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Need a shot glass display case? Shot glass curio holds up to 36 jiggers! Store and display your collection in this handsome showcase—it's the perfect shot glass holder. Attractively finished wooden rack has 6 shelves for showing off your favorite shot glasses. Mounts easily on wall with included hang hooks. Available in black or natural finish. 16-1/4" x 14-1/4" x 2" D overall; each cubby is 2-1/2" x 2" x 2".
"This is the perfect display case. [My daughter] now has located all of her shot glasses and they are displayed on the wall all in one place. Now everyone can enjoy her collection." - Customer in PA
127 Reviews
Like it
It is as it looks in pictures, but be aware that a Lot of shot glasses, particularly those from outside the US are too tall. We were only able to fit about 30% of the shot glasses we own. Otherwise love it.
Shot Glass Curio
I got two of these for my 9 yr old daughter for Christmas so that she could put her Shopkins and other little collectables in and she absolutely LOVES them. I can see that we will have to get a few more in the near future.
Shot glass holder
Love the holders. Wished they weren't so expensive.
Shot glass curio
The wood is poor quality, the stain uneven. Does not look like the one in the catalog. Maybe the black one hid the wood defects but I wanted the walnut color to go with my kitchen, so that is what I ordered. The shelves are not big enough for some of my glass shots. I do not recommend this product. I only kept it because I don't want to go through the hassle of returning it and paying for shipping which is probably the equivalent of the cost of the curio itself. The price is reasonable I thought, so I ordered it but the quality is poor.
Love love love these
Comes all set up, displays my 250+ shot glass collection beautifully. I have so many I'm just about to order 2 more today. I looked everywhere for holders like these and found nothing, these are wonderful
Compartments not large enough for many of shot glasses
I use it to display shot glasses
I got this for my grandson who loves it
this was a great gift for my grandson who collects shot glasses. He loved it. Just need some taller spaces for the tall shot glasses that are popular now
looks great
Made very well, I ordered 2.
This item was exactly as described! Great size for the money! Love it
I bought three
I travel a lot and collect shot glasses from all the places I visit. I purchased two, then added another one as my collection grew. I have twelve more slots available and then I will have to purchase another curio. Nice way to showcase shot glasses.
Greatly enjoy this item.
Satisfied customer
We have one in each children's bedroom. The size was perfect for their bedrooms. The display looks great and it didnt take much effort for my husband to hang them.
Shot glass curio
First one arrived damaged so I called customer service and spoke with a very pleasant and customer oriented rep. Order was reshipped and arrived in perfect shape.I was most impressed with the professionalism and customer service. These things seem to be in short supply these days. If you can determine who handled my call she deserves to be recognized for her customer service. Thank you!
Perfect for my needs!
Using it to display quartz and other kinds of pretty rocks I've collected.
shot glasses are not all the same size so this design is not good for me but too much trouble to return.... i wish i did...although it looks nice but its only fit some of my shot glasses ... the rest will have to put away for now...
Was given as a Birthday Present and well liked
It was give as a gift.
bought 2 recently. returning 1 damaged in shipping.
this item is fine. Again UPS or the usps dropped or threw the box and damaged the corner.
I had to return this item because it was the wrong size.
The item was pretty but the wrong size openings for what I needed. I returned the item and have not received credit back to my bank ccount yet.
Great product and great value
I travel a lot. This is my 3rd display case for my collection. Looks great.
simple but should do the jobgrandma
The wrong color was sent. I ordered natural wood but received a black one.
As expected
Got one for myself and one for a gift.
Just as wished for!
Grand daughter requested this for Christmas, she was very pleased.,
Customer Service did a great job!!!
Received shipment before Christmas however was damaged in shipping. Called Customer Service and another was shipped immediately. Received 2nd shipment and was undamaged. Great job!!
Excellent Item
This was a gift and this was the second time I purchased this item. It is well constructed and perfect for shot glasses, Hot Wheels etc.
Exactly what I expected.
Good color and built sturdy.
Kim's "Shot Glass Curio" A Big Hit !
My Wife decided to collect Shot Glasses. The Curio Shelf hangs at the end of our Bar. We are happy with the purchase
excellent product need more also would like a shorter one
great for my pez heads
i would buy again
Wish i had the same item but with 18-2"x4" openings. Atleast 2 of them. Do not want to alter the item that's available. eg, 24-2"x2" openings for shot glasses. Most of my glasses are taller than regular glasses.
As advertised
Shot glass curio
I use it to put my collection of shot glasses in. I like it because it holds 36 glasses. It was is easy to install. This is my second one. Thank You! The only comlaint I have is the shipping charges for the it was $5 and the when I got it I get a e-mail saying I can get 10% off on my next purchase and now you have a lot of free shipping. What is up with that.
I would keep buying this
Collectors to be put in it. My adult children loved it since we bring back a shot glass for them when we visit a place
great for my pez heads the black shows off my collection
display my pez candy head only on the walls
Great looking Product
My daughter has always been a collector of shot glasses. But never had a place to display them and they were all over the place. This is the perfect display case. she now has located all of her shot glasses and they are displayed on the wall all in one place. Now everyone can enjoy her collection.
this is the 2nd time i have purchased this product
this is great to display the shot glasses that my son and I collect. I wish there were some bigger slots to hold the odd shaped ones.
Good product for the price
Good product for the price. Shipping box needed more padding.
great but. now to I need one that only holds the tall shot
Wish there were bigger ones. And specially ones for just tall shot glasses. I have 3 for my collection. Need a couple for those tall ones. Loved they were all ready put together.
Perfect in the wall
Love it, fit the shot glass perfectly, have been look for one for a long time
Great for my vacation collection of shot glasses, looks high end piece.
I have 5 of these
Looks great on the wall. Hard to hang straight.
know what size the openjngs are !
openings too small for intended use
Somewhat Disappointed
I collect shot glasses & have ordered 17 curios from Harriet Carter in the past which held 42 shot glasses (7 X 6 rows)each. When the latest order of 4 arrived, I was somewhat disappointed to discover that the curios now only hold 36 shot glasses. The price for the 36s was approximately the price for the 42s. Still, overall, a great product & I will continue to purchase them from Harriet Carter.
Showcase for souvenier
I have collected shot glasses from several states while stationed in the Army and afterward travelling. This is a perfect display item.
I would buy this product again.
We have a mini helmet from each NFL team so they will be used in the center with the surrounding cubbyholes for our shot glass collection - may need another one.
very awesome product and a good PRICE!
no more comments, the product is perfect!
Good deal for the price.
This curio cabinet was a good deal for the price. Easy to hang and easy to clean. Make out of thin wood. Looks nice, just like the picture
the cabinet is easy to install and suits my needs
It was delivered timely and without issue.
Shot Glass Curio
I've purchase shot glass holders in the past from Harriet Carter, this is my 3rd as I collect shot glasses. Never disappoint, product was as expected.
Asked other son if he wants one too
Son is finally able to display the many shot glasses collected in travels, great conversation piece. Now he needs one to hold the taller shot glass sizes.
not bad at all
well made good quality
Shot Glass Holder
My daughter has a large collection so may have to add more shelves. Slightly not enthused about actual building of it. It probably needed a few more nails or glue to make it sturdier. But would buy it again.
I would buy this product again.
My husband collects shot glasses and has over 300 on display. This curio does not have as many places as it used to but it is the same size as the ones we purchased before.
I will be reordering!
This shot glass display is perfect. It is well made and the perfect size. I bought this as a gift for my sweetheart, as she collects shot glasses. I May add a plexiglass door to the front to keep dust out. The product is sturdy and nicely made. At this price I will buy 1 or 2 more. She has way more than will fit in this unit.
Bought for my son-in-law
This was a Christmas gift for my daughter and son-in-law who collect shot glasses. They really seemed to like it when they opened it. They have a few shot glasses that won't fit, but most will. It's too early to know if it is durable or easy to clean. If they like it, I might buy them more. They have a nice size collection and I know they will be collecting more.
Needs to have a few slots for taller shot glasses
Did the trick!
My son needed some where to put his many shot glasses and this was the perfect gift!
Christmas Gift
Great design, color, and useful.
Awesome find.
Bought for grandson who has a huge collection of shot glasses. This makes the 3rd one I have purchased from the Harriet Carter catalog. Good price.
Shot Glass Curio
Never advised if order received @ time of booking and never advised when shipped. Purchased as Christmas Gift
Kids can use it too!
My 8 year old granddaughter needed a place to display her large collection of "shopkins." We turned this case sideways, changed the hangers around and the little guys look great in it. I'm ordering another because the collection keeps growing.
It's perfect.
I decided not to hang and it sits on my counter where I set up the bar for company.
Shot Glass Curio
I have ordered both the brown and black in this product. Both were gifts to my adult children who collect shot glasses. They were both pleased with the gift.
Very Pleased
I bought this for my son's collection. It's just as attractive as others costing much more and seems quite sturdy. I ordered him another, which he plans to remove some shelves from, for the double-shots. Then we'll know how well made and durable. But this one will still be a good buy and a Great Bargain!
very good for the price
I like it but they could add some spot for taller shot glass.
Awesome shot glass curio
Very pleased with the construction.
I would buy this product again
looks great , easy to use
it looks great and will serve well
the item is a gift to a very dear friend to be used to display shot glasses from the estate of his father.it made him happy,therefor it was a good purchase.
I have 10 of these full!
I have a very large collection and have found these curios work the best. Gonna order more soon.........
I will buy this product again.
Not for displaying taller shot glasses. Would purchase another if I need to. Now my shot glasses have a home other than my cupboard.
Nice Product for the Price
Great product for the price!! Liked how accurate the description was for the dimensions that each cube can hold. This product worked perfectly for our classroom! Would like to see it in more colors...like white.
Good for the price
Average quality, less expensive to purchase this than to make one.
My Daughter was THRILLED
My daughter was very happy. Her shot glass collection had fallen off the open shelf 2 times after being bumped. Some were broken. Now it is attractively and safely displayed. She'll probably need another soon. She has six spaces left.
Perfect way to display collection
Great way to display shot glass collection. My son collects shot glasses wherever he goes. Now he can display them so people know where he has been.
Shot Glass closet
I used it to put all my sons shotglasses. It helps keep them all in one place nicely displayed. It fits only one size shot glass. Taller shot glasses do not fit.
looks great
Bought this for my husband and he just loves it
Shot Glass Curio
The Curio seemed a little flimsy.
very nice
Was a gift for Christmas. Makes the glass collection look great & well organized. Concern about durability, but time will tell.
Shot glass curio
While it isn't easy to clean, it is a great way to display shot glasses. I was very happy to receive a 3rd one at Christmas this year and probably really need another one!
Shot Glass Curio is ok
Nice, but many of the shot glasses I have purchased to remember vacations were a bit taller and do not fit. I should have read the measurements, because it only holds the standard short shot glass
HC Comes Through in the Clutch
This item was a gift for someone else.
Neat storage, attractive price
This is the third one I've purchased for myself. I hang them side by side and it displays my treasures from our traveling. I place my too-tall glasses on top. The display is tasteful and looks like it was built as a unit. I also bought one to give to a friend for Christmas. Many people collect small items when traveling, this is a nice inexpensive way to display them.
I have been looking for a wooden display case for my micro-mosaic Italian pill boxes. Decided to try this and it's perfect. I put a small spot of hot glue to keep them upright and they display beautifully. The only thing I would have changed would be the wood finish. More choices would be good.
I bought it as a gift
Nice item
I will buy another one
I am very pleased with the purchase and the price was best around. I will be purchasing another one.
got what i ordered in a reasonable amount of time.
I will be buying a second one
Love the display case it was the most affordable one on the market easy to display and looks good in the family room.
shot glass curio black
i have bough several shot glass curios in black,nailed them to my walls, and added pez heads to the boxes since that is all they hold. could use boxes a little bit bigger than 2-1/2 inches. but great boxes and will buy more as long as they have them. i clean them with a toothbrush and soapy water works great.
I would buy again
I have a small collection of shot glasses from various places I've been. This shelf is perfect for displaying them. I've been asking for one for over a year, my daughter bought this for me for my birthday! I love it! I may need another one if my collection grows. I got the darker colored wood one. It matches with my bedroom decor. It was easy to hang, not heavy
Still Prefer the 42 Shot Glass Case
I have a collection of advertising paperweights and these shot glass racks have worked perfectly for my use for presentations. Sadly, the 42 piece size has been replaced by one that holds 36. My glass table top display cases were purchased to display the 42 slot size and I am disappointed that size is no longer available. I hope they bring it back! I would like them all to match but don't want to have to convert everything to the 36 piece size. 36 size would have worked fine if I didn't have so much already invested on the larger size. If I were displaying knick knacks or a special collection in my home, I would want higher quality construction -- even if that meant spending a little more.
Perfect Father's Day Gift
This was a gift for fathers day from an adult daughter. Father travels a lot and collects shot glasses from travels. Also gets gifts of shot glasses from travels of others. The casewas perfect for most of the shot glasses but did nto fit the taller ones. we got the natural stain and it worked nicely in the game room. Reasonably priced where a college student can afford it, sturdy quality and attractive. it would be nice if it had a few openings for the taller shot glasses but we will keep looking. It was a big hit with dad!
Great Buy
Right Size for display but a little cautious about my glasses being touched or broken. I would recommend adding a door or glass covering.
Perfect for Smurf collection
I've been collecting Smurfs for a couple years, and these shelves are perfect for display. Perfect fit for the vast majority of Schleich Smurfs, and larger super-Smurfs can sit on top. Bought first two of these shelves from an ebayer, and just ordered two more from here when I found out they're back in stock.
I would buy this again
Perfect Gift!!!
A great find!!
I had been looking and looking for a shadow box for some little figurines I have. I know this is for shot glasses, but my figurines fit in great. THe price was super also. So far, I have nothing but praise for the shadowbox, looks great, and I couldn't beat the price anywhere!!
Affordable Storage Solution!
I bought two of the black Shot Glass Curio racks to use as display shelves for my Mini Lalaloopsy Doll collection. I am beyond pleased with them since the boxes are the perfect size to show off small collectibles! The unit is very lightweight to hang on your wall. One of mine even came with the hardware to hang it. The best part about this item is the pricing, it's so affordable for such a cool storage solution!
I previously purchased 4 shot glass curios from you which had 42 slots each. These now have only 36, so now my shot glass collection doesn't look the same. Why didn't you stay with the 42 slot cases. Very disappointed with this change.
A perfect storage display!
Our shot glasses were just sitting around but now we have the perfect display case for them. It's sturdy and holds them wonderfully.
bought as a gift
I bought this as a gift for my daughter and son-in-law and they loved it.
It was adequate for the purpose
Fine for the purpose for which it was purchased.
The perfect piece for shot glasses
I love this piece, it looks good on the wall and the glasses fit great
Looks great!!!
Glass Case
Serves the purpose
Shot Glass Curio
Arrived ready to hang with proper hardware.
looks good and good quality
will probably get another one when this one is filled
My Wall Decore
have a shot glass collection and now I can display them for everyone to see.
This is the third one I've bought
My grandson collects shot glasses from his & others travels. The only thing is it needs is a few tall slots for tall shot glasses.
I have 4 of these now!!!
I love my shot glass collection...some from prohibition and this is an excellent way to display them!!
Very nice!
Great item
Perfect Lego People Showcase
Bought two for my grandson's rooms to use for display their Lego People. It is the perfect height for the legos and it keeps them off the floor. Will definitely being buying more.
just right, nicer than expected
we collect shot glass from every place we visit on vacations. we have done this for years and have filled one cabinet similar to this; that one held more glasses. All spaces are same size for efficient use of space and nice display of our collection.
My Shot Glass Now Have a Home!
I collect shot glasses and these really show them off!
Just what I was looking for.
My daughters shot glasses look great in the two cabinets I purchased. The only disappointment was that the taller glasses wouldn't fit.
glass shot curio
I like it a lot.
This is my 3rd one I have bought.
I collect shot glasses and this is perfect for me.
nice little holder
The shot glass shelf/holder is very nice and looks attractive in my spare room. I just added 2 large and one smaller book shelf set and we hung the shot glass holder above the smaller bookcase which is placed between the two tall ones. Looks nice. I just started to collect (actually I didn't realize I was collecting them until I saw that I already had several)thank you. will probably need to order another one at some point.
great way to showcase your shot glasses
I love this product. I didn't read the description completely or I wouldn't have been disappointed. This case holds 36 glasses, the original (which I have) holds 42. [...]
I would buy this product again and again
Great Product and Great Company Recommend you highly!!!!
Shot Glass Curio Review
I ordered the black model because it goes with my kitchen arrangements. I haven't had to clean it yet since I just recently received it, but it doesn't seem like it would be any more than a damp rag or dust brush. It has plenty of available spaces to display your shot glasses; my only complaint is that it only holds the smaller shot glasses and not the tall, skinny ones. Other than that, I think it will definitely allow you to display and show off all of the places you've been, and also make a good story piece....
Looks great
Made a great gift for a shot glass collector.
Great product for it's purpose
The product is great for the jigger shot glasses. I have the tall shot glasses also and they don't fit in this particular curio. But it still is a great product, and I like very well.
Shot Glass Curio
Son collects shot glasses so it was a gift for him. With this he can display them instead of having them put away in the drawer or taking up space on top of the dresser top. Only problem with this is when trying to dust it, compartments are so small its hard to get in the corners of each square to clean.
I would buy this product again.
I am a scrapbooker and using it to hold my scrapbooking stamps. Works great!
Wall curio cabinet for shot glasses
[...] Item is just as the description online states. We are using it as a storage shelf for shot glasses obtained during vacations.
very useful. have 4 now.
looks good, easy to install but needs a lot of light to display glasses
Continue to buy as collection grows.
We have a large collection of shot glasses and this allows us to display them for everyone to see. Now that it comes in black and natural, you can match it to any room. Highly recommended.


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Please RSVP HERE and let us know you will join us Wednesday, Feb. 1, 3 pm at the RI State House for our Reproductive Freedom Advocacy Day.
State Senator Gayle Goldin and State Representative Edith Ajello will announce the introduction of legislation to put Roe vs Wade into law.
Join us Wednesday to ask our elected officials, including Governor Gina Raimondo, Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed, and House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, to stand up for reproductive rights and to the attacks on our freedom coming from President Trump and his allies.
Rhode Islanders overwhelmingly support keeping abortion legal. The Pew Research Center has found that 63% of Rhode Island residents support keeping abortion legal in all or most cases, while only 31% feel the opposite way.
However, despite this support, there is no state law that protects the right to abortion. In fact, Rhode Island was given an F by NARAL for our reproductive rights laws. The Guttmacher Institute calls us the only state hostile to abortion rights in New England. And far too many of our elected oficials are anti-choice.
It is time to fight for change.
Forwarded message:
On Saturday, 7,000 Rhode Islanders came together at the State House to celebrate our power and demand our elected leaders take action to protect our rights.
Over 900 people signed up to be involved with Planned Parenthood and the movement for reproductive freedom!
You can see videos of our amazing speakers and photos from the event on our Facebook page.
Now, we must continue building our movement. Will you stand with us again on Feb 1 to demand our elected leaders, including the Governor and the Rhode Island General Assembly, take action to protect reproductive rights and access in RI?
Reproductive Freedom Advocacy Day
Feb. 1, 2017
3 pm
Rhode Island State House
82 Smith St., Providence, RI
Please RSVP HERE
Also, join us for making signs and writing letters to elected officials the night before: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:30 pm, Wilson Hall, Room 102, Brown University.
Do you know where you RI State Senator and RI State Representative stand on reproductive rights?
Find out on our new Reproductive Freedom Voters Resource Page!
Once you know, please send them a message asking them to support enacting a law in Rhode Island to protect safe, legal abortion.
In solidarity,

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This year, I started my garden plants indoors. Today, I looked at some of my plants, and noticed something interesting. Here's the photo — see if you can see what I saw:
These six plants are all the same kind of plant (beans, I think, but I'll have to double-check my list); they are all seeds from the same packet, planted into pots the same size, the pots were all filled with the same soil, and the pots themselves were positioned just like this on the tray. Although this wasn't a science experiment, everything done to one plant was done to all of them.
Here's what I saw, that you can see by looking at the picture — each plant is at a different level of maturity, and at a different height. One of the plants is barely emerging from the soil (left middle); another has come up an inch or so; a third is a couple of inches taller; a fourth is another inch or so taller than that one; and the last two, while of a similar height, are even taller.
I was made to think of "due dates" when noticing the different heights and stages of maturity of these otherwise identical plants. Forty weeks from a woman's last menstrual period is what is given as the "due date." Many women are induced or given C-sections before they even reach that date. I wonder how many babies are like the plants in the picture above — though made of the same "stuff" and "started" at the same time, and grown in the same environment, they develop at different times, some growing faster, and others growing slower. And anyone who has ever picked the fruit of any plant (apples, blueberries, tomatoes, bell peppers), instantly recognizes the folly of looking at one's calendar to determine with exactitude the precise time for ripe fruit. On the back of seed packets, it lists how long it takes for seeds to germinate, and how long from planting the seed until harvest — but this information is given as a date range — 7-10 days, 110-130 days, and so forth. How foolish a farmer would be to go out to his orchard and say, "Ok, it's been X days since the apple tree started blooming, so we're going to harvest all the apples now," and then start pulling apples off, without looking to see if they're even ripe. Yet this happens all too often with getting babies from the womb.
Another analogy is just too fitting, and that is that if you try to pull the fruit off a plant before it is fully ripe, it is difficult. When fruit is ripe, it nearly falls off the tree into your hands at the slightest touch. Last year, I thought a bell pepper was ripe, because it was large and looked just perfect and beautiful. I gave it a slight tug, and it didn't come off. I pulled harder, and it still didn't come off, but the stem split. I twisted and pulled and finally got a knife out to cut the pepper off, because it was partly broken off the plant, and then I was ultimately worried that I might damage the plant if I pulled any harder. When a woman is induced before her body and her baby are ready to be born, there is resistance to the induction process. I've heard of women having the induction process started three different times before labor finally takes off. Many times the induction process comes with breaking the bag of waters, which means that if the induction doesn't work, she must get a C-section, to protect herself and her baby. Just as I cut the pepper off the plant, so a knife is used to cut the baby out of the womb. And why? In my case, it began because of an incorrect assumption — the pepper's size and color indicated that it was ready, when it really was not; and then continued because of my pure hard-headedness to insist that the job I started would be finished; and finally because if I didn't cut the pepper off, it would wither in the hot sun because it was mostly severed from the plant. But it all started because of an incorrect assumption. I could have stopped — and should have stopped — when a gentle tug did not produce the wanted fruit. But I didn't, and insisted on things working on my schedule. How many women end up being cut open because the fruit of their womb is not fully "ripe" when doctors insist that they should be.
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The Toy Soldier Factory is based in County Cork, Ireland. This blog has all the latest information on hobby events we attend in Ireland and the UK and latest news on the hobby. We manufacture rubber moulds that allow you to cast in metal all sorts of miniatures, including Chess Sets, Historical and Fantasy Wargaming figures in 25mm, 28mm, 40mm and 54mm scale.
Saturday, 1 April 2017
World Leader 40mm Series - President Donald Trump figure on Kickstarter
6 comments:
- Rahway said...
Did not know that April Fool's jokes were popular in Ireland.
- 1 April 2017 at 01:13
- Lance Arn said...
Over 9 million views in one day. This surely has to be a great success..... Good one guys, this gave me a laugh... Time for a coffee.
- 1 April 2017 at 01:31
- Roebeast said...
Will it come with a Vladimir Putin miniature as well?
- 1 April 2017 at 01:52
- jimmd68 said...
Yep, I forgot what day tomorrow is! I almost had a heart attack.
- 1 April 2017 at 02:09
- Dan Elmore said...
April fool's! Hahaha
- 1 April 2017 at 04:44
- James Shore said...
A little late but happy April fools day folks ������
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Myoko Kogen Snow Report 13th January 2014
Powder and more powder!
Myoko Kogen Snow Report
Well this morning we woke to another huge dump! Due to the amount of shoveling and extra work needed the snow report is a little late today!
Through all this chaos of shoveling and snow clearing it's shaping up to be an amazing day on the hill with 60 – 70cm of fresh on top of an already awesome soft base 🙂
Just a reminder to all visitors to the Myoko area that you are not allowed to ride under lift lines, tempting as it might be. There are so many areas you are allowed to ride it is unnecessary to ride these areas. Although Myoko has always been fairly relaxed about off-piste ski patrol are currently on a mission to take passes of people who don't follow the rules. So stay safe and do the right thing!
Meanwhile down in Sekiyama…
The weather forecast shows more snow on and off for the next few days. Nice cold temps will make for amazing dry snow.
Don't forget to book your Myoko accommodation soon (if you haven't already). Hotels are filling up!
Current conditions in Myoko now
24 Hr Snow Fall: 60-70cm
Current Snow Depth at Base: Around 2.6m base – varying across the resorts
Current Snow Conditions: powder!
Current temperature: -5° at 10am
Current Weather: snowing with the sun poking through from time to time
Current Visibility: low, some fog and heavy snow, get those low light lenses out.
Don't forget! Got a great Myoko ski video that you'd like to share? Or would you like to show yourself off at The Daily Flake to the world by presenting a guest Myoko snow report? Upload your best efforts and then contact us with the details! Note: We are not a fan of 5 minutes of polecam face shots. Sorry, we prefer something a little more creative.
Looking for a great gift to take home for friends, family or even yourself? Buy some Myoko kanzuri spice at the local gift shop – either as ground chilies, chili powder or a tabasco style hot sauce.
Myoko Kogen Snow Report 13th January 2014


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Thursday, February 2, 2017
Sweet Emii Creations Giveaway & Review!
Two of my favorite things is collecting things that reflect my interest and handmade items so when both of those combine it makes that item that much better. I recently came upon a charming etsy shop called Sweet Emii Creations that sells a variety of small plushes, prints, and more that are all equally cute and will make you say "Awww" out loud when you start looking through the shop. Emily the shop owner is a self-taught sculpture and craft lover who is currently going to school for animation and her unique designs and creative ideas really show in her work. Emily makes and sells earrings, charms, prints, tiny plush figures, cards, magnets, string artwork and more with many fun fandoms in mind such as MLP, Pokemon and Studio Ghibli.
Emily offers a variety of fun kawaii type products all of which are adorable in their own way, some I wanted myself, other products I thought my daughter would love so it was hard to choose which I would want to review. In the end I narrowed it down to the MLP Princess Luna tiny plush and the Toothless tiny plush and had Emily surprise me! As you can see from the photos above I was sent Princess Luna who is my favorite My Little Pony character (of course! Who else would it be?).
Each of the mini plushes sold by Sweet Emii Creations measure from 3 1/2- 5 1/2 inches in length, small enough to be a purse or pocket pal. Princess Luna is made from a very soft silky material with a tulle type material with the eyes and cutie mark embroidered on. There is a little stuffing in the belly of the plush and the head so there is a slight bit of weight to this to keep it from falling off a shelf or desk. The head doesn't move a whole lot but it will lift up slightly, you can't see it too well but she is wearing a moon cowl around her neck. Mini plushes start at $26 each one is handmade some of it is hand sewn and some is done by machine, over all this is a wonderful piece to add to any collection. Due to it's price I wouldn't suggest this as a toy for a young child instead it is more of a collectors piece and a very well made one. Shipping was quick and Princess Luna came neatly packaged with a business card and thank you note included. If you are looking for a specific character you would like made into a plush Emily welcomes custom creations all you need to do is message her via her etsy shop or her website.
Prize Alert:
One lucky winner is going to win their choice of prize from Sweet Emii Creations up to a $20 Value.
This is open World Wide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email!
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32 comments:
They have really cute keychains!ReplyDelete
My fav item : https://www.etsy.com/listing/478483829/tiny-pachimari-plush-overwatch?ref=shop_home_active_7ReplyDelete
I might select: Tiny Rainbow Dash Plush - MLP FIMReplyDelete
twinkle at optonline dot net
A Keychain or maybe earrings!ReplyDelete
I think I would choose the Luna Double-Sided Acrylic Charm KeychainReplyDelete
I loved the Cute Cats in City Skyline - Orange Gray Pencil Bag, Zipper Pouch, Clutch. I did look at everything, and I loved it all, but cats are my thing.ReplyDelete
I love the Eevee and Friends - Pokemon 11x17 Print for my youngest daughter! The cup of coffee earrings are super cute too though.ReplyDelete
I like the Tiny Espeon Plush - Eeveelution Pokemon.ReplyDelete
Very cute. I like Pokemon Eeveelution 2" Magnets 6 for $20.00ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance
If I won I would choose the Cute Balloon Elephant Two-Part Necklace Charm.ReplyDelete
I might select this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/493429676/boba-bubble-tea-drink-keychain-charmReplyDelete
OR this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/506838195/coffee-cup-earrings-laser-cut-engraved
I would probably pick a keychain or plushee.ReplyDelete
I would choose the Cute Cats in City Skyline Orange Gray Pencil Bag :-)ReplyDelete
- Nicole LancasterFebruary 7, 2017 at 11:25 AM
I might select the cute Hedgehog Porcupine Earrings or the TINY Nigiri Sushi Plush Keychain if I won.ReplyDelete
My son would love the Pokemon Legendary Keychains!ReplyDelete
I would choose a print or a pair of earrings.ReplyDelete
I love lots of items but especially the winged elephant earrings!ReplyDelete
I like the keychains! Especially the winged elephant keychain.ReplyDelete
I would pick one of the Pokémon keychains.ReplyDelete
Cute Winged Elephant Keychain Charm with Thunder Cloud Attachment - Laser Engraved Wood - is so cute love all the productsReplyDelete
- SuzanneFebruary 8, 2017 at 2:50 PM
The elephant keychain is ,y favorite.ReplyDelete
I'd either get the sushi or boba keychainReplyDelete
I love the Pokemon Starters 1.5" Double-Sided Acrylic Charm Keychains!ReplyDelete
I think that my wife and daughter would like the Boba Bubble Tea Drink Keychain Charm with Taiwan Island Attachment - Laser Engraved Wood - Asian Culture Food.ReplyDelete
Keychain or EarringsReplyDelete
The (Shiny) Umbreon Plush - Eeveelution Pokemon is what I'd choose!ReplyDelete
- stephanie scales campbellFebruary 12, 2017 at 7:12 PM
I would order the Heen and Friends - Howl's Moving Castle 11x17 Print to put in my child's room if i wonReplyDelete
The boba tea, or flying elephant keychain.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness, such cute stuff! I would want the Gameboy keychain :)ReplyDelete
I love the Deadpool Pikachu "Pikapool" FigurineReplyDelete
- Aaron BFebruary 17, 2017 at 3:54 PM
Red Pink Rose Brooch Pin - Handmade Chinese Knot Art FlowerReplyDelete
- Danielle S.February 17, 2017 at 5:52 PM
I like the Jiji and Friends - Kiki's Delivery Service printReplyDelete


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quotes tagged with 'wisdom'
The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.
The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
"It is wise to learn from experience but it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others."
The Doors of wisdom are never shut.
"The length of your hair does not say anything about your character."
"There's something about piquancy superseding wisdom that I find tedious."
Wisdom is competence amidst life's complexities.
All my life I have been brought up among wise men, and never found anything so good for the body as silence.


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Liver cancer is any malignant tumor (cancer) that affects the liver. Although it may refer to cancers that have their origins in the liver, there are also secondary ones which start elsewhere and reach the liver. Such a condition is one source of liver pain.
Liver cancer is classified in a few different ways:
Focal nodular hyperplasias
Hepatic adenomas
Additionally, there are separate classifications for cancers that begin in the liver (primary), and those which spread to the liver (secondary). Some include:
Angiocarcoma (primary)
Breast cancer (secondary)
Cholangiocarcinoma (primary)
Colorectal cancer (secondary)
Esophageal cancer (secondary)
Hemangiosarcoma (primary)
Hepatoblastoma (primary)
Hepatocellular carcinoma (primary)
Lung cancer (secondary)
Liver cancer symptoms, particularly the initial ones, may vary widely. Some potential symptoms may include:
Abdominal pain (including liver area)
Enlarged liver
Tender liver
Weight loss
Diagnosis and Treatment
Liver cancer diagnosis may be made after a dual PET-CT (positron emission tomography - computed tomography) scan. Other methods may be used, however, there is presently no reliably accurate blood test for liver cancer. A doctor or medical professional may make the diagnosis.
Treatment methods for liver cancer may vary depending upon the circumstances. Some potential treatment options may include: chemoembolization, chemotherapy, proton beam therapy, radiofrequency ablation therapy (RFA), and surgery.
Return home to read about other potential causes of liver pain.


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Power management/Suspend and hibernate
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Manually suspending the operating system, either to memory (standby) or to disk (hibernate) sometimes provides the most efficient way to optimize battery life, depending on the usage pattern of the laptop. While there is relatively straightforward support in the linux kernel to support these operations, typically some adjustments have to be made before initiating these operations (typically due to problematic drivers, modules or hardware). The following tools provide wrappers around the kernel interfaces to suspend/resume
- Wrappers: Systemd, pm-utils
- Backend: kernel, uswsusp, tuxonice
Suspension works out-of-box.
In order to use hibernation, you need to create swap partition or swap file. See Swap for details.
About swap partition/file size
Even if your swap partition is smaller than RAM, you still have a big chance of hibernating successfully. According to kernel documentation:
/sys/power/image_sizecontrols the size of the image created by the suspend-to-disk mechanism. It can be written a string representing a non-negative integer that will be used as an upper limit of the image size, in bytes. The suspend-to-disk mechanism will do its best to ensure the image size will not exceed that number. However, if this turns out to be impossible, it will try to suspend anyway using the smallest image possible. In particular, if "0" is written to this file, the suspend image will be as small as possible. Reading from this file will display the current image size limit, which is set to 2/5 of available RAM by default.
You may either decrease the value of
/sys/power/image_size to make the suspend image as small as possible (for small swap partitions), or increase it to possibly speed up the hibernation process.
Required kernel parameters
The kernel parameter
resume=<swap_partition> has to be used. As
<swap_partition> you can use either kernel name of the swap partition, i.e.
/dev/sda1, or the UUID of the swap partition. See Kernel parameters for more examples for various bootloaders.
For example, with GRUB2 you can use
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX variable:
And if you use UUID instead:
Don't forget to run
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg afterwards.
resume= parameter to all found linux entries.
Hibernation into swap file
Using a swap file instead of a swap partition requires an additional kernel parameter
resume_offset=<Swap File Offset>.
The value of
<Swap File Offset> can be obtained by running
filefrag -v <Swap File>, the output is in a table format and the required value is located in the first row of the
physical_offset column. For example:
# filefrag -v /swapfile
ilesystem type is: ef53 File size of /swapfile is 4294967296 (1048576 blocks of 4096 bytes) ext: logical_offset: physical_offset: length: expected: flags: 0: 0.. 0: 38912.. 38912: 1: 1: 1.. 22527: 38913.. 61439: 22527: unwritten 2: 22528.. 53247: 899072.. 929791: 30720: 61440: unwritten ...
In the example the value of
<Swap File Offset> is
<Swap File Offset> can also be obtained by running
swap-offset <Swap File>. The swap-offset binary is provided by package uswsusp-gitAUR.
- Please note that in the kernel parameter
resumeyou have to provide the device of the partition that contains the swapfile, not swapfile itself! The parameter
resume_offsetinforms the system where the swapfile starts on the resume device.
- If using uswsusp, then these two parameters have to be provided in
/etc/suspend.confvia the keys
resume deviceand
resume offset.
Recreate initial ramdisk
If you use an initramfs (default Arch systems do), you must add the
resume hook into the HOOKS in the configuration of mkinitcpio:
# resume must be placed after block and lvm2, but before filesystems HOOKS="... block lvm2 resume filesystems ..."
Finally, you must rebuild the initrd image for these changes to take effect:
# mkinitcpio -p linux
-p option.
uswsusp (userspace software suspend) is a set of user space tools used for hibernation (suspend-to-disk) and suspend (suspend-to-RAM or standby) on Linux systems.
Consulte Uswsusp.
TuxOnIce , an advanced suspend/hibernate framework which supports suspending to a swap-disk or a regular file with fast LZO-compression.
Consulte TuxOnIce.
$ systemctl suspend $ systemctl hibernate $ systemctl hybrid-sleep
See Systemd#ACPI_power_management.
# pm-suspend # pm-hibernate # pm-suspend-hybrid
See pm-utils.


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K.D. Cannon came to Texas with questions. He went home with answers.
The Mount Pleasant (Texas) wide receiver prospect took in the Longhorns' junior day on Saturday with the hopes that the coaches were going to back up all their talk.
If things were going to go much further between Cannon and UT, he had to know the staff meant what it said when it vowed Cannon would get to play in an up-tempo, pass-heavy offense and catch a lot of balls if he signs with the Longhorns.
Knowing the program's reputation for its running backs the past two years, Cannon was skeptical. He needed to see a spring practice to start believing. And on Saturday morning, he got exactly what he wanted.
"I saw they have an up-tempo offense," Cannon said. "They spread the ball out a lot more. They're going four-wide a lot more and getting the ball to their playmakers."
What coach Mack Brown and his assistants told Cannon during the day was just as reassuring.
"The coaches were telling me that they could throw the ball 40 times a game," he said. "Last year, they said they threw around 15 or 20. They're going to spread the ball out a lot more, because you've got to now. The defenses are starting to stop the run, so you've got to spread the ball out."
Those numbers might sound a tad misleading, considering David Ash averaged 26 passes per game in 2012 and attempted 29 or more in six games, but the point is the same: Texas is committed to throwing the ball around, especially if Cannon is a part of its offense's future.
As he's been told all along, the 6-foot-1, 165-pound receiver was reminded Saturday that he's Texas' No. 1 target at receiver. With Lorenzo Joe and Roderick Bernard already in the class, Cannon is a major priority.
"They need speed on the outside to stretch the defense," he said. "That's why they really want me to come."
For Cannon, the key to watching Texas' Saturday morning practice -- only its second of the spring season -- wasn't to see how far Ash or his backups have come. It wasn't as much about the other Texas receivers or how they performed, either.
It was the offensive concepts, the schemes that new play-caller Major Applewhite is installing this spring, that impressed the ESPN Watch List wideout.
"The big thing was the formations, because it was just like how we run it at my high school," Cannon said. "It was kind of the same exact offense. I think they're going to be successful with it. They're going to stick with it because everyone knows they can run, so the passing game can get a lot of teams."
That revelation was one of the many highlights of what Cannon considered a successful trip to Austin. He's already been on campus plenty for home games, but Cannon said this was his best visit to Texas yet.
Getting a full tour of UT was important. Coming from a small town, he'd always assumed he would prefer a smaller college campus. By the end of that tour, Cannon was confident Texas wouldn't be too big for him.
The other highlight, he said, was hanging out with coaches and players. He said the players treated him with respect, and he liked that the coaches, as he put it, "tell you how it is."
The best example of that is Cannon's relationship with receivers coach Darrell Wyatt, which might be unlike any other he's developed with a recruiter.
"I like that every time I go there, he shows me my film and he tells me a lot about what I'm doing wrong," Cannon said. "Most coaches will just show me the film and tell me what I'm good at. He tells me what I'm doing wrong and what I can work on."
It's those little critiques -- how he runs his routes, for example, or his releases off the line against press coverage -- that have piqued Cannon's interest in playing for Wyatt someday.
"It makes me think a little bit," Cannon said. "I'd rather have a coach that tells me when I'm doing something wrong than praises me when I'm doing something good."
Texas did help itself considerably in Cannon's eyes, but he's still not naming any favorites. He continues to say he's wide open to considering any and all schools.
After taking visits to Texas Tech, Baylor and Texas all in a two-week span, Cannon expects things to slow down now.
He's planning to be back at Texas for the Orange-White spring game and Texas Relays on March 30, but other than that he hasn't lined up any more unofficial visits.
"I do want to go to Oklahoma, because I haven't been there yet this spring," he said. "I want to go to Oklahoma State and TCU and a couple other schools."
Cannon still feels a long way away from narrowing things down, still envisions making his decision after his senior season. As much as he enjoyed his three recent visits, they're just the beginning.
"I might wait to take all my official visits first," Cannon said. "The official visits show you a lot more because they've got more time with you. I'd use them on my five favorite schools so I can get to know them better."


text: BiographyA keen traveler, who was born in Fumal, France in 1933, received her art education at Ecole Des Beaux-Arts in Paris. She also studied in Spain and Greece on fellowships from the Government and Institute De France and received the prestigious Prix De La Casa Velasquez in 1959. She is a regular participant to the shows held in Paris annually and has exhibited widely across France and other European countries and her work is held in private and public collections in America, Japan and other countries. In India, her group and solo exhibitions have held in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.


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I have been using my own platforms with my writing to challenge whiteness, patriarchy, sexism, white supremacy, at least, since 1992, which was the year that I enrolled as a student at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Hence, being open about my resistance to injustice has been a part of who I am for a very long time. I can identify with Colin Kaepernick being committed to kneeling during the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" and telling the truth on police brutality, but he is not unique. Many others, black women and men alike, celebrities and non-celebrities, have used their platforms to speak truth to power. Of course, not every black woman and every black man has done it, but many have. And, because we have done it in response to whiteness, patriarchy, and expressions of white supremacy, we also know what it means to be alienated and rejected. Some of us know and we have known for decades what retaliation looks like, and we know what it feels like to stand alone and apart from everyone else and with no one else to come to our defense, but us.
That said, I want to share a personal story. About a week ago, I was verbally attacked by a man that I know for being a black woman and for being a feminist (although I have always categorically identified as a womanist). We were communicating on text (which I don't particularly like to do), and he took issue with a response that I sent to him when he asked me why I had not asked for his help in a personal matter. When I explained to him that 1) I had already taken care of the matter before he was even in the picture, and 2) that he and I talked about the matter briefly and he did not voluntarily offer his help to me, he went berserk and texted back, "See that's your f*cking problem and the problem of many black women." He continued to tear me and black women apart by asserting that black women are "f*cked up," and that we, black women, better get it together because Donald Trump is in office and men "of every color" are leaving black women and feminists. Really? Like I should care about Trump and men who are leaving black women feminists. From men who were never really "with" us anyway? Well, to these kind of men – men who are real good at taking but who often lack the ability to be giving and genuinely present to the women in their lives (except if it benefits them somehow), I can unabashedly say: good riddance! In the long run, such men are liabilities.
Nevertheless, his response was both hateful and disrespectful, and it was a deliberate and cowardly verbal attack on my person and my identity. At first, I graciously returned a text and said, "Goodnight," but soon my graciousness and niceness went by the wayside and I went in to total defense mode …until I kinda lost it (and saying some things that I did not mean to say); but, at the same time I could not sit there and let him hide behind the phone and figuratively slap me with his words. For the next three hours I texted him about every half an hour thinking of everything I could to reject the ignorance and hypocrisy of his words.
Many black women face this kind of daily abuse (and worse) from so-called male friends and intimate partners. They are repeatedly verbally belittled for taking care of themselves by men who despise black women but who simultaneously want them to depend totally on them (when they are really not all that dependable). Black men like this want to control black women, and in attempting to do so they don't mind characterizing black women as "f*cked up" when by their own admission they have "mama issues." Truth be told, these same men often have "daddy issues" in that they did not have loving and nurturing fathers/men who were wiling and able to be present to them when they should have been. In an effort to replace their absent daddies, the black men that some of them learned to respect were pimps and players, i.e., men who aspired to control women's minds and bodies for a living. Thus, they have reenacted the same kind of abusive and negligent kind of emotional behaviors in their own intimate and day-to-day relationships. Not to mention, if you look in to their inner circles and you will often find that many of their so-called "friends" and acquaintances exude and encourage male behavior that is audaciously dishonest, disloyal and dismissive of women because deep-down they don't really love or respect black women. They tolerate black women to gain something, usually to satisfy the need for company and sex. If they are cis-gendered black men, you might find that they desire for women to entertain them when they are bored or in need of sex, but other than that they often treat black women as disruptive and unwelcome in their daily routines, which are often reserved for the exclusive company of men (i.e., in a homosocial environment). To me, these type of men are not trustworthy people, they lack intregrity, depth, and the ability to cooperate with black women and perhaps all women in general, and they know it, so they do what they do best: they strike out against black women to take the focus off their own f*cked up past and present situations.
What made me strike back against the man who verbally attacked me on text was a fury about the hypocrisy that this man demonstrated to me for several weeks. Prior to the lashing that he decided to give me on text, I had overlooked several instances where he couldn't even remember what he said the day before due to being drunk out of his mind and in a blackout. I can tolerate a lot of things from a man, but when a man who is by his own admission, f*cked up, and who is doing absolutely nothing to change or help himself accuses me and all other black women of being f*cked up, then he better know that he is uttering fighting words, and fighting words might be what he gets in return.
Whether we ground ourselves in the philosophy of womanism or feminism, or nothing at all, there are black women who are both willing and able to stand up for themselves, for black culture and for the sustainable development of black communities. We do not need black men or any other men to stand up or speak for us. We are very capable of speaking up for ourselves and for others. There is plenty of documentation that speaks to the long history black women have had with regard to leading the charge for social justice. No matter how much black men may want to deny it or diminish it, black women have stood on behalf of themselves and others, including non-black peoples, in spite of the consequences, and even when it has cost them their lives and livelihoods. Furthermore, many times black women stood on the front lines when black men and the powers that be tried to silence them by controlling or maligning their minds and bodies as a group and as individuals. Notwithstanding this abuse and abandonment (which can be mental/emotional as well as physical), there are those of us who will stand (or strike if necessary) and fight in defense of ourselves and for those we love and often for the sole purpose of letting obnoxious and ignorant people and institutions know that we are worth standing up for. Of course, there are many who will not like it when we do this, and they will claim that there is something categorically wrong with black women. This very disappointing and unfortunate response is something that we should come to expect because of patriarchy. Some people (male, female, and those in between, if truth be told) really do believe that "this is a man's world." Many believe it is a man's right to dominate and control women, and for some that means "by any means necessary."
Nothing is wrong with black women who stand in defense of themselves, and especially not when they are attacked by wanna-be pimps and players who don't know the first thing about developing mutually loving relationships with black women. Perhaps the questions we must begin to ask are, "What is wrong with black men?" and "Why don't they want black women to feel and be empowered about themselves and their communities?" What is wrong with black men like the one that I just told you about who is both terrified and drawn to black women at the same time? What is wrong with black men, who are over the age of 50 but who hide behind their YouTube channels, phones, their suits, their cars, their sunglasses, their educational degrees, their jobs, and all other kinds of material possessions and hurl painful and hateful accusations at black women when what they really need to be doing is whatever they can to stop sabotaging their own lives and happiness with bad personal choices due to the traumas of their youth? What is wrong with black men who abandon black women when black women don't give them whatever they want whenever they want it? Many black men could be better partners to black women if they would become willing to confront and unlearn the patriarchal crap they learned as children (and as adults), which is no longer working for them as adults. If they really wanted to, there are some black men who could be better partners to black women. But honestly, many of them refuse to change, because they don't have to, and many black men learn from other black men who spread toxic and twisted so-called theories about black women under the guise of pan-Africanism. It is sad to say, but it has become socially acceptable for black men to disrespect and hate black women in public and in private discourse, while also claiming to love them. And that is one primary reason that so many of us – black women – choose to be alone or with others besides black men. Black women are not the property of black men; nor do black men have a natural or so-called god-given right to our persons, our minds, and our bodies. Likewise, I do not claim that black men belong to black women exclusively. I don't give a flying flip about what Dr. Umar Johnson, Tariq Nasheed, Brother Polight, or any other so-called "prince" or "ambassador of blackness" has to say about so-called "interracial relationships": black women can choose to be with whomever they want, whenever they want, for the reasons that they want, and that should go for anybody. Furthermore, and essentially, what must be understood is that
…some of us – black women – will refuse to be disrespected and hated by men who also claim to love us – no matter what color they are. Such men do not love us. They fear us and the power and prerogative that we as black women have as human beings to reject and abandon them if need be.
The men who respect me as a person are also capable of respecting my choice to identify as a womanist (and my choice to identify as an atheist, by the way). There are several men in my life who love me, and one of them is my father. Only those who fear womanism (or atheism), due to a lack of knowledge and uncertainty about their own personal and political identities, will try to tear me down and discredit who I am. And?
As a black woman, and as a womanist, and as an atheist, I will continue to speak truth to power. I will not let the attacks and threats of fearful, abusive black men, corporations, institutions, Donald Trump, or anyone else rejecting me for that matter keep me from standing up for myself and defending the goodness of black culture and of black women in particular. Whether we are being attacked in the open or behind closed doors, I will be standing up or sitting down and using all of my power and fierceness to resist and expose those who claim to love black women on the one hand, yet who act like they could care less or even hate us on the other. And, indeed, I am not alone. There are many black women who have been willing to fight for their dignity and honor for decades, and I stand on the shoulders of those who did it way before I was even a thought in this life as we know it. This is not to say that all black women are willing to defend black women or black culture. Many black women reinforce patriarchy and male dominance. But, I am not one of them, and if standing up for myself, black women and black culture costs me a place on this great big plantation called the United States, or if because of standing up I lose a relationship with a black man that I once loved, respected and trusted, then so be it. I don't need that kind of man or hatefulness in my life, and this is one black woman who will go down with her honor intact and her voice heard and hopefully remembered by those who need and want to hear it.
In addition, I am not the first, nor will I be the last black woman who will use her power seriously and fiercely. We have been here for what seems like forever, and there are those of us who have always been and will always be brave enough to be who we are. Regardless. And, yes, in case you are wondering, it is that bravery and sense of righteous indignation (and thus our commitment to self-defense) that will inspire generations of black women to stand up for themselves and discredit patriarchy and patriarchal systems, whether white, black or any other color (I say that because I once had elder black colleagues who accused me of "influencing" students with womanism. Well duh!!!!!). That is the point. My life and my thinking will make a difference, not just for me and those in my immediate and personal circle, but to other generations as well, some of whom I will never meet or know. And, frankly, that is what is very, very right and good about many black women!
© 2017 annalise fonza, Ph.D.


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With the cherries, I baked some chocolate cherry muffins.
I called it low-fat because it has less butter compared to the recipe I always used.
I called it low-fat because it has less butter compared to the recipe I always used.
Later on, I had mood to work with my gemstones.
I came across this design from a Japanese book cover, very easy to make & it's cute :)
I was delighted & decided to work on 'fruity' jewellery.
I'm still looking for ideas but I'll update the blog & my shop once I finish a piece.
60g unsalted butter (soften)
90g sugar
2 eggs
20g cocoa powder
115g plain flour
115g wholemeal flour
200g soya milk
3 tsp baking powder
150g cherries (pitted & halved) plus more for decoration
Butter muffin moulds or line with cupcake cases.
Prepare cherries, cut in half & remove the stones.
Beat soften butter with sugar until fluffy.
Beat one egg at a time until smooth.
Blend in sifted flours, cocoa powder & baking powder, mix to combine.
Pour in milk & cherries, mix until smooth.
Fill the prepared moulds until 2/3 full, put one cherry on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180'C for 25 - 30 min.


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The Way It Is/ Searching for relevanceby Gordon Kirby
It took a few years to take root but the big question in the racing business these days is, how can the sport rediscover itself and become relevant in the rapidly-changing world of the 21st century? Every form of racing--NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, ALMS/Grand-Am, even Formula One--is engaging in some form of introspection, struggling with the same basic question about a lack of relevance. What is the right formula or way forward to engage with today's hyper-connected world and the youth market in particular, whose interest in cars and driving is in decline?
I first heard the word 'relevant' used in NASCAR's garage area a few years ago as people gazed at the increasing flow of empty seats at many Cup races. Crowds have continued to dwindle over the past few years with swaths of empty seats at many races, a disturbing and sometimes self-fulfilling trend.
As the Chase for the Cup went down to the wire this year NASCAR continued to pull disappointing TV ratings. Overall, the ratings were down around ten percent from last year and barely half the numbers enjoyed during NASCAR's glory days only five or six years ago. It's sobering to reflect that a decade and a half ago CART drew better ratings at the time than NASCAR pulls today.
NASCAR hopes its new-look 2013 car with more brand identity will help turn the tide in fading interest. Hoping to attract new fans and bring back some disaffected old fans NASCAR and its manufacturers have invested lots of time and effort into the new Cup cars. So it will be interesting to see if the new cars move the needle on NASCAR's overall measure of popularity.
© Bob Harmeyer
Meanwhile, as we all know, American open wheel and sports car racing occupy tiny positions in today's free-flowing media world and the American sports market in general. Over the past fifteen years IndyCar has lost almost all brand identity in the wider world and the ALMS and Grand-Am have struggled to establish their brands beyond their hard-core audiences. The ALMS enjoys a whiff of technical relevance and has been the last hope for America's road racing fans, but IndyCar and Grand-Am seem to have lost both the plot and any serious audience.
While IndyCar struggles to find the right leadership and way forward, the ALMS and Grand-Am are searching for the right combined formula for 2014. The correct solutions may be difficult to find, but everyone hopes they will achieve these elusive goals and enjoy renewed relevancy in the years ahead.
Over the decades, American racing has witnessed the rise and fall of many different sanctioning bodies and forms of racing. For my part, I covered the original Can-Am series back in 1973 and '74 and watched its sad demise. The Can-Am's legend has grown over time and I have fond memories of watching Mark Donohue in action in Penske's Porsche 917/30K and of the superb UOP Shadows driven by George Follmer and Jackie Oliver in the Can-Am's final year. But the Can-Am lasted only nine years, failing because of the sanctioning body's inability to deal effectively with regulating new, rapidly-changing technology and also failing to properly promote and market the series in a changing world. Sound familiar?
For a few years I also covered the SCCA's Formula 5000 series. At its height, in 1975, F5000 drew 46 cars and drivers to the inaugural Long Beach GP. It was a great series, but equally mismanaged by the SCCA, also lasting just nine years from 1968-'76. There was a mythical belief that closed-wheel cars would recreate the original Can-Am's popularity and F5000 was turned in 1977 into the 'new era' Can-Am. The new series had its charms and enjoyed a few good seasons before petering out, also surviving barely ten years.
During the seventies and eighties we also saw the rise of IMSA under John Bishop's leadership. After a frustrated departure from the SCCA, Bishop founded IMSA with Bill France's help and ushered in a spectacular era of American sports car racing defined by impressive GTP cars from the likes of Porsche, Nissan, Jaguar and Toyota.
IMSA's Camel GT series was well-promoted and marketed by Camel cigarettes but it was too good to last and after Camel departed and Bishop retired, US sports car racing was thrown to the wolves, emerging as a pair of rival series in the ALMS and Grand-Am. With their merger, we await American sports car racing's new chapter, starting in 2014.
© Paul Webb
When Nigel Mansell turned his back on Formula One in 1993 to race for Newman/Haas in CART's Indy Car World Series he brought with him a pack English newspaper reporters, racheting-up Indy car racing's worldwide coverage to new heights. At Indianapolis that year they had to build an extension to the old press room to house the flock of 'Fleet Street' writers and a bunch of other international reporters intent on covering the defending F1 World Champion's exploits at the Speedway.
Indeed, in the '90s when CART was at its height, I covered Indy car racing for, among others, Autosport, Racer, Road & Track, RaceWeek (a fax newsletter), the Marlboro Racing News Service (an early Internet breaking news provider), The London Sunday Times and Newsweek's Pacific Rim edition. One-off assignments or requests for stories regularly came in from around the world from France, Germany, the UK, Japan and Australia.
But all that business began to erode and then plummet as CART slowly but steadily imploded in the face of Tony George's burgeoning but ill-conceived Indy Racing League. As Indy car racing's popularity fell away work covering the sport dried up and I witnessed a slow, then rapid decline in the number of writers and reporters populating the press rooms at Indy car races in particular, but at other American races too.
While the CART/IRL war raged, a massive change also overtook the media business with the arrival and expansion of the Internet and the Web's assault on traditional print media. As a result, the business model for newspapers and magazines has been under increasing attack for ten years and Indy car racing and American racing in general--NASCAR included--found itself near or at the bottom of the emerging new media food chain, seriously lacking relevance in a time of tornadic change.
In recent years budgets for covering racing in the USA have all but vanished and IndyCar and ALMS/Grand-Am have little or no presence in the ocean of media surrounding us. Today, there's little or no paying work for writers or reporters covering IndyCar, ALMS or Grand-Am and I find myself focused happily on a new stage in my career as an author and historian for Racemaker Press, although I keep my hand in here in this space each week, and in the pages of Motor Sport and on the magazine's website too.
Paul Tracy fondly remembers the heydays of CART, when he battled with Nigel Mansell in 1993 for the CART championship. Tracy is among those who shake their heads over American open-wheel racing's sad decline.
"Indy car racing is irrelevant," Tracy says quietly. "For the younger generation, it's not cool. They're into drifting and rallycross and extreme sports. It's really sad to look up into the grandstands and see how few people are there. It's hard to remember how packed the races used to be back in the nineties and into the turn of the century. Whether we were in Toronto or Long Beach or the California Speedway, the grandstands were packed and the crowds were thick all weekend long.
© Racemaker
Jim McGee is Indy car racing's most successful crew chief with 90 wins between 1965-2005. McGee agrees with Tracy.
"It's sad to see what's happened," McGee remarked. "I don't know what the solution is. I wish I did, but I don't. They've got to really keep costs under control because nobody can afford it, and they've lost the fans and the media. I don't know how they're going to get any of them back. They're going to have to pay the media to cover the races. I don't see any other way it's going to happen."
Another factor in Indy car racing's decline is the demise of the country's once great open-wheel racing industry. From the Duesenberg brothers and Harry Miller through Fred Offenhauser and the likes of Frank Kurtis, A.J. Watson, Ted Halibrand, George Bignotti, All American Racers, Vel's Parnelli Jones and many other engine, chassis and component builders Indy car racing enjoyed a thriving cottage industry of homegrown talent.
Over many decades the industry infused Indy car racing with pride and helped provide a fan base among the employees, family and friends of these car and engine builders. It also helped generate plenty of commercial interest from the American automobile industry.
But over the last twenty years all that has been lost to overseas car and engine builders and engineers. It's hard to say whether or not it was an inevitable evolution or something that a more savvy leadership might have been able to manage more effectively, but it's certainly true that the focus of today's American racing industry has migrated to North Carolina and NASCAR.
There's also been a considerable evolution of what we now call the open-wheel ladder system while NASCAR has worked with the likes of ARCA and local tracks across the country to provide a more stable base for stock car racing. Through the forties, fifties and into the sixties, midget and sprint car racing played a big role in Indy car racing's popularity. For many years midget and sprint car racing were equally popular on east and west coasts as well as across the midwest.
Through the post-WWII period midget and sprint car racing supplied fertile ground for American talent to move into Indy car racing as well as nurturing and providing a deep fan base for open-wheel racing. But USAC failed to properly manage or promote midget and sprint car racing, just like they failed to respond to the changing times in Indy car racing, ultimately becoming merely a regional sanctioning body rather than the major force they once were in the sport.
© Marc Sproule
Super Vee benefitted from the support of Volkswagen and Bosch, but Formula Ford and Atlantic didn't enjoy much help from the traditional sanctioning bodies or many commercial partners. Toyota helped Atlantic for quite a few years and more recently Mazda aided Atlantic's fleeting rebirth before the category's apparent final failure a few years ago amid the IRL/Champ Car merger.
Today, Atlantic and Super Vee are dead and Formula Ford is a mere shadow of its once roaring self. The latest version of the 'Road to Indy' includes the Star Mazda and Cooper Tires F2000 series as well as the Jim Russell and Skip Barber entry level series. At the top of the ladder system is Indy Lights, but the Lights series is a tough sell as high costs and very little overall media coverage have contributed to the small fields of recent years and dearth of American talent on the grid.
Meanwhile, it's interesting that Keith Wiggins, owner of IndyCar team HVM Racing, looks likely to turn his team's attention from IndyCar to the World Endurance Championship because it has a stable formula and a worldwide market. Wiggins is shying away from the ALMS/Grand-Am because the formula for the future isn't clear. His thinking is sound, based on business principles rather than wishful thinking.
On the positive side, all of us were pleased to see the radical new Delta Wing car showing its stuff this year at Le Mans and Road Atlanta and we congratulate the ALMS for embracing the Delta Wing for 2013. Here's hoping it has a big impact on American sports car racing and that the combined 2014 series will find a way to encourage future development of the concept.
The Delta Wing also opened our eyes to the possibilities of introducing Open Source engineering to motor racing. Exactly how to adopt the principle has yet to be defined but it's an exciting idea. I discussed it a little in this space last year and will return to the subject in the near future. Open source was also discussed by Chip Ganassi in a recent Road & Track column.
"Open source racing is a disruptive idea," Ganassi wrote at the end of his column. "But I think it's our best shot at once again making automobile competition a beacon for the world's best and brightest minds. The ideas and talent are out there. All we have to do is harness them."
More than a few people I know also talk about staging a 1,000 mile fuel efficiency race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a limited supply of energy. They see such a race as a way to push racing into the spotlight in a concerned, relevant manner.
Indeed, there's no lack of talk or ideas out there about how racing can once again become a relevant sport and enjoy a renaissance. Without doubt, there's been a serious lack of leadership for many years and it will be interesting to see if some fresh thinking can emerge to take hold of the sport and push it forward into a new age.
Auto Racing ~ Gordon Kirby
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posted on 07/28/2009
Good morning to all!
Welcome to another edition of the Wigwam Fishermans Blog. I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend and got to enjoy the great weather we had this weekend (minus some of the high winds). On Sunday I had the opportunity to take out some great visitors to Lake of the Woods and show them what Lake of the Woods fishing is all about. My visitors were Steve Van Alstine, Irene Shingobe (both of Maplegrove, MN) and Ladon Morsching of Mankato, MN. We had a little rough ride, to and from, Little Oak and Garden in my 19 Lund, but when we got there the trip was all worth it we got on the fish and a lot of them. At one point in the day we had four people in the boat and all four people had fish on it was awesome. The fish that we were catching werent monsters, but we were catching fish in the slot. The biggest fish caught was a 22 inch Walleye that put up a great fight for one of my guests, Ladon Morsching of Mankato, MN. We must have caught over 50 fish in a 2 ½ hour period. The fishing on Lake of the Woods doesnt disappoint.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to go with my Mother, Brother and Nephew to my Uncle Lee and Auntie Janice Tessiers 50th Wedding Anniversary in Winton, MN (5 miles east of Ely, MN). We were only able to stay 5 hours, but in those 5 hours the stories were flying and I enjoyed hearing every one of them from my relatives. I was able to share a few stories of my own and they all involved fishing from this summer on Lake of the Woods. I cant wait to take my Uncles (Lee and Eugene) fishing up here on Lake of the Woods in a couple weeks Im sure the stories will be flying from the time the boat leaves the dock till the time we return I love hearing them all! My Uncles come from a big family and grew up on a farm just south of International Falls, MN in the 40s and 50s, so you can imagine the stories that I hear.
When I was growing up in International Falls, I remember vividly my father, grandfather and all my uncles sitting around the dinning room table at my Grandma and Grandpas house playing their favorite card game (Smear) and telling stories of when they grew up on the farm. I was like a fly on the wall taking it all in with a grin on my face from ear to ear. Every time Im with them I always ask the same questions and want to re-hear the same stories time after time. I hope they dont get tired of telling them. If there anything like me, and I think they are, I dont think they will get tired of telling them, at least I hope haha.
Once again, before I go into the fishing report, I just wanted to take a second and go over all the different species of fish that we have caught this year in Lake of the Woods. I know that we are known to be the Walleye Capitol of the World, here in Baudette, MN on Lake of the Woods, but we have many different species of fish that are being caught out of Lake of the Woods that should get there day in the lime light. We have caught Monster Lake Trout, Musky, Northern Pike, Perch, Sauger, Small Mouth Bass, Sturgeon and Walleye this summer. So if youre looking to be put on some different species of fish this summer other than Walleye, dont hesitate to give us a call at the World Famous Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods and let us, PUT YOU ON THE FISH!!!!
Daily Fishing Report:
Today will be cloudy with a few showers, high 66F with winds NW at 10 to 20 mph there will be a 30% chance of rain. Tonight we will see a shower or two around the area early, then partly cloudy overnight, low 51F with winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph there will be a 30% chance of rain. Tomorrow we will have intervals of clouds and sunshine, high around 65F with winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night we should see partly cloudy skies early followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers later at night, low 51F with winds NW at 5 to 10 mph there will be a 30% chance of rain. Again todays fishing report will come from me and our guides (Tom Briggs, Billy Kloos and Kevin Olmstead). On Sunday I had the opportunity of fishing the northwest tip of Little Oak Island and the southwest side of Garden Island and they both didnt disappoint. When fishing on the northwest tip of Little Oak, we were catching fish in 18 to 22 feet of water and we were using hammered gold spinners with crawlers as bait. When we were fishing the southwest side of Garden we were fishing in 8 to 12 feet of water and also using hammered gold spinners with crawlers as bait. At one point I was holding two fish in both hands trying to get them in the live well while one of my companions was netting another. We had a blast and I would highly recommend those areas, if you can get there. In the same vicinity (southwest side of Garden Island), Billy and Kevin were also having great success, but in 18 feet of water they were using hammered gold spinners with crawlers also. This past Sunday we had the fish fly hatch on this side of Lake of the Woods and they are all over the place, which isnt the best thing for fishing, but we always have the north end of the lake (Little Oak Island & Garden Island) to keep the great fishing going on Lake of the Woods. We are currently facing some high winds the next few days so crossing the lake might be a little tough. So, Morris Point in front of the washout and the west side of Pine Island the fish are still biting I dont know if its still crazy over there or not, but we have been having a good WNW wind, which should be stacking the fish up on Pine Island. As soon as the wind dissipates I think that might be a good place to wet the line if youre picking up what Im putting down. Dont miss out on this great fishing that were having on Lake of the Woods come visit us today at the Wigwam Resort on Lake of the Woods!
Today my shout out will go out to Steve Van Alstine, Irene Shingobe and Ladon Morsching. These are some guests that I had the opportunity to take fishing on Sunday and I just wanted to personally thank each of them for letting myself and the Wigwam Resort take them fishing. Steve and Irene are from the Maplegrove, MN area and Ladon is from the Mankato, MN area. Steve and Ladon are working up here for the next few weeks doing some bridge repairs on a bridge on Hwy 11 going towards International Falls. They have been putting in the hours at work and needed a little relaxing break I hope that I was able to show you guys exactly what you needed. I again want to thank all three of you for going fishing with me and I cant wait till next time.
Happy Fishing to all, and to all a good day!
Wigwam Fisherman aka Jean-Paul Tessier
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It is very easy to configure and use scanner on openSUSE 12.2, GNOME 3.4.2 thanks to YaST.
Connect the scanner
I own a HP scanjet 2300c flatbed Scanner. I connect the scanner to the power adapter. Then i use the USB connector cable to connect the scanner and the computer. I ensure that the light in scanner bed is glowing.
Configure the scanner in YaST
I proceed to open GNOME Activities using left "Win" key or by pressing "Alt+F1". Then type in the search query as "YaST" and YaST should appear grouped under "Applications". On opening YaST we will be prompted to enter administrative password which we must provide.
In YaST we need to locate scanner settings by searching for scanner applet.
In the scanner configuration window it is recommended that we click on the edit button and reconfigure the scanner even though you may see a default scan driver showing up in the menu.
In the setup wizard we can type in the scanner model and search for the relevant scanner driver and apply the settings using the "Next" button at the bottom of the window. The YaST wizard will save the settings and you can exit the Scanner Configurator by pressing the "OK" button.
Scan Documents
In order to start scanning i go back to GNOME activities by pressing left "Win" key or by pressing "Alt+F1". Then i type in the search query "Simple Scan" and Scanner application will show up grouped under applications.
I am using my old stamp collection as test subject and I placed the stamp album page facing the light / glass on the scanner. Then I click on "Single Page" sub menu under "Scan" menu and viola the scanner could scan the pages. Thank you openSUSE :-)


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Episode 88 - Divine Justice, Sublimation, and Skinner's Rats
If you went by only the title of this week's show, you might conclude that episodes are getting weirder and weirder by the week. It's not as strange at is seems at first, though. Exploring the kabalistic concept of "gevurah," Happy Road considers what this might mean for the rest of us, who don't study Jewish mysticism. Find out what all that has to do with spanking children, rats, and electric shocks. Plus, this week is the thrilling conclusion of a series on busting out of a fitness rut!
Show notes: http://thehappyroadahead.com/episode-88-divine-justice-sublimation-and-skinners-rats/


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So, I had to go out. In the middle of the Rainfall Warning. OMG. Bad enough driving in the stuff but running - or in my case, hobbling - from the car to the store was awful. Not only did I get soaked going but carrying groceries BACK, unlocking a car, loading bags & self. Lets just say, I should've just brought soap & called it a shower.
I didn't do a couple of the things yesterday that called for
In the meantime, I have been picking away at the current pair of socks trying to finish them off even though the fingers are sore. My thumbs are somewhat better than they were but still painful. The sticky salve works a whole lot better on the knee which means I can walk more without pain or wobbling. It doesn't work as well on the painful thumbs but it sure makes the skin soft. I can knit a few rows if I knit slower & take a break on every commercial if I'm watching the tube. I knew commercials were good for something. And a couple of the kids I know have asked for small items.
Jennifer asked for Boot Warmers. I'm on the Lion Brand e-list & the last email offer included a Free Knitting Pattern for - Cabled Heart Boot Cuffs - just in time for Valentine's & just in time for Jennifer. The pattern is written for "Vanna's Choice" which is a worsted weight & size 5.5 & 6mm needles. I wish I had Red for them but Jennifer prefers any shade of black. Yuk.
Max, on the other hand, wants a tuque in any shade of Blue. He says he'll even wear Royal or Robin's Egg but likes Black too. I told him it won't be Black. He likes to roll his tuques up & wear them like a Beanie with his hair tucked under at work. I think a nice Royal Blue Antler would be good for him. The pattern is from 'Tin Can Knits' and is free on Ravelry.


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Gardening as finer art
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Described by Day (p 224) as 'a seven-piece band cast in the mould of British soul revivalists Dexy's Midnight Runners'. Were active in Adelaide for only 20 months from 1981-1983 with their first gig at the Union Hotel on the 7 December 1981.
The band consisted of Peter Flierl (bass), Heinz Steins (drums), Andy Berrington (tenor sax), Russell Burton (alto sax), Dan Clements (trumpet), Gerry Barrett (guitar), Glen Errington (keyboards), Frank Moller (voice) and John Oldman (guitar). After the recording of the single The finer art of gardening , three of the band members (Peter Flierl, Heinz Steins, Russell Burton ) left Del Webb and created a band called Plan B.
Meanwhile, the remaining Del Webb members kept together to launch The finer art of gardening b/w Too late the hero which came out on GPR in May 1983. Soon afterwards Del Webb totally fell apart with band members going their separate ways with Frank Moller going on to create the band Ship of Fools in 1984 which later became Sweets of Sin. Barrett joined the Exploding White Mice and later The Dust Collection.
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Spencer, Chris. Adelaide bands, Golden Square [Vic.]: Moonlight Publishing, 1996-<1997>
Day, David. SA great it's our music 1956-1986, Glandore, S. Aust. : D. Day and T. Parker, 1987
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