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Even when Alzheimer's is at an advanced stage you can get through to the patient using these simple communication techniques.
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I had an ah ha moment reading this Parade Magazine article (which I edited for length).
Three brilliant ideas - memory flashcards to remind loved ones of relationships; and, notes to loved ones to ease anxiety, and positive suggestions to slow down repetitive questions.
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Eighty-year-old Mary studied her only daughter's face intently. "You're not my Susan," she said.
Susan cried as she recounted the incident to Michelle S. Bourgeois, a speech-pathology professor at Ohio State University who is an expert at communicating with people who have dementia.
1. Create Memory Flash Cards
- Bourgeois suggested that Susan create memory flashcards. "Your mother will never forget you," Bourgeois told her. "She just needs help remembering."
Under one she'd written, "This is my daughter Susan at age three"; under the other was "This is my daughter Susan now." Mary studied the photos, then looked at Susan and said, "As beautiful as ever."
Learn More - What to do when dementia patient gets agitated
Bourgeois is part of a group of scientists whose work marks a sea change in how caregivers deal with people who have dementia, focusing on what they can do rather than on what they've lost. "People tend to treat these patients as if they're not the persons they were, but they're still here."
Typically, long-term memory and certain kinds of skills like reading (which is over learned so it is automatic) are less afflicted than other cognitive skills.
"Even when dementia is so advanced that people cannot speak, they can read if the words are large enough," Bourgeois explains. "We know because they smile, make pleasant sounds, and stroke photos of loved ones with captions."
In contrast, she says, "Spoken words literally go through one ear and out the other. Patients understand, but they can't store the memory. That's why they ask the same question again and again."
Related Article - How the Loss of Memory Works in Alzheimer's Disease, and How Understanding This Could Help You
2. Write it Down on a Notepad
A woman at one of Bourgeois' lectures reported that her father would repeatedly ask, "Where are we going?" during their weekly drives to the doctor.
- Bourgeois advised her to answer his question -- and also write it down on a notepad and give it to him.
When the woman tried this out, she said that her dad looked at the notepad, out the window, and back at the notepad. After that, he stopped asking, "Where are we going?"
3. Make a Card with a Positive Suggestion
Similar techniques have been used to deal with anger and anxiety in people with dementia.
- When a patient refused to shower, Bourgeois told her nursing aide to make a card that read, "Showers make me feel fresh and clean" and give it to her after saying it was time to shower.
Related Article - 5 Tips, How to get an Alzheimer's Patient to Shower
Great article!
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is a Geriatric Care Manager who specializes in helping families with Alzheimer's and related dementias issues. She also trains caregivers in home care companies, assisted livings, memory care communities, and nursing homes in dementia specific techniques for best care of dementia sufferers. ThirdAge Services LLC, is located in Dallas, TX.
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Winter weather at Arrowhead could be game-changer for Chiefs, fans
There's an 80 percent chance of precipitation this weekend in Kansas City, which means the Chiefs — who face the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium at noon Sunday — might be playing in inclement weather for the second time in three weeks.
"It will be a little bit cold," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said.
The Chiefs played through some snow flurries two weeks ago at Washington and rolled to a 45-10 victory. On that same day, some of the highest-scoring and most exciting games of the season were played in snowstorms at Philadelphia and Baltimore.
It has snowed at Arrowhead before, of course, and the Chiefs do a pretty good job of clearing the Truman Sports Complex parking lots and shoveling snow out of the grandstands before kickoff. Still, team officials encourage fans to arrive well in advance of kickoff so they can take their time and make their way safely into the lots.
The Chiefs utilize a weather-monitoring system similar to those used by airports. Team officials say they began tracking and planning specifically for this storm last week and have already put their winter weather plan into effect.
That means they have tractors, loaders, dump trucks and plows ready if they need to clear the parking lots, and also have 350 tons of salt and ice melt on hand. Some 200 personnel are scheduled to work or are on call to come in overnight Saturday into Sunday and will be prepared to clear the stadium with shovels and a system of chutes and trailers hooked to carts to haul snow out of the building.
Stadium workers will treat where they can Saturday night and the main snow-removal operation will begin early Sunday morning if needed.
The field will be covered until close to game time, per NFL rules.
Once noon rolls around, though, the game will go on. And for some Chiefs, such as fifth-year kicker Ryan Succop, playing in the snow has actually been a rarity.
"Playing in Kansas City for five years, we figured we'd have at least one snow game by now," Succop said. "But (Washington) was really the first one.
"We've had some games where it's flurrying a little bit, but nothing like the accumulation like we had a couple weeks ago. But really, it's kind of fun. It's kind of neat out there — you're playing football in the snow, and you've just got to embrace it."
As much "fun" as it might be to play in the snow, it can also be a game-changer.
"You have to approach things differently," Succop said. "Obviously you can't plant as hard. Because when the field is slick like that, it's just not going to hold one plant foot sticking in the ground."
As for how the cold weather might affect the rest of the Chiefs, Reid doesn't think players have to practice in the cold to play well in it. The Chiefs have been working indoors all week long, even though midweek brought some balmy weather for this time of year.
"That field out there is frozen, and it didn't thaw with the warmer weather," Reid said. "I'm really not big on that either way.
"I spent a few years up in Green Bay, and heck, if it got below 50, we were inside. So I did it a little different in Philly … and we won games. So I don't worry much about that."Special shirts for fans
With the playoffs inching nearer — and a long season drawing to a close — Chiefs quarterback Chase Daniel and his teammates really wanted to give back to the fans who have cheered them every step of the way.
So sometime last week, they came up with an idea, something that would allow them to do just that and raise a little money for charity, too.
"What we've decided to do is make a 2013 Chiefs playoff shirt by the players for the fans," Daniel said in the Chiefs' locker room Friday. "The mantra, the slogan of the shirt, is going to be 'Work to win,' and that's what we do. We were introduced to that term by Coach (Andy) Reid from day one of training camp, we've had the mantra day in and day out, and we want to unify the community with it."
Daniel said all proceeds from the shirts, which will be red and cost $10, will go to various charities in the Kansas City area.
"One is the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired, the Children's Place, the Make-A-Wish Foundation … with a bunch of these other charities that guys have close ties with," Daniel said.
Daniel said Chiefs players will soon start "a social media frenzy" about the shirts in hopes of raising more money and driving up excitement for the playoffs.
"We're going to wait until the first playoff game to get them," Daniel said. "Me and (starting quarterback) Alex (Smith) are getting shirts for every guy in this building, including coaches, support staff, stuff like that."
Daniel, a former backup in New Orleans, said the Saints did a similar thing in 2010 with the phrase "finish strong" and wound up selling 40,000 shirts, a number he hopes to surpass here.
"It's going to look sweet — it's going to be a red-out," Daniel said. "That's our color here, and I know these fans are going to get behind it."
Fans can purchase shirts by visiting www.worktowinkc.com.Injury report
It appears the Chiefs will get at least two of their four injured starters back against Indianapolis.
Receiver Dexter McCluster (ankle) and tight end Anthony Fasano (concussion), who missed last Sunday's game against Oakland, are listed as probable on the injury report and were full participants in Friday's practice.
Meanwhile, left tackle Branden Albert (knee) and outside linebacker Justin Houston (elbow) were both limited participants in practice Friday and are listed as questionable on the injury report.
"We'll see," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. "It will be a stretch for them to make it."
Whether Albert and/or Houston play or not, the Chiefs figure to get a boost from the return of McCluster, who has returned two punts for touchdowns this year, and Fasano, who has caught 22 passes for 180 yards and three touchdowns in eight games.
"He's got a lot of snaps under his belt," Reid said. "He's a good route runner. He's smart. He's a matchup that you can take advantage of in games."
Believe it or not, Fasano even has a fan in backup tight end Sean McGrath, a second-year pro who has started the last two games in his absence.
"Every time he comes back, I love it," McGrath said. "You just get that confidence because he's out there and he's been doing it for so long. There's just a certain comfortability that you get in the game with him that (tells you) everything's gonna be alright. It's like, 'Uncle Tony's here.'
Fasano is certainly a reliable target. He's caught 22 of the 30 passes (73 percent) thrown his way this season, a figure that impresses McGrath, who has caught 25 of the 38 passes thrown his way (63 percent).
"I mean, I think it speaks volumes about the tight end group," McGrath said with a laugh. "We do our job."
The Chiefs certainly appear to be in better shape than Indianapolis. Safety Sergio Brown (groin), defensive tackle Montori Hughes (knee), defensive tackle Ricky-Jean Francois (foot), offensive tackle Jeff Linkenback (quad) and guard Joe Reitz (concussion) are doubtful, while receiver T.Y. Hilton (shoulder), cornerback Greg Toler (groin), guard Hugh Thornton (neck) and linebacker Daniel Adongo (hamstring) are questionable.The Star's Randy Covitz contributed to this report.

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21 & 22 April
Basically a day full of travelling. We headed straight to the airport right after lunch. It was such a chilly day where temperature fell to 12 degrees. It might not sound cold at all but with the strong wind and rain, it was pretty miserable. So as I was getting ready in the morning, I went for stretchy pants, boots, thermal worn underneath my denim shirt and a grey coat. Didn't want to pop on something too casual because we had to make a trip back to the office just to wrap things up before we leave. So all and all, we spent 7 hours travelling, including time we wasted at the airport waiting.
Anyways if you watched the news few day back, a strong wind/typhoon hit New South Wales which was basically where I was, at the Sydney airport. The wind was travelling at 100km/hour and it was too strong for the cabin crew to open the cabin, unload previous flight passengers' luggage and load ours. So our luggage got held overnight at the airport and were scheduled to be sent over to us the next morning. Thankfully our flight wasn't delayed & we landed safely. Well, which also lead to no brushing, no bathing & no changing. So that's why I wore the same outfit for 2 days straight. #YOLO #smellybreathandgreasyhair
Thermal - Uniqlo
Top - Zara Boy
Pants - Random
Coat - H.Y
Boots - Zalora.com [Click here. Get 15% off when you enter 'ZBAPqLL' upon checkout]
23 April
Weather was gradually getting hotter in Queensland and it was a little too hot for boots and a thicker top. So on Thursday I wore a nude flowy chiffon blouse paired with a simple blazer and a pop of leopard.
Top - HM
Blazer - HM
Pants - Topshop [Here]
Scarf - Stradivarious [Similar one here. Enter 'ZBAPqLL' for a 15% upon checkout. Which makes it Rm17.00 only]
Shoes - Zalora.com [Similar here]
Bag - Aldo
I'm currently in bed blogging while watching Youtube vidoes. Could have went out for a drink but since I'm currently alone in Brisbane, better not :/ Have a lovely weekend people! <3


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NEIBA Question of the Week #4
The NEIBA Board members are starting a Question of the Week on the NEIBA Group at Yahoo! Groups (our Listserv). The goal is to share everyone's common knowledge about bookselling or anything related to independent bookstores. It is our hope that after the Board has run through with their questions other members will continue the asking.
This week's question is
Do you send in nominations when you read an ARC that you love? How do you manage to keep track of the Indiebound deadlines? Do you mind when reps give you a gentle nudge to get your nominations in? Is there anything that publishers or reps could do to help you send in more recommendations? – Annie Philbrick, Bank Square Books
Ellen Richmond, Children's Book Cellar
Do you send in nominations when you read an ARC that you love? Often, but not always. Not frequently enough.
How do you manage to keep track of the Indiebound deadlines? Thank heavens for those e-mail reminders from Mark. When I get the reminder and I have recently read something I really like, I often just write the recommendation then and there. I can't depend on myself to get back to it at a later point.
Do you mind when reps give you a gentle nudge to get your nominations in? Heavens, no! See above! I can't be trusted to get around to it w/out being reminded. "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions." In my case, I'm on a super highway!
Is there anything that publishers or reps could do to help you send in more recommendations? Probably not. The reminders that they send are the best way to encourage me. More might not be any more effective and would, I suspect, annoy people who are less "random/abstract" than I am.
Wendy Sheanin, Simon & Schuster
From a publisher point of view, I'd like to see the Indie Next List really move the needle. It's hard to get booksellers excited about books that are on the list in many cases. But how can we make the list mean something?
Nancy Felton, Broadside Bookshop
I am, unfortunately, not good at nominating books for the indie list. I do write some reviews for the NECBA review project and occasionally one of those is pick up. Like Ellen, I find it really helpful when reps remind me that the deadline for a particular book is coming up.
Carol Chittenden, Eight Cousins
Though I try to write up books for the NECBA listserv and forward them to IndieNext, I don't often USE those lists as buying guides for children's books, where I feel fairly confident about my choices.
Because I feel the children's books have to be my first priority, I have been trying to encourage our other staff to write up and submit titles they have read. They're extremely reluctant dragons, despite all my encouragement.
But the biggest problems of all, especially for adult books, are reading time and lead time. The deadlines come before we've even blinked at the last mountain, never mind getting over it and looking to the next horizon. We're trying desperately to stay more or less abreast of the new titles coming into the store every week, never mind reading ARC's that may be coming in May or later. I've just about concluded that we need to skip a season (just this once), go straight to the June+ release dates, and try to keep in front of the tiger thenceforth. We try to enlist customers when we can, but they're busy too, and their standards are different.
Maybe the calendar just moves faster close to the coast. Maybe we're slower than most. I know average bears usually outpace me personally two to one. Amid the many pressures of keeping a bookstore in business, it's funny how reading — which is a large part of why we got into this in the first place — so often appears to be a lower priority, a treat, an indulgence.
Mindbending though they are, the rep speed dating sessions, at Winter Institute and the trade show, are very helpful in choosing which ARC's to put at the top of the teetering pile. Will we get any of them read before their deadlines pass? I can only wish.
Josh Christie, Shermans
Do you send in nominations when you read an ARC that you love?
Not as often as I should, but yes! I usually write or talk about the books I loved on my podcast/blog/Twitter/Facebook, and publishers are sometimes proactive enough to ask if I can use or sculpt what I said into a nomination. That helps me stay on top of the nominations, since it's just re-using what I'm already doing.
How do you manage to keep track of the Indiebound deadlines?
I'm horrible at keeping track of the deadlines. Our reps are saints about reminding me when when a book's nomination deadline is coming up. The bookmarks or stickers on ARCs that mention the specific deadline for that title are helpful, too.
Do you mind when reps give you a gentle nudge to get your nominations in?
I don't mind at all. Our reps are very good about only pushing me to write nominations for books they knew I enjoyed, so I don't feel like they're trying to stuff the ballot box.
Is there anything that publishers or reps could do to help you send in more recommendations?
Nothing they aren't doing right now. Even more helpful to me than the reminders and stickers are reps that know me well enough to point me towards books they know I'll like, since it ensures that those titles at least get read.
Laura Lucy, White Birch
Do I send in nominations? Yes, when I love the book and I have read it in time. And I encourage my staff to do the same, but it doesn't always work.
As for deadlines, if the book is not out yet, I send in a recommendation regardless. I can't keep track of them and don't pick my books with them in mind, unless nudged by a rep (see next question.) I usually try to copy in my rep as well so they know we're reading their books and liking them.
I don't mind a nudge – especially if I've got a book close to the top of the pile. A nudge might be what gets me to read it instead of something else.
I think some reps or publishers (Norton maybe) put labels on the books with the deadlines on them. That can be helpful. A personal plea can do the trick, too. Not a generic note, but an email or something from my rep saying this book is really awesome, I think you'll love it and it should really be on the Indie Next list. Will you read it? That usually gets me.
As always, the trick of staying ahead and current at the same time is the hard part. I just read a fantastic book, but it's due out in July. I sent in my nomination and I want to tell everyone about it now, but it's not out for 4 more months. Will I still have the same excitement level when the book actually arrives in the store? I hope so.
Emily Crowe, The Odyssey Bookshop
There are two booksellers in our store who nominate to IndieNext on a monthly basis (or quarterly basis for the children's list), and I wish I could get more of my staff to nominate. I also have one staff member who stopped nominating after doing it regularly for about one year because her blurbs were never chosen for inclusion.
I personally *love* getting reminders from my reps. I try to send in nominations as I read an ARC, but if that slides by, I at least try to send in an "I loved this book" comment for titles that have become foggy in my memory when the deadline looms. One great thing that Ann Kingman and Michael Kindness do in our area is put a sticker on the ARC that has the nomination deadline on it, which I also find helpful.
I also try to copy my reps and the publicist (when I have that info) on the blurbs that I send in–we've found that we're sometimes more likely to get author events when the publicists know that someone on staff is already enthusiastic about the book. And occasionally when I don't care for a book, I give that feedback to the reps, too, especially if it's for a book that I requested, just so they know that it wasn't sitting at the bottom of some nebulous TBR pile on the floor.
Kathryn Fabiani, RJ Julia Booksellers
I send in nominations as often as I can (although I could probably do more). we also talk to the booksellers regularly about submitting nominations – right now we have a contest going to get more nominations in (free lunch for the first person who gets quoted in the IndieNext list).
In order to keep track of deadlines I print out a copy of the list of deadlines from the IndieNext site and put it in the staff room and on a big bulletin board next to the store manager's desk. Doesn't work perfectly but it is definitely better than nothing.
I have absolutely no problem with reps reminding me about upcoming deadlines – even though I have the best of intentions, I often fail to keep track of time and I've missed a few deadlines in the past for books I loved. Michael and Ann from Random House put stickers on galleys with the
nomination date which is incredibly helpful.


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Rubber Rings And A Fanny Full Of Stitches
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Against my better judgment I read this post. I really want a child, but my god, I'm really not sure I want to go through this! Haha. Men don't know just how bloody good they've got it, do they?! Thanks for sharing this, though. I do think childbirth, the reality of it, just isn't talked about enough. I'd much rather know what horrible things lie in store for me, than be left thinking "oh my god, is this normal?!" x www.aimeeraindropwrites.co.uk xReplyDelete
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Oct. 31, 2009.
That's the date that marks the last time that Tennessee defeated a ranked opponent.
Since then, the Vols have played in 18 contests against such opponents and have only managed to stay within 10 points on four occasions.
In total, four current members of the UT roster were a part of that 31-13 victory against then-No. 22 South Carolina.
However, the rest of the seniors – as well as every other member of the team – who have never defeated a ranked opponent, are hoping to change that trend Saturday when the No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs roll into town for a 3:30 p.m. contest at Neyland Stadium.
"It's nothing that we really think of," Rajion Neal said. "I think in our idle time, we do sit around and talk about things like that, but at the end of the day, we look at every team as a competitor that we can be really prepared and try and beat.
"For the seniors – we're hungry. Us not beating Florida, Georgia, so many SEC teams since we've been here, we're hungry to go out and get us a win."
That long-awaited victory will not be easy for the Vols as the Bulldogs possess one of the nation's most potent offenses with its ability to run the ball effectively and air it out at will.
The Vols' defense may be in luck, however, as Georgia's starting running back Todd Gurley, who rushed for 1,385 yards last season, will not start and is not expected to play, leaving sophomore Keith Marshall to shoulder the brunt of the carries.
However, Marshall is still a capable back who rushed for 759 yards last season, including a 164-yard performance against UT, and has been a focus for the Vols in practice.
"He's got great speed, good balance and good size," defensive coordinator John Jancek said. "He sees things well in the hole and (has) lateral quickness. The other thing too is he catches the ball out of the backfield; he's got good hands. He's very dynamic with the ball."
If the Vols are able to stop the run, they will still be left with the task of defending the pass against senior quarterback Aaron Murray, who was named to the first-team Preseason All-SEC Team and currently has 1,338 passing yards to go along with 11 touchdowns.
"(He has) the makings of a great quarterback," UT coach Butch Jones said. "The great quarterbacks have the ability to defeat tight coverage and throw it in there. Murray can defeat tight coverage. That's what makes him a special player. He's poised and he's in control."
Even if the Vols are able to limit a Georgia team that is averaging 41.3 points per game, they will still have to score points for themselves to come away victorious.
The Bulldogs, who lost seven starters on the defensive side of the ball in the 2013 NFL Draft, have had a down year defensively, allowing 32.5 points per game this season compared to the 19.6 they gave up last season.
They will also most likely be without freshman safety Tray Matthews – the owner of UGA's sole interception this season – who suffered a "tweaked" hamstring at the end of Tuesday's practice.
"We'll have to see how bad it was, but it was bad enough he couldn't go today," Georgia head coach Mark Richt told the Athens media after Wednesday's practice.
Even without Matthews, the Vols are not overlooking the talent-laden defense.
"They have a lot of good athletes, a lot of good looking guys, and overall they're a good defense," Neal said. "I think as long as we stick to our game plan and really stay disciplined to what we really know how to do, we'll be fine."
The Vols will unveil their highly-anticipated "smokey" gray jerseys Saturday. The game will be televised on CBS.


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Toey snatching up these projects !.
I for some odd reason liked Bomb in that Cubic drama with Mint.C (then again I think I had low expectations from that drama in general so I just watched it with my brain switched off lol)
One thing is for sure at least their height difference will be cute lol[UOTE
I would love the height difference but that's as far as I go. I tried watching all of bomb lakorns even if I don't like his acting but man, I can only get into a few episodes and I am done. I did watched cubic up to 10 episodes then I realized Bomb look the same in every scenes lol. And his lakorn with Ice...needless to say, that one was bad with pranang.
Yeah I agree. Honestly, there are other actors who are better and deserve the promotion more Alex R, Phet, First to name a few.Can't believe ch3 is still trying to promote Bomb...


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Known around the world as Mr. Bongo," Jack Costanzo brought the instrument and in some instances, the rhythms of Cuba, into the public eyes of pop culture. Born in Chicago on September 24, 1922, Costanzo spent his childhood delving into one of his families popular pastimes, dancing. His skills on the dance floor made him a regular in the ballrooms, where he saw his first Latin dance band performing live, Mario Dumont's band from Puerto Rico. Inspired by the group's percussionist, Costanzo constructed his own bongos and began jamming with the dancehall bands. A stint in the Navy moved Costanzo to the West Coast, where he began his career as a professional percussionist playing with band leader Bobby Ramos. Costanzo soon moved up the chain of success, finding a spot in the Lecuona Cuban Boys, whose hit The Peanut Vendor" sent them traveling to performances across the country. Costanzo soon became a regular fixture upon the Los Angeles Latin music scene, performing with groups led by Desi Arnez and Rene Touzet. He soon caught the eye of Stan Kenton, whose increased interest in Latin music had inspired him to recruit a bongocero. Important recordings like The Peanut Vendor," Bongo Riff," and Abstraction" introduced Costanzo's bongo virtuosity to the jazz crowd, and brought the integration of jazz harmonies and Afro-Cuban rhythms to a wider population. Kenton utilized the instrument creatively, sometimes leaning upon its Afro-Cuban roots and other times having Costanzo play completely coloristically. Costanzo's gig with Kenton ended in 1948, but he quickly found work with another massively popular jazz figure, vocalist and pianist Nat King Cole. The percussionist worked with Cole for five years, recording memorable pieces such as Calypso Blues," Lover Come Back To Me," and Yes Sir, That's My Baby." After his time with Cole, Costanzo found himself in high demand, earning high profile jobs with vocalist Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Harry James, and many more. In the mid-fifties, Costanzo formed his own band, utilizing the talents of top Los Angeles musicians like legendary pianist Eddie Cano. Costanzo and his group recorded several albums during the late fifties, including Plays Jazz, Afro, & Latin, Latin Fever, and Mr. Bongo Plays Cha Cha Cha. The exotic appeal of Latin percussion mixed with Costanzo's safe appearance lead to several placements in Hollywood movies, including the Elvis film Harum Scarumand Pat Boone's Bernadine. Costanzo left the scene for quite a few years, only to return with a sizzling new Latin Jazz project, spearheaded by the Bobby Matos produced 2001 album Back From Havana. The following year Costanzo delivered another high energy collection of West Coast Latin Jazz entitled Scorching the Skins. Still residing in Southern California, Costanzo still makes special appearances with his band, continuing to spread the appeal of Latin music to an adoring public.
Costanzo will celebrate his 88th birthday this Friday, September 24, 2010, reaching another milestone in an lifetime of inspirational music performances. While other musicians may have done more to spread authentic mixtures of jazz with South American and Caribbean cultures, Costanzo was one of the individuals responsible for capturing the public's love for Latin music. In honor of this accomplishment, we're dedicating today's Weekly Latin Jazz Video Fix to Mr. Bongo" Jack Costanzo. The first clip features Costanzo performing a duet with Nat King Cole in the memorable Calypso Blues." The next two videos are taken from movies featuring Costanzo, including films by Ann Miller and Pat Boone. The last snippet is Costanzo's band Latin Combustion performing a descarga live in 1997. Costanzo's work did a lot to spread Latin music into the greater world, an important task to be respectedenjoy!
Nat King Cole and Jack Costanzo Performing Calypso Blues"
Ann Miller With Jack Costanzo
Jack Costanzo's Band Featured In The Pat Boone Movie Bernadine
Jack Costanzo's Band Latin Combustion From 1997
This story appears courtesy of The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz.
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Our good friend and model Elyse Taylor (read more about her in our interview last year) recently collaborated with children's label Tutu Du Monde to create a very special limited edition tutu for for the charity Bear Cottage.
Named the "Lila" tutu after Elyse's Daughter Lila, the tut was designed when Elyse was recently in Sydney. Elyse took part in the design process with Andrea Rembeck (Tutu Du Monde's Designer) choosing fabrications, colours and embellishments. The "Lila" tutu has a a sprinkling of silver sequins across the bodice and graduating waterfall skirt of pink and plummy tulle.
80 special edition Tutu's have been put into production and are available for sale through the website –
$100 from the proceeds of each "Lila" Tutu will be donated directly to Bear Cottage.
Bear Cottage is a children's hospice caring for terminally illl children and their families. Its the only children's hospice in New South Wales and one of only two in Australia . A warm and home-like environment, it provides respite care, end of life care and ongoing bereavement support. Bear Cottage relies heavily on community support to keep its doors open.
Get your little one a Tutu and support Elyse and Bear Cottage! Shopping therapy for a good cause!!
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All admission included Vegas Style Tour has No Minimum number of guests VIP sections included Security all night Party hosts all night Bottle Service Available on request Half hour Super stretch Limousine cruise with fully stocked Bar Chrysler 300c 10 seats Hyper stretch SUV 14 seats, Super and Mega stretch Hummers 14, 16 and 22 seaters available Snack pizza platters Photographer Gold Coast Nightclub tours run from 7.30pm-12 am Perfect for Hen nite , perfect for bucks parties, 30th and 21st birthday party celebrations, Group discounts available 730pm – midnight NOW ONLY $120.00p/p All Gold coast nightclubs on tour include entry and VIP sections FREE cover charge to all 4 clubs Call now on 0424030537 to inquire Gold Coast Vegas style Limousine and nightclub experience. nightclub party Mid Week VIP tours (minimum numbers apply) Call now on 0424030537 to inquire Vegas Style Hummer & Limo nightclub Party Tours P: (07) 5504-5166 | M: 0424 030 537 A Fun Safe way to enjoy the Gold Coast Nightlife We have 6 super stretch limousines available from 10 seat Chrysler to, 14 seat HYPER STRETCH SUV ,and of course 14-16 and 22 seat hummers White, , Black ,Pink Our Limousines have Laser Lights, smoke machines , TV's and big sound systems in all Limousine . Tour Start at Melbas @ 73opm with pizza on arrival . The Night includes a 30 min Limousine cruise with photos by your limo, then cruise through the heart of surfers Paradise and then your limousine passes along the beachfront esplanade enjoying the best host service and refreshments , then making your way into the nightlife center orchid avenue for the start of a memorable night . Your Hosts will guide you past the door lines to your own VIP section in every venue. Hosts will ensure your needs are taken care of. Security will guarantee a safe experience. Your Hosts and Security will also guide you through the next two venues. Key to the Coast has the best host's/Bodyguards to make sure your nightclub tour runs perfectly. 4 Full Limousines max 50 guests topless waiters also available for hens night Gold Coast We will make this an experience you will remember forever. Hens is free for over 12 Guests . Finish at Sin City Nightclub at 12am Call 0424030537 to inquire about our hens party ideas Gold Coast Hens night ideas Gold Coast,Nightclub tour all inclusive packages include stretch Hummer or limousine cruise. Island catamaran cruise and stretch hummer ride to and from accommodation packages, 2 Broadbeach nightclubs to Surfers package, Stretch Hummer cruise or our most popular hens night ideas Gold Coast package, our 4 venue Vegas Style Limousine Nightclub Experience. not like a pub crawl Key to the Coast voted number 1 for Hens parties on the Gold Coast. Hen nite Gold coast VIP Stretch Limousine Nightclub Experience party package includes, direct access into 2 of Brisbane's top nightclubs, Secrets on Ann and The Mansion. VIP direct entry. All admissions included. VIP sections included at both venues. Hosted 9pm- 11.30pm Tour meets from 9pm at Secrets on Ann Nightclub, in Fortitude Valley. VIP entry, VIP section, VIP entitlements on arrival. Approx. 10.30pm 1/2 hour cruise in a Stretch Hummer or Hyperstretch Limousine with refreshments. 11pm VIP entry to The Mansion.VIP section, VIP entitlements on arrival, Host. Venue photographers at each Nightclub, photo's available on Secrets on Ann and The Mansion websites. Bottle service available on request.Upgrades to 1 hour Stretch Limousine cruise also available. All times are subject to change. Minimum numbers apply. Topless waiters available on Hens night gold coast. Hens night Brisbane to Gold Coast Vegas 4 club tour package with Stretch Hummer transfer from Brisbane CBD to Gold Coast tour start venue. Your super stretch limousine will arrive to pick you up from Brisbane CBD at 6.30pm. We start with a 1 hour cruise in your limousine arriving at the Gold Coast for the start of a memorable night around 7.30pm. Your Hosts will guide you past the door lines to your own VIP section in every venue,nightclub party Hosts will ensure your needs are taken care of! Your Bodyguard will guarantee a safe experience, Your Hosts and Security will also guide you through the next two venues in which you will be in each VIP section for approximately 1 hour each. Terms and Conditions Terms & Conditions You must be over 18 years of age and have a valid proof of ID. Dress to impress as some of our venues have strict dress codes. Some venues enforce strict tattoo policies, you may be require to cover all visible tattoo's; neck, forearm etc… If you are unsure please contact venues directly. To have a limousine for just your Group for our Gold Coast tour your group must have 9 guests(Stretch Chrysler) 13 guests (Hyper Stretch suv) 13 guests (Stretch Hummer) 15 guests (Stretch Hummer) and 21 guests (Mega Stretch Hummer) plus 1 host in total. All seats are filled in the limousines for the 1/2 hour cruise between the first and second venue. We have no minimum amount of guests. Smaller groups may be sharing a Stretched Limousine for the cruise. You must have 0ver 12 guests to receive a hummer to yourself as we fill all seats for the tour. Limousine departure time may vary. All bookings must be confirmed and payed in full at least 7 days prior to your event. 2 week cancellation policy applies no refunds will be approved after this period. Must have over 12 Guests to receive 1 free photographer NOT included Venue itinerary subject to change A deposit is required to secure your booking


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The church ornaments are candle holders made of aluminium, cut in a water jet cutter and finally powder coated in the locally based workshop. They are available in several implementations that are all inspired by Icelandic churches.
The church candle holder is simple and beautiful and yet it holds a significance, some to have as a memorabilia to "their" church or simply their belief. A glass candle holder for a tea light is included with the church.
Hallgrímskirkja is the newest addition to the "church family" and simply because it could not be left out once we opened our main store at Laugavegur, Reykjavík.
Size 10 cm width x 15,5 cm height


text: You are here: Home> Programmes > Social Inclusion Programme Course Description The Social Inclusion Programme aims to support students to participate in life to their full potential, while helping them to make realistic choices and contribute to their community in a meaningful way. Course Details Category Personal & Social Development Duration Up to 2 years Modules Developing valued social roles, Improving confidence/Speaking to people in new situations, Community involvement, Making choices/Being assertive. Progress is assessed throughout as every student works towards their own pre-determined outcomes. Non Certified Programme Modules Health and Fitness, Life Management Skills, Planning for Work Experience, Using Technology, Personal and Interpersonal Skills, Community Networking, Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques and WRAP® Certification This Course is Available In National Learning Network, Sligo Do you want to apply to this course? Contact Us


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[insect:industries] - "post.larvae.state"
[free download, 192kpbs mp3]
"So befremdlich Insekten auf uns wirken, so befremdlich muss wohl die Welt der Menschen und ihrer Maschinen auf die Insekten wirken.
"Was könnte für uns befremdlicher sein, als ein Insekt zu sein?"
The songs from post.larvae.state were originally made for the group-exhibition Insekten Frei.
The concept behind the album was to recreate the strange landscape of concrete immensity that confronts the insects living in our habitat, the urban sprawl.
The songs were generated through the use of an extraordinary scientific sample library of sounds made by insects and by some nighttime field recordings in the city. They were all put together in a Dub-session - jamming, adding some delays, reverbs, and the only electronic sound device, a Clavia Micro Modular.
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01. human resource
02. hive like city
03. brain bugged
04. resource
06. bugg_ed
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This album is hosted at This Plague of Dreaming by special arrangement with [Esc.] Laboratory. For more information, visit the artists' website.


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Tooling by Design
Issues with Stainless Steel
Question: I'm looking for a bit of enlightenment regarding lubricants, tool steels and die surface coatings for stainless-steel applications. A couple of months back you wrote about lubricants having EP additives and wetting agents; could you elaborate? What base materials and surface coatings would you recommend for stamping stainless steels? Should we avoid D2 with stainless due to the chromium content in both materials? We have recommended this on some of our tool builds but most tool shops would prefer to stay with D2 and many say they have not had adhesion issues with their other customers.
A: The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA), a trade association representing virtually all of the producers of specialty steels in North America, claims that working with stainless steel is not difficult, it's just different. With that in mind, let's first consider how stamping stainless steels differs from plain carbon steels.
Ferritic and austenitic stainless steels work-harden at a faster rate than do carbon steels. As a result, higher pressures are required to form stainless steel as compared to plain carbon steel of the same thickness and temper.
The chromium in stainless steel reacts naturally with oxygen in the air to create a passive chromium-oxide (Cr2O3) film on the sheet surface. Passive simply means the surface no longer reacts chemically to its surrounding environment. It is this passive film to which stainless steels owe their superior corrosion resistance. Even though this layer is very thin, it significantly increases the level of friction between the tool and the workpiece.
The combination of high forming pressures and surface friction results in significantly higher tool-wear rates than those used to form carbon steels. These higher wear rates increase tool maintenance, downtime and production costs. As a result, proper processing methods, tool coatings and lubricants must be chosen in order to improve overall tool performance.
Extreme-pressure (EP) additives in lubricants provide excellent anti-galling tendencies under extreme heat and pressure conditions. EP additives (see below) commonly used in metalforming lubricants are chlorine, sulfur, and phosphorus compounds. When chlorinated hydrocarbons, for example, are added to stamping lubricants, the he generated at the tool-sheet interface releases chlorine and allows it to react with iron in the steel. This reaction forms an iron-chloride film which is an excellent EP lubricant. Sulfur and phosphorus form sacrificial films similarly, each being effective within specific temperature ranges.
Die steels today are a quantum leap over what was available even 10 years ago. Most tool-steel suppliers now offer an array of powdered metals (PM) as a base material for premium tooling components. This type of steel has uniform and consistent microstructures that improves tool strength and wear resistance. PM materials also serve as good substrates for additional wear-resistant coatings. However, D2 may still be a very good tool-steel choice for many stainless-steel applications, especially if a tool surface coating is applied.
Today's grinding and polishing materials provide surface finishes that were hard to come by a few years ago, but are commonplace today. These improved surface finishes reduce the coefficient of friction and allows many dies to run faster and last much longer.
Surface coatings increase tool-surface hardness and reduce friction. They often complement lubricants by providing a permanent barrier between the tool and the workpiece. Surface coatings also can help reduce the adhesion problems common with uncoated D2 tool steel by providing a physical barrier between the chromium in the tool steel and the chromium in the stainless-steel sheet.
The most widely used coating processes are physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and thermal reactive diffusion (TRD). The primary goal of each process is to protect the surface of the tool against abrasive, adhesive, and/or corrosive wear. The key is to match the correct coating type to the stamping application and tool steel selection.
One last thing to consider for deep-drawing processes is that the required clearances between the draw punch and die cavity wall are greater for stainless steels as compared to plain carbon steels. In general, austenitic grades will require a clearance equal to the sheet thickness plus an additional 35 to 40 percent, while ferritic alloys require thickness plus 10 to 15 percent. MF
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Northwest Art & Air Festival | Albany, Oregon
Quick post tonight.. WAY to may photos to go through from other events. I had a blast going to the Northwest Art & Air Festival over the weekend. The family and I hit it on Friday night and watched to night glow then I returned alone VERY EARLY Saturday morning to catch their balloon lift-off. On the way home I also stopped and shot photos of all the cool old cars. Just a quick note for any photogs that might be visiting the post.. for the cars, I used a lensbaby to create the effect that you see. Pretty much they are straight out of camera except for some color adjustments and such. Enjoy :)


text: Environment controllers control any application requiring a device to be turned on and off at precise intervals. This timer has a wide range of uses including controlling hydroponic pumps, CO2 injection, turning on and off exhaust fans, misters and more. Autopilot Analog Recycling Timer cycle timer with day/night detection. There is no programming required it is easy to set and operate. Cycle timing is adjustable for operation during the day, night, or 24 hours.


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The weekly photo challenge isn't Morris dancers (if it was, I'm not sure many entries there'd be, though I certainly don't underestimate the WordPress community). It's Roy G. Biv – all the colours of the rainbow.
We saw these morris dancers resting their clogs during a break at the Saddleworth Rushcart: a traditional Morris Ring meeting that attracts many teams of dancers. To kick off the proceedings, around 150 Morris Men pull a rushcart up a surprisingly steep hill.
A jockey has the honour of riding the precarious, 14ft pile of rushes – and of designing the banner that decorates the cart. Previous years' banners are displayed in St Chad's church in Uppermill: each commemorates a special event, person or anniversary.
The enthusiastic family crowd, colourful dancers, musicians and traditional activities such as gurning make for a great day out – or you can camp on site for a small fee. If you've never been before, expect to meet lots of characterful people and to see some interesting photo opportunities. Oh, and you can treat yourself to some Lancashire delicacies, including one of my favourites – potato pie and mushy peas!
More information
The 2015 Rushcart is from 6pm Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August. Please check the website before travelling. The English Folk Dance and Song Society website has details of events – and 80,000 pages of traditional songs, dances, tunes and customs. For more about Morris Men, visit the official website The Morris Ring.


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Communities - Bainbridge
Communities - Bainbridge
Bainbridge Township is truly a national jewel in the Chagrin Valley. Bainbridge contains charming subdivisions, parks, and working farms. The great feature of Bainbridge is that it boasts easy access to the Cleveland metropolitan area, yet retains a semi-rural feel. It is also just an hour away from the Pennsylvania border with quick access to major highways in all directions.
Click on the topic of interest below to go directly to it.
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Home values in Bainbridge range from roughly $100,000-$1,000,000. The average sale price of a home in Bainbridge in 2008 was $320,893 with the average market time being 144 days. Bainbridge has housing consisting of condos and single-family and cluster homes. There are older homes and newer developments available as well.
Popular Newer Developments:
LAUREL SPRINGS – Homes in this development were built mainly in the mid to late 1990's and range from $375,000-$500,000+. Laurel Springs in located off Route 306, South of Route 422.
CANYON LAKES – Homes in Canyon Lakes were built in the 1990's, and there is also a large number of new homes built within the last few years as well. Homes here range in price from $500,000-$850,000. Canyon Lakes is located off Chagrin Road, West of Route 306.
WOODS OF WEMBLEY – Homes here were built within the last 10 years and range from $600,000-$1,000,000. All of the homes in this upscale development are on at least an acre of land. The Woods of Wembley is located off Route 306, between Bell and E. Washington.
The Kenston Local School District covers the townships of Auburn and Bainbridge and enjoys a reputation for educational excellence. Over three thousand students attend the schools, all of which are located in Bainbridge.
Kenston Schools earned an "Excellent" rating on the Ohio Department of Education 2007-2008 Local Report Card. Kenston was one of only 71 school districts in Ohio to meet all 27 standards.
The district has three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school:
Gardiner Early Learning Center - kindergarten and pre-school
Timmons Elementary School - grades 1-3
Kenston Intermediate School - grades 4-5
Kenston Middle School - grades 6-8
Kenston High School - grades 9-12
Other Area Schools:
Goddard School Preschool
16706 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
(440) 543-2889
Chagrin Falls Preschool & Day Care
7205 Chagrin Road
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
(440) 247-6332
Solon Montessori School
17892 Chillicothe Road
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
(440) 543-9135
There is some great shopping in and around the Bainbridge area. In town, there is Bainbridge Commons, Market Place at Four Corners, Market Square, McFarlands Corners, Tanglewood Square, and Washington Square.
In nearby Aurora and Solon, you can find some great shopping as well. AuroraFarms Premium Outlets provides a great opportunity to get name brand items as a huge discount. Market Place shopping center is a convenient location to shop at some of your favorite places such as Home Depot, Pet Smart, Target, Walmart, Kohl's, Michaels, Dick's Sporting Goods, Babies "R"Us, Marshalls, Linens-n-Things, The Flower Vendor, and many other stores
Nearby Solar Shopping Center and Uptown Solon Shopping in Solon offer great shopping as well. Mustard Seed Market and Café is a great place to go for natural and organic foods.
Neighboring Chagrin Falls is home to one the area's finest restaurants. Gamekeeper's Tavern is located in the heart of Chagrin Falls and offers cozy fireside dining along with an award winning outdoor courtyard. The great food, unique atmosphere and great service keep any patron coming back. A consistently great dining experience.
Rick's Café located down the street in the heart of Chagrin Falls, is known for it's affordable menu and live music. Hunan By the Falls is rated by many publications as having the best Chinese food in the area.
Bon Appetito located at 8535 Tanglewood Square constantly gets solid reviews. For those looking for a fine dining experience, there is an endless supply of fantastic culinary cuisine located in and around the Bainbridge area. To start, The Leopard Restaurant, located inside the luxurious Bertram Inn in nearby Aurora offers an award-winning menu and has won 5 consecutive 4-Diamond awards. Blue Canyon in Twinsburg offers a fine dining experience in a unique atmosphere inside and is one of the most popular places to dine in the summer as the outdoor patio and bar area is packed on most weekend evenings.
There is always plenty to do in and around the Bainbridge area all year round. For those who love golf, two popular area courses are Valley Vista Golf Club and Tanglewood County Club. Chagrin Valley Athletic Club offers many amenities and a country club atmosphere.
The Wembley Club is a private club located on 10 acres just minutes from downtown Chagrin Falls, Wembley offers year-round tennis, swimming, fitness and dining facilities.
The Golf Dome, located in neighboring Chagrin Falls, offers an indoor driving range that is open year round. They also have outdoor batting cages, miniature golf and offer summer camps. Located next door to the Golf Dome is Chagrin Cinemas, with 14 screens.
Bainbridge is also a great place for nature lovers with several nearby parks such as Centerville Mills Park, River Road Park, and Settlers Park.
Punderson State Park and Punderson Resort Lodge are located in nearby Newbury and offer a plethora of year-round activities including: a championship 18 hole golf course, 14 miles of hiking trails, boating, fishing, picnicking, playgrounds, volleyball, tennis court, basketball court, camping and cottages. Punderson State Park is Ohio's premier winter sports park, with sledding, snowmobiling and cross country skiing galore.
Bainbridge Branch - Geauga County Library
17222 Snyder Road
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Chagrin Valley Early Childhood Association
Nearby interstates and turnpikes:
- Route 422 to 271 to 90 to Cleveland
- 480 near Solon to 77 & 71 to Cleveland and Akron, Ohio
- Near Turnpike
Cleveland Hopkins Airport: 30 miles - 40 minutes on 422 to 480
Bainbridge Township, or Bainbridge as locals now call it, was established in 1917 and is located 25 miles east of downtown Cleveland. It is situated in the Southwestern corner of Geauga County. The great feature of Bainbridge is that it boasts easy access to the Cleveland metropolitan area, yet retains a semi-rural feel. It is also just an hour away from the Pennsylvania border with quick access to major highways in all directions. Bainbridge Township is truly a national jewel in the Chagrin Valley covering almost 26 square miles. Bainbridge contains charming subdivisions, parks, and working farms. The population of Bainbridge is approximately 11,000.
One of the first housing subdivisions in the township came in 1922 with the start of Lake Lucerne. A land company bought 250 acres and created a 25-acre lake. It was built as a summer-home colony, but from 1928 on, it became a year-round community. Other subdivisions followed and in the mid-1960's, Tanglewood Shopping Center was built and the township began the contemporary growth to the community we know today. Lake Lucerne is still one of the most desirable communities in Bainbridge.


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Introducing the first bridal cuff from my 2010 Glam Goddess Collection:
~The Symone Cuff~
I love how this design came together...a large oval Swarovski crystal vintage style centerpiece as the stunningly fabulous focal point....a nod to the vintage glam trend, too. This piece will be available in my shop for purchase this weekend. Also, more designs to come in the next few days....
Have a fabulous Friday :-)
Friday, February 26, 2010
{New} Glam Goddess Collection: The Symone Cuff
Introducing the first bridal cuff from my 2010 Glam Goddess Collection:
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Mother of the Bride Style Inspiration
Mom of the Bride (& Groom!) should be fabulous,too....
Dress: Nicole Miller
Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti
Hair Flower: Delightful Designer
Earrings: Nina Renee Designs
*Happy Wednesday & stay tuned for my new bracelet collection to be introduced this week!*
Monday, February 22, 2010
New Bridal Bracelet Collection 2010
To celebrate Fashion Week, I am introducing my new 2010 Bracelet Collection... this week in my shop...yay!
Stay tuned for the fabulousness!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Something Blue Bridal Party Inspiration
A gorgeous shade of aqua blue is perfect for any season wedding. I love chicness of this dress!
Dress: Sarah Danielle Collection
Accessories: Nina Renee Designs
Friday, February 12, 2010
Summer Bridal Style: Fabulous Yellow
Fun and fabulous yellow inspiration...looks great paired with other bright hues. Or for more elegance, pair yellow with gray.
Dress: Dessy Collection;
Treats + Gift Displays: Martha Stewart Weddings;
Vintage Hair Pins: Romantica
Happy Friday + Have a fab weekend!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wedding Couples Style Inspiration
I love it when couples have their *own* style and are not afraid to show it at their wedding....after all, the day is about THEM! Although these are models, inspiration can be still gathered from the little fabulous details...
The dresses are by Luisa Beccaria.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Something Different: Temperley Bridal Spring 2010
Very beautiful and unique details in these dresses. See more of the Temperley Spring 2010 Collection here.
Happy Monday!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Rose Pink, Silver + Navy Bridesmaids' Style
Glittery accessories for the bridesmaids add a much needed dose of glamorous
sparkle. Also, with this tea length dress, the shoes need to be gorgeous...
(maybe not Jimmy Choo price gorgeous), but something beautiful, nonetheless!
Clutch: Emma Gordon London
Dress: Dessy
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Earrings: Nina Renee Designs
Happy Friday + enjoy the weekend!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Frilly, Feminine and Fabulous Bridal Gowns
These pretty wedding dresses are by Sarah Houston Couture. Lovin' the romantic ruffles...
Monday, February 1, 2010
Sexy & Chic Bridal Style
Be conservative, chic and sexy all at one time! That small back opening gives just enough of a peek to make the groom happy :-)
I love the structure and clean lines of this dress...definitely one of my favorite wedding gowns. Plus, the bridal hat adds more chicness and stylish sophistication to it all...lovely!
Bridal Hat: Alice Hart Couture;
Dress: Cymbeline Paris
Happy Monday :-)


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Sweet Potato Cake w Cane Syrup Cream Cheese Frosting #SwansDownPartner
This time of year is what I consider cake baking season, at least for me. The crisp air, plus the up and coming holiday seasons, brings out the bundt pans and cake flour. One of the most passed down cake recipes in my family is the 1-2-3-4 pound cake, which you could only ever make with Swans Down© flour, something my grandmother was adamant about in her instructions. Those same instructions, that as an adult, I would discover live on the back of every box of Swans Down© flour. The soft winter wheat flour also was regularly added into the dough to make soft and flaky biscuits. Something that I still stick to today. When asked to team up with Swans Down©, I immediately became nostalgic in thinking of that prominent red box that lived on my grandmother pantry shelf. She had a fondness for cake and candied yams, so I wanted to incorporate all those loves into something sweet. Candied yams are a soul food staple that in their simplest form are sweet potatoes roasted in brown sugar, spices and butter. Every now and then we roast them in cane syrup for a toasty, slightly buttery twang. For this recipe I kept the spices in the cake and added the cane syrup to the cream cheese frosting to add a little unexpected punch of flavor in each bite. This cake is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or anytime you just want a moist slice of spiced cake, which for me could be every day.
*I've opted for sheet cake style but this cake can be baked into layers as well.*
Sweet Potato Cake w/ Cane Syrup Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients: For the cake: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes, cooled 1 cup whole buttermilk
Cane Syrup Cream Cheese Frosting: 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup pure cane syrup 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar, syrup, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Butter and flour one 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Line bottoms with baking parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. Set aside. In the bowl of a mixer, beat together butter and sugar on medium-high for 4-5 minutes until creamy, stopping to scrape down bowl at least twice. Gradually add beaten eggs. Beat on medium-high for 1-2 minutes until fluffy, scraping down bowl as needed. Add vanilla and sweet potatoes and beat until smooth. Add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture in thirds, alternating with buttermilk. Beat on low speed until just incorporated, scraping down bowl as needed. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350-degrees F for 35-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan completely. About 20 minutes. Spread prepared frosting over the cake. Drizzle more cane syrup over frosting if desired. Enjoy!


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The Brewery in downtown New Braunfels is turning 1 and we're throwing a party with 300 of our closest friends and fans.
Come join us for music, food, and lots and lots of beer. Like lots, of beer.
We'll be featuring a live performance by Rick Lugo and his band. Just like us, these guys are full of originality including blues and classic rock with a latin flair. He will also throw in some well-known covers for all. You better believe Guns N Roses and Poison will be in the set-list.
Don't forget about the food and what goes better with beer than wings!!! Buffalo Wings and Rings will have their food truck out! Tasty, tasty!!!
Oh and of course what you really want to know about is the beer! We will be releasing the 5th element in our Elemental Series on this day and it is called HimmelWeiss for heaven. It is a wheat, lemongrass Saison-ish beer. Brewed hot with sugar and vanilla, fermented hot to add spiciness and served cooler than a witch's tit, this is the Saison of the season!
Also on deck for the day is Les Fleuers Du Mal. Our hot-fermented saur hefeweizen aged on lemongrass and bottle-conditioned with pure TX honey.
Other beers available on draft at the party will be:
Shiva's Tears
Black Fury
Les Fluers Du Mal
Hot Child
We will also have bottles available in the following:
ThunderKiss, Les Fleuer Des Mal, Spread Eagle, FeuerWeisss, WasserWeiss, and LuftWeiss & Shiva's Tears.
Presale tickets are $12 on event brite.
Door tickets are $15 on the day of the event at the brewery.
Tickets include 1 NBBCO Commemorative Anniversary Glass and 4 sample tickets.
You can use your sample tickets for four samples of any draft of your choice or you can turn in all four for the full beer of your choice.
We will also be doing give-aways during the party of NBBCO swag.
Please bring your paper ticket to the event in order to redeem your ticket for your commemorative glass and your sample tickets.
We want to make this the best event possible for all of those that will attend so the tickets will be limited to 300 sold.
EVENT COST: $12.00 Early Registration (Click Here To Register) // $15 Day of the Event


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Register For The NAIA Eligibility Center Today!
What Is The NAIA Eligibility Center?
The NAIA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the NAIA eligibility of first-time student-athletes in any NAIA Institution. Any student playing NAIA championship sports for the first time must meet the eligibility requirements. Students must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center, and all NAIA schools are bound by the center's decisions.
High School Students
NAIA Eligibility for High School Students
Transfer Students
If you're transferring from a two- or four-year college and never played previously in the NAIA, the Eligibility Center will determine your eligibility based on academic records received directly from the previous institution(s).
Current NAIA Students Playing Sports For The First Time
If you're a current NAIA student who has not previously competed in the NAIA, the Eligibility Center will determine your eligibility based on academic records received directly from your current insitution and any previous institution(s) you've attended.
Have You Taken Time Off?
Some students will also need to provide more detailed information about their participation in sports outside the college setting. This information will be required if you:
Graduated from high school and did not enroll in college full-time the following fall
|Did not maintain continuous enrollment in college (e.g., withdrew from college for one or more semesters/quarters)
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Is there a bus tour of the city?
The historical center of Parma can be easily walked by foot for it is about 2 km large, but if you don't want to walk, you can do as parmesans do, use a bike!
Rent a normal or electric bike, a funny way to discover the city respecting the environment.
Bicycles can be rent in the historical center at Parma Punto Bici.


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Being well into my thirties I am starting to notice changes in my skin. I am starting to develop some fine lines around my eyes and on my forehead, the skin under my eyes is getting darker, and my overall skin tone is becoming uneven with some red patches (Rosacia?) especially around my nose and chin.
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While two weeks isn't enough time to see if the anti-aging eye treatment will work a miracle or keep deepening crow's feet at bay, I can say that I look a bit less tired while using it. It has a very smooth texture and wasn't at all greasy on my face, which I love. It also has a light and pleasant smell.
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Henri Nouwen, in his Bread for the Journey: Daybook of Wisdom and Faith, the reading for October 18, has challenged me once again:
The Church is an object of faith. In the Apostles' Creed we pray, "I believe in God, the Father . . . in Jesus Christ, his only Son . . . in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting." We must believe in the Church! The Apostles' Creed does not say that the Church is an organization that helps us to believe in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. No, we are called to believe in the Church with the same faith we believe in God.
Often it seems harder to believe in the Church than to believe in God. But whenever we separate our belief in God from our belief in the Church, we become unbelievers. God has given us the Church as the place where God becomes God-with-us.
I've never thought of it this way, the Church as an object of faith. Or, that, by consequence, the job of the church is not to help make us believe, at least not in the first instance.


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Orange Is the New Black Gets the Season 4 Green Light
Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), Alex Vause (Laura Prepon), Taystee (Danielle Brooks), and the whole motley crew are officially staying behind bars.
Uzo Aduba, otherwise known as "Crazy Eyes" on Orange is the New Black, confirmed Netflix's extension of the highly binged-watched comedy this morning on Good Morning America. "Season 4 is now the new news," she told George Stephanopoulos.
RELATED: Watch the Trailer From the New Season of Orange is the New Black
And while we're so excited to know the prison riots will continue, it's Season 3 that's getting all the buzz. Aduba additionally previewed another clip from the upcoming season. In the video, Poussey (Samira Wiley), Taystee (Danielle Brooks), and Black Cindy (Adrienne C. Moore) battle it out over the fate of Vee (Lorraine Toussaint), who (spoiler alert!) was involved in an accident during the Season 2 finale.
The cast is expected to head back to work this summer, but charge your laptops and make sure your Wi-Fi operates without a hitch—Season 3 hits Netflix on June 12.
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The true author of the poem "God Saw You Getting Tired" is unknown. Several authors claim ownership, including Jenny Frey, Jake Cannon, Jessica DeFilippo and Frances M. Coelho. There is extensive argument about the true authorship.
Reportedly published in 1974 in memory of Estella Sibel by her daughter and granddaughter, Betty and Karen, the poem was printed without an author. In 1986, Coelho's daughter claims that her mother published the poem upon the loss of her husband. Additionally, Frey's neighbor claims to have watched Frey write the poem in 1998. Today the copyright is owned by Coelho's daughter, though unfortunately copyright registration does not indicate actual authorship.


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Coalition broadband plan 'lacks vision'
A leading telecommunications analyst has slammed the Coalition's broadband plan for its lack of vision, while another says it is a solid "business-as-usual" approach.
Paul Budde manages his own telecommunications consultancy firm and says the Coalition's savings result from its reliance on "a bagful of old technologies they think will do the job".
He says he cannot see a coordinated plan around how the $6.3 billion in spending will give Australia the kind of internet speeds it needs to compete internationally.
"I think the major difference is a lack of vision from the Opposition," he told ABC News Online.
"Both Labor and the Greens clearly showed they understood what it's all about - it's about healthcare, education, smart grids, the environment, allowing the broadband infrastructure to actually deliver new services that will change elements of our economy, of our society.
"It looks like the Opposition is still very much looking at internet access and is questioning why would we need to have faster access to internet pages.
"They seem to have missed the understanding that it is an enabler for a lot of other sectors."
Mr Budde says the oeCD, the World Bank, the US government and the European Union agree that broadband infrastructure is critical for the next stage of world development.
However, BBY senior telecommunications analyst Mark McDonnell says the Coalition's plan is not intended to involve a root-and-branch restructure of the industry and how broadband is provided, which potentially makes it less risky.
"Whereas the Government's plan is a national plan and would provide for fibre installations pretty much across the country, what the Coalition is proposing is to remove some of the big cost elements in getting high-speed broadband to more outlying areas relative to the main capitals," he told ABC News Online.
"It's much more like a business-as-usual, current-market-environment solution.
"It's a much less radical plan than the Government's plan... it puts the onus back on to the carriers to be responsible for the future capital investment and upgrading of their broadband networks."
He says it embraces a wide range of technologies rather than focusing on fibre optic cable and that there are already wireless systems capable of up to 100 megabit per second speeds.
But Mr Budde says wireless is no substitute for fibre, even though it is cheaper, because fibre optic cable offers guaranteed speeds whereas wireless networks get slower if more people are using them at any one time, such as in peak periods.
"If you would deliver wireless in a more densely populated area, such as a city or a town, then you immediately go down to a few megabits," he said.
"It's not possible to deliver 20, or 25, or even 10 [megabits per second] in a densely populated area.
"It's just a matter of physics, that the wireless signal is shared spectrum, and that shared spectrum means the more people that are using it in your environment the slower your speed is."
He says that means the Coalition's $6.3 billion proposal may turn out be less cost-effective than the Government's $43 billion plan.
"What you might see now is that the Opposition, without a good vision, then starts spending $6 billion on wireless networks that we then have to rip up again because in five or 10 years' time regional Australia's going to complain and say 'why do we have such a lousy service in comparison to people who live in cities'," he said.
"The other difference, of course, is that the Opposition believes that you can use the copper cable network and the cable television network and you don't need fibre for that.
"Why on Earth are countries like Japan, Korea, Singapore, Sweden, Finland, The Netherlands, America, why are they all rolling out fibre, which is more expensive than wireless?
"They wouldn't do that if wireless was a real technology. Why does the Opposition believe that they know better than everybody else?"
He says there are good elements to the Coalition's plan but he thinks it lacks a coherent purpose.
"There are certainly good elements in the Opposition's plan that can be used, but unless the Opposition comes back with a clear vision on where that fits in [and] how you are going to do it, I can't imagine there will be many investors that say let's willy-nilly spend $6 billion because it's cheaper than $40 billion."
Telecoms impact
Australia's second biggest telecommunications company welcomed elements of the plan, but says it will not deliver the same internet speeds or competition benefits as the Government's National Broadband Network.
"Clearly you get what you pay for, and the Coalition policy addresses a range of areas that need attention, particularly regional backhaul and additional satellite and wireless capacity in regional and remote Australia," Optus's head of government and corporate affairs, Maha Krishnapillai told ABC News.
"The Coalition's policy is around wireless and an upgrade of some of the DSL issues that have been in the broadband economy today but is not a full fibre network.
"A full fibre network really has radically higher speeds capability for the future."
He says it also fails to address many of the competition problems in the industry because it will not remove Telstra's control over the copper network that connects directly to most homes, meaning rival carriers will still have to pay for access to Telstra's infrastructure.
"It does probably not go as far as we would like in terms of addressing the fundamental structural problem within our sector, which is Telstra's ability to control as a gatekeeper to the last mile, and the last mile really is the problem in our sector," he added.
However, Mr McDonnell says the NBN will not serve as a cure-all to competition problems in the industry either, as Telstra will be receiving compensation for the network's access to its infrastructure.
"Under the [memorandum of understanding] they signed with Telstra, Telstra will in effect be paid by the NBN Co for using [Telstra's] network: its ducts, its pits, its exchanges and its backhaul to help provide these services," he said.
"So while the headline cost may be the same that Optus and others pay [to the NBN], Telstra will in effect receive a rebate from the NBN Co, so its effective long-term cost will be lower than its competitors."
Telstra positioned well
He adds that, as far as Telstra is concerned, it has now positioned itself well whether the NBN continues being rolled out or whether it is scrapped.
"I think Telstra's essentially hedged its bets around the election outcome - by striking that memorandum of understanding with the Government before the election was called, it's made it clear that it's taking a pragmatic view... it has capabilities to operate in either environment."
However, Mr Budde thinks Telstra will be better off under the NBN because it gives the company compensation for getting out of its decreasingly profitable copper fixed-line network.
"Telstra has clearly indicated where their future is, and their future is not the same future as the Opposition's future is, so Telstra is way ahead in vision and strategy than the Opposition," he said.
He says Telstra does not have the funds to roll-out a fibre-to-the-home network.
"The economic and social benefits are not appearing on their balance sheet - that will be savings in health care, savings in energy costs, savings in education costs. That's where the benefits are, so Telstra will then have to ask, 'what's in it for me?'."
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Review: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Here
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
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While "Home," "40 Day Dream" and "Janglin" are the joyous, bubbly, go-to favorites from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes' debut album, there is one song that rose above those anthems to stick with me on a deeper level. While it didn't have the same peaks and valleys, and the chorus wasn't nearly as catchy, the album's title track, "Up From Below," was captivating and beautiful in a subdued way, sounding just as much of a prayer hymn as an indie rock song.
While the band's debut album took the "Up From Below" name, the song's calm tone and energy is found throughout the entirety of Here, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes' much-anticipated follow-up. Full of reflective, soul-searching chants and quiet explosions of horns and drums, Here is an album that builds on the cathartic, communal atmosphere the band has been developing since its inception.
Setting the mood, and the precedent for the album, is the quiet, wonderful "Man On Fire." Led by lead singer Alexander Ebert's gentle voice, with haunting, hushed group vocals backing him up, and intense percussion fading in and out with the clanging of chimes, it feels like a perfect song to kick off Here.
"I Don't Wanna," "Mayla," and "Dear Believer" keep the passionate tone of the album's opening track. "Mayla" opens up with a relaxed group hum over maracas and guitars – it's another song that could be chanted along in a temple or church. "I Don't Wanna" and "Dear Believer," similarly, contain lyrics like "I love my god, god made love," and "reaching for heaven is what I'm on earth to do."
On tour, the band seems to view its concerts as some sort of hippie religious experience, with "raise me up" type moments – all made more theatrical by the fact that "Edward Sharpe" is not a real person, but a messiah-like character that Alexander Ebert is playing. There is, however, a ton of real, genuine emotion evident throughout the live performances, and throughout this album.
Even "That's What's Up," the only legitimately loud song on this album (and probably the best), has a chill, calm vibe to it. The big, over-the-top chorus ("you've got my love to lean on darling," Ebert and Jade Castrinos sing together in the only track on Here that gives "Home" a real run for its money) leads right back into some laid-back fiddling around on a funky electric guitar. In the same vein, "Fiya Wata," in which Castrinos' soulful vocals are the focal point, surrounds itself in a twang-filled, down-home southern rock wash of piano and guitar.
Since Here is so laid-back and calm overall, there are inevitably a few moments so chill that they bore. Christian Letts takes lead vocals on "Child," and while his voice is good, it doesn't make that same immediate connection that Ebert does. "One Love To Another" is a interesting take on a reggae tune, and will certainly earn repeated listens in the future, but it's definitely monotonous and tiring by the end.
Minor flaws aside, Here is a great sophomore album that casts Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes in a different light, but keeps the band's overall sound and feeling intact.
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text: The recent, unprecedented upsurge in attacks on retail businesses makes it clear that cyber criminals have now turned more of their attention – and formidable skills – to cashing in on the sector's rich cache of confidential data. According to MessageLabs, the number of attacks that specifically targeted the retail sector jumped to 516 in just one month during Q4 2010, compared to the earlier average of 7 attacks per month for much of that same year. It also marked the first time in recent years that the retail sector became the focus of a major targeted attack campaign. This white paper examines five steps to better security that today's retail businesses can't afford to ignore on their networks - from application control to data loss prevention - to ensure business continuity and PCI DSS compliance.


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2016 F1 Predictions - McLaren
After a troublesome 2015 season, can McLaren-Honda turn around its fortunes this year? Matthew Gannon makes his predictions.
Constructors Championship - 8th.
Although the Honda package of 2015 was woefully slow, expect the largest engine gains to come from Honda and as a wetsuit their works McLaren team. With two experienced and quick pilots behind the wheel, the pair of former world champions will wrangle every last point and second out of the McLaren. Expect fast tracks to still be difficult. However, the mid-range circuits should yield a considerable amount more than previously.
Drivers Championship.
Jenson Button - 14th.
For me the strongest of the two drivers, Button knows how to master the car, the conditions and the tyres better than his teammate. This should give Jenson the edge this season. When we look back, Button might only have one title to his name compared to Alonso's two, he took the BAR/Honda to places nobody else could. This McLaren will be an equally tough challenge which Button should easily rise to.
Fernando Alonso - 15th.
The Spaniard was at times last season embarrassed by the team and car, embroiled in a war of words between team and engine supplier. For 2016, a much less tense scenario should be on the cards. The car like we said previously looks better than 12 months ago and in Alonso's first Australian Grand Prix for McLaren since 2007 he will be desperately trying to beat his teammate and show the world they can reach the top again.
Pre season notes
14th and 15th for Button and Alonso respectively shows that McLaren have made progress from last year when they propped up the timesheets. The cars reliably should also improve like everyone else's did last year compared to the inaugural V6 hybrid season in 2014. The times were decent with both Button and Alonso being less than half a second off Kvyat in the Red Bull. Expect a year of battling with the Saubers as pre-season saw the McLaren pair and Nasr all within a tenth of a second. Let the battle commence.
by Matthew Gannon
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