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As a schoolboy star at Newington College, Simon Kennewell had the world at his feet.
Kennewell had plenty of options post school - as most Australian Schoolboys naturally do - and could have taken his career down any number of avenues.
But a session with the Australian Sevens squad, who were coached by Geraint John at the time, triggered a love for the seven man game which has seen him quickly become one of Australia's most dynamic players.
"I had watched (Sevens) a couple of times growing up and thought that maybe it would suit me as a player with that open space," Kennewell told RUGBY.com.au.
"It was always there and in my last year of school Geraint John, the previous coach, asked me to come down for a couple of training sessions."I came in, enjoyed it and then I went from there.
"There was really no other thought after that - I knew that this is what I wanted to do.
As a 20-year-old entering his third year on the World Series circuit, Kennewell is the personification of the shape this Australian squad is taking.
It is a young group that has spent a couple of years picking up tips and tricks from veterans James Stannard and Ed Jenkins and is now primed to climb the World Series ladder.
They showed that in the back half of last year, recording a third place finish in Hong Kong after beating both New Zealand and South Africa in London.
The foundation of a world class team is there and Kennewell believes the squad will reach new heights in 2017/18."Towards the back half of last World Series there was a pretty close bond between the whole group, especially the touring 12," Kennewell said.
"At the start of the year it was a pretty new group post Rio.
"There were probably six or seven players that debuted in the first five or six tournaments so come the last three or four tournaments everyone had debuted, everyone had played three or four tournaments and everyone was more comfortable.
"We had a lot more belief in the group and that performance in Hong Kong where we came third, from there we had a pretty strong belief in the group and again we came fourth in Singapore.
"This year we have pretty much the same group so if we can continue the performances from the back end of last year into the beginning of this year we can hit our goal."
That goal is to make the Cup quarter finals on a regular basis, with the thought that anything can happen from there."If we can consistently make Cup quarters, make some semi's, the last time we won a final was 2012," Kennewell said.
"So our goal is to break that and hopefully we can do that."
"Moving forward with Friendy, I think he wants me to become a 14 minute player," Kennewell said.
"Previously I have come off the bench and tried to add impact - a bit of power and a bit of speed.
"Towards the end of last World Series I was playing 12, 13 minutes every game and leading into this year hopefully I can produce that again and then produce some 14 minute games."If Kennewell can do that and on a team front the squad is able to consistently turn red zone pressure into points, the World Series will have another consistent contender.
"One of those things that those top two or three teams have is that they're executing when they get into the 22," Kennewell said.
"One thing we are working on at the moment when we get into the opposing 22 is finishing and scoring.
"We work so hard to get into the 22 and then we get flustered and we don't produce points.
"Teams like South Africa, Fiji, England - they get there and always scored those points.
"If we can work on getting into that 22 and then scoring, we will be up there."


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Washington: Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders won a nominating contest in Alaska on Saturday, chipping away at front-runner Hillary Clinton's commanding lead in the race to pick the party's candidate for the White House.
Sanders was aiming for a sweep of three Western states – Washington and Hawaii also are holding contests – that would generate more momentum in his bid to overtake Clinton and help stave off calls from Democratic leaders that he should wrap up his bid in the name of party unity.
Clinton, the former secretary of state, has increasingly turned her attention toward a potential Nov. 8 general election showdown against Republican front-runner Donald Trump, claiming she is on the path to wrapping up the nomination.
Heading into Saturday's voting, she led Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont, by about 300 pledged delegates in the race for the 2,382 delegates needed to win the nomination at July's convention. Adding in the support of superdelegates – party leaders who are free to back any candidate – she has 1,690 delegates to 946 for Sanders.
Sanders needs to win up to two-thirds of the remaining delegates to catch Clinton, who will keep piling up delegates even when she loses under a Democratic Party system that awards delegates proportionally in all states.
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As we see with so many other fast food retailers, Five Guys is one that originated in the US but soon found popularity in the UK. Famous for burgers, hot dogs, french fries, soft drinks, and more, Five Guys opened their first store abroad in 2013 in Covent Garden within the same week as Shake Shack's opening metres away. From the very first day, the two competed against one another but Five Guys didn't pay the price after later opening in Reading. Today, they have 27 locations across the UK.
In recent times, as we start to focus on more health-conscious meals, Five Guys has been criticised for the sheer amount of calories in every meal. However, they have responded by saying that not only is the problem less severe than publicised but also that they are constantly working on reducing the calorific content to be more accessible for health fanatics.


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Tuesday 16th April 2013
Midland Alliance
Coleshill Town 0 v 2 Coventry Sphinx
Scorers: Kyle Rhodes 23 pen, Liam McNally 29.
Attendance: 52.
Team: Paul Hathaway, Leon Weller, Ashley Bradshaw, Luke Edwards, Jack Hullin, Jon Powis (Chris Lloyd), James Travis, Jake Murrall, Scott James (David Tonks), Connor Leek, Dominic Reece (Harry Clare). Subs not used Chris Gumery, Barry Fitzharris.
Coleshill suffered a disappointing defeat to Coventry Sphinx which keeps their Alliance status in the balance. After two straight wins, and three clean sheets, confidence was up but in a very entertaining game the major incidents went the visitors way. Coleshill started well and in Conner Leek they had a major threat. Twice he went on runs that were only stopped by fouls and both offenders deservedly went into the book. Another surging run by Leek saw him get to the bye line and his dangerous cross was prodded goalward by the stretching James Travis, a chance that deserved better. But all that good work was for nothing as Sphinx took the lead from the penalty spot completely against the run of play. Jack Hullin got turned in the box and he pulled his opponent, a soft penalty to give away but a penalty non the less. Kyle Rhodes made no mistake from the spot kick. Sphinx then took control as Coleshill looked stunned. The visitors played some very attractive football but their second goal came with a bit of fortune. McNally floated in a cross to the far post but the ball caught on the wind, left Hathaway stranded and the ball flew into the net. 2-0 at half time and a mountain to climb!
Coleshill tried manfully to get back into the game and the task would have been aided had James Travis been awarded a clear penalty early in the second half. Coleshill's best chances' came through Conner Leek but Sphinx knew the threat and did their best to keep him quiet, he will certainly be sore this morning as he got little protection from the Referee. Chances were few and far between, the home team having the better of them but Sphinx played keep ball well and had a couple of efforts themselves.
It's so tight at the bottom, Coleshill still need a couple of wins but at least they look as if they can get the results, a bit of luck would come in handy as well!
Coleshill fail to build on good start as Sphinx take win
COLESHILL slipped to a disappointing home defeat to Sphinx on Tuesday night.
Both teams gave their all on the night, trying to play good football.
Coleshill started the brighter with Connor Leek and Scott James looking very lively up front.
However, Sphinx took the lead through a dubious penalty and the second came midway through the first half when a sliced cross looped over Paul Hathaway.
Coleshill were knocked out of their stride for the remainder of the half.
They regained their composure after the break but were unable to fight back.
They were denied a penalty that seemed a carbon copy of the Sphinx incident but the referee Jonathan Walker waved play on.
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NEW YORK – January 30, 2011 – USA co-presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel today announced the pickup of the television event series POLITICAL ANIMALS. From acclaimed producers Greg Berlanti and Laurence Mark, the six-hour drama, produced by Warner Horizon Television, is slated for summer 2012. This announcement comes on the heels of USA's unprecedented sixth straight year at #1 as well as the network's recent Golden Globe® and SAG Award® nominations.
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Sharing is caring dear traveller; each week, a member of our knowledgeable team of locals shares their insider knowledge on what's hot and happening in and around our nests.
This week, the Cuckooz team has continued to explore the surroundings of our upcoming King's Cross development, scouting the best things to see and do in the area.
Our little field trip revolved around the theme of nature meets urban, with a spotlight on two of King's Cross' hidden gems: the Skip Garden & Kitchen and the Camley Street Natural Park.
The Skip Garden, King's Cross edible utopia, is an epitome of sustainability and local living. Originating as an initially moveable vegetable garden growing in, as you might have guessed, skips, King's Cross natural garden has expanded into a full-fledged community project, with volunteering opportunities for the local youth. The project has behind it the work of hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds, the effort being supported by all recycled materials. If you admire this effort as much as we do, you're more than welcome to partake in one of the regular hands-on workshops or some twilight gardening, but our favourite activity to do on-site is sampling the locally grown food, prepared daily in the Skip Garden Kitchen. The communal dining style remains true to the unifying spirit, as you're invited to chat away with your fellow diners among all the cranes.
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Being a stone's throw away from King's Cross wild swimming pond, you can extend your exploration of the area a stroll through its urban nature reserve right on the banks of Regent's Canal. Ponds, meadows and woodlands are yours to explore, with opportunities for events such as pond-dipping and nature-watching sessions on the schedule. In the thirty-something years since, the park has accumulated a range of amphibians and aquatic birds. Besides the pond, one of the other central attractions is the viewing platform, marking the juxtaposition of urban architecture and nature, and offering a nice spot to sit back and enjoy the views.
As one of the main functions of the Reserve is educational, this hidden gem provides a fantastic opportunity for a family outing as there is an on-going programme to give children the opportunity to examine nature up close, a rare find for a city like London.
The Skip Garden is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10.00 – 4.00
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Forgo, I implore, for a moment, your fast-held faith that the imagination is ineffectual.
It's not so arduous a task I set you to – merely to suspend your disbelief a moment for me.
Imagine, if you can, a man with the ability to manifest changes in reality merely by thinking.
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South Australian grain values have continued positively this week, which has resulted in growers connecting more seriously with the market. There has been some good demand for H2 along with AUH2, and continued F1 demand has meant buyers are pricing above the market to secure tonnes. In saying this, we have seen instances of buyers stepping in with a strong number for limited tonnage but then step right back out again.
Malt barley bids continue to hold steady week on week. Values for Compass are sitting level to +$4/MT with F1. Several growers are sitting on Compass awaiting news on malt accreditation, keeping in mind that if/when accreditation does occur, a market will still need to be secured for the grain.
Canola has continued down the same path as last week, values are still soft and continue to struggle. The strongest in-system bid for canola was a $480/MT on the Adelaide track. The delivered market is a little stronger, with levels around the AUH2 $256/MT, ASW1 $243/MT and F1 $238/MT, with buyer's call being from February-June.
This week has also seen the temperature gauges in SA start to rise again, this is set to cumulate with temperatures in the mid-40s this long weekend. Looking to the radar, we should see a drop in temperatures across the state and possible rainfall of 5-10mm early next week.
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In a proactive step to continue assisting homeowners participating in the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program, Gov. John Bel Edwards has directed the Office of Community Development (OCD) to issue a Solicitation for Offers (SFO) to expand the inspection capacity of the current program management contractor, IEM. The move comes in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and is in anticipation of a reduction in available qualified inspectors working in Louisiana.
"While Louisiana continues to help our fellow Americans in Texas, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we are still undergoing our own robust recovery here at home," said Gov. Edwards. "Three major storms having hit the country in the last month has left qualified inspectors and contractors in great demand. Already, a significant number of inspectors have left Louisiana for jobs in those affected areas, and that is having a direct impact on a key part of the Restore program. By allowing OCD to bring on more inspectors to work with IEM, we are working to ensure that Louisianans who are still rebuilding do not endure another setback as a result of these other disasters."
Home inspections are used to establish the scope of work for repairs, which determines the grant amount homeowners can receive under the program. The SFO is for inspection services only, and is structured for unit pricing, which will provide an opportunity to lower costs for the state.
"Since Harvey, Louisiana has lost more than 40 percent of our most qualified inspectors to Texas and Florida, which has caused the home inspection process to slow significantly," said Pat Forbes. "This new proposal will aggressively address that issue and ultimately enable the program to bring on more qualified home inspectors."
In addition to hiring more inspectors, the program is also working with the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to further improve the program and provide more flexibility under the federal guidelines to assist homeowners. Those measures include the following:
These changes would not only help Louisianans in their recovery process, but could also be used as a blueprint by other disaster -impacted areas looking to establish similar rebuilding programs.
Every homeowner who was impacted by the 2016 March and August floods should complete the Restore survey at restore.la.gov. To date:
While working to rebuild here at home, Louisiana is contributing to the continuous relief efforts for survivors of all three storms. The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the Louisiana National Guard are deploying employees and coordinating assistance from other state agencies and parish emergency managers by collecting donations for storm survivors in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
During Hurricane Harvey, Louisiana agencies provided emergency response teams to assist Texans and their pets. The Louisiana National Guard provided soldiers and airmen for the evacuation and transportation of storm evacuees. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries provided boats and personnel for search and rescue operations. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Department of Transportation and Development provided fuel and buses to transport evacuees from Texas to Louisiana and home again. The Department of Children and Family Services operated two mega shelters in Alexandria and Shreveport.


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Marijuana Legalization Zeitgeist In America To Continue Into 2010: Federal Government Lags Behind The States
Already Four States Have Marijuana Legalization Bills In Play; Californians To Vote On Legalization in 2010
It can readily be said that 2009 was one of the busiest and most productive years in cannabis law reform since NORML's founding in 1970. However, it appears as if 2010 is going to be an even busier year–notably marked by the increasing number of actual state legalization bills and a voter initiative in America's most important state.
Currently, there is legalization legislation pending in California, Massachusetts, Vermont, and a legalization bill was just introduced this week in Washington. Frankly, most of these bills do not have a strong prospect in passing this time out, however the immense public discussion that is generated is crucial for overall reform efforts.
The formula is simple: No public discussion or debate about legalization, obviously equates to no substantive law reforms. This is what regrettably happened in the United States, Canada and Europe from 1980-2000, buttressed by extreme federal anti-marijuanism in the form of the DARE program in the public school, the blitzkrieg of Partnership for a Drug-Free America ads polluting media airwaves and omnibus federal crime bills overloaded with severe and costly penalties (i.e., mandatory minimum sentencing, civil forfeiture, mass drug testing, etc…). However, since the turn of the century, there have been ever-increasing public discussions and debates about marijuana prohibition–principally driven by the creation and implementation of medical cannabis laws in thirteen states–which is leading to greater public support for reform.
Breaking News: NORML has just learned that the TaxCannabis2010 initiative in California has gathered more than enough signatures to qualify for the 2010 ballot and the announcement of such is imminent (like, this week!).
This coming year the following states will have numerous cannabis law reform legislation or initiatives:
Medical Cannabis
State legislation: MN, IL, MO, OH, TN, MD, NC, PA, DE, OH, WI, NY, CT, MA, NH and TX; NJ has a special legislative session going on right now until January 7, 2010 where a pro-reform medical cannabis bill is pending and the outgoing Governor assures a signature to passed legislation.
Voter Initiatives: AZ
Cannabis Legalization
State legislation: VT, MA, WA; CA's legalization bill (AB 390) will kickoff a smoking hot year in cannabis law reform with a series of planned subcommittee hearings and testimonies currently scheduled for the first week in January.
Voter Initiatives: TaxCannabis 2010 appears ballot bound and this means that Californians will have the opportunity on November 9, 2010 to effectively end cannabis prohibition in the United States, and arguably most of the of the civil world. Also, Nevada and Oregon voters may also be voting on cannabis legalization initiatives in 2012.
In a country where one out of eight citizens live in a particularly state, and that state's citizens democratically vote to end cannabis prohibition and replace it with tax-and-control measures, it is only a matter of time before a number of other states follow suit, then the federal government must end it's failed three-quarter of a century social experiment of cannabis prohibition.
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December 13, 2009
Where are you Indiana!? Nowhere to be found 🙁
Amazing, simply amazing.
Don't forget about Oregon, just above Cali. Oregon has a dispensary bill, I-28, and a legalization bill, OCTA. Check out the site at OCTA2010.org.
And if you're looking for good quality videos on cannabis, marijuana, hemp, check out CannabisTV.org
still waiting for Indiana to get on board
wow! this is really good news. if those states mke it legal and end prohibition, then other states must follow. i hope this happens.
This would make the Liberty Bell start ringing again.
"We shall, by and by, want a world of hemp more for our own consumption."
– John Adams, U.S. President quote on Hemp
"Why use up the forests which were centuries in the making and the mines which required ages to lay down, if we can get the equivalent of forest and mineral products in the annual growth of the hemp fields?"
– Henry Ford quote on Marijuana
Where's Mississippi, tight assed old men… Ole'Miss-> Federal Marijuana…. also the very first state to deriminalize Marijuana-> first time offenders, a Z and under is a $250 ticket… but yet any kind of reform in the house or senate get shot down…
Florida is also working on a Medical Cannabis initiative. PUFMM is in the process of collecting signatures around the state to get this on the 2010 state ballot. We need your support!.
Visit: http://www.pufmm.org/ to download, print, and mail in your petition today!
where are you south dakota? i did 2 years in the state prison for the charge of possession by ingestion….thank god i had no kids at the time!


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Winning Teacher, 2004
Artspace 'Annual New Artist show', in collaboration with the curator, Tessa Giblin and her selected eight artists, I selected and paired 8 more artists to make better versions (in 48 hours) of Giblin's selection, from written discriptions provided by the original eight.
Each pairings will then be ranked from best to worst by the curator and displayed in order. Giblin ranked the works alphabetically. Myself was included as a talking head, in which I explained the rules in which the work was made if you pushed play on the DVD
Winning Teacher
You'll Grow Out Of It, Kaleb Bennet. (right) after Wandering Jew (Tradescantia fluminensis), Daniel du Bern (left)
Slaugh, Ryan Chadfield. (left) after I can't help myself, Louise Menzies. (right)
untitled, Matthew Couper. (right) after Proposal of a New Artist, New Artist. (left)
untitled, Shay Launder. (left) after Family Dump, Rachel Grant. (right)
Genuine Imitation, Genevieve Packer. (top right) after Tourist Souvenir #3, Finn Ferrier. (top left)
untitled, Terry Urbahn. (left) after I can take your place, Marnie Slater. (right)
untitled, Wendy House. (left) after Adaptives, Eve Armstrong. (right)
The successful Organisation of Space for the Modern Artist, Richard Whyte, Wayfarer Gallery Presents. (left) after Time Will Break the World (Edition two), Kim Paton. (right)
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The National Weather Service thinks otherwise. "The stronger El Niño becomes, the more confident and the more likely it will be the northern part of the country will have a milder-than-average winter," says a rep.
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"5. Just as the sun embraces and transcends all of its rays, so God embraces and transcends all reality.
"6. Grace is God's overflowing, infinite, and dynamic creativity manifesting as all possibility — life and death, blessing and curse, abundance and scarcity, and so on — and because it is so, it is called by Maimonides 'wily,' suggesting God's grace is beyond human categories and desires.
"7. God's grace flows out to all beings, offering them the fullness of God's creativity — life and death, blessing and curse (which, again, speaks to its wiliness) — without protecting them from any of it.
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Brotherly love in playscale: finding diversity in fashion dolls and action figures from the 1960s to now: Barbie, Fashion Royalty, Momoko, Susie, GI Joe, Power Team, Mixis.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
October Highlights: Heritage, Halloween, and Sales!
In the meantime, we have these heritages and celebrations open
Hispanic American Heritage continues until the 15th of this month.
German American (I don't think I have done a German American Heritage post before.) Oktoberfest Barbie pops in to represent the month and German American Heritage.
Italian American (I don't think I have done an Italian American Heritage post before.)
I do not have anything new to add for Filipino American or Polish American Heritage. No new dolls. Please share if you do ;-)
LGBT History. New doll name is Sarina Valentina; she's a Phicen Limited 1/6th scale action doll from their Classic Beauty Entertainment Series. Since her body is "realistic" - nipples, etc. - I would suggest the page is for adult viewers and that it is not safe for work.
I would like to do a review on Aoshima/Skynet's Ladies Mission action figures - time permitting. Here's a close up of the nun from that series:
The swim suit issue will post this month. Here are some Mattel males wearing swimsuits. They're boxed because I will be selling them, but the dolls and action figures for the swim suit post will be out of box.
And of course, I will have one or more Halloween posts.
13 comments:
- Natalia said...
Well about Polish herritage I can only think about Joanna - the only fashion doll produced in Poland, however now she is really hard to find:)
- October 10, 2015 at 5:29 PM
- billa's dolls and fashions said...
Phicen dolls are so cool....and the nun doll! OMG....
but you know I'm looking forward for the bathing suit post.
I've tried to find some Halloween gadget for a themed post, but it's impossible to find anything in scale here in Italy....
I have to pland ahead for next year!
- October 10, 2015 at 6:02 PM
- Phyllis said...
Looking forward to your very interesting topics for October! I think my favorite will be the swimsuit "issue"!
- October 10, 2015 at 7:22 PM
- D7ana said...
Hi Natalia, Billa, and Phyllis!
Thanks for mentioning Johanna, Natalia! I don't think that she is sold in the U.S.
I want to make the swim suit issue special so it is taking a little longer. Billa and Phyllis, I hope it pleases you.
I have no Phicen dolls yet. They are striking.
Billa, I hope you can get Halloween accessories next year. ☺
- October 10, 2015 at 9:34 PM
- Jewell said...
Interesting lineup of topics...swim suit issue sounds fun ;) I was contemplating a post for Hispanic Heritage Month, but I think I already shared all of my new Hispanic dolls.
- October 10, 2015 at 11:51 PM
German Barbie reminds me of the movie Miss Congeniality 2, Sandra Bullock's costume was very alike for her special act :-). The nun is also great. Looking forward to the swim suit post!
- October 11, 2015 at 7:59 AM
- april_n_paris said...
Again, a most informative post. I remain amazed at your knowledge of Barbies & company!!!
- October 11, 2015 at 11:37 AM
- Vanessa said...
Fall is a wonderful time of year unless you live in a house surrounded by trees. Years of getting up leaves have taken it's toll on me and my grass. I can't believe that Halloween is here again. Seems like only yesterday Morristown had it's Halloween party. Some of the dolls are still dressed in their costumes. These years are going by way too fast. That nun doll is very well done! Looking forward to your information filled October posts.
- October 11, 2015 at 12:25 PM
- D7ana said...
Hi Jewell, Linda - Darkroom Dolls, April_n_Paris, and Vanessa! Thanks for visiting.
@Jewell - I have no new Polish or Filipino dolls so I will probably not do posts for those heritages this year. Unless I come across something new ... so I can understand why you might skip Hispanic Heritage.
@Linda - LOL, I remember seeing a promo for that movie.
@April_n_Paris - thanks! I'm blushing ;-)
@Vanessa - Oh, yes. I forgot about the leaves mess. That is a hassle. And slippery rail season for the trains ... hmmm ....
- October 11, 2015 at 3:30 PM
- Lisa Neault said...
Thank you for posting what the barbie looks like that wears that Octoberfest outfit! I have seen that outfit on so many Poppy Parkers and Fashion Royalty ladies but NEVER on a Barbie.
That nun doll looks very interesting. Since I have always wanted to do a church scene she would be a good addition for that.
October comes and goes and I have so many dolls that are Halloween and spooky worthy it is time to pack them up before I even take photos of them. I love Halloween but hardly have time to decorate before it is time to think of Thanksgiving and Christmas! It flies before we can enjoy it. I love the autumn scents and smells-apple and pumpkin pies (and candles) not to mention the yummy stuff that you get to eat during this month. Just found apple pie bagels for hubby at the store...
- October 11, 2015 at 7:09 PM
- D7ana said...
Hi Lisa! My pleasure. Glad that you can see the outfit on the original doll.
The nun doll is one of my favorites. Glad you - and others - like her, too.
Apple pie bagels... oh my, that sounds so good. Fall food smells are intoxicating. But I say that almost every season, lol.
- October 11, 2015 at 10:48 PM
I've been looking everywhere for her, do you have any idea where I can get the nun doll?
- February 1, 2017 at 5:18 PM
- D7ana said...
Hi, Anonymous! My source for the nun doll was Nouveau Toys, but they have long since not sold any Ladies Mission dolls. I would suggest eBay or a private collector in an online action figure enthusiast group like "Men with Dolls" or "One-Sixth Warrior Forum." The company that produced the nun doll (action figure really) was Aoshima/Skynet.
Nouveau Toys still sells rounder figured action figures, but the new lines seem more "adult-themed."
- February 12, 2017 at 9:55 PM


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Kiddosphere: And the Medal Goes To – 2017 Newbery, Caldecott and More
Why did youth services and school librarians across the country wake up super energized, excited (and probably caffeinated) on Monday morning? For the announcement of the Youth Media Awards! Not only are the Newbery and Caldecott medals and honor books announced, but other really awesome book awards are announced. While the number of awards presented are too numerous to go into detail (or to include them all), here are the highlights of this year's announcements!
John Newbery Award
First presented in 1922, this is the oldest award for "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Authors must be citizens or residents of the United States.
Medal: The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Honor books: Freedom Over Me; The Inquisitor's Tale; and Wolf Hollow
I did not have a clear favorite for the Newbery this year; I haven't even read the medal winner, so I have some catching up to do! That being said, I would have liked to see All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook receive a nod.
Randolph Caldecott Medal
First presented in 1938, this award is presented to the "artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children." As with the Newbery, recipients must be American citizens or residents.
Medal: Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Honor books: Leave Me Alone; Freedom in Congo Square; Du Iz Tak?; and They All Saw a Cat
For personal reasons, much of my reading in the middle part of 2016 was picture books, nonfiction picture books and graphic novels. Therefore, I had a ton of favorites for the Caldecott, only one of which received an honor (Freedom in Congo Square). However, we didn't order "Radiant Child" and the other Honor books until after Christmas, so I haven't read these yet! "They All Saw a Cat"is still on backorder, so we're just as impatient to read that as you might be. Quite sorry that Emma and Julia Love Ballet, Coyote Moon, Miracle Man, The Night Gardener, or The Water Princess were not recognized.
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know that I think March: Book Three is an amazing conclusion to a modern classic graphic novel series. So did a bunch of the committees: it received the Printz (for YA literature), the Coretta Scott King Author award, the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Adults, and the Sibert Medal (for nonfiction), as well as the National Book Award for Young People's Literature late last year. While I think the second volume is the superior title in the trilogy (the final pages are stunning), I'm super glad that graphic novels are finally being taken seriously for major literature awards (in the past several years, we've seen graphic novels receive Honor titles, but never main medals). I wish we had a better name for graphic novels that are actually nonfiction, but no one seems to have come up with a good way to identify them.
While we're talking about nonfiction, let's take a look at the Honor books for the Robert F. Sibert Award: Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story; Giant Squid; Uprooted: The Japanese American Experience During World War II; and We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler.
I've not yet read "Giant Squid" (an early January order!), but I'm always happy when a non-history title is recognized; as you can see, this award can be heavy on the history at times. I actually read "Sachiko" last week; it is a hard-hitting but inspiring account of a young girl who survived the atomic bomb explosion. "We Will Not Be Silent" is another outstanding title from nonfiction master Russell Freedman, who at at the age of 87 continues to find incredible stories from history to bring to life.
While not all of our favorites can be recognized, Youth Media Awards morning is always the best Monday morning of the year!
Jennifer Schultz, Youth Services Librarian, Fauquier County Public Library.


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The Yankees have reached out to the Mets to express interest in 1B Lucas Duda and closer Addison Reed, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
The Yankees, who are interested in acquiring a first baseman and late-inning reliever, were scouting the Mets on Monday night at Citi Field, according to the NY Post's Kevin Kernan.
The Mets are reportedly open to dealing any player who is not under team control beyond next season, including Reed and Duda.
Sandy Alderson said July 14 that he's not opposed to trading with the Yankees, despite the two teams not connecting on a player-for-player big-league deal since swapping Mike Stanton for Felix Heredia in 2004.
Video: Steve Gelbs and Marc Carig discuss potential trades
The Yankees, who are 47-44, are a half game up on the Twins for the second Wild Card in the American League. They trail the Red Sox by two games in the AL East.
Matthew Cerrone: Duda, as a power-hitting lefty with the option to occasionally DH, would be terrific in Yankee Stadium. Plus, he knows New York... obviously. And, in Reed, the Yankees could get a guy with playoff experience in New York who can be a closer if needed, or simply be a set-up guy to Chapman. More important, thanks to their sell-offs the last few seasons, they have plenty of quality prospects to deal. So, these two teams hooking up on a trade seemingly makes a ton of sense...
The thing is, there are other first basemen available on the trade market, such as Yonder Alonso (A's) and Matt Adams(Braves), both of whom the Yankees reportedly also have interest in. And, while it is a seller's market for pitching, and Reed is considered one of the better relievers available, the Yankees will have other options to consider and likely need to wait until the last minute to maximize a deal.
May, 2017: Reed pitches against the Phillies at Citizen's Bank Park. John Geliebter/USA TODAY Sports
The point is, though there's an obvious fit, it'll take time to make a true connection. In the meantime, expect our Adam Rubin to post something here during the next day or so looking in to what the Mets could realistically get from the Bronx...
By the way, I'm also glad to hear there's no issue between these two teams when it comes to swapping players, especially in a season where people expected the Mets to be good and the Yankees to be terrible. I hate the thought of flipping that script any more than it is. But, if Alderson concludes that the best way to win in 2018 (and beyond) is to possibly help the Yankees in 2017, so be it...


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Many companies these days are well aware of their obligations to deliver good working environment. Recently, some of the managers and owners reached the conclusion that the better the workers feel, the more quality their work is the more profitable the company is. But do not trust my words, take this movie as a greater proof. It explains the way the biggest and most powerful economy in the world was created and the relations between managers, owners and employees.
Because of the higher health requirements, many employers hire cleaning companies in order to be sure that their workers have the best working environment.
- Tiled or carpeted floors for the office?
For many this may be a strictly aesthetic question but it is not. If the office of the company is located on the first floor of the building, the tiled floor will not be a good solution as it keeps cold. On the other hand the carpeted floors are hard to clean and need much more attention before and after the purchase.
- So, what to pick then?
Carpet floor is always a better solution because it makes the office more comfortable and cosy. If the workers feel more at home so they will more creative and the company will be more successful. On top of it all the carpeted floors are easy to clean these days thanks to the professional services of carpet cleaning companies. They offer cleaning on a reasonable price and most importantly the workers do not need to leave the offices for a long time as the solutions are green and perfectly safe for the environment.
Another benefit of the hiring of professional carpet cleaners is that they can make discounts for bigger cleaning procedures which makes the cleaning not only with higher quality but cheap too.
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DJ Adriana
From the runway to the university to the DJ booth, Adriana Carrillo-Hsu is the epitome of the total package. Adriana brings a refreshing style in her delivery of multiple music genres, and she is setting pace to be the next big name in the nightlife arena. Between celebrity-driven parties on the lively Las Vegas strip to regular gigs in the Southwest region, Adriana is quickly becoming the go-to DJ for promoters in the know.
With a professional background in events and marketing, Adriana brings her vast knowledge of the business, from conception to performance and execution. Currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate Masters in International Marketing to follow her three completed Bachelor's of Arts degrees from Arizona State University, this exotic beauty, whose unique looks stem from Peruvian and Chinese roots, has also proven successful in the fashion sector. She has appeared in several national and international print features, with more in the works.
Adriana has always set her sights high. She was introduced to the world of dance at age 3, and was always moving to the beat in her ballet, jazz, tap, or even flamenco shoes. Some things never change, because you will still catch her dancing any time music is playing. Throughout her childhood, Adriana learned to play a number of musical instruments, including traditional piano, violin, harp and the ancient 古箏 (guzheng or zither).
Adriana was introduced to Hip Hop by her older brother, and her knowledge of music within diverse genres grew as she did. The combination of musical passion and the sheer love of entertaining a crowd led Adriana to DJing. Of course her goal was to take her own enthusiasm for music to the masses, but not without learning the fundamentals of the art like some of her idols.
"There are a few female DJs that I really look up to," Adriana explains. "As turntablists. Tyra from Saigon and DJ Shortee have influenced me, and as far as utilizing their name and fame for a good cause, DJ Tina T with Camp Spinoff is great. As far as rocking a club, I love DJ Kayper. I was fortunate to learn some good tricks in turntablism when I decided to make it my full-time career by an amazing battle DJ. I personally feel that since I was 18, I have gotten to hone my programming skills, and latch on to the energy and vibe that really gets the crowd going."
Although Adriana continues to be inspired by those who have blazed trails before her on the turntables, she is beginning to carve out her own niche in the diverse world of DJing.
"I've been surrounded by music my whole life, so I've been a slave to rhythm as long as I've known," says Adriana. I bring the complete package; the talent and skill mixed with the right music in any genre, a great attitude which can be felt through my set, and also a classy appeal that draws people in. So many girls try and bank on their looks, but that can only open the door for them. The opportunity for females is there, and I excel to be not only the best female DJ, but the best DJ that I can be. I will earn the respect from the people that came before me and those to follow, because I have the passion for it. I don't do it for the money or fame – even though neither of the two hurt!"
With new goals on the horizon, Adriana is picking up steam in Vegas, with frequent travel to Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Taipei, Scottsdale, Miami and New York. The Las Vegas scene alone provides unparalleled energy, especially when it comes to some of the world's best DJ's rolling through to kick off the parties.
"To me, Vegas is the definition of variety! In one night, I can hear DJ Vice, Skrillex, Deadmau5 and A-Trak! In one week? Incorporate, DJ Reach, Alesso, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Manufactured Superstars, Steve Angello and more. Inside of a venue like Marquee, I could hear Hip Hop from Eric D-Lux and House from Dash Berlin in the same hour. It is incredible. Granted, other cities are graced with the presence of these amazing DJs, but we get it weekly! I have lived all over the U.S. – Scottsdale, NYC, Chicago, Miami, L.A. – and in Asia – Taipei and Hong Kong. I have gotten the best of every city and, have created a style that is my own. I am in tune with what can keep the dance floor moving and the drinks pouring!
"I feel that not everyone can go out to places in Vegas every night," she continues. "They get all dressed up, they pay top dollar for an amazing vacation, and they come to clubs like Marquee, XS, Surrender, or Pure because they want to have nights that they will remember forever! As a DJ, it is my passion and desire to make sure they get everything they ask for and more. Now, I want to bring a little bit of Vegas with me everywhere I travel to play."
Rounding out the year into 2012, Adriana will be increasing her exposure across the United States. Her goal is to travel to embark upon more world travel in the next year, and she aspires to become a brand ambassador for companies that understand her vision. Additionally, she has also taken on remixing songs, and will eventually delve into professional music production.
"I would really like to work with production more," explains Adriana. "I sing and I play the harp and the piano, so music just runs through my blood. When it comes to remixes, I love making a song into something completely different without ruining the original. I would like to eventually remix songs with my own production or my singing down the road. I'm just taking it one step at a time."
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Daily Devotion – Hope Where all Hope is Lost
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"Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns." 1 Chronicles 16:31
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I decided to sit down and see if I could update the ol' blog! I haven't been around in a while! I've got a few minutes, literally a few so let's see what I can share!
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Bill Gates sat down for an interview with the Daily Princetonian and shared his views on a number of things, including the next-gen optical format battle. The interview covers a number of topics, including the coolness of Microsoft and Apple, but what caught my eye were Gates' comments on Blu-ray versus HD DVD. As you know, Microsoft has backed HD DVD, citing among other things HD DVD's requirement of mandatory managed copy support. I covered those claims and more at length.
Gates' comments follow that of his company: without managed copy, consumers aren't getting a fair shake.
Gates: Well, the key issue here is that the protection scheme under Blu-ray is very anti-consumer and there's not much visibility of that. The inconvenience is that the [movie] studios got too much protection at the expense consumers [sic] and it won't work well on PCs. You won't be able to play movies and do software in a flexible way.
It's not the physical format that we have the issue with, it's that the protection scheme on Blu is very anti-consumer. If [the Blu-ray group] would fix that one thing, you know, that'd be fine.
The interviewer doesn't follow up on this answer, but if I could I'd ask Gates if he means to suggest that mandatory managed copy is really the only issue keeping Microsoft from backing Blu-ray. Previously Microsoft also indicated that manufacturing lead times were too long for Blu-ray, and that capacity is more of a problem for Blu-ray than we're led to believe. Since those claims were made, Blu-ray backers have been very vocal about their plans for launching hardware soon, with Dell getting ready for a spring launch, and AOpen claiming to be ready to ship drives next month, although the exact feature set remains to be seen.
Gates made an additional comment that I think is worth noting:
For us it's not the physical format. Understand that this is the last physical format there will ever be. Everything's going to be streamed directly or on a hard disk. So, in this way, it's even unclear how much this one counts.
Will HD DVD or Blu-ray be the last physical format? You could certainly make a strong case for that.
Of course, until AACS 1.0 is published, we won't know what Blu-ray's managed copy support will look like, but I definitely applaud Mr. Gates for being aggressive and pushing for managed copy. Last format or not, centralized storage systems and streaming media is the future, and managed copy is a (legal) step in that direction.


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I was away for Game 1 so I did not buy a membership, but I have just stumbled across a three game flexi membership for just $55.
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Living with bipolar mood disorder can be likened to life on an endless and unpredictable roller coaster. Whether you are suffering from this disorder, or living with someone trapped in the cycle, your life becomes ruled by extreme and unpredictable fluctuating emotions – sometimes up, sometimes down, sometimes levelling off in between – but always with the knowledge that the ups and downs will return.
Unfortunately, because so many people suffering from bipolar mood disorder experience 'normal' moods in between mania and depression, they are all too often labelled 'moody' by family and friends and could therefore suffer most of their lives undiagnosed.
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