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Friday, July 31, 2015
Live Video of the Day: "Feeling Good" (Lauryn Hill)
Last night, the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill made a rare appearance on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform her riveting cover of "Feeling Good," which is lifted from Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone compilation album that is a companion piece to the Netflix documentary What Happened, Miss Simone.
Ms. Hill produced and contributed six songs to the compilation including "Ne Me Quitte Pas," "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair," "Wild Is the Wind," "African Mailman" "Feeling Good," and "I've Got Life," an interpolation of Simone's "Ain't Got No, I Got Life."
With that said, watch her riveting performance of "Feeling Good" from The Tonight Show below and Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "Say You Will" (Brandy)
"Say You Will" - Brandy
- Writer: Theron Feemster
- Producers: Ron "Neff-U" Feemster & Big Chuck
- Record Label: Atlantic
- Featured on 2004's Afrodisiac
Rare Performance: "If Only For One Night" (Patti LaBelle & Luther Vandross)
Back on November 28th, 1985, Patti LaBelle had a concert special entitled "The Patti LaBelle Show" and during this special, Patti brought out one of her dear friends Mr. Luther Vandross. Luther was actually the first president of Patti's first fan club for Patti LaBelle and The Bluebells and decades later seeing these two legends on one stage letting it rip is such an honor.
With that said, watch it as Patti and Luther go back and forth on Luther's classic "If Only For One Night" below and Enjoy!
Amazing Cover: "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" (Mary J. Blige)
During the MOBO Awards in the UK several years ago, Mary J. Blige performed a stirring rendition of Elton John's classic ""Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word."
While Blige has recorded her own rendition for the "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" soundtrack, I still prefer her live interpretations of this Elton classic as she really leaves it all out there on the stage. Watch her sublime interpretation of "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" below and Enjoy!
Second Listen: "Sweet Life" (Frank Ocean)
Today marks the last day of July and earlier this year Frank Ocean teased that his sophomore followup to channel ORANGE would drop this month and while there hasn't been a further confirmation or detraction from this statement, I thought it might be nice to revisit one of my favorite joints from his debut.
Written and produced by both Frank Ocean and Pharrell, "Sweet Life" from channel ORANGE was one of the more critically acclaimed from his GRAMMY-winning set and as we await news on Frank's new album, you can take a second listen below to "Sweet Life."
Live Clip: "Dear No One" (Tori Kelly)
Tori Kelly is one of 2015's breakout artists and while she's been slowly building her career for a few years now and I have a strong bet that she will be among the artists nominated later this year for a GRAMMY for Best New Artist.
With that said, while revisiting her solid debut album Unbreakable Smile, I was once again reminded of my favorite song from her "Dear No One" and you can watch her sublime acoustic performance of it from MTV's Artist To Watch series below!
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Live Video of the Day: "Blame It On Me" (Chrisette Michele)
Back in 2009, Chrisette Michele released her sophomore album Epiphany to much critical and commercial acclaim. The second single off of the effort was the emotional ballad "Blame It On Me," which in my opinion showcased off Michele's best vocal performance to that date on record.
With that said, check her out performing the emotional track after the jump from Late Night with David Letterman and Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "Lost Ones" (Lauryn Hill)
"Lost Ones" - Lauryn Hill
- Writer: Lauryn Hill
- Producer: Lauryn Hill, Che' Guevara and Vada Nobles
- Record Label: Ruffhouse, Columbia Records
- Featured on 1998 The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Rare Performance: "I Don't Hurt Anymore" (Dinah Washington)
Sadly there are only a few live performance of the legendary Dinah Washington's online and one of my favorites (out of the limited selection) has to be her performance of the Hank Snow joint "I Don't Hurt Anymore."
Originally recorded by Snow and Washington in 1954, the below rare performance showcases Ms. Dinah Washington belting out what would become a number 3 seller for her on the R&B charts. With that said, watch her tour de force performance below and Enjoy!
Amazing Cover: "I Still Believe" (Mariah Carey)
I've been getting back into Mariah Carey's discography lately and Mariah's impeccable cover of "I Still Believe," originally a hit for Brenda K. Starr is one of my favorites in my opinion.
Lifted from her #1s album back in 1999, Carey re-recorded the song as a tribute to Starr, as she had been Starr's background singer in the late 1980s and Starr actually helped jump start Carey's career by handing a demo tape to then Sony Music Entertainment executive Tommy Mottola, who then signed Carey's first recording contract.
With that said, take a listen to Mariah Carey's sublime rendition of "I Still Believe" below and Enjoy!
Second Listen: "Deep Inside" (Mary J. Blige)
Back in 1999 Mary J. Blige released her fourth album Mary, which featured some now classic joints from the famed songstress. With that said, one of the standout joints from Mary, was her third single "Deep Inside," which featured a brilliant sample of the Elton John bar classic "Bennie and the Jets."
"Deep Inside" would go onto become a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs peaking at #9 and is still one of my favorite joints from Blige. Take a second listen below to "Deep Inside" and Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Song of the Day: "Lately" (Tyrese)
"Lately" - Tyrese
- Writers: Derek Allen & Tyrese Gibson
- Producer: Derek Allen
- Record Label: RCA Records
- Released in 1999 from Tyrese
- Peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
Live Audio: "A Change Is Gonna Come" (Patti LaBelle)
At UNCF's 30th Anniversary An Evening of Stars Tribute, Patti LaBelle was the legend being honored and at the end of a wonderful tribute, Patti got up and belted out a phenomenal version of "A Change Is Gonna Come."
While the TV version shows Patti accepting her award and then going into a spirited rendition of this classic, you never get to see and hear the entire song. Therefore, take a listen below to this live audio that was captured the night of the original Tribute back in 2008 that allows you to hear the entire version that Ms. LaBelle laid down that night and Enjoy!
Amazing Cover: "So Amazing" (Stevie Wonder & Beyoncé)
While Beyoncé offered riveting renditions of some of Stevie Wonder's greatest hits during Monday's telecast of the GRAMMY Salute to Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé and Stevie actually worked together back in 2005 when J Records released a tribute album in honor of the late Luther Vandross entitled So Amazing...An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross.
One of the gems off of the album was the Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé duet "So Amazing," which would eventually earn the duo a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. With that said, listen below to their amazing cover of Luther Vandross' classic hit "So Amazing" and Enjoy!
Second Listen: "One Hundred Ways" (James Ingram)
James Ingram's "One Hundred Ways" is one of those two-step joints that just brings a smile to your face anytime you hear it for the first time in a while.
Lifted from Quincy Jones' album The Dude, "One Hundred Ways" proved to be the launching pad for Ingram's career and would earn him the 1982 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
With that said, take a second listen below to the smooth classic 90s jam from Ingram and Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Song of the Day: "Let's Chill" (Guy)
"Let's Chill" - Guy
- Writers: Bernard Belle and Teddy Riley
- Producer: Teddy Riley
- Record Label: MCA Records
- Released in 1991 from The Future
- Peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 & #3 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart
Live Clip: "Closure" (Jill Scott)
Earlier today, Jill Scott appeared on ABC's #1 morning show Good Morning America and while the show held her sublime performance until the end of the broadcast, it was more than worth the wait.
With that said, Jill Scott is busy promoting her latest album Woman and offered up a funky rendition of her joint "Closure," which in my opinion is definitely single worthy, but then again Woman is loaded with potential hits if her label gets behind them right.
As we await the official announcement of her next single following "Fools Gold" (still waiting on a video), watch her stunning performance of "Closure" below!
Amazing Cover: "Believe" (Jennifer Hudson)
Last night I was revisiting Jennifer Hudson's discography, especially her sophomore album I Remember Me, and rediscovered her stunning cover of "Believe."
Therefore, I thought it would be fitting to remember Jennifer Hudson's amazing rendition of the Brooks & Dunn classic "Believe." Jennifer infects the song with only the passion and vocal fervor that she can and thus resulting in many in attendance tearing up with her emotionally poignant cover.
Lifted from ACM Presents: Brooks and Dunn The Last Rodeo, you can tell that the country music duo really took to her rendition to heart and hopefully you will to. With that said, watch it below and Enjoy!
Second Listen: "I Got Trouble" (Christina Aguilera)
Christina Aguilera's Back To Basics is my favorite album that Aguilera has released thus far during her career and one of the gems on the record is her Linda Perry produced and co-written joint "I Got Trouble."
Recorded to sound as if it was playing on an actual record player, the joint is such an underrated opus that warrants several listens. With that said, take a first or hopefully second listen below to "I Got Trouble" and Enjoy!
Live Audio: "All the Man That I Need" (Whitney Houston)
Whitney Houston's posthumous live album Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances was released towards the end of last year and in my opinion, it still hasn't received the attention that Whitney's vocals command.
With that said, one of my top five songs from her discography has to be "All the Man That I Need" and her performance of it from her 1991 HBO special Welcome Home Heroes, further solidifies why she is known simply as The Voice.
Take a listen below to her sublime rendition of "All the Man That I Need" and Enjoy!
Monday, July 27, 2015
Song of the Day: "Beneath Your Beautiful" (Labrinth ft. Emeli Sandé)
"Beneath Your Beautiful" - Labrinth feat. Emeli Sandé
- Writers: Timothy McKenzie, Emeli Sandé, Mike Posner
- Producer: Labrinth, Da Digglar
- Record Label: Syco
- Released in 2012 from Electronic Earth
- Peaked at #1 on the UK Singles (Official Charts Company) and #88 on the Billboard Hot 100
Podcast: "The Anatomy of a Clapback" (The BackBeat)
In this week's episode of The BackBeat, we talk about Jill Scott's new album Woman, Future's new DS2 album and get into the anatomy of a clapback. Starting off with Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift's twitter exchange about the VMAs, we then get into Meek Mill calling out Drake for not writing his own raps on Twitter, Ghostface clapping back at Action Bronson over comments made on Sportscenter, Erykah Badu calling out the Black Eyed Peas for imitating her "Honey" video, Janet Jackson's new video for her "No Sleeep" remix with J. Cole, as well as Michelle Obama calling on Wale to take part in a college summit.
In our Blast From the Past segment, we celebrate JLO's birthday, Jill Scott's debut album Who Is Jill Scott, the passing of Amy Winehouse, as well as the 20th anniversary of Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. And make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our favorite songs of the moment.
Rare Performance: "Feel The Fire" (Peabo Bryson, Tevin Campbell & Kenny Lattimore)
Back in 1998, FOX aired a short-lived music variety show Motown Live hosted by Robert Townsend and Montel Jordan and on one of the episodes, Peabo Bryson, Tevin Campbell and Kenny Lattimore teamed up to offer up a collaborative performance of Peabo's classic hit "Feel The Fire."
With that said, watch the rare performance of "Feel The Fire" from Peabo, Tevin and Kenny after the jump and Enjoy!
Second Listen: "Flyin' High ( In The Friendly Sky)" (Marvin Gaye)
Over four years ago marked the 40th aniversary of Marvin Gaye's monumental and groundbreaking concept album What's Going On, and I've always felt that it's important for those less familiar with the album to get familiar with the album past its title track.
With that said, What's Going On is my favorite album of all time and one of the iconic joints from it has to be "Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)." Take a second listen to Gaye's classic "Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)" below and Enjoy!
Live Audio: "...Til the Cops Come Knockin'" (Maxwell)
Maxwell's "...Til the Cops Come Knockin'" is definitely a fan favorite for the crooner and below you will find a smooth breakdown of Maxwell and his band performing a solid rendition of "...Til the Cops Come Knockin'."
While I am not familiar when/where this was recorded, if I was to guess, this might be part of the international bonus track of "...Til the Cops Come Knockin'," that was released in 1997 from his MTV Unplugged album. Either way it ends up, listen below to this solid live audio and Enjoy!
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Live Video of the Day: "My Love Is Your Love" (Whitney Houston)
With the passing of Bobbi Kristina Brown occurring earlier today, I thought it would be appropriate to revisit one of her numerous performances with her mother the late Ms. Whitney Houston.
The two of them would sometimes perform "My Love Is Your Love" together throughout Whitney's career and when they joined together during a taping of Whitney's world tour in Germany in 1999, Bobbi Kris offered one of the most spirited renditions of their collaboration to date.
As we mourn the loss and honor her life, I thought it would be nice to watch mother and daughter in music fellowship below!
Song of the Day: "One Sweet Day" (Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men)
"One Sweet Day" - Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
- Writers: Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff, Wanya Morris, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Michael McCary
- Producers: Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
- Released in 1995 from "Daydream"
- Peaked #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Second Listen: "For Lovers Only" (Maxwell)
Back in 2001, Maxwell dropped his third album Now, which featured so many hits and classics from the crooner. With that said, one of the cuts from the album is Maxwell's smooth sensual joint "For Lovers Only."
Though never released as a single, this song is amazing and definitely deserves a first listen if not a second. With that said, take a first or second listen below to "For Lovers Only" and Enjoy!
Live Audio: "Feel The Fire" (Peabo Bryson)
Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack released a collaborative live and recorded album entitled Live & More several decades ago and while it's a hard to find the vinyl, luckily for us it still lives on via the internet as some of the live audio performances have hit the net.
With that said, Peabo Bryson's rendition of his classic "Feel The Fire" is one of the numerous standout gems from this LP and you can take a listen to his nearly 9-minute opus below!
Amazing Cover: "Love and Happiness" (Luke James & Estelle)
During BET Music Matters tour stop in Nashville, TN roughly three years ago, Estelle brought Luke James back on stage to duet on the Al Green classic "Love and Happiness" and the two really set off the place with their vocals and performance.
With that said, watch the due's sexy performance of the Al Green classic below and relive their sublime musical moment!
New Joint: "Can't Wait" (Jill Scott)
Jill Scott's new album Woman is currently topping the iTunes Top 200 Album Charts and while it's too early to tell if it will top the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts next week, it's safe to say, she'll have the #1 R&B album and a top three debut.
With that said, one of the numerous standouts from her LP for me has to be her Andre Harris produced joint "Can't Wait," which a lot of fans are calling to be released as the set's official second single following "Fool's Gold," which we are all awaiting a video for.
Take a listen to this new joint from Ms. Scott below and Enjoy!
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Live Clip: "Feel The Fire" (Stephanie Mills)
Last year, during Stephanie Mills's co-headlining gig with The Whispers at Nokia Theatre, she of course let into her vast discography that has kept her touring throughout the years and performed one of my favorite songs from it for the Los Angeles crowd.
Opting to perform her rendition of the Peabo Bryson classic "Feel The Fire," Stephanie lit the place on fire with her sublime performance of it and you can watch it go down below!
Song of the Day: "Don't Leave Me" (Blackstreet)
"Don't Leave Me" - Blackstreet
- Writers: Teddy Riley, Chauncey Hannibal, Roosevelt Harrell, Karen Anderson, & Bunny DeBarge
- Producer: Teddy Riley
- Record Label: Interscope
- Released in 1997 from Another Level
- Peaked at #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart
Cut: "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" (Amy Winehouse)
Back in 2004, a then relatively unknown Amy Winehouse recorded a cover of The Shirelles' classic "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" for the Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason soundtrack.
Slowing its original tempo down and opting for a jazzier instrumentation, Winehouse's distinct vocals took centerstage on this sublime cover and cut that not too many people are aware of.
With that said, listen below to Amy Winehouse's cover of The Shirelles' "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" from Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason below and Enjoy!
Second Listen: "Character" (Van Hunt)
Van Hunt is a very slept on artist. With that said, Hunt's second album On the Jungle Floor featured the smooth mid-tempo jam "Character," that in my opinion is one of the top 100 songs released in the last decade.
Hunt's smokey voice accentuates the guitar pumping track and is such a smooth and sext joint. Take a first for many and hopefully a second for some below... Enjoy!
Amazing Cover: "Endless Love" (Ledisi)
A few years ago, Ledisi honored Lionel Richie at UNCF's An Evening of Stars and blew the roof off the joint with her powerful rendition of the Lionel Richie and Diana Ross duet "Endless Love."
With that said, you can peep her sublime take on "Endless Love" below and if you like what you hear, hopefully Ledisi will be hitting the road again soon as her The Truth Tour this past spring was truly the truth.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Song of the Day: "Halfcrazy" (Musiq Soulchild)
"Halfcrazy" - Musiq Soulchild
- Writers and Producers: Taalib Johnson, Ivan Barias, Carvin Haggins, Francis Lai
- Record Label: Def Soul/ Def Jam
- Released in 2002 from Justlisen
- Peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 & #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
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Unidentified specie: (please let me know if you can identify this fly for me by leaving a comment underneath the post.)
Blackberry. Rubus fruticosus
The groundcover of speedwell. Which specie it is I do not know yet. The height of the creeping stems is about 80-100mm. The flowers are between 6 and 8mm.
There are great crops of the berries everywhere. Well they will be in big demand as soon as the snow sets in. (did I hear it right, that this might start as early as next month?
Herb Robert, Geranium robertiatum
I have hardly seen any spiders in my garden, and I am afraid that many were killed by the severe winter we've had. To my surprise and delight, I spotted Garden Spiders everywhere along my route, without searching for their webs. So well done to them; that aspect on its own made my day
Spear Thistle, Cursium vulgare
In the distance is Mount. Gabriel, with the two radar domes on top. making sure that air traffic to and from the Americas don't bump into one another.
Upright Hedge Parsley, Torillis japonica
Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos cuculi.
Most Ragged Robin flowers were well past their sell-by date, yet they were still very popular by all sorts of insects.
This hoverfly has lovely markings in very strange shapes, not at all like the ones I've seen before. So, if you know who or what it is, please leave a comment at the bottom.
Rhingia campetris
Just now, I came upon this website on hoverflies. Looks very interesting. I'll have a look in the morning because it is now 11pm.
A very late Common Honeysuckle, Lorica periclymenum
Greater Stitchwort, Stellaria holostea
And as you enter the village again, the Prickly Sow Thistle, sonchus asper, greets you again.
Grey Heron. Ardea cinerea
hooded Crow, Corvus cornix
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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Friday, September 23, 2011
A focus here and there
(Stinging) Nettle, Urtica dioica.
Seedhead of my Pincushion flowers, or Pink mist as the Scabious is also called. I'll collect the seed as soon as the heads have dried out, because I'd love to see them in the back too, next year.
And, as usual, Blogger rotates the photos I've uploaded. (and provide no opportunity to edit this!)
Bittercress? Some kind of weed very similar to it, anyway. Tiny and beautiful white flowers, and growing everywhere.
Wren, Troglodytes troglodytes.
Hoverfly? on the raised veggie bed netting in Bantry's Rehabcare garden.
House Sparrow, Passer domesticus, in the garden
Herring Gull, Larus argentatus
I have not been able to get out since last month. I'm still in that "dark memories" place where I get lost among images of Francis and then fail to do something concrete. Like going out yesterday when it was probably the last nice day of summer! And that is where having a dog would be really useful; a dog would force me to go out onto the road again. At first I was thinking of getting a rescue dog, but now I'm thinking seriously of getting a service or assistance dog with the Dogs for the Disabled, where they train puppies into dogs which can do amazing things for you. Helping carrying home shopping, helping you undress, getting the post, etc.
I've printed out the form, which is on my desk.
I've had three dogs before, and although we've always had cats, I do miss the contact with a dog when going for a walk.
Wild Ivy flowers, converting into its black fruit.
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At least his sense of humor doesn't have a tumor!
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't letting little things like an embarrassing out-of-wedlock baby or a slow, painful, public divorce get him down.
The action star-turned-governator poked fun at himself today at the University of Southern California, before sitting on a panel about the the growing rift in partisan politics.
While Schwarzenegger's schtick steered clear of his split from Maria Shriver or the baby he had with a longtime maid, he still had plenty of material:
–The one-time Mr. Universe said he's frequently misidentified as a Miss Universe winner: "Different bikinis, waxing, all those things. I did not win that competition. It's Mr. Universe."
–About 300 Southern Cal students were turned away at the doors, because they couldn't all fit. The "Kindergarten Cop" star apologized and comically explained: "Anyone below 10-percent body fat was allowed to come in here. It's the only way I come up with a way to select people (to come inside)."
–He thanked Southern Cal president Max Nikias, a native of Cyprus — who, like Schwarzenegger, speaks with a thick accent — for his opening remarks. The former governor observed: "I'm looking forward to appearing together over and over, all over the world and leaving audiences scratching their heads and saying, 'What the hell did he just say?'"
The governator then sat down with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge and ABC News' Cokie Roberts.
The event marked the beginning of USC's newest think tank, the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy.


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Saturday, 27 February 2010
New York Love Song
Half an hour of further songwriting today, as I tried to make a New York song to round out FAWM.
I listed a few places on a sheet of paper and have linked them together with a bit of a story. Instead of trying to do the whole city in three or four verses, I've decided its better to hang around in one area and ground the lyrics from that point.
Its probably still the transatlantic equivalent of 'Mary Poppins does London Town', but its something to knock into shape later and maybe add some Velvet Underground style guitar licks.
Its on the FAWM Page here.
Worryingly thats number 19 of 14.
Although my last song's New York Chelsea girl reminded me of Nico. So now I'm thinking a techno 20 would be a good way to round it off, perhaps with female vocals and a slightly German accent. So here it is....the bonkers last track
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President-elect Donald J. Trump is picking up the pace with his cabinet and top White House staff choices, and despite the fervent wishes of some Democrats that some views expressed during the campaign would be moderated after the election, the new administration's team is maintaining a decidedly conservative bent.
The craziest, most unbelievable story of National Fast Food Day has got to be the one that has come out of Russia, where Burger King just debuted a new item in honor of our president-elect called the Trump burger. It comes with a very spicy sauce, onion rings, and jalapenos; just like Trump's election, it's really hard to swallow. - James Corden
The World Is A Safer Place Without Saddam
- Right-wing German hate groups plan attacks with American counterparts emboldened by Trump
- 'First line of defense': Democratic states vow to fight Trump in court
- George Takei recalls life in an internment camp in stinging rebuke of Trump's Muslim registry proposal
Meanwhile, The Adults Are Trying To Stop Russia From Further Infiltrating The U.S.
The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee called Thursday for an investigation into Russia's meddling in the US election, in a letter sent to the Republican in charge of the committee.
Being a villain in To Kill a Mockingbird is now a qualification to join the Trump administration. - LOLGOP
Republican Shenanigans
- Trump offers attorney general job to Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions
- Trump's CIA pick Mike Pompeo is a Tea Party war hawk who was bankrolled by the Koch brothers
- Michael Flynn, Trump's new national security adviser, loves Russia as much as his boss does
- 'Morning Joe' predicts a 'full blown meltdown' if Trump keeps appointing crazy people
- Trump is about to fork over at least $20 million to settle Trump University fraud suit: report
- Trump-loving cop fired over racist Facebook posts about Michelle Obama's fluency in 'ghetto'
- 'Get the f**k out': Bigots mistake lupus patient's head covering for hijab and smash her car window
- Baltimore teacher loses her cool and tells 'punk-ass n****r' students they're 'gonna get shot'
- 'I can't wait until they ship you back': Hispanic student claims teacher made deportation threat
- 'I voted for Trump!': White customer demands special privileges in Starbucks meltdown
Jeff Sessions was too racist to be a judge so Donald Trump just made him America's top cop. Any questions? - John Fugelsang
|Russians are our friends.
Trump Is Surrounding Himself With Conspiracy Clones
The son of top Donald Trump adviser and retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn regularly shares conspiracy theories, expletive-filled posts, and racially insensitive sentiments on Twitter and Facebook, a CNN KFile review of his social media presence reveals.
Regret to inform that I cannot see the Trump tweets you're referring to, as I am blocked by the f*cking President of the United States. - David Roth
Man With Zero Government Experience Having Trouble Assembling Government for Some Reason. - Andy Borowitz
Trump's Conspiracy Advisor
Alex Jones believes the Sandy Hook massacre was staged with child actors. He's also a friend and advisor to the president-elect, who he says promised to go on his show. Erica Lafferty, the daughter of slain Sandy Hook Principal Dawn Hochsprung, finds their association appalling.
Rock The Voter News
- OBAMA: The new media landscape 'means everything is true and nothing is true'
- Obama: I wouldn't advise anti-Trump protesters 'to be silent'
Stephen Hawking just said that humanity should find another planet to live on in the next thousand years, but I think we should seriously try to do it in the next four.- Andy Borowitz
Here Is Some Really Bad News
Political people in the United States are watching the chaos in Washington in the moment. But some people in the science community are watching the chaos somewhere else - the Arctic.
Everyone should really stop picking on #MelaniaTrump. I mean, you wouldn't pick on Eva Braun would you?- Kona Lowell
Biz/Tech News
- Oil Prices Waver; Market Edgy Ahead of OPEC Meeting
- On its way out, Obama administration moves to slam the door shut on Arctic drilling
- Donald Trump Takes Credit for Helping to Save a Ford Plant That Wasn't Closing
- Volkswagen to shed 30000 jobs to cut costs after emissions-cheating scandal
According to a new poll, almost 60 percent of Americans believe Donald Trump should compromise with Democrats. Like, instead of a wall at the Mexican border, maybe a beaded curtain?- Seth Myers
Bravo Amazon!
Amazon chose to highlight a moment of friendship between a Christian and a Muslim in their Christmas advertisement this year ― and it's exactly the kind of interfaith solidarity the world needs to focus on right now.
A female astronaut is about to become the oldest woman to fly into space. And this is pretty amazing, she's going to do it without a rocket ship [shows photo of Hillary], just take off with rage.- Seth Myers


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No Tiger, No Problem. Golf's Safe In Hawaii
Wednesday - January 18, 2012
The Hyundai Tournament of Champions and the Sony Open, the PGA Tour's season-opening salvo, again raise the annual concern over the lack of top players venturing beyond the cozy confines of home.
World No. 1 Luke Donald wasn't at the Sony, neither were Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy or eight of the top 10 golfers. With Europeans making up the bulk of the rankings' leader board, that is not likely to change. And it will be at least a few more years before Asia starts producing a similar level of male golfers to fill the void. The question is will the ax fall on the state's only full-field PGA event before players begin to figure out $990,000 is reason enough to make the trip?
The concern is that the lack of headliners will eventually lead to a lack of interest, TV ratings and eventually the title sponsor that makes it all possible.
Not to worry, says Golf Channel commentator Frank Nobilo, pointing out that Hawaii isn't alone in its concern over the perceived slight.
"I think that argument is made 12 months a year at just about every venue," says Nobilo. "Anytime you start something (a tour schedule) then you risk getting weaker fields, if you want to use that terminology, purely because golf being 12 months a year now, people need to take a break. Historically the easiest time to take a break is Christmas, especially if you have kids. It's very easy to turn a couple of weeks off into a month, and that is what happens, even though Hawaii is a brilliant place to start the year. That argument is levied at every event. You'll see that at Honda, which will have a better field this year but suffered for a decade. Colonial has the same issue, Tiger Woods doesn't go there, and I can't remember the last time Phil has played there."
To combat this concern, the LPGA has instituted a 1-in-4 rule that requires members to play each tournament at least once in a four-year period. The idea has been treated with the warmth of a Scottish evening by the PGA and its players, without anyone offering much of a reason beyond the "independent contractor" cliché.
"If you had the best field in the business here, would the winner be that different?" asked Nobilo. "The golf course itself, to a certain degree, is going to determine who wins. Sony is quite restrictive ... If you bring a guy who hits it 300 yards and he is going to shoot 72, 72 and won't play on the weekend, what you've done is brought out a name to help promote the event and you know this guy doesn't fit the golf course. It's better to bring in someone who has a good all-around game."
I still think the 1-in-4 rule has benefits, but Nobilo does make sense.
Strength of field is an economic concern for every tour stop, but the status of professional golf in Hawaii looks solid. At Hyundai, PGA commissioner Tim Finchem, looking surprisingly relaxed in an aloha shirt and slacks, stressed the Tour's commitment to Maui and its sponsor. A Golf Digest survey ranked Waialae Country Club as the 23rd most favorite courses on tour (although Kapalua's Plantation Course was ranked the 10th worst). The Champions Tour Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai continues to attract top talent, and the LPGA, which left the state in 2010, is returning in April for the Lotte Championship.
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Billy had his last few baseball games last week. Thursdays game was at Round Lake Stadium. It's where the High School Varsity team plays, and the Senior legion team, and sometimes when he's been lucky his team has played there too.
Maybe it's not lucky, they usually lose if they play there. It's kind strange actually. Billy and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings after the game, Eric joined us later. I love spending one on one time with my boys, it's one of my favorite things to do.
Friday night was what ended up being Billy's final game of the season. We found out today that the tournament that he was supposed to play in this week end was cancelled. He'll miss the last, hastily scheduled tournament the following weekend because he's going on a mission trip. Summers get sort of busy around here. I was happy to get a picture of his last at bat. He was thrown out at first.
At that point I was just happy that he was ok and could bat again. He had struck out at his last at bat. He turned to walk to the dug out when the catcher decided to fire the ball over to their 3rd basemen to throw the ball around the horn. Unfortunately he didn't notice Billy walking to the bench and he hit him in the head with the ball from just a few feet away. Luckily he still had his helmet on. It still knocked him to the dirt. This isn't a sight a mom ever wants to see.
He had his bell rung pretty good. First I was worried that he was ok, when I saw that he was ok then I was mad that the catcher would do something that stupid. Irritated. Irked. Peeved. See, cranky. I know it wasn't on purpose....but it sure brought out the mama bear in me. Maybe the fences around the field are to keep the mom's out. Good idea.
Saturday was busy. We went to the farm, I helped my brother with some hay and then the farrier stopped by to trim the horses hooves. My horses get pedicures but I've never had one, how does that work? The good news was that he couldn't really tell which horse it was that had foundered last summer. I guess old Czar healed up pretty good.
I knew that we couldn't stay over at the farm since the boys weren't able to go with us, so we decided to go to a rodeo on our way home. Well, sort of on the way. We somehow had preferred seating...which was a grassy hill...but it was nice and close and the rodeo wasn't too bad.
Best of all it was a nice night for Eric and I to just sit and relax on a warm summer evening. The clown and announcer were from Canada, they put on a fun show. I'll post more pictures in a day or so.
The hot humid days have brought out my flowers like crazy. A few weeds too. These are day lilies in my perennial garden.
Billy is going on a mission trip to Lame Deer, Montana. We had a meeting after church to talk about the trip. It was good to meet the new pastor there. It will be good to be able to attend church more regularly again now that baseball is done. Maybe it will help with my crankiness.
I bought myself some grocery store roses the other day, wild and crazy colors that don't seem like they should go together...but I love them. There is something about flowers in that you can put unlikely colors together and they work somehow.
We've had a few wonderful days of respite from the heat and humidity. Low 70's, a nice breeze. Perfect for our ladies round of golf.
My gerbera daisies are on a second blooming. I'm really liking the red and white combination this summer.
I ordered some new cowboy boots on-line, they arrived in the mail. Just like my last pair, I had to send them to the leather repair place to see if they can stretch the instep enough for me to get them on. High arch, wide feet...not the best combination for cowboy boots, but I love them and I had to try. I'll post pictures next week when I get them back, if they can stretch them enough. Just looking at them makes me smile, so I hope it works.
We had an almost all day rain today. Cool and cloudy all day. Just what the lawn and the crops around here needed. More heat and humidity are coming. Makes me cranky to think about it...oh wait, I already was cranky. Seriously, average temps would be nice for a change. I do like the raindrops on my day lily.
Sometimes it's good to blog even when you're cranky. I was so cranky I was thinking that there was no way I could find anything to be grateful for this last week. But then I remembered why I've been keeping track of the things I'm grateful for. I do it because when you look for the good things in your life, you lose focus of the bad things...they just sort of fade away.
So for the rest of the week I'm making a point to really focus on the good, because whether you are looking for good things or bad...if you only look towards one, you are sure to find it.


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|Everyone brought in an apple.
|We made a graph with our apples. Then we transferred the data to our own graphs.
|We used our 5 senses to examine and explore the apples. Yummy.
|We made projects - simply by following written directions.
|We wrote non-fiction books.
|We played "Find the Worm." Which we LOVED!
|We even managed to play a math game that was fun AND hit the common core math standards HARD!


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A year ago today we were happy to be in the hospital meeting our little girl as it blizzard outside. Our Lord blessed us with a healthy sweet baby girl who has brought so much joy! This past year went by so fast. Nadia you have grown strong and are so much fun. You are going to be funny. You love to make us laugh. You love to bounce to the beat. Oh how you adore your big Brother. Your favorite part of the day is when Daddy returns home from work. We hear a squeal and you move as fast as you can to his arms. This melts my heart!
Sweet Baby Ruth, I pray you grow strong and confident. That you are loving and gentle. That you love Jesus with every part of your being. Be happy and joy-filled! Dance crazy and see the beauty of the colorful earth. You are loved. You are a delight. ♥ Mama and Daddy.


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is not what you expect.
I have been home now for 2 weeks and let me tell you… it's been a roller coaster of reality checks and emotions. Here are just a few things which have caught me by surprise:
(1) The joy of not sharing a bathroom with anyone.
(2) Did you know there are more traffic rules than just looking for the lighted, walking man to tell you when you can cross the street? Green, yellow, and red boxes that light up… what are those?
(3) I still respond to people in Spanish. I don't think it's ever going to fix itself.
(4) MY PHONE DRIVES ME CRAZY! It rings… and beeps… and beeps more… and vibrates… and OH MY GOSH turn it off!!!
(5) Having to change the settings on your phone and computer so it knows how to talk 2 languages. #bilingualprobs
(6) It's sooo cold! I can wear thermal underwear, thermal tights, pants, gloves, a sweatshirt, hat, etc. and my nose, toes, and fingers still are ice.
(8) Sunday: do I HAVE to wear a skirt?!?! Please no. Pretty please. NOOO.
(9) I forgot what it was like to have food storage and packed-full kitchen cupboards. #helloendlesssupplyoffood #goodbyeselfcontrol
(10) How is it possible in the past 19 months that everyone is married and/or has a baby?!?!
(11) The lack of a fixed schedule.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with friends and family. At times, it has been overwhelming and boring… or the conversation has been, in my opinion, quite boring and meaningless... however, I try to enjoy the moment and the feeling of finally being home. I've been trying to catch up with everything that's happened in the last 19 months. I've bought a car, phone, and much more; now, all that awaits me is a job. I've had many job offers; however, I am being a little picky. Thank goodness, there's always a backup plan.
I feel as if the emotional roller coaster is beginning to flatten out. One of my biggest worries in the mission was that I was going to be a "weird, awkward RM". Yup, well I think that's inevitable. In 19 months, I was able to see what really matters in life and my priorities have changed. Hence, I forget sometimes that everyone around me hasn't experienced the same.
Here are some habits I learned in the mission that cannot be replaced:
(1) Praying in Spanish. It doesn't matter to me who is listening; I'm still sayin' it in Spanish. Seriously, just trust me and say AMEN at the end.
(2) Writing the Hermanas in Chile every Monday… and multiple times during the week. #inboxfull
(3) Calling the ward missionaries weekly to ask if they need anything.
(4) Stopping every chance you get to offer service. *Story time: After the MASSIVE snow storms we've been getting, I was driving by a few houses which hadn't been plowed out. There was one middle-aged lady who was shoveling out. The snow was up to her chest. I drove on by as I was heading for my dentist appointment and knew if I stopped, I would be late. A few hundred yards down the road, I felt guilt hit my soul… so I flipped a U-turn in the middle of the road and went back to offer my help. She declined; however, I was content with myself.
(5) Daily exercise!
(6) The skill of listening.
(7) Daily scripture study.
(8) I ♡ the Liahona.
(9) Kissing people on the cheek as you go to hug them. #Chileangreeting (oh it's awkward at times)
(10) Focusing on the betterment of others and yourself in every way, especially spiritually.
I have been hoping and praying for missionary experiences here in Maine. It should be easy right? I spoke to strangers everyday in Spanish for 19 months in Chile; I can do this with my friends, in my own native tongue! And then one moment came. I was able to stay at a friend's house and had an amazing missionary moment. I don't know if it was as memorable for her as it was for me; but honestly, it was a Heaven sent blessing. It all began by her asking me questions of what I believed. I was able to offer easy answers and explain in a way that she understood (thanks to mission101). At first, when I started teaching her, my heart was pounding with excitement and, as I continued, I felt like a missionary again. It was in THAT moment that I knew it IS possible to be a member missionary!!!


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Did my ears just malfunction?
Did John McCain say minutes ago that part of the solution should be for the Fed to buy my mortgage, then "renegotiate" the mortgage based on the newer, lower property value?
Riddle me this, Batman:
John Q. Public has a mortgage on a property at $250,000. His new property value since the decline is appraised at $150,000. Is John McCain saying that the Fed should buy the $250,000 mortgage, let Uncle Sam (Errr... me & you) swallow $100,000 and sign a new mortgage for $150,000? That's sure what it sounded like.
What do you have to do to qualify, miss a couple payments?
No wonder Obama didn't have a response to that new tack. He's kicking himself for not thinking of it first.
Has anyone an earthly clue how much that would cost the government (err... me & you) to do? You don't want to know, because you, your children, your grandchildren and your great grandchildren can't pay for it.


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One of my staff pastors forwarded me an online article by Bob Butler writing for Discipleship Journal. The title was Why I am Not a Committed Christian. Butler recalls a meeting between the late Adrian Rogers (the great former pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church) and Josef Tson. Dr.Tson is a former Romanian pastor who endured years of persecution and exile under a Communist regime. He went on to become the President of the Romanian Missionary Society. In their meeting, Dr. Rogers asked Dr. Tson what was his impression of American Christianity. His response was both telling and convicting. As I read Butler's retelling of Tson's response, I thought, "YES, that's it. He nailed it." Tson was so on target I wanted to share his words again here on this blog.
Said Josef Tson on American Christianity, "Well, Adrian, since you have asked me, I'll tell you. The key word in American Christianity is commitment."
Tson believed that the word commitment was an inferior concept compared to an earlier Christian teaching of another concept, surrender.
Continued Tson, "When you make a commitment, you are still in control, no matter how noble the thing you commit to. One can commit to pray, to study the Bible, to give his money, or to commit to automobile payments, or to lose weight. Whatever he chooses to do, he commits to. But surrender is different. If someone holds a gun and asks you to lift your hands in the air as a token of surrender, you don't tell that person what you are committed to. You simply surrender and do as you are told. . . . Americans love commitment because they are still in control. But the key word is surrender. We are to be slaves to the Lord Jesus Christ."
And that is what separates Christianity from all other religions. Consider that the word Islam literally means "submission to Allah." A Muslim is one who adheres to Islam, or in other words, one who submits to Allah. In America, where the term Christian has lost virtually all meaning in terms of orthodox theology and praxology, we need something more. We need a qualifier. And a great option, I think, is the word surrender. The Bible calls for something that goes further than commitment or even submission, it calls for surrender, surrender to Jesus. Why stop at being a committed Christian when you can be a surrendered Christian?


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This is going to be an unusual post.
If you listened to the last podcast, Meg and Isabelle and I talked about how there doesn't need to be competition when it comes to web content. Unlike deciding where to buy a copy of a book or DVD from, web content is free to access, meaning that all it costs the user is the time used to enjoy it.
That's logic for web content, but what about Oz?
In The Road to Oz, the Tin Woodman tells us that money is not used in the Land of Oz. Everything that a person wants is given to them.
However, that sadly doesn't work in our civilized countries. When it comes to online Oz fandom, us bloggers are very open to promoting each other. When David Maxine started the Hungry Tiger Press blog, he included a sidebar with links to many blogs. I've always linked to other blogs (ever since I started putting links on the side, that is), and I recently added a similar side bar.
However, I must speak of business. Having just published a book and a little imprint of Lulu called Saladin Press (you won't get it unless you've read Sky Island), I've put myself into the position of marketing Oz.
However, I do have one little advantage that prevents me from feeling pure evil: I'm not selling an item that anyone else is. Thus, I am not competing with anyone for this particular product. Of course, to buy Outsiders from Oz may mean you're doing it instead of buying another item you want, but if you really want that other item, you'll probably just be putting it off for a bit. I hope so, anyway.
That being said, although I have a book out (and more to follow, I hope), I will continue to help promote other works. Even if it means that potential customers will be buying a record on eBay or a book from Tails of the Cowardly Lion and Friends instead of my book. As long as a standard of quality is aimed for, there should be no real competition at all. Just what gets bought first.
To me, it feels Ozzy to help others out instead of just trying to be in it for yourself.
I wonder if other marketers of Oz feel the same way.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Marketing Oz style
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Best Cheap Mouthwash
Published on By Sarah McMinn
Listerine Original Antiseptic Mouthwash Review
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The Listerine-brand mouthwash does the job, and then some. Most users can't help but mention the unpleasant taste of the Original formula but the American Dental Association has given it a coveted Seal of Acceptance. For those who aren't faint of heart, the payoff is worth any short-term suffering.
A veteran on the mouthwash scene -- its roots go back to the late 19th century when it debuted as an antiseptic for surgical procedures -- Listerine Original Antiseptic (starting at $0.13/oz., Amazon) boasts a bracing formula that engenders a love-hate response from users, according to reviews. While the taste is described by some as horrible and nasty, Listerine Original Antiseptic reviews at Amazon laud its effectiveness in killing germs and quelling bad breath. In Listerine Original Antiseptic reviews at Drugstore.com consumers also report alternative uses for this inexpensive mouth rinse, such as gargling to soothe a sore throat and helping to heal the minor sores that come from biting your tongue or mouth. While many users like the no-frills, in-your-face approach that doesn't hide behind sweeteners, some report a peculiar, lingering aftertaste.
User reaction to the milder Cool Mint version veers more towards love than hate. One post at Walgreens claims the anticipation of swishing is enough to get him out of bed in the morning and other Listerine reviews of this version note how clean and fresh their mouths feel and how long the effect lasts.
The line of Listerine Antiseptic products, which includes Original, Cool Mint, FreshBurst, and Soft Mint, bears a seal of acceptance from the American Dental Association stating that they help prevent and reduce gingivitis and plaque, as the labels proclaim. Listerine Antiseptic is made of a simple yet powerful formula with four active ingredients: menthol, thymol, methyl salicylate, and eucalyptol, which, aided by a strong dose of alcohol (26.9 percent in the Original formulation and 21. 6 percent in the other three), kills millions of germs.
For anyone who just can't tolerate the short-term sting, Listerine also markets different, milder formulations. But it's the Original Antiseptic (or one of its siblings) that's hard to beat for lasting results.
Scope Original Mint Mouthwash Review
From $0.10 Good
Users describe Scope as pleasant, tingly, without a medicinal taste, and kid-friendly. Still, many of these same users claim Scope lacks the staying power of the Listerine and Act brands.
Scope Original Mint (starting at $0.10/oz., Amazon) is a bad-breath beater pure and simple, and reviews assert it does that adequately. Users who posted Scope Original Mint reviews at Amazon say they actually like the taste, especially when stacked against other mouthwashes, and one says the bubbles that result from swishing are most refreshing. Whereas some oral rinses are adult-only affairs, reviewers note that Scope Original Mint appeals to the whole family. Some posts at sites like Viewpoints, however, contend that the effect doesn't last all that long but add that it's a good buy nonetheless owing to its value price and light, minty taste.
Scope Original Mint contains alcohol -- 15 percent, by weight -- and a variety of other chemical ingredients, as well as blue and yellow dyes. It is one component in a line of Scope mouth rinse products that also includes Outlast and Dual-Blast formulations, each available in more than one flavor. Scope is produced by Crest, best known for its toothpastes.
Anyone looking for a quick fix will find nothing objectionable about Scope Original Mint. But keep the bottle handy in the event that it wears off before the appointed hour.
Act Total Care Anti-Cavity Fluoride Mouthwash Review
From $0.18 Good
This mouthwash is the go-to rinse for people who prefer a lighter taste and an alcohol-free product, especially if they want to swish with the kids. Act is also recommended by many dentists.
Overall, this concoction finds favor with users for its good taste (fresh mint) and alcohol-free ingredients list, according to Act Total Care Anti-Cavity Fluoride Mouthwash reviews. At sites like Walmart and Amazon users comment on the absence of any burning sensation, which they attribute to the absence of alcohol, and describe it as far more pleasant in the mouth than the high-powered competition. Many Act Total Care Anti-Cavity Fluoride Mouthwash reviews also note that the product is recommended by a dentist, and one user happily reports no cavities during the eight years he's been rinsing with it. Reviewers also like the fluoride formula and say this oral rinse makes their mouths and breath feel fresh and clean. One drawback of Act, given its fluoride component, is the necessity of waiting 30 minutes following use before eating or drinking.
Act Total Care Anti-Cavity Fluoride Mouthwash (starting at $0.18/oz., Amazon) comes in 18-ounce and 33-ounce sizes. The smaller bottle is formulated for once-a-day use and the larger bottle, with half the fluoride, is recommended for twice-daily swishing. The active ingredient in this rinse, as suggested by its name, is sodium fluoride, which is considered a key weapon in the fight against tooth decay. The Act Total Care line also includes a version for dry mouth and one with alcohol, Icy Clean Mint, which the company says is even better at defeating bad breath. Other Act mouth rinses present different formulations -- for instance, Sensitive, Restoring, and one for kids.
With a good dose of fluoride in each swish (the maximum amount allowed by law without a prescription), no alcohol, and a mild taste, Act Total Care Anti-Cavity Fluoride mouthwash is painless enough to work into a daily oral hygiene routine.
Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Oral Rinse Review
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This mouthwash lays claim to all the right goals, and its alcohol-free formula appeals to many, but users report a raft of unpleasant side effects, such as brown stains on their teeth.
Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Oral Rinse (starting at $0.20/oz., Amazon) contains no alcohol, and some reviews regard this as a welcome change from other mouthwash formulas. Posts at Amazon and Walgreens note the absence of any burning sensation, the pleasing mouth feel and mint taste, and the positive effect on bad breath. But a convincing proportion of Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection reviews ding the product, citing irritants such as brown stains on teeth, particularly the bottom row, sore gums, and coagulated residue from swishing. Reviewers also gripe about an aftertaste that lingers and seriously interferes with the taste of food.
The active ingredient in Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection is CPC (cetylpyridinium chloride), a bacteria-fighting agent. Crest claims this rinse helps defend against the usual oral-hygiene villains -- bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis. Pro-Health Multi-Protection comes in two flavors, cool wintergreen or clear mint, and also in a night rinse version. The extended Pro-Health line includes Complete Rinse and Invigorating Clean mouthwashes.
Although Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection has its fans, in part due to the alcohol-free formula, the proportion of negative reviews highlighting its flaws is enough to push the search for a cheap mouthwash in other directions.
Buying Guide
Why do you buy cheap mouthwash? To combat gingivitis, periodontitis, calculus, xerostomia? Or perhaps, like most of us, the primary motivation is straightforward: to get rid of bad breath. At the very least, the best cheap mouthwash provides a cosmetic solution -- it kills some bacteria and reduces bad breath, leaves a fresh taste in your mouth, and loosens food particles -- that gives you confidence to get in close and personal with loved ones and to interact with friends and colleagues.
Cheap Mouthwash Buying Guide
There are a slew of options available in the cheap mouthwash segment. Our top pick is Listerine Original Antiseptic (starting at $0.13/oz.), which packs a powerful and lasting punch even as some users groan about the bracing taste. (The milder Listerine Cool Mint Antiseptic is an equal in nearly all respects but decidedly more palatable.) Our second-tier picks include Act Total Care Anti-Cavity Fluoride Mouthwash (starting at $0.18/oz.), another cheap and well-regarded rinse that addresses both cosmetic and minor dental health issues, and Scope Original Mint (starting at $0.10/oz.), which garners a tepid response from users for its seemingly short-term impact but pleases many with its fresh, tingling taste. One cheap mouth rinse that doesn't rise to the occasion is Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Oral Rinse (starting at $0.20/oz.) for what users assert are disagreeable side effects like brown teeth stains and a long-lasting aftertaste.
Mouthwash can be divided into two categories: cosmetic, which dentists consider little more than a band-aid for bad breath, and therapeutic, which target serious conditions like tooth decay, gum disease, and dry mouth and more common problems like plaque, cavities, and tartar. Some mouthwashes are both cosmetic and therapeutic; Act's Anticavity line (a close relation of Act Total Care products), for example. Therapeutic rinses are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, available with and without a prescription (depending on the product), and cost considerably more than cheap mouthwash, sometimes as much as $0.85/oz. The American Dental Association awards a Seal of Acceptance to products that have been independently evaluated for the safety of their ingredients and the veracity of their claims to effectiveness; among our picks, Listerine Antiseptic mouthwashes pass the test.
If the cost and/or formula of store-bought mouthwashes are not to your liking, numerous recipes for homemade mouthwash are scattered across the blogosphere. The cheapest of all the options we researched, DIY brews are made with the likes of herbs (myrrh, calendula, goldenseal), aloe vera, witch hazel, peppermint oil, tea tree oil, plantain leaf, baking soda, filtered water, vodka, and so on (but not all at once!) and cost less than pennies an ounce. Moreover, you know exactly what's in the rinse and can avoid the chemicals, sweeteners, and dyes found in commercial mouthwash, such as cetylpyridinium chloride, domiphen bromide, propylene glycol, sodium saccharin, sucralose, and blue 1.
You could also opt for commercially-produced natural mouthwashes, like Tom's of Maine Cleansing Mouthwash (starting at $0.29/oz.), which cost more than cheap mouthwash but shun synthetic flavors, preservatives, and colors, not to mention animal-derived ingredients.
Before committing to a mouth rinse, speak with a dentist. Mouthwash may mask the evidence of dental or other health problems, so dealing with underlying issues is critical. Even the best cheap mouthwash won't have the desired effect if the root of the bad breath problem is unrelated to having eaten garlic or raw onion. Investing in a therapeutic mouthwash that combats a given set of dental problems will cost more, but it could generate long-term savings by minimizing the need for expensive procedures down the road while simultaneously attacking opportunistic oral hygiene needs.
Still, the best cheap mouthwashes have their place in the medicine cabinet. The brand names you're most likely to see on the store shelf include stalwarts such as Listerine, Crest, Act, Colgate, Oral-B, Scope, and Cepacol; private label (e.g., CVS, Walgreens, Safeway) mouth rinses also abound. Many come in a variety of flavors (e.g., cool mint, berry blast) and niche formulas target specific issues, such as fighting cavities (look for rinses with fluoride), whitening teeth, eliminating dry mouth, and rebuilding enamel. Many oral rinses also contain alcohol, often in staggeringly high amounts; check the ingredients list carefully if this is an issue for you or anyone in the household (e.g., kids, pregnant women, seniors, and recovering alcoholics).
And remember, don't ever swallow mouthwash. Most importantly, continue to brush regularly – mouth rinse is no substitute for that basic component of every good oral hygiene routine.
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Mouthwash Reviews
As with so many personal care products, the choice of a mouthwash is a very personal thing. Predictably, mouthwash reviews are divided, with the majority extolling the benefits of our top picks and the minority condemning them for one thing or another -- horrid taste, for example, or limited staying power. One product we researched was dinged more often than not for unsightly and unpleasant side effects.
First developed in 1895, Listerine Antiseptic Original Mouthwash today is dentist-recommended and carries the ADA's Seal of Acceptance for fighting plaque and gingivitis and decimating bad-breath germs. The original formulation of this brand has carved out a name for itself with its signature spunky -- some say appalling -- taste, but mouthwash reviews at sites such as Amazon give it an enthusiastic thumbs-up for effectiveness. Listerine Antiseptic Original takes some getting used to, reviewers concede, but a daily 30-second flush is worth the discomfort. Benefits range from lower dental bills to very fresh breath and a mouth that feels spanking clean. Some mouthwash reviewers, though, cite negatives such as a burning sensation (alcohol content exceeds 25 percent), a lingering aftertaste, and dry mouth. New flavor introductions, such as Cool Mint and FreshBurst, generate more favorable commentary regarding the taste.
If, despite all the affirmations of effectiveness Listerine Original is a no-go, Act Total Care Anti-Cavity and Scope Original Mint mouthwashes pass as comparatively pleasant alternatives, according to online posts. Act Total Care is often recommended by dental professionals who like the dose of fluoride it delivers; one mouthwash review posted by an army hygienist at Drugstore.com says she urges it on all her patients. Users like the alcohol-free formula, which they say eliminates any burning sensation, and note that the gentle taste appeals regardless of age (i.e., it's good for the kids). In terms of effectiveness, reviewers mention a clean and fresh mouth feel, help for receding gums, and a bill of health from the dentist.
Scope Classic Original Mint is a purely cosmetic mouth rinse – it lays no claim to any dental health benefits and merely trumpets its effectiveness in the war on bad breath germs. Users seem to agree, but with caveats. At Viewpoints, for example, mouthwash reviews say it gets the job done but several report that the effect wears off relatively quickly; one woman says she keeps mints in her purse for freshening up while out and about. Still, reviewers approve of the smooth-tasting formula, with some noting this is why they chose the brand.
Consumers with an all-natural bent might try experimenting with homemade recipes, promoted on numerous frugal and natural/organic blogs. Or, there's Tom's of Maine Cleansing Mouthwash, a commercial all-natural, alcohol-free choice. The brand was acquired by Colgate-Palmolive Co. several years ago and, claim some users in mouthwash reviews at sites such as Drugstore.com, the formula seems to have been altered. This has sparked dismay among long-time users who decry what's variously described as the insipid and artificially sweet taste. Others counter that Tom's of Maine Cleansing mouth rinse continues to be gentle and refreshing.
Crest may be a household name but Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection is not welcome in some homes. Users who are down on the product report in mouthwash reviews at Walmart, for example, that it stains their teeth, leaves an aftertaste that dulls their taste buds, and partially morphs into little blue gobs after energetic swishing. A few mention a slight burning sensation despite the alcohol-free formula, but some consider this a sign that the germ-killing ingredients are working. On the other hand, a measurable sample of reviewers like the minty taste and clean mouth feel, and say the positive effects are long-lasting.
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Tom's of Maine Cleansing Mouthwash (starting at $0.29/oz., Amazon) claims its fair share of fervent fans, according to reviews. In posts at Drugstore.com they assert the product freshens their mouths, tastes good, and is gently cleansing. They also express appreciation for the absence of alcohol and other harsh ingredients. On the other hand, long-term users who posted Tom's of Maine Cleansing Mouthwash reviews at Amazon a couple of years ago are sorely disappointed with a reformulated version that first appeared after a corporate buyout. In particular they rail against the different ingredients and the different taste; one states that it leaves a sticky residue and unpleasantly sweet feeling on his gums.
Available in peppermint baking soda and spearmint flavors, Tom's of Maine Cleansing Mouthwash contains xylitol and menthol for flavor and other so-called natural ingredients. The company's mouthwash lineup also includes an anti-cavity fluoride rinse for kids and a Wicked Fresh formulation.
Reviews suggest that consumers who never used the original version will be satisfied with this version of Tom's of Maine Cleansing Mouthwash. If the "natural" label is important and the price (slightly out of the cheap range) not a deterrent, it's probably worth a try.


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This is an update to my post here.
** I've copied and pasted my 4 goals. In red lettering I am telling it like it is - or how it ain't. **
Here are my 4 goals for the next 12 weeks:
1.) I will post to my blog at least once each week. (resolution 6) It has been 22 days since I set this goal. Twenty-two days is 3 weeks and a day, so I should have posted 3 times to meet my goal so far. This is my 5th post in the 22 days, so I'm doing pretty good on this one!
2.) I will join at least 2 blog hops. (resolution 6) I joined one blog hop - Super Stalker Sunday, the weekend of January 22. I plan to join that hop again. I picked up a few followers and a piece of great advice.
3.) I will learn how to make a fleece diaper cover using a pair of Carter's fleece pajamas - and actually make it. (resolution 4) This is where I begin telling it how it ain't! This goal ain't happening! So far this goal is a big fail. I have not spent a single second on this project. I want to, but wanting and doing are two different animals!
4.) I will help my daughter get 5 more reviews posted to her new blog, Mariah's Bookshelf. (resolution 5) My daughter has posted NOTHING. I have gently prodded and encouraged my daughter to post another review. I'm not sure what happened to her excitement over her blog. Maybe she will post something soon...??
The way I see it, the 12 weeks will be over around the end of March, give or take. Whew! Lucky, for me I still have time to get some things done!
Are you working on any specific goals or resolutions? Are you making progress towards reaching them?


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Honestly, there's not a lot to say about this. I didn't enjoy it one bit. The pattern is rubbish. I just ignored it because it was very very unhelpful. I can't even be bothered to describe why, it just is.
As you can see I veered of script and added a gathered skirt, because it just looked wierd as ever so slightly a-line.
I had to line it, because this is curtain fabric and frays like a b*gger.
My automatic buttonholer seems to have a life of its own. It makes its own choices every single time. So the buttonholes are different lengths. The lady who purchased this has not mentioned it and neither have I.
No more clothes for other people or other peoples children. I mean it this time. I must be strong!


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The Work In Progress I have to share today is the March and April blocks for the Harrington and Hannah BOM over at Raspberry Rabbits.
March's Block
April's Block
Not sure where the first quarter of the year has gone but I am sure happy to catch up with this project. I am not going to list all my WIP's because it will probably put me into a tailspin. Check out all the other WIP's over at Freshly Pieced and have a great evening! Blessings!


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Sorry, I know that last post was a bit grumpy.
It was panic, maybe, at least I think that's what it was.
I'm all better now though, I promise.
All my outstanding orders are cleared and I was even able to just faff around with a couple of new things yesterday.
I made a new cuff bracelet and I'm really trying not to keep it for myself ... might have to make another one though:)
We had mad hair day on the last day of school. I even found the time to customise Chloe's shop bought wig with a big blue bow which she told me made the wig cute but not mad, so I flung every drop of glue and sequin I could find in the house at the thing until it was deemed suitably mad. I know you can't see the bow but my lovely husband doesn't take photos with me blogging in mind. He'll get there though, won't you husband?
Chloe's really starting to rub off on me as far as the holiday goes. She is so excited and now we're down to our last 3 sleeps she'll be nearly impossible to contain. So I'm just going with it, letting her rub off on me and getting a bit excited myself.
It helps that I've found the time to iron everything and the cases are packed, well except for the couple of things that are still drying after being hammered by hailstones on the line yesterday. Do you think the weather knows it's May?
Anyway, the point is I feel much better now. I'm all cleared up and don't have that panicky feeling that I won't get finished in time and I'll let someone down.
Now the only thing left to do is get Chloe back for her last day of school on Thursday and try to find some way of tiring her out enough to get her into bed really early on Thursday night because we have to get up at 3am for our flights on Friday morning and I don't know if I've mentioned it before but Chloe getting out of bed early in the morning makes Kevin look like a precious little angel. Does anyone have a treadmill I can borrow?


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We have had a busy few weeks and they ended on a very good note. Adam played his guitar in his school's talent show on Friday. Now this isn't his first talent show. He has been playing since Kindergarten, so this makes number three. I am always astonished at how calm he is while performing. He doesn't get that from me or Jay.
All in all it went well. The curtain got raised a bit too early, and he didn't have his place in his book or have his amplifier set up. He played it cool and everyone thought the delay was an intentional part of the act. I was a proud momma as he performed Greensleeves.
Have a happy week!


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Monolithic Pop Culture References #70
Ever searching for news about Rapa Nui, this blog's administrator comes across many references to Rapa Nui and its famous moai. Often, these references are quite comical and have nothing to do with the island or the culture of Rapa Nui. Other times, they appear to be speculative, based more on misconceptions than reality, or downright bizarre. Here are some of the more recent references:
Character coaches what the A-League needs
The Age, Australia - Oct 24, 2007
In fact, his emotionless pitchside stare has invited comparisons with an Easter Island statue although it also made him a cult figure within the game. ...
Runoff Report--Hunting community gives thumbs up to pit method
Lake County News Chronicle, MN - Oct 25, 2007
Studying ancient blueprints from projects such as the Easter Island Moai statues, Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza, we knew we wouldn't have an ...
The Never Ending Voyage: ExWeb's interview with Henk de Velde
Mounteverest, NY - Oct 26, 2007
His son was born on Easter Island and the small family roamed the oceans without all the fancy stuff. Henk still brings all the water he needs with him, ...
The Surveying Inspired Art of Perri Lynch
Amerisurv (press release), MD - Oct 27, 2007
... stones would end up in places like Vancouver, British Columbia, the edge of the Arctic Ocean, the tip of Mongolia, even Easter Island. ...


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Marshall Matz: Michael Jandreau leaves strong legacy for tribe (April 28, 2015)
Michael B. Jandreau, the visionary leader of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in South Dakota for almost 40 years, passed away last month at the age of 71.
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Public turns out for first hearing on Makah Nation's whale hunt (April 28, 2015)
The 1855 Treaty of Neah Bay secures the tribe's right to hunt but environmental groups have slowed the process through litigation.
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South Dakota defendants seek reconsideration in ICWA dispute (April 28, 2015)
A federal judge ruled that the state defendants violated the Indian Child Welfare Act by removing Indian children from their homes at alarming rates.
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Member from Narragansett Tribe won't face federal prosecution (April 28, 2015)
The U.S. Attorney's Office decided not to pursue the case, which could have led to a negative ruling about the status of the tribe's reservation.
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Pine Ridge Reservation among latest named as 'Promise Zone' (April 28, 2015)
The Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation will serve as the lead agency to help address poverty, unemployment and economic conditions.
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Ginger Lerner-Wren: Boost IHS funding to combat youth suicide (April 28, 2015)
By all accounts, the failures to prioritize and adequately fund the Indian Health Service is also rooted in centuries of prejudice and stigma.
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Carter Cates: Maine governor doesn't want to hear from tribes (April 28, 2015)
The governor's actions these past few days seem abrupt, like those of an angry child so quick to take away something that was given.
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Mark Charles: Our common memory from our traumatized past (April 28, 2015)
Today, not only are we dealing with the historical trauma of African Americans and Native peoples, but we also have a deeply traumatized white America.
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Larry Romanelli wins re-election as leader of Little River Band (April 28, 2015)
The incumbent ogema defeated his challenger with 56 percent of the vote.
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Interview with Maya Goodblanket about cultural appropriation (April 28, 2015)
'There's nothing wrong with appreciating someone else's culture as long as it's done in a respectful way.'
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Coeur d'Alene Tribe takes proactive approach in diabetes fight (April 28, 2015)
The tribe is screening more people and introducing healthier foods as part of its effort to combat the disease.
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Miccosukee Tribe renews disputed land-into-trust application (April 28, 2015)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs previously approved the application for 229 acres but a county is fighting the request.
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Workshop on tribal marijuana to be held in Wisconsin on June 4 (April 28, 2015)
Robert Odawi Porter, an attorney and former president of the Seneca Nation, is organizing the new meeting.
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Saginaw Chippewa Tribe maintains strong stance on marijuana (April 28, 2015)
The tribe declared a war on substance abuse last year and isn't interested in legalizing marijuana for any purposes.
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Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe prepares for Cobell buy-back offers (April 28, 2015)
Offers are expected to go out to 8,000 landowners on one of the most highly fractionated reservations in the country.
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The former editor and publisher of Native Sun News will be a guest on Karl Gerke's afternoon talk show on South Dakota Public Radio.
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How has the Vatican responded to protests and sharp criticism from Indian people in California regarding Pope Francis's announcement to declare Serra a saint?
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Its been an insane 10 days.
Two days ago, we were being transferred to the specialty children's hospital. Life Flight was on its way, and we were terrified for our SweetPea's prognosis. In walked the social worker, and the neonatologist, both looked like it was Christmas. They did a follow-up heart echo and belly ultrasound to see how severe the heterotaxy syndrome was. The results from those follow-ups showed NO heterotaxy. We kept listing things they had told us SweetPea had - and the doctor would say "No, she doesn't have that either!" The social worker looked like she was trying very hard to not jump up and down in happiness. We didn't believe them, until the Neonatologist told us that she ordered a 3rd echo, just to make sure, and it was clear of heterotaxy too. She then called the radiologists up at the children's hospital, and told them to figure it out so she could tell the family (they were the ones who read the first Echo and gave the diagnosis). The specialists don't have an explanation, but are 100% sure that SweetPea does not have heterotaxy syndrome. The neonatologist ripped up the transfer orders, and cancelled Life Flight. We got to stay where we were - which is wonderful to us! The children's hospital is wonderful, but a very busy, bright, and noisy NICU environment. The hospital we are at, we have a private room in the NICU, and its very calm and soothing, with soft lighting and very little noise. Its much more nurturing of an environment.
SweetPea still has a couple of issues - her Respiratory Distress Syndrome, a hole between the ventricles of her heart and an oversized muscle in the heart. She is on medication for the muscle, and its working correctly now. The hole between the ventricles should close in the next few months - we will have an echo within her first year to check on it. The main issue now is the respiratory distress syndrome - which will be okay with a little time (this is the same thing our other two NICU babies had)
It's odd to be so grateful for the things SweetPea is dealing with, but we are just so thankful that we don't need to face heterotaxy syndrome, and our hearts hurt so much for those parents who do face it and worry about it with their little baby.
SweetPea is slowly improving with her lungs - she went off the cpap last night, and on to high-flow. She still needs to wean off high-flow, and onto low-flow before she can eat orally. But, each little step is an improvement, and we are grateful for the little improvements we get to celebrate ...


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Friday, 7 January 2011
11 comments:
- Willa said...
I'll watch anything with Colin Firth but this one, I have to see - glad to hear you liked it!
- 8 January 2011 at 18:29
- mary said...
Hello, Willa, nice to meet you. I think this is the best he's ever done - highly recommended!
- 8 January 2011 at 20:09
- StuckInABook said...
I'm really looking forward to seeing this - especially for spotting Jennifer Ehle in the background...
- 9 January 2011 at 01:22
- mary said...
I hadn't realised she was in it, Simon - and it threw me when I saw her, I couldn't think why she looked so familiar! Only a small part, though.
- 9 January 2011 at 01:32
I loved The King's Speech. Everyone applauded at the end here as well. I am surprised that it came out in the US first...it's been out for a while here. I also loved seeing Jennifer Ehle! I like to think they had a fun reunion!
- 9 January 2011 at 02:53
- mary said...
I was really miffed that it came out in the US first, Rachel! And I haven't seen Jennifer Ehle in anything for ages. I'd completely forgotten that she and CF were once an item. Oh well, all she had to do was look surprised and drop a curtsey ...
- 9 January 2011 at 12:37
- Bellezza said...
Saw this with my husband yesterday, and I must say it's one of the best films I've seen. Ever. I just loved it, and I've been thinking about it all day today. Colin Firth was mesmerizing, making me think he really was King George. My mother says she remembers these speeches from all her growing up, and it was all the more wonderful to her.
I visited you today, finding your name and knowing how much my father loved the name Mrs. Miniver. So, nice to 'meet' you.
- 10 January 2011 at 01:26
- mary said...
Hello, Bellezza, nice to meet you too! I was also thinking how much my mum would have loved the film.
- 10 January 2011 at 02:37
- Susan in TX said...
Just saw this today (loved it!) and the same thing happened in our theatre, people started applauding at the end. I, too, was rather surprised by it but will recommend the film to one and all. :)
- 10 January 2011 at 02:41
- StuckInABook said...
Oh, is that all Jennifer did...? I love her, but she's done so few films recently. One to look out for is 'Alpha Male' - about a family reunion for a son's 21st birthday. Ehle plays the mother, and is the lead in the film. It's an unusual and moving film, with some extraordinary performances.
- 10 January 2011 at 08:37
- mary said...
Hello, Susan, how nice to have some new visitors via Simon.
And Simon, it's a bit more than that, but quite a small role as Geoffrey Rush's wife. I missed Alpha Male but now I think of it I haven't been to the cinema in ages.
- 10 January 2011 at 11:36


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SOURCE: "The Journey Within," in Conrad the Novelist, Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1958, pp. 1-59.
An American novelist, short story writer, biographer, and critic, Guerard is also the author of two studies of Conrad, Joseph Conrad (1947), and Conrad the Novelist (1958). In the following excerpt from the latter work, he offers his interpretation of "The Secret Sharer."
"On my right hand there were lines of fishing-stakes resembling a mysterious system of half-submerged bamboo fences, incomprehensible in its division of the domain of tropical fishes …" The strange first paragraph of "The Secret Sharer," with its dream landscape of ill-defined boundaries between land, air and sea, prepares us for this most frankly psychological of Conrad's shorter works. Even at a quite explicit level it is the story of a personality test: "I wondered how far I should turn out faithful to that ideal conception of one's own personality every man sets...
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I am an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the Australian College of Kuwait. I obtained my Ph.D. in the field of systems and control in 2013 from the University of New South Wales at Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, Australia. I also hold a bachelor degree in applied mathematics and master degree in applied mathematics/quantum physics.
My research focuses on understanding, modeling, and analyzing large-scale dynamical systems to provide a rigorous framework for control system design and optimization tools for real-world applications. Currently, my interests span to man-machine systems, as well as robotics and intelligent systems, where dynamical systems and control theoretic tools can be leveraged to develop new analysis tools. In the context of human-machine systems, the goal is to develop and understand the attributes and the limitation of the human operator, build a realistic application-based model for the human behavior, and Integrate the human models into a formal control synthesis methodology.
- 02-Oct-2017: Appointed as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the Australian College of Kuwait
- 15-May-2017: Traveling to TUDelft for a faculty talk on man-machine systems
- 18- March-2017: Won the bronze medal in the second challenge in Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC).
- 11-March-2017: Traveling to Abu Dhabi to participate in Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC).
- 23-February-2017: Our paper "Lyapunov-based Stability of Feedback Interconnections of Negative Imaginary Systems" got accepted for presentation at the 20th IFAC World Congress to be held in Toulouse, France, 9-14 July 2017.
- 13 -January -2017: Our paper "Ultra-wide frequency response measurement of an optical system with a DC photo-detector" is to appear on the journal of Optics Express.
- 10-December-2016: Traveling to Las Vegas, NV, USA to present our paper at the 55th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, December 12-14, 2016.
- 24-July-2016: Our paper "Passivity Analysis of Higher Order Evolutionary Dynamics and Population Games" got accepted for presentation and publication in the proceedings of, the 55th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, to be held at ARIA Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, USA, on December 12-14, 2016.


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Would love some ideas for quick and easy weightloss super foods. :-)
Me too! Anyone?
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Potassium high natural foods such as: leafy spinach, white beans and apricot will help you lose weight. High in Sodium foods which are high in salt will keep the weight on!


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Sunday, 29 September 2013
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Screencaps from The Guardian - Companions - Life inside the Tardis have been uploaded to the Flickr Gallery. This features screencaps of Louise Jameson, Billie Piper, Karen Gillan, Katy Manning, Freema Agyeman and Carole Ann Ford. Samples below - right click and open in new tab/window for larger versions - please feel free to take and use:
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Autumn is approaching. The pomes of Sorbus aucuparia are turning from to green to orange:
We have found a redcurrant shrub, which, though abandoned, carries some berries. I find their taste a little bit too sour...
... and like much more its black relative:
No wild raspberries this year - Rubus idaeus has suffered much those many weeks in June-August with almost no rain. And, according to research, severe drought stress affects the production in the next season as well:


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Glass Shatters by Michelle Meyers
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A man wakes up in a living room he doesn t recognize, unable to remember anything about himself. All he has are the few remnants of his identity scattered throughout the house clues to his past. He soon learns that he is Charles Lang, a brilliant scientist whose wife, Julie, and daughter, Jess, mysteriously disappeared several years ago. Soon, he begins to recover memories memories that may or may not be his own and as he does, he realizes that only by uncovering the details of his former life will he have any hope of being reunited with Julie and Jess. A haunting tale of love and longing, fate and free will, and the easily blurred lines between fiction and reality, Glass Shatters explores the risks of trying to reinvent oneself, and the dangers of pushing science to its limits."


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Matthew 6:21 (NLT)
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Praycation - DAY FOURTEEN
I received a text from an old friend yesterday that read "I'm finally debt free!" The credit card bills were finally down to zero. Now, that may not sound like a big deal to you but to those who live daily with mounting credit card debt on one or more cards, that is a major victory.
Credit Card companies work overtime to make you believe that the kind of credit card you use makes all the difference in the world. So they tell you "Don't leave home without it", or "There are some things money can't buy but for everything else there is MasterCard." Or "It's everywhere you want to be." Or "It pays to Discover" and then ask you "What's in your wallet?"
These tag lines are designed to seduce you to spend what you don't have and haven't earned yet. They are really good at what they do just ask those who find themselves living their lives on credit.
The truth of the matter is "I owe, I owe, its off to work I go." We can either become slaves to this kind of credit or masters of our spending, saving, planning and dreaming. It is hard to serve two masters. "No one can serve twin masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be loyal to the one and have contempt for the other." (Matthew 6:24)
Now having a credit card is not a bad deal as long as you strive to pay it off every 30 days or use it for emergencies. It's when it owns you instead of you owning it. Where are you in this credit thing? Are you slave or master?
How you handle hat's in your wallet and checkbook is a good indication on where your loyalties lie. Where your treasure is there shall your heart be also. Touch your neighbor and say, "Lord help!"
Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be."
Matthew 6:21 (NLT)
Matthew 6:21 (NLT)
Let us pray:
Lord help me to be seduced by the things of God and not by the things of this world. Guide my spending and saving, giving and tithing today and everyday. In Jesus name, amen.
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What a mighty word Bishop!!! Praise the Lord!!! This really has helped me! - Sis. Brandy Dudley, ExhorterReplyDelete
This praycation has been God sent for me. I'm sure others can say the same. It has helped me through the loss of my sister in law, prepared me for the sending off of my oldest son to college( next week). God has been leading me to higher hieghts! There is nothing like being in love with Jesus, he will turn ur dark nights into morning. Great is thy faithfulness. Thank u Jesus. Evangelist TinaReplyDelete
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Hospital Porter
Move hospital patients, equipment, and more from place to place.
What does a Hospital Porter do?
A Hospital Porter is an assistant to many people. As a Hospital Porter, you are responsible for a wide variety of tasks. You will find yourself completing jobs for Doctor, Nurses, and other employees, doing things like transporting patients, cleaning work areas according to the highest sanitation standards, and operating, maintaining, repairing, and cleaning medical equipment.
You are expected to run errands at any time in your shift. Because of this, Hospital Porters need to have a lot of energy. And since you work around sick people all the time, you may sometimes have to do your part in keeping their spirits up, as well as those of their family members.
You are not required to perform any medical procedures, so most of your training actually comes on the job from other Porters. You have to be efficient and able to communicate well with the Doctors, Nurses, patients, and patients' families. You will be used as the go-between for many situations, and have to know how to operate under varying circumstances.
Your job may be a bit dirty at times (literally, you will be asked to clean or transport trash, or even blood), but it is also extremely rewarding. You alleviate chaotic and stressful situations for your fellow employees. And the patient's family often turns to you for comfort and the latest news regarding their loved ones.
So having a strong stomach for the dirty stuff and a soft heart for the emotional side will serve you well in this position. It may also help promote you to higher positions of maintenance or management.


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I started seeing blaster boxes of "Leaf The Living Legend Peta Rose" cards last year. Only a few boxes and they were pretty expensive compared to Topps blasters. I wouldn't mind having pack but wasn't willing to put out for a blaster.
Last week I saw yet another variation of the Fairfield repack - the 250 card cube. These used to be available but it's been a few years since I saw one. The cube (really a rectangular plastic box) was sealed in an opaque shrink wrap which left the ends exposed. On one end was a pack of these Pete Rose cards. So, of course, I bought it. I haven't got through the rest of the cards, those will be for a later post.
If I had been asked, I would have though that Leaf was owned by Panini these days since Leaf and Donruss were co-companies in the past. But apparently not. Wikipedia to the rescue. Does anyone remember Razor cards? Brian Gray founded Razor Entertainment in 2005. The company produced high end sports cards. I remember some discussion of this company (maybe in Becket magazine) but didn't know much about it. In 2010, Gray acquired the Leaf name and the Leaf Trading Card company was launched and Razor shut down.
On to the cards. There are 50 cards in the set, with an autographed parallel of each. The pack had 6 cards, no autos. On the Leaf web site, the auto cards look like sticker autos. The cards appear to be a random collection from Rose's career, with a short explanation of the photo on the front.
I'd be curious as to what my readers think of these. Did you buy any? would you?
Thursday, August 22, 2013
2012 Pete Rose Cards
2 comments:
- Hackenbush said...
If I were a big Rose fan I'd definitely buy into these. As a card fan they're more of a curiosity. My first thought on the Dodger was Ron Cey.
- August 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM
- Jason T. Carter said...
I bought one pack last year to see what they looked like. I am a Pete Rose fan, and would like to get the complete set one day, but finances just won't allow it right now.
JT, The Writer's Journey
- August 23, 2013 at 4:00 PM
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