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'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams dies at age of 84 – The Irish Times – by BRIAN BOYD – Thursday, September 27, 2012 – reposted by T.E. Yu 16th Octiber 2012
FOR ALL of his relaxed singing style and cardigan-wearing habit, Andy Williams was in his own way a musical rebel.
The singer, who died yesterday of bladder cancer aged 84, was a nightclub crooner made good. He never compromised his approach even when jazz, swing and rock'n'roll became more popular and profitable genres.
While others jumped on the bandwagon or "went with the times", Williams – who had a pitch-perfect baritone voice – remained "old-fashioned" and in so doing provided a range of timeless classics. His renditions of Moon River (from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's), Solitaire and Can't Get Used To Losing You remain perennial favourites.
He was one of those artists who could be immediately identified on first listen because of his almost laconic singing style.
"I never tried to sing like anybody else," he once said. "Fortunately I didn't sound like anybody else. It just happened. I was very lucky that I had a voice that sounded different to almost anybody else's and was so recognisable."
His career received an unlikely boost towards the end of the 1990s when easy listening/lounge music became popular among younger listeners and his versions of Music To Watch Girls By and Can't Take My Eyes Off You re-entered the singles charts.
Williams began singing at the age of eight in a vocal quartet with his three older brothers before moving to Hollywood as a teenager to work as a back-up singer. He honed his craft in New York nightclubs were he developed his distinctive relaxed, late-night style but it was the burgeoning TV industry that made his career.
In 1954 he became the in-house singer for a new chat show called The Tonight Show (just before Johnny Carson became host) and the exposure led to his first record deal.
Early on in his recording career he was pressurised to sound more like Elvis Presley and he did try to vary the tempo and delivery of his vocal, but it did not work for him so he soon reverted to his smooth baritone delivery.
For most of the 1960s he had his own television show where he would introduce guest stars, participate in gentle comedy sketches and showcase new talent. He was the first man to give The Osmonds their big TV break after a tip-off from his father who had seen them perform.
"When the singer-songwriters came along, that's when everything changed," he said, referring to the rise of acts such as The Beatles and Bob Dylan.
He surprised many of his fans by admitting to taking LSD after his first marriage broke down in 1970. It had been recommended to him as an unconventional treatment to deal with his marriage break-up. "It was interesting," he recalled. "Some of the trips were good, some bad. They guide you through it and suggest colours etc."
Since the 1990s he ran the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri, performing there up to 12 times a week at times.
Although politically a Republican, he was a close friend of Robert Kennedy and sang The Battle Hymn Of The Republic at his funeral – "the hardest thing I ever had to do". He was not a fan of President Barack Obama though, once accusing him of "following Marxist theory" and "wanting the country to fail".
Last year he announced from the stage of his theatre that he had bladder cancer. A host of singing stars have paid tribute to his remarkable singing career.
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A ingenuous (or disingenuous rather?), but significant posting who's meaning will not be lost to the well studied. Persimmons for Starlight as the Imperium revives . . .
American Trivia for our Chinese readers : Lawson Stone's "I'm Your Huckleberry":
" 'Huckleberry' was commonly used in the 1800's in conjunction with "persimmon" as a small unit of measure. 'I'm a huckleberry over your persimmon' meant: 'I'm just a bit better than you.' As a result, 'huckleberry' came to denote idiomatically two things. First, it denoted a small unit of measure, a 'tad,' as it were, and a person who was a huckleberry could be a small, unimportant person–usually expressed ironically in mock self-depreciation.
The second and more common usage came to mean, in the words of the 'Dictionary of American Slang: Second Supplemented Edition' (Crowell, 1975): 'A man; specif., the exact kind of man needed for a particular purpose.' 1936: 'Well, I'm your huckleberry, Mr. Haney.' Tully, 'Bruiser,' 37…
…'The Historical Dictionary of American Slang' which is a multivolume work, has about a third of a column of citations documenting this meaning all through the latter 19th century.
So 'I'm your huckleberry' means 'I'm just the man you're looking for!' "
In the context of the lyrics of "Moon River," the phrase "my hucklerry friend" seems consistent with the latter idiomatic meaning of "huckleberry" above, but with the addition of the word "friend."


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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Brand New Car
7 comments:
- Susan said...
Congratulations, Joe! What a beautiful new car to go along with your new job, I hope it gives you many years of driving pleasure. Safe travels. <3
- August 15, 2018 at 6:57 AM
- bignate said...
Blue is a terrific color for that car
- August 15, 2018 at 7:21 AM
- Bill M said...
Joe, congrats on the new car! You will absolutely love it!! I bought a 2017 Honda CR-V a year ago February, during the "Presidents' Day Sales Event." Traded in two older cars (don't ask, lol), a 2004 Toyota Matrix and a 2007 Nissan Sentra. I wanted a versatile vehicle like the Matrix, with cargo space (and more if you lower the back seats). A friend had a CR-V and loved it, so I went in that direction. Mine's the middle model (EX), and I love all the electronic safety features (like blind spot warning on the side mirrors, back-up radar, etc). It's a great car, I'd buy another one in a minute (well, hopefully not for at least 8-10 years like my other cars)! Here's a 20-second YouTube clip of a car just like mine (color is Gunmetal Grey): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP3RJRZ4Xs8
- August 15, 2018 at 12:34 PM
- Dave R said...
Congrats on the nice, big car. My first SUV was a CR-V. You will love those heated seats in the winter!!!
- August 15, 2018 at 12:36 PM
- JiEL said...
Congratulations for your beautiful purchase.
I had a Kia Sportage LX 2007 I had bought in August 2015 and even if it was used, it was really nice to drive it.
Last May, I changed it for a Kia Optima 2014 (grey color) with only 36 000 Km and it is FULL garantie for 10 years.
For your car color, I like it but must say that it's to be hard to keep it clean.
If you like to wash it often, it's ok.
I can advice you to wax it asap or maybe the dealer told you to put a «perma-shine» on it that is quite good too.
My brother did it for in bran new Nissan Altima and he never need to wax it for 5 years.
Now your visit to Montreal will be made in full security even in winter time.
- August 15, 2018 at 3:35 PM
- Joe said...
Bill, mine is an EX too. I decided I wanted a little more than just the base model.
- August 15, 2018 at 5:19 PM
Congrats! I'll never own a car other than a Honda again. Love my Accord!
- August 15, 2018 at 9:22 PM

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For the 4th time RUBINETA is participating in ISH 2019 exhibition in Frankfurt am Main!
From 11 to 15 March 2019 RUBINETA is participating in ISH exhibition in Frankfurt am Main! You can find us in stand No. 1.1 E81. RUBINETA will present its latest products, technologies and various solutions.
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I love Filipino indie movies…Cinemalaya 2012
Ang Katiwala by Aloy Adlawan
Finalist, New Breed Full Length Feature Category
RUBEN loses his job as a carpenter in a small town in Zambales where he lives with his wife EDNA and their 10-year old son, BUDOY. Desperate to make ends meet, he accepts a job as a caretaker of an abandoned property in Quezon City. Ruben soon finds out that the previous owner of the house is an important figure in the country's history. When he is interviewed by a TV reporter about this historical figure, Ruben feels embarrassed that he knows nothing about him. Ruben soon starts reading up to get to know more about the life of this person, his accomplishments and what he has done for the people. Ruben's fascination about the person's life and his inevitable hero-worship irks the only friend he has in the sprawling compound, the night-shift security guard, GIMO, who jokes that Ruben is slowly being possessed by the soul of his new hero. (Extracted from Cinemalaya website)
(Note: Due to my hectic schedule, this was the only one (full length film) I watched during the filmfest, including the Shortfilm Group "A". I like the theme of the film – very refreshing idea! Unfortunately, the film did not able to grab an award but for me, it is recommended to watch it. With the short films category, I did enjoy "Pasahero"… unpredictable, funny and indeed a showcase of Filipino culture! Additional information about this annual event, please CLICK HERE)
Pasahero by Mario Celada
You may look at it like: "It is about a woman in a jeepney who keeps on babbling – sharing her ideals and personal issues – as if you are listening to a live commentary and an audio diary at the same time" OR "The passenger(s), the driver, the 10 Commandments, the window, the high tech lifestyle and the high tech love life, the rumors, the government, the reality TV shows, Death, the family…" (Extracted from Cinemalaya website)


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I would say that I have been fairly blessed with long lashes for an Asian, but the only problem is that they are STICK STRAIGHT and DOWNWARD pointing! Curling them with a lash curler is hard enough, and even with the best waterproof mascara, the curls dont exactly hold up the whole day.
Thats when I decided, why not get a lash lift?
I did some research online and came across Yan Artistry, a home based salon. I was quite impressed with their lash portfolio so I decided to try them out. Plus, they also have SEMI PERMANENT MASCARA, something that is rather new to the market. It is such a genius invention because even with permed lashes, I usually apply mascara over them, which tends to smudge in Singapore's humid weather.
Semi permanent mascara + lash lift sounds like the perfect lash solution!
The most popular type of lash lift at the moment comes from an Australian company called Elleebana.
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If you listen to a lot of J-POP you might have heard of BONNIE PINK before, I first found out about her from listening to M-Flo who she did a few collaboration songs with. She's actually coming up to the 20 year anniversary of her début in 2015 and is going to be holding a nationwide tour starting from November 1 this year following through to November 29 to celebrate. There still aren't too many details about the tour yet but it's going to be called "BONNIE PINK TOUR 2014 'Almost 20′". Masato Suzuki, Shinya Okuno(SOUL FLOWER MONOKE SUMMIT), Yoshiyuki Yatsuhashi(The Uranus) and Daichi Ito(SAKEROCK) are going to be jumping on as tour members too. Hit the jump for finalized dates and locations.
- 11/1/2014 [Tokyo] – Zepp Divercity TOKYO
- 11/2/2014[Tokyo] – Zepp Divercity TOKYO
- 11/5/2014[Osaka] – Nanba Hatch
- 11/9/2014[Hokkaido] Sapporo PENNY LANE24
- 11/15/2014[Fukuoka] Imuzu Hall
- 11/16/2014[Hiroshima] BLUELIVE HIROSHIMA
- 11/20/2014[Ishikawa] EIGHT HALL
- 11/21/2014[Aichi] DIAMOND HALL
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NEW VIDEO - ( Robin Thicke - Testify )
Robin Thicke has premiered the video for " Testify ", a song that belongs to his next album.
Robin Charles Thicke (born March 10, 1977) is an American Canadian singer and songwriter. Thicke has worked with several prominent artists, such as Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj, K.Michelle, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Flo Rida, Kid Cudi and Mary J. Blige, among others. Thicke has also been acknowledged for his work on popular albums such as Usher's Confessions and Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III. He rose to worldwide fame in 2013 with his hit single "Blurred Lines".
A few days after the release of his new single, the executive director of Thicke Music brings his most recent work to life with a relaxing visual. The clip finds the artist reflecting on his final years, and even speaks of the loss of his father in 2016. Thicke sings throughout the video with his guitar in his hand.
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With each project, Medro focuses on implementing our guiding message – designing systems, not just building machines. We work closely with our customers to determine the system design that best suits their needs now and in the future.
The following are examples of custom projects we have worked on recently:
- Designed a DI recovery and reuse system to maintain high quality water for nondestructive testing of aircraft parts.
- Designed two RO trains to be operated in parallel for a one-pass operation or operated in series for a two-pass operation. The project required special design to maintain the two-pass quality during the summertime water temperatures. This involved special RO membranes and unique attention to flow rates of the two RO trains involved.
- Designed a Reverse Osmosis AirClean system to facilitate the removal of suspended solids that had collected on the surface of cellulose acetate membranes.
- Two-Pass RO. When ultrapure water (18 megohm/centimeter) is needed, the final step could be a combination of Two-Pass RO, ElectroDeionization (EDI) and Mixed Bed Deionization. However, the improvements in reverse osmosis membranes have made it possible to use a two-pass RO that can easily exceed 99% removal of the ionic material from the water. A combination of the two systems results in a very efficient system to make ultrapure water with regenerations being few and far between and a minimal amount of acid and caustic used to regenerate the DI resin.
- A recently completed RO system consists of three (3) 100 GPM trains on a single skid to operate in parallel with an equal skid we produced ten years earlier, resulting in a total install capacity of 600 GPM.


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Gîte - Self Catering - Charming Mill Detached, 2 floors, separate entrance, in a charming property
from £64/Night (rates)
2 people
1 bedroom
Liveable floor area : 7,500 Sq.ft.
Ground surface : 2.5 acres
1 bedroom
Liveable floor area : 7,500 Sq.ft.
Ground surface : 2.5 acres
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- View : Panoramic, not overlooked, mountain, swimming pool, garden/park, forest
- Setting : Country setting, Suitable for a relaxing break
- Ski slopes at 25mi.
- Horse riding, Fishing
- Exposure : South-east
Touristic region : discover Costa Brava, Pla de l Estany
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Swimming pool : Private swimming-pool, rectangular (length 50', width 20'), illuminated, outside shower (open from '15 may' till '25 september')
Parking : Parking uncovered : off road.
Interior Charming Mill with View: panoramic, not overlooked, mountain, ...
Receive up to : 2 person(s)
Liveable floor area : 7,500 Sq.ft.
Interior layout : 1 bedroom(s), bathroom, sitting room, separate kitchen, cosy nook
Guest facilities : Fireplace, T.V., t.v points, cupboard, fly screens, fully air conditioned, central heating, Glazed in area, Curtains, Double glazed
Appliances : Crockery/cuttlery, kitchen utensils, cafetiere, toaster, juicer, electric hobs, micro-wave oven, extractor hood, refridgerator, freezer, washing machine
Exterior Gîte - Self Catering in Setting: country setting, suitable for a relaxing break
Ground surface : 2.5 acres
Outside accommodation : Pergola, gazebo
Outside setting : Landscaped garden, lawn
Outside amenities : Gas BBQ, garden table(s), garden seat(s), parasol, garden seated area, sun recliner(s), climbing frame
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Leisure activities less than 20 km / 12 miles : Bathing, canoeing, golf, tennis, riding school, pathway, coastal/forest paths, boat trips, horse trecking, paintball, fishing
Supervised : Tennis school, riding school
Attractions and relaxation : Bar/pub, restaurant, park and garden, nature reserve, museum
SurroundingsMountain - Costa Brava
MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS Touristic region : Costa Brava
Locality :
Ski slopes at 25mi.
Sandy beach at 18.5mi.
Surfing spots at 18.5mi.
Lake at 1.5mi.
Forest at <165'
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Village centre at 1.5mi.
Bus stop / bus station at 1.5mi.
Bike/mountain bike hire at 1.5mi.
Breadshop at 1.5mi.
Local shops at 1.5mi.
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Internet cafe at 1.5mi.
Post office at 1.5mi.
Bank at 1.5mi.
Cash point at 1.5mi.
Chemist at 1.5mi.
Doctor at 1.5mi.
Hospital at 9mi.
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Mas Rovira,nº 49
17834 PorqueresCatalonia
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Latitude 42°6'20"N
Longitude 2°44'14"E
Access routes Gîte - Self Catering 1706
at 9mi.
Motorway (junction) AP-7 Gerona norte
Girona, Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain
at 18.5mi.
Airport Girona Costa Brava
Girona, Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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Girona (10,5mi.)
Besalú (7,5mi.)
Figueres (23,6mi.)
Close to Collada de Siern, Coll de Guixeras, Cabo Norfeo, Cala Juncols, Pic de Costabonne, Rio Llemana, Collada de Siern, Isla Blanca, Puig d'Aureille, Pico del Tourn, Pico del Llop, Col de l'Estaque, Rio Ges, Pic des Salines, Punta de Cala Nans, Puig Se-Calm, Isla Pedrosa, Sierra del Padro, Punta Salinas, Ample, Punta de Banys
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2:39pm PT by Michael O'Connell
TV Ratings: 'The Bridge' Rivals 'The Americans' in DVR Growth
Seven days' worth of DVR has been kind to The Bridge. FX's latest drama, which kicked off on July 10, has grown to become the network's second-biggest premiere to date in Live+Seven data.
The latest stats from Nielsen media give the premiere outing a grand total of 5.07 million viewers -- a 67 percent jump from its original haul of 3.04 million. That puts it just a shade shy of The Americans' 5.11 million viewers, though it outpaces the series' 59 percent boost.
The Bridge fared even stronger in the targeted adults 18-49 demographic. It jumped 88 percent to 2.17 million viewers in the advertiser-friendly group.
Elsewhere in DVR, the third episode of The Bridge set new growth records in Live+Three, jumping 85 percent from 1.78 million viewers.
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COMMENT By Harvey Byrne
Aston Villa need to bring Jack Grealish back into their lineup to face Cardiff at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon.
Steve Bruce is unbeaten in his first six matches in charge of the Midlands club, but with three draws he must add the attacker to his line-up.
The club have been left in 16th place and five points away from the play-offs following Roberto di Matteo's reign and they must now go for more victories to stop them from being left too far behind.
Gary Gardner should be axed from the line-up for Grealish with the young starlet providing more of an attacking threat.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Agbonlahor must also move out of the starting eleven for Jordan Ayew, which will see Jonathan Kodjia take up the striker role in the middle.
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The Cardiff side are currently battling in 21st under Neil Warnock, which means Bruce can afford to be more adventurous with an attacking line-up.
Albert Adomah should make up the attacking trio and with his direct running he will be expected to create chances against a weak Cardiff back line.
However, Ashley Westwood and Mile Jedinak will still be needed in the midfield to ensure that Bruce doesn't leave his defence too open.
The back four must stay the same against Cardiff, as it will allow the defence to grow more of an understanding with time on the pitch playing together.
Meanwhile, the clash is also the perfect opportunity for 21-year-old Pierluigi Gollini to gain some confidence with it being a good chance for him to earn a clean sheet.
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15 Books To Celebrate New Dads All Year Long
This Father's Day, the team at Too Small to Fail—an initiative of the Clinton Foundation and Opportunity Institute—is sharing our favorite books to celebrate new dads. We know fathers are instrumental to a child's development. Research shows that fathers can significantly strengthen their child's early brain and language development when they take an active role in the lives of their children from the moment they are born. Despite this powerful impact, recent data suggests that mothers may often be more engaged than fathers in language-rich parenting behaviors – like talking and reading. For example, recent data collected by the Pew Research Center indicates that 55 percent of moms and 45 percent of dads read to their children every day.
So this Father's Day, let's celebrate the important role dads play in all of our lives. Below are fifteen books to about the special relationship dads share with their children. For more tips and resources on how to make the most of everyday moments with your children, visit www.TalkingIsTeaching.org.
'A Perfect Father's Day' By Eve Bunting
Four-year-old Susie planned a special day for her dad for Father's Day. The activities she says her dad loves happen to be her own favorite things to do.
'The Daddy Book' By Todd Parr
A board book edition of a popular picture book, The Daddy Book celebrates all different kinds of dads and highlights the many reasons they are so special.
'Guess How Much I Love You' By Sam McBratney
The Nutbrown Hares compete to measure their love for one another. Little Nutbrown Hare shows his dad how much he loves him: as wide as he can reach and as far as he can hop. Big Nutbrown Hare loves him "to the moon – and back."
'And Tango Makes Three' by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
And Tango Makes Three uses the true story of two male penguins in the Central Park Zoo to celebrate parental love regardless of traditional gender roles.
'Rory The Dinosaur: Me And My Dad' by Liz Climo
Rory is a little dinosaur with a lot of energy who decides to take an adventure by himself. Just when it seems that things might be going wrong, somehow they turn out right—little does Rory know that his dad is never far behind.
'Owl Moon' By Jane Yolen
As they trudge through the snow, attempting to find a great horned owl by imitating its call, a father tries to pass along his own reverence and respect for nature to his child.
'Just Me And My Dad' By Mercer Mayer
Little Critter goes on a camping trip with his dad. In spite of his mistakes, the father and son manage to put up their tent, catch fish for dinner, and sleep beneath the stars.
'Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale' By Mo Willems
A dad leaves his daughter's "knuffle bunny" at the laundromat and his infant daughter struggles to find the words to make him go back.
'Ten, Nine, Eight' By Molly Bang
In this rhythmic, reverse counting book, a young girl and her father make a game out of getting ready for bed.
'Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA' By Jimmy Fallon
Different animal dads try in vain to get their kids to say "dada."
'Oh, Oh, Baby Boy' By Janine Macbeth
Oh, Oh, Baby Boy celebrates the cycle of life in which a baby boy grows up to be a man and the father of his own "Baby Boy". His father's involvement is woven throughout the story, and depicted in nontraditional ways.
'Love You, Dad' By Melina Gerosa Bellows
Love You, Dad recognizes all the important things that fathers do for their children. Pages are illustrated with National Geographic pictures of animal dads and kids.
'My Dad' By Anthony Browne
In an endearing homage to dads everywhere, a boy describes—and exaggerates—the many accomplishments and feats of his father.
'Daddy Hugs' By Karen Katz
From tiny finger hugs to big up in the air hugs, Karen Katz' colorful illustrations capture the joy that both dad and baby are experiencing just being together.
'I Love My Daddy Because..." By Laurel Porter-Garold
I Love My Daddy Because… shows different animal fathers caring for their little ones in much the same way as human babies and toddlers are cared for.


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Tower running up the 'walkie-talkie': like a fell race but with concrete.
The Step Up 3,2,1 challenge involves scaling 71 stories of landmark London real estate, with a summit finish in the Sky Garden of one of the capital's newest architectural icons, explains the Guardian's Nick Mead.
We hugged tight to the north bank of the River Thames as we headed towards our final 160-metre climb, the bullying bulk of 20 Fenchurch Street (AKA the walkie-talkie) looming as a constant reminder of the challenge to come. It was almost reminiscent of a fell race – just with a lot more concrete.
The Step Up 3,2,1 challenge, (the 2015 race took place earlier this month), in aid of learning disability charity Mencap, gives runners a chance to climb three London towers. First up is the 27-storey Portland House in Victoria; followed by a 1.5-mile dash to 5 Strand (a mere eight floors). A lovely 2.5-mile run along the Thames Path – the riverside route I wish the London marathon could take – brings you to the foot of the capital's newest and most imposing skyscraper. Then it's just 36-storeys between you and a glass of champagne in the Sky Garden on the summit of the walkie-talkie.
All in all, that's four miles and 71-storeys – just one shy of the Shard's highest public floor – so it's not over as quickly as the "gherkin challenge" or the "vertical dash up Tower 42".
The fastest runner in the Step Up 3,2,1 took 38 minutes. More importantly, the 130 competitors raised an estimated £45,000 for Mencap.
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We added our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser before we knew that Kid 4.0 was on the way. Now that she's here, we're not getting rid of the Land Cruiser, but we are searching for some roomier options that include some decent cargo capacity.
I will always look at a Pinzgauer first. It's huge, 6×6, and looks like it will survive the apocalypse. But it's out of our price range.
The UAZ-452 is another option. Think of a VW bus, mount the engine between the front two seats, and build it in Russia. Production of the UAZ-452 began in 1965 and continues today. Most of the variants have accumulated nicknames like "loaf" or "pill" and they are very fitting.
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The interior arrangements can be varied seating a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 11. The most common setups seat eight passengers.
The engine is a 2.7L inline four-cylinder that creates 112 horsepower and 153 lb-ft of torque. The powerplant is located between the driver and front passenger seat. Part of me wonders if the engine location helps heat the passenger compartment through radiant heat, but I couldn't find anything to prove this as a fact.
The 112 horses are connected to a five-speed manual transmission and all variants have a two-speed transfer case. The 452 has a top speed of 78 mph. The owner of the UAZ pictured from Reddit below says his likes to cruise at 110 km/h or 68 mph. That's not bad. The 6×6 Pinzgauer's top speed is 62 mph.
That is a lot of lube
One of the knocks against the UAZ-452 is that there are over 20 lubrication points underneath. And you have to use a syringe to do it.
This one is traveling Russia currently.
Teriberka, Russian North… Heading to the Arctic ocean from r/overlanding
Fits in the Budget
One of the benefits of the UAZ-452 is that purchasing a decent example is cheap. A downside is that buying one will involve shipping. UAZ's corporate website lists one North American distributor and it's in Miami. The distributor's website is full of lifted pickups with zero references to any 452's. Totally not sketchy.
The UAZ would be a capable off-roader. It has 8.6 inches of ground clearance. The 452's are 171.4 inches long, which is 0.2 inches shorter than a 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback. The wheelbase of the UAZ is 100 inches, or four inches shorter than the Focus. It really is a capable, compact off-roader.
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I love scents, whether it's lighting a candle or turning on a diffuser in my home, or using an aromatic shower bomb in the bathroom or spraying a perfume on my body.
My perfume and body scent collection – my "scent shelf"! – consists of 10 bottles that vary from soft, feminine and floral to musky, masculine and spicy!
Although I would consider my "signature scent" to be Chloe, I like a variety of scents and the ability to choose one that suits my mood, the season or activity.
You'll have to let me know in the comments if you share any of the same scent interests with me!
Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste
Omnia Amethyste is one of my older scents, too, but it is still available. The very soft, feminine and clean scent of this perfume is what prompted me to buy it several years ago – so many years, in fact, it was when I worked at Ulta in my early 30s. It still smells amazing, and hasn't turned.
Bvlgari described it as "inspired by the shimmering hues of the amethyst gemstone, this floral Eau de Toilette captures the myriad scents of iris and rose gardens caressed with morning dew."
Pacifica French Lilac
Pacifica French Lilac was, for me, a spontaneous purchase while purusing the aisles at Target. I do not gravitate towards overtly floral scents, but the lilac is my favorite flower. In a moment of sentimentality, I tossed it in the cart. I actually wear it to work frequently.
It's got a blend of lilac, magnolia leaves, heliotrope, ylang ylang, hyacinth, and subtle notes of nectarine, according to the official scent description. Usually in the perfumes I pick, no matter how out of character, there is a note I am in love with. Ylang ylang is that note for me.
You can find it here on Target's website. It's also sold at Ulta.
Physician's Formula Butter Paradise
Physician's Formula Butter Paradise is the newest addition to my scent shelf, within the last month! I talked about it here on BeautyJudy recently.
The scent is straight from the brand's Murumuru Butter line, with tropical floral notes "surrounded by creamy sandalwood and warm vanilla." I'm generally adverse to heady vanilla scents but this one is not overwhelming to me. It's been an ideal summer fragrance for me.
You can also purchase this from the Physician's Formula site as well as if you find it at CVS.
Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning
I received a sample of Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning a long while ago in a Sephora order and fell in love with it. I took it on travel and wore it on special days or nights. When I ran out, I saved the tiny glass because someday, I wanted a bottle of it.
This is the most expensive scent I own, but I did not immediately go out and buy it. It was truly a special purchase I made with money I was given as a gift.
The name of this scent alone brings with it a memory from my romantic past that the Maroon 5 song of the same name evokes as well. It makes me smile. For at least a year, this scent has been my favorite, although I wouldn't call it my "signature."
"Lazy Sunday Morning is a classic floral fragrance that recollects the memory of soft, velvety skin enveloped n fresh and comfortable linens through notes of fresh pear, iris, and tender white musk," according to the Sephora website.
As I mentioned, I consider Chloe what I would call my signature scent, even if Lazy Sunday Morning is my favorite scent right now. This is another scent that I got to try through samples in an older Sephora order that eventually led me to my first purchase of a full size bottle. I started saving the samples for work travel.
Chloe has key notes of Peony, Rose, Honey, Cedarwood; it is a powdery floral scent that is very fresh to me.
I linked to it on Sephora's website above.
Lush Lust
Lush Lust is starkly different from the scents I typically favor. It's sandalwood scent calls to me on days when I crave change from my usual clean scents.
Lush says on its website that Lust "is a heady mash-up of rich florals and a warm, woody base that lasts on the skin for hours and hours. It's a multi-layered fragrance made up of jasmine, ylang ylang, rose, vanilla and sandalwood making it (and you, by association) unabashedly sexy."
I like to wear Lust on the weekends, and occasionally to work. It's not "me," but I love that most about it! I linked to it on Lush's site above.
Lush Dirty
Lush Dirty is technically designed for me but it's one of my all-time favorite scents. Its masculine, musky yet crisply mint scent makes me happy. Lush says Dirty has sandalwood, and the 'famous Dirty scent of tarragon, lavender and subtle spearmint.'"
I have a thing for men's scents, I suppose; I even like using men's deodorant on occasion!
Click the link above to check out more about this body spray. There's also a perfume, and when I run out of the spray I'd pick that up. This will be a staple for me in my shower and my scent shelf!
Philosophy Inner Grace
This is the oldest of the perfumes I have – it is discontinued, but my internet stallings show that there are many Philosophy Inner Grace lovers who feel the brand's scent Live Joyously smells just like it (it's notes are Tangerine, Patchouli and Pink Peony).
So without an official description to guide me I will give you my inexperienced description – this scent is clean in a soapy-kind of way, with a strong musky smell. It's got some sweetness to it but the clean and musky scent are what draw me in.
Despite how fragrances tend to lose something of itself over time, this one has held up well and it is why I kept it.
Bath and Body Works Capri Seaside Citrus Body Splash
This is a discontinued Bath and Body Works scent from a few years ago; I found this description on an amazon listing for the Body Lotion: "A sunny seaside escape of fresh citrus, juicy nectarine & orange flower."
This is a sweet and fresh scent that literally makes me happy as I smell it. I tend to use body splashes on the weekend or on days when I only want a light scent for myself. Or on days when I don't shower – I'll be honest lol! This is my only body splash right now.
I search for this every time Bath and Body Works has its semi-annual sale and I haven't had much luck. I found a replacement for my first bottle at a store in my old local farmer's market in New Jersey. That's what you see – my second bottle.
Duross & Langel Black Pepper
Duross & Langel Black Pepper is the spiciest of the fragrances I own, and one I love to use in winter.
Black Pepper is the creation of this small business based in Philadelphia that I fell in love with a few years ago because its scents and body products are amazing! I have used so many products from this brand that I love from face washes to soaps and, of course, this here fragrance.
Duross & Langel describes Black Pepper like this on its website: "Eau de cologne with top notes of black pepper and lemon that lead to a spicy-floral middle of cumin, coriander, ginger, jasmine, and violet leaf, all atop a sweet, deep, long-lasting base of oakmoss, musk, amber, and patchouli. Created with men in mind, our female clients find it intoxicating to wear as well."
So tell me – what's on your scent shelf?! Do you have or like any of the scents I have?


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Since the start of the 2015 NBA season, there have been some firings. The Houston Rockets fired Kevin McHale and replaced him with interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The Thunder have hired Billy Donovan and got rid of Scott Brooks. Melvin Hunt replaced Brian Shaw in Denver. As you know, the Cavs got rid of David Blatt after things didn't work out so well in Cleveland with Lebron James and Blatt in practice sessions. The big thing with Lebron James being treated as an equal was that Blatt didn't want to point out James' flaws on the basketball court, causing an uproar among the Cavalier teammates. The Sacramento Kings fired Michael Malone and replaced him with Tyrone Corbin there. James Borrego replaced Jacque Vaughn as head coach of the Orlando Magic. The Phoenix Suns fired Jeff Hornacek and replaced him with Earl Watson. The Brooklyn Nets got rid of Lionel Hollins and got Tony Brown to replace him. The New York Knicks canned Derek Fisher and replaced him with Kurt Rambis. All these coaches are being fired this season and what to make of them. NBA teams are unhappy with their current head coaches and want newer head coaches.
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Northfield School for Girls
1981 to 1988
By Dina A
For a number of years, I have been wanting to reconnect with students of Northfield School near Cassio College in Watford, with class of GCSC level 1988! Wondering how we all grew up and how are our teachers are and if anyone has reconnected with: Mrs Patterson (Geography), Mrs Elliott (Chemistry) and the French/German teacher who was my favourite but oddly I cant remember her name!!
Is there anyone out there who recalls this class and our teachers?? I remember classmates Nicole, Hazel Kirby, Winnie Wong, Elaine, Danielle Katz, Abigail and her cousin Donna, best friends Lorna and Katie. We also were joined briefly by Belinda Serra.
Where are you guys???
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I was at Northfield from 1965 to 1975. Teachers I remember were Mrs Toombs, Miss Elvidge, Miss Scott (I remember sitting next to Alison Ashmore who used to bite people – very sad really). Mrs Steel (Maths), Mr Knight (Chemistry), Mrs Timms (Geography & eventually Head), Mrs Hamilton (Human Biology).
Bryony Spencer I remember you in the class above mine. I must admit I didn't like you very much, as you were quite loud and rude, but the fact you suffered from dyslexia may explain a lot, and of course at that time it was not really an accepted issue. So now I can quite understand why you behaved that way, and I am sure you are a lovely lady.
I was pretty naughty as I used to climb over the fence by the woods and get on the cutting by the railway. This was with Helen Coats (now sadly deceased), Hazel Clifton and Ann Magee. When we were found out we naturally had detention, which I believe was extra Maths which was at least a constructive 'punishment. Still took me 3 attempts to pass GCE Maths!
Would it be possible for a get-together? I am 82 this year, but surely there must be many classmates alive from the 40's and early 50's. ' I was told Judy Bakker has died, but where are Jessica Norwood, Shirley Wykes, Diana Stabb and that other Judy. I remember Miss Harris well as I was always in trouble, especially when caught sliding past the library at full speed! Remember swimming in green water in the Shirley House pool?
Wow. I was at Northfield from 1945 – 1949 -= and I still have my ruler. I remember Gay Sheppard. She had pigtails and I think was in my class. – I can also remember Michael Nassan, and Nina Petal, not to mention Mark Schofield. Apparentlly it rained one day and only one of us had wellingtons, so we decided to share, and at each lamp post we duly swapped boots and shoes Miss Harris – the stables – swimming in Shirley House pool. I remember clearly it rained on a sports day and Miss Harris stomping up and down saying it was not fair everyone else had good weather!!.. and now, we all long for rain in the northwest of New South Wales – been her over 50 years but one never forgets.
PS there were 6 Pearsons when I was there. One family of three Judith Joan and Jennifer and then twins Susanne and Gillian and then me!
I was in Miss Woodbridge's class in 1955/6. I remember Jennifer Collins, Louise Dooey, Dinah Stabb, Shirley King, Marcia Warren and Paula Waller. My name then was Susan Badger and I was newly arrived, fairly traumatised, from a violent Buenos Aires, Argentina. I felt a bit of an outsider at first as no-one could really share my sort of life experiences up to then. My best friend was Paula Waller who joined the class after me as another newcomer. She eventually moved to Surrey. Miss Harris had a study/lounge just down the hall from our classroom, overlooking the garden and I remember her playing us Indian sitar music, rare then, and the first I ever heard. She was a Quaker and worshipped at the Meeting House next door. We used to make branch and brown leaf "camps" in the woods in Autumn and judge whose was best. Mrs Peel used to use me as an example of how to play hockey strokes – badly! I moved on to St Joan of Arc's in Rickmansworth in 1956.
I was at Northfield in 1955/6. Miss Harris was headmistress. Mrs Peel was a fierce gym mistress. Miss Boardman was music teacher. There was a Mrs Higman too.
My first wife Valerie Milner Moon attended Northfield School for Girls in the 1940's. She was also Amy Harris's Secretary for a few months in about 1965, before the birth of our first child young John in April 1966.
Back then, we knew Amy Harris well and she was at our Wedding in the Quaker Meeting House at Watford in March 1964.
We moved back to my homeland in Australia in 1969 with our two boys young John and Geoff, but Val died suddenly the following year from Leukaemia.
We lived at Balmoral Road, North Watford from 1964 to 1969 and since Val's death I have been back to England a number of times, including travel with my second wife, Trish.
I am currently working on a Memoire of Val for our sons and grandchildren.
Susan Steele I remember you, does anyone remember Heather Campbell and Susan Hancox I would love to know where they are now. I remember Miss Try games, Miss Woodbridge maths and Mrs Greg Biology.
Hi – I attended the school from 1965-71. I met up with Anne Wilson, Isobel Randall, Diana Clarke-Kern and Jill Castle? back in 1989. I have tried to make contact Gillian Todd but to no avail. I also made contact with Angela Knight who was living in Devon the last I heard.
Hard to believe we are all in our 60's!!
Would be good to try and meet again but you know what us girls are like …. Caroline Arnold (Gadd)
Carol Free mentions a Miss Norwood. Was her name Jessica ? Her aunt Miss Eddington taught maths, I think, I would love to know where Jessica Norwood is now.
I went to Northfields from 1972-1975. I remember Mrs Moran ,Mrs Steele and the inspiring Mrs Timms ( she inspired me!) and a lovely man who taught Chemistry.
My friends at the time were Liz Pike and Pat Carlisle .
i went to Northfield from about 1955 to about 1960. Miss Harris was the headmistress, I remember a Miss Hassell, who had previously taught at a school for the blind, I think the math teacher was Mrs Fry, and there was also a Mrs Sly – but I can't remember what she taught. Names of girls in my class (the few that I can remember): Paula Howard, Penny Ives, Susan Clayppool Smith, Jennifer Riley, Gay Dennard, Christine Waterhouse, my name then was Susan Riley. Although I didn't appreciate it at the time, I think I was very lucky to go to this school, despite my best efforts, I did manage to learn something.
Yes, I remember Miss Harris. I attended fron 1942-1952. Miss Eddington took maths, Miss Rocher needlework, Miss Popperwell history.
My maiden name was Furness.
At the last reunion I met old classmate Shirley Wykes, but we never exchanged phone numbers though I did take a photo of her.
Hi Carole Free. I remember you very well. I think you were in the class below me , I was there in 1962-68 then went to college to do Nursery Nursing. I remember Miss Harris, Timms,Hassell a very tall woman who frightened me to death. Miss Flishman and Mrs Foucks who reeked of garlic. It's a shame the school is no longer there. Would love to have a reunion . Now live in DEVON.
I was at Northfield from 1961 when I was five till 1972 when I was expelled for smoking behind the tennis court. My class mates were Debbie Millar, Rebecca Simpson, Anita something, Lindsey Two good in the early years.. And Clair Olliot..very naughty vicars daughter who I would love to re connect with… Yes I remember pussy willow..and Miss Harris. Miss Hassle picked up my skirt with a ruler as I walked into essembly in the gym as I was wearing red long johns with black lace… Very daring and totally provocative.. I had dislexia.. and still have as u can probably see.. and one day as punishment for some misdomener, I had to read a passage from the bible at essembly and broak down in tears because I was unable to read it properly..
I went to Northfield from September 1971 to December 1972. The lovely Mrs Timms tried to talk my parents into leaving me with her when we needed to move home to Sydney Australia due to my grandfather's illness. So many great girls there but the one I remember the most was Anne Flitt who convinced me to ride horses! I'm so excited to find this page. I've been looking for a reference to Northfield for years.
I went to Northfield School from about 1959-1969, and remember Miss Norwood, Miss Fleischmann the art teacher, Miss Cole, Miss Harris and her cat 'Pussy Willow', and the tall very scary Miss Hassell. Also
Miss Peel the gym mistress and Miss Carter – who inspired us musically. I remember the gym being built and sitting out on the verandah of the chalet beyond it, weaving baskets on sunny days. Also making leaf camps in the woods next to the railway, and the smell of the Lily of the Valley in the hall on Lily Day. Happy Memories.
I left the school in 1961 aged 10 having been there 2 or 3 years. Miss Harris was the headmistress, Miss Cole was our form mistress, Mr Howath was the gardener!! He had his greenhouses beside our sort of chalet style classroom, on the right on the way down to the playgrounds, my friends were Wendy Thomas, Penny Isaacs, Podge Pelly., Sandra Trevelyan. Pamela Fisher was 2 years younger than us, but I still see her now. My maiden name was Jean Barratt.
I was there in 1950s. Anyone remember Miss Harris and Miss Hassell? Also Mrs Timms (maths) Miss Try(gym) Mrs Stewart (science)?
Hi, I was at Northfield from 1974 to 1977.
Mrs Reisner sadly died quite suddenly of a meningitis related issue I believe. My mum taught domestic science and I can remember painting many walls in the school as well as making costumes for plays and scenery with Miss Blindt…..I even sat as a model for an art exam one year!
Iwent to northfield school in the 1970's
I was Nicola Squibb at Northfield until around 1974. I remember Stella Russell, Hazel Gorham, Fiona Muir , Jessica Shenton and Mrs Pashler , Miss Ford, Miss Elvidge and Mrs Toombs
Went to Northfield for 2 years. In my class were Gina Leboff, Elviro Lupio & Sarah Green. I live in the same village as Sarah Green. Gina lives in Israel, and Elvira Manilla.
Our inspiring headmistress was Diana Timms who became a friend on her retirement.
I went to Northfield from 1970 to 1980 my maiden name was Avery. I am still in contact, through facebook, with Caroline Small, Diana Williams and Claire Tomlin. Would love to hear from more…
I went to Northfields in 1980 for two years. I can only remember a few people Sarah Tofts, Suzy Sarah Fox, Jane and of course my still best friend Louise Stratford .
By Sarah Bailey/ Malcolm.
would love to hear from anyone who was there in 1950s
I was there about 1981 to 1984 – in my class were caroline leon, lisianne green, ruth davies, sandy mclaren, joanna, carolyn farmery to name but a few. i still see caroline leon and ocassionally lisianne. The german teacher was mrs reisnner – she was a great character. a couple of the year below me are now teachers at cassiobury school which is strange to see!
I went to Northfield school in 1982-1990. My friends were Mollie, Fiona, Caroline, Emma, Debbie
I went to Northfield school in the middle late 1970 s people in my class Sarah Peake Rebecca Sega!of hazel Gorham Caroline Jacobs Julie Bloomfield sureka talwati


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[Editor's Note: This story was written well before the COVID-19 pandemic began. There are still ample opportunities to get involved, volunteer, seek support and more, thanks to NPF's virtual Team NPF events and the Patient Navigation Center.]
Lena Oslund of Lansing, Michigan, has spent most of her life dealing with psoriasis. She was diagnosed at age 6. Psoriasis made her self-conscious. It didn't help that some kids bullied her.
At a young age, she responded to unkind comments in a mature way. "I handled it by walking away," she says.
Today, Oslund is heading into her junior year of high school, where she takes AP classes and swims the 500 meters. She's a lot more confident; she's older and her psoriasis is "under control" thanks to a combination of a biologic and a systemic. [Story written June 26, 2019]
Her life no longer revolves around psoriasis, she says. And you can tell from her wide-ranging interests, including swimming, bicycling, drawing, karate, photography and reading.
Psoriasis is still a big influence – in a positive way. Oslund participates in Team NPF Walk and Team NPF Cycle with her parents. In 2017, she became an NPF youth ambassador for her region.
"I want [people] to know what psoriasis is and that they can't catch it and there are good treatments to try," she wrote on her application.
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Psoriasis has had another notable influence on Oslund: Like other patients before her, she wants to go into a medical field. Maybe someday, Lena Oslund will be the person explaining to her patient that there are good treatments to try.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Sweet Treats! Pink Cat sneak peek day two!
Here's a couple of new projects with the latest sweet images from PINK CAT STUDIO. I made this project using two images from the Lily and Billy Sweetheart stamp set. I just love this little cupid! He is so Cherubic, shooting hearts and a day dreaming Lily. Do you suppose she, like me is dreaming of winning the lottery?, or do you think she is just waiting for Billy to come along and take her for a bike ride?
I dressed up a pre made purse from K&Co. with the images, Pomegranate and pink gingham ribbon from SU! Prima Flowers and some curtain chain. The sentiment "Be mine" is also an accessory in this new set, along with the little hearts.
And then we have cute Kiki, the baking kitty! Looking at that yummy cupcake is making me crave something sweet! Isn't the Imaginisce Designer Paper perfect for this image? I used Pink Pirouette, Bashful Blue and Pomegranate paper as my base cards stock here. Nestabilities and Stampin' UP! Punches add to the interest of the card. To make Kiki a Calico, I coloured and shaded with Copic Markers, sketching in some fine black lines after the image was complete.
Pomegranate stiched ribbon, White Gel Pen, Prima Flowers and Spica Glittered Hearts finish the image off, along with some Baja Breeze Sponging.
Don't forget to check out the blogs of the other Pink Cat Designers. You can find them on my sidebar!!!!
Happy Stamping and I'll see you tomorrow with some more great Pink Cat Projects!
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OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!!! I am just so amazed, I want to go wake up my husband and show him!!! Vicki, this is incredible!!! I just stared at the first picture for 5 minutes!! Wow, I all I can come up with because I love everything about it! And the Kiki card, I am melting! That is so cute!!! I love how you did the sentiment, I am so casing that idea!ReplyDelete
OMGosh - this is SO precious, Vicki!!!ReplyDelete
Wowzers...those are awesome!!! I really need to get my poop in a group and start working on Valentines stuff. I need to get working on things for the next month..man oh man..to be organized and as talented as you!!ReplyDelete
Heck I'm still making Christmas cards!!!!
oh that purse is adorable ... who can resist Billy & Lilly ... cute little kitty too heheReplyDelete
The purse projet is brilliant and gorgeous and the card is stunning!
Love the combo blue and pink!
Girl could this be any cuter!!!!!!!!! Lovin Lily and BillyReplyDelete
WOW!!! My jaw fell open when I saw that gorgeous purse!! LOVE it and lOVE the Kiki card. How sweet is he with his little stripes, just gorgeous!! But that purse is just to die for!! Love it (can you tell?).ReplyDelete
Oh My Gosh x 3 Vicki!!! I love this Purse!!! Can't you just send it to me???? LOL it is so sweet and Purley Pomigranite is one of my all time favorite colors so that makes it even better!!!ReplyDelete
Lovely to the 9th degree lady!!!
You ROCKED it again. Not that you ever do not rock it, but this is even a better rock than normal!!!
I adore both cards love the dots and embellies on the Kiki card too!!!
Wow you guys are one amazing DT this year!!!!
Totally Awesome girl!!!
I am loving all your Altered Items too!!!
Amazing Vicki!
Wow, L&B are so adorable! I love that purse! Great idea! And Kiki looks great all stripe-ity!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM
The purse IS adorable!!!!!ReplyDelete
Oh that purse is wow, what can I say. . AWESOME!! Love all the pink and the design is beautiful! Beautiful job coloring Lily!! Yeah, I actually think she is thinking of the lottery more so than riding the bike with Billy!!ReplyDelete
I love how you jazzed up Kiki! Such a creative idea! Boy, that cupcake sure looks yummy!! Makes me want to eat it! LOL!! Both your samples are perfect!!
Fabulous job on your day 2 projects Vicki!! The purse floored me when I first saw it! Lily is definately thinking about winning the lottery or possibly taking a European vacation :)ReplyDelete
Love your cupcake Kiki card too :) The stripes on Kiki rock!! Great job!
oh, these are darling! First time I've been to your blog and I'm enjoying looking around!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Hi Vickie,ReplyDelete
Stunning project plus a ton of super creative art on your site :o) Thanks for leaving some love on my new Blog!
Hearts and Hugs
Wow, your creations are totally gorgeous Vicki and just adore your purse. I love also how you have stamped the little hearts around Lily. Your Kiki is also fabulous and just love your colouring. Love how you designed the sentiment too and the white gel pen work. Can't wait to visit tomorrow, Big Hugs, Nikki xReplyDelete
What a cute little purse. Love your colouring. Kram (Hug in Swedish) - AnkiReplyDelete
How 'sweet' the colors, the details, the whole card!! So pretty too!ReplyDelete
These are so cute!! I love the purse and how you decorated your images! Just adorable!! =)ReplyDelete
Kiki looks so sweet! I love the colors you chose for the card.
Jodi =0
This is absolutely fantastic Vicki! The Kiki card is fantastic but that purse is unbelievable! I love it!!!ReplyDelete
You know what we would call this card and purse in Boson? WICKED AWESOME!!!!! I loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove them!ReplyDelete
holy moly---can they be any more precious! Great job on these Vicki!ReplyDelete
Oh WOW.. I looove that Cupid stamp.. so cute. Your cards are gorgeous!! Beautiful details and coloring.ReplyDelete
Wow! You made fab sneak peek cards, they really are fabulous. And that little purse is just the cutest! I LOVE it! Love the scene you created with cupid Bily shooting his little arrows at day dreaming Lily, how adorable is that? Did I already say FABULOUS? ;o) LOL.ReplyDelete
xx Naoual
OMG! Vicki, your art is so beautiful... Love all them...;-) Your coloring is fab... wow....Hugs from Germany...;-) SilkeReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Holy cow girl!! This totally ROCKS!!! I love that tote!! Your coloring is just fabulous and the color combo is as well!! So darn CUTE!! TFS!!ReplyDelete
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Animal Collective's Trippy Cover Defended By Its Enigmatic Designer
Published Oct 27, 2008By now, a lot of people have had a dose of Animal Collectives new whacked-out Merriweather Post Pavilion album art. You know? That trippier than trippy purple-green leaf thing that moves but doesnt move? Well, love it or hate it, if you think all it takes to make such eye candy is a joint or two and a few hours of Photoshop, the designer says you are dead wrong.
In a message to Idolator, Animal Collectives artist had these clarifying words to say about his/her creation: "Neither weed nor Photoshop were used in the creation of the cover. Say what you will about the aesthetics of the cover I could care less about that but the idea that one could light up a joint and make that cover happen in Photoshop shows a total lack of understand of both weed and the Adobe suite of software. Seriously: try it and get back to me."
There you go: no Photoshop, no weed (however, there is no mention of harder, more hallucinogenic substances). If you dont feel like trying your own hand at making such a psychedelically loaded creation, here are some other optical-illusion album sleeves to get lost in.
Animal Collective "Fireworks