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Dear friends and readers,
I'm back writing my BLOG!!
Well I was away for a while! I've been singing, writing songs and enjoying life!!
In the mean time winter is over and Spring is blossoming in NYC.
I love this season: the mild weather, the colorful flowers blossoming all around and people getting ready for the summer!! Yes SUMMER my favorite season of all!! I can't wait!!!
Yes, I have my bikini ready and the flip-flops too. And to be ready for that, as a lot of us, me too I'm heading to the gym every day to loose some extra winter pounds and I've started a healthy diet with a lot of salad and fresh fruits!!
I've been busy writing new songs, with songwriters from Nashville, Canada and London and I can't wait to share them with all of you in my new CD. I'm also just finalizing the details for the filming of a Television Specials for PBS. This will be a big step forward for my music. It will allow me to reach so many new people that hopefully will love my romantic music. Of course it will also make possible for me to do a tour around the USA. I can't wait to share all of this in detail with you!!
And for all my fans in Europe and the rest of the world…..I will be coming there too!! Stay tuned!!
|The Certificate of Recognition
Last weekend, on Sunday April 22nd, I was honored to receive an award from the Comitato Italiano of St. Brigid in Westbury Long Island, NY.
The Italian Committee of St. Bridget is formed by a group people, who, in communion with the parish and in compliance with the program of the parish, works for the benefit of the whole community' of Italians in Westbury.
Purpose 'of the Committee is to promote and coordinate social activity, cultural and religious identity of the 'Italian community that reside in Westbury.
|The Award
Every year they have their Annual Gala Italiano where they honored a few Italians who distinguished them self in their own field and they give scholarship to young children of their community.
This year I was honor to be among their honorees together with Rosa Cangialosi and Dr. Gerardo D'Aversa.
It was a very uplifting and happy day. Outside the rain was coming down furiously. Inside we were celebrating happily with great food and wonderful company!!
|All standing for the Anthems
|The Children singing the Anthems!!
The ceremony started with the Italian and the American National Anthems sang by the children of the Italian Cultural Class. It was so sweet and funny too. Kids as you can imagine can't stay still for long so even while singing there was a lot of swinging and moving around!! And it was priceless to see their happy and proud faces when the applause came!! It reminded me of when as a child I loved to sing my songs and get the standing ovation of my family!! Priceless memories of the start of my singing career!!
After the Anthems there was the blessing of the wonderful father Gregory Rannazzisi and then the President of the Comity, Alfonso Sposito, started the award Ceremony!!
|AnnaMaria presenting me the Award
I was the first to be called on stage. To present my Award were two very special friends, Anna Maria Izzo Barbieri and Giovanna Auriemma the presenter of the popular Italian Radio Program "Souvenir D'Italia on WRHU!!
It is always very touching to receive Awards for doing what you love so much!! The award was given to me in recognition of my distinguished service in promulgating the beauty and value of the Italian Culture and Heritage!
|With Giovanna Auriemma, Alfonso Sposito & Anna Maria Izzo Barbieri
I briefly thanked everybody for the honor to receive this award and I said that I will cherish it for years to come as I will use them to remind me to work harder!!
And now also this award is my office together with the others I got during the years. I really look at them a lot and in the tough days and I must say they give me inspiration and strength to move forward and keep working on my dream!!
|Dr.Gerardo D'Aversa with his daughter and Alfonso Sposito
|Father Greg Ranazzisi, Rosa Cangelosi, Monsignor Ralph Sommer & Alfonso Sposito
After me they awarded also a wonderful eye Doctor , Dr. Gerardo D'Aversa who is doing an incredible work helping people restore their vision in Ghana and a wonderful woman well known in the community of the St. Brigid Parish, Rosa Cangialosi!!
|The three wonderful recipients of the Scholarship
It was then time to get the scholarship to three wonderful young ladies.
While in Europe it is possible to have a good education for people of all social classes, here in the USA it is different!
The most prestigious schools, collages and university are private and very expensive. So for children of the middle class it is not so easy to attend them. That's why in America there are many great associations helping those bright kids to get a great education, giving them scholarships!!
I've been honored to be part so many great events that are collecting money for scholarships. The annual Gala in Washington of the OSIA and the NIAF, and the Columbus Citizen Foundation in NYC, all giving every year millions of dollars in scholarships to young kids. It is always so special to meet young students who are so happy to receive the scholarship, as they know this will make possible for them to study in some great colleges or Universities and create a better future for themselves!
And also Sunday it was very special to see those happy proud faces. They say destiny is shaped by events, and for sure are events like Sunday that will create great future for those very bright young ladies!!
After the Scholarship …dinner was served!!
|With Sal and Rae Lanzilotta
There were a lot of children walking around and dancing to the music, family and friends gathering at their table and having a great time!! I was happy to share this wonderful day with some dear friends who came to celebrate me, like Angelina Izzo, my USA mom as I call her, Annamaria, and little Adriana, but also the past President of the OSIA Grand Lodge of NY, Sal Lanzilotta and his wonderful wife Rae who I'm blessed and honor to call dear friends.
|With JJ
And of course my dear JJ!!
It was such a wonderful day! A day to remember and to cherish for year to come!!
Of course I was asked to sing a song and I did it gladly even though I was already dealing with a sore throat!!
Result of it was a bad laryngitis that kept me silent for a few days last week.
But I'm back to normal now and all that matter is that I was honored to be able to bring my music to some new people and cherish my God's gift once again with the world!!
So stay tuned for my new week BLOG as I will share with you some more news and adventures of my life and my dream: bringing romantic music around the world!!
Love Always,


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Several weeks ago Mike Deakin, one of the mixed media artists and YouTubers that I follow regularly, has participated to a video hop with two other artists that I also follow, Paul and Aaron. The subject of their video hop was an intriguing one: Men in heels. If you are interested in mixed media art journaling, then I invite you to watch Mike's video, Paul's video and Aaron's video, as they are really great. They have very different style and this is really interesting to see how they covered the same subjet.
After having watched the three videos, I asked to myself: how would you have covered the same subject? And then, I decided to challenge myself and to actually create a page in my digital art journal on this subject.
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Starting Monday, accessible taxicabs will get priority dispatching at John F. Kennedy International Airport under a joint pilot program of the Port Authority, the New York City Mayor's Office of Operations, and the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Port Authority Chairman Anthony R. Coscia said, "We're pleased to join the Mayor's Office and the Taxi and Limousine Commission in making it easier for our customers to find accessible cabs at JFK. Participating in this priority dispatching program is part of the Port Authority's ongoing campaign to enhance customer service at all of our airports."
Port Authority Executive Director Chris Ward said, "Finding an accessible cab is a challenge even in the best of circumstances. We're glad to do anything we can to make it easier for our customers who rely on these cabs to get them when they need them. I want to thank the City's Taxi and Limousine Commission for partnering with us on this new initiative."
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Matthew W. Daus said, "While New York City has more wheelchair accessible taxicabs than any city in the nation, it takes programs like this one, and our 311 Accessible Dispatch Program, to ensure that this important resource is maximized. We are pleased to be partnering with the Port Authority to make this valuable service available to travelers who use wheelchairs, while providing an equally valuable opportunity for the drivers of accessible taxicabs."
The program was created as an incentive to encourage taxicab drivers to provide service to people with disabilities. Accessible taxicabs carry a logo that adapts the traditional handicapped-accessible image to feature a seated person hailing a cab. The logos are displayed on the front hood of cabs participating in the program.
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The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Jennifer Friedberg, 212 435-7777
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Allan Fromberg, 212 676-1013
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates many of the busiest and most important transportation links in the region. They include John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, Stewart International and Teterboro airports; AirTrain JFK and AirTrain Newark; the George Washington Bridge and Bus Station; the Lincoln and Holland tunnels; the three bridges between Staten Island and New Jersey; the PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) rapid-transit system; the Port Authority-Downtown Manhattan Heliport; Port Newark; the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal; the Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island; the Brooklyn Piers/Red Hook Container Terminal; and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan. The agency also owns the 16-acre World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Phantoms have acquired future considerations from the Janesville Jets (NAHL) in exchange for defenseman Alex Smith, the club announced today.
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Smith, 18, was in his first season with the Phantoms. In 18 games with Youngstown in 2013-14, he recorded two goals and two assists, including the game-winning goal on September 28 against Green Bay. He also added 34 penalty minutes.
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The evil side of my thoughts managed by Doubt tried to sneak into my epiphany and trick me. But I felt the lie. It's not so hard to kick the Doubt to the side in this instance.
At the time I wouldn't claim my writing as my real occupation and desire because I didn't feel "real".
I fell in love. And the words came spilling out like tears. They spilled out WITH the tears. This was a different love from the one I was living at the time I met the psychic, and he was a much better man in every way . But I had loved that other man so hard, so intensely and so consumingly that I nearly lost myself. I did lose myself. The love that brought the writing out was a different kind of love. The kind of love that you know could last a lifetime. The kind of love that raises a family and grows old together. It was a love where we were two people properly yoked as the Bible tells that lovers should be. That's what brought the writing out of me.
Love from the soul refuses to be denied. Love is a trickster at times. It comes in the guise of a lover of one stripe and then expresses itself in an entirely different form. When you stop fighting the expression and open to it freely then you become "real".
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All of my closest friends were artists in college, but creativity never came to me as easily as it seemed to come from them. I was that person who surrounded herself with creative people yet produced nothing but excuses out of fear. Then I was 33 that I started to focus myself to sweat and bleed it out...that's how hard creativity was for me. Still is somedays. When I started talking about my work to my creative/arty friends they all said that it was similarly difficult for them. Though I still wonder if that's true when I see them successful and so prolific, producing such true and beautiful work.
In the beginning I worked in secret. I didn't tell anyone what I was doing when I was locked away in my room or working on the computer for twelve hours a stretch. It was a form of denial. I eeked out the kernel and meat of my first novel in a few months once I began to own creativity. It has no structure and rambles aimless yet I love the characters and the historical backdrop of that first story.
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I want to write the way Adele sings and causes chill bumps when you listen to "Rolling in the Deep"
I want to write with the technical skill and purity of Whiney Houston's voice in "I Will Always Love You."
With the emotion and soul and indescribable quality of Truth at its most powerful. The way that Masters paint. With the strength and raw power of a boxer's punch. T
he athletic agility and creativity of Muhammed Ali. No one made such brutal effort appear almost easy and still so utterly, strangely beautiful.
But even if I never attain those heights I can still happily scribble and type. This is where my life is. This is what comes from my passion. This is my greatest joy.
Yet, truth be told I still shame my gift every time I don't submit to publications out of fear that "it's not good enough". "It isn't ready" is my favorite excuse.And it's not a lie which is the complicated part. But fear still rides me hard.
That epiphany the other night, that I am doing precisely what I always wanted to do made me pause. I am a writer. I can claim it now. But I still have to bleed out the creativity at times. I don't know if that sense of insecurity and self consciousness lessens over time. But I am willing to discover the truth because this is what I do: I am a "real" writer, even if I am a cowardly at times.
(Perhaps this is false though. Perhaps one can never be "real" until one gives over entirely? I harbor suspicions - or is that the doubt creeping in with its falsities? Ah the brain never stops with its chatter. Feel the truth. It's the only way. But what if....?)
I am rather sure at this point that no Wizard can grant me courage. Certainly I can traverse my own Yellow Brick Road to gain courage only my road is travelled and re-crossed on white paper with black print.
The only person who matters in this contest is my Self. "Are you for real?" I am asking myself as I write. Always.
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I would definitely recommend this if you find regular harnesses uncomfortable. The boxers are well made and the material is extremely comfortable. Despite having mine for quite a long time, there has been no wear in the material.
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- Durable, good quality, comfortable.
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- O-ring thickness, price.
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- Great product, quite pricey but it lasts long and does the job.
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Reviewed: 25 January 2015 by S & V, a Gay Married Female
These are possibly one of the best inventions for a lesbian couple.
They are just "normal" high quality boxers that my wife wears under normal clothing and within seconds we can be "playing!".
None of the faffing about with silly harnesses, it's just simply put on and put in! ;)
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- Everything.
- Cons
- Tad pricey.
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- 10 out of 10.
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Firstly, I will admit I'm a fat so and so, so these boxers were a snug fit (XL fits 16-18... I'm larger than that.) Despite being a snug fit they were surprisingly comfortable. I absolutely detest your more familiar strap on harnesses as I find them ridiculously uncomfortable. (I'm a transman so to me harness style strap-ons are girly and annoying and I'll stop digressing.) So obviously these are designed to be used with O-ring compatible vibes and dildos. No problem there whatsoever until you get to the weightier toys. With some of the bigger and heavier dildos I own, the weight of the toy started pulling the boxers down during play. It is irritating, if not embarrassing at times because you need to pause to pull them up again.
In addition to using dildos and vibes with the RodeoH boxers the pouch behind the O-ring is large enough to hold a packer/limpy if that's what you want to do, though there is a chance that the head of your packer may escape through the O-ring. I did try wearing them with a packer, but I'm thinking that these won't be for daily use until I own a few more pairs, and that may be a way down the line as they are quite pricey. Worth every penny mind you! They are certainly comfortable enough for daily use and I do love the hassle free aspect of prepping them for play.
Okay so in summary the harness boxers, are functional, comfortable and I want more pairs of them. Far more comfortable than their more 'traditional' straps and buckles counterparts. Is it worth investing in? Absolutely!
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- Can be used for packing, and pegging.
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- A little bit on the snug side.
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- Hassle free, functional and very comfortable.
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Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner didn't play well in the season opener against Baylor.
Skinner threw three interceptions in a 24-21 loss, but coach Jim Grobe said there's plenty of blame to go around.
"I don't know whether he felt too much pressure, thought he had to kind of be the guy Saturday," Grobe said Wednesday during the ACC coaches' teleconference. "But he didn't play his best football, and in several instances. . .we had receivers not run the right routes. Or in some cases, they're all young. So in some cases they weren't quite sure where they needed to be so they weren't getting there as fast as he needed to. "
Grobe said he has confidence that Wake Forest's veteran offensive line will protect Skinner better. But the Deacons' inexperienced receivers include redshirt freshman Chris Givens at wideout and sophomore Andrew Parker at tight end.
It might take more experience for them to eliminate their mistakes and give their decorated quarterback better targets.
"They can be corrected, there's no question about that," Grobe said. "But a couple of these kids are really young receivers."
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Skinner, receivers working out kinks
Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner didn't play well in the season opener against Baylor.


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Just a month after being slammed with a $200,000 lawsuit for missing a handful of Canadian concerts, Flo Rida has been ordered to pay upwards of $400,000 to organizers of the Australian festival Fat As Butter. "Flo Rida has slept in and will not be able to make the concert," an audience of 11,000 was told on the day of the October 2011 fest. Exactly what you want to hear when you've dropped more than $100 on a ticket and waited to see someone perform. Or maybe not, as tons of dissatisfied attendees demanded full refunds.
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Monday, August 4, 2014
Word of the Week - Hi
It isn't quite as new as I'd thought--as a greeting like it's used today, hi is from 1862 (though let it be noted it's American English from then, not British). The first recorded reference is from the speech of a Kansas Indian.
It traces its roots further back, though. As a shout to gain attention (so not just a substitute for hello or good day), it's from the 15th century, as a variation of hey.
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Here is my latest painting of Foo fighters front man Dave Grohl one of my favourite musicians I listen to the foo fighters all the time. This painting is in acrylics it was a nice change from oils I think nearly my last 50 paintins apart from one or two have been in oils and I am just getting a little sick of them and I am really enjoying using acrylics at the moments and I think I will do alot more work with them in the future. as always any comments would be appreciated and please check out my website www.daviddunneart.com
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
'Mr Foo' Dave Grohl acrylic painting 50x60cm
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14 hours ago
Friday, May 1, 2009
Andy Sue, too
But then, Alex needed someone to play with, so when he was 3, he got a sister. May 1, 1992. He got to go to the Auction at Legters Bros. meatmarket.., home for a spaghetti feast and cake, too! Then in the morning, he had a new sister. That whole spaghetti thing?? Not a great idea for me!! But hey, it all turned out OK!
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- One Cluttered Brain said...
Cute blog. 13th Tale is a good book. I must confess I am only in the third chapter. You see I am like reading 10 books right now. I need more eyes and more brains so I can read all of them at once. I LOVE to read! And BLOG of course!
I am anxious to get to know you more. Do you have a profile on Facebook?
Sorry about that word verification. lard pretty funny stuff. You are a funny lady for sure!
- May 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM
- Lisa Loo said...
wow--that was handy--for Andy--hah--ryhming--I'm a dork--
- May 3, 2009 at 1:35 AM
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What makes you feel happy?
My cute boys, my fience and the days I get to pampered myself. I'm a dork and do my own spas lol!
My boyfriend and reading. Also soda but it does me no good so I've sworn it off.
Mine is my nephews and my weight loss
1)God...2)when my friend who I look up to texts me...3)whn I get to go to the nursing home and vist my elderly friends... 4) Doing stuff for the people I love 5) playing ball with my neighborhood friends 6) working out 7) collecting
Thinking about going to boot camp makes me happy.
Find the positive! Keeps me going even when I'm down! Let's all reach our goals!
everything makes me happy cus i always look at the positive side of things and if there is non than i keep telling myselfe that bad things will end sometime
Patience - helps me to see the happiness in others which in turn makes me happy happy- he he


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Venture Capitalist Fred Wilson writes a very interesting and popular blog.
He posted this:
Bustup Not Bailout
Bustup not bailout should be our rallying cry. Once upon a time busting up big companies was a populist movement. Its time for that movement to rise up again. Not so much to rid our society of monopolies but to rid our society of financial minefields that are 'too big to fail'. I read a quote on twitter yesterday that said 'too big to fail means too big to exist'.
And yet the govt's answer to our problems is to push for more consolidation. Its nutty. Scale and complexity is the enemy of innovation and what ails most of the large businesses in this country, auto in particular, is a structural lack of innovation in the industry architecture
It takes something like 5 years to get a new car designed and built in most large auto companies. That's too long. I realize that designing and building a new car platform is not like hacking up a new web app. But five years? C'mon. We have to do better than that
And we need to completely neuter the auto industry's ability to lobby our govt to stop important initiatives like clean/alt+energy and mass transit. Its borderline criminal what the auto industry's political efforts have done to our global competitive position right now
The same is true of the financial services business, the airline business, electric utilities, and a host of other industries
I am sympathetic to the arguments that we cannot allow the entire supply chain of the auto industry fail and I am certainly aware how many plants will close and jobs will be lost if we let GM, Chrysler, and Ford fail. Its a tough call and Obama has already staked out a pro bailout auto position
So I hope someone in his incoming team reads this and the conversations on this topic that went on via twitter yesterday. If we give taxpayer money to the auto business, it should be to finance a wholesale bustup of the business. One PE firm should buy Volt. Another should buy Buick. A third should buy Jeep. A fourth should buy Lincoln. And if a brand can't find a buyer at any price with a boatload of taxpayer money behind it then it should fail
This is the best way out of this mess. We have to get the biggest businesses in this country smaller and nimbler, we have to get smart money behind them, builders not spreadsheet pushers, and we must focus on innovation not lobbying. That's the only way forward that makes sense short of throwing them all under the bus and starting over.
Note: I wrote this on the eliptical trainer at the gym so no links and prob some typos. I'll try to fix both later
Why did I post this? Well......while reading it I couldn't help but think if we applied some of his solutions to radio we might happen upon some new and groundbreaking ideas that under the current radio structures might never see the light of day.
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Friday, June 8, 2012
It's me, readers, are you out there?
I'm back. Again. I keep trying to recommit myself to blogging but life just keeps fucking up everything.
I know I'm laying blame at the feet of the every day as opposed to my horribly inefficient use of time, but I've decided to try again with baby steps. Oh, there will be big, leaping, T-Rex baby steps for sure, but I cannot promise them every day.
I can only try.
Exactly what am I trying at?
I'm not sure how to explain where I am in the world inside my head. Saying "I'm lost" is not accurate, but it's not so far off from the truth. I think perhaps that I am a writer who has filled her brain with too much stuff. It's not bad stuff, which is kind of part of the trouble.
I have always valued my own curiosity for the world and it has served me well, especially for the writing. But often I feel the lure of the "I can do that" and this thing has arms like an octopus, each independent of the other, each yanking me in many directions. Oh, but they are interesting directions, and they fascinate me, endlessly. But like getting lost in the streets of Venice, you can walk off too far, and discover it's almost dark and you have no idea how to get back, you're hungry and your cellphone battery is nearly dead and your Italian, like your sense of direction, is not very good indeed.
And this is where I find myself. I am on a narrow and dark street, its stones echoing under the soles of my shoes, bouncing off the ancient buildings like a tappity-tap of a clock ticking in my head. Like a bad omen.
Work calls from a distance place, somewhere around the right corner, if I could even find it. But, if you'll pardon the stretching of this metaphor, I'll be damned if I know what's around the next corner and even if I can find my way back, it won't be the same way that I got here.
And, really, the point isn't going back, it's moving forward. It's finding the love again, it's tapping into my soul of my soul, my writer's heart, the thing that is me and I it.
So, I guess I'm on a journey now. Looking for me.
I hope I can find her.
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- Rebecca Palm* Gallimaufry Photography* said...
Good luck!
- June 9, 2012 at 5:57 AM
Ahhh, you're back! So glad
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It was previously claimed that Prince William and Kate Middleton saw each other during a fashion show. That fashion show was organized for charity purposes. It was during this evening that Kate was wearing the famous transparent dress which made the British tabloids spend a lot of paper and ink. However, according to the latest news, the couple had already been flirting for several months, and in a rather strange manner. As reported by Laura Warshauer, Kate Middleton's roommate at the University of St. Andrews, Prince William paid his future wife a big sum so that she would serve him as a kind of a slave for the whole day.
The roommate, who had already become well-known due to Catherine's fame, said that back in November 2001, a joyful students company took a bus to the castle, where there was a theme party in the style of Harry Potter. The students had a peculiar entertainment in the form of a funny auction, where one could buy an unusual lot – a day in the company of a person who would satisfy all the whims of the so-called master. Prince William did not hesitate to give a considerable sum of 250 euros for Catherine. The question naturally arises how William and Kate spent the day. In all likelihood, it will remain a mystery.


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"Progressive" by name and "progressive" by nature
I have just seen the recent appalling story about the firm Progressive Insurance, the insurance company from hell. They spent much more on dodging a claim they were due to pay than it would have cost them to pay the claim in the first place. Lawyers don't come cheap. Their customer had to go to court to collect what was due and the court verdict was eventually in favor of the customer anyway. So now Progressive have legal costs to pay as well as the customer's original entitlement. What a way to run a business! What a way to chase away prospective customers! What use is an insurance company that runs away just when you need them?
Interestingly, their name seems to be the only thing about them that is straight up. They ARE political Progressives (Leftists) and do donate to Leftist causes and organizationa.
So their actions exhibit the complete lack of ethical anchors that we expect from Leftists: The people who tell us, "There is no such thing as right and wrong". Doing their best to dodge a payout is obviously not wrong to them. And they are such moral defectives that they cannot even see that their actions are unwise. They are moral imbeciles.
Where I live we have a large insurance company (Suncorp) that prides itsef on making payouts without quibbling. And they do, resulting in their having about two thirds of the State's housing insurance business. As the early Protestants saw, good ethics are in fact good business.
Anybody insured with Progressive, however, should in my view go elsewhere at the earliest opportunity.
UPDATE: The company has now paid the original claim of about $70,000 but we also read: "the payment is separate from the judgment rendered by a jury in Baltimore Circuit Court last week awarding the Fishers $760,000". That should give them a well-deserved pain in the pocket. They are probably unwise enough to appeal it, though.
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Where does the time go? I've been quilting on "Folk Art Applique"...I can tell I'm getting older...I quilt the black on black parts when the light is good, and the white on brights part the other 99% of the time...LOL!
As this quilt is smallish, I've been taking it with me as I wait while having the car serviced, sitting in meetings, spending time in the car waiting for my daughter. It is interesting fielding the questions that arise from total strangers. My favorite, to date, came Monday while waiting in the Subaru dealership during an oil change..."is that crocheting?" Wow...
I entered two quilts in the AQS - Grand Rapids Quilt Show that will be in August... "All Around the Town" and "Life of Riley" (my version of the Civil War Bride quilt). This is my first try at entering a juried, big show. I spent a whole day trying to get good pictures of them for the required entry photo CD. They recommend taking the pictures outside on a cloudy day for best results. Are they nuts? I live in the midwest...the wind is ALWAYS blowing...hence the whole day, waiting for tiny still moments in between the big puffs, to take four pictures.
I anticipate how hard it is to have quilts accepted, but I'm still glad I went through the motions of applying. I think it will make me a better quilt archiver for my own benefit, for one thing. I have not been taking the time to photograph finished quilts as I should be. As I try and gather pictures of quilts I've made, they are either TERRIBLE, non-existent, on 35mm film negatives, blurry, or the color is not true. I am really spoiled by the digital world...now I need to learn to do it properly.
I've been working hard on my new original project I've been drafting. I hope I can share it with you soon. I can't share it here until I get a copyright for the designs, as I'm hoping to publish it. As slow as I am getting things done right now, someone else with more free time might take my images and run with them, and that would make me quite sad...sorry to be such a tease about things.
Very slowly, I am processing quilt show pictures from Sauder Village. Going to the show is one of my favorite yearly traditions. I will share the pictures as I get them cropped and cleaned up. I will start with the quilts from me and my friends.
I'm not sure I like it when they hang things on point, around corners...I can assure you that this quilt of Cheryl's is perfectly square. :o)


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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Move Over, Partridge Family...
Oh wait. We've already got one of the two.
Most people go out to see live music on Saturday nights.
In the Adams household, we create our own fucking concert.
Remember how I said I was supposed to sing at my stepdaughter Lindsay's wedding last weekend and wasn't able to?
I got home from work yesterday and Chuck said, "You better prepare for a concert tonight."
I assumed Lindsay's husband Mike was going to bring over his guitar, we'd have a couple of beers, and I would sing. We'd film it for blogging (and perhaps humiliation) purposes of course.
My new son-in-law ended up bringing a whole stage set-up with him.
Guitars, PA, a mic, effects pedal...the whole bit.
Chuck jamming with his Mike's son Nathan
Lindsay looking like a hot roadie
It felt weird setting up a microphone in my fucking living room.
"I feel like that thing is a poinsonous snake or something," I told Mike, eyeing the microphone. "I wouldn't know what to do with one of those things."
"Uh...you just sing into it."
"I know! But I'm so loud and obnoxious, I've never needed a microphone for anything!"
I love to sing. But it's usually only in the shower or in my car. Basically I like to sing when I'm naked or driving. Or naked AND driving.
I'm not Mariah Carey or anything, but I can hold a tune. I just have to pick the right songs for my range (which is very, very narrow).
I've done karaoke three times, once when I was forced at a Gaelic Football function (which was a surprisingly decent effort at Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It"), and twice at a bar with friends (both of these attempts were kind of dodgy).
Last night was way more fun than karaoke!
My first song was "Hotel Yorba" by the White Stripes.
This is what it sounds like in case you don't give a shit about The White Stripes (in which case, I must question your musical taste):
And I also decided to do The White Stripes' "We're Gonna Be Friends", which is a really pretty song.
My new step-grandson-in-law (yikes) Nathan makes a surprise cameo at the end. It's worth watching for that even if you don't want to hear me sing another White Stripes song (but I think I sound pretty nice)...
Yes, I cheated with a lyrics sheet. Most of the song doesn't change up, so I get confused with the verses.
So sue me.
Did you see the fake laser-glare I gave Nathan? Priceless. He kind of looked Mr. Bean-esque when he wandered in front of the camera. It made the video that much more awesome.
Anyway, here's the original version:
What an awesome night. I don't think I've had that much fun in a long time.
I totally pretended I was singing to a stadium full of people.
Not really. I felt awkward. But looking at Chuckles whilst I was singing helped. He looked pretty impressed with me, made me laugh and feel good about myself. Like a good husband should.
So anyway, I want opinions, but please be kind. Posting video of myself singing should have been one of the entries on my bucket list.
Because it's taking a lot of balls to do it!
9 comments:
- John Gray said...
just like the war years when everyone had to make their own fun!!!!!
- October 23, 2011 at 5:25 PM
- Kyna said...
Why does that make you sound like a pirate? :P
Yes, after singing, we read books by candlelight and rationed household goods.
- October 23, 2011 at 5:52 PM
- Alison said...
Go Kyna, you ginger singing wonder! Not only do you have balls, you also have talent!
- October 23, 2011 at 6:51 PM
- Liza said...
Who doesn't like the White Stripes?
I enjoyed your musical stylings!
- October 24, 2011 at 3:07 PM
- Kyna said...
Alison: I'm going to get a t-shirt made that sanys "Ginger Singing Wonder" on it :D
Liza: Crazy people, that's who.
Thanks! When I told people I was going to sing at their wedding, almost every person was like, "YOU can sing?"
That really pissed me off. :)
- October 25, 2011 at 9:21 AM
- Kooky Girl said...
Ha!Ha! That's funny. I should do the same. We bought that game Wii Sing for the Wii and I LOVE it. I love singing in the car too and can hold a tune. That is just my opinion. Why not make beautiful music with your family in the lounge ? Bloody lovely! :o)
- November 6, 2011 at 3:27 PM
- Kyna said...
We had a completely brilliant time. Last night, my stepdaughter and son in law came over for dinner, and we're already planning on doing a second music night :D
- November 6, 2011 at 4:49 PM
- Chad B said...
Hey Kyna, I just saw this video on another blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbLz9-riRGM&feature=player_embedded#!
It's "We're Gonna Be Friends" signed by a group of deaf kids. They did a pretty good job at it.
- November 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM
- Kyna said...
That was awesome, Chad :D
I think I teared up a little...
- November 7, 2011 at 4:21 PM


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An ex-colleague, Kaushik Srinivasan who has recently started to blog, posts an article he wrote on HR becoming a HR Organization and selling services to clients. The question this raises is, would internal HR services suffer if external services earn profits for the firm?
A number of benchmarking requests prompted Xerox to turn HR into a business. Xerox HR Solutions has turned the HR practices and expertise that it has developed over the past 25 years — much of which has earned quality and diversity awards — into a business. Its HR services now include consulting in such areas as employee empowerment, employee satisfaction, performance management, labor management, motivation, reward and recognition, work-force diversity and sexual harassment. And capitalizing on Xerox's core competency, document processing, it also sells document-management services and can recommend technical solutions to support HRMS technologies.HRO as a profit center is not entirely a new concept, but what definitely is new is the impact it will have on the HR's reputations, both internally and externally.
There are similar experiences by IBM, Levi Strauss and Walt Disney Co.,


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Chestertown, MD, January 17, 2002 — Several major gifts and grants and two special fundraising efforts have pushed the Campaign for Washington's College beyond its $72 million goal to more than $74 million, just three years into the five-year campaign. Recent major gifts include $2.6 million from The Hodson Trust earmarked for the Hodson Challenge, $300,000 from Robert Thawley '43 for academic programs, and $100,000 pledged by Thomas H. Maddux. In addition, the Hodson Challenge is matching other recent gifts to endowment including, as follows: $250,000 from Jennifer and Ted Stanley and $100,000 from Jim and Dessie Moxley for the Center for Environment and Society, $200,000 from The Starr Foundation and $100,000 from the Seraph Foundation for scholarships, $407,000 from a group of donors to endow the men's and women's lacrosse program, and $105,000 from friends of the late Constance Stuart Larrabee to create an endowed scholarship in her name.
In addition, the final distribution of the Irma S. Heck Trust pushed the endowment fund for the Leroy Savin Heck '25 Scholarship to $433,000; this gift will also be matched by The Hodson Trust.
Nearly $9 million has now been raised in response to the Hodson Challenge. We are especially pleased that Hodson Trust Chairman Finn M.W. Caspersen has approved an extension of the Hodson Challenge from $10 million to $15 million. This special challenge has provided an important catalyst to donors who have welcomed the opportunity to double their dollars while providing for the long-term financial health of the College.
Addressing one of President John Toll's top priorities, the George I. Alden Trust issued a 3:1 challenge grant of $100,000 for the construction of a new addition to the Dunning-Decker Science Center. Dr. Ralph Snyderman '61 made the first gift, $102,000, in honor of his parents, in response to the Alden Trust challenge.
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Yes it has been a while....a LONG while!
I am going to speak on friends today.
Isn't it so true that the longer you love the more you realize that there are fewer people you call friends and more people that you call acquaintances??
I had the opportunityt to interview at a very well known fragrence/cosmetics company. More money, more professional, more global, more opportunity, the whole lot!
I told a now acquaintance.
She told a person who I wouldn't warn if a bus was veering in her direction.
She told another, and they told another.
I was forced to tell my boss about the possibility of me leaving. Thanks goodness she was cool about it and completely understood!
When confronted - I didn't know I couldn't tell anyone - was the response I got.
#1 I didn't realize conversations had to be started with "You can tell" or "Don't tell"
#2 Why would you say something to someone you know will tell everyone with half the truth.
THEN I had a life long best friend who I had tried to call and call with no return luck. I understand life gets busy, but it did erk me that she never returned my calls so I just quit trying figuring thigns were just too busy for friends?? One day I get a call from this friend.....to ask me to join her team in selling a new product. I then received 5 phone calls, and about 5 emails about this topic.
How about a "Hey! How are you? How is the family? Sorry things have been busy, but I am glad to talk to you now?" No....it was a "You want to change your life with this miracle product? It will make you money and make you feel good? Why not?"
I don't need a sales pitch right now...I need a friend.
My sister - love her to death, but I get so tired of being the person she calls to complain about when no one else will pick up the phone. How about calling just to see how someone is? Why do you always have to call just to complain to me about how pathetic you think your life is, or your next boyfriend (after divorce #2 you might have thought dating was out of the question..nope...here comes #3 - okay that was mean I know). When I call please listen I might have something to say....
I find my friends are few and far between.
I am okay with this.
Anyone else with me?


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A must have Christmas stocking filler for both adults and children alike ' The Weakest Link' is poised to become a videogame phenomenon, mirroring the television show's unprecedented success.
Based on the BBC Television's hugely successful show, the game introduces Anne Robinson to the cyber world, and as we've come to expect she's armed with her now infamous put downs and razor-sharp wit. But, this time contestants can answer back if they are brave enough! With over 100,000 questions, players will be able to play well into the New Year.
Anne Robinson herself says, "You can play this game on your own or with your friends and family and, as up to seven people can play at once, it's a real social event. Now, everyone can have the chance to find out which of their friends or family members is 'The Weakest Link' and make them walk the Walk of Shame."
The game features includes:
- More than 100,000 questions
- The likeness and voice of Anne Robinson with her infamous catchphrase, which is now set to reverberate around the nation's households this Christmas -- 'You are the Weakest Link – Goodbye.'
- A choice from 24 different characters, each with their own characteristics and appearance.
- Capacity for up to seven players to play at once, with any combination of human or computer contestants.
- A myriad of options that allows players to extend the gameplay, progressing to bigger and bigger prize funds and perhaps even bending the rules in their favour.
Format: PlayStation® game console, PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system, PC
Genre: Game Show
Developer: Activision
Release: PlayStation game console and PC - September 28th 2001
PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system - October 2001


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New Bethel Christian Community, by Dubem Okwuosa
Posted by amaechidubemokwuosa in Uncategorized on September 21, 2012
Amaechi Dubem Okwuosa is invested in the New Bethel Christian Community (NBCC), a church that combines local worship with an inclusive vision. The church ministers to people suffering and struggling with problems by offering a vision of hope.
The values of NBCC ground its mission. Using the Biblical principles of dignity and respect for all, NBCC's people reach out into the community with the love of Christ. The church advocates self-improvement as a tool for making its diverse congregation spiritually stronger.
The Deliverance and Healing Centre is for Christians hindered by various hardships or conditions. Worshipers at NBCC believe that a demonic influence can be removed from individuals and social institutions.
The church holds Sunday morning and evening services for adults, and special services for children ages four to ten, with midweek activities on Wednesdays. A nursery for toddlers frees up parents for Sunday worship. NBCC also involves youth in one of three services, for ages 3-5, 5-12, and grades 7-12.
Amaechi Dubem Okwuosa is the general overseer of the New Bethel Christian Community in Ilford, Great Britain.


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LL goes back to brown
Image: Celeb Dirty Laundry
Friday, November 30, 2007
Peace out betch
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What Ellen and Portia talk about....
"I had that one moment of, 'Does this mean I will be typecast as a lesbian?' And Ellen turned to me and said, 'So what?' And I thought, "Oh yeah, right.'"
Portia de Rossi, on talking with Ellen about playing a lesbian on Nip/Tuck
Via Us Weekly
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Bryan and The Bod
Elle Macpherson and Bryan Adams were seen locking lips at a private party earlier this week, following the launch of Bryan's new photo exhibition.
A source said, "They were all over each other, flirting outrageously and couldn't keep their hands or eyes off each other."
"They enjoyed a passionate kiss at his front door when they thought nobody was looking. They tried to hide behind the door slightly but were caught out. It was obvious all evening there was a lot of chemistry between them."
Daily Mail
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
Nic Kidman's kids keep their distance
Nicole Kidman allegedly told a U.K. TV show that her adopted kids call her Nicole. "My kids don't call me mommy, they don't even call me mom. They call me Nicole, which I hate and tell them off for it," Kidman says.
Isabella, 14 and Connor, 12, live with Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes- the kids are being raised as Scientologists in LA.
Nicole said, "Yes, they're being raised as Scientologists. I don't want to go there. My daughter and son, their life is molded by the way I live. If I wasn't willing to take on that responsibility, I shouldn't have adopted them. Then it can be argued that I should never have divorced, and that's true, too, but sometimes you don't have a decision in that. People fall out of love, they do."
"When children are teenagers, they have a say in where they want to be. Los Angeles is a big draw, and I'm looking to get a place there so we can share more."
Source/ Image: Babble
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Weirdo Brit shops naked, steals wig
Us Weekly reports that on November 18, Britney Spears visited the Hustler Store in West Hollywood. Spears tried to grab a bunch of panties and try them on in the dressing room. Ewwuh. Store employees "told her they don't allow people to try on underwear," a source at the grisly scene says. "She was really upset."
"She looked out of it. There was nothing going on behind her eyes," a disgusted witness said.
Spears allegedly threw a fit, and took off her own underwear before trying on a pair of boy shorts in the middle of the store while 15 other customers looked on!
An eyewitness told Us, "The employees kept saying 'Don't change out here!' She's just like, 'Well, I couldn't take them in the fitting room!' It was like dealing with a child."
"The staff told her she had to pay, and she rolled her eyes, but paid with a credit card." As payback, "on her way out, she went up to a mannequin, snatched the wig off the head, and stole it!" Oh you know it was for herself. Fuhreak!
Us Magazine
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Jennifer Love Hewitt loves her man
Hewitt on the beach with her boyfriend...packing on the love L.B.'s
Splash via JJB
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The VV Family
"My father's name is Vernon and my mom liked the initials double V, so she named my sisters Victoria and Valerie. That's cool, except when the dogs start getting V names.
Vince Vaughn
Via Us Weekly
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Daniel Craig....off the market
Rumors are flying that Daniel Craig is indeed engaged to girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell.
Mitchell was wearing "a large diamond solitaire on her left hand" when the couple graced the red carpet for the London premiere of The Golden Compass last night. Craig supposedly proposed to Mitchell in Italy over the summer....
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Aguilera...preg & naked
Christina Aguilera in Marie Claire.
Just Jared
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Gab with Gab
Salma shows off baby Valentina
Okay. Wear this...walk like this, and always hold your cell. Always.
Ohh, sexy Papillion hair. What's next? Camel wig? Eh. Brit already has one.
Wonder what it's like with one sober, anything to talk about? By the way, ewwwwuh.
Tara Reid smells. That sucks.
RIP Sean Taylor
Robot with soft hands chats and serves meals. Getting creepy....
McDonald's workers attacked by transvestites. Meow.
Woman gives birth to baby
turkey in truck on Thanksgiving
Image: Celebitchy
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Buddy time
Eva Longoria and playa Mario Lopez hang out last Sunday. So where's Tony's cute, look alike hang time buddy?
Image: JJB
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The Hulk wants privacy
TMZ reports that Hulk Hogan is asking for privacy during his family drama. "Please respect my family's privacy at this time with all that we have been through. I care for my wife and my children are my world and I just hope this all works out." Okay. Why not focus on more important things, like how your son is raising seat belt awareness? Oh, and how he's speaking out about the dangers and consequences of street racing? Yes. Let's please ignore the "pretend" divorce distraction tactic. Next.
TMZ/ Image: Product- Reviews
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Madonna dyes her own wool
Madonna has ticked off animal welfare groups over a photo shoot featuring sheep from her estate dyed different colors. Madge is pictured on the front of Vogue alongside her flock of sheep, colored blue, pink, yellow and green.
An RSPCA rep says, "Why is it necessary and what are they trying to prove? It sends out the wrong message about how to use animals. Even if the dye is safe for the animals, others might copy it with an unsafe dye."
Madonna and her hub, Guy Ritchie say they were paying tribute to photographer Cecil Beaton with the photos.
The Sun
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Twiggy leaves ANTM
Twiggy has been forced to bail on the next season of America's Next Top Model due to scheduling conflicts. Supermodel Paulina Porizkova will replace the Twig on the show's 10th season, which starts up in February next year.
CW says, "We would like to thank Twiggy for her great contributions to the show. Having an icon like Twiggy lend us her considerable expertise has elevated our show to a whole new level. We wish her well in her endeavors and hope to collaborate with her in future cycles of ANTM as well as other projects."
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Seeing double
Jessica Alba and her body double from The Love Guru out for a shop. Weird.
Daily Stab/INF
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Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo
Rumor is Jessica Simpson introduced new boyfriend Tony Romo to her grandparents over the Thanksgiving holiday. Romo joined Simpson and her family last Friday at Jessica's grandparents' new home in Waco, Texas. Word is Jessica's parents are over the moon with the new relationship...Yeehaw
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Monday, November 26, 2007
Gabbing back
Birkhead and his trophy
Pass on some blessings...
Winehouse...still doing blow on stage. So sneaky
What to do with your turkey carcass....quick bleach & bake?
Hmm. I didn't know I liked Julia Roberts. Interesting.
Dempsy and adorable Andy Samberg on Martha
Tyra Banks...afraid to show her Britney head
Morton's Tom Cruise book
Teacher in Sudan arrested- faces 40 lashes for allowing students to name teddy bear Muhammad
Italian buys Texas town- Unpopulated with 1 House- on eBay for $3.8 million
German police investigate man over shaving swastika into his dog's fur. Freak.
London Tube system announcer fired after making spoof messages...oh lighten up!
Image: CBB
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Quiet Riot singer found
TMZ confirms reports that Kevin Dubrow, lead singer for 80's metal band Quiet Riot, was found dead in his Las Vegas home. He was 52.
A neighbor found Dubrow yesterday around 5:20 PM. The Coroner tells TMZ that they are currently examining the cause of death.
Fellow band member Frankie Banali posted on his website: "I can't even find words to say. Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow."
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Raising the Bar
Start your Monday with some of Leo's ex, Bar Refaeli
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Saturday, November 24, 2007
Six pack to go
Cindy Crawford in Hawaii
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Hulk Hogan is a single man
Hulk Hogan's wife Linda has filed for divorce after 24 years of marriage. Linda, 46, filed papers last Tuesday.
Apparently a friendly reporter broke the news to Hulk, who claims he had no idea. "Thank you for the great information," he told the reporter. "My wife has been in California for about three weeks. ... Holy smokes," Hulk told the St. Petersburg Times. "Wow, you just knocked the bottom out of me."
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Rehab schmeehab
Word is Lindsay Lohan is still red eyed and hitting the bathroom every 15 minutes. A friend told Life & Style she ran into Linds in LA earlier this month, "Her face was puffy and red, her eyes were dispondent. She was acting strange, I'm worried."
Another source saw Lohan with Samantha Ronson at a party on November 9th. "Lindsay was acting exactly like she would before she went to rehab. She and Samantha kept going to the bathroom throughout the night." Another spy said she tried to talk to Lindsay at a Paper magazine party on November 10, "I was trying to talk to her, but it was impossible. She couldn't comprehend anything."
How long until she pulls an "exhaustion" and hits the hospital? Let the countdown begin....
Life & Style
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Hayden strikes it for Men's Vogue
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Julia Roberts gets her design on for World AIDS Day
Julia Roberts has designed a bracelet for Giorgio Armani for World AIDS Day. It's the first time Armani has worked with another name on a product.
The leather bracelet comes in red or brown and has a "Tree of Life" design, with Julia's initials on the inside. Armani chose the materials and colors for the bracelet.
"Julia has helped to create a beautiful accessory ... which will be a visible reminder of the part that we can all play in fighting AIDS in Africa," Armani said in a statement.
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Damn, it's Thanksgiving already?
Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves meet up for dinner last night
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Paul McCartney brings in the cash for charity
Paul McCartney raised $123,000 at last night's Gibson GuitarTown London charity auction at indigO2.
The guitar was a 10ft tall hand-painted Les Paul replica signed by Paul. It was designed by visual artist Rosie Brooks.
McCartney said, "I'm really amazed and very happy that the guitar went for so much and for such a great cause."
Other big sales included Robert Plant's signed sculpture that went for $8,260, Ozzy Osbourne $6,711 and SG guitars signed by Roger Waters $21,684, Ronnie Wood $18,586 and Slash $17,554.20.
The successful bidder of Pauls' guitar said he will donate it to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London in December.
Image: Modern Guitars Magazine
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Can you hear the sizzle?
Daniel Craig in the December issue of GQ
Images: Just Jared
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Prayers for Jonathan Rhys
Jonathan Rhys Meyers mother has died after a short illness at 50 years old. Geraldine "Geri" Meyers-O'Keeffe, died at the Mercy University Hospital in Cork yesterday morning just days after the actor was arrested at Dublin Airport.
Meyers, who has been fighting drinking problems lately, was said to be exceptionally close to his mother. Lay off the poor guy!
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tuesday Gab
Madge is taking this a little too far....
Celeb bands suck
The Chili Peppers sue Showtime
Jessica Simpson is breaking up with her dad
Kate Moss...bringing back the ree ree
The Bachelor is a jackass
Winehouse really DOES keep coke in her beehive, omg
Beyonce goes country
Damn, if I was a lesbian....
Egyption woman files for divorce from husband because he refuses to SHOWER. Vom.
Dog returns to vet who neutered him
Indian villager marries his own teenage daughter
Image: Dlisted
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Monday, November 19, 2007
Uh, yeah- I'll take an espresso with steamed rat's milk please
Wacky Heather Mills launched a vegan campaign for charity Viva! today- accusing meat eaters of fueling global warming.
Mills suggested that people should
milk their own dogs drink more eco-friendly alternatives instead of milking cows. "Why don't we drink rat's milk or cat's milk or dog's milk?" she asked.
"There are fields and fields of grain just miles from starving children in Africa, being shipped to Europe to feed our livestock," she said. "There are 25 alternative milks available in health shops and supermarkets. The startling truth is that animals farmed for meat and dairy are now one of the greatest threats to the planet."
Go read all of the milkiness at Daily Mail/Image: BuddyTV
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Thomas Crown....Just call me papa
Female First is reporting that Timbaland is going to be a new dad. They say he's expecting a baby girl with a gal that works for his record label.
A source said, "They are not a couple but Timbaland has promised to be involved in the child's upbringing. He's very excited about the baby and has been very supportive to the mother."
The baby will arrive at the end of this month. Timbaland's rep had no comment. You know what that means...
Female First
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Here's looking at you, kid
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher at the opening of Planet Hollywood's Resort & Casino
I'm Not Obsessed
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How much longer can they fake it?
Word is Pam Anderson is starting to regret her quickie marriage to Rick Solomon. A spectator said the couple looked miserable at the recent opening of Koi in Las Vegas claiming, "They didn't interact at all."
According to In Touch, Rick doesn't make Pam a priority and he refuses to sell his Sunset Strip bachelor pad to move in with her. "They only spend a few nights a week together, She wants a guy by her side 24/7. That's the cause of most of their arguments." Well, gosh. Why would she want her new husband to live with her?
"The fantasy has worn off and reality has set in. She woke up one day asking,'What have I done?'" Pam's rep says the couple is "madly in love." Obviously.
In Touch
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Friday, November 16, 2007
Get down on it
Adriana Lima at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show after party. Hope her dress is flammable...Sizzle
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Nicollette & Michael...not gonna happen
A source tells Star Magazine what everyone seems to know- that Nicollette Sheridan and fiance Michael Bolton will probably never marry, and the two just aren't "clicking" anymore. Apparently the wedding has been "postponed again and they have no plans to get married right now."
Sheridan has seemed unattached for several weeks- Dining at Mr. Chow all by herself and shopping on Rodeo without Michael. Nicollette also went to the premiere of Bee Movie and walked the red carpet, alone of course.
The couple reunited back in December of 05' after dating in the early 90's for five long years.
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Jessica Simpson looking fab in NYC
Bricks and Stones
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David Beckham...The real desperate housewife
Beckham apparently suffers from OCD and he is quite particular about his Beverly Hills home. This week's Globe reports that Becks likes to vacuum in "precise, straight lines- while wearing an apron." There's your visual of the day...Wonder what Posh does while this is going on.
Globe claims, "Everything has to be perfect or he gets all bent out of shape. David also color codes the fridge and insists everything be in pairs. If there's one too many soda cans or bottles on a shelf, he'll throw it away or hide it in a cupboard somewhere."
Globe/ Image:Beckham-Magazine
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
Gab down on it
MILF lunch lady dishing the vegan gobbler....stop the turkey murder!
Winehouse on the trip
Cruise does the freak dance....what's new?
Rumor is Miss Golden Globe...explain
Ben Affleck hanging with pint-size
Zahara's family wants an exchange. Return her please.
Boy George on the mania
Kim Stewart and Tommy Lee....freak night
Paris. How embarrassing.
Adam Sandler goes Bigfoot
Guess founder Georges Marciano buys 84.37 carat diamond for $16.2 million
Thieves steal $777,000 car while owner dines
Pedophile allowed to work in kindergarten
Judge who sued over pants loses job...What goes around, goes around, comes all the way back arounddd
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THE SFA have announced the live televised fixtures for the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup.
On the Saturday at 12.30pm, Championship leaders Rangers will get another Premiership test against Gary Locke's Kilmarnock live on Sky Sports, a match which will see the return of ex-Rangers trio Kris Boyd, Steven Smith and Lee McCulloch.
Sunday will see a double header as the Edinburgh derby takes centre stage as Hearts and Hibs will go head to head at Tynecastle 12.30pm.
The sides, who battled each in the Scottish Championship last season, where the pair finished first and second, will lock horns again.
READ: Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale always look for the star among the lost causes, says Tam Smith
Fans of both clubs were hoping they would face off again, and there wish was granted when they were drawn to face each other in the Fifth Round.
Following that, either Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale or East Kilbride will get their shot at glory against Scottish champions, and the chance to cause a shock for the ages live on BBC at 3.00pm


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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
A to Z: I is for Immersion
A young writer once gave me advice that I'll never forget. She told me that if I can't or don't immerse myelf in the story, the reader never will either.
One of the ways I've learned to deeply immerse myself in my WIP is to "write in the moment".Much as the saying holds true. "We don't remember days, only moments.", when we write days, weeks, months or years, we tend to distance ourselves, lose the intimacy with the scene. But when we immerse ourselves in the story and write only moments at a time, we zoom in and make ourselves, and our readers part of it.
That's it for today. Happy A to Z-ing.
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I needed this reminder! It's so easy to get immersed in other things, too, that pull you away from you WIP... I'm zooming in now. :DReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Bear Paw :-)Delete
Absolutely. We have to be on fire with the stories we write. Who would catch it otherwise? :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, David :-)Delete
that's why I don't write unless I have a few free hours. Once I'm back in that world it's not easy to leave.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh my, so true. I think it actively connects the pleasure center of our brains with the act of writing. :-) Thanks, Susan. :-)Delete
- AnonymousApril 10, 2014 at 6:10 PM
Excellent advice :)ReplyDelete
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Thanks, Scruffy-duck :-)ReplyDelete
I don't have a WIP but I like this advice for life in general. Dive in it's a good policy when engaging in lots of things...ReplyDeleteReplies
And I believe you follow this philosophy, Jen! :-)Delete


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Today the sun came back. Not in the way that the sun does every day where it just sort of casually saunters above the horizon, but in the way that the sun sometimes does when it's in the mood to troll you; suddenly the sun will shine brightly down on you just when you thought it was cold enough to wear a coat. Yesterday, it was. Today, wearing a coat is basically signing your own death warrant.
Fortunately, the sun saw the error of its ways and by lunchtime it had gone back into hiding, lurking ominously behind a cloud and threatening bloody vengeance upon the whole of humanity. But we're ready for it; we've been preparing for this all summer. Soon it will strike. Soon.
Anyway, other things happened apart from my apparently completely losing my mind. Tomorrow I have to play in my solo performance lecture. It's not too stressful (hopefully) because it's basically just a masterclass where the lecturer tells us what we need to do to improve our playing and we unlearn all our bad habits. My worst habit currently is pointing myself completely off to the side and showing the audience my lovely left side. It's clearly my best angle, but sometimes they do like to see your face apparently.
This performance would be a lot less stressful if my bassoon reed weren't on its last legs from a combination of a) old age and b) me boiling it to combat the old age. The boiling sort of worked, but again, it also shrank the end that goes on the bassoon crook. Wish me luck for tomorrow, because I have a feeling it could all go horribly wrong. I mean, there's a pretty huge chance that everything will go wrong and I'll just end up fleeing for my life chased by a horde of angry pedestrians.
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Anti-science name-calling
New Scientist contributor Michael Fitzpatrick on the smearing of climate change "deniers":
The epithet "denier" is increasingly used to bash anyone who dares to question orthodoxy. Among other things, deniers are accused of subordinating science to ideology. In his book Denialism: How irrational thinking hinders scientific progress, harms the planet, and threatens our lives, for example, Michael Specter argues that denialists "replace the rigorous and open-minded scepticism of science with the inflexible certainty of ideological commitment".
How ironic. The concept of denialism is itself inflexible, ideological and intrinsically anti-scientific. It is used to close down legitimate debate by insinuating moral deficiency in those expressing dissident views, or by drawing a parallel between popular pseudoscience movements and the racist extremists who dispute the Nazi genocide of Jews.
As philosopher Edward Skidelsky of the University of Exeter, UK, has argued, crying denialism is a form of ad hominem argument: "the aim is not so much to refute your opponent as to discredit his motives". The expanding deployment of the concept, he argues, threatens to reverse one of the great achievements of the Enlightenment - "the liberation of historical and scientific inquiry from dogma".
Thus it is no surprise that the terms "denier" and "deniers" are so frequently used by Tim Lambert and his commenters in their anti-scientific war on climate change dissidents. Perversely, anti-science name-caller Lambert accuses those who disagree with him of waging a "war on science".