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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Why adopt from Haiti
I did come across this article today and thought it was interesting to share:
Why Adopt From Haiti?Out of all the countries one could choose to adopt from, why would or should Haiti be considered? Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and has been plagued by violence for most of its history. I have traveled to Viet Nam, Ethiopia, and Mexico, and still the poverty of Haiti shocked me. Haiti has an estimated 8.2 million people. The unemployment rate is about 80%. The majority of the Haitian population lives on less than a $1 a day, with the median income about $60 per year. Only 25 percent of the population has access to safe drinking water, and less than 30 percent of the population has access to adequate sanitation. Just under half of the population is literate. In addition, the average life expectancy for Haitians is less than 50 years. About 70% of the population is children, with approximately 23% of the children under five suffering from malnutrition, and 10% of the children dying before the age of four. Between extreme poverty and death, there are an estimated 1.2 million orphans in Haiti. There is an obvious need for adoptive families in Haiti.Other pros for Haitian adoption include: • The Haitian people are beautiful.• Haiti has an interesting history and rich culture, and is one of the least expensive countries to adopt from.• You can have your child escorted home, or you can travel and bring them home yourself; with an in-country stay of 3-5 days.• Some agencies/facilitators allow parents to visit their child(ren) while in process.• The children are generally healthy.• Infants are available, as are toddlers, preschoolers and older children.• Sibling groups are also available (you can also adopt two unrelated children at the same time).• You can usually request the gender of your child.• You can adopt with the help of an adoption agency, or save money and adopt independently.• Single women can adopt. If you are currently deciding which country to adopt from, please consider Haiti.
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- Evangelist said...
Dear Angela,
Thank you for taking time to post your experiences and love for Haiti and adoption from Haiti. I too felt compeled in my spirit that Haiti is where my children are. I am seeking a good adoption buddy or friend that I can chat with and since our hearts are concerned about the hurting children there I would like very much to have a prayer partner. If you are willing and with God being our helper. Please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I am looking forward to knowing more so I may bring my children home. Bye for now and God be with you and the boys.
- January 27, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Thank you for the advice. I to am looking forward to adopt from Haiti but i don't know where to start. I already know the children i would like to adopt. I just don't know how to do it.
- January 19, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I totally feel the same way about Haiti.... I can't explain why I feel so drawn to adopt from there over other destinations but I just do.
We have been told that we can't here in New Zeland but things may change? Im Canadian so maybe we will have to move back to Canada!
Im glad someone else has this same feeling about Haiti because not everyone understands it.
- January 13, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Hi Angela,
Where did you get the information on reasons to adopt in Haiti? I would love to share it with my pastor. My church does a lot of work with WorldVision and I think they may have adoption connections in Haiti. Your children are beautiful and what a blessing that God has finally delivered your oldest to you safe and sound. HE is so faithful!
In Christ,
- February 4, 2010 at 12:55 AM


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Saturday, May 23, 2009
Review - Hialeah Heat by Carol Storm
Title: Hialeah Heat
Author: Carol Storm
Publisher: Urban Phaze Books
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Rating: You Want to Read
Reviewed by: Holli Winters
All Kick wants is to help her father win the election. But when the gorgeous Cuban hunk who comes to her bed in secret turns out to be her father's most dangerous political opponent, the cool career woman with the submissive streak finds herself plunged into a whirlpool of lies, scandal, and deadly intrigue.
Kick's objective: help her father win the election.
Kick's scandal: sleeping with a Cuban hunk, who turns out to be her father's political opponent.
Ms. Storm has written a great erotic romance! Kick never imagined that her life would be full of scandal and lies. When she meets her Cuban hunk she never imagined he was the man who could ruin her life and her father's election. The characters are strong apart and together, which is something I enjoy when reading. I also like that this story isn't straight sex, although the sex scenes are stimulating and will have you panting for more. But there is romance, love, passion, and respect. They fall in love with each other. It's a great romance read for anyone who loves romance.
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The blog providing "behind the scenes" information to the art found on www.cowartandmore.com. This blog is maintained by gallery owner and cattle veterinarian, Kathy Swift
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The creation of Isabel
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In our continuing conversation with Valerie D'Ortona....
Where did Isabel's World come from?
Who can say? I've been prolific with my work (probably at the expense of quality control, sometimes), so I was anxious early on—probably before I should have—to show off my work in shows, exhibits, in stores, etc. I needed a name for my fledgling company. "Isabel" just kind of popped up. I have no Isabels in my family; I just liked the name. I selected "World" because I felt as if I had many stories to tell (through images as well as words). Using Isabel's World has given me permission, so to speak, to develop whimsical animals other than "just cows." Now Isabel (my main cow) has friends, such as Freddie the Frog, Kitty the Cat, Millie the Pig, and Hattie the Hen, among others. Last year Isabel morphed into a MOO-maid for a series of several paintings. Who knows what '09 will birth?
Picture credit: "Baby Bovine", 16" x 12", acrylic
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Last Saturday, we had a wedding in our church and I had the extreme honor of decorating for it. It was a ton of fun and I thought that you all might like the see the pictures. The only think I didn't do (decorating wise) was 1. The arrangement at the top of the harbor (Thanks Mom Bracken! It looks incredible.) and 2. Take these wonderful pictures (Thanks JoAnna... You are awesome!) So, here, have a little look-see.
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Because I may just have to! This pink Greek key blanket by Jonathan Adler Junior is too much for me to handle. It is made of super soft Baby Alpaca wool and I'm wishing it was a few feet larger so it could work for adult-sized naps!
soooo sweet!
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Have you ever picked up a bestselling book so very dreadful in its derivative story and incoherent, tin-eared writing that it cleaves your heart to think that such things are our native culture, and what masses of people run after like the unfortunate, cute, suicidal, cliff-mad lemmings in Disney's 1950's White Wilderness? Just now I accidentally tripped and fell into such a book, and for about fifteen minutes I was in how long, O Lord, how long mode, caught up in Swift's savage indignation and unable to accept the ways of a world that shines up dross to be slick gold and ignores the well-made in favor of the "All out of shape from toe to top" (Yeats, "Under Ben Bulben").
Actually I felt more dramatic than that--more like a maddened-by-frustration Ignác Fülöp Semmelweis, who tried to teach nineteenth-century doctors that handwashing could save many women from childbed fever mortality, but who was ignored and committed to an asylum, where he died two weeks later after being professionally beaten by the guards. There's an epic comparison for you!
That's all.
Downright full of calm acceptance and irrational hope for the future of the world and its arts and letters...


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Not very long after getting Gopher we started volunteering for a local rescue as a foster home for Golden Retrievers and mixes. Gopher being a young pup was eager to love each one of them, but confused when they left. His favorite foster, fast friend and closest companion was Ramsey (The Story of Ramsey). After Ramsey was Barney (The Story of Barney). As a result of his love of Ramsey and his depression when he left we decided it was time to have another permanent resident and arranged for Squirrel. In the meantime we filled our home with a new foster Barney, and although he was lovable in his own way, Barney needed help, which we gave him. Gopher still mourning the absence of Ramsey was excited by the new companion, but became jaded quickly when Barney reacted to him in a negative way. Since that time Gopher, has always been more aloof to new dogs and slow to become companions with them, including Squirrel his little 'brother' who would be arriving in a few months.
Gopher bonded with Barney, and eventually Graham, and other new dogs, but not as much as he did in the time before Ramsey and with Ramsey. Squirrel being a young pup, loved the peculiar antics of Barney, and did as much to help him in overcoming issues as Gopher, Carla and I. Once Barney had settled into a wonderful and loving forever home we intended to take a break, but quickly changed our minds and took on a litter of puppies so that they could remain with their litter mates until old enough to be placed in individual homes. We did not intend to foster any of the pups for the long term as we were still exhausted from and in the middle of all the training Squirrel needed in his first year of life. Once they were all handed out to other loving foster homes we once again intended to take a break, and we did, but not for as long as intended.
Graham was introduced on the plea as an 11 year old pure bred Golden Retriever. He was said to be gentle, loving, and well-mannered. He was also diagnosed with chronic kidney failure. We said yes knowing that he might not get adopted and might not even be with us long. The original prognosis was grim and 6 months was considered optimistic. He would go on to live with us for 15 months, until last night when we were in the position to do the last humane act and help him die. There are many tales I can tell you about his time with us, and who he was, but the purpose of this blog is about Gopher and his therapy work. Gopher and Graham were friends, but not like Squirrel and Graham who loved nothing more than playing with one another, especially in the morning while we were getting ready for our days. They were buds, the old man and the young pup, frequently found cuddling one another. In the last week of Graham's life Gopher started doing his thing and giving therapy not to Graham, but to his little brother Squirrel, and eventually once again to me his most consistent patient.
Graham's decline could be represented graphically as an exponential regression. After over a year of no change to even some improvement in blood values, he deteriorated quickly. During the year leading up to this with little to no interest of applicants wanting to adopt Graham we settled into a routine of a three dog house. Gopher playing sometimes, never really initiating, but rather being prodded into it, but his little brother, Graham being a happy content, albeit stubborn old man watching and many times joining in to the play. Graham and Squirrel cuddling and playing with each other without Gopher quite often, they became the best of pals.
Then last week, Grahams decline became obvious, that is when Gopher stepped in to do a little therapy for his little brother. Gopher, who rarely initiated play, became incessant wanting trying to get Squirrel to play constantly. He became more insistent whenever Squirrel attempted to initiate play with Graham. Gopher seemed to know that Graham could no longer play and that his little brother was losing his best pal and needed him.
This last week, Carla and I cleared our calendars in order to be near Graham if he needed us. We were not overly active since Graham could not be, both Squirrel and Gopher were growing restless, but Gopher did his best to keep Squirrel engaged with him and not focused on Graham. Our somber week was lightened by the time we got to spend with Graham and the antics Gopher was doing to keep little brother distracted.
On the last day of his life, Graham indicated to us that it was time, his personality had faded and despite the aid of medication, he was not interested in food. Thankfully he was not experiencing any pain. The change was obvious, but Carla and I hadn't talked about it yet. Then right before we were to leave for the day, Squirrel stopped in the middle of the floor looked to Graham, and back up at Carla, his eyes, his demeanor appeared as if he was pleading with Carla to fix Graham. What Carla did not notice was Gopher, standing a little farther away, toy in mouth taunting Squirrel. The distraction was not enough this time though no matter how much Gopher tried.
We discussed it on our drive, and decided it was time. When we came home Gopher was still initiating play as much as possible as we let them outside, and then loaded them all into the car. The trip seemed extra-long coupled by traffic and dread. We pulled in and unloaded Gopher and Squirrel, who would get a private room, while Carla and I sat with Graham for the procedure. Graham being a golden went in, noticeably weak, but still wagging at the excitement of seeing strangers. The looks on our faces made it obvious what we were there for, and the looks of compassion from strangers were a bit too much. Graham went in laid down comfortably and was fully relaxed, in a matter of moments that seemed all too short he was gone.
The drive home wasn't much better, and the absence of Graham overbearing. As soon as we got home, Gopher was at it again, initiating play with his little brother. Throughout the night Gopher would take turns playing with Squirrel, resting and loving up two friends who came to toast and remember Graham. The entire time he kept an eye on his little brother. After several stories had been told our friends left and it was time for bed. Gopher and Squirrel clambered in taking their usual spots, I went to pull Gopher in closer, he resisted, settled in for a while then left. As the house quieted and Carla and I settled in a bit more, I pulled him up near me again, this time he settled in, this time he knew it was I who needed him. I fell asleep cuddled into him, tears being taken up by his coat.
Today, marks the first day of healing, the mood in our home is somber. We will move on, though it is still raw right now. Either way in this last week Gopher once again amazes me in his empathy, and instinct. He took it upon himself to initiate play with Squirrel, to provide that distraction and comfort. I am sure in the coming weeks we will settle into a new routine, without Graham. How long Gopher will help his little brother mourn for his friend I do not know. I am just thankful that Squirrel has Gopher to help him through this transition, and only wish I could turn back the clock and be able to help the young Gopher when his friend Ramsey went to his adoptive family.


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ahh laguna...
rapid fire shots taken right after little blake was pulled out of the cold ocean water. his unsolicited swim scared him pretty bad -
but what do ya know? this brave little man headed right back in!
what a stud!
word on the beach was that these two little cousins (above) kissed. when asked about it later, tally replied in his deep raspy little voice,
"they're pants on fire!!! we didn't kiss!" ha ha
no kissing cousins!


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Ann spoke during the morning and started by talking about knowing your comfort zone, being comfortable with it, and learning to move outside the zone. Moving outside the zone is sometimes where the real grow occurs and where we may need to go.
The best thing Ann did was as she finished, she gave us an exercise to get up and network with those around us (that we did not know) in the audience. It was a good way to start and a great way to get everyone talking. Some of the conversations lingered for a while.
Bill spoke about "straight talk" during the afternoon. In the course of the week, there are 168 hours. He asked us to quantify how we are using them? Consider that you are working for commission. How are you spending your time? Are you doing something to earn for today, earn for tomorrow, and keep learning to stay current?
One good reminder on building our brand Bill shared was with the story of the McDonald's commercial and the line "Two all beef patties..." Most folks can still recall the line years after the commercial was aired. But because it was aired so many times, so much repetition, folks can still recall it in detail. If we were only as consistent with our message, our elevator pitch, consider how much that would help us!


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July has been a wonderful month! The fine weather continues with occasional rain showers to keep gardeners and farmers happy.
Grandma's Trademark: Margaret River (Australian) wine in the garden. I bought a case from Marks and Spencer last Christmas and would do it again if and when we drink this lot. I haven't been using up the wine supply this summer as friends and family are not drinking for one reason or another (i.e. health usually). That's OK... it'll keep.
Talk about drinking ... here is Iain feeding Baby Harriet a few week's ago. She is absolutely no bother. I suppose being the 3rd they make sure they yell when they are hungry. I hear Baby George, third in line to the throne, and born 6 weeks after Harriet, "cries a lot". Sounds like things are pretty normal!
Grandpa's Trademark: Is it the sailor home from the sea or the hunter home from the hill? No Iain is back at the end of 2 weeks' lecturing to French students at Strathclyde.
Big sister Ishie is covering Alastair with the grass clippings from the park behind our house. Great stuff ... hours of play!
Kids' Trademark: in the garden on the step where you have to leap over the fence to the park.


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Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Critical Review 2
Another would be Big Fish, by Tim Burton, sort of fantasy story telling film, with unusual characters. Very fun.
I'm not a huge reader, but the book I would reccomend is "Something at the Window is Scratching" by Roman Dirge. There are twenty pieces of poetry forming "Children's tales for disturbed children," as the front of the book calls them. Some are just that too, dealing with everything from the silliest of notions in "devil bunny" to darker aspects of demise in "the coo coo lady." Also included in the book is a little treasure hunt Dirge hints that you play. Dirge has hidden "something" in the backgrounds of some of his illustrations. Why would he do this? As he says, "I don't know." Still, it's a bit o' fun for some strange reason.
I found an event that seems quite interesting, which I would like to possibly go to check out before it finishes. It's an art project called Sketch-O-Matic,
"In an age of buy to invest instead of buy what you like, the making of art has been torn from human hands as mass-multiple prints flood the high street, while the buying of art is seen as rarefied and reserved for a wealthy few. Sketch-O-Matic is a full size photo booth situated in our busy café-bar, but where the machinery should be is a tiny, fully equipped artist's studio. You, the public, are invited to sit inside as if for a photograph and make a donation to the artist through a slot for a self- portrait. Wait five minutes (give or take) and the image will appear. It may be a pencil drawing, doodle, cartoon, collage or even word-poem. Take it, frame it, consider it. Now you are both patron and muse!"
It takes place at the cornerhouse, started on the 24th November and finishes on the 4th December (so not long left) hopefully If I get some free time, I can head down and check it out.
Check it out, here.
Monday, 28 November 2011
50's typography
Checking out some 50's typography, for my magazine cover I need to have the name of the film, and the film is set in the 50's so thinking about making my work seem like a 50's style.
Siggi Eggertsson- Portraits
So I'm doing a magazine cover for Little White Lies, and I chose to illustrate Brad Pitt, never really illustrated a portrait of someone before and I think I may struggle a little bit, so Ian told me about this guy Siggi Eggertsson, his stuff is pretty cool, very pixelly and graphicy, not really the way I want to go with illustrating Brad but I do like the shapes and bold colours. You can also see slight patterns emerging through the pixels, which Is something I've thought about with my illustration. I think my problem will be actually getting the portrait to look like Brad Pitt as he has such a recognisable face. But hopefully these may help me along the way.
Portfolio Visit! Taylor O'Brien
So we got started pretty quickly, I went through my portfolio explaining what each piece was and why I did it, etc etc.
She seemed to like alot of my work which was great! The pieces she seemed most interested in were the Editorial (Killer Fashion), My James and the Giant Peach Shark character and my Dia de los Muertos skulls. She felt that some of these pieces were very graphicy which is why she liked them, she is a designer not an illustrator so i could understand why she liked these better.
She said from looking at these pieces she knew what they were about, or could atleast guess what they were about and not be far off!
My textures and shapes apparently work very well together and give off a good feel, even though I had lots of different things in my portfolio, childrens book, editorials etc, she could tell that they had been done by the same illustrator, which made me feel great as I was not sure if some of my work looked samey or completely different!
She liked my childrens book, thought the characters were very cute and friendly, though she felt that I needed to work on involving my text into the images more as the text just seems a little seperate from the imagery, which she understands as I am an illustrator and my main focus is the imagery. She also mentioned that I should possibly pick 2 pages from my book which I like and really move them on and make them stronger and put them in my portfolio and if i carry on bringing my book with me then I don't need to have loads of the same images popping up in my portfolio.
My junctures pieces are nicely done, she prefered the fruit machine one which Is unusual as people tent to like the roulette wheel better. Though she suggested a couple of changes just to make the image stronger.
She also said it was nice for me to have put something personal into my logo.
She loved the simplicity and the graphicy ness of both my shark and gun, very effective.
My skulls she seemed to love, especially the title page skull, she loved the contrast of the colours, textures and the white teeth and spaces. She felt the other skull in my portfolio was not as strong as the title page, so she suggested changing some colours to give more contrast.
She also loved the black outlines! (yayy!) she said they really amde the skull stand out. She liked the text and suggested me using it in the background of my other skulls.
She gave me lots of advice about my portfolio and how to talk to professionals and how to stay confident. Overall I think the visit went really well, she said I had a nice variety of things in my portfolio and is looking forward to seeing what else I can do in the future!
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Bug/Insect Project for National History Museum event.
Scorpions! I was going to do a 10page fact book about scorpions for kids, But it didn't go to plan as I wanted, so decided to do the poster instead! And finally made some typography I actually like!
I have also created an activity sheet for the kids! Where they can colour in a scorpion, cut it's body tails and claws out and pin him together so he's moveable! fun fun fun!
I have also created some badges with googley eyes, which are very fun (will get a picture soon)
Monday, 21 November 2011
My books
Lord Whitney
So Lord Whitney came in today which was very interesting. Rebecca and Amy both talked about there trips in college and uni and how they did not find what they really wanted to do till the end of 3rd year, they played about with a lot of other things, photography, illustration, cover design, typorgraphy, etc.
They both came between them to love 3D illustration, making sets and photographing, they started working together at the end of their 3rd year and began working on things for themselves, they could not afford a studio so they would end up making things in each others houses.
They would use alot of people in their sets and things, wearing silly costumes, there work wasn't very pretty, or precious, but this is what they came to love about it and also others liked this feel, not everything has to be perfect, its about enjoying yourself. They could not afford to make big fancy sets so they would use things that they already had around them, or they would buy cheap bits and bobs from poundshops. They've even used a spare room above a pub to create sets and photograph them.
They have a wierd yet wonderful way of working and you can tell that they both love what they do, which is great. If you didn't enjoy what you were doing, then you'd probably get bored and it would show through in your work!
They gave a lot of good advice about some work industries and how to just keep doing what you love and how you don't need loads of money to do things that you want to!
Doing free stuff to get experience is always a good one, though they've said if people like your work and want you to do things again they will start treating you to things or even pay you, if people just keep recieving and not giving, then stop doing things for them (unless you really want to of course), but if people treat you well its always worth seeing what they've got on offer.
They've also art directed a few festivals which is pretty cool! They very much enjoy their work.
They told us about some companies/agencies and art events, such as Culture Vulture which organise art events in leeds and tried to encourage us to enter competitions, like the E4 competitions which look pretty good (may look into that a little more)
They have now have their own studio which they share with a friend and it's named Control Freak. Their work is very funky and makes me laugh, I like that they don't go overboard with a budget even if they have lots of money, they tend to stick to the simple as thats what they look, it gives a more personal and fun approach and brings the girls personalities through. Very interesting.
Portfolio Visit! Craig Oldham
There were a few meetings going on around me so I just sat quietly and waited.
So I waited for Craig to come down and get me and he took me to the ground floor which he called "the Dungeon". I was very nervous but Craig made me feel calm and comfortable, started off witht the usual small talk.
So I started flicking through my portfolio explaining what each piece was about and why I did them etc etc, I also showed him the books I had printed (Twinkle Twinkle little cat, and dia de los muertos, I'll get them up on a seperate post).
So after he looked at my work he said he was very impressed (thank god!) Out of everything I put in my portfolio his favourites were my 'Killer Fashion' and my shark from the James and the giant peach brief and the roulette wheel from the 8x8 brief, he said he can see that I'm good with soming up with Ideas and answering a brief, and responding to them, he said this could possibly be because he is a designer and that is how he usually works.
He thought that my textures were great and worked very well, he said in the past hes seen people work with texture and It sometimes never works too greatly or just fails completely, but he thought mine worked brillianly and clicks with the shapes and white backgrounds.
With my Twinkle story, he loved the characters (espeically the dog) he thought that the pages worked better with a white background, which most of them have, he thought some of the pages needed to be boiled down as the characters worked better with simpler backgrounds.
Also, he thought with putting pieces from a story in a portfolio that things look better without the type, which I fair enough considering i am an illustrator and people want to be more focus on my illustrations than writing.
My roulette wheel is apparently instant and craig felt he knew the story behind it straight away just by looking at it, he felt this was stronger than the main piece I did for the 8x8 brief, which I tihnk everyone agrees with!
My textures used for my shark are apparently spot on, as they are aggressive which is what the personality of a shark would most probably be.
Overall Craigs main points were that it seems like a I have a 'Creative Head' good at problem solving, he said he could see that by looking at my editoral piece mostly, All my textures are spot on and apparently Craig wants to try and touch the textures in my work, haha. He also thought from looking at my work that I work abit better with briefs given to me, instead of things being so 'open' and thought it was a good idea for me to possibly play with some more editorials, which I may do as I did enjoy doing the editorial in second year.
Also he was very impressed that I had my books printed and brought them with me, He said I was the first student he has seen to have done this, and it was nice for him to see my work in some kind of context instead of every page being put in a portfolio.
Overall I think the visit on a whole went brilliantly, even though I was very nervous at first I soon felt confident and comfy, Craig is such a lovely guy I would suggest people to get intouch with him (though he is a very busy bee at the moment).
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Alice in Wonderland Exhibition at the Tate, Liverpool
So, yesterday me Chloe and Philippa went to the Alice in Wonderland exhibition at the Tate gallery in Liverpool. I was so excited about it as I'm a huge Alice in Wonderland fan, I love all the crazy characters and randomness and colours! The exhibition opened on 4th November and is open till 29th January 2012 and it has been described by the Tate as the 'first comprehensive exploration of the stories' influence on the visual arts. His stories are rich in logical, philosophical and linguistic puzzles – reflecting their author's fascination with language and with questions of meaning'. So we go there, paid to get in (got student discount too yay) and walked into a room, which had a few paintings in, and some letter/word lights which were pretty cool. (Unfortunately we couldn't take any photos, but found some on the brilliant Google). There were many pieces of works around, photography, installations, illustrations, paintings and pottery. (Some of which I didn't understand why it had anything to do with Alice in Wonderland.
(Isn't photo from Tate, but you get the picture)
Jason Rhoades- Touch from my madinah in pursuit of my emitage.
Interesting piece was full of words, some coming across as a bit rude but yet funny. Thins such as serpent socket, Brazilian caterpillar, beef curtain and Chloe's favorite, trout basket! This gave the feel that the exhibition was for adults and not for children who are fans of the Disney! Very strange and unusual, an interesting way of expressing feelings or stories. I loved the colours, and how the things were dangling, very Alice and wonderland, especially with the words everywhere! Lovely installation, even with dangling wires everywhere, just gives another strange but nice feel to the piece as a whole.
These dreamlike landscapes are beautiful, the girls are almost like fairies or pixies, they are glowing, standing out from the natural woodland backgrounds. The colours are bold and eye-catching, very playful and imaginative.
After we saw these, the rest of the exhibition was on one of the floors above, thinking it was going to be a fun, interactive environment; I was disappointed as it was a normal exhibition, with pictures hanging with a few descriptions, no bright colours and not much to reflect Alice in Wonderland.
There was a lot of information, a lot about Lewis Carroll, also known as Charles L Dodgson, there was a lot about his life and about the 'Liddell sisters' rather than the story of Alice In Wonderland. Some photographs around, by Carroll as well as he was fond of photography. Also sketches scattered around. There were many books with different illustrations for the covers and illustrations inside. Here are some which I thought were interesting.
Charles Folkard, 1929
Gwynedd M Hudson, 1926
There very varieties of posters for plays, metal printing blocks and a few books we could flick through. One of them being a pop up book by Jotto Seigolds which I thought was brilliant.
There were also things such as tea pots and a deck of cards by Thomas and Greta Schuster which looked very delicate and detailed (which I can not find any picture of :( sorry!)
There was a big section on Surrealism, Surrealists were drawn towards Carroll's fantastical worlds in which natural laws were suspended and a subjective, apparently random ser of rules applied.
Max Ernst, For Alice's friends. 1957
The 3 little girls set out for the white butterfly hunt, 1958.
Towards the end of the exhibition, there was a section on Salvador Dali, he did 12 illustrations, one for each page of a story of Alice in Wonderland, 1969.
Very surreal and interesting, he used bright colours and unusual shapes to capture the story. I think he did it brilliantly. Throughout the whole exhibition, on this floor, this one the section that had to most colour and excitement, which is what we were looking and hoping for.
There was also a short animation where Dali collaborated with Walt Disney, the animation was titled Destino .
At the end of the exhibition, there were some random clips from movies showing, a screen with words flicking through and a few other bits which I just did not understand at all, no idea why they were there as they did not represent Alice in Wonderland at all.
Overall the exhibition was disappointing, I was hoping for some fun, colourful Alice type things. It was nice to see some different illustrations of Alice, but the set out was simple, like any other exhibition in any other gallery. I thought after seeing where the story began, I thought it would have moved on to some later illustrations of the story, including the Disney animation and Tim Burton film, but none of this was included. And I don't think I saw one Cheshire cat though the exhibition.
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Hopes, Fears and Opportunities
My main hope for this year studying illustration is to do well, I've never got good grades/marks throughout my education (apart from GCSE's, so I'm hoping to do well and get some good marks, I know I'm not top of the class or anything but I want to at least pass the course (which I'm pretty confident I will do). I want to become and be known as a good illustrator, towards the beginning of the course, I felt that I wasn't a good illustrator; I couldn't get my head round ideas, concepts and Photoshop /illustrator! But over the years I've developed. At first I did not had a consistent style, everything I did looked completely different and I could not find anything I felt really comfortable with, until the 2nd half at 2nd year, where I started to work with texture and shape, and since then I have felt very comfortable with this style and I have been developing it for almost a year now. I feel that my illustrations are getting stronger and I am very pleased with some of them.
I also hope to build my confidence up, I haven't much confidence, I get nervous and shy talking to people I've never met, so hopefully some portfolio visits will help with this, I have one on the 21st of November, I'm very nervous but hopefully I will overcome this and be confident when it comes to talking about my work, as this may be something I have to do every now and then so I better get used to it!
I believe I can be a hard worker, but sometimes I can get easily distracted, and I'm trying my best not to be distracted and to put my work first. (I even take my work to my boyfriend's house at weekends to do some work!).
My main fear is definitely leaving education! I've been in education for a long time; I went straight from school to A-level, to a foundation to a degree. Throughout this time I've had one job, which did not last long at all. I've always want to just concentrate on my work than have a job on the side taking up my time. So I'm worried about leaving and having to possibly get a job, if its park time or full time depending how well things go. If I'm good enough I may hopefully do something brilliant with illustration, if its getting commissioned, working for a children's book company (which I would love!) etc, this is another fear, not being good enough, not being able to get myself out there. Fear of no one wanting to publish/commission my work, no ones interested, no one likes my work! But with a lot of hard work a help from my fellow illustrators and tutors I should be alright!
I have some opportunities to show my work to some design agencies and illustrators. I have made an appointment with Craig Oldham from design by music, and hopefully I'll be able to get in touch with some other agencies. I have also sent some work off to illustrators and they have given me some helpful feedback and been so very friendly! I have also had to chance to be apart of Salford Zine Library, where I did a self publication based on The Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, so hopefully the public have had a chance to see some of my work.
My aims for the rest of this year, to do well in every project, make sure they are finished by the main deadline. To have a strong portfolio, with at least 12 pages, hopefully more! I may also re-visit some pieces from last year, definitely going to neaten up the Killer Fashion piece and the junctures pieces I have done, as I really like them and think they are strong, I would also love to re-do the James and the Giant Peach book cover, I loved doing that project but I wasn't completely happy with my illustration for it as I only just felt comfortable with a new style. I will hopefully get a chance to do this over Xmas break, or over Easter, when I'm not going crazy from lots of other things to do!
I would also by the end of the year love to have a good website built, which we get the opportunity to do from January I think, I would like to have a fun website, nothing boring because then no one would want to look at it.
Another aim as I've mentioned before is to have build up my confidence.
For my personal project I illustrated a children's book which I has also written myself as well, I really enjoyed doing this and was thinking that I would maybe do something similar for my Major Project, I'm not brilliant at writing but it is about the illustration after all, I could possibly contact some writers and ask to illustrate there stories, but I need to think more about what I would like to do for my FMP.
Also to help build my portfolio I may set some editorials for myself to illustrate, if I find some articles to illustrate. I enjoyed doing the editorial last year and have only had the chance to do one so I would like to play with the idea of editorials some more.
The ideal dream would be to have my own studio! And possibly have some of my own books published, either ones I have written and illustrated, or even just illustrated!
So to hopefully get to this point, I have to keep working hard, re-visit some other projects and work out what I want to do for my FMP, build on some other projects at home, without tutors initiating them. Build my portfolio, make it strong and nice to look at, look at other illustrator's portfolios for inspiration, and try to have variety pieces of work in my portfolio, not just from one or two projects and get in contact with more agencies and book publishers!
Keep working hard!
Monday, 7 November 2011
Portfolio Visits
I have an appointment with Craig Oldham from music on the 21st November at 2:30 (already very nervous!!)
I also emailed Helen at Taylor O'brien and she has asked me to email her again next week and we will then make a date, she was very busy that week so she couldn't see me.
A few illustrators and a book publishing company have asked me to send some work off via email which I have done, a few have got back to me (which I have posted already) and others haven't.
I have also Emailed agencies such as Love, MonkeyFeet, Chase and a few others, but nothing.
So hopefully I'll make arrange a date with Helen so I should have two appointments then!
But isn't that your job? Lecture/talk.
Firstly I just thought, another lecture, Didn't think I would be interested and thought I might zone out 10 minutes into it, but straight away Craig grabbed my attention, it was nice to see someone who was outgoing and obviously enjoying what hes talking about than just being stood there with a sheet of notes. His swearing in almost every sentence made me laugh aswell, he wasn't afraid to show his colours and give an opinion wether it was good or bad.
You could tell from the way that he was talking that he enjoyed his job in design, which was great.
The talk was about six projects where he collaborated with illustrators, 4 of the projects being part of one bigger project. Firstly he talked about the role of an art director which was quite interesting, each project he used a different illustrator for, some projects he even had more than one illustrator doing pieces for him, as some of them wern't doing what was asked, or things just wern't working out (or some were subborn).
I really enjoyed Craig's talk, was very interesting overall. We had to create a poster for craigs talk which you can see somewhere below, it was a competition, which I did not win, but never mind!
I emailed Craig after having a quick chat with him, asking if he was able to meet with me so I could show him my portfolio. And he got back to me (yay finally).
A quote from Craig which I thought was interesting.
"If your mum doesn't understand it, it's wronge!"
I thought it was quite funny.
He also told us some thing about, what to look out for with designers.
- They will change their mind about everything
- Not good at explaining what they want
- Majority of the time they will say "I like that, can we have it for this"
- Prefer a lot of scamps, quick and often oppossed to more worked images
- Have to pass on pressure and time constrants
- And don't hate them if they can't get you all the money (or asking)
"If you want something so badly, and you work hard. you'll get it!"
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Emailing Eric Carle
However, you might be interested in visiting Eric's web site at http://www.eric-carle.com/resources.html where he has listed resources on writing and publishing that we hope will be useful for you.
We wish you all the best with your own work and thank you for your interest in Eric and his books.
Best wishes,
Rachel Hass
Oh well, I tried!
Portfolio Visit 2 (email)
Dear Rebecca,
Thanks for sending these over; I think they are good. I really like the Killer Fashion piece, it shows a strong visual solution to an editorial brief. If there's any advice I can give, it's to just keep drawing and experimenting.
In my third year of Uni I was nowhere near ready to begin getting commercial commissions. Don't feel rushed to be ready. I know there is a pressure to leave Uni and hit the streets looking for illustration work.
Remember you need to stand out from the crowd, so when you promote your children's book to publishers think of an imaginative way to give it to them so they stand up and take notice when it arrives on their desk.
Do some black and white work as well as many illustrators make a solid living from this area.
Keep producing work, the more you produce the better you'll become, it's that simple.
Good luck with it all.
Do you think you could send me some of the briefs that the university sets you?
It'd be good to get an idea of how these are presented to undergraduates.
All the best and keep in touch.


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Meet the Verderys. I loved this session! This was such an easy, sweet family to work with and I was thrilled to do it. I can't wait to meet their 3rd baby! I love that they are keeping the gender a surprise too. I am positive I couldn't do that so I give major props to Jen and Jesse!! They already have two great little boys so they're perfectly content with another great little boy, or an adorable baby girl. Hopefully you'll stick around and see the outcome in 2012 :D For now, take a look at this super sweet family!
The Verdery Family {family photography – ellicott city, maryland}


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I am heading out to the abortion center since I know our Cities4Life teams are often short-handed on Fridays. I volunteered to do so BEFORE I read the weather report. Rookie error! Rain and thunder forecast! Yippeeeee!
At least it is not cold.
Maybe today is the day one of you reading this will decide you want to find out what would compel ANYONE to stand out in the rain in front of an abortion center. Maybe today you will put on your rainboots and yellow rain slicker, and stand beside me. All we expect of "newbies" is to listen and pray. Anyone can do that.
Maybe today you will heed the prompting in your heart to be a voice for the unborn, to intercede where the life and death decision is being made by the dozens today. And if God moves her heart, maybe today a mother will choose life over abortion, and thank you for your presence when she needed one person to encourage her and remind her she is not alone.
God, of course, is always there. Are you?
For information on how you can help, please go HERE. And if today is the day you want to stand with us, we will be there from 9:30-12 or so.


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I wanted to share with you a book I just finished reading, Playing for Italy. The setting drew me in but the character Rick Dockery and his experiences in a foreign land kept me interested. It is about a football player and I know little of the game of football but it didn't matter.
Reading this story brought me to the village or Parma, Italy. Through Mr. Grisham's eyes I could taste the Italian cuisine, savor regional wines, and hear Italian being spoken with passion. It was a memorable trip to Italy with the sport of Italian Football thrown in!
Story description from John Grisham's website.
Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. With a 17-point lead and just minutes to go, Rick provided what was arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL. Overnight, he became a national laughingstock and, of course, was immediately cut by the Browns and shunned by all other teams.
But all Rick knows is football, and he insists that his agent, Arnie, find a team that needs him. Against enormous odds Arnie finally locates just such a team and informs Rick that, miraculously, he can in fact now be a starting quarterback. Great, says Rick—for which team?
The mighty Panthers of Parma, Italy.
Yes, Italians do play American football, to one degree or another, and the Parma Panthers desperately want a former NFL player—any former NFL player—at their helm. So Rick reluctantly agrees to play for the Panthers—at least until a better offer comes along—and heads off to Italy. He knows nothing about Parma—not even where it is—has never been to Europe, and doesn't speak or understand a word of Italian.
To say that Italy—the land of opera, fine wines, extremely small cars, romance, and Football Americano— holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement.
Credit: Story description is property of http://www.jgrisham.com/playing-for-pizza/. Review in italic is own opinion. Photograph is property of www.jgrisham.com.


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Candace and I went on a "way too long" hike through the national park trails. after a long exhausting day we crushed Cracker Barrel.. the end.
on another note.. I just got a Yashica Mat 124G which will almost always replace my d700.. although film and processing is kind of expensive. We'll see how that goes.
I prefer to shoot like this.. it feels better


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In the Reportata Parisiensia he affirms: "To think that God would have given up such work if Adam had not sinned would be altogether irrational! I say, therefore, that the fall was not the cause of the predestination of Christ, and that -- even if no one had fallen, not angels or man -- in this hypothesis Christ would still have been predestined in the same way" (in III Sent., d. 7, 4).
This, perhaps, rather surprising thought is born because for Duns Scotus the incarnation of the Son of God, projected from all eternity by God the Father in his plan of love, is the fulfillment of creation, and makes it possible for every creature, in Christ and through him, to be filled with grace and give praise and glory to God in eternity. Duns Scotus, though aware that, in reality, because of original sin, Christ has redeemed us with his passion, death and resurrection, confirms that the incarnation is the greatest and most beautiful work of the whole history of salvation, and that it is not conditioned by any contingent fact, but is the original idea of God to finally unite the whole of creation with himself in the person and flesh of the Son.
Duns Scotus, faithful disciple of St. Francis, loved to contemplate and preach the mystery of the salvific passion of Christ, expression of the immense love of God, who communicates with enormous generosity outside of himself the rays of his goodness and his love (cf. Tractatus de primo principio, c. 4). And this love is not only revealed on Calvary, but also in the Most Blessed Eucharist, to which Duns Scotus was most devoted and which he saw as the sacrament of the real presence of Jesus and as the sacrament of the unity and community that induces us to love one another and to love God as the supreme common good (cf. Reportata Parisiensia, in IV Sent., d. 8, q. 1, n. 3).
Not only the role of Christ in the history of salvation, but also Mary's [role] is the object of the reflection of the doctor subtilis. In Duns Scotus' times, the majority of theologians offered an objection that seemed insurmountable to the doctrine that Most Holy Mary was free from original sin from the first instant of her conception… [namely, that] the universality of the redemption wrought by Christ … [seems to compromise Mary's exemption from original sin,] as if Mary had no need of Christ and of his redemption. Because of this theologians were opposed to this thesis.
To make this preservation from original sin understood, Duns Scotus then developed an argument which later would also be adopted by Blessed Pope Pius IX in 1854 [cf. Ineffabilis Deus], when he defined solemnly the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. And this argument is that of the "preventive redemption," according to which the Immaculate Conception represents the masterpiece of the redemption wrought by Christ, because in fact the power of his love and of his mediation obtained that the Mother be preserved from original sin. Hence Mary is totally redeemed by Christ, but already before her conception.
… Valuable theologians, such as Duns Scotus with the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, enriched with their specific thought what the People of God already believed spontaneously about the Blessed Virgin, manifested in acts of piety, in the expressions of art and, in general, in Christian living. Thus faith in the Immaculate Conception or in the bodily assumption of the Virgin was already present in the People of God, while theology had not yet found the key to interpret it in the totality of the doctrine of the faith. Thus the People of God precede theologians and all this thanks to that supernatural sensus fidei, namely, that capacity infused by the Holy Spirit….
Finally, Duns Scotus developed a point to which modernity is very sensitive. It is the topic of liberty and its relation with the will and with the intellect. Our author stresses liberty as a fundamental quality of the will, initiating an approach of a voluntaristic tendency, which developed in contrast with the so-called Augustinian and Thomistic intellectualism. For St. Thomas Aquinas, who follows St. Augustine, liberty cannot be considered an innate quality of the will, but the fruit of the collaboration of the will and of the intellect.
An idea of innate and absolute liberty placed in the will and preceding the intellect, whether in God or in man, risks, in fact, leading to the idea of a God who would not even be linked to the truth and to the good. …
If it is detached from truth, liberty becomes, tragically, a principle of destruction of the interior harmony of the human person, source of malversation of the strongest and the violent, and cause of suffering and mourning. Liberty, as all the faculties with which man is gifted, grows and is perfected, affirms Duns Scotus, when man opens himself to God, valuing that disposition of listening to his voice, which he calls potentia oboedientialis: When we listen to divine Revelation, to the Word of God, to accept it, then we have been reached by a message that fills our life with light and hope and we are truly free.
By and large, Mr. Faber, a proud Scotist, is pleased with Benedict's audience. As he says in his response thereto, Benedict XVI:
praised both the doctrine of the immaculate conception and that of the primacy of Christ; on this latter topic, apparently, … he has even changed his mind in endorsing Scotus' opinion. So there is much to be thankful for. We have moved away from the purely negative … portrayal found in the Regensburg address [Zenit LINK] to a more nuanced approach.
The passage to which I believe Mr. Faber refers is the following (emphasis added):
…in the late Middle Ages we find trends in theology which would sunder this synthesis between the Greek spirit and the Christian spirit. In contrast with the so-called intellectualism of Augustine and Thomas, there arose with Duns Scotus a voluntarism which, in its later developments, led to the claim that we can only know God's voluntas ordinata. Beyond this is the realm of God's freedom, in virtue of which he could have done the opposite of everything he has actually done. This gives rise to positions which clearly approach those of Ibn Hazm and might even lead to the image of a capricious God, who is not even bound to truth and goodness. God's transcendence and otherness are so exalted that our reason, our sense of the true and good, are no longer an authentic mirror of God, whose deepest possibilities remain eternally unattainable and hidden behind his actual decisions. As opposed to this, the faith of the Church has always insisted that between God and us, between his eternal Creator Spirit and our created reason there exists a real analogy, in which - as the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215 stated - unlikeness remains infinitely greater than likeness, yet not to the point of abolishing analogy and its language. God does not become more divine when we push him away from us in a sheer, impenetrable voluntarism; rather, the truly divine God is the God who has revealed himself as logos and, as logos, has acted and continues to act lovingly on our behalf.
Mr. Faber continues:
I was personally impressed by the fact that he cited actual works of Scotus, an unusual departure from the usual pomo/thomist line, and even appears to know the difference between the Ordinatio, Reportatio, etc. All in all, quite impressive.
But he is still dead wrong on the will, I'm sad to say.
Faber explains:
Here we still have Scotus initiating some bad stuff, beginning a "tendency" to voluntarism. The actual tendency is locating freedom as a quality of the will. But Scotus doesn't do this; if freedom were a quality, it would have to be a habit (the only qualities that inhere in the will, after all), and habits are generally generated by repeated acts. Obviously, freedom isn't like this at all. According to Scotus, freedom actually consists in the affectio iustitiae, affection for justice, which is not a habit or an accident, but the ability to will something for its own sake, against the advantage of the willer. And ironically, the position that Benedict attributes to Aquinas, that liberty is the fruit of both the will and the intellect, is actually similar to that of Scotus; not as far as liberty is concerned, but as far as what actually generates acts of volitions.
Faber then cites Scotus's Lectura II d. 25 q. un n.69-70 (ed. vat. 19, 253-55) to explain his rejoinder to the Pope's address. Doctor subtilis dicit:
…I hold the middle way, that both the will and the object concur for causing the act of willing, so that the act of willing is from the will and from the object known as from an effective cause. But how can this be from the object? For the object has abstractive being in the intellect, and it is necessary that the agent is this-something and in act. Therefore [I] say that the intelle[c]t concurrs [sic] with the will under the aspect of effective cause – understanding the object in act – for causing the act of willing, and so, briefly, 'natura actu intelligens obiectum et libera' is the cause of willing and not-willing and in this consists free choice, whether this be said of us or of the angels.
Faber explains:
Yes, the will is free in that it can will against the suggestion of the intellect, and is the metaphysically "superior" power, but volition always follows intellection. The operation of the intellect is what supplies the objects for the will to will. Basically, as Scotus puts it, the intellect is an apprehensive power, apprehending, understanding, grasping, and so on, the object outside the knower in reality. The will is not such a power, but is only able to act on the basis of objects supplied to it by the intellect.
Faber concludes by saying,
A further issue is how Scotus can both be initiating troubling new voluntaristic tendencies but also following the standard tendencies found in the Franciscan tradition. The Franciscans were voluntarists long before Scotus, and as far as voluntarism is concerned, he's quite a moderate. … So to sum up, Benedict is showing increasing interest in Scotus, even changing some of his previous views under Scotus' influence; perhaps he just might canonize him next. He is quite happy to praise Scotus' views on the immaculate conception and the primacy of Christ, but remains critical, and uninformed, as to Scotus' actual doctrine on the will.
I think "the lightbulb went on" for me with Scotus when I read Fr. Keefe's Covenantal Theology, about which I have written many times before. I find it interesting also that Keefe's theology of the Incarnation, as intrinsically Eucharistic, also draw heavily on the writings of St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622), my patron saint. I addressed the Scotistic nature of St Francis's theologia incarnatione in a post about the doctrine of sola Scriptura. St. Francis is interesting to me in this respect, because, while his magnum opus, Treatise on the Love of God, draws extensively and deferentially on St Thomas Aquinatis, yet his theology of the Incarnation is more Scotistic. He embodies, therefore, a truly catholic theological method very appealing to me. I take to be less than mere coincidence that both Duns Scotus and I took a "St. Francis" as our spiritual fathers. Where that resonance of providence leads, we shall see.
Interestingly enough, here is a video of an English portion of Pope Benedict's address:


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BREAKING NEWS: Chief Rabbi of Israel Metzger To FL Gov: Don't Rush To Execute Grossman!
Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yonah Metzger has written a letter to Florida Governor Charlie Crist asking him for a 60 day stay of execution for Martin Grossman.
Rav Metzger writes, "It has come to my attention that new evidence has surfaced in this case and changes in the law have taken place that merit consideration of clemency. I am convinced that there is sufficient cause to at least delay this execution until all evidence and legal arguments are presented."
Grossman on death row for over 25 years is scheduled to be executed this Tuesday night 6:00PM EST.
This letter comes on the heels of a historic letter to the Florida Governor written and signed by the leaders of seven major American orthodox organizations representing hundreds of thousands of Jews, including:
Agudath Israel of America, National Council of Young Israel, Orthodox Union,, Satmar (UJO- UJC) RCA and Chabad urging the Governor to grant clemency to Mr. Grossman. A personal request by Rabbinical leaders to meet has so far been ignored by the Governor.
Leading Askonim feel that all possible efforts, both political and financial, must be brought to bear on Governor Crist. But they acknowledge that the greatest chance for success in saving Grossman's life lies with the grass roots. "Every call, email and fax to the Governor can make the difference. Don't wait until its too late, contact the Governor now" said a leader of the campaign to save Grossman.
The following update and message from the committee to save Martin Grossman was sent to YWN:
Less than 30 hours are all we have left to reverse this bitter decree. Yes, it is a fact that the Governor has been overwhelmed with pressure but it has not been nearly enough. Every possible avenue is being exhausted. Political and financial pressure from the top down and the bottom up is being exerted but-
Contact Gov. Charlie Crist:
firstname.lastname@example.com ,
Phone- (850) 488-7146
Fax -850-487-0801
Ask the Governor for a 60 day stay for martin Grossman.
Sign the petition to Governor Crist http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/save-martin-grossman
Who will live….and who will die…..
Please pray for Martin Grossman
Michoel Yechiel ben Miriam Sorah
The Honorable Charles Crist
Governor of Florida
Dear Governor Crist:
Thank you for your steadfast support of the State of Israel and of the Jewish people!
I am respectfully writing to you in the name of the Jewish people here in Israel and around the world concerning the case of Martin Grossman.
As you no doubt are aware, the American system of jurisprudence is rooted in the Biblical and Talmudic code of law. The Biblical tradition teaches that although capital punishment is permissible; it is only permissible under very circumscribed circumstances, and only when every reasonable opportunity has been given to review new evidence and testimony.
It has come to my attention that new evidence has surfaced in this case and changes in the law have taken place that merit consideration of clemency. I am convinced that there is sufficient cause to at least delay this execution until all evidence and legal arguments are presented.
Biblical tradition, which has become the common heritage of most of the world. Is known for its pursuit of justice. But Biblical tradition also emphasizes that justice must be tempered with mercy, and justice must be scrupulously administered to avoid any possible miscarriage. This is particularly true in the case of capital punishment.
Thank you for considering my plea for a stay of execution until all of the relevant evidence and legal arguments are presented.
Yona Metzger
Chief Rabbi Of Israel
(Dov Gordon – YWN)


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Title: Captive in the Dark
Series: The Dark Duet #1
Author: CJ Roberts
Genre: Dark Romance, Erotica, BDSM
Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was.
Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, naïve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.
WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.
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Jeff Paterson: First things firstby Jeff Paterson / Vancouver Canucks
Who, exactly, do the Anaheim Ducks think they are?
Marching into Rogers Arena on Sunday night and opening the scoring the way they did when Nick Bonino -- of all people -- banged home his own rebound 6:48 after the opening the face-off.
In doing so, Bonino and the Ducks accomplished something no opponent of the Vancouver Canucks had done since Christmas – scoring the game's first goal. The Bonino goal ended a streak of 10 straight games in which the Canucks had jumped on their opponent. Quite remarkably, it put the Canucks in a first period deficit for the first time since falling behind 1-0 in Columbus on December 13th. Yes, that one goal was the first time any opponent had been able to get out front of the Canucks in a first period in 16 games.
To take it a step further, the Bonino goal was the first time the Canucks had trailed in a first period on home ice since the Calgary Flames grabbed a 1-0 lead as the visitors on December 4th.
Simply put, the Canucks have been jumping all over their opponents all season early in hockey games but particularly over the past six weeks.
"Obviously if you get an early lead it bodes well for your game," says Jannik Hansen who's opened the scoring for the Canucks twice this season most recently on January 2nd against San Jose. "I don't know if we're doing anything differently than we were earlier in the year. It's a matter of being prepared and knowing what to do. It's a 60 minute game, but the first ones are equally important as the last ones."
At 24-6-1, the Canucks record speaks for itself when the team hits the scoreboard first. They are proving to be the league's best front-runners with no other club registering more than 20 victories when opening the scoring and only two other teams – Detroit and the New York Rangers - posting more than 17 victories when hitting the scoreboard before their opponents.
"You always want to play with the lead," says Hansen. "You can read off little plays and you don't have to take as many chances and you can capitalize on the other guys trying to do too much to get that goal back. It's definitely a big thing when you're playing with the lead and not having to catch up all the time."
During the recent run of 10 straight games opening the scoring, on six occasions the Canucks scored in the first 3:11 of the hockey game. And it's not just one guy they turn to get the offense going. While Daniel Sedin leads the club with five opening goals this season, in the 10 games after Christmas nine different players accounted for the first goal of the game.
The first goal of any game is significant, but more so out on the road in hostile environments where an early scoring play can send a message to the other team and its fans.
And recently that message has been delivered while the final strains of the national anthem are still echoing in the arena. In their past six road contests, the longest Canucks have gone before opening the scoring is the 5:41 it took for Ryan Kesler to cash in with a two man advantage in Boston on January 7th.
"Any team would love to score the first goal - I don't think there's any secret to it," says Mason Raymond.
"You want to have a good start in any game in any sport. You get that first one, you can get the second one and go from there. It's never easy when you're trailing. That's one of our key points. You get the lead, you go with the lead, you play with the lead and hopefully win with it. It's definitely something we focus on."
As silly as it sounds, a big part of getting the first goal is making sure the other team doesn't. And that's where goaltending comes in. There were times in the recent run where the Canucks opponents had quality chances to open the scoring but were denied.
And the fact his team has given him the lead to work with almost every night over the past six weeks hasn't gone unnoticed by Roberto Luongo.
"We just try to play the right way and we do that by being read right off the start, and I think preparation is important," he says. "You always want to start good, that goes without saying, but I think it starts with being prepared. We had some moments earlier in the year when we were sluggish out of the gates and we addressed that. It's upon ourselves to be prepared each and every game and to know the game plan and I think we've done a pretty good job of that."
The Canucks success early in hockey games goes beyond just the first goal. The Canucks are the highest scoring team in the NHL in first periods this season (51 goals) and have surrendered the third-fewest first period markers (27).
In the past 16 games, the team has given up just six first period goals and never more than one in any of those games. And when Bonino opened the scoring Sunday for Anaheim, Cody Hodgson replied for the Canucks 4:04 later. Those 244 seconds are the only time the Canucks have trailed in the first period in their last 11 games.
The last time the Canucks fell behind 2-0 in the first period of a hockey game was in Montreal on December 8th – when the Canucks rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win 4-3 in a shootout. The game against the Habs was one of only two times in the past 40 games the Canucks have found themselves in a 2-0 hole in the first period. What it all means is that this team doesn't allow itself to get in trouble early very often.
"You have to give credit to the players' preparation," explains head coach Alain Vigneault. "This game is about getting yourself in the state of mind where you can go out on the ice and execute and execute consistently, have the energy and perform. Our guys do a real good job of understanding what it takes to get themselves ready. And then they prepare for the opponent they're going to meet and their tendencies whether it's five on five or on the power play."
As the game against Anaheim showed, the Canucks won't always score the first goal. But getting the early lead will always be a big part of their game plan.


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Tonight, for whatever reason, one was rejected.
She scooped up the four fuzzy fluffballs and started to head up the stairs, when all of sudden, she turned her gaze towards Lamby. "No," she sternly said, "Don't want Lamby," and she all out threw him on the ground, moving towards the stairs without looking back.
My husband and I looked at each other absolutely dumbfounded. "Damn," I said (quietly, mind you, because my daughter is a freaking parrot these days). "Poor Lamby." We both chuckled, and my husband followed the tired toddler waddle up the stairs.
(He looks so sad and lonely...)
I scooped up Lamby, set him next to me on the table, and told him consolingly "It's ok, little dude. I still think you're pretty cute."
Cue the inner monologue: Wait. What?! Did I seriously just console a freaking stuffed animal?!
It was in that moment that I realized that Disney has permanently screwed with my brain.
In this instance, it's all Toy Story's fault. Every time a toy in that movie gets either temporarily or permanently tossed under the bed or onto a book shelf, they have some sort of existential crisis. Look at Jessie and Lotso in particular. They held onto that "my kid threw me away" grudge for a long time. (At least Jessie took a turn for the positive...Lotso was just a purple version of The Governor from "The Walking Dead".)
So what do I do when a toy gets flat out rejected by my kid? I pick it up and give it love, because I don't want to deal with psychiatry bills for a 2015 version of a Beanie Baby.
Last week, it was The Little Mermaid's fault. While potty training my daughter, she immediately learned how to manipulate the system (because, let's face it, after day three of changing wet pants and begging my daughter to just go on the "special big girl Minnie Mouse" potty, I was getting desperate).
Every time she successfully went potty, we would give her one fruit snack. Abby, the Chief Negotiator, turned to me and inquired "Abby get three fruit snacks?"
"No, you can have one."
She took my face in her little hands. "Look at me, mommy. Listen." *dramatic pause, followed by creased in eyebrows and a plunging frown* "...I get three."
I laughed out loud and said in my best Sebastian the Crab voice possible, "Toddlers...you give dem an inch, dey swim all over you."
Cue the inner monologue (again): She doesn't even know what you're talking about. You won't let her watch that movie because you know Ursula will traumatize her the same way she traumatized you. So stop, Pam. Just stop.
It goes on and on and on. We watch The Princess and the Frog, I wonder what kind of life lessons she'll take away from it. Spoiler alert: None. She's two. The frog and alligator sing, and the firefly has a funny accent and a butt that lights up. That's all she cares about.
We watch Frozen, and Olaf is the most inspiring and intriguing character to her, with Sven screeching in at a close second. The love between sisters means nothing to her.
I'm the only one who is taking anything away from you at this stage in our family life, Disney. Just me.
Granted, I'm not really complaining. Keep sending me movies like the before-mentioned Princess and the Frog and Brave - I'm diggin' them. I've just come to accept the fact that my mind and heart is the only one touched by these movies thus far.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go round up Abby's farm animals and set them up lovingly around her newly-created chicken coop.


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The Giant's Causeway visitor centre provides a state-of-the-art exhibition area which showcases the science and the stories of the Giant's Causeway.
All of the information presented to visitors in relation to how the Giant's Causeway was formed, and how old it is, clearly reflects mainstream scientific understanding that the Causeway stones were formed 60 million years ago.
For centuries the Giant's Causeway has prompted debate about how it was formed and how old it is.
One of the exhibits in the Giant's Causeway visitor centre tells the story of the part the Giant's Causeway played in the historic debate about how the earth's rocks were formed and about the age of the earth.
In this exhibit we also state that for some people this debate continues today.
A National Trust spokesperson said: "The interpretation in the visitor centre showcases the science of how the stones were formed, the history of this special place and the stories of local characters.
"We reflect, in a small part of the exhibition, that the Causeway played a role in the historic debate about the formation of the earth, and that for some people this debate continues today.
"The National Trust fully supports the scientific explanation for the creation of the stones 60 million years ago.
"We would encourage people to come along, view the interpretation and judge for themselves."
>>>UPDATE Wednesday 3 October: Review now complete – see details here.>>>
Notes to editors
This is an interactive audio exhibit: by pressing buttons within this exhibit the visitor has an opportunity to hear a flavour of this debate between historical characters. In this exhibit we also reference the fact that Creationists today have a different understanding from that of mainstream science. A transcript of this section of the exhibit is available.
The National Trust undertook extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders in the planning and development of the entire interpretative content of the exhibition.
The consultation included the local community and existing visitors to the World Heritage Site.
This exhibit is just one of many great stories we tell at the Giant's Causeway visitor centre. The interpretation covers many themes and topics, including science, geology, natural history, myths and legends and the stories of local characters, past and present.
The project:
The Giant's Causeway visitor experience cost £18.5million. Of this funding package, the National Trust provided £6.25m, the Department of Enterprise Trade & Investment, through the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, awarded £9.25 million of which £6.125 million has been provided by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland with the Heritage Lottery Fund allocating £3million.
Ticket admission includes: access to the visitor centre, hand held pocket audio guide, orientation leaflets and car parking. Find out more on the Giant's Causeway web pages.
Background to the National Trust:
The National Trust is a conservation charity which looks after special places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We look after some of Northern Ireland's most beautiful and special places – for ever, for everyone. The places in our care range from Northern Ireland's highest mountain, Slieve Donard, to our only World Heritage Site, the Giant's Causeway; from amazing gardens like Mount Stewart and Rowallane to mansions such as Castle Coole, The Argory and Florence Court and rare working mills like Patterson's Spade Mill and Wellbrook Beetling Mill.
In all, in Northern Ireland, we protect and provide access to:
- Over 120 miles of coastline (about one third of Northern Ireland's coastline)
- 40 square miles of countryside
- More than 200 listed buildings
- 4,000 hectares of farmed land
- Over 1,500 archaeological sites.
We are actively supported by over 56,000 members and over 2,000 volunteers in Northern Ireland. Well over a million visitors enjoy our sites every year. We encourage everyone to enjoy and care for our nature and heritage. In doing so, we also advocate the protection of the environment across all of Northern Ireland, not just at our own sites. Find out more at: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Transcript from debating characters on a listening point within the exhibition venue>>>
Stone or Giant Fossil? : Thomas Molyneux & St. George Ashe
Ah, so you'd like to know my opinion on the matter? Thomas Molyneux is the name, State Physician of Ireland my calling.
I made a long study of the Causeway, this wonder of creation, and the first thing to say is that it has nothing to do whatsoever with ancient myths and legends and so forth – superstitious nonsense!
I believe what we have here is simply basalt rock; now hours of study through my lens show no signs of fossils in the stones… whatever others may have to say on the matter… and whoever those others may be – these ridiculous letters aren't even signed!
Oh, come now, Dr. Molyneux! I do not admit to writing any letters, but I shall freely confess to being St. George Ashe, Bishop of Cloyne, and to believing firmly that the fossils are not in the stones – they are the stones themselves!
The shape of the columns tells me that they are the stems of huge, fossilized sea creatures – mighty relatives of the little Entrochus fossils that the dedicated searcher may sometimes find along the coast.
Preposterous, old friend! One might as well talk of fairies and giants!
Tcha! We'll see, Dr. Molyneux – we'll see!
Forged in fire or born in water? : Nicholas Demarest & Abraham Werner
Bonjour! Nicolas Desmarest at your service! And so you are interested in knowing how the great stones were created, n'est-ce pas? Bien! Amateur I may be, but I am still a man of science. And, whatever Abraham Werner says, the Causeway is exactement like the volcanic stones in the Auvergne in France.
No, no, no, you say volcanic – I say it is…
Thank you, Herr Werner, but you will permit me to finish, s'il vous plaît! Ahem! I have observed this old lava again and again and everywhere in it – voilà! Columns. In the Giant's Causeway, these same columns are proof of an old volcano. Werner may be a mining expert – but when it comes to geology…
…when it comes to geology, I am Teacher of Mining and Mineralogy at the Freiberg Mining Academy und NOT un amateur! I visited the most famous basaltic hill in Saxony, near Stolpen, in person, and it is not a volcano! More – there is no volcano anywhere near it! Earth's waters, not its fires, created its rocks!
Bof! Mon dieu. Ignore Herr Werner! I myself have seen ancient lava that has flowed over great distances! You must search far to find its source – so perhaps this area, too, was once flooded with lava and…
Nein, Monsieur Desmarest! Nein, nein, nein!
Mon Dieu, ces Allemands! This is the 18th Century, n'est-ce pas?!?!
An Ancient Earth or a New Creation? : James Hutton and Dr Richardson
Now see here, I am deeply concerned that…oh I do beg your pardon. My name is Richardson – the Reverend Doctor William Richardson. Rector of Clonfeacle.
I am a keen naturalist, so I have every sympathy for open-minded scientific enquiry. But as I say, I am deeply concerned that Mr. Hutton may mislead you with his theories on the age of the Earth.
We know from the Bible that the Earth is 6,000 years old! One has merely to count the generations between Adam and the birth of Our Lord. And for all his eminence as a geologist, and his standing with the Royal Society in Edinburgh, that makes Mr. Hutton's theory nonsense!
Now, now Dr. Richardson, I am well aware that my theory is challenging…upsetting to many…I myself find it dizzying…yet when I look at the evidence, at the slow and steady volcanic formation of rocks – occurring even as we speak! – I am driven to believe that 6,000 years is a mere blink in the life of the Earth – I see no vestige of a beginning, no prospect of an end!
Well, I shall return to Antrim once more, Mr. Hutton! I am sure I shall find proof there that all rocks are formed under the sea – and put an end to your theory of an ancient Earth!
Indeed? Well I wish you luck, sir…
Bamboo? : Captain Morton
Ah, good day to you! Morton's the name – Captain Charles Morton, Royal Navy. So – want to know the real truth as to the origins of the Giant's Causeway stones, do you?
It seems to me that anybody who'd sailed with me would have a better chance of understanding their origins than these landsmen who sit and read their books.
As for me, well, the logs will show that I served Her Majesty Queen Victoria long enough in the tropics to recognize bamboo when I see it!
The long, narrow stems – the occasional joints on the columns – why, any Jamaica Station hand would know this for bamboo.
Giant bamboo, yes, as befits the age of dinosaurs – but fossilized bamboo it must be and is!
(Chorus of laughs)
Quiet there! Quiet on deck, I say!
The Debate continues today
Like many natural phenomena around the world, the Giant's Causeway has raised questions and prompted debate about how it was formed.
This debate has ebbed and flowed since the discovery of the Causeway to science and, historically, the Causeway became part of a global debate about how the earth's rocks were formed.
This debate continues today for some people, who have an understanding of the formation of the earth which is different from that of current mainstream science.
Young Earth Creationists believe that the earth was created some 6000 years ago. This is based on a specific interpretation of the Bible and in particular the account of creation in the book of Genesis.
Some people around the world, and specifically here in Northern Ireland, share this perspective.
Young Earth Creationists continue to debate questions about the age of the earth. As we have seen from the past, and understand today, perhaps the Giant's Causeway will continue to prompt awe and wonder, and arouse debate and challenging questions for as long as visitors come to see it.
For further information on this exhibit, please speak to a Ranger.
To register your opinion formally please email us and our team will respond to you as soon as they are able.
If you feel you have a question which has not been answered sufficiently here please direct it to email@example.com.
Or you can write to: Giant's Causeway Interpretation Issues, The National Trust, Northern Ireland Regional Office, Rowallane House, Saintfield, Co. Down, BT24 7LH, and will do our best to answer your enquires there.


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Dodo Adventure (渡渡鸟历险记; pinyin: dù dù niǎo lìxiǎn jì) is the second Brain Buster exclusive to Frostbite Caves in the Chinese version of Plants vs. Zombies 2. Players needs to control a number of Dodo Rider Zombie to pass through the map from right to left to win. The Guacodiles and floating ice in the image can move back and forth. Chompers at the end of the lawn will try to eat Dodo Rider Zombie if it lands on the tile it is on.
- Dodo Adventure levels are the only Frostbite Caves levels to have water.
- This does not include ice floes which always float on water.
- This is also the only instance of water in a world outside of Big Wave Beach.
- Touching the Guacodiles in any direction, even when touching the back of the Guacodile, will cause the player to lose a life.
- It is very similar to the arcade game Frogger.
- However, Frogger is vertically played, while here, it is horizontally played.
- Before the game begins, the player can get past the Guacodiles before they appear.
- Since version 2.2.0, the Dodo Rider Zombie is shown to be in the second degrade and poisoned. This is just a cosmetic glitch.
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|Posing with the Mary Tyler
Moore statue (downtown
(Photo by John Domini)
|Inside the Convention Center
|One of the skyways leading
to the Convention Center
|A post-snowy morning
outside my hotel
Giving and attending readings and seeing people I otherwise would not get a chance to were mu reasons for attending this year, and my visit didn't disappoint. I should note that during the worst days of my knee troubles earlier this year, I was not sure at first that I would be able to attend, but hope springs eternal and physical therapy works, and since the trip to Missoula, I have grown increasingly more mobile, so I was able to make my daily way from my hotel, the Marriott City Center, to the convention center mostly on foot, and most outdoors, even during one of the sleet/snowfalls that occurred during the conference's run, and I even spent a good several hours every day I was there in the immense hall hosting the book fair, walking as much as 6 miles on Friday alone. I did feel all the walking while there and once I go back, but I was resolute in not wearing any knee braces and in not carrying around a backpack or bookbags full of books, so I avoided straining my knees and utilized UPS's services several times, and now my campus office has heavy, stuff troves waiting for me.
|Inside the AWP Book Fair
|At the Book Fair
|At New Directions table; Tynan Kogane
is seated at table; to the right is Archipelago
Books, where I learned a former student,
Eric Wilson, is now working
|Lorenzo Herrera, poet and publisher
of Kórima Press, which shared a table
with Lisa Moore's RedBone Press
|Lisa Moore and I
|A panel on creative writing as a second career,
headed by Tayari Jones (at right), with Evie
Shockley seated at the table at center
|At the Harriet Brewery reading,
Fred Moten seated at center
|The Obsidian panel, with (1-r) Kwame Dawes,
Duriel Harris (editor), and Sheila Smith McKoy
|The Convention Center
|Lynn Xu at the Volta reading
|Fred Moten at the Volta reading
|Don Mee Choi, translating, and Valerie
Mejer, reading in Spanish,
at the Volta reading
|Susan Briante at the Volta reading
|Yona Harvey at the Volta reading
|Cecil Giscombe at the Volta reading
|An arrest Tyehimba Jess and I witnessed
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
No concern over small water leaks at Chalk River nuclear plant: officials
Looks like the Con's Lisa Raitt et.al are okay with everything though.
5 comments:
- JimBobby said...
Whooee! Lies, greed and mendacity!
We've been lied to again. We're being told that we MUST keep NRU running because it is needed to supply 70% of isotopes due to a shut down Dutch reactor.
The Dutch reactor was restarted two weeks ago.
There is one reason we're keeping NRU running, evn though it's leaking and the Dutch reactor could take up at least most of the slack: profit. AECL sells all of NRU's isotopes to MDS Nordion, a profitable private company. If MDS can't get cheap isotopes from the Canadian taxpayer, it will need to use more costly overseas suppliers and it will not make as much money.
Lisa Raitt is putting the best financial interests of MDS Nordion above the best interests of public health and safety. Who is it she works for?
- Feb 25, 2009, 10:14:00 AM
- James Curran said...
Too bad Minister Raitt hasn't filed her election return yet. Be interesting to see the donor list.
- Feb 25, 2009, 11:14:00 AM
- Big Winnie said...
I found the following statements distrubing:
"Binder said there are about 65 tonnes of heavy water at Chalk River, and he likened the 47 kg December leak to faucet trouble in your home.
"You know: drip, drip, drip. It's of the same order of magnitude," he said."
Water (H2O)is not radioactive like Heavy Water (H3O), if I remember my Chem classses, and there is certainly no environmental impact if water is leaked unlike Heavy water.
- Feb 25, 2009, 11:19:00 AM
- Jennifer Smith said...
There's another iteration of the story here that has a lovely photo of Lisa doing the 'No Comment Sprint' past reporters. I guess all those hours on the treadmill are serving her well.
As for her election return, we in Halton are anxiously awaiting that one too. I suspect that her biggest donor was probably Stephen Harper's "Bring Me the Head of Garth Turner" fund.
- Feb 25, 2009, 6:47:00 PM
- lyrical said...
This leak happened while the Minister was actually touring the Chalk River facility? So says Geoff Regan in Tuesday's Question Period (starts at 17:30 in).
Wednesday's G&M has an article on the government possibly selling its interest in AECL, but that wouldn't include the Chalk River facility.
- Feb 26, 2009, 3:42:00 AM