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Seth Rollins comes to the ring and he has something to say. The crowd tells Seth that he sold out and he waits for it to die down before speaking. Seth welcomes everyone to 'Where Are They Now', starring the most powerful group in the history of the WWE…The Shield.
We see a photo of The Shield on the TitanTron. Seth says they were three of the most dominant superstars in the history of the WWE. They put the entire industry on notice. Where are we now? Let's start with the 'Lunatic Fringe' himself, Dean Ambrose. He is unstable, unrelenting, and one of the most talented ever to step foot in this company. He made one fatal error when Dean went head to head with him. We see the footage of the Falls Count Anywhere Match from the Raw after SummerSlam.
He asks where is Dean Ambrose because he does not know. Does Dean know where he is? Does anyone care? The bottom line is that Dean was a feral animal and he had to be put down. This brings him to the 'Brawn' of the Shield, the Powerhouse Roman Reigns. When they were in the Shield together, all he heard was Roman Reigns is going to be the future of this company. He is going to put this whole thing on his back. Roman is the future of professional wrestling. What don't you people understand when he reminds everyone that he created Roman Reigns. He is responsible for every success that Roman ever had.
While it may have been true that Roman would have been an integral part of this company when he put a target on Seth's back. At Night of Champions, he will destroy what he created. We see footage from the end of Raw when the cage came down (almost onto Seth Rollins) for Reigns to be stopped after a cross body from the top of the cage.
Rollins says that brings us to himself. Seth Rollins, the architect, tactician, and greatest strategist of his generation. The only man left standing from the remnants of the Shield. He is the future and he is the future WWE World Champion. He is the future of this company and…Jack Swagger interrupts Seth and he is joined by his giant flag and Zeb Colter. Zeb tells Rollins that he cannot help but overhear what he is saying. Is Seth claiming credit for being the strategist and architect of the Shield? Zeb mentions generals who were known for their strategy and it does not include Seth's name. Seth is on the list of people who is too scared to go head to head with his enemies and talk about them from a distance.
Zeb calls Seth an opportunist and a sell out and he is doing this for one person. Zeb says they should dispense of the small talk. Seth has a match against Jack tonight and he wants to see how tough Seth is.
Seth Rollins versus Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter)
Rollins punches and kicks Swagger but Swagger with an Irish whip. Rollins floats over. Swagger with a shoulder tackle and Rollins goes to the floor as we go to commercial. We are back and Rollins with a front face lock but Swagger picks up Rollins and gets out of the hold. Rollins goes to the floor again and Swagger goes to the floor but Rollins returns to the ring. Swagger pulls Rollins to the floor and he runs Rollins into the ringside barrier. Rollins drops Swagger on the top rope and then he clips Swagger. Rollins with a drop kick for a near fall.
Rollins with punches and kicks in the corner. Rollins chokes Swagger in the corner and then he hits a short arm clothesline. Rollins with a choke using Swagger's own arm. Swagger gets Rollins on his back and he runs Swagger into the corner but Rollins sends Swagger into the corner and Rollins with a running forearm. Rollins goes to the turnbuckles and Swagger catches him and hits a belly-to-belly suplex.
Swagger with a clothesline and then he hits a running knee into the corner and Irish whip followed by a boot to the head. Swagger sets for the running double jump Swagger Bomb and he hits it. Swagger with a power slam for a near fall. Swagger with a waist lock but Rollins with an elbow followed by an enzuigiri for a near fall.
Rollins with forearms to the back of the head. Rollins with punches and Swagger has to lean against the ropes. Rollins with kicks to the chest. Swagger goes for the ankle and he gets Rollins' ankle but Seth gets to the ropes. Rollins is pulled off the ropes but Rollins lands on his feet. Swagger with the ankle lock and Rollins tries to fight out of it and he gets to the ropes to force Swagger to break the hold.
Rollins with a shoulder and then he goes for a slingshot move but Swagger catches Rollins and runs him into the turnbuckles. Swagger puts Rollins on the turnbuckles for a superplex but Rollins pushes Swagger off the turnbuckles. Swagger tries to climb the turnbuckles again but Rollins pushes him back to the mat. Rollins with a knee to the head from the turnbuckles but Rollins cannot get back to his feet to make a cover.
Rollins hits Black Out for the three count.
Winner: Seth Rollins
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The title rustic isn't an adjective to describe the taste of the food, but rather the shape. Even utilizing a biscuit cutter to shape my circular raviolis could not combat the organic form that the ravioli transformed into. I must admit this was only my third attempt at homemade ravioli. Making homemade pasta, though simple, can become a production. In order to ease or alleviate the task, I used pumpkin pie from a can to use in the ravioli stuffing. It made for the perfect ratio of sweet to savory goodness.
RECIPE: Serves 4 people generously for dinner
- 3 cups of all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
1. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add oil, water, and salt. Mix them together.
2. Add flour one cup at a time, mixing throughly. By the third cup you may need to knead the dough by hand.
3. Once the dough is to the correct consistency, wrap in plastic and chill for 1 -2 hours.
- 1/2 cup of pumpkin pie
- 1/3 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup of goat cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon of chopped basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of chopped sage
- 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon of salt
- olive oil
1. Coat a sauce pan in olive oil. On medium heat mix the pumpkin, basil, sage, salt, and garlic. Stir often.
2. Once the pumpkin and herbs have mingled, taste to see if you wish to add more spices, herbs or salt. Remove from heat.
3. Allow the pumpkin filling to cool. Combine with goat cheese and ricotta. Cover with plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4. Using a pasta roller or a rolling pin, roll pasta dough into a thin sheet. You may need extra flour for dusting so the dough does not stick. Cut the pasta into whatever shaped ravioli you like.
5. Dollop a small amount of the pasta filling onto the ravioli dough. Moisten the edge around the filling with water. Place the counterpart of your ravioli on top, encasing the filling. Press around the edges to ensure the two pieces stick together.
6. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add ravioli one at a time. Once they have risen to the top, spoon them out and drain, about 4-6 minutes.
Sauce: This recipe was found here and I substituted sage for rosemary.
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
1. In a medium-sized sauce pan, melt butter and allow it to brown.
2. When a light brown foam gathers around the edge of the pan, remove it from the heat. Add rosemary and lemon juice then stir.
3. Plate ravioli and garnish with cheese.

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The United Nations has highlighted the need for Fiji to restore legitimate government and constitutional order as soon as possible
The Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met Fiji's interim prime minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, who is in New York in his capacity as the new Chair of the Group of 77 plus China.
The meeting came less than a week after Commodore Bainimarama dumped the draft constitution his regime commissioned last year, which is to replace the 1997 constitution abrogated by the Bainimarama-led regime four years ago.
In a statement, Mr Ban has reiterated his expectation that the process leading to the adoption of a new constitution in Fiji will be transparent, participatory and democratic, in line with internationally recognised principles.
The Fiji regime will choose a Constituent Assembly within a month to discuss a new draft being perpared by its own legal team.


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Each year the Berkeley Rent Board passes an Annual General Adjustment which allows landlords to raise the rents for all rental units covered by the Berkeley Rent Ordinance for which the landlord did not establish an initial rent during the prior calendar year.
The yearly increase is set by taking 65% of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the Bay Area during the period from July 1st through June 30th of the prior year. This formula was approved by the Berkeley voters in the November 2004 general municipal election.
Need help calculating the AGA increase for your unit? Use our 2017 AGA Calculator.
2017 ANNUAL GENERAL ADJUSTMENT - At its regular meeting on October 17, 2016, the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board adopted the Annual General Adjustment (AGA) Order for Year 2017 which will allow eligible landlords to increase the 2016 permanent rent ceilings by 1.8%. The 2017 AGA of 1.8% represents 65% of the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers in the Bay Area during the period from July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, which was 2.7% as posted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 65% of CPI formula was approved by Berkeley voters in the November 2004 general municipal election. See Berkeley Municipal Code section 13.76.110A. for rules related to establishing the AGA.
The 2017 AGA may not be charged to tenants whose tenancy began on or after January 1, 2016, and who had their rents set pursuant to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. The Order - Rent Board Regulation 1139 - also sets forth the conditions for qualifying for this rent increase and the notice that must be given to tenants in order to raise the rent. The full text of the regulation and Order may be viewed in the Rent Board office at 2125 Milvia Street or on our website at www.cityofberkeley.info/rent. If you have any questions, you may contact a Rent Board Housing Counselor at 510-981-RENT (981-7368).
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October 17, 2016 Staff Report – 2017 Annual General Adjustment
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The four stages of an animal's life cycle are an egg, embryo, immature individual and adult. This life cycle is true for most fish, bird, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
The basic life cycle of an animal starts with an egg, which becomes an embryo upon fertilization. It then develops into an immature individual that resembles an adult, and finally grows into a mature adult. For instance, a bird starts out as an egg. Once the egg is laid, the embryo inside begins to grow. When enough time passes, it hatches, letting out an immature bird. That baby bird eats and grows until it develops into an adult.
Another example is the polar bear, a mammal. Instead of laying eggs, the egg inside the female is fertilized by the male. The fertilized egg becomes an embryo, developing in the uterus of the mother. After four or five months, the female polar bear gives birth to a cub. This immature adult or cub typically weighs no more than 20 ounces. It grows into an adult over the course of five or six years.
Many insects, however, have a different life cycle. The first stage is an egg, and the last stage is a mature adult, as with other animals, but the middle stages are larva and pupa. Once the egg hatches, the larva emerges, not resembling an adult at all. For instance, a caterpillar is a larva of a butterfly. The larva grows into the pupa stage where it transforms into a mature adult.


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Expression of Interest: Research Ethics Board Members
Horizon Health Network is soliciting applications from individuals wishing to join the Research Ethics Board. Applications should specifically note the position to which the applicant is applying. These positions have been mandated by Accreditation Canada, the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, and the Canadian and US Federal regulations governing clinical trials research.
In order to meet these requirements, Horizon Health Network is seeking applications to fill the following positions:
- Methodological Expert: At least one member will have the relevant expertise to understand the methodological implications of the proposed or ongoing research.
- Content Expert: At least three members will have the relevant content area knowledge and expertise to assess the risks and benefits that may be associated with the research, specifically, Oncology, Cardiology and Endocrinology.
- Expert in Ethics: At least one member with formal training in ethics and whose experience in commensurate with the types of research conducted in Horizon Health Network.
- Medical Experts: At least two members whose primary experience and expertise are in a medical discipline.
- Non-Scientific: At least one member whose primary expertise is in a non-scientific discipline. The non-scientific member will be knowledgeable in a discipline that does not use observational or experimental techniques, e.g. Arts, Humanities, Languages, etc.
- Knowledgeable in Law: At least one member will be knowledgeable in the law to alert the Research Ethics Board to legal issues and their implications, not to provide formal legal opinions or to serve as legal counsel for the Research Ethics Board.
- Community Member: At least one Community Member with no affiliation with Horizon Health Network. The primary role of the Community Member will be to reflect the perspective of the research participant. The community member will broaden the perspective and value base of the Research Ethics Board and will advance dialogue.
- Substitute Members: There will be a substitute for each member of the Research Ethics Board so that the Research Ethics Board can continue to function when regular members are unable to attend due to illness or other unforeseen eventualities. Substitute members will have the appropriate knowledge, expertise and training to contribute to the ethics review process.
The Board is expected to meet a minimum of 11 times a year. The meetings will last approximately five hours and will require extensive preparation in advance.
Travel will be required and expenses will be reimbursed.
Members may be eligible for a small honorarium for their participation in each meeting.
If you are interested in applying for a position, please forward a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references by September 1, 2017 by e-mail or regular mail.
By e-mail:
Attention: Karen McGrath
By mail:
Karen McGrath
C/O Department of Ethics Services
Saint John Regional Hospital, 2nd Floor
PO Box 2100
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Saint John, NB E2L 4L2
A Horizon Health Network selection committee will be vetting applications beginning September 1, 2017. Thank you in advance for expressing an interest in becoming a member of the Horizon Health Network Research Ethics Board.


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"Internet Explorer Maintenance" container is missing in the Domain controller GPO. By default its exist in GPO > User Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings.
"Internet Explorer Maintenance" will be removed from GPMC when IE upgraded to 10 or higher versions
Log in to any member of windows 2008 r2 server where IE version should be lower than 10. Then install GPMC by adding Group policy managment features.Now Internet Explorer Maintenance will be restored and can edit settings
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i had taken a deposit before 2007 law. I did not at the time know it applied to before 2007. However; now I have protected it but cannot return it to tenant as its in a costodial scheme with TDS and they say the tenant has to agree for them to return it but the tenant does not agree because he thinks he can get 3 times the deposit if he sues. i want theis scenario off my back. Can I go to court and say this has happened and how much should i pay the tenant and if so what are the forms and procedure. the reason i want this done soon is because i dont want a tenant suing me while i am away on holiday and i do go away for long periods.
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text: Hi Paulo, ... you heard the beacon of Radio Sputnik 15 (RS-15). http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?cat=29 73 Mike DK3WN -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] Im Auftrag von CT2IWW Paulo Teixeira Gesendet: Sonntag, 14. Oktober 2012 14:51 An: amsat-bb at amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] 29.351 Mhz odd signal Dear friends, I've been monitoring for the past two weeks a chirping sound on 29.351 Mhz that has me baffled. Since I believe it is inside the sat sub-band, I wonder if there is an old bird that's still up in the air that sends some kind of telemetry signal around this frequency. The signal in question consists series of chirps or beeps, even spaced and at about a rate of two per second. It drifts very slowly at times and the chirps become longer as it moves down the range. It usually starts around 29352.5 and ends near 29350. 0. However there are times when the signal is steady and doesn't move. As I write this, the signal just disappeared around 12:32 UTC at my location, at grid IN51. The only sat that would be the likely suspect could be RS-15 but I've had times that I could hear the signal when i'snt up in my sky. I've checked the AMSAT frequency charts and RS-15 has a CW Beacon downlink on 29.3525Mhz listed as "semi-operational". This frequency range is also within SEDsat's OSCAR-33 transponder downlink but is listed as non-operational. I've made a small movie a few days ago, that is published on youtube, here: http://youtu.be/qMv2-Rx6LAE I would appreciate any comments or insights the list might have on this matter. 73 de CT2IWW, Paulo _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb


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The internet exploded shortly after the designs for the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series was released in February. As fans of all ages found themselves split down the middle upon the new look and feel for the Ninja Turtles, as there's no question that this is a road they've never been on before. I tried to write one story that would include my thoughts on the Facebook Live, designs, show overall and even the toys. But it got long and hard to write, let alone read. Which brings me here, where I'm going to give a short write up about each of the things revealed about "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Starting with their
Since 1987 the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been going through reboots. MWS was the first to really change the Turtles, with David Wise as the writer who had the job to make these Turtles kid friendly. With every new incarnation of the Turtles, comes big changes. Some changes stay, some changes are only in those incarnation of these characters. Each ride is it's own adventure which has it's beginning middle and end. As fans, the best we can do is see where the creative team takes us, and hopefully enjoy the ride. A new ride is starting, with Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
In the original cartoon series, Shredder did not try to kill the Turtles right away. He offered for them to join him. This was used again in the 4Kids series. Each time Shredder has tried to win the Turtles over to his side he has failed, and soon decides to destroy them. In the IDW comics we have a different situation where Shredder knows the Turtles from their previous life. He does not want just any Turtle, he wants Leonardo. He has a goal set and is aimed to get it. In TMNT #22, Leonardo was caught by the Shredder. So here comes the question that everyone has. How will Shredder get Leonardo by his side?
In the second issue of Mirage's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles we were introduced to a man who would become an iconic character in TMNT History, Baxter Stockman. Creator of the Mousers, boss of April O'Neil, and a totally evil mad scientist. Baxter was taken in for the original cartoon character first they change the color of his skin, then they turn him into a fly. Mirage brought him back in Volume 2, turning him into a robot.
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic is a series that has taken the entertainment business by surprise. It came in as what people saw only to be another reboot of a well known franchise. Though they did such a great job on this new series that it brought in adult fans both male and female fans have come forward of all ages. In November IDW picked up on this series by creating a comic book, written by Katie Cook and based off of the popular cartoon series.
The roller coaster of surprises from IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next issues. While I learned after reading the Fugitoid comic that it was suppose to come after issue 14, I find there was no spoilers in Fugitoid that made our newest TMNT edition any less exciting as Tom Waltz pulls out another amazing adventure for the Turtles.
For 12 wonderful issues, IDW Publishing has brought us a steady pace of awesome Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle issues. With the great team of Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman and Dan Duncan, the kept us on our toes from issue to issue. I really have felt it and loved each of those 12 issues. I speak highly of this comic to many people as I tell everyone about the new comics from IDW, wIth the twists and turns they threw at us. It's been outstanding and a real treat. With issue 13 though, sad news has come to us all. Dan Duncan has another job and is now no longer part of the new TMNT series.
Tomorrow Adam Sandler's new movie, "That's My Boy," hits the big screen. Recently, Adam Sandler movies are hit and miss type films. People either love them or hate them, then there's those of us who don't care one way or another. My favorite Adam Sandler's film is "Little Nicky", though I have not seen or gone to many of his other films. When I got tickets for "That's My Boy", I questioned if I wanted to go to it or not. I decided to go and went to check out the film.
In 2005 a series of movies started, it was just seen as another CGI film at the time about zoo animals. These zoo animals get in trouble and are shipped away from their home. Their goal was to try and find away home. Though things got rough and they were trapped at their new home. One of the big draws for this movie was the star list of voice actors they had and of course that the movie is from DreamWorks made it very appealing for moviegoers as well. Who would have guessed that this film would get two sequels and even a spin-off CGI series? This week, their third film comes to theaters!
Every year I go to Motor City Comic Con. It's one of the smaller conventions that I go to. I started going here in 1997 and have made many friends at this event over the years. In fact, my friends are the only reason I still go to the event. They don't really have a lot of stuff there that holds my attention anymore as their guests charge for autographs, their panels are hard to hear in, and they're overpriced for this size of an event. Though I still manage to get into the show every year to see a few dealers and guests who've become my friends through the years.
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What to Expect From DNC's Opening Night
Jerry Seib on The News Hub has a preview of the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, including San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro's keynote speech and remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... I ... the Democratic Republic of the trike National Convention tonight ... when you clean it up ... on the New Saab good afternoon and welcome I'm Simon Constable we Hampshire resigned joining us now from Charlotte North Carolina ... Jerry thank you Brian much for joining us tonight I know ... you've been very busy ... big job ... to give them some I aam we've got ... the first lady Michelle Obama and ... some aunts on him and Julian Castro both speaking and was considered to be the prime time now Oil ... whiny those too ... to ... well look if you want to see how Brock Obama wins reelection you look at ... the women's vote ... in the African American votes an elected Hispanics in use or to have all three covered tonight ... so while lot of attention is gonna be focused here as it was at the ... Republican Convention on the economy an economic debate the debate over taxes ... the debate over spending cuts the debate over job creation ... a lot of this comes down to basic politics Gnabasik politics are ... of the big advantage is that the ... Obama ... campaign has why in these areas ... Syngenta see Julian Castro a relative newcomer to the ... national political scene ... Hispanic young mayor of San Antonio ... I did you see Michelle Obama who don't speak for the president ... as a man but also as a wife ... as of the of the guy who's leave the country and gives him but the more Pursell touches peak says a woman leader as well as the first lady ... somebody has to come up a lot of things not ... how do you think about is to ... be tackling the economic question which is a pressing problem on time ... well pocket that's gonna be an interesting question I'm not entirely sure I think what you can most likely expect is for Michelle Obama to deliver a message that essentially says ... he gets it my husband gets it in a way of that may Romney doesn't know we live we as a family he is that ... a person with there are times that by implication so probably said Mitt Romney never really did ... aam and he feels your pain ... and I think Julie Castro will speak to that as somebody who ... runs the city at the grassroots level this is not if you're mayor ... that the issue has economy affect you are citizens in your city is not a theoretical or hypothetical question is are real one ... I expect he will speak to ... job creation from an Hispanic pointed me in a war that ... we're the point says Republicans have made in trying to get ... us back to break into the Hispanic vote little more deeply is ... buy Spanish care alot about the economy there ... and available spot in the economy generally speaking ... working class people by and large audacious they should appreciate our message more ... my guess is to see Julie Castro counter that said ... here's why a Democratic Obama economic platform ... works and works perfectly well for Hispanics in America ... so when when when shells of which will see how they deal with that now this is the opening night to think the fact that did the Republicans forty and the convention ... last week is that Democrats some advantages because they can set up ... a ... poke at where they perceive to be witnesses ... well I think to some extent but we're really allows and using answer the Republican convention the Republican convention was about ... trying to peel away some elements of the Obama coalition to appeal to women and say ... you should be with us not because you should be with us on economic issues aam but don't worry so much of the social message ... word that economic issues and there is an attempt to fuel a Hispanic voters ... among other things by putting up attractive Republican Hispanic leaders this is marker Rubio up on his wife ... and that ridicule weigh further those working class whites well ... the the Obama campaign and the Democrats have an option if this convention to counter those messages so ... I guess like ... might be the home team beginning about last to get that advantage on Archer sees huge advantage for the Senate because in this ... particular year ... I don't think anybody expects big ounces at these conventions ... is the campaign news almost immediately into what will be a very intense stretch run ... and the preparation for national debates ... have ... been interesting to say we know what he'll resign doing the same and I'm watchable was up ... all the speeches thank you Brian much Jerry side with a Wall Street John


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Adorned with a luxurious motif of pearls that fall on the fabric like crystalline dewdrops, the Lux Winter?s Tale Light Quilt brings an attractive twist rich with shiny and matte effects. The clustered jacquard motif is fashioned from a soft blend of silk and cotton, paired with a monochrome back panel in cotton.
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Today its 12.12.12.....super special day!!
Just sharing a card with few of my fav. stuffs...
COFFEE, FRIENDS, PARTIES, COPICS and THIS lovely stamp from Art Impressions.
Its an invite for Girlfriend's Meet over at our fav. coffee shop.
I used Fancy Pants papers and Art Impressions- Girlfriend Blend stamp.
I just created the sentiment with MS Word.
This card is for the following challenges...
Art Impressions: Invitation.
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Favourite ...
...My fav. Copics, Lil' Inker Designs' Stitched Mat and Art Impressions stamp.
Artistic Inspirations : Anything Goes.
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In our regular Sunday feature, we bring you the names of some of the best-known figures on Planet Football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.
23. Arjen Robben (27) finished as a runner-up with the Netherlands at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. However, he aggravated a serious injury at the tournament and spent six months on the sidelines before finally making a comeback for Bayern Munich last weekend. The Dutch ace is now determined to help Germany's biggest club reproduce its success in 2009-10, when Bayern won a cup and league double, and made the UEFA Champions League final.
24. Guido Buchwald (50) clocks up a half-century this year. The defender was a 1990 FIFA World Cup winner with Germany and emerged from the tournament with the nickname 'Diego', after effectively closing out Argentina superstar Diego Maradona in the Final in Rome. After his playing career, the former Stuttgart man moved into coaching with Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan and Alemannia Aachen in Germany.
25. Eusebio (70) also celebrates a milestone birthday today. Portugal's most famous and celebrated player of the 60s and 70s finished top scorer at the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England on nine goals. The striker spent a total of 15 years with Benfica, before leaving Lisbon for spells in the USA, Mexico, Canada, and elsewhere in Portugal. He remains active nowadays as an official and ambassador for Benfica.
26. Oscar Ruggeri (49) represented Argentina at three FIFA World Cups. He was a member of the Trophy-winning side in 1986, when La Albiceleste beat Germany in the Final, but he was on the losing side four years later when the outcome was reversed. The robust defender was also a member of his country's squad for the 1994 finals in the USA.
27. Ahn Jung-Hwan (35) played for Korea Republic at the FIFA World Cup finals in 2002, 2006 and 2010. In the tournament on home soil, the Taeguk Warriors made it to the last four, Ahn contributing two goals in seven games. The striker and his team-mates failed to survive the group phase in Germany four years later, but reached the Round of 16 in South Africa last summer, only to lose narrowly to Uruguay.
28. Gianluigi Buffon (33) ranks as one of the world's top goalkeepers. The shot-stopper, soon to celebrate a decade with Juventus, was a 2006 FIFA World Cup winner with Italy, cementing his already glittering reputation with a string of outstanding displays.
29. Romario (45) is widely regarded as one of the best players ever to grace the world's football pitches, and was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1994. The former world-class striker represented Brazil at two FIFA World Cups, claiming the famous Trophy in the USA. The ruthless goal-getter enjoyed the best spells of his club career with PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona.


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The ETO Show & Awards 2015 Report
It's over a week since I returned from the annual ETO Show at Birmingham's NEC and I don't think I've come back to earth just yet. As usual, the ETO Magazine team put on a spectacular adult industry trade show, with a gala dinner and awards presentation in the middle of the two days to celebrate the best in the biz.
Event Report: Over 300 attendees enjoy Erotic World Book Day party celebrations
Erotic World Book Day was 5 March and as part of the celebrations there was an unashamedly spectacular party on Facebook. From 7pm UK time until well past midnight, every hour saw a new host share a wealth of tasty entertainment for the party attendees to enjoy. Were you in attendance? Were you one of the 325 people who came to our party? You really should have been there. With shared excerpts from some of the top names in the world of erotic fiction, cyber cocktails, sexy chat, best-dressed competitions and over £1,500 of prizes to win, this really was an unmissable adult event. Erotic World Book Day originator Emily Dubberley declared the party officially open at 7pm with an overview of the night's festivities and the charity fundraising reasons behind the celebrations. We hoped to raise a substantial amount for sexual health and well-being charity Brook. As well as regular calls through the night for party folk to donate generously, either through the website link or text, there would be the official launch of our Erotic World Book Day charity anthology, An Intimate Education. 100% of the profit from sales of this erotic e-book would be (and still is being) donated to Brook.
EWBD competitions: Last call to win over £1500 of Erotic World Book Day prizes
The Erotic World Book Day Competitions Win a £170 bundle of sex toys from Vibrator Kingdom Win the entire Lakeland Witches trilogy by KD Grace Win the Vibease vibrator worth £65 Win a signed copy of Spring in My Step (Morris Dancing erotica) by Sallyann Rogers Win 1 of 4 £30+ erotic book bundles from Black Lace Books Win a Pulse II Duo from Pleasure Pulse worth £89 Win a LELO Ora 2 in Deep Rose from Nice n Naughty worth £118.99 Win 1 of 10 erotic e-books by Lily Harlem Win a signed copy of APPETITES: Tales of Lesbian Lust, and a copy of Flappers, Jazz and Valentino by Jill Boyd Win 1 of 5 Tiffany Reisz Original Sinners novels courtesy of Mills & Boon Win 2 Smut Scarborough tickets
50 Shades Better: Real Stories of Submission & Bondage from Alison Tyler
Erotic author Alison Tyler has written and edited some of the hottest BDSM novels and anthologies around. Her sultry short stories appear in more than 100 anthologies, and she is a prolific editor of bestselling erotic anthologies like Twisted, Bound for Trouble, and The Big Book of Bondage. Alison was writing bondage and submission tales long before the words 50 Shades of Grey were even dreamed, before Jamie and Dakota enjoyed Red Room spankings on cinema screens around the world. Alison Tyler's bondage themed novels, Dark Secret Love, The Delicious Torment and Wrapped Around Your Finger offer the reader an insight into what really happens in a BDSM lifestyle. Our fascinating protagonist, Samantha, is a submissive with intellect and attitude in equal measure. Her quest for the perfect Dom and her kinky, erotic and often romantic adventures along the way keep the reader engrossed right to the very last word on the last page – and desperate for more.
Cover Reveal: An Intimate Education Erotic World Book Day charity anthology
An Intimate Education is the soon to be released erotica anthology created especially for Erotic World Book Day. All profit from sales of the book is appropriately being donated to a leading sexual health awareness and education charity. I'm so happy to be able to share the cover of the book with you, prior to the official release. This anthology contains an orgasmic array of erotic writing talent, with 22 short stories ranging in themes such as lesbian, gay, straight, transsexual, BDSM, Femdom, male submission, spanking and many more. The erotic writing talent comes from such best-selling and well known authors as Lily Harlem, Kay Jaybee, Lucy Felthouse, Anna Sansom, Tabitha Rayne, Lexie Bay, A.M Hartnett, Victoria Blisse, Madeline Moore and Rebecca Black. There's also a short story from me! It's the very first erotic anthology I've been published in, and what a fantastic way to start. I hope you all enjoy my story.
News: Best Bondage Erotica 2015 edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel (& free sexy excerpt)
"Don't worry about them, Lydia. We have all the time in the world." He curled his fingers up and now his internal stroking was pressing and caressing my G-spot. As my breathing sped up, he kept pace. He removed his thumb from my clit and I groaned. "Oh, you like that, Lydia? Your clit is so swollen. It's absolutely huge," he said. He pressed both fingers against my Gspot and smacked my pussy with his hand, hitting my clit, and I screamed. "Come for me, Lydia. Come for me now," he said, and smacked me again. "Come for me, pretty girl." I was right on the edge. The guy was good. He raised his hand again and I knew when he smacked me, this time I'd come.
Love books? Love sex? You'll love celebrating Erotic World Book Day 2015
Erotic World Book Day Led by powerhouse columnist and erotic author Emily Dubberley of Cliterati, the world of erotic authors have united to create Erotic World Book Day. It is also being held on March 5th and it's a cause that I fully support and hope you will be involved with too. The main locations for Erotic World Book Day discussion right now are on Facebook (group and page) and you can also find out more through Cliterati's twitter. Another great source of erotica information and news are the Smut UK team, also on Facebook and Twitter.
Alchemy XII by Tamsin Flowers "Reinvents The Form Of The Book"
Alchemy XII by Tamsin Flowers: Alchemy XII by Tamsin Flowers - Wild About Harry! Over the past week or two, you might have found yourself becoming aware of a phenomena called Alchemy XII. There have been tweets about it. There have been Facebook posts about it.
Read a free excerpt from new Cleis Press book: Penthouse Variations on Oral
Opening with a story by Alison Tyler, Penthouse Variations on Oral is the sizzling new collection of oral sex themed erotic stories from Cleis Press. If you're after some seriously sexy stories about just...
NaNoWriMo – Everything you need to know about the November Novel Writing Challenge
"Everyone has a book inside them," the late Christopher Hitchens famously declared. Will your book remain hidden, or are you ready to share it with the world? NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month. It takes place every November and it's your chance to let your writing light shine. With a set time to write your book, you'll be more likely to knuckle down and get those words out of the deepest, darkest recesses of your mind and on to the page. Your goal is the admittedly ambitious task of writing a 50,000 word novel (well, a rough draft of one) by 11:59 PM, November 30th. Breaking the mountain down into manageable daily amounts will ensure that you smash this novel writing goal.
Erotic Book News: Alex Jordaine's 'Bound to the Mistress' & 'Mistress Absolute' Femdom Erotica
As most of you will know, I have a personal interest in all things FemDom. As a Domme and Mistress in the BDSM scene it was genuinely thrilling to find an erotica author who writes erotic fiction based around the thrilling power dynamics of Female Dominance and male submission. I have been a supporter of Alex Jordaine's work in this area for quite some time. The seventh book in his 'Mistress' collection of novels is entitled 'Bound to the Mistress' and was released in April this year. Although this is his 7th book in the collection, the novels are all stand-alone and so can be read in any order.
Mango Garden Press Announces New Book by Award-Winning Sex Educator Sheri Winston
Medical professional Sheri Winston is one of the United States' leading sex teachers. Her celebrated teaching skills, specialized knowledge and unique Wholistic Sexuality™ approach make her a sought-after teacher and presenter. She is a certified nurse-midwife, gynecology practitioner and licensed massage therapist as well as an expert in the esoteric erotic arts. She has been featured on Strange Sex (TLC) and The Doctors (CBS).
Win a free copy of The Sexy Librarian's Big Book of Erotica by Rose...
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Win the brand new Stories of O: Orgasmic Erotica e-book (plus: how to get...
Warm up with Saskia Walker's steamy "Communal," a story about a college girl who seduces other students in shower stalls. Next, a couple discovers a devious use for their spatula while cooking breakfast in Kristina Wright's "(S)pan(k)cakes." In A. D. R. Forte's "Endymion," two models with statuesque bodies succumb to their mutual lust inside an artist's studio. A woman uses Kegel exercises to send her lover into sexual nirvana in Donna George Storey's "The Big O." In "Not Without Permission" by Sinclair Sexsmith, a dom considers allowing her submissive to orgasm, but not before she's had some fun with her strap-on first. And finally, in Thomas Roche's "Butterfly's Kiss," an inexperienced dom visits an underground sex club and discovers a new bag of tricks.
Erotica News: Free excerpt from Bound for Trouble edited by Alison Tyler
So, hell, now I find myself hog-tied, wrists bound to ankles with silky red rope, in the swanky riverside apartment of some guy that, until just over an hour ago, I'd never laid eyes on. All I've got on is a pair of black lace panties and a pair of Rupert Sanderson stilettos, having left my dignity somewhere over by the door. I've never been tied up before, I've never been spanked before and I've certainly no idea what's going to happen next. And I have to say, I think I'm enjoying myself. But how the fuck did I get myself into this in the first place? I think it was something I said.
The Act Itself: A brand new print magazine devoted to the world of erotica
I was delighted to receive the debut issue of The Act Itself recently, free of charge in exchange for an honest overview and communication to my erotica loving audience here at Cara Sutra. My first impression upon opening the discreet, well wrapped package was the size of the magazine. Instead of little more than a leaflet which I was expecting (print is very expensive), I held in my hands an A4, glossy leafed book, rather than a magazine. With 150 pages to leaf through (which are admittedly in black and white unlike the outer cover) I knew that this was a magazine which would easily see any avid fan of erotica through four months until the next issue arrived on the mat.
Erotic Author Spotlight Series: Rose Caraway
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Picking up where Gotta Have It left off, Can't Get Enough captures the passion and intensity of quickies and nooners: those delicious times when the urge to merge takes over. Veteran erotica author and first-time editor Tenille Brown has collected stories for Can't Get Enough that highlight the essence of insatiable desire. With contributions from familiar names like Rachel Kramer Bussel, Jacqueline Applebee and Giselle Renarde, along with newer faces like Monica Corwin and Beatrix Ellroy, this is a book full of diverse and dynamic characters who are bold and daring. The authors here knock the theme of Can't Get Enough right out of the park with stories that will leave readers as breathless as the characters they're reading about, dying for more.
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As well as this promo video, you can also nab one of Alex Jordaine's novels for free. That's right, this isn't a one copy giveaway, but instead there's a free sexy e-book for everyone. Mistress Severity has been chosen as a free book offer in iTunes for July 2014, ending on the 31st. Just click through to find out more details and to get your copy. If you'd like to know more about Alex Jordaine you can read the Erotic Author Spotlight Series feature post here, and you can find out more about his novels in the many posts featuring his works at Cara Sutra here.
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"I'm so happy!"
In mid fall I've ordered these items and everything is from this years fall collection, but for me some of them are also perfect for winter! Before fall officially ends in a few hours ;) I thought let's share with you my thoughts on these amazing Bath & body works products & candles!
Before we continue...
The prices I list are the official Bath & Body Works full prices from the US website. The prices I pay at Cozy Favorites are a tiny bit more which is super reasonable, since I don't have to fly over to the US to buy it.
As for the candles; my Bath & Body Works candles kind of always burn and act the same way. I never have problem with them, they burn well, they throw good... nothing to complain. If I have something to say out of the ordinary about a candle I will tell you in the review part of that particular candle.
Under each review I will note my personal opinion of which season the item is attached to.
2 items from my first Cozy Favorites order
I had promised the owner of Cozy Favorites a blogpost about my first order. Sadly life got in blog-way and some items were really out of season when I was ready to blog again. I will probably review those next year. These two items were really special from that order and still fit the season.
Bath & Body Works - Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte
$5.00 / Nourishing Hand Cream / 59ml
Indulge in creamy pumpkin, toasted marshmallow & warm praline
It was truly love at first sniff! I saw this hand cream and thought; yeah why not, packaging looks cute and description sounds promising. I was scared though since I hate coffee, and what if it smells like coffee. Lucky me, it totally doesn't smell like coffee to me! First you smell the warm marshmallows, then the warm delicious praline scent (which in real life I think is gross too, lol). I don't really smell pumpkin in this, but I think Bath & Body works "pumpkin" is their ingredient that makes the entire scent, cozy, cuddly and fall like. This scent is now officially my most favorite overall Bath & Body works scent!
(No seasons attached)
Bath & Body Works - Pumpkin
$5.50 / Pocketbac holder / 1 holder
Cute glittery orange holder with a gold glitter metal pumpkin on the front
This holder is just too cute. I always thought these holders would be slimmer, but they are quite "fat" if you see them from the side :P. I've really enjoyed this little holder in fall when it hanged on the outside of my little fall purse. I must say I think this and a lot of holders are super cute, but not really convenient. If you hang them on your keyring and you have those in your bag, you risk clicking your pocketbac open and when hanging them on your bag, they are quite heavy. I think I rather have my pocketbac naked in a sleeve from my bag with the lit facing up ;)
(Fall attached)
Bath & Body Works - Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte
$1.75 / PocketBac anti-bacterial Hand Gel / 29ml
Indulge in creamy pumpkin, toasted marshmallow & warm praline
As I described before: First you smell the warm marshmallows, then the warm delicious praline scent, I don't really smell pumpkin in this, but I think Bath & Body works "pumpkin" is their ingredient that makes the entire scent, cozy, cuddly and fall like. This compared to the hand cream is a bit more sweeter, like they added a teaspoon of sugar to it. I really love it too!
(No seasons attached)
(No seasons attached)
Bath & Body Works - Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin
$6.50 / Gentle Foaming Hand Soap / 259ml
Warm Pumpkin, Fresh Cinnamon, Sweet Sugarcane.
I really wanted a fall hand soap so I got this one, looked good to me! It smells super sweet. First thing I smell is my guess; the sweet sugarcane, then maybe somewhere deep down a hint of cinnamon and again that Bath & Body Works pumpkin ingredient that doesn't smell like pumpkin but more cozy, cuddly and fall like. I like this scent, it's good.
(Fall attached)
(Fall attached)
Bath & Body Works - Pumpkin Cupcake
$13.00 / Ultra Shea Body Cream / 226g
Spiced Pumpkin, Toasted Pecan, Vanilla Buttercream, Orange Zest, Cinnamon Swirl.
Last year I got the Candle from this scent and I so fell in love with it I knew, I was going to love the body cream as well. Also I really, really, really wanted to try out their Ultra Shea Body Cream for so long and cozy Favorites sells them, YAY! Compared to The Body Shop body "butters", this is much more a "cream"(like said on the packaging). They spread out much easier on the body, so it will last you longer than the same amount of the Body Shop body butter. The scent is to die for; So super duper sweet sugar plus the softness of quality vanilla cream, with a hint of fall. Really addictive!
(No seasons attached)
Last year I got the Candle from this scent and I so fell in love with it I knew, I was going to love the body cream as well. Also I really, really, really wanted to try out their Ultra Shea Body Cream for so long and cozy Favorites sells them, YAY! Compared to The Body Shop body "butters", this is much more a "cream"(like said on the packaging). They spread out much easier on the body, so it will last you longer than the same amount of the Body Shop body butter. The scent is to die for; So super duper sweet sugar plus the softness of quality vanilla cream, with a hint of fall. Really addictive!
(No seasons attached)
Bath & Body Works - Mocha Latte Swirl
$0.97 / Wax Melt / 10g / 4-6 Hours
Recharge with the wonderfully rich scent of espresso and creamy caramel, topped with whipped cream
This store also sells wax melts of passed candles, This came from this years spring collection. This is a great way to get to know more scents which Bath & Body Works sells. Like I said before hate coffee, so why would I ever buy something that would smell like coffee. Some coffee scents are so rich and deliciously deluxe, so I was just curious :). It smells like real espresso if that is what I smell, I smell real quality coffee with a little caramel. The whipped cream makes the entire scent very soft and lightweight. I really like it haha :)
(No seasons attached)
Bath & Body Works - Autumn
$4.50 / Mini Candle / 36g / 10-15 Hours
Bright Red Gala Apple, Juicy Fig, Eucalyptus Leaf, Fir Balsam
I wanted to buy this candle since last year, and this year Cozy favorite has it in 3 sizes! I only wanted this candle because I believed what the label says and it's true! This candle smells like fall, realistic fall! Imagine yourself walking in a quite park, after it has stopped raining and leafs are falling (some rotten already), and there is a little cool breeze stroking your face... sniff it ...that's this candle! The scent is fall and fresh, plus really lightweight, I absolutely love it (my sister too), maybe next year I'l'l buy the 3-wick candle :) I've compared this candle with the Leaves candle below in this post.
(Fall attached)
Bath & Body Works - Caramel Pumpkin Swirl
$4.50 / Mini Candle / 36g / 10-15 Hours
Fresh Pumpkin, Warm Caramel, Grated Cinnamon , Vanilla Bean
This candle is so damn sweet, not normal. I love it, but I think in a 3-wick this scent would knock me out. These mini candles I often burn before I go to sleep on my night stand next to me, so they don't "have" to perform with "throw" etc. When I blow them out (and wet squeeze the lit for safety) I always leave the lit off so the wax can set again. So I always wake up with a nice scent in my room of the cold throw. I never eat candy (it's not really my thing), but when I woke up next to this candle I was seriously craving candy haha :D This smells like super sweet warm caramel with a table spoon of pumpkin, a hint of cinnamon maybe and a veil of soft vanilla. It's a warm, super sweet, and soft scent. I really love this copper pumpkin lit, perfection!
(Fall attached)
Bath & Body Works - Vampire Blood
$4.50 / Mini Candle / 36g / 10-15 Hours
Blood Red Strawberries, Midnight Blooming Jasmin, Dark Transylvanian Plum
I've bought this candle to celebrate Halloween this year, but we had to skip Halloween. We had 2 mice in our home and we couldn't decorate with carved pumpkins or burn sweet candles, because that would lure the mice away from their "delicious" poison, and we really wanted them dead (even though they look super cute). PS; our home is clean, but our mistake; we still had the kitchen door wide open in fall when Jofee played outside, habit from the summer. On Oct 24th we first spotted the mice and on Nov 8th that nightmare officially ended. So from that day I could finally burn sweet candles again! This candle is super sweet and fruity! I love it, it's so different from all the candles in this haul. You smell the strawberries and plum which are mixed together; this is a hard sweet fruity scent, like candy. There is another soft scent in there, my guess it's the jasmin. This softens the hard sweetness from the strawberries and plum, makes it more likable. It's a really childhood memory kind of scent.
(No seasons attached)
Bath & Body Works - Honey Crips Apple
$4.50 / Mini Candle / 36g / 10-15 Hours
Golden Honeycrisp, Apple Blossom, Fresh Sugarcane
I love the shape of this mini candle and adore the copper lit, I'm so going to re-use this candle to diy my own. I'm not sure what a honeycrisp apple is, but to me is smells like a fresh Jonagold with a teaspoon of sugar (that is probably the sugarcane). The apple blossom, hmm maybe. It smells fresh, right from nature, so maybe that's it. It's a super sweet and fresh scent. I really like it, but for some might the apple scent be too strong.
(Fall & Winter attached)
Bath & Body Works - Fresh Balsam
$4.50 / Medium Candle / 170g / 30-40 Hours
Crisp Red apple, Golden Nectar, Warm Clove Spice
Last year I've already bought the mini version of this candle and in that description it said spiced berries and in this it doesn't. Well I still smell some sort of fall-ish berry scent in there. Same scent as last year to me. But for everyone who doesn't own an old leaves candle, this is what is smells like: To me this is the more warm toned / ground version of the Autumn candle. So Imagine yourself walking again, but this time in the woods when the leafs are falling on a dry fall day with reasonable temperature breeze in your face, and were you can smell that real earth scent while holding a cup of something warm with apple and clove. So the Autumn candle is more of a fresh lightweight autumn day and this is a warm and cozy autumn day. I also absolutely love this candle (and my mom too). I probably won't purchase the 3-wick candle next year, since I didn't empty this one by far and I want to burn winter candles now.
(Fall attached)
Bath & Body Works - Cider Lane
$22.50 / 3-wick Candle / 411g / 25-45 Hours
Warm Caramel, Granny Smith Apple, Dark Brown Sugar, Ground Clove
This candle was high on my wishlist for fall. I had a feeling I was gonna adore this candle. The scent description would say to you "nothing special, typical fall candle". But this candle is so amazing and so delicious! The first thing you smell is fresh, then caramel on a Granny Smith apple which is boiled in dark brown sugar with ground glove. It's so realistic! I've tried to make apple cider this fall (before the mice issue) and I did put some other spices in there too and another kind of apple but I do recognize all the notes from this candle from my own apple cider! It's so, so, so good and so much better than my apple cider haha! It's really such a fresh apple cider scent! Really one of my favorite BBW candles!
(Fall & Winter attached)
Bath & Body Works - Cinnamon Sugared Doughnut
$22.50 / 3-wick Candle / 411g / 25-45 Hours
Crushed Cinnamon , Sugar Crystals, Homemade Doughnut
I really wanted another delicious candle (with a lit like this) so I searched which fall/winter candle the Candleman (Hearth & Soul) adored and it was this one. So I popped this one in my cart as well. OMG this candle is amazing, really epic! If you can get your hands on these, do it, now! Early this fall my sister made doughnuts for the first time and they were so delicious. She used a recipe that baked the doughnuts instead of frying them. Made them super yummy and not greasy! This candle smells identical to her doughnuts. The only extra thing this candle has is a little hint of cinnamon compared to my sisters home made doughnuts. Truly this candle will blow your mind in a lightweight-way, This smells so edible! Also one of my most favorites!
(No seasons attached)
Bath & Body Works - Pumpkin Pie
$22.50 / 3-wick Candle / 411g / 25-45 Hours
Creamy Pumpkin, Vanilla Crème, Fresh Ground Nutmeg, Graham Cracker Crust
Still the king of all Bath & Body Works candles to me! A lot of my candles come very close to knocking him of his throne. In my next BBW haul I think you can meet his queen, lol :P. This is my third Pumpkin Pie candle from BBW. This candle is loved by me and my family! This scent is a true match with fall's best treats! Last year I tried to bake pumpkin pie, which 90% succeeded, I was not happy with the middle pumpkin-something consistency and I didn't really had an example to follow, because no one in my family ever made it, since we are Dutch. The scent of the crust and pumpkin-something where epic and so similar to this candle. Really delicious! But this candle also smells for us Dutch (me and my family) to Dutch Fall treats like; Bastogne cookies, Kruidnoten, and Speculaas. The scent is warm, heavy (not in a bad way), cozy and so super duper delicious! A forever favorite!
(Fall attached)
Cozy Favorites always gives little sample gifts with your orders, a nice way to try out more from the store! I'm really grateful for these, thank you!
Click the picture or name above to visit the online store!
An online Dutch store were we Dutch can shop our Bath & Body Works candles.
JA ZEKER, je kan nu echt Bath & Body Works kaarsen in Nederland kopen. Deze Winkel vult elk seizoen haar voorraad aan met bijna alle geuren die er zijn en met meestal een voorraad van 5 per item. Maar de geurkaarsen is niet alleen alles, deze super winkel verkoop ook alle Bath & Body Works Body Care producten, alle hand soaps & pocketbacs, veel van de gifts en candle holders. Deze winkel is bijna 100% een Bath & Body Works winkel... Maar dat is nog steeds niet alles, want deze winkel verkoopt ook super veel Goose Greek Kaarsen en wax melts, veel van Classic Candle kaarsen wax melts, veel Soap & Glory producten en boven de 200 diversen andere items! Serieus het is inderdaad de gezelligste webshop van Nederland!
Bestel je op een werkdag, dan wordt deze meestal dezelfde dag nog verzonden en ontvang je hem de volgende werkdag; zelden een dag later. Je pakket word in een stevige kartonnen doos verstuurd. Wat ik weet van de BBW kaarsen; deze zitten verpakt in hun officiële BBW kartonnen verpakking die heel stevig is. Ik heb nu al zo vaak kaarsen gekocht daar en nog nooit heb ik een gebroken kaars ontvangen (of bekrast). Crème tubes en pocketbac flesjes worden met plakbandjes gesealed zodat ze niet lekker en goed ingepakt! Verder wordt lege ruimte in de doos op gevuld met dik stevige proppen papier.
Dit is serieus mijn meest favoriete winkel in Nederland!
I hope you've enjoyed and found my review helpful,
see you in my next post ;)


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After today's ruling, Hobby Lobby does not have to include abortion drug coverage in its employee health care plans. The U.S. Supreme Court held the Obamacare mandate "substantially burdens the exercise of religion," and the Christian retailer is not required to follow it.
"If the owners comply with the HHS mandate, they believe they will be facilitating abortions, and if they do not comply, they will pay a very heavy price — as much as $1.3 million per day, or about $475 million per year, in the case of one of the companies," the opinion reads. "If these consequences do not amount to a substantial burden, it is hard to see what would."
Justice Samuel Alito concluded, "There are other ways in which Congress or HHS could equally ensure that every woman has cost-free access to the particular contraceptives at issue here and, indeed, to all FDA-approved contraceptives."
The ruling affirms the Constitutionally guaranteed rights of business owners to operate their family companies without violating their deeply held religious convictions.
The Hobby Lobby decision only applies to companies, including Conestoga Wood Specialties, which had a companion case pending before the Supreme Court. Non-profit groups like Priests for Life and Little Sisters are still waiting for a ruling about their right to opt out of the mandate.
Barbara Green, co-founder of Hobby Lobby, said, "Our family is overjoyed by the Supreme Court's decision. Today the nation's highest court has re-affirmed the vital importance of religious liberty as one of our country's founding principles. The Court's decision is a victory, not just for our family business, but for all who seek to live out their faith. We are grateful to God and to those who have supported us on this difficult journey."
We applaud the excellent work of the Hobby Lobby legal team!


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A fun thing to do during summer is reconnect with nature. That's not to say you can't do the same at other times of the year, but picnics and trips to the beach in January don't often make for fun days out.
Depending on how much you like it, you could always go the full Bear Grylls and become one with nature. Obviously that's harder to do with little ones in toe, but there is a way of getting youngsters to appreciate the values of nature while showing off their survival skills – build a den!
Not that we want to brag or anything, but we're pretty good den-builders. Have no fear though; with our expert advice you can be too. Here are our top five den-building tips.
Tip One: Finding your place
Like Phil and Kirsty are always telling us, it's all about location, location, location. Think about where you're building your den. If it's on a hill, then be prepared to say goodbye sooner than you think. A nice, dry, flat area is perfect.
Tip Two: Keep it covered
One of the biggest problems affecting dens is water damage. You can't predict when it's going to rain, but finding cover can help when it does. Placing your den under a tree or near a wall can protect you from rain and wind.
Tip Three: The right materials
Sticks. It's as simple as that. Grab as many sticks as you can to make the perfect den. Put yourself in the mindset of a bird – you're making a nest, so a good mixture of thick and thin sticks will give you additional support. Whatever you do though, don't build your den in a tree. See: Tip One.
Tip Four: Make it fabulous
A good den is only as good as it's soft furnishings. Anyone can use a scratchy old picnic blanket, so what you want are good quality throws and cushions (hint, hint) to make yourself at home. Don't forget some treats to while away those hours.
Tip Five: A softer touch
If you're not the wilderness type, then why not build an indoor den? Using chairs and tables – maybe the odd airer – along with duvets and blankets is a great way of creating a den in the comfort of your own home. We won't think less of you.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
OOTW Blog Tour, Day 7: Plot Whisperer, CLCD, and The Drift Record
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database is a subscription database containing thousands of reviews of children's and YA books, and with hundreds of institutional subscribers. You've probably seen their reviews in B & N and Borders online listings. I've reviewed for them since back in the print newsletter days. Today, the CLCD blog posts an interview with a focus on writers and the building of community.
In light of which it seems only right that my dear friend and VCFA colleague Julie Larios should get the last word. She and I led the picture book workshop together in the early days of the picture book semester at VCFA: a pure delight. On this final day of the OOTW blog tour, Julie raises questions about the passage of time in the book, and the challenges of achieving simplicity and avoiding didacticism. The answers are up at The Drift Record.
Note: A great many thanks are due to everyone who took part in this virtual tour. The archives of all these posts together form a far-reaching conversation on the nature of the picture book: its writing, its illustration, a host of craft and production decisions, its effect on readers, the implications of word choice, the interplay of text and image, and more. Who would have thought such a slender little book would grow quite this many conversations?
Namaste, and thank you all.
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Thank YOU for writing the book, Uma! =DReplyDelete
Ditto what Tarie said, Uma - the book is wonderful (as is its author!)ReplyDelete
Thanks Julie and Tarie. My local SCBWI chapter has an e-lerts list with news for writers and illustrators. It usually includes a quote or two.ReplyDelete
Here's today's; it's perfect for this week of posts.
"Many children, perhaps because they themselves are small and closer to the ground than we, notice and delight in the small and inconspicuous...." Rachel Carson
Thank you, Uma for a wonderful blog tour and an incredible book! I've enjoyed reading all the conversations.ReplyDelete
Hi Uma, I wanted to let you know "Out of the Way! Out of the Way!" in Tamil arrived yesterday. I can hardly wait until Christmas when I will give it to my son-in-law. Part of the deal will be he has to read it to me. 8-) So unless I break down and give it to him next time he's over, I have a long wait ahead of me before I enjoy your words and story.ReplyDelete


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The land of Westeros is known for swords, might, and magic. But firearms? They know not of this sorcery. Fire and ice? Sure. But a Sig Sauer P220 is the type of weaponry that is completely foreign to the Seven Kingdoms.
That is, until now. A dedicated fan of both Game of Thrones and the Second Amendment customized a Sig Sauer P220 to bear the emblem of the House Targaryen. If Game of Thrones were to ever be made into a first-person shooter, you can be sure that this is the gun you'd start out with. We'll give that prospect slim odds, but can someone at least hook us up with this weapon in a Grand Theft Auto V mod or something?
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The season of Roses is here! yea!
I wanted to plant a special rose bush for Rosie. So I think this will be the one!
Love these fluffy cotton candy pink blooms.
Love so many things during this time of year!
birds singing
nesting of mommy birds
tomato plants
tree leaves of lime green
fresh herbs of basil, thyme and oregano
mint mingling about
fish happy with lots of rain in their pond
amazing scent of honeysuckle and jasmine in the air
Our kids play play playing in our happy yard
sitting outside
reading outside
playing outside
eating outside
basically living outside as much as possible!
Yea for May!
Yea for Spring!
Yea for the days of bloom!


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Monday, 16 August 2010
Rockbjörnen Live: two nominations....and Facebook's fabulous 50,000!
Stort grattis Salem!!!!!
Great news today, as Salem has been nominated in two categories - Best Swedish Male Live Artist and Best Swedish Song of the Year ("Keep On Walking") in this year's Aftonbladet Rockbjörnen Live awards.
Full list of nominees at http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/rockbjornen2010/article7622790.ab and I've also written a post about the nominees at my other blog EuropeCrazy: http://europecrazy.blogspot.com/2010/08/rockbjornen-live-and-nominees-are.html
And even more great news today as the total number of fans at Salem's Facebook fan page reached the fabulous total of 50,000!
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Congratulations to Salem!! : )
- Wednesday, August 18, 2010 11:10:00 pm
- Laura (EuropeCrazy) said...
Hej Madelene!
It's great to hear from you at last - you are one of the Facebook "legends" of course, because you put so much hard work into the fan-page and keep spreading the word about the great man :)
Welcome to the Planet Salem "family" - keep in touch!!
- Wednesday, August 18, 2010 11:24:00 pm
Thank you Laura for those nice words!
Becomes a little embarrassed now :*)
Thanks for a lovely blog.
We certainly hear again soon!
Many hugs/Madelene
- Thursday, August 19, 2010 3:40:00 pm
- Laura (EuropeCrazy) said...
Madelene....no need to be embarrassed, it's all true :)
Thanks for your kind words - hugs from me too!
- Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:02:00 pm
- Eva said...
Way to go, Madde! :) Nice to finally see you here!
And you shouldn't be embarrassed, Laura is right :)
Ses imorgon!
- Friday, August 20, 2010 9:13:00 pm
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Governor Malloy signs state grant bonding for Farmington Libraries Maker space/Media Lab.
I am very grateful to see Gov. Malloy and the State Bond commissions support the Farmington Libraries with important funding. I would also like to thank state representatives Mike Demicco and Brian Becker as well as Farmington's state senators Beth Bye and Terry Gerratana for their support.
This Grant, along with our match, will continue to change the libraries landscape into a more contemporary learning environment and leverage our efforts to provide additional 21st century programs for our citizen-customers. Please watch for more to come as we approach our 2016 amazing grand opening.


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From Magic City Morning Star
MILLINOCKET -- Wilmot "Wiggie" Robinson, 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2007, at his cherished camp on the West Branch of the Penobscot River. He was born May 18, 1922, in Millinocket, the son of Ralph and Carrie (Sturgeon) Robinson.
Wiggie was a graduate of Stearns High School, Class of 1939. He served in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps in Iran, during World War II. After three years of active duty, he returned to Millinocket and married his sweetheart, Joyce Morgan, March 14, 1946. Wiggie was a longtime employee of Great Northern Paper Co., Millinocket, retiring in 1980, after 34 years. He was a member of Millinocket Baptist Church, BPOE No. 1521, Millinocket; Francis Elliott Post No. 4154 VFW, Millinocket; Maine Snow-mobile Association, Northern Timber Cruisers and many other organizations too numerous to list. Wiggie loved the outdoors and spent much of his life in the outdoors, and writing and talking about Maine outdoor recreation. He was a Maine master guide since 1950 and was a life member of the National Rifle Association and Maine Trappers Association. Wiggie started the Maine Bird Dog Club, was instrumental in founding the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine and served as its executive director for many years. He was also a founding and life member of the Millinocket Fin and Feather Club. Wiggie served the state of Maine for many years as chairman of the Maine Guide's Board of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council for 20 years and the White Water Advisory Council. He was a member of Trout Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited. Wiggie was a long time outdoor photographer and writer, and was, at the time of his death, an outdoor columnist for the Northwoods Sporting Journal, the Maine Sportsman magazine, the Katahdin Times, the Community Press and the Katahdin Press, and was also co-host of the radio program, The Maine Outdoors, with V. Paul Reynolds on WVOM radio.
Since 1979, he was a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, OWAA, which bestowed on him the Jackie Pfeifler Award, a very prestigious award given in recognition of the recipient's generosity and kindness toward others. This award was only bestowed five other times in the history of the OWAA. Wiggie was also a member of the New England Outdoor Writers Association of America.
Wiggie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce (Morgan) Robinson of Millinocket; three children, Judy Robinson and her companion, Dusty Cramp, of Woodville, Patsy Huston and her husband, Sam, of Millinocket and Jay Robinson of Woodville; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Robinson of Millinocket; siblings: Preston Robinson of Colorado, Ralph Robinson of New Hampshire, Carrie Farquhar and her husband, Doug, of Millinocket, Earl Robinson and his wife, Janet, of East Holden and Paul Robinson and his wife, Claudia, of Florida; three grandchildren: Alyssa Huston, Lea Ann Robinson and Michael Robinson, all of Millinocket; a great-grandson, Billy Lee Bernier of Millinocket; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his oldest son, Michael S. Robinson; his oldest grandson, Matthew Huston; brothers: James, Eldon, Donald, Leo and Charles Robinson; and a sister, Corinne Cotton.
Friends are invited to visit with the family between the hours of 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday at Bouchard - Lamson Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack Street, Millinocket. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at Millinocket Baptist Church, 297 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, with the Rev. Rudy Homchuck, pastor, officiating. Graveside committal services with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Millinocket Cemetery.
Gifts in memory of Wiggie may be sent to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field Street, Millinocket, ME 04462. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.
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I have compiled a series of iris pictures where I tried to see this flower in a different way. The dynamic shapes, structures and patterns of the iris are isolated to produce images that have an abstracted quality. In these images, the structure and patterns loom larger than the usual view of the flower. We often dismiss the powerful and sensual qualities of a flower. I have tried to emphasize these qualities in this series of fine art photographs.
Photographic prints are available in various sizes. The largest size facemount pictures (approx. 24X36) are limited to an edition of 10. A large scale floral picture will immediately change the mood and energy of a room.
The "Pale Purple Iris," is the softest of this flower series. It is less graphic and a more romantic interpretation of this flower.


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Location, location, location. Unparalleled views of the creek & surrounding marsh. Old, big trees hanging with Spanish moss. Plenty of Southern charm. It's no wonder the lovely Nashville couple chose to have their destination wedding at this fabulous South Carolina spot. Joe Hendricks Photography share this beauty with us:
Nashville, Tennessee couple Brittany & Carter treated their guests to a destination wedding in Charleston, South Carolina just oozing with Southern charm. Located on the banks of Hobcaw Creek, the Creek Club of I'on was the perfect spot for their wedding. The ceremony took place on the large lawn with sweeping views of the creek & the surrounding marshes. An Ireland flag flew high & proud over the ceremony in a nod the Groom's Irish heritage. After the Bride & Groom said "I Do", the cocktail hour was held in the shade of the ancient, large trees with crystal lamps hanging from their low branches. Cocktail tables boasted navy blue tablecloths, votive candles & pastel arrangements of hydrangeas, garden roses & a bit of greenery. The celebration continued inside the club where low country food, drinks & dancing were plentiful.
As the wedding came to a close, the wedding guests blew bubbles for the Bride & Groom's Grand Departure. The Groom surprised the Bride with a large, chartered boat for their getaway. After pausing for a photo op underneath Arthur Ravenel Bridge, they cruised the Cooper River towards their happily ever after.
Congratulations, Brittany & Carter!
Photography: Joe Hendricks Photography / Submitted via Two Bright Lights / Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Creek Club of I'on / Event Planner: Ooh! Events / Musicians: Classical Charleston / Wedding Cake: Ashley's Bakery / Wedding Gown: Arzelle's Bridal / Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy at Bella Bridesmaid


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In the months after his father's murder in early 1999, those months stretching formlessly between the mourning ritual of shiva and the impending trial of a suspect, Rabbi Joel Mosbacher received many messages of solace. There was one type, however, that tested every atom of clerical forbearance he possessed. "People said in this trying
A long battle over a proposed mosque in DuPage County is approaching a turning point, and although anti-Muslim sentiment and resistance to mosques in the Chicago area are hardly going away, Muslims appear to be winning this time.
In 1996, the Industrial Areas Foundation, an organizing group that has built thousands of homes across New York City, proposed that private firms contracting with the city pay food service workers, security guards, cleaners and temporary office workers a wage that ranged at the time from $7.25 to $12 an hour. "We started with a pretty simple idea: If you work full time, you shouldn't be poor," recalled Jonathan Lange, an organizer with Metro I.A.F., the local affiliate.
WASHINGTON — Like manna from heaven, thousands of dollars in new revenue is raining on a group of congregations here from the unlikeliest of sources: the utility bill.
Sarita Latchman, a vibrant 42-year-old mother and former parks worker, has a sound like a baby's rattle at the back of her throat. Which is not surprising, as her apartment in the Jefferson Houses in East Harlem is speckled with soot-black mold. A thick carpet of it runs down her bathroom wall and across the ceiling of her children's bedrooms. Rub it and the spores float, landing on sink tops and children's hair. They also journey through Ms. Latchman's nasal passageway into her lungs...
It is the single biggest project in the biggest school construction plan in the history of New York City: a $235 million campus of four schools, with a football field and basketball courts, to be built on old railyards in the South Bronx. Local groups that pushed for the plan cheered wildly when Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg endorsed it two years ago.
VIRGINIA GONZALEZ marched through the dismal drizzle of a late November morning in the South Bronx. She made her way past the bodegas, video stores and housing projects of Mott Haven, crossed over a tangle of railroad tracks, and descended into several acres of urban underbrush. Weeds stood shoulder-high. Chunks of concrete and drainpipe lay in heaps. A car chassis rusted beside chain-link fence.
"The promised land," Ms. Gonzalez announced to several companions, and she spoke with not a trace of irony...
JERSEY CITY — Some 25 years ago, Ellen Wright was driving home through her neighborhood of single-family wood-frame houses here when she noticed that the streets were slick with "green water."
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mmmm.... Having a latte and a chocolate chunk cookie (It's HUGE! at least an inch thick) at Borders. I've been in a rut... My days are filled with lots of time. Which means its almost guaranteed that I'm gonna be depressed. Whenever I have a lot of free time, I find that I feel useless and purposeless. So, in trying to simply get up in the morning and get out of the house, and maybe help others in need in the process, I joined the volunteers at Public Law Center. Today, i went to the clinic for the first time in Westminster and since I don't speak Vietnamese, I couldn't do the client intake interviews, but at least I got started on how to do that. Hopefully next week, I'll be more helpful in Costa Mesa.
It's already having a positive effect on me. I got to meet a couple of attorneys from PLC and other volunteers. It was fun; meeting new people and sharing stories about weird clients from the past... I'm really looking forward to clinic next week.
Knittingwise, I'm tired too. I've been very task-oriented lately. Sample/test knitting, sister's birthday present, friend's baby shower gift. I mean knitting is always fun and enjoyable. But I feel like I don't feel as creative as I used to feel when I first got into knitting. I'm at the stage where I'm learning a lot of new techniques but it's more about following instructions than thinking, imagining.
But anyway, here are some photos of the baby shower gifts I made for Veronica. I initially planned on just doing the blanket. But, for some odd reason! I couldn't finish the blanket on time for the baby shower. I ended up going empty handed....... Thank God, Veronica is also a knitter/crocheter, and she has countless experiences knitting for someone else and never finishing them on time, so she totally gets it. Nonetheless, I felt pretty bad about going to the shower empty-handed, so I ended up making a three-piece set! Baby blanket, baby bonnet, and baby jacket. And baby baby, they were really fun, especially the jacket.
The patterns I used: Debbie Bliss "Ribbed Baby Jacket," Pinwheel Baby Blanket, Baby Bonnet from Last-Minute Knitted Gift.
Everything is machine washable, and I did a LOT of research to make sure the baby and Veronica both feel comfortable using the items. For example, every podcast and blogs about knitting for babies said that garments should be made in the larger sizes, because you never know how fast the baby grows! And, instead of using buttons for the jacket, I bought snaps to make it easier to put it on and off. As for the bonnet, I guess it's easier to wear than usual hats/caps because it won't slip off while the baby gets fidgety.
Anyways, I came to Border's after the clinic, hoping to wake up that creative juice flowing somewhere in me. I looked through a bunch of knitting magazines. I especially like The Knitter.
To subscribe to the magazine: http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/store/displaystore.asp?sid=554
Otherwise, these are available at Borders. It's UK-based, so a bit pricier, at $10.99 but I think it's soooo worth it. The quality of paper, the photography, classic designs...They're all so inspiring. IK and VK are great (In fact, I just broke down and purchased IK Weekend and the new issue of VK) but I see a lot of repetitiveness. Shawls and socks, reallyw eird color arrangements. Really artsy but not practical knits. In a rut.
I hate the paper they use, so matte and unflattering. I guess there's always gonnabe a part of me, the "magazine editor" gene, that makes me look at the layout and photography, THEN the contents.


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Aspiring author Aaron (Rock) is preparing his father's funeral amid all kinds of distractions. His novelist brother Ryan (Lawrence) jets in from New York, but won't help at all. His wife Michelle (Hall) is pushing him to move out from their mother's (Devine) house. The boyfriend (Marsden) of his cousin (Saldana) has just accidentally been given a hallucinogen. Uncle Russell (Glover) is on the rampage. And a small man (Dinklage) has something shocking to announce.
Through all of this, Aaron's hypochondriac best friend Norman (Morgan) tries to maintain some semblance of order. But he's useless.
Continue reading: Death At A Funeral Review
Death often brings a family together and this story is no exception. Aaron and his partner Michelle are finding it hard enough having to live with Aarons folks whilst they get their lives in order. When the death of Aaron's father happens, the whole family is sent into turmoil. A funeral is arranged and Aaron's brother Ryan returns home from LA where he lives and works as a successful writer.
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It's no matter, though, as Whedon gets the uninitiated up to speed quick: 500 years in the future, most of the human-colonized galaxy is controlled by the autocratic Alliance, who won a war some time ago against the rebel Independents, now roaming the fringes of explored space. This is where we find the rattletrap freighter Serenity, crewed by a loveable gaggle of rogues who want to be free to wander at will and maybe pull off the occasional crime. The unusually personable crew is led by Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), a sarcastic loner with a not-so-secret heart of idealism. A shambling kind of hero, he's about the best thing to hit movie screens since Harrison Ford lost his sense of humor. Since every good hero needs sidekicks, Mal's backed up by badass Zoe (Gina Torres), her geeky husband Wash (Alan Tudyk), weapons-crazed lunkhead Jayne (Adam Baldwin), and wide-eyed girl mechanic Kaylee (Jewel State). There's also some new crewmates: a doctor, Simon (Sean Maher), who we've seen busting his teenaged sister River (Summer Glau) out of an Alliance research facility where she'd been being turned into a psychotic killing machine. Now River just mopes around the ship, occasionally having psychic flashes, while Simon ignores advances from lovestruck Kaylee.
Continue reading: Serenity Review
Pixies kicked off the European leg of their latest tour in the sleepy retirement town of Bexhill-On-Sea.
Kent punk duo Slaves held up their pledge to headline a gig on the Kent coast this weekend when they once again took to the Hall By The Sea stage at...
The batsman is batting for the music industry these days.
He is set to unveil his new album 'Cowboys and Africans'.
'Ginger' is the kind of album that sees Brockhampton coming to terms with what they've been through.
It's time for our monthly round-up...
If you've seen Frank Oz's 2007 British comedy, it feels rather pointless to watch this...
Death often brings a family together and this story is no exception. Aaron and his...
Somehow, in the wake of Lucas' CGI evisceration of his own work and overblown space...


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Calling all curvy brides! Join Us for the Studio Levana Trunk Show.
About the designer: Evgenia, the designer for Studio Levana, started this journey in 2009 when she was unable to find a wedding gown that fit well and did not have layers of crinoline. As a result, she started Studio Levanna in her apartment with a home sewing machine. Today, Studio Levana's "Enchanting" line is designed specifically with sizes 16+ in mind. Each gown is made with lightweight fabric and a patented corset that allows the dress to be worn without a bra. After you fall in love with your dream gown, it is made according to your measurements.


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Founded in 1923 as Baudry Lebrun by Russian Princess Baudry this Epernay house was purchased in 2002 by Chancel family, also owners of the Chateau Val Joanis estate in the Rhone Valley. After the acquisition of Baudry Lebrun & Cie by the Chancel family, considerable investments were made to bring back the house to its former lustre. As a symbol of this rebirth, the name was changed to Louis Barthélémy. Combining tradition and innovation, Louis Barthélémy Champagnes embody a style that is surprisingly contemporary, bold and unique. Like a craftsman striving to unleash the beauty of precious stones, the Chancel family put all their energy and expertise into each wine, transforming them into unique and exceptional jewels. They make five different cuvees, each named after a precious stone. The wines are engaging in character; they spark conversation with their freshness and persistence of flavor.
website: www.louis-barthélémy.com


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What is Linguistics?
Linguistics is the study of language in all its manifestations. The various subfields of linguistics rely on close connections with other disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, translation, and cognitive science.
Linguists concern themselves with questions such as: How do languages differ? What do they have in common? How and why do languages change? How do children learn language? How does a person's language influence their thinking? How does language reflect society and culture?
The contributions of linguists are important to disciplines like Education, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Voice Recognition Technology, Speech Pathology, Search Engine Development, Telecommunications, and Translation, as well as professional fields such as Advertising, Editing and Publishing, Government Service, Journalism, Law, and the Media.


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Dallas WEST:
Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology
Hosted by the Yale Club of Dallas
The School of Science and Engineering Magnet
at the Yvonne A Ewell Townview Center
On Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Townview High School Magnet in Dallas ISD, the Yale Club of Dallas is hosting Dallas WEST. This is an event for young women in grades 6-12 to learn more about careers in STEM industries from professional women already in those careers. Attendees will participate in engaging demonstrations and activities such as building drones to track the climate of the world's oceans and learning how skyscrapers are built. Students will also hear a presentation from Yale Alumna Shanta Whitaker, PhD '08.
To make a donation to Support Dallas WEST:Women in Engineering, Science & Technology
If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to help support Dallas WEST please follow this link.
Volunteer for Dallas WEST: Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology
Saturday, March 11th 8:30am to 5pm
Yvonne A. Townview Magnet Center
1201 E 8th St, Dallas, TX 75203
The Yale Club is looking for adult volunteers to help out the day of Dallas WEST. We need people to perform the following jobs: set-up & tear-down, monitor students, and assist with presenters. If you would like to volunteer please sign up below with your preferences and time availability.
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Guest Speaker:
Shanta Whitaker, PhD, MPH Health Disparities and Chronic Disease Fighter, domestic and Global Health Champion
Throughout her career, Dr. Shanta Whitaker has wanted her passion to match her purpose. Her quest has always been driven to help and serve the most vulnerable people. She started off her journey at Virginia Union University on a quest to be a medical doctor, but upon graduation, she found herself embarked on a path to pursue a PhD in Microbiology at Yale University. However, basic science research still didn't satisfy her. By volunteering with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the Junior League, she realized that hiding in a laboratory wasn't going to directly impact her community. She wanted more. Pursuing a Masters of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health opened the door to having the ability to match her purpose with her passion. While at Hopkins, she completed a national study looking at the role of educational attainment in adverse diabetes outcomes in minority men. She realized that applied public health research and policy was the way to make concrete changes to improve health in vulnerable communities. Currently, Dr. Whitaker is a health policy consultant working on Accountable Care Organizations. Previously, she was the Senior Disparities Analyst for a nonprofit organization to reduce disparities within Medicare. It is her hope to see lower rates of chronic disease among African Americans and other minority populations. She believes it first takes a thorough understanding of the social determinants of health and how they influence health outcomes.
Activities and Presentations:
"Cognitive Robots and Beyond!" by Romelia Flores, IBM
"Collecting Data from the Ocean" by Whitney Rogers, Perot Museum
"Genetic Variations in Humans" by Rebecca Brulet, Southwestern University
"Building Ocean Drones" by Lt. Gim Kang, US Coast Guard Academy
"Technology Consulting: Presenting the Business Case" by Julia Atkinson, Deloitte
"Chemistry of Stars" by Frontiers of Flight Museum
"Space Portal Odyssey Capsule" by Frontiers of Flight Museum
"Cutting Edge STEM in Marine Exploration" by Ping Furlan, PhD, US Merchant Marine Academy
"Architecture Today" by Cherle Matthew, Corgan
"Programming Robots" by Big Thought Mobile Tech RV
"Teen Tech Center" by Best Buy and Dallas Parks & Recreation
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Lucky Brand Identity Look & Feel
Our Role: Concepting, Art Direction, Design + Illustration
Chandelier Creative, NYC asked us to reimagine the Lucky brand to leave the years of clutter behind and reflect the owner's gritty, glamorous rock 'n roll aesthetics. We paired down their logo to one iconic graphic, the lucky clover, and developed a look-and-feel reminiscent of classic album covers and L.A. street style. Our photography direction was animated and friendly—with a side of sexy. Our illustration style was Silver Lake bohemian-surfer-graffiti-intellectual-punk-artist-ish.