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We were at the lake today and I was pondering things I want the kids to see (especially Ben while he still has time) and wishing there was a way I could give them these memories, or afford to take them to all of these places. 🙂 But I wanted to make a list because maybe that will help me find places closer to home (and more affordable) that may give them a little glimpse of what these places are like. SO, if you have ideas for similar scenes, please share them! I recognize that many of these are rather unique but if we can at least give them the visual gist of it then I would be happy… I cannot get them to Switzerland, but I bet we can find a mountain lake stateside!
In no particular order:
* The tulip fields in Holland in the spring. All those colors as far as the eye can see! And the canals and windmills and how lovely Amsterdam is.
* The lakes tucked between the mountains in the valleys of Switzerland. Those silly cows that you fully expect to roll sidewise down the steep sides as they graze! I love those cows and their massive bells.
* The white cliffs of Dover. There was just something about them.
* The Christmas markets in Germany, with the little booths and greenery and lights (and freezing cold cobblestone!) and the delicious smells in the air.
* Those gorgeous rolling hills with little sheep and stone walls across England.
* The towering pine trees in the northwest, everything seemed so green and beautiful there.
* The palm trees and sandy beaches and those soothing waves on the beach in California. I would spend hours just laying there listening to the surf (though that's an auditory memory, not a visual one I realize.) 🙂 We've not been there in over a decade so I'm not sure which beach we should check out in California when we go.
* The Lincoln memorial at night. Really, most of the memorials in DC at night.
* The red rocks of southern Utah.
* The snow covered Rocky mountains, since the Alps are a bit far – and I hate cold, but I want them to see how breathtaking the mountains are covered in white.
* Standing below Nike of Samothrace. She's my favorite there, but I also love all the naked people falling down statues in Paris because they make me laugh and think of Joanna and Debbie and my siblings on our trips to Paris.
* Watching a meteor shower from the top of a mountain, with the stars so BIG.
* Walking along the shops of Annapolis harbor eating ice cream from that yummy place whose name I cannot remember… but I loved Annapolis, with the old red brick buildings and little shops.
* Driving through the desert and suddenly seeing the lights of Las Vegas – I know, that sounds funny, but I made that drive SO many times and every time I saw those lights it made me smile. I think the kids would get a kick out of Las Vegas.
* The Berlin wall and Brandenburg gate – those really would have to be the actual sites, as there is nothing similar! They've been reading about Germany and life behind the wall and visiting there in 1990 had such an impact on me. (I'm named Heidi because I was born in Germany, so it felt very personal to me learning more about why Americans were stationed there.)
* The view of Heidelberg castle from the philosopher's walk.
* The changing leaves in the fall when the forest is a rainbow – but Texas doesn't really have that, so we need to head north.
That's it for now…
If you could give someone a visual memory of yours which would you want to share?
Any suggestions for places closer to Texas that we could show them similar things – tulip fields? 🙂 Mountain lakes, meteor showers, happy cows? We would truly love your suggestions – share away, you can comment or email me because I love your ideas.


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In a story that's straight out of the 1950s, an elementary school principal claims she has been fired for—are you sitting down?—being pregnant. And also unmarried.
Even more shocking: this happened in the fancy suburbs of Los Angeles.
According to San Diego News, a local station near Los Angeles, Christine Castillo, had accepted the principal position at La Cañada Elementary School in 2012, moving from Seattle to Los Angeles for what she called her "dream job."
Only a few weeks after she had started the new job, Castillo announced her pregnancy, news that she claims was most definitely not met with warm wishes and congratulations from her superior, superintendent of the school district, Wendy Sinnette.
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Part of the way through the pregnancy, Castillo started experience complications with her pregnancy. She submitted doctor's notes requesting that she be allowed to leave early, according to the Pasadena Star News. Moreover, "After some reluctance, the district eventually allowed her to depart early for two weeks, but the tardiness of the LCUSD response only allowed her to leave early for just one week before her child was born, the suit states. Castillo also was required to work up to 12-hour days to do extra tasks assigned before she gave birth, the suit states."
A month into her maternity leave, human resources sent Castillo an email stating that her being out of work was costly to the district, the suit states.
As a new hire, district policy only guaranteed her 10 sick days for her maternity leave, not the minimum of 6 weeks of disability leave, which comes with partial pay and is standard for California teachers and administrators.
Castillo stayed on the job all the way until the day before her daughter was born on Dec. 19, 2012, the suit states. A month into her maternity leave, human resources sent Castillo an email stating that her being out of work was costly to the district, the suit states.
Castillo continued working at the school district throughout her pregnancy and after the baby was born, she was eventually terminated in June of 2016. She was informed that her contract as principal would be not reinstated and she would be reassigned to a regular classroom position.
'This is really going to upset your staff and parents'
Castillo had already filed an internal complaint against the school back in 2015, citing many instances of negative treatment as a result of her pregnancy, including poor performance reviews ( she was dinged for not working to her potential in her review, which did not account for the work days missed following her baby's birth) and the school failing to accommodate her maternity leave. After she was officially demoted, Castillo filed a lawsuit against the school.
According to internal documents, Castillo claims that the superintendent denounced her quite publicly for her pregnancy and that the school board was "concerned" about the fact that Castillo was not married during her pregnancy, fearing a "negative" reaction from the community.
According to Castillo, the superintendent made comments such as, "This is really going to upset your staff and parents," "I made it clear what this job required" and "I need a drink." Meanwhile, Sinette also told the shocked principal that she should have disclosed her pregnancy before she was hired.
Under federal law, it is illegal to discriminate against a pregnant woman in any way, including asking her about any plans to become pregnant or if she is pregnant before hiring. The Family and Medical Leave Act in California also mandates that pregnant workers receive accommodations needed during their pregnancy, as well as time off after having a baby, so depending on how the school failed to accommodate the principal, they could be in violation of state laws.
Bottom line? No one should be punished for having a baby— in the eyes of the community or their workplace.
"I was excited about being pregnant and starting a family," Castillo explained to San Diego News. "I wanted to share that with my employer, never thinking it would compromise the work I was going to be doing there."
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And it shouldn't have. The school district is denying any wrong-doing and is claiming that Castillo's demotion had nothing to do with her pregnancy out of wedlock, as well as publicly declaring that they fully stand behind their superintendent.

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The Commonwealth Fund looked at health care in several countries and found that the U.S. falls behind when it comes to primary care, over-prescribing medications, and managing chronic illness. This study found that care for age-related conditions and disabilities were stressing a system that's already in need of improvement.
Understanding the Study's Goals.
In all, the study looked at access to care, the quality of doctor-patient relationships, patient outcome, insurance coverage, and equality of care between all income levels. The goal was to find where the U.S. is doing well and where improvement is needed. The countries in the study were:
- Australia
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- The Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The U.K.
- The U.S.
The Findings.
In almost every category, other countries scored higher than the U.S. The only strong point for the United States was in doctor-patient relationships. When it comes to doctors connecting with patients, the U.S. did extremely well.
The lowest scores were in access to quality care, outcomes, insurance coverage, and equality of health care in each income group. The study found that there is a lack of communication between primary care providers and specialists. As seniors develop chronic conditions, it's worrisome to think that information is not being shared with all doctors.
Overall, the U.S. was the worst of the 11 countries with France doing slightly better. The United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands took the top three spots.
What This Means.
One of the problems that the Commonwealth Fund report found was that doctors are over-prescribing medications for many conditions and chronic diseases. There are also issues with the elderly being able to afford the care they need. There are gaps that health insurance is not covering. For some seniors, it's hard to afford tests and treatments that insurance won't cover. As a result, many seniors choose to go without.
Home care services are one area where seniors may decide to go without. They need help in their home, but they worry about affording that care, so they skip it.
If your parents need help at home, family caregiving is one route that many families take. It's admirable, but it can be stressful. Family caregivers often have to quit work or switch from full-time hours to part-time. That can put an incredible strain on family finances.
There are ways to have elder care services on a budget. Talk to us about pricing and figure out a schedule that ensures your elderly parents have help that they can afford. It may require you to balance family caregiving with professional elder care services, but it's a way for your parents to get the help they need without straining a budget.
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Radiant group , having an experience of over two decades,has successfully established itself in the market with a mission to fulfill the dream of a middle income group by providing them the opportunity to purchase their own house. It has propitiously completed several prestigious real estate projects in Bangalore with a combination of brilliant architectural work and varied modern amenities at very low investment in comparison to the other market players existing in this field.
This group has an unparalleled commitment to quality, a keen focus on customer satisfaction and reputation for adhering to high standards in residential as well as commercial complexes.Various reviews stated and agreed to the point that Radiant Group is the Best Real Estate Service Provider in Bangalore. Past projects of the Radiant Group have fetched capital appreciation and strong returns to clients and investors, inspiring it to take it even further.Radiant Structures has an ongoing real estate project Radiant Elitaire in J. P. Nagar.Jaya Prakashnarayan Nagar, Bangalore.
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It is featured with a passion to exceed customer satisfaction. Under the management of Mr. Raghavendra Reddy, a civil engineer from Gulbarga University, this company has raised its name amongst the most reputed real estate developers.
Radiant structures have set up a value of uncompromising quality and principles of providing comfort, quality and security to its client base which can be clearly experienced in its several upcoming projects. It is considered to be one of the Best Real Estate Service Provider in Bangalore.
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*This discussion originated from a discussion about someone's transgender announcement.*
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I just got this email:
"Saturday, April 21, 2007
Dear Breeder:
As a fellow pet lover and very important part of the pet welfare community, Royal Canin USA wants to inform you personally that we recently announced a recall of eight Royal Canin USA dry pet food products that contain rice protein concentrate (rice gluten) from China tainted with a melamine derivative.
We assure you it is our primary focus to provide healthy diet options for your breed, and we are taking all of the necessary steps to resolve this issue. That is why as a precaution, Royal Canin USA is voluntarily recalling the following eight dry pet food products.
These are the only Royal Canin USA pet food products that are part of our recall. All of our other products are safe for dogs and cats to eat.
Royal Canin USA Recalled Products Summary
Available only in US veterinarian clinics:
- ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet Canine EARLY CARDIAC EC22 dry
- ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet Canine SKIN SUPPORT SS21 dry
- ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet Feline HYPOALLERGENIC HP23 dry
Available in pet specialty stores nationwide:
- ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE Chicken Meal & Rice Formula Senior
- ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Puppy
- ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Adult
- ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Senior
- ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE Rice & Catfish Meal Formula Adult
Please stop feeding these recalled products to your animals, and please pass on this information to any other concerned breeders and pet owners.
It is important for you to know that Royal Canin USA does not source corn gluten from China. Corn gluten is sourced from suppliers in the US. We feel it is important for you to also know that Royal Canin USA will no longer use any Chinese suppliers for any of our vegetable proteins. For more information please contact us at (800) 513-0041, (800) 592-6687, or visit our web site www.royalcanin.us.
We genuinely regret this unfortunate incident as we place the highest priority on the health of pets. On behalf of the entire Royal Canin family, our hearts go out to you, pet owners and everyone in the pet community who has been affected by all of the recent pet food recalls.
Denise A. Elliott BVSc PhD Dipl ACVIM Dipl ACVN
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You haven't made a really good or "cool" video until yours has been picked by the Vimeo staff. Or at least that's what I think anyway. Dustin Farrell has definitely made more than just one good one. The latest and final video of his time-lapse series has been picked up by the staff at Vimeo, and it's been viewed by more than 280,000 times.
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Today is World Blood Donor Day, and Graham Shelby spoke with Katie Mulloy of the Red Cross on Here and Now. They discuss the logistics of the blood supply and utilization chains, and the need for – and importance of – regular donations. Consider making an appointment to give blood tomorrow, 6/15, at Louisville Public Media; the blood you can give may save a life.
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Electrical linemen install, repair and maintain transmission lines. These professionals work regularly with high-voltage wires and conductors. Employment of electrical linemen is projected to grow through 2018 according to the U.S. Labor Department. Electrical linemen in May 2008 earned on average $55,100 a year. Many schools and apprenticeship training programs in Pennsylvania prepare students for work as electrical linemen by teaching them installation and safety techniques.
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The Northeastern Apprenticeship and Training (NEAT) Program in Douglassville prepares students for work as journeymen linemen in the outside electrical industry. Students in the program complete 7,000 hours of study in classrooms, laboratories and outdoor pole-climbing yards. Graduates of the program also gain 25 semester hours of college credit through the American Council on Education that can go toward another institution. The school's apprenticeship program is funded through a partnership between regional contractors of the National Electrical Contractors Association and local unions of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The program is an Area Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program based on the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee curriculum.
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Penn Foster Workforce Development offers electrical lineman training in Scranton. The program includes courses on mathematics for electrical calculations as well as fire and electrical safety. Students also learn alternating and direct current circuit principles and how to install, operate and maintain overhead and underground power lines. Students additionally can focus on a variety of areas, such as power line design, construction specialist, electrical lineman and lineman/cableman. Students learn how to choose equipment for specific electrical applications as well. The program is approximately 812 hours long. Penn Foster Workforce Development is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training as well as the Distance Education and Training Council.
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Reading Area Community College offers an associate degree program in electric utility technology in partnership with FirstEnergy Corp. Through the program, students gain the skills needed to become line workers in electric and other utilities industries. Courses cover topics such as electrical control wiring, transformers and power generation. Students complete class and lab work in addition to gaining hands-on experience at a local electric utility company training facility. The program is 21 months long and includes 68 credit hours. Founded in 1971, Reading Area Community College is accredited by the Middle State Commission on Higher Education.
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'Why not tell us why Kevin Pietersen was axed'
Kevin Pietersen's brilliant and controversial international career ended on Tuesday as the fallout from England's woeful Ashes campaign claimed the scalp of one of the country's most mercurial batting talents.
- Pietersen pays the price... for England's failure!
- The highs and lows of Kevin Pietersen
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) brought the curtain down on Pietersen's near 10-year spell at the top by leaving him out of the squad for this year's World Twenty20 and limited overs tour of the Caribbean.
Following are some reactions to the news from around the world of cricket...
Former England captain Michael Vaughan tweedted: "I think the @ECB_cricket have to explain to everyone exactly what @KP24 has done so we can all have clarity and reasoning .. I think the @ECB_cricket have to explain to everyone exactly what @KP24 has done so we can all have clarity and reasoning .. I care about the England team and that's why I want all the best players in the side. Its sad that we can't manage someone like @KP24"
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'It's a disgrace & a joke'
Former Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne had this to say about his good mate, "I also just heard the sad news re KP that he has played his last game for England, to me it's a disgrace & a joke ! The ECB is in a shambles"
Former England captain Nasser Hussain felt that ECB needs to come clean about Pietersen's axe.
"There must have been things happening behind the scenes that Flower and Cook weren't amused with and it would be nice to know from the ECB --if you're going to axe one of your best players -- what those things are."
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'He just found himself friendless and with no allies'
Meanwhile, former England captain Michael Atherton felt that it was always on the cards. "It was coming, I think. There was a unanimity of views there from the people that count, so ultimately I think Kevin Pietersen found himself friendless. He had no allies amongst the management, the hierarchy and the senior players as well because Paul Downton would have been taking soundings from them at the end of the Ashes tour. It was a pretty horrific Ashes tour and there have been a few victims along the way, but I think he just found himself friendless and with no allies."
Former England captain Alec Stewart said, "At times you could call him a maverick cricketer, but he's a match-winner, a natural born winner and a game changer. I am sure there will be many England fans who see this as a shameful decision but it's a decision he will have to accept and we within the game of cricket have to accept. I do not know the full facts but as an England fan I'd want my best players playing for England, to give us the best chance of winning. Part of managing is not just coaching but creating a good environment and not letting these things get to a head."
Image: Kevin Pietersen
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'This is what you get when England keep employing yes men as men in charge'
Former England all-rounder Ian Botham felt that Pietersen got a raw deal.
"I think everyone needs to remember what a terrific player he has been and the entertainment he has given. I think it's about time the ECB put out an official statement so we all know what is going on. There have been a lot of Chinese whispers, a lot of ex-players speculating. I don't know what has happened. I don't think anybody does. He is one of the best players the country has ever had. His career has been terminated. Well why not tell us why? And don't give us the one-liner 'we are moving on, we're doing this, we're doing that.' He is 33, not 43"
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough was critical of England's selectors. "What a joke leaving @KP24 out !! This is what you get when england keep employing yes men as men in charge, top player who would still be playing for any other team in world cricket EG GAYLE WEST INDIES WATSON AUSTRALIA a few examples"
Image: Kevin Pietersen
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'Learn to manage big names'
West Indies' Chris Gayle said that he is disappointed not to see Pietersen on the Windies tour.
"No @KP24 for the Caribbean tour later this month against W.I? That's really sad for English/International cricket! Don't let the fans suffer. Was really looking for the hype of having @KP24 in the caribbean, would be big tickets sales for us. #Sad - Learn to MANAGE Big Names!!"
Australia opening batsman David Warner felt, "I think he is (a loss to international cricket), he was their highest run-scorer, a world-class player, but we don't know what goes on behind closed doors and in their camp, so we can't talk on their behalf. I know through playing with KP at Delhi (in the IPL), he likes to encourage the other guys coming through. His door's always open if you want to ask him a question, or if you need to work out a plan for the next game."
Image: Kevin Pietersen
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Iran could allow in Google, other tech companies if they follow rules. It included the following:
Iran could allow Internet giants such as Google to operate in the the
country if they respect its "cultural" rules, Fars news agency said on
Sunday, quoting a senior official.
"We are not opposed to any of the entities operating in global markets
who want to offer services in Iran," Deputy Telecommunications and
Information Technology Minister Nasrollah Jahangard reportedly told
"We are ready to negotiate with them and if they accept our cultural
rules and policies they can offer their services in Iran," he said.
Jahangard said Iran is "also ready to provide Google or any other
company with facilities" that could enable them to provide their
services to the region.
These statements caught my eye because they contrast with China's actions, in the opposite direction. For example, on Friday the Washington Post published China removes top U.S. tech firms from government purchasing list, which said in part:
China has dropped several top U.S. technology companies, including Cisco and Apple, from a list of brands that are approved for state purchases, amid a widening rift with the United States about cyberspace...
Other companies dropped included Apple, Intel's McAfee security software firm, and network and server software company Citrix Systems. Hewlett-Packard and Dell products remained on the list.
"The main reason for dropping foreign brands is out of national security. It's the effect of Snowden and PRISM," said Mei Xinyu, a researcher with the Ministry of Commerce. "When it comes to national security, no country should let their guard down."
So why would Iran "let their guard down," to use Mei Xinyu's suggestion?
It's possible Iran is trying to encourage a favorable resolution to the nuclear power negotiations currently underway. I don't think its stance on technology is going to move the negotiations one way or another, however.
It's more likely that Iran recognizes that it lacks the sorts of national champions found in China. Iran isn't at the point where a local version of Cisco or Apple could replace the American brands. China, in contrast, has Huawei and ZTE for telecoms and Xiaomi (and others) for smartphones.
Iran might also be smart enough to realize that American brands could be the "safest" and most "secure" brands available, given the resistance of American tech companies to perceptions that they work on behalf of the US intelligence community.
At the New America cyber event last week, Bruce Schneier noted that the Cold War mission of the NSA was to "attack their stuff, and defend our stuff." However, when we "all use the same stuff," it's tougher for the NSA to follow its Cold War methodology.
I stated several times last week in various locations that countries like China who adopt their own national tech champions are essentially restoring the Cold War situation. If China rejects American technology, and runs its own, it will once again be possible for the NSA to "attack their stuff, and defend our stuff."
In that respect, I encourage the Chinese to run their own gear.
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On Saturday, June 25th, Sanford-Brown College hosted a special dinner to congratulate the chosen members to the newly instituted Alumni Association Committee. The dinner was held on campus, and was prepared and served by Steven Parker, Director of Community and Alumni Outreach. Seven members were selected from alumni who had shown interest in serving on the committee. Selections were made from a group comprised of Directors and Program Chairs. Each member received a name badge, binder containing important documents, such as the Association's By-Laws, and goodie bag. The seven committee members are Jaime Lind, Nikki Lind, Debbie Martinez, Ann Rubo, Claudie Williams, Jimmy Porto, and Jan Blackwell. Under the direction of Mr. Parker, the group will meet next month to determine who will be selected as President, Vice-president, and Secretary of the committee.
Mr. Parker began to form the Alumni Association on SBC San Antonio campus by reaching out to past graduates, as well as those students on externship. There is much interest in joining an organization that will allow past students, current students, and staff to come together for various events and functions. SBC San Antonio will graduate its third group of students next month. It will be the largest group of graduates to date. Alumni committee
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- miriamfanz said...
Myolie's dress looks stunning! Agree with you on the floral suits.
I had a post from last year that calculated the probability of repeat Astro/TVB wins. Based on past stats, Chilam has about 44% chance of repeating, and I think he will. Linda has 33% (although the winner has repeated in last two years), but I really hope she doesn't. I'm not a Linda-hater, but I don't think Linda's performance in BK is Best Actress-worthy.
- December 1, 2013 at 11:53 AM
- AC said...
I only remember the past few years but I think Astro used to be a year behind until 2010? That's when it began to have the same nominees so I used that as a more direct comparison.
2010: Astro- Moses&Charmaine / TVB- Wayne&Sheren
2011: Astro- Kevin&Myolie / TVB- Kevin&Myolie
2012: Astro- Kenneth&Tavia / TVB- Wayne&Tavia
I think Chilam has the best chance of repeating this year.
Linda is one of my faves, and that's probably the reason I don't want her to win Best Actress. lol. Backlash is normal for every winner, but I think she would have an even bigger backlash because she had minimal screentime in BK and wasn't particularly great in this role either. Wong Cho Lam was joking around and saying that she's not nominated for BK, but nominated for her part in a prank in Office of Practical Jokes, but it's basically true.
- December 1, 2013 at 9:12 PM
- kim ng said...
@ AC , Yeah love your comments ,Wong Cho Lam is so funny when he is joking around and saying that....Yeah it's true....definitely that part away better than BK (I'm a pretty big fan of her..haha )
- December 3, 2013 at 5:58 PM
- AC said...
@kim Wong Cho Lam did a good job! :)
- December 4, 2013 at 11:22 PM


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I didn't mean to be gone for so long! Sadly, no sewing here since early May--which is really a record. First there was packing at the old place, then there was moving, and then I was in a dilemma with my sewing room: I can't set it up because the roof hatch is in there, and we need some work done in the crawlspace on our roof beam and to insulate the crawlspace. So I don't want to unpack my sewing room until that's done because everything will get all dusty (and I don't know how much floorspace they need as a staging area). I did finally get more shelves and moved all the boxes around for the millionth time--I can at least walk in there now!
I have a couple old projects I haven't blogged but there's a reason for that--you're definitely getting the B-Roll here, folks.
Here's a dress from Burda 7519. I made this before (the top in the thumbnail) and I think I'm done. It's more interesting than flattering, especially for the amount of fabric it takes.
When I made this the first time, I fully lined the top and used the back lining to finish the neckline. This substantial fabric didn't need lining, so I made some self bias tape to finish the back neckline before sewing the shoulder seams.
I found this gorgeous copper silk on G Street's $7.97/yd (now $8.97) silk table. I bought the whole piece and managed to get this dress and a t-shirt out of it, with no scraps to spare. I had to use a pocket facing because I didn't have enough of the fabric for the entire back pocket pieces, but didn't want the pocket lining fabric to show.
The sleeve hem is very long and very round, which is a pretty deadly combination for getting a nice flat hem. I experimented with the differential feed on my serger until I got a nice 3 thread gather to take up some of the volume at the hem.
Then I pressed under the serged edge, and folded it over again on itself before stitching. I got a nice flat narrow hem in a tricky fabric on a tricky shape using this method and was quite pleased with myself.
I got pretty good drape on the sleeves, but still not the three nice waterfalls you're supposed to get according to the line drawing. Maybe I'll try this sleeve again on a plainer, more fitted body. It certainly adds interest.
I was fairly disappointed in the dress when I finally put it on. It was my first project for Fall and it does look like a Fall dress--but more in a Pilgrim-y sort of way than a chic sort of way. Belting it helps, as does the shorter length, but it's much more dowdy than I expected. The volume just doesn't work on me. Which I already knew from the first time I made it. I don't know why I made it again.
I do like that it has pockets, though! And the accidental shirttail hem is a detail I also like. I guess with that much volume, when you add a belt it distorts the hemline. Another reason to avoid this style.
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Spotlight Athletes: Burrell's Tayler Roach, Freeport's Matt Huston
Tayler Roach
School: Burrell
Class: Junior
Sport: Swimming
Report card: A third-year starter, Roach has been an integral part of Burrell's success this season. The Bucs are 6-0-1. Roach, along with teammates Mackenzie Bindas, Abbie Horcizak and Ally Spohn, qualified for the WPIAL Class AA championships with a time of 4 minutes, 9 seconds in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Bindas also swims the butterfly leg in the 200-yard medley relay, in which Burrell has secured its place at WPIALs (2:06). This season, she has finished in either first or second place in the 100 butterfly, in which she has a career-best time of 1:09.
Q: How long have you been swimming competitively?
A: Since my freshman year. All of my friends were on the team as a freshman, and I wasn't really good at the other sports so I figured I'd give it a try.
Q: What is your favorite part about swimming?
A: I like that it's a team sport but it's also an individual sport.
Q: What are you thinking about when you're on the platform and waiting for the gun to sound?
A: At first, I get really nervous, my stomach is really tight, and then when the gun goes off I just dive in and don't really hear anyone else.
Q: What are some of your goals for this season?
A: To qualify (for WPIALs) in the 100-yard butterfly finally and to qualify in the 200 freestyle. I'd like to really go (to the WPIALs) as an individual.
Q: What do you do to stay focused during a meet?
A: I listen to music. I usually listen to Nicki Minaj to get me hyped up for my race.
Q: Who is your favorite swimmer?
A: Michael Phelps. He's the most respected swimmer. I honestly feel if he wasn't there, nobody would look at the sport as much as they do.
Q: Do you have a role model and who is it?
A: My oldest sister (Blake Roach) is my role model. She's the smartest person I know and she's always been there for me.
Q: Which three words best describe you?
A: Stubborn. Determined. Honest.
Q: Which three people would you like to have dinner with?
A: Michael Phelps, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce.
Q: What is your least favorite food?
A: Potatoes or peanut butter. Awful.
Q: What movie can you watch over and over again?
A: "Titanic." I just like the ending and how it's different than what most endings are.
Q: What is something interesting about you that nobody knows?
A: I like to read. A lot of people don't know that.
Q: What are you reading now?
A: "Looking for Alaska." I read it before and I know what happens in the end, and that's why I like it.
Q: How many books do you read a week?
A: Depending on the week, probably one or two.
Q: What is your favorite subject at school?
A: Literature.
Matt Huston
School: Freeport
Class: Senior
Sport : Hockey
Report card: After settling into his class schedule, Huston returned to the Yellowjackets for the fourth game of the season and has posted a 5-2 record. He has split time as a starter for Freeport (12-4-1) since his freshman season. He picked up the win in a physical, 3-2 overtime win over PIHL Class A Eastern Conference rival Bishop McCort and he also was in goal for the Yellowjackets' 7-4 win over Westmont Hilltop. He ranks 10th in Class A with a .875 save percentage. Huston also is a member of the Pittsburgh Selects under-18 club team where he sports a 9-3 record, a 2.81 goals-against-average and one shutout win through 12 starts.
Q: How long have you been playing hockey?
A: Hockey since I was 6, and figure skating since I was 4.
Q: Did you ever compete as a figure skater?
A: Yes, I did. I skated in one competition. It was in 2004 and (I took) sixth place.
Q: What is your favorite part about playing hockey?
A: A couple of things. I love being with my (teammates) in the locker room, on the ice and I love the camaraderie of it. I love being able to come up big in big situations. I like the pressure.
Q: Who has been the most difficult scorer for you to defend against?
A: Last year, Connor Quinn from Quaker Valley was probably the most difficult. This year, it's a little bit more spread out. I would say Jordan Timmons from South Fayette.
Q: Who is your favorite NHL goalie?
A: Jonathan Quick (of the Los Angeles Kings). I try to model my style a little bit after him.
Q: Why did you decide that goalie was the right position for you?
A: Our goalie in fourth or fifth grade went down, I liked how the equipment looked, so I strapped on my pads and I've been playing goalie ever since.
Q: Why do you wear the No. 80?
A: There isn't a real specific reason for the No. 80. I wear No. 60 for my club team because my dad, who passed away a few years ago, was born in 1960.
Q: Do you have a role model, and who is it?
A: My dad. He inspires me to do everything I do to the best of my ability. That's something he preached, and when he passed I tried to emulate that in every part of my life.
Q: Which three words best describe you?
A: Hardworking. Helpful. Personable.
Q: What kind of music do you listen to?
A: Anything from Sinatra to hip-hop. No country.
Q: Which three people would you like to have dinner with?
A: Jonathan Quick, Isaac Newton, Mozart.
Q: What is your least favorite food?
A: Brussel sprouts.
Q: Which movie can you watch over and over again?
A: "Saving Private Ryan."
Q: What is something interesting about you that nobody knows?
A: I do volunteer work. Couple friends of mine, we started a charity called Blessings in a Backpack. It's a national charity, and we started the first chapter here in Pittsburgh in 2012
Q: What is your favorite hockey movie?
A: "Miracle." It's an all-time classic.
Q: What is your favorite subject at school?
A: Biology. I find it fascinating to learn about how we as humans work. The more you learn about a subject, the more you realize we have absolutely no idea what's going on inside of us.
Q: What are your plans for after high school?
A: I was accepted to Wesleyan University in Connecticut for next year.
— William Whalen


text: We have been learning about ice. We put some water in the freezer and observed the changes. We then used the blocks of ice as ice bergs in our water tray with our sea creatures. It didn't take long to melt! The next day we looked at ice pops before and after they went in to the freezer. The children very much enjoyed eating them!


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Google has announced a new initiative that is aimed at providing entrepreneurs with online resources and tools to help launch and set up small businesses. The new initiative, called 'Google for Entrepreneurs' is supposed to serve as "the umbrella" for various other programmes and partnerships that support startups and other entrepreneurs.
Google's head of Global Entrepreneurship Outreach, Mary Grove explains the new initiative mainly focusses on building partnerships with organizations that serve entrepreneurs in local communities, to assist entrepreneurs with Google's teams and tools, and placing relevant Google tools in the hands of startups.
"Startups and entrepreneurs have the power to build technologies and creative solutions that transform the world and move us forward. Innovation is happening everywhere: There are approximately 400 million entrepreneurs across 54 countries, and 69 million early-stage entrepreneurs offering new products and services," says Grove in a blog post.
Grove further says Google's current projects range from support for the annual journey of entrepreneurship through India by train, to partnering with a number of accelerator and incubator programs around the world, like iHub in Kenya and Le Camping in France.
Google has of late launched quite a few programmes and initiatives for the small businesses. Last year, Google launched 'India Get Your Business Online' programme under which it is offering free websites to the Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) in the country. Recently, the company introduced a new service called 'Let's Talk Mo', which aims to enable small and medium businesses to reach out to the 70 million mobile users in the country. Read more about Google's Lets Talk Mo service here.
In the meanwhile, to know more about Google's existing programmes, visit google.com/entrepreneurs. For a closer look at Google for Entrepreneurs, check out the video below:


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Now in its fifth day the struggle between thousands of disgruntled lawyers and the police has drawn the attention of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi who says he intends to fast until the two groups sort out their differences. The octogenarian politician is currently recovering from a spinal surgery in a local hospital and is apparently guilt-tripping both sides to stand down. He isn't actually taking a stand to resolve the differences that have led to a "shoot on sight" by the police order and severe unrest around the High Court that has resulted in a destroyed police station and the burning of dozens of vehicles.
The lawyers outside the court are of two minds about the Chief Minister's actions. One group of 300 lawyers has decided to follow his lead and start their own fast to shame the police into submission. Another group has kept on with its riotous activities and stabbed a police constable.
Meanwhile the courts have been shut down until next week when they will open up to record case backlogs and the business-as-usual approach that has made a travesty out of the Indian legal system.


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IGF 2007 finalists announced
Over 141 games were entered into the competition, winners of which will be announced during an event on March 7th, part of the Game Developer Conference which takes place from March 5th to March 9th.
Some $50,000-worth of prizes are up for grabs with key games in the running including Peter Stock's Armadillo Run and Naked Sky's Roboblitz (full finalist list below).
"It was quite a challenge to have to choose just five finalists per category from what were 141 astounding entries," said Simon Carless, IGF chairman. "We hope this year's Festival proves to be the launching pad that it has become for so many of our past nominees."
The finalists for the awards are as follows:
Seumas McNally Grand Prize
Aquaria - Bit Blot
Armadillo Run - Peter Stock
Bang! Howdy - Three Rings Design
Everyday Shooter - Queasy Games
Roboblitz - Naked Sky Entertainment
Best Web Browser Game
Bubble Islands - dot-invasion
Gamma Bros - Pixeljam
Samorost 2 - Amanita Design
Design Innovation Award
Armadillo Run - Peter Stock
Aquaria - Bit Blot
Everyday Shooter - Queasy Games
Toblo - Digipen Institute of Technology
Toribash - NABI Software
Excellence In Visual Art
Aquaria - Bit Blot
Castle Crashers - The Behemoth
Golf? - Luke Hetherington Company
Roboblitz - Naked Sky Entertainment
Samorost 2 - Amanita Design
Excellence In Audio
Aquaria - Bit Blot
Bone: The Great Cow Race - Telltale Games
Everyday Shooter - Queasy Games
FizzBall - Grubby Games
Racing Pitch - Skinflake
Technical Excellence
Arcane Legions: A Rising Shadow - Slitherine Software
Armada Online - EvStream
Bang! Howdy – Three Rings Design
Blast Miner - Cryptic Sea
Bugs Of War - NinjaBee


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David Brancaccio: The Monsanto corporation is making a big presentation to Wall Street today, trying to assure investors that the company's genetically-modified foods continue to sell just fine. But the company is also watching efforts in 20 states -- including Vermont -- to pass laws to require genetically-modified foods be labeled as such, which may be useful information for consumers but could cut into sales.
Vermont Public Radio's Jane Lindholm filed this report.
Addie Nevitt: Beep bop bop.
David Zuckerman: Now what?
Jane Lindholm: At Full Moon Farm in Vermont, David Zuckerman and Rachel Nevitt help six-year-old Addie climb a tree in the backyard. The organic farmers work hard to keep genetically modified foods out of their daughter's mouth.
Zuckerman: We bought a bag of organic lollypops at the co-op. And if Addie comes home with candy from Valentine's Day or a birthday party or whatever, we trade to keep the GMOs out of her. So she isn't denied sugar and sweet. But she doesn't get all that corn syrup.
Zuckerman and Nevitt have been very vocal in support of a GMO labeling law introduced this session in the Vermont legislature. It didn't pass. And Rachel Nevitt is:
Nevitt: Furious. I'm furious because it's an issue that's really important to a lot of people; we've made that really clear. We have a right to know what's in our food. Period.
Four separate polls found more than 90 percent of Vermonters support labeling food made with genetically modified seeds. So why wouldn't such a feel-good law pass?
Chuck Ross: Um, the problem is that we're quite confident that we would be sued right out of the blocks.
Chuck Ross is the Vermont Secretary of Agriculture. He says lawmakers worried about the reaction from Monsanto and other large multinationals. But close to 20 other states are still considering GMO labeling.
Ross: But they run the same risk that the state of Vermont does in it being a suit. And that's a costly proposition to engage in. This is an issue that would be best dealt with by Congress with a national standard.
To that end, the Food and Drug Administration has received a record-breaking 1 million public comments on a national petition.
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This is something I made for my friend Princess (ere, if you're reading this, Princess, then hurry up and get your blog up and running so I can link to you) for her birthday back in September.
Monday, 7 January 2013
It's been so long...
This is something I made for my friend Princess (ere, if you're reading this, Princess, then hurry up and get your blog up and running so I can link to you) for her birthday back in September.
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It's not poo! Good to read your post!ReplyDelete
Maria x
Totally not poo! I got so excited when you popped up in my blog reader, lovely to 'see' you :)ReplyDelete
Snap! - am just uploading some photos thinking 'I REALLY want to do a blog post, but how do you start after such a long break?' Spooky!ReplyDelete
Banging one out is a good idea, I think (just made it sound as if writing a post is like doing a fart, clever...)
Glad you've reappeared - I've missed your crazy posts
Happy new year my lovely xxx
Your post was not poo at all, in fact: I enjoyed it! And also loved the 15 minute tip. I'm going to watch the last 15 minutes of Downton Abbey right now! (only season 3 I'm afraid...) Flat out, no distractions! ;-)ReplyDelete
- Elizabeth7 January 2013 at 22:17
Welcome back! You were missed!ReplyDelete
Glad to have you back, been wondering what you're doing. Bet you have lovely Christmas photos you could share.ReplyDelete
Helen xx
Ahhhh, so lovely to have you back!ReplyDelete
I try to do the 15 min thing too!
Rachel x
Nah - it's not. Sometimes you just have to just jump in and do it. Same with me saying hello. I'm fine about posting, but super poo at ever visiting blogs, emailing and picking up the phone to friends.ReplyDelete
Good to hear you. Think of you and thought she won't leave as she's good in this space. By the way saw your modelling ways in the knitty book. Very serene and lovely.
Ha, my 15mins this morning turned into one and a half hours, that is I looked at the clock and it read 7.58am, said me to myself 'I will just lay here for a few more mins....wham it was 9.30am, then a lazy half hour catching up on IG. 11.15qam now and just having my breaky cuppa....oh lazy day.ReplyDelete
xx Sandi
Hurraay you're back!! Great to have you back on my reader, I really missed reading your posts!!!ReplyDelete
OMG!!! how lovely that you're back xReplyDelete
and as ALWAYS it is a brilliant post, nice pinny and what a great idea about horrid 15 min tasks. I often give myself 1 hour of cleaning just to get it done, otherwise i end up dragging it on and getting carried away, one thing will lead to another and then i'm cross as the day has gone!
Love jooles x
Good to see you're getting back into the swing of blogging!ReplyDelete
I like the idea of a Fifteen Minute Target Attack... I have a pile of unpacked moving boxes which could do with that kind of attention!
Its so good see you back and hear that everything is well in your little world. Loving the little tattoes there so sweet just like that little apron. Take care lovely, dee xReplyDelete
- Carole C8 January 2013 at 10:18
Wow- you're back !! It' like Christmas has come all over again.....or early perhaps ? You could never do poo :) Always look forward to your posts.ReplyDelete
Happy New Year .....or Bonne Annee as they say over here.x
ha haaa - see you've got 14 (now 15) more comments than you deserve for such a poo post!!! (kiddin')ReplyDelete
How lovely to find my terrible procrastination rewarded sooo handsomely with a post from two of my favourite people in blog life AND real life (Emily too? what a treat)
I have missed both your funny posts. Catching up with her for coffee next week...only wish you were three hours closer. V excited about our plans though...fee x
Great to have you back. I have missed your lovely posts. Great idea about the 15 minutes. I shall try that today :-)ReplyDelete
I think I need to do a full day of 15 min targetted attacks. I just moved house on Saturday and I am looking at everything that still needs to find a home and wondering how it all managed to fit in the last place! I really should be putting things away while the kids are asleep but it is nearly 10pm and I am exhausted from moving the last of my stuff from the old house. Oh joy, now only the cleaning to look forward to.ReplyDelete
xXx Helen
- Anonymous8 January 2013 at 11:41
Lovely to have you back in bloggy land Cuckoo,I missed you XxxxReplyDelete
- Anonymous8 January 2013 at 12:12
Happy 2013 to you and all of yours. Why is it the very best bloggers disappear and worry about their blogs and what they write? No need, your blog is fab!
Hope to see more of you soon. You are missed as you are lovely and your writng is very amusing as well as empathetic and thoughtful.
I like your targeted 15 minutes - just need to do a whole day of them around here!
See you soon, then :)
Just blog whatever you like! I love to read it :-) xReplyDelete
Have just written a blog post after bloody ages- takes a while to get back into the swing of it, doesn't it.
Anyhoo, nice to catch up with the bloggy peeps.
Have a lush week.
Hellooo! Nice to hear from you again.ReplyDelete
I have that Cath book too, I am going to look up that apron pattern, it's very pretty!
Poo or not (not by the way), nice to have you back!ReplyDelete
Welcome back dear Cuckoo...I'm in the same position as you. Easy does it and we will get there xxxReplyDelete
'Ello! I need to get back to it too, maybe once I finally get rid of these spotty children! Love that half pinny, adding to my list. xxxReplyDelete
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Nice to hear from you! And love the idea for 15 minute targets - but like when someone's coming over and i suddenly find I *can* tidy quickly after all! Might just have to apply that to my chaos! xxxReplyDelete
Mornin' Martin,ReplyDelete
Welcome back to the old fashioned method!
Mind you, having said that, I am finding no time to blog. Or any real desire to at the mo.
Suddenly felt a bit bored of living a life and then writing about it, as it felt a bit....me me me. Same with Facebook and Twitter.
Having one of those Shall I End It All (not my life, social media I mean) moments.
Really enjoying reading, pottering and just being quiet with the children.
May be a New Year thing. Fresh start kinda feel.
Anyway I love that pinny so much, how cute. Will sort dates with the Husband tomorrow. HOW long has it been!!!!! Think I last saw Mr Cuckoo when I was pregnant with the Prince. He might go all Kung Fu on me.....yikes!
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I wonder if A+E get many cases of injury by knitting needle in pinny....I'm reckoning it's not so uncommon. The pinny is lovely, your friends and family are very lucky indeedy to have you make things for them.ReplyDelete
Liking your fifteen minutes idea, wishing I had more jobs that would only take 15 minutes....my to-do list is scary!
Welcome back and Happy New Year! It's hard to get back into the blogging habit when you've stopped for a while, I've certainly been struggling with it myself a bit too. But lovely to see you back again. Love your 15 mins attack idea, might try that myself, I'm so very good at putting off all those little jobs...ReplyDelete
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Hello you :D You know it's hardly poo to see you pop up in your bloggy space again. Love it that you're back, hope you stick around :DReplyDelete
It's so good to have you back! But don't forget to do another "Fifteen Minute Targeted Attack" post soon!!! Also love all your amazing picturesReplyDelete
So excited to see you posting again. Your posts always bring a smile to my face! Lovely piny by the way. Welcome back to blog land!ReplyDelete
I'm so glad you posted again! I love your blog, your sense of humour is fab :-) Hope you keep on keeping on :-)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 January 2013 at 23:40
get on with it or give it up. you are getting so very boring,ReplyDelete
Lovely post darling. It's hard to get back into it after a break isn't it. Good to see you the other day. Oh and your anonymous commenter makes me laugh, boring you are NOT!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous17 February 2013 at 03:53
Whew! :0) That felt like catching up with a friend who only had five minutes to talk. :0) Welcome back!!ReplyDelete
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I L♡VE your comments. Thank you ever so for taking the time. I do try to get back to everyone but I am rather scatty and I have these 3 big distractions....(and I'm just generally a bit rubbish lately, so please don't feel obliged to leave a note) Sorry about the word verification too, too much spam.


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