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NEW YORK, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DATATRAK International, Inc. (OTCQX: DATA), a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced that Laurence P. Birch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at RetailInvestorConferences.com.
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Dr. Grigorian's educational background includes a Masters and Doctorate from New York University Graduate School of Social Work and Institute training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy in children and adolescents at Postgraduate Center for Mental Health.No word brings up emotion like the word Bedtime does; no matter your age. It's a universal and intrinsic part of our lives that each person experiences in a highly unique way. Sleep like food keeps us alive.
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In 25 years of private practice experience, I have found that whether I am treating children and adolescents or adults and couples, the issue of bedtime arises as a central theme. No matter what the presenting problem, patients are surprised to find that the path we often walk down lands us at bedtime. Be it children refusing to go to bed, exhausted parents at their wits end, pets who won't get off the bed, snoring partners and cell phones ringing; our relationships with the people we love impact what we crave the most; a happy Bedtime.
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Talk about a memorable movie pitch.
"This is the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to," says "Hysteria" director Tanya Wexler, who grew up in Lincoln Park. "You want to see something about the vibrator that you can't bring your mom to? I can tell you where to go: It's called the Internet and you can see anything that makes you uncomfortable about the vibrator you ever wanted any day of the week. I think 'Hysteria' has a little more meat on its bones."
Wexler's right. Her romantic comedy about the doctor (Hugh Dancy) who invented the vibrator in 1880 London for healing purposes—an extension of his work offering "pelvic massage" to women diagnosed with hysteria—hinges on the unlikely synthesis of Victorian England and a now widely available sex toy without the female oppression or graphic sexuality that might imply.
At the Peninsula Hotel, the 41-year-old filmmaker who now lives in New York talked about her own discovery of the vibrator, how sexuality makes people blush and what celebs might want a certain something as a gift. She also recognized that a scene in the movie, in which a man acts as if allowing women to control the rights of their bodies would be like teaching them to fly, has taken on new resonance in the wake of recent political action.
"That was the part of the script that made me go, 'See, oh my God. See how far we've come!,'" she says. "And now it makes me go, 'Mmm, still kinda resonant.'"
Without getting too personal, at what age do you feel like you became aware of the vibrator, and what would that version of yourself say if you could tell her she was going to make a movie about its invention?
[Laughs.] Gosh! Wow! I need one of these. [Fist-bumps me.] You totally just asked me a question I've never been asked. That's blankety-blank awesome. That's [bleeping] awesome. I mean, aware like I knew they existed, or aware like aware? [Laughs.]
Whatever you want to tell me ...
When did "Parenthood" come out?
So I was 19 … so around then. I remember there's a scene where someone in that family comes out, and it is in Dianne Wiest's house in that scene, and brings out a white dildo-shaped vibrator and goes, "What's this?!" right in the middle of chaos. Everyone stops and looks and Dianne Wiest goes, "An electric ear-cleaner, honey!" And everyone laughs. I remember that still. And some horribly creepy movie with Anthony Hopkins where there was a horrible vibrator dildo stabby weapon where he plays some psycho killer. Not Anthony Hopkins, the other one, who plays Norman Bates?
Anthony Perkins.
Anthony Perkins. Somethingkins. I can't remember what it's called.
What would the 19-year-old version of yourself say knowing she'd make a movie about this?
The 19-year-old version of myself would say, "I'm going to make a movie?!" [Laughs.] I didn't know I wanted to be a film director until I was 21. Literally I remember because I thought I was going to be an actor. And if I thought I was going to make a movie at 19, I would have been like, "I'm going to be in a movie about the vibrator?"
"Leave me alone; I just discovered the vibrator."
Exactly, that's what my 19-year-old self would have said. "Finally! Where have you been all my life?" As soon as I knew I wanted to direct I would not have been surprised by that.
"Hysteria" begins by saying, "This story is based on true events. Really." Why do you think people might not believe this?
[Laughs.] I don't know, what about you? Why do you think? I think that's the big joke, actually. I think the big joke is not the vibrator; I think the big joke is this really happened. This was the treatment for hysteria and the vibrator was invented for a man. It was a time-saving, labor-saving device for a guy. And probably still is. [Laughs.] When guys get threatened by it, you should be like, "Dude, we're not trying to replace you. Just give you a break!" [Laughs.]
How unfortunate is it that it's still a subject that makes people blush? Especially at a time when politically some people are trying to tiptoe—or take giant leaps—backwards as far as women's rights? You'd think that after more than 100 years, people might not be so squeamish about sexuality.
It's funny, that. I think that I have as much of an inner adolescent as anyone else. So I can get all Beavis and Butthead—[laughs like Butthead]—I still have that. I think it would be kind of boring if I was so evolved that I didn't think sex was ever funny. But I think that there's a difference between, "I can't handle it" laughing and, "Yeah, it's funny. It's funny when you fall off the bed and…" And have a sense of humor. I think that we take ourselves far too—I wouldn't say far too seriously because I think things are very serious—but too solemnly maybe. It's weird to me now. I've gotten stopped at the airport so many times for having a vibrator in my suitcase. Just the last few times I almost missed my plane because I'm always bringing them to people and we have little giveaways and I don't like to check my bag. The last two times I've gotten stopped. The first time I was like, pulled to the side. "Do you have any powder in your bag?" "No, it's a vibrator." [Chuckles.] The second time, I'm like, "Dude, there's a vibrator in my bag." Now I have a little ziplock case where I keep them and I just like throw 'em out of the suitcase and throw 'em in the things, "There's vibrators there!"
Do they start giggling?
You gotta think these people see everything, but I think it is how you lead, the whole squeamish thing. If you act uncomfortable, they'll act uncomfortable. If you go, "There's a vibrator in there," [they'll say] "Oh, OK." Now that I'm out of the vibrator closet so to speak, in that way I've gotten comfortable with it. What's the big deal? It's our bodies. We're most embarrassed by what we carry around with us all day long and how we're built. I think that blows my mind. And we're not as embarrassed by what we do to other people in the name of karmic stuff.
What do you say to viewers who see this movie and say, "I think I would like to get into the field of pelvic massage"?
[Laughs.] I'd say, "Well, find a willing partner."
But don't try to major in it in college.
It seems that it would now be classed as sex work as opposed to medicine for the most part, and therefore you probably only have one state in the union where you could actually do it.
Let's say you had a handful of vibrators that you wanted to gift.
I love that. That's a good western title. "A Pocketful of Vibrators." "A Fistful of Vibrators!"
And you had to send them to celebs you didn't know. Who would you send them to?
I've given a bunch to celebrities. You want me to select who I think that given their current personalities would enjoy them, or might not know they'd enjoy them? I'm going to get in trouble. I am. Who would most enjoy them? Well, I think we all know that Angelina Jolie probably already enjoys them; she's probably stated as such. So that's kind of not surprising. The person that popped into my head was Hillary Clinton.
How come?
She travels a lot. I think "that poor woman." Between the jet lag and the traveling, she'd be very happy.
She doesn't want to answer those questions at the airport.
She doesn't need to. She's got her own plane, baby! She flies private. It's fine; she can just leave 'em on the airplane. Anyone who travels a lot. Maggie [Gyllenhaal] and I both got sent tons and tons and tons. I'm developing something with Paula Patton and I told her I'd send her a bunch and she's like, "Cool," but you can tell she'd be great. She's awesome and she's so gorgeous and smart and funny. It's not OK; there's some really dumb, ugly person who she took all their gorgeous, smart, funny. I'm trying to think who else who I really think would be made very happy. I would like to send one to Tina Fey just to see the reaction shot. I think there'd be a great Liz Lemon response there. That's why I would like to send her one. I know that Maggie's going to go on Letterman, and I really hope she just turns one on and puts it on the desk. Mostly I just want to see how people react.
On Chicago food: "I'm here in my town of food coma joy. I was like, 'Why didn't we just get a Dutch Baby for lunch? I want an apple pancake!' The best stuff is leftover half of that the next day and you're like, everyone goes and is slicing off a 16th but every 20 minutes. 'I took a little bite, how is it all gone?' [The Original Pancake House in the Gold Coast] is my childhood, I have to do it that way. It makes me really happy in an 'I'm going to get diabetes' kind of way. I gotta get the stuffed pizza, I gotta get Carson's. I can't do all of them every trip because I would die."
Guilty pleasure movie: "Aliens." "I love a good hot kickass chick."
On Second City: "In high school there were a couple months where I'd go every week."


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GSA Selects the Trump Organization as Preferred Developer for DC's Old Post Office
February 7, 2012
Action leverages nearly $200 million in private sector funds to restore and reuse a National Historic Landmark
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced it has selected the Trump Organization as the preferred team to redevelop the Old Post Office building and annex located in downtown Washington, D.C. Selecting the Trump Organization to redevelop this historic property represents a significant step in turning this underused Federal property into a mixed-use development that will serve the DC community and save money for the Federal Government.
"Deciding to move forward with redeveloping this iconic property will save millions in taxpayer dollars. The tremendous response from the private sector allowed us to select a proposal that will provide a positive economic return for the Federal Government and better utilize a historic property on our nation's Main Street," said Robert Peck, GSA's Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service.
The Old Post Office is located at the corner of 12th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in the Federal Triangle neighborhood. Recognizing that the building had outlived its usefulness as Federal office space, Congress directed GSA in 2008 to enter into a long term lease for the Old Post Office under Section 111 of the National Historic Preservation Act, thereby guaranteeing the restoration and retention of all of its historic features while allowing the private sector to determine how to develop it to its fullest potential.
"The Trump Organization plan will preserve the historic nature of the building and improve the vitality of Pennsylvania Avenue," continued Peck. "This redevelopment represents good business sense on behalf of the American taxpayer, the Federal Government and the District of Columbia."
After closely evaluating the submissions, GSA determined the Trump Organization proposal represented the strongest development team, best long term potential for the local community, and most consistent stream of revenue for the Federal Government. GSA is committed to effectively and efficiently managing the Federal real estate footprint to achieve the best value for America's taxpayers and communities, consistent with the President's Campaign to Cut Waste.
The Trump Organization proposal calls for converting the Old Post Office to a luxury hotel with more than 250 rooms, along with world renowned restaurants, a spa, and conference facilities, while preserving and enhancing all of its historic features.
In accordance with the request for proposal, GSA and the Trump Organization will spend the next year negotiating a detailed agreement for the building's redevelopment – specifying building usage, historic preservation requirements and details of the Federal Government's revenue stream. GSA will only move forward if an agreement is reached that provides a positive return for the taxpayer.
While negotiations proceed, GSA will relocate the existing Federal tenants in the Old Post Office, including the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
If negotiations proceed as anticipated, redevelopment of the Old Post Office is expected to commence in 2014 with occupancy in 2016. At the end of the lease, control of the building will revert to the Federal Government.
For more information about the historic Old Post Office, visit: /oldpostoffice
As the federal government's workplace solutions provider, the U.S. General Services Administration works to foster an effective, sustainable and transparent government for the American people. GSA's expertise in government workplace solutions includes:
• Effective management of government assets including more than 9,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 215,000 vehicles in the federal fleet, and preservation of historic federal properties;
• Leveraging the government's buying power through responsible acquisition of products and services making up approximately 14 percent of the government's total procurement dollars;
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In this historic interview on Ancient Faith Radio, Metropolitan Philip talks candidly about such things as Orthodox unity, music, our witness to the world, his most memorable accomplishments as well as his biggest disappointments. This two part interview was conducted by Fr. Peter Gillquist, Chairman of the Department of Missions and Evangelism in the Antiochian Archdiocese. It was Fr. Peter and a large contingent of Evangelicals who were received into the Orthodox Church by Metropolitan Philip over 20 years ago.
In addition to the HTML transcripts of the individual episodes below, Ancient Faith Radio is pleased to offer a nicely-formatted PDF transcript of the interview (2.4mb) for download.
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AAA is accepting applications to the 2014 Leadership Fellows Program. This program provides a unique opportunity for anthropologists early in their careers to learn about leadership opportunities within the association. Each year a group of three to five fellows is paired with a mentor chosen from among AAA leadership. Mentors are available to fellows throughout the year to answer questions related to AAA. Fellows shadow their mentors at the AAA Annual Meeting in meetings of the Executive Board, Association Committees, and Section Committees. In addition, fellows are invited to attend the AAA Donors Reception and a Leadership Fellows Social bringing together past and present cohorts of fellows.
Past Fellows have told us that their experience in the program "demystified the decision-making processes," "fostered a strong network for me of young anthropologists," and "gave me a better sense as to how to manage the AAA meetings." Many go on to assume leadership roles in sections and committees after their term as a Fellow. According to Rebecca Galemba (U Denver), 2012 Leadership Fellow, had she not participated in the Leadership Fellows Program, she might not have had the courage to apply for undesignated seat on the AAA Committee on Gender Equity in Anthropology. Heide Castañeda (U South Florida), 2011 Leadership Fellow, credits the Leadership Fellows Program with helping her achieve tenure by bringing visibility to her interest in service and leadership within the larger discipline of anthropology.
Learn more about the benefits of the Leadership Fellows Program and submit your application online. Applications must be submitted by March 15.
All questions should be directed to Courtney Dowdall (firstname.lastname@example.com).


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Before a Military Wedding
- A one-day pre-course at your local archdiocese. To find your local archdiocese visit:
- Completion of a pre-marital inventory examination.
- 4-6 sessions with the priest or deacon.
- Completion of pre-marital documentation to include: Pre-Nuptial Investigation Form"
Submission of baptism certificates issued within 60 days of the proposed marriage date. If you were baptized on a military base, you can obtain a copy of your baptism certificate by writing to the:
Archdiocese for the Military Services,
USA, PO Box 4469,
Washington DC 20017
Please provide your full name, date of birth, father's first and last name, and your mother's maiden name. If you were baptized in a civilian parish, contact them and provide them with the same information.
Baptized non-Catholics should provide a photo copy of their baptismal certificate or, at a minimum, name and location of the church where they were baptized and the date of baptism.
- Permission from the bishop if a Catholic is marrying a non-Catholic.
- Completion of an "Affidavit of Free Status" by the parent of the bride and groom.
- If neither party to the marriage is active duty military, the bride's civilian pastor must give written permission for the wedding to take place in the chapel.


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As tornadoes devastated communities through the United States, students and faculty have united to help their communities and one another. From Shaw University to the University of Alabama, semesters may have ended early; however, damage clean up still remains.
Anthropology students at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa wasted no time in creating their own clean up crew. During the clean up, Ian Brown took photographs of the efforts and put together the video below to share with others a small piece of life as an anthropology student at the University of Alabama.
A special thanks to Becky Read, a doctoral student in Biocultural Medical Anthropology, for sharing this coverage on the AAA Facebook page.


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The housing boom is back in Hardeeville. At least that's the indication from the number of new home permits issued last year.
In 2011, 148 permits for single-family homes were issued. That's compared with 48 issued in 2008 when the housing market went boom and bust. But there were 129 new home permits in 2007.
How do experts explain what's going on in Hardeeville and other communities similar to it?
Kim Kennedy, manager of forecasting for McGraw-Hill Construction, said things really peaked in 2005 and started declining in 2006. In multi-family housing, things peaked in 2006-2007.
"Basically that was the housing bubble and suddenly when that burst, housing prices declined, mortgages were harder to get and foreclosures increased. When the recession hit, the unemployment factor added to the housing market problems," Kennedy said.
McGraw-Hill's mid-year report for 2008 noted that new construction starts nationwide were down 11 percent, with housing bearing most of the decline that year. Single-family housing declined 28 percent in dollar volume — the dollar value of single-family starts — and declined 31 percent in dwelling units — the number of houses begun, according to the report.
Hardeeville, according to its numbers, bucked that trend.
The increases in Hardeeville are because of the growing population beyond the city's core. While more than 100 permits were issued each year since 2008, nearly all were for homes in gated communities such as Hilton Head Lakes, Hampton Pointe — now known as Jasper Commons, Pine Arbor and Sun City North.
"People are moving into the area from somewhere else and have the money to come down here and build," Hardeeville City Manager Bob Nanni said.
Hardeeville's population was 1,793 in 2000. At the 2010 Census, the population had grown to 2,925 and is closer to 4,000 today.
Some of the new construction is for model homes in newer communities, but the rest of the housing starts are at the new homeowner's direction.
"Before you go to building a new house you have that inventory of other homes on the market. There's a lot of inventory that has to be wound down before we start to say it's time to build new homes and the market returns to even pre-bubble, more like the early 2000s," said Kennedy.
Matt Peebles, director of sales at Hilton Head Lakes on U.S. 278 is optimistic about more construction for the community that straddles the main artery between Interstate 95 and Hilton Head Island.
"We do have models being built now but we also have about eight new homes and more coming. We have two custom homes going up and seven other homes under construction or getting started," Peebles said.
He said the community is way ahead of its sales projections from last year.
"Really the market has not come back nationally. When you get down to a small geography, such as Hardeeville, you might see some bounces up and down, but nationally, the market is just a whisper of what it used to be," said Kennedy.
Paying for permits
New housing construction is a revenue stream for cities like Hardeeville.
Hardeeville city staff member Jane Crutchfield maintains and issues the housing permits and schedules. She also handles the inspection reports.
She uses the International Code Council Building Valuation Data to determine the required fees.
For example, a 2,000 square-foot one-story single family home valued at $129.98 per square foot has a total worth of $259,960. Based on the Hardeeville city ordinance fee schedule, the fees for that house would be $1,027 for the first $100,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction there of up to and including $500,000. The total fees would be $2,217. This is only for the foundation.
The building valuation data is updated every six months based and may fluctuate as the economy shifts.
The permit fees cover administrative costs and — more importantly — the required inspections for each stage of the house.
"They may not make the trip 18 times to inspect the new house," Crutchfield said. "They may do five inspections then eight, then a few more each trip before they are done. And not all homes stop at 18 inspections. Most of them average 22-25 inspections as different stages fail for whatever reason."
Any fees remaining go into the city's General Fund, which is its operating fund.
"While new homes and businesses are the high priority, do not underestimate permits for remodeling and additions for residential and commercial as an indicator that the economy is ticking upward," said Nanni.
As of late-January, Crutchfield had processed three permits for new homes, a number of residential additions requiring permitting and several more permit applications delivered to her desk.
"Certainly in the next five to 10 years it will come back. We still have high unemployment and high foreclosure rates and low levels of home sales. Things will return to the market certainly but it is taking much longer than anybody in 2005 would have guessed," Kennedy said.
New single family permits
2011 - 148
2010 - 132
2009 - 108
2008 - 45
2007 - 129


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I'm exhausted, but I can't go to bed yet. I'm ensconced in my home-away-from-home, Easter Seal House in Vancouver. In the morning, I'll be taking my daughter for her regular neurology appointment. She hasn't had a seizure in almost three years, but the fight against her epilepsy isn't entirely over yet. In preparation for her EEG, she has to be sleep-deprived… which means Mama has to be sleep-deprived, too.
Ah well, no different from any other night, really.
And it was such a wonderful day. The sun was shining in a blue sky in Whitehorse. Jade was a delightful travel companion on our flight down to Vancouver; she charmed everyone around her with her happy chatter and questions.
And some other exciting things happened, too.
I got a message first thing this morning from a local woman who does a show on the local French CBC radio station; she wanted to play a song from my upcoming album and promote the release concert. I got another e-mail from a producer who broadcasts for CBC North out of Montreal and I will be doing an interview with her early next week.
So that was fun.
Then, while I was downtown running some super-quick errands in preparation for the trip, I decided to pick up a copy of our local entertainment magazine, What's Up, Yukon. Turns out, this issue contains a review of my album. And I'm thrilled with the review. (I'll put a link up here once it's available.)
THEN! When Jade and I boarded our Air North flight, I pulled out the in-flight magazine, Yukon North of Ordinary. I've been so busy, I hadn't had time to see if the Spring issue was out yet. So it was pretty thrilling to open up the magazine to page 79 and find this:
The article was written by local journalist / blogger / amazing mother of three (soon to be four!) Sarah Niman, and I can't believe how much information she packed into two pages. (I'll put an electronic copy of that up sometimes soon, too.)
I arrived at Easter Seal House and found that the four boxes I was expecting here had indeed been delivered. Here's what's inside those boxes:
Hot off the presses!
Just over a week left before the album release, and I have a gigantic to-do list to wrestle into submission. But it will happen. And, you know, that will be an amazing day, too.


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Saturday, July 21, 2007
Harrison on Ex Parte Young
John C. Harrison, University of Virginia, has posted a new paper, Ex Parte Young. The paper begins with, perhaps, a revealing sentence: "Each of us may hope that by our hundredth year much of our youth will have been forgotten." Whether or not each of us feels that way, Harrison's well-written paper continues, "That has happened with Ex parte Young, a central case with respect to sovereign immunity and constitutional remedies." Here's the abstract: Ex parte Young does not represent an exception to ordinary principles of sovereign immunity, it does not employ a legal fiction, it does not imply a novel cause of action under the Constitution or other federal law, and it does not create a paradox by treating officers as state actors for one purpose and private persons for another. All those bits of conventional wisdom are wrong for the same reason: Young was about a traditional tool of equity, the injunction to restrain proceedings at law, or anti-suit injunction. By seeking an anti-suit injunction, a potential defendant at law can become a plaintiff in equity and present a defense in an affirmative posture. Asserting defenses against the government, like the railroads' constitutional defenses at issue in Young, does not offend sovereign immunity, so it does not require a fiction to cover up a violation of sovereign immunity. Anti-suit injunctions have long been a standard tool of equity and so in approving one the Court in Young did not recognize a novel cause of action applicable only to government officers, and for that reason did not encounter a paradox. This article elaborates on the argument just described, discusses the extent to which the opinion in Ex parte Young reflects the fact that it involved an anti-suit injunction, and briefly considers the contemporary implications of this way of understanding this foundational case.
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After opening the presents and playing with the toys, come up with a fun activity that your family can do. Some families go to a movie, go bowling, ice skate, play football, hike in the woods, or play a certain game every Christmas.
After opening the presents and playing with the toys, come up with a fun activity that your family can do. Some families go to a movie, go bowling, ice skate, play football, hike in the woods, or play a certain game every Christmas.
|Happy Birthday Jesus, Ornament
|Silent Night Musical Angel
|Christmas Plate with Stand
|VeggieTales Nativity Set
|The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's, VeggieTales DVD
|Amazing Grace, DVD
|It's A Wonderful Christmas CD
|Love's Unending Legacy, DVD
|Holiday Double Feature, VeggieTales DVD
|The Nativity Story, DVD
|Facing the Giants, DVD
|The Christmas Blessing, DVD
|The Christmas Shoes, DVD
|Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life
|The Altar and The Door CD
|Dutch Blitz Game
|The Kingfisher Book of Classic Christmas Stories
|2-in-1 Christmas Novellas, 6 Volumes
|Christ in Christmas: A Family Advent Celebration
|God Gave Us Christmas
|Ideals Christmas #1
|Baby's First Christmas Silver Photo Frame Ornament
|Do U Know? Game
|Adventures in Odyssey #48: Moment of Truth - CD
|Apples to Apples, Bible Edition Game
|Jesus Loves You, Personalized CD Collection
|Adventures in Odyssey: A Christmas Odyssey - Audiodrama on CD
|Cul-De-Sac Kids, Volumes 1-6
|Bible Trivia Board Game
|Armor of God Board Game
|My Giving Bank
|The Sugar Creek Gang Series, Volumes 1-6
|Bible Land Adventure Game
|BOZ the Green Bear Next Door: A WowieBOZowee Christmas, DVD
|A Max Lucado Children's Treasury: A Child's First Collection
|Outburst, Bible Edition
|Little Angels & the Fruit of the Spirit Board Game
|Bibleopoly Game
|The Comic Book Bible
|The Very First Noel, DVD
|Press 'n' Praise Phone
|A Max Lucado Children's Treasury DVD box-set
|Noel CD
|My Big Christmas Sticker and Activity Book
|Songs of the Season CD
|A Little House Christmas Treasury
|FamilyFun Magazine Homemade Holidays: 150 Festive Crafts, Recipes, Gifts, and Parties
|Waiting for Christmas: A Story About the Advent Calendar, Traditions of Faith from Around the World
|The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Mass Paperback
|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
|The Legend of St. Nicholas A Christmas Story of Giving
|The Legend of the Candy Cane Board Book
|Christmas Legends to Remember
|31 Family Devotions for Christmas
|Christmas Song CD
|WOW Gospel Christmas CD
|Miss Patty Cake's Christmas, DVD
|Little House on the Prairie: Season 1, DVD
|The Waltons: Season 1, DVD
|Lamb Wind up Musical with Blankie
|Prayer Bear
|Noah & the Ark Playset
|Bible ABC Building Blocks
|Nativity Set
|Shout Praises Kids! You Are Good DVD
|The One Year Book of Devotions for Kids #1
|The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories
|The Princess and the Kiss


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More than 22,000 people from mainly Muslim communities have been displaced in western Myanmar, the UN said yesterday, after a fresh wave of violence and arson that has left dozens dead.
Whole neighborhoods were razed in unrest in Rakhine state last week, which has cast a shadow over the country's reforms and put further strain on relief efforts in the region, where some 75,000 people are already crammed into overcrowded camps following clashes between Buddhists and Muslims in June.
The UN chief in Yangon, Ashok Nigam, said government estimates provided early yesterday were that 22,587 people had been displaced and 4,665 houses set ablaze in the latest bloodshed.
"We have to say that this is a current estimate and we suspect there may be additional numbers," he told reporters, adding that 21,700 of those made homeless were Muslims.
"These are people whose houses have been burnt, they are still in the same locality," he told reporters, indicating that thousands more who had surged towards the state capital Sittwe may not be included in that estimate.
The latest fighting has killed more than 80 people, according to a government official, bringing the total toll since June to above 170.
In Minbya, one of around eight townships affected by the fighting, a senior police official told reporters that more than 4,000 people, mainly Muslims, had been made homeless after hundreds of properties in six villages were torched.
"Some victims are staying at their relatives' houses, some are in temporary relief camps, they are staying near those burnt areas," he said, adding that a heightened security presence had prevented further clashes.
"They are staying between Muslims and Rakhine people," he said.
Nigam, who has just returned from a visit to the region, said the UN was concerned both about the potential of a further spread of violence and that it would be "more challenging" to reach the displaced in some of the remote affected areas.
He said the UN had already started mobilizing to take food and shelter to displaced communities, "but we will quickly need more resources."
Boatloads of people have arrived in Sittwe seeking shelter in camps on the outskirts of the city that are already packed with Muslim minority Rohingya following June's unrest.
Rakhine government spokesman Hla Thein on Saturday said about 6,000 people had arrived in Sittwe, posing a challenge to overstretched local authorities who were looking to relocate them to another area.
Festering animosity between Buddhists and Muslims have continued to simmer in Rakhine since the outbreak of violence in June.
Myanmar's 800,000 Rohingya are seen as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh by the government and many Burmese — who call them "Bengalis" — and face discrimination that activists say has led to a deepening alienation from Buddhists.
Human Rights Watch on Saturday released satellite images showing "extensive destruction of homes and other property in a predominantly Rohingya Muslim area" of Kyaukpyu — where a major pipeline to transport Myanmar gas to China begins.
The images show a stark contrast between the coastal area as seen in March this year, packed with hundreds of dwellings and fringed with boats, and in the aftermath of the latest violence, where virtually all structures appear to have been wiped from the landscape.


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KORDA CARP TEAM ENGLAND finished a disappointing 18th out of 20 teams in the 2012 World Carp Fishing Championships over the weekend.
We have a quick look at the results here in the Monday Carp Blog – and we bring you a follow up blog from England sponsors Korda here tomorrow.
Host nation Romania are the new World Champions of carp angling, finishing the testing small fish-packed event just ahead of Bulgaria, followed by Serbia and Bulgaria.
Competing at Lake Corbu in Constanta county, there was more gold for the locals in the shape of Romanian duo Fasie Stefan and Roman Felix – each team has three pairs fishing together. Their combined 76.378 kilos (259 fish) to win A section was ahead of their countrymen in the C sector, Claudiu Lukacs and Catalin Ureche.
Biggest fish was 12.980 kg (28 lb 10 oz) to a Bulgarian. See below for full team result, and be sure to check back here tomorrow (Tuesday) for our Korda carp blog.
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One of the advantages of this columnist's job is that it is often a work-at-home affair. While the environment may be relaxing, I can assure you that there are no writing sessions in pajamas. This is serious stuff, and I've learned to work as efficiently at home as in an office, even though my house lacks some office amenities. But there are many apps for tablets and phones that can make up for this and keep the home working experience productive.
One thing that working at home absolutely requires is lists, to keep you from losing track of what you're supposed to be doing. Wunderlist, a free iOS and Android app, is a powerful app for making and managing lists that has a clear interface controlled by gestures and taps. You can make as many lists as you like and add lots of items to each one, and you have the option of setting reminders for each item. List items can even have subelements and notes. The company also offers a cloud-based scheme so you can share your lists with colleagues or your boss.
The app is a pleasure to use. But one minor irritation is that some of Wunderlist's features require a subscription. For example, to add unlimited subtasks or have the ability to designate tasks to friends or colleagues, you'll have to pay $5 a month.
Another way to keep yourself on task and on time when working from home is by using a time management app. Eternity Time Log Lite is a great option, and it's free on iOS. The app promises to help you time your work, rest and play — and these are the main categories loaded into its activities list. Tapping on each category brings up a timer window with a big start button. To log time on a particular task, you use this timer and add a note or a tag for later viewing. Later, you can look at the activities and filter them by tag or even by hour ranges, giving you an insight into your work patterns.
The app is easy to use, but it does require a lot of input and management. For best results, you have to use it consistently and all the time, and this may not suit you (though it is probably easy to get into the routine). As with Wunderlist, the app's free edition is useful, but to access the full list of features, like the ability to create an unlimited number of activities and tags, you have to buy the pro edition at $10.
One alternative iOS time tracker is OfficeTime. It costs $8, but it's powerful and it has handy in-app notes to guide you through its features. A similar Android app is Timesheet-Time Tracker. Though this app is free, it is powerful, and even lets you export your time and task data in an Excel-friendly format.
For freelance home workers, one important task at the end of completing a job is invoicing. The popular iOS and Android app Zoho Invoice has this task covered, and it's free. Though the app's really about invoicing, you can also use it to track time spent on different projects. It's simple to use and attractively designed, which in its Android edition makes it stand out a little from many of its peers. But it does require you to sign up for a free account, and to make the most of it, you will probably find that you spend a lot of time typing in detailed data. It can also be easy to get lost among its different menus because they look similar.
Working from home can mean staring at your computer for long periods of time, and that may not be a great thing for your eyes. You can set your phone's built-in timer or alarm apps to prompt you to spend a moment looking away from your monitor. Or you could use an app like Simple Repeat Timer on iOS, which is free and which will repeatedly alert you at a set interval. The Android app Yata! Yet Another Timer, which is also free, has a repeat timer function among its other clock applications.
It is hoped these apps will help you remain productive while you work at home. But you should also take breaks and have a little fun — something that simple games on your phone could help you with.
Quick Call
Soundwave is a new music discovery app that has a neat social twist. Instead of merely showing you which tracks are popular, it also shows you what nearby Soundwave users are listening to. In many cases you can also listen to a 30-second sample of the tracks. It's free on iOS and Android. ... The popular image-sharing app Imgur is now available for Android devices. It's a beta edition, so it may be a bit flaky, but it's free.


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Georgia Events, Coupons, Reviews!
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They've upped their game and changed the story. The princess has now stepped into her father's shoes and rules the land. A new tale takes place and the joust goes on. I like the new show, it came off very well. It's less aggressive (no foreign diplomat), but the queen definitely displays her power when needed.
You still have your knights competing to display their skills and bring honor to their land. There is still some conflict, as well. I won't say more than that, I don't like giving out story line spoilers. My daughter actually caught our knight's (red knight) first flower of the show. I have a small snippet of the show (the horses), that I can share, though. Take a gander...
The food was as good as usual. The menu has changed slightly in that it no longer includes ribs. The dessert was changed to vanilla ice cream, as well. For those that know me, you know that I rarely drink alcohol. I do, though, REALLY like their mead. (Alcohol is not included in the price.)
You still get plenty to eat, though, so no worries there. We had fewer leftovers to take home than before, which isn't a bad thing either. If you've never been, gratuities are NOT included. Plan to bring a little extra to tip your server with.
All said and done, my family had a good time. We enjoyed the changes. The new costumes are definitely neat. The knight's helmets were cool to see. My daughter liked the blue knight's head band. I liked the green knight's helmet, reminded me of a particular Marvel character. The sound effects have changed somewhat, too. They both help the show and give a bit of humor if you know what you're listening to. When you go, see if you can hear the tie-fighter.
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Apologies for the late post on this one - if you have ancestors who worked in the Post Office, there's a new series which started on Radio 4 last week which might be of interest. From Philippa McCray of the Federation of Family History Societies (www.ffhs.org.uk):
Monday 5 December sees the launch of an exciting new series on BBC Radio 4. The Peoples Post is a 15 part series exploring the history of the postal service through the people that use and work for it. The series begins in the 16th century in the reign of Henry VIII and explores some of the key moments in the nearly 500 years since then. Each weekday there will be a new 15 minute episode touching on a different part of this fascinating and evolving story. The programmes are being broadcast at 1.45pm until 23 December.
The series is supported throughout by The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA). With each episode there will be new content loaded onto their website at
NB: The first episode should still be available on the BBC iPlayer to UK residents.
(With thanks to Philippa)


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2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Obsidian Black Stock # P001391, WDDAJ76F27M001391, 5.5L SEFI AMG Supercharged V8 Engine , Automatic, Obsidian black exterior
Finance From
$ 13060 /mo*Customize payment
At a Glance
5.5L SEFI AMG Supercharged V8 Engine
13/17 City/Hwy MPG
Rear Wheel Drive
- Condition: Used
- Model: SLR McLaren
- Body style: Coupe
- Exterior: Obsidian black
- Interior: Cream
- Doors: 2
- Stock: P001391
- Model number: SLR
- Mileage: 3974
- Engine: 5.5L SEFI AMG Supercharged V8 Engine
- Fuel: Gas
- Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
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Client Advisor - Welcome to Crave Luxury Auto, one of the nation's premier marketers of high-line and luxury automobile dealers. The winner of this auction will have the opportunity to own this beautiful 2007 Mercedes Benz SLR 722 Edition. The paint is in excellent condition and it is apparent that this car was garaged and meticulously-maintained. The interior is virtually flawless and is equipped with all the right options with only 3,974 miles. You can't go wrong with this fabulous vehicle! This SLR 722 Edition is One of three known in black and the only Obsidian black on cream ever made. We welcome any pre-buy inspections before purchase and can help facilitate door to door shipping to anywhere in the world at an affordable price. Crave Luxury Auto is located in The Woodlands, TX (north side of Houston, TX). Call us and schedule an appointment to visit Crave Luxury Auto. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a test drive in this vehicle, please call us anytime at (281) 622-4066 . Thank You for visiting another Crave Luxury Auto Listing! You can always view our online inventory direct at www.craveluxuryauto.com . If you prefer to communicate via email, one of our representatives are always available at email@example.com . Crave Luxury Auto offers an extensive range of superb, low mile, exotic and luxury automobiles. Trade-in proposals are always welcome.
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Eddie Tobias Jr.3 years agoI found them on line and called to schedule a test drive . No hassle, no pressure, a very friendly atmosphere. Purchased a QX56 two days after the test drive. Cody York and the rest of the sales team were very professional, I highly recommend Crave, you won't be disappointed.
Thomas3 years agoWorking with Cody York was a great experience. He provided valueable insights and made purchasing the California a wonderful experience. It was painless! Facility was spotless. Thanks Cody, you ROCK! Will definitely purchase future vehicles through Cody.
Brantmn4 years agoBought a 2003 996 Turbo X50 from Karl and the car was exactly as described! Karl was totally helpful AFTER the sale with some other historical detail on this rare vehicle. It is rare to have such attention from any dealer. I look forward to working with Crave again!
Greg Jardine4 years agoKarl Stomberg and Cody York over at Crave Luxury in The Woodlands are nothing short of TOP SHELF. If you're considering buying a High End Car, make sure you give them a call FIRST. I've recently purchased my 2nd Lamborghini from Crave Luxury in the span of 18 months. Getting to this dealership and home is a 6-7 hour round trip drive for me and still, it's totally worth the trip. My buying experience was beyond amazing 2X in a row. Every member of the staff is knowledgeable and super friendly. When you walk in to look (or buy), you know they want you there and you are treated as such. I wish more places could get the car-buying-experience right like they do here. I picked up my most recent Lamborghini on the night of 11/25/2015 which happens to be the day before Thanksgiving. Due to rush-hour/holiday traffic in Dallas, I was running behind schedule and they kept the dealership open after hours to accommodate my schedule. Best car buying experience I have ever had and I'll be back for Lamborghini #3 next year.
Tim Hellman4 years agoWorked with Cody York on purchasing a 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. We did a Facetime walk through going over the car while it was on the lift and back again on the ground. Being 600 miles from their dealership this was very helpful. The car was pretty much everything as described. I would recommend using them in looking for or consigning your next car!
Eric H4 years agoI recently purchased a very highly optioned 2012 Porsche Carrera 911s from the guys at Crave. The car has 3,000 original miles and looks like new, in every way. I literally saw the car, drove it, and after some surprisingly easy negotiating, bought it that day. This car is typical of most of the vehicles Crave sells. They have a real talent for stocking very high end, low mile vehicles. You could eat off any vehicle in their show room. My impression is that they move their inventory pretty quickly, so if you like it, I recommend you buy it before someone else comes along.
RJ Rodriguez4 years agoI was surfing the net looking for a Porsche 911 when I came upon a 2013 911 at Crave Luxury Auto and immediately submitted an online request to see the car. Within minutes I recieved an email from Cody York to come down and check it out, we were there the very next day. Looked at the vehicle and fell in love with it, we negociated for a couple of days with Cody until we were comfortable with the price and purchased it. We drove down in a rental and were picked up by Cody at rental company and taken to the dealership to take possession of the vehicle. The professionalism and constant communications with Cody made this purchase easy and seamless. Would definitely recommend Crave Luxury Auto to anyone. Kudos to Cody York for this experience.
F4304 years agoWorked with Cody at Crave and purchased a car from them. Despite this being my first "online" purchase, I never felt as if I was being dismissed or treated differently from anyone walking in the door. Cody walked me through the process in a clear and succinct manner. In my dealings with him, I found him to be hard working and honest. The car was delivered without incident and it was exactly as described. I would buy another car from Crave.
Kayil Crow4 years agoI sent an email requesting information about a car that I was interested. Was answered promptly and with all of questions answered with great detail. When I came to visit, the showroom was amazing and I was pleased with the how I was treated and I did not feel that I was being cheated. Cody York is the Man to talk to if you're interested in buying a car. He will get you exactly what you're looking for and make sure it exceeds your expectations! 5+ stars!!!
Mike Thompson4 years agoI worked with Cody York on sourcing a specific car for me. I wanted an SL63 AMG in a hard color to find. Cody told me not a problem and that he could find that car for me. They required a deposit up front to get the ball rolling which is totally understandable. Less than a week Cody called me and said that my car was here! It was exactly what I was wanting. I rate Crave 5 stars and will be using them in the near future to get my wife in a Ferrari California! Thanks Cody!
jimmy morgan3 years agoI walked in with no appointment. Paul the manager was very thorough, laying out all my options & was very patient while I decided. Never felt any pressure from him at all. Clean establishment, including the restrooms. There's bottled water, comfy furniture, & television to watch while you wait. Definitely coming back again for future car repairs.
stom 95963 years agoThe experience at Crave Luxury was out of this world. As soon as I stepped foot into their amazing garage I was greeted and taken care. Their lead sales associate Cody assisted me and was so genuine when it came to answering any questions I had about any car. I highly recommend doing business with these professionals and will definitely be coming back in the future.
RJ Donnelly3 years agotop notch operation with an incredible fleet of rare and exotic cars. outstanding customer service. they go the extra mile for their customers. I highly recommend.
Richy Orozco3 years agoNice cars and cool people. I recommended this place to two family friends and they both ended up buying cars from Crave. The service is good and they know how to keep their customers happy.
Olena Jurak4 years agoWe bought our H2 in November 2015, it was a wonderful experience, we will definitely go back. Dieter was super, he helped us get the best deal on the trade, we confirmed the trade value with another buyer. We wanted to upgrade from our H3 in order to take our road trips in more comfort, and with more storage space. The car we bought had less then 15k miles on it, great condition, the only thing we have done to it since we bought it was upgrading the entertainment and navigation system. We could not be more happy with our purchase. Comparing to the experiences we've had with other car dealers, new cars and used, it is like night and day. Their inventory was something special, when we are ready to buy our few luxury roadsters we will definitely go back, or call ahead and let them know what we are looking for. Thanks Luxury Auto!


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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld President Bush's Executive Order 13202, which prohibits mandatory project labor agreements (PLAs) on federally funded and federally assisted projects.
"This is a major victory for the U.S. construction industry as it ensures a neutral government position and restores full and open competition in the federal contracting process," said Ken Adams, Associated Builders and Contractors national chairman and president of Pace Electric Inc., New Castle, Del. "We are pleased that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit overturned the lower court and upheld the president's executive order."
In April of 2001, the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department and others sued to bar enforcement of the executive order. In August 2001, a federal judge in the District of Columbia ruled in favor of the AFL-CIO's position. In November 2001, the Justice Department appealed this decision.
ABC, joined by a broad coalition of business organizations, filed a friend-of- the-court brief in opposition to the AFL-CIO. The coalition included the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, ABC's Metro Washington Chapter, ABC's Golden Gate Chapter, the National Right-To-Work Legal Defense Foundation and Maryland Chamber of Commerce. The coalition also included the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Contra Costa County (Calif.), Western Electric Contractors Association, Independent Roofing Contractors Association, Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction and the Richmond (Calif.) Chamber of Commerce.


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Confetti flew from the rafters, Jazz players mobbed one another on the court and fans celebrated in the seats.
Seven months later, everything had changed in EnergySolutions Arena. Same stage, different scene.
The team that made the Jazz look so bad last spring was back in the building, but the San Antonio Spurs were not their usual selves. Neither were the Jazz compared with last season's model.
In a classic case of taking advantage of second chances, point guard Mo Williams gave the Jazz a 99-96 victory with a 3-pointer from the right angle as time expired.
Thanks to his team's rally from eight points down in the last four minutes, this undoubtedly ranks as the most meaningful win of Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin's career. A victory over eventual NBA champion Miami in March might be in the ballpark, but there's considerably less history with the Heat.
"It's a great win, because we're showing some growth," Corbin said. "It's just a great reward for the guys."
San Antonio is the gold standard for the Jazz, particularly after the way the Spurs swept them out of the playoffs in May. Coincidentally, the Spurs did the same thing to Williams' Los Angeles Clippers in the next round.
Williams actually had two chances to get the ending right. He missed from almost the identical spot as he made the game-winner. Paul Millsap rebounded the ball, which enabled the Jazz to call a timeout and play for the last shot in a tie game.
"It shows how much your teammates believe in you, how much the coaches believe in you," said Williams, who backed away from defender Danny Green to create some space and then stepped into the 26-footer and drilled it.
"That's a huge defensive error," said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. "What do you think a guy is gong to do with two seconds on the clock? You make him drive. You don't step back on Mo Williams."
The Spurs uncharacteristically crumbled down the stretch, falling to 18-5 overall and 11-3 on the road.
Williams was far from the Jazz's only star. Millsap scored 24 points, Al Jefferson added 21 after being overwhelmed in the playoffs and Gordon Hayward scored 19. Shooting confidently, Hayward made four 3-pointers, including one that spurred the Jazz's comeback.
Counting a 10-point defeat in San Antonio in early November and the playoffs last spring, the Jazz had dropped 11 of the last 12 games against the Spurs. The only victory came in April when Popovich left home Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.
In that first-round playoff series, the No. 8-seeded Jazz lost all four games by an average of 16 points.
The day before the close-out Game 4, Jefferson had offered the opinion that pretty much sealed the series. "It gets to the point where you're just playing a team that's better than you," he said.
With that backdrop, the Jazz welcomed San Antonio back to ESA with satisfying results. "Such a big-time win," Hayward said.
After trailing by 10 points late in the first quarter, the Jazz (13-10) responded with a big second quarter and took a 53-44 halftime lead.
But the Jazz faded at the end of the third quarter, as the Spurs earned a 71-71 tie. So the real test would come in the fourth quarter, when the Spurs are known for coldly putting away opponents. Citing his team's experience and the play of Duncan and Parker, Popovich had said dryly before the game, "You might think it's logical that we'd at least be decent in the fourth quarter. … When you have two of your stars playing that well all the time, it works."
But not this time.
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{It's been a while since I've posted on my blog. As we all know at times life can be hectic and pull us in other directions, however I've never stopped loving event decor nor have I stopped planning events or parties – I just haven't had the opportunity to share with you in awhile. Keep an eye out over the next couple months as I've got a few events I'd like to share with you on the blog!} XOXO ~ Elvira
Madagascar 3: Circus Themed Birthday Party
Those that have been following me for some time know that I go all out every year for my son's birthday party. His 1st birthday was a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme, his 2nd birthday was a Jake & the Neverland Pirates theme, and for his 3rd birthday last year I went all out with a Madagascar 3 Circus themed birthday party! This year's party was over-the-top, full of DIY projects, fun, wild, colorful, and full of sugary, sweet delectable goodies = guaranteed success.
As usual I made sure that I didn't miss a planning detail or decor element and Natalie from Natalie Isabel Photography did an amazing job capturing all of the creative party details that you will see below. After I decided on this year's theme for my son's birthday party, I went to work on creating the invitation.
When it came to food, I decided to stick with the theme to start the guests were able to help themselves to salted shelled peanuts or buttery popcorn. When it came to lunch I stayed simple and went with a hot dog and hot link bar with all the fix in's, chips, and veggie tray.
The dessert table was my pride and joy, I'm just surprised I was able to keep all the guests at bay until it was time to enjoy the delicious goodies. The dessert table consisted of the following tasty goodies: Cracker Jacks, cotton candy, animal crackers, bundtinis (lemon, red velvet, chocolate, and white raspberry flavors), cake from Albertson's. I created a Circus backdrop with pinwheels for the table, a birthday banner, tassel garland, a painted decorative tub, colorful circle cutouts, decorative tags for all the items, and a yellow fringe swag to go across the cake. The favors were adorable large lollipops I got from the 99 cent store adorned with creative stickers I made on Moo to fit the circus theme! (Click on the photos below to view a larger detailed picture.)
Other decor and DIY projects besides the dessert table were the centerpieces (birthday hats, balloons, mini gum ball machines, Madagascar cutout, colorful circle cutouts, Madagascar confetti), hanging window and door fringes, Madagascar 3 birthday sign, flag bunting, food place cards, photo booth backdrop, photo props and sign, framed signs for the balloon artist and makeup artist, framed Madagascar, & wood welcome sign! Also, there is one more important detail that really turned the party space into a circus theme and that was the colorful and affordable beautiful linens from Linen Tablecloth! From the pumpkin round table cloths for the guests table, to the vibrant red, to the gorgeous ivory linen tablecloths – it really brought my party to life! (The really do offer quality linens at very affordable prices, I encourage you to consider using them for your next event.)
Since January weather is always unpredictable in southern CA, I decided to book an inside venue. However, my challenge was how do I entertain 25 kids indoors without going crazy and running around like a crazy lady! So, I made the best decision ever and decided to hire entertainers for the birthday party. I hired a local children's entertainment company called Creative Parties for an hour. Lisa, the owner, was great to work with – flexible, personable, creative, experienced, and caring. She was really great at listening to my needs and wants for the party and deciding upon great entertainers and entertainment that were a perfect match for our circus themed party. We had 3 party entertainers show up – a clown, lion, and helper with a top hat. These entertainers were awesome and the kid's loved them from the beginning! They sang songs, played games, did activities, and kept all the kids and even some adults entertained for an hour, ending with pictures and a birthday song for the birthday boy. I am really glad I chose Creative Parties – they definitely made the party a success.
My other great entertainment choice was hiring an amazingly talented balloon artist and face painter duo. Don from Don's Twisted Balloons came by referral and I've got to admit that he is one of the most talented balloon artists I have ever seen. He does the most creative and difficult balloons and the kid's loved them! What I also love about Don is that he comes with a big board of balloon options, which makes it easy for the kid's to pick and choose there favorite. I am happy to report that all kids got at least one balloon and it was a complete hit at the party. Don's partner, Erin from is an excellent face painter and also did some fabulous artwork on the kid's and a couple of adults that jumped in line. The kid's loved the entertainers, mommy got a break for a while, and everyone was happy – I couldn't of asked for more. I am so happy with my decision to hire the entertainment and would hire these folks again in a heartbeat!
After reviewing all these fabulous photos and party details, I'm sure you could confidently guess that we had a BLAST at this Madagascar themed birthday party!! As always, I enjoyed putting every beautiful detail together and LOVED seeing it all come together beautifully in the end! Here are a couple of pictures of the hubby and I with the birthday boy – it's all worth the smile on his face!
It was one "Circus" of a party if you ask me! If you would like some help in transforming your party (birthday, bridal, bachelorette, baby shower, anniversary party, etc.) into a FABULOUS event riddled with amazing decor and a creative theme, don't hesitate to contact me as my talent is definitely for hire!


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Senate stuck on cliff
The tit-for-tat over avoiding the fiscal cliff slogged onward Sunday, as Senate leaders remained essentially stuck following a frantic day of horse-trading and bitter attacks by both Democrats and Republicans.
(PHOTOS: 11 side effects of going over the cliff)
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Both sides now have 48 hours to resolve their differences, or risk a double whammy of historic tax hikes and spending cuts that will make them even more unpopular outside-the-Beltway.
After every breakthrough, there seemed to be a new obstacle standing in the way of a deal, underlining the perception that the nation's lawmakers and the White House simply can't come to terms with each other. Vice President Joe Biden — who had remained on the sidelines for much of the negotiations — returned to Washington on Sunday after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) requested it.
"Mr. President, I rise today frustrated, embarrassed and angry," said West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on the floor Sunday. "It is absolutely inexcusable that all of us find ourselves in this place at this time, standing on the floor of the Senate in front of the American people hours before we plunge off the fiscal cliff. With no plan and no apparent hope."
After loud Democratic protests on Sunday, Republicans agreed to take off the table a controversial provision that would have cut Social Security benefits. But more hurdles emerged, including over automatic spending cuts set to take place next year, and the rates for estate taxes that are set to balloon if no deal is reached by the new year.
(PHOTOS: Fiscal cliff's key players)
With no deal at hand, Senate leaders were preparing alternative plans to avoid the cliff's full impact, including a fall-back option floated by Democrats to force through an extension of current tax rates for families who make less than $250,000, as well as new spending measures to extend jobless benefits for two million unemployed Americans. Republicans were still weighing whether they'd demand 60 votes for passage of even a limited measure, though the prospects for such a bill in the GOP-controlled House remained bleak.
The House Republican leadership moved Sunday night to give itself expedited authority to bring legislation to the floor in case there was an opening.
There is also clearly growing tensions between McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), the pair who took over the fiscal cliff talks on Friday following weeks of fruitless discussions between President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).
Democrats are angry at McConnell, believing he's adopted the "majority of majority" standard Boehner has demanded in the House for the Senate. McConnell does not believe Reid is playing straight with him, saying the Nevada Democrats has shown little urgency by dragging his feet through the weekend of talks.
McConnell even called in Biden to help break the logjam, although the vice president has offered nothing different from Reid's position.
"There is still significant distance between the two sides, but negotiations continue," Reid said Sunday evening, announcing that the chamber would return to session Monday morning.
On Sunday afternoon, a new sticking point emerged over "turning off" the sequester, the tens of billions of dollars in spending cuts slated to hit the Pentagon and federal agencies beginning Jan. 2. Democrats want to use some of the revenue from the increased taxes of a cliff deal to postpone those cuts. Republicans, however, are objecting to that proposal, saying they want savings from other areas.
Democrats have floated a potential compromise to use a portion of the new revenue and other savings from a cliff deal — a "50/50 split" — to "turn off" the sequester, but it is unclear if GOP leaders will agree to that offer.
And Biden's inclusion in the negotiations — similar to the role he played in previous legislative fights involving McConnell, an old Senate colleague — sets up a "good cop, bad cop" scenario for Democrats, with Reid playing the heavy and Biden able to work more closely with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill.


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