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I am a married mother of two girls who enjoys reading Christian Fiction books. I also ride my own Harley with my husband. I work part time from home as a medical transcriptionist and full time as an elementary secretary at a private Christian school. I enjoy scrapbooking, although I don't find much time to do it, only about the two times a year that I go away for the whole weekend with a friend. I am married to my wonderful husband Roger, whom I met when I was 19 and married a year later.
About November 3, 2008
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Looks great, thanks for the invite.
I love your wild hair!! :~}
Hi Patty! I just checked out your blog. It's pretty neat. Actually, I hardly ever read novels, though. We are leaving for a party in a few minutes here in Goldendale. I think we are going to miss the CMA one in Yakima. We'll miss all of you!
Hi, Patty,
Thanks for the reminder. I may still be to late but we'll see. Thanks for providing the opportunity! I LOVE to read.
Love you
Hi Patti! I just wanted to stop by and say hi! After you left a comment on my blog, I went to your blogspot, then jumped over here.
I have met some of the coolest people since joining the writing/blogging scene. Are you a writer?


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I was surprised to see a page rank of 4 in one of my blogs in some paid blogging site that I join. I had to double check if what I saw at first was wrong. When I enabled the Google toolbar, voila! There it was, a bit longer green bar. When I hovered my mouse cursor over it, I was happy that this blog has reached a page rank of 4.
Wow! First time really. I thought my tech blog had a better chance in getting a 4 ranking compared to this travel blog. Thank you for all the visitors who check and visit this blog. If anyone wants more link exchanges, add me right away and leave a comment so I can easily monitor your requests. I hope to have new travel adventures pretty soon.
The recession has hit us all hard ;). Again thank you for the visits. You can always subscribe to the RSS feeds for quick updates.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Page Rank 4
Posted by chitgoks at Saturday, October 31, 2009
Labels: blogging
10 comments :
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- October 31, 2009 at 6:45 AM
- Jeypriey said...
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- November 1, 2009 at 7:39 PM
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- November 1, 2009 at 7:42 PM
- top pizza specials said...
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- November 1, 2009 at 7:43 PM
- disneyusa said...
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- November 1, 2009 at 7:44 PM
- survivor mom said...
COngrats . I got page rank 4 too. It just appeared yesterday. Google is so kind to us.
- November 2, 2009 at 12:23 AM
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Longridge Town Council will have a different make-up when it meets tonight for the first time since last week's election, with three new faces.
Two Labour candidates - Mike Everett and Greg Priest - have gained seats, as has Rosemary Beacham - who is not affiliated to any party.
Coun Everett, of Willows Park Lane; Coun Priest, of Highfield Drive, Longridge and Coun Beacham, of Redwood Drive, Longridge, will take up their seats at tonight's meeting of Longridge Town Council at the Old Station at 7pm.
The rest of the council, with the exception of Karl Kirkup, retained their seats.
Longridge Town Council comprises three wards - Dilworth, Derby and Alston - with four seats in each.
Elections were held for Derby and Dilworth, after five candidates put their names forward for both.
Longridge town mayor elect for 2015-16, Sarah Rainford, who is due to take up the mayoral office tonight, kept her seat in the Derby ward, coming third with 452 votes, with former town major Rose Adamson polling 588 votes; Stuart Carefoot 555 and Greg Priest 421.
Nick Stubbs, also a Labour candidate, failed to gain a seat representing the Derby ward with 344 votes, coming in fifth place.
In the Dilworth ward, former mayor Rupert Swarbrick polled 767 votes; Stephen Ashcroft 582; Mike Everett 492 and Rosemary Beacham 485.
Former Longridge town councillor, Karl Kirkup, failed to retain his seat with 470 votes, coming in fifth place.
Councillors Paul Byrne; David Moon and Jim Rogerson (all former town mayors) and Stuart Tyrer will return to the council automatically, as they were the only candidates who put themselves forward for Alston ward's four seats.
All the elected town councillors, with the exception of councillors Everett and Priest, do not describe themselves as being affiliated to any political party for the council.
Couns Everett and Priest were also candidates for Ribble Valley Council, as was Nick Stubbs, but did not gain seats.


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This morning I heard about 30 minutes on top band. However, nothing can be heard, nothing can completely be heard.
As same as the Rig or antenna broken.
After 30 minutes, I found the weak signal in the noise floor. That was IV3PRK. Only one his signal on the band.
Times up. I was QRT in this morning. Where was not able to be QSO this morning.


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The Rest Is In Between
Terrible things happen in the world. Wonderful things happen in the real world. The rest is in between. Attributing "evil" to the natural order and "goodness" to something supernatural doesn't offer much help, unless one is just attempting to justify a concept of the supernatural or is dependent on invoking the supernatural to explain things. In fact, many people wonder and ask how God can allow such terrible things to occur as really do occur in reality.
For those who see science as a belief system (rather than a set of methods for obtaining and evaluating evidence), I must suggest that there is a very well demonstrated capacity in science for self-criticism, change, and refinement. It will come as no surprise that I think science fares rather well according to that standard alongside all faith traditions.
There are many scientists who attempt to explain how "empathy" and "altruism" and other prosocial behaviors could evolve. Others of us wonder how such patterns could NOT develop, given the fundamental requirement of nature that humans and other animals get along well enough to procreate and survive without killing each other or becoming prey.
Some people believe that "agape" love exists only in humans is worth thinking carefully about. Perhaps mother love (abundantly apparent among mammals) and parental care (widespread among animals--but certainly not perfect in humans) do not qualify as "agape." Such affectional attachments that have biological utility do seem, at least to be related to the agape concept.


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You've Gotta Read This if Your Kid's Grandparents Help With Child Care
Some people dream of becoming parents — having a sweet little newborn who's hopefully the perfect mix of mom and dad in the house.
Others dream of becoming grandparents — forging that awesome bond with a little one who loves you immensely, but being able to give the kid back to their parents when everything becomes too overwhelming.
Yet grandparents are increasingly taking on major caregiver roles in their grandchildren's lives.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10% of grandchildren lived with a grandparent in 2012 — up from 7% in 1992. In 2012, 2.7 million Americans were raising their grandkids.
With day care being such a significant cost that many parents aren't prepared for, some turn to grandparents for a more affordable (or even free!) child care option.
Though grandparents can be wonderful caregivers, recent research presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting suggests some may use outdated child-rearing practices, CNN reported.
The study surveyed 636 grandparents about their child care practices and found:
- Nearly a quarter didn't know they should put babies to sleep on their backs.
- 44% thought ice baths were a good method to bring down a high fever. (Warning: It could cause hypothermia!)
- 68% did not know wounds should be covered.
Andrew Adesman, one of lead researchers, said, "We shouldn't assume that just because they've raised a child before, they're experts."
Grandparents did not use old wives' tales in all cases. Most surveyed knew that putting butter on minor burns is not the way to go, CNN reported.
Though there is a generation gap, it should be noted that grandparents are not the only ones to flub when it comes to recommended child care practices. Raising a child can have a major learning curve for new parents or parents whose children's births are separated by a significant number of years, even a decade or two.
However, if you're relying on grandparents to provide child care, even on an occasional or part-time basis, it's important to make sure they are up to date on modern child-rearing practices.
Start with a simple conversation. If necessary, you could bring them along to a pediatrician appointment or point them to resources like the American Academy of Pediatrics' Healthy Children site.
Remember, many grandparents raised their children in a different day and age, so it's valid to bring your concerns to them. It's also good to be on the same page on other topics like discipline, diet and screen time. Communication is key.
Nicole Dow is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. She is lucky to have a strong support system for raising her daughter — including her mom, who watches her daughter while she works.
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Wylin wylin
Wylin wylin huh
Wylin wylin huh
YSL pants with the zippers, yikes
Met her this evenin' already hit it, twice
Tag on your soul everybody got a price
Acid, acid, change yo' life
Bape if she hip, Saint Laurent if she bougie
I'm faded like Boosie
She call me Meechy over, I slide in that coochie
Nosedive in that coochie
My dick is big, it should be wearin' a Coogi
Imma need some friends
Tie-dyed my lifestyle
Even bleached the pants
Next week Japan
Thom Browne bubble lens, I need the tint
Flatbush, Brooklyn, from the County of Kings
Run up on me like I'm some hippie nigga
And die under the knife, Joan Rivers
Ooh, damn, that punchline delivers
Hold up wait a minute, moment of silence
Hm, fuck it
Let's get back to wylin'
Blood on your Timbs, Shoot Shoot
Blood at your limbs, tuh tuh
Split at your rims
Ambidexterity, I shoot with two hands
Even got blood on your friends
I think I just flooded the Benz
Damn it, baby, Meechy's at it again
M-M-Murder, murder, murder
Capital M with two gats in my hand
Everyday a nigga wake up, got to blaze a little chronic
Thank the universe, a blessing, new day, a new dollar
Middle finger to my niggas and my bitches two times
Representing for my niggas in the hood it's no ceiling
Sellin', trappin' like a villain, cold
Should've made a killing, go
Finger played with it, yo
Nigga stay with it
Hate a nigga, fade him quicker now
Numb dum diddy dum I, I, I, I, I
High like the sun
Fetch a frequency, this ain't shit to me
She said she got a friend, then let my nigga beat
Meech roll 'em, bust 'em, cannons, wooh
Spliff long looking like a Manson
I'm on acid feeling like the Hamptons
She feeling freaky beat the pussy like a champion
Young nigga but I'm still O.G
Supreme Team like 1993
Triple 6 on my coffin, I dance with the devil
Came back with a vengeance, Christ off the hinges
I'm nice with the spit kid, twice as much vicious
Psycho-active, I'm on a mission
Electric KoolAde
Make your decision
You want it, I get you
These niggas ain't right, they can't write they own shit
But they smile in your face, and they claim they the shit
But to me a disgrace
Trying to keep steps ahead like we running a race
Got an ounce to burn, got a trip to make
Free my niggas lawd, made it right today
Got an ounce to burn, got a trip to make
Not a thug but niggas know how I keep mine
Call her up or quick to throw up the peace sign
Throw that pussy, let me hit it
Girl, I got to get it
Saying she got a feeling, she let a young nigga hit it
Back and forth cause we smoke them seven grams
Real boss shit I don't expect you to understand
My performance, dreams at 14
Now I hear them calling two to their seats
Won't slip away this is serious business
Voidin the mischief while spending these Benjamins
Surrender potential pussy to me
Brought to you by the ungrateful police
Conscious keep telling me, beautiful melody
Will exhibit if I trip on the L.S.D
Nah, window for money and dro
Some people think I spend money for show
Spending show money
Flip like aerobics
Components will kill my opponents
I sit on my throne, it's enormous
Composed with the chorus
My karma is good, dog, and don't need supportin'
My bitch is so gorgeous, I cannot afford
To spend time with her when chasin' these whores
Money, keep countin'
She strip like Lance Mountains
My passport is packed
How I travel, astoundin' (Yeah)
Thug Waffle did that
Now we comin' back for the killer contract
Pull up on your pampers
Three man army
Address the bitch niggas in a song, call it Palm Trees
Not a fan of you if you ain't ever hug my moms, b
Not a fan of niggas that be talkin' where I'm gon' be
Talk a lot of mess, leave you niggas out of pocket
Don't talkin' to me less you talkin' bout a profit
Universe a blessing, a new day a new dollar
Tag on your soul, everybody got a price
Acid, acid change yo' life
3001: A Laced Odyssey
- The Odyssey
- Bounce
- R.i.p.c.d
- A Spike Lee Joint ft. Ant..
- Fly away
- Ascension
- Smoke Break (interlude)
- Trade Off
- Good grief
- New Phone, Who Dis?
- This is it
- Your favorite rap song
Flatbush Zombies texty
- 1. Palm trees
- 2. Flatbush Zombies - S.C.O...
- 4. Thug waffles
- 5. Bounce
- 6. Smoke Break (interlude)
- 7. 222
- 8. New Phone, Who Dis?
- 9. This is it
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Stretches and opens back and hamstrings, improves flexibility. Sit on the floor with legs extended in front of you. Bend one leg, bringing the heel of the foot as close to the groin as possible. You may want to place a pillow under the bent knee for comfort.
Make sure your sitz bones are firmly grounded on the floor and that your spine is straight. Turn your body slightly so you face out over the extended leg. Inhale and raise your arms over head. Exhale and begin to move forward slowly. Try to keep the back as straight as possible. Instead of bending at the hips, focus on lifting the tailbone and rolling forward on your sitz bones.
Inhale and lengthen and straighten the spine. Exhale and roll forward, however slightly. To get a bit more forward movement, engage your quadriceps (thigh muscles) as you move forward. This releases the hamstrings, giving you a bit more flexibility.
When you have moved forward as much possible as you can, lower the arms and grasp your foot. Hold the position for a moment and breathe. Then on the next exhale gently pull yourself forward. Go slowly and remember to keep the back straight. When done, straighten up and do the other side.


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Regarding your article about the City of Parksville's proposed changes to subdivision bylaws (Parksville subdivision bylaw eliminates street trees, Dec. 28):
This is surely madness!
In the early '90s, I was returning to Parksville from down-Island and picked up a hitchhiker, who turned out to be a student from UVic in an urban planning course. He told me that they had put students on a bus and brought them to Parksville to see how not to do it!
Just look at streets such as Ironwood, Foxtail and Lodgepole in the Ermineskin area. There is absolutely no need for residential streets to be that wide. They are wide enough to be a four-lane through road in many cities.
And has no one noticed that the most desirable residential areas in other cities are those with beautiful, tree-lined streets? Check out Fairfield in Victoria or Kitsilano in Vancouver.
We know that extreme weather events are becoming more common. Two ways we can help ourselves deal with these events are planting trees to shade us and our ground from the heat of summer, and reducing the areas of impermeable surfaces in our new developments to mitigate problems caused by increasingly intense rain events.
Other jurisdictions (including Qualicum Beach) are waking up to this reality just as Parksville is closing its eyes, pretending it's not happening and going the other way. They'll just put in bigger drain pipes apparently! Rainwater is not a problem to be got rid of. It is a resource to be cared for.
Driving around on the Gulf Islands on their small twisty roads, they have traffic warning signs saying, "Vision Limited". I have thought for many years I should take one and nail it to the door of City Hall. This surely makes it essential!
Still, there has to be an upside. I guess it's time to let universities and colleges know about this. The tourism numbers could yet be improved by bus loads of planning students coming not just from UVic, but perhaps from across the country, returning to Parksville in droves to see how not to do it.
Luke Downs
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Friday Evening Opening
7:30pm – 9:00pm | Stories | A Matter of Life and Death | $20
9:00pm – 10:00pm | Mix & mingle with our authors while enjoying local live music | Cash bar
@Thousand Islands Playhouse – Firehall Theatre
Killers, catchers, disasters and survivors…
Some of the most powerful moments in storytelling balance on that fine line between life and death.
The 4th annual 1000 Islands Writers Festival opens with a tribute to great Canadian storytellers who lead us through life's more difficult moments. Join our honorary patron Terry Fallis as he takes us on a humorous and heartfelt journey into matters of life and death with our guest authors and Gananoque singer-songwriter Kevin Head.
Saturday Workshops
9:00am – 10:30am | Writing for a Younger Audience | $20
with Heather Smith @ The Arthur Child Heritage Museum
Join Heather as she shares tips on writing for a younger audience. Whether it's a picture book for small children or a novel for young adults, Heather will discuss the creative process – from that first spark of inspiration to the finished manuscript. Heather's workshop will include a hands-on writing exercise and will end with a Q&A session.
9:00am – 10:30am | The Power of a Plan: Outlining Your Novel | $20
with Terry Fallis @ Gananoque Public Library
"There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed." So said Ernest Hemingway. Sometimes the pain and misery of writing comes from not knowing enough about the stories we're trying to tell. Terry Fallis will explore the benefits and challenges of outlining your novel before writing it. An inveterate planner, he'll walk the participants through his own approach to outlining, showing examples and explaining how his process has evolved over the course of seven novels. Time permitting, there may be a couple of workshop exercises to bring the power of outlining to life, and plenty of discussion.
2:00pm – 3:30pm | Page-Turning Fiction | $20
with Kelley Armstrong @ Gananoque Public Library
Genre fiction is all about entertaining and engaging the reader. This workshop will focus on ways to keep readers up into the night, turning your pages. Armstrong will provide strategies for maximizing reader engagement starting with the planning stages and continuing through to tips and tricks for picking up the pace in a completed manuscript.
Saturday Living Room Sessions
Experience up close and personal sessions with your favorite authors in some of Gananoque's finest accommodations. Learn more about the accommodation partners who will be hosting our authors during their stay in the 1000 Islands. Plan your stay for the entire weekend and you can enjoy the full hospitality and charm of these locations as well!
Session 1 | $15 | 9:30am – 10:30am
Barbara Fradkin at Sleepy Hollow B&B
Kelley Armstrong at Riverwalk B&B
Ken Cuthbertson at Deacon's Air B&B
Writing Books and Writing About Books
Katherine Ashenburg & Marissa Stapley at Stonewater B&B
Session 2 | $15 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Maureen Jennings at the Gananoque Inn
Barbara Fradkin at Sleepy Hollow B&B
Katherine Ashenburg at Riverwalk B&B
Marissa Stapley at The Stonewater B&B
Heather Smith at Deacon's Air B&B
Saturday at the Playhouse
9:30am – 11:30am | Pirate Party Bonanza! | FREE TICKETS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
get ready me hearties! A morning of fun awaits at the Firehall Theatre. Reserve you free tickets for a frolicking good interactive story time with Vikki VanSickle, author of "If I had a Gryphon", and Matt James, illustrator of, "The Pirates's Bed by Nicola Winstanley. Then enjoy a full on pirate performance by the Thousand Islands Playhouse Young Company with, "The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate." There will be fun pirate activities too – a perfect morning out for families with children.
12:30pm – 1:45pm | Partners in Crime – The Making of a Murder Mystery | $20
with Maureen Jennings and Barbara Fradkin @ The Firehall Theatre
Luncheon Meal Engagement – (Select a boxed lunch for an additional $10. Beverages may be purchased at the bar.)
An informal conversation with the authors about why they write mysteries, where their characters come from and how they've changed over the years, how and where they research their material, and the quirks and rituals of their writing process. Audience participation is welcome!
2:00pm – 3:00pm | The Halifax Explosion: The Untold Story of Canada's Worst Disaster | $15
with Ken Cuthbertson @ The Firehall Theatre
On December 6, 1917, the French munitions ship Mont-Blanc and the Norwegian war relief vessel Imo collided in the harbour at Halifax, Nova Scotia. The accident sparked an apocalyptic blast that was the largest man-made explosion prior to the 1945 development of the atomic bomb. The Halifax explosion leveled half the city, killed 2,000 people, and injured 9,000 more. Ken Cuthbertson, the author of the critically acclaimed new book, The Halifax Explosion, will recount the haunting, untold story of this country's worst disaster. It's also a cautionary tale that in many ways is so uniquely Canadian.
Saturday in the Downtown
2:00pm – 4:00pm | Songwriters Showcase | $20
with Kevin Head, Cliff Edwards & Jenica Rayne @ The Thousand Islands Boat Museum
Enjoy an afternoon of stories and songs with accomplished singer, songwriter and musical actor Kevin Head, veteran singer-songwriter Cliff Edwards, and singer-songwriter, seasoned performer and passionate music educator Jenica Rayne.
4:15pm – 5:00pm | Art in Storytelling | Storytelling in Art | $10
with Katherine Ashenburg and Heather Haynes @ The Heather Haynes Gallery
Join artist Heather Haynes and author Katherine Ashenburg as they explore stories of fine art within literature and the presentation of stories through fine art.
Saturday Evening Celebration
(FREE – festival donations welcome – cash bar)
7:00pm – 10:00pm | Stories and Songs of the River
Make yourself comfortable in the River Lounge at the Thousand Islands Boat Museum and re-awaken your river spirit with readings from three iconic Thousand Islands books: Chess with Violence by Hal McCarney, The Island by Robert Russell and Of Time and an Island by John Keats. Great local music will complement the readings… and no boat house gathering would be complete without a jam session so bring your instrument and sing, tap or play along!
Sunday Morning Finale
9:30am – 11:00am | Breakfast Over Easy
Fun and lively conversation with our visiting writers @ The Old English Pub.
(full brunch, beverage incl. $15 additional charge for festival pass holders, $25 for an individual ticket).


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A detective is responsible for collecting evidence from a crime scene and analyzing the information he gathers about the crime. He also is responsible for interrogating subjects to try and get a confession. To do his job, a detective needs tools. These range from standard collection tools like gloves and bags to forensic equipment for conducting field drug tests and taking fingerprints. The responsibilities of a detective vary based on the size of the department. In a small department, the detective may be responsible for a variety of tasks.
Recording Equipment
One major responsibility for detectives is questioning witnesses and suspects. To ensure that you are recording all the evidence people are giving you need the proper recording equipment. If a detective is questioning a subject at a police station, a digital or video camera and a recording device are often set up in the room from a vantage point that allows the subject to be observed and heard giving their statement during questioning. The recording device or video camera also is used to capture what the person being interviewed is saying or how he is reacting to the line of questioning. For investigations that take place in the field, a hand-held recording device is used, especially when interrogating witnesses.
Standard Evidence Kit
A standard evidence kit is required of all detectives. These kits include gloves, envelopes and/or plastic bags to collect evidence without contaminating it. Other items in this kit may include swab kits for collecting biological evidence and testing equipment to determine what type of biological evidence it is. A general evidence kit contains rudimentary items like tape measures, flashlights and scissors.
A laptop and/or personal computer are two of the most important tools of a detective. Much of their work involves writing up statements by witnesses and suspects, and then writing up reports for superiors and team members. He is also responsible for taking charge of all the information related to the case, which means that he needs some way to keep track of the information. He can do this with computerized, individualized file folders. He also needs to be able to write up search warrants and submit them to a judge.
The fingerprint kit helps detectives find and rule out suspects. It helps detectives retrieve fingerprints from the scene of the crime, and allows fingerprints of the victim to be taken, particularly in the case of unidentified cadavers. This kit usually contains fingerprint powder, which sticks to the ridges of a person's palm, feet or fingers. The kit also has adhesive tape to retrieve the fingerprint.


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Understood, that's why I skip SOS, not enough money for everything.
Hello Jeff,
Thanks for the information. It makes perfect sense that they would have seen very little, if any armor and the Japanese tanks of that time were quite small. This mine is not much bigger than a hand grenade so even on the smallest tank, a lot of luck would have been needed to cause any damage.
I would love to attend the SLICS this year but we will see if there is any money left over after the SOS. I may be on a diet of ramen noodles after the show..... Pat
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Understood, that's why I skip SOS, not enough money for everything.
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Pat, probably won't go to the SOS, work is slow during the winter months. It kills me I can't go. Find any more inert Japanese aerial bombs!? Awesome.....
JO, hope things are good with you also! I really enjoy your Bombatorium thread. Great stuff and good Japanese finds!
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Knicks have waived their two training camp invitees: Devin Green and Chris Hunter. Roster is at 14 players, with one open slot.The Knicks have one open roster spot left and have the stretch/room exception left in their pocket. Will they use it for a player in free agency now? Perhaps a smaller bench player like James Posey? Or will they target Kenyon Martin when he comes back from China?
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In the 2011 census the population of Spitalfields and Banglatown was 10,286 and is made up of approximately 47% females and 53% males.
The average age of people in Spitalfields and Banglatown is 31, while the median age is lower at 28.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Cupcake and Bird
25 comments:
- Sharon said...
This is lovely Kirsty - I like the mix of elements on your card!
- May 1, 2011 at 3:15 AM
- Mona L. Pendleton said...
What a scrumptious card Kirsty! Love the eyelet border!
- May 1, 2011 at 3:25 AM
- Sylvia said...
Beautiful card, Kirsty! Love your cupcake, you are making me hungry again! My birdies are mom, pop, and children celebrating Mother's Day!
- May 1, 2011 at 4:01 AM
- Ros said...
Lovely Kirsty ... that cupcake loos delicious!!
- May 1, 2011 at 5:07 AM
- Joanne Leddy said...
I don't blame you for saving that paper ... it's fabulous! (To be honest - I have two sheets with the sweetest little bird and nest that I just can't bring myself to ... well, you know what I mean.)
Thanks for sharing your talents Kirsty!
- May 1, 2011 at 7:39 AM
- Lynnda Hosni said...
Love this one Kirsty...so cute...hugs...xoxo
- May 1, 2011 at 7:55 AM
- Lu CY said...
Que divino! com certeza é um papel lindo! e o cupcake muito fofo, esses dias fiz um com cupcake também, mas não ficou tão bonito quanto o seu!
- May 1, 2011 at 8:50 AM
- Linda B said...
I'm sitting in a hotel dying for a cupcake with coconut flakes...
Beautiful card, Kirsty. That bird paper is amazing... I see why you were saving it. Sometimes it's hard to use something so pretty because you know then it's gone, but what you end up with is something twice as pretty. Love it!
- May 1, 2011 at 9:05 AM
- Amelia Khalik said...
I'm dying to have one right now!!!! The cupcakes that is..lol. :)) but i do love ur dp! The birdie is definitely a gem! So pretty!! :))
- May 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- june lanum said...
love the card Kirsty
- May 1, 2011 at 11:04 AM
- Lynette said...
Wonderful to catch up on your blog again after our vacation. Beautiful projects...you are an inspiration.
- May 1, 2011 at 2:01 PM
- Helen Tilbury said...
Love how you are photographing your cards with the buttons in the foreground! Very nice one & your cupcake sounds delicious - I had a scone with strawberry jam just now & that was yum!
- May 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Gorgeous card! Lovely design and details!
- May 1, 2011 at 3:04 PM
- Deb Hickman said...
Pretty card, I too love that paper.xxxx
- May 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM
- Cynthia Lloréns said...
This is lovely Kirsty !!!I like the mix of elements on your card! Ijust love evrything in here...I´m follower now.
Have a wonderful week.
Hugs from Brazil
- May 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM
- Julie Tucker-Wolek said...
Love love love love this! I am loving that cupcake and the buttons! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
- May 1, 2011 at 9:10 PM
- Chantal said...
Oh boy! This is scrumdidiliumcious!!! Wow!!!
- May 1, 2011 at 10:13 PM
- Pauline said...
This is so pretty, ilove the gorgeous colours and the yummy cupcake!
- May 2, 2011 at 12:39 AM
- Sue Lelli said...
I think you were just saving the paper for THIS lovely creation! LOVE the birdie AND the cupcake!
- May 2, 2011 at 4:57 AM
- lauren bergold said...
ooooooooooooh! i LOVE that mme paper, too! in fact i think the bit with the bird is one of the few i have left... subconsciously i must've been hoarding it too, but now i want to get it out and make THIS!!!
ps: we had cupcakes on friday, too! there were 3 of us and we shared... red velvet (w/cream cheese frosting!) chocolate and peanut butter! they were ♥AMAZING♥ and soooo pretty we almost didn't want to wreck them. ALMOST! ;)
- May 2, 2011 at 9:29 AM
- Ira said...
Oh my, and another beautiful cupcake card! Those colours are fantastic and I love the buttons, they make such wonderful embellishments!
- May 2, 2011 at 2:11 PM
- glassgraffitix2 said...
You create some beautiful things!
- May 5, 2011 at 12:44 AM
- Georgianna said...
This is really darling, Kirsty! I know what you mean about hoarding certain supplies – I seem to have more in the hoard pile that in the pile of things I'm willing to use. :)
But this is perfect for your beautiful bird. Hope you are well! xo – g
- May 5, 2011 at 2:34 AM
- Craftylicious said...
This is beautiful Kisty! I love the black background and cupcake image against it is sweetness!! :)
- May 5, 2011 at 8:46 AM
- lesleyworth said...
so pretty! the cupcake is too cute! thanks for playing along with us at the Shoe!
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Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso says he was surprised by the exclusion of Alfred Duncan from the Black Stars team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia.
Alfred Duncan who has been in and out of the squad for some time now was excluded from Coach Kwesi Appiah's 30 man squad for both the AFCON qualifiers and the International friendlies with the United States and Mexico despite being in to form for club side Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A.
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I started working with wood in my youth as a helper to my home building uncle in Ohio. I moved to Alaska a young man in 1960 where I continued my working with wood. My first building endeavor was a log structure at the local ski resort. After a stint in college getting a degree in Mechanical Engineering I continued with my habit of working with wood. When my children needed tables and chairs I purchased my first lathe. This was in 1972. The lathe only received my attention when the family or a friend's project needed something turned. This occasional use continued throughout the next 40 years as projects or fix-it needs arose.
My woodworking activities continued through these years as I built a small rental house and doubled the size of our existing home including a dedicated woodworking shop. Building a complex of four buildings on a fly-in only remote lake took up a lot of my spare time. Most of the furniture and cabinets in our home came from my woodworking activity.
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Joining Forces
The morning was slow. Kei was unsure where he was going next and I'd decided I would go with Miles and Connor to the next temple. There were two separate routes to Onzanji (18), one through the mountains and one through the city. My original plan was to go through the mountains but Miles needed a new tent, and I was having trouble at night without a sleeping bag, so we decided to go through the city and look for a camping store.
Kei went out early to go to Idoji by himself. The loft we were staying in may have been the most comfortable place I stayed during while in Shikoku. When going to the bathroom I passed by the small office where the owner of the Taxi company slept. He had enough space to lay a mattress in front of his desk to sleep. Upstairs. for henro, he reserved plenty of space, mattresses, pillows, and blankets to satisfy upwards of 30 people if need be. He was yet another symbol of the unequaled kindness found in Shikoku. The three of us were very comfortable and didn't actually get our things together and ready to leave until about 10AM, by far the latest start I'd had yet.
When we started heading out Kei was just coming back. I was relieved to have a chance to say goodbye. He brought me a cover for the handle of my kongōzue. I'd been walking with my hand rubbing against the bare wood. It hadn't caused any significant damage to my skin yet but it was probably just a matter of time. Kei still didn't know where he was going. He had not visited all the temples in order so he was considering whether to go backwards or move on to Onzanji (18).
It was another hot day and the walk through the city was flat but challenging due to a lack of shade. Now that the three of us were together talking and moving I noticed the pace was significantly slower than it had been for me in past days. At one point, we also started moving towards the wrong route. We corrected the error before too long, but it set us back some time.
We stopped for lunch but found no sign of a camping store. I asked a few people, but nobody could help. A woman ran out of a side street shouting for us to wait for her. It wasn't much of a surprise what was coming. I felt embarrassed I'd come to expect o-settai, but there wasn't much else this could have been for. She gave each of us a bottle of tea and a package of tissues and spoke to us for a bit. When she left we saw her go to her car on a side street.
She drove by us honking and waving. After a moment of thought, we realized exactly what this woman had done. She'd seen us walking as she drove by, drove to a convenience store (there was not one nearby), came back to find us and then chased us down while we were walking. The gesture was small, but took at least 10 to 15 minutes out of her day and it would have been nothing for her to drive past us. Even as it grew repetitive, the thoughtful generosity behind o-settai did not cease to humble me.
Questioning Joining Forces
We were moving outside of the city now and had seen no camping store. I was beginning to resent following them on this route. I would have preferred a walk through the mountains where there were no cars, more nature, and more shade from the heat. We were now moving to an area that appeared in development. There were businesses, but very spread apart and hardly any people.Before going far on this stretch of the walk we took a rest where there was some shade by a closed restaurant.
The slow pace was irritating me. Privately, I put the blame – unjust as it may have been – on Miles and Connor. Whether it was fair or not, my impatience pushed me to find reason and they were the new pieces to the puzzle and, therefore, an easy scapegoat. I didn't want to offend them directly, so I told them we needed to move faster and that I would be moving ahead and they could try to keep up. It worked out well enough, giving me some time to myself to relax.
We arrived only slightly before five o'clock, so the two of them rushed to the temple office to get their stamps before closing. We took a long break at this temple making plans for where we would be staying that night, but there were not many options. Darkness showed signs of settling in when a tour group began flowing up the steps into the temple grounds. It was a group of about 25 middle-aged women. The last woman straggled well behind the rest as I walked past her.
I said good evening to her. She looked at me with the kind of smile you hope to receive every day of your life, like she was not just happy to see me but she'd be longing to see me, waiting on me. She didn't say anything that I could hear, but did mouth some words with her lips that I couldn't read. I walked to Connor and Miles and she looked over to them with a similar smile and waved.
I recall being struck by the way she exuded selfless kindness. It didn't need action, it just was. There was nothing that could prove or disprove it. Any act of kindness she showed could not fully express it, and no act of selfishness would have been believed as genuine coming from her.
We sat and rested our feet as we watched the group chant the Heart Sutra. The voices humming voices in unison was almost enough to put me to sleep where I sat. None of us spoke while they chanted. We sat in a silent trance for maybe ten minutes. When the tour group was getting ready to leave we were given a surprise. The woman I'd spoken to walked over to us and held out three small envelopes, one for each of us. After she gave them she just bowed her head to us and walked away, still with no words spoken.
Miles handed them out at random and we opened them one at a time. Connor opened his envelope first. Earlier, he'd expressed his disappointment over losing a bell he'd bought for his walking stick. We joked that it was probably a new bell. It was a new bell. The coincidence injected some excitement into our tired bodies. Next, Miles opened his. He'd spent the last 20 minutes or so talking about how he should have brought sandals. His was also a bell, but it had two small golden henro sandals attached as a charm.
It all built anticipation, and a strange pressure, for me to open mine. Conor suggested, "Maybe your girlfriend will be in there." It was true; I'd mentioned Cindy a few times that day. She's the kind of girl that finds great pleasure in the simplest things in life, and it's a pleasure for me to share her joys. But, since living in Tokyo, she'd been having trouble appreciating city life. I thought this would have been a perfect trip for her. She couldn't join me because of work and classes. I'd called her the previous day and suggested she come to Shikoku on an upcoming holiday, but I found it unlikely that she might have found her way to meet me already, much less in an envelope.
Irritation Boils
My gift had no coincidental significance behind it, but was appreciated no less. A small medallion with Japanese characters roughly translated to wealth, accomplishment, vitality, and fortune. We left with our spirits lifted and were now focused on a place to rest for the night. Our plan was to head towards the next temple and find a place to sleep nearby.
We stopped for some small things to eat on the way but did not take long because it was almost completely dark now. I did not set a pace anymore. I moved in line with Connor and Miles as they spoke, but said very little. After being the pace setter earlier my energy was drained, and I was anxious to stop for the day. They spoke, still with some excitement, still making suggestions of places to go for exploration. Connor mostly took the lead now, but all I wanted to do was lay down for the night and read.
He sensed my irritation, "Matt here thinks I'm being an idiot. He hates me right now."
"I didn't say that," I replied. He wasn't completely wrong, but he wasn't completely right, and I had no interest in trying to explain the middle ground.
"Yeah, but you didn't deny it either."
"I didn't say it, you did."
There was limited conversation between us for the remainder of the night. We found a hut with a roof providing cover from any potential rain. There was not enough space for us all to sleep inside, so I set up my tent beside the hut and crawled in. I opened my book but got little reading done. My mind was distracted wondering why it was that I seemed to have such difficulty being with company. They were not bad people, but I felt like I hated them for disturbing my solitude, and I only hated myself for my negativity. After all, it was my own choice to go with them.


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H.R.3946 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the sale of dishwashing detergent in the United States if the detergent contains a high level of phosphorus, and for other purposes.111th Congress (2009-2010)
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Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prohibit the sale in the United States of residential dishwashing detergent that contains phosphorus in any form in excess of 0.5% (by weight expressed as elemental phosphorus) beginning July 1, 2010.
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Look of the Week: Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester walks the red carpet at Dusk night club in Atlantic City before her New Year's Eve performance. She wore a satin flowing top in a gorgeous color blue as well as a banded skirt and sparkly belt. Sans jewelry, her dark hair and flawless pale skin are perfect compliments to the outfit! Keep rockin' with that avante garde fashion Leighton!!
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Money is FPL's main motivation with wind-turbine project
An insult under the guise of alternative energy, Florida Power & Light is trying to get its St. Lucie Wind Project approved before the public becomes educated while spinning the issues with half-truths and omissions. There are gross flaws in the company's proposal that insult the intelligence of St. Lucie County citizens all under the guise of alternative energy!
First and foremost, the prevailing winds on Hutchinson Island are not sufficient to generate the power claimed by FPL. After adjusting for build-up of salt, dead bugs, down time due to lightning flashes, and winds coming from north and south, the claimed energy generation simply doesn't exist. In addition, the design does not permit the energy to be stored. True energy savings will be sparse and unpredictable.
But then, it's not the energy – it's the money! The main "green" motivator is this: Before producing a single kilowatt-hour of electricity, FPL will save about $27 million in federal taxes in the first five years.
The citizens of St. Lucie County are being targeted as uneducated fools! Remember that FPL claimed wind power wasn't feasible when it promoted the futile attempt to build a coal plant in St. Lucie County. Later, it claimed the wind project wasn't justified without the use of free public lands. It also claimed significant support for the project by commissioning a biased survey.
These "Pelican killers" also have huge ecological consequences. The noise and vibration from these obsolete monstrosities would have an adverse ecological impact on at least 40 acres. Eco-tourism and property values are other casualties of this unprecedented destruction of our pristine environment.
FPL should focus its alternative energy efforts on legitimate and properly scaled projects rather than going after tax breaks while dabbling in wind energy which destroys our environment.
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In summary, she received very good comments from both the teachers. The teachers commented she behaves herself in the class, never fight with her classmates over toys, can concentrate well during the lesson. She is advance in learning comparing to her classmates, she knows the alphabets and numbers very well and could even solve those puzzles and count and match games for K1 students. The teachers also mentioned that she shows interest in music and action songs, she can pick up the songs her teacher taught her very fast.
I'm happy that she is doing well in the school, and better than what we have expected from her. I shall monitor her progress and groom her according to her interest, currently she is learning Hip Hop dance in Taneo Dance Studio.


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The Diocese of Leeds has the largest church programme of choral music for young people in the United Kingdom. Our Choral Directors work with some 3500 children weekly (over 100 groups across 53 schools), returning to their bases to run our elite choirs; 6 boys' choirs, 6 girls' choirs, 5 mixed children's choirs, 2 youth choirs, 3 university choirs and an adult choir, all drawing their membership from our school sessions. more »
The Huddersfield Boys' Choir are celebrating success in this year's Mrs. Sunderland Festival. The competition, held in Huddersfield Town Hall, attracts groups from all over West Yorkshire and beyond. The boys were the first winners of the new Year 8 and Under Novice class (for choirs who hadn't yet won a competition), and were presented with a trophy for their performance of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and the spiritual "Chariot's Comin'". They also came third in the Year 8 and Open Class on the same day.
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One evening, a young Traffic Cop pulled up a vehicle for a traffic offense. The driver stepped out of the vehicle and introduced himself as a Senior Police Official. He expected the young Cop to salute him and let him go. Instead, the young man wrote out a ticket and gave it to the stunned Officer with the words: "Sir, you should be proud that you have an honest Cop on the Force".
What would we have done in that situation? What do we teach our children to do in such situations. The easy way out is to flow with the tide. To make compromises. To do what keeps us out of trouble, even if it means doing something wrong. Do our children stand up for what they believe in? They will do it, if we do it. When conviction leads the way courage is close behind.


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Hello Curtiss,
Thank you for this great plugin. Our Multisite is used by a French business school and your plugin does exactly what I need: allows some Super Admin to correct students blogs (but avoid them to have access to the multisite structure).
Just a problem for me when I use it (WordPress Multisite 3.4.1 with BuddyPress 1.5.7) : each time a Super Admin visit a child site on the network, he become owner of that site (not in the BuddyPress Bar, but in the WordPress Admin Bar > My Sites). When you check the Super Admin in the Multisite Network users list, it will show all the sites he have visited as his sites, but strangely when you check each of these sites in the sites list in the Multisite Network, the Super Admin is not given as an administrator (fortunatly!!!).
This fact is seen even if the Super Admin has a full role (no options checked in you plugin).
It is ok because the Super Admin seems to not really own the visited site (no change in BuddyPress and in the details of the site). But, this is really problematic, because gradually the list of sites owned by a SuperAdmin is becoming too long (as some Super Admin have to check and correct hundreds of students blogs…
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text: The NAS Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon Strong's Number: 3397 Browse Lexicon Original WordWord Originylamxrypatronymically from (03396)Transliterated WordTDNT EntryY@rachm@'eliyNonePhonetic SpellingParts of Speechyer-akh-meh-ay-lee' Adjective DefinitionJerahmeelites = see Jerahmeel "may God have pity" the descendants of Jerahmeel, the great grandson of Judah NAS Word Usage - Total: 2Jerahmeelites 2 NAS Verse Count 1 Samuel2Total2The Hebrew lexicon is Brown, Driver, Briggs, Gesenius Lexicon; this is keyed to the "Theological Word Book of the Old Testament." These files are considered public domain.Bibliography Information Brown, Driver, Briggs and Gesenius. "Hebrew Lexicon entry for Y@rachm@'eliy". "The NAS Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon". .


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Russ Hilliard has over 50 years experience in the out of home, radio and cable TV. Russ is CEO of USA Outdoor and Russ's son Chris is CEO of CK Outdoor. Insider asked Russ Hilliard to reflect on what he's learned.
Russ, how did you get into the out of home business?
I purchased a significant number of panels when the Highway Beautiful Law went into effect in 1965. I bought Panels at .50 cents apiece I was selling in conjunction with a radio station my family owned, called KOLT. I managed the station for seventeen years and then became active in the cable television industry in 1971. We sold advertising as a part of the advertising insertion, but primarily in Nebraska. We sold to Charter in 2001 and at that time we had over 40,000 subscribers and Charter did not want the billboards we owned, so I decided to expand our billboard holdings.
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We now have 650 billboards in a variety of states with the majority in Nebraska. We are dominating in the tri-city area: Kearney, Hastings, and Grand Island.
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We have not ventured into digital at this time and the majority of billboards were purchased from other outdoor operations with the majority of billboards in the trip-city are monopole 12 X 24 ft. faces. All structures are less than 15 years of age. We routinely sell out all the structures we have in the tri-city area.
How does the out of home advertising business compare with radio and cable.
Since being in the radio and cable television business these medias have lost ground since I managed them. The FCC has quadrupled the amount of stations on air and television has lost ground because of likes to Netflix and Hulu. The one media that has not lost ground is outdoor and we have a monopoly in many of our towns and because of that we can raise prices throughout our system.
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~ Being Grateful ~
grate·ful /ˈgrātfəl/
Adjective Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.
Synonyms thankful - appreciative - beholden
After a heavy heart on Sunday - I had a much needed discussion with the Twinks about having gratitude and being thankful. Seems that I have to remind them to say thank you all of a sudden and that doesn't fly with Momma at all! Their summer has consisted of: 2 gigs in parades, Shedd's Aquarium, Chi-Town Train ride, Michigan's Adventure, Crazy Bounce, Chuck E. Cheese, countless movie theater trips, sleep overs, trips to the beach, parks, festivals, playing ball, farmers market on Saturdays - THE LIST GOES ON. Catch my drift? So when my beautiful, smart, independent Twinks forget what being grateful is all about, my feathers got a tad ruffled. They were both instructed on the drive home to think about what being grateful meant, and not to speak. I was steaming at this point, so the silence was also a timeout for me. Then when we got home, they were sent to their room in silence to continue to ponder on why I was upset and how they would do better, scratch that BE BETTER! They asked if they could come down and talk to me, I told them I didn't want to hear the word "sorry" because the disappoint I was feeling needed much more. After a long conversation and many examples, they promised to be their best. God love my 5 year olds.
Here are some random bits of Grateful for your viewing pleasure.
"Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom" - Marcel Proust
12 Steps to Stop Yelling at your KidsI saw this on another blog and thought of myself.. I hate yelling at my kids. I remember how awful it made me feel when i was young. Worth looking into. http://theorangerhino.com/12-steps-to-stop-yelling-at-your-kid/
~ I remind my kids that everyday there are children without food, shoes, clothes, beds, or even blankets - and that they should be grateful for the people in their lives that work so hard to provide them with so much.
And this pic below is such a reminder of exactly that ~ Measure your life by what you have, not by what you don't.
With all of this being said, I just want my kids to appreciate life for what comes their way, not for something that is bought or given. Be thankful for the fresh air, grateful for the simple pleasures that surround them everyday.
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I'm finding the tones in the second one not so attractive. I think it's because it's tending towards a darkness at the bottom and is very bright at the top. Whereas the first one has, for me, more harmonious tone across the picture. I also like that composition very much.
Wonderfully imaginative stuff.
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Thanks for your thoughts, Donald. Like you, I also have qualms about the second one for the same reason that you mention and haven't decided about it. I'm stretching myself beyond the normal glass stuff that I have been doing, partly because the subject has a concave shape and lots of detail that present all sorts of other issues that I'm not used to handling.
Now that it has been a day since I worked with the second photo, I've been trying to pin down exactly why I don't respond emotionally as favorably to it as the first photo. It's not that the upper area has bright tones and the bottom area has dark tones, as I initially thought. I now realize that those tones are not much different from the tones in the first photo.
I think instead that the second photo is less appealing because it's simply too busy. Unlike the first photo, which has a plain background and tabletop separated only by a relatively weak horizon, the second photo is full of circles and undulating shapes of dark and bright tones with no plain areas to frame the busier parts of the glass.
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I've concluded that LCBO's Wines of the Month feature does highlight some worthwhile wines - of 16 tasted from February to September this year eight were at the 'Buy a Few More' Value level and one at the 'Stock Up' level. However four were in the low 80's and another at 72.
Purchasing Wines of the Month monthly without a recommendation, not including the Vintages Panel, leads one to purchase some bummers so much so I've given up my focus on WOMs in Vintages Releases.
I've had better luck purchasing by the aesthetics of the label believing an ethical winemaker/winery will have deliberated not only on what's in the bottle but also on style, wording, graphics carrying his message. Yes, perhaps I'm naive. Of course Marketing can choose to be traditional or classical at times and the label approach isn't foolproof. I refuse to buy labels that are dressed in khaki greens and browns, in cartoon primary colours or in tasteless epithets of an entitled or a 'party' generation. Neither do I favour labels that are garish entrepreneur/showman or celebrity themed. They have their own following.
As it was both my Birthday and Thanksgiving weekend I've had the opportunity of tasting other people's picks, ie. wines served to their guests over the long weekend.... and then there were gift wines, many exceeding my price ceiling, given by generous friends/relatives. I'm very grateful - a real lucky pup!
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THE LINEUP - grouped by reds, whites, rosés, bubblies and other:
- I Giusti & Zanza Belcore 2009, 94a-3 -- V, Tuscany, Italy, #652990 $23.95
- Wolf Blass Grey Label Robe Mount Benson Shiraz Cabernet 2009, 94-2 -- G, Nuriootpa, Australia, #261487 $35.95
- First Drop Half & Half Shiraz/Monastrell 2010, 90-1 -- V, Nurioopta, Australia, #285452 $21.95
- Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier 2008, 89-1 -- V, Eden Valley, Australia, #524926 $21.95
- Beringer Founder's Estate Merlot 2010, 87-1 -- G, Napa, California, #534255 $16.95*
- Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Chablis 2010, 88-1 -- V, Burgundy, France, #289371 $19.95
- Churton Sauvignon Blanc 2010, 88 -- V, Marlborough, NZ, #159244 $23.95
- Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010, 85 -- V, Napa Valley, California, #084988 $27.95
- Firriato Chiaramonte (Ansonica) 2009, 83 -- V, Sicily, Italy, #211870 $16.25
- Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Pinks Dry Rose 2011, 83 -- V, Central Coast, California, #277970 $19.95
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HARTLEY OSTINI HITCHING POST PINKS DRY ROSÉ 2011, Central Coast, California, 13.7% XD 2g/L, #277970 $19.95 (Tasted November 1, 2012) CS
Released by Vintages on June 9, 2012. A blend of 75% Valdiguie and 25% Pinot Noir grapes. My notes: A bright cherry red with negligible nose, perhaps a soft crushed white cherry. The film sticks then many fast legs cascade for a continuous rim. A subtle flavour of crushed white cherry, watermelon and crushed cherry stone is part of a pleasing first extra dry sip. The finish has a dry blend without a conspicuous flavour. Sipping with an ice cream selection - a caramel pistachio would do it for me. A drink now - don't think it's for cellaring. 83
BERINGER NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2010, Napa Valley, California, 14.1% D xg/L, #084988 $27.95 (Tasted October 23, 2012) CS
Released by Vintages on September 1, 2012 and rated 91 by Daenna Van Mulligan (April 18, 2012). My notes: A delicate nose, some burnt butter and apple mixed with melon and a mid gold colour. A smooth film with a continuous rim that drains quickly through long legs. The first sip is silky with a strong caramel apple followed by a mineral aftertaste that carries a long dry finish. Not that appetizing as a sipper but has the body and tang to go nicely with cod or halibut on Thai vegetables. Should cellar a few years but without improving and may decline. 85
YALUMBA SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER 2008, Eden Valley, Australia, 14.5% XD 6g/L, #524926 $21.95 (Tasted October 22, 2012) CS
A Release Date is not given. My notes: Grapes of the two varieties are co-fermented. A faint blackberry plum nose sets up moderate expectations while a firm film with many slow tears says it's smooth. The first sip is full-bodied, silky with a firm bite and penetrating spicy berry flavours. A smooth coating on the palate stays for a long warm finish ending dry yet still with a silkiness on the lips. Warm and flavourful as a sipper - wouldn't take backseat with a buffet table of nibbles. A suitable partner for rack of lamb or beef bourguignon - was beautiful with Osso Buco. Cellaring may not enhance but would keep a few on hand for the right savoury dinner. 89
DOMAINE SÉGUINOT-BORDET CHABLIS 2010, Burgundy, France, 12.5% XD 4g/L, #289371 $19.95 (Tasted November 5, 2012) CS
Released by Vintages on September 15, 2012 and rated 88-91 by Allen Meadows (October 2011). My notes: 88-91! That's covering the bases! Production was 70,000 bottles. This has a crisp golden colour and a nutty nose with elements of citrus, floral and fruit. The first sip has prominent flavours of soft butter, tart lemon with a lime taint and leaving a extra dry lining on the palate up to a tangy end. A classic Chardonnay from 15 to 20 year-old vines and fills the need for a strong seafood or fowl white. Pair with battered halibut and chips or a broiled whole chicken with a vegetable broth side. Cellaring for several years or serving now well chilled (8-10oC) then let 'warm' (10-12oC) to allow its many characters to evolve. 88
I GIUSTI & ZANZA BELCORE 2009, Tuscany, Italy, 14.5% XD xg/L, #652990 $23.95 (Tasted October 15, 2012) CS
Released by Vintages on September 15, 2012 and rated 91 by Bruce Sanderson, (October 15, 2011). My notes: A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot giving a royal hue to deep ruby. The nose has an interesting spice and plum scent that penetrates the olfactory. A viscous film sticks to the glass and slowly disappears without tearing. Smooth with fine tannins and a bright tang followed by rich blackberry and cranberry flavours. Very warm through a long finish with luscious berries lasting to a dry satin smooth ending. A sipper that takes the breath away with its lip smacking richness. Have with pepper steak or a thinly sliced sirloin in a red wine and peppercorn sauce. Now three years on and could go another six. Aerating makes for a smoother sip. 94a
WOLF BLASS GREY LABEL ROBE MOUNT BENSON SHIRAZ CABERNET 2009, Nuriootpa, Australia, 14.5% D 6g/L, #261487 $35.95 (Tasted November 9, 2012) CS
A General listing. My notes: A swirl instantly shows a thick film with snail's pace tears until lacy islands remain. The colour has a brooding purple cat to dark ruby and a nose wafting strong blueberry and currant aromas on pouring. Silky smooth, tangy bright, fine tannins and rich berry flavours starting fresh and shifting to a brambly currant over a long dry finish. An enjoyable sipper and would complement a charcuterie of shaved Italian meats and strong cheeses. Also pair with grilled steaks or rack of lamb well seasoned. Cellaring another three to six years OK but drinking well now. Warm - not hot. 94
CHURTON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2010, Marlborough, NZ, 13.5% XD 2g/L, #159244 $23.95 (Tasted October 18, 2012) CS
Released by Vintages on July 7, 2012 and rated 4 of 5 (90-93) by Rod Phillips (May 11, 2012). My notes: A crisp mid golden with mild aromas of gooseberry and floral lemon - a hint of pond scum too. The film drains from a lacy rim through a cascade of long tears. Medium-bodied, tangy, a chalky dryness layers the mouth continuing through a moderate finish ending chalk dry. Either quaff neat or with a squeeze of orange on a warm summer day or pair with shrimp kebabs or seared white fish filets. Not the usual 'Marlborough' - a cross between Europe leaning to NZ and a drink now. 88
FIRRIATO CHIARAMONTE (ANSONICA) 2009, Sicily, Italy, 13.0% D xg/L, #211870 $16.25 (Tasted October 22, 2012) CS
Released by Vintages on April 30, 2011. Ansonica is a synonym for the Sicilian white variety Inzolia and this vintage was rated 89 by Antonio Galloni (June 2010). My notes: Planted mostly in Sicily but also Tuscany for its aromatics and nuttiness potential. This is a mid gold and leaves a film that sticks then slowly drains from the rim showing some slow tearing. Light floral with a light citrus for a nose while the first sip is smooth, medium-bodied and with a citrus leaning. The finish has a silky texture while the flavour mellows to a tangy melon. A tad hollow as a sipper but interesting for its aloof tang and texture. Acids may fade paired with seasoned entrees, was OK with bbq'd lemon sprinkled chicken - likely better with hard shelled seafoods. 83
BERINGER FOUNDERS ESTATE MERLOT 2010, Napa, California, 13.9% D 6g/L, #534255 $16.95* (Tasted October 25, 2012) CS
A General listing and rgularly priced $18.95, reduced until November 11th. My Notes: This Merlot was tasted at Michael's Back Door and found to be 'flat' - wanted to confirm one way or t'other. There's a tinge of purple to a dense ruby and a swirl brings a film that sticks and quickly leaves a rim that hangs fast legs then lacy patterns on the glass. The nose is a spicy berry with an earthy warmth that invites that first sip. Soft and nippy with a blackberry scent, fine tannins and drying to the palate - no sweetness that I could sense. Have with a T-bone, rack of lamb, tenderloin slices or a rich ragout. A drink now. Restaurant By-the-Glass wines can sit for a few days - buy by the bottle or not at all. 87
FIRST DROP HALF & HALF SHIRAZ/MONASTRELL 2010, Nurioopta, Australia, 14.5% XD 4g/L, #285452 $21.95 (Tasted October 20, 2012) CS
Released by Vintages on October 17, 2012 and rated 90 by Josh Reynolds, International Wine Cellar (July 2012). My notes:A dense black cherry colour with a warm scent of crushed berries, part rasp- and part black- edged slightly with white pepper. A thick film sticks and stays before slowly forming tears and sliding down from the contiguous rim. The first sip has a bite, fine tannins and a full-bodied crush of berries shifting to a full lining of warm velvet. If you enjoy bold this is your sipper! If you prefer subtlety and elegance it's not. Have with seasoned grilled red meats or a full flavoured stew or lamb shank. Cellar up to four years, perhaps longer. 90-1


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We hope you all have had a wonderful Easter break! We sure did!
Abi had hr first taste of chocolate! (every time a little bit dropped I stole it away!)
We had a really lovely time catching up with friends and spending quality family time just the three of us, but we did really miss the Easter family holiday :-(
Next year we will be back holidaying.
What did you get up to this past long Easter weekend?


text: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ceremony where Russian Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova was presented with an Akita puppy in Moscow's Metropol hotel on Saturday. Welcoming the puppy, Zagitova expressed her gratitude for her fans and Japanese politician Takashi Endo who had brought her the dog from Japan. «You are leaving her in good hands. I will cherish and take... Еще care of her,» she said. Takashi Endo, president of the group preserving the Akita breed, presented Zagitova with the puppy. The puppy began to lick the Olympic champion's face at once. Zagitova plans to name her dog Masaru. Zagitova discovered her fondness for Akita dogs when she saw their photos in a magazine when she was training in Japan ahead of PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Learning the news, the preserving group based in Akita Prefecture decided to give her the puppy.


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Facebook 360 Photos and Videos: A social media tool for business?
Tapping into the rising virtual reality trend, businesses can now engage their Facebook fans and customers with a truly immersive experience...
What are Facebook 360 Photos and Videos?
Photos and videos that can be viewed from a 360-degree angle, creating a truly immersive experience for users by putting them at the centre of the action – with the rise of VR (virtual reality) this is one step forwards in introducing it to the public.
The first sign of the importance of VR to Facebook was when the company announced that it was buying Oculus.
Facebook said: "We believe in the future of virtual reality, and with 360 video, we hope to unlock new perspectives and immersive storytelling for everybody."
How do Facebook 360 Photos and Videos work?
To view on mobile, you hold up your phone and move it around (or turn yourself around) to see the photo move as if you are standing within it.
(If you have a Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge you can use your phone as VR player with Oculus Gear.)
To view on desktop, click and drag your mouse to move around the photo to see it from every angle.
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- Take a panorama with an iOS device or Samsung Galaxy phone
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Once you've uploaded your photo to Facebook, in the normal way, it'll be transformed into a 360 image – identifiable to your audience by the compass icon.
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You'll need a special 360 camera as well an editor who knows the best practice filming, stitching, and editing techniques.
Why should I use Facebook 360 Photos and Videos for my business?
A brand new way to engage your Facebook fans. 360 brings users out of their scrolling apathy to engage with your posts.
You can view the engagement metrics in Insights to help you learn which elements your followers enjoyed the most.
Facebook said: "We're adding tools to help publishers understand which parts of their 360 video viewers find most compelling. Our new heatmap, coming soon to insights view in Page Insights and Video Library, will show publishers which parts of the 360 view audiences are watching most."
Who else is using Facebook 360 Photos and Videos?
One of the Startups 100 winners Vape Emporium uses 360-degree photos to show their online customers the interiors of their boutique vape shops.
Website BeachRex – a site designed to help you find your perfect beach – uses 360 photos to fantastic effect to give followers an immersive experience of the beach that they are researching.
Wimbledon is a brand that is quick to jump on new social media practices, as seen last year when they set up on Snapchat. This year Wimbledon shared multiple 360 Photos and Videos to give tennis fans the closest experience to being on Centre Court as possible.
Any drawbacks?
You'll need to make sure that you've got the right gear.
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The Pipe Archive is fortunate in having examples of some very early clay pipes amongst their collections and these provided the focal point for a small group of pipe researchers who recently visited from the Netherlands. Of the many early pipes from the very beginning of the 17th century that were available to study, two took their eye – both from London and both part of the Elkin Collection (LIVNP 2012.04).
The first, and probably one of the earliest marked pipes in our collection, is an example with a heart-shaped heel bearing the initials RC. It is likely that this pipe was made by Robert Cotton, one of the first pipemakers documented in Britain, who sailed to Jamestown, Virginia, in April 1608. Once he arrived in America, Cotton set up a workshop that produced a distinctive series of pipes, examples of which have been found during the recent excavations there.
The second pipe is perhaps Dutch rather than English and is decorated all around the stem with a series of small stamps and decorative bands of milling. There is also a small symbol stamp on the base of the heel and this must have been an impressive piece when complete.
It is very difficult to differentiate between pipes produced in England and the Netherlands during the late 16th and very early 17th centuries. This is partly due to the fact that a number of early English pipemakers fled to the Netherlands as a result of religious persecution, where they set up new pipe making workshops. It is hoped that the on-going research into these early pipes will help to shed a little more light on what was happening during these early days of pipe production.