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Think of it: Making pizza with ingredients so fresh, they taste homegrown. That's because they are! Kids love pizza, so why not get them involved creating a garden full of pizza vegetables, herbs, and spices? Grow them in containers or in a section of the yard. Either way, your kids will love to participate, and your pizza will taste extra special.
Bring in the kid committee and decide which vegetables, herbs, and spices to grow. Tomatoes, peppers, oregano, and basil come to mind. Next, decide on containers or a garden bed.
You want rich, crumbly soil without clumps for your garden. Remove any stones or debris from the soil, then add Miracle-Gro� Garden Soil for Flowers and Vegetables or Miracle-Gro� Organic Choice� Garden Soil. Add about 4" of Miracle-Gro soil on top of your existing soil, and work it in with a rake, hoe, or tiller.
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The moment you've been waiting for. Pick vegetables as they ripen for your pizza toppings and herbs and spices to add some zing. Try making pizza sauce with your own tomatoes.
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The goofy bowls didn't work for my three. Age seems to slow them down a bit. Never tried the big rock but I'm afeared they would eat the rock.
The goofy bowls didn't work for my three. Age seems to slow them down a bit. Never tried the big rock but I'm afeared they would eat the rock.
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My friend scatters the dog food on the floor. It's kinda funny to watch the dog run around hunting for the kibble.
Maybe a baking pan/cookie pan would also work if you don't want to throw it directly on the ground?
Stray labs make great pets.
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Use a solo cup and sprinkle a little food in the bowl at a time. That's what I have to do. I have to stand beside them the whole time they are eating, but it keeps mine from choking. Besides if they are fast eaters it wouldn't take long anyway.
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Thanks for all of the ideas guys, I appreciate the help. I did try floating the food in a large pan with water but it made it worse. Tonight, I just scattered the food on the floor. This seemed to work better and didn't seem to cause any gulping of air, or not much. It was pretty funny to watch him circle the food trying not to step on it. This method may get a bit scetchy on the road or when is has been raining for days. I live in SW Louisiana and it can get nasty. I think I will try the suggestion of feeding him in small amounts while standing there next to him tomorrow and see how this works. I also like the baking sheet idea, all very good, keep them comming.
I scatter my dogs food all over the ground. I just take his proportions and throw it up in the air and let him at it. Takes 5 minutes instead of 5 seconds. Good Luck.
I used a big plastic round tray today to feed him, a crawfish tray if you are from Louisiana. I also placed half of a scoop first then added the other half of the scoop. This method seemed to work fine. He belched a little air but very little. Thanks for the tips.
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More and more girls are starting puberty early. Some as early as six! If you've got daughters–and I've got three of 'em–there are a few things you really, really need to know. Let's start with the good news, some of which I've written about extensively.
For example, girls who have actively involved dads start puberty later than those with less involved dads. In fact, girls who grow up without a biological dad are twice as likely to start puberty young than girls in families where mom and dad are there.
The rest of this article is on the Talking About Men's Health blog, here.


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Ive got to admitt that when I first saw the Episode I vehicles and spaceships I really thought that they were very odd looking as they differed a whole lot from the designs in the original triology but as time went by all of the designs kind of grew on me and I like them a whole lot. Then when the very first pictures of the Jedi Starfighter from Episode II started to surface on the Internet I got exactly the same feeling as I did with the Episode I vehicles and spaceships but when I saw the Republic Gunship I got really interested even if it were a odd ship indeed. As time went by I finally got my sample of the LEGO version and recently I got to see more scenes from the movie involving the ship and a another version of it as a drop-ship and I must say that Im very impressed with the designs and especially the set that LEGO has made.
So onto the review of the Republic Gunship.
The box:
This is a traditional seal box issue as I like to call them and its a bit strange that LEGO has made the decision to stay with these type of boxes for the much larger sets while the midsized ones are being released in those goddamn awful thick cardboard cornflakes type box issues. Once again theres no additional markings on the box front of being a building toy that contains small parts and piece count isnt mentioned either unlike the boxes that are being released in the US of A and it comes with a plain Star Wars logo as with all later releases.
The instruction booklet:
Is in full color and 84 pages long and takes you through building the Jimmy Jedi, four Clone Troopers, two Super Battle Droids and the Destroyer Droid mini figures on pages 2 to 4 and on pages 5 to 79 it takes you through building the awesome Republic Gunship in its glory. Just like the case with all the other Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones sets being available now alternative models are being shown off on the back of the box but just like the other sets theres no instructions included for them but the avid LEGO builder can fix that.
Included in the box was also one Episode II flyer.
Parts and construction:
Just like 7153 Jango Fetts Slave 1 the new thing here is that the parts are sorted in separate bags for each step making the Republic Gunship and some people has complained about this new feature in the new sets but I dont mind it at all as its just as fun to build them anyway.
The set itself:
Building the Republic Gunship is divided into nine steps with each step in a separate bag and once again I was very impressed with how cleverly designed the awesome spaceship was and how all the new bricks came in handy due to all the complex shapes and details of the ship.
Im not totally sure how accurate this LEGO version is compared to the original filming miniature as the few scenes Ive seen it in are just seconds long and the few pictures Ive seen are a bit unclear but as far as I can see its just slightly juniorized but correct me if Im wrong.
The Republic Gunship is a great Star Wars LEGO set not only for having a large amount of mini figures included but also for being a very good representation of the spaceship in the movie and for having a whole lot of neat features included for the younger builders out there.
However, these so called features is something that I as sure as the sun goes down could live without as I in my very own humble opinion feel that the set is a bit loose and woobly due to these features and to me at least the swosh factor is low as its a clumsy System set to handle.
Except for being a bit loose and woobly and being a bit of a clumsy set the only real low down with the Republic Gunship is those pesky stickers that are included for added details to the ships hull and why LEGO didnt print the details on the parts only God knows as I dont.
All in all I truly like this set a whole lot as its way superior to for example the discontinued 7190 Millennium Falcon set that looks like two frying pans stuck together just like the Japanese so called super deformed models and thats not what I want even in a System set.
What more can I say about this rather excellent set? Well... Buy it people. Its darn good.
A last miniute note:
People have made posts about the lack of an arm or two for one of the Super Battle Droids and in my sample of the set another clear plastic bag were included with two arms for the second mini figure as well as the magnets so LEGO must have made a packaging error.
Ill give this set a total amount of four out of five lightsabers for being a great set indeed.
Price in Swedish Crooner: 1079.00 SEK or $104.75.
Kindest regards,
Lars Olsson in Sundsvall, Sweden.
By the way... Now all were missing is the drop-ship version of the Gunship.


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My second piece completed for my mixed media photography/poetry project. I was originally thinking of using portions of Google Maps and Streetview as media but decided that I liked this layout already and stuck with it. The poem is a standard, 14-line Elizabethan sonnet and is written in SMS. Surprisingly enough, I was preoccupied with finishing the piece and did not really have time to enjoy the bars themselves....


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Allen gets credit for putting the community first in life
He earned recognition for making a difference
No matter where he has lived, giving back to his community is what Jeffrey Allen enjoys most.
He does this through his job at the BloodCenter of Wisconsin, through having an affect on the youth in the community and through his involvement in providing service through charities.
Allen, a Brookfield resident, was honored for his efforts as he was recently named one of The Business Journal's "Chief Financial Officers of the Year."
The award recognizes chief financial officers or heads of finance who are making a difference within their organizations, the accounting profession and within their communities.
He was honored earlier this month at the Pfister Grand Ballroom in Milwaukee, along with the other award recipients.
"I am very honored and appreciative of the recognition," Allen said. "It is especially meaningful to me that the board values my contributions so much. It is also a privilege to be recognized among so many other talented financial leaders."
Allen, who has worked at the BloodCenter for a little more than nine years, holds the titles of executive vice president, chief strategy officer and chief financial officer. Under his financial leadership, the BloodCenter's revenue has nearly doubled and the BloodCenter Research Foundation's assets have increased two and a half times. He previously worked for Baxter Healthcare for 16 years in a number of positions.
"I love working for a healthcare organization that brings so much good to the communities we serve by saving and enhancing people's lives," said Allen, who grew up in Glen Ellyn, Ill., before receiving his finance degree from Northern Illinois University. He received his master's degree from the University of California-Irvine when he moved to southern California to take a job with Baxter Healthcare as a financial analyst.
While his job is important to him, he might get the most satisfaction from coaching youth sports.
He has coached more than 60 youth sports teams in 15 years. He got a license to coach competitive club soccer through eighth grade (which he did for his two daughters) and also coached softball, flag football and basketball for the Brookfield Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. He also coached his son in the Elmbrook Little League.
"I love sports, and I love being involved with my children in their activities," Allen said. "My greatest satisfaction is when every player on the team is noticeably better by the end of the year, the team has lots of success, and all the parents and players have fun."
Allen also has fun through the Waukesha Rotary. He said he is particularly active in the planning for the organization's Pancake Festival every February. Proceeds support a number of charities in the community.
Fun Fact
As an avid sports fan of Chicago sports teams, Allen said an interesting fact about him is that he has attended at least one significant event for each of the city's four major teams:
Game 5 of the Bulls' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in L.A. to give Michael Jordan his first championship in 1991.
Carlos Zambrano's no-hitter for the Cubs at Miller Park against the Astros when the game was moved due to Hurricane Ike in 2008.
Game 1 of the Blackhawks' victory over the Philadelphia Flyers of the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010.
The Bears' loss to the Packers in the NFC Championship game at Soldier Field in 2011.
- Gloria Henderson receives Governor's Trailblazer Award
- Special education teacher strives to help students
- Elm Grove's new recreation director brings varied experiences
- Trimble takes over as meal program coordinator at Brookfield Senior Center
- Alex Wehrley quickly rising through the ranks in the entertainment business
- Revers' diverse music résumé on full display at St. John Vianney
- Tim Smyczek's tennis career heading in right direction
- Maguire honored for faith-based service
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- Gordon thrilled to be new St. John Vianney principal
- Martin excited to be leading Brookfield East's athletic program
- Brookfield Central grad to tell musical story from Broadway career
- Balsiger makes name for himself with restoration work over years
- Brookfield mom sets record, raises money for LifeStriders
- Wightman finds magic in his novel, 'Pepperland'
- Brookfield mother, daughter create worldwide fundraiser to help Boston Marathon victims
- Believe coach spreads positive energy around area
- Haney honored for giving children gift of music
- Marter finds joy in Elmbrook ministry partner program
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By Patsy R. Brumfield/NEMS Daily Journal
STARKVILLE – Dr. Donald Zacharias likely is ringing his Mississippi State cowbell in heaven, showing everyone how to do it properly.
"It's all in the wrist," said Dr. Jimmy Abraham, MSU Alumni Association executive director, quoting his former boss during a memorial service Thursday for the university president emeritus.
Dr. Mark Keenum, MSU's current president, told the large crowd on campus, that his predecessor once repeated biblical advice he was given about being a successful university president.
"'You had to have the patience of Job, the courage of David, the wisdom of Solomon and the stomach of a billy goat,'" Keenum said Zacharias told him.
In Zacharias' 12 1/2 years at MSU's helm, his remarkable vision and leadership abilities "well positioned Mississippi State for the 21st Century," Keenum said to the hundreds who gathered to remember the man many affectionately called "Doctor Z."
Zacharias, 77, died March 3 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
The Indiana native was MSU's 15th president and its longest tenured president – 1985-1997 – since its founding president, Gen. Stephen D. Lee.
Among those in the audience were former Ole Miss chancellor Robert C. Khayat, former Delta State and USM president Dr. Aubrey Lucas, former MSU head football coach Jackie Sherrill and current and former trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.
During the 80-minute program, speaker after speaker told stories of how Zacharias impacted their lives and MSU's ascent to academic and athletic achievement.
Famed author John Grisham, a 1977 graduate, said he came to know Zacharias while Grisham was a cloutless, ignored and bored member of the Mississippi Legislature who began fiction writing to amuse himself.
He credited Zacharias with organizing his most successful book tour stop in 1989 with the publication of "A Time to Kill."
After that book-signing, Zacharias and librarian Dr. Frances Coleman convinced the writer to begin donating all his papers to MSU, then to be involved with a Grisham Room in the new university library.
Starkville banker and community leader Lewis Mallory termed Zacharias intellectual, courageous, dignified, a good friend, persistent, a hard worker and a fighter.
"He wouldn't take no for an answer, if he believed in it," Mallory noted.
He credited Zacharias with leading MSU's first successful, modern-day capital campaign, which brought in more than $150 million.
But the most personal, emotional words came from Dr. Eric Zacharias, a Colorado internal medicine specialist, who spoke at length about his father and their family lives intertwined with the rise of his academic career coming to MSU from the presidency at Western Kentucky University.
"Dad loved working here. We loved being here," he said. "Thank you for letting us into your Mississippi State world."
Speaking at the funeral of MSU Vice President Ralph Powe years ago, Zacharias recalled the epitaph for British architect Sir Christopher Wren in the center of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
"If you seek his monument, look around," Zacharias recounted the chiseled words, Keenum told the assembled admirers Thursday.
"Look around this campus," Keenum noted. "They apply to his own impact here."
What they said about Zacharias:
• Dr. Mark Keenum, MSU president – "I am confident that Dr. Zacharias made all the difference in my life and in my career. I will be forever grateful to him."
While he was chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, Keenum credited his partnership with Zacharias for creating "a model" for direct, increased federal funding to Mississippi universities.
Zacharias even talked Keenum into accepting the job with Cochran.
"He looked me in the eye and said, 'Mark, this won't only be good for you but for Mississippi State,'" Keenum told the crowd. "What do you do? I went home, told (his wife) Rhonda 'we're moving to Washington.' We gave away our cat, packed the UHaul and were gone for 20 years."
• John Grisham, famed author – "Occasionally, a university president will show up at the right time and leave a profound impact. He rallies the school and takes it off on a bold, new direction. As long as this place is here, he will be cherished as a great leader and as a great person."
• Dr. Roy Ruby, former interim president – "Dr. Zacharias said, 'I will lead you, follow me.' He gave people new and better reasons to support Mississippi State. He was great because he loved and respected people."
• Dr. Jimmy Abraham, executive director, MSU Alumni Association – He credited Dr. Zacharias with creation of MSU's first major academic scholarships and building competitive programs for academically talented students.
After reading a thank-you letter from a student's parent, he said, Zacharias told him, "Nothing is routine when dealing with the lives of other people."
Click here for Patsy Brumfield's coverage from the event yesterday.


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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Santa Barbara Hotel Discount For Women's Festivals Attendees On Feb 8th 2013
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All you crow eaters can take solace in the inevitable pendulum swing of American public opinion. All of us yellow-dog, liberal, tree-hugging, pro-public option (sigh; Obama didn't come through on that one), evolution-believing democratic demons savoring the sweet taste of victory will get our come-uppance in some other election cycle. Maybe in only 4 years.
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Here's What Shopping at Global Exchange's Fair Trade Stores is Like
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I walked into the Global Exchange Fair Trade store in San Francisco last week to cross off the last of the names on my gift list. Here's what happened.
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Miss Good, You've Been A Bad, Bad Girl!Monday, June 28th, 2010
Meagan Good grew up in Valencia, California; she now resides with her sister La'Myia in a Los Angeles apartment. Her sister La'Myia also designs clothes and Meagan models them. This California girl's hot good looks comes from her mixed ancestry. She's a mixture of Black, Indian (Cherokee), French, and Puerto Rican. She loves the music of Aaliyah, Isyss, No Doubt, Gods Smack, Linkin Park, White Snail, and Worn. She enjoys a lot of older rock music. Check out her awsome curves in the photo below!
When Meagan was starting out, she used to be a dancer, studying coordinated moves. To maintain her toned body, her fitness plan is simple: kickboxing, dancing, a low-fat diet, and tons of water. Aside from kickboxing, shes into clubbing, rapping, and chilling with her friends. She likes big cars… and she drives big cars. She has a custom made GMC Envoy that she had molded to look like an Escalde. She said the Escalades are too big for her. LL' Cool J nicknamed her 'Killer' because she makes men run.
This hot actress earned a NAACP Image award for her outstanding performance in the movie Eve's Bayou. To see more Meagan Good sexy photos, just click on the link.


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Bye-bye, boots! Finally, it's the season for open toes, flattering straps and mood-lifting blasts of color in the world of shoes.
Floral Pumps:
One of the fastest ways to add color—and all-out glamour—to your look.
These are possibly the flirtiest shoes of the season.
"Petra" pumps, $79.50, loft.com
Paradise found! Bright blooms give your outfits a tropical twist.
"Rocha", $79, Nine West, amazon.com
(See also: Spring lip colors to flip for)
Lace-Up Espadrilles:
Comfy and summery—it's like your sneakers went on a European vacation!
"Pointer Animal" espadrille flats, $55, keds.com
Nubuck "Addy," $99 (avail. late March), CC Corso Como, zappos.com
Like your favorite knock-around low-tops—but featherlight.
Suede "Cardones," $79, toms.com
Guess what! Sky blue is just as practical as white—but so much dreamier.
Linen and cotton, $55, soludos.com (Coming soon)
Lucite Heels:
See-through details make an awesome, ultra-modern statement.
Proof that black heels can look entirely unexpected.
Leather "Aserri," $100, Aldo, aldoshoes.com
The thin straps and clear wedge make it look like you're walking on air.
"Manuela," $99.95, Nina, ninashoes.com
Low-Heeled Pumps:
Comfy and polished—sub these in for weekend flats or office pumps.
Wear this denim pair like your favorite jeans—with everything.
Mesh-trim denim, $70, Rara Avis by Iris Apfel, hsn.com
Understated elegance like this usually costs a lot more.
Mad Men® Collection Peggy Ballet Heel, leather, $128, bananarepublic.com
The bolt of orange looks particularly amazing with army green.
"Lucky Charm," $69, Chinese Laundry, piperlime.com
Napa "Jessies," $89, Jessica Simpson Collection. Select Macy's, 800-289-6229
Once a trend, these sporty-chic sandals are now closet staples.
Ridiculously comfy, and with that flash of metallic, totally on-trend.
Leather "Indira Arjun," $80, Clarks, Clarksusa.com
Cork Wedges:
Adorable and comfy! They're heels for when you don't feel like wearing heels.
What do we love more: the perfect coral color or the crazy price?
Faux Suede wedges, $20, payless.com
Linen Crescent Wedge shoe, $50, shopjellypop.com
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Roma tomatoes have less juice and are firmer than regular tomatoes, however, regular tomatoes can be substituted.
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The sperm don't care how they got there, Rep. Akin
|17 c. rendition of human inside sperm.
Public domain in US.
**A commenter has alerted us (thank you!) to information that came out in June regarding FDA claims about implantation prevention with the morning after pill, which may not be accurate. More on that here and here (NYT). Planned Parenthood cites the IUD as a form of emergency contraception that presumably would prevent implantation.
Related links worth reading (updated 8/21/12)
- io9 breaks down more of the data about rapes and pregnancies, including information about why mammals don't tend to engage in sperm selection
- David Kroll notes the problem with having Akin on the House sci and tech committee
- At the New Statesman, what people really mean when they talk about "legitimate rape"
- Jezebel's guide to "legitimate rape"
- Kate Clancy puts rape stats in context and discusses why pre-eclampsia is not a mechanism for "shutting that whole thing down"
- Melanie Tannenbaum lays it out and talks about the "Just-world fallacy" that drives thinking like Akin's


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Shame to hear the Raider isn't all that great, but I'm glad it seems to at least have some redeeming qualities.
One of my dart's rubber trip got cut off during a jam in my Recon, and it seems to fly a bit further than the rest. Of course, I'm not about to cut off all the rubber tips to my darts just for that, but I may cut off some if I ever pick up one of these.


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Yields 6 to 10 cups diluted broth and 1-1/2 to 2 cups meat
Use this broth as a base for New England, Manhattan, and Rhode Island clam chowders. The amount you'll get depends on how much liquid is in the clams. After straining the broth, you'll need to dilute it with water to get a fresh, not-too-salty taste.
Wash the clams one at a time under running water, scrubbing off any sand with your fingers, a scouring pad, or a brush. If a clam is slightly open and doesn't close when tapped on a hard surface, discard it. Try to pry open any clam that feels very heavy. If it's full of sand, discard it.
Put 2 cups of water in a heavy-duty 6- to 7-quart pot or Dutch oven, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the clams and cook, covered, for 5 minutes (if the liquid threatens to boil over, set the lid ajar and reduce the heat slightly). Remove the lid, stir, and as the clams pop open completely, transfer them with tongs to a large bowl. (Recover the pot if necessary until the clams start opening regularly.) Discard any clams that have not opened after 20 minutes. If a shell is a little cracked but still pops open, the clam is fine to use.
When cool enough to handle, remove each clam from its shell over the bowl, leaving the adductor muscles on either side of the clam attached to the shell. Squeeze each clam gently over the bowl to capture as much of the broth as possible and then transfer the meat to a small bowl and discard the shells.
Strain the broth from the bowl and the pot through a fine sieve lined with a double layer of paper towels set over a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Close and press the paper towels to release more broth.
Dilute the broth with water (3 to 5 cups) until it is pleasantly briny, not overly salty. The meat and broth can be refrigerated separately for up to 1 day before using. Extra broth can be frozen and saved for another use.
Clam digger cocktail Add 1/4 cup clam broth to a Bloody Mary.Seafood risotto Use clam broth instead of chicken broth to make risotto, and add scallops or other seafood towards the end so it just cooks through.Mexican shrimp cocktail Combine 2 parts clam broth and 1 part ketchup in a tall glass, season with hot sauce and add small cooked shrimp and coarsely chopped white onion, avocado, and cilantro. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve with a long iced tea spoon.Clam creamsauce for lobster, scallops, or shrimp Boil 1 cup wine with 1/4 cup chopped shallots until reduced to a glaze (about 2 tbs. liquid). Add 1 cup clam broth and boil to reduce by half. Add 1 cup heavy cream and boil to reduce by half. Season with salt and pepper and strain out the shallots.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Wax Lyrical
5 comments:
- benson said...
You are a renaissance woman...while your deboned chicken is cooking you can be working on a little batik to sew up for a few pillows :)
- October 5, 2010 at 8:52 AM
- Meg said...
How cool is that? I need to get to KL to take batik classes with you...we could have our own fabric line...for fashion & interiors :)
- October 5, 2010 at 9:02 AM
- bygabrielle said...
Courtney! thanks for posting my work! Glad you like it!
I am hoping to learn Traditional Batik myself soon! already teaching myself to use the Tjanting! Keep in touch!
- November 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM
- janyclaire said...
I know this is an old post but I just had to say- Wow! These are soooo amazing. I am Filipino and my mom has always had batik and ikat prints around. These though are incredible!
- January 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM
- marble columns said...
All are nice batik work, I plan to learn traditional batik work. You have sparked my desire to learn it fast! xoxo ~ Herman Swan
- October 18, 2012 at 6:41 AM


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kcdyer, Monday October 13, 2008 - 11:44pm
I've now got the results for the Storyteller's Award and the Poetry Award. Will be notifying the winners (if I can reach them!) tomorrow. The non-fiction judges are still judging away, and I expect results soon.
However, the judges for the Writing For Young people award are currently tormenting me by dangling the winners in front of me, just beyond my vision...
...kinda like what I am doing to you, dear readers, right at this moment.
Karma's a bitch, eh? =)
Winners will be publically announced on Friday, October 24th.
Until then, my pretties...we all wait.
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The short-listed entries
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By Sarah Robinson/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – Two hundred people gathered Friday for the United Way of Northeast Mississippi's Day of Caring awards celebration and breakfast at Elkin Place in Fairpark.
And they had a lot to celebrate. The group recently completed its 2012 campaign, surpassing its $2.3 million goal and raising more than $2.4 million.
"The spirit of giving is alive and well in north Mississippi," said Buddy Montgomery, 2012 board president.
He thanked the many individual donors and volunteers who support the organization, and he also thanked the many businesses that "open their pocket books" and organize volunteer opportunities among their employees.
On Friday, groups from more than 25 businesses sent out teams to partner organizations around the community to complete special projects. Philips (formerly Philips Day-Brite) had employees participating on five different teams.
Darrell Hink, manager of certifications and the electric lab at Philips, said the company gives two paid days to employees who want to volunteer their time in the area. The company, with some 500 employees, will donate up to 8,000 volunteer hours this year, he said.
Hink was part of a group that installed doors for secure cabinets and painted restrooms for the new Tupelo Autism Center facility on Thomas Street. It opens Monday.
"This is amazing that people have come in and helped us," said Sharon Boudreaux, the center's executive director. "We were in desperate need."
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi had three teams and donated $35,000 on Friday. Toyota was recognized as having the best first-year employee campaign at the awards breakfast.
Southern Motion, Lane Furniture, Norbord, ITW Paslode and North Mississippi Medical Center also were recognized for their support. NMMC also was recognized for being the single largest donor to the United Way chapter.
The campaign volunteer of the year award recipient was former board president Chauncy Godwin Jr., who was recognized for his work on the 2012 fundraising campaign.
Shane Hooper earned the organization's J.G. Berry award for his work.