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Reviews for Airstream RVs vary by model; for example, Autoweek reviewed the Airstream Eddie Bauer Trailer and complimented its rounded-off corners and aerodynamic performance. Trailer Life reviewed the 25FB and said that it was impressed with the vehicle's inside storage space and how its interior was tastefully decorated.
Autoweek took an extensive look at the Eddie Bauer trailer and gave it generally positive reviews. The Eddie Bauer trailer has an aluminum skin, making it impossible for squirrels and rodents to chew through during periods of storage.
Autoweek also liked the Airstream's wooden floors, galvanized steel tanks and the screen that comes with the trailer to protect its occupants from bugs during the summer months. The Airstream comes with two air conditioning units and a gas heater.
In Trailer Life's review, the company was impressed with the large cargo area featured in the 25FB saying, "There is plenty of storage space inside, especially considering the trailer is designed for couples or small families." Trailer Life gave the 25FB high marks for a comfortable bed and the separate television in the bedroom. Trailer Life understands that Airstream RVs are expensive compared to other brands, but recommends the brand to anyone who wants longevity and reliable craftsmanship that lasts for years.


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A list of every casino in Las Vegas, with pics. With legalized gambling, and adult entertainment of every sort, "Sin City" is a title Las Vegas has truly earned. It is the Entertainment Capital of the World. Las Vegas was originally a simple stop along the pioneer trails in the west. Gambling was legalized in the 30's, but it wasn't until the 40's and 50's when the American Mob showed up and began crafting Las Vegas into the gaming hub it would become. Then in the late 1960's an even greater force would arrive: Howard Hughes. With the federal government ousting the organized crime, Hughes set out to bring glamor to the city with top rated hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants, and of course, casinos. His efforts reverberate to this day.
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In Washington, D.C., on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, panel 7 East includes U.S. Army SP 5 Michael Henry Ball's name. He died on April 29th, 1966, at age 22, in South Vietnam. He was from North Carrollton, Mississippi.
On panel 28 West, is the name of Marine Lance Corporal Michael Roger Ball. He died on March 26th, 1969, at age 20, in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was from Davenport, Iowa, and was married.


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A highly urbanized city located in central Luzon. It is the former home of the Clark Air base said to be the largest American base in the world. It has its own international airport and is primarily popular for its culinary and entertainment outlets including a booming nighlife.
The city itself is ok, but hang out at the various resorts and country clubs, and you'll have a good time. There's Mimosa, which I believe was the first one, and a new one pops out every few years, such as Fontana and Clearwater. International ex-pats are known to live and run businesses here.
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Lorg Lunny - Donal Lunny TV Series
Donal Lunny has produced an eight part series for TG4 in Ireland. He travelled all around Ireland to find young talented musicians to put a new band together. You can see what happened when all the musicians met for the first time, when they had to chose a singer etc. Each episode consists of two parts. You can view it at:
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And I don't know what to do. He wishes she was a boy and he would have rather gotten a dog.
I feel so numb.
I guess for background I should mention that he was 100% on board with ttc. We had many discussions about children prior to marriage(we even talked about it on our first date). He always said he wanted 2 children, and our daughter is 3 months old now. We are both 27.


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At the heart of Richmond Painswick, is a state-of-the-art Wellness Spa. Step inside and you enter a world which is fresh and tranquil, with areas for relaxation as well as exercise. Complete with 16m pool, jacuzzi, spa, gymnasium, sauna and treatment rooms, it has everything you need to look after body and soul. Use of the Spa is free for residents and membership is also available to non-residents - yet another example of how Richmond Villages integrate with the wider community. With the help of the Wellness Spa's very own team of professional trainers and therapists, finding the right exercise programme has never been so easy.
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Above the Wellness Spa is the Rooftop Restaurant. Here you can enjoy a superb variety of traditional and contemporary dishes whilst enjoying spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. For lighter, more informal meals, there is also a fantastic café and bar in the village centre. Perfect for catching up with friends.
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Charles Darwin wrote On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection almost 150 years ago. Most people who debate its merits have never read it, and here in the States, his work has been reduced to whether one "believes in" evolution, as though it falls in the same category as astrology, elves, and Santa Claus.
To understand Darwin's work, you need to understand his reluctance to acknowledge his own conclusions. Evolution per se was not the difficult part--heck, Darwin's grandfather Erasmus published that decades before Darwin's work, and it wasn't original then.
If you grasp why Darwin was so torn by his own words, then you get the controversy.
We make connections, even (or maybe especially) when we're children. The universe revolves each of us.
Rally caps, inside-out pajamas, horoscopes, and sidewalk cracks--all have power. We spend our time living in supernatural universes that do not yet (nor ever will) exist.
designed just to do so.
Any child paying attention can reasonably conclude that organisms as complex as lightning bugs and robins and catfish were designed to be a part of the world, a specific part of the world.
That much is true. No matter what side you fall on, critters are obviously designed for their environments.
You can know this and not believe in the supernatural.
The crux of Darwin's theory, the crux of the controversy, is this--natural selection reasonably and completely explains the diversity of life here on Earth.
This upset Darwin. It upsets a lot of people. It's a big deal.
You cannot fully explain Darwin's importance if you do not understand what the fuss is all about. Most of my students enter their sophomore year believing that Darwin formulated the theory or evolution.
He did not.
He developed a reasonable explanation for the diversity of species through natural selection alone. Others had similar ideas, but his work was cogent, concise, and readable.
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection reads as though it was written by a man trying very hard to convince himself he was mistaken, but failed to break through the chains of rational thought. The man Darwin was trying to convince was himself.
The theory of evolution removes the need for any other explanation for the diversity of life here--supernatural or otherwise. It requires no further layers to explain how species form.
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection does not, however, preclude a Creator. It does not explain how life began, nor makes any attempt to do so.
One of the first people to read the book was the Reverend Charles Kingley, a writer and a Protestant priest, who sent a note to Darwin congratulating him on his treatise. In the letter the Rev. Kinsley noted:
I have gradually learnt to see that it is just as noble a conception of Deity, to believe that He created primal forms capable of self development into all forms needful pro tempore and pro loco, as to believe that He required a fresh act of intervention to supply the lacunas which He Himself had made. I question whether the former be not the loftier thought.
As for the "controversy," the attempt by a few folks with a perverse interpretation of the Gospels to create a scientific curriculum that includes Intelligent Design, well, I present the thrust of their argument--that organisms clearly designed for their environment require some sort of intelligence behind the design--without presenting their motives.
It's the way my sophomores think anyway--they're still children. Heck, it's how we all think.
The whole point of Darwin's work is that it demolishes the need for a designer. The Intelligent Design hypothesis is not a scientific alternative to the theory of evolution--it is that very idea that Darwin destroys in his book.
Calling Intelligent Design a scientific alternative to evolution is like recognizing the Flat Earth Society as a reasonable alternative to a round Earth.
I wish Darwin was wrong. I wish Santa Claus still brought me presents. I wish people would start thinking.
And I still wish upon stars....just not in science class.
indeed embrace, the theory of evolution, without any appeal to the supernatural.
Oh, my thoughts on a Creator? On cosmological origins? On energy? On mass? All great mysteries.
Let the mystery be--once you try to explain a mystery to me, you're no longer dealing with a mystery but a myth.


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Ludacris Launches Interactive Website For Kids! What!!!
Now I really find this hard to believe but it is true, Ludacris has done something that I would have never imagined he'd do!
I remember back in 2009 asking Ludacris to voice a promo for our know Thyself Campaign on the ancient pre dynastic Egyptian Pharaoh Narmer. While recording the script, Ludacris expressed a couple of expletives probably due to the fact that he did not know this (his) very important black history fact.
Ludacris has always been a pretty outspoken rapper when it comes to his music and the misogynistic nature of his lyrics and sexual innuendos. So it is very interesting to know that now he has launched a new website that is targeted to children loaded with educational material, songs, games and stories called karmasworld.com. The site is named after his 10-year old daughter Karma, isn't it amazing how having children can change your perspective on life?


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If I want to get your rating on a stock my broker recommends (Facebook, for instance), how do I do that?
There are two ways to get our rating in this situation. You can enter Facebook's ticker symbol (FB) where our user input form asks for a ticker. Or you can enter "Facebook" in the box that asks for a company name.
How does your stock screener work?
Our stock screener allows users to filter the universe of stocks we rate according to a variety of criteria. These criteria include:
Rating. Users may input integers between 1 and 10. When a 10 is entered, our search results display only companies whose likely returns rank in the highest 10% of the companies we rate. Entering a 1 gives the user companies whose likely returns rank in the lowest 10% of the companies we rate. Leaving this box blank allows companies of all ratings to be returned.
Editors' Picks (EP). Seeking Alpha's editors designate research articles of special merit as Editors' Picks. Users may select "exists" in this box to focus their searches on companies mentioned in recent Editors' Picks. Clicking on icons displayed in the EP column of search results brings users to these articles on the Seeking Alpha site.
Long Ideas (LI). These are Seeking Alpha articles that recommend purchase of specific stocks. Users may select "exists" in this box to focus their searches on companies mentioned in recent buy recommendations. Clicking on icons displayed in the LI column of search results brings users to these articles on the Seeking Alpha site.
Short Ideas (SI). These are Seeking Alpha articles that recommend the sale of specific stocks. Users may select "exists" in this box to focus their searches on companies mentioned in recent recommendations. Clicking on icons displayed in the SI column of search results brings users to these articles on the Seeking Alpha site.
Market Cap Decile. Users may input integers between 1 and 10. When a 10 is entered, our search returns only companies whose market value ranks in the highest 10% of the companies we rate. Entering a 1 returns the smallest 10% of the stocks we rank. Leaving this box blank allows companies of all market cap sizes to be returned.
Owned. This filter is useful to those seeking to own or short stocks in which our CEO, Bill Matson, has a position valued at $100 or more. Users may select "Long", "Short", or "No Position". Leaving this box blank has the same result as selecting "No Position".
What does it mean when a stock is rated 10 -- or a 1?
According to our rating system, the 10's represent the top 10% of stocks we rate, in terms of having the highest expected future returns. 1's are the 10% having the lowest. In general, stocks with the lowest ratios of price to book value, earnings, and sales (i.e. value stocks), as well as the highest trailing 12 month returns (i.e. high relative strength), will rate highest according to our algorithms.
The empirical evidence for the usefulness of this rating technique is provided by both our CEO's 16 year track record and his 52 year backtesting of value stocks and stocks with high relative strength.
Our rating system often provides contrarian results. As of 9/9/16, for instance, Facebook – a highly respected household name - had a rating of only 4. Though it had strong returns during the preceding year, its rating was penalized due to its high price relative to book value, earnings, and sales.
Large companies like Facebook generally provide poor returns relative to small caps, as this table indicates. This is primarily due to the premium investors pay for the safety they perceive in owning stock in large, highly visible businesses. The poor relative returns of large companies support our view that this premium is excessive.
There are thousands of publicly traded U.S.-based companies that DDIM doesn't rate. Why is that?
We focus on companies whose financial data is compatible with the requirements of our algorithms. At this time, for instance, we cover relatively few financial services firms, since some of their most important financial indicators are ignored by our algorithms. Moreover, we have very little empirical data regarding the correlation of these indicators with future returns.
What does Rank mean?
Stocks are ranked in order of expected future returns. The stock with the highest expected future return is ranked number 1, and expected returns decrease as the numerical rank increases. That is, if we are rating 3100 stocks, the stock ranked number 3100 would have the lowest return expectation.
What are the ten market cap decile ranges?
A company's market capitalization (also referred to as market cap) is the market value of the company as calculated by multiplying the number of its shares outstanding by the current market price of a single share.
As of September 2016, the approximate minimum market caps for each of the decile ranges are:
Decile 1: $5MM
Decile 2: $30MM
Decile 3: $85MM
Decile 4: $200MM
Decile 5: $400MM
Decile 6: $800MM
Decile 7: $1.4B
Decile 8: $2.5B
Decile 9: $5B
Decile 10: $13B
How can I access historical data regarding stocks' DDIM ratings?
Investment sites often become unwieldy and difficult to use due to the addition of unnecessary features. In order to maximize our site's value to the greatest possible number of users, our policy is to only provide data that Bill finds useful in his day-to-day investing.
In the case of historical ratings data, we believe its use might actually lower returns, inasmuch as it would increase the effects of anchoring on our users' investment decisions. Anchoring is a psychological bias that causes investors to overweight a stock's price history when assessing its value. It often results in delayed or inappropriately subdued reaction to breaking news.
Investors who avoid anchoring bias tend to outperform those who allow it to affect their investment decisions.
How timely is DDIM's research?
As is the case with recommendations provided by brokerage firms, our ratings may be misleading when they fail to reflect recent news and price moves. It's always a good idea to check Seeking Alpha, Yahoo Finance, and/or company websites for important developments before placing orders.
Do you own the stocks you rate?
We often hold long or short positions in the stocks we rate or in their derivative securities.
How does the Watch List work?
Users may build Watch Lists by checking the boxes in the far left column of their search results. For instance, if Facebook is displayed in search results, checking the box to the left of Facebook's ticker symbol will add it to the user's Watch List. Thereafter, until the user deletes Facebook from the Watch List, our most recently posted data for the company will be displayed whenever the Watch List is accessed.
Are there any other kinds of information accessible through the DDIM system?
By clicking on the name or ticker symbol of a company displayed in Results, you can access a library of previous Seeking Alpha articles focused on that company, as well as a wide variety of other information, including:
research from non-Seeking Alpha sources,
news stories,
earnings history, and
SEC filings
When I attempt to access Seeking Alpha articles through DDIM, I am unable to read the entire article. Why is this?
Some Seeking Alpha articles are only available in their entirety to those who subscribe to Seeking Alpha PRO.
To access other Seeking Alpha articles and services that are not reserved for PRO subscribers, it is necessary for you to register as a Seeking Alpha user. At this time, there is no cost associated with registering for a basic Seeking Alpha account.
When I click on a company's EP, LI, or SI icon, I often get sent to articles that do not focus on the company. Why is that?
You are correct in that the articles brought to your attention do not necessarily focus on the companies you're researching. Rather, they will often contain mention of these companies in the context of analyzing other companies' competitive positions or other industry factors. Looking at a company from the perspective of authors who are writing about its competitors can very often reveal unexpected and important data points for you to consider.
We believe this feature is a valuable complement to the Seeking Alpha company-focused libraries which are accessible by clicking on the name or ticker symbol of a company displayed in Results.
Trading Strategies
How likely am I to match Bill Matson's returns?
Think of our ratings as you would a 2016 Camaro LT with a two liter engine. It will take you from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds – which is quite a bit better than most cars on the road. But if you want to get to 60 in 4 seconds, you can pay more for better performance and go with the six liter Camaro SS.
Similarly, if you were to spend an hour or two once a year maintaining a diversified portfolio of our highest rated stocks, you might well outperform the average mutual fund by a significant margin (assuming that you follow the order entry procedures we suggest later in this section). But if you want to boost your performance, allocating additional time and/or money to the active management of this portfolio is likely to further enhance your returns. (Note that past performance doesn't guarantee future performance.)
One low cost, do-it-yourself approach to active management would be to study and apply the strategies detailed in Data Driven Investing, which is available (and free!) in its entirety through Google Books (click here to view the entire book). Another approach would be to find an investment advisor who will implement these strategies on a day-to-day basis while:
charging an annual fee no greater than 1% of the assets you give them to manage, and
using a discount broker whose commissions are no greater than $10 per trade.
It is worth noting (and repeating) that the returns earned by our CEO are largely attributable to the daily attention he has given his portfolio. As he likes to say: "You get out of investing what you put into it."
That and: "Never let someone who has done nothing tell you how to do anything."
The lion's share of value added from our ratings is expected to arise from the continuing superior performance of strategies that are purely quantitative. Again, past performance does not guarantee future performance. In particular, it would be difficult for most investors to approach the returns documented in Data Driven Investing, which were achieved by a portfolio manager with extensive relevant training and experience trading stocks and equity derivatives full-time during a period (2000-2004) when small company value stocks were performing especially well. In addition, Bill's use of margin, which magnified his returns, would not be considered suitable for most investors.
Managing Risk and Using Dynamic Hedging
In looking at Bill's brokerage statements, you may notice that he not only uses a lot of margin, but also that he owns significant options positions. Isn't this incredibly risky? How does Bill's dynamic hedging strategy work? Please review this article to learn more about this very important topic
When using DDIM, why wouldn't I always go long the top 10 stocks? Why not always short the bottom 10 stocks?
First of all, it would be a bad idea to only have 10 stocks in your portfolio. We suggest that our users put no more than 5% of their portfolio into any one stock and no more than 10% in any one industry.
It would also be a bad idea to move in and out of stocks as they leave and re-enter the top 10, as this would generate enormous trading costs and commissions. Since many of the top 10 stocks are, at any given time, likely to be illiquid, even investors with portfolios of modest size may well find it impossible to trade these stocks in the order sizes they desire without paying excessive prices when buying and tanking share prices when selling.
DDIM ratings are based purely on quantitative measures derived from financial statement and trading data. We strongly suggest checking Seeking Alpha articles for flaws that aren't reflected in this data before buying any stock, regardless of its rating, as well as checking its Seeking Alpha Quote Page for price changes and news events occurring after our most recent rating. The same goes for any short sales you may be contemplating.
Among the stocks we rate highly, you will often find companies based in China or having significant operations there. Extreme caution should be taken in these situations, given that a disproportionately large number of such companies' financial figures have proven unreliable in the past.
Should I think of your firm as my investment advisor?
Nothing posted on our website or otherwise communicated by us to our users and/or the general public shall be construed as personalized investment advice.
Does it make sense for me to focus on a small number of stocks, or should I own stock in many different companies?
Make diversification a priority. Assume that every stock we rate (even Apple and Facebook!) has the potential to go to zero. The best way to avoid catastrophic losses in your stock portfolio is to invest no more than 5% of it in any one stock or more than 10% in any one industry. Even the 5% per stock limit may be excessive in the case of illiquid small company stocks.
Am I better off using limit orders or market orders?
Always use limit orders, never market orders.
When buying stocks with spreads between the bid and asked prices of more than 2% (i.e. 2% of the stock's price), you should only offer more than the midpoint of the spread if you are trading on breaking news. Similarly, when selling stocks with spreads between the bid and asked prices of more than 2%, you should only ask for less than the midpoint of the spread on trades motivated by breaking news.
One more thing. When placing an order involving a stock with a wide bid/asked spread, always check to make sure that your order price is reasonable in light of the stock's most recent trading history.
Am I better off entering day orders or good-til-cancel orders?
Unless you are checking Yahoo Finance or other news sources regularly for breaking news (especially immediately before the market opens), you should place only day orders, never good-til-cancel orders.
Is there a particular time of day that is best for entering orders?
Unless you are both a) checking for breaking news immediately before the market open and b) skilled at anticipating the price impact of such news, it is best to wait until at least 10:30 EST before placing orders.
And unless trading is your full-time profession, you should only place orders during normal market hours.


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Najad 505
All but traditional.
This magnificent yacht has been created out of our core principals for quality, performance, safety, comfort and good sea-keeping ability. Apart from the centre cockpit layout, there's almost nothing 'traditional' about the entire yacht. In fact, range designers judel/vrolijk & co have made a statement out of every feature. The narrow waterline entry, fairly plumbbow and U-shaped sections aft are indicators of the kind of performance you can expect. Underneath the hull a delta bulb keel and balanced spade rudder with no skeg are standard fit. This dynamic combination offers good feel on the helm and quicker tacking, with the added benefit of easier close-quarters manoeuvrability.


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vAccount allows you to Categorize your transactions infinite categories and subcategories(nested categories) to give you a clear picture of your Income/Expense. On a typical Accounting system, you will have different categories to categorize your transactions into. To manage categories, please go to vAccount => Transaction Type (or go to Dashboard and click on Transaction Type icon). On the page, you will see list of categories (Transaction Types) which you created and you will be able to add/edit/delete/publish/unpublished categories (Transaction Types) using the buttons on toolbar.
Create new category
- To create a category, you can simply click on New button in the toolbar and fill-in necessary information.
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Butterfly Wing
A network of scales covers most of the butterfly wing, giving it a beautiful array of colors produced either by pigmentation or through optical interference. The iridescent colors usually associated with butterfly wings arise from the small ridges on the scales, which interact with light causing constructive and destructive interference, much like that produced by a soap bubble. Other coloration in the wing is caused by clusters of dehydrated blood cells, leading to a wide spectrum of colors that we see as distinct patterns in the wings.
These images were captured using the oblique illuminator built into the microscope head with the assistance of a Dolan-Jenner Model 180 fiber optics illuminator using a 150 watt projection lamp. The light pipes of the illuminator were placed at approximately a 45-degree angle with respect to the optical axis of the microscope and were positioned to evenly illuminate the specimen. A 2-inch square section of black paper was placed over the diffusion filter on the stage of the microscope to avoid any glare from transmitted illumination.
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College Coffee Night at the Vienna Coffeehouse May 14
May 13, 2017
College students: be sure to stop by Vienna Coffee House for College Night tomorrow, May 14! They will have $2 bottomless coffee all night, so be sure to bring your favorite mug! They will also have a raffle drawing with a chance to win free coffee, gift cards to Vienna, plus a FREE Hario V60 Pour Over Set!
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Missouri Valley Economic Association (www.mvea.net)
51st Annual Meeting
October 23-25, 2014
Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch
St. Louis, Missouri
The Association for Social Economics will hold 2-3 sessions at the MVEA conference.
Please send an abstract of about 200 words or a one page outline and a set of at least three presenters, discussants, and their themes by July 10, 2014 to Dr. Aparna Mitra (Email Hidden)
There will be cash award for the best Graduate Student Paper. Undergraduate students are also encouraged to present their research at the conference.
All submissions should include your name, affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax, and email address.


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Coral and Blue
Orange, coral, red – so pretty paired with navy blue! Perfect from casual…
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MIDDLE: Jeans, Top, Shoes, Purse: Topshop; Ring: Impressionen; Earrings: Unzipped Intermix; Bracelet: the lucky elephant; Sweater: Ashley Brooke
BOTTOM: Bridesmaid Dress: Saja; Shoes: Mylie Corsage; Bracelet: the lucky elephant
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Add Some Spring to Your Wardrobe
After these past couple of days, I have a feeling that my long lost, most loved season friend Spring might indeed be right around the corner, just waiting for the right moment to finally emerge from wherever (s)he was hibernating! Not sure about you, but my fingers (and toes for that matter….) are definitely crossed BIG TIME! No more snow, cold, frost, … pleeeeaaaase!! It's been enough now! The white on the ground and the black on us people have got to go – it's time for a big splash of color!!
So much fun to play around with all those pretty happy spring and summer beads! Perfect with this season's trend colors!
Bracelets: the lucky elephant; Clothes middle picture: ZARA; Red skinnies: Cheap Monday; Blazer: H&M; Yellow dress: Irene Luft
Filed under Coral, Fashion, Jewelry, Spring 2011, Trend colors
Loooove Lia Molly
I am so happy I subscribed to Swirl by Daily Candy!!!!! Look what they send me today:
Ahhhh… Love, love, love the style!!! Can't miss the sale that was just launched today! Up to 60% off! Really sorry, but I have to go window shopping now…
See ya!
Filed under Fashion, Silver Peony, Spring 2011, Trend colors
Spring 2011 Trend Color "Silver Cloud"
Did you know that elephants are totally fashionable this year? Just look at the trend colors of 2011 and you'll see! Gray aka "silver cloud" made it into the top ten trend colors this season. Hooray to elephants!!… :-0
Whether it's weddings or parties or jeans and t-shirt looks: gray can do it all – easily!
Pictures gathered on the web a while ago without taking notes – sorry, will be more thourough next time…
Dress: Phillip Lim, Clutch: Judith Leiber, Elephant bracelet: the lucky elephant, Shoes: Alexandre Birman, Cuff bracelet: Anna Beck, Earrings: Accessorize, Nail Polish: OPI
Filed under Fashion, Inspiration Boards, Spring 2011, Trend colors, Wedding
Spring has sprung … – almost!
Yes, I know, there's still snow on the ground in many places and we might be a few weeks (months …) away from seeing grass for longer than the occasional one warm winter day, but that doesn't mean that the mind can't travel there, right? Just looking at the fashion world makes it seem as if it won't be too much longer … The new Spring 2011 trend colors are here! And they certainly do convey spring!!! So, looking at it from a fashion angle: spring has indeed sprung.
Up close the first one: SILVER PEONY – oh so pretty …
Clothes & scarf: H&M, Bracelet: theluckyelephant.etsy.com, Shoes: Monsoon, Purse: Anna Malindi Caterina Tote, Eyeshadow: urban decay, Nail Polish: Opi, Jewelry: Forever 21
Filed under Fashion, Jewelry, Silver Peony, Spring 2011, Trend colors


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A 54-year-old man being held on criminal charges in the Bergen County Jail attempted suicide Sunday evening but was resuscitated by sheriff's officers and medical staff, authorities said.
The incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m., Bergen County Sheriff's Office spokesman William Schievella told Daily Voice.
The inmate -- being held on criminal charges by the Bergen County Superior Court -- was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, Schievella said.
Schievella did not release the man's name and was unable to say if there was evidence that he was planning suicide.
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Thanks to Becca 'My Girls & Me' for tagging and nominating me in the Liebster Awards. what you basically need to do is answer the 11 questions offered to you, and then give out 11 questions so that the bloggers who you tag can answer them.
Pretty simple.. here are my answers.
- If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be? – BBQ pulled pork! hands down the best thing invented!
- Do you have any goals for the next five years? – realistically id like to be out of this flat and in our own home, I'd love to progress with my blog and hopefully attend blogging events and build up enough courage to head into London for the London Baby Show
- What is your one goal in blogging? – I don't really have a goal, I'd love for a loyal readership and thats pretty much it, I just started blogging for me and not to gain anything really
- What is your favourite drink? – TEA!!
- What was your last holiday destination? – The last place I went too was Kings Lynn with my dad, I was about 37 weeks pregnant with my second child so that was WELL over 5 years ago now haha
- When you was younger, what did you want to do when your grew up? – According to my mum I wanted to be a dental technician, I don't know why..
- Do you have a favourite book? If so, what is it? – The Harry Potter books, I cant choose just one sorry 😛
- Who is your role model? – I don't really have one.
- Summer or Winter? – Definitely winter!
- If you could have any job in the world what would you do? – Photographer
- Finally, What is your biggest dream? – Just to be happy.. not to feel anxious all the time and just not have to deal with mean people anymore.
There we go, here are my 11 questions for anyone to answer if they wish too.
- Why did you start blogging?
- Do you think that you need to stick to just one subject with blogging?
- Pepsi or Coke?
- What are your favorite things to write about
- How long have you blogged for?
- What do your family and friends think about you blogging?
- How do you deal with negativity?
- What is your favorite meal?
- If you could only drink one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?
- Dream holiday destination?
- What was your comfort toy when you were little?
and there we have it,
I nominate;
The Anxious Mum (link)
aMundaneSarah (link)
Mummy and Liss (link)
Tattooed Mummy (link)
Tattooed Tea Lady (link)
I have only tagged a few as I believe some have already done it, I cant wait to see your answers.
Until next time
Mummy Cat


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To reflect application of a breast risk prediction model in clinical practice such as mammography screening services or primary care, we fit the Rosner–Colditz log incidence model and the Gail model using baseline data. We imputed future use of hormones based on type and prior duration of use and other covariates at the baseline. We assessed performance using area under the curve (AUC) and calibration methods. Participants in the CTS had fewer children, were leaner, consumed more alcohol, and were more frequent users of postmenopausal hormones. Incidence rate ratios for breast cancer showed significantly higher breast cancer in the CTS (IRR= 1.32, 95% CI 1.24 to 1.42). Parameters for the log-incidence model summarizing the relation for reproductive variables, history of benign breast disease, menopause and use of hormone therapy as well as alcohol, obesity, and family history, were comparable across the two cohorts. In the NHS the AUC was 0.60 (se 0.006) and applying the model to the CTS the performance in the independent data set (validation) was 0.586 (se 0.008). The Gail model gave values of 0.547 (se 0.008), a statistically significant 4% lower. For women 47 to 69, more typical of those for whom risk estimation would be indicated clinically, the AUC values for the log incidence model are 0.608 in NHS and 0.609 in CTS; and for Gail are 0.569 and 0.572. In both cohorts, performance of both models dropped off in older women 70 to 87.
We also assessed calibration – a measure of how well the model predicts incidence for a population. Calibration showed good estimation against SEER (used as a measure of US national incidence rates for breast cancer) with a non-significant 4% underestimate of overall breast cancer incidence when applying the model in the CTS population.
In sum, the Rosner-Colditz model performs consistently well when applied in an independent data set. Performance is stronger predicting incidence among women 47 to 69 and over a 5-year time interval. AUC values exceed those for Gail by 3 to 5% based on AUC when both are applied to the independent validation data set. Models may be further improved with addition of breast density or other markers of risk beyond the current model. Research in collaboration with the Breast Health Center is currently pursing these improvement.
1. Rosner, B.A. et al. Validation of Rosner-Colditz breast cancer incidence model using an independent data set, the California Teachers Study. Breast Cancer Res Treat (2013).
2. Colditz, G. & Rosner, B. Cumulative risk of breast cancer to age 70 years according to risk factor status: data from the Nurses' Health Study. Am J Epidemiol 152, 950-64. (2000).


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Near Harrisonburg in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Cavalry Engagement
Erected 1927 by the Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number A-29.)
Location. 38° 32.277′ N, 78° 46.252′ W. Marker is near Harrisonburg, Virginia, in Rockingham County. Marker is on North Valley Pike (U.S. 11) south of Martz Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisonburg VA 22802, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lacey Spring (approx. ¼ mile away); Abraham Lincoln's Father (approx. 0.4 miles away); Long's Chapel and Zenda (approx. 1.8 miles away); Baxter House (approx. 3.7 miles away); Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisonburg.
Also see . . .
1. Riding With Rosser. Book by S. Roger Keller, on Amazon.com. (Submitted on October 26, 2006.)
2. George Armstrong Custer - Civil War Years. (Submitted on October 26, 2006.)
Additional keywords. General Thomas L. Rosser, General George A. Custer
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on October 26, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,846 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.


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Where to Receive Long Term Elderly Care Without a Nursing Home
By Cynthia Flash*
What if your loved one qualifies to be in a nursing home, but she wants to stay in her current residence? Providence ElderPlace could be the answer. Read Sang Ho's story here, and see how this program could work for you or your loved one as well.
Sang Ho finally made it to the United States as a refugee in 2000, 25 years after fighting for the South Vietnamese during the Vietnamese war. The lifelong bachelor eventually ended up at Providence Peter Claver House in South Seattle, where he enjoys life with many other Vietnamese residents. Now age 79, he still carries photos of his parents in his wallet and enjoys staying informed by watching the news on TV and reading Vietnamese newspapers.
"I am old. I have many diseases," Ho said in English that he has worked to perfect in the 15 years he's been in the United States. To keep himself healthy, active, and in his own home, Ho enrolled with Providence ElderPlace, a healthcare and social service program that serves seniors, many who are so sick or frail that they would qualify to live in a nursing home.
Serving the Elderly in Your Community
This year Providence ElderPlace celebrates 21 years of serving this population. It's main center is located in the Rainier Vista complex on Martin Luther King Jr. Way South. It has another stand-alone center in West Seattle and one in Kent and two more that serve residents inside two assisted living facilities. Operated by Providence Health & Services, Providence ElderPlace has grown to serve more than 500 participants. Each receives wrap-around services that keep them healthy and in the community, whether that's in their homes alone, with family, in an adult family home, or assisted living facility. Providence ElderPlace provides them with all of their medical care, adult day health and social services, transportation to the Providence ElderPlace centers, and in some cases even covers housing. Many participants have multiple chronic diseases and 85 percent qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Ho, a Providence ElderPlace participant since 2013, comes to the center once a week for exercise class, lunch, and to see his doctors when necessary. "It's a good program," said Ho, who has high blood pressure and arthritis. The program, with its on-site medical team, has helped him to stay healthy.
Because Providence is paid a monthly rate per participant, the program is incentivized to keep its participants as healthy as possible by closely monitoring their health, their medications and their well-being to keep them out of the hospital and the nursing home.
Far reaching benefits of Providence ElderPlace
Not only does Providence ElderPlace keep its participants living in the community and saves the government money, its outcomes are impressive. At a time when healthcare systems are penalized for hospital re-admissions, Providence ElderPlace's numbers outperform the average population in many areas:
- While the hospital re-admission rate for the general Medicare population is 20 percent over a 30-day period, it's under 10 percent for Providence ElderPlace.
- Mortality of those needing help with more than six activities of daily living (ADLs) for the general Medicare population is 28 percent, compared to 16 percent for Providence ElderPlace participants.
- While 54 to 66 percent of Medicare patients die in a hospital or nursing facility, only 14 percent of Providence ElderPlace patients do.
- While only 10 to 30 percent of Medicare patients have an advanced directive or Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), 96 percent of Providence ElderPlace patients do.
"These numbers can be attributed to the intense managed care each participant receives," said Susan Tuller, the program's executive director. "We truly believe that if this program did not exist, a significant number of our participants would need nursing home care or would be at significant risk for hospitalization because they're not in settings that provide all the care they need."
A better quality of life…
Robert Hellrigel, chief executive of Providence Senior and Community Services, which oversees Providence ElderPlace, said many people come to the program as their lives are spiraling out of control. "They can't manage their chronic conditions. They don't understand their options. They fear going to a nursing home and don't know where to turn. Providence ElderPlace wraps you up in this big warm blanket and says `you're covered, we're going to get your symptoms under control.'"
Providence ElderPlace is part of the national Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), started in 1990 to provide the entire continuum of care and services to seniors with chronic care needs while maintaining their independence in their home for as long as possible. Providence expects to expand the program in the future and is seeing younger participants with different healthcare problems including multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury from a stroke or accident, and those who are developmentally delayed and aging out of the system that previously served them.
Dr. Assad Kazemi, who has been the Providence ElderPlace medical director nearly since the program's inception, said he often hears his patients and their families tell him how much Providence ElderPlace has helped. "They say, `now I have a life of my own. I can focus on my kids and grandchildren because I know you're looking after me.'"
*Cynthia Flash owns Flash Media Services, a public relations firm. Providence ElderPlace is one of her clients. Learn more about Providence ElderPlace.
Program provides free healthcare services for low-income adults in King County.
Providence ElderPlace offers a complete set of free healthcare services for elderly on Medicaid and Medicare.


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Cricket Bats are manufactured from a wood (English or Kashmiri Willow). During bat manufacturing ,different process in sequence takes place in order to get the perfect cricket bat. Willow selection for cricket bats is an important aspect during bat manufacturing. English Willow is best in class willow for bat and no doubt it is first preference of all bat manufacturers around the globe.
English willow is the finest type of willow because it give high performance and durability during critical batting condition. Kashmiri willow is the substitute of english willow and mostly available in kashmir valley of India. This type of willow is bit harder as compare to English Willow.Cricket bat with this type of willow is suitable for entry or average level of cricket players.
Now let us discuss the cricket bat manufacturing process . Bat manufacturing process is totally a manual skilled job and the perfect shape and size of bats is totally depends on skill level of operator.Few companies like GM Cricket, also used state of art Computer Added Manufacturing technique which give fine accuracy and surface finish as compared to manual job.
Cutting Process :
In this Process , trees are cut into standard size logs which further cuts into defined shape wadge known as clefts. To manufacture standard bat , clefts should be defect free , should contain perfect fibers shapes and moreover the perfect moisture contents. Carefully selected clefts are then placed into drying room to remove the moisture .Normally it takes 6 month to achieve the desire condition on wood for further processing.Once the clefts are dried as per requirement , further it cuts into shape of the bat. Manufactures also give the shape of handle and toe .At this point of time it is also important to finalize the best end of bad which could give the super performance.
Pressing Process :
With Pressing operation , bat internal fibers come closer and provide strength so that bat can withstand the impact caused by cricket ball.Pressing is an important operation as over pressing can make bat surface hard.So it is desirable to do this operation carefully with skill hand or machine.
Handle Fitting:
After Pressing operation , Next operation is to fit the handle to cricket bat. Handle in normally prepared with cane laminated with rubber strips which gives flexibility and improve the strength of handle. Handle is placed into cricket bat wadge with adhesive material so that handle can make joint with bat. Both handle and bad, further pressed in vice to give desired shape.
Shaping Operation :
After Fitting the handle , wood craftsman place the bat into vice and give the final shape of cricket bat by removing the extra wood with the help of tool known as Draw Knife. In this operation cricket bats performance and its playing style is decided as craftsman as per bat specification changes the bat meat position. By changing the quantity and position of meat , bat performance can be changed.
Final Finishing:
Further , Cricket Bat is sanded , shoulder of bad gets its shape , grip of handle place into bat. Final finishing of Cricket Bats takes place with the help of horse's shin bone. Manufacturer logo are added into Bat. Now your bat ready to play. But please don't forgot the knock In and Oiling of Cricket Bats.
So this is the complete sequence of Cricket Bat Manufacturing process. In India Meerut , U.P – is the hub of Cricket Bat manufacturing and word well known companies like SS, SG , BDM , Kookaburra , SF , SM Pinto are manufacturing cricket equipment form here.
To Visit Full Range of Cricket Bats please visit www.khelmart.com


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Happy New Year! HR Forecast for 2017
With 2016 in the rear-view mirror, it's time to take a look at the road ahead with our take on hot HR topics for 2017.
While none of these topics apply to every workplace, they offer a baseline for recruiters and HR as we juggle new strategies for workplaces that are growing in all directions. Let's take a look:
- Things continue to look up for recruiters: Coming as no surprise, recruiting the right talent is going to be a top priority in 2017 as opportunities expand and the pool of qualified hires remains pinched. In a survey of 2,600 corporate talent specialists from 35 countries, LinkedIn sought feedback from small and mid-sized business managers on trends impacting the industry in the coming year. Along with confirming the continuing struggle for qualified workers, the survey underscored the importance of branding and diversity as businesses of all sizes compete to attract needed hires.
Inclusion practices will turn inward as employees seek greater transparency into company performance, branding choices, accounting, and product management—to better understand workplace and consumer choices.
- Cyber security and privacy: The coming year may be a blockbuster for hacks, cyber invasions, and stolen data (although the recently announced loss of data of more than one billion users by Yahoo is going to be tough to beat). HR has an important place at the table for discussions, table-top exercises, and development and implementation of business continuity plans.
Personnel who are IT and cyber security certified are in short supply and high demand. While most companies have access, either through hiring or outsourcing, to IT expertise, onboarding digital security experts will continue to be a significant challenge in 2017.
Earlier this year, the White House detailed its plan to boost the recruitment and training of cyber security talent for federal agencies. For private companies, neglect of cyber security issues leaves companies open to liability claims and can ultimately lead to lost jobs and market share.
From cyber awareness to physical security, HR works closely with digital and facility security experts to maintain cyber and personal safety. The next hack or tragedy is only a headline away, so be sure the right personnel are working together to keep your business healthy and whole.
- Training: Along with ramping up awareness and training on recent hacks and phishing schemes, skills advancement, certifications, and software training, look for on-demand individualized training instead of employee classes.
As more companies offer and push rotational job opportunities for employees who seek additional challenge and skills, on-demand training is a must. The new workforce will be comprised of skilled, educated workers who are capable of adapting to the next project, or economic need through skills development and training. You may find that the highly skilled worker you need is already within your ranks waiting to be identified and trained. Opportunities to develop skills and experience also boosts your retention rates.
- Job loss: While not a rosy New Year prediction, slow rolling layoffs will continue to create economic and regional unrest as automation gains speed. While in many settings, workers still need to use machines, in others, workers will be needed to manage the machines, not run them.
As algorithms are used more creatively, look for job contraction anywhere from the assembly line to financial management services.
- Greater realization of capabilities of HR in the workplace: As recruiting and back office software continue to free up time for HR, the next year will see more rapid expansion of HR into ideas and processes to optimize the workforce. Look for better managed recruiting and employee engagement from onboard to offboard.
- Team development: Utilization of workforce units is in its infancy. From groups, to project, regional, and networked teams, novel ways and means of pushing productivity and creativity will continue to develop.
- Mixed workforces: Continued development of the gig economy will spur a workforce composed of permanent and contracted workers. Scaling up or down, mixed teams offer greater expertise, diversity, and opportunities for improved efficiencies of time, money, and productivity.
- Innovation and tech: Last and most obvious, continued technological innovation, and app development will continue to re-imagine the workforce—and the world—as we know it.
In the coming year, we will struggle with, and streamline, many of the concepts and ideas advanced in 2016. With an improved economy, and a wide open workforce and job marketplace, the rewards of 2017 will go to employers and employees who can adapt to rapidly change demands and economic conditions. Happy New Year!


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FOREIGN AFFAIRS – LIBERALS & IRAQ – 10 April 2003
[Mr Mark Oaten: I am sure that everyone in the House will welcome yesterday's events in Baghdad. We hope that they mark the end of the most intense period of this conflict and although military operations will continue, a welcome end is now in sight…
Jack Straw: I greatly welcome the change of the Liberal Democrats' tone. There is always space in heaven – ]
Dr Julian Lewis: And on the bandwagon. [Laughter]
[Mr Straw: I was about to say that there is always space in heaven for sinners to repent, but for the benefit of the Hansard reporters, the hon. Member for New Forest, East (Dr. Lewis) added "bandwagon". I did not want them to be confused about what the hon. Gentleman said. The change of tone is good news and we look forward to further recantations of the Liberal Democrats' position. If they will the end, they have to will the means as well –
The Minister for Europe (Mr Denis MacShane): The end of Charlie.
Mr Straw: We hope not.]


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I started Tuesday with a beet juice. No filter here just a vibrant color. Beets with pineapple, grapefruit, orange and mint. Vitamin C booster. This is a great one for traveling, and in 5 minutes you have had your meal - plus instant cellular nutrition!
I picked up some travel snacks - organic pistachios and macadamia nuts, and coconut milk chocolate peanut butter ice cream!
Dinner was a kale salad!
I also drank lots of water, including a lemon water.
Today I started with a smoothie. Another great travel meal.
Later at the airport - check out all these healthy snacks! It's amazing to see organic and non-Gmo!
I picked up some pineapple, grapes and a pure bar! The fruit is not organic at all, but the most whole thing they had there.
This can be eating while you walk - travel tip!
When I arrived in California later that evening I had a green juice from Mothers Market. Parsley, cilantro, kale, cucumber and celery.
Later I had a mint Nibmor chocolate and a That's It bar with two ingredients: apple and cherry.
Had dinner at a Mediteradian restaurant which was organic and hormone free. This was rice, grilled chicken and salad. And green tea. I ate this entire plate.
13 days to book launch!
Love Liana
P.S if you are a subscriber to my emails you would have gotten one today about what's the one thing you really want to transform? Comment below and let me know! It's time for total health transformation!


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I was glad to hear from so many people who wear seatbelts after yesterday's post! Thanks for all your comments. The accident is definitely something I think about around this time of year.
Not that you can tell, but I'm plodding along on my very large super secret project. Such projects are the death of knitbloggers, aren't they?
Wendy's giving away a lovely skein of sock yarn – leave a comment by 4 pm EST, November 11 (aka today) for your chance to win.
Stephanie of On the Needles is having a stash sale you might want to keep an eye on.
What would Photoshop look like in real life?
It's Litter Week over at ModernCat. They'll compare natural litters, discuss various litterbox gadgets (watch for giveaways), and even talk about toilet training your cat…
Who can relate to this lolcat, eh?! Hmm, I think this one was enacted in my home when Mayhem arrived.
If you're a fan of The Matrix (the first one – you know, the one that was good), you'll probably get a kick out of the spoof – If The Matrix ran on Windows. (Depending on how your browser is configured, the video may very well start when you click on that link.)
Reading Update
Weddings from Hell by Maggie Shayne, Jeaniene Frost, Terri Garey, and Kathryn Smith. Four solid stories about weddings gone paranormally awry…
Necking by Chris Salvatore. Very enjoyable vampire chick lit.
What Dreams May Come by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Rebecca York, and Robin D. Owens. Three pretty cheesy stories about "magical romance." No Dark-Hunters here, alas.
Reflections & Dreams: Reflections / Dance of Dreams (Stanislaski Saga) by Nora Roberts. Hey, I had this in my queue at the library when I was on my big Nora Roberts kick and it just showed up.
Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson. They are pretty unusual, but not very bad at all. They might even be a bit more cuddly and well-mannered than bad, actually.
The Vampire Shrink (Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist) by Lynda Hilburn. This was very well-written (if a bit uneven at times) and had an intriguing premise – I have the next book in my library queue already. Please note that this book is absolutely crawling with vampires. 😉
The Wolfman by Nicholas Pekearo. This posthumously published novel is very dark and intense. Recommended – but don't expect it to be an easy read.
"Hmph. That big kitty thinks he's such a badass, just because he can leap like a real panther. I'll show him badass." -Mayhem


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Some ungrounded rumours about Middle-earth spinoff movies or shows have been tossed around ever since December of last year, but nothing substantial has ever come up. But, word has come out that Warner Brothers will be making a big Hobbit/Middle-earth related announcement at their Hall H panel on Saturday morning at the 2015 San-Diego Comic Con (which is not limited to DC movies). The news first broke yesterday on TheOneRing.net's weekly podcast/show, TORn Tuesdays. Jump to 23:43 in the video or read the transcript below (with added emphasis):
Justin [co-host]: Dwalinroom in the chat room says, "all of this is hypothetical here [WB making more Middle-earth films]." Well, from what we've heard, it's not hypothetical and there may be some huge Hobbit-based announcements at [the San-Diego] Comic-Con on Saturday morning. The Hall H Warner Brothers panel is not just for DC universe.
Cliff [co-host]: Affirmative nod - smiling
Justin: We are hearing rumours that there will be a major, major Middle-earth announcement at Comic-Con. We've already heard separately your [Cliff's] sources and my sources and a few other people on theonering.net that, we've all heard independatly of each other, that Warner Bros. is not done making Middle-earth films.
At first glance it seems a little fishy, I'll admit. But anyone who's been following these guys and this site know that they don't make things up out of thin air. With inside sources in the studio(s) they've broken some of the biggest headlines in the Middle-earth movie work over the past decade and a half. Cliff's source in this instance (as he later explains in the video) is in fact on the inside and broke his/her non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to spill the beans. Cliff won't reveal anything else (to protect his source), but for most of the video they talk about the Appendices in LotR so that will probably provide the main inspiration for future additions to the Middle-earth Cinematic Universe (Me-CU), as would be expected.
Such news isn't exactly surprising. With Hollywood's latest excessive trend in rebooting, sequeling, prequeling, and spin-offing every available IP in its toolbox, it's bound to happen to Middle-earth sooner or later. Whether the same production crew or Peter Jackson is to be involved or not is anyone's guess at this point until a future announcement is made (if any is truly coming). However, studios seem to like giving different directors *free* reign in their shared universes lately, so we could get to see different writers and directors play in Middle-earth.
Depending on who you ask, this comes as either exciting news or a horrifying calamity. So many purists have been appalled by Peter Jackson's treatment of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, many just simply want it to end. Yet, future films spin-offs may have an easier time winning fan approval simply because no future film can truly be based on Tolkien's works (unless the Tolkien Estate hands over the rights). It could only be labelled, "inspired by." With proper distinction and recognition that any future films would essentially be original stories set in Middle-earth based on Tolkien's extensive groundwork and notes in the Appendices they may not be held up to such careful, nerdy standards as the main hexalogy.
Personally, I think if future spin-offs are well-done (especially in the writing) and stick close to main themes and ideas found in Tolkien's stories we could be in store for exciting new journeys into the rich world of Middle-earth. To travel with Balin to reclaim Moria, sail with the Faithful from falling Numenor, defend the Shire from evil intruders with the Rangers and see other forgotten tales in Middle-earth come to life is an exciting prospect. In many ways it fulfills Tolkien's own vision for his mythology as he explained to Milton Waldman in 1951:
I would draw some of the great tales in fullness, and leave many only places in the scheme, and sketched. The cycles should be linked to a majestic whole, and yet leave scope for other minds and hands, wielding paint and music and drama. Absurd.
For more about the future of the Middle-earth franchise I actually wrote about similar ideas earlier this year in two separate posts:
What's Next For the Middle-earth Franchise?
How Should The Silmarillion be Filmed?
What do you think about future Middle-earth films? Share your thoughts in the comments below!


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Wataniya Telecom, member of Ooredoo Group, concluded the 39th GSM Arab World Annual event which took place for two consecutive days on the 14-15 of April at the Sheraton Hotel Kuwait.
Ministry Of Communication's Undersecretary in Kuwait Eng. Hameed al-Qattan inaugurated the conference with the attendance of Wataniya Telecom's GM and CEO Eng. Abdulaziz Fakhroo and the GSM Arab World chairman Zeyad Al-Hasson.
The event which was hosted by Wataniya Telecom in collaboration with the GSM Arab World (GSMAW) - the Arab branch of the GSM Association targeted the meeting of the industry's new challenges and following its needs.
The hosting of the event by Wataniya reflects its commitment to contributing to sharing the wealth of knowledge among all stakeholders in the telecom's ecosystem both in Kuwait and the region.
The conference reviewed the current status of the GSM sector across the Arab world, promoted technology, and facilitated the exchange of expertise, created investment opportunities and encouraged innovation and creativity within the ICT sector.
The event's theme "Telecom Future… Challenges and Opportunities", witnessed the attendance of more than 230 attendees from more than 20 telecom operators, vendors, banks, embassies, governmental and academic institutions as well as internet service providers.
Significant keynotes and thought-provoking panel discussions took place during the event as well as an exhibition which gathered service provider companies like Huawei, Syniverse, infobip and others all displaying cutting-edge products and technology which defines the mobile future in the MENA region.
Wataniya said the event also targets developing healthy operator competitiveness while turning innovation into an engine for growth.
Some of the key focuses at GSM Arab World #39 were the LTE Roaming current issues, the regulatory landscape in the Arab States as well as identifying opportunities for social and economic impact and stimulate the development of scalable, life-enhancing mobile services like mHealth and mMoney.
The event also included a gala dinner sponsored by Huawei, the leading global ICT solutions provider. Furthermore, tailor-made training sessions took place during the event for both GSMAW members and Media representatives. The media workshop was considered as the first of its kind to be held in Kuwait by Ericsson, the world leader in communications technology and services, where it introduced topics like the evolution of the ICT industry, Kuwait ICT Industry, MOBILE telephony basic components, 2G, 3G, LTE & beyond, LTE Roaming and spectrum for MBB.
Wataniya Telecom said this event is a contribution to the development of the telecom industry in the region and is an excellent opportunity for networking among all stakeholders.
Wataniya further said "The 39th GSMAW event was a great opportunity in bringing together International and regional speakers as well as leaders from the telecom sector. The event is aimed at enhancing the telecom sector's role of development and is a catalyst in knowledge sharing."
Wataniya Telecom praised highly the support of both the sponsors and the vendors who played a great role in the support of this event. Wataniya also thanked the Media training provider "Ericsson" for designing a unique workshop aimed at the media for the first time in Kuwait.
The training provided strategic insisght, key market data and provided the right knowledge competencies while keeping the media engaged and progressive.
Wataniya said "Developing people to further increase their capabilities is a priority to us and comes from our belief in enriching people's lives and providing them with the skills, tools and information to do this. It also emphasizes on our vision to care, connect and challenge. We believe that in order to achieve sustainable assurance for the rapid business growth, the human resources development should be always directed towards innovation".
Wataniya Telecom concluded by saying that this event will shape the telecom industry and "we will continue to raise the standard of the industry in Kuwait and in the region by hosting similar events which are significant to the development of our country"
For more information on the event please visit: www.gsma39.com
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FYF 2013 artist spotlight: Solange
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Can you imagine growing up with Beyoncé as your big sister? Sibling rivalry is a thorny maze of insecurities even after your hormone-heady teen years are over, and as part of Destiny's Child, Bey has been an international superstar since Solange was 12 years old. That must've been a rough ride for a kid who, just like her sister, exhibited an interest in showbiz early on. Still, Solange persevered, releasing two solo records of glossy, slightly saccharine, retro-leaning soul. She divided the rest of her time between acting and deejaying, becoming a fixture in fashion-show front rows in the process—not to mention that full-time job known as motherhood (she had her son at just 18).
So far, so mainstream. But in the past three years, Solange has made some surprising choices. The 26-year-old covered the Dirty Projectors, sang with Of Montreal and, most notably, started collaborating with Dev Hynes, who as a teenager gained notoriety in London punk-funk trio Test Icicles.
Now 26 and living in Brooklyn, Hynes records as Blood Orange, specializing in a laid-back, spartan strain of R&B—like Prince on quaaludes. The fingerprints of his latter-day aesthetic can be found all over Solange's new seven-song EP, True, where her nimble tones relax on a bed of twinkling guitars and languorous bass grooves. It's clearly striking a chord: Lead track "Losing You" has clocked up 2.5 million YouTube views since October. With a full-length penciled in for next year, it looks like Solange is finally carving out a niche of her own, just left of center.—Kim Taylor Bennett
Solange plays FYF Sunday, August 25th.
Download True on Amazon
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Follow Kim Taylor Bennett on Twitter: @theKTB
This article originally appeared in Time Out New York on December 6, 2012.


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My lecture at BINA
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An arrival at your site by strange coincidence. I was looking up >> the plains of Montiel<< while reading Don Quixote, and you have a post refererring to that. I am just vuiewing your far flung places post from Christchurch New Zealand. Its 03.54 am here, I awoke early could not sleep. paulscottfilms. postcardsfrombangkok.blogspot.com
Well, welcome down the rabbit hole :) Good luck getting some shut-eye and I will check out your blog. Salut from Nice, France.


text: There's no denying life can get busy, especially on the weekends. That's why I usually make up a big family-size sandwich to take to our softball matches or soccer practice. I'm a firm believer in using good bread, it's the first thing you taste and it makes all the difference. Lately I've been using Pillsbury's Simply Rustic French Bread. Just bake it up and you can be stuffing it with tasty fillings in less than an hour. This smoked ham sandwich is complimented by a generous slather of sweet honey butter. Making your own sandwiches also comes in handy at party time. Instead of buying huge and expensive catering trays, just make your own and slice them on the smaller side. Your friends will be amazed that they didn't come from a famous sandwich chain! To make the honey butter, mix the softened butter with the honey in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat together for about one minute and set aside. Place the bread on a baking tray and cut three deep slices across the top. Bake as directed in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Once the bread is baked, slice it along the side with a sharp serrated bread knife. Open it up and spread one side of it with the honey butter. Start to build the sandwich by placing the sliced smoked ham on top of the honey butter, followed by the sliced tomato and avocado. Season with salt. Slice the sandwich in half or quarters if preferred.


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|S99-08646 (24 May 1999) --- Astronaut Scott J. Kelly, pilot, listens to a briefing by a member of the crew training staff during a session of emergency bailout training in the Systems Integration Facility at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Kelly, wearing a training version of the partial-pressure launch and entry garment, and his six STS-103 crew mates are currently in training for the third servicing visit to the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) since its 1990 deployment.
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Tonight on American Idol, the show will feature a performance by Idol alum Phillip Phillips, but they will also be featuring an awesome band called Kodaline. Check out the awesome band that's definitely worth a listen.
1. Randy Jackson Thinks They're Definitely a Band to Watch
We'll be performing on @AmericanIdol Thurs 3/6!! Can't wait to meet @YO_RANDYJACKSON Hollywood, here we come :) x pic.twitter.com/GP7VOGTATH
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) February 28, 2014
Last night on American Idol, Randy Jackson announced that the band would be performing on the show tonight and he couldn't have sounded more thrilled. The band is pretty excited as well of course …
Beyond excited for @AmericanIdol tonight! In case you don't own our album yet, it's on sale in the US at @iTunesMusic http://t.co/FvDzueNjiB
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) March 6, 2014
2. Their Most Recent Music Video is Called "One Day"
Check out the band's most recent music video titled "One Day." Though this one has a decent amount of YouTube views, it doesn't even come close to some of their others. Kodaline's "High Hopes" has over 6 million views and their video "All I Want" has even more.
3. Harry Styles Has Teamed Up With the Band
In the studio with @Harry_Styles in LA writing a tune, sounds massive. He's gone and done a drawing of us.. x pic.twitter.com/KoLh3lPNWp
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) March 6, 2014
Apparently, One Direction's Harry Styles and Kodaline are making music together recently …
Grand night that.. Few interesting faces out and about @Harry_Styles was on form, sound Lad. pic.twitter.com/hFJfvwZdKQ
— Neale Whelehan (@KodalineRoadie) February 25, 2014
4. They'll Be Performing at V Festival This Summer
Along with Justin Timberlake, Bastille, The Killers, Ed Sheeran, Blondie, Traine, Jason Derulo, Rudimental, and many others, Kodaline will be performing at V Festival this summer from August 16-17, 2014. V Festival is a music festival held every year in the UK and is sponsored by Virgin Media.
We'll be at @vfestival this summer :) Tickets are on sale this Friday. Grand x http://t.co/yzqw6Hs3vN
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) March 3, 2014
5. The Band Used to Be Called "21 Demands"
Kodaline is based out of Ireland and was originally known as 21 Demands. The band changed its name to Kodaline in 2011 and consists of four members – Stephen Garrigan, Vinny May, Jason Boland, and Mark Prendergast. Bass player Boland didn't join the group until January 2012, though. According to Wikipedia:
The band made chart history in March 2007, when their debut single "Give Me A Minute" topped the Irish Singles Chart; becoming the first independently released track to achieve the feat.
Their music has been featured on hit TV shows including The Vampire Diaries, Grey's Anatomy, and MTV's Catfish.


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On November 7 in Miami, 2 Chainz presented a limited-edition luxury Leopard bottle design made by Moët & Chandon. The Nectar Impérial Rosé bottle was given to 2 Chainz by the Moet president, Thomas Bouleuc, to congratulate on his hip hop success. This will be the fifth installment to their Moet Rose Lounge series which previously started earlier this year in D.C. Music artists such as Big Sean, Ciara, Fabolous, and Wale were sponsors of the recent six-city black tie events.
The bright bottle features an all-over Leopard print design that's handcrafted in 22-carat gold leaves. The design gives a perfect expression of bold and energetic esthetic. Moët & Chandon teamed up with French engravers, Arthus-Bertrand to handcraft each 60 6-litre bottles with 22-carat gold leaves. Teyana Taylor, Lisa and Leonard Hochstein, Timbaland, and Rico Love were amongst some of the attendees that came and supported the Atlanta rapper at the event.
If you want to ball-out and splurge on a $5,000 luxury bottle of Moet, you can find it at the Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits in New York. It will go on sale starting December 1, 2013. Take a look at the recap photos below!
Photos by KirillWasHere
2 Chainz Debuts $5,000 Limited Edition Leopard Moët Bottle was originally published on giantmag.com


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We Can Work it Out giveaway extravaganza!!
Hello all! I haven't had a chance to do any giveaways for We Can Work it Out yet, mostly because I didn't have any ARCs. Plus, it was the holidays. And, I was on deadline for my next book and kinda lazy.
But now it's time! I'll be hosting two different giveaways: the Instagram one starts NOW and Twitter will be next weekend (from January 24-26).
(This is also a good time to mention that if you want a signed, personalized copy of the book AND FREE Lonely Hearts Club swag, you can pre-order We Can Work it Out from Books and Company. Details here. And be sure to check out my events page to see if I'm coming to a city near you!)
Starting today, I'll be hosting a contest over on Instagram through January 25th. Do you have a favorite quote from one of my books? Post the quote on Instagram (and feel free to add graphics and make it look fancy) with the hashtag #elizabetheulbergquotes plus the hashtag from which book it's from (examples: #takeabow #betterofffriends, etc.). You can also tag me @elizabetheulberg. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with.
RULES: One winner will be chosen at 10pm EST on Sunday, January 25th and will received a signed, personality copy of We Can Work it Out. US only.
Trivia question time! Make sure you have read the Lonely Hearts Club e-shorts.They are all FREE and available wherever books are sold OR you can read them over on my Wattpad page.
On Friday, January 24, I'll ask a question about A Hard Day's Night.
The question on Saturday, January 25th will come from Two of Us,
Sunday's question will be on From Me to You.
RULES: I will post the time I'll be tweeting the trivia question each day at 10 a.m. EST. Once I tweet the question, the first person to answer the question correctly wins a signed, personalized copy of We Can Work it Out! US only. There is one small caveat with this contest: last time I did this, I was harassed so badly by someone on Twitter, I was in tears. So if you harass me, you'll be blocked and will NOT win. That was not cool.
Dear non-US readers, I know people are probably upset that this contest is for US only. The reason: it is extremely expensive to ship overseas. Plus, there are lots of forms to fill out and I honestly don't have time as I'll be getting ready for the release of the book. I ADORE my foreign readers and I'll do something for you soon, but sadly, it can't be now. Sorry!
That's it! We Can Work it Out is almost out (January 27th) – I'm so excited for you guys to see what's in store for Penny Lane and crew!
XOXO, Elizabeth
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JenniferJanuary 31, 2015
Hi have a question for you. Why you don't film a movie of your book better off Friends it can be a good idea that you film a movie of that book
Elizabeth EulbergFebruary 1, 2015
Hi Jennifer – I'd love Better Off Friends, or any of my books, to be made into movies, but it's not up to me! A movie studio or production company needs to get involved as they have the resources (aka millions and millions of dollars and knowledge to make movies). So maybe some day!
shaniaFebruary 2, 2015
Hi Elizabeth! I just finished reading your book Take A Bow and It is now my favorite book of all time! Well, I was just wondering if you ever thought of making a movie of it? I think that would be the best movie ever if you would. And have you ever considered making a sequel? I have read the epilouge and I think it would be really cool if you would make another book to make it go on and describe the extra details. Like the wedding and things like that. Please think about it? Thanks:)
Elizabeth EulbergFebruary 3, 2015
Hi Shania, thanks so much! So glad you liked Take a Bow! I don't have any plans beyond the epilogue and if you see my comment above, you'll see my answer regarding movies for any of my books! 🙂
shaniaFebruary 8, 2015
No problem! I've thought about the book like all week and was to busy to check and see if you responded to my comment, and thank you for taking the time to read my comment and respond:) I seriously think that it is the best book in the world! It was just so different from all the other books I have read and i just loved it. I would really love it if it could go on and on! Thanks;)


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* TSX ends down 195.46 points, or 1.4 pct, at 13,801.40
* Eight of 10 main sectors weaker
* Oil, gold, base metals all tumble (Updates to close, adds details, comments)
By Claire Sibonney
TORONTO, April 12 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index closed sharply lower for a second day on Tuesday, hitting its weakest point in nearly four weeks, as energy and mining shares were battered by a broad commodities selloff.
Energy shares led the way down, dropping 3 percent, as U.S. crude oil futures fell more than $3 a barrel to around $106 a barrel. Oil was hit hard after the International Energy Agency warned high prices could crimp demand and Goldman Sachs said Brent oil, the market price leader, could drop in coming months. [O/R] [ID:nN12116926]
Suncor Energy (SU.TO) slid 3.4 percent to C$42.05, Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ.TO) shed 2.7 percent to C$44.34, and Canadian Oil Sands Trust COS.TO sank 4.3 percent to C$31.02. [O/R]
"Some of the speculative froth may be coming out," said Craig Wright, Royal Bank of Canada's chief economist. "But there is still a lot of liquidity sloshing around the system and it's still looking for yield."
Wright said that if global growth moderates, then that should translate into more stable commodity prices and take some of the speculative pressure off commodities.
Base-metal miners pulled back 2.9 percent on the back of weaker copper prices as Japan raised the severity of the Fukushima nuclear disaster to the highest level, equal to that of the Chernobyl. [MET/L] [ID:nL3E7FB2TZ]
Teck Resources TCKb.TO tumbled 3.6 percent to C$51.87, while First Quantum Minerals (FM.TO) dropped 4.7 percent to C$124.90.
The index's overall materials sector was down 1.7 percent and was also hit by disappointment over aluminum-maker Alcoa's (AA.N) results, with its revenue missing forecasts. [ID:nN12176524]
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE closed down 195.46 points, or 1.4 percent, at 13,801.40, hitting its worst level since March 17.
Eight of the TSX's 10 main sectors were lower, including financials, which fell nearly 1 percent. The gold sub-sector lost 0.7 percent as the oil-price retreat continued to dim some of gold's safe-haven attraction. [GOL/]
($1=$0.96 Canadian) (Additional reporting by Scott Haggett in Calgary; editing by Peter Galloway)


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Monday, February 28, 2011
Character Examination
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Theres a link for jude and robert. Thanks for sharing. I missed it so seeing their little bit is priceless.
That is a great bit o' advice.
Very good assessments of the hosts Deb. I felt the same way. Franco especially was seemed very uncomfortable in that role. I've noticed in his interviews he is someone who does not like to make eye contact, which seems strange for an actor. Hathaway's dresses were fab though.ReplyDelete
Strangely enough, the moments outside the filmed opening where I laughed out loud came from Bob Hope and the wild-haired young guy who won for best live action short, which means I'm either officially old, or a hipster. Of course my favorite moment was when Mr. Darcy, I mean Colin Firth, won.
Thanks for sharing the Sarah Eden quote. In the editing process I'm hoping to strengthen how my main character fulfills something in her true love guy. It's too one-sided right now.


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Monday, September 1, 2008
Midriff Dilemma
I considered making a reversible shrug, one side yellow-with-white and the other white-with-yellow and wearing the white side out, but now I think I want to use the fabric for a skirt. I won't get much wear out of shrug in this fabric, but of course the skirt would be very fancy and perhaps I wouldn't wear it much either. Or maybe I could find some kind of top pattern. I'd be more likely to wear a top because I am bound to sit in something in a skirt but a top is easier to protect. At any rate, either would have more of a fighting chance of being worn more than twice (the number of weddings I have this month) than a shrug. I was given a silk scarf in Vietnam that will work as a wrap for the ceremonies.
17 comments:
- lsaspacey said...
A lurker speaking here: at least in the picture shown, there doesn't seem to be that much of a contrast w/ the white with yellow so I suggest going with the yellow with white this time.
- September 1, 2008 at 4:41 PM
- Rachelle said...
Oh, VERY pretty neckline/bust/whatever sounds less creepy!
I agree with lsaspacey - based on the photos, there doesn't seem to be a lot of difference. Still, I'd vote to keep it all yellow; it's a distinctive fabric, and though it IS classy, the color is fun enough all by itself.
My other vote, I'd go for the double-sided shrug, instead of the skirt - if neither will get a lot of wear, then at least you'll have the perfect topper for this dress. It'll be a whole outfit, not just a dress.
- September 1, 2008 at 5:04 PM
- Sue said...
You are one lucky girl getting those fabrics from Carol - I look forward to seeing what you make from those!
I would go the yellow not the white on the dress and make a top with the remainder. Like a chinese-style with the buttons from the necline to the side (don't know what they are called). Whatever you decide, it is looking great!
- September 1, 2008 at 6:13 PM
- Little Hunting Creek said...
I like the all yellow option - it looks more elegant. How about a little short jacket for the rest? Also Carol is one super nice person!
- September 1, 2008 at 6:56 PM
- Carol said...
I love this dress. Personally, I would go with the all yellow version and I would make the reversible shrug. I did that once with a patterned halter dress I made for a wedding. I made a shrug from the dress fabric (which was tan background with brown pattern) and lined it with plain brown satin. I added a brown satin ribbon around the waist when I wore the brown side out and it extended the life of the dress, giving me a couple of different looks.
If you have a reversible shrug and a wrap that co-ordinates, you can get even more looks from one dress.
I wouldn't make a skirt from this fabric because if you really wanted to, you could wear a top over the dress and get the same effect.
But I do love this dress and can't wait to see the end result!
- September 1, 2008 at 7:30 PM
- cidell said...
go all yellow. The contrast isn't big enough to have that big an impact.
- September 1, 2008 at 8:20 PM
- Sew4Fun said...
Love your dress so far! I'll put a vote in for all yellow.
- September 1, 2008 at 8:24 PM
I love the all yellow! It really is a beautiful dress.
I would go with your scarf for awrap, and then use the remaining fabric to make a cute top. It is such a nice fabric and would be fun to have a less formal occasion to show it off! just my 2cents.
- September 1, 2008 at 9:11 PM
- Rose said...
The dress looks great so far. I can't see the contrast with the yellow on white midriff--it's too subtle. So I suggest that you go all yellow and when wearing, accessorize with a bright red, pink, or orange floral corsage (unless the vietnamese scarf is has bright colors in the red/pink/orange). Well, I know that *I* would look good with those accent colors. Your milage may vary. Have fun. :)
- September 1, 2008 at 9:28 PM
- KayY said...
I'm another vote for all yellow, but you could do white piping in the midriff seams for subtle contrast. I think that would look good.
- September 1, 2008 at 10:26 PM
- -E said...
go with peacock blue to accessorize :) gorgeous, btw :)
- September 1, 2008 at 11:19 PM
- Houkje said...
I'd go with the all yellow, and use the scarf from Vietnam. I agree with Sue on the leftover fabric: a chinese top would look fab in this colour, and I think the style would suit you well (with quirky buttons?)
- September 2, 2008 at 8:26 AM
- Lindsay T said...
All yellow; more slenderizing that way. You and Cidell are two lucky girls to have all that lovely fabric gifted on you. Envious!!
- September 2, 2008 at 9:57 AM
- Marji said...
Another vote for All yellow. That is a fabulous dress. Love the style.
- September 2, 2008 at 9:48 PM
- Melinda said...
Gorgeous dress! I'm another who says all yellow.
I love your sense of colour and style, you look great in all the photo's!
- September 3, 2008 at 1:06 AM
What a beautiful dress! I would keep it all yellow and make the shrug. Possibility thinking...it will be great to have this dress/shrug in your closet in case some wonderful unexpected party comes along!! Linda
- September 3, 2008 at 3:02 AM
All yellow (and a second vote for contrasting shoes - peacock, midnight or garnet red).
- September 24, 2008 at 4:13 PM