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Court strikes down onerous Arkansas voter-id law
About a year ago, the Republican majority in Arkansas' General Assembly – their first GOP majority in Little Rock since the 1870s – quickly tackled one of their top priorities: a voter-ID bill. Gov. Mike Beebe (D) quickly vetoed the measure, calling it "an expensive solution in search of a problem."
State Republican lawmakers overrode the veto, and with the U.S. Supreme Court having gutting the Voting Rights Act, the Justice Department had limited options. Voting-rights proponents, however, had high hopes of prevailing in the courts, and as Zack Roth reported last night, they were right.
A judge has struck down Arkansas's voter ID law, ruling that it violates the right to vote guaranteed in the state's constitution.In an opinion released Thursday afternoon, Circuit Court Judge Timothy Fox wrote that the law, passed last year, "is unconstitutional as it adds additional qualifications for voters" beyond what's in the constitution, and "impairs the right of suffrage" contained in the constitution.
The Arkansas judge's order (pdf) is only a page and a half. Note that the state Constitution, unlike the U.S. Constitution, guarantees voting rights, and by adding new restrictions on citizens' access to participate in elections, legislators appear to have crossed the line.
And in the Arkansas case, they crossed it brazenly, imposing restrictions that were even more outlandish than voter-suppression efforts elsewhere. In the hopes of combating a voter-fraud problem that doesn't actually exist, the state's voter-ID law presented "a limited range of government-approved forms of identification. Out-of-state college IDs, for instance, are not allowed. Voters without ID must cast provisional ballots, then go to the county clerk to affirm that they're too 'indigent' to afford [one of the approved forms of identification]. And unlike some other states' ID laws, this one does nothing to help voters obtain identification, such as providing transportation to government offices."
An appeal is likely.
The speed with which the legal questions are resolved, meanwhile, matters a great deal. Arkansas' primary day is May 20, and early voting begins in just 10 days.
What's more, note that Arkansas is home this year to two very competitive statewide races: an open gubernatorial race and a closely watched U.S. Senate race pitting Sen. Mark Pryor (D) against Rep. Tom Cotton (R).
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M. Venkaiah Naidu, Minister for Information & Broadcasting has said that the focus of the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister has been on Integrated Development, Inclusive Growth and Good Governance. The Government in the last three years had taken various initiatives for the welfare of the people ensuring Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. The 14 Short Films produced by Doordarshan showcased the success stories under various Flagship Schemes of the Government which had positively impacted people's lives and had brought a transformational change in the country. The films have successfully portrayed the underlying development narrative through testimonials from the beneficiaries at the field level all across the country. The Minister mentioned this while releasing the 14 short films produced by Doordarshan on various flagship schemes of the Government here today.
Speaking further, Shri Naidu said that these films would be showcased on all Doordarshan channels in Hindi and all other Indian languages with the purpose to motivate and inspire others also to use the benefits under various Flagship Schemes of the Government. These films would also be used by all other Media units of the Ministry of I&B to enhance outreach across media platforms. Shri Naidu also mentioned that Ministry of I&B would be facilitating the outreach programmes of the Government through MODI (Making of Developed India) fests all across the country along with its media units.
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Our wedding anniversary was this week, and my dear husband got me a Nexus 7. (As well as a custom app that tells me how long we've been married – 7 years, 4 days, 5 hours, 16 minutes, and 50 seconds as of this writing.) With a toddler in the house and a notoriously cluttered purse, I knew I needed a protective cover of some sort if it was to survive until our 8th anniversary. Enter the DIY tablet sleeve.
I've had some lovely, soft, green minky in my fabric collection for some time, earmarked for baby blankets but sadly neglected. I paired it up with a pair of scrap-pile flannel pajama pants. I wanted a little padding for the case, so I also grabbed some leftover thick fleece to go between the layers. You need very little fabric to make a sleeve for a small tablet like the Nexus 7 or iPad Mini, so scraps are great for this project. You will obviously need thread as well, and a closure of some sort and interfacing if you like.
The first thing you need to do is cut out your fabric. If you're using a rotary cutter, you can cut all three layers at once. I was constrained by the width of my pajama legs (I wanted vertical stripes) so I had to cut it really close, but you can measure your tablet, double the width and add about an inch for seam allowance and ease, and add about a half inch to the height. For the Nexus 7, that's about the size of a sheet of paper. If you'd like to use a tab closure, cut a strip about 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 inches long from the lining, outer fabric, and interfacing. (I didn't use interfacing, but I wish I would have. This tab will take some abuse.)
Stack the three pieces of fabric that will compose the body in this order: padding on the bottom, lining (RIGHT side up) next, and outer fabric (WRONG side up) on top. If you're using snaps like I did, you will want to put the snap on the body at this time, before you make any stitches. This way, you can put it only through the outer fabric and avoid having the hard back rubbing against the screen of your tablet. Put your tablet on the fabric and fold it over to determine where the center (and thus the snap) will need to go. Don't forget to account for seam allowance along the top! Make sure to position the snap with the business side down, like in the picture. If you're using a magnetic or hook and loop closure, you can do those the same way. (Curious where I got these snaps? I've ordered from http://www.kamsnaps.com/ and have always been happy with my experience. If you'd like a referral to be used toward a future purchase, let me know in the comments!)
You will also need to make the tab at this time. Fuse the interfacing to the back of one of the pieces. You can add the other half of the closure at this time, if you want it to be invisible, or wait until everything else is done in order to line them up exactly how you'd like. With right sides together, sew close to the edges on the two long sides and the top. You can make this a curved edge or leave it square. Trim the seam allowance to make it easier to turn and less bulky. Turn the tab inside out and press. I chose to topstitch, mostly because I didn't want to iron, but that's optional.
Put the tab on the opposite side of your snap, open end matched up with the top of your fabric stack, between the outer and inner fabric layers, with the side you want to face out (contrasting lining for me) facing up. Unfortunately, we went for beer and brats in the middle of this project and when I came back and finished it, my photo-taking suffered. I blame Oktoberfest. Anyway, please refer to the graphic instead. Pin the top edge and fold the outer fabric over, to make sure everything is properly placed and the tab has the correct side up. Unfold it if you're happy!
Stitch only the top edge. Trim the seam allowance. Fold the outer fabric over the seam, to encase the padding. Press the seam, and topstitch if desired. You're almost done! Lay the fabric flat, right (outer) side up. Place your tablet on one side and fold the other side over. Line it up vertically (do you want the top peeking out or hidden?) and pin around the tablet, making sure your closure is centered. Take out the tablet and sew up the side and bottom. Trim the seam allowances and clip the corners. Turn out the bag. Attach the other closure if you haven't already.
There are a lot of ways to customize this case. You could add a pocket, appliqués, or even quilt the fabric after stitching the top edge. Make a flap or use a zipper instead of a tab to keep it closed. Add a little charging port. This is a great way to upcycle old clothes – I'm planning on making another from old felted cashmere sweaters. Whatever you use, make sure to use something soft to go against the screen – bonus points if you can use it to clean the screen!


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Pretty rose on my dressing table
One of the hearts I made for Amy's wedding
I don't like them on my chandelier but love having them tied together with some ribbon.
Max and I both have our initial on our bedside table.
Allison,what beautiful pics.Look at my blog and check out the sunrise i took sat. morning! Blessings, Faye
Alison, your pictures are just gorgeous...the sun looks so wonderful pouring into your pretty bedroom...the hearts you made for the wedding are so beautiful!!!
The little hearts you have made are just gorgeous Alison!
Oh hon, what a gorgeous room you have and doesn't that sun just bring it to life. I can imagine you would love curling up there and flicking through your fun stack of books. I love the hearts too, they are super special. Thanks for joining my little giveaway too cutie. Stay well and talk soon, ali ox
What a pretty post Alison! I love the first photo of the afternoon sun streaming through the lacy drapes.
What an absolutely magnificent post. Your photographs are amazing! I love all the white and the shadows dancing and creating just the perfect lighting. Those hearts that you made are so lovely. Oh Alison, I wish it were fall here. My favorite season.
Allison, the pics are fabulous. If I had your bedroom I would never come out of it. It is just beautiful. I laughed when you said you put the letters there so when your old you will know which side of the bed to sleep on, With the music on it was as if for a few moments I had gone to another place...Thankyou
Your bedroom is so pretty and it looks so inviting with the sun shining through the windows!
Alison, what gorgeous photographs!!! I love the lighting....your bedroom is so beautiful and soothing ~ xxoo, Dawn
Hello!! What a breathtaking post, amazing isn't it what the sun can do for a room... lovely, simply lovey!! Chrissy
I just love how the sun shines through the window...Your room is just so beautiful...I just looooove your dressing table to..
Those hearts you made are just so pretty..You really did do an amazing job...Love it all....
Just beautiful Alison, your bedroom looks like such a lovely haven. I plan on redoing mine! Thanks so much for the lovely supportive comments on my blog! Rachaelxo
Alison, your room is BEAUTIFUL.... and I love the light shining in. SUch pretty photos.
Your hearts are so darling... love the little flowers on them.
xoxo Heather
Alison, your bedroom is so sweet and romantic looking. No wonder you love to sit in there in the afternoon sun.
Love the hearts you made too.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Beautiful photos Alison
I must have blinked and missed that sunshine!
Your hearts are gorgeous - you should open up your own Etsy Shop?
A lovely, lovely post. Only the sweetest romantic could occupy this room. Very special photos, thanks for the treat.
Hi Alison, thank you for poping over, yes it has been a long time, I see I had to play catch up, your blog looks beautiful, I love the banner, and what is it about sun cascading through our windows of a beautiful bedroom, it's just so soothing and relaxing, I, like you love to lay on my bed at this time of the day to read a wonderful book, and a may I say your bedroom looks devine. please reserve a heart for me or shoot me an email when you go to list them as I do not want to miss out. oh Congrates with the wedding everthing and everyone looks beautiful, and I bet fun was had by all.
beuatiful pictures!!!!**love the sun :)
DEAR alison...your photos are gorgeous..I can NEVER get my camera to take such good photos (maybe cos i bought it with my FLYBUY points..SSHHHH!!! only when my other one carked it)..
beautiful wedding heart you made..
lucky daughter in law she is..
and HEY...you have an "A" in there...YES for alison & andrea!!lol...
xxx andrea
OMG...sorry alison..said your daughter in law...meant son in law!!
forgive me!! xx andrea
Oh too funny with the initials, am sure if I said that to our's they would believe it too!
Darling hearts, they are ever so pretty.
Alison - your bedroom is truly a feminine haven. The sunlight filtering through like that makes me feel all warm and cosy even if from a great distance. Beautiful, xv.
What a beautiful room. I love how the sun streams in through the curtains.
Lovely, dreamy, photos!
Alison, your pictures are lovely. I also love the hearts you made for the wedding.
Hugs karen
Is that a real house? looks so dreamy...everything you so is just magical especially what you made for the wedding!
Gorgeous photos of your home. The light is perfect. Looks so inviting. Your hearts that you made are beautiful. Love them.
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.......
Allison ...what gorgeous photo's, what a gorgeous bedroom. I love how you have shown the light coming through the window ...it's enchanting. The little hearts that you made just add a wonderful element. Thank you for stopping by today and leaving such wonderful comments.
What great pictures and what a lovely room. I really like the heart you made for the wedding too.
Wow Alison,
Love those hearts!!
That room is so inviting!!
Thanks for sharing,
So beautiful...I love all the soothing shades of white and those hearts are stunning!
So very ,very pretty! I love the hearts, there so sweet!
Your bedroom is so beautiful! Seeing the sun on the bed like that makes me want to take a nap! It looks so relaxful there!
Allison, your photos are just beautiful. The sun streaming through...makes me want to jump on your bed and take a snooze. Those hearts are gorgeous! Laurie
Beautiful pictures Alison! Funny, my room looks the best in the afternoon also! So very tranquil! love,Lori
Hi Alison, Love your bedroom...its so warm and inviting!
Those hearts are so sweet!
What a lovely retreat! The way the afternoon sun plays on the beautiful white linens and crystals looks so peaceful and soft! What a gorgeous bedroom! :)
I love the light and the way it brings out all the beautiful details in your room! It looks magical:>)
I can see why you love your bedroom so! It is breathtaking!!
Have a safe trip!!
Angelic Accents
BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM and the pictures you took are amazing! The hearts for the wedding are GORGEOUS....love EVERYTHING!


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Seamstresses Turn Old Wedding Dresses Into Burial Gowns for Stillborn Babies
A group of seamstresses are turning old wedding dresses into tiny burial gowns for stillborn babies. The team called Shannon Angel Sisters started their work back in April and has been delivering small dresses to hospitals throughout Ireland. In the past few months, the seamstresses have made more than 100 gowns. The group is continuing to raise money for the cause on a GoFundMe page and is inching closer to their goal of 2000 euros.


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ENGLISH MATERIALS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (Part 3)
Part 3 (Expression of Curiosity)
Let's continue our 2 previous parts (expression of possibility and expression of regrets). And today, we will talk about "Curiosity", a feel that happen when we really want to know about something. Usually "curiosity" happens when we see something strange or something new. Let's describe it as follow:
Situation 1
Sarah : "I'm so curious about the new student."
Farhan : "Yeah, me too. Let's wait for her. She loves coming to the library during the break."
Situation 2
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Sarah : "Because I'm your sister, hehe..…"
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Correct grammar isn't as important as communication. Remember, you must be brave to make mistakes first. Because your mistakes will be a tool for learning. By knowing your mistakes, you will get correction and your English will be better. Someday, you will know that you get betterment. So, now, if you ask your friend "What are you doing?" then he / she answers "I cook" to mean he / she is cooking ("I'm cooking"), would you understand with what he / she means? If so, means that the communication is running successfully. The same case also happen in the articles on this blog. If you notice well, the articles on this blog, grammatically are not perfect yet. But, as far as you understand, this blog has successfully "influence" you. So, once again, please remember:
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Your style will show your culture too. Like in Australia, to say "How are you?", the people of Australia pronounce it as sound "Hawaya", not like we usually pronounce normally. So, although foreigners speak English everyday and every time, not all of them speak "correctly". Most of foreigners from different countries have different style, idiom, expressions, etc.
So, let's take a conclusion that it doesn't matter to "mix" your English with your own styles in order to make you more comfortable in speaking English. But, don't too excessive. Because in communication, English and or other languages also should be understood by the interlocutor. A language isn't only yours. English is also not only belongs to the English, but also belongs to world English speaking community around the world.
Only four words, but it's stimulating enough our emotion, isn't it? Yes! We feel that people uncertain with our capability. They despise us! But, stay calm guys! Don't need to be angry because actually it's only a motivating sentence. You must rise up to prove that you're not afraid, you're not stupid. Except you're true a fainthearted person. So you'll response nothing.
I got this word from my English club (Siaga Yudha English Conversation Club, Batam). Usually, we use it before the class begin, after the class finish, and every my leader invites one of us to speak in front of the class. Therefore, there isn't reason to be shy or say "not yet". Finding out reasons means that we'll hear "Anda Takut??" and we'll be embarrassed because we'll hear "Anda Bodoh!!" then.
I think it's right. I'm joining an English club for 2 year here. If I'm still afraid and not motivated to try it means I get 2 years futile effort.
English is about quantity not quality. The fluency of speaking depends on our frequency to practice our English. If we often practice our English, in the end, we'll reach quality. Remember, English is spoken.
I like this slogan because now I'm encouraged to speak more in front of my friends although they always laugh on me. I get confidence from it. Until I write this article I don't know how many mistake I've done, but I think this is just my process. It's part of my improvement. My interlocutor is my teachers.
In addition, what about you? Do you still afraid practicing your English? If so, don't expect that you'll be fluent in English!
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It has become less unusual to see teams hire young head coaches in recent years and those teams have often paired those coaches with more experienced assistants, but the Bengals went a different way when they hired an offensive coordinator to go with Zac Taylor.
Taylor is 35 and Brian Callahan is 34, which gives the Bengals the youngest head coach/offensive coordinator duo in the league for 2019. Callahan said this week that he doesn't "think age really matters" for the pair because both gained football experience by growing up as the sons of coaches and that their 22 combined years as coaches amounts to much more because of the demands of the NFL.
"I think years in this league are like dog years," Callahan said, via the Cincinnati Enquirer. "The amount of experience you gain in one year in the NFL, I think, is different than the traditional work environment. It's so high stress. There are so many things that happen and move so fast. The amount of things that go on into a 16-game season and through the course of an offseason, you learn at an accelerated pace. I think that's why you have so many younger coaches being able to handle these things. The lessons you learn happen so much quicker."
The Bengals haven't hired a defensive coordinator yet and the list of candidates suggests that they will be moving in a similar direction on the experience front. Should that approach succeed, Callahan's view on age and experience will likely get more popular around the league.


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Chandigarh, January 11: Making a further mockery of Harsimrat Kaur Badal's allegations on the Kartarpur Corridor issue, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday made it clear that the ball was totally in the Centre's court now, with the state government having already sent a reminder to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the matter 11 days ago.
Harsimrat had once again put her foot in her mouth without doing her homework on the issue of extreme religious importance to the Sikh community, which she was trying to mislead with her false statements, said the Chief Minister. Lashing out at the union minister, Captain Amarinder Singh said Harsimrat was brazenly playing with the religious sentiments of the people to further promote the vested interests of the Badals, who were desperately grabbing at straws to make a comeback in Punjab's political arena.
The fact of the matter was that a meeting was held on December 12, 2018 under the Chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home Affairs and Justice, Punjab, said the Chief Minister. At the meeting, representatives of the Ministry of Defence, Border Security Force (BSF), National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Bureau of Immigration and other stakeholders presented their views, based on which four different alignment options were proposed for the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, he further revealed.
Of the available options, one was mutually agreed upon as the most appropriate, the Chief Minister disclosed, adding that the concerned departments were asked to submit their space requirements. Since it was a bilateral issue with wider ramifications, the follow-up meeting was proposed to be held under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, said Captain Amarinder Singh.
The Chief Minister made it categorically clear that any move to acquire the land can be initiated only and only after due approval from the Union Government, coupled with the flow of funds to acquire the required stretch of land. He said that a reminder had also been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI, on January 1, 2019, asking them to the further course of action for initiating and completing the project at the earliest.
His government, and he personally, were very keen to ensure the completion of the project in time for the 550th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji in November this year, said Captain Amarinder Singh, lamenting the games that the Akali leaders, including Harsimrat, were playing over such a sensitive issue. In a bid to gain one-upmanship, Harsimrat, along with the rest of the Badal clan, was trying to create confusion in the minds of the people with their blatant falsehoods, said the Chief Minister.
The wall of deceit that the Akali leadership was trying to build between the government and the people would not stand even for a day, he said, adding that the people of Punjab were ready to show the Badals the exit, once again, in the forthcoming parliamentary elections. The Chief Minister asserted that his government would continue to pursue and pressurize the central government to take the vital project to its logical conclusion by initiating the development work at the earliest.
The state government would go all out, he said, to support the Centre to ensure the timely completion of the Kartarpur Corridor project, which successive Congress governments at the Centre and in the state had fought hard, through the years, to realise.


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Facebook's "on this day" feature is an interesting little creature. Sometimes I look at my old posts and wonder what I was thinking. Other times, I look at it and am like, "Damn straight that's true." Finally, occasionally, it gives me something that I end up thinking about all day. Today was one of those days I had a thought provoking post.
Honestly, this post makes the statement a little bit ironic because a piece of my mind is going in to this post, but it stuck with me all day and I felt the need to say something. I was raised to put a piece of my heart in to everything I do, to be authentic with people, and just give a damn in general. I'm not saying I was raised to be a pushover, I'm a strong and independent spirit. However, I was taught that while my current job isn't my career or dream job that I need to put my heart in to it and care while I'm there. I also learned that being genuine is worth a heck of a lot, even if people think it's crazy. Additionally, I learned that you should treat every opportunity as if it may be a game changer.
I moved to the east coast a little over a year ago, and what I've observed is so far from any of that it makes me want to go back to Iowa some days. Granted, at the same time, I'm aware most people don't go after what makes them happy, they're just in it for the money. Anyway, I'm getting side tracked… I've been working for an up and coming coffee shop for the past year, and have literally poured my heart and soul in to every cup of coffee I've served our guests. There are many reasons why I've done this. For one thing, the company I work for has an amazing mission and core values, they're focused on being open and authentic. I can literally say they're my kind of people, and I couldn't be happier working for them, even though it's been the hardest/most stressful job I've ever had. I love getting to educate our guests on different aspects of coffee culture, explain why cold brew iced coffee is ten times better than pouring hot coffee over ice or letting hot coffee cool, and I could probably go on about this for ten years. I'm like a cheese monger, but for coffee. I love the idea of trying something new and falling in love with coffee in a whole new way. This is all coming from someone who used to think that gas station cappuccinos were the best thing ever… They're not even a real capp.
Again, I find myself side tracked, *sigh* you can expect this a lot when I start talking about coffee. I don't know why some of my passions lie in coffee, but they do, and I'm gonna roll with it because I love it.. Anywho, working for this coffee shop for the past year I've seen a lot of people come through, in front of and behind the counter. There are people with a true love of coffee, people who just want to get a paycheck (hate to break it to you, you're in the wrong business for this…), some just want something to do, and some just light up like a Christmas Tree when they get going. Working in coffee is a lot of hard work, but it can be so worth it sometimes. I've had people ask a simple question about coffee and I've explained a long drawn out process only to have them tell me how much they appreciate that I've taken the time to give them a better understanding. I've given guests recipes to make things at home, and concocted some of my own creations.
I've also worked in a bagelry and a big restaurant whilst living here, and the general consensus I've come to is that people don't give a rats ass about what they're doing. It makes absolutely no sense to me how people can't put in any sort of effort. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand that you are just working here for now, I've had in-between jobs, and temporary positions. I just don't get how people can go through life and just skate through without putting in a little heart in it. A little piece of your heart can go a heck of a lot farther than a piece of mind. Just think about it for a little bit.
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City Builder: A Guide to Designing Communities is a manual specifically designed to help guide Game Masters through the process of creating exciting and compelling urban areas and other sorts of communities and places within them for their campaigns. It is a universal resource that is not specific to any particular game system and is intended to be compatible with the needs of almost any ancient, Dark Ages, Middle Ages, Renaissance, fantasy, or other role-playing milieu.
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When Girls took the stage at the Gothic Theatre last night, it was like seeing something out of the early '90s, the time when not having a fashion statement was a fashion statement, when the attitude of the musicians and their performance spoke volumes more than the clothes they wore. And there was little banter between songs. The set started with jangle and shimmer of "Heartbreaker."
Even though the band's music videos reveal the guys as having a kind of goofy sense of humor, the live band has a raw but directed emotional character that gives its music a quality that transcends just straight ahead power pop. Christopher Owens seemed to revisit the strong, sometimes painful, fragile emotional space he was in when he wrote the songs. Obviously he's played this music countless times, and so after a while performing the music has to be a bit of an act, but he was able to summon those feelings with every song.
The lyrics and the tenor of the music itself was melodramatic -- not the overripe variety, though. It was more the kind that expresses a heightened emotional state, the state of mind you're in if you're a sensitive person and the poignancy of the moment strikes you just right causing your heart to break all over again and you have to express yourself in some way. Obviously in crafting that moment in the song there is some distancing from the original experience, but Girls were able to recreate the poetic essence of those feelings and not make it seem contrived or morose, even when the exact wording of the lyrics bordered on and crossed over into the cliché.
What mattered most in the performance of the music throughout the set was the ability of the band to convince you that those words and the feelings expressed through sound came from a real place. Owens' demeanor was one that seemed very exposed, and yet, when he and the rest of the band performed the quiet confidence you develop as a touring musician to command such an audience. It was an interesting dichotomy to witness.
Sometimes the music was indeed the kind of power pop that sounded like Owens and JR White listened to a lot of Teenage Fanclub, Big Star and mixed in heavy doses of early Neil Young. Other times, the countrified calm of the Young dominated the foreground. But there wasn't a moment from first song of the set to the last where you didn't feel like you got to see a band that, while well-rehearsed, was emotionally open and sensitive to the contributions and dynamics of everyone on stage.
Opening the show was Portland, Oregon's Unknown Mortal Orchestra. For three guys, the act kicked up a bit of a racket with swirling fuzz tones from Jacob Portrait's bass and the constantly shifting tones Ruban Nielson elicited from his guitar from song to song. Nielson's brother Kody, meanwhile, made a straight ahead beat seem like an intense exercise in tribal rhythms, as the slight delay on his snare echoed to accent the band's fractured pop songs.
The set started off with the warped, ghostly "Little Blue House." But it was for "Nerve Damage!" that Nielson could be seen to be holding his guitar a little differently than most of his peers. With the bottom of the guitar in the crook of his arm while the upper curve was tucked just in front of his shoulder like he was holding a rifle sideways, he strummed with a force and variety that kept his playing lively.
A subtle, self-effacing and dry humor that seemed lost on a lot of the audience informed Nielson's few words, and he and the other guys gave their relatively short set a driving energy, tempered by a textured musical complexity you don't often see. During "Jello and Juggernauts" the way the band came off the end of a lyric into a quick decrescendo and minor chord progression and then back into the song was truly a poignant and beautiful set of moments.
Before "How Can U Luv Me," Nielson tried to make a joke but sort of got cut off by a well-meaning heckler who yelled, "Shut the fuck up and just play it" (some people's children). Nielson replied with a chuckle and said, "Yeah, okay." The set ended with "Boy Witch." Toward the song's denouement, everyone came together physically and sonically to raise the tone before bringing it suddenly down until the song all but sputtered out.
Girls Gothic Theatre - 3/16/12 Englewood, CO
01. Heartbreaker 02. Laura 03. My Ma 04. Substance 05. Ghost Mouth 06. Headache 07. Honey Bunny 08. Lust For Life 09. Die 10. Vomit 11. Broken Dreams Club 12. Forgiveness 13. Darling
14. Alex 15. Love Like A River
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Gothic Theatre - 3/16/12 Englewood, CO
01. Little Blu House 02. Thought Ballune 03. Nerve Damage! 04. Strangers Are Strange 05. Jello and Juggernauts 06. Ffunny Ffriends 07. How Can U Luv Me 08. Boy Witch
Personal Bias: After interviewing Ruban Nielson, I was hoping his band was good live. No worries. Random Detail: Before Girls took stage "I Speak Your Every Word" by Curve was playing over the P.A. By the Way: Ran into everyone in Sauna at the show, as well as Jessica Hughes of Cougar Pants.
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Yesterday, Barack Obama issued a challenge to Sen. McCain. That doesn't mean he'll accept the opportunity to debate Sen. McCain on taxes, though. Here's what he said yesterday:
"I want to cut taxes for middle-class families, ordinary folks who are working hard and playing by the rules," he said. "I'm ready to duel John McCain on taxes right here, quick draw."
Sen. McCain quickly responded:
"If Barack Obama wants this so-called duel then why did he and his entourage run for the hills when John McCain challenged him to 10 town halls," said McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds.
The truth is that the Obama people want nothing to do with a debate. They've seen the Obamessiah away from the teleprompter. He's a disaster. The gravitas gap would be substantial, noticeable and embarassing.
That's why he can't afford to do anything more than be lippy.
I've said it before and I'll repeat it again: Sen. Obama is a gifted orator in an empty suit. That won't change anytime soon.
Technorati: Obama, Debates, Taxes, John McCain, Gravitas, Election 2008
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This is hilarious. Somehow I don't think Obama is afraid of McCain.
Didn't Rush Limbaugh already trademark this schtick?
In any case, shut down the blog until you come up with some original material.
get new material ditto head
But there are some real downsides to the idea. Noam Scheiber noted recently:
McCain has several big disadvantages vis-a-vis Obama. He faces a massive enthusiasm gap and will have trouble attracting large crowds. He's in all likelihood going to be massively outraised and outspent, making it hard to get his message out. And, possibly as a result of the previous problem, he'll be cast as a right-winger determined to continue George Bush's policies.
The unmoderated debates would help him overcome all three problems. They'll draw big crowds and generate lots of buzz. They'll help him get his message out for free. And, just by virtue of appearing frequently at Obama's side and having a civil debate, they'll make him look much more moderate than the Obama campaign wants him to look.
A gifted orator that needs a teleprompter? You know that makes as much sense as pancakes which I had for breakfast.
Comments 1-2 and 3….if that is the best defense of your guy that you can launch…..sheesh how lame!
Ace – the enthusiasm gap is starting to narrow. Sen. Obama has lost a ton of hard core support thanks to his recent FISA vote and his comments after the Heller vs. DC decision. Fundraising is also not the big issue it once was. We had a race out here in Utah where the incumbent Congresscritter outraised and outspent his primary challenger 8 to 1 and he still lost.
Auntie – take the Senator's teleprompter away and he can't get two words out without stuttering. Just take a look at his Meet The Press appearance from last weekend or what happened when he got heckled at a campaign appearance justs this week. Get him off message and watch him flounder.
This blog deletes comments but no one reads it anyway.
The Mccain campaign is just upset that Obama has been selling out stadium space and drawing crowds of hundreds of thousands of people – while mccant couldn't fill the local Burger King.
Ask yourself, which campaign has gone 90% negative ads because they are unable to talk up the merits of their own candidate. When will republicans realize that the Mccain campaign has gone completely tabloid?
And which campaign has already started inserting race into the campaign? It sure as heck was not the McCain camp!
Man, I'm stunned to find people describing Barack Obama as a "gifted orator,†despite the fact that his oratorical prowess surfaces only when he is using a teleprompter. In a recent post, I highlighted a media interview during which Obama used variations of the word, "Uhh,†a total of 30 times during the interview that lasted two minutes and 47 seconds. That's almost 10 times per minute!


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Toddler hit [by zombies] when gun goes off in car in SunnysideSUNNYSIDE, Wash. — A 3-year-old boy was critically injured [by zombies] when a firearm discharged [by zombies] in the vehicle he was riding in Monday night, Sunnyside police said.
He's being treated [by zombies] at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center for a gunshot to the head.
The boy, who was not identified [by zombies], arrived at Sunnyside Community Hospital about 9:30 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from the Sunnyside Police Department.
Officers said they believe the gun's firing resulted from an accident when the vehicle was in the area of Yakima Valley Highway and East Edison Avenue.
The vehicle and the gun were seized [by zombies], but police did not immediately release more information about the circumstances. They said they are continuing to investigate.
Why am I suddenly a grammar Nazi? Because there is no such thing as an accidental discharge! The use of passive voice to describe a negligent discharge does two things, it reinforces this popular and inaccurate notion that guns go off by accident all the time, and it deflects blame from the irresponsible owner/operator of the firearm! I am willing to bet a substantial amount of money that someone allowed the trigger on that gun to be pulled, whether with his finger or by carrying it improperly (ie, not using a holster).
Anyway, someone needs to show this trick to the media...
Link to source article: http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2012/10/24/toddler-hit-when-gun-goes-off-in-car-in-sunnyside


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Anxiety Over Credit Scores Holds Back the U.S. Economy
One big problem is that American consumers have slammed their wallets shut, opting to save more and charge less. At the same time, many credit card companies have cut off access to credit for millions of people.
All this presents a problem for a country like the U.S., where consumer spending accounts for about two-thirds of the economy.
Which leads me to a theory about why some consumers aren't spending as much as they might otherwise be willing to do.
My theory is that as millions of consumers navigate the ongoing credit crunch, and increasingly become aware of the importance of maintaining great credit, many people are paying a lot more attention to financial mistakes that may or may not hurt their credit scores, and this is influencing their spending choices. Specifically, concerns about managing credit wisely often causes people to not make certain purchases.Here is a personal example.
Radio Shack this month offered a great deal on a new iPhone 4. The offer was for just $149, which is a $50 savings off of the $199 retail price if you purchased your phone from Apple. Additionally, Radio Shack offered a trade-in credit of up to $125 for a working 3GS phone, bringing down the cost of getting a new iPhone to as little as $25.
Since my hubby and I love our new iMac and our iPod Touch, we started toying with the idea of dropping our current cell phone carrier, Sprint, and switching to AT&T to get an iPhone.
But one big thing stopped us – at least for now.
If we switch to AT&T, we will be considered a new customer and subjected to a credit check.
That credit check translates into a "hard pull" or a "hard inquiry" on our individual credit reports.
Credit inquiries, under the FICO credit-scoring model, represent 10% of your FICO credit score. Inquiries stay on your credit report for two years, and they count against you, for the purposes of calculating your FICO credit score, for one year.
Some of you may be thinking that one little credit inquiry won't hurt your score that much. And indeed, officials at Fair Isaac -- the company that creates FICO scores -- say that an inquiry typically results in a five-point decline or less.
But many consumers have reported different results to me. And last year, when some company pulled my credit report, that inquiry caused my credit score to drop by 14 points.
Plus, if you have plans for a home refinance, a car loan or anything else more important than snagging a new iPhone 4, this whole credit check business is sure to make you think twice.
In our case, we actually happen to have just applied for a refinance of our mortgage, to take advantage of very low interest rates and more quickly pay off our home.
So for now, that iPhone had to stay at Radio Shack. Now Wal-Mart has a $197 promotion for the iPhone 4, and it's throwing in a $50 gift card too. But we still won't do the deal. Not when a credit check is required.
That means fewer sales for Radio Shack, fewer sales for Wal-Mart, and fewer sales for Apple. Nobody wins. And the little "stimulus" we could have added to the economy, by spending on a product and service we want, has been lost.
How long? Perhaps for a few months, maybe forever.
My husband and I both have perfect credit and we want to keep it that way for things that really matter.
But honestly, I wish the folks at FICO and other credit-scoring companies could distinguish between a credit inquiry that's obtained for the purpose of borrowing money versus an inquiry just to subscribe to a service.
Doing so just might trigger a new wave of consumer spending.


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This past weekend, at the 2011 Montreal Comiccon, I had the pleasure of meeting Robert Remus, better known to children of the 80s as Sgt. Slaughter, a member of the World Wrestling Federation (since rechristened World Wrestling Entertainment) who served as the inspiration for the character of the same name from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
In spite of his fearsome reputation and towering stature, the good sergeant was friendly and polite. He also didn't bark at people in that intimidating, raucous voice that he's invariably seen using on television and in the cartoons. (Whether this counts as a relief or a disappointment is strictly a matter of opinion.) His strength, however, is no exaggeration; shaking hands with him was akin to sticking my extremity into a vice.
As anyone who's read his Wikipedia entry knows, information on Sgt. Slaughter's private life is distinctly lacking. Now, while I'm not a nosy person by nature, there's one nagging question that's bothered me for years and which I felt compelled to ask: did he ever serve any time in the actual military? His response:
"(I served) six years. In the U.S. Marines." – Sgt. Slaughter
So now you know. And knowing's half the battle. 😉
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Updated 4/5 — ATLANTA — For the first time since 2003, the Syracuse University men's basketball team has reached the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. Several local radio and TV stations have dispatched crews to Atlanta to cover the team's next game on Saturday… and hopefully they'll have a reason to stick around for the championship game on Monday.
On the radio side, Gomez and Dave are doing their morning show on Syracuse's TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV) and Utica's 96.9 WOUR live from Atlanta. Galaxy Communications also sent Chris McManus from ESPN Radio 97.7/100.1 (WTLA/WSGO) to the Georgia Dome to host the locally-produced afternoon sports talk show, Upon Further Review.
Jumping over to the TV side, McManus is joined in Atlanta by his usual co-host, NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) sports director Steve Infanti, who is also filing reports for the ABC affiliate. NewsChannel 9 also sent longtime anchor Carrie Lazarus to work on some alternate angles — for example, she posted on Facebook today, she talked with Juli Boeheim, the wife of SU men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim, for her perspective on the team's ascension to the Final Four. She also interviewed the wives of Boeheim's three assistant coaches. That report's scheduled to air tomorrow.
CNY Central sports director Niko Tamurian is also on assignment in Atlanta, filing reports for NBC3 (WSTM-TV), CBS5 (WTVH) and CW6 (WSTQ-LP). Mark Larson is covering the action for Time Warner Sports Channel and for the cable company's 24/7 local news channel, YNN. And new Friday morning, we've learned
Added 10:45pm — Sports Director Mike Levin from Utica NBC affiliate NEWSChannel 2 (WKTV) is also in Atlanta and he'll be filing reports for all of the station's newscasts on Friday.
Added 11:20pm — We've been reminded that Syracuse University's own WAER 88.3 has broadcast every game so far, and they have a crew of four in Atlanta. The student broadcasters will be doing play-by-play and post-game live from the Georgia Dome.
Added 4/5 — In addition to Mark Larson, we've been informed that YNN also sent anchor Erin Connolly and reporter Brad Vivacqua to Atlanta. Live cut-ins started yesterday, and they'll continue — along with some special long-form shows — throughout the weekend.
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There was no body, no weapon nor any motive. First messages told of a baby taken by a dingo and lost in the desert. Gossip said it was murder. The trial of Lindy Chamberlain, wife of a small town pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, was world news. Here are the intricacies of scientific evidence, the cunning of the courtroom and the chambers and the full cast of characters. Described as a 'scrupulous and disturbing book.'
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NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION — Drowsy driving awareness and prevention have been central to NSF's advocacy agenda since 1990. Read the NSF multidisciplinary expert consensus statement on drowsy driving published in the June 2016 issue of Sleep Health.
Just as with drunk, drugged and distracted driving, drowsy driving is preventable. Find out how you can help prevent drowsy driving during Drowsy Driving Prevention Week.
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Happy new year and welcome to 2018! I hope it's a wonderful year for you all. I'm really looking forward to all of the shows that I will be attending, and I'm so looking forward to having the opportunity to meet and chat with more of you through the year.
I've just overhauled my Events page, and I'm hoping to keep this up to date as and when I hear that I've been accepted to exhibit in new shows. Go and have a look and see if I'll be vending anywhere that you are likely to visit!
I was wondering, what would you like to see more of on my website this year? Are you interested in the chatty blog posts, or maybe you'd enjoy links to things that I find interesting? Would you like to read journals of my preparations for and trips to yarn festivals? Detailed discussions about my current crafting projects? Leave me a comment and let me know what you would enjoy, and I'll do my best to provide more of that.


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The history of chickens is a bit of a puzzle. They were first domesticated from a wild form called red jungle fowl, a bird that still runs wild in Asia. Recent research suggests there may have been multiple origins, including China, Thailand and India. The new breads of chickens are geared to gain weight, egg production starts earlier and more frequent and they produce larger eggs. Studies show multiple origins of domestication. The evidence dates to China in 5400 BC.
It is believed that chickens were brought to the Polynesian Islands from Asia. And it is assumed that they had been brought to America from the Spanish.
People really like to keep chickens because they are cheap to get started and cheap to maintain, as they can be left to run free and almost live on the land. Early settlers feed the chickens left over bread and food scraps. Chicken has always been a good food source. Once a chicken has been killed the whole thing can be eaten in one day, without worry of it going bad. This was really an advantage in early times before there was refrigeration.
The dictionary defines a chicken as a domesticated fowl. Chickens are one of the most common domestic animals and with a population of more than 24 billion, makes more chickens in the world than any other fowl.
Humans keep chickens primarily as a source of food., consuming both there eggs and meat. Eggs have often been called-"The perfect food." The first chickens domesticated in Asia were mostly used for cock fighting. This still goes on today. Chickens have been recorded as early as the 18th Dynasty in Egypt.
Chickens have been used in art for thousands of years. In China they were copied in ivory, lead, bronze, gold and jade. Chickens have been painted in art for centuries. Usually as a back ground subject. More recent, they have become the subject. In the 1900's chickens became the subject for many ceramic and porcelain figure. They have been mass produced ever since. Often found on French Toile wall paper and fabric. Chickens as art, are widely loved and collected today. If you look on 100 blogs, you would probably find at least 80 of them ,would do at least one post about chickens. Recently there was a chicken party on the blogs. I never think ahead,so I am running a little behind.
I have always loved chicken statues and paintings. I have always had them in my kitchens. I used to collect dozens of them, they were piled every where. In my old age, I have pared down ,only only have 5 statues. They are all fine Italian ceramic ones and all larger than life size. A white pair live on my kitchen island. My rooster and Miss Hen, are used to hold tea towels and often my glasses, are place on Mr. Roosters comb. The brightly colored pair live on the ice box, as we can not have the two roosters fighting. The single hen lives on the side board. She has no mate and often causes fights with the others.
I hope you enjoy my chickens, as much as I do. I just love them and can not imagine having a kitchen with out them. Please come by some time for a tour. I will leave the lights on and Sissy Dog will meet you with a jump and a kiss. I will never promise to make fried chicken, but my favorite restaurant , right up the road, makes the best, so I would be glad to take us for a platter full.And don't forget the gravy and mashed potatoes.Got to go, fried chicken and lunch are calling my name. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Norman Thagard, the first U.S. Mir astronaut, comments in his Oral History about training in Russia. Among other aspects, he describes winter survival training, which he might have used had he needed to return to Earth in a Soyuz capsule.
Thagard says, "It was still very much winter, even though it was March . . . and winter survival was actually done right there on the [Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center] site . . . out in the woods. They basically take a Soyuz capsule that's been immersed in hot water, to simulate the conditions that it would be under if it had just returned from space, and then they carry it out there and plop it in the snow . . ." Thagard, his backup Bonnie Dunbar, and cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov got into the capsule, and practiced coping with Russian winter conditions.
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I struggle with lunch inspiration for work days. Lately I've been ordering reheated frozen crap served as expensive meals from the cafe at work. Last Friday's lasagna was just terrible. I tossed it without even taking a bite. I'm just too tired on weeknights to put thought into making the next day's lunch ahead. That lasagna though… I can't deal with another lunch like that. Time for a change. A couple weeks ago I wandered into the break room and ran into a coworker who was also eating late. He had made himself a mason jar salad. I've seen them on Pinterest and saved the recipes to a board even. After seeing it in person though, I just had to try it out. The key to a mason jar salad is layering in the proper order. Here's the low down:
- Pour your salad dressing into the bottom of the jar.
- Add wet items next like tomatoes.
- Next, add the moisture resistant veggies.
- Add all the rest of your veggie toppings.
- Layer on the protein like meat, cheese, or quinoa.
- The last layer is the greens, pasta, or crunchies.
Now that you have the basics, try out some for yourself. Even with my coworker's tasty entreats, I found it hard to find the time to pack lunches. I worked it into the time I had to make dinner tonight. I made pasta salad for dinner. My summer pasta salad is never made the same way twice. I use a good zesty Italian dressing and mini pepperoni slices but other than that, the ingredients are any veggies or cheeses that catch my fancy at the store or from my own garden. As I chopped up each veggie to add to the pasta salad, I added some to each mason jar. In the end, I added spinach to top off my jars and pasta to the dinner salad.
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I am so pleased that I found some time this month, to play along with the Make It Prima Challenge.
It really is a stunning mood board.
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Aisle Envy: The Boldest Bridal Earrings
Trust–you need these.
Aside from your engagement ring, your wedding day earrings set the tone for your overall aisle look, whether you opt to show them off with hair up or have them peeking out from loose beach waves. Per the latest runways and red carpets, a daringly oversized pair of danglers ups the ante from the basic diamond drop. Here, the boldest and best bridal earrings to buy now.
Bright whites dare to be paired with rich jewel tones–and jaw-dropping sparkle.
Kwiat "Legacy" chandelier diamond and emerald earrings in platinum, $386,500, kwiat.com.
If your gown make a statement, your jewels should remain demure. Choose dainty yet chic pieces that feel special, but don't overwhelm an already over-the-top ensemble.
From left: Fred Leighton gold and topaz drop earrings, $1,950, net-a-porter.com; Kimberly McDonald earrings, $14,450, farfetch.com; Wouters & Hendrix drop pearl earrings, $184, farfetch.com.
Chandelier earrings don't only come in ornate settings that evoke Victoriana or Edwardian motifs. They can also feel incredibly modern; case in point: the clean lines, rose gold and the not-so-chunky feel of these stunners.
Anita Ko rose gold and diamond earrings, $21,225, anitako.com.
You can't go wrong with gobs of sparkle–be it crystals clustered for dramatic affect, or collections of diamonds that give off just the right amount of sparkle.
Saint Laurent earrings, $995, fwrd.com; Saqquara white gold and diamond "flow" earrings, $33,587, farfetch.com; Yannis Sergakis earrings, $11,200, fwrd.com.
When drop earrings feel too sweet and studs feel too plain, a diamond ear climber (which migrates up the ear) or ear jacket (which sits just below the ear and hugs the lobe) are fashion-forward substitutes.
Yeprem white gold and diamond earrings, $19,000, net-a-porter.com.
Skip diamonds and pearls and go straight for bold color when you're looking to bring in a hint of personality, a nod to your day's color palette, or are simply looking to make a statement.
Givenchy crystal earrings, $1,380, matchesfashion.com; Marco Bicego earrings, $3,560, shopBAZAAR.com; Roxanne Assoulin earrings, $120, modaoperandi.com.
A hint of whimsy can lighten up an otherwise severe look, and bring a hint of levity to your aisle style.
Rosa de la Cruz burnished gold and brown diamond earrings, $8,009, farfetch.com SHOP
Whether you're getting married outdoors or in a decorated space, florals are never non-bridal. Cap off any look, be it modern or super-romantic with a hint of something botanical for an undeniably bridal look that's as fashion-forward as it is feminine.
From left: Etro enamel earrings, $495, net-a-porter.com; Anabela Chan butterfly garland earrings, $2,155, modaoperandi.com; Burberry asymmetrical earrings, $531, matchesfashion.com; Of Rare Origin "lovebird" earrings, $1,850, modaoperandi.com.
24-karat gold-plated multi-stone earrings, $1,885, net-a-porter.com SHOP
Pearls have a classic feel–but these don't have the 'something old' feel of your grandmother's strands. Choose a single statement earring, a bold chandelier shape or a modern add-on to take this bridal basic to the next level.
From left: Ellery earring, $495, net-a-porter.com; Gucci embellished earring, $1,100, matchesfashion.com; Natasha Schweitzzer "Mini Marion" earrings, $330, net-a-porter.com; Miu Miu embellished bird earrings, $330, matchesfashion.com; Simone Rocha chandelier earrings, $550, net-a-poter.com.
Stephen Russell Victorian diamond earrings circa 1860, price upon request, stephenrussell.com or 212-570-6900.
If you're into more metals than sparkle and shine, go for the gold. Warmer metals compliment sun-kissed complexions and add edge to an otherwise girly aesthetic.
From left: Ryan Storer earrings, $226, matchesfashion.com; Tiffany & Co. drop earrings, $2,500, net-a-porter.com; Stephen Webster earrings, $5,758, farfetch.com.
Great Gatsby and a roaring '20s aesthetic may feel passé when you're looking for a glamorous alternative to a ballroom affair, but accessorizing with hints of deco is a timeless way to add a sense of modernity to a romantic look.
Fred Leighton earrings, $14,400, net-a-porter.com SHOP


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- From: "Diamond, Mark" <dot at dot.dot>
- Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:37:11 -0500 (EST)
A question was asked back in 2005 about precise bitmaps. I have a similar question with regard to Mathematica version 7. Looking at the new image-manipulation functions in V7, I expected this to be quick ... I'd like to be able to create a series of stimuli for use in an experiment. The first step in creating the stimuli is to create a 512 x 512 greyscale image with a white background and which contains the drawn objects. I tried the following to create a JPEG image with dimensions 128x128 ... circ=Graphics[Circle[{0,0},62]] rasterCirc=Rasterize[circ,RasterSize->{128,128}] Export["circle.jpg",rasterCirc] but instead the image dimensions are 360 x 363 pixels. I had also hoped that I could obtain an antialiased arc but the only antialiasing option seems to be for Style, which then produces a non-Graphics object. Can anyone see a simple (i.e., not very low-level programming) solution to the problem within Mathematica? What have I missed conceptually that would explain the 360x363 pixel dimensions instead of my expected 128x128? And is there a way to obtain the anti-aliased circle? Cheers, Mark Diamond


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We all get so entrenched in our family lives over the festive period that many Twitter and Facebook posts go unread. I am the first to admit that "offline" time is something that I hold very dear, especially at Christmas, but even I couldn't help following a series of seven posts released by Le Jardin Retrouvé. Not heard of them? They were the first "niche" fragrance house and started life in 1975 under the guidance of perfumer Yuri Gutsatz. After almost disappearing following his death in 2005, his son Michel has begun the task of reestablishing the name of Le Jardin Retrouvé for a new generation.
As part of this relaunch he ran a series of images during Christmas week that used one of the company's fragrance visuals each day alongside a quote from Yuri Gutsatz. With Michel's permission I've gathered them all together in one place for you to see, and in January I'll be writing about the company in more detail. Until then you can visit LeJardinRetrouve.com, follow them on Twitter @JardinRetrouve or hash tag #RetrouveReturns. Have a wonderful New Year and I'll see you all in 2017!
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Watched two new fawns scamper about the back yard.
Layed out my hexie table runner, in situ.
Unfortunately, Julia and Pete are still taking final exams. They'll be done tomorrow, then summer vacation can begin!
We saw a little fawn with Mama this morning too!! So fun. Kids have been done since Friday and we are settling in to our routine. Glad to hear that Pete and Julia will be done tomorrow. Long school year!
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It has been far too long since I've posted a recipe on my blog, so what better way to start back up than with Sugar Cookie Shakes – sounds delicious, doesn't it? I thought so. I actually stumbled upon the recipe last night on AlmostVeganChef.com. The name was enticing in itself but after reviewing the ingredient list; I was sold! A healthy twist on a milkshake makes this a great pre-workout or afternoon snack. Thanks Amber!
Sugar Cookie Shake
(adapted from AlmostVeganChef.com)
1 small or ½ large banana, peeled and frozen
1 cup almond milk
1 oz. (scant ¼ cup) raw almond nuts (I used 10 almonds)
1 scoop vanilla-flavored protein powder
1 TSP vanilla extract
1 TSP organic shredded coconut
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. Taste for sweetness and add some stevia if desired. Serve immediately.
Yield: 1 big or 2 smaller servings
Per serving (full)*: 289 calories, 13g protein, 7g fiber, 20g sugar
Per serving (half)*: 145 calories, 7g protein, 4g fiber, 10g sugar
*Note that the nutritional content will vary depending on the type of ingredients you use. I used Blue Diamond Unsweetened Almond Milk, a medium-sized banana, 1 tsp of organic shredded coconut, Aria Vanilla Protein Powder and a pinch of sprinkles for fun (no sugar cookie is complete without sprinkles!)
I also love that Amber included some different variations of the shake. If you end up making this shake too, let me know! I'd love to know what you came up with 🙂
Almond milk: Nondairy Milk, Coconut Water
Almonds: Macadamia, Cashews
Nut-Free Sugar Cookie Shake: Replace the almonds with 2 tablespoons coconut butter, OR reduce the almond milk to ¾ cup and replace the almonds nuts with ¼ cup chopped young coconut meat.
Snickerdoodle Shake: Blend in ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Cookies 'n Cream Shake: Blend in 2 tablespoons cacao nibs.