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L'Unità Enoteca
- Address:
134 Avenue Road
Toronto, ON M5R 2H6Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: CAN$30 and under
L'Unità Enoteca
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.lunita.ca/
- Phone: 4169648686x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm; Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: available for private functions
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Executive Chef: Jeremy Gash
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: L'Unità offers an array of possibilities for special events and parties. From an exclusive private event in our dining room, to intimate gatherings in your home, we will make sure that it is a once in a life time experience.
- Private Party Facilities: The dining room at L'Unità Enoteca can accommodate groups of up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner. Reception and cocktail events can be configured for up to 100.
- Private Party Contact: David Minicucci 4169648686x
- Special Events: $35 'Prezzo Fisso' Mondays + No Corkage
Half Price Wine Tuesdays
A word from L'Unità Enoteca
Located in the heart of Upper Yorkville, L'Unità Enoteca has been serving the neighborhood for over six successful years. Offering seasonal local fare described as 'New Italian with a Canadian Heart', L'Unità features a broad menu of new classics following the slow food cooking movement. All items are made in house from scratch, including all breads, pasta and desserts. Keeping in theme with the menu concept, the wine program at L'Unità Enoteca boasts exclusive labels representing regional Italy and local top producers from Niagara, Prince Edward County & B.C.Continued
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L'Unità Enoteca reviews from OpenTable diners
75 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.5
- Ambiance4.3Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (52)fit for foodies (44)romantic (39)notable wine list (30)special occasion (25)good for groups (25)hot spot (11)vibrant bar scene (9)scenic view (6)late-night find (6)great for brunch (5)great for lunch (4)kid-friendly (2)Show More
- Great Findfamilyof6VIPDined on 8/26/2014Have been to most of the Yorkville restauratants and this is my new favorite. Went with my family and had the best time. Great food, all prepared in house, great ambience with a very friendly staff. A real neighborhood find.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- World class servicepaolobabyDined on 8/16/2014While the meal was a delight, including excellent pasta, and perfectly done branzino, the service was impeccable. We lingered for about 2 1/2 hours without feeling rushed. One of our guests had health issues which didn't allow her to order from the menu, and there were no issues with taking up a valuable spot in the restaurant. The wine sommelier was very professional in opening the fine wine we brought along for dinner. Their bartender made me a perfect martini, difficult with my peculiar request. It was all in all a delightful evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- KayTDined on 8/13/2014Food is outstanding! One of my favourites in the whole city.Special Features:
- L'Unita never failsRichyRichDined on 8/13/2014I've eaten at L'Unita many times since it opened and it has been a consistent and reliable experience. The location is great - close to city centre but not too close to be in amongst the uber-trendy, here today, gone tomorrow kind of place! The pastas are always excellent as most of the appetizers I've ever had. Service is always courteous and knowledgable and you leave feeling like your business is/was truly appreciated.Special Features:
- Lovely placeCevicheDined on 8/9/2014Just returened from Italy and was craving Italian cuisine. Overall excellent experience. Very attentive and gracious waitstaff. Good food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Our Favorite Resto in TorontoOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/2/2014Dave and staff run an AMAZING restaurant!! It's our favourite in Toronto and our automatic "go-to" when we want an outstanding dinner. The food is phenomenal, staff is always attentive, and the atmosphere is warm and friendly (music is always great too!). Dave always has a great wine suggestion and the cannoli are out of this world. If you haven't eaten here, you're missing out!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Simply OutstandingElstonVIPDined on 8/1/2014I have been to L'Unita about 7 or 8 times. Each time the food and service is outstanding. It just does not disappoint in any way. Top 3 restaurants n Toronto. And I have been everywhere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TOeatDined on 7/26/2014I was quite impressed with the service at L'Unita. I had to make a couple of time changes to my reservation for family reasons, and they were very nice and accommodating. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating as well. L'Unita is lively and fun - a great ambiance. We went with another couple, but it's a great place for group occasions. I never write reviews but felt it was important to applaud them for their superior service. The food was also fantastic! Veal meatball pizza was delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great SpotmcmsfVIPDined on 7/15/2014We both enjoyed all aspects of our dining experience: the food (we had the Summerlicious prix fixe) w sardine crostinis (wonderful), fish, dessert--all great, plus the wine recommendation was spot-on. We will definitely return when back in Toronto.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, but noisySatedDined on 7/12/2014We dined at L'Unita during Summerlicious and appreciated that they didn't cut corners because of the Prix Fix Menu. Particularly enjoyed the Sardine Starter and the Cannoli. We enjoyed the food and would return, but we didn't enjoy the noise level.Special Features:
- L'UnitaMartinDined on 7/12/2014This is what Summerlicious should be. It introduced us to a restaurant to which we should return. The food excellent, imaginative, well prepared. The service was good. What more is there to say.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- can't wait to go back!Ant66Dined on 7/12/2014awesome food..............so well done ;-) looking forward to returning for more awesomenesssss!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointing, despite foodTworedshoesDined on 7/11/2014Great to try a new spot, and the food was really lovely. The service was great, too, but I'm not sure I'll go back. Here's why: While we really legged it to get there on time, our table was 15 minutes late. And the main room has a great feel, but we were seated in what is somewhat irredeemably a hallway to the kitchen. Kind of a let down, unfortunately.
- I don't want my friends miss thisfoodleDined on 7/10/2014The surprise or delight is, even a common material like pork kabob as appetizer is done to the finest possible. It's as tender and juicy as young chicken. Only the flavor confirms it's pork. And unlike most fried fish fillet, which are often cooked to a chewy and fibrous state, my fish is so smooth and tender that I think it's done by slow cooking. While steak is my husband's favorite, he's often disappointed that the steak is either overdone or comes with lots of non-chewable tissue. Of course there's nothing like this at L'Unita. As a real plus, the people here repeatedly explain and make it very clear about how he like the steak to be done. The dessert is also done to taste the finest. You don't want to miss the last lick of the cream.Special Features:
- HerbertOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/10/2014It was a great night - the food was terrific and the Rob and Helen their staff was up, efficient and smiley.Special Features:
- DelightfulOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/10/2014Food was good. I enjoyed the sardine crostini, I think I will need a regular fix. My friend had the crispy smelts also a hit. We followed with two pizzas they were light and tasty The service was terrific.Special Features:
- OutstandingChefwannabeDined on 7/5/2014A truly outstanding restaurant. Service was great and the food was the best we had in Toronto. Sardines are a must have whether you think you will like them or not.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Second time aroundAtrane3VIPDined on 7/4/2014We chose to come back to Enoteca for our last dinner in Toronto and it didn't disappoint. Thanks Madison for your suggestions, dry humor and connection - a big factor in our great experience. Four cheese and Nonna's Veal meatball pizzas were off the hook, along with any sorbet, gelato or dessert. Thanks again for being a part of our great time in this lovely city.Special Features:
- Great experienceAtrane3VIPDined on 7/2/2014We truly enjoyed our experience at L'Unita Enoteca. Wine list is great, the 4 cheese pizza with prosciutto was just about perfect, and my daughter loved her tagliatelle. The desserts were superb as well. What makes this place great is the relaxed, food-first vibe, and the attention from the excellent staff. We are only in Toronto for 4 days and were going back here for our last night.Special Features:
- kcahhDined on 6/27/2014That staff was very friendly and helpful. They knew their customers by name and treated them like guests in their home. This is a great neighborhood restaurant, that we stumbled on to, because of open table. This would be one of our favorite places if we lived here.Special Features:
- impressedBrabusV12Dined on 6/25/2014First time at L'unita, was very impressed with quality of food and service. Dessert was spectacular.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Favourite LocalTheHoneymoonersDined on 6/12/2014Since Feb my wife and I have been here 5 times, taken her parents once and twice brought other couples. We love it. Food is an incredible ever changing menu of Italian delights. The antipasto plate might be my favourite in the city. The service is always super friendly, knowledgeable and never pretentious. If you love wine they have an excellent selection and on Tuesdays all wine is 50% off. A truly wonderful dining experience through and throughSpecial Features:
- BrennieDined on 5/24/2014Great service. They do not rush you Wonderful food and a fun buzzing atmosphere.Special Features:
- Delicious diningluv2eatDined on 5/17/2014Great selection of options throughout the menu. Loved the specials focusing on the wild leek- delicious! The rocket and caesar salads were fresh and plentiful. The cavatelli pasta with octopus was fresh and had just enough spice; the grilled branzino and lamb pasta were also excellent. Wait staff attentive with drinks, water refills etc.Special Features:
- good new restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/13/2014Best caesar salad ever - and divided well in the kitchen - Rob was terrific as was HayleySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Romantic hallway tablesUptownDinerDined on 5/10/2014The main area of the restaurant was filled with people but our greeter took us to a hallway with about 4 2-seater tables lined against the wall. The hallway led to the kitchen but the ambiance was nice and semi-secluded. Server was cheerful and helpful - she had the chef plate our pasta dish into 2 dishes when she knew we would be sharing the pasta. Calamari appetizer was excellent. Rib pizza was very good. Dessert was nice (especially since I'm not a dessert person) - chocolate truffle cake with candied pecans. Will definitely dine here again!Special Features:
- Always a pleasureTheHoneymoonersDined on 5/7/2014Since my wife and I moved into the area in Feb we have been to L'unita 4 times. Each visit has surpassed the last. The Grazing plate is always new and playful. They have an excellent wine list and the menu is fabulous. I have tried a different item each time covering pasta, pizza, chicken, and beef cheeks. All were delicious. The wait staff is friendly, timely and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently excellentJohnCDined on 5/6/2014A small and well executed menu of classic and innovative Italian dishes. Very good wine list.Special Features:
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- Delicious!italianfoodloverDined on 5/2/2014Great food and environment. Nice twist on classic italian dishes and very creative menu. The ambience was fantastic. Very cute restaurant perfect for romantic occasions, celebration dinners, or catching up with friends. The decoration was very unique and the restaurant volume was perfect, some noise but quiet enough that you can have a conversation without shouting. Will definitely be going back!Special Features:
- A treatJennlbDined on 4/17/2014Everything was very well done. I dream about their sardine crostini and the octopus with homemade pasta was perfectly made. My husband was equally happy with his carbonara. The people next to us raved over their beef. $160 for two people is a bit of a treat for us but it was well worth it as the food was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great evening at L'Unita!momoDined on 4/12/2014This was our first time at this little spot in the Annex area. What a find! Amazing food - you have to try the Anipasta platter to share. Unbelievably good. Everything was outstanding from the greeting at the door to our friendly, but not overly intrusive waiter, to our amazing delicious dinners. We will definitely visit this great restaurant again. The ambience is great, but busy and vibrant - a little on the loud side if you are looking for a quiet evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SuperbfeliperDined on 4/12/2014Went there a few months back with friends to celebrate a birthday. The found and service were both outstanding. They even put a candle on the dessert (unrequested, the candle that is). So decided to go back with other friends. Again, flawless service, superb food (we ate too much; the food should come with a warning that you'll be tempted to order too much). The dishes they serve are not (for the most part) the traditional fare of Italian restaurants in Toronto - they mix up the ingredients and present known dishes in a different way or combinations you'd had considered before. And it's always nice to not feel rushed and on a Saturday night no less. Definitely would go again and recommend it highly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very good experienceDiningGuyDined on 4/11/2014Decided to try L'unita on the advice of some friends. Made a reservation through OpenTable. We arrived a little early for our 8:15 reservation and were greeted promptly and had a seat at the bar for drinks and appetizers. The vibe is modern neighborhood Italian - very warm and comfortable room, with good energy. Service was friendly and attentive. The food - And I am picky - Was excellent. The cod appetizer, the short ribs, simply delicious. I was equally impressed by the Krombacher Beer on tap. Not the first beer you'd expect to see at a neighbourhood italian place - But it was poured properly, stored at the right temperature and very fresh. Thanks L'Unita. We'll be back.Special Features:
- Pricey but greatOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 4/10/2014Great food in moderate portions. Some items are overpriced.Special Features:
- AmazingCarmenDined on 4/8/2014Truly an authentic Italian experience. I had a fantastic time!Special Features:
- JUST GO ALREADY!AhappydinerDined on 4/5/2014This place is no let down. If you are adventurous and enjoy italian cuisine this is a great place with excellent service. Amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great hidden spot in YorkvilleOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 3/14/2014Food was great, waitress was nice and had great recommendations. Antipasto was delicious but overpriced for what we got.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great dinner!FoodluvDined on 3/13/2014Had dinner with a friend on Thursday evening. Split pea soup was perfectly seasoned, crisped speck a great accompaniment, as was a focaccia slice. Grilled fish had crisp skin, and a marinated root salad on top was so good, I wished for a big bowl of it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Overall Very Pleasantskinnylatte40Dined on 3/13/2014Nice staff, server was attentive. Food was quite good for our group dinner - often these types of meals can be complicated and annoying. We had a great time and enjoyed the whole experience.Special Features:
- Potential neighbourhood gemRonnieDined on 3/12/2014Staff were friendly and accommodating, and food was creative and appetizing. Unwanted hair in one of the fish dishes Waiters were embarrassed and made billing adjustments. Some noisy patrons ruined what was otherwise a pleasant dining experience. Staff unwilling to moderate rambunctious behaviour of some young male birthday celebrants who were loud and profane. Pity. Fine Italian style food at reasonable prices. Impressive wine list. Would return for sure - but be wary of the drinking louts.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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UPDATE: Mission man located
Police have located a 73-year-old Mission man who may have required medical attention.
Mounties issued a request for public assistance in finding David Rourke yesterday (March 4) afternoon, but their search was over by Wednesday morning.
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Local police are asking for the public's help in locating a 73-year-old Mission man who has been seen at Seven Oaks Mall in Abbotsford and around Mission.
Police say he has been "acting agitated and paranoid" and may require medical attention.
Rourke is described as a caucasian male, 5'9" in height, and weighing 150 pounds. He is balding with grey hair and walks with a cane. He was last seen wearing a beige winter coat, blue jeans and a dark ball cap. He was also carrying a shoulder bag.
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Is There Life After Prison?
RWJF scholar studies ways to help former inmates survive the difficultand often deadlytransition to freedom.
It's one of the great ironies of the nation's justice system: After surviving life behind bars, newly freed former prisoners are at much greater risk of dying than their peers in the general population.
But a new lease on life doesn't have to be so risky for ex-prisoners, says Ingrid Binswanger, MD, MPH, an alumna of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Physician Faculty Scholars program (2008-2011) and the lead author of a new study published in Addiction Science & Clinical Practice that outlines ways to help former inmates successfully re-enter society.
One key way to do that, she and her co-authors assert, is to help former inmates avoid drug overdose—a leading cause of death in this population, particularly in the weeks after release.
"Despite the high prevalence of substance abuse disorders among individuals in prison, our results suggest that former inmates with a history of drug use disorders and criminal drug charges are often released into environments with significant social and economic challenges, little structure, and ubiquitous drug activity," the article states. "These challenges made it difficult for former inmates with drug use disorders to remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol."
Binswanger's co-authors include John Steiner, MD, MPH, an alumnus of the RWJF Clinical Scholars program (1985-1987), senior director of the Institute for Health Research at Kaiser Permanente Colorado and a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado. Binswanger and her colleagues conducted the study to learn more about the causes of relapse among recently released inmates from the perspective of the former inmates themselves.
They found that former inmates identified a number of triggers that make them particularly vulnerable in the immediate aftermath of their release. These include drug trafficking at and around homeless shelters, where many ex-prisoners reside because they lack transitional housing; stress due to lack of financial security, health problems, and unsafe housing; and a lack of social and community-based supports. They also found that lack of knowledge about lower tolerance for narcotics after incarceration and increased potency of street drugs can also lead to accidental overdose and death.
"People experience a lot of transitional challenges during the post-release period," says Binswanger, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Colorado. "It can be very hard for individuals to avoid relapsing and even potentially overdosing."
Small Study Has Potentially Large Effect
For the study, Binswanger and her colleagues conducted face-to-face interviews with 29 former inmates in Denver within two months after prison release, most of whom reported having used or abused drugs and/or alcohol prior to incarceration.
Although small in scale, the study has the potential to affect a large number of people. At the end of 2010, more than 7.1 million people—many with histories of substance abuse—were in prison or on probation or parole, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Binswanger's study builds on an earlier one she conducted that found the risk of death among former inmates is 3.5 times as high as in the general population. That study, published in 2007 in the New England Journal of Medicine, analyzed the mortality rate of former inmates in Washington state. The first two weeks after release are especially dangerous, it found. During this period, the risk of death among former inmates is more than 12 times that of similar groups in the general population.
The problem threatens to worsen thanks to the recent economic crisis, Binswanger says. In an attempt to balance budgets in tight fiscal times, state legislatures have cut funding for prisons and are releasing more inmates, she says, adding that community services have also suffered from budget cuts.
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If you read my blog posts, you know I support public education. You may have also gleaned that I believe in the public Montessoris in Milwaukee.
Not only is Milwaukee's group of public Montessoris a one of a kind in the U.S. – I believe no other public district has as many of them – but they work.
When the WKCE scores came out a few months ago the public Montessori community rejoiced. The numbers offered concrete proof that the public Montessoris are on the right track, outpacing not only all MPS schools, but, in most cases, state scores, too.
We've noticed that administration has noticed, too. While some sensed that superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton didn't quite buy in to the Montessoris yet when he arrived a year ago, we've seen changes.
For example, the Montessoris are waived from participating in the district-wide reading curriculum. Also, at a recent teacher training day, the Montessori teachers were, for the first time under this administration, allowed, to attend their own Montessori-focused training.
It's not a mystery. Dr. Thornton has said many times that he wants to encourage and expand on what's working in MPS. And over the past few months he's often pointed to the Montessoris as examples of success in the district.
If we needed more proof that public Montessori is ripe for encouragement and expansion in MPS, check out "Milwaukee Today: An Occasional Report of the NAACP," prepared by UWM's R.L. McNeely, David Pate and Lisa Ann Johnson.
The report, issued last month, focuses on education, employment, income and other topics in Milwaukee's African-American community.
The report, estimating that 40% of African Americans in MPS will ever earn a degree, says, "Despite the efforts of very dedicated public school teachers, many African Americans enrolled in Milwaukee Public Schools appear to be on a fast track for unemployment and incarceration."
That's 27th in the nation in terms of black male graduation rates, according to the report.
But, it notes that MPS outperforms voucher schools in both reading and math and then adds:
"Prospects for educational achievement are brightest for Milwaukee Public School students who are enrolled in Montessori schools."
Using 2009-10 numbers, the report notes that while one in two African Americans in MPS is proficient in reading (57.6 percent in Wisconsin overall), 69 percent of African Americans in the MPS Montessori schools are proficient. Among Latinos, those numbers are 60 percent in MPS and 81.3 percent in the Montessoris.
In math, 39.4 percent of African Americans in MPS are proficient vs. 60.2 percent in the MPS Montessori schools. In language arts the numbers are 34.3 percent in the district, 59.3 percent in the Montessoris.
But check out these numbers.
While 32.4 percent of African American MPS students are proficient in science, more than double that number – 66.1 percent – of African American students in the Montessoris are proficient.
In social studies, 47.3 percent of African American kids are proficient in the subject in MPS in general, but 82.2 percent are proficient in the subject in the Montessori schools.
The scores are based on WKCE tests at Craig (on the Northwest Side), Fernwood (in Bay View), MacDowell (on the near West Side) and Maryland Avenue Montessori (on the East Side) schools. The Montessori program is still being phased in at Lloyd Barbee (in the old Garden Homes Elementary School). Another MPS charter school, Kosciuszko, has a Montessori program, too.
There is also a Montessori International Baccalaureate High School housed in the former Juneau High School building. That has struggled. However, the issue is being discussed right now on Vliet Street and in the public Montessori community in Milwaukee.
In September, Wauwatosa Public Schools opens the door on its first public Montessori program, too. As is the case at most MPS Montessoris, the new Tosa program already has a waiting list.
While those in the Montessori schools caution against making the existing programs too big to remain successful, it is clearly time for MPS to consider creating capacity by opening more Montessoris.
There is an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) training center in Milwaukee, The Montessori Institute of Milwaukee, that helps provide teachers, and the waiting lists show that demand already exceeds supply for Montessori in the district.
Add in that Garden Homes Montessori, which was an MPS contract school, is gone and many of the families there are looking for new public Montessori homes for their kids.
As the WKCE results and, now, this NAACP report suggest, if you build it, they will come. And if they come, they will be successful.
jmdmilw | July 20, 2011 at 2:19 p.m. (report)
Also a proud Montessori MPS parent, but with a different viewpoint from dukefame -- I think that if more Montessori options were made available at the primary level, our community would benefit. The beauty of the Montessori method is that it nurtures the innate curiosity in very young children, so that they become self-directed learners. And it couples that with a respect for self and others that leads to self-discipline. With that foundation - self-discipline and self-learning, they would - I believe -be more likely to have a chance at overcoming the social/economic challenges that many MPS students face. There are no easy answers to what ails our society; giving kids "a chance" may be the best way to start.
Our school also has a tremendous parent community for which I am very grateful, but in terms of what happens in the classroom, I believe that the Montessori method itself is responsible for the majority of the success. But the method depends upon well-trained teachers and assistants (and enough of them in each classroom). The most important thing for us as parents to do is to continue to lobby to preserve the integrity of our Montessori programs, and to preserve reasonable student-teacher ratios in all of our schools.
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allyt | July 19, 2011 at 10:21 a.m. (report)
There is an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) training center in Milwaukee, not one affiliated with AMS. The Montessori Institute of Milwaukee has been here since 1989, running both 6-12 and 3 - 6 training courses. Furthermore, it is the AMI that was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori to carry on her work.
The quality and standard set down in Milwaukee Public Schools is based on AMI teacher training and AMI standards.
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CarolV | July 18, 2011 at 4:58 p.m. (report)
Nice article! Glad to see the Montessori Method is working for so many kids, including my own, in a wonderfully diverse school that we love, Fernwood Montessori.
Now (gets up on soapbox), I need a college prep option for my kids that I can count on Mr. Thornton. Too bad many ppl in BV (and other city neighborhoods) don't see many MPS high school options available for college-bound track for their kids. And all those involved parents at Fernwood Montessori, other Montessori schools throughout the city, and other non-Montessori high-performing elementary students (many in BV) are looking for options - We don't need a Montessori High School - just college prep. From my BV vantage point: Reagan has a long waiting list and King is quite far by bus. A few neighborhood kids go to High School of Languages and High School of the Arts too but again, quite far by bus. Private school is cost-prohibitive and not an option for many families. It would be great to see a highly successful neighborhood public high school option for those Fernwood Montessori 8th grade grads (and other high-performing kids in other Montessoris and non-Montessori schools throughout the city including many in BV) where they wouldn't need to ride the bus for hours each day and instead could do their homework, spend time with their family, participate in extracurriculars, get a part-time job. (And then BV families I know wouldn't be clamoring for high school open enrollment or home selling as a last resort and leaving the neighborhood they love to get into another public school system either). (gets down off soapbox)
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dukefame | July 18, 2011 at 3:18 p.m. (report)
All the numbers about MPS Montessori programs are true and they do achieve at a higher rate than other K-8 schools. But as a parent of two and a member of an MPS Montessori School Governance Council, expanding the Montessori offerings is not the panacea that people believe. The number one reason the kids at a school like Fernwood achieve at high levels is due to parental involvement and I mean HIGH levels of parental involvement.
MPS can duplicate the Montessori program at other failing K-8's but unless these schools can get parents involved, they won't necessarily hit the numbers the current schools do.
In addition, I have wondered whether Montessori's open, self motivated style works for kids who really need a high level of direction and monitoring to succeed in school. Just because Montessori works for some, it doesn't work for all.
This is not to say that MPS doesn't have a gem here, because it does with it's Montessori schools and it should be duplicated slowly and with care.
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In Franklin, just across 68th Street from the House of Correction there's a barn. Built in 1946, it's one heck of a barn. This attractive red and white marker of a rural Milwaukee past -- now part of Hunger Task Force's The Farm -- stands in stark contrast to the low, modern, blandness of the jail -- and its ominous razor-wire fences -- across the street. But the history of the two are intertwined.
30 minutes that shook Milwaukee
Published Aug. 26, 2014
As the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four's only Milwaukee appearance nears, Milwaukee Public Television launches a 30-minute documentary about the Beatles' half-hour performance at the Milwaukee Arena.
Shift switch: Top Notch beer line cleaner
Published Aug. 26, 2014
Meet Ben Dosmann, who at 22 is a young entrepreneur, owner of Top Notch, a company that cleans beer lines at local taverns. He showed OnMilwaukee.com's Bobby Tanzilo how the job is done.
MPS staggers start of school to help youngest students feel at home
Published Aug. 25, 2014
Taking something of a page from the book of the district's successful public Montessori schools, all MPS schools this year will use a staggered start to help introduce primary-aged children to their schools.
Find your thread in the tapestry of Milwaukee history
Published Aug. 24, 2014
Lately, a lot of requests have arrived via email asking about how one goes about researching the places they call home. Here are some tips for Milwaukeeans curious about how their abodes came to be and who inhabited them in the past.
Revamped Wade House site brings Wisconsin history to life
Published Aug. 23, 2014
Vintage baseball brought me to Wade House, but history and nature reeled me in. Located in tiny Greenbush, west of Sheboygan, Wade House is a Wisconsin historical site that is managed by the Wisconsin Historical Society. The former stagecoach inn is part of a sprawling complex with a working sawmill, a carriage museum and a brand new visitors center.
Mitchell is among area schools getting a primp from GE volunteers today
Published Aug. 21, 2014
Today, more than 2,500 current and retired GE employees, plus about 150 other volunteers, are walking into 16 Milwaukee Public Schools and four Waukesha Public Schools (as well as Greenfield High School) to paint, clean, organize and landscape to help the schools plan for the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Urban Spelunking: Grace Lutheran Church
Published Aug. 21, 2014
As beautiful as Milwaukee's historic churches are, visiting them can sometimes be disheartening. That's because so many of them are threatened due to failing -- or even entirely failed -- finances as churches in the heart of the city have fallen victim to suburbanization. This is true for some, but not all churches, as I was reminded recently on a visit to Grace Lutheran Church, which houses a vibrant congregation in a stunning Gothic building.


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Utilitarian information works--is originality the proper lens?
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION PART I A. Information, Utilitarian Information Works, and the Knowledge-Based Economy B. The Role of Information Works in the Knowledge-Based Economy C. The Critical Need for Information D. Possible Approaches to Re-Examining the Relationship between Copyright and Utilitarian Information Works PART II A. Copyright Protection of UIW 1. Standards for Protection Applied to UIW a. Standards in the United States b. Standards in Germany c. Limitations on Protectability Applicable to Functional Works d. Limitations on Protection in the United States i. The Idea-Expression Distinction ii. Exclusion of Ideas, Procedures, Processes, Systems, and Methods of Operation iii. The Merger Doctrine e. Limitations on Protectability in Germany PART III A. Copyright Law and Functionality B. The Tension between Originality and Functionality 1. Constraints on Expression in UIW a. Inherent Constraints on Expression i. The "Most Effective Expression" Principle b. External Constraints on Expression 2. Originality in Selection and Arrangement a. Selection b. Arrangement 3. Originality in Judgment and Expertise C. Methodology--Use of Illusory Hypotheses as Evidence of Originality D. Ramifications of the Use of Faulty Methodology E. Authorship, Innovation, and Creativity PART IV CONCLUSION INTRODUCTIONWe live in an information society. Many of the most valuable assets in today's economy come in the form of information products. It has become the practice to claim copyright protection for virtually every piece of writing or its electronic equivalent, created by knowledge professionals--from the iPod version of train schedules (1) to instruction manuals for use of motorized saws (2) to spare parts numbering systems. (3) As a result, copyright law may be called upon to operate as gatekeeper to the very building block of our society--information. This Article examines the tension between the mechanism by which copyright protection is evaluated and the utilitarian nature of works that serve the information society. It emphasizes the fact that copyright law encourages diversification through individuality, origin a I it v. and deviation from the routine, while the functional nature of utilitarian works dictates uniformity and conformity, rendering the individuality of authorial input irrelevant. It is posited that evaluation of copyrightability through the lens of originality cannot capture the utilitarian functional nature of certain information works, even though utility is their raison d'etre. Originality further ignores the broader economic impact of protectability, which in a knowledge-based economy (KBE) is of critical importance. As a result, the use of originality as the sole standard for determining protectability risks obstructing the flow of information necessary for innovation, causes waste of resources, and adversely impacts competition. PART I A. Information, Utilitarian Information Works, and the Knowledge-Based Economy Utilitarian information works (UIW) are products of human creative expression, whose raison d'etre is performance of concrete, useful functions. (4) Despite their utilitarian nature, these works fall under the category of "literary" works under the Berne Convention (5) and "writings" under the U.S. Constitution. (6) Scholars and courts have always viewed such works as borderline protectable, placing them, at varying times, either above or below the protectability threshold. Yet, the issue has never received a great deal of attention, possibly because of its limited overall significance. This has now changed. UIW form the core of the KBE. (7) This fact prompts a re-evaluation of the extent to which copyright law should apply to protect UIW. B. The Role of Information Works in the Knowledge-Based Economy In the pre-digital age, the economic role of copyrightable works was relatively limited. The technologies available for production and distribution of creative works were costly and cumbersome. (8) Creation of protectable works occurred primarily by way of individual effort. As a result, the risk of an inappropriate decision on protection had only insignificant economic ramifications. With the advent of digital technology, the potential impact of copyright protection has changed. Information that previously came in printed form was digitized. With reproduction and circulation facilitated by technology, access to information became widespread. This led to the creation of an increasing number of works, (9) which, in turn, fueled the creation of works in even greater numbers. Information works have now become the primary products of the KBE. They are created by trained professionals, or "knowledge workers," (10) who, unlike their counterparts in agricultural or manufacturing economies, produce goods by working with their minds. (11) New types of expressive works have emerged to meet the specific realities of the KBE. They have come to perform the "work" of the information society; (12) from TV program schedules to DNA sequences to software programs that run the space shuttle, these UIW lie at the core of the KBE and have a direct and powerful influence on society's aggregate economic performance. (13) C. The Critical Need for Information The essential ingredient of UIW is information--it operates as the building block of the KBE. (14) Information is recombinant, (15) i.e., it can be used, re-used, processed, combined, and cumulated in a way that gives rise to new, increasingly complex, and useful combinations of information (16) that fulfill practical needs, solve problems, or improve upon existing solutions. Simply stated, information becomes innovation. (17) As a result, information is the principal wealth-generating asset in a KBE. (18) Information configured in such a way that it is marketable becomes an information product or work. (19) The value of such products in the market derives from their practical utility. In order to achieve their intended utility, information works must be created in accordance with certain pre-established objective rules as to their form, order, structure, precision, and completeness. (20) The creative process is therefore subordinated to the works' functionality. More than seventy percent of the work force of developed countries currently consists of knowledge workers. (21) They produce information products. In other words, a vast operation of "manufacturing" utilitarian information works is under way. The creative effort supporting the KBE's scientific and technological innovation demands increasingly large quantities of information. The accelerated pace of innovation requires information to be available in its most "fluid" (accessible) form. Restricting the flow of information can have a detrimental impact on economic and technological progress. (22) Copyright protection, when applied to UIW, has the ability to restrict the flow of information. (23) The extent to which copyright law can effectively function as a gatekeeper of information in a KBE must therefore be re-examined from the perspective of ensuring a predictable and sufficient flow of information. (24) D. Possible Approaches to Re-Examining the Relationship between Copyright and Utilitarian Information Works The relationship between UIW and copyright has always been an uneasy one. Copyright encourages subjective diversification, while UIW must reflect reality in an objective manner. (25) At the level of protectability, couching UIW into the evaluation mechanism intended for subjective expression can give rise to distorted results. Other aspects of copyright law are also at odds with the requirements of UIW. Technological protection measures coupled with anti-circumvention laws can block access to information; (26) the broad scope of derivative rights conflicts with the need for incremental improvement of existing works; (27) and collaborative creation is rendered difficult by the absence of parameters for defining the contours of successive creations. (28) All of these aspects tend to inhibit the free flow of information. This Article is but one step toward a more comprehensive solution for easing the flow of information. It examines the tension between UIW and the mechanism by which copyrightability is evaluated. The analysis will focus on the fact that in UIW, expression is constrained by the works' utilitarian functionality. This Article argues that originality is not a good fit as standard for evaluation of copyrightability of UIW. Originality seeks subjective diversification and deviation from the routine. Expression of UIW, on the other hand, must follow the dictates of uniformity and conformity, and must, accordingly, subordinate to their utilitarian function. Authorial individuality is, for the most part, irrelevant. Originality being the only criterion of protectability, copyright law remains blind to the economic impact of protectability, in particular as to non-creator stakeholders. The author posits that evaluating copyright protectability through the lens of originality does not capture the functional nature of UIW. Evaluation through this lens may result in obstruction to the flow of information necessary for innovation, in waste of resources and in an adverse impact on competition. While this thesis constitutes a departure from traditional copyright doctrine, changed times and circumstances prompt consideration of new approaches. Finally, it must be kept in mind that we live in a global world. Legal solutions must have universal applicability across legal systems. In this spirit, this Article examines legal authorities from the United States, a significant representative of copyright law, and from Germany, a significant representative of author's right law, and refers to authorities from other jurisdictions as well. PART II A. Copyright Protection of UIW At present, copyright presumptively covers all materials that are expressed in digital form, regardless of their nature. (29) Yet,...
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My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams, with a Foreword by Joseph J. Ellis (Paperback)
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Listen to a ten-minute interview with Margaret Hogan Host: Chris Gondek - Producer: Heron & Crane
Read Margaret Hogan's HUP blog posting: "The Romance of John and Abigail Adams"
Watch the video of The Massachusetts Historical Society's November 2007 event at which Deval and Diane Patrick, Edward and Victoria Kennedy, and Michael and Kitty Dukakis read selected letters from "My Dearest Friend"
Visit the Adams Family Papers: An Electronic Archive
Watch the March 2008 HBO miniseries--"John Adams"--based on David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography
In 1762, John Adams penned a flirtatious note to "Miss Adorable," the 17-year-old Abigail Smith. In 1801, Abigail wrote to wish her husband John a safe journey as he headed home to Quincy after serving as president of the nation he helped create. The letters that span these nearly forty years form the most significant correspondence--and reveal one of the most intriguing and inspiring partnerships--in American history.
As a pivotal player in the American Revolution and the early republic, John had a front-row seat at critical moments in the creation of the United States, from the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to negotiating peace with Great Britain to serving as the first vice president and second president under the U.S. Constitution. Separated more often than they were together during this founding era, John and Abigail shared their lives through letters that each addressed to "My Dearest Friend," debating ideas and commenting on current events while attending to the concerns of raising their children (including a future president).
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Why are these exploits still around #2
First thread got deleted, posting a second thread with updated footage from today.
Videos showing the exploits in the game from the day I started to record them.
These exploits have existed since season 1, and has received no attention at all from the devs.
Please edit the thread if you must moderators, but please do not delete it until a developer responds with a solution.
Log-off Exploiter
AFK Players in PVP
Log-off Exploiter From earlier this week
AFk players from the same fleet from today (A fleet farming PVP matches for Dilithium together is a new low imo) Lol! A new way to pvp, Premadefarm!
AFKer that flies into a fight and AFKs. (Shows that he's not actually AFK, just trying to get himself killed)
And how to deal with them at 4:22
Not an exploit, but it is affecting the PVP community greatly. This bug has been around since season 4.
In the last video the two players in question normally get in there and contribute,:rolleyes: I would not say they are overly skilled PvP?ers but clearly you didn?t need them to win that 3v2 Santa!
Personally I haven?t had that many afk player problems recently however it should still be recognised as another issue to address sometime.
And very rarely do I get people logout out in front of me perhaps you need to kill them faster:D
but again still and issue.
Because they dont care..........:(
Is that antimmater spread I see on your bug :P disgusting :P
Hmmm, I could have sworn I had a post in this thread....
I even remember it because I mentioned seeing afk'ers in fleet events and wondering why they're doing it because the marks are only turned in back to Cryptic. They I realized that maybe the farmers are going to build ready made starbases....
There is nothing you can do against logoffski, because whatever you do would also punish those who get accidentally disconnected.
Hardly, just make it so that there is a 10 second timer when you log-off, if you get damaged during this time it won't let you log-off. It's that simple. This kind of system is used in many other video games to great success. If you disconnect, you just get shot up and die. However, if someone joins the match before you log back in to replace you, they get your spot in the match and you are kicked out.
Actually, that sounds like an acceptable solution. It still punishes people who have a bad connection, but in a matter that is acceptable.
or be REAL hardcore like EVE, your ship stays in that spot for 30 minutes till u log back in. where theres a will, theres a way. too bad this gaes devs have never had any will to improve pvp or eliminate the many exploits been around for years. i for one sayyyy
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Redskins CB Tracy Porter (shoulder) is expected to be ready for training camp.
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Raiders RCB Tracy Porter left Monday night's Week 3 game against the Broncos with a head injury.
The Raiders fear CB Tracy Porter suffered a severe right groin injury in Friday night's preseason game against the Saints.
ESPN's Bill Williamson thinks the Raiders see Tracy Porter as their No. 3 corner.
New Raiders CB Tracy Porter calls the seizure that marred his 2012 a "one-time deal."
Raiders signed CB Tracy Porter to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
Free agent CB Tracy Porter will visit the Raiders on Wednesday.
The Saints reportedly hosted free agent CB Tracy Porter for a visit Monday.
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The Tall and Short of It
Short Stuff
People often presume that short kids -- especially boys -- aren't as popular as tall kids and are often teased, bullied, or depressed about their size. However, one study of almost 1,000 middle- and high-schoolers found that height made little difference in how much classmates like each other. "Short kids tend to be well-adjusted and to have just as many friends as taller classmates," says study author David E. Sandberg, PhD, a pediatric psychologist at the University of Michigan Medical School, in Ann Arbor. "If these older kids are faring okay at a time when height differences are most noticeable and bullying is more of an issue, then younger kids who are short are probably fine too."
Although the study's findings are encouraging, it can still be tough to be little -- particularly if you're a boy. "It's more socially acceptable for a girl to be small than for a boy to be short," says Dr. Dreyer. After all, girls are referred to in flattering ways -- petite, cute -- while boys tend to be called shrimp, shorty, or peewee.
Even parents would rather have tall sons. One study at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that boys are taken to growth specialists twice as often as girls are, even though boys aren't more prone to shortness. "Society views tall men as being strong, confident, and desirable, and parents of small boys don't want their sons to have a disadvantage in life," says study author Adda Grimberg, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist.
If your child's on the short side, it can be difficult for you to watch other kids, and even tactless adults, treat him differently because of his size -- especially if you had a similar experience when you were a kid. But if you're overly fixated on his height or get defensive when people comment about it, he could get the message that being small is bad or that his size defines him, says Dr. Grimberg. Instead, give your child the tools he needs to feel good about himself inside and out.
Find areas where he can shine. Small kids can excel at lots of sports, including soccer, gymnastics, and martial arts. But if your child wants to play basketball or volleyball, encourage him to try it. Of course, there are also plenty of nonphysical activities he can get involved in, such as playing a musical instrument or acting in the school play.
Problem-solve. If your child is being picked on, brainstorm solutions together and practice responses so she feels confident sticking up for herself. "Bullies want to get a rise out of their victim. When you don't react or you react unexpectedly, it takes away their fun," says Dr. Dreyer. Some deadpan replies for pint-size taunts: "Thanks a lot, I didn't know I was short" or "Wow, you're really observant."
Encourage him to speak up. When people mistakenly assume that Ethan Udell is only 6 years old, the fourth-grader from Dix Hills, New York, quickly corrects them and gives them something else to talk about. "He tells people, 'I'm actually 9 1/2, and I'm a really good hockey player,'" says his mom, Stacey. Other upbeat responses to try: "Shortness is only one of my great qualities" or "I take after my grandfather."
Respect her age. Don't say that your child is younger than she really is to get discounted tickets to movies or amusement parks. It might save you a few dollars, but it'll cost her self-esteem.


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Ann and Ryan's First Ever Anniversary
18 Monday Aug 2014
Posted Celebrations, Family Circle, Fashion is My Passionin
18 Monday Aug 2014
Posted Celebrations, Family Circle, Fashion is My Passionin
12 Tuesday Aug 2014
This is the deluxe version of "Workaholics" that I painted as a break from painting commissioned stuff. Yes, yes, I know. I need to go out more.
In this version Blake is wearing the bear coat,
Adam's got a butterfly clip on his neck,
and there's a new addition of Montez and Jillian.
Why is Jillian looking like a Kiss groupie?
She's not a Kiss groupie! She's straight up Juggaho!
04 Monday Aug 2014
Posted Fashion is My Passion, That's Entertainment!in
As long as we're on a 90's kick, how about a little "Clueless?"
Counterclockwise from right: Cher Horowitz, Dionne Davenport (Cher's BFF), Tai Frasier (the "ugly duckling"), Murray Duvall (Dionne BF), Travis Birkenstock (stoner/sk8terboi), and Josh Lucas (Cher's stepbrother/paramour).
Closeup of Murray's braces and Travis.
Cher's water bottle and faux fur backpack purse.
09 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted That's Entertainment!in
22 Sunday Jun 2014
Posted Uncategorizedin
As I currently have a little time on my hands, I'm devoting part of a work week and most weekends to painting some items on my wish list. It's actually a mile long, but I'm determined to slowly and systematically tick each and every single one off!
The first one is a teenage angst fave, dark comedy "Heathers." I remember my best friend (also coincidentally named Irene) would come round to my house and we'd insert the VHS tape into the machine and watch some mean girls in action. That whole high school hierarchy thing was lost on us since she went to an enormous Catholic high school where I pictured massive hallways with kids sort of milling about, looking lost and not really knowing anyone else due to its size. I myself attended the much smaller High School of Art and Design where everyone basically knew each other but were too focused on the latest release of a new Marvel comic (or, for weeks at one point, mourning the death of Superman) to appoint anyone as Queen Bee or allowed themselves to be ordered about. Either that, or we were just really nice kids. Despite it all, we loved "Heathers." It might be because someone in the film tried to blow the school up in the end.
The core cast of "Heathers," featuring (from left to right) JD, Heather Duke, Heather Chandler, Heather McNamara, and of course, Veronica Sawyer.
Here's Heather Duke with her copy of "Moby Dick." I'm sorry, but I refuse to believe a high school girl's favorite book is that particular Herman Melville classic. Then again, my favorite tome in high school had been "A Confederacy of Dunces" so…
And here is also Heather Chandler's Scrunchie of Power.
Here's JD with his murder weapons of choice. I thought about throwing a bundle of dynamites too, but that's overkill, don't you think?
Since things are a bit of a zoo here at the ol' Babushka sweatshop, I have a kid helping me out with the prep work. I don't know whether or not he's keeping this part time gig a secret because it's really not cool to mention that you paint dolls to your buddies and potential paramour. But I realized, much to my chagrin, that the majority of the dolls I have painted are quite violently accessorized. That should add about an ounce of "cool" factor into this type of work for a teenage boy.
This "Heathers" set will be winding its way to the Pygmy Hippo Shoppe in a few days and will also be available as a made-to-order item in my etsy shop.
16 Monday Jun 2014
Posted Children's Corner, That's Entertainment!, Touch of Magicin
A while back I did my own modern version of The Wizard of Oz wherein the characters all wore sport coats and looked pretty stylin', but a part of me always wanted to paint the original MGM version but never got around to do it. I was asked recently to paint this set for a birthday present. Did I have to think twice about it? You bet your sweet caboose I didn't!
The largest doll here isn't Dorothy. It's actually the Wizard, who was so big I couldn't fit him into the shot.
This one was customized for the birthday boy:
Some close ups:
Here's Toto peeking out of Dorothy's basket.
The Wicked Witch with her Flying Monkey.
Just to give you an idea how tiny the witch and the monkey were…
Yow! This is one photo I dare not show my optometrist for fear of being given a lecture!
Now, if someone is to ask me to paint my favorite version of the Oz stories (the trauma-inducing "Return to Oz'), I'll totally be up for it!
03 Tuesday Jun 2014
Every now and then I get asked to create a set or two as wedding presents. They usually run along the theme of the couple themselves in wedding garb or doing something fun. I also get asked time and again to create something completely off the wall for couples on the path to matrimonial bliss and this one is no exception…
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog cast featuring (clockwise from left) Penny, Dr. Horrible, Captain Hammer, Moist, and Bad Horse.
I've always wanted to have a look at this web series, but as it were, things don't usually go according to plan. So I was thrilled to have the opportunity to check this one out when the opportunity arose. I have once seen Neil Patrick Harris doing "Cabaret" so I know the man's got pipes. But I didn't know Richard Castle could sing. When the request came to paint this set, I was given a list of characters. I had to say yes when I learned that Howard Wolowitz played a character named "Moist."
Here's Bad Horse holding a letter of condemnation:
26 Monday May 2014
Posted Celebrationsin
When you get to be as old as me, chances are you've been to more weddings you can count. There's nothing wrong with traditional weddings, of course, but after a while all the dresses, shoes and tuxes all start to look the same. As someone who is always looking for something different to paint, I was thrilled to be asked to paint Amelia and Radek's wedding dolls, a present to them from a pretty amazing sister.
Short pant tux! An off shoulder Christian Dior dress with the most amazing silver chrome shoes ever to go with it! Fabulous in every way!
This is a double trio, which depicts the couple's wedding, their meeting (heck, if I was a guy meeting a chick wearing that dress, I'd ask her out in a heartbeat!), and their hobbies. Of course, for Amelia, it's not just a hobby, but work as well. If you're in Brooklyn, be sure to check out Sugarbuilt Cookies to sate your sweet tooth!
19 Monday May 2014
Posted Music Maniain
Years ago I did a Devo set and had been wanting to do another. I mean, I've got sheets of foam, a hammer, and the hubs' hole punch set, so there's no reason why I couldn't go to town making the Devo hats.
An opportunity arose and I got to repeat the original set AND create a whole new one. It's for people who like shiny things.
12 Monday May 2014
Posted That's Entertainment!in
It seemed that every time Wes Anderson has a new film out, I'm in the States and therefore able to attend a screening in a proper theater with a bag of popcorn firmly anchored on my lap. It is fortunate that I'm around this time also to catch "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and thoroughly enjoyed it. Of course, a set of this movie had to be painted. No doubt!
Here we have (clockwise from left) Monsieur Gustave H, Agatha, Zero, J.G. Jopling, Madame Céline Villeneuve Desgoffe-und-Taxis, and of course, Dmitri Desgoffe-und-Taxis.
Some close ups:
J.G. Jopling's skull rings.
The Desgoffe-und-Taxises.
The lovely Agatha with her birthmark and accessories.
The best thing about this movie was the Mendl's cake. Since I'm a lazy baker, I prefer to look at photos of it instead of attempting to replicate it.
This cake is what dreams are made of. But for those of you who have the drive and the will to recreate this delicious treat, here's a link to the recipe.
Have fun!


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