzan comic strip. Man, he learned from the best there. You can see where he got his clean style.
Dave also worked in animation with Doug Wildey (Super Friends) and William Stout for Steven Spielberg (Raiders of the Lost Ark) and Michael Jackson (Thriller.) However, he was know to have turned down a monthly pin-up assignment replacing Vargas in Playboy, by Hugh Hefner!
However, there are a lot of other comic books Stevens worked on that I don't believe are as widely known.
Dave worked on Quack #1, 3-D Zone #16 and Alien Worlds #2 (both with Aurora), Star Wars #6 (yes the original series!), TV Stars #3 (Herculoids!), What If? #11 (the Bullpen as the FF!) and #16 (Shang-Chi.)
I was amazed going back on all of this, some I remembered, some I didn't. I will always remember him doing the Herculoids, since it was a favorite cartoon of mine growing up. Gotta get it on DVD one of these days, along with Space Ghost.
"Well, I do expect a lot of myself. I'm a harsh critic because I know what I'm capable of. I have hit those occasional peaks amongst the valleys, but the peaks are so few-things like genuine flashes of virtuoso brush inking, like I've never executed before or since-I can count on one hand the number of jobs where I've been able to hit that mark. The same with penciling. Sometimes it just flows, but more often than not, it's pure physical and spiritual torment just to get something decent on paper. I often get very discouraged with the whole creative process." – from Dave Stevens interview from Comic Book Artist Magazine #15.
It's sad we lost this deeply gifted artist with so much more to share. We were lucky to have him while we did.
Live Large!
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Sunday is BACON DAY!!!
a.k.a I found out Bacon had tons of nitrate in it (cancer causing things?) That are apparently very bad for you.
So I vowed that I would only eat bacon on Sunday.
Hence - Bacon Day!
Coco Roasted Almonds, my new obsession!
After these two snacks I was pretty full for most of the day.
And also I knew ahead of time that dinner would be served early and I guess I didn't end up eating lunch!!
Which is OKAY with me because dinner tonight was not Paleo one bit.
I don't have pics because I was at dinner with my boyfriends parents and they had company over...
I thought it might be rude to whip out my phone and start giving my plate a photo shoot, right???
So for dinner (obviously unpictured) was:
1 Bread roll
& Snickers Pie Dessert (naughty)
All in all, a very non paleo dinner.
(and also a random selection of food?)
But you know what, sometimes there are going to be instances where I am not always going to have a Paleo option!


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family. Starting from left to right: Kaylee, Mark, Acho, Javi, Me,
Brianne and she is holding Ethan. It makes me so proud that Javi
thinks of us as one family unit. I guess we are all doing something
right :)
What is totally amazing is Javi's attention to detail. He actually
painted everyone's eye color correctly. Great job, Javi! I am so proud
to be your Mom.


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It's been awhile since I've written about my pregnancy - I've had a hard time getting into the doctor (mainly because of the long weekend) and I had been writing these 'diary entries' following each monthly doctor's visit. Doesn't time fly though - I'm about to step into the third trimester!
I've still been feeling really good, although the second trimester energy is fading a little and I am feeling tireder during the day and of an afternoon. It doesn't help with this weather! It has been ridiculously cold, and all I've wanted to do has been to stay indoors! Exercise is fairly well non-existent because of this haha! I've been enjoying my days off, and have been trying to spend lots of time with Miss M (who has just turned 18 months!) doing craft and make-believe play and fun activities like that.
It's starting to hit me just how close to having this baby I am! Only 3 months to go if he or she arrives on time. I am feeling excited, but also nervous because I don't think I realise just how much life will soon be very different! I guess it all depends on the temperament of the baby, as well as how much they sleep, and also my attitude towards it all! Miss M was a really well-behaved baby and I felt like I got into the swing of it quite quickly, and it helped that she slept through early on (only until 6 months old though!) but there's no guarantee what the next one will be like. That's all part of the fun though!
I have made a list of things I want to achieve while on maternity leave, as the end of August isn't far away! I will share this with you later on in another post. It has things like cleaning, decluttering, making sure I am ready for the baby (washing clothes etc.) and making lots of freezer meals. I am very blessed to have some amazing friends who create a roster for 2 weeks worth of dinner meals - this was such a big help after I'd had Miss M 18 months ago!
Weight gain at this point is about 10kgs. I am still quite happy with that. I do get worried as I head into the third trimester that I will put on lots of weight, but if I continue with my healthy habits, hopefully I can aim not to put on more than 15. I did have a bit of a mindset shift a few weeks ago, where I felt very overwhelmed with the weight gain (as someone who's always struggled with their weight, it is always hard to remember to remind myself that putting on weight is a good thing in pregnancy!) I could feel myself starting not to care about what I put into my mouth, but that's exactly what happened last pregnancy. I decided to go and see a dietician, just for a once off visit. I know quite a bit about food and nutrition, but it was really good confirmation of what I had been doing, and I also gained some great ideas for low GI breakfast, lunches and dinners to keep me full. It was a really good experience, and my mindset was able to shift again to being positive and making healthy choices again.
I haven't had any other food cravings particularly - I'm still enjoying nuts and dried fruit and fresh fruit. A new small business in my town has opened up that sells sugar-free treats, so I've been trying to replace my need for something sweet each day for one of those! My favourites are a raw chocolate slice and a raw caramel slice. So good! It means I don't need to go and buy chocolate, but still get my sweet treat!
At my doctor's appointment at 27 weeks and 4 days, I got my whooping cough booster vaccine and flu vaccine, and I got to see my beautiful bubba who is now head down! At my last appointment at 21 weeks he or she was sideways and so it's a very good thing they have shifted! The heartbeat is strong and I am still feeling lots of kicks, especially at night. It's such an amazing feeling!
That's about it - it's been much less eventful this past 6 weeks. I'm thankful Term 2 is over, which included some stressful report-writing - Term 3 should be much quieter. Excited for the school holidays!
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Animal Souls, Feelings, and Government Torture
All animals share many traits and hierarchical thinking and abuse are wrong
Posted Mar 12, 2013
This morning, just like most other mornings, my email inbox was loaded with news about nonhuman animals (animals). Sometimes I frankly hesitate to open some of the messages because they contain gory text and offensive pictures of animals being treated in the most egregious and inhumane ways. When this happens at 5AM it can easily take the edge off the upcoming day.
Today was also a mixed bag but coincidentally or not, there were articles that related to topics about which I've written in the past and they made me revisit some of my own thoughts and feelings about the subjects at hand. Here I consider two essays, one published by Fox News called "Animal torture, abuse called a 'regular practice' within federal wildlife agency" and the other published in Hinduism Today called "Animals Have Souls and Feelings, Just Like We Do". Both will fire up your brain.
"Animal torture, abuse called a 'regular practice' within federal wildlife agency" according to former employees
"The brutal approach by Wildlife Services is part of a culture of animal cruelty that has long persisted within an agency that uses taxpayer money to wage an unnecessary war on wildlife, according to two U.S. congressmen who have repeatedly called for a thorough investigation."
"'I had to kill hundreds of coyote pups and pregnant females,' Strader continued. 'If you found a coyote den, you just bombed it.'"
An article published by Fox News by Cristina Corbin from which the above two quotations are taken is called "Animal torture, abuse called a 'regular practice' within federal wildlife agency". I've written many times about the heinous abuse for which government workers are responsible and this Fox News essay confirms what many people have come to see as facts: many of those who work for Wildlife Services do indeed work for an organization that could easily be called Murder Inc. It's not just animal rights activists who are thoroughly offended at the deplorable way in which millions upon millions of animals are inhumanely treated and killed, but also former employees and those who simply feel we should treat other animals with respect and dignity and former employees.
Consider the words of Gary Strader in the quotation below (in italics). Mr. Strader is a former employee of Wildlife Services who claims his job was terminated after he alerted supervisors to alleged wrongdoing within the agency.
"It was a productive day for Gary Strader when he pulled his vehicle up to a remote site in northeast Nevada and found nine coyotes caught in leg hold snares set by the federal government. As was routine, Strader, a former trapper with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signaled his dogs to attack.
"His supervisor, who had accompanied him that day, watched and laughed as the dogs circled the coyotes and ripped into them, Strader recalled.
"'That was regular practice,' said Strader, who in 2009 left Wildlife Services, a little-known program within the USDA."
Rex Shaddox, a Texas law enforcement officer who worked for Wildlife Services when it was called Animal Damage Control, left the agency after "We were told to watch as they held the dogs down and shot cyanide into their mouths, one by one,' he said. 'I went home and cried that day. And then I quit.'"
It made me ill to read this essay but I feel it is worth sharing because it clearly shows that changes must be made in how animals are treated by Wildlife Services and they are long overdue. For more on this reprehensible ways of Wildlife Services please see a three-part series (see also and) by Tom Knudson of the Sacramento Bee on the clandestine activities of this government agency (written with the help of Brooks Fahy, Executive Director of Predator Defense, and others) that exposes Wildlife Services using irrefutable facts that should motivate everyone to publicly decry their killing ways. My own essay summarizes the egregious way in which Wildlife Services routinely treats other animals. As Camilla Fox, Executive Director of Project Coyote notes, "If people knew how many animals are being killed at taxpayer expense—often on public lands—they would be shocked and horrified." Amen.
"Animals have souls and feelings, just like we do": We need a new paradigm rooted in nonviolence and compassion
Now for some positive news about the amazing animals with whom we share our magnificent planet. An essay in Hinduism Today called "Animals Have Souls and Feelings, Just Like We Do" by Matthew McDermott is a good read and summary of what we know about animal cognition, emotions, consciousness, and sentience. Mr. McDermott concludes, "The evidence calls for a new paradigm in our relationships with other creatures, one that is rooted in the ancient Hindu values of ahimsa and karunya—nonviolence and compassion." I couldn't agree more.
In this essay you can read the wise words of noted scholars including Swamini Svatmavidyananda and Arvind Sharma. There are also interviews with Gene Baur, President and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, Peter Singer, The Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and author of the classic book Animal Liberation, and me.
Among the topics I consider is the practice of wrongly referring to "lower" and "higher" animals. I stress that hierarchical thinking in which we place ourselves above and separate from other animals is misleading and that we now know that there are "surprises" in the study of other animals concerning how smart and emotional they are and how they too deeply suffer when mistreated. Consider fish. There's a good deal of research showing that fish are conscious beings (see also and). They feel pain, they're very smart, they deceive other fish, they cooperate with one another, and they respond to morphine in the same ways that we do.
I've also gone on record, using Charles Darwin's ideas about evolutionary continuity ("if we have something 'they' [other animals] have it too"), that if we have souls other animals do too and the same goes for spiritual experiences. I've also stressed that these views do not lessen us in any way.
Mr. McDermott's essay made me think and rethink questions about who we are and who "they" (other animals) are and how much we can learn about ourselves and other animals by paying close attention to how various religions view nonhumans. Agree or not with the various perspectives, there is much food for thought.
Mr. McDermott's essay also reinforced what most, if not all of us know, namely, that the heinous and wanton slaughter of millions upon millions of animals for which Wildlife Services is clearly responsible needs to be stopped right now. You can easily voice your opinion by signing a petition here, one that as of now has more than 50,000 signatures. You surely are not alone in protesting their murderous ways.
I hope these essays activated your brain for there is much food for thought in each of them. Stay tuned for more on the fascinating lives of the magnificent animals with whom we share our planet and with whom we must always work for peaceful and respectful coexistence. And, to avoid burnout to overcome grief fatigue from the difficult and frustrating work that often needs to be done, take good care of yourself as well.
Note: Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky and Connie Burk is an excellent guide.


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Years ago, I learned to decorate cakes and thought it would be so wonderful to do special cakes for my kids as they grew up. My hot old hands (even when I was young) would melt the icing in those bags so quickly, so I had to resorts to other methods. Wish I had figured out how to use this "pouring" candy frosting a long time ago.
Learn to roll with the punches, make it easy on yourself! Creating special memories can be fun and easy!!Now I can just have the kids guide me and give them what they want. It is often no where near as grandiose as we imagine. I have adopted the motto, " don't impress the adults, thrill the kids," I had more than one question about how I made this cake. Smart moms, smarter than I was!!
Texas Sheet Cake and Candy Frosting click HERE This will also show the cake I made last year for Garrett's 4th birthday.
So anyhoo, here is the low down on the birthday of our big 5 year old boy!!
The cake started with talking about fractions with Gabriel ( 6 year old brother). This is how his mother and my other kids were also introduced to fractions. . . cooking. The idea got mixed reviews from the kids, but Gabriel thought it was OK since he got to help me make the cake . . after which, I taught him the "fine art of scraping the bowl". That of course is a VERY important part of baking.
Next night, Garrett (birthday boy) got to help me frost the TX Sheet Cake. He made the same mistake that I tend to do, and went over the same spot too many times. Poor little guy looked up at me with such great big eyes full of panic. he was so sure that he had ruined his own cake. It was OK when I told him that we could put the requested island full of dinosaurs over it. The light blue frosting was poured over a coat of white frosting that was blocking out some of the brown from chocolate showing through. Garrett loved the spray that gave the "water" a little more dimension. Garrett was shown the fine art of scraping the pan after making the candy frosting for the cake . . also a VERY important part of baking.
We made a second batch of the candy frosting, tinted it a bit to make it tan colored and poured it over the "island". Garrett was getting pretty excited at this point as he could see his dream cake coming together. It was his job to place all of the fishes in the water and dinosaurs on the island. I did have him leave some space on that one area for a surprise shark that Gabriel had helped me find. It was BIG!! and had great teeth.
Garrett is talking about volcanoes a lot these days, so along with the shark, and water fall, I added some hot lava . . . he seemed excited when he first saw it over at the park, just before his party and then all of a sudden, got upset and wanted it "off right now"! It was just too late and then the guests started to arrive . . what to do, what to do.
He finally accepted and went to play with the rest of the kids. Whew!! You really can't tell, but there is a little Tiki hut on the backside of the volcano. I had hoped to put the five little candles at the top like fire coming out of the volcano, but he wanted to have the "five" candle up there. Oh well, it was his cake.


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This isn't really an Amnesty action, but it could be. I hope you will all consider doing this in addition to anything you are doing on this issue already. The situation in the eastern DRC has deteriorated rapidly recently. I don't have much faith that it can be stopped, but we have to try.
Stop the Violence in Congo
Dear Friend,
The renewed rebel offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the
Congo threatens to return the region to all-out war and has already
displaced at least 200,000 additional civilians. The UN mission in Congo
(MONUC), while the largest UN mission, is not able to protect civilians
from atrocities without immediate reinforcements.
Call Secretary Rice and tell her that you want stopping the violence in
Congo to be a priority during her final days in office: (202) 647-5291.
The ten-year war in eastern DRC led to the deaths of 4.5 million people,
as well as tens of thousands of rapes before a peace agreement supported
by the international community halted much of the violence. That peace is
now breaking. The international community must reinforce MONUC and
urgently deploy the diplomatic resources necessary to save the peace
agreement and prevent a war that will again lead to mass death,
displacement, and rape of civilians.
The international community is beginning to mobilize. France and Britain
have sent their highest-ranking officials to the region. Unfortunately,
despite her earlier efforts to end violence in Kenya, the U.S. Secretary
of State Condoleezza Rice has not engaged on a comparable level in the
DRC and her efforts are needed.
Secretary of State Rice's efforts were critical to ending the violence in
Kenya earlier this year. Her efforts are needed today in Congo.
Call Secretary Rice and tell her that reinforcement of the UN Mission and
high level diplomacy are needed to ensure the safety of civilians in the
Take Action Now:
Call Secretary Rice's office at (202) 647-5291 and tell her that:
* you want stopping the violence in Congo to be a priority during her
final days in office
* reinforcement of the UN Mission and high level diplomacy are needed to
ensure the safety of civilians in the DRC
To all my fellow Christian brothers, small actions such as this is part of our prophetic duty to speak truth to power. Every little bit helps.


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Monday, August 08, 2011
The ten best cities to live in the United States
Somebody's list of the ten best American cities to live in. Austin partisans will not be surprised, although in the heart of the current heatwave -- 101 is a cool day right now -- even a few loyalists might beg to differ.
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#10 Oklahoma City
Sorry, that blows the credibility of this list entirely. I can think of dozens of mid-sized cities that easily top OKC.
By Dawnfire82, at Mon Aug 08, 03:07:00 PM:
Concur. I've had limited interactions with that place, but none have been pleasant.
By Georgfelis, at Mon Aug 08, 05:40:00 PM:
It really depends on your definition of the word "best". I live in a small Kansas town where my children can all walk to school without fear of getting hit upside the head and robbed, where our taxes are way lower than about any "real" city, but we still have very good schools and public services because the town is not up to its ears in debt. We have a grocery store, bank, hardware store, Mcdonalds, pool, park and our church within a casual stroll, and the best fireworks display on the 4th I have ever seen.
Admittedly the unemployment rate has spiked all the way to 4.6% lately, and we actually had two forclosures in town last year....
Well. They otta know what to do with them hogs out there fer sure.
Keep the bugs off yer glass and the bears off yer uh, tail.
We catch you on the flip flop.
We gone, bye-bye.
By Stack Trace, at Tue Aug 09, 12:07:00 PM:
Louisville, KY needs to be on this list. I grew up there, love the place, but unfortunately had to move away to have the job I wanted. As livable cities go, it's tops. Ok, sure, I'm biased.
By the mellow jihadi, at Wed Aug 10, 01:40:00 AM:
What? Augusta, but no Sandy Eggo? No way. . .


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FLYING SUZY BLUE PART 5 - 3 Special Events
The event took place from Veterans Park in Tulsa.
The guests were all seated in lawn chairs on the grass. The top left picture shows Tammy walking toward the balloon with her bridesmaid, the best man, the groom and preacher waiting outside the basket. Mickey, dressed in a suit, is already in the basket of the inflated balloon.
The bottom two pictures on the left were taken at the end of the hour flight.
Mickey is toasting the new couple after landing the balloon
As I post this I realize that this young couple would have celebrated their 25th anniversary this year!!! WOW, how times flies. We kept in touch with them for several years and when their first child was born we took over a little Suzy Blue T-shirt for the baby. Wish I could give you current information on them but we lost track of them after we moved to Albuquerque in 1984.
Thanks for sharing in these 3 very exciting fun times with us.
There are still some REAL adventures coming up--so stay tuned!!


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"My belief is that there is a birth certificate, he was born here, but that there is information that for reasons known only to him he doesn't want released. If it were just the birth certificate, that would be one thing, but it's his school records, it's employment records. … Why would anybody, let alone the president of the United States, spend millions of dollars in legal fees to keep that hidden?Hawaii State Senator Sam Slom said that questioning the president about his birth certificate is legitimate. State Sen. Slom hasn't seen evidence of an Obama Birth Certificate but says it is possible that the president was born in Hawaii. The problem according to Sen. Slom is what is actually on the president's documents.
As long as that goes on I think it's a legitimate issue." –Sam Slom Hawaii State Senator
Apparently, there is something on his records so adverse to the presidency that he doesn't want the American people to see and that has caused him to hide his records including but not limited to; school, college, original passport and Illinois state senator records. (Hear 13:32 audio)
[B]esides Obama's actual birth documentation, the president has refused to release his Punahou school records, Occidental College records, Columbia University records, Columbia thesis, Harvard Law School records, Harvard Law Review articles, scholarly articles from the University of Chicago, passport, medical records, files from his years as an Illinois state senator, Illinois State Bar Association records, baptism records and his adoption records.
Sen. Slom interviewed on Aaron Klein Investigative Radio" on WABC 770 AM that is where he expressed concerns about the secrecy surrounding the president and his presidency. (see story)
"Why would anybody, let alone the president, spend all this money, all this time, all this effort, not to disclose the information? And of course, we can come up with several different possibilities, but as Donald Trump and others have said, gee, it would be so much simpler if he just disclosed it and we move on." –Sam Slom Hawaii State Senator
To make this mystery even more interesting a former Hawaii elections Clerk, Tim Adams has signed a sworn statement that there is no birth certificate for the president in Hawaii. He states that fact is common knowledge to those who keep the vital records information in Hawaii. (see here and here)
Mr. Soetoro was able to slip pass the American people in 2008 the fact that he had secrets so devastating that they could have possibly keep him from becoming president. Now that the people are aware that there are possibly, very grave constitutional problems with a Soetoro presidency the president will have either to clear up the mysteries concerning his birth or face certain defeat in 2012.


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Considerme amazed! Very cool art!ReplyDelete
The giant picture is such a powerful statement in its environment.ReplyDelete
You never, ever cease to amaze me with your creativity Daryl!! You could make a living of taking photos all day, every day in NYC!!! SOOOOOO much to photograph there!!! Love this street art!!ReplyDelete
Great street art, very colorful.ReplyDelete
amazing work - surely this isn't considered graffiti? I'm so glad you were being observant (even if you didn't know where you were:) noticed this and shared it with us. Wondering how long the wheat paste will hold it in place...will the rain gently wash it away?ReplyDelete
You are an amazing sleuth! I like the one with the rainbow stripes. XOReplyDelete
I did one of my assignments in my last photography class on JR as one of my favorite photographers. I love his philosophy as well as his photography and his work just blows me away:) I am glad to see he has come to NYC!ReplyDelete
I love it!!ReplyDelete
in your first shot I thought it was shadows
the sweet pup and his pretty Mum below are a wonderful photo
Love the modern world and the ability to research so easily. These are great shots, Daryl!!ReplyDelete
Daryl, interesting! You had me going. I had no idea what I was looking at until I saw the last shot. One of those that once you see it you see it in all the shots!ReplyDelete
love the NY street art...ReplyDelete
the stuff around here is
I love being an Internet detective like this. I'm pretty good at it. Friends often ask me 'see if you can find out about....' based on very little info. Good sleuthing and good photos!ReplyDelete
Cool art and well done on the detective work!ReplyDelete
Geez, I've got to tell you, I'm not sure I'd want some giant head screaming on my building. Seems like it would make the neighborhood a little tense.ReplyDelete
Keen eye and great use of the internets... amazing what can found on the streets of NYC if we just open our eyes!ReplyDelete
Very very cool!!ReplyDelete
That is outta sight art. Great shot Daryl. How do you find these treasures? Who cares - just keep finding them. Cheers!!ReplyDelete
Street art is fascinating.. and good sleuthing on your part.ReplyDelete
Wow very cool! And fun that you just stumbled upon it (well drove by it).ReplyDelete
Superb detective work Daryl, it's really fun trying to track down info but incredibly frustrating when you hit a brick wall so to speak! What a fabulous link to the 'street art blog' was exciting to see a ROA,that guy gets around!ReplyDelete
This is great, and I love where it is placed.ReplyDelete
LITA is one of my favorite places in NYC.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tomorrow it is...
They decided to take me in tomorrow at the ripe hour of 6:00 am to get this baby out! Although I would have LOVED to have him/her naturally, it just doesn't seem that is going to happen. My BP was up again today and it looks like I am going down the preeclampsia route again, so we aren't going to chance it! I have done EVERYTHING in my power to convince this baby he/she needs to come out but have had no luck. So hopefully by tomorrow afternoon we will have a little baby to hold. I will be bring the computer to the hospital so we can post pics!! Say some prayers!!!
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As you may know, we have been waging a war trying to keep the squirrels off of our bird feeder. Here is a reminder and update of our trials.
Next, there were more squirrels using the bird feeder than there were actual birds as the squirrels figured out how to balance on the pole to eat and not trip the lever.
Then there was the bowl that was supposed to stop the squirrels from reaching the feeder. It made a nice seat for them.
After a few days, they just pushed it out of the way and it became an umbrella to protect them from the rain and sun.
Next, there was the Slinky that was supposed to stop them from climbing the pole. They unlatched one end of it and used it as a dining chair after they climbed up the pole with no problem.
Then there was the new metal baffle that actually baffled them. They fixed the problem of not being able to climb around it by chewing the cable tie that was holding the feeder pole and stabilizing pole together.
This produced desired results. They didn't have to worry about climbing or going around the baffle at all.
Presently, the pole has been fixed and the squirrel has not made it past the new baffle cone. However, it's just a matter of time, I'm afraid, until they figure this one out. That's what happens when you put brains, agility, and cravings into one animal.
I'll never understand why they just can't be satisfied with the peanuts we put out?


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Defensively, Ramik Wilson won't start. He's got more work to do to get back into the starting slot. Apparently, the same goes for Ray Drew. Dominick Sanders will be the starting Star, with Aaron Davis starting at SS (and another walk on backing him up). Devin Bowman will start as the other CB.
Colin Barber and Adam Erickson are listed as starting punter. Look for Erickson to be the pooch punter and shorter field specialist. Isaiah McKenzi and Sony Michel will line up deep on kicks. Reggie Davis and Isaiah McKenzie will trade off punt returning. It is just hard for me to see McKenzie not getting plenty of looks out there on punts.
My take is the defensive depth chart is written on a white board with a dull sharpie. It'll change plenty.


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Update 9 October 2004
It was apparent that the water-filled shaft did not meet modern standards for the disposal of intermediate -level waste. Advances in technology meant it was feasible by 1998 to conclude the waste could be retrieved and the facility decommissioned. The waste shaft is one of the great decommissioning challenges in the UK today. The engineering and scientific skills needed to carry out this work to the highest standards of radiological and environmental protection can enhance the international status of the UK in general, and UKAEA Dounreay in particular, in the field of nuclear clean-up expertise.
UKAEA has developed a major programme of work to prepare for the retrieval of waste from the shaft. All of this work is subject to stringent regulatory agreement. Key tasks to prepare for the decommissioning the shaft are identified below:
This project update focusses on accelerated progress in two areas – hydraulic isolation of the shaft from the geosphere and reinforcement of the plug.
Hydraulic isolation
This will also safeguard against the remote possibility of a major leak before waste retrieval begins. At present, the risk of leakage is the main environmental hazard associated with the shaft.
Before deciding how to isolate the shaft, UKAEA sought the views of stakeholders on the clean-up of the surrounding rock. The affected area of rock is believed to extend for 300 metres on the seaward side and options range from natural decay of the radioactivity to sealing it in-situ, flushing and excavation.
Even though such remedial action would not be implemented until after the shaft is emptied, it is important that UKAEA understands the views of stakeholders today because the chosen method of isolation will penetrate areas of rock that are contaminated.
UKAEA discussed the "end state" for the rock with panels of stakeholders and received 32 responses to a consultation document. Some stakeholders felt natural decay of the radioactivity should be allowed, others believed some form of in-situ immobilisation would provide additional reassurance and a small number wanted the rock to be excavated. Some stakeholders expressed the view that a final decision should be taken once the waste had been retrieved from the shaft and more detailed analysis could be carried out. This would mean the "end state" for the shaft would be consistent with future decisions about the "end state" for cleaning up the Dounreay site as a whole.
UKAEA welcomes these views. While it accepts that a final decision cannot be taken until the shaft is emptied, the consultation process has enabled UKAEA to conclude that grouting should be its preferred method of hydraulic isolation of the shaft. This would immobilise any activity in a 10m-wide ring of rock around the shaft but does not preclude its excavation at a later date if this was deemed appropriate.
The next steps
UKAEA obtained planning consent in 2004 for further exploratory boreholes to understand better the radioactive contamination in this region of the rock and this work is scheduled for Autumn 2004. Grouting trials are scheduled for Spring 2005 and a start to civil works at the shaft is planned for Autumn 2005. The grouting operation is expected to take between two and four years to complete.
This will ensure the integrity of the plug in the worst-case scenario of changes in pressure during waste retrieval. The enlarged plug will form part of the grout wall around the shaft.
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Due to popular request received from interested eBayers for other color types of the Busou Shinki MMS Naked blank bodies, I just got two sets of all five color types and are now listed up for auction on eBay with the usual cost price starting bids.
From left to right, top to bottom:
Black, White, Flesh, Flesh Ver.2, Flesh Ver.3
Konami Style online store exclusive - 1,890 yen each
I've also listed up an auction for the complete set of 5 color types with cost price starting bid at US$90.
Happy bidding!
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This is the blog for the solo acoustic guitar and vocal artist Tom Moore. Tom Moore is based out of Sanford, FL. His music is a blend of Indie-Acoustic Pop/Rock with influences that range from The Shins and Badly Drawn Boy to The Beatles and Classic Jazz.
You can check out the official tommmooremusic homepage here: www.virb.com/tommooremusic
Also, check out the homepage for Tom's band at www.otsbmusic.blogspot.com
Friday, May 29, 2009
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
BLITZ WOLF (MGM, !94s)
This 1942 cartoon was Tex Avery's second at MGM after leaving Warner Bros. It opens with a send-up of Disney's THREE LITTLE PIGS. Here's is a splendid (digitally recreated) pan background. As usual, I've added right and left halves so you can enjoy a closer look at the details.
This digitally recreated vertical pan has some interesting gags - including the play on the MGM logo at the top and the "sausage swastica" near the bottom. Remember, political correctness was unheard of in the early 40s...
Here is another lavish digitally recreated pan B/G. This time I have broken it into three parts for detail.
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The moment I was about to ascend the steps to the studio, my slipper snapped.
Guess enough was enough, and I was straining my poor slipper till the strap was literally dangling by the other side.
We did Fouette & Rotations after not doing it for quite some time.. And Gino made us do it about 3 times. *flails*
One of those times where we actually did the entire barre work today.
Normally we'd do just a bit of barre work and proceed to centre work.
Oh, and Misaki is adorable.
I know, I've mentioned it about a 101 times now, but yeah, she really is.
Bi Ying (in pink) & Misaki. Jasmine is in the far left corner, and makes an occasional appearance. ;D
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Queen's ♥
It sets on the top of the mountain, touching the sun. It burns.
It needs courage and seeks attention.
It is a black hole draining every bit of you. It is selfish and it is cold.
Make it the centre of your universe and you may claim it yours.
This, is the Queen's love.


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Sunday, March 15, 2009
My Book Reviews
Madam President by Lane Smith
The Butt Book by Artie Bennett
The Lump of Coal by Lemony Snicket
Children's Books
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
A Midnight Clear by Katherine Paterson
Araminta Spookie: My Haunted House by Angie Sage
Charlie Bone and the Red Knight by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and the Shadow by Jenny Nimmo
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Just Grace and the Snack Attack by Charise Mericle Harper
Long Shadows by Erin Hunter (contains major spoilers)
Mackenzie Blue by Tina Wells
Mackenzie Blue: Friends Forever? by Tina Wells
Mackenzie Blue: The Secret Crush by Tina Wells
Matilda by Roald Dahl
My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
Shakespeare's Secret by Elise Broach
The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
The Runaway Dolls by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin
The Somebodies by N.E. Bode
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Young Adult (YA) Books
A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner
A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce
Adventure at Simba Hill by Susan Runholt
A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly
Behind Every Illusion by Christina Harner
Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught
Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale
Broadway Lights by Jen Calonita
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Coffeehouse Angel by Suzanne Selfors
Dangerous Neighbors by Beth Kephart
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter
Dream Life by Lauren Mechling
Enchanted Ivy by Sarah Beth Durst
Enna Burning by Shannon Hale
Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass
Explorer X- Alpha by LM. Preston
Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev
Forest Born by Shannon Hale
Heist Society by Ally Carter
How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder
Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst
Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent
North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley
Nothing But Ghosts by Beth Kephart
Nothing But the Truth (and a few white lies) by Justina Chen Headley
Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter
Out of the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Perchance to Dream by Lisa Mantchev
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George
Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George
River Secrets by Shannon Hale
Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian
Scarlett Fever by Maureen Johnson
Slept Away by Julie Kraut
Stealing Death by Janet Lee Carey
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
The Cinderella Society by Kay Cassidy
The Dragons of Noor by Janet Lee Carey
The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, & June by Robin Benway
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
The Heart is Not a Size by Beth Kephart
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Miles Between by Mary E. Pearson
The Shadow Thieves by Anne Ursu
Undercover by Beth Kephart
Wayfarer by R.J. Anderson
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
Graphic Novels
Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon, Dean, and Nathan Hale
Calamity Jack by Shannon, Dean, and Nathan Hale
A Midsummer Night's Dream
As You Like It
Much Ado About Nothing
Romeo and Juliet
113 Things to do by 13 by Brittany and Terri MacLeod
Yearly Favorites
Best Books of 2009
Best Books of 2010
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Good taste in books!
- Katie said...
Where is your tcbotb template?
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H- thanks!
Katie- I'm still trying different templates. I took the tcbotb template out for now because something funny happened to my template. I may use it in the future, but I'm not sure. I'm still trying some other designs, and I found a website that shows how to do a three-column blog. So I may be looking at those too.
- Maya Ganesan said...
Oh, I really like this template. Lovely.
- Beth Kephart said...
My gosh, Priya. You have read a lot. I was just talking about you the other day to a mother-daughter book club (thirteen year old girls) and telling them about your really interesting feature on Shannon Hale. The girls ended up picking a Shannon Hale book for their next read. I'm sending them to your review today.
- Priya said...
Oh my gosh Beth, thank you so much!


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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
my muse!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
final piece finished!
its been amazing! installing Monday and grout for days
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sometimes they need to be big
the whole thing measures 144 square feet.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
moose for library
November community art at the stick
It was a community art evening at Mosaic on a stick a group of fellows from The Creative Community Leadership Institute came we worked on the Open Your Heart mosaic, told stories and ate great food. Open your Heart will be permanently installed outside of mosaic on a stick, when the snow melts.
A new piece I just started
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Mosaic! Work in progress
Another work in progress, stalled by the snow... Hundreds of designs were submitted by children of animals and insects they saw in the garden, I selected about 60 drawings to recreate in mosaic. Combined with my own sketches of children in the garden. Project completion spring 2011!
Physics dreams
A new piece I just finished for a show at obsidian arts gallery in Minneapolis the show is titled "Ya Feel Me" is an attempt to explore ideas about "allure." The exhibition will answer the questions: What images scream to be touched? Can a visual item compel someone to seek to touch it against their will or better judgment? The goal is to evoke sensations to the challenge "Ya Feel Me?"
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Monday, July 26, 2010
killer bees sting a lasting sting......killed two beloved horses.
That's all I had to here. I jumped in my car and headed toward the ranch. My mind was going a mile a minute, what does this mean? Can bees kill horses? I honestly could not fathom what I would walk into. All I could think of is this has to be bigger than I can imagine for me to get this frantic call. What do you do?
I remember seeing all of those 911 T.V shows and remember seeing a lady attacked by bees, the fire dept. was called and they where trying to save her with there fire hoses.
So...on the way to the ranch I called 911 and our emergency vet. Dr. McNeil. I remember asking the vet "can bees kill a horse?" When I heard the dreaded answer yes, I said please come right away, this doesn't sound good.
When I got there it was complete ciaos. The details of that night are still too difficult for me to share. All I can say is a fire in a barn would of been the equivalent.
As I try to write this tears fill my eyes, Even the fire dept. was afraid to get out of the truck, the scene was like a movie, I couldn't believe what was happening. The movie "Jumangie" comes to mind.
All I can remember saying is please don't tell me we cant save these horses. As the night unfolded Charger and Scoop gave up their lives to the bees.
Little did I know that Africanized bees and come onto my property and set up camp, robbing my friendly honey bees of their hives. I heard later that there was over 500,000 of them.
Why they chose to attack the horses that night we don't know for sure, but I do know that the horses gave their lives in such a noble way, possibly saving us humans and other horses.
The story doesn't stop there, my dearest friends owned these incredible horses and had just brought them over to my ranch with high hopes of rising to the next level of their horsemanship journey. We had such great plans.
I have been fighting the city and county to help me remove these bees, their only reply has been its your problem. The financial devastation is over whelming. The only answer I have been able to come up with is to lean my property. To excavate the bees we are looking at possibly over 50,000. buildings and trees that they dwelt in have to be torn down so they will not come back.
I have given permission to lean the property so they can be properly excavated and no one else will be hurt, but this has left my ranch that I have fought 10 years to keep in jeopardy.
As you can imagine it has not been safe to be there with the bees still in force and any income I was trying to maintain is gone. It could take another month to insure safety.
I know how independent and self assured all us horsey women are, but I need help. I am asking for donations at this time to help me sustain what I have left for a short while. I know its hard to give for all of us right now, but even if a enough people gave $25.00 it would help until I can get my business up and operating.
Please imagine what you would do if this was you just for a minute. The grief of the horses dieing, the devastated owners , dealing with the county and trying to still feed the horses who are left.
You can go on my website cowgirlsdontkry.com and donate. There is a donate button on front page. I am hoping as a horse community we can stand with each other in crisis. Not one of us could ever plan or prevent a devastation like killer bees, but like the horses they where noble that night and died with dignity, we should learn from them. Thank you.........Christa Lynn
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Christa, this is heartbreaking!! I am a resident in Temecula and there have been a few times that I have driven through swarms of bees and I often wonder, what if my window was rolled down, or what if my children were out playing, so this story touches me. I can't give a lot, but I will definitely do my part and make a donation to give my support. I got your story from our meet-up group with Glenn Wurdeman. My heart goes out to you!ReplyDelete
I am now officially back in cyber world. My oldest son has qualified for his first NFR so needless to say I have been a little preoccupied. Heading to the NFR in Vegas December 2nd. I will be posting recent activity!! Wanted to drop by and say hi. Keep and eye on Colby Lovell and Kory Koontz. Team Roping !ReplyDelete


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One of the bloggers I follow usually does short posts which are then followed by a lot of comments. She did one recently about finding time to do the things one values. There seemed to be a general consensus that we tend to place those things at the bottom of our list of priorities. Many ideas were put forward as to how to redress the balance and I certainly began to think long and hard about it.
Something really important happened to me as a result of that post. I had a wonderful "light-bulb" moment. Teenage Son is overseas right now and the moment came in the lead-up to his departure. On the Monday morning of that week I walked into his room 20 minutes before he was due to get picked up for school. There he sat on his bed, in his pyjamas, strumming on the guitar. I tactfully suggested that perhaps he get dressed, eat breakfast and then play the guitar; all the while my blood pressure was skyrocketing. He did so but seemed perplexed that I should ask him to leave getting the riff just right to do such mundane things.
Two days later he was in the midst of packing but suddenly disappeared out to our detached rumpus room. A little later, he excitedly came and got me and said I had to listen to a mash up he'd done on the piano. I sat in the armchair listening to his mash up, stewing. I couldn't understand how he could be so blasé about getting organised just 36 hours before he was due to leave. And then it hit me. If I had been a cartoon character a bolt of lightning would have come out of the sky. Teenage Son doesn't care if his suitcase is a shambles or if he has to throw on clothes and bolt down cereal. He'd much rather spend time doing what he values.
I smiled and relaxed into the armchair listening to him play. Music is his passion and he places it above everything else because it's what he values above all else. In reality, I should be learning from him, not the reverse. Maybe, just maybe, I could research ethical companies and write a blog post before I do anything else each day instead of doing a little if I happen to get the chance at the end of the day. And if I don't get through my "to-do" list does it really matter?
Teenage Son got to school dressed and breakfasted on the Monday. Furthermore, he left home at 4am last Friday neatly packed and all organised. I helped very little. After all, he has to do it by himself when he's travelling. The two things he made sure to pack were a harmonica and an iPod full of songs!


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April 9. It's 12:26 am. I actually am not sure why I am still awake, but yet I am thankful for the silence. Thankful for a moment to think and relax and let myself be still.
Life has been rather uneventful. Today I did find an adorable consignment store that sells all kind of vintage things and unique fun for gifts/decorating etc. That was fun.
I also had the kids with me as we did errands, because we are getting ready for Matthews first birthday party!
I can hardly believe that my baby will be 1. That 1 year has gone by so quickly. . I can't believe how much I have changed throughout this entire year... I went from working and so so busy, pregnant and happy. Then my beautiful boy was whisked away from me and placed into the NICU. I remember feeling so helpless. I didn't want to believe there was anything wrong. I couldn't believe it. They would tell me my baby was sick and I would think, "No he's not, and you need to just send him home to me". I was actually upset that he was still there. Now that I look back, I am so very grateful for everyone of the doctors and nurses that spent time with our boy. So very grateful that they saved his life, and found that he had Hirshsprungs. So grateful that everything was resolved from the breathing, etc when he was born.
God has been so present from the moment we needed him most. Today, as before, I bow at His feet and ask for strength to get through each day and every trial. I also keep asking for complete healing for Matthew. Lord, is it really your will that he should suffer? And not have a working intestine? And Have to go through surgery? But in the words of my saviour... "Not my will, but yours be done"


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Definition of gestational diabetes (GDM)
- The diagnosis of gestational diabetes is based on an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in which a 75g load of glucose is given to the patient.
- GDM is diagnosed if (ADA guidelines 2011)
- Fasting ≥92 mg/dl (5.1 mmol/l)
- 1 h ≥180 mg/dl (10.0 mmol/l)
- 2 h ≥153 mg/dl (8.5 mmol/l)
When and how to screen for Gestational Diabetes
There has been no consensus on this issue. The ADA and RCOG (Jan 2011) recommends the following:
Screen for undiagnosed type 2 diabetes at the first prenatal visit in those with risk factors, using standard diagnostic criteria.
In pregnant women not known to have diabetes, screen for GDM at 24–28 weeks of gestation, using a 75-g 2-h OGTT
Screen women with GDM for persistent diabetes 6 weeks postpartum.
Women with a history of GDM should have lifelong screening for the development of diabetes or prediabetes at least every 3 years.
In all other patients urine should be tested for glucose. If glucosuria 1+ or more, plasma glucose levels will be done. OGTT is done if glucose >6.6 more tahn 2 hrs after meal or >7.0 within 2 hrs after meal.
Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes
- Obesity
- Family history of diabetes
- Medical history of gestational diabetes
- History of large baby more than 4kg
- Previous unexplained stillbirth
- Polyhydramnious
- Twin
- Related to glucose levels
- Congenital abnormalities
- Pre-term labour
- Polyhydramnios
- Decrease fetal lung maturity
- Large baby
- Fetal distress and sudden fetal death more common.
- Neonatal Hypoglycemia
- Ketoacidosis (rare)
- Hypoglycemia (too strict control)
- Infection: Wound or endometrial
- Hypertension and pre-eclampsia more common,
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Close surveillance
- Dietary Control: Maintain fasting glucose at <5.5 mmol/L and 2hr post prandial glucose at <6.7 mml/L
- Metformin and Glibenclamide has been used is oral agents
- Insulin still the safest choice.
- Mothers should monitor fetal movement in last 12 weeks of pregnancy
- Ultrasound for congenital abnormalities at 18-22 weeks
- Fetal growth ultrasound 29-33 weeks
- Non stress cardiotocography with umbilical doppler flow may be considered.
- Screen for hypertension.
- Infants fed early and baby screen for hypoglycemia
- Contraception: OCP in complicated diabetes or infection with IUCD.


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Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) is urging the U.S. Dept. of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to probe whether top cable TV companies are engaging in illegal collusion by taking a uniform hard-line stance against cash retransmission-consent payments to broadcasters.
Inouye chairs the Senate communications subcommittee and is the original sponsor of retransmission consent. That provision, tucked into the 1992 Cable Act, allows broadcasters to try to wheedle cash out of cable operators for TV station signals that heretofore have been received for free.
Inouye, in a letter to the CEOs of top cable companies in the U.S., said he has asked for the antitrust investigation "to assure a free and vigorous marketplace."
Hearings loom
The Hawaii Democrat said he also may hold hearings on the issue when Congress returns in September. Inouye noted in his missive that cablers "are obviously free to choose not to negotiate with broadcasters."
However, he pointedly told the cable execs, "I trust I need not remind you that it is one thing if your parallel strategies are a coincidence, and something quite different if the similarities result from factors other than chance."
The Inouye letter was hailed as welcome news by broadcasters, many of whom have run up against a stone wall in retrans negotiations with cable operators.
"Obviously, we're pleased," said Gary Chapman, head of Providence, R.I.- based LIN Television Corp. "I've sensed there are a lot of conversations going on between large MSOs. I don't know if it's retransmission-consent-related or not, but it leads one to believe that all of this (the tough no-cash stance) is not a coincidence."
'No basis'
Peter Desnoes, chieftain at Chicago-based Burnham Broadcasting, said, "I have absolutely no basis to make an assertion" that cablers are illegally colluding. However, if it's not collusion, he said, there's clearly a "subversion of the intent of Congress" since cable execs are refusing to discuss cash payments.
Although in recent weeks there have been a handful of cash retrans deals that involve small and medium cable companies, the nation's top MSOs — including Tele-Communications Inc., Time Warner and Continental Cablevision — have adamantly resisted cutting straight cash deals.
Inouye said he finds cable's solid "no pay" position "particularly interesting" in light of statements made during the cable reregulation debate that retransmission consent would cost the cable industry "exorbitant amounts" of money.
Inouye noted that TCI's own study released last year claimed that cable operators would be forced to fork over $ 1.67 per subscriber per month to pay for retrans.
Striking deals
TCI spokeswoman Lela Cocoros said her company has not yet received the Inouye letter. Nevertheless, she said TCI "has struck its own (non-cash) deals with broadcasters all over the country. We don't understand the concerns" of Inouye.
Marc Nathanson, head of Falcon Cable TV in Los Angeles, questioned whether an antitrust investigation is worth the effort. "Cable companies don't have to conspire on retransmission consent," said Nathanson. "All they have to do is look at the bottom line and see they can't afford to pay."
Nathanson said that given the fallout from FCC rate regulation, "it's impossible for us to pay more money" to broadcasters.
Some cable industry insiders were speculating the Inouye investigation request may have been prompted by a recent meeting between Inouye and CBS topper Laurence Tisch. Tisch was on Capitol Hill last week and met with several lawmakers, including Inouye.
However, an Eye web representative denied that Tisch had any role in prodding Inouye to act.


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Bag. I paid $3.00 at Target for this. The Price per Piece is $0.08.
Parts. There are a lot of plates and inverted slopes in this set. The pieces that most intrigue me are the two black ones in the lower left corner, 1x2 multi-slope bricks with studs on all three faces. Those pieces look to be great for SNOT work.
Creation. Another IO Frigate.
Stats: 2Ra+d8/1Y/1G/2W.
The Questions:
Can you build a frame, or frames, right away? Yes. A Frigate for MFZ:IO, again. (+5)
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio? Below. (+5) (The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part.)
If you can't build a frame right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away? Yes. (+5)
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts? No. (-5)
Score: A- (+10). These sets look to be a lot of fun. No minifigs and some interesting pieces make these a great bargain.


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Using an online interactive platform, learners will explore our solar system from the perspective of the Sun. They will observe the motion of different worlds to determine their location in the solar system. Then they will launch probes to search... (View More) these small worlds (bodies in the solar system not classified as a planet or a moon) for the caches hidden on them in order to collect the astrocoins inside. A 5E instructional lesson allows students to analyze a model to locate small worlds, define speed/distance relationships, and identify model limitations. Images, worksheets and a rubric are included. Instructional objectives and learning outcomes are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); the NRC Framework for K-12 Science Education; Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts; and A Framework for 21st Century Learning. (View Less)
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Twice each day, once during daytime and once at sunset, students observe sky color, visibility, and sky conditions over a one week period. Each observation is recorded on a sky report form (included) for follow-up discussions and comparisons. This... (View More) lesson is one of four in the GLOBE program storybook entitled, "What's Up in the Atmosphere? Exploring Colors in the Sky." GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) is a worldwide, hands-on, K-12 school-based science education program. (View Less)
This lithograph features a Hubble image of the galaxy cluster Abell 2744, which exhibits a special feature known as gravitational lensing. The backside includes a description of the image and its features. Students use the image and the information... (View More) provided to generate related questions, then conduct research to find the answers. Lesson details, including suggested research websites, are provided. (View Less)
Students are tasked with virtually designing a spacecraft to withstand the harsh environment of the Van Allen Radiation belts- the location of many communication, GPS and weather satellites. The details of the challenge, along with videos on... (View More) radiation, a materials list (including descriptions, densities, costs, and testing), and subsystems information are included. (View Less)
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Students participate in a series of activities to discover how astronomers use computers to create images and understand data. No programming experience is required; students will use pencilcode.net to complete such activities as creating a color,... (View More) exploring filters and color-shifting, and creating individual images of star-forming regions. These activities demonstrate a real world application of science, technology and art. (View Less)
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The effects of gravity on near-surface objects and those in Earth orbit are explored in this activity. A brief explanation, links to three related videos, a teacher's guide and short assessment are included.
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In this science-based storybook, students Anita, Simon, and Dennis want to know why the sky isn't always blue. They learn that there's a lot more than air in the atmosphere, which can affect the colors we see in the sky. Four activities accompany... (View More) the book. The book is one of a series in the Elementary GLOBE unit designed to introduce students to the study of Earth system science (ESS). Each book has companion learning activities that complement the science covered in each story. Together, the books form an instructional unit that addresses ESS and related subjects (e.g., weather, water, seasons, soil, and aerosols). The GLOBE Program is a worldwide, hands-on, K-12 school-based science education program. (View Less)
This series of laboratory lessons and activities uses authentic solar imagery and data to introduce students to solar science. Students are asked to explore details in imagery, including how to deal with the issues of noise and resolution, and... (View More) understand scale. They are introduced to the concept of space weather and how that affects both observing instruments and the Earth. Students learn about spectra, how helium and coronium were discovered, and go on to explore real spectra from the Sun. Most activities are mathematically based, and targeted for grades 9-10. Imagery is included from NASA/ESA's SOHO mission, NASA's SDO mission, and Japan's Hinode satellite. (View Less)
Air traffic (and therefore airplane contrails) was halted nationwide for nearly three days following September 11, 2001. Students will investigate whether that stoppage resulted in any changes to cloud cover, temperature and/or radiation. Using the... (View More) MY NASA DATA Live Access Server (LAS), students gather satellite data on each of the three atmospheric parameters around that time frame. Working in teams, they read, compare and discuss two accompanying articles, then use the data from the LAS to create a PowerPoint presentation contending whether it was the lack of contrails or simply natural weather patterns at the time that was responsible for the increase in the range of temperatures. This lesson uses student- and citizen science-friendly microsets of authentic NASA Earth system science data from the MY NASA DATA project. It includes detailed procedures, analysis questions, teacher notes, related links, background information, lesson extensions, and a list of related AP Environmental Science topics. (View Less)
Using the MY NASA DATA Live Access Server (LAS), students gather data on both solar radiation and surface temperature for two same-latitude locations. Students then create online graphs of that data to allow for analysis and comparison. This lesson... (View More) uses student- and citizen science-friendly microsets of authentic NASA Earth system science data from the MY NASA DATA project. It includes detailed procedures, analysis questions, teacher notes, related links, background information, lesson extensions, and a list of related AP Environmental Science topics. (View Less)
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Sunday, 1 July 2012
I Love Germany
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Thursday, 28 June 2012
WoaHhH !!
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Sunday, 24 June 2012
Dah Tua ?? ohh tidakkkkk....
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Rindu Rindu Serindunya
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Wednesday, 4 April 2012
LuaHan Hati
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Tuesday, 10 January 2012
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Friday, 6 January 2012
NeW LiFe , NeW ExPeRieNce , NeW ChALLenGes
hey , meet again..long time no c u guys..
quite bz right now , maklumlah da start kuliah.
tekejar sana tekejar sini. so tired!
beside that , i got dump again with that guy..
OMG! rasa lega n bersyukur sgt dpt jmpa dia lg..
dua kali dlm sehari tesrempak dgn dia..
Ya Allah , kau makbulkanlah doa hambamu yg lemah ini.amin.
next , dlm bz2 sempat jgk la kua jalan2 kan
haha..bukan apa., bosan kot duduk jitra.
even nama 'JITRA' nmpk mcm gempak je kan tp hampeh jgk.
hehe..peace yo jitra.
so terpaksa la aku n kwn2 hala alor star jgk.
tgk la minah2 stylo ni..hehe XOXO
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I learned how to make this dish from a friend of mine that is the executive Sous Chef at Volt in Frederick, MD. He made this amazing dish of Seared Scallop over a Parsnip Puree with a Watercrest Salad. It was one of the tastiest meals I've ever seen made at a small college kitchen. After asking him how he made it, I was awed to learn that he boiled the parsnips in heavy cream and then pureed them. As much as I love food, there are certain things that I won't indulge in, boiling anything in cream is one of them. I figured I could use non-fat milk with a small slab of butter and result in something similar, I was happily surprised when my family and I had an Easter Dinner with Duck.
Parsnip Puree:
4 parsnips, cut into 2 inch pieces
quart of skim milk, or 4 cups
1 - 2 tbsp butter
1 tsp - 1 tbsp salt and pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg
In a sauce pan, add everything and turn on the heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, until the parsnips are tender. Then use a spider (or a slotted spoon) and put all the parsnips in a blender or food processor. Add a bit (maybe half a cup) of the cooking liquid and puree. You may need to add more or less liquid depending on how you would like your consistency, should resemble a more liquidy mashed potatoes. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve warm!
*You can top with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley as well.


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Award-winning Second Skin Theatre reprise their dark tale of possession, betrayal and isolation with an uncompromising solo show starring Asia Lynn Pitts, written and directed by Andy McQuade, and inspired by Guy De Maupassant's classic horror tale.
Isabelle, lonely and escaping an abusive past, finds freedom in the web and an online love. But love turns out to be something unexpected and the demons from her past are about to revisit her with terrifying consequences.
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This post seems to have gotten a lot of traffic from Google, so I'm going to keep updating it as I find more excellent podcasts. Leave your finds in the comments!
I am not the biggest fan of exercise, primarily because I find it boring (I climb stairs, go for walks, or use the elliptical or erg machines), and my boredom draws attention to the fact that exercise is less comfortable than sitting on the couch drinking wine and watching The Dog Whisperer. But I believe exercise is important, so I combat the boredom with podcasts. The following podcasts are so good, I go to the gym just to be able to completely focus on them.
The Moth
"Real stories told live, without notes" - a simple concept, and absolutely compelling content. Dan Kennedy created this series, and each week a new episode is released with a 10 to 15 minute story that may be hilarious, touching, or simply jaw-dropping.Check out some sample episodes here. I strongly recommend Jon Levin's "Elevator ER." Among the more awe-inspiring stories is Deborah Kiley's "Lost at Sea." Seriously, every week is a surprise.
I've just discovered this one, and it's also awesome. WNYC's Radiolab is the first podcast I've listened to that has experimented with the medium - different music, sound effects, overlapping voices, and more. The content is awesome. Mostly science topics, but with history, anecdotes, and interviews tossed in. Episodes are typically an hour, which is a bit long, but they are really worth it. They've also produced some shorter episodes - so you can ease your way in.
This podcast comes out two or three times a month, is 10 to 15 minutes long, and usually features poetry reading plus some commentary. It's really brilliant, and I especially like the episodes that do a retrospective of one poet's work and the themes throughout (unfortunately this is typically an obituary episode...) The Poetry Foundation website is even cooler than the podcast itself, with a tremendous amount of poetry, biographies, analysis, multimedia, and on, and on. Look at this article on Ten Poems to Get You Through Science Class this Year - supercool!
Now, Girlfriend MD won't be for everyone, as she is explicit and some readers are likely to be squeamish. The premise of the podcast is that Dr Sanaz Majd answers women's health questions that you'd only ask your doctor if she were also one of your closest friends. Some great recent episodes provide info on getting rid of menstrual cramps, why women get migraines, and the differences between all available emergency contraception methods. Useful stuff brought to you by an expert! Dr Majd is trying to plug her cohost's book with the podcasts, but delivers a valuable service nonetheless.


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Hi, I'm Kelli. I specialize in vinyl lettering/custom home decor. My husband is a hard working police officer and I have a quaint in-home studio. Pretty much, I turned my creativity into a way to help out with bills a little here & there and to help out with the needs of our three kids ages 5, 3, and 1. On his days off, my wonderful hubby helps out if I have a deadline, it's actually quite fun for both of us. :)
Here are 3 of my fave products:
Birthday Board: This Lolly Jane original was made in honor of my very large family...impossible to forget that special day now!
Responsibility Chart: This is an easy, hands-on way for the even the littlest ones to help out around the house. My version has pictures instead of names since my kiddos are so young. I love selling this to help other moms keep their houses organized...every little trick helps!
The ScrapFrame: A 2'x2' custom frame...makes a great addition to any room in the house with a big statement! My cousin showed me the basic concept of this frame & I jazzed it up with vinyl & other accessories. I love this frame because you can customize it 100% to your style & make it your own. *ie: paper color/patterns, vinyl quote & color, etc* My sons share a room and their version of this frame holds a picture of them doing what they love most, riding a Powerwheels together. So sweet.
Thanks Kelli your products are amazing and so cool!
Be sure to stop by Kelli's blog to see more of her products. If you see something you like, be sure to order it or add it to your gift list!
Lolly Jane Boutique by Kelli
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4. The real (e)state of the creative city
Monday June 27 2011
University of Leeds – in collaboration with Dr Rachael Unsworth (University of Leeds)
Speakers include Professor Thomas Hutton (School of Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia), Professor Tim May & Dr. Beth Perry (SURF, University of Salford), Dr. David Bell (University of Leeds)
This workshop will focus on the way creative industries and cultural practitioners have related to the physical fabric and process of change in cities. We are interested in examining how the physical reconstruction of cities have influenced the way creative and cultural producers relate to the market and the state. More generally, we also want to examine how the boom and the bust has influenced the occupancy of urban space and perceptions of the culture of cities. What forms of creativity and cultural production were drawn into regeneration and 'urban renaissance', what still remain marginal? And what is now happening to creative and cultural practices and the position of practitioners within the urban fabric?
Tom Hutton presentation (pdf file – 12.3 MB)
Background papers:
Leeds Arts Future – Leeds Initiative Jan 2011
Leeds Vision for Culture May 2010


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Muslims are too 'secular', should be 'communal': Shazia in video
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party found itself in an embarrassing position when Shazia Ilmi, its senior member and party candidate from Ghaziabad, was seen in a video telling Muslims that they should stop being "secular" while casting their vote and be "communal" in these elections.
"Muslims are too secular. Muslims will have to be communal for the first time. Muslims are not communal, they do not vote for their own. Arvind Kejriwal is our own," Ilmi is heard telling a group of Muslims in a room. The 79-second clip was ostensibly shot when Shazia was in Mumbai recently.
Faced with a barrage of criticism over Shazia Ilmi's purported remarks, the Aam Aadmi Party refused to defend her, saying there was no place in the party for such sentiments.
Ilmi's video went viral on Tuesday and the party promptly distanced itself from the comments. An official statement from AAP said that it "does not believe in this kind of politics nor do we endorse it. All our representatives should be careful in their choice of words so that there is no scope for misinterpretation".
Senior party leader Manish Sisodia tweeted, "I've seen Shazia's clip. She should have not said it. AAP does not believe in communal politics. Our politics is to unite all Indians."
In the video, Ilmi is heard saying, "So far we have been making Congress win. Don't be so secular. Think of your interests this time. Muslims are secular and vote for everyone. Other parties do not do this. They have a set vote bank. Our votes are constantly getting divided. Think of your self this time."
Individuals in the clip are seen to be nodding at Ilmi's remarks. One person adds that Muslims are often responsible for turning the tide in an election even though they are victimized. "Dare bhi hum aur jitaye bhi hum lekin malai khaye koi aur (We are used as a vote bank but also forced to live in fear. Meanwhile others reap benefits)," the clip shows him saying.
To this, Ilmi, says that this time they should change their strategy and 'fight and win'.
While Ilmi's remarks drew sharp and quick reaction on social media, a few said the AAP leader came through as "clueless". Tweeted social activist Kavita Krishnan: "Shazia Ilmi's 'Muslims shd b communal' remark isn't communal. Only shows she hasn't 1st clue what 'communal'/'secular' mean. #embarrassing (sic)."
Composer Vishal Dadlani, an AAP supporter, addressed BJP supporters on the issue. "I don't know if this is the full clip or not. But I will not defend it. In my view, both Hindu and Muslim communalists and fundamentalists are anti-national ... However, unlike the RSS or the VHP, parent organizations of the BJP, this speech/instance is an aberration in AAP. Either she has a foolproof explanation, or she will be expelled, I'm sure of that. AAP is full of good, non-communal, non-corrupt people, striving for India. This incident, real or not, can't take away from that," he said.


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As most veteran customers know, it takes a pretty thick skin to successfully navigate the Berkeley Bowl, this strident city's most popular grocery store.A "sense of entitlement"? That certainly explains much that is wrong with liberalism.
Outside, petitioners seeking signatures for ballot measures have come to blows with opinionated residents. In the tiny parking lot, nicknamed the Berkeley Brawl, frustrated motorists have been known to ram one another's cars. At the checkout, people have thrown punches and unripened avocados at suspected line-cutters.
When one shopper was told she couldn't return a bag of granola, she showily dumped its contents on the floor. Culyon Garrison, who works at the customer-service desk, recently had a loaf of bread thrown at him.
The produce emporium -- one of the nation's most renowned retailers of exotic fruits and vegetables -- creates its own bad behavior. Kamikaze shoppers crash down crowded aisles without eye contact or apology for fender-benders. ....
"There's a sense of entitlement to this town," [Store manager Larry] Evans said. "People think, 'If I want to do it, I'll do it, just try and stop me.' "
Mr. Evans also suggests anger issues, which would be consistent with what is known about Democrat psychology.
For an alternate opinion, see James Taranto who suggests that the cause is dietary.


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This is the start for all of the styles:
Divide the hair into two even sections, I find it hard to get a good looking part on a doll so I didn't worry about it too much!!
Pull the hair over her shoulder and brush it out so it is even and not all funky!!
Secure with a hairband of some sort, I used clear elastics but anything will do!!! The closer the band is to the head, the tighter the pigtail!!!
Repeat on the other side and style it with your hands to make it look natural!!!
So cute!!! This is what you start with for all of the styles!!
Another option is to section out a small piece of hair, braid it, and add it to the pigtail. Then take out the hairband on the braid and gently separate the braid up to the main hair elastic.
Or braid the pigtail for a classic braided pigtail!!
The last option is to unbraid the braid...
secure the two that are the farthest away from the face...
do a crown braid on the one section closest to the face and tie it off with a hair elastic... (click here for how to do McKenna's crown braid)
And braid it with the other two sections for a fancier braided pigtail!!!!
Don't worry too much about the part as I find it hard to get it to look good...
Oops... if you are doing a loose braid this may happen, and if it bothers you braid the pigtail tighter. Otherwise, just ignore it!! We all have had bad bed-head!!!
Well, it looks as if Licorice needs just ONE more scratch behind her ear before bed... My favorite style has to be the pigtails with the small braid added in!!
Thanks for reading this extremely long post and have fun with these hairstyles!!!
~Hannah (the human)
P.S. Thanks to my cool friend Megan for hosting an awesome sleepover last month where I made the owl blanket that serves as my background!!