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StaRGazing 2012 Speakers
"What's New on the Internet?" by Orv Beach
"Web sites and browsers and networks, oh my!" How is a mere mortal to keep track of the newest trends, sites and equipment used when surfing the World Wide Web?? Have no fear — Orv is here! We'll discuss social networks, home networks and computers, and anything else that might be help you be as productive and efficient as possible when using that most ubiquitous of reference sites: the Internet.
Orv Beach has been involved in computers and networks for 30 years, and has been involved in technology in general all his life. He's a principal member of the Simi Conejo Linux Users Group, and the Publicity Chair for the Southern California Linux Expo. He's been on the Internet since the days of dial-up modems, and keeps tabs on the pulse of the communities there.
"Ask the Sexologist" by Robert Berend
A wildly popular panel discussion where anything goes! Adults only!
Robert Berend is a lifetime Mensa member, and he has spoken at several AGs, RGs and many other venues. Robert has a Ph.D. in human sexuality. He presented "Fishbowl" and "Ask the Sexologists" at the 2010 Annual Gathering in Dearborn, Michigan.
"A Travesty of Justice or Justified Conviction?" by Jana Bickel
In 1785 Elizabeth Wilson was hanged for murdering her twin daughters. In 2011, Casey Anthony walked away from her daughter's murder trial convicted only for lying to the police. How is it that Elizabeth Wilson died and Casey Anthony was set free? Jana Bickel will tell the story of Elizabeth Wilson and her brother William who desperately tried to save her. Was Elizabeth Wilson a victim of her times or a mother justifiably hanged for infanticide?
Jana Bickel has been a member of Greater Los Angeles Area Mensa for over 25 years. She has represented the San Fernando Valley on the Board, been RG Chairman, hosted parties and RG programs as well as co-led GLAAM's NOVA Toastmasters. She now brings her love of history to this year's RG.
"Oners: Extended Movie Shots That Challenged the Crew, Indulged the Director, and Gave the Cast Nightmares" by Peter Paul Block
Sometimes only other film-makers and film students notice or appreciate them, but throughout film history there have been amazing shots that seemed to go on and on without a cut. This survey of some of the more noteworthy "oners" in classic and recent films explains the challenges, the techniques, the equipment, and why we should care.
Peter Paul Block has been an autodidactic film student (and critic) most of his life, because the arts and sciences of making movies have always fascinated him. A popular West Coast radio disc jockey in the 1980's and 1990's, Peter has played leading roles in stage musicals in community theater and was able to observe several A-list directors in action by working as a film extra (and by crashing the set of a Jim Carrey movie). Peter won the 2010 Mensa Creative Urge Award for Video.
"Spy vs. Spy: The Deadly Game of Deception Between British and German Intelligence in the Netherlands During World War II" by Peter Paul Block
In World War II, Europe was a battleground not only of air and ground forces, but also of opposing intelligence agencies. Special Operations Executive, a British agency that gathered intelligence and coordinated resistance units in Nazi-occupied countries, had a network of secret agents in Holland. This is the story of how their British handlers tried to keep them alive and safe (and useful) and how German Counterintelligence tried to find and capture them — with hopes of using them to feed misinformation to the Allies.
Peter Paul Block became fascinated with cryptography when he discovered Edgar Allan Poe's The Gold-Bug at 13. Trained as a linguist by the Naval Security Group (the U. S. Navy's intelligence agency at that time), Peter served in Germany and Washington, D.C. Since then he has been an amateur cryptographer and is developing a new form of steganographic cryptography.
"Intelligent Designs: How Play and Games are Changing the Cultural Landscape" by Sarah Brin and Simon Wiscombe
In this entertaining lecture, Sarah Brin and Simon Wiscombe will give a brief history of artists' games, followed by a case study of Reality Ends Here, a collaborative project-making game used to boost morale and interpersonal connections between incoming undergraduate students at a local film school.
Sarah Brin is an art historian and curator. Simon Wiscombe is a game and interaction designer.
"Purpose, Passion, and Profits" by Chellie Campbell
Find out how to mind your money without losing your mind! Chellie treats money disorders — spending bulimia and income anorexia. Her Financial Stress Reduction® Workshops help people create more cash, bigger sales, less debt and more time off for fun! Half of what she calls "Financial Stress Reduction®" is "Minding Your Money" through three basic steps: 1) Think Positive 2) Send Out Ships and 3) Count Your Money. And the other half is "Without Losing Your Mind": 1) Swim With Dolphins 2) Survive the Storms and 3) Seek Balance and Enlightenment. Anyone who follows this simple program will be amazed at the "Magic Money" that appears in their life.
Chellie Campbell is the creator of the popular Financial Stress Reduction® Workshops now taught by certified Coaches throughout the country. Author of The Wealthy Spirit and Zero to Zillionaire, both published by Sourcebooks, Inc., she is one of Marci Shimoff's "Happy 100" in her NYT bestseller Happy for No Reason and contributed stories to Jack Canfield's recent books You've Got to Read This Book! and Life Lessons from Chicken Soup for the Soul. She is prominently quoted as a financial expert in The Los Angeles Times, Pink, Good Housekeeping, Lifetime, Essence, Woman's World and more than 50 popular books. For "30 Days to a Wealthy Spirit" daily inspirational emails and other information, visit her web site Chellie.com or email her at email@example.com.
"L.A. Times Test Kitchen" by Noelle Carter
Noelle will talk about the L.A. Times Test Kitchen, one of the few remaining test kitchens at a newspaper. She will discuss how they acquire and develop recipes, how a recipe is tested, and how they style and photograph the recipes they run. She'll also discuss some of the other things she does with the section: the kitchen shoots televised recipe demonstrations with KTLA, features stories, and she manages the weekly Culinary SOS column.
Noelle has been with the L.A. Times for over five years, and has managed the kitchen for about four years. She is a professionally trained chef, and prior to working at the Times, worked both in restaurants and with catering companies.
"How to Create a Lasting Sexual/Spiritual Relationship" by Judith Claire & Frank Wiegers
Want the hottest sex? The most fulfilling relationship? We believe they start from a powerful spiritual connection between you and your partner. Join us and learn about how hormones and neurotransmitters impact the mind\body\spirit connection. Discover empowering tools and techniques you can use in each stage of your relationship: dating, commitment, power struggle, and intimacy. Learn how to create a joyful, delicious, lasting relationship.
Happily married couple Frank Wiegers and Judith Claire are professional relationship experts from Los Angeles. Frank, a former fighter pilot turned sex and relationship coach specializes in working with men. Judith, a successful personal, career and relationship counselor, has been practicing for 34 years. Together they are committed to giving men and women the inspiration and tools to succeed in their love-lives. They are the founders of Top Gun Love: For Sizzling Sex and Lasting Relationships.
"Looking for Life on Mars and Other Places" by Max Coleman
It is likely that the Earth's surface was habitable shortly after its formation just over 4.5 billion years ago. Microbial life dominated the Earth until just over half a billion years ago and signs of microbial activity are the prime targets of exploration for life on Mars. Biological characteristics of life are an insufficient basis for life search instruments so we developed a new operational definition of Life, based on the chemistry of metabolic processes, compared with what would happen in an environment without life. Amazingly, and counter-intuitively, exhaled "breath" of microorganisms is one of the best signs of life, preserved as minerals and recognized by their compositions. Other analyses also reveal details of paleo-environments and whether they were habitable. Having developed the scientific approaches, until we can return samples to Earth, we need to fly instruments to Mars. Examples will be shown of how laboratory analytical instruments are miniaturized spectacularly (by factors of a thousand) and adapted for flight to Mars. This presentation will involve practical demonstrations as well as the more usual audiovisual material.
Max Coleman's training combined chemistry, geology and isotope geochemistry at London and Leeds Universities, but he found that he needed to encompass microbiology too when studying sedimentary rocks. He has applied multidisciplinary fundamental scientific research to elicit solutions to practical problems in petroleum exploration and production, environmental pollution, radioactive waste storage and forensic science. He now uses the same approaches to search for life on other planets. After ten years at the British Geological Survey, where he ran a national stable isotope facility, he joined BP Research to start a new geochemical research group. He then moved to the University of Reading (UK) in 1995 as Professor of Sedimentology. Prof. Coleman was enticed to join the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, Caltech, in 2003, to be Director of the Center for Life Detection and Leader of the Astrobiology Research Group. In 2009, he spent a sabbatical period in Paris where he worked on aspects of sequestration and storage of carbon dioxide. He has now returned to JPL to focus again on looking for life outside the Earth by developing mineral biosignature approaches and instruments to detect them.
"Why Outsiders Are Key To Any Company's Success" by David Couper
Research has shown that outsiders can bring needed creativity to an organization but paradoxically companies are often unwilling to hire those of us who think differently. Find out how you can go from being an awkward problem to a successful solution in your career.
David Couper is a career coach and consultant who has worked with Fortune 500 companies around the world. He has published eight books and has appeared on more than 100 TV, radio, and other media outlets including NPR, Forbes, and Fortune. He has a degree in communication and a masters in psychology.
"Affordable Travel: What You Need to Know" by Jane Engle
Don't let money worries keep you from seeing the world in 2012. By planning wisely, you can travel nearly anywhere for less than you think.
For more than 20 years, nationally known travel expert Jane Engle has helped vacationers find the best deals on hotels, flights, cruises and more. A former Los Angeles Times travel columnist, blogger and assistant editor, she writes about travel for top media.
"Why They Toss Your Screenwriting Masterpiece" by Stewart Farquhar
Many scripts fail within the first half of the first page or less. Others dig themselves a grave within the first ten pages. Either scenario causes the first level reader to lose interest and either drop it in the reject pile or skim through the rest of it. Both options spell disaster for your spec script and in many cases any further writing efforts on the writer's part. In this interactive presentation you will learn why spec scripts get rejected in the first ten pages and ways to minimize the chance of that rejection.
Special offer: Mr. Farquhar will review the first page of each qualifying attendee for free (normally $75) with on-page notes for all those who commit to attending his course by Monday prior to the RG. Further, during class he will draw for five free on-site ten-page consultations. All attendees are encouraged to bring their first ten to class. To qualify for the first page review, send your name and phone number and attach your first and title page to: email@example.com by 6:00pm Monday, Feb 13.
Stewart Farquhar is a Mensa member and holds Screenwriting and Advanced Screenwriting certificates from the Professional Program at The UCLA School of Theatre Film and Television. Stewart has analyzed over 3,300 scripts for private clients. He is a produced playwright and active screenwriter. His in-demand interactive lectures address the first ten pages of a script. An additional series places emphasis on the first page alone. He is an active member of The Table, which is made up of over 1,000 writers, directors, actors, producers, novelists, composers, editors and more (including Oscar, Emmy, Hugo and Edgar winners, New York Times bestselling authors, and those who have worked for all the major studios, networks and publishers in the world).
"Songs of Science!!!" by Tim Griffin
Join award-winning songwriter/performer Tim Griffin for an hour of funny, mostly educational music about such topics as evolution, revolution, the ocean, the laws of motion, geometry, particle physics, that thing you ate in the school cafeteria, and of course philosophy. Kids are highly welcome, but this is guaranteed not to be the kind of kids' music that will make parents flee the room.
Teachers from preschool to college-level have used Tim Griffin's music to help their students retain and apply the content of their lessons. Tim has been teaching grades K-5 in LAUSD for eighteen years. He is currently on sabbatical to work on his music full-time; you can hear a new song every week at his website: Tim Griffin Music.
"Renaissance Man — Does It Pay?" by Robert L. Hecker
Called a Renaissance Man, his presentation explores how this "imaginative response to broader horizons" has influenced his earning power as a free-lance writer of more than 50 years and what the future holds for non-genre writers.
Born in Utah, but grew up in Long Beach, California. Widower with three grown children. WWWII Vet. Lt. Col. USAF (ret). Graduate Pasadena Playhouse School of Theatre and Westlake College of Music. Matriculated at UCLA. Free lance writer for radio, TV, screenplays, documentaries, business, government, educational audio-visuals, novels, short stories, songs, stage plays and musicals.
"The Illusion of Reality in Film: An Overview of the Past and New Trends of Today" by Sherwood Jones
Down through the years the film industry has exercised numerous techniques to make films seem more "real": color, sound, 3-D, even Smell-O-Vision. Recently, however, less obvious techniques have been used to give the simulation of reality to modern audiences, where the filmic conventions themselves have been played with in order to generate illusion. In this session, we'll have a fun retrospective of "reality" techniques of the past, as well an exploration of the more psychological strategies of recent years, all complete with film clips. The key question: do they work, and why or why not?
Sherwood Jones began making films at the age of 11. After receiving a BA in Cinema and Photography from Southern Illinois University, he went on to earn an MFA in Film production at Ohio University. While in graduate school, he won a Student Eddy Award from the American Cinema Editors, as well as a Student Academy Award for his Masters Thesis film.
Over the years, Sherwood has worked both in the freelance world and as well on staff at Tapestry Films, where he served as editor, assistant editor, and/or postproduction supervisor on many of their films for thirteen years. Tapestry has produced numerous films, including "Wedding Crashers," "Pay it Forward," "The Wedding Planner," "She's All That," and "Serendipity."
"Exercise and Nutrition and How to Feel Better Now" by Stephanie Alison Kagel
Sifting through the fads, learn real information about exercise and nutrition and more importantly, how to incorporate it into your life. Getting healthy and improving all aspects of your life doesn't have to be all hard work.
Stephanie is a personal trainer in Los Angeles certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She is also a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and maintains an Advanced membership in IDEA Health and Fitness Association, the world's leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals. Visit StephaniesTraining.com.
"Whoa! New Evidence that God Exists!" by Rich Kapnick
Richard Kapnick qualified for, and arrogantly joined, the ISPE (International Society for Philosophical Enquiry) in 1989. He is the only known Associate to achieve the level of Diplomate in less than five years. He was elected Editor of Telicom in 1993 and continued as a highly successful Editor for nearly three years. He created the current format for Telicom that is still used today. He now quietly and humbly lives as a happy, satisfied Life Member of the ISPE.
"Science Time for Kids" by Jennifer Karp
A variety of fun and safe science experiments geared toward children of all ages. All materials are provided. Just show up and be ready for a lot fun.
Jennifer Karp has been a volunteer instructor at the San Diego Library for the last two years. She teaches technology to children and seniors, with a focus on discovery and hands on learning. Jennifer also volunteers her services to domestic violence shelters, where she teaches victims of domestic violence new skills in technology, and where she teaches children science.
"Ghost in the Machine: How To Protect Your Identity Online" by Jennifer Karp
Don't be a victim! Protect yourself online! We will start with a brief overview of how the Internet works technically, and a tertiary comparison between the old IPv4 and the new IPv6 standard. We will then move into the realm of network security as it applies to protecting your identity online. Tips and tricks for safe and fun Internet surfing, browsing, and purchasing. Forewarned is forearmed.
Jennifer Karp has had a sordid romance with the world of technology. In 1994, she was one of the world's first Web site developers. Jennifer foraged new ground in the world of the Internet for generations to come, from helping to develop the first end-to-end solution, to helping to improve and to set standards for eCommerce, to developing design and backend methods for Web sites that are now standards. Jennifer embarked on her next adventure into RF Engineering, utilizing WiFi for advanced applications, and helping to research emerging technologies in both the fields of WiFi and IT. She is considered a guru in Unix/Linux and in PERL, and has taught classes in both subjects.
"The A Word: My Life Behind The New Scarlet Letter" by Bobbie Kirkhart, President of Atheists United
I am among relatively few people who are atheist and very open about it. The responses I get might surprise you, and they say a great deal about our society's attitude toward religion and irreligious belief systems.
Bobbie Kirkhart is president of Atheists United in Los Angeles, vice president of the Atheist Alliance of America, and a former president of Atheist Alliance International. In addition to her regular President's Messages in The Rational Alternative and in Secular Nation, her work has been printed in Free Inquiry, American Atheist, La Raison and HUMAN magazines, as well as the Humanist Network News. She is a contributing author in three books: Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion; The Fundamentals of Extremism: the Christian Right in America; and in Everything You Know About God Is Wrong (the Book).
"Economy of The Unincorporated Man" by Dani Kollin and Eytan Kollin
In a world in which every individual is incorporated from birth, and by virtue of that incorporation has every imaginable need met, is freedom as we understand it really necessary? Should such a world be deemed Compassionate Capitalism or rather a Dictatorship of the Content?
Brothers Dani and Eytan Kollin's debut novel, The Unincorporated Man was designated a SciFi Essential and went on to win the 2010 Prometheus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel of the year. Their second and third novels, The Unincorporated War and The Unincorporated Woman were also nominated for the same award (the 2012 winner will be announced this July). Last year the brothers signed with Hollywood powerhouse ICM (International Creative Management) and are hoping to ride the gravy train to fame and fortune or at a minimum, some really good foot massages.
"A Journey Celebrating the Wonders of The Early French-American Relationship Through The Lives of Franklin, Washington and the Lafayettes" by Eric Lafayette
Nobody represents better the French-American friendship than the Marquis de Lafayette and his wife Adrienne de Lafayette. You will learn in detail the marvelous friendship that existed between France and America when the USA struggled to become independent. Most of the lecture will focus on Lafayette and his wife Adrienne, an extraordinary unsung heroine if there ever was one. You will learn that even today we benefit from the friendship between Washington and Lafayette as well as the complicity between Benjamin Franklin and Lafayette.
Eric Lafayette of French origin, a Mensa member, lived in many different countries and travelled extensively. He lived in The Kingdom of Morocco and in Spain under General Franco. Living under these tyrannical regimes and then in France and the USA allowed him to appreciate how important democracy is. Since then as an historian he has studied in depth the era when these two nations founded modern democracy. He is now devoting his time to writing a book that extols the virtues of Franklin, Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, the founders of the USA and of the modern Western world. For more information about Eric Lafayette visit his website: www.fordemocracy.com.
"Dodger Stadium: 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2012" by Mark Langill
From Kirk Gibson's World Series theatrics to the frenzy of The Beatles performing on stage behind second base, hear the behind-the-scenes stories from Southern California's iconic ballpark.
Mark Langill is the team historian of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the perfect vocation for a kid who couldn't hit the ball in Little League. The South Pasadena native and Cal State Northridge graduate is the author of five Dodger-related books and edited the upcoming commemorative history book, The Dodgers: From Coast to Coast.
"The Story and the Pictures: Writing, Illustrating and Getting Books Out There for Young Readers" by Deborah Nourse Lattimore
Ever have the desire to create a picture book? What exactly goes into a trade-published children's book anyway? From concept to hardcover, here's a step by step, blow by blow, of how to write, design, illustrate and promote a book for young readers with all the mistakes, footfalls and great luck that goes with it.
Deborah Nourse Lattimore is the author-illustrator of nearly forty books, with over two million books in print, and is still writing, illustrating, teaching and traveling with her work. She is the winner of the PEN Award, the ACLU Award in the Arts, twice short-listed for the Caldecott Award, a speaker for the International Readers' Association, the ALA, the U.S. Dept. of State, Education and the Dept. of Defense, and a supporter of literacy for everyone, everywhere, and of all ages. She is also a member of the American Research Center in Egypt, The Egypt Exploration Society, has done extensive graduate work in Egyptology at UCLA, and has also been an archaeological illustrator for the J. Paul Getty Museum, the American School in Athens, the Women's Classical Caucus, and the U.C. Berkeley Press.
"Solar Power: The Locus of Change" by Jack Leonard
There are three things we will discuss in our presentation: one, energy efficiency and the process for dramatically reducing our electrical power consumption; two, electric vehicles and their undeniable "cool" factor; and three, the ability of solar technology to power our future and restore the American dream.
Jack Leonard is currently a Solar Power Inspector for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, where he conducts solar system performance analysis, system commissioning, and utility integration. He believes in — and advocates — the sustainable use of solar and wind power for generating energy, energy efficiency, and the viability of electric vehicles.
"Current Event Discussion" by Stratton Lindenmeyer
Join us to discuss the most current events of the day — the upcoming election, unemployment, the economy or today's news. Stratton will lead off the discussion with a few remarks and then turn over the discussion to the group.
Stratton Lindenmeyer is a life member and has been a member of GLAAM since 1965. He led the Urban Hike and First Friday Happy Hour for twenty years and has made numerous contributions to past RG's as a committee member and as the leader of such events as: Dr. IQ, the Discussion Group, Spelling Bee, garage sale, etc.
"The Mad King and His Castle" by Dennis Lynch
He was a dreamy introvert, a great admirer of German composer Richard Wagner, and the unfortunate king of Bavaria who was deposed for his madness in 1886. Mad King Ludwig II is perhaps best remembered for building grand fantasy castles, the most famous of which, Neuschwanstein, was the model for Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland. But his madness and his unsolved death three days after he was deposed are still a source of conspiracy theories today. To find out more about the Mad King and his tale, join Dennis Lynch as he uses PowerPoint to reveal the fascinating story of the Dream King and takes you on your own tour through the halls of Neuschwanstein.
Dennis Lynch is a veteran Advanced Placement History teacher, Academic Decathlon coach, and 2002 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year. He is witty, charming and debonair, and his fascinating spiel will keep you awake.
"Refuse To Be A Victim" by Harry Mallory and Jennifer Venola
How to reduce the odds that you will be victimized at home, in your vehicle, at work, on travel, in cyberspace. Quite a bit of it is attitude, attitude and attitude, plus skepticism. This presentation has limited attendance and requires a $6 per person fee for materials. Contact email@example.com for a reservation.
Harry Mallory has a B.S. in Security Administration, and has worked private security for 18 years. He is currently part of base security at China Lake Naval Weapons Center. He is a life member of NRA. Jennifer Venola is a retired lawyer, and former long distance horseback rider. She has tutored literacy and cooks at the local VFW, where she is a life member. She is also a life member of NRA and Mensa.
"Transmedia, Transformation and the Future of Story: What's on the Horizon in the Worlds of Entertainment and the Arts?" by Kate McCallum and Ed Lantz
Ed Lantz, Engineer and Immersive Experience Designer and Kate McCallum, Transmedia Producer and Storyteller combine left and right brain know-how in this informative presentation on future trends in entertainment and storytelling. From phones to domes and from cognitive to expressive storytelling, get insights on what's emerging at the cutting-edge of culture and entertainment.
Kate McCallum is a Mensa wannabe. She spent 20 years at Universal and Paramount, is now working in new media, founded c3: Center for Conscious Creativity and serves as Chair of the Global Arts and Media Node for The Millennium Project. Ed Lantz has an MA in Electrical Engineering, is President of Vortex Immersion Media, is co-founder of IMERSA and maintains a 50-foot R&D dome at L.A. Center Studios.
"Comedy in the Courtroom" by Ray McElfish
Attorney and stand up comedian Ray McElfish has seen it all in the court. Not only will he share a plethora of human behavioral pranks that he has experienced in his years defending the transportation industry, but he will also talk about some of the ways comedy can be part of a successful defense.
Los Angeles based trial attorney Raymond McElfish began his career in transportation law representing motor carriers and bus companies in New York City in 1991. Over the past two decades, he has expanded his practice to include trucking companies, TPAs, national and regional carriers, primary and excess insurance companies, and reinsurers in California and New York. He has taken over ten high profile jury verdicts in transportation related trials over the past two years. He is a member of every leading industry and trade association in the transportation and insurance industries.
Ray is also a member of the TLA (Transportation Lawyers Association), the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, the Association of Northern California Defense Counsel, the Los Angeles Bar Association, the San Francisco Bar Association, the New York State Claims Association, the New York County Lawyers Association, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and the Boston Bar Association.
"American Red Cross in Action: Disasters and Preparedness" by Kat Meredith
Come for an overview of the American Red Cross's projects and missions overseas, and little-known services provided at home. To prepare you for a disaster, survival kits for adults and children will be discussed and demonstrated.
Kat Meredith is Community and Government Relations Liaison and Regional Chair, External Relations, Emergency and Disaster Response for the Los Angeles Region of the American Red Cross.
"Wedding Planning for Super-Smart People" by Elizabeth Oakes
Wedding planning isn't rocket science, but there are important factors to be considered for optimum lift-off (hint: you won't find these critical factors listed in bridal magazines or online bulletin boards.) Elizabeth Oakes gets to the relevant conundrums about wedding traditions in the New Millennium, event logistics, and modern technology for enhancing your nuptial event. She also promises this talk won't be too boring for boys, especially since males are more involved in planning their weddings these days.
Elizabeth Oakes is an authorized marriage-license notary, ordained ULC minister, Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriage for L.A. County, and the creatrix of MarriageToGo.com. She has been creating and officiating custom wedding ceremonies for over ten years and volunteers as a civil wedding officiant for the L.A. County Clerk's office in Norwalk. She was the founding National Wedding and Marriage Examiner at Examiner.com; keep an eye out for her new insider wedding blog for engaged couples and wedding professionals.
"Cults, Constructs, Control, and Creativity: What Do Weird Fundamentalist Cultic Groups Tell Us About Human Evolution and Creative Genius?" by Steven Plaat
In this talk, Steven will share his own story of escape and recovery from a fundamentalist cult, a journey that is both poignant and humorous in hindsight. Steven argues that society overlooks tremendous abuses, insights, and critical developments by writing off growing fundamentalist fringe groups. In this talk, we will also explore the topic of "evolutionary creative genius" by looking at cults as "laboratories available for the study of the human condition."
Steven Plaat is originally from Ohio, and was raised as a charismatic, fundamentalist Christian. He finished college early to join what he would later realize was a cult in New York. For four years, he worked essentially for free, lived communally, travelled the world, and had experiences he "wouldn't trade for the world, but wouldn't wish on his worst enemy." Since leaving his group and moving to California, he has shared his experience, and spoken out on the topics of spiritual abuse, loss of faith, and recovery from controlling groups. He now lives in Venice, and does freelance copyediting, design, and data work.
"Is White Light Really White? How Does Understanding Light Help Us Explore Space? and What Are Comets Made Of?" with The Planetary Society
Come join the Planetary Society as we experiment with light and prisms and lots of other cool stuff to explore these fascinating topics!!
The Planetary Society, the world's largest space-interest group, is dedicated to inspiring the public with the adventure and mystery of space exploration. Through our projects and publications, the society plays a leading role in creating innovative coalitions to engage the public and fuel support for exploring other worlds. We make you part of space exploration. The speakers for this event are: Danielle Hanne, Geovanni Somoza, Mary Brown, and Tom Kemp.
"The Holocaust Denier's Playbook: Science Denialism and the Threat it Poses to Society" by Donald Prothero
The various types of deniers of scientific reality (creationists. global-warming deniers, anti-vaxxers, AIDS deniers) are at odds with a 95-99% consensus of scientists qualified to do research in a given topic. Yet they have a disproportionate effect on the debate in our society, often convincing a near-majority that scientific consensus is wrong. They all employ a standard set of tactics and ploys to discredit science or confuse the public's understanding of it, first pioneered by the Holocaust deniers. Visit DonaldProthero.com.
Donald R. Prothero is Professor of Geology at Occidental College in Los Angeles, and Lecturer in Geobiology at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. He earned M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in geological sciences from Columbia University in 1982, and a B.A. in geology and biology from the University of California, Riverside. He is currently the author, co-author, editor, or co-editor of 28 books and over 250 scientific papers, including five leading geology textbooks and four trade books as well as edited symposium volumes and other technical works. He is on the editorial board of Skeptic magazine, and in the past has served as an associate or technical editor for Geology, Paleobiology and Journal of Paleontology. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, the Paleontological Society, and the Linnaean Society of London, and has also received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Science Foundation.
"Heal Yourself" by Rosemary The Celtic Lady
Rosemary will show you how to bring balance to your lives, and to your physical, spiritual, mental and emotional bodies. When you have balance then you can draw anything that is good to you: prosperity, abundance, good health, and great relationships all can be achieved with balance. It is her belief that we all have the gift to heal and communicate with Spirit, we just have to choose to use it! When you learn to work with Spirit it is amazing just how much your lives can change!
Rosemary is founder of the American, Canadian and UK Associations for Healers and Psychics. She is a world renowned psychic medium and medical intuitive, minister, motivational speaker, author, and an ambassador for peace. She is originally from Glasgow, Scotland, moved to the States in January, 1994, and now resides in Burbank. She is the author of Miracles from the Light, the life story of a Scottish healer and seer, and has a meditation CD called Heal Yourself. She is a Reiki Master and also teaches Ascended Masters Healing Techniques which she was taught by her guide Joshua. She has appeared on TV and radio shows throughout the USA and Canada. Visit her website: Rosemary The Celtic Lady, or call (818) 736-7291.
"Men & Women: Vive la Difference!" by Penelope Salinger, LCSW
Men are not just "hairy women who know what they're supposed to do but choose not to." And women are not just "smaller, weaker men who let their emotions run away with them." Is it possible to bring about peace between the sexes? Yes! When we understand how specialization provided for the survival of our species, we can stop expecting each other to behave as members of our own gender might. I will share research-based tips on how to listen and talk more effectively with members of the complementary sex and the importance of respecting and even celebrating our differences.
Penelope Salinger, LCSW, is passionate about creating peace between men and women. She draws from her participation in the year-long PAX Mastery and Leadership program created by Alison Armstrong (www.understandmen.com), as well as material from brain chemistry researchers, social scientists, and couples therapists. Penelope is also a documentary filmmaker, a jewelry artist, and a singer/songwriter, with CDs #2 and #3 almost ready for release. Her music website is www.pensongs.com.
"Accessing the Akashic Records for Creativity and Conscious Evolution" by Barbara Schiffman, C.Ht., ARCT
Quantum physics and metaphysics agree that a unified energy field exists which contains a vibrational record of humanity's evolution, collectively and individually. Called the Book of Life by religions and the Collective Consciousness by Karl Jung, the Akashic Records were accessed via hypnosis in the early 20th century by mystics like Edgar Cayce and more recently written about by quantum physicists like Ervin Laszlo. As the archive of each soul in its journey through all lifetimes, the Akashic Records can now be accessed by easier methods than ever before. Learn how the Akashic Records are valuable for creativity, spiritual healing and conscious evolution, and experience their compassionate and empowering energy for yourself in a guided meditation.
Barbara Schiffman is a Life and Soul Coach and Akashic Records Certified Teacher affiliated with award-winning author-expert Linda Howe's Center for Akashic Studies. Devoted to teaching others to access and work with their own Akashic Records for personal development, spiritual evolution, creativity enhancement and soul-level healing, Barbara iss also a certified hypnotherapist, a past life regression and guided imagery master facilitator, and a Voyager Tarot coach/teacher. Her chapter on "2012 and Beyond Through the Eyes of the Akashic Records" was published in early 2011 in the anthology 2012: Creating Your Own Shift and her first ebook Living in Balance for Boomers was published in December. (Both are available on Amazon.) She teaches Akashic Records Practitioner Certification Trainings in L.A. as well as elsewhere in the U.S. and Canada. For info on her writings, life and soul coaching, Akashic trainings or private readings, contact Barbara at (818) 415-3479 or firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit Your Life & Soul.
"Master Your Creative Process" by Pamela Jaye Smith
From initial inspiration through research and development, polishing, pitching, production, marketing, and distribution, increase the power of your creativity with these timeless, practical tools once mainly taught in the secret Mystery Schools. Explore the Four Stages of the Creative Process. Learn about timing-and-order, balancing emotions and mind, the power of silence, the fine art of collaboration, celebration, and moving on. Get a heads-up on the specific pitfalls of each stage and how to avoid them. Now you too can work with the natural cycles of creativity to become much more efficient and effective creatively, professionally, and personally.
Pamela Jaye Smith is a writer, international consultant, speaker, and award-winning producer/director with over 30 years experience in the media industry. She is the author of four books for writers and filmmakers. Clients and credits include Microsoft, Disney, Paramount, Universal, RAI-TV Rome, UCLA, American Film Institute, Natl. Film Institute of Denmark, Pepperdine University, the American Assoc. of University Women, Junior ROTC, General Motors, Hughes Space & Communications, the FBI, and the U.S. Army. She is past president of the Pan Pacific S.E. Asia Women's Assoc. LA Chapter, the Boeing Workforce Development Think Tank, the U.S. Army Advanced Warfighting Working Group, the China Exploration & Research Society, and California Emergency Response Team. Pamela was listed in Who's Who In The World, Millennium Edition. She is founder of MYTHWORKS and co-founder of the Alpha Babe Academy.
"Titans: The Early Greek Gods" by Sandra Smith
Sandra Smith grew up in the San Fernando Valley and attended Los Angeles Public Schools during the heady days of the space race. She comes from a family of storytellers, so her favorite school activity was Show and Tell. She still loves public speaking, even though now she does a lot more telling and a lot less showing. After amassing an eclectic assortment of academic degrees, (BA in Sociology, MA in Library Science, California State Secondary Teaching Credential) she made a career in Civil Service (ornamented by another degree, an MBA). After decades of diligent drudgery, she retired and took up travel. She has been able to enhance a life-long interest in myths and folklore by visiting sites she only knew from books.
"Save the Planet: Eliminate CO2 and Destroy Nuclear Waste" by Van Snyder
The current generation of nuclear reactors is perceived to be unsafe, and creates an intractable waste problem. The presentation will discuss the Integral Fast Reactor, a different nuclear power system from the ones in service, which is inherently safe, and, more importantly, consumes the waste from today's reactors. No need for Yucca Mountain! Using this system, there is enough uranium to power the entire world for a million years.
Van Snyder is a mathematician, software engineer, and erstwhile professor, with an abiding interest in nuclear power. He has been employed by Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for nearly 45 years, doing mathematical analysis and developing software to support communication, energy, spacecraft operations, orbit and trajectory planning and analysis, and science data analysis and modeling. From 1976 to 1992, he was an adjunct associate professor of computer science at West Coast University. He serves on three national and international committees relating to computer programming languages and numerical software, and as associate editor for a professional journal.
"Opportunities and Pitfalls in Real Estate and Business Transactions" by Steven A. Sokol
It's no secret that the economy has faltered badly. This has affected real estate and nearly every other segment of the economy. This talk will focus on approaching and carrying out sales, exchanges and other real estate and business transactions in 2012 and beyond. Topics will include negotiating and writing coherent contracts, choice of investment entities, valuation, disclosures, due diligence, insurance, title, financing, tax issues, foreclosure, short sales, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
Steve is an attorney and partner at Halling Sokol + Meza LLP, a law firm in Calabasas. The firm handles sophisticated transactional matters with a heavy emphasis on real estate, energy, and business transactions, as well as estates, trusts, civil litigation, and other matters. Steve has authored a number of publications, has written and teaches classes for real estate professionals, and has served as an expert witness and consultant. More information is at Halling Sokol + Meza LLP.
Songs and Games hosted by Alan Stillson
Sing-Along: An hour of fun group singing from some of the best pages of our folksong SIG songbook. Bring your own acoustical instrument if you have one with you. One of life's few certainties is that this program is always a hoot. Alan Stillson is the leader of the GLAAM Folksong SIG.
Original Interactive Word Games: Alan Stillson is author or co-author of a new e-book plus nine printed puzzle books, including seven official American Mensa titles. Here's a chance to enjoy some original interactive word games and bring out your inner word geek. These word games are fast moving and easy to play — no tiles, no boards. You can find Mr. Stillson's puzzle books and many sample puzzles by visiting Stillsonworks.com.
Name That Tune: This long-standing RG tradition will be played once more. How quickly can you associate a few notes with the title of a song you haven't heard in xxx years? The host is Alan Stillson, leader of the GLAAM Folksong SIG.
Alan Stillson has been a Mensa member since 1987. He's the puzzle editor of L.A. Mentary and leads the folksong SIG and the writers group. Alan is an adjunct mathematics professor at four L.A.-area colleges and an author. He has ten published puzzle books and a musical show that will be running for six weeks this summer. His website is Stillsonworks.com and his email address is email@example.com.
"Filmmaking For Dummies" and "First Dog Screening" by Bryan Michael Stoller
"I know of nobody more suitable than Bryan Stoller to author a manual on how to get a film made."
— Dan Akroyd
With all the recent advancements in filmmaking technology, more people than ever are trying their hand at filmmaking. Keeping up with the newest information in this booming field, Bryan Michael Stoller's book Filmmaking For Dummies features up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest and greatest hardware, software, accessories, and trends — including high-definition technology and new outlets for films such as YouTube and MySpace. It demystifies the nuts-and-bolts of filmmaking, from developing a project and securing financing to hiring a cast and crew, editing, and getting distribution. It also provides new movie examples and updated contacts and resources. Whether people want to become professional filmmakers or simply shoot quality home movies, this practical guide has all the advice and tips needed to succeed.
In addition, Bryan will screen his 90-minute film First Dog. See the theatrical trailer. The story begins when "The First Dog," Teddy, is accidentally left behind after the President appears at a dedication ceremony. Thousands of miles from home, the dog is found by a young boy, Danny Milbright, who discovers that Teddy belongs to the President of the United States — but no one believes him. And so begins an exciting road adventure filled with hardships, friendships and suspense, as Danny runs away from his foster home to return The First Dog to the White House — because, "It's the right thing to do!"
Bryan Michael Stoller is an international award-winning filmmaker who has produced, written and directed over eighty productions that include short comedy films, half hour television, music videos, commercials and feature films. Bryan and his films have been featured on Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Dateline NBC and in many newspapers and periodicals including The Los Angeles Times, Premiere Magazine, and People Magazine. His website is BryanMichaelStoller.com.
"Shooting James Cameron's Avatar on Location, on the Alien Moon Pandora" by Jim Tanenbaum, C.A.S.
James Cameron's Avatar has earned almost $3,000,000,000 to date. The most important factor in its popularity is its believability. How was it made so real? Jim Tanenbaum recorded sound for the last three years of the film's production on Pandora, and will discuss Cameron's having to wait for real-world technology to develop sufficiently to make Avatar a viable production concept. He will explain how Avatar was made, including Cameron's inventions to make actual production possible (real-time animation, video facial capture, virtual camera, SimulCam, etc.), and will throw in some humorous anecdotes from the set.
Jim Tanenbaum, C.A.S. has been recording sound for movies and television for 45 years. He originally set out to be an astrophysicist, but got seduced by computers (in the days when some of them still used vacuum tubes) and then ran off to Hollywood to do special effects work on two Boris Karloff movies. He also teaches various audio engineering courses at UCLA and writes technical articles for several trade magazines. He won an Emmy in 2003, and has received various other nominations.
"Five Ways to Keep Yourself and Your Estate Out of Court" by Robert M. Triplett
Who wants to be an involuntary participant in court processes when there has been an incapacity or death? Bob's talk will highlight some easy things you can do to allow your personal intentions to be carried out in a private way, without incurring the time, expense, and frustration of court intervention. He will also explore the use of a "Cookie Jar" Trust.
Bob has been an estate planning attorney for 30 years and has spoken before many different audiences on this subject. He is also a California real estate broker.
"Marriage Equality" by Robin Tyler
Robin Tyler was the first out lesbian or gay comic, appearing on national television, recordings, and live shows since the 1970's. She produced the main stages for three LGBT marches on Washington (in 1979, 1987, and 1993) and has produced 25 music and comedy festivals for thousands of women. Robin was the first lesbian plaintiff in the lawsuit that brought marriage equality to California for same-sex couples (Tyler v State of California), and was a petitioner to overturn Proposition 8. Robin has been named one of the 50 most influential LGBT people in U.S. history. She has spoken at hundreds of college campuses. If you want to know the history of marriage equality, the LGBT movement and have a sense of humor, you will love this lecture. Visit RobinTyler.com.
"Belly Dance for Every Body" by Ronda Wood
A gentle introduction to the wonderful world of belly dance for women of all sizes and ages. Belly dance is a wonderful way to improve flexibility, stamina and self-confidence. Dance is also a fun way to get more movement into one's life and these methods can be adjusted for all levels of fitness.
Ronda Wood was a dance student since 1987 and an instructor since 1991 as well as director of the dance troupe The Fatimas. For information about performances and local classes, call (562) 693-1844. To order the DVD Belly Dance for Every Body, go to Plus Size Quality Costumes.
Werewolves and Lawyer Games hosted by Ed You
Werewolves of the L.A. RG: By night, werewolves kill off villagers. By day, angry villagers kill off suspected werewolves. (But oops; sometimes they just kill off "innocent villagers.") "Werewolf" requires observation, some deduction, and a lot of bold-faced lying. Who will prevail: the werewolves or the villagers? Since an average game take 15-20 minutes, new players can join quickly. (This game is similar to, but better than, "Mafia.")
Lawyer Games: Myron used to run this game of questions and deductions and now Ed You will run it in his memory. Sample: "The music stopped. The woman died. How?" Ask a series of "Yes" and "No" questions to deduce the events of her death. Then start another riddle.
The Big Bang Theory Trivia Game: Use your knowledge of trivia from the TV series to earn character cards for each of the five original characters. Or steal someone else's cards in a head on challenge of Rock/Paper/Scizzors/Lizard/Spock. It's that simple — and you don't have to be a genius!
Ed You is an actor, singer, clinical pharmacist, and former game entrepreneur. You might know him as "The Palabra Pimp," as "the alpha wolf" when he's playing Werewolf, or as the clueless, incompetent "Inspector You" when he's leading the Mensa Murder Mystery Games.


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The maiden edition of Diamond Special Recognition Awards took place in North London at La Royale Banqueting Suites, Tottenham on the 10th of June 2011. 30 recipients from across the world were recognised for their hardwork in their respective fields.
The 2012 Edition of Diamond Special Recognition Awards Worldwide was held in Nigeria at the Anchor Events Centre, Ikeja, Lagos on the 30th of September, 2012. The event attracted various dignitaries, while honouring 25 recipients.
The 2013 Edition of Diamond Special Recognition Awards was held at the Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC on the 5th of October 2013 as part of the Nigeria Independence Day celebration with the Chief of Mission, the late Ambassador Adefuye and his Deputy, Ambassador Archibong as hosts. The ceremony honoured 32 recipients.
The 4th Annual Diamond Special Recognition Awards was held in Essex, United Kingdom on the 24th of August 2014 at the BTN Banqueting Hall, Essex. 32 recipients were awarded. Father of the Day, Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR. CFR, the former Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK was represented by his Special Assistant, Prince Tajudeen Adeniyi of the Nigeria High Commission UK.
We just thought we deserve all the opulence we could get, after traversing the globe for 4 years, all we want is to bask in the luxury of Dubai's golden syrup. Feel free to come with us to celebrate the 5th year of hardwork and perseverance. In the spirit of our 5th Anniversary, we are celebrating 5 Businesses, 5 Unknown Achievers and 5 Achievers Of All times…and many more recognition awards.
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Dark anime, maybe it's the most suitable genre for this Anime, from the story, character and even some gore and violence scene that you'll meet in the first ten minute. Actually I don't expect such a great story from this anime by chance I came across the first episode. I finish the entire episode just in one sit. "What the fuck is that?" it's my reaction from the first scene, but after finish 13 episodes I found it's very beautiful, maybe I can said it better than most anime, but it's not the best anime I've ever seen. It involve almost every human emotion ; Love, hate, anger, betrayal, vengeance, loneliness and happiness.
Lucy is a diclonius, a two horned mutant which has an incredibly strong invincible hand that can rip body and head apart, the worst part is it can destroy human kind. Nyu is Lucy alter-ego who found by a young man Kouta and his cousin Yuka. That is the start…….. Okay I don't want to spoiling the anime.
Although the story is beautiful and touching, the character and dialog is the bad part, yeah!! the dialog just like an ordinary drama, and the character is weak, almost every character seems like desperately need love. But fotunately it's helped by the story.
Talk about the moral of the story, there's no human that born to become an evil, it' the way the people and society treat them that can make them evil, for example: children bullying at school it can make their character became aggressive. This anime reminds me the quote from OLDBOY : "Even I'm worst than even a beast, don't I have the right to life".
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Thanks to Neil for reminding me about Blogathon 2005. This year it's happening on August 6th and I'm planning on taking part. In case you're new to Blogathon it's where you blog every 30 minutes for 24 hours. This is a sponsored event for a charity of your choosing. So I'm going to think about getting sponsorship. I may even take the opportunity to start a wordpress blog and use that for blogathon.
Anyway, I encourage everyone reading this to either sponsor a blogger (i.e. me :P) or take up the challange yourself.


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The gun went off with a resounding report, and Isobel Spice staggered backward with a gasp. She tried to scream, but her breath caught in the back of her throat and all that came out was a gurgling, choking sound. Her eyes widened in horror as her hands, clutching her chest, came away red and sticky. She swayed precariously for a moment, but then her eyelids collapsed, her head fell back, and her knees gave way. She sank to the ground, arms and legs splayed at unnatural angles.
All was silent.
"Okay, that was way over the top."
Isobel sat up in the middle of the dance floor, wiping her hands on her stained shirt. She frowned at her friend, Delphi Kramer, who was still aiming the old-fashioned derringer at her.
"That's not your call." Isobel turned to Peter Catanzaro, the burly, broad-shouldered, perennially stubbled producer and star of Murder à la Carte. "Was it too much?"
"Are you kidding? The cheesier, the better." Peter offered a hand and pulled her to her feet. "Shakespeare it ain't."
Isobel snuck a glance at Delphi, whose blue eyes grew stormy. Isobel knew Delphi prided herself on her facility with the Bard's iambs, and she, more than Isobel, felt they were slumming doing murder mystery dinner theater. Having won her point with Peter, however, Isobel took pity on her friend and, grabbing her arm, whispered a reminder: "A hundred bucks. And dinner."
Delphi shook her off, and the gun bumped Isobel's side. She let out a little shriek.
"Give me the gun," Peter ordered. "That's why you don't get to handle the weapons except during rehearsal and performance."
"Last I checked, this was a rehearsal," Delphi said. Still, she obediently returned the gun, which Peter pocketed in his tan trench coat.
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Novartis AG subsidiary Sandoz announced on Wednesday, 6 June the initiation of a recall for ten lots of its oral contraceptive Intravole (levonorgestrel) after consumers notified the company of a packaging mix-up.
Sandoz said the packaging error resulted in pills containing placebos being placed incorrectly within the blister packs, opening the possibility of consumers taking the oral contraceptives at the incorrect time. The blister packs ordinarily contain the placebo pills on the 13th and final row, but the packaging error resulted in the pills being placed on the 9th row instead.
"While the white placebo tablets can be clearly distinguished from the peach-colored active tablets, the risk of an unintended pregnancy for a patient taking the wrong tablet over several days cannot be excluded," explained Sandoz.
The company advised patients who find the incorrect sequence of tablets in their respective blister packaging to switch to a non-hormonal form of contraception and to contact their healthcare provider.
The recall occurs just three months after Warner Chilcott was warned by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the company was found to be manufacturing out-of-specification Ovcon oral contraceptive products.
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The Cyrano Agency consists of four people from a theater troupe who offers a unique cupid service for lovelorn clients. The company intricately devises and implements schemes, custom tailored to match the interests of their intended target, for the ultimate goal of obtaining romance for their client. The boss and mastermind behind the agency is Byung Hoon. Things take a strange twist at the Cyrano Agency when a new client named Sang Yong enters their office. Sang Yong is a straight-laced financial trader who is rather inept with personal relationships. He has fallen for a free spirited woman named Hee Joong and seeks out the Cyrano Agency's help. The boss for the Cyrano Agency, Byung Hoon, then notices that Hee Joong is his ex-girlfriend with whom he has really never gotten over.
Other name: Cyrano Dating Agency; Shirano Yeonaejojakdan
Country: South Korea
Genres: Comedy, Movie, Romance
Date aired: Sep 16, 2010
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CSIR-Faculty Training and Motivation Programme – 2017
11-14 July 2017
CSIR- National Institute of Oceanography is organizing a four days (11-14 July 2017) "CSIR-Faculty Training and Motivation" programme for high school and higher secondary schoolscience teachers from Goa. This programme is funded by Human Resource Department Group of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi.
The purpose of this program is to re-energize teachers, expose them to different fields of Oceanography, hands on research experience and then communicate it back to their classes filled with more confidence and enthusiasm and increased knowledge about the world of oceans. The participants are encouraged to learn the content and process of scientific inquiry by engaging in research and group discussions and communicate their findings to others. This training will provide an opportunity to the teachers to interact with some of the eminent scientists from the scientific community. This program will enable the teachers to encourage their students to do science.
Science teachers of schools/Colleges (upto XII Class) are encouraged to apply for this programme. Travelling allowance, training materials and hospitality will be provided by CSIR-NIO. This program is recognized by the Directorate of Education Goa. Participants will be considered as on deputation/on duty during the training days (Please see the official letter attached). Those who wish to participate in the programme may please submit application form (download from NIO website). Selection of participants is subjected to:
- Selection will be done on first come first serve. Maximum of 15 participants
- The program is open to science teachers from Goa only, who are teaching in high school and higher secondary schools.
- Participant should have minimum 5 years of service left.
- Last date of application is 30 June 2017.
- Selected candidates will be informed by 05 July 2017 (through e-mail/phone)
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Our vessel is proudly named the "Milbi' which carries the Butchulla meaning 'sea turtle.' The Milbi is the only glass bottom boat in Hervey Bay and is one of the largest in Australia. She is eco-friendly with very low carbon impact. The vessel is custom designed with large glass panels allowing clear view of the coral gardens and marine life below.
The Milbi is 12 metres in length, stable, and offers comfortable seating whilst being gentle on the water. Onboard facilities include: bathroom, merchandising, drinks and snacks. The boarding platform allows the convenience of direct beach landings. Easy onboard access is offered for physically challenged passengers.
As the sun goes down, the Milbi illuminates with its underwater viewing lights. Viewing the marine life and coral reef through the Milbi's beautifully lit moon pool is certainly a wonderful experience.


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I have had problems with the dashboard options on my WordPress blogs. The problem: If I change anything, it will not stick when I return to the dashboard.
I finally figured it out and have a fix:
Here is how I fixed the WP Dashboard Options on ALL blogs:
- Disable ALL plugins
- Revert to the DEFAULT theme
- Make ONE (1) change to the screen options (add or delete only one item – or move only one item at at time) then click on another function (view posts, etc)
- Return to the dashboard options & make 1 more change.
- Continue until all desired changes are done.
- Restore the desired theme
- Restore the plugins one-at-a-time or at least in small groups – then make any necessary changes to the dashboard options
- Continue activating plugins & making ONE change at a time to the dashboard options until all plugins are active & all options are like you want them.
NOTICE! the wp-o-matic plugin will write on top of the wp.com stats in on the dashboard!
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Chelin vs Simbowe
Tyson Chelin vs Zambia's Rob Simbowe added to EFC Durban
EFC is set to return to the golden shores of the coastal city of Durban. One of the city's finest will take on the ever-impressive Zambian, Rob Simbowe on the main card. A lightweight bout, that promises big striking action.
Chelin trains out of the renowned GBH gym. He is well known for his cool, calm demeanor, and cerebral striking. He has faced many of the best in the division and after having taken some time out fix his holes, he is ready to put himself and Durban on the map again.
Simbowe lives in the city of Johannesburg and fights out of Gracie Barra Illovo. A history steeped in boxing, his punches are sniper-like and devastating. He is riding high off an impressive KO victory. Simbowe wants to throw his name into the title conversation, but another big win is necessary.
This fight takes place on the main card just ahead of headlining fight between South Africa's Wesley Hawkey and England's Jay Cucciniello.
EFC 64: Durban is presented by www.BetXchange.com and takes place on Saturday 7 October live from Sibaya, DBN. Tickets are on sale soon at www.computicket.com, and the 5 main card bouts will be broadcast live on kwesesports.com (Sub-Saharan Africa), Kwesé Free Sports 1 (Kenya & Rwanda) and live in South Africa on SABC 3 starting at 21:00 (CAT). Full broadcast details available on www.efcworldwide.com.
About EFC® – The Extreme Fighting Championship
Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation. The Extreme Fighting Championship produces 10 live events annually at sold out arenas. With over 150 athletes exclusively contracted to the organisation, EFC showcases the greatest warriors on the planet.
EFC events are broadcast live in over 120 countries around the world on numerous television networks in multiple languages. EFC programming is available weekly in 600+ million TV households worldwide, making it one of the most recognisable MMA brands on the planet.
For more information visit efcworldwide.com, or follow us at facebook.com/EFCworldwide and Twitter:twitter.com/EFCworldwide.


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Next year at least 11 different 3-D pictures will compete for the pleasure of the company of your eyeballs. By the time James Cameron's "Avatar" opens in December 2009, a spotty, unreliable cinematic tradition may well have reached critical mass and found new ways to amaze and entice a mass audience. Or else the trend will fizzle and the studios will await the next technological breakthrough in digital 3-D projection, the one that'll really put that lion in your lap and that lover in your arms, as the posters for "Bwana Devil" so eloquently phrased it 56 years ago.
Meantime, as a little tide-over, we have a reassuringly cheesy and wholly enjoyable new version of "Journey to the Center of the Earth" starring Brendan Fraser and a lot of stuff aimed directly at your head.
I can't tell you how this film looks in 2-D, which is how the majority of the nation's customers will partake of it. I saw it in 3-D. I liked it. It's dopey, but I liked it. And it's not out to 3-D you to death, the way Robert Zemeckis' "Beowulf" (a far more ambitious project) couldn't stop aiming all that stuff directly at your head every second of every scene. Spears, axes, Angelina Jolie's digitized nekkidity -- it was a lot to take in.
You want a lot from 3-D, of course, and "Journey to the Center of the Earth" certainly complies. What's it about, besides journeying to the center of the Earth? It's about flying toothy piranhas leaping directly out of a vast underground ocean into your face. It's about the star of the "Mummy" franchise (neither of the first two recent "Mummy" outings were as entertaining as this picture, by the way) goobing toothpaste spittle down a bathroom drain, i.e., into your face, with the viewer's perspective being that of the drain. At one point someone zings a tape measure into your face, the way that busker aimed a paddle ball straight at your noggin in "House of Wax," the most popular of all the 3-D attractions from the early 1950s.
The 1959 version of "Journey to the Center of the Earth," the one starring James Mason and Pat Boone, wasn't filmed in 3-D; that one had to make do with "the incomparable magic of CinemaScope," as Mason intoned in the '59 film's trailer. The new "Journey" has even less to do with Jules Verne than the Pat Boone one did. It may have more to do with Jules Munshin than Jules Verne.
The new one isn't much more than a series of theme-park attractions -- the three-track mine-shaft roller-coaster ride being the most blatant, and zippy it is too -- dressed up as a film. No pretension or visual ambition here. Eric Brevig, making his feature film directorial debut, comes out of the visual effects and second-unit realms. It's too early to tell if he has real talent or simply a lot of technical facility. I suspect it's both. The new "Journey" moves along (minus credits, it runs less than 90 minutes, bam-bam-bam), and it has a fairly lighthearted spirit, considering all the flying fishy carnivores and the T. rex attack and the overall bam-bam-bam.
Fraser's scientist, Trevor Anderson, travels to Iceland with his surly nephew Sean (Josh Hutcherson). There they hook up with the daughter of a devoted "Vernean," played by the Iceland-born actress (a good one) Anita Briem. The three make their way down into a volcano, and soon enough they fall down, down, down, and despite what we know about the center of the Earth -- the part about it being 9,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is awfully hot -- there they go, intrepidly braving one new green-screen and soundstage challenge after another, toward the center of the Earth, where the flying fishies and floating boulders and neon bluebirds of happiness roam, along with the dinosaurs.
You don't believe a second of it, but it's easy to enjoy, partly because of the casting of all three leads (and there's hardly anyone else in the thing). Hutcherson, who was in "The Polar Express," "Zathura" and "Firehouse Dog," among others, is turning into a shrewd, effective young actor. Briem plays everything with forthright honesty, and she's charming, without resorting either to ninnydom or Icelanda-vamp. Throughout, Fraser's innate sense of the ridiculous serves him well. You can take him just seriously enough as an action hero to make all his wry, corner-of-the-mouth wisecracks sufferable. No one working in movies today brings more silly brio to green-screen CGI work. No one looks happier punching out a digital man-eating plant in 3-D.
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MPAA rating: PG (for intense adventure action and some scary moments)
Running time: 1:32
Opening: 12:01 a.m. Friday in both 3-D and 2-D formats.
Starring: Brendan Fraser (Trevor Anderson); Josh Hutcherson (Sean Anderson); Anita Briem (Hannah Asgeirsson); Seth Meyers (professor Alan Kitzens)
Directed by: Eric Brevig; written by Michael Weiss, Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin, based on the novel by Jules Verne; photographed by Chuck Schuman; edited by Paul Martin Smith, Dirk Westervelt and Steven Rosenblum; visual effects supervised by Christopher Townsend; music by Andrew Lockington; production design by David Sandefur; produced by Charlotte Huggins and Beau Flynn. A New Line Cinema and Walden Media release.
IN THE WEB EDITION: Watch Michael Phillips' review of "Journey to the Center of the Earth" at chicagotribune.com/movies


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Monday Morning Funnies
So, I'm feeling kind of bummed out today, and I'm not sure why.
My mom emails me a couple of jokes, so I decided to post them here because they made me smile.
Joke the 1st:
My husband, being unhappy with my mood swings, bought me a mood ring the other day so he would be able to monitor my moods.
We've discovered that when I'm in a good mood, it turns green. When I'm in a bad mood, it leaves a big red mark on his forehead.
Maybe next time he'll buy me a diamond.
Dumb ass.
Joke the 2nd:
A teacher asked her class, what do you want out of life?"
A little girl in the back row raised her hand and said, "All I want out of life is four little animals."
The teacher asked, "Really and what four little animals would that be sugar?"
The little girl said, "A mink on my back, a jaguar in the garage, a tiger in the bed and of course, I'll need a jackass to pay for all of it."
The teacher fainted.


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Normspeed posted a topic in P15-D24 ForumHas anyone been in touch with Mike lately? I emailed and PM'd him but no reply.
Driveshaft shops, CA, NM, TX
Normspeed posted a topic in P15-D24 ForumOK, I'm about ready to go for a new style driveshaft. I think I might have more options while still in SoCal since where I'm headed is a bit remote. Any of you guys who have had modern driveshafts made up in my area, I'd sure like to hear what shop did the work, how much it cost, and are you satisfied with the piece, especially the balancing/lack of new vibrations. The balancing is important, I only want to go through it once. Also I see in the parts section, a new member is offering driveshafts at $395 plus shipping. Anyone on the forum purchased one from this gentleman? Last question, I'll be fairly close to Las Cruces NM and El Paso TX, so anyone who has gotten a driveshaft from shops in those cities, I'd like to hear from you. All info appreciated.
Met another Mopar fan
Normspeed posted a topic in P15-D24 ForumToday I hooked up with Wesley Willison, a friend of Splat55s, and he lives right here in my little town. He is a certifiable car nut. He drives (regularly) a 41 Dodge big butt coupe that his Grandfather owned. The car has a great history and is a really nice driver. Stupid me, I didn't have my camera with me. He also drives several other vintage cars. I'm hoping he posts some pics of his Dodge coupe and some of its history. And the kicker is, he is 19 years of age. Maybe there is hope for the world yet:D
Normspeed posted a topic in P15-D24 ForumFrom another thread today: "I have been told by other forum members that my ideals are not correct. My ideals being that you should know just a little bit about your car before you spend big money on repairs. So I say toss all the information you have received about your engine from forum members such as myself and others down the sewer and go with what ever your family plumbing business can support. Find and purchase a matched set of piston rods to make your machinist happy and go for it. Hopefully with you enriching the economy my 401K will also see an enrichment. I welcome comments from normspeed and others." OK, I took the bait. Don, a couple days back I contacted you by PM, not on the forum, because I didn't want to add to the public unpleasantries that seem to be taking over parts of the P15-D24 forum these days. Apparently though, you would like to go a different route. If you are referring to my PM when you say you were told your ideals are not correct, you know and I know that I did not even use that word. If you're not sure of that, go back and re-read my PM. If you'd feel better I can cut and paste what both of us said in that exchange, unedited, into this thread, so there would be no chance of someone being painted with the wrong brush. This forum has never been about baiting people into arguments, nor is it about badgering or bullying certain members. There used to be a lot of room given to people who are not professional mechanics and who might ask questions that have been asked before. Some of us have lost that helpful spirit, in a big way. Fact is, when it comes to bullies, there are three types of people. Those who stand behind a bully and cheer him on, hoping they will not be his next target; those who say nothing because they also hope to keep a low profile and avoid being the next target; and, those who speak up. I've spoken my thoughts to you in a PM, not publicly, but you just don't seem to get it. All I can say is, to those who think they own the forum, or think no one else should have different opinions or ask questions, have a blast, and I hope the rest of the forum members can, one way or another, keep enjoying the forum and avoid being the next target. There are a few here who know what I'm talking about, because direct conversations with them indicated they were victims of this stuff in the past. I've witnessed some of it and it is getting worse. Let me know if you'd like me to accurately quote what our brief PM conversation consisted of. I stand behind what I said to you. Meanwhile, I'm sad to say that I've pretty much had it with the downward turn this forum has taken. A sad thing to see, and I don't need the aggravation of seeing any more of it. We've lost a lot of quality participants in the past year or so and there is no doubt that the negativity here is a part of the reason. This has gone from the best forum on the internet to just another forum. Lastly, you seem to be very proud of getting "grumpier by the day". I don't see anything to be proud of in that statement, nor in proving it in your posts to others. It's just not what this place ever stood for, in the past. That's all I have to say. Guess you could say I'm one of those who speak up.
Darin, I may have been barking up the wrong tree. I was thinking the P15 might be the same as my P24. here is a photo of the two sway bar mounts that came off my broken P24 sway bar. There are also two more rubber mounts at the extreme ends of the bar. On these mounts, the rubber pieces seem to be captured pretty tightly in the mount which is spot welded together. Sorry to get you off the track. The P15 setup might be way different. The insulator pad, I can't say, since I'm still running with a badly deteriorated one. My guess is that the main purpose is to dampen road vibrations so they don't transmit to the frame.
Wife To Emergency At Hospital YesterdayOT
Normspeed replied to 55 Fargo's topic in P15-D24 ForumGlad she's doing ok now Fred. 40 is way too young to be worrying about health issues. That's pretty neat that the paramedic phoned you enroute to the hospital with an update. He is to be commended!
broken stud
Normspeed replied to p24-1953's topic in P15-D24 ForumBoy, with all the heating and cooling over the years, those choke bolts sure get fragile. If it will hold down tight with one bolt I wouldn't think grounding would be an issue. You can try to drill out the old bolt and replace it. At least it's pretty accessible. Plenty of older threads about broken bolts and studs and how to get them out. Have fun!
Bolted to the frame, but it looks like the rubber bushings are captive inside spot welded brackets that bolt to the frame. Might be easier to replace than it looks. I'd sure like to hear from someone who has replaced them with new.
Hi Darin, mine had the loose steering box too. It was the rubber insulator pad that had deteriorated, between box and frame. In my case I tightened the bolts and have never replaced the insulator but some day I will. It's a good idea to replace it at the same time as the rebuild and alignment, as replacing it later will affect your tow-in adjustment. They are available from different sources, not real cheap but under $50. Personally I would stay away from Roberts on rubber parts because I've had a couple of their rubber items rot away within a year. I just bought a tie rod end and a kingpin kit from RockAuto.com at a good price. They offer two grades of name brand tie rod ends, I went for the good'uns. By stabilizer bar, you mean the sway bar across the front? Not sure where or how the shop would locate those bushings for your P15 but maybe they have a source. The rubber bushings are enclosed in a bracket that's spot welded together so I think to replace them you would have to drill out the welds, replace the rubber, then either weld or bolt the brackets back together. Let us know about how that part goes. I broke my sway bar earlier this year and replaced it with a used one that has very loose rubber bushings. Need to fix that eventually.
Norman Milliner (Norm's Coupe) has past away.
Normspeed replied to Thomas Russom's topic in P15-D24 ForumVery sad. I'll miss him.
Hey Don, how about lightening up?
OT-Something to contemplate?????
Normspeed replied to JIPJOBXX's topic in P15-D24 ForumAhhh, sweet revenge!
A pop quiz. Gosh, I hate pop quizzes.
stuck installing transmission
Normspeed replied to p24-1953's topic in P15-D24 ForumMake sure your clutch disk is not in backwards. They will go in that way but there is a difference. On the input shaft, some will come right off if you remove the machine bolts and the retainer cone. But, other Mopar 3 speeds require the input shaft to come out by disassembling the trans and pushing the shaft and bearing out to the rear.
The sunny side of life
Normspeed posted a topic in P15-D24 ForumJust to add some balance to any negative stuff that's come up lately, I want to point out a few really nice folks that have found our forum. In the past few weeks, in response to a couple of my posts, I've had generous offers of help from members dparksie, Jim Saraceno, and Kirby d34, to name a few. All have offered assistance for no reason except to help out a fellow Mopar nut. I know, there's a spot on the forum for thanking other members, but I wanted to be sure these guys got some recognition. Many others have helped me out in the past, and that kind of spirit is what keeps me coming back. In turn, I've tried to do the same whenever I can. Great forum, and as always, thanks to GTK for maintaining it without a heavy hand.
Car shows in California
Normspeed replied to Thomba48's topic in P15-D24 ForumMy favorites are the L.A. Roadster Show in Pomona, held on Fathers Day weekend in June. The show is for pre-37 roadsters, but the preferred parking is a huge show of everything else, and the swap meet is big. Also the Pomona swap, held periodically. If in Southern Cal, be sure to check out the Bob's Big Boy cruise night in Toluca Lake. Best cruise ever, hands down. I couldn't even begin to list all the crazy stuff that comes through there.
OT-Doh it take a real smart theif to do this!
Normspeed replied to JIPJOBXX's topic in P15-D24 ForumA friend of mine did that, filled his gas tank with diesel, on the way home from California to Florida in a 34 Ford phaeton street rod.
OT---Has Anyone Sold Anything Online Recently?
Normspeed replied to JerseyHarold's topic in P15-D24 ForumI recently sold a small boat on Craigslist. No fees, but it's a more localized market. The boat sold in just a couple weeks. Different from ebay, since it's not an auction, you fix your asking price and go from there. There is a separate program called Crazed list that allows buyers to search many local lists at once.
Offenhauser 2691 Intake
Normspeed replied to Thomba48's topic in P15-D24 ForumI use the Offy and it's a good fit and less money than the Edmunds or other vintage aluminums. The kit comes with fuel line and fittings, and a basic linkage kit included. I run two stock type Ball & Ball carbs. It runs great, although on my 53 it has a tendency to boil fuel in the float bowls in hot summer weather. Probably due to the alcohol content in the local gasoline. I'd like to try the Carter Webers or Holley Webers some day, when time and money permit. I get around 15 mpg average.
Vacuum wipers memorialized
Normspeed posted a topic in P15-D24 ForumA side hobby of mine is picking up used books, like old fiction hardcovers from the 30's 40's and 50's, to read. They are always time capsules of life back then, before cellphones, computers and lots of other modern stuff. Last one I got was a book by Erle Stanley Gardner. It has two mystery stories, and these are a couple of the original Perry Mason series. The case of the Daring Decoy and the case of the Lazy Lover. In the lazy Lover, copyright 1947, there is this passage, and it made me think of all the P15-D24 members with vac wipers: (Perry and his detective sidekick Paul Drake are headed up a twisty mountain road in southern California at night, maybe something running northeast out of Ventura or Santa Barbara. It's raining, and they're looking for a place where a client is holed up, called the Snug-Rest Auto Court.) "A sign flashed up in the headlights, gleaming whitely at them out of a cold drizzle, etching its dazzling image on their tired eyes, "Snug Rest Auto Court one Mile". As Mason eased the speed of the car, the windshield wipers gathered speed, pulsed hysterically"... Had to share that. Maybe they were in an old Mopar.
Normspeed replied to T120's topic in P15-D24 ForumWe're fortunate that so few flamers have found this forum. I shoulda let it lie, but flamers here are so uncommon that I had to mention it. Happily, our hall of shame would be pretty empty. Hope everyone has a fun and safe New Year's, and looking forward to a great 2010.
OT. floater pen
Normspeed replied to T120's topic in P15-D24 ForumBeen down that street quite a lot in the past. I would guess the building itself may still be standing, as it's an older part of the city, mixed residential and commercial use. Not too far from Hollywood Park Racetrack.
A bit of testing
Normspeed replied to greg g's topic in P15-D24 ForumThe transmission test bench was the place to be.
Nearly everyone in attendence had a woodie this Morning
Normspeed replied to greg g's topic in P15-D24 ForumNo rails in that area that I can recall. If it were possible to read the signs on the buildings that might give a clue.
Brighter Dash Lights
Normspeed replied to Don St Peter's topic in P15-D24 ForumSomeone here mentioned using a bulb that was made for use in 6 volt flashlights. May have been the #81 mentioned. You might check your local radio shack, if they still have their stock of replacement lamp bulbs.


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A new OS from China is likely to be introduced for the Smartphones in the near future. As a matter of fact, there are already some operating systems made by China running on some gadgets. However, the percentage of their use is very negligible.
New OS from China
The new OS from China is targeted at rivals like iOS, Windows and Android. These operating systems are run by Apple, Microsoft and Google. Out of them, iOS and Android are the most widely used OSes.
All these systems are from companies that exist in the United States. There have been differences over technology between the US and China. Therefore, there is a though going around that there should be a new OS from China to take on these established operating systems.
New York Post has said that there has been rift between the two countries over technology. That is why a new OS from China that would be able to take on the OSes from US has become the need of the hour for the Asian country.
The Idea behind New OS from China
There are hundreds of thousands of devices in China that are running on OSes like Android, iOS and Windows. All these system have been developed by the US companies. If there is a new OS from China, it will also help the domestic industry in China to catch up with the other companies outside China.
Ni Guangnan is the head of the official OS development alliance. He said that the new OS from China will be first used on desktop devices. It will then be extended to other gadgets like Smartphones and other mobile handsets.
The use of operating systems like Android and iOS are on an extensive basis. There are an increasing number of people who are getting addicted to iOS and Android. Therefore, it will not be easy for the new OS from China to take on the established operating systems.
Even if there are currently operating systems from China, they are not used in a big way. That is why they are not known much in the outside world as compared to the top three operating systems.


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Food on the Wall - Inpiring prints and patterns for AW 15/16
Creating materials using food Cecile Elisabeth Rudolph has laser cut salmon skin to create her own edible lace, created textural pattern through edible coatings inspired by caviar and printed with bread dough.
Inspired by food from her past, she looks to both traditional and modern cuisine such as Smørrebrød – an open sandwich that is decorated with colourful cold food – and translates it into textural print and pattern inspiration. The resulting fabrics are experimental, tacile and raw, with an subtle Nordic aesthetic. More about the danish born, Central Saint Martins designer here
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Yes-sir-ee! You read correctly.....A word I haven't used in AGES! It's been even longer since I've used the product :S
Thanks to the wonderful ideas of our design team over at Paper Romance, we are asking for VELLUM this week! Man oh man did I need to dig deep deep DEEP down into my stash to find some! LOL
Thank goodness I'm a hoarder! Don't judge me people.....LOL
The sentiment on the vellum fit perfectly with the stamp I used. Silly Billy is truly hilarious! Just added a few alpha stickers to personalize it for that silly someone and done!
This week's winner (chosen at random) will receive a $5 Gift Certificate to the Paper Romance Store :)
Challenges entered.......
Paper Take Weekly: Anything Goes-Optional Something Old/Not used for a long time
Sweet Stop: Sketch
My Recipe:
Cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: American Crafts
Stamps: Silly Billy, Studio G (Polka Dots)
Alphas: Making Memories (Mini Alphas)
Coloring: Markers, Prisma Colored Pencils
Sentiment: DCVW (Family Quotes Stack)
Other: Ribbon, Buttons, Bazzil (Just the Edge - Geneva)
Enjoy your day :)