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Thank you for inviting me to MCM Spring/Summer Show.
The acoustics of this hall are very good.
I sing great, right?
Thank you.
MCM 2010 Spring/Summer Collection (MCM 2010 S/S Collection ) was held in Seoul's Lotte Hotel Crystal Volume on the afternoon of April 21st.
In particular during this event, world star Rain's wonderful performance took place, attracting a lot of attention.
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Two men hanged in Kerman
The inhumane Iranian regime hanged a prisoner in the Kerman prison on Sunday, January 15 at 7:45 am. The prisoner's name was disclosed as Shamseddin R. and he had been confined in the Kerman prison.
Furthermore, the Iranian regime also hanged another prisoner on Thursday, January 12 in the central prison of the city of Hamadan. The prisoner, 37 years old Babak Asghari, was from the Kurdish town of Ghareveh.
The anti-human Iranian regime collectively hanged 20 prisoners on Saturday, January 14 in the Gohardasht and Ghezelhesar prisons in the city of Karaj. The regime also hanged two prisoners in the central prison of Lakan in Rasht, and another one in the northern town of Sari.

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Hot Cop by Laurelin Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My God! Where do I even start!
Officer Kelly OHMYGOD HE WAS EVERY THING!
Hot. Charming. Slick. Smart. Heart Stopping etc etc!
Tab Chase goes into Slot Livia ; lather, rinse, repeat until baby. 😂
The best part is the easy and witty humor.. I can't remember the last time I read a book that had it all.
Steam. Humor. Quality. Drama. Everything.
And well he seems to have set his sights on Livia Ward who is close to turning 30 but that might as well be 90 since she dreads it like death!
Now she's searching for that something, apparently , a baby and well Chase seems to have his heart stuck on her!
I love how the story was developed. Loved it. It makes for a strong story when even your side characters are pretty strong and funny and engaging.
Chase and Livia truly were the best couple! Ever!
That easy banter between them that despite Livia wanting to keep all businesslike was so much fun and I enjoyed this book more than I expected I would.
Officer Kelly turned out to be everything!
Dirty. Sweet. Sexy. Gentlemanly and a total softie!
"Kitten, they don't make syringes like what I'm packing . If they did, the doctor's office would be the most popular place in town."
Thank you so much for the ARC Laurelin Paige!!!
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First, I realized why we are only 1 hour different now! Yall are in daylight savings time and that doesnt exist in Panama... mystery solved.
This week was a little weird. The rain has started in Panama which means I am going to be wet for the next couple months... Its like buckets everyday. Its pretty great, except my feet... I am not a fan of walking around in wet shoes.
I am not sure if I have told you, but the beach is part of our area so we go there every wednesday to contact people. We have found 2 families down there! Its really a different world and everyone is related... so people see us and know that we dont belong there. At least it makes it easier to contact people because they always ask us what we are doing there.
The last week we contacted someone who seemed super positive and wanted to know what happens after this life. We put an appointment with him for this last Thursday. When we got there he was super happy to see us but his "wife" didnt want to come talk to us. He actually made her come out and talk with us. So we started talking about the "after-life" and the plan of Salvation. He was absorbing everything we said, but she looked really skeptical and had a lot of opinions. We taught, but afterwards we testified of what we had said and the Plan of Redemption that God had created for us and afterwards the "wife" (Kelly) turned to her "husband" (Felix) and said, "What they said is true, its all true" It was such a powerful moment and we could all feel the spirit in that moment. It just filled the room. I could see their faces change and I could feel the spirit testifying to them of the things that we had said. It was really a wonderful moment.
We have been teaching a girl named Janette who is dating a less active member. I dont know why, but I have felt such a strong need to work with the less actives this transfer. Anyways, we have been talking to him a lot and this week he told us why he wasnt going to church aside from the fact that he works.. I felt so relieved that he knew he could confide in us and now we can start working with him and helping him.
We had a sister move into the branch this last week so we went with the branch President to visit her. She was thrilled and told us that she had been feeling really alone and lost. When we invited her to visit with us she started to cry. She is such a strong member, but it made me reflect on what would have happened if no one had visited her or helped her know where the church was? It is so important that we support one another, because we never know what would have happened if we hadnt done our part. When I was reflecting on that, it reminded me of you, Grandma Eardley, and that story you told me of your visiting teacher and how one visit made a huge difference in your life, then I may have gotten teary thinking what might have happened if that lady had never stopped by. We need to support one another.
Yesterday we saw a couple in the chapel that we hadnt seen before, so obviously we started talking to them and the woman is a member and the man is not. We set an appointment with them for that afternoon and stopped by. She is pregnant and they arent married, but their goal is to be sealed in the temple for time and all eternity. They both work in Panama City so the only day we can visit them is Sunday, but we are super excited to start teaching them (especially the man (Edwardo)) and to help them reach their goal of having an eternal family.
There have been a couple deaths in the families here and its sad when we visit them and listen to their stories of their family members and how much they miss them, but I have found that one scripture seems to help them more then the rest. Alma 40:11-12, (11) Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection -- Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home the that God who gave them life. (12) And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are recieved into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow.
I think that there is a lot of peace to be found in the Book of Mormon. God can more easily touch our hearts and our spirits when we read it. I am grateful for all of the peace that the Book of Mormon has given me, and all of the counsel God has given me through it.
We are starting to see a lot of seeds being planted and are hoping that we will be here to see them grow in the truth of the gospel. I am so grateful for all that the Lord has done for me and is doing for me. Thank you so much for your support and your prayers. I love yall so much.
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It was a weird day all around. I was sent home early because of snow for the first time since I was in high school. The snow that fell early in the day was wet yet powdery, something that my mind still doesn't grasp. I had to shovel twice, and the second load was a lot heavier than the first so my back feels like jelly now. Here are some pictures from around the house.
Your intrepid blogger, snow thug.
The surface of the moon? Nah, just my deck in black and white.
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leché bandwagon these days. You can't turn a corner without some store or hole-in-the-wall is offering the best Cuban coffee.
I was seeking a desirable location before I had to head back to my training class at work thus it was I chose the place close to the waterfront. I am shy about making myself forward and being all "Hail fellow well met" with the harried waitstaff in eateries. I tip generously and am polite but I feel certain they have better things to do than engage in pointless conversation with me.
I got my coffee alright, but boy she took the biscuit for brusqueness, did the big blond Brünhilde who snapped "$1.75!" at me twice while I, spaced out, stared aimlessly at the multiplicity of signs in the Cuban Coffee Queen's window. I half hoped my lack of response was going to force her out of the booth and stomp all over me in stilettos but I meekly handed over cash including tip and she unhappily limited herself to glaring at me. I hope her day got better for her.
Mine did. I wandered the waterfront for a bit and admired the man and the statue, you decide which is which.
And I enjoyed the boats, the overcast sky and the smell of salt water. I dare say I enjoyed my lunch break more than any of my colleagues, but I could be wrong.
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Does anyone remember this wee lad?
It's my youngest brother, John, I'm guessing around 4 years old. He turned 15 on March 10th. How do these things happen?
He had a birthday party at Lazer Land. They have arcade games, mini golf, and of course, laser tag, where you run around in a dark maze and shoot your friends with infrared beams. John and his pals routinely slew any of us who were over high shool age.
One of the things dads are for:
Dave and Ike also have a new game called "Fall off the Refrigerator." No further pictures; I realize airborne infants can be a bit alarming if you haven't been desensitized to it through daily exposure.
Ike got sick Tuesday morning two weeks ago. It was some kind of flu. He was sweet and pitiful the first couple days, quietly lying on me and sleeping on and off all day. Once he began to mend a little, though, he was ornery and prone to fits of screaming. The whole week was so confusing and emotionally draining--it was so sad to see him feeling badly. Was I taking care of him properly, or was I making things worse?
That Friday I got sick, though not as badly as Ike had been, but by Sunday he and I were both mostly back to our usual selves. The sun came out again and things had turned out all right in the end.
My neighbor's 11-year-old granddaughter is a Girl Scout, and she told me about earning merit badges for learning new skills. I was thinking about imaginary parental merit badges; there should be one for Baby's First Sickness. I don't know if I handled everything properly, but we got through it, and I feel like I'm better equipped for the inevitable next time.
This Saturday I met up with my friend Yvette for a long overdue girly outing. We convened at Frederik Meijer Gardens to see their annual butterfly exhibit. Yvette brought the butterflies to my attention two years ago; she and I went together then, and I've been back a number of times since. There's a Conservatory open year-round, full of lush tropical plants, a little waterfall, and small birds. It's warm and humid and a welcome escape from Michigan winter. (Snow yesterday, by the way, and frost still on the back porch today at noon.) Once a year in the spring, thousands of butterflies are set free in the Conservatory, and you can just walk among them, enjoying their colors and patterns.
Yvette and I looked at butterflies, ate lunch at a leisurely pace, and shopped for, eh, ladies' underthings and maternity jeans. Yvette is my personal shopper. I have no style and she aims me in a better direction. Before going home, I stopped at Cold Stone Creamery, chosen specifically because I read somewhere that their ice cream has an obscene amount of fat and calories. Then, feeling spoiled by my day of irresponsibility, and starting to miss my boys, I headed home.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Of birthdays and butterflies
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It's been raining and cold most of the day here too. THough at least it didn't rain long enough for me to walk to Curves and back. *s*
There's not a decent bookstore in McAlester or I'd say come down here. lol. The next-closest would be Muskogee, which has both Waldenbooks (in the mall) and Hastings.
I got my gift certificate! Thank you Carys!
The weather here in PA has been beautiful. We almost hit 60 today. It sure doesn't feel like January!
Raining like crazy here in Tennessee too...at least it isn't snow :)
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musings, rants, rambles, and typographical errors from a toronto librarian. Now with vinyl.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Echo & The Bunnymen: Seven Seas (1984)
This 5 track EP was released in the heart of the 1980s. 1984 was a transitional year for me, but that's probably another story. Seven Seas is an epic Echo track, presented here with four lives tracks: All You Need is Love (the Beatles tune), The Killing Moon, Stars are Stars, and Villiers Terrace. This Canadian pressing is also known as the Anton Corbin's penguin cover.
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I have taken this little gal's pictures more than once and it has been so fun to see her personality grow and shine through the photos! She is a riot with a fun attitude and she had a BLAST destroying this cake. This was my first cake smash and let me tell you, one of the shortest, but most fun sessions!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
"I'm TWO!"
This little sweetheart is turning TWO! I had the privilege of taking some snapshots of her before the big day. She has a sweet diva personality that shines through her smiles! It was fun to watch her jump in the mud, but I don't think her mommy liked the new shoes getting dirty:-) Happy Birthday Miss "M"!!!
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Jaipur/Udaipur: Anger and anguish over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Padmavati continued across Rajasthan on Tuesday.Famous Hindu saint of 'Ram Janam Bhoomi Mukti Aandolan' acharya Dharmendra demanded to lodge a case against director Bhansali over his period drama 'Padmavati'. A few organisations announced to organise a massive protest at Talkatora stadium in New Delhi on November 19.Dharmendra, at a press conference, alleged that Padmavati's character was being assassinated by showing condemnable scenes. "Maharani Padmini is the revered mother of 125 crore Hindus in the world and her character assassination by a film is disrespect to the Hindu religion, its culture and glorious history," he said.He said that the song 'Ghoomer' in the film's trailer is against tradition. "I demanded a case against Sanjay Leela Bhansali and also ban on the film as it distorts facts and history," he added.Dudi, who is also the leader of opposition, demanded a ban on the film, alleging that it distorts facts and history.Meanwhile, the Akhil Bhartiya Shatriya Mahasabha said that a protest would be held at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on November 19 against the screening of the film.Mahasabha coordinator Mahendra Singh Rathore claimed that an attempt was being made to distort history through the movie."We will not tolerate any such attempt and people in large numbers will lodge protest in the national capital on November 19," he said in a press conference.
On the other hand, a large number of Rajput women in traditional dress also protested and many of them tore off posters of the film.
Meanwhile, in Udaipur Sakal Rajput Mahasabha-Mewar, an integrated group of various Rajput organizations, commenced a signature campaign to protest against the release of Padmavati in Rajasthan. Volunteers held campaigns in several parts of the city including Teetardi, Savina Circle and staged a protest on the occasion.
Supporters raised slogans and burnt an effigy of Bhansali. "This is about sentiments for us whereas their motive is only commercial and to make money at the cost of distorting the history of our land," the supporters cried.
The signed petitions would be sent to the authorities concerned to let them know of the public consensus and opinion on the issue, the leaders said.
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At the last minute this morning, Kylie and I hopped onto a pirate ship to go out and find some treasure! It was pretty fun / scary (for Kylie) (ok, me too! Just kidding!). Kylie's favorite part, as usual, was when it was finally over! She got into a super adorable sword fight with a little boy while we were waiting for the taxi with lots of dramatic, choreographed sword-play!
AAARRGGHHH! Welcome aboard matey!
I'm ready to go home now...
Trying to get into the pirate spirit!
Now we're having fun...
...but still a little bit scared!
Great views of the city...
...and Diamond Head
Buried treasure!
Wait a minute...
Dolphin flip!
Oh no! They're after the GOLD!
Happy to be sailing back to the hotel!
Stand back kids. I'll take care of this!
Jump! Twirl! Touch swords! Hop! Skip! Yell! Twirl Again!
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On Hiatus
Hello loyal listeners of The Music of My Mind. We'll be on hiatus for the next two weeks as I am on holiday in NYC and Montreal. But don't fret, we'll be back on Thursday July 15 with an interview with Montreal afro-funk collective Poppa Groove. Until next time…
Jazzfest Grooves Special/Summer Music Festivals – June 24 playlist
- Kellylee Evans – Move To This (June 25 Royal Theatre and Victoria Events Centre)
- Interview with Jazz Victoria's publicity guru Glenn Parfitt
- Stanley Clarke – Hot Fun
- Jose James – Warrior
- Jose James and Jef Neve – Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You (June 25 @ Hermann's)
- Five Alarm Funk – Don Mega
- Interview with Five Alarm Funk's Demeian Walsh
- Five Alarm Funk – Soft Six (July 2 @ Victoria Events Centre)
- Open Souls – Standing In The Rain (June 30 @ Element)
- Nomo – All The Stars (June 27 @ Sugar)
- Ibrahim Electric – Funkorific live (June 27 @ Centennial Square and Sugar)
- Rich Brown's Rinse The Algorithm – Soothe The Machinery (June 26 @ Centennial Square)
- Alboa – Gates of Brumbeg (July 4 @ Element)
- Ola Onabule -Never Known (July 3 Centennial Square)
- Kelby MacNayr Quintet – Trip Hoppy (June 26 Centennial Square)
- Naomi Shelton and The Gospel Queens – Am I Asking Too Much
- Roberta Flack – Compared To What (Van.Island Musicfest Comox July 9-11)
- Mr. Something Something – Only The Maker (Hornby Island Music Festival July 31, Live @ Hermann's July 30)
- Papa Groove – Cold Machine (Robson Valley Music Festival Aug 19-21)
- Budos Band – King Cobra (June 26 Vancouver Jazzfest, Sept 4-6 Bumbershoot Seattle)
- Bassekou Kouyate & Ngomi Ba – Saro (Vancouver Folk Festival July 17-18)
- Grupo Fantasmo – El Consejo (Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Fest Aug 13-15)
- Tommy Guerrerro – Callin for Ya (Riffflandia Sept 23-25)
- Bonobo – Kong (Vancouver Jazzfest)
Nomo – Live in Victoria June 27
Check out these videos of Nomo live from 2007 as well as the craftsman bandleader Elliot Bergman creating his electric kalimbas in his shop. Nomo are playing Sun June 27 at Sugar as part of the 2010 Victoria International Jazz Feastival. Do not miss this show!!!
Jazzfest Special Thursday June 24
Tune into the Music of My Mind (MoMM) Thursday June 24 5:00-6:30PM for our annual Jazzfest Grooves special. We will feature music form Jose James, Nomo, Open Souls, Five Alarm Funk, Ibrahim Electric and many more 2010 Jazzfest artists. Also, we'll have interviews with members of Vancouver's Funk Juggernaut Five Alarm Funk, JazzVictoria's media sensai, Glenn Parfiltt as well as a surprise artist interview. Stay tuned for ticket giveaways …
Thursday June 17/10 Playlist
- The Ambassadors – Ain't Got The Love
- Eddie Bo – Lover and A Friend
- Cee-Lo feat. Menahan St. Band – Georgia
- Shoes – Give Me ANother/Not Ready For School (Eccentric Breaks and Beats)
- Bar Kays – Son of Shaft/Feel It (Wattstax OST)
- Earth Wind and Fire – Power
- Segun Bucknor's Revolution – Gbomojo
- Orgone – Cali Fever
- Dragon Fli Empire feat. Ohmega Watts – Roc The Crowd
- Dragon Fli Empire feat Cadence Weapon – Outside Inn
- Pigeon Hole feat. D-Sisive – Light Show
Dragon Fli Empire – DJ Cosm interview
On Thursday's edition of the Music of My Mind (5:00-6:30PM PST), we'll have an interview with DJ Cosm of Calgary hip-hop duo Dragon Fli Empire(DFE). Last year MoMM spoke to DFE's emcee Teekay and we thought it would be appropriate to profile the other half of Calgary's best known hip hop group. DJs and Producers are often the overlooked ones especially when a charismatic emcee handles most of the press!! Cosm will give us a fresh perspective into his role in DFE and how important the partnership between DJ and MC is on stage and in the studio. We'll also have music from DFE and much more soul, funk and afrobeat for you. DFE is in Victoria Friday night (June 18) as headliner of the Move the Mountains tour 2010. Keep it locked to CFUV to win tickets.
Thursday June 10/10 World Cup Special
Thursday on the Music of My Mind, we will celebrate the beginning of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. FIFA may have mostly forgotten about South African musicians but we haven't. We'll feature music from such legends like trumpeter/vocalist Hugh Masekela and singer Miriam Makeba as well as music from the great new Strut compilation, Next Stop Soweto. We'll also feature music from the other African countries involved in the World Cup (Ghana/Cameroon/Ivory Coast/Algeria/). Here's a rundown of the playlist:
- Cane and Abel – Stoned Groove
- Isley Bros. – Fight The Power-(Parts 1 & 2)
- KC Roberts and the Live Revolution – Heart Shaped Box (Nirvana Funk live)
- Orgone -Time Tonight
- Havana Cultura – Chekere Son
- Hugh Masekela – If There's Anybody Out There
- Miriam Makeba – Kulala (Live in Conakry)
- Allen Kwela Octet – Question Mark(Next Stop Soweto)
- Batsumi – Itumeleng (South Africa)
- Kusum Beat – Sasa Abonsam (Ghana)
- Manu Dibango – African Battle (Cameroon)
- Alpha Blondy – Cocody Rock (Ivory Coast)
- Rachid Taha – Selu (Algeria/France)
- Factor – Not What They Seem
Thursday June 3/10 playlist
- Bettye Lavette – Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
- Bobby Rush – Bow Legged Woman
- Ebo Taylor – Atwer Abroba
- Hedzoleh Sounds – Hedzoleh
- Dick Khoza – Chapite
- Ozomatli – Are You Ready?
- Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra – P Walk
- Flying Lotus – Sattellliittte
- Factor – Lawson Graham
- Shad – We Are The Ones
- Murs/9th Wonder – I USED to Love Her Again
- Reflection Eternal – Ballad of the Black Gold
- Nas + Damian Marley feat. Dennis Brown – Land Of Promise
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Good snowy saturday...
Hopefully you did not have to travel out in this nasty weather today. I did have my easter class this morning and was willing to cancel however 2 of my girls wanted to brave the storm so they came and we had a fun filled couple hours. We made the cutest pop top tin. We also dyed easter eggs and used rub-ons to glam them up. So today was short and sweet but I will be back tomorrow to ad some pictures from my class. Hope you had a great snow day!! Thanks for stopping by.
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Perry Orth and Brandon McIlwain are still waiting on the word
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Perry Orth remains in the dark.
Just like the rest of the free world, Orth doesn't know for sure which quarterback Will Muschamp is going to start in South Carolina's season opener at Vanderbilt.
The senior quarterback at least has an idea when he and freshman Brandon McIlwain will receive the verdict.
"I think they'll make (the decision) either the night before the game or the day of," Orth said, "So I guess we'll find out."
Orth and McIlwain were listed as the co-starters after spring practice and have alternated first-team reps during preseason camp. Both candidates, according to Orth, are anxious to learn who will get the nod against the Commodores on Thursday night.
"We'd both like to know and we've both played very well this camp," Orth said. "Whatever the decision the coaches make we'll be supportive of that."
Not knowing doesn't change anything for Orth, who passed for 1,929 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.
"You've always got to prepare like you're going to start," he said. "I did the same thing last year. I'm going to do that this year."
The third man in the mix, freshman Jake Bentley "has been getting some reps as well."
"He's still coming along, because he just got here in June, but he's getting there," Orth said.
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Not so long ago, there used to be a time when we all used to believe that Santa Claus was real and lived in the north pole. Everything was so easy when colouring books, swings and watching TV was all we needed to feel happy! If you were born in the late 80's or the 90's you can't help but feel nostalgic about how times were back then they are right now. Things were very different back then. You didn't have a smartphone to entertain you or a need to constantly stay in touch to feel togetherness. We were lucky ones who earned a lifetime worth of memories, just before technology took over.
As a child, we all couldn't wait to grow up and be independent and now, as we all have grown up, we miss our childhood.
Here's a throwback to our innocence and naivety, and all those stupid things which we did and made us kids:
For every single one of us, school was the best thing about our childhood. But, what made it special was our friends. It was all about fun and giggles. Students were taught on a blackboard with chalk and duster, and the computer class was once in a week phenomenon.
You used to play book cricket, tic tac toe, with our friends during free periods and as we grew up, FLAMES became the real source to know if the guy or the girl you had a crush on was going to be yours or not.
Each one of us used to wear these to the school and became a pro at painting and repainting these stylish Bata's every other week.
And Natraj was your BFF when it came to stationary
When it was the lunch break, your parents made sure you carried your lunch and water in these two.
Recess meant playing innovative games in the classroom like pen fight, paper rockets, paper balls and much more!
The naughty bunch of us were used to teacher's scolding and secretly enjoyed getting punished together with your friends. From throwing chalk at you to making you "murgas", punishments were often fun!
There was no Facebook But Slambook to figure out who had a crush on whom and who was whose best friend!
Back in those days, there were no fancy Xbox or PlayStation, the closest thing to video games was Game Boy and those brick games were such a craze in the late 90s, almost every kid had one.
Unlike today's generation, we all used to eagerly look forward going to the playground and play games with our friends like Gully Cricket, Pitthu, Aankh Micholi, Gilli Danda, Hide and Seek, Stapu and so much more!
Board games were such a huge hit in the 90s, entire family used to sit together and play Ludo, Snakes & Ladder and that big Carrom board was one of your dearest assets. R.I.P. those striker injured fingers!
Remember bringing those WWF trump cards and Centre Fresh cricket cards to your friends and saying Bhai tu Sachin Tendulkar wala card Don Bradman se exchange karega? Fun trading game 90's Indian kids had.
TV basically meant a huge ugly box and before Ekta Kapoor came out with her hit channel, this was the only existing tv channel.
You used to binge watch variety of shows on Sunday like Shaktimaan, The Jungle Book, Tu Tu Main Main, Chandrakanta, Mowgli and Mahabharata. Even your parents used to join you back in those days!
You have probably read and re-read these comics as a kid and remember the characters by heart. Champak, Tinkle, Archies, Chacha-Chaudhary, Chanda Mama, Nanadan and no train or bus journey was complete without buying them!
You watched back to back episodes of Duck Tales, He-Man, Flinstones, Superman, Micky Mouse, Aladdin, Dennis the Menace, Spiderman, Ninja Turtles, Small Wonder & more. All these in Hindi!
You still have a huge stash of audio cassettes hidden somewhere in your closet and don't have the heart to throw it off. Back in those non-mp3 days, you used to listen to your favourite tunes on a walkman and became a total-pro on how to use a pencil to get those tapes fixed.
You still remember the lyrics to those ad-jingles by heart and you can never forget the melody of the "washing powder Nirma" song.
Birthday parties were really cool. You used to go to person's house and all kids used to play games like musical chairs and no, party was complete without these drinks!
You used to buy chewing gums like big-babol or boomer, for the sake of freebies like tattoos and tazoos. Collecting them was a real hobby!
Pepsi and cola had different meanings back in the day!
Kids from late 80's and 90's had an amazing childhood! Pity, today's generation won't get the chance to experience such a childhood and the only games they are going to play are Fruit Ninja, Temple Run and Angry Birds!
So, don't forget to tag and share this post with your chuddy-buddies and never let the child inside you die!
Happy Children's Day!


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The Ingredients.
--4-6 boneless skinless frozen chicken thighs
--1 whole head of garlic
--2 zucchinis
--2 yellow squash
--1 orange bell pepper
--1 yellow bell pepper
--1 red onion
--1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
--2 t Worcestershire sauce
--salt and pepper
The Directions.
salt and pepper your chicken pieces. Mine were still frozen, so a lot of it fell off, so I had to just dump it on top.
put the chicken into the crock.
Wash and cut all your vegetables and put into a mixing bowl. Peel the head of garlic, but keep the cloves intact.
toss the vegetables with balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
pour the vegetables on top of the meat.
cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
I cooked this for 8, and then clicked it over to warm for another hour.
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- Tuesday Talk: Is K-Pop Getting a Bit... Boring?
It can't be just me who thinks this--the lack of quality for the more recent songs as well as the constant female outlet of going "sexy" aka wearing barely any clothes then singing a song about how much they wanna get boned that night being more than just tiresome for a lot--that the K-Pop I once knew and loved is starting to become a bit... bland?
The new groups are starting to be harder and harder to keep up with, especially being the fact that with about all of them, there's really nothing that differentiates them from the group that comes out a week later.
The older groups are becoming more tiresome to keep up with. Them, starting to disband one by one (first it was KARA, then it was Wonder Girls... who's next?) and them only having comebacks once in a blue moon with shitastic songs that are barely even audible.
And not to mention, the fanbases are becoming stupider to keep up with--most big fanbases having at least a thousand fanwars per minute, fighting about who's oppar or unnir is better when in reality, both are still pretty irrelevant and untalented in the world's eye.
But I truly can't be the only one who thinks that.
Do you, readers, think the same thing?
Let's start a conversation below in the comment section, stating your reasons why!
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- Kc157489January 21, 2014 at 12:32 AM
I don't think that it's getting boring. Groups like Bestie and ladies code are Rockies that have good music coming out. But I do have to agree that too many girl groups are coming out with the sistar concept. Except that they just take it to the next level of awkwardness. When sistar does it it's classy and clean but I just feel like all the girl groups are coming out with that concept trying to grab some quick cash.ReplyDelete
- Mariana FidalgoJanuary 21, 2014 at 5:04 PM
I see a pattern of "hip-hop" boys groups and, tho I appreciate the eye candy, it bores me to death! I feel the same about the endless retro sexy comebacks by girls groups. I think there's still hope in artists like TVXQ who changed their style into something different and fresh and released a great album, "TENSE", and also solo artists like Kim Ye Rim and Lee Hi (even if they are not considered k-pop).ReplyDelete
- SylarahJanuary 23, 2014 at 1:31 PM
The current trend for sexy concepts among girl groups is very noticeable, especially after the sudden success Girl's Day enjoyed with "Expectation" last year... and it seems like groups like AOA, Dal Shabet and Rainbow Blaxx are desperately hoping to achieve the same kind of results with their recent comebacks...ReplyDelete
I agree--after Block B and B.A.P., all of these boy groups who continue to show how powerful and strong they have just seem repetitive. I mean, I'm not gonna lie: I truly dislike boy groups acting cutesy and singing about how much they would like noonar to sodomize them with bananas and carrots however, is there not another concept that groups can go for? That's why I like HISTORY though they're not that popular cause they don't follow the two extremes--the "bash your head in" concept to the "I'm 24 but let me act like I'm 6 to get some dough in my pocket"--and rather, go for a more neutral feel.ReplyDelete
Well, of course. Kim Ye Rim and Lee Hi are considered some of the newer artists so they still have a lot of time left. TVXQ on the other hand? It would probably depend on whether or not they want to continue going on and on and not settle down or have a life past cameras and tight pants.
I wouldn't say groups are totally coming out with the SISTAR concept and more of the... just generally sexy concept? I mean, SISTAR does wear short clothes and do "racy" dancing (racy depending on your tolerance to Hyorin spreading open her legs and singing about how much she wants the D tonight) but I feel as if groups aren't following SISTAR but more like just following the current trend.ReplyDelete
Kinda just like if you live in America and you see a bunch of girls wear peplum tops. You follow the trend so you can look like those bunch of girls and buy a peplum top.
It's simple bandwagonning which companies think is good marketing, too. But when there's an overflow of the same exact thing, it turns boring.
True. I think the quality of the music reached an overall low around last year to the end of 2012 in my opinion and now it's starting to slowly yet surely climb it's way back up.ReplyDelete
- whateverwhaFebruary 10, 2014 at 3:11 PM
I agree with your article but, out of curiosity, which songs are considered to have made kpop quality go up last year? Because I didn't really see improvement.ReplyDelete


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This week's episode of Project Runway was a blur of sequins, feathers, and runaway beads. The designers seemed especially frazzled at the prospect of impressing fashion legend, Bob Mackie, and pop princess, Christina Aguilera (girl needs to lay off the bad haircuts/blindingly bright lipstick/orange faux tan), and it definitely showed in the end results.
The judges were having quite a night themselves, as they blasted one look after the other with some rather harsh (and mostly deserved) comments. I, for one, was highly entertained by the train wreck of an episode.
I was also, unfortunately, pretty disappointed with the final runway looks. This is supposed to be a stage look for Christina Aguilera, people. Have you all seen some of the crazy stuff that girl wears off stage, let alone on it? I can't imagine why people were so safe in their designs. I mean, black is all fine and dandy but where was all the hot pink/bright blue/gold/etc that you can actually use when you're creating a stage costume? There was some sparkle, some feathers, some metallics... But most of it was very blah to me.
Let's get to the runway, shall we?
"You're both thinking she comes out in a pumpkin and then pops out."
Tim Gunn sure hit the nail on the head with that workroom quip about Althea Harper and one of the other designers. What is this big reveal they kept going for? This gorgeous silver dress had a hideously-ugly-feathered-motorcycle-jacket-type thing on top of it when the model first stepped onto the runway. Why? Because Althea wanted there to be a "wow" factor"
Uhm... What? Shouldn't the dress itself be a wow factor? It's supposed to be a stage outfit, is it not? Ridiculous. I was so annoyed by that fuzzy jacket thing that I was hoping her dress (which I do like very much) wouldn't win.
"Irina is actually a really good designer. Her only problem is that she's a bitch."
Ding, ding, ding! Fellow designer, Nicolas Putvinski, was so right about Irina Shabayeva. But just we're clear, Nicolas, it takes one to know one.
Yes, she is a really good designer. Yes, she is really talented. Yes, she usually has great taste. But she freakin' knows it. That's the problem. She knows she's good and assumes no one else can possibly even begin to compare.
Newsflash, Irina. It's really annoying. Get over yourself.
Oh, and your oh-so-amazing dress? Not that impressive. Kinda cute. Kinda sparkly. Mostly it just looked liked upscale lingerie. Or a figure skating costume. Yawn. I'm disappointed. This dress is certainly nothing to write home about. Or brag on national television about. Keep that in mind next time you run your mouth, Irina.
"I just decided to toss it and start all over."
And this is what you came up with? Oh, honey...
As last week's winner, Gordana Gehlhausen certainly needs to thank her lucky stars that she had immunity this week. Otherwise, her massive meltdown in the workroom would have had her packing her bags and heading home. What the hell is this? Some weird crocheted sequin tunic over a flowy evening gown? I don't get it. It's just ugly and unflattering. And what in the world is going on in the boob area? Are those buttons or something? It just makes no sense. None at all. I'm talking epic fail here.
So, Nicolas, this is what you create when your so-called idol is sitting in front of you? Don't get me wrong, it's very nice. It's clearly well-constructed, the concept is very cute, and it looks great on the model and would probably look great on Christina Aguilera... But I'm bored. It also looks just like everything else Nicolas has produced this season. Is he aware that there is a whole broad spectrum of colors out there? You don't have to use white every time, dude. Try something new. It won't hurt. I promise.
And for the love of God, please step away from the flat iron!
Seriously. No flat iron necessary for this limp mess of hair.
"This is 1999 in the costume department." - Tim Gunn
"This was tasteless." - Nina Garcia
"You get a big E for effort." - Christina Aguilera (she was impressively sweet to all the designers)
I'm not sure what else I can say about Christopher Straub's poorly constructed, ill-fitting, sad imitation of Christina's Lady Marmalade costume? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Hey, Chris... This is what that costume is supposed look like:
If you're going for that look, go all the way, you know?
"It's a little cavewoman..."
Yes. Yes it is. That cut up fur thing is tacky, as are the chains all over it. The dress isn't tragic... It's a cute little shimmery mini dress and that side seam is kinda cool... But eh. I'm underwhelmed. It just doesn't seem like it fits her very well. I'm digging the metallic zebra print, though. It's definitely fun. I just don't think Logan Neitzel took it far enough. I'm also convinced that the judges keep him around because he's a really great piece of eye candy.
"I think you have a major wow factor here."
Really, Tim? Are you sure? Wow-factor? I'm not sure I would go that far. It's definitely a very nice dress. Unfortunately it's hard to see all the details in photos, but there was a ton of great detail work. Feathers and sequins and all kinds of fun stuff. It fit the model perfectly and really made her waist look teeeeeeeny-tinyyyyyy.
I'm still kinda bored. It's a beautiful dress, no doubt, but I just don't think it's a stage costume. It's a good beginning. Just not...enough.
Either way, the judges outvoted me and decided that Carol Hannah was the winner. Congrats, Carol! Awesome job, especially for someone who's never done anything as over the top as this.
"I just don't know why Shirin is still here. Her design sensibility is very bargain basement."
Actually, no, Irina, it's not. You're just a bitch.
Everything else we've seen from Shirin Askari has been quite lovely. She's won a challenge and been in the top 3 for many others. I'm really sad to see her go... Even though this tragedy of a dress was appropriately described by the judges as unfortunate and dowdy. Heidi refers to it as an upscale Halloween dress and Tim Gunn's assessment that it looks like Guinevere meets Vampira was pretty spot on. He also told her it looks like student work. Ouch.
So, it's auf wiedersehen to Shirin and I, for one, do not agree.
Come on, guys! Chris, sweetheart that he is, has been in the bottom two three times in a row now! This is the first time Shirin has even been in the bottom! What the hell kind of a decision is that? Not cool. Not at all.
So what did you think? Did the judges chose right? And who's super excited for what looks to be like a smackdown between Nicolas and Irina on next week's episode? I know I am!!
P.S. Don't forget you still have time to enter the Maybelline Big Chance Prize Pack! Check it out here!
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Sunday, August 3, 2014
EPSOM - ACT vs 'CONSERVATIVES'
Disagree. Epsom voters are both intelligent and pragmatic ... traits not overly evident in the CCCP. They know that with ACT, National has a proven and reliable coalition partner. They also know that the leader of the 'fruit loops' has indicated that he could just as easily do a deal with Labour.
That, coupled with Ms Rankin's 'interesting' life, suggests to me that the only threat posed is the likelihood that the lady will trip over her dangling bangles and do herself a mischief.
Updated 16.04 .... It is confirmed. Rankin is standing and yes, Man has landed on the Moon.
6 comments:
The real question is are we allowed to have a incestious relationships?
- August 3, 2014 at 5:52 PM
Further denigration of honest people who are willing to put their money up and make a change.
The party is not one for loonies and I am tired of people attacking the man not the poliocies.
- August 3, 2014 at 6:41 PM
- Psycho Milt said...
Nice example of payback - National shafts the Conservatives by ruling out a deal, so the Conservatives have a go at shafting National's deal with ACT. Seems fair.
Also: if the voters of Epsom genuinely are intelligent, they'll regard ACT as anything other than proven and reliable - it's been a source of bizarre antics for the last two election cycles at least. If I were an Epsom Nat voter I'd be embarrassed at having delivered NZ the various Hide/Garrett/Roy/Brash/Banks fiascos and would want nothing more to do with it.
- August 3, 2014 at 7:18 PM
- The Veteran said...
Anon 6.41 .... its not me who questioned whether the moon landings were shot on a film set in wherever.
When he does that people are right to question his 'credentials' to lead a serious Party ... not that I think the CCCP is overly serious.
And when he sez that he could do a deal with Labour that's when he takes himself off the grid as a player on the Right.
Vote Conservative and its a vote for Cunliffe, Norman, the Gucci Sheila, Hone and krim.con
That's the change you're talking about.
- August 3, 2014 at 7:52 PM
They know with Act they have had a lapdog coalition partner that abused its members year after year.
Its time for Act to accept competition and see if it can survive on merit. I doubt it can as only National kept Act afloat.
Rankin will find favour with a good many woman in Epsom and David Seymour is young, in many ways immature and too hungry for the limelight. Rankin has the conservative voters interest at heart. I think it will make the difference and Goldsmith will get the nod.
- August 4, 2014 at 10:33 PM
- The Veteran said...
Anon10.33 you're dreaming son ... just why would National give the 'nod' to a Party whose leader has opined that he could do a deal with Labour sure beats the hell out of me.
And as for Rankin and her personal life .......
- August 5, 2014 at 9:57 AM


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Eventually, they worked it out and were able to figure out a complicated schedule of usage that allowed for individual enjoyment. It makes a mother so proud.
Until she realizes that this means that, at all times, at least one cat is tweaked out of her ever-lovin' mind on the great green herb. There was great unrest in the Sheep household. That was fine. It was actually quite entertaining. Until bedtime.
Kitty Krack combined with the Sheep's natural tendency towards Sandman resistance on a Sunday night did not slumber make, I'm afraid. I normally don't doze off anywhere near my usual bed time on the last night of the weekend, but I can generally manage to get in 6 hours or so. Not last night. Between those two little druggies, I got about 2 hours. Maybe 2 and a half. This is not good. Not good at all. The poor little kiddies in my class were subjected to random schedule changes throughout the day as I couldn't seem to tell time. My staff heard the same stories over and over...(and over) as I couldn't remember which pearls of wisdom I had already shared. I lost one of the little buggers for almost thirty minutes and almost freaked out until I remembered that I had sent him to the nurse's office for a cootie check. Yeesh! I did survive the day with the same number of children with which I started (more or less...) and was able to drive home on auto-pilot without incident. I even got in the usual work-out although I must admit that it was less vigorous than it should have been. I suspect that I will be tucked into my little bed quite early tonight. There will be little in the way of daily fiber therapy.
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This past week took me on a wonderful sort of adventure,
Right to CALIFORNIA.
To visit that lovely roommate of mine, Miss Taylor Ann Veater.
She planned quite the smashing five days for us.
And since it wouldn't do this trip justice to try and squeeze the whole glorious thing into one blog post, today I'll cover just the beginning.
Location: San Francisco
We began with a day playing in the city
on account of me having never been to San Fransisco
and it being such an eccentric sort of place.
I could have spent five days there,
if we'd had the time.
we each treated ourselves to a handful of salt water taffee pieces
from the most darling little candy shop
filled to the brim with endless barrels of candy in every imaginable flavor.
And oh the street performers
lining the stip every so often
and impressing the crowds with their unique talents.
The passion of this city was thick in the air.
Besides the shirtless English acrobats,
my favorite was the man who played guitar with no arms.
We stopped for awhile
to marvel
to listen
and to soak up real talent at its finest.
This man painted from head to toe in shiny metallic paint
called me up to the front
and tried to lay a big old smooch on me!
Don't worry, I managed to resist!
(photo credit: Taylor Ann Veater)
And we somehow happened to stumble upon a little old Mongolian man
doing graphite portraits on the street corner.
Although we weren't ideal models,
(too busy giggling and catching up)
he still managed to do a spectacular job.
(photo credit: Taylor Ann Veater)
San Fransisco, it was enchanting to make your aquantaince.
Let's rendez-vous again soon?
Oh Happy Life!


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Bill and Angela bought a new house and decided to install a security system to protect their new investment. Bill is a fireman so he works a lot of nights leaving Angela home alone a lot. This was another reason why they wanted to get an alarm.
We installed a system and went through the keypad features with both Bill and Angela and trained them on the different ways to use the system. We demonstrated how to arm and disarm the system in the Stay and Away modes, how to bypass zones, how to use the keypad panics and how to use the Duress code if someone followed Angela home and forced her into the house.
About a month after the install Angela had the afternoon off work and was home in the kitchen. As she worked she thought she saw something move in the back yard. She looked up and there was a man approaching her french doors. He grabbed the handles and started trying to force open the french doors.
Angela flew to the keypad, hit the Police Panic Button, the Siren went off and the intruder ran off jumping over fences and hedges through the neighborhood. The Police were dispatched and the dispatch was also heard by Bill at the fire station. Bill recognized his address and he and other fire fighters took off to his home. The fire fighters and police caught the intruder about 5 blocks away.
YES! Score one for the good guys. Who knows how this would have turned out if they didn't have a security system or if Angela didn't know how to use it in an emergency.
Please, if you have a security system...USE IT... and if you have questions on how to use it please call your alarm company and get the answers. If your system is old and needs to be updated you will be surprised at how inexpensive it is to get a new system installed.
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Timing is everything. By the time I started going to Johnny Angel's again, Michael had set up house with Mark. I knew Mark, too, and was happy for them. They were obviously very happy together and rarely came out.
When Jay moved out of the Lamplighter Apartment shortly after we met, Steve moved in to take his place. Steve was a Bryan Station graduate--pretty, very easy going, and dumber than a rock. All were important traits for anyone living with Paul.
Jeff moved out of Lamplighter Apartments and into a downtown apartment with his new boyfriend. Jamie had moved from Louisville to Lexington to attend UK. Everyone thought Jamie looked like Robbie Benson and believed Jeff had hogtied him before anyone else even had a chance to meet him.
According to Jeff, they were deeply in love and excited about building a future together. Jeff sure gave it 100 percent. He was bound and determined to have the best relationship in the history of the world.
His idea of working on the relationship revolved around fixing Jamie. No problem, imperfection or perceived slight escaped comment. For the sake of the relationship he needled, prodded and nagged Jamie every waking hour.
Jamie drank a lot. Except for Jeff, we all did. Jeff was convinced Jamie was a raging alcoholic. The rest of us felt the constant scrutiny that came with being the object of Jeff's affection was enough to drive anyone to drink and sided with Jamie.
After Jeff moved out of Lamplighter, Paul and Steve moved to The Cloisters, too. Our gay friends came over on weekends to lay-out at the pool with us. We even had enough guys to play volleyball, gays against the straights.
We were so gay. I laugh now thinking about it. The competition was always friendly, if not intense--especially when we were winning. The teasing was good-natured and often hilarious.
We went out six nights a week. Before going out we gathered at Paul's apartment because it was closer to the laundry room and he had the best music collection. We sat around in gym shorts with our shirts on hangers and our jeans in the dryer listening to disco albums, watching MTV with the sound off, polishing our cowboy boots and getting primed for a night on the town.
It was the 80s. We took turns in the bathroom beating our hair back into fierce looks with a blow dryer and a vent brush. When you got it just right, you sprayed like crazy to laminate every hair in place. Outside you faced the wind at all times to avoid the dreaded back-draft.
At a specified time someone would run to the laundry room to fetch all the jeans from the dryer. We'd pull on piping hot jeans (Levi's, red tag, 501s though 505s were also very popular). To keep them from stretching out, we wouldn't zip or fasten them until after we'd parked and were walking to the bar.
We thought we hung the moon and that gay Lexington revolved around us. OK so we were deluded. Even so, the truth never got in the way of us having a good time.
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween tomorrow. Our family does not celebrate Halloween as such. Even so, 'thought I'd share some interesting spooky folklore with you all today. The content may be too scary for children and some adults, though I have attempted to keep it fairly tame. We do live in the South US, and there are many folklore stories. Some folklore is true, and some is not. Every person has to make those calls for him/her self. The paranormal is just frightening to me, and I choose to not get into any of it too deeply. However, many other people do study this subject. So, for all of you who do, here is a small list of some of the scariest folklore stories in the South:
♦ The Three-Legged Lady– This story is very popular, and is based in Columbus, Mississippi. There are several versions, but the one likely heard most often is that the lady wanders around looking for her tragically dismembered daughter. The Lady allegedly carries one of the daughter's legs, making her appear as three-legged. The Lady supposedly races cars down the road and often dents the cars. Some people say that she wails very loudly. Having lived near Columbus for many years, I have been to the location and never saw her. Admittedly, I was scared!
♦ The Ghost Bridge– This story is from the early 20th century era in the South. Legend says that many men were hanged from Ghost Bridge (constructed in 1912). Although closed to through traffic for many years, the rickety old wooden bridge near the Forks of Cypress in Florence, Alabama still attracted many visitors. As a [silly] teenager, we used to go there and try to scare each other, lol! We never saw anything very impressive. Ghost Bridge was demolished earlier this year, as it was a safety hazard and often attracted illegal activities. People often reported seeing the ghost of a man hanging from the center of the bridge, suspended from a rope noose.
♦ The Face on the Courthouse Window– This story emulates from Pickens county, Alabama. History recorded that a man was wrongly accused of a terrible crime and was sentenced to death. Jailed in the court house, he declared that he would haunt the establishment after his death. Just as he declared his statement, a lightning bolt struck the court house and emblazoned the man's face into an upstairs window. When I was a young child, our family traveled to Pickens county and saw the image. The image did kinda look like a man's face…
OK friends. 'Hope I have not scared you too badly. Remember to be safe and lawful if you are out and about tomorrow tonight. Do you have any spooky folklore stories?
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HOLLYWOOD -- A second suspect wanted in the June 14 shooting death of James Tracy Bivens was arrested on Tuesday in Overland, Mo., police said.
Thomas Scheer, 29, was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder, after Hollywood police learned of his whereabouts and contacted police in Overland, police spokesman David Steele Jr. said.
Scheer and James Odell Musselwhite, 33, of Davie, who was arrested on Jan. 13 at Hollywood Police headquarters, are accused of killing Bivens, 27, in what police think was a soured drug deal.
Scheer, of Hollywood, signed an extradition waiver and will be brought to Florida by Broward Sheriff`s Office detectives, Steele said.


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Monday, August 8, 2011
I'll Take Shotgun: Why Rutger Hauer is a god.
When we first meet the hobo (a stellar Rutger Hauer), he is hopping off the train at a place called Hope Town - which is obviously not quite the case, as someone has spray-painted SCUM over the word Hope. And Scum Town is a pretty fair assessment - the place is overrun with violence and mayhem.
A tyrant named The Drake (Brian Downey) has taken over the town, killing people willy-nilly in ridiculous and over the top ways. He is aided by his two sons, Ivan and Slick (Nick Bateman and Gregory Smith, respectively)- both of which are as evil and perverse as their daddy. Immediately I absolutely hated these three characters. I presume we are supposed to hate them as they have no redeeming qualities. They just bounce through town ravaging the place. The town is rife with crime - hookers walk the streets, a former arcade has been turned into a den of iniquity, the cops are in The Drake's pockets, and people are just living in fear of what comes next. It is so preposterous to imagine a town gone so wrong. It's as if the place is completely off the radar. In reality it's safe to assume the National Guard would just come in and shut the whole place down. But we must set reality aside if we are to even remotely enjoy what's to come.
Our hobo, upon arrival, witnesses The Drake (who is one of the most annoying characters I've ever seen) killing his brother via decapitation (which is flat-out comical if I'm being truthful).
The Drake is wildly proud of himself for his deed and his sons implore the gawking townsfolk to applaud his treachery lest they lose their own heads. Hobo is aghast at the blatant violence and the lack of authority but stands in the shadows nonetheless, hopeless to help.
Hobo heads for the local pawn shop (because all small towns have pawn shops, you see) and daydreams about buying a lawnmower that costs $49.99. Seriously. We see a few flashbacks of him as a kid, watching his pops cut the grass as the family stands around admiring him. O...kay.
While this sounds pretty silly so far, I assure you it would be if you didn't feel some sort of sorrow and sympathy for the hobo. Let's face it, Rutger Hauer has always been a great actor. I recall my first impression of him while watching the thriller, Nighthawks. He ran rings around Stallone in the acting department and seriously makes for a frightening antagonist. Likewise his turn as John Ryder in The Hitcher nearly had me hiding under my bed. Terrifying! That character is burned on my brain for all eternity. So to see him as a man without a real purpose, a lost soul just looking for his next meal, well it only proved to me again his range as an actor. I felt so darn bad for him in this film. And quite honestly, another actor just might not have cut the mustard.
Following the rotten duo of Slick and Ivan to the sleazy arcade, he eventually saves the day for a young hooker named Abby (Molly Dunsworth). Slick, wanting to add her to his list of conquests (in both sex and death), is prevented from completing his act by Hobo, who knocks him out and drags him to the police station. Unfortunately he doesn't realize the cops are corrupt until it's too late and they give him a permanent (and bloody) reminder.
Found bleeding on the streets by Abby, Hobo is taken to her apartment and cared for. She gives him a place to rest for the night and the two hit it off (more in a father-daughter way) discussing their mutually depressing existences.
When the Hobo raises enough money to purchase his lawnmower (which we have now ascertained he is planning to start a lawn-cutting business with), he heads to the pawn shop. Regrettably, a trio of robbers also enters the shop and takes a woman hostage and holds a gun to her baby's head. Hobo gazes to the wall where he sees a shotgun (remarkably also only $49.99). He suddenly flips out, grabbing the gun off the wall and taking care of business by shooting all three thugs to death. He slaps his hard-earned money on the counter and buys the shotgun instead of the lawnmower.
And so begins his rampage of justice, a vigilante is born! Hobo starts offing all the criminals in town, gaining a reputation as a savior for the town. Naturally The Drake and Co. aren't too keen on the hobo taking things into his own hands. To make a point, the boys enter a school bus full of children and use a flamethrower, setting the whole thing on fire and killing all the kids. (Yep, they spared no feelings on this film.)
Basically the rest of the film is the bad guys trying to halt the hobo's homemade neighborhood watch. Blood literally sprays from every corner of the screen. There are parts that had me exclaiming things like "Come on!" and "Get serious!" But these things are expected in an exploitation flick, I realize that. And while the whole film reeks of laughable and outrageous camp, Hauer's performance is genuine and - if I may use this word - heartfelt. You really want everything to work out for him. You long for him and Abby to get out of the shitty life they currently have and settle down in a nice neighborhood with a little cottage on a tree-lined street, food on their table, and HBO on the flat-screen. But life doesn't always turn out like we want, does it?
I think it's best said by the hobo himself, when he is admiring a nursery full of newborns: "I used to be like you... a long time ago. All brand new and perfect. No mistakes, no regrets. People look at you and think of how wonderful your future will be. They want you to be something special... like a doctor or a lawyer. I hate to tell you this, but if you grow up here, you're more likely to wind up selling your bodies on the streets, or shooting dope from dirty needles in a bus stop. And if you're successful, you'll make money selling junk to crackheads. And don't think twice about killing someone's wife, because you won't even know it's wrong in the first place. Maybe... you'll end up like me. A hobo with a shotgun."
4 comments:
- James said...
I saw this recently at a little cinema in Belfast - needless to say; I LOVED it! I liked that everything was played quite seriously and it wasn't all jokey and nudge nudge-wink wink (like Machete, which I also liked). The look of the film made me think of Street Trash, and I reckon the two would work really well as a double bill. Their off-kilter tones are very similar. Hauer gives his character so much unexpected dignity and gravitas, too. A great film I can't wait to check out again on DVD.
- August 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- Marvin the Macabre said...
Damn you to Hell, Christine Haddon!
You basically said everything I was going to say in my review. Except maybe that the over-the-top acting and way over-saturated colors initially bugged the crap out of me and I was ready to take on the whole blogosphere who recommended this film so highly.
But then, of course, Rutger Hauer elevated the material to the point where I was genuinely emotionally involved with the characters. While actors like John Malkovich play every role like it is beneath them, Rutget Hauer takes this ridiculous role and transforms it into a powerhouse performance.
When the action figure comes out, I'm all over it.
- August 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM
- Jenn said...
Oh, how I looked forward to this. Oh, I how I wanted to love it with all my heart. Oh, how I did not love it all! Sure, I get it. I get the whole thing, camera angles, annoying exploitative caricatures and all. I'm no stranger to the movies this is based on. And yes, Ruter Hauer is freakin' amazing here. But disappointed is me. Annoyed is a better word. I get it, I get it. So much so my intelligence is insulted.
Like you said, of course, I root for Abby and the hobo, but it wouldn't work if I didn't. Life never works out how we want it to, and as bleak as this is, it's just that. Bleak, and not that entertaining. Just trying to be.
Great play by play.
- August 18, 2011 at 1:00 AM
- Kaijinu said...
Downbeat ending, but a great movie! I was surprised how old Rutger is now, gosh and he still packed heat.
- October 23, 2011 at 2:15 AM


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Happy National Foundation Day!
建国記念日 or kenkoku kinen-bi is the day where Japanese celebrate the founding of its nation and the Imperial family line by the mythical first emperor, Jimmu. Emperor 神武天皇 (Jinmu Tenno which means "divine might") is a direct descendant of 天照 (Amaterasu), the sun goddess who was born from the left eye of イザナギ or 伊弉諾 (Izanagi) as he purified himself in a river. He and his spouse イザナミ or 伊弉冉尊 (Izanami) bore many islands, deities, and forefathers of Japan. When Izanami died in childbirth, Izanagi tried (but failed) to retrieve her from 黄泉 (Yomi), the underworld where the dead go to dwell and apparently rot indefinitely. Once one has eaten at the hearth of Yomi it is impossible to return to the land of the living. In the cleansing rite after his return, he begot Amaterasu (the sun goddess) from his left eye, 月読の命 (Tsukuyomi, the moon god) from his right eye, and 須佐之男命 (Susanoo, the tempest or storm god) from his nose.
Yomi is comparable to Hades or hell and the story of Izanagi and Izanami has close parallels to the Greek Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, but it also has a major difference. When Izanagi looks prematurely at his wife, he beholds her monstrous and hellish state and she is shamed and enraged. She pursues him in order to kill him. She fails to do so, but promises to kill a thousand of his people every day. Izanagi retorts that a thousand and five hundred will be born every day. Perhaps this is where the Health Minister got his idea that women are "baby machines."
Above are pictured Zimmu and Amaterasu in Meiji (1868-1912)prints. They are pretty funky, don't you think? What does NFD mean to present day Japanese and to me? Not too much, but we get the day off tomorrow! WooHoo!


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After the home, car and synagogue of a New Jersey rabbi were defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti, the people at CBS Schoolbreak Special saw an opportunity to educate youngsters about hate.
Linden In today's "The Writing on the Wall," based on a true story, three naive and boastful graffiti artists learn exactly what they were writing on the property and temple of Rabbi Eugene Markovitz, played by Hal Linden.
The teen-agers' Halloween prank is near the anniversary of the Nazis' Kristallnacht pogrom in 1938. On Nov. 9 that year, Nazi supporters attacked and looted more than 7,000 Jewish stores and burned 267 synagogues throughout Germany, an event that became known as Crystal Night for the broken glass.
When members of the outraged Jewish community in the Schoolbreak Special demand severe sentencing for the boys (played by Jason Allen, Peter Billingsley and Aeryk Egan), Rabbi Markovitz makes a surprise plea for community service. He offers to teach the boys a little history and show them the importance of tolerance.
Linden says his character "felt they wouldn't really learn anything from being punished, and they were put on probation under his charge. The kids really had no idea what they had really done. It was just a gag to them. They couldn't understand how sensitive to the history of the Holocaust the Jewish community was."
In a conversation with one of the real offenders, writer Carol Starr Schneider discovered the incident had became an epiphany for him: The boy went from an aimless teen-ager to a directed, focused and mature person. He's now a student at the University of Notre Dame.
"He told Carol," Linden says, "that had he not been influenced by the rabbi, he would have continued his meaningless, pointless, gang-affiliated life."
Also vital to the story is the sentencing the judge eventually ruled in favor of - the one the rabbi proposed. "I've never been a big advocate of the penal system," Linden adds, siding with his character for rehabilitation outside of prison walls. "I think [prison) makes the public feel better, but it doesn't solve any problems. ... We get so frustrated by crime and criminals, we think that incarceration is the only answer, and it never is and it doesn't accomplish that much."


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Friday, April 6, 2012
Bluebirds in the Nesting Box
After 3 years, we finally got some residents in the bluebird box! My husband and I had just discussed whether or not we should take the box down and try it in a new location. Then, lo and behold! In mid March, this bluebird couple starting scoping out their new digs. We saw them flying back and forth bringing bits of moss to cushion the inside. We see them everyday doing whatever it is they do to prepare for laying/nesting/hatching. For all I know, there could be eggs in there now! Anxiously awaiting the arrival of our baby bluebirds!
Here's the male checking out the box
Here's Momma inside. Everything's fine!
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Hyderabad, Aug 3 (NSS): The Lok Ayukta has taken the letter of the textiles minister Mr. Sankara Rao into consideration and has accepted to order probe into his properties. The Lok Ayukta has issued notice to Mr. Sankara Rao to disclose details of properties of himself and his family members within six weeks.
It is learnt that the Lok Ayukta has expressed discontent over Mr. Sankara Rao's remark that the state Lok Ayukta also should work actively like its Karnataka counterpart.
Commenting on Mr. Sankara Rao's remarks against the Lok Ayukta of AP, it has remarked that it did not feel that Mr. Sankara Rao who was a state minister did not know that the state Lok Ayukta was not all powerful. The Lok Ayukta has clarified that while its counterpart had all the required powers it did not have the same. Lok Ayukta has stated that there was no response for the institution's request for more powers.
The Lok Ayukta has stated that it would order investigation after receiving the submission of Mr. Sankara Rao in the stipulated six weeks.
It may be recalled that Mr. Sankara Rao has in a letter to the Lok Ayukta has demanded an investigation into land allocation during the Congress rule and the rule of the TDP prior to it. He has also asked the Lok Ayukta to order for an enquiry into allegations of irregularities against him and his family members.
Mr. Sankara Rao has earlier alleged that the YSR Congress chief Mr. Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has purchased some islands abroad with the money he has earned thrugh irregularities during his father's rule. He has also denied that he made allegations against Mr. Jagan at the behest of the Congress president Ms. Sonia Gandhi. (NS


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Hello and welcome to A Slice Of Soap. So, what's going in our favourite soaps this week? Let's find out….
Coronation Street w/e Friday December 5
I still can't believe that Dynasty star Stephanie Beacham's gonna be rubbing shoulders with the likes of the Battersbys soon. Must admit, I'm not convinced that she'll fit in long-term. And what's all this about Ken having yet another affair anyway? Isn't he getting a bit too old for all that messing around? Surely there are other characters that deserve a love life? Why aren't the Corrie producers taking me up on my idea about making factory Kelly and taxi driver Lloyd the new Jack and Vera? Come on Corrie – you know it makes sense! Back to this week's action and Tony and Carla's wedding day is fast approaching and, as with so many soap weddings, that can only mean one thing…trouble.
Y'see this week Maria finally learns the truth about Carla and Liam's affair – with a little bit of help from Sally and Rosie Webster – of course. Devastated and furious, Maria races through the hotel determined to have it out with Carla, but will Maria get to her before she leaves for her honeymoon? All will be revealed on the one hour special this Wednesday. Norris finally wins a competition but still isn't happy. Peter invites Leanne out for a drink. Jed starts to make life difficult for Tony. Steve's plan of being a bad boyfriend is working and he's starting to get on Michelle's nerves. Jed fills an interested Kevin and Sally in on his dealings with Tony. Pat's surprised at the amount of animosity towards his brother from Emily, Jed and Kevin. Tina's worried about her dad and the amount of cash he's splashing out…
Also on Coronation Street this week:
Ken and Peter row again over the latter's parenting skills
Steve's desperate to spend some time with Becky
Norris goes for a drink with Mary
Emmerdale w/e Friday December 5
Well, it looks like we're in for some nail-biting drama in the rural soap as Jasmine finds out the hard way that investigative journalism isn't all it's cracked up to be. Emmerdale star Jenna-Louise Coleman, who plays Jasmine, has said that she loves her character's new dark storylines. Jasmine is reportedly set to commit murder following a violent confrontation with her police officer boyfriend Shane Doyle. Speaking about the forthcoming plot, she said: "I've been dying for something to sink my teeth into. What I love about it is that I think Jasmine is one of the last characters in the village you would have down as a murderer – she is probably the opposite of a soap villain." Bent copper Shane attempts to rape Jasmine and she fights back. A rape storyline in a soap before the watershed? It's sure to spark complaints – brace yourselves, you've been warned! Anyway, on with the show and Shane gives Jasmine some information on homelessness to encourage her to write a public interest story.
Chas takes Zak and Eli to Aaron's father's house for news of her son; she's worried when it seems Aaron's gone missing. Ross is instantly suspicious when Shane tries to press him on Donna's pursuit of the MacFarlanes. Shane advises Ross to convince Donna to stop looking. Meanwhile, hearing that Aaron's in the hands of the MacFarlanes, Chas demands a full-scale Dingle rescue. Will the Dingles win in their battle of wits with the MacFarlanes? Elsewhere, with Shane's lifeless body in front of her, Jasmine struggles to comprehend her actions. Paddy tells Ross that he'll not let him ruin Donna and Marlon's marriage so can Donna and Ross forget their affair and return to their everyday lives? Meanwhile Jasmine, Debbie and Eli arrive back in the village with no idea how to dispose of Shane's body. Plagued by nightmares of guilt, what now for Jasmine?
Also on Emmerdale this week:
Paddy and Ross have a fight
Eli persuades Danielle to be their eyes and ears
Will Debbie and Jasmine get away with murder?
EastEnders w/e Friday December 5
That Joe Swash is a bit of a dark horse isn't he? Not only is he the bookies' favourite to win I'm A Celebrity, but rumour has it that he's dating Hollyoaks' Hannah Tointon…can you believe it? I tell you what, I'm beginning to think his talents were wasted in Albert Square. Being given his P45 may probably turn out to be the best thing that's ever happened to him…pity the same can't be said about Mohammed George…where is our old hero Gus? Anyway, on with the show…Vinnie and Shirley are preparing to go off on their travels – but is Shirley having second thoughts? Well, we all know the answer to that – Vinnie leaves Albert Square, possibly for the last time. In the future, Bobby Davro's association with EastEnders will go down as one of those things that sounded good on paper – but I'm on record for never really thinking that he would work out. And so it was.
Tanya tells Jack that things are over between them. Tony takes Whitney's passport and throws it away. Shirley's in for a surprise when Heather discovers a shocking secret about Suzy. Jack takes drastic action to get back at Max. Doting new parents Sean and Roxy wait anxiously by Amy's ventilator. A nervous Jane visits Tanya in prison. Peter's busy writing his speech for the debate but Lucy has no plans to work on hers and slumps in front of the TV much to Peter's disbelief. Whitney's determined to leave Walford with Tony but will she get what she wants? Jack demands a DNA test but Roxy is adamant that even if Jack's the biological father, he'll never be a part of Amy's life. Ian cancels Christmas much to the disgust of his family.
Also on EastEnders this week:
Tanya calls on Jane to do her a big favour
Suzy has a run-in with her ex
Bianca pawns her engagement ring
Hollyoaks w/e Friday December 5
Just a little bit of news for you concerning Emma Rigby, best known as Hannah Ashworth in Hollyoaks. The star recently picked up a prestigious award; it honoured Hollyoaks' treatment of her character's struggle with eating disorders in this year's Mental Health Media Awards. Congratulations to Emma Rigby, who also picked up the coveted Best Actress gong at this year's British Soap Awards. With critical acclaim and storming ratings, Hollywoodoaks is definitely doing the business. Back to this week's drama and Tony's living nightmare worsens as he's arrested in the Village for sexual activity with a child… is he about to lose everything? Carmel's excited – it's her first day as school liaison officer. But Calvin's clearly occupied with other things. Mandy's confused by Warren's lack of contact and voices her fears to Cindy. Calvin's horrified to find himself thrust to the forefront of an unofficial raid on the Loft; he is forced to beat up Warren.
Sarah's struggling to cope with her feelings towards Zoe. Calvin's relieved when Warren finally regains consciousness. Mandy's left puzzled by Warren's disappearance. Leila's dismayed to find that someone's been stealing her advent calendar chocolates. Mandy confesses that she's been having an affair with Warren. Calvin's struggling to cope with the mess he's got himself in. A distraught Louise hides her heartbreak as she cares for Warren. Suzanne's angry when Holly arrives, minus Cindy, at The Dog and asks Rhys to look after her. Elsewhere, with ructions in Halls over more missing food, a smug Leila announces she's caught the thief red handed on her spycam. Sasha's looking forward to a shopping trip with Calvin, but he's nowhere to be found.
Also on Hollyoaks this week:
Mandy's guilt is growing about her affair with Warren
Cindy tries on Louise's wedding dress
Sasha confronts Warren
That's it for now. Join me on Wednesday for more soap news and gossip. Got a comment about your favourite soap, this blog or anything else? Share it with me.
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This was a quick sketch I did of a zombie raptor with an electronic/radium powered mind control apparatus. I was thinking of both Astro Zombies and Creature with the Atom Brain, and thought,"why not with Dinosaurs? I would want one!"
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