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Born and raised in Athens, Greece, George majored in business at the University of Richmond, Virginia. After graduation, George began his professional career as a financial adviser but soon discovered that he desired an opportunity with internal advancement. He decided to relocate from Virginia to Washington, D.C., where he was an account manager representing business to business AT&T. After five successful months in his new position, George expanded the client's market in the Philadelphia area. He quickly advanced to project manager and managed a project for Verizon. He has expanded his business operations to the Denver area in September of 2012.
Through a successful management training program, George's top account representatives continue to refine the necessary skills and business savvy to succeed on their own. In addition, George has increased Ethos Consulting Group's community involvement through fundraising events for several non-profit organizations including Operation Smile, the Devereux Foundation, and Tuesday's Children. George's future goals include facilitating future expansion efforts within the United States, and eventually, European markets.
Ashley is a Colorado native who received her Bachelors in International Business at the University of Denver in 2013. As an intern in college, Ashley helped grow a startup Corporate Wellness business by building company marketing strategies and a clientele base with local Denver businesses for corporate health and wellness events. Upon graduation, she quickly accelerated in a private financial planning office as a marketing assistant and later grew into a sales position. She came on board with Ethos in late 2013 as a recruiter and was a key part in expanding the organization into two new markets her first year. Currently she holds the position of Organizational Administrator and oversees local and national recruiting and human resources training and development.
A California native, Shelbi received her Bachelors in Sociology at California State University Fullerton in 2016. She moved to Denver, Colorado shortly after graduation to pursue her career. She came on board with Ethos near the end of 2016 as a recruiter. Shelbi finds her passion and prosperity in providing growth and opportunity for others. She is a team player, works with ease independently, energetic, and is ambitious to provide best in class service to valued clients. Shelbi is in reach of helping broaden the organization and future expansions of the market.


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Who is going? Who is staying? What are we getting?
Let's have some late-night fun with these questions:
Primeau: Seeing as he just signed a new contract, I'd reckon he's staying. (Projected: 4th line)
Nolan: Seeing as he just signed a new contract, I'd reckon he's staying. (Projected: 3rd line) [Edit: He's a RW, not traditionally a centre. My bad.]
That leaves us with two more starting centers to place, and four players: Conroy, Langkow, Lombardi, Yelle.
Lombardi: I have to believe he's staying, because I love him. The other part of me thinks he's probably going to be traded. Lombardi was never really a Sutter type of player...and he's certainly not a Keenan type of player. Plus after the Conroy acquisition he's sort of been the odd man out. [Edit: Seeing as Nolan's not really a centre, I say Lombardi stays.]
Yelle: I love the guy, but I think Primeau's liable to replace him, seeing as he's younger, potentially more durable. A lot of teams could use Yelle's PK expertise and leadership, so he may be moved. My prediction is he is going to be moved this summer.
Langkow: He's going to stay. (Projected: 1st line)
Conroy: He's going to stay. (Projected: 2nd line)
Now, I'm well aware Primeau is also listed as a LW...so potentially one of these guys can stay for 5 centres. But 6? There's no way. Expect a trade.
Monday, July 2, 2007
I remember a time where we were short on centres
Posted by Dave at 10:41 p.m.
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Nolan isn't traditionally a center.ReplyDelete
Ahhhh, RW. Why did I have it in my head he was a centre...ReplyDelete
personally, i think conroy would be the odd man out. sutter LOVES yelle, and he'd be an idiot to trade lombardi or langkow (at this point, anyways). with all the Cs comin' up from the farm (notably: taratukhin, boyd and daniel ryder, along van der gulik who ended at a staggering +27 last year), i would think somebody's gonna get dealt, and others will probably move to the wing...ReplyDelete

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A show about a show within a show. The CW's midseason drama Cult hopes to provide an immersive experience for viewers who like their ongoing serialized mystery while also catering to the "weekly viewer" (shocker!).
Watch the video below to find out what executive producer Rockne S. O'Bannon and cast members Matt Davis and Robert Knepper had to say about the twisty series at Friday's Comic-Con.
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Atty. Felipe Gozon and Mr. Gilberto R. Duavit, both GMA Network executives, stated each and every point on GMA Network's migration to digital terrestrial television is possible within any time of the day. But still insisted on opting European DTV standard DVB-T2 as their choice.
According to them, we should have to consider the market profile. But to think DVB-T2 has more expensive converter boxes to date, compared to the Japanese ISDB-T boxes, the switch to digital television could be more rough than we expect when we go the expensive one. Technically speaking, DVB-T2 has the capabilities to go 12-14 channels in one 6-MHz frequency, but ISDB-T's offering, which is capable of 8 channels per frequency, is good enough to a broadcast network that will offer multichannel contents. Read the article after the break,.
Felipe L. Gozon, chairman and chief executive officer of GMA 7, wants to make it crystal clear: "We are ready to go digital. We can do it anytime."
But before the Kapuso network can make the big leap, the government has to finalize which standard the local broadcast industry would follow: European or Japanese.
(ABS-CBN, chief rival of GMA 7, has adopted the Japanese standard, the choice of the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas, and as earlier decided by the National Telecommunications Commission.)
The decision is currently under review, Gozon said. According to studies conducted by GMA 7, he noted, "the European standard seems better."
'Vastly superior'
Gilberto R. Duavit Jr., network president and chief operating officer, explained that the European standard is "vastly superior, technically… particularly in terms of number of channels it can offer."
Whereas the Japanese standard can accommodate eight channels per frequency, Duavit said, the European standard can offer 12 to 14.
Although European converter boxes can be more expensive than its Japanese equivalent, Duavit predicted that the price of the former would eventually fall (by the end of the year) as a result of increasing demand.
"India adopted the European standard," Duavit related. "The more evolved TV markets have made the same choice."
Gozon is gung-ho about going digital because it can open up the industry to other methods of signal delivery, apart from the traditional TV set.
"GMA 7 will become multiplatform. Kapuso shows will be seen on mobile phones, on PCs and laptops," Gozon said.
However, he added, the more crucial question is sustainability. "Can the local market support the switch to digital technology?"
Duavit agreed: "We have to consider the market profile."
At present, 90 percent of televiewers are from the C, D and E sectors; only a minority belongs to the A-B crowd, which is the prospective target of digital technology.
Duavit asserted that producing shows with digital technology could be costly.
"High-definition and digital technology require special lights and makeup. It would entail extended taping schedules because setting up the lights on the set would take longer," Duavit also pointed out.
Duavit said the current TV fare of soap operas and talk shows doesn't require high-definition technology.
Still, Gozon said, the Kapuso team could meet the challenge of providing content to the additional channels that would inevitably come with the digital switch. - Bayani San Diego, dated 1 August 2011, 09:14 PM


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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Yahoo fucking sucks and has lost me my flickr accountI've had a Yahoo ID since about year 2000.
I'm a member of many yahoo groups.
I have a free flickr account in which I've invested
time uploading photos.
Recently I received an email saying that my
yahoo password had been changed.
Now I have never changed my yahoo ID password.
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On the ID they ask you for your DOB and
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Now to be honest, when I signed up to yahoo, it was
early days of the internet and everyone I know
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to change.
So I email yahoo from their webpage and receive an automated email at the email address I registered with them. No password or reactivation link. Next they ask me to email them back with more details so I do that....
Next I get THIS FUCKING EMAIL below.
So obviously I will have to start from scratch in order to get a flickr account.
But I'm afraid of doing that now if invest a lot of effort
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I think it is a very negative situation for flickr to be associated with the impossible to retrieve Yahoo ID.
Most other registered accounts I have have a very simple password
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An email will be sent to your email to recreate your password and bobs your uncle. I know that my email address has not been breached so why can't yahoo simply send me a new password link????
It is unbelievable!!!!!
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
My first card using...
14 comments:
- Crafterkhush said...
Oh wow.. This is awesome... The congrats really pops out.. and the paper pieced houses look cute...
- September 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM
- Karen said...
Gayatri you are ONE CLEVER CHICKEN!! You and this cameo are a match mate in heaven I think! I just LOVE your card!:)
- September 27, 2012 at 12:30 PM
- Tracey McNeely said...
You are going to love your Cameo. It totally changes the way you look at buying dies. Enjoy yours, I LOVE mine!
- September 27, 2012 at 12:50 PM
- Laura B. said...
Awesome work with the cameo!!! So excited for you!
- September 27, 2012 at 12:50 PM
- Karuna said...
Loved it! i have a ecraft but i totally get ur excitement of an electronic die cutting machine :D
- September 27, 2012 at 2:05 PM
- Sue W said...
Oooh you'll have so much fun with your new Cameo! Love your first card!
- September 27, 2012 at 5:14 PM
- Sherry Eckblad said...
Your first card is just amazing and looks like you have been doing this forever.
- September 27, 2012 at 7:32 PM
- Jackie Rockwell said...
Congrats on your new Cameo!!! Your first card is wonderful Gayatri! You're going to have so much FUN creating cards with it!
- September 27, 2012 at 8:51 PM
- Mary-Anne V said...
Love what you did with your new toy... the houses look really cute on pp.
- September 27, 2012 at 9:21 PM
- Ballie (Bennarda) said...
Love what you make, love your cards, they are lovely.I follow you.
Nice you follow my.
Hugs, Bennarda (Ballie)
- September 28, 2012 at 2:29 AM
- jintyoo7 said...
YAY!! Congratulations on getting your Cameo :)
LOVE your first Cameo card - brilliant :)
- September 28, 2012 at 8:50 AM
- lostinpaper said...
Looks like you are going to have a blast! Love how you have created the letters on the panel, I must give this a try, I'm pinning it!
- September 28, 2012 at 6:53 PM
- Christina said...
This is fabulous, Gayatri! I absolutely must learn to use my Cameo to its full potential. Thanks for the inspiration!
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- cards by cara said...
Congrats on your new purchase! So exciting!! :)
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Most years, our Forks of the Kern trips are just about wrapped up by July. This year, the Forks season isn't even opening until July. The huge 2011 snow pack and early season high flows have allowed us to postpone these trips to take advantage of the long backslide of the peak runoff. What does that mean to our Class 5 enthusiasts? Simply put: the best Forks of the Kern season since 1998. Forks guest joining us in July and August can expect crystal clear water, toasty weather, and the same action and high adventure the Forks is world famous for. We have two and three day trips departing on July 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th and August 4th, 9th, and 14th. Don't miss this once-in-a-decade opportunity to experience this pristine stretch of river at its best. Call our reservations office at 1-800-323-4234 for more details.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
A Celebration of Whitewater and Fireworks on the Kern River
Kern River Outfitters is offering several tempting opportunities for friends and families to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend this year. There is still some availability for rafting trips on the Upper and Lower Kern and they have just opened two half day trips on the Lower Kern for Saturday, July 2nd and Monday July 4th. Keith Stephens, general manager for Kern River Outfitters states, "The Fourth of July weekend is one of the most popular rafting weekends of the year. The Upper and Lower Kern rivers are still providing fabulous flows for river trips and the local community puts on an exciting fireworks show over Lake Isabella the evening of July 2nd. We have been recommending several options for our guests that would like to go rafting and still have some time to take in the fireworks show. One is a two day Lower Kern trip departing Friday, July 1st, a couple others are a one day trip on the Upper or a half day on either the Upper or Lower on Saturday the 2nd. Any of these options allow our guests to have a great day on the water and still take in the fireworks display over the lake. Guests oftentimes like to add in a round of golf at our local course or a hike to the Giant Sequoia trees to the vacation mix. Our office has a host of great ideas to get folks on the water as well as enjoy all the Kern River Valley has to offer holiday visitors. "
Kern River Outfitters runs one day, Class IV and Class V trips on the Upper Kern, and two day trips on the Lower Kern. These trips are favorites of groups of family and friends. Three day, Class V trips on the Forks of the Kern are also available for those looking for a world class backcountry river trip. For those looking for shorter experience, they also offer half day and two hour trips.
With more than 40 professional river guides on staff and over 35 years in the business, Kern River Outfitters is one of the most experienced and popular rafting companies offering trips on the Kern River. For more details on any of these trips or ideas to enjoy the Kern Valley this Fourth of July, visit www.KernRafting or give their office a call at 1-800-323-4234.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Common Questions Answered about the three Stretches of the Kern River
Guests often ask us what the difference is between the Lower, Upper, and Forks of the Kern prior to making their reservation so we thought it might be nice to give a quick review of each of these fine stretches of river for you.
The Lower Kern is our premier two day overnight river trip. Guests on this trip are treated to more than ten Class 4 rapids and numerous Class 3 stretches over the course of the twenty mile run. Our private campsite, situated about ten miles into the trip, is a large riverside expanse complete with redwood sleeping decks, thick sleeping pads, and a gourmet kitchen where guides prepare some of the best meals you'll ever eat. It's the perfect place for groups of families and friends to relax and tell tall tales of the day's adventure and anticipate the next day's run. The Lower Kern is uniquely blessed with warm water in the summer and is one of California's most sought after overnight river trips. The Lower will run through mid-September this year. The minimum age is 9 (12 during high water).
The Upper Kern is an outstanding one day river trip. This stretch of river offers guests unparalleled access to practically limitless Class 4 whitewater. For those looking for an even greater challenge, the Upper has a Class 5 stretch we call "Thunder Run". The Thunder Run boasts challenging rapids the likes of "Sock 'em Dog", "Fender Bender", "Squashed Paddler" and "The Flume" that are sure to quench the thirst of the most passionate whitewater boater. The Upper is even blessed with a two hour, Class 2 and 3 stretch we call the "Double Lickety Split". One could not find a more diverse and popular stretch of river anywhere in the country. We expect to run the Upper Kern through mid-August this year. The minimum age on the Upper is 9 (12 during high water) and 16 on the Thunder Run. The Double Lickety Split's minimum age is 5 (9 during high water).
The Forks of the Kern is a world-class, 20 mile stretch of Class 5 water that offers our guests access to some of the most challenging whitewater in the country. This trip begins in the Golden Trout Wilderness and runs through the designated "Wild and Scenic" stretch of the Kern River. We know of no more scenic, challenging, or rewarding river trip anywhere. Forks trips are usually three days in duration, however some starts are two day trips. We expect to run Forks trips through mid-August this year. The minimum age for the Forks of the Kern is 16.
If you have any questions about any of these trips, feel free to give our office a call at 1-800-323 4234.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Cool Video of the Lower Kern
Click here to check out this great video of the Lower Kern taken by our guide Mike Spradlin a few days ago. It's some pretty fun footage. The Lower Kern will be running through mid-September this year. If you have any questions about the Lower or any of the other stretches of river we run, feel free to give our office a call @ 1-800-323-4234.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Wine Tasting and Craft Beer on the Lower Kern River
Whitewater and Wine Tasting will be the focus on June 16th and 17th. The trip offers two days of spectacular whitewater coupled with a broad sampling of varietal wines from the Central Valley's Imbibe Wine and Spirits. Tastings will be hosted by a certified sommelier and complimented with tasty hors d'oeuvres followed by a wonderful camp dinner prepared by the crew. Dawn Jordan, reservations manager and in-house wine experts notes, "This trip offers the best possible combination of fun whitewater, a fabulous dining and camping experience, and the opportunity to sample some fine wines." She adds, "Having a certified sommelier on board makes the whole event a fun learning experience for those looking to learn more about the art of making great wines."
July 7th and 8th marks the fourth annual "Pub and Grub" Lower Kern trip. This popular trip features the Kern River Valley's own micro brewery: the Kern River Brewing Company (KRBC). KRBC will feature their popular craft beers including: Isabella Blonde, Sequoia Red, Just Outstanding IPA, and Class V Stout. A broad sampling of additional micro beers will be available. Guests will be treated to a presentation by a representative of the KRBC to explain the art of crafting these fine beers. Several guests who home brew their own specialty beers will be attending. Keith Stephens, general manager of Kern River Outfitters mentions, "The Pub and Grub has been one of the most popular trips we have run over the past four years. Guests are treated to a host of outstanding beer samplings, a fun presentation on beer making, and a fabulous feast of pub-themed fare. This is the perfect trip for craft beer aficionados and whitewater enthusiasts alike." Both of these trips are priced at $428/person.
With more than 40 professional river guides on staff and over 35 years in the business, Kern River Outfitters is one of the most experienced and popular rafting companies offering trips on the Kern River. For more details on either of these specialty trips or any of the trips they offer, visit www.KernRafting.com or give their office a call at 1-800-323-4234.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Rafting Center Grand Opening
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Opening Day on the Lower Kern River
Kern River Outfitters Announces Open Season on the Lower Kern
Kern River Outfitters has officially announced the opening of their overnight rafting trips on Southern California's Lower Kern River. The Lower Kern is a twenty mile stretch of whitewater located in the Sequoia National Forest immediately downstream of the Isabella reservoir in eastern Kern County. This recreational jewel offers whitewater enthusiasts over ten Class IV rapids, numerous Class II and III and an unusual quality: warm water in the summertime.
Kern River Outfitters operates a private campsite for their guests at the halfway point in the twenty mile run. Their campsite features redwood sleeping decks, custom sleeping pads, games, a library, and gourmet meals; all nestled in the scenic Kern River Canyon. Professional river guides escort guests down the river and meticulously prepare all meals throughout the excursion.
Keith Stephens, general manager of Kern River Outfitters notes, "Our Lower Kern overnight is the most popular trip we offer on the Kern River. The scenery is outstanding, the rapids are fabulous, and the fun seemingly never stops. This is a perfect trip for families and groups of friends to spend quality time together and have a wonderful adventure at the same time. Our guides are the best in the business and our campsite is by far the most luxurious on the river. As the summer progresses, guests will find water close to 70 degrees in addition to more whitewater than they will know what to do with. Our steadfast mission is to provide an unforgettable vacation for our valued guests."
The Lower Kern is expected to run through the middle of September this year, with the best months being June, July, and August. It is one of the few Sierra Nevada rivers that actually flows warm during the summertime.
Kern River Outfitters is listed in National Geographic's Adventure Magazine as one of the "Best Adventure Travel Companies On Earth". They have been at the forefront running trips on the Kern River in Southern California for over 30 years. They specialize in running all sections of the Kern River including the Upper, Lower, and Forks of the Kern. They offer trips from a two hour Class II and III run to three day Class V runs. Their most popular trip is the Two Day Lower Kern trip.
For more details on the Lower Kern or any of the trips they offer, visit www.KernRafting.comor give their office a call at 1-800-323-4234.


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Flash Lite article - Porting J2ME game to Flash LiteMy new article on Porting a J2ME game to Flash Lite went live on the Adobe Developer Center today.
This is the third of my articles after the ones done on Persistent Data : Shared Objects and Best Practices for Mobile Game Development.
This new article is a real view of one of our J2ME games which we ported for Flash Lite on the Nokia S60 handset. It talks of the challenges we faced during porting and what methods we adopted to ease future porting.
I have tried making it as comprehensive as possible, but it would be great if anybody who has been involved in this kind of a porting process contribute to it through this post.
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Thursday, March 23, 2006
Blogger vs. Wordpress
Let's start with the drawbacks of Wordpress. The biggie is that Wordpress, unlike Blogger, does not allow users to modify the template. You choose from among a bunch of pre-fab templates and if you don't like something, your only recourse is to change templates. With Blogger, of course, you can access the template code and muck around to your heart's desire, which can be both dangerous and a great learning experience. Not having access to the template also means you can't do things like add code to your blog from sites like Pandora or CoComment. On the other hand, customizing your blog is much less, well, dangerous, and the overall result is probably better for readers, especially if you are like me and are no wizard at HTML (let alone CSS or Javascript). Wordpress also seems much pickier about how HTML is displayed. I'm not sure why that is. And Wordpress doesn't appear to have a built-in spell checker, something I really miss.
On the other hand, Wordpress does support categories and trackbacks, which is nice. You can also create separate pages to organize the information on your blog a little more coherently. Thus, on the Blogger version of STA, I have things like my profile, computer gear and blogroll listed in the sidebar, while on the Wordpress version, this is all accessible via what look like tabs at the top of the blog. This appeals to my neat and tidy side. I could do something similar with Blogger, but I'd have to create separate blogs for my account and then link to them via the sidebar... I might get around to it one day too. (yeah right)
But perhaps the best, and most addictive feature of Wordpress that Blogger lacks is integrated stats. On a good day, it's gratifying (a little too gratifying in fact) to see how many people read your blog. On a bad day, it's depressing, but then you remember that you're blogging because you like to write, not because you care how many people read your words... right?
So for now, I'll keep up the mirror. Frankly, the individual blogging interfaces have become much less important since I've been using Ecto. I'm pretty sure I'll pony up the registration fee when my trial runs out in a few days.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Podcast Review
In fact, I was speaking to my dad the other day about podcasting (in truth, we were text chatting), and he wasn't quite sure what it was, even after I explained it to him. I think the concept of on-demand media will always seem a little foreign to people who grew up huddling around a radio that only picked up one station to get their news.
In any case, I was googling for podcast reviews and found a few sites (dailypodcastreview.com, podcastreviews.net), and they are alright, but it's not like the Internet is brimming with them, so I thought I would start reviewing the odd podcast myself. Nothing pretentious or systematic, just a periodic description and overall rating of a podcast I listen to.
I'll start with Jay Ingram's Theatre of the Mind. Get the podcast feed here. Get the iTunes Music Store URL here.
Length: approximately 15 minutes, though the early shows were much shorter.
Subject: Consciousness and the brain
Sponsored by HarperCollins, the podcast is, it would seem, primarily a way to promote Jay Ingram's new book of the same title. But if so, it's a pretty soft sell. The show is co-hosted by David Newland, a Toronto-area singer-songwriter. The two make a good team and have a nice rapport. The podcast is non-technical yet interesting to those with a knowledge of science. Ingram is articulate and funny, yet obviously very serious about the subject. The show is well-produced and the sound is excellent. And yet in my opinion, part of what makes the podcast work is that it isn't over-produced. Ingram and Newman seem to be two people having a regular conversation over coffee. And you can tell some of the questions Newman asks are not rehearsed, because Ingram frequently just shrugs and says, "I don't know the answer to that," which is actually quite refreshing.
This is not one of my absolute must listens ever week, but it is an enjoyable podcast that is worth listening too, and it's not so long that it gets boring. I rate it a solid 4 stars out of 5.
If you have a favourite podcast you think I should listen to and/or review, please let me know either by leaving a comment or e-mailing me.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2006
FreeMacWare I love
The contest stipulates that I write an entry on my blog about my five favourite posts on FMW (in other words, the five freeware apps for Mac that I like the most). Let me tell you, it was not an easy job to whittle it down to five. Indeed, I could have easily posted 10 freeware apps that I use on a daily or weekly basis. But if whittle I must, then here are my five favourites:
- Without a doubt, Quicksilver is the single most useful piece of software on my Mac (not counting the OS, of course). The beautiful thing about QS is that, like a great piece of literature, the more you delve into it, the more astounded you become. In fact, I think I might like QuickSilver more than Mac OS X. It's that good.
- Adium. A wonderful multi-protocol chat client. It's easy to set up, wonderfully customizable and supports pretty much every protocol out there, including jabber. File transfers can be a problem, and it doesn't yet support audio or video, but it's a lean, mean chatting machine, and it's my main chat client.
- Mail.appetizer. This little mail plug-in does wonders for my productivity. When mail arrives, a preview window pops up that gives you various options of replying, dismissing, deleting and so forth. The great thing is that you can specify which mailboxes you want notification for, which I'm sure Merlin Mann, of 43 Folders fame, would love. In conjunction with Mail.app rules, I have set it up so that only mail from my clients interrupts my work.
- FlickrExport. Now that I own a digital camera, I frequently post photos to my Flickr site. And the easiest way by far is using this iPhoto plugin. It just works. Is there anything else to say?
- And last, but not least, iBackup. This is an easy-to-use backup app. I use it every week.
- Honourable mention: As I said, I could have mentioned 10 apps, but at least one other deserves mention. Textpander is a great little app that allows you to program keyboard shortcuts for frequently used sequences of letters or words. I find it especially useful for HTML tags and e-mail.
There you have it. I'm sure others will have their own favourites, but these are mine, at least until FreeMacWare tells me about some other indispensable free Mac app. Ahh... the joys of being a Mac user.
Technorati Tags: Mac, Apple, QuickSilver, Software
Friday, March 10, 2006
The not-so-Mighty Mouse (and a confession)
When Apple came out with it's "two button" mouse, the Mighty Mouse, I ordered one the very same day. Generally, I was pleased with it, though I thought it was overpriced. But we Mac addicts take such things in stride, and I have been happy to use it. I especially like the scroll ball, and it's amazing how fast one can come to rely on horizontal scrolling.
The mouse hasn't been problem free, however. That same scroll ball I love sticks on occasion. I have usually been able to get it to work again by moving it in a circular motion. But the last time it happened, five minutes of circular scrolling didn't help. So I unplugged it, wrapped it in its little cord and it's sitting beside my computer waiting to be taken to the shop, since it's still under warranty.
The thing is, in what I thought was a stop-gap measure, I plugged my old Microsoft mouse back in and... well, I almost hate to admit it, but it felt like and old friend. It's slightly bigger than the Mighty Mouse, but fits my hand better. The two separate buttons work better than Apple's cute touch-sensitive "buttons." The only thing I don't have is horizontal scrolling, but the vertical scroll wheel has a nice solid feel to it.
So once the Mighty Mouse comes back from the shop, I think it will get thrown on the pile of computer junk I have sitting beside my desk. In retrospect, I think Apple got just a little to cute with this mouse. This is one piece of Apple gear I probably should not have purchased.
[posted using Ecto to both Singing the Apple--Blogger and Singing the Apple--Wordpress]
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Tuesday, March 07, 2006
So I'm writing this post using Ecto, a desktop blogging tool. We'll see how it goes after I hit publish, but so far, I'm VERY impressed with the interface and options, which include tags for blogger (we'll see how those work out too). You can download a 21-day trial, but the program itself costs US$17.95, or C$21.81. I've been waiting for Bleezer to work the bugs out, but after seeing this, I think I might be in love. Of course, love is fickle, and my love hinges on how well this post works out. If there are no edits to this post, it means "head over heels."
The other tidbit I wanted to mention was the very cool QuickSilver comma trick recently posted over at TAUW. I've been wondering if QS could do this. Now I know. The TUAW post actually links to a 43 Folders tutorial (to give credit where credit is due) and it's well worth a look if you're a QS user. The usefulness of this application never ceases to amaze.
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Sunday, March 05, 2006
Trying out Wordpress
One of the first things I notice with WP is that I can't fiddle with the template (or I can't figure out how to fiddle with it right now), which is no fun. On the other hand, Blogger doesn't offer me categories (something that continues to baffle me). I'll be sure to note which platform I'm using for each post until (and if) I make a definitive choice. Obviously, I've created this one in Wordpress, and the URL of the new blog is--tada! http://singingtheapple.wordpress.com.
In other news, I just posted an article in my newsvine column entitled Advertising I can stomach, about a subtle form of promotion I recently came across. Check it out.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
The ABCs of podcasting
I love public broadcasting, and Canada's CBC is a pretty fine broadcaster. But on the podcast front, it's sorely lagging behind its British and Australian cousins. Granted, they say they are about to expand their podcast line-up. I, for one, can't wait to get programs like Ideas and Writers & Company on podcast.
On a side note, I learned about the ABC podcasts via Newsvine, which went public yesterday. This means you can now read my Newsvine column at http://petergarner.newsvine.com. Not that there's anything so very newsworthy there that I wouldn't also post in my blog...


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Friday, February 12, 2016
Book Beginnings - 2/12/16
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Happy Friday and Happy Reading!!ReplyDelete
I hope you read a good book this week.
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The Lutz book seems to be everywhere these days. Hope you enjoy it!ReplyDeleteReplies
It seems to be pretty good.Delete
The beginning sentences definitely are intriguing.
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I have the Passenger from NetGalley and need to read it soon! It looks like a good one!!ReplyDeleteReplies
It is good so far, Lori Bree. I am on Page 40 or so.Delete
Thanks for stopping. I hope you like the book when you start it.
I've seen this book around and plan to read it. The opening makes me curious about their relationship, and I'd love to know more about what led up to that moment.ReplyDelete
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It is a fantastic beginning. :)Delete
A beginning that makes you curious.
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I can't wait to read The Passenger...it is coming up near the top of my list.ReplyDelete
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It seems like a good "who done it" for us. :)ReplyDelete
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Oh, what a gripping beginning. I've been tempted to try to get this from NetGalley, but I really need to get through what I've already added. :)ReplyDelete
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I always forget about my downloaded books. I have to write notes to myself. LOL!!Delete
The time runs out too.
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I saw that book on NetGalley but didn't know what it was about! After reading those sentences I definitely want to pick it up!ReplyDeleteReplies
It is pretty good so far. Haven't gotten to read too much more.Delete
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WoW, what a beginning! I got this one from NetGalley, but haven't read it yet. I'm looking forward to it even more now! Thanks for visiting my blog! Hope you have a great weekend!ReplyDeleteReplies
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I like the beginning - makes me want to read more to find out what kind of bad relationship they had or what caused the relationship to go bad and what she decided to do about the body at the bottom of the stairs - thanks for visiting my Friday memeReplyDeleteReplies
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She does something that we wouldn't think of.
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I already have 'The Passenger' on my 'Want To Read' list, so those opening lines have only made me more determined to read it sooner rather than later!
Especially as these words also appeared in the synopsis ...
"In case you were wondering, I didn't do it. I didn't have anything to do with Frank's death. I don't have an alibi, so you'll have to take my word for it..."
...So do I believe her, or not?
Thanks for sharing and I hope that you enjoy.
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Intriguing is definitely the word.ReplyDeleteReplies
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I'm reading The Passenger right now. Enjoying it. I have the ebook of The Railway Man's Wife and plan to read it though it's on the Kindle :)ReplyDeleteReplies
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I enjoyed The Railwayman's Wife.
A beautiful read.
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a bunch of coloring pages made by me. If you find these useful, please leave a comment. thanks.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Mario Propeller suit wii coloring page
Mario, Luigi and all related content are copyright ©Nintendo. I am not affiliated with Nintendo. These images are intended for home use only. You may not use these images for profit. thankyouverymuch
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these are great, thanks! have you made any of yoshi?
- January 21, 2010 at 1:10 PM
- James Elston said...
Yoshi appears in this post:
I was planning on making a few more. Check back in the next few days, there should be a Yoshi in there.
- January 21, 2010 at 1:31 PM
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Love this propeller coloring image. Thanks...
- March 1, 2010 at 10:56 PM
these are really great, my son loves mario and luigi and its hard to find any coloring books of them. thanks so much for putting these up!!!!
- March 21, 2010 at 7:36 AM
- Brandi said...
These are fantastic! My son has a birthday coming up and he insisted on a Super Mario theme for his party. I am printing out your illustrations and coloring them for decorations. Thanks!
- March 30, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Thanks so much for your coloring pages! My kids love them.
- May 1, 2010 at 5:31 AM
thanks for this one. my son just asked me yesterday if i could make his birthday cake with propeller Mario. i cant believe i found this image. You dont know how happy my son is going to be. thank you thank you thank you!
- September 10, 2010 at 11:25 AM
More! More! More! My son is obsessed w/ Mario and there's really nothing out there for coloring sheets of the New Super Mario Bros Wii.
Thank you for posting these!
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This morning I drove through torrential rain to see my baby niece Hannah Jean be blessed in church. She slept the entire time, and afterward I held her through the rest of the service. She is so new, so beautiful. What fun to be a child! But I feel like one still sometimes. There is so much to do in this world--how will I ever do it all?
Looking back on 2013, it has been a good year in so many ways. But I have so many things I still want to do better, or start. And so many unfinished projects. My goal to make a Christmas gift each month did not happen (but I did make 47 hats for my employees!), and my goal to paint a new painting each month did not happen (but when I did paint, it was fun!) And so I am going to renew those goals and try them again. I'm also going to add some goals to my 2014 list. Here are the ones I've thought about so far:
- Make two quilts. One will be the Hawaiian quilt I promised to make for Loren and Nicole when they got married five years ago. The other will be for Kraig and Claire.
- Write letters. Back when I broke my hand, I swore that "when my hand heals, I'm going to write a letter a day!" Now that my hand has been perfectly recovered for over a year, it's about time to make good on that promise, although I'm hesitant to promise a full 365. I'll keep a tally and see how I do! Birthday cards count, but Christmas cards don't.
- Keep a list of the birds I see and identify in my backyard. I like making lists, and although I'm sure the birds of central North America are well documented, I would like to study them a bit myself, and learn who feasts on the black-oil sunflower seeds at my backyard feeder.
- Paint. As I said before, I'm renewing this goal in the hopes that I can do better this year. I'm going to carve out a little nook on the back porch, where Chris used to do his crossword puzzles, and I'm also going to help myself out by getting some of my photos printed so that I can work from them. Much as I love the purist idea of painting en plein air, it's just not practical when you work full time.
- Make gifts for next Christmas. Somewhere in between finishing a set of quilted place-mats and starting a set of fingerless gloves, I lost momentum last year. However, there's no reason why I can't try again!
I'm also renewing the goal (for C) to clean out our front room so that by next year we can have a spot for guests, and even a Christmas tree. Oh, and try to write on my blog more often!
A Flower unblown: a Book unread:
A Tree with fruit unharvested :
A Path untrod : a House whose rooms
Lack yet the heart's divine perfumes:
This is the Year that for you waits
Beyond Tomorrow's mystic gates.
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The little man and I attended a special second birthday for my niece on Saturday (well actually cousin but the 26 year age difference is better dealt with by becoming an auntie). Thankfully, I was able to try out some of the little girl projects I have been dying to make.
First up is the TUTU! Seriously, if I had a little girl she would have one in every color combo I could dream up.
They are so darn cute!
The theme of the party was Mickey Mouse Clubhouse so I was so excited to actually find some ribbon with Minnie mouse on it. I used bright pink, light pink, and white tulle for the tutu.
What do you think?
Staying with the Minnie Mouse theme, I ordered black and pink iron-on flocking and created an one of a kind onesie. Let me just tell you how much I love this stuff. I absolutely LOVE the texture of the flocking! I also ordered some flocking in white so I can cut out labels and pictures for my son's toy bins and I am so excited to see how it turns out. It is awesome and looks so professional if you cut it out with your Cricut and it is so easy.
*On a side note, if you are following the directions from expressionvinyl.com you might want to adjust your blade depth to 5 rather than 4. I found that it did not cut it out completely and I had to go over it with an exacto knife.
Here's the onsie, complete with Minnie Mouse front and a little bit of ruffles on the back.
It was my first time with ruffles, did I do okay?
Lastly, I created a matching set of clips for her to wear in her hair. She has such beautiful curly brown hair and I know the pink will look adorable on her. I also made a little card for the clips to go on for a nice presentation. What do you think?
Happy Birthday Hope!
I can't wait to see how adorable you look in your new tutu!


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Michigan-based metal act Legend have unveiled a music video for their song "Circle of Friends." Directed by Derek Street, the video alternates between shots of the band performing in a grassy field and an irate businessman. The track is taken from the band's new album, 'The Pale Horse,' which is now available online and in stores via Rise Records.
Legend recently kicked off a US tour with Molotov Solution, Betrayal, The World We Knew.


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Okay, so if you've heard about Yosemite National Park in California (Caly as they likes to call it out there) but never been, I just cannot and will not say it enough times in this here little blog...IT IS MASSIVE. I just could not stop staring at the granite masses. Look at the picture and notice how little that 400 foot waterfall looks compared to the formations. All I could say was "Yikesemite it's massive!" as we made the turn and finally saw what you see in the photo. They just suddently appear out of nowhere and the poor driver (usually me) has to keep a close eye on the winding 2 laner lest you become a statistic quick. I mean they are just so massive!
If you like wildlife, pine trees, birds, elk, bears, deer, squirrels, chipmunks, rivers, waterfalls, hiking, climbing, holy cal just plain LIVING you need to get in to Yosemite first chance you get. I must confess, it was a little too crowded for me, but still so worth the trip. If you get lucky, like me and my daughter were, you can jump off one of the bridges in to the 50 degree Merced River before you realize there is a sign that says you can't. And by the way, I was there for a few days and you need to give yourself a month to scratch the surface.
Live it up...outside
Skyman out
Okay, so if you've heard about Yosemite National Park in California (Caly as they likes to call it out there) but never been, I just cannot and will not say it enough times in this here little blog...IT IS MASSIVE. I just could not stop staring at the granite masses. Look at the picture and notice how little that 400 foot waterfall looks compared to the formations. All I could say was "Yikesemite it's massive!" as we made the turn and finally saw what you see in the photo. They just suddently appear out of nowhere and the poor driver (usually me) has to keep a close eye on the winding 2 laner lest you become a statistic quick. I mean they are just so massive!
Have you ever imagined ocean water with a blue hue so incredible you could not describe it? Have you ever dreamed of jumping in to the ocean from crazy heights? You can see and do both when you travel to the Southern Most point of the United States, South Point, Hawaii, located on the Big Island. The words FUN and HIGH HEART RATE quickly come to mind when I recall my day there last summer. The toilet bowl (seen in the photo top right) was undeniably the scariest feat to try. The water filled in as the ocean flowed in and out. It was like jumping from the cliffs in Acapulco, although I've never done that. You had to time the jump when the hole aka bowl was refilling or you might end up mangled on a large rock. The descent was about 40 feet and once you hit the water you would be carried out through a tunnel-like exit out to the ocean. If a 40 foot plunge sounds girlish (no offense to you ladies), just step on out to the cliffs for a tantalizing 50 foot dash to 73 degree blue like you've never seen. (photo-top left) No worries about hitting bottom because it's about 60 feet below you as you enter. Did I mention the water is so clear you don't need goggles? An amazing thing about the point is there is a current that forms right at the tip of the point. Huge waves crash on the southeast side of the cliffs and the current flows out about 7 miles. You can clearly see the current because is makes a line in the ocean. I'm told if you are kayaking and get caught in it, it's moving so fast you just have to ride it out for those 7 miles. Sounds like fun, except paddling back into the wind. A must mention, as cool as this place is, it's no tourist trap. In fact, if you don't know about it, you'd drive right past it. You've got to check it out. Air temp: 80, water temp 73...paradise.
See you Outside!
Last summer I was fortunate enough to travel with my family to the stunning Big Island of Hawaii where I discovered that it's not nearly as humid there as I had feared and that the black sand beaches of Waimea are amazing. And yes, they really are black. The photo over to the right was taken near one of the numerous (to say the least) trails you could hike in the valley. I think they were trying to warn us that the trek could be tricky. I loved the steep hike down and the beautiful waterfall fed river that met the North Shore. And the wonderful thing about it is that the beach was EMPTY...in June! You could spend hours there in solitude listening to the majestic waves one after the other. Water temperature about 74, air temperature about 76. Ahhhhh, just awesome. If you are lucky enough to find your way to the Big Island it's an easy drive to Waimea from just about any point on the island. The small town of Waimea is on the north end of the island just 45 minutes from coastal Kona. It is a scenic village at an elevation of 2600 feet above sea level, which allows the town to stay cool. When I visited in June it was 64 degrees as we rolled in to town; very refreshing. Oh and an added bonus to the hiking were all the fresh mangos just laying all over the place on the trails.
Don't go to the Big Island and not spend a day or two at Waimea.
Happy Trails!
If you've checked the "About Your Host" section of my blog you might have noticed I mentioned I'm named after the fictional Hollywood Radio & TV character Sky King. And while I am not from Montana, as Big Sky might suggest, the actor who portrayed Sky King, Kirby Grant, hailed from Butte, Montana. Now you will begin to learn after a while that I am a trivia buff and so naturally after learning I was named after an aviation hero I set out to learn as much as I could about the show. That's where the fun began. "From out of the clear blue of the Western sky . . .comes Sky King!
You see, after airing on the radio in 1947 the series shifted to the new medium of television in the '50's. Specifically, Sky King premiered on Sunday afternoons in 1951 aimed at it's kid's following. The show gained such popularity that ultimately it moved to prime time television with ABC on the red-letter date in history...September 21, 1953.
And so what's so important about this whole date thing? Glad you asked. Simply, I was born on September 21st, just not in 1953, that's for sure! And no, my parents didn't name me after Sky King because I was born on September 21st. They loved the show and watched it every week, but they had no idea until about 10 years ago this little know fact.
So fate would have it, I am Sky King. "From out of the clear blue of the Western sky . . .comes Sky King!
Until next time, Skyman out.
My good buddy, Pro Beach Volleyball legend Adam "AJ" Johnson, recently moved to the Austin, TX area from Laguna Beach, California to start a new indoor club for girls ages 12-18. When he arrived he told me all of his girls will be working "on the beach" because it will elevate their game exponentially. I suppose when you've teamed with Karch Kiraly to form one of the winningst teams in Pro Beach history you know what you are talking about. Case in point, The University of Nebraska women's team recently built an indoor beach court, 'cuz it's a bit too chilly to practice outside. Their success indoors is well documented, a perenial top 3 club in the middle of the USA with no scenic ocean to enjoy.
Well Adam was all over it from the get go. The NCAA just announced women's beach ball will be an officially sanctioned sport. The NCAA Division I Legislative Council added sand volleyball to the list of emerging sports for women, it was announced in April, clearing the way for schools to use the sport toward minimum sponsorship requirements and minimum financial aid awards. "The opportunity to play sand volleyball in the spring will spur growth in the sport. I wish I had that opportunity when I was at Stanford!" said 2008 Olympic Beach Gold Medalist, Kerri Walsh. "Additionally, this development will give more women an opportunity for a professional volleyball career in the United States."The NCAA will spend the next year developing the rules that will govern sand volleyball as a collegiate sport, including regulations on financial aid, playing dates and recruiting. Institutions will be able to sponsor varsity programs starting in the 2010-2011 academic year.
Now, more than ever, young ladies can begin to prepare themselves for a chance to play collegiately, with two options in mind, all while getting to enjoy the great outdoors (and indoors too). Let me just say that if you have a daughter, that would like to enjoy a fantastic sport, which teaches teamwork, unselfishness and gets you in phenominal condition, may I heartily endorse my good friend Adam. You can check out his site for details: www.ajvc.net.
See you OUTSIDE!
This is what we live for; to be outside doing just about anything. If you've ever found yourself thinking or saying this, this site is for you. You will find all sorts of trinkets here from weather, to storm chasing, to adventure travel to scenic getaways to sports. This is not TRANQUIL; this is LIVING! So get on board and let's GET OUTSIDE already.


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Widow Keiko (Hideko Takamine) is a well-liked and decently paid bar hostess, but greedy relatives and ill-advised affairs leave her lonely and facing debts. No longer a young woman, she searches for romantic and financial stability. Her heart lies with the married Nobuhiko (Masayuki Mori), but she entertains the idea of wedding kindly suitor Matsukichi (Daisuke Kato) to escape the tedium of her days and the bleak future that will await her if she ages out of her trade without marrying.
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Hey folks! I know, It's been a while.... I'm sorry, Life gets in the way some times, and if I have to choose between riding & writing about riding, I'm goin' for a ride!
That having been said, I will return with the rest of the details about my ride this summer as well as details on another event from this year, but I still have to clear some hurdles before I can share that.
What I do want to share right now is that I'm working on a relationship with Harley that will benefit all who are truly into the Bikes and the Company, This will include Company released information brought directly to riders. How cool is that? Hmmm Maybe I should ask about some gear, maybe some new upgrades for Kate in exchange for road reviews? I'd be more than happy to try out, say a high back King & Queen seat for the Softail Custom, just saying...
Seriously Folks, I'm not sure yet, myself, exactly what all this new relationship will entail, but I will say that its starting off on the right foot... or feet, or more specifically legs. Yeah, Marisa Miller's Legs to be perfectly clear.
Marisa will evidently be the poster girl for the V-rod Muscle. Now you all know The V-rod is not my favorite ( Water-cooled?) but I don't judge and I have noticed that the line is developing quite the dedicated following. And Now they bring Marisa into the Mix. Hmmm. I think they just got another follower. Here's a little tidbit from behind the scenes, and you can see for yourself...
Now the only thing I can see that's wrong with that girl is that she Told us about her family members who ride, but she never said she did.
Hey, Marisa, I bet we could find some volunteers to teach you.
Hey, Does anyone know the name of that song? I want that for my iPod.
I'll be back soon, Keep the shiny side up & I'll catch you on the road
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Harley Davidson & Adventures In Chrome
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Set off on the road to fun with this all-new hidden object adventure from the creators of the popular Little Shop of Treasures series. Time to take a break from running your shops, hit the road, and search stunning scenes from Seattle to South Beach on your quest to collect rare and exclusive items for your Little Shops back home. Complete 16 challenging road trips and unlock new bonus rounds and Blitz modes. Featuring two great game modes, thousands of cleverly hidden objects, over 100 levels of original gameplay, and miles and miles of family fun, Little Shop - Road Trip is an incredible journey of breath-taking sights. Grab the keys to success today!
Also known as: Little Shop of Treasures: Road Trip
Release Region: United States
Release Date: July 24, 2008
Publisher: GameHouse
Little Shop: Road Trip at IGN
Little Shop: Road Trip at GameSpy
Little Shop: Road Trip at GameStats


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Google and YouTube - and a revolution in user content?
Google's £900m purchase of YouTube not only reveals how important both 4C-style engaged community marketing is and how absolutely essential innovation is (see Death of me-to-ism), it could also represent the first giant leap towards the 'better content' that Google's chief recently referred to in a bit of a throw-away line (see here).
I initially thought that might mean choice editors (of the consumer media brand kind) were about to find an increasingly important role in a proliferating world.
But that may be just part of it.
From what I understand from the BBC's reporting of the YouTube sale, the google plan includes paying users for the content they provide. Perhaps learning from OhMyNews (see 'ones to watch) or perhaps just applying their adsense model for good, google will pay the video makers on YouTube.
Exactly how remains unclear. Will you get a share of the adsense revenue generated on ads placed against your content. Will you get a pay for play.
What ever the model the intention is clear - make good stuff that more people want to see and you'll get paid the most.
And when you line that up alongside the UK launch of Al Gore's Current TV... well, where do you think this leaves/takes media companies?
Oh, and here are the YouTube founders laughing all the way to the bank:
I also have to recommend you read Publishing2.0 today (Oct 10) (see recommended blogs) on how the gootube deal raises questions about what media is - has it got anything to do with content anymore, or is it just about the aggregation of audience by whatever means?


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Angelo was the recipient of 2011's "Tarosophist of The Year"
Awarded by Tarot Professionals by popular vote
"A tarot reader to keep your eye on….hes bringing a brash and cheeky vibe to tarot…Angelo is fearless…" – Theresa Reed "The Tarot Lady"
Angelo Nasios (Long Island, New York) is a active voice in the tarot community. He is the author of two books, Tarot: Unlocking the Arcana and Tarot Tracker: A Year-Long Journey. Well known for his popular YouTube channel, Angelo produces educational tarot videos.
Angelo began reading tarot at thirteen years old. At twenty-three he was voted Tarosophist of the Year by popular vote by members of the Tarosophy Tarot Association. Angelo has been a feature presenter at the Tarosophy Conferences (TarotCon).
Angelo's love for the metaphysics has been a long affair. Since an early age Angelo was attracted to the unknown and other worldly. Being Greek, Angelo felt a strong connection to the ancient religion of his ancestors. Angelo follows a modern adaptation of Hellenistic polytheism and philosophy. The Greeks are well known for their Oracles, namely the Oracle of Delphi. Angelo found the tarot to be his form of carrying on the legacy of his culture's oracular and mantic traditions. Tarot is a skill that has come to him naturally.
Along with tarot, Angelo studies the Western Esoteric Tradition, comparative religion and history. Angelo holds a B. A in Religion and is currently a graduate student in earning his degree in history.


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Men's basketball announces 2007-08 schedule
A record number of television appearances and the possibility of matchups with 12 postseason participants from last year highlight another exciting schedule for the Marquette University men's basketball team in 2007-08.
The newly signed television contract between the BIG EAST and ESPN, Inc., is the best in college basketball and as a result Marquette will have a record number of its games broadcast on a national level (at least 11 total). Read more
Making the grade
It's the season of rankings. Marquette recently ranked 48th in the nation in Washington Monthly's annual college guide, 82nd in the 2008 edition of U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, and was among the 15 percent of four-year schools recognized in The Princeton Review's 2008 edition of the "Best 366 Colleges."
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Class of 2011 arrives on campus
2,000 Marquette freshmen, with boxes in hand and parents in tow, moved into their new
homes in the residence halls on Wednesday,
August 22. See photos from the day
Marquette to honor Obey with Democracy Award
Marquette's Les Aspin Center for Government gave this year's Democracy Award to U.S.
Rep. David Obey, the longest-serving member of either chamber of Congress in
Wisconsin's history. Read more
Did you meet your match at Marquette?
Marquette Magazine wants to hear from alumni who met and fell in love on campus. Send
your best Marquette romance story, in 250 words or fewer, to
News from your fellow alumni
Loefer-Munson wedding
Gary Macy, Arts '71, has been appointed John Nobili, S.J., Professor of Theology in the Religious Studies Department of Santa Clara University. Full Note
Christina Loefer, Bus Ad '94, was married to Todd Munson in Schiller Park, Illinois on April 22, 2006. Several Marquette alumni were in attendance. Full Note
Cosentino-Hendricks wedding
Kelly Cosentino, Bus Ad '03, and Joe Hendricks, Eng '03, Grad '05, were married on June 2, 2007, at Gesu Church in Milwaukee. Full Note
Patrick Laws, Arts '93, and his wife Heather are proud to announce the birth of their third child, John Patrick Laws, on June 28, 2007.
Full Note
Ostrowski-Biwer wedding
Kathryn Ostrowski, Arts '07, and Tyson Biwer were married June 23, 2007. Ceremony and reception were held at The Country Springs Hotel Garden Gazebo. Full Note
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Friday, February 1, 2013
The Fields Of Magadha
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- Ananda See施性国 said...
No wonder Chinese Buddhist call the monk's robe as " Fu tian yi" (福田衣), mean the robe of blessing field.
- February 2, 2013 at 9:02 AM
But - as interesting as this view is, there are other types of fields. So why not wear a different robe that looks like a T-shirt? Because someone said so? I rarely see monks whose robes are really made of the clothes of diseased and sick people. Most get their robes in a shop. In Thailand anyone can buy them in the supermarket.
- February 6, 2013 at 6:34 AM
- CYBELE said...
Namaste Venerable Dhammika I am Cybele Chiodi, surely you don't remember me anymore but I converted to Buddhism in Nilambe many years ago and you were my 'tutor'. I tried to contact you many times and failed.
I am still a buddhist and practice Vipassana Meditation. I lived for a long time in India but now I am back to Italy (I am brazilian woman living abroad for the last 30 years in different countries). I would like to be in touch with you. My emqail address is firstname.lastname@example.com Please could you write me. Lots of Metta Cybele
- February 6, 2013 at 12:11 PM
- Shravasti Dhammika said...
Dear Dooyen, if you read my post again you will notice that I am not actually expressing a view but pointing out (what I thought was an interesting) fact – that the lay-out of fields in north eastern India today does not seem to have changed since the Buddha mentioned that a monk's robes should be patterned like the fields of Magadha (i.e. north eastern India) 2500 years ago. Whether there are other types of fields, whether monks MUST or SHOULD follow this rule, whether they should use clothes of sick or diseased people or buy robes in supermarkets, were not issues that I addressed. And I'm a bit puzzled as to why you raised them. But thanks for your comment anyway.
- February 6, 2013 at 8:35 PM


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The skirt was from a 1950's dress that I bought for $4.00 a while back. It was too small and shredding on top so I turned it into a skirt. I took out a piece so it wasn't so wide and bulky. The print is so cool and 50's! The lining was a leftover bit from another refashion that was a dress to an apron. Basically, since the hems were already done in the original garments, I just sewed the two skirt pieces together at the top and added elastic into a casing.
Skirt-thrifted and refashioned
Belt-Charlotte Russe
Necklace and glass ring-Trade show
I'm really into getting more color for Summer. I'm not talking about tanning, although, if it wasn't so dangerous, it would probably be a really good idea. I mean color in my wardrobe and accessories. Most of my clothes tend to be in the neutral range, I've discovered. Have you been getting any more corals and turquoises and spearmints and such?


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At long last, Liz Heikoop Photography blog, has now moved to
I have been planning on getting this site up for a long time now, hence the absentness from this blog for such an extended time. Thanks for your patience, and wonderings where I was - photography wise.
I'd love it if you'd continue to follow my photography journey there, and subscribe to the blog!!Thanks for your encouragement and support!


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Switch on your TV and stay a few minutes in front of it watching the different ads that are display on it. Is there any unattractive person on them? Most probably the answer will be no. Different studies have been made related to attractiveness and persuasion.
Mills and Aronson (1965). Found that the communicator of a persuasive message's expression of a desire to influence others improved her persuasiveness when she was attractive. Furthermore, Chaiken. Eagly, Sejwacz, Gregory and Christensen (1978) said that the persuasive impact of attractive people depende on the sexual composition of the communicator-recipient dyad and on the recepients anticipation of interacting with the communicator.
The present study hypothesized that attractive communicators will be more persuasive than unattractive ones. They also suggested that attractive subjects will be more persuasive than unattractive ones because they have communication skills or other attributes that makes them effective communicators. They based this on the idea that attractiveness covaries naturally with other factors.
In this study they participate 68 communicators-subjects (17 per sex/attractiveness level) and 272 target-subjects (2 female and 2 male targets per communicator). The communicators should deliver a persuasive message to students that they will approach and these ones will complete an opinion survey. They indicated their agreement with the message's overall position and they also rated the communicator's friendliness, knowledgeability and attractiveness. Moreover, communicators had to fill in a questionnaire indicating different personal characteristic, in order to address individual differences measures.
This table displayed in the result section shows the main effect of the communicator´s attractiveness and target sex. We can see that attractive communicators elicited more agreement from targets than did the unattractive individuals. Also sex difference can be found, as female targets expressed greater agreement than male targets and female communicators were rated as more attractive.
They also found that attractive and unattractive people differ on other dimension than only physical appearance. Attractive individuals were more faster and fluent speakers than unattractive ones. Moreover, attractive communicators tended to have higher marks on two educational accomplishment index, and also they describe themselves more favourably along several dimensions that may shape certain aspects of self-concept.
As a conclusion, they obtained the attractiveness effect on persuasion on verbal and behavioural measure and attractiveness didn't interact with the communicator or target sex to affect the agreement number. Finally, communicators differed in several communication skills and attributes related to persuasiveness. This is, attractive people will be more persuasive because they have characteristic that makes them more effective as communicators.
Chaiken, Shelly. "Communicator PhysicalAttractiveness And Persuasion.." Journal of Personality and SocialPsychology 37.8 (1979): 1387-1397. Print.
Mills, J., & Aronson, E. Opinion change as a function of the communicator's attractiveness and desire to influence. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1965,1, 173-177.
Chaiken, S., Eagly, A. H., Sejwacz, D., Gregory, W. L., & Christensen, D. Communicator physical attractiveness as a determinant of opinion change. JSAS Catalog oj Selected Documents in Psychology, 1978, S. (Ms. No. 1639)
Horai, J., Naccari, N., & Fatoullah, E. The effects of expertise and physical attractiveness upon opinion agreement and liking. Sociometry, 1974, 37, 601-606.


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I often search the WWW for good recipes and when I find a good one I often make it and then I modify it to my liking. But sometimes I just come up with a good recipe using my own pea brain and it comes out pretty darn good. That is the case with this recipe, I wanted a good steak soup recipe with everything that I love about getting a good steak dinner at a nice steak house. So I created this steak soup. I did a little research on the web and found that most steak soup recipes used stew meat. I did not have time to let the stew meat marinade nor did I want to cook it in the crockpot all day. So I used a good New York Steak. I cut it up into cubes and then dredged it in seasoned flour and my own steak rub (My steak rub is 1 tablespoons thyme, 1 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons parsley flakes 1/4 tablespoon paprika, 1/4 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 tablespoon salt, grind all together in a coffee grinder). Then I seared it all together in two tablespoons of oil in a hot skillet until they were nicely browned on the outside then added them to the pot..
Then I diced 1 half of a large yellow onion and about 1 cup of mushrooms and sautéed those until the onions were soft. I put a pot on the stove and put in 1 can of beef broth and 1/2 can of water into it. Then I added some veggies; a half bag of California blend which is carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. To that I added 1 can of green beans, drained and a cup and a half of chopped frozen spinach and 2 cloves of garlic minced. Next I diced up a medium potato and added that to the pan. Then I added the meat in
and added about a tablespoon of my Steak rub. I let the whole thing cook for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes were fork tender. The soup was so good! Hope you try it and tell me what you think.Tim's Steak Soup:
1 Can beef broth
1 New York Steak chopped Into cubes
Half bag California Blend vegetables (Carrots, Broccoli and Cauliflower)
1 1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach
I medium potato cubed
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
Tim's Steak Rub (See recipe above)
1 Large clove garlic, minced
*Note, the broth was a bit green from the spinach so next time I am going to rinse and drain the spinach first.


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Monday, December 8, 2008
"My Story..." Monday: Going to Chicago Instead of Home
C's first eye surgery didn't do the trick. I received a call a week later that her blood vessels were going haywire in there and Dr. Neely said that he'd like to go and do a "filler" laser surgery to zap all the ones he could see. Her first surgery had been a relatively quick and simple affair, so we agreed and he said he'd do the surgery the next morning, Wednesday, at 8 am. My husband juggled work yet again, and we showed up at the hospital at about 7:30 in the morning.
I had spoken to Dr. Neely several times on the phone by now, but this was the first time I met him. I talked to him briefly before the surgery and he said he'd come out to the waiting room to talk to us when he was through.
We waited in the family lounge with our son, keeping him occupied with little books and toys. One of the saddest things for me to watch during our hospital stay actually had nothing to do with the NICU babies... it involved the siblings. So many parents would drag their older children into the family lounge and expect them to just sit there quietly and wait without one single thing to play with or look at. Many a time, children far older than our one-year-old would wander over to check out his playthings simply because they were so bored and no one was even talking to them. When my husband would read to A, he would soon have a whole gathering of children around him, eager to hear to a story. He didn't mind, of course, but it was sad that their parents didn't think to do more for them. This is a hard time for the sibilngs too...
Anyway, I digress. C. had her second surgery and Dr. Neely felt it had been a success. There was only one problem... she had gone into respiratory distress. The anesthesia they gave her, Versed, seemed to just shut her down. She would forget to breathe on her own. They had to put her back on the C-PAP so that the pressure from the mask would "remind" her to draw regular breaths. Our hearts sank. You wait SO long for you child to move off of breathing equipment that to back-slide is simply devastating. They also had to put a heat-lamp over her to help her regulate her temperature. Even though the doctors and nurses assured us that she would be back to her usual self once the Versed wore off, it was terrible to watch. We kept thinking, "Isn't there something they could give her? Some way to reverse the effects?"
But we just had to wait.
Not surprisingly, the medical staff was right and, by that evening, C. was happily breathing with only the nasal cannula again and she was regulating her own temperature without issue. She was back to her usual self and we were delighted, still anticipating a release date just around the corner. Our world was bright and we were optimistic. We started talking to the nurses about what tests she would need before she went home. It was getting exciting!
But the next Tuesday, my phone rang again. I was in the playroom of the Ronald McDonald house with my son. It was Dr. Neely. This is what he said,
"Mrs. S., I just checked C's eyes. I'm very concerned about the progression of her ROP and I can see signs that the retina is starting to detach. If that continues without correction, she'll lose her sight. I feel strongly that she needs to be seen by a retinal surgeon who specializes in premature infants. There are three of them in the country- one in California, one in Detroit, and one in Chicago. I've spoken to Dr. Shapiro in Chicago and he'll be around so that's where we want to transport her."
Believe it or not, my phone lost service at that exact moment. I scrambled to another section of the building with my son in tow to call him back.
"When?" I asked.
His answer suprised me:
"Either tonight or tomorrow."
I got off the phone and called my husband. He had just started a new job. The day before. He told me he'd do his best to get a few days off. As I filled him in, another call came through on my phone. It was Dr. Lemons, the head of neonatology.
Dr. Lemons called to help me secure lodging for while we were in Chicago. He gave me a couple of options and volunteered to make the necessary phone calls. It may seem like a little thing, but I'm not sure most department heads take the time to do that for a family. I was so grateful for his help.
My husband called back to say he had managed to take the next three days off, despite only having been at the job for two days. That was a huge relief.
Next, we had to find care for our son. We couldn't schlep him into the heart of Chicago with us. We didn't know where we'd be staying yet and we didn't know the layout or rules of the hospital there. My husband called one of his sisters and she agreed to watch A. We arranged to drop him off that night.
As we scrambled to pack his stuff, our stuff, and make arrangements, my phone rang yet again. It was a nurse from our current NICU. She told me this:
"Mrs. S., I 'm very sorry, but because- technically- C. is being discharged to go to Chicago, she is no longer considered a patient and, as a result, we can't keep any of her things here for you. Including the breast milk."
The breast milk. All 200+ bottles of it. Eight ounce bottles. What would we DO???
I sputtered, I stammered, I darn near begged her to help somehow. We had a tiny mini-fridge in our room. That's it! We couldn't fit more than six bottles in it. She said there was nothing she could do. Hubby called his sister. She thought they could store some of it. Maybe. I was desperate. I ran to the Ronald McDonald House main desk and told them our issue between tears. The volunteer at the desk said he'd see what they could do.
This all probably happened within twenty minutes and then my phone rang yet again. This time it was another, more seasoned nurse, who apologized up and down and said there was NO reason that we had to unload all that milk. They would store it. We could get it when she was released after our return to Indiana. Phew. I hung up, filled with relief but also frustrated that we had been so overwhelmed for no reason. As I put my phone down, the on-duty manager at the Ronald McDonald House knocked on my door. She offered me the use of their deep freezer, an industrial-sized freezer kept under lock and key. I was so touched by their willingness to try to help us at a moment's notice. Fortunately, as it turns out, we didn't have to transport all that milk.
We loaded the car and headed out to drop our son off at his aunt's house. It was very late by the time we got back to the Ronald McDonald House for the night. Before turning in, we decided to visit our little girl and wish her sweet dreams. We headed to our room and tried to get some sleep. We knew we'd be rising bright and early to follow our daughter's ambulance to Chicago.
We had no idea what was in store for us. But we knew it had to be done. More on that next week...
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Butternut Squash, Thyme and Bacon Risotto
{to serve 4 as a main dish, 6 as a side}
1 small butternut squash
3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
8-10 Tbs butter
4-5 cups chicken stock
2 Tbs dry thyme
3 shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
Ahead of time:
-cook bacon (reserving 2 Tbs of the grease for later), cool and roughly chop
-cut squash in half, remove seeds and roast at 350 degrees, cut-side down in a pan with 1 inch of water for 30 minutes (or until soft). When cool enough to handle, cut into cubes.
-bring stock to a simmer in a small pan over medium-low heat, then reduce to low and cover with lid until needed.
To make the risotto:
-Melt 4 tablespoons butter with reserved bacon grease in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat.
-Add shallots and sauté until tender and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme, and cook for another minute.
-Add rice; stir and cook for a few minutes, until rice becomes translucent.
-Add bacon, 4 Tbs butter and 1&1/2 cups hot broth; simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently.
-Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until rice is creamy and tender, about 20-30 minutes.
-When rice is no longer hard in the center (take a bite!), add the squash.
-Stir in cheese. Season risotto with salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.


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Sunday, November 1, 2015
Salad - Broccoli And Ramen Noodle Salad
Those tidy packages of Ramen noodles seem to be quite versatile. Here they turn a broccoli salad into something special. The seasoning packet and a bit of oil and vinegar make the dressing, and the crunchy noodles combined with sunflower seeds, peanuts and green onions, do wonders for the broccoli slaw.
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Scotland's Justice Secretary, Kenny MacAskill has today announced an 'independent review' of sheriff and jury criminal court cases.
The 'independent review' will be carried out by a Sheriff, in this case, Sheriff Principal Bowen, the Sheriff Principal of Lothian & Borders, and the 'review' will be completed by summer 2010. (Independent reviews - is this a thing we can do in Scotland ? - Ed)
Scottish Government Press Release :
Review of sheriff and jury procedures
An independent review of sheriff and jury criminal court cases was announced today by Cabinet Secretary for Justice Kenny MacAskill.
Sheriff Principal Bowen, Sheriff Principal of Lothian & Borders, will examine practice and procedure in sheriff and jury cases, with a view to reporting to Ministers by summer 2010.
This follows two previous independent reviews, one into High Court procedure, led by Lord Bonomy, and subsequently the summary justice reforms recommended by Sheriff Principal McInnes.
Mr MacAskill said:
"The Scottish Government is determined to promote a safer and stronger Scotland. There is much to be proud of in our independent criminal justice system. However, we must ensure that all its parts remain fair, effective and efficient.
"The Bonomy and McInnes reviews have led to significant reforms that have benefited victims and witnesses, while continuing to ensure fairness to the accused.
"Sheriff Principal Bowen's review will help ensure that efficient and fair justice continues to be delivered throughout the criminal justice system.
"I am delighted that Sheriff Principal Bowen, an experienced and respected judicial figure, has agreed to undertake this review. The Lord President has fully endorsed his appointment. "
Sheriff Principal Bowen said:
"I am very pleased to have been asked to lead this important review of sheriff and jury procedure. There is a wide acknowledgement across criminal justice organisations and legal professionals of the need for this review.
"It follows the recent reviews of the High Court and summary justice and accordingly will complete the circle of reform of Scotland's criminal justice procedures.
"The review is timely having regard to the forthcoming report on Civil Justice by the review team headed by the Lord Justice Clerk. That report may lead to far-reaching changes in the structure of Scotland's court system.
"It is important that all procedures within the criminal justice system should be modern and fit for purpose.
"I am sure that lessons can be learnt from earlier reviews and the revised procedures which resulted from them. The present review will draw on those experiences and will endeavour to consolidate all recognised improvements.
"My objective, shared with those who will be working with me, is to create a system which operates efficiently with particularly emphasis in minimising inconvenience and distress to victims and witnesses."
The most serious criminal cases in Scotland are heard before a jury under solemn procedure in the High Court or Sheriff Court. More than 80 per cent of solemn cases are heard in the Sheriff Court. The Sheriff can impose a maximum term of imprisonment of five years following a jury trial.
The review remit is: 'To review the arrangements for sheriff and jury business, including the procedures and practices of the Sheriff Court and the rules of criminal procedure as they apply to solemn business in the Sheriff Court; and to make recommendations for the more efficient and cost-effective operation of sheriff and jury business in promoting the interests of justice and reducing inconvenience and stress to the victims and witnesses involved in cases.'
Sheriff Principal Edward Farquharson Bowen QC qualified as an Advocate in 1970. Between 1983 and 1990 he served as a sheriff at Dundee before returning to the Bar. He was appointed as Queen's Counsel in 1992. In 1997 he was appointed to the office of Sheriff Principal of Glasgow and Strathkelvin. In 2005 he became Sheriff Principal of Lothian and Borders. He has also given service as a temporary judge in the High Court and Court of Session since 2000.
Sheriff Principal Bowen will appoint a Reference Group, including representatives from the Crown, courts service, police and defence practitioners, to assist with the review.


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Monday, January 13, 2014
Color me Orange
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Liebe Silke,ReplyDelete
von mir kommen sonnige Grüße.
Mmmmmm, all of this, sounds delicious. -happy sigh-ReplyDelete
I don't think I have ever had a Kumquat! Must rectify that, soon. And actually I didn't think they were so 'orange.' So that shows how little I know, about Kumquats.
Just looking at your lovely photos, I'm sure your house smelled marvelous! Natural scents! Can't beat 'em.
(Upper NE of US)
YUMMY! i so wished we lived closer...we would have a blast having coffee with one another. and painting of course!ReplyDelete
xo, kelly
~you have teased me senses this morning with such a spicy sweet treat...the pictures alone speak for themselves...I could only imagine the flavors to be had...a lovely day ahead for you...much love light and blessings~ReplyDelete
Mmmm, sieht das alles lecker aus!ReplyDelete
lg Rein
I'll have some of the kumquat-infused vodka, please :-)ReplyDelete
oh my, that must have smelled wonderful! looks so colorful and refreshing too...ReplyDelete
Holy moley !ReplyDelete
I ' m impressed !


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The mystery drama "Hollywoodland" is in American theaters. Alan Coulter, director of legendary TV series such as 'Sopranos,' 'Six Feet Under' and 'Sex and the City' explores the death of 1950s actor George Reeves -- the star of the TV series "The Adventures of Superman." VOA's Penelope Poulou has a review.
A web of mystery surrounds the death of George Reeves. The actor who rose to fame with the hit TV show "The Adventures of Superman" seems to have committed suicide. But appearances can be deceiving.
Private investigator Louis Simo gets hired by Reeves' mother to uncover the truth about her son's death.
The story unfolds on two timelines. One recounts Reeves' life leading up to his untimely end. The other follows detective Simo after the actor's death. Simo is an unsavory character who tries to keep the Reeves case open to get his name in the newspapers.
The more Simo investigates Reeves' life and death, the more he realizes that the actor was on a slippery slide, both personally and professionally. Tragedy abounds behind the actor's glamorous life. Reeves had been typecast as Superman and could not get another acting job.
In his effort to redefine himself, he leaves his nurturing older lover for a ditsy starlet who could have killed him. The deeper Simo digs into Reeves's psyche the more he empathizes with the TV star. Because, like him, the private eye is grappling with personal failure and disappointment.
With "Hollywoodland," director Alan Coulter pays homage to film noir [a type of highly stylish crime film featuring malevolent characters, shot in black and white.] Coulter, who is no stranger to sinister plots and shady personalities, creates a wonderful character drama accentuated by a superb cast.
Oscar winner Adrien Brody offers a sexy, charged and complex interpretation of Louis Simo. Academy Award winner .
British actor Bob Hoskins transforms himself into the ominous and street-smart MGM studios manager Eddie Mannix.
Alan Coulter says his fictionalized drama "Hollywoodland" does not offer answers to one of Tinseltown's greatest unsolved mysteries. "The debate goes on. There is no definitive answer about what happened on the night of June 16th, 1959."
But this in no way diminishes the edginess of the film. Director Coulter shows there may be many sides to a crime and many facets of the human soul.


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Kaloi Fried Chiken.. the taste of Kg Kaloi, Ulu Yam.. hehe..
Friday, October 20, 2006
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No matter who we are and what we do now, back then we were merely innocent kids.. so, why should our life become so complicated? Let's make things simple again!!


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You didn't think this whole Hunger Games craziness would go buy without us even touching on the subject or the cast did you ? I shamefully admit that I have not read the books, nor have I seen the movie. All I know is that one of my favorite actresses is in it, Elizabeth Banks!
Anyhow, you don't often read about her in gossip mags or even see pictures of her out and about in the normal world. This rare picture is one of the most recent in the tabloids of her in a "lazy-chic" look. Here she is sans husband, child, and make-up but still a cutie!
Here is a very inexpensive version of her grey chunky knit cardigan (only $10!) from JCPennys. Remember to pair this sweater with a cute drop waist tunic ($30) from j. jill, and a pair of skinny jeans with room to cuff them of course, like these DC jeans at $21 from 6pm, or these at only $10.50 from forever21.
And of course, what is an outfit without accessories? Here is a cheaper version of her tan cross-body bag from American Rag at the low price of $26 from Macy's. You can find similar sunglasses at Kohl's for $15 and a classic straw fedora from Urban Outfitters at only $24.
As for the lace up boots, I found so many cute ones I just couldn't decide. Torrid has a brown faux leather pair on sale for $9.99, Tilly's has a lace up/zip up light brown pair on sale for $18, and these uber cute fabric pair from 6pm. I want them all!


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The opening act was a UK-based alternative rock trio band called Livan. I had never heard of them before and I did not expect much from them. But, I was wrong. They gave the audience an energetic and theatrical stage show, along with some pretty awesome hard-hitting music.
After the show, I met the singer, Livan (aka Cosmas Livanos) and drummer Damon Wilson. They were really nice guys. This will likely be the first of many times you read about them here.
After Livan's set, my brother Alex and I took a walk through the Warner Theatre while the roadies set the stage for Alice Cooper. We met some interesting people, including a guy who hung from the stairway rails, proclaiming he was, "the king of the world" and a woman who had a few too many drinks and was harassing the guys in the men's restroom. As they say, it takes all kinds.
The show began with a recorded intro by the late horror actor Vincent Price. Moments later, Alice Cooper appeared on stage atop a large ramp. He had spider arms attached to his body and began singing "The Black Widow," a song from the Welcome to My Nightmare album.
While Cooper dominated the center of the stage, I was mesmerized by guitar player Orianthi Panagaris. I immediately recognized her. The first time I had seen her was in a music video on the Disney channel a few years ago. Then she was selected as the guitar player for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" tour, which sadly never came to fruition due to his unexpected passing. Now, she plays for Alice Cooper! It's great to see someone like her as the lead guitarist in a rock group. She has some serious talent and I cannot wait to see what she does next!
Cooper included all of his signature songs ("I'm Eighteen", "Billion Dollar Babies", "School's Out", etc.), but "The Man Behind The Mask" was notably absent from the set list.
Along with Cooper's signature songs came his signature stage props, including the snake, rag doll, guillotine and a Frankenstein-like character.
When the band threw things from the stage, I ended up getting a ribbon, one of Orianthi's guitar picks and a faux $100 bill with Alice Coopers face on it. My brother got a ribbon and a pick from bassist Chuck Garric.
The show was awesome and definitely one I will never forget!
As a relevant side note: My Dad, who writes crime and weird news for The Huffington Post, got to interview Cooper prior to the show. Check out this exclusive sneak peak – a tidbit Cooper shared when asked if he will ever collaborate with his close friend, pop sensation Lady Gaga:
"Oh I wouldn't doubt that one bit at all," Cooper said. "I have already worked with Kesha and I know Gaga very well. She really gets it."The full Huffpost article on Cooper will run tomorrow. I will be sure to link out to it. In the meantime, check out this YouTube video we shot of Alice Cooper getting beheaded: