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|Gia Genevieve, Model & current (#29) Traditional Rod & Kulture Girl
Here's my first enstallment, check it out!
There's no direction to go but up, or reverse at this sign ----so, we'll go backwards...to the Road Trip.
Here's our convoy, less one Tiki Truck. I rode in the Bomb Squad C.C.s '56 wagon above. It was from it's windows the following highway photos were taken.
|Kerry Hudson at wheel, with me and Paul Iba.
The road trip there is half the fun of any car event. The lingering threat of breaking down on the road out in the middle of nowhere just adds to the thrill of making it there. Fortunately...we all made it.
|Jerry Johnson lightin' them up! He warmed up a bicyclist pretty good at one point.
|Paddy Mays' Hell City Saints DeSoto, with Courtney McFarland.
"Nothing" but a Desoto.
|Jimmy Allen's Tiki Truck
We were a bit dissapointed in the rides when we arrived at the Orleans.
Kidding.....This shot was taken at "A-1 Auto 2 Towing"on the road.
|Model & Artist, Elaina Soto
After getting the '56 parked and settling in (a few beers) we headed to Frankies' Tiki Room for the pinup party...
|Micheline Pitt, Model & MakeUpArtist.
|Model, Ashley Lindroth
|Phoenix friends, Wes & Chelsea Henshaw.
Part II...coming soon with plenty more cars & pinups.
A special thanks to the following pinups/artists/MUAs and provide and their contact info:
Elaina Soto...Elaina's Art


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Sew Kim.
I could relate to many portions of it and I'm sure a lot of others can too. Even better, if you read the previous post you'll find she is giving away (free!!) a pincushion to answer a simple question. I would check it out.
Inspiration is such a fleeting thing and can be sidetracked by so many things. I had so many plans this weekend and then I just had to buy some stuff at JoAnn's because they had some good sales on what I needed. Of course the one close to me (3 miles) didn't have what I needed, so I had to go to the next one ( 15 miles). More time. Then a friend called and twisted arm Sunday to go shopping. I found so many neat things. My crafty nature came out in new stuff for the bedroom.
Well I have been bust at night this week. The Cheetah fabric really did well as Christmas stockings so I wondered about a fabric handbag. I posted a picture here for you to see,
Make new friends, but...
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No time for fun. I'm heading home in a minute & hope to make a few birthday cards tonight. My brother's is Friday.
I also hope to get a lo done. I have some pretty Maine photos on some beautiful sky blue Bazzill paper, just sitting there waiting to be scrapped! More later!


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Foumula 69 is a sci-fi comedy film about 3 IITians using their crazy inventions to solve a murder mystery and find a cure for terrorism.
The film has been made almost entirely with the students, staff and alumni of IIT Delhi. There were no people from the film industry involved in the making of this film.
Chatur, Bhains and Magga are 3 final year students at IIT Delhi. They get involved a bizzare adventure when their Dean gets murdered and the secret formula he was working on gets stolen. Now the 3 geniuses have to solve the mystery, retrieve the formula and clear their final year exams; all in 6 days!
What's unusual about this film is that it has been made almost entirely with IITians.There were no people from the film industry involved in the making of this feature film.
The Film is bought into maket by the production named "Filmkaar"
(Filmkaar is a production company set up to make extraordinary films with ordinary people") Which is owned by Nitin Das (filmkaar) who is a pass out of IIM Lucknow (batch of 2000). Nitin worked in the corporate sector for 5 years and his last assignment was with India Today as a Brand Manager. He has done a filmmaking course from New York and has an interesting repertoire of films to his credit.
Formula 69. The film DVDs are available for sale online through the following sites:
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Details of Movie:-Duration: 99 minutes, Language: Hindi (with English subtitles), Censor Rating 'U', Price: Rs. 200/- only ]
Genuine Advice :- " Wait for the pirated copy " (Coming Soon !!)


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WUSA They call themselves the "Christmas Sweater Club" because they wear the craziest ones they can find. But they also sing Christmas songs at school and try their best to spread Christmas cheer.
But now all 10 of them are in trouble because of what they did at their school, Battlefield High School.
"They said we were maliciously wounding other kids. But nobody intentionally tried to do that, or did," said Zakk Rhine, a junior at Battlefield.
The boys say they were just tossing small two-inch candy canes to fellow students as they entered school. The ones that are in plastic wrap and are so small they often break apart.
Skylar Torbett, also a junior, said administrators told him, "The candy canes could be used as weapons by sucking on them and making them have sharp points." He said neither he nor any of their friend did that.
A junior... as in about 16 years old? Like two years from being able to vote and join the military? God Forbid we have someone handing out candy canes...
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Here is an example how companies are managing their social media and influencing product reviews by targeting 'influencers' and giving them specific social media 'tasks' in return for free product samples. The days of just getting a sample in the mail with no social media ROI for companies are over… Crowdsourcing for ideas and content is on the rise. More and more companies are looking for innovative ways to reach customers and interact with target market 'influencers.'
Do you like to receive free pens and soy sauce in the mail? Well, you might be in luck — provided you're willing to take to Facebook(s fb), Twitter, Pinterest and other social media sites to describe your experience.
In a recent twist on content and social media marketing, companies like Johnson & Johnson and P&G are sending out samples and asking consumers to complete "missions" based on the products they receive. One recent example, known as "the Juicy Bird Mission," asked participants to brine their Thanksgiving turkeys with Kikkoman soy sauce and describe the experience online.
The concept is the brainchild of Social Media Link, a startup based in New York that offers brands access to its community of "influencers" as a way to amplify their marketing messages.
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DSS Comments on Landmark Coupon Fraud Case
Jul 17, 2012, 09:00 ET
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DSS; "DSS"), a leading developer and integrator of cloud computing data security, Radio Frequency Identification ("RFID") systems and security printing technologies which prevent counterfeiting, product diversion and brand fraud, commented today on the recent landmark case of coupon fraud discovered in Arizona. (See http://www.azfamily.com/news/PD-Counterfeit-coupon-operation-busted-in-Phoenix-161960155.html for more information.)
The case involves the production and sale of counterfeit coupons for products offered by 40 of the nation's largest brand owners. Approximately 4 years ago, high quality counterfeit coupons began surfacing in the United States from an unknown source. Several of the affected brand owners, along with the Coupon Information Council (CIC), hired private investigators to pursue the source of the counterfeit coupons.
The investigation led to 3 homes in Arizona where Police and Federal agents seized boxes of coupons, vehicles, guns and other property. The seized coupons were variations and reproductions of previously valid coupons and had a value in excess of $25 million dollars with the total estimated economic loss to the companies of between $400 million and $600 million. The ringleader of the coupon scam was determined to have brought in the fraudulent coupons from overseas and sold them on a website for 50% of face value. According to the article, the CIC is calling this the largest counterfeit coupon case the industry has ever seen.
Patrick White, CEO of Document Security Systems commented, "This case of coupon fraud demonstrates the severity of the issue and the growing financial loss that brand owners have been experiencing. Coupons that were once unprotected, were counterfeited, altered and mass produced outside the country and then imported for resale. While use of these coupons is illegal, consumers are purchasing the counterfeit coupons online, unaware of the scheme and associated risk. The quality of the re-engineered counterfeit coupons is high enough that cashiers and stores are accepting and processing them on a regular basis without knowledge of the fraud." White continued, "The CIC has been working diligently with the brand owners to help them protect their coupons and also educate the public as to the security features that now appear on coupons. I commend them on their diligent work in tracking down the source of these fraudulent coupons. In our opinion, the answer to this growing problem is 3-fold: use of security technologies on the coupons, commitment to coupon authentication at the retail level, and consumer education on the risks of unlawful use of counterfeits coupons."
DSS offers a wide range of state-of-the-art patented solutions against counterfeit coupons for both traditional printed coupons and digital coupons. DSS works directly with brand owners to protect the coupon's images and information from being captured easily and accurately on copiers and desktop scanners. DSS has experienced increased demand from brand owners for coupon security over the last few years and very specifically over the last few months.
About DSS (Document Security Systems, Inc.):
DSS provides counterfeit prevention, RFID tracking and comprehensive brand and digital information protection solutions to corporations, governments, and financial institutions around the world. DSS develops and manufactures secure printed products such as labels, packaging, ID Cards, RFID Cards and tags and documents using their AuthentiGuard line of patented optical deterrent and authentication technologies. The company also provides cloud computing security services, provides disaster recovery backup, writes custom software solutions, and integrates track and trace technologies.
For more information on DSS and its subsidiaries, please visit DSSsecure.com.
DSS is comprised of four operating units:
DSS Plastics Group – Custom RFID and Plastic ID Card Solutions (Brisbane, CA) PH: 1-415-585-9600
DSS Packaging Group – Commercial and Secure Packaging Manufacturing (Victor, NY) PH: 585-924-8460
DSS Printing Group – Commercial and Security Printing Manufacturing (Rochester, NY) PH: 585-341-3100
DSS Digital Group – Cloud Computing Services and Secure Digital/Internet Documents (Rochester, NY) PH: 585-746-6958
For more information on DSS and its subsidiaries, please visit DSSsecure.com.
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I am committing this next twelve months to my husband. For the next 365 days I commit to the following;
1. Pray for my husband everyday
1. Pray for my husband everyday
*This I am proud to say, I did. I realized over the course of the year that I did wane in the late spring, as I usually do with any annual commitments. I had to regroup and catch the fire again to make it through the summer but I did it. Every day I prayed specifically for him and his needs.
2. Do one purposeful thing each week just for him
2. Do one purposeful thing each week just for him
*I was way better at this the first half of the year. However, this is a strength for me overall and so, I can honestly say I did not go a week without doing something just for him but toward the end they were decidedly less fun.
3. Plan 2 dates per month where we can be alone
3. Plan 2 dates per month where we can be alone
*HA. This one we are just going to call a fail. I could make a million excuses (oh, wait I did, he did, we did...) but the bottom line is we do not give our relationship priority over very many other things.
4. Check in with an accountability partner once a week to keep on track
4. Check in with an accountability partner once a week to keep on track
*I did this until my partner kind of dwindled off and then I made it a commitment to do a check in every Monday in my journal instead. If I had it to do again, I would have spoken up and found a person to keep meeting with, as that made me more excited to do it and kept new ideas coming.
5. Journal my experience for posterity
5. Journal my experience for posterity
*I did this. However, do to a learning experience I had this year, I believe I will destroy it rather than keep it for posterity.
So what did I learn? Well, I learned that marriage is hard. This is the part of the struggle that no one talks about and actually, a lot of people don't think you should (I know because they told me). You hear about the beginning and you hear about the end but the middle... well, you pretty much just hear about the vacations. Occasionally, there will be a couple who "survived" something just awful, that will get a platform but what about the trenches of the middle years or shall I call them the muddle years?
If you want bad advice you are in luck! It is EVERYWHERE! Do you realize how many shows are about
1. The romantic beginning (with no follow up in real life)
2. Can you do better? Yes, you can! (and someday they will think the same thing...)
3. Love is better the second, or third, or fourth time around! (no, you take you with you and if you messed up one relationship... odds are good you will mess up the next one)
4. Cheating isn't cheating if your destined to be together or, heaven help us, soul mates. (nope, it's cheating... you're a cheater)
Good advice however is much harder to come by. A friend told me recently about a study that raises the idea that the reason the bond between mother and child is so strong is because so much time and energy are put into serving that child. Service is love in action (think Mother Theresa). The more you serve someone the closer you watch for their cues, enjoy their reactions and the closer you stay to them physically and emotionally. What is the most common thing you hear in divorces? We just grew apart. He does his thing and I do mine and we live separate lives. I can tell you that in the start of the year of the husband I was watching closely, thinking of ways to surprise and delight... I was so intent of serving him that I was... happy. I was really happy. I think there is something to this theory, I do. I like the fact that they relate it to a child because they don't say thank you. You do a million diaper changes and they can't do anything for you in return and you still love and serve them. That is where marriage is different and yet if I could learn to look at it the same... Children do grow up in time but it takes years and their ability to give back is different with each one.
I have a choice. I have put in my 365 days. I have fulfilled my commitment and I can stop if I choose. I can say I tried, prayed and gave enough. When I woke up this morning believe me I thought everyone of these things (last night was not a high point). I can be done... but I'm not. I'm going to keep on praying for him everyday. I am going to challenge myself again this year and try to up my game. We are not in the honeymoon stage and love looks different now. I could do better but I could do a whole lot worse (and that's more likely). If I am going to put time and energy into a making a new relationship, why not do it with someone I have 19 years and 4 kids with (talk about having a lot in common)? So, did we fix everything? No. Do we have a fairy tale marriage? No. Are we where I hoped we would be a year ago... no but we are better, stronger and still together. In the words of the great philosopher Bob Wiley "We're baby steppin'. We're doin' the work!"
PS. For those of you who have told me in no uncertain words that I should not air my "dirty laundry", there's no need for other people to know those things or other like-minded statements (you know who you are)... no one is making you read this. I have good days and I have bad days... get over it. If you know anything about me, I don't do fake well and have no intention to try.


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It doesn't matter if church starts at 9am or 1pm. We're still late! I'm not sure I should laugh or cry about my last few days.
I really did a number on my family by having a bad attitude for a few days.
Just goes to prove that mothers really are the heart of the home. (and I really need my sleep!)
World War 3 broke out last night at 4am in our house. Can you imagine the attitudes that were exposed when 2 Hobi boys and 2 Hobi parents were competing for sleep. A certain "little one" came into my room AGAIN. Not wanting my sleep to be further disrupted I placed the little one at the bottom of brothers bed- only to wake him and make him angry to have a visitor.
I quickly escaped their room thinking they both would be too tired to put up too much grief. Boy was I wrong! It went on and on...
Then the little one was afraid of the dark and wanted the light on...Brother was annoyed and wanted the light off!
I went to bed last night in a bad mood. By 4am it hadn't improved much.
I've experienced something like this before. I remember being angry that I just wanted to be in a bad mood all by myself. The same thing that happened then happened again. Days following my "entitled bad day" were ugly with the kids.
I need to be a better example and put on a happy face for a day. We'd all be better off.
Better yet, I should hire a baby sitter and leave.


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I'd like to thank my brother, the Googlemeister, for telling me about the cool Google search doodad that prompted me to tear apart and reconstruct my blog. It's actually pretty neat --- do you remember that I might have written something about, say, medical staff credentialing in the past, but aren't sure what astounding insight I displayed? Search the site, and it brings up all kinds of results right here on this page. But what is even better, if you know that your started here, but ended up on one of the links to the right and found something interesting, you can find it using the same search tool. Lastly, if it's nowhere to be found, there's a tab to do a whole net search. Pretty nifty, and probably a lot more useful for those blogs that are large, with plenty of posts, that have been around for a while.
Want one? Go to http://draft.blogger.com/ and log in as usual. Then edit the Layout, and select the "Add Page Element". The search element should be marked with "New". An explanation of what it does is here. As my experience demonstrates you need to have upgraded to Blogger in Draft, Blogger's experimental site --- which, despite my protests below, wasn't really that difficult.
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AM Awards 2013: The A-Class wins AM New Car of the Year
Tim Rose, Managing Editor of AM, commented: 'The new A-Class has the style, dynamism and technology that's required to punch its weight in this highly competitive sub-segment. It's an all-round performer and just the product that Mercedes-Benz dealers need to entice new customers into their showrooms.'
The announcement of the win for the new A-Class has added to the momentum behind the new model which has been met by significant demand not just in the UK but throughout Europe, with 90,000 pre-orders for the car ahead of its market introduction.
Marcus Breitschwerdt, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz UK commented: 'This is a significant win that reflects not only our investment in innovation but also our commitment to listening to existing and potential customers and giving them exactly what they want. We have an exciting year ahead for the new A-Class, and this is a great start.'
'From the innovative interactive marketing campaign through the style and technology packed into the car itself, to how our network is marketing and selling this great car, everything about the way we're approaching the A-Class is new. This Award is great recognition of those efforts.'
First deliveries of the new A-Class commenced in January following on from a series of innovative and vibrant regional roadshows throughout 2012, raising awareness among potential buyers and demonstrating its bold new direction as well as its advanced comfort, safety and dynamic systems fitted as standard. Prices start at £18,945 OTR – images and detailed information on the new A-Class can be found here.
In what was a successful evening for Mercedes-Benz, the innovative My Dash system also won an Award – being named 'Best Digital Initiative'.
Credits: Mercedes-Benz UK
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19-year old athlete, gamer and would-be geek stopped living under a rock. Ready to catch up on pop and geek culture one step at a time. Pizza will be involved.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
NO TIME FOR MY OWN well you get the idea
The epic story of three people who got smacked in the face by truckloads of Real Life and ended up having no time to follow up with a little blog... okay fine it's not that epic. But I do have some good news for everyone! ...Anyone! No idea how many people are still looking for me here anymore. Hopefully someone. I'm rambling. Let's do the break thing.
Right so. Real life showed up at the start of the school year and suddenly there has been NO TIME FOR MY SHIT. I'm going to level with you all here: I spend a lot of time telling people it's no biggie and that my shit is very much together, but the brave face act is tiring and anyone who's stuck with this blog through... ssssssssssshit nearly three months completely dead? Four? :(
Well, you deserve the truth. Life is FUCKING MESSY when you have therapy, rehab and classes. I'm getting better, I really am, which is good because I do NOT want to be living with this shit when winter hits. Remember how much Fun Jeremy was Fun Having during Fun Summer? Yyyyeah.
So I have had no time for this blog, which is just as well cause Lacy's also finding out how great school can be and she has no time, and Roomie and I had to move and he got laid off and had to get new work so HE has no time, so if you tried to get in touch with any of us I'm pretty sure the answer was dead air all around. Lacy might have got back to a couple of you, I hope so anyway. Me? Not a chance. Haven't checked the RPG.net boards, haven't checked email, I've just been swamped.
The generosity of the people in my life is what's made this semester any kind of possible. People helping me onto buses, or taking time out of their lives to drive me places, or transcribing notes for me when I just can't do things on a day where the pain is too much. Moving day, two of the neighbors just up and carried all the furniture in themselves. I don't think I've gotten to say even five words to them since. It's been I just have to say like... beyond touching, beyond moving for random strangers and people who I know have tons of shit going down in their own lives to help keep me on track.
So the good news is that the semester is finishing up soonish and after that I will be watching some
Christmas movies for the first time! The bad news is... still a couple of weeks to go. Roomie went through and looked at some of the comments people left during the Long Time Where There Were No Jeremies (there might have been some, but they were the wrong brand) and I really appreciate all the well-wishes. Looking forward to getting back in touch as soon as exams are over :D
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This is awesome news, I've been checking daily for a status update. Keep on truckin' - keep on doing the hard work you've been doing, do what you need to get better. Wishing you the best and I'll (along with a ton of other peeps) be ready for more of this blog goodness when you are ready to get back into it.ReplyDelete
That's good news. I'm sure some of us have been keeping tabs, but real life takes precedence. Either way it is likely that those keeping tabs will then warn others.ReplyDelete
We're still here following you! :-) Good luck with your exams.ReplyDelete
Still following :) Best of luck with your schooling. Totaly understand the whole truckload of real life. Get bck to the movie goodnesss when you have the time to enjoy the movies!ReplyDelete
There was a little dot next to Some Wonderful Kind Of Noise in my feed list and I did a little happy clap :) Good to hear from you!ReplyDelete
We're still here! Sorry to here there's been trouble; take care of yourself!ReplyDelete
Glad to hear you're getting by alright! I have the blog on an email update, so take your time and I'll read things as they get posted.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 26, 2014 at 2:53 PM
Glad to hear you are alive, chief. You take care.ReplyDelete
Looking forward to your next movie review. Hang in there.ReplyDelete
RL happens. Still, glad you haven't forgotten us.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 26, 2014 at 8:33 PM
Checking in from time to time and suddenly... Update!ReplyDelete
Best of luck with RL and I hope you'll find the time for a review now and then.
- AnonymousNovember 28, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Good luck with everything; school, life, the whole shebang!ReplyDelete
But, you know, since it's there....you ought to take a look at this sometime:
What is it? It's the link to the trailer for Star Wars Episode VII, if you haven't seen it already.
- AnonymousNovember 29, 2014 at 1:17 AM
The great thing about an RSS reader is, I can subscribe to blogs I like, and not lose track of them when they fall silent! So yes, count me among those still here. I'm glad you're making it through, even if it's a hard slog, and I totally understand about not keeping the brave face up all the time. It's good to vent.ReplyDelete
Best of luck with the rehab and the rest of the semester, and I look forward to whatever you watch next! (Don't let them stick you entirely with sappy Christmas movies. You should totally see THE LION IN WINTER -- the version with Peter O'Toole and Katherine Hepburn, not the more recent one -- and marvel at its machiavellian palace-intrigue rendition of "the dysfunctional family gets together for the holidays".)
- AnonymousDecember 1, 2014 at 5:55 AM
Just found out about the new post. You might want to talk to someone in, I guess it would be student aid. It seems like in your condition they should be assigning you a note taker. When I was in college I had one because my dysgraphia made accurate note taking nearly impossible. It didn't even involve any extra effort on the note taker's part it was someone already in the class who was provided with carbonless copy paper so there was an extra copy of their notes made as they took them.ReplyDelete
- Lee CaseboltDecember 1, 2014 at 1:28 PM
Yay! New post!ReplyDelete
Add Die Hard to your Christmas movie list because a) it's amazing, and basically the template for 90% of the action movies that come after it and b) so you can join in the "is Die Hard a Christmas movie?" debate. Spoiler - it's totally a Christmas movie.
YAY!! I've been checking a couple few times a week, and finally a new post! I am totally psyched about this!! Go Jeremy! Woooooo!!ReplyDelete
Oh, cool. You're back.ReplyDelete
Glad things are moving in the right direction. I look forward to seeing more movies through your eyes. Namaste.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 1:50 AM
Good to hear you're still around Jeremy. Do what you need to enjoy the holidays and we'll look forward to hearing about it. :DReplyDelete
Seconding DIE HARD (the first one, only). Greatest Xmas movie ever.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 5, 2014 at 7:35 AM
Thirding DIE HARD. But stop with the first one. Eye stuff in the second.ReplyDeleteReplies
Skip to the third one perhaps?Delete
- AnonymousDecember 6, 2014 at 10:56 AM
Fourthing DIE HARD. It's the first movie where I excalaimed "yay, now in movies, even the bad guys have to have their nerd!"ReplyDelete


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Box set comprising four classic Cary Grant films as well as a documentary about his life and work made in 2004, 'Cary Grant: A Class Apart'. 'Night and Day' (1946) is a fictionalized biography of Cole Porter, made while the composer was still alive, starring Grant in the title role. The film begins in the 1910s when Porter is at Yale University, then follows him through the First World War, in which he works as an ambulance driver in France and marries a nurse from an aristocratic family (Alexis Smith). Director Michael Curtiz then focuses on Porter's glittering career through the 1940s, and the film contains performances of many of his most famous songs. It is now generally conceded that many of the facts on which the film is based are wildly inaccurate: Porter was in fact gay and married a divorcee friend for convenience, and his much-feted military experiences were a hoax. 'Destination Tokyo' (1943) is a suspenseful wartime drama about a US submarine, USS Copperfin, sent into Tokyo harbour under secret orders in the early days of the Second World War. Cary Grant plays the submarine's commander, whose mission is to get the submarine and its crew into the harbour undetected and send a landing party ashore in order to obtain vital information for the planned Doolittle air raid on Tokyo. 'North By Northwest' (1959) is a masterful mix of comedy and suspense from Alfred Hitchcock. Advertising executive Roger Thornhill (Grant) is lunching in a restaurant with his mother when he mistakenly answers a page for one George Kaplan. He soon finds himself on the run across the country, being pursued by enemies of the government who are convinced that he is a secret agent. He finds a friend in Eve Kendall (Eve Marie Saint), who helps conceal him during a perilous train journey, but soon discovers that she is not all she seems. 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (1944) is a macabre comedy about the elderly Brewster sisters, who poison lonely old men to put them out of their misery and bury them in their basement. When their nephew Mortimer (Grant) calls to announce his engagement, he discovers the grisly family secret. To complicate matters, his evil sibling Jonathan (Raymond Massey) has just escaped from jail, and arrives at the family home with murderous intentions of his own.
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Sound: Dolby Digital
Running Time: 584 minutes
Main Language: English
Release Date: 28 September 2009
Certificate: 12 - Suitable for Persons Aged 12 or Over
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I was given a tour of the main orphanage when I arrived last night. I am staying at the guest house, which is on the same property that houses 90 children, under the age of three. I have one room mate, Stephanie, an American women who co-ordinates the orphanage's adoption programme. Our bedroom floor is tiled (easy to keep clean) and there are insect screens on the windows. We have our own toilet, a television and a DVD player and I am able to access wireless internet from my room. I am quite comfortable and very pleased with the staff quarters.
At the orphanage, Several "nannies" are responsible for the day-to-day care of the children in 4 nurseries that re located on the 1st floor of the baby house. The high care nursery is for neonates, sick and malnourished children. Children are grouped in the other rooms according to their ages and how far along they are in their development. The rooms are bright, airy and spotlessly clean. The children swoop in on you when you enter their room. They will cling to your legs, reach up to be held...and if you sit sown you wil not be able to get up...it will take two nannies to extricate a dozen toddlers from you.
There are few facilities for hand-washing, and no-where to isolate children with infectious diseases. Many of these little ones have diarrhoea. This is normal in Haiti. However, the storeroom, here, is full of donated baby care items and the staff do the best they can with what they have. They wash, dress and feed the children, and make sure they have appropriate toys and that they get plenty of fresh air. Unless they are sleeping, the little ones are on mats on the floor or in bumbo chairs.
Dixie Bickel, who founded and directs GLA with her husband had planned to introduce me to the project, the staff, and children, today. I was to meet with her to talk about what my role here will be over the next 6 months.
The Director, is, of course, a busy lady so I had to occupy myself until she was able to see me. That was not difficult! We usually have a full team of volunteers here, who work one-on-one with the children under 2 years old. There is no-one working in that role just now. With the help of nannies and the office staff, I identified some of the children who were most in need of "TLC" and took them out of their nurseries for a while. I was a bit concerned that I couldn't get eye-contact from some of the babies. They did warm up after a while, though, and responded well to the staff they knew. These are positive signs that the little ones are attached to their care-givers. It is very encouraging to see that in an orphanage environment.
At 10:30 in the morning, I was called to help in the High care nursery. A baby girl (lets call her Alicia) had developed a fever and seizures the night before. The nurses had put in an IV and Dixie had given Alicia steroids, IV antibiotics and fluids through the line. Alicia had suddenly stopped breathing when they had called me.
When I arrived Dixie, who an ITU nurse before she came to Haiti in the mid 1990's, was there with two of the Haitian nurses, and they were trying to resuscitate Alicia. Her chest sounded "gurgly", and we suctioned bile from her airway. It looks as though our baby had aspirated bile into her lungs. She was blue around the lips, floppy and did not respond when I stimulated her.
I learned that this beautiful little girl, with almond shaped eyes and elegant cheekbone was HIV positive and had been sickly ever since she had arrived at God's Littlest Angels. She was not on Anti-retroviral drugs because her CD4 count (the type of immune cells that the HIV virus destroys) was over 200. A count of 200 is when adults are considered to have full blown AIDS. However, children's counts run much higher, and their immune systems are severely compromised long before their count fall to 200. In the developed world, Alicia would have been started on anti-retrovirals long ago, but this is Haiti.
We worked on Alicia for 40 minutes. The solemn eyes of the nannies were on us, and all the while, visitors were coming in and out of the nursery. There is little privacy here.
To everyone's relief, Alicia began breathing on her own. I was asked to give her constant nursing care until she stabilized. The Haitian nurses were not comfortable with resuscitating this child. Children are not resuscitated in Haitian hospitals, therefore, the staff do not know how to give basic life support. I stroked the little girl's forehead and told her that her job was to rest, to use all her energy to get better, and we'd do the best we could to help her.
Alicia never regained consciousness. An hour and a half later, her breathing became shallow, her heart rate dropped and the left side of her chest became sunken. I started resuscitating her again, sent up a prayer and asked one of the nannies to call for Dixie.
The little girl's lung had collapsed. In Scotland we would have put in a chest tube to re-inflate the lung, but there are no chest tubes in this country.
20 minutes later, Alicia was making no effort to breath on her own. There were some tough decisions to be made. There are no life support machines in Haiti. Our baby was showing signs of brain damage, and there was nothing that could be done about it.
The Haitian administrator arrived. The child's mother had not visited for several years, and no one knew where she was. We stopped resuscitation, took out the tubes, switched off the monitor. I drew Alicia close to me, and told her we would all prefer if she stayed, but that it looked as though she was leaving us. 'Don't you worry about a thing baby. You are going to a better place. No one gets sick there, or sore or sad there.'
Alicia had a strong heart, which continued beating for a full 10 minutes after we stopped resucitating her. She would have lived had she fallen ill in Scotland, I don't doubt it.
In Africa, when a child was near death, the staff used to gather to pray over the little one, and sing to her. Others would hold her, rock her, tell her she was loved and that they hoped to see her again in Heaven. The Haitian staff didn't do any of these things.
They say that in Haiti behind the mountains, there are more Mountains. That certainly seems to be true. Similarly, I think that in Haiti, there is sorrow, so deep that you will never reach the bottom.
I suspect people see too many child deaths in this country. Madamn Bernard, the head nurse in the high care nursery, shook her head in despair. No-one wept or wailed in that room. Is this their professional reserve? Maybe. I get the feeling, that the staff protect themselves from grieving too strongly, the many many things they cannot change. 1 in 5 Haitian children never see their 5th birthdays. Alicia was one of them, just one.
Alicia's face was washed and she was dressed in a cream dress, with puffed sleeves. She was photographed; Dixie explained that this was necessary, to prove to any family members who might come, that the baby really did die.
There won't be a grieving rite. There isn't time; GLA provides direct care to almost 200 children. They are all in need of care and attention. An undertaker will be called, and Alicia will be laid to rest. Please pray for the staff, that God will give them strength and courage for their work. It is not easy.
Friday was a tough day, yet, I have seen and heard enough to know I have probably seen a lovelier side of Haiti, where people will do all they can with what they have, to save the life of a beautiful, but stricken child.


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Yesterday T-Mobile and LG let everyone know that they, too, would be launching an Android 3.0-powered 4G tablet this year. Little is known about the device right now except that it's called the G-Slate and has Honeycomb and T-Mobile HSPA+ connectivity, but today the two companies teased the device at T-Mo's CES press conference. We didn't really learn anything new, but hey, there it is.
The G-Slate wasn't the only tablet that was teased at T-Mobile's press conference today, as Dell gave us a brief look at a 10-inch tablet. There's not much official information about the device just yet except that it's called the Streak 10 (creative, no?), but if you squint at the image below, you can make out what appears to be a front-facing camera up top, a dock port on the bottom, and what appears to be a headphone jack and volume rocker on the left. If you're interested in the Streak 10, it'll be a while before you can pick one up, as Dell says it won't be available until next year.
We assumed going in that this CES would focus heavily on tablets, and we haven't been disappointed. I'm kind of surprised that Dell's waiting an entire year to release the Streak 10, especially considering how fast this industry moves, but perhaps they have something special planned for it or something like that. Luckily, we don't have to wait nearly as long to learn more about the Honeycomb-powered G-Slate (I hope).


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Does he love you???
This test tells whether your crush actually likes you back.
Do you think about him all the time?
How often do you talk to him?
All the time!
Just a brief hello
We never talk
If you do talk, who usually asks the questions?
He always starts the conversation
I always start the conversation
We don't talk
Sometimes he starts it, sometimes I do
Does he touch you?
He gently brushes my arm when he passes
He tries to hold my hand
He is always staying away from me
Yes, but he seems very nervous
Does he look into your eyes when he talks to you?
Always, we stare dreamily into each others eyes
He makes eye contact but he does that with everyone
No, but it's only cos he's shy
do you have anything in common?
Yes, we go to the same clubs and are interested in the same things
A few things
He tries to do the things that i like (me: that's so sweet)
He has no interest in what i like.
Do you think he likes you?
I don't know
I think he might
Are you guys friends?
Yes, we are best friends
We're are quite good friends
We're not really friends
He doesn't even know me
We're just not friends
Does he ever tease you?
Yes, but in a jokey way
Yes, he is really mean to me
Are you his type of girl?
Yes, he goes for types like me
No, he only goes for popular girls
Yes, he loves me for who i am
No, he doesn't like me
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Of all the sports in the entire milky way, you should agree that golf is the most useless one there is. You'll spend thousands of dollars just for a microscopic improvement in your health.
If health is the expected return, then golf must be the worst investment vehicle available. Ever.
Come on, people often said "Golf is good to keep your mind sharp" as if they never heard about chess. Or backgammon.
If "It's a mild exercise for those who can't take more intense sports" then obviously retirement age should be lowered to 30.
Some said "It's a sport to enjoy the peaceful surrounding where you relax and unwind". That doesn't explain the thousands of hours golfers spend in the boring, clamorous driving range prior to their limited days in the fairways. Or they're not aware that jogging is allowed in parks and lakesides.
You see, we don't walk between holes, we drive. We don't carry our golf bags nor we think about the optimum clubs and the hit direction, because that's what caddies are for (including taking the blame for our bogeys.)
But everyone will nod in agreement that golf is a social activity. There's so many inactivity in this activity, the only thing that can make them interesting is by being a chatterbox.
And because golf courses are as big as Texas, other golfer groups are far away- a perfect isolation and privacy for you to discuss confidential matters especially business dealings.
"But sir, if we discuss business dealings there, then what's the use of meetings?"
Meeting is where we fool people into thinking we make decisions based on our integrity, that we can decide something based on the limited information presented, that we conclude our act based on the best interest of other people or whatever deemed fit for disclosures.
Where, in fact, behind every formal meetings, MoUs, Agreements and 5hits, there are always shadowy dealings involving briberies, conspiracies, libels, frauds, nepotism, secret cartels, hidden agenda- whatever that can land us in the hot soup. Things that antitrust laws exists for.
Where else can you discuss these other than during the 'innocent' round of golf?
Don't get me wrong. I love golf. I have my golfing buddies, always eager to outdo each other with our own signature (and superstitious) move. But to admit that golf is actually a sport is like throwing dusts into the public eyes.
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A Tribute to Theatre
The Murugan Theatre. It is one of the theatres in Thiruthangal, a small town near the famous industrial town of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu. The small town had three theatres in those days (1980s). Chinnaknai Theatre was in the northern corner of the town and Balaji Talkies was at the other end, in the southern corner
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For funnyman Louis C.K., having the final say in the production of his new FX comedy series, Louie, is key.
"When you have a writing staff, you have a community of people you have to convince of everything," C.K. says. "It's like being a dictator."
The single- camera comedy, premiering Tuesday at 11/10c, features a combination of stand-up routines and random sketches starring the 42-year-old comedian. The show, which C.K. also executive produces, writes and directs, is loosely based on his life as a stand-up comedian and newly single father of two little girls.
"It's kind of like an autobiographical fiction. It's like I'm playing myself, but none of these things have happened to me," says C.K., whose last name comes from the phonetic pronunciation of his birth surname, Szekely. "Like I have a brother on the show, but I don't in reality. I just thought it would be interesting to have a one for a little while."
Just like C.K.'s stand-up, the show's storylines certainly aren't suitable for the kiddies. In the pilot, for example, C.K. is flashed by a nutty elderly woman while waiting for a date — a situation that later becomes painfully awkward when Louie discusses his daughter's infected vagina with the young woman he is trying to woo.
"Some of the storylines get pretty weird," says C.K. "There's one where I'm on a date with a girl, and a high school bully intimidates me. He picks a fight, and I back down. So, she leaves because it's a turn off for her. So, I follow the bully home, tell his parents what he did, and the parents beat him up."
The comedy will also feature such familiar faces as Bobby Cannavale, Pamela Adlon (who played C.K.'s wife in his 2006 HBO comedy Lucky Louie) and the C.K.'s Invention of Lying co-star, Ricky Gervais, as a doctor with an extremely crass sense of humor.
Watch a clip of Gervais in Louie
"Ricky is on the third episode and he comes back again later in the season," says C.K. "It's hilarious."


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I'm wearing Zara from head to toe. Ok maybe not to toe...but almost ;)
As you can see I have 100 followers! Hurray for me :) Thank you so much for following me, I really appreciate it!
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Tee: Zara / Jeans: Seven for All Mankind / Necklace: Mi Moneda / Belt: Hermes / Watch: Chanel / Shoes: for Cape Town
Just a small outfit post...I'm wearing my silver tee with gold accessories and I actually love the combination :) Enjoy your weekend!
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After wearing my Kraal & Co necklace for years, I decided to buy a Mi Moneda Necklace. I'm just in love with 'coins on a necklace' and I think Mi Moneda has such an amazing collection. I wore my Kraal & Co necklace almost daily, and I expect to wear this beauty even more (is that possible?).
I have a large shiny pendant with a shiny Pathos coin / medium shiny pendant with a Buddha coin / 80 cm gold necklace. I'm such a happy girl right now :)
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...to get inspired! I love to dress City Chic, a style that's casual, yet stylish. You definitely need army green jeans in your wardrobe, it's so versatile! Combine it with a nice pair of suede heels or make it edgy with a pair of Isabel Marant (- inspired) booties.
Jacket: Isabel Marant / Scarf: Faliero Sarti / Sunglasses: Chloe / Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Bag: Balenciaga / Jeans: Topshop
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It's freaking hot in Holland! But you won't hear me complaining, because I adore the sun. Yesterday the Dutch team won from Brazil, yeahhhhhhhh :D I watched the game with my boyfriend and some friends downtown, which was fun but also too hot.
I had an exam that morning so I had to bring my stuff and decided to bring my Fendi Spy. Not a good idea as you can see, poor little spy covered in beer. I was happy when the team scored but terrified at the same time because my bag got a nice beer shower hihi.
Next time I will leave that baby at home ;)
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The child prodigy of the Hyuga Clan who has the ability to replicate the most powerful Gentle Fist attacks by simple observation, Neji is a member of Team Guy who used to believe in in a fatalistic philosophy: one's destiny is inescapable and weak person will always be weak.
Because he is among his clan's lower house, he is ineligible to learn the Clan's most secret techniques making him bitter towards the people of the main house. His defeat in a battle with Naruto allows him to see the errors of his philosophy in life and made him fix his estranged relations with the main house, and eventually receiving training from the leader of the main house.
Awesome cosplay, especially the eyes. I wonder if you could still see with those contacts though?
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I love these photos of my and my girls because they so accurately show the season of life we are in right now. (Besides the piles of laundry, dirty dishes, and toys spread throughout the house)
We're exploring, we're growing, we're learning. We are always trying harder to be better, somedays it is easier than others. We love to play and giggle, run and laugh. We aren't perfect, but we are doing our best, and LIVING life, trying to soak up every single moment, because we all know these little ones wont be little much longer.
These darling scalloped rash guards are from Cabana Life. I'm such a sucker for matching anything!
I especially love when they have some Mommy and Me Matchy Match!!
These are so darling, yet so functional.
Perfect for the little chillier nights,
or a sunny day at the beach to protect those little arms from the sun.
The scallops! I just can't handle how cute they are.
The scallops! I just can't handle how cute they are.
These softest ever, and beautiful, handwoven towels are from My havlu.


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Is Your Boss a Pig?
KRConnect readers know I love Italy and have many personal connections: the late and dear Paolo Ettorre; my Italian daughter-in-law Clarissa and her two children with my son Ben Stella and Chloe; my great friend and former star rugby winger John Kirwan and his wife Fiorella; my friend Renzo Rosso of Diesel; the best watch designer in the world (Giuliano Mazzuoli); L'Espresso, the leading newsweekly in Italy for which I have written a quarterly essay for the past seven years; my friends at Illy…and the constantly inventive family at Saatchi & Saatchi Rome and Milan led by Fabrizio Caprara and Giuseppe Caiazza. In Italy there's an age old tradition where at the beginning of the year, you buy a piglet, fatten it up during the year and then slaughter it for the family... and the Italians use every last inch of that pig – from head to trotters... here is a story from Fabrizio about a recent visit. KR
Is your boss a pig? This is a question that everyone should ask about their boss! We treat Kevin like a pig; rather, like a pork. And we don't get fired for it either! It is a known fact that every little piece of the pork is used and nothing goes wasted. While my colleague Giuseppe Caiazza and myself were arranging one of Kevin's visits to Italy we said "we have to consider Kevin like pork and exploit him to the max." Not a minute of his precious time has to be wasted. So we fill up his agenda to the top with meetings, speeches, interviews and photo sessions. We ask him to write letters to clients and prospects. And, since a picture is better than a thousand words, we asked Andrea Afeltra to draw Kevin as he would have appeared in a butcher shop. And this is the result. It's not our fault: Kevin always encourages us to be daring and values disobedience, so we have done nothing but obey him!


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|Buff Orpingtons on the Left; the Delaware on the Right
Our new pullets, two Buff Orpingtons and a Delaware, are a delight. We've had them a little over a week, and they are settling in beautifully. Their names are Athena, Minerva, and Nike. One of the three-- they won't tell me who!-- laid an egg this afternoon. It's the first since we got them.
I cannot describe the wonder and excitement of finding this light-brown beauty in the nest box when I got home from work. Don and I took turns having our pictures taken with it, and then we cooked it up and ate it.
Both of us said there is nothing else like it. We have never had an egg from any supermarket, in any restaurant, or even fresh-bought from any farm, that tasted as good as this egg did. I can see why residents in many municipalities will ignore the law to have eggs as fresh and delightful as these! It made all the hard work of getting laying hens legalized in residential backyards in Chesapeake well worth it. 4 Chesapeake Hens rocks!
I'll post some picture below.
|Yours Truly with Our First Egg
|Don is serious-looking but just as proud!
|The Orange Yolk and Thick Whites of a Fresh, Pastured Egg!
|We Wish We Could Post a Taste Online... Incredible!


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On Sunday I received an email from TRU showing the new Wydowna spider doll was on sale for $20 ($5 off) this week. (It pays to open those emails and see what's on sale. Most of the time there's nothing I want to buy but it only takes a few seconds to look.) Of course in a year she might be $10 on clearance, who knows, but I didn't want to wait that long for a sale that might not happen.
|TRU Exclusive "I love Fashion" Wydowna, TRU promo photo
|I really dig her blue lips
I went to TRU today to see if Wydowna was in stock and to inquire about a rain check for the sale price if she wasn't there. They had some new MH dolls like the moody ones with changeable eyes and internal organs, but no Wydowna. That prompted the following exchange:
me: Hi, is it possible to get a rain check for a doll that's on sale?
TRU: We don't usually do rain checks. Which one?
me: The Monster High spider doll, she's on sale for $20.
TRU: Let me see if I can order it for you and send it to your house.
me: Oh that's OK, I'd rather not pay shipping.
TRU: There's no shipping charge.
me: And I pay the sale price?
TRU: Yep!
me: OK, yes, please! :D
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The only downside to this arrangement is that I couldn't choose the specific Wydowna to buy among all the options on the shelf. I have to admit I sometimes take 10-15 minutes to decide on which doll looks the best, and they probably look exactly the same to everyone else, ha! Anyway, if it turns out I'm unhappy with smeared lipstick or whatever on the doll that shows up then I'll just leave the box sealed and exchange her in store when they have a good selection in stock.
You can buy Wydowna online at the $20 sale price until 08/30, but you'll have to pay shipping if you order from home. You might be able to get free shipping if your local TRU doesn't have her in stock but I don't know if this is company policy or unique to my store. It doesn't hurt to ask! :)


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|St Peter's For Bob
Watercolour On Paper
26cm x 18cm (10" x 7")
It is over 2 years since Bob asked me to paint a view of East Bridgford church. Unfortunately, his request coincided with a shift in my interest towards sketching and away from creating "finished" works. The problem was compounded because Bob wanted the scene to include the copper beech – which became a compositional challenge. I tried a variety of ideas without finding anything that worked.
When Elaine and I sold our house, this gave me the extra impetus to finish. Especially when Bob and Angela invited us to lunch on the Sunday before we left the district. I was pleased (and extremely relieved) to be able to deliver the framed painting before joining them for our last meal in the village.
The Five-Value Monochrome Study and Two-Layer Geometric Sketch from Watercolor Painting by Tom Hoffmann helped to clarify what to include in the picture and what aspects of the painting were going to be the most challenging.
I've not found time for any other drawing and painting since we sold our house. It's weeks since I've picked up a pencil or brush. The process of buying, selling and moving house seems to have taken for ever. Thankfully, we are now settling into our new home. In the next week or two, I am planning to restart where I left off with Expressive Drawing by Steven Aimone and to retake Liz Steel's on-line sketching class - SketchingNow - Foundations.


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Until Summer 2009, we were not offering support for the Windows Vista operating system, in waiting for more wide-based usage and general industry support. Two major incompatibility issues were with Novell's Netware (network) and GroupWise clients, which had no clients available for the Vista platform. As of June 2009, however, the new class of students who order Dell PCs will have Vista installed on them, so we are now offering support for these machines. If you have further questions or comments, please contact the Help Desk.
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Deborah Abrahams leads the Psychological Treatments Development Unit at the Tavistock & Port-man Foundation Trust, and was previously the UK Coordinator of DIT training.
DIT is a 16 session psychodynamically informed treatment for anxiety and depression developed by Alessandra Lemma, Mary Target and Peter Fonagy.
This seminar day is not an alternative to Basic training in DIT but it is offered as an introduction with case material to provide a 'taster' experience of DIT. The seminar day will build upon the recent DIT seminar offered in the EPIC program at SIP and it will suit all clinicians who would like to know more about DIT beforeconsidering DIT Basic Training.
DIT Basic Training will commence in Melbourne this year, and Basic Training is likely to be offered again in Australia during 2017. Pathways to prepare for Basic Training in DIT may be developed by Members of SIP during 2017 if seminar attendees are interested in this option. Basic Training in DIT is also offered several times per year at the Anna Freud Centre in London.
If you would like to apply for the DIT seminar day please include a brief description of your professional background and any psychodynamic experience (courses, training, supervision, etc) you have had in an email to:
Contact : Mark Howard
Friday, 16th December
10.00am till 5.00pm
Sydney Institute for Psychoanalysis
5 Penshurst St, Willoughby
The cost of the seminar day with morning and afternoon tea, and lunch is $330 (includes GST).
Due to the short period of time before the seminar no fee refunds for cancellations can be offered.


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The geometrical configuration plumes diffusing with the atmosphere has been a function of the air vertical stability. The smoke plumes were classified by Church into five types and later Hewson was added the sixth type. The description is given below:
- Looping plumes take place when there has been a super-adiabatic lapse rate and solar heating. The large thermal eddies in the unstable air may bring the plume to the ground level periodically. In general, however, the direction of the plume with the surrounding air occurs rather rapidly.
- Coning plume gets resulted in when the vertical air temperature gradient has been between dry adiabatic and isothermal, the air being slightly unstable with some horizontal and vertical mixing occurring. Coning is most likely to occur during cloudy or windy periods.
- Fanning plumes spread out horizontally but do not mix vertically. Fanning plumes take place when the air temperature increases with altitude (inversion). The plume rarely reaches the grounds level unless the inversion is broken by surface heating or the plume encounters a hill. At night, with light winds and clear skies, fanning plumers are most probable.
- Lofting plumes diffuse upward but not downwards and occur when there is a super-adiabatic layer above a surface inversion. A lofting plume will generally not reach the ground surface.
- Fumigation causes the high pollutant concentration plume reaching the ground level along the length of the plume and is caused by a super-adiabatic lapse rate be4neath an inversion. The super-adiabatic lapse rate at the ground level occurs due to the solar heating. This condition has been favored by clear skies and light winds.
Application of meteorology in air pollution problems: The utilization of meteorological data in the air resource management program gives rise to formidable problems. We know that meteorological conditions vary tremendously from one day to another, from one season to another, and from location to another. There are times and places when almost any amount of pollution can get dispersed readily, while at other times and in other places, normally minor emissions can be a problem. We have yet to learn how to modify the weather so that it will be most favorable to good ventilation and adequate dispersion of air pollutants. We must take it as it comes and adapt man's activities to its variations. Theoretically all major pollution sources not subject to control at the source could be located in those areas where atmospheric dispersion processes were most favorable, or could be so operated that emissions were nil or at a minimum during times of adverse conditions. These alternatives are commonly known as land-use control and meteorological control, respectively. Land-use control entails consideration of air pollution factors in zoning decisions. Meteorological control of pollutant emissions has been simple in concept, maximum emissions are allowed when good atmospheric dispersion may be expected; they are minimized when the air is stagnant. Controls of this nature have often been used where emissions could be interrupted or post-poned without unbearable economic penalty.


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One of the best times of the night is that moment when all is quiet and a restful sleep comes upon you. Until the dog barks, or the baby cries, or someone comes in the door loudly.
What do we do when our peace has been disturbed? I would like to suggest that you might say a prayer of thankfulness. That willingness to appreciate is a path to great humility as well as a piety that society greatly needs.
St. John Vianney marked just three hours for sleep on his daily agenda. If we all could be so diligent! For most of us, sleep is a necessary thing. My friends have even admitted that they get as cranky as their children sometimes without sleep. Sleep definitely makes it easier to be Christlike during the day as well. But, if you have had the great blessing to own a loving pet, cherish a sweet child, or live in the same home as another hard working individual, be thankful and go back to sleep.
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I have been thinking for quite some time now that I need a change of scenery. I want to move all the way across country to California. I am serious about this. I used to frequent California several years ago and I simply fell in love with it. There is just something electric about California compared to the east coat with the exception of New York. Maybe it's because there is just a totally completely different mind set out there then on the east coast. They are so much more laid back and less judgmental then those here on the east coast. We tend to be more aggressive, ruder and more uptight.
I am a very free spirited person. I try my best not to judge folks. Hell I say live and let live but if I were to tell my uptight, clinched assed girlfriends about some of the things I've done or want to do they would surely look at me a lot differently then they do now. For that reason I tend to keep intensely personal thoughts, feelings and desires to myself. Sometimes I feel as though I am living a lie and not really allowed to be myself. I would love to just be able to be my true self around folks. Even with my current boyfriend I can't really be myself because I don't think he could handle it. In fact, I know he can't.
Maybe if I move out there and start fresh and meet some new people I can finally be able to let go.
Finding a job shouldn't be hard for me; I'm a nurse and have been for the last 10 years so I'm sure I could find a hospital or doctor's office to work in. I think fear is preventing me from doing this. I don't have a place to live out there so finding a job BEFORE I get there will be a bit challenging. I don't know anyone out there so I would be completely alone and that frightens me as well.
I don't know, maybe one day I'll grow the balls necessary to do want I always wanted to do.
Have you ever been afraid to make serious life altering decisions? If so did you go through with it and how did it turn out?


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Saturday, August 1, 2009
4 comments:
The part near the end that you have in caps reminds me of Michael Jackson. I think that's the mentality he had. Besides that, this was a good read Storm.ReplyDelete
thank you Enigma for taking the time to read! have a wonderful weekend luv! I'LL BE TUNING IN!ReplyDelete
I won't be wearing black, i'm wearing colors to celebrate life!ReplyDelete
I didnt want to come here. I didnt want to talk about it. I didnt want to see the paper in the car on the way to church on Sunday Lisa because I just didnt want to believe that we do live in a world that houses people that hurt children. I didnt want to allow myself to feel what I knew U were feeling about that precious baby.ReplyDelete
I just know u and I appreciate u making me face what im sure u knew i was trying to avoid.
As adults we need to feel with empathy when it comes to situations such as these. It helps to keep our own emotions in check and to better relate to those people going thru difficult moments such as this one on that day.
God Bless that Family, God Bless his brothers and sisters & God Bless U for using that precious heart to better this cruel world.
Love u My sister
*Dionne* aka CoCoTreasure


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Motilal Oswal, in its recently released report, Room Air Conditioners, projects the focus to shift to inverter AC, with its volume share going up from 10 percent in FY16 to 30 percent in FY18 and to 50 percent in FY20.
Over the past few years, demand has been continually shifting toward energy-efficient ACs (5-star/inverter), which contribute ~30–35 percent of overall industry volumes.
Expect industry volume CAGR of 15 percent over FY2017–2020. Indian room air conditioner (AC) volumes are estimated to grow from 4.7 million units in FY17 to 7.2 million in FY20, implying a 15 percent CAGR. After being strong in FY17, AC sales are expected to maintain momentum in FY18, despite demonetization-driven weakness. Volumes are forecasted to increase ~20 percent in FY17 and ~15 percent in FY18. This growth is expected to be driven by rising penetration of ACs (4–5 percent currently versus 30 percent global average), higher disposable income, growing urbanization and the year-round AC usage trend. AC, could be one of the largest discretionary items in India over next few years.
Higher commodity prices may impact margins – price hikes needed. Star ratings, which are normally revised every two years, have not been changed since January 2014. Therefore, manufacturers have not resorted to any price hikes. None of the manufacturers has increased prices of late to stay competitive; however, cost pressures stemming from a sharp rise in raw material prices would force companies to hike prices going forward, likely post GST roll out in July, 2017.
Competition remains intense; brand, distribution, service center network, and dealer margins as key differentiators. Brand, distribution channel (>50–55 percent of AC sales now in Tier-II to Tier-IV cities), service center network, and dealer support/margins are the key success factors in the AC industry. Competition has increased with players eyeing a larger market share.
Valuation and risks. Increasing risks can be seen from industry convergence to inverters, inventory destocking prior to GST implementation in July 2017, and new ratings for ACs in January 2018. The run up in stock prices over the past two months factor in the positives of a hot summer while ignoring the aforementioned risks to growth and margins.
In the US, AC penetration started to pick up from 1950s – it then jumped to 15 percent in 1960 and to 50 percent by 1975. In contrast, penetration in China grew from 8 percent in 1995 to 70 percent in 2004, implying that penetration rates are increasing much faster versus earlier years. India's PPP per capital GDP at USD 6000 is similar to that of the US in 1960s. According to the Indian Weather Data Handbook, 2014, the weather profile of 54 major cities shows that 65 percent of the total numbers of hours in a year have a temperature above 24°C. This, supported by rising income levels, has been the key driver of increasing demand for ACs. AC could be one of the largest discretionary budget items in India over next few years.
CY17 Outlook – IMD Expects Above-Normal Summer Season
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), CY16 recorded significantly above-normal temperature during summers (mean of +1.4°C above normal temp). This led to strong AC sales in the year. For CY17, it expects mean temperature to be above normal (>1°C higher) in the North, Northwest, and the plains. Also, most of the south, central, and west India regions are expected to have 0.5–1°C above-normal temperature. Notably, above-normal heat waves (+5 percent degree over max temp) are likely to be witnessed in the North, North-West, East, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Overall, summer in CY17 is likely to witness above-normal temperature, but should be less severe than last year, as per the IMD forecast.
For FY18, industry growth is forecast to decelerate to 15 percent. As the BEE's star ratings remain unchanged, no price hikes are expected on this account. On the other hand, with a sharp rise in commodity prices, the cost of ACs is likely to increase during the year, subject to INR movement (nearly 50–60 percent of the parts of a split AC are imported, and manufacturers usually offset the impact of currency depreciation by passing on price hikes to end consumers).
CY17 off to a good start; March end witnessed a spike in volumes. The summer season typically starts from March in the South and from April in the North – AC demand picks up during these months. The entire country witnessed a relatively warm February, but the temperature was higher in West India, with cities like Mumbai seeing a 15–20 percent jump in AC sales. However, the first three weeks of March were a dampener for AC sales, with hail/snow storms leading to a dip in temperatures across North, West, and East India. However, a spike in temperatures in the last week of March has led to a strong revival in volumes. March 2016 had witnessed record temperatures, driving a spike in demand for AC sales and subsequent inventory stock-out for dealers in April 2016.
Although industry players have majorly relied on the summer months (50–60 percent of total sales), sustained high temperatures following the monsoon (October–December) in recent years have created a new window for AC sales. As a result, AC demand is for almost 7–8 months in a year, compared to 4–5 months previously.
The 3-star-rated ACs account for 60 percent of overall AC sales in India. According to BEE, all ACs that operate on invertor technology will have to be compulsorily rated from 2018 (with the same set of fixed-speed norms). Thus, the rating for fixed and variable compressors will be merged. Accordingly, a 4- or 5-star-rated AC will be considered as inverter AC, while the rating of the current 5-star product will be changed to 3-star. Also, the fixed-speed AC market would transition to inverter technology over the next few years. Given their expected price fall, energy-efficient inverter ACs may eat into the market share of the 5-star fixed-speed ACs. Consequently, inverter ACs should command a market share of 30–35 percent by FY18 and 50 percent by 2020.
By region, North India continues to remain the largest market (38–40 percent of total sales), followed by South India (30 percent). A key trait of the North Indian market is the preference for window ACs. Split ACs are largely in demand elsewhere in the country. However, since the northern region is the largest market, companies have continued manufacturing window ACs to cater to this demand.
Samsung and LG exited the window AC market in 2012 as the share of split ACs increased and the price gap between split and window ACs reduced considerably. However, LG has now re-introduced select window AC models. In the northern market, demand for window ACs continues to remain high. Also, the window AC market size has been relatively stable, with many buyers shifting from air coolers to ACs for the first time (especially in Tier-II and Tier-III cities). Distribution reach is the key differentiator in the Indian AC market. This has become all the more important since ~50–55 percent of overall industry volumes are outside metros/ Tier-I cities.
Branding and ad spends: Brand name and trust are the other key differentiators in the AC industry. Companies generally spend 1–7 percent of their sales on advertising. Typically, with the onset of the summer season, AC manufacturers step up their advertising spends to capture customer mindshare.
R&D spending. Most AC manufacturers in India follow the outsource-and-assembly model with low spending on R&D. Compressors are mostly sourced from China/Thailand and condensers from local vendors, with the complete AC being assembled at the AC manufacturer's factory. R&D spends are in the range of 0.2–2 percent of sales. Daikin has been among the front runners in terms of R&D spending and has built its first R&D facility at an investment of Rs.0.6 billion in Rajasthan.
Typically, February and March of each year see the launch of new models by AC manufacturers to cater to summer season demand. This year too has been no different. Some of the key features highlighted this year by AC manufacturers are:
- Wi-Fi-enabled ACs which allow users to control the machine using a smartphone. Additionally, smartphones can be used to monitor power usage and consumption.
- Increased focus on power saving and thus higher range/models of inverter ACs, with each brand trying to highlight the energy-saving potential.
- Air purifiers as a result of increasing concerns about polluted air within cities.
- R410A refrigerant gas being used in ACs as an alternative to the ozone-damaging R22 gas. The R22 gas has to be phased out by 2030, but the industry intends to completely switch to R410 by FY20 itself. Most inverter models across companies are using R410 refrigerant gas.
- Dehumidifiers for controlling humidity, especially during monsoon, so as to offer better comfort.
Room AC Industry Shifts to Inverters
The room AC industry is shifting toward energy-efficient models (i.e., 5-star/inverter ACs) over the past few years, as customers are increasingly becoming aware of lifetime costs of ACs vis-à-vis upfront costs. To promote energy efficiency, the BEE initiated star labeling in 2007 for fixed-speed ACs, where the compressor cuts off or cuts in when the desired temperature has been achieved or the room temperature increases. This program was conducted in 2006, involving key stakeholders such as consumer organizations and manufacturers of ACs/components. January 2007 became a voluntary year for AC star ratings. It was made mandatory from January 2010 for 1-star to 5-star ACs. The ratings were upgraded in January 2012 and January 2014. Also, the first energy-efficiency ratio (EER) came into force in 2015.
Inverter ACs are to be voluntarily labeled from January 2016. These ACs are considered to be more efficient than fixed-speed ACs. Apart from power savings, the key unique sales proposition of an inverter AC is that the set temperature is precise, delivering comfort. As inverter ACs have variable compressors, they have different standards compared to fixed-speed compressor ACs. According to the BEE, all ACs that operate on invertor technology will have to be compulsorily rated from 2018. Thus, the ratings for fixed and variable compressors will be merged. Accordingly, a 4- or 5-star-rated AC will be considered as inverter AC, while the rating of the current 5-star product will be changed to 3-star. The split AC market is expected to transition to inverter technology over next few years, with inverter ACs projected to account for 30 percent of the market by FY18 and 50 percent by 2020.
Since June 2015, the BEE has introduced the Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ISEER) for inverter ACs. ISEER is defined as the ratio of total amount of heat that an AC can remove to total energy consumed to remove this heat. The minimum ISEER is 4.5 for a 5-star-rated inverter AC and 3.5 for a 3-star-rated inverter AC (equivalent to a 5-star fixed-speed AC). Currently, inverter ACs account for 12–15 percent of the overall market, while 5-star-rated ACs account for 22 percent. However, 3-star rated ACs are the largest contributors to the market.
As per Indian Weather Data Handbook, 2014, the weather profile of 54 major cities shows that 65 percent of the total numbers of hours in a year have a temperature above 24°C. Air conditioners in India have hitherto been tested under the IS 1391 code at standard operating conditions (outside temperature of 35°C). Star rating is given to manufacturers based on the test results. Ratings based on the ISEER have been introduced on a voluntary basis for variable-speed (inverter) ACs since June 2015. However, ratings of variable-speed and fixed-speed ACs are proposed to be merged from January 2018.
High Competitive Intensity
AC prices retained at 2016 level. With no change in the BEE star ratings in CY17, most manufacturers have maintained last year's prices for ACs. However, with a sharp rise in commodity costs, there may be a need to increase prices or else margins would come under pressure. With aggressive pricing being offered, players are unable to raise prices of their fixed-speed ACs, as this would reduce the price gap with inverter ACs.
Sale promotions via exchange offers, discounts, and free installations to continue. To promote sales during the upcoming summer season, brands are offering exchange schemes, free installation, and discounts. Typical discounts being offered are in the range of 10–15 percent of MRP. For premium brands, the discounts are in the range of 8–12 percent, while in case of other brands, the discounts are in the 12–15 percent range. Companies are also offering comprehensive 5-year warranty on ACs. In case of inverter ACs, companies are offering 10-year warranty on the compressor and 5-year warranty on the condenser.


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Happy Mother's Day….
Being a Mother is truly a gift from God. Life before Savannah was good but unfulfilling. It is so true when they say "I never knew I could love someone so much" or "Children completely change your life". Until you have children you do not truly understand the impact they have on your life.
I have loved Justin & Jordan for many years but until I had Savannah I didn't know how to really "LOVE" them in a Motherly way. Hopefully they know that I love them and did try my best. For me Mother's Day is more exciting than any other day because I feel so lucky to be a Mother.
So this Mother's Day weekend started out with Muffin's with Mom at Savannah's pre-school. I got to go to school with Savannah that morning and hang out and watch her class sing little songs they had practiced for Mom… Although Savannah refused to sing I was so happy to be there. I don't want to miss a thing.. One of my favorite things Miss Kelly did was ask the kids questions about their mom's and write it down and have it laminated.. Definitely a Keeper
The rest of the weekend was pretty busy Savannah had gymnastics on Saturday then we headed over to Monkey Joe's for Brady's birthday party.. Hard to believe he is 3.. we got to see some friends we haven't seen in a while and that is always a good thing.
After a long day Mommy, Daddy & Justin went to dinner to celebrate his graduation.. So proud of him.
Sunday was Mother's Day so we got up went to church I got a very pretty necklace with Savannah's initial on the front and her dob on the back and a very cool Ippolita ring… What mommy doesn't love jewelry. After church we all had lunch and then everyone cleared the house and I was ALONE..lol best present ever peace & quiet.
All in all it was a great day and there is no greater gift than to be a Mother.


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Title- Awakened
Series-Few Are Angels Book #2
Author- Inger Iversen
Book Blurb-
What must he overcome to protect her?
With no clue of what to do next and the responsibility of looking after Alex and Mia as promised, Kale is up to his ears in problems and no solutions. How will Kale save Ella, keep Alex and Mia safe, control Jace as well as control the Bloodlust that creeps beneath the surface waiting to be released? Will Kale be Ella's savior or will he convict her to a fate worse than the one Laurent has already promised her?
What truths will she learn?
Ella knows that the choices she makes affects not only her but everyone else around her, but what about the choices made to find her? Ella learns the truth about the death of her parents, learns that the ones she thought she could trust aren't so trustworthy after all.
How will Ella handle these betrayals, and will she be able to sacrifice what is necessary to obtain eternal life?
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Letters to the Editor
POSTED: Saturday, January 31, 2009
Don't blame Pflueger for state's negligence
Please don't use Jimmy Pflueger to cover the wrongdoing and neglect of the state in suspending all dam inspections and emergency flood responsibilities prior to the collapse of the Kaloko Dam. I know the collapse caused the tragic loss of lives, and I am sorry. If the state did its job like it should have, this probably could have prevented the dam collapse.
I've known Jimmy from the 1940s as a friend among many of the motorcycle riders. He was always a close friend among the various ethnic groups, always caring and concerned for the safety of the bike riders as well as others on the road. His aloha was deeply respected by many of us who were close friends of his. He was and still is a caring person, and he is always there when help is needed.
Jimmy is a keiki o ka aina, for sure.
Put former prisoners to work in Hawaii
In reference to ";Gitmo's closing ought to restore reputation of the U.S."; (";Our Opinion,"; Star-Bulletin, Jan. 24): The perfect solution as to what to do with the detainees who have been so horribly treated is to move them to a more tranquil setting. I think a facility should be built in Hawaii for these poor mistreated individuals. If their home countries refuse to take them, they could be integrated into Hawaii society and certainly feel comfortable with the aloha spirit that prevails.
It is a shame that the home countries of those approved for release already do not want them. Those who have been released have found jobs back in their country or region performing admirably the tasks of terrorism again and leading the al-Qaida movement. A facility here would assure more jobs for residents and help to improve the local economy.
If this does not work out, then President Obama should see about bringing some of these poor souls to Washington and training them to work in a more pleasant environment, maybe as cooks, custodians or even terrorism experts in the White House! The nations of the world would stand in awe of such a kind and certainly redemptive gesture on the part of our new administration. What do you think?
Lillington, N.C.
Just follow directions for green-waste pickup
The Jan. 28 ";Gathering Place"; column by Peter Aiello, ";City green waste pickup might not be so green after all,"; should be taken with a big grain of salt. It certainly isn't an accurate reflection of the city's new curbside recycling program.
It appears Aiello was properly educated about the disposal process for his old Christmas tree. However, his article indicates that he willfully or intentionally ignored the proper protocol.
The city's Refuse Division has spent countless hours educating the public on the recycling program through numerous brochures, news releases and community meetings.
The program now reaches 57,500 homes in Mililani, Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, Kailua and the North Shore. Of those households, only 6 percent asked for an additional green cart.
Aiello failed to follow instructions by trimming trees into 3-foot lengths and bundling them to fit into the bin with the lid closed. If one green bin is not enough, the city offers additional green bins at no cost by calling 768-3200. For more information on recycling, visit opala.org.
If Aiello had asked for a second green cart, his problem would never have happened. We hope that he will follow simple, basic instructions and have a more pleasant experience during the 2009 holiday season.
City Department of Environmental Services
Obama supporters will swoon, then choke
The term ";shovel ready"; has been popularized to describe particularly juicy candidates for massive injections of federal pork known by the euphemism ";stimulus spending.";
If our 44th president finds himself unable to deliver on the massive tonnage of Peter Pan campaign promises distributed like so many lotus blossoms last year, one cannot help but wonder how long it will be before various and sundry cult swoonists of the Obamaniac persuasion—overcome with a belated sense of buyer's remorse—will bitterly declare his administration ";shovel ready"; ... and then begin looking about for the capacious HazMat certified landfill needed to accommodate all the rancid snake oil they suddenly find themselves unable to digest.
Kapaau, Hawaii
Keep an eye on certain Supreme Court judges
";Now women have means to gain equity"; (";Our opinion,"; Star-Bulletin, Jan. 30) rightfully criticized how ";With the recent addition of conservative Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., the court ruled 5-4 against Ledbetter's claim.";
Fortunately, the court's Ledbetter decision was based on misinterpretation of the Civil Rights Act, which Congress and President Obama have now fixed. Unfortunately, Roberts and Alito have led other efforts to selectively lock the courthouse doors.
For example, in the Massachusetts v. EPA case, Justices Alito, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas joined a Roberts dissent that re-interpreted the Constitution. One more vote would have prevented any court challenges by states and citizens to the Environmental Protection Agency's refusal to enforce the Clean Air Act's global warming provisions.
Moreover, while the result would have banned all such enforcement suits, it would have allowed polluters to file lawsuits against any global warming regulatory safeguards that might cost them money.
Glenn Sugameli
Senior judicial counsel
Washington, D.C.
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Taylor Urban is a crafter, sewer and creator of the popular blog It's Taylor Made. She is always looking for new ideas, and has an true passion for discovering new crafts. One look at her impressive list of DIY crafts and you might just be hooked! Taylor holds a degree in costume design & runs the Etsy Shop, Taylor Made Home. She lives just outside of Houston, TX with her husband and her two sons.
We were thrilled to snag Taylor as a Pellon Projects™ artist last year and just love her Baby Activity Tree Mat. Click here for the tutorial and scroll down for a closer look.
Pellon: What does your creative process entail?
Taylor: I am super organized. I would like to say that I look like a mad genius, but that's not true. I have 3 of 4 idea lists at all times and when an idea come to me I jot it down quick even in the middle of the night!
P: Why do you enjoy sewing & crafting?
T: It's how I relax. My whole life is loud and fast so it is the only time I'm not listening or talking. I also love that I can start from a piece of fabric and in less than an hour I can make something beautiful. Instant gratification.
P: What tips or tricks learned through experience can you share?
T: Always measure twice, it still gets me! I am bad with numbers, so about once a week I cut something wrong. Also, a serger is a very good investment.
P: When and why did you start sewing/quilting/crafting?
T: I can't remember not being crafty and creative. I started sewing around the age of 12. I loved having something unique that no one else had.
P: What triggers you to start a project?
T: If I don't have a project going on I feel weird! I am always working on something. I usually start out of necessity but then it leads to something else which then leads to something else…
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Baby Activity Tree Mat – pattern here