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As mentioned some amount of time ago, the Monsters University topiary scene has moved outside the entrance to Hollywood Studios.
It used to sit at the base of World Showcase for the Flower and Garden Festival.
If you don't want to wait in line in front, you can instead opt for the monsters in back.
Monsters U was well reviewed and has brought in 180+ million domestically and 300+ million worldwide.
It's 9:55am on June 29th.
This is around the worst time to arrive at the theme parks, particularly on a morning with an Extra Magic Hour. Things are calm out here in front, but only because 10+ thousand people are already inside.
Yup. It's just past 10am and you'd already be waiting three hours if you wanted to experience Toy Story Mania and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. That's approximately 31.71 minutes of waiting for each minute of riding.
Around 10:15am at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with the posted wait of 85 minutes and FASTPASS out to 1:15pm. I don't like morning Extra Magic Hour at Hollywood Studios. It's basically like any other rope drop, only moved up an hour so you get one less hour of sleep. Everyone is still headed to Toy Story Mania. And then by the time 10am rolls around, you've got the Disney resort crowd on top of heavy summer crowds.
And FASTPASS return times also get bumped up by an hour, so by 10am we already have a lot of people returning with FASTPASS, causing the bloated standby wait and what is essentially a full standby queue.
Add another 60 for Tower of Terror. So you're looking at an even four hours of waiting for the three major attractions. And that's assuming you could get in line to "take advantage" of that 90 minute wait at Toy Story now. In another hour, the wait will be up to 120 minutes.
I can't really imagine a situation where I'd be looking to eat a quick service breakfast inside the theme park, but Fairfax Fare is your best option and it's conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard close to Tower of Terror. You could probably order and be on your way in around seven minutes.
I'm a bagel in the room kind of guy on theme park days.
Maybe if Hollywood Scoops was open at 9:30am I'd change my tune.
Then again, maybe not if I have to sit with this guy while I cry into my cinnamon roll. Main Street Bakery. Never forget.
Sunset Boulevard at 10:15am.
I'll have a separate merchandise update in the next couple of days, but the Parks have a new Buy More…Buy More tote.
You can have the privilege of paying 18 bucks for this tote only if you otherwise spend $25.
Whoever is manning the wait times chalk board from the 1950s has lowered the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster wait time to 80 minutes, but left the FASTPASS return times the same as 20 minutes ago. A reminder that you can follow wait times in real time at www.easywdw.com/waits.
This Monsters University Dance Party thing runs from 6pm to 10pm nightly if memory serves. Mike and Sulley join a re-purposed Mulch, Sweat, and Shears along with floats re-purposed from the Pixar Pals Parade and the DJ from Animal Kingdom. Characterpalooza still occurs for about 20 minutes on the Streets of American beginning at 6pm.
Don't worry. There is a merchandise cart on the left side of the stage.
These ridiculous glasses return from the Monsters U All Nighter from May.
Chip, Dale, Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and Stitch continue greeting in shifts from 9am – noon and then again from 2:10pm – 2:50pm around the Sorcerer's Hat. Check the full schedule for exact times here.
Great Movie Ride was already using the extended queue at 10:30am. That's the FASTPASS+ entrance visible through the doors on the left.
It's about to be a whole new world or however that Aladdin song goes. Not sure I would invest in a "2014 guidebook" when the upcoming changes will make most of the old touring strategies moot.
I'm not sure if the queue inside Great Movie Ride was re-engineered to provide more direct access for FASTPASS+. Space set aside for FASTPASS+ users would eliminate queue space for standby riders. With the 30 minute posted wait, my assumption is that there really are that many people in line. But I'm expecting another symptom of FASTPASS+ to be additional waits outside at attractions that have not historically offered FASTPASS. FASTPASS+ will cut down on the amount of room inside and underneath awnings causing more of these lines that spill outdoors. We'll take a look at Haunted Mansion, where all standby guests will now be sent through the cemetery, while FASTPASS+ users fill in the area right outside the entrance into the Mansion. Or at it's a small world, one half of the queue near the loading area will be designated FASTPASS+, causing people to wind around outside the building in the heat and rain.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid has historically offered FASTPASS when crowds are heavy, but will be a permanent FASTPASS+ fixture. Here, you'd be waiting at least 15 minutes to get inside and then another 15 minutes to enter the theater.
FASTPASS+ at Disney Jr.
Disney has done a commendable job with the signage if there's any positive takeaway at this point. And there will be a lot more clocks around, which is sure to please White Rabbit.
The Sound Stage inside the Animation Building was behind walls. I'm not sure why – it could be FASTPASS+ related. Sorcerer Mickey is around the corner and Wreck-It Ralph meets on the right.
The Animation Building is one of the best places to catch your breath in air-conditioning inside the Studios.
"Setting the Scene" is the current exhibit and includes original artwork from animated films. I have a full look at the exhibit at the end of this post, so I won't rehash it here.
Some art for sale in the Animation Gallery. Larger: https://www.easywdw.com/reports9/galleryart.jpg.
A reminder as to where we are. The Animation Building is here in the back of the Animation Courtyard. Disney Jr. is on the right and Voyage of the Little Mermaid on the left. The easiest way to get into the Building is through the Animation Gallery Store.
Handy Manny is reportedly on his way out next month to make way for Sofia the First.
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People will walk right into a half-empty theater in September and tell you it "was super crowded."
The Legend of Jack Sparrow recently reopened from a brief refurbishment that saw the opening skull monologue reduced and the removal of the kraken scene. The four minute reduction in show length has helped wait times a bit, but they continue to be in the 25 to 40 minute range for a show that is more or less skippable. It would probably be better received if the wait was shorter, people didn't think it was a ride (LOL), and it was in a comfortable theater with a a large capacity rather than a dark standing-room-only room. With the limited capacity and lack of FASTPASS, you really have to plan to get in line immediately after Toy Story in the morning or at the very end of the night. Or wait 30 minutes. On one hand, it is a skippable attraction. On the other hand, there are so few new things at Disney World that you may want to prioritize it anyway.
Pixar Place at 10:40am.
FASTPASS is already out to 6pm – 7pm. FASTPASS+ may make the Park Hop or late arrival more doable, particularly at Hollywood Studios. If current plans stick, you'll be able to select FASTPASS+ opportunities at only one Park each day. But it doesn't have to be the Park you initially visit. You can just as easily select FASTPASS+ attractions at the second or third Park you elect to visit that day. At present, if you show up at Hollywood Studios at 1pm in July, you can pretty much forget about riding Toy Story and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with short standby waits and FASTPASSes may very well be gone. With FASTPASS+, you may be able to schedule Toy Story Mania at 2pm, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at 3pm, and Voyage of the Little Mermaid at 4pm. And that's after theoretically barreling through Animal Kingdom with short waits at its attractions when fewer people are there in the morning.
When FASTPASS+ does come online, I'm confident we'll be able to take advantage of it. FASTPASS originally arrived with similar doom and gloom sentiment. But there were loopholes like being able to use FASTPASSes after the return window that made the system beneficial to those who knew how to take advantage of it. And there are other examples like Dumbo, Barnstormer, and Mickey being disconnected from the rest of the system. Not to mention simply knowing which FASTPASS+ opportunities are the most desirable. It isn't like Disney is going to announce these kinds of "advantages" for FASTPASS+ in advance.
Two hours for Toy Story before 11am. I'm surprised a similar attraction to Mania isn't in the pipeline. True, it does suffer capacity woes, but that problem could be alleviated by increasing the capacity of the vehicles from four to eight. You'd think a Star Wars themed attraction where riders pilot the Millennium Falcon and rack up points for shooting down Tie Fighters and Star Destroyers, before a final battle with the Death Star would be a no-brainer. Not to mention there could be various missions with advanced screen technology.
Great use of space. Just kidding.
A serious backup for Backlot Tour for this time of day. Or any time of day for that matter really.
Maybe they will cut to the chase and call next year's promotion "Limited Time Cupcakes and Thinly Themed Dance Parties." It kind of has a ring to it. They do not consult me about these things.
Keep an eye on the operating hours of your favorite quick service. Even with heavy crowds, Studio Catering Company closes just in time for dinner. Which totally makes sense.
Before- and after-hours, Catering Co. seating is a nice area to relax with few people around, even if it's outdoors. And there is a full bar attached on the left with drinks that are generally more interesting than your typical Disney resort lounge.
Mike and Sulley remain popular across from Studio Catering.
I'd be surprised if we can't take this exact same picture in two years.
A modest 15 minute-or-so wait for Phineas and Ferb next to Mama Melrose and across from Muppet Vision exit.
I can vaguely remember a time when Phineas and Ferb merchandise was entirely unavailable.
The platypus must be the most popular character.
I'd be surprised if this wasn't here in five years.
With its healthy capacity and relatively pedestrian facade (even with the Walker), Star Tours remains a 20 minute wait even with triple digit waits at Toy Story, Tower of Terror, and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
Min & Bill's Dockside Diner has added three new bread cones.
Despite being located inside of a boat on Echo Lake, Min & Bill's goes mostly unnoticed.
But that's where it is.
The Chicken Caesar Sandwich is no longer available and three Bread Cones have been added. Also note the early 10:30am opening and later closing than most other quick services. ABC Commissary and Sunset Ranch Market continue operating through close if you're wondering where to grab a bite at 9pm. Note that Sunset Ranch is popular at that time of night because it's right outside the entrance to Fantasmic and there aren't many other places open to grab a bite to eat.
Running $9 – $10, the Cones are served with chips by default.
I often note that I order items that come with bagged chips without the chips in order to save two dollars off the listed price. Just about any item is available sans side for a two dollar savings, including any item that's accompanied by fries, corn on the cob, etc. People will occasionally come back reporting that I'm wrong and they were told that the item is the same price with or without the side. This is both true and not true. It's true that's what they were told, but also not true because it's not true. I ordered my Cajun Shrimp Cone without chips and was at first told it would be the same price with or without chips. I asked incredulously, "Are you sure?" She responded, "I'm absolutely positive." I looked on disapprovingly, which apparently caused her to click around a little bit on her screen. And she found the button. So if you're told that the items aren't available without the side, ask if there's an "entree only" button. If the cast member insists that such an option doesn't exist, there is not a whole lot you can do other than potentially ask to speak to a manager over two dollars.
I'm led to believe that these are the same style bread cones that are available out west at Cars Land, where they make a little more thematic sense with the Cozy Cone Motel from the movies.
Sizing context. I would stipulate that sizing is reasonable.
The Cone is stuffed with salad-size shrimp, tomatoes, red onion, and green peppers in a mayonnaise-y sauce with a bit of pepper.
It's coming right for you. For better or worse, the Cajun Shrimp Bread Cone was almost entirely devoid of flavor. It really did not taste like much of anything at all other than perhaps a faintly like onions and the sea Unlike the Sausage, Marinara, and Mozzarella Cone, it was easy to squish together and eat. If you squished the Sausage Cone, you'd be wearing marinara sauce for the rest of the day. And nobody likes wearing marinara sauce for the rest of the day. The Bread Cone itself was soft and fresh, but did not have a lot of flavor either. And it began to unravel a bit near the end, which is a bigger problem with the messiness of the Marinara Cone. Overall, I didn't find anything compelling about the Cone. It was cold and filling on a hot summer day, but you can do better.
On the other hand, this is the scene at Backlot Express at the same time. There were two people in line at Min & Bill's. I would happily eat another Cone before I waited in this catastrophe. I'd even pay for the bag of chips. Two times over.
Min & Bill's looked like they had added some additional picnic tables. You could also take your Cone down to the covered seating outside Backlot Express. Tables inside are hard to come by this time of year.
I'm not sure how much longer it will continue with The Lone Ranger now in theaters, but the ABC Studio or Sounds Dangerous Building or whatever it's called is/was showing a preview of the movie.
Reviews are not real great. Lone Ranger brings back the director, producer, writer, actors, and budget from Pirates of the Caribbean. Only it's a Western.
They call him The Lone Ranger but he always appears with Johnny Depp. Accompanying merchandise:
The Preview for Lone Ranger was neat. It includes some behind-the-scenes footage along with a few minutes of action from the movie. The film is not as CGI'd out as one might expect. There is actually a train and they actually went out to film in the desert rather than the green screen. When one of the characters looks like he's about 100 feet up in the air in the middle of a canyon, they actually sent the actor high up on a perilous platform over a canyon. As I've mentioned before, I wish Disney would bring in movie sets for guests to walk around and inspect. Imagine if the train and other props from the movie were available to look at for a few months up the movie's release. It seems like it would be good marketing to get people familiar with and excited about your upcoming 250+ million dollar movie.
FASTPASS+ Signage at Indiana Jones.
These figurines are customizable.
You would think "Below Average Disney World Blogger" would be a default option.
We last took a look inside Sid Cahuenga's One-of-a-Kind Antiques and Curious back in October. It's located just inside the entrance on the left hand side. That's guest services to the left of it. Almost everyone entering the Studios walks right past – probably because it's a little further back from Hollywood Boulevard's main drag and with the small entrance, it isn't all that obvious what it is from the outside. It's another example of something that would do a lot better if it was called "Mickey's Movie Memorabilia and Magic."
The store is mostly full of autographed pictures of celebrities in the $90 – $550 range.
A signed Lion King poster for $275.
Also $275.
But it's far from just Disney properties and stereotypically Disney celebs.
Items are added often – this poster commemorating the life of Mr. Gandolfini is new since his death last month.
A healthy dose of Star Wars.
And music. Pete Townshend would set you back $400. Billy Joel is $350. Les Paul for $350. Joey Bishop $300. David Jones, Mickey Dolenz, and Peter Tork would set you back $700. Pierce Brosnan also $400.
Mostly sports. The Star Trek one in the center, including William Shatner, costs $2500. $800 for Roger Bannister (the guy who ran the first sub-four-minute mile).
The guy that jumped from space.
Harry Potter.
$800 for Seinfeld.
$550 for Stallone or $275 for Damian Lewis.
$450 for just Shia LaBeouf.
A few props are also available.
I think it's literally just a box.
Promo tickets and signed books. Larger: https://www.easywdw.com/reports9/sids.jpg.
Brian Wilson autographed guitar for $1800 and Angus Young for $1500.
Voice actor autographs in the $150 – $275 range. Pat Carrol, the voice of Ursula, would set you back $175.
Yes please.
I would be less enthusiastic if Pinhead showed up.
A cast member inside was explaining to guests that they were welcome to take pictures, but weren't allowed to "photograph for the purpose of authenticating an autograph." He mentioned a lawsuit where someone was trying to sell fake signatures on eBay. I'm not real sure how Sid's and Disney play into that but the cast member said they were legally obligated to mention the authentication spiel.
For those of you saving up, never fear, this $65,000 jacket from Mary Poppins is still available.
Not a whole lot going on at the Studios these days as we wait for some kind of announcement from Disney regarding what's going to happen with Cars Land and Star Wars Land.


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I walk by this pink jellyfish often. It's one of many pink jellyfishes sprayed on the walls in this particular spot in Carroll Gardens. I like it. It's simple. The artist sprays just enough to create a pile of pink that then drips down and stops – just – in – time. And there you have it, the jellyfish's tentacles.
So, one day, nearby in the Ikea parking lot, I saw this round cement barrier. It is one of many. And just like with the jellyfish graffiti sprayer, the rain piled up just enough to make the drips all along the outside. Drips that also look like tentacles. And in this case, the whole cement object is pretty much the same shape as a real jellyfish.
How beautiful is that?
- A pink jellyfish on a wall. Its tentacles created from paint dripping.
- In the same neighborhood, rain on a concrete ball.
Originally posted to FB on June 18, 2013. Your response.
Visual TREat #5.

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Snakes and Ladders
Snakes and ladders is a classic race-based board game for two or more people. Each player throws a die and moves his or her piece the corresponding number of spaces. If you land on the bottom of a ladder, you climb up to a higher space. If you land on a snake's head, however, you slide back down to the end of its tail. The winner is the first player to reach the finish by rolling the exact number of spaces required.
Snakes and Ladders – history
The direct ancestor of snakes and ladders is "moksha-patamu", an ancient Indian game with moral and religious connotations: the ladders were associated with virtues, the snakes with vices. The first game bearing the name "Snakes and Ladders" was published in England in 1892, featuring a spiral-shaped board with 100 spaces and snakes and ladders. Shortly afterwards, this was followed by the version still popular today with a square board and snaking course. In around 1920, a German edition was published by Spear & Söhne, which was known as "Auf und Ab! Lustiges Leiterspiel". The snakes were replaced by all manner of fanciful scenes with children playing or animals, and the symbolic character of the game faded into obscurity.
Snakes and Ladders – mathematics
Dice-based races beg the question as to how long, on average, a piece needs to cover a certain distance. This kind of calculation is particularly complicated if a piece can drop back down. On a board with 100 spaces, snakes and ladders can be considered as a Markov chain with 101 states, which enables the expected value for the game's duration to be calculated. In 1960 N.W. Bazley and P.J. Davis published a study on snakes and ladders based on the Monte Carlo method, where the average number of dice rolls a player needs to reach the finish is calculated. The result is an approximation of 39.22 moves.


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August is peak travel season, so it pays to book well in advance.
August is peak travel season, so it pays to book well in advance for the best choice of hotels. There's wonderful weather across Europe and North America, or you could fire your children's imagination on an African safari or Asian exploration.
August is the month we flock to Europe's beaches – luxury hotels in southern Italy, Turkey, Portugal and Spain will be alive with the sound of happy families enjoying a well-earned summer escape. Want to escape those crowds? Searching for orangutans in Borneo or witnessing the Perahera festival in Sri Lanka offer some far-flung and adventurous alternatives. Explore the nature and aboriginal culture of Australia's Top End or live out your cowboy fantasies on an American ranch holiday. Track elephant or rhino on a walking safari in Zambia or head to Namibia for congregating wildlife and superb desert stargazing.


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This image doesn't look right? I know it's photo shopped but still.
Image from espn.com
Starting the 2012 season Youkilis was on pace to make his 1,000 appearance for the Bean Town ball club,
Some of Sox nation even hated it when he went to the Pale Hose.
I can't wait for the 1st game which is 1st April in the Bronx.
Here's what the Greek God of Walks did before he turned to the "Evil Empire"
Red Sox Totals
Games played: 953
Hits: 961
Runs: 594
Walks: 494
Homers: 133
RBI's: 564
Total Bases: 1633
Average: .287
White Sox Totals
Games played: 80
Runs: 47
Walks: 37
Homers: 15
RBI's: 46
Total Bases: 124
Average: .236
Career Totals
Games Played: 1033
Runs: 641
Walks: 531
Homers: 148
RBI's: 610
Total Bases: 1757
Average: .283
Slugging: .482
These High lights we while with Boston:
3 X All Star (2008, 2009, 2011)
2 X World Series Champion (2004 & 2007)
Gold Glove Award 2007
Hank Aaron Award 2008
I don't think Youkilis will celebrate a Home Run at Fenway whilst in pinstripes here's a quote from a few years ago.
"Sometimes this is more than a game, It's life, here in Boston"


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Rumors have started circulating now that Google are going to launch a tablet running Android just in time for the christmas shopping. This will (if it is true), without a doubt be a serious competitor to Apple`s iPad. The rumors also has it that Verizon will join Google`s fight against Apple.
Specs that has been mentioned:
– 1280 x 720px multi-touch display
– 2GB of RAM,
-32GB of storage
(So in many ways a over-sized phone)
The price is estimated to be slightly lower than the iPad.
This is still rumors, but i do hope that the rumors are true! 🙂


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- Issue 22 – May 2006 Contents
- NHE Educators Summit
- Moral Dilemmas in the Path of Dharma
- Ananda Marga Polytechnic College, India
- CNS Around the World
- CNS Asheville, NC USA
- CNS Croatia
- CNS Taiwan
- AMGK Represented at Taiwan Conferences
- CNS Haiti
- Comprehensive Sustainability
- Ananda Vidyadharma Community Project
- Positive Microvita in the Forests of Ananda Vrati
- Sunrise Schools, Bucharest Romania
- Children's Home, Romania
- Peace Day at the Lotus School, Mongolia
- Sunrise Centre, Malta (Centru Tbexbix)
- Ananda Marga Neohumanist School Korle Gonno, Accra, Ghana
- Schools and Development Projects in Porto Alegre, Brasil
- Love, Play and Unity
- ETC at Ananda Shila, India
- Mediation
- Learning by Imitation
- Healing Stories
- Theatre Art Workshop for Teachers
- Yoga Education in Schools
- Student Volunteers Service Learning
- Hong Kong Sector
- Delhi Sector
- Kahira Sector
- Suva Sector
- Manilla Sector
- New York Sector
- Nairobi Sector
- Georgetown Sector
- NEW! NHE Publications For Sale
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Since1982 many children and teens have benefited by the numerous local NHE institutions. In recognition of their work which honors human rights, Ananda Marga was selected by the CMDCA for the "Humans Rights" prize for the year 2005.


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2011年5月16日 星期一
"A History of God" by Karen Armstrong
I am reading this book for the second time now, and let me tell you that it requires CONCENTRATION. If you're not careful, you'll get your Sumerians mixed up with your Akkadians, or your Muslim mystics mixed up with your Christian mystics, or your epistemology mixed up with your transcendentalism.
And then you'll be in a real fix, because you will look up from your book and realize that you have no idea what the last twenty pages were discussing. Then you will have to go read those twenty pages again, and that will be very frustrating, because this is a VERY long book.
Just the same, anyone interested in a comparative study of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam will probably like this book. It has a lot to say about what people have thought about God throughout human history, and if you can CONCENTRATE it will have you thinking. I liked it so much I read it a second time, and I don't often do that.
There are some who attack the author on the grounds that she isn't a "scholar." Apparently she studied history, but never quite completed her degree. I think that such an argument is founded upon jealousy, and on opinions taken second and third-hand from other sources. Like any historian, she is never right 100% of the time, and in putting her opinion out there she is taking a risk. Whether all her opinions are right or wrong takes little away from this book, since it is a masterful survey of a very, very big subject. A lot of "scholars" like to point fingers at Karen Armstrong, but until they start writing books this good I think they should keep their mouths shut, and their pens at rest.
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2011年5月11日 星期三
Physics of the Impossible" by Michio Kaku
This is one of those "popular science" books that seem to proliferate these days, and as an example of such it is in no way exceptional.
It is solidly written, and offers the basic outlines of what the scientific community presently understands about our world, our universe, and what might lie outside of both. Topics such as teleportation, the possible existence of extraterrestrials, and the feasibility of large-scale laser technology are discussed, with examples drawn from popular movies and books.
There is little in this book that you won't also find in works by Stephen Hawking, Paul Adams, and other such authors, but I think that in this case the author has made the material slightly more accessible. Whether you consider this a point in favor or a point against this book would depend on how often you read this kind of thing. Some might accuse the author of "dumbing down" much of the science, while others might praise him for skipping "the hard stuff." I am inclined to the first opinion, but then again I read a lot of books on physics and other scientific topics.
I think the highlight of this book is the discussion on extraterrestrials and intersolar/interstellar/intergalactic travel. If even HALF of the science fiction authors out there bothered to read these chapters, we would have a much better selection of science fiction novels from which to choose!
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"Life is short. Do stuff that matters" – Siqi Chen
A few weeks back, Natalie and I decided to take a trip to the Enchanted Farm during their 7th yr Anniversary celebration. Located at Angat, Bulacan, it was an easy 2-hour drive from the bustling city of Manila. The activities were jam-packed so we had to start our day bright and early. Along the way, we found out that "Enchanted Farm" was coined because the area was called Brgy. Encanto – which means mystical or magical in Tagalog.


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the bloody stupid johnson hat is coming along. i really enjoy this pattern, the cables are easy, but with enough variation to make it interesting. the alpaca yarn really is soft and very nice to work with. i do suspect that the hat might turn out a bit on the large side, but that's ok, large and warm hats have been put to good use this winter, and the cold and snow doesn't seem to go away in a hurry. which i'm very grateful for, i love this weather!
sideways cables on bloody stupid johnson
i'm looking forward to finishing this fairly quickly, hopefully before friday, because that's when i cast on for my olympic knitting project! like i mentioned, i will be knitting mittens and the pattern i'll be using is the vespergyle mittens pattern by elinor brown. it's available as a free ravelry download, so if you haven't added it to your collection yet, i suggest that you do so! i'll be using two shades of grey in a 100% wool yarn from gotland that i received as a present from my dad a few years ago


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Well isn't that special. If this does not prove human beings and Neanderthals (probably entire branch of primates, I think we are primates) we are a plague on Earth nothing will.
Think of the destruction we have done and not just a onetime only deal but going back at least 125,000 years. If we killed for food these animals would still be around. But nope we killed for sake of killing. Partly I am sure to expand settlements.
As a species we and our late cousins never decided to adapt. Since this is worldwide and from the start it seems we have been mass killers of each other and against animals. Its not an anomaly its a design feature.
If this was a human body and a virus was destroying large sections of cells and nutrients we would call that virus a cancer. This is what we have been doing to this Earth.
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It is Friday once again, and boy did I find some great projects to share this week!! With the arrival of the very cold weather over the past few days, I have home on the mind. How can I spruce up the one I've got since I'm about to be stuck inside for winter hibernation!?!
Here's some good ideas (including 3 high end knockoffs!) to get some creativity flowing!! I was literally giddy looking at these, and all have been pinned to make in the future!
Cue the singing angels... "Halleluiah, Halleluih!" This Rustic Pallet Bench at Our Vintage Home Love can come to my home love any day!! I have a pile of pallets sitting in the garage (yes, they are still there), and I think I may have found a winner. I have just recently stumbled upon Diana's blog, and I think I'm hooked.
Now I would like to introduce you to Ms. Ballard Chair Knockoff by The Rooster and the Hen. I seriously think this version is better than the original! How gorgeous - the colors, the fabric. Swoon!!
I saw the original doggie pillow in the Restoration Hardward Baby & Child catalog, and loved it - but Julie's version at Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss was so perfect! She shares a tutorial - head on over there to check it out! This would be so cute in the nursery (if it's a boy)!
Katie over at Creative Outlets outdid herself with this table! I love the addition of the printed drop cloth - so different!! The color is great too - hmm - another good color for a baby boy's room. OK - sorry, I have baby on the brain (the little bean is moving around right now, can't help it)!
And finally, I bring you the last knock off - something I am now DYING to make! How awesome is this replica of an Anthropologie lamp shade? Erin at Lavender and Lemon Drops did such an amazing job with this - AND no sewing required!!
If you were featured, feel free to grab a button from my sidebar! Have a great weekend! We have our huge annual Halloween Party tomorrow, so I have lots of projects to finish up - can't wait to share them!


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Our President and CEO, Frédéric Langlois, contributes monthly to our High Speed Rail News blog series. Sharing his passion for travel and high-speed rail of which he is considered an expert. With over 17 years in the industry, Langlois sits on the Advisory Boards of the German National Tourist Office, the French National Tourist Office and hotel giant Accor. In addition, he has appeared on cable news discussing the future of high-speed trains in the United States.
Summer is here & July delivers its characteristic sweltering heat! It is time to get away and if distant shores are on your horizon, you can still escape to Europe for a rail-break. Rail sales to Europe continue to be robust; in fact the travel pattern emerging this year is so distinct that even though we have only just past the half year mark, based on our own sales, we can offer some information on what is popular in terms of train travel in Europe this year.
While our overall company sales are up 20 percent over last year, it has been clear for some months now that Britain and Spain are leading the way in terms of increasing numbers of North American travelers on their trains. So far this year, our number of travelers purchasing rail in the United Kingdom has more than doubled. Britain's extensive rail network connects England, Wales and Scotland and now that North American travelers have access to the same fare range that travelers in the UK do, it makes sense to plan a little in advance and purchase tickets before you leave as it will cost the same buying it here or over there.
And let's talk a little about Spain! The country has invested a lot of time and money in its high speed rail network – and it is paying off! We have seen a rail passenger growth of approximately 90 percent over last year for Spain. Clearly the cost-conscious traveler knows a deal when they see one and when you travel to Europe armed with a few train tickets to connect you to a few great towns or cities, the ease, convenience and city center to city center connections, makes for time and money saving vacations.
Whether you consider yourself a romantic, sophisticated or green traveler, arriving by train into the heart of London, Edinburgh, Paris, Valencia or Barcelona fits all your needs and even saves you some taxi money on airport/city center transfers.
Some of my own favorite summer train journeys include Valencia to Madrid on the AVE only takes 1 hour and 38 minutes, so it is a great way to explore two of its great cities. Spain is a great summer destination and the long afternoon siesta's mean that you always feel rested enough to hop on a train and explore another city or just stay out late to enjoy the one you are in. Paris to Avignon on the TGV only takes about 2 hours and 40 minutess and there is nothing quite so beautiful as seeing the city scenes of Paris give way to green fields which in turn become fields of purple – can you smell the lavender?


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New York Festivals Radio Awards enlists jurists from all over the world to become members of the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury includes some of the most recognizable voices and captivating programming producers in the radio industry today.
In this Grand Jury Confidential, New York Festivals interviewed Michael Iantorno, audio producer for AMI-Audio, Accessible Media Inc., Toronto.
Michael Iantorno is an award-winning (NCRA, IAAIS, New York Festivals) producer with roots in broadcast, new media, and journalism.
Currently the lead producer for Accessible Media Inc's monthly audiobook program, Choice Words, Michael is a key contributor to AMI-audio's editorial mandate of telling stories through the lens of disability. In addition to his work within AMI, Michael has contributed to video games, short films, music videos, and podcasts. He has worked in various facets of the Canadian media industry for over a decade.
In the interview below, Michael shares early influences, what he learned on his first job, his favorite radio program, the evolution of radio and much more.
New York Festivals: Who or what were your early influences in your career?
Michael Iantorno: It may seem odd, but I think the biggest influence and inspiration in my career has been Jim Henson. When I look at everything that he created over his life I see a consistent theme: being able to take an odd or quirky idea and turn it into something that is polished, unique, and engaging.
Many of his ideas would have sounded bizarre in the context of an elevator pitch (a prime time variety show with puppets?), but his execution was always so spot-on. Watching and re-watching his work has taught me that even the weirdest ideas can find an audience if they have been developed with drive and passion.
New York Festivals: What's the most important thing you learned from your first job?
Michael Iantorno: My first industry job was as a production manager at a Toronto recording studio. Despite the "manager" title, it was essentially a glorified intern position where I did everything from graphic design to cleaning the toilets.
I worked at the studio for three years, and I slowly became creatively stagnant and disillusioned with my work. I never challenged myself (or my boss) regarding the nature of my position, and eventually I was just going through the motions instead of doing work that creatively satisfying.
The main lesson I learned from that experience is to not become too complacent with my career. I should have tried to get more out of that position while I was in it, or left it before I became tired and jaded.
New York Festivals: What qualities are the most important to have?
Michael Iantorno: I'm a big advocate of lifelong learning and trying new things, so I guess I would say that self-improvement is very important to me. A lot of folks get too comfortable in their roles, and are hesitant to adopt new tools and approaches.
Branching out is important, not just from a skills perspective, but because it allows you to find new things that you are interested in. I started university wanting to be a web designer! I wouldn't even be in radio if it wasn't for an 3rd year audio production class that I took on a lark.
New York Festivals: Tell us a bit about your evolution in the radio industry?
Michael Iantorno: I began my audio career mainly interested in audio post-production for film. After university, I ended up taking a few gigs editing and mixing student films… but unfortunately those didn't pay the bills!
After bouncing around a few part-time jobs, I spent three years working at a recording studio in Toronto. It was a generally alright gig, but it ended up having a lower creative ceiling than I had hoped. I was also more of a graphic/web designer than an audio producer, and there were also a some duties such as "going on lunch runs" and "cleaning the bathrooms" that I found less than fulfilling.
I eventually made my way to AMI-audio, where I was hired on as a studio technician. After spending a couple of years recording content for their broadcast reading service, I moved up to the producer position that I now occupy. It was great to slowly transition into the role – learning skills from the more senior producers – and eventually getting to spearhead my own documentary and audio series.
New York Festivals: What's your favorite radio program that created?
Michael Iantorno: The monthly audiobook series I currently produce, Choice Words, is probably my favourite. It was one of the first programs that I got to develop from the ground up, and I loved the creative control. Authors are generally great interviews too!
New York Festivals: What are the hallmarks of award-winning radio programs?
Michael Iantorno: I think the main hallmark of an award-winning program is its ability to get its hooks into the listener. Compelling programs will find a way to draw the audience into their narrative: holding onto them until every last drop of their narrative has been delivered. If a program can accomplish this goal, and truly get the audience invested in the story it is telling, it has succeeded.


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Jul 9, 2010
today is an anniversary
and you want to know a secret???
When Peter and I got married, we decided in 10 years we'd renew our vows and have a big wedding/reception closer to home. Last year we chose the perfect place in Sedona, right along a winding creek under a canopy of old oak trees.
So, I've been carefully planning my dream wedding and have been saving ideas for the past years, getting ready for the big event. In light of recent events, I started wondering why should we wait? Why not start planning a big celebration whenever we feel like it? Of course, it would still take me at least a year of planning and organizing but I love the idea of marrying my best friend all over again!
I also decided to finally start that mini I had been wanting to do for so long! Alaina has been asking all sorts of questions lately; how did you and daddy meet?, did you meet in Hawaii?, where did you get married? It seems this is the perfect time to be writing down all of those stories!
I'm going with a 6x6 size. Just something small and cute. I'll fill it with envelopes of all the little notes and cards Peter and have sent each other. Along with the photos and a few scrapbook pages. This should keep be busy for the next few weeks!
I'll be back tomorrow to post the Saturday Color Combo! Happy Friday!
5 comments:
- Joanna said...
Happy anniversary!
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- Unknown said...
Happy anniversary Tara to you and your hubby. My anniversay was the 8th. 13 years with my best friend! We eloped to Vegas! Got married in the Chapel of Love. It was cheap looking! There with plastic flowers, stain glass windows, the cost was $60.00 and it couldn't have been more perfect! I remember it like it was yesterday. It will be so nice for your kids to see their parents renew their vows. What a wonderful idea.
FYI...love the mini book so far!!!
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- Christine said...
Happy anniversary to you both! Your project looks amazing, what a beautiful idea!
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Happy anniversary to you both. My husband and I renewed our vows on our 25th (2 years ago), and it was lovely. I'm so glad I did, as all my 5 kiddos celebrated with us. Don't wait as long as I did, do it soon. Have a happy and blessed day.
- 11.7.10
Happy Anniversary - I think it is a fantastic idea. I love the idea of renewing vows and sharing another day like that again.
That mini is fantastic.. I should should do the same thing, I'm so behind on all our wedding memories and it will be 5 years in September!
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NL NextFashion & Textiles: a celebration of the network
26-06-2018 On June 22nd around seventy people gathered for the NextFashion conference which celebrated all the people working on innovations in clothing and textiles for over five years. The meeting was held at the State of Fashion exhibition in Arnhem and powered by CLICKNL. Lucie Huiskens from ArtEZ and me (from Modint) took the audience through a varied program of speakers who addressed "innovation" from inside and outside our fashion businesses and from very different perspectives.
After a welcome by ArtEZ lector Jeroen van den Eijnde, Jelle Stienstra, Digital Strategy Consultant at ISAACVR talked about the potential (or already existing) developments in hyper personalisation and virtual reality in Fashion. The topic raised many questions about the role of designers, privacy and the sustainability of completely new business models.
Erick Wuestmann of Circles then shared his experiences in deploying the power of networks. Whichever network we examine in circular economy or elsewhere, they all face the same problems of accumulating enough volumes and taking off the "unprofitable top" of innovative outputs.
Kamiel Maase, Performance Manager Sport Science & Innovation the Dutch Olympic Team NL provided insight into what is needed to maximize the performance of athletes. Nutrition, training and rest are supported by the right materials and clothing. At the Tokyo Olympics it will be very hot and humid, so the audience was challenged to come up with good ideas for cooling athletes before, during and after their great performances.
The value of the network
Finally, Danielle Bruggeman, lector at ArtEZ, spoke warm words to Lucie Huiskens, coordinator of CLICKNL|NextFashion for over five years and thanked CLICKNL, the Province of Gelderland and the City of Arnhem for supporting the network.
The core parties of the network, AMFI/HvA, Saxion, TMO, ArtEZ and Modint daily experience the value of the network. The banner was therefore handed from ArtEZ to Patric Hanselman of Modint, the organisation that will continue the coordination of the network.
With Lucie, no fear!
Connecting people
After drinks and bites the party visited the State of Fashion exposition guided by curator José Teunissen, who was also founder of the NextFashion network. The exhibition is still open until July 22, go there!
The conference showed how a network depends on connecting people who share values and ideas, who are willing to work on the same projects from completely different angles, who want to meet and exchange. As the NL NextFashion & Textiles network and Modint, we sincerely hope to enable this in the years ahead.
My personal takeaway? For the best performance you need good food and a good sleep….
Thanks to all.