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Six Things
Another awesome prompt from Mama Kat has me looking at my biggest girl, in all her wonderful glory and think about what she has given me and she she has shown me or basically, as the prompt says:
List 6 things you've learned from your oldest child
I'd be doing my beautiful girl an injustice if I left the list as singular points, so excuse me whilst I ramble.
Jessamy has taught me everything I know about motherhood (1). I wouldn't have known I wanted children without her, I didn't crave children or even know I'd like them. Without her I wouldn't know what motherhood was like and though I'm not saying another child wouldn't have happened, it is my Jess who has shown me what motherhood is, although if you asked me to explain it I couldn't.
Jessamy has taught me how much the sound of my own voice annoying me (2). Since time began I have been a talker, my mum has told me so but before Jess was here the time I was able to yammer on and on was limited to when other people were about (I do have some sense of normality). Bus journeys would be spent in silence but now, and since she came along, I have talked and talked and talked and talked. I have talked when she doesn't want to be talked to ("Stop talking TO ME Mummy"). I am pretty annoying and can understand where my mum was coming from…
Jessamy has taught me fear (3). Nothing I ever feared before comes into comparison. Keeping her and her sister safe is my prime concern at all times, as they grow older I know this fear will have to be curbed. At the moment things such as train platforms, road sides and stairs are pretty much governed by fear that I hadn't felt for a long time. It's not a bad thing though, it sounds it, but it's more protective, I hope.
Jessamy has taught me that reading and singing aloud is OK (4). Hell, you'll find me singing in the street if it makes her happy and before I wouldn't even sing in the same room as someone I knew well. Obviously I can't sing and I hate reading aloud with an absolute passion but for my girls, I'll do anything. They're a great excuse for all sorts of things I shouldn't really do or say or think.
Jessamy has taught me love (5). Yes, the cliche, the one everyone expects but there is nothing like it. Have a baby, through whatever means works for you, and they steal every inch of your heart for an immeasurable amount of time. I'm not blinded by it, it didn't hit me the second I met her, I'd be lying if I said that but it grew and it grew quickly and hasn't stopped growing.
Jessamy has taught me she is her own person, there's nothing I can do about that (6). Whenever I thought about children (not very much) in the past, there was a sense that I could create small versions of myself (well, pick out the best bits) and nurture them to do everything I would have liked to do. This is crap, this is the wrong way to think about a new person who will develop their own hopes and dreams. Although it makes me wince if my kid wants to have (several) Disney princess bags and call herself a princess I have to allow it a little and swallow down the bile that comes with it. She'll grow up to be who she wants to be and I'll respect her in that, whatever it may be.
That's my girl.

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Ellen DeGeneres Reads '50 Shades of Grey"
So the new book craze going on right now is the book '50 Shades of Grey' by E.L James. My moms friend Kim read it and said it was amazing, so now my mom is reading it, my best friend, Lindsay read it and is on the second book, her mom is reading it now, my friends are constantly posting pictures on facebook of the book saying they just got it in the mail, it's 50 shades of craziness right now!
Justin Bieber Graduates… On Ellen
Ellen throws JB a "traditional graduation."
Nicki Minaj Performs On Ellen [VIDEO]
Nicki Minaj made a recent appearance on Ellen and she performed a stellar medley of Right By My Side & Starships.
Nicki Minaj Hangs Out With Sophia Grace & Rosie On Ellen [VIDEO]
Nicki Minaj made an appearance on Ellen this week, and she got to hang out with Sophia Grace & Rosie.
Flo Rida and (not) Sia Performs 'Wild Ones' On Ellen
So I have to be honest here, I'm a big Ellen show fan, and today my favorite actor of all time was on there. Wanna take a guess at who it is? (Hint: Total babe, awesome actor, Captain Jack Sparrow) Figure it out yet? In case you live under a rock and didn't know by the Jack Sparrow hint, it's Johnny Depp. so of course today I definitely made a point to watch Ellen, and was lucky enough to catch Flo Rida perform 'Wild Ones'
Sophia Grace & Rosie Have Tea With Hugh Grant [VIDEO]
I absolutely love Sophia Grace & Rosie!
Sophia Grace and Rosie Perform Nicki Minaj's 'Starships' on Ellen
There are few things cuter than these two girls. I'm sure you remember them from their viral youtube video where Sophia Grace raps Nicki Minaj's 'Superbass' and they're back on Ellen again, this time performing Nicki Minaj's latest hit 'Starships'!
Emma Stone Takes On Ellen's Dance Dare!
Ellen Degeneres loves dancing, and she recently dared her fans to go dance behind unsuspecting people and to film it. It's hilarious to watch all the videos. In this video Ellen dared Emma Stone to take on the dancing challenge backstage, and it's pretty funny.
Giant Banana Frightens Megan Fox [VIDEO]
Oh sweet sweet irony! During a recent episode of Ellen, Megan Fox talks about one of her first jobs where she had to dress up as a giant banana. Mid-way through her story, Megan is ambushed by... you guessed it! A giant banana!!
Young Greyson Chance Takes On Classic Sinatra [VIDEO]
You remember Greyson Chance? We first saw him performing Lady GaGa in a viral Youtube video a while ago. Later, we saw him perform on Ellen. And now, Greyson is back! He takes on "Ol' Blue Eyes," Frank Sinatra's My Way.
Sophia Grace And Rosie Have Tea With Taylor Swift [VIDEO]
Sophia Grace and her side-kick Rosie, have taken the world by storm! You'll remember them from the home video that went viral featuring Sophia performing Super Bass from Nicki Minaj. Since then, they have made multiple appearances on the Ellen Show, and Ellen even sent them to the Red Carpet


text: Criminal – Sex offender registration – Child victim By: Tom Egan March 17, 2014 Where a defendant convicted of statutory rape was relieved by the sentencing judge of the obligation to register as a sex offender, that ruling was impermissible under G.L.c. 6, §178E(f). "Under G.L.c. 6, §178E(f), where a defendant convicted of a sex offense is not 'sentenced to immediate confinement,' the judge 'shall relieve such sex offender of the ... Subscribe Login Email Address: Password: Already a paid subscriber but not registered for online access yet? For instructions on how to get premium web access, click here.Forgot your password? Share this:EmailPrintFacebookLinkedInTwitterGoogle +1 9:51 am Mon, March 17, 2014 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Tom Egan


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KOMODO DRAGON (Varanus komodoensis) ©FWNP.com
A member of the monitor lizard family, the Komodo Dragon is the largest living species of lizard, growing to a maximum of length 3 metres (9.8 ft) in rare cases and weighing up to around 70 kilograms (150 lb).
Their unusual size has been attributed to island gigantism, since there are no other carnivorous animals to fill the niche on the islands where they live. However, recent research suggests that the large size of komodo dragons may be better understood as representative of a relict population of very large varanid lizards that once lived across Indonesia and Australia, most of which died out after the Pleistocene.
Here's a paragraph for the books:
Copious amounts of red saliva that the Komodo dragons produce help to lubricate their food, but swallowing is still a long process (15–20 minutes to swallow a goat). A Komodo dragon may attempt to speed up the process by ramming the carcass against a tree to force it down its throat, sometimes ramming so forcefully that the tree is knocked down. [Fortunately their metabolism is so slow they need only eat 12 times a year]
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_dragon
Other photos you may enjoy:
Komodo dragons can reproduce through self-fertilization - this is an amazing piece
The world's biggest Skink
Snoozing Iguana
zolanimals: Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
zolanimals: Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
LION'S MANE NUDIBRANCH (Melibe leonina) by Autopsea (via: JUNK Tumblog)
The "hooded nudibranch" or the "lion's mane nudibranch", is a species of predatory sea slug, with a large "hooded mouth" that it extends out and down like a net to catch its prey. When the ventral surface of the hood contacts a small animal, the hood rapidly closes and the fringing tentacles overlap, holding in the prey then forcing the whole animal into the mouth.
Prey include amphipods, copepods, mysids, other small crustaceans, small mollusks, small jellyfish and ctenophores, larvae of other invertebrates and in some cases small fish.
This nudibranch is up to 102 mm/4" long, 25 mm/1" wide, and 51 mm/2" across the expanded oral hood.
This species occurs on the west coast of North America, from Alaska to Baja California and is found on eel grass and other seaweeds near low tide and below, and in kelp forest in deeper water.
The body of this nudibranch is translucent. It is usually colorless to pale yellow or green, with opaque brown hepatic diverticula. It has a large expandable oral hood, fringed with sensory tentacles, which it opens and throws forward in order to catch food. A single pair of rhinophores (horns) on the hood are rounded and earlike. 4-6 pairs of flat paddle shaped cerata run along its dorsum in two rows.
Melibe leonina exudes a sweet fruity aroma when it is removed from the water, or when numerous individuals are kept together in captivity.
Fact Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melibe_leonina
Blue-tipped Nudibranch
Physonect siphonophore
Sea Slug
Melibe leonina by Autopsea (via: JUNK Tumblog)
Melibe leonina by Autopsea (via: JUNK Tumblog)
EDWARD'S CRESTED GUINEAFOWL (Guttera pucherani edouardi) ©Jeff Whitlock
Love the James Brown (circa 1950s) hairdo
The Crested Guineafowl is found in open forest, woodland and forest-savanna mosaics in sub-Saharan Africa. It has a total length of approximately 50 cm (20 in) and the plumage is overall blackish with dense white spots. It has a distinctive black crest on the top of its head, the form of which varies from small curly feathers to down depending upon subspecies, and which easily separates it from nearly all other species of guineafowl.
The species is monogamous with probable strong and long-lasting pair bonds. Courtship feeding is common, the author having seen a captive male run 5-10 metres to the hen to present some particular morsel. The nest is a well-hidden scrape in long grass or under a bush; eggs vary from nearly white to buff and a clutch is usually around 4 or 5.
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_Guineafowl
East African Crested Guineafowl
Vulterine Guineafowl
Not at all related but equally odd-looking Baby Booby
PHYSONECT SIPHONOPHORE (Marrus orthocanna) - ©Kevin Raskoff / NOAA
Like a multi-stage rocket, this bizarre microscopic creature, Marrus orthocanna is made up of multiple repeated units, including tentacles and multiple stomachs. Never heard of a physonect siphonophore? That's what this is. It's something like a jellyfish, and is more closely related to the Portugese man o'war. One interesting thing about it: Like ants, a colony made up of many individuals has attributes resembling a single organism.
Swimba Worm
Water Bear
Peacock MiteSource: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/strange-sea-animals-2#ixzz1KaC49UJF
AFRICAN CRESTED PORCUPINE (Hystrix cristata) ©David Lansing
David Writes in his blog:We were just bumbling along through the African bush in the darkness, going very slow both because it was difficult to see more than ten feet down the road…and because we weren't at all sure where we were going. So we were all doing that thing you do at night when you're a little bit lost on an unfamiliar road—leaning forwards and staring very intensely at the darkness directly in front of you. Suddenly there were several large black lumps moving across the road ten or twenty feet in front of us.
"Jesus!" Fletch said, startled. "What the hell is that?"
Calvin immediately stopped the Land Cruiser. And we all stared. At a family of African porcupines, a couple of them at least a couple of feet long, rambling across the rutted road.
"There aren't porcupines in Africa, are there?" Fletch asked.
Crested porcupine, according to my wildlife guide, are the largest rodents in East Africa. "Their mainly nocturnal habits make them rare to see." Well, good for us then.
The guide also said the belief that the quills can be shot by the animal is a myth. Evidently what they do, if threatened, is stamp their feet, click their teeth, and hiss at you (hmmm…sounds like an editor I know). If that doesn't work, "the porcupine runs backward until it rams its attacker. The reverse charge is most effective because the hindquarters are the most heavily armed and the quills are directed to the rear."
Brilliant. Click here for more.
North American Porcupine
Paraguayan Hairy Dwarf Porcupine
Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec
NET CASTING SPIDER (Deinopsis subrufa) ©pbertner
Net casting spider/ogre faced spider/ gladiator spider (Deinopsis sp.). This spider goes by many names and the genus can be found throughout the tropics. Deinopsis are unique amongst arachnids in their predatory methods. They remain suspended above branches or tree trunks with their trapezoidal webs stretched between their four front legs. And like this they wait. They wait until an insect passes below them, and then they spring into action. Lightning fast they drop their sticky net on their prey like a booby trap and entangle them before they deliver a quick paralyzing bite which subdues them. Their large eyes help them to detect and discriminate amongst insects. When disturbed, they stretch out and allow their cryptic colouration to help them blend in with the tree branches that they usually call home.
Other photos you may enjoy by the wonderful PBertner:
Lichen Huntsman Spider
Malachite Butterfly
Shieldbug and babies
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CALIFORNIA SEA LION (Zalophus californianus)
Monterey Bay, California, USA by Kevin Schafer, Seattle, Washington, USA / Smithsonian Institute "Monterey Bay is home to a large number of sea lions, many of which spend the day resting on rocky breakwaters at the entrance to the harbor. Intensely social, they often huddle together or use one another as mattresses or pillows. Here I was struck by the almost affectionate pose of these two pups trying to grab a nap amid the chaos of the haul-out."
Source: http://www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/ocean%20views/gallery/sealions.html
This past weekend we sailed over to Catalina and stayed in Cherry Cove which is a quiet harbor. On Saturday, there were more than a dozen sea lion cows swimming among the boats. We came face-to-face with the group as we came around the corner in our dinghy, and I'm not sure which if us was most surprised. One of our dogs had never seen a sea lion before and cocked her head in confusion, . After we checked each other out, we continued on our way.
"Laughing" Weddell Seal
Sea Lion "Say Ahhhhhhh"
SEA WALNUT or WARTY COMB (Mnemiopsis leidyi) ©Lars Johan Hansson
The warty comb jelly or sea walnut is a species of comb jelly, originally native to the western Atlantic coastal waters. They are small animals, having a maximum body length of roughly 7–12 centimetres (3–5 in) and a diameter of 2.5 centimetres (1 in)…but for the really interesting stuff, read below…
Credit: Lars Johan Hansson. The stealthy predator Mnemiopsis leidyi, also known as the sea walnut, uses tiny hairs, called cilia, to create a current which prey don't notice until they are sucked into its mouth region, surrounded by two large oral lobes. The sea walnut swims using fused cilia, which diffract light in many colors in this photo.
Credit: Lars Johan Hansson. The stealthy predator Mnemiopsis leidyi, also known as the sea walnut, uses tiny hairs, called cilia, to create a current which prey don't notice until they are sucked into its mouth region, surrounded by two large oral lobes. The sea walnut swims using fused cilia, which diffract light in many colors in this photo.
Flower Hat Jellyfish
Box Jellyfish
NATURE CONSERVANCY is now on Tumblr. Check out their blog if you haven't already. I don't think they are in full-swing yet, but I think they have great potential! Plus, I love the header (above). http://natureconservancy.tumblr.com/
Follow Friday:
I've never done a Follow Friday for this site. Here are few of my very favorite blogs — these folks work hard and go over and above to bring you animals that are out of the ordinary, or or that are out in the wild. Check them out if you haven't already (click on their names to go to their site)
Also one side note, I love hearing from you guys! I do try to answer all of your questions. I have two questions now that I can't answer1 . What do they eat? 2. Where do they live?
Since there's no link to the post, or mention of which animal is being referred to, I can't answer the question. So if you asked, please let me know which animal and I will answer…and please do keep asking and suggesting animals — I like the really fancy and downright weird ones especially!
Thanks and Happy Friday/Saturday!
FIERY THROATED HUMMINGBIRD (Panterpe insignis) ©BirdQuest-Tours.com
Fiery-throated Hummingbird is a sometimes abundant regional endemic in the Cerro de la Muerte highlands of Costa Rica and Western Panama. It is one of the 16 regional endemic hummingbirds seen in the area
The food of this species is nectar, taken from a variety of small flowers, including epiphytic Ericaceae and bromeliads. Like other hummingbirds it also takes small insects as an essential source of protein.
Male Fiery-throated Hummingbird defend flowers and scrubs in their feeding territories, and are dominant over most other hummingbirds. They will, however, allow females to share their food resources.
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiery-throated_Hummingbird
Antillian Crested Hummingbird
Beautiful Hummingbird Species - unidentified
Long-tailed Sylph
ROSETTE NOSED CHAMELEON (Rhampholeon spinosus) - ©Igor Siwanowicz
The Rosette-Nosed Chameleon is a small East African species, found in virgin forest and woodland of both the eastern and western Usambara Mountains. It is predominantly ash-grey in colouration, with a distinctive rosette-like nasal appendage.
This species has, in the past, caused much taxonomic controversy—and has been reclassified from Chamaeleo spinosum, to Bradypodion spinosum, to the current Rhampholeon spinosus.
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosette-Nosed_Chameleon
Lance Nosed Chameleon
Baby Mountain Chameleon
Female Jackson's Chameleon
LIZARD ISLAND OCTOPUS (no scientific name found) ©Dr. Julian Finn
Another striking specimen discovered by the Marine Census of Life at the Great Barrier Reef's Lizard Island was this octopus.
Blue Ringed Octopus
Coconut or Veined Octopus
Coconut Octopus
BORNEAN CRESTED FIREBACK (Lophura ignita) ©Hamerton Park Zoo
This bird looks SO MUCH like a Japanese samuri to me — hair and all — that it made me laugh and I had to share it.
The Crested Fireback is a medium-sized, forest pheasant with a peacock-like dark crest, bluish black plumage, reddish brown rump, black outer tail feathers, red iris and bare blue facial skin. The female is a brown bird with short crest, blue facial skin and spotted black-and-white below. The Crested Fireback is found in lowland forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Borneo and Sumatra.
The diet consists mainly of plants, fruits and small animals. The female usually lays between four to eight creamy white eggs.
Due to ongoing habitat loss and overhunting in some areas, the Crested Fireback is evaluated as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix III of CITES in Malaysia.
Fact Source: http://www.hamertonzoopark.com/meet-the-animals/birds_p_to_z/
Golden Pheasant
Lady Amherst Pheasant
Mikado Pheasant
NAPOLEON WRASSE or MAORI WRASSE (Cheilinus undulatus) ©Vassil
You can't really beat the description of this creature from the Census of Marine Life: "Exceeding 6 feet/two meters in length, the Napoleon Wrasse is one of the largest reef fish found in the warm waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans. The intricate blue-green design that decorates the face resembles New Zealand Maori war paint, which is the root of its alternative name, the Maori Wrasse. The designs are also unique to each individual, much like fingerprints. A protogynous hermaphrodite, this wrasse can change its sex from female to male."
Other Photos you may enjoy:
Flasher Wrasse
Psychedelic Wrasse
Comet and Panther Grouper
Source: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/strange-sea-animals-2#ixzz1KaXi5XwU
POLYCHAETE CARPET WORM (Vigtorniella ardabilia) ©Yoshihiro Fujiwara / JAMSTEC
Vigtorniella ardabilia is a species of annelid worm found on the sea floor in areas of organic enrichment. These habitats include the remains of dead whales on the sea floor (whale-falls) and areas of polluted sediment found underneath fish farms.
This new species was only discovered and described in 2009. It was one of many thousands of new marine species that are described every year.
One of the interesting things about Vigtorniella ardabilia is that it is what scientists term a cryptic species. These are species which appear morphologically the same as a closely-related species, and are distinguishable only on the basis of their DNA sequences.
The scientists decided to name the new 'carpet worm' species Vigtorniella ardabilia, after a carpet, the famous Ardabil carpet housed in the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Fact Source: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/species-of-the-day/collections/collecting/vigtorniella-ardabilia/index.html
Christmas Tree Worm
Swimba or bomb-dropping Worm
King Ragworm
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Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 22, 1969, to a seat vacated by Harry Ellis Kalodner. Confirmed by the Senate on October 1, 1969, and received commission on October 2, 1969. Service terminated on January 2, 1987, due to retirement.
Temple University, B.S., 1941
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BROCKWAY – The Élk County Catholic Crusaders advanced to the District 9 Class A championship game by defeating the Clarion Bobcats by a 2-0 score in a semifinal game played at Brockway Area High School.
The Crusaders will play the Coudersport Falcons, 6-4 winners over the Brockway Rovers, on Thursday at a site and time to be announced.
BROCKWAY – The curtain came down on the 2011 softball season for the Lady Crusaders of Elk County Catholic on Tuesday afternoon when they were defeated by the Clarion Area High Lady Cats by a 9-7 score in the District 9-A semifinals at the Brockway field.
The Lady Crusaders trailed 9-2 going into the top half of the seventh inning and made a gallant effort to pull the game out, cutting it to 9-7 with two runners on bases before the final out of the game was recorded to give the Lady Cats a hard-earned 9-7 victory.
JOHNSONBURG – The Johnsonburg varsity and junior high track and field teams were honored with a banquet Tuesday night at the Johnsonburg Fire Hall.
Varsity head coach Rene Timm introduced the coaching staffs for both varsity and junior high. Timm was assisted by Brent Barraclough, Curt Breakey and Holly Morelli. The head coach for the junior high team was Dan Carnovale and Mike Haight was the assistant junior high coach. Robin Dubler was the booster president. Pat Polaski is vice president and the board was joined by Pam Anderson, Cindy Miller and Donna Shuey.
Paul C. "Ladd" Stahli, 88, of Oak Street, Johnsonburg, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at UPMC Hamot of Erie after a brief illness.
He was born December 24, 1922 in Ridgway, son of the late Paul J. and Helena A. (Kilhoffer) Stahli.
On October 11, 1947, he married Florence "Sisser" (Yonker) Stahli, who preceded him in death on March 26, 2001. Â
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McGann Thinks Capaldi Could Be Best Doctor Yet
Regardless of whether Paul McGann returns to the show again, the 8th Doctor actor has been heaping praise on Peter Capaldi believing he could be the best yet.
Speaking to Yahoo, McGann said: "I think he's a brilliant choice. I honestly think, knowing Peter as I do, that he could well turn out to be the best of the lot. I really do.
"He's got the combination of steel and comedy and intelligence that is the Doctor," he explained. "He might just turn out to be a genius, a master stroke. Because we know how good he is. One thing that Capaldi does, and I know it might sound daft because there's lots of clever actors, but not that many who can act highly intelligent – he can."
He added: "He's a super brain, Peter… he's even won an Oscar as a director. He's a brilliant man who can act brilliantly – he can also be funny, but he can be scary while he's being funny and that might turn out to be the best combination of Doctor."
"It's good that they made that decision at this point in time. To get away from some young, handsome guy – bring a different gravitas to it. I have every hope for him that he's going to be the best."
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He can't be the best. That will always be Tom Baker. But he can be one of the best. He could end up being the most proper representation of the character since Tom Baker at least.
If anyone is against Capaldi just because of his age then they are obviously not true fans, so Capaldi mustn't worry as he won't lose the true fans. :)
Peter Capaldi is my favourite Doctor.... What?
Peter Capaldi and Series 8 will decide my opinion on the entirety of new Who, as I've been teetering on the fence since 2008. If it's pants, then I will no longer consider New Who canon. I will go huddle in my cave with Big Finish audios, and Paul McGann will still be the current Doctor for me. However, I certainly hope that Series 8 lives up to my standards and delivers decent quality, engaging, and well-thought-out stories. Maybe that's too much to ask from the current managers, though. maybe there's no hope. Maybe I should just go to sleep.
Paul is truly a lovely man isn't he? Considering he never got much of a chance himself, The Night of the Doctor was one of those wonderful parts of the 50th"The universe hangs by such a delicate thread of coincidences, it's useless to meddle with it. Unless, like me, you're a Time Lord." The 8th Doctor
I don't really have a favorite Doctor, I think they are all brilliant and Peter Capaldi is going to be a great addition to the line of brilliant Doctors.
"Fans" who obsess about Peter Capaldi's age can't have been watching any of the classic episodes. My favourite Doctor is Matt Smith and I've watched episodes from all of the Doctors' eras, but that has nothing to do with his youth. So far no actor has failed to BE the Doctor, regardless of age, and Peter Capaldi will be no exception I'm sure.
I hope I will end up loving Capaldi. I WANT to love Capaldi. I was very upset when he was announced, but as time has passed, I'm slowly becoming more and more excited about our new Doctor. Bring on series 8!
Interesting that he should say that.
Ironic too, given that he WAS one of those 'young, handsome guys', when he first played the role.
I think he'll definitely become my favourite of the revived series. I can just see it.
What are the odds of Moffat doing a 'of the Doctor' quadrilogy and calling Capaldi's first episode 'The Dawn of the Doctor'?
Why does everyone think he'll be so good? He's the actor. He only does what he's told to do. And also, the only lines we've gotten from him are "Kidneys! I've got new kidneys!" and "Do you have any idea how to fly this thing?". All we know is he'll be a darker doctor, but that just means he'll be written darker. He is only the actor. Moffatt and the writers come up with all the ideas. They write everything. They gave Matt Smith a fez because they wanted to give him a fez, not because the 11th doctor wanted a fez. Moffatt controls everything
I'm really glad they went with an older actor. Tennant and Smith were great but I was worried that The Doctor's would remain young from now one which would get pretty boring. Although its too early to tell if Capaldi will be a great Doctor, he's definitely a great actor and if Moffat can keep up the quality of the "Doctor Trilogy", then Series 8 should be really good!
It must be remembered that it isn't just the actor who makes the Doctor great. Capaldi needs writers who can identify his strengths and match them to the character beats of the Doctor. He also needs directors who can bring out strong performances from him (including keeping him from paths that don't bring out the best from him), set designs that don't distract the viewer's attention from him, and performances from other cast members that create a synergistic effect from good performances all round.
I completely agree with him, Capaldi will be amazing. Also I've recently met some so called fans that say 'He's to old'about Capaldi.
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Maybe he's hinting at another multi-Doctor story! Or am I reading too much into this?
It's certainly refreshing to have a completely new take on the Doctor. I love Matt, respect David and love Chris, but an older Doctor will be so cool and hearken back to the Classic era.
I can not wait. Each week I see Capaldi playing the Cardinal on Musketeer's and it reminds me how amazing of an actor he is. I really agree with McGann here in that Capaldi definitely has the potential to be the greatest doctor we've had since Tom Baker.
I completely agree with Paul. The moment I read Capaldi as a prediction for number Twelve I felt this, and wanted it to be true. It feels great to get an actor you actually want in the role.
I agree. As my first "new" Doctor (I only started watching the show live when series 7 started), this is probably the hardest thing I've ever had to wait for.
Also, off-topic here. I'm just surprised that McGanm has such a huge fan base in the Whoniverse, because he only had two legitimate on-screen appearances, and one was a British, Canadian, AND American film. I never knew the actor was this popular, because I always assumed the TV movie never got much appreciation from the fans. I think McGanm is a great actor and a huge fan of Doctor Who, and I hope we get to see him again!
What my Mom most missed about the Tenth Doctor was his ability to be convincingly intelligent and in command of the situation. She never got that from the Eleventh Doctor. So I think she'll like the Twelfth Doctor a lot more.
He will be brilliant, that's for sure, but every actor who has played the Doctor has been amazing in their own way, so it'll be a tall order for him to be the best, especially given his incredible predecessor. Matt Smith's Doctor will be very difficult to trump.
Anyone else noticed an increase in Who-related McGann activity?
While I think that Capaldi will be great, and that choosing an older and more intimidating Doctor was the right move, in reality those people associated with the show will always say positive things, irrespective of who was chosen.
One disadvantage of picking a well known actor, us that he comes with high expectations, everyone assumes he will be brilliant, whereas with an unknown like Matt Smith, expectations were lower as people had less idea what to expect, and the pressure probably lower.
@NeutronFlow It's like the optimum age, when men are at their sexiest, just happens to coincide with my current age whenever I am asked :-)
@Master Michael Moon I would very much like this.
@Master Michael Moon He won't be able to resist naming it around the number 12. It'll be something like "The Doctor's Dozen" or "Noon".
An actor does a lot more than recite lines and move from mark to mark. Eleven's oddball mannerisms and body language were all Matt's inventions. The way the actor recites lined is a collaboration between the actor, director and, to a lesser extent, the screenwriter.
Well put. I've liked all of the New Who doctors but not necessarily all of their Series. The interpretation has to fit the actor and the writer and director have to work to the actor's strengths. It seemed to me that Chris was never comfortable with goofy, so after a few missteps, that was toned down. Dsvid could veer towards OTT and overly theatrical and when directed well, this coukd be a strength: see the Waters of Mars and Midnight but when he was left to overemote, it was all too hammy. Matt similarly could go overboard with the handwavy zany and I found his interpretation hard to bear when the writers overcooked this aspect and left Matt to literally dial it up to 11.
The facts are that Peter is a highly experienced and award winning actor who has shown his versatility across comedy, drama, farce and costume/adventure. He is also a director and writer who is much admired. Mr Moffat will have an interpretation in mind. It is likely that such an experienced actor and Who devotee will have a fairly big say in how to realise the charcter. The rest relies on how well it is written and how well Peter is directed.
Expectations are high but there is always a lot of puffery by the production staff and others to hype up the new season so we'll only know when we see him in action. I am looking forward to it. I am certain I will like Peter and hope I will like his Series more than recent ones.
@VictorWong1 You don't need good sets to be a good Doctor. Remember the 70s?
@Nightmarish Use the mind probe on them...
Then they are not true fans of the show
those "fans" must be executed via firing squad
@RhonDOH YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Each Doctor is the Doctor in their own right, nad each has fans who favour them, It's the people that won't accept/admit/acknowledge this and insist on being trolls that can ruin the show. I am so paranoid about that.;)
@RhonDOH For me, it would go:
1) Eleven
2) Ten
3) Nine
4) War
5) Two
6) Four
7) Three
8) Eight
9) One
10) Seven
11) Six
@RhonDOH 1. Patrick Troughton
2. Tom Baker
3. Christopher Eccleston
4. Matt Smith
5. Peter Davison
6. Paul McGann
7. David Tennant
8. Sylvester McCoy
9. Jon Pertwee
10. Colin Baker
11. William Hartnell
I love them all though : )
@RhonDOH for me 1.nine 2.Ten 3.Six 4.Four 5.one 6.eleven 7.five 8.war 9.two 10.three 11.eight 12.seven but really there isn't much difference between all of them after six and before seven (not that I hate the seventh Doctor is just that I like him the least) but in all fairness they are all good
@RhonDOH For me, it would go:
1) Nine & Eleven (tied)
2) War
3) Seven
4) Eight
5) Six
6) Four
7) Three
8) One
9) Two
10) Ten
11) Five
Amen fellow fan :-)
We all have different tastes but that's why it's a great show it has something for everybody no matter what were into.
True but he is a big doctor who fanboy so I have complete faith in him.
@Planet of the Deaf @NeutronFlow Lol, odd that, but it's the same for me. Has been for a few years now ...
@lddkennedy @Master Michael Moon Or 'High Noon'. I quite like 'The Twelfth Beginning', but it's too similar to 'The Eleventh Hour'.
@Lord Pikachu @VictorWong1True. It's primarily about well-written stories, atmosphere, and strong characterization. The 1970's is seen as the peak and golden era of the show. When I pull out a "Doctor Who" DVD guess the decade of the story it usually is from?...yep, the 1970's. Those are the ones I can watch over and over.
@The Finn @Nightmarish No, not the mind probe!
@Amy the Consulting Key Ring @RhonDOH I honestly can't understand how you make such lists. I can just put ten in number one, mainly because I have associated him with my childhood. I may also rate high 11 & 2, but other than that it's impossible for me to make a list like that!
@Amy the Consulting Key Ring @RhonDOH Your positioning for One makes me want to cry.
Interesting list surprised War was up so high (but I guess I should take into account Mr. John Hurt's awesomeness.
I've yet to meet a person who dislikes every era of doctor who
@Notsosmartguy If it works again, then I'd say this here is a bit key. David's Doctor was so wonderful (and his series was so consistant!) and I'd put a little bit of that down to his love for the show before getting the role. I don't think Eccleston and Smith were as good, they were great, but not as good and that might be, just a smidgen, down to the fact they were not devout fans of the show.
@Master Michael Moon @lddkennedy It should be called 'The Twelfth Night'.
@Antee991166 @The Finn @Nightmarish You cannot beat a 'classic' reference ...
Loving it!! :)
@Antee991166 @The Finn @Nightmarish My dreeeeeeeeeeeeams of CONQUEST!
I honestly didn't like David as much as I'd hope ( I blame a certain section of the fan base rather than him and I disagreed with a lot of his development) but I have a lot of respect for him as an actor and his devotion to the show.


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So what the hell is going on with the rumored Hellraiser remake from Dimension? Well, we're not entirely certain, but we do have some interesting notes from Clive Barker, author of "The Hellbound Heart", the story from which the film is based. Barker's been chatting it up on Facebook about the picture, and while we haven't heard much in the way of major breaks from Dimension, it certainly looks as though Hellraiser will soon be remade, and Clive Barker himself will write the new script.
But that's not where the info ends. Barker has confirmed what just about everyone alive already suspected, the flick will receive an R rating. Likely, a pretty hard R. Fans of the original frequently associate the film with extreme gore, and given the nature of the story it's unlikely that changes in any significant way. Especially if Clive's script is the final script utilized by Dimension (not a guarantee, mind you). That is, of course, assuming Dimension can actually make this one happen. It wouldn't surprise most if this remake takes up inhabitance with the oft (or is it always?) delayed Halloween 3.
You can check out Barker's official Facebook post directly below (for the entire scoop from the twisted mastermind himself). We'll keep you in the loop as details surface, if they surface.
The original Hellraiser was released in 1987 to a whole slew of differing opinions. To this day hardcore horror addicts consider the picture to be one of the most unsettling films ever shot. Andrew Robinson (Dirty Harry), Clare Higgins (The Golden Compass), Ashley Laurence (Red) and Doug Bradley (pioneer of the onscreen Cenobite leader, Pinhead) front the picture.
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Mierop's Nat. Bill.
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A Petition of Joanna Baxter, Administratrix of
George Baxter, Defendant in a Writ of Error sued out
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on the Fifteenth of this Instant March, upon the
Petitioner's Application, their Lordships were pleased
to order the said Robert Manning, Plaintiff in the
said Writ of Error, to procure the Record of a
Judgement, recovered against him in the Court of
Exchequer, to be transcribed, and brought into this
House on or before Yesterday; which Order he has
not complied with;" and praying, "That the Petitioner may be at Liberty to take out Execution on
the said Judgement, as if no such Writ of Error had
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vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for
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Mountague; praying a further Day may be appointed,
for hearing Counsel, pursuant to the Order of this
House on the Twelfth Instant, in regard Spencer
Cowper Esquire, One of the Petitioner's Counsel, is so
much indisposed in his Health, that he cannot be able
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(AP) - Up until this week, the hardest thing Michael Vick had to do this season was figure out how to tell people he was a dog owner once again.
He did it in a statement last month that said a lot about how far he has come since the days he and his buddies thought nothing about killing dogs that weren't good enough to make a few bucks for his Bad Newz Kennels.
"This is an opportunity to break the cycle," said Vick, who said he understood how some people might be upset he had a dog. "To that end, I will continue to honor my commitment to animal welfare and be an instrument of positive change."
That Vick has come this far in his personal rehabilitation is a testament to his perseverance. He did his time _ 18 months of it in the federal prison at Leavenworth _ then spent some of his time speaking to kids about animal cruelty and the dangers of dogfighting.
If he hasn't been completely forgiven by dog lovers, he's probably no longer No. 1 on their target list to hate. Getting a family dog was just one more step in his path toward redemption, a picture of he and the kids with it on the family Christmas card will probably be the next.
If only the football part was going as well.
Stumbling badly after three straight losses, Vick and the Eagles travel to New Orleans for a Monday night game that is about as must-win as it gets. Lose to the Saints and their pathetic defense with games against division foes Dallas and Washington up next, and a season that began with high expectations could be over before the first Thanksgiving turkey is carved.
That likely would mean the end of coach Andy Reid in Philadelphia, who is on notice to deliver more than an 8-8 record this year. And with Reid goes Vick, despite the $100 million contract he signed before the beginning of last season.
That's life in the NFL, where the only guarantee is there are no guarantees.
Before you start feeling sorry for Vick, though, consider this: Four years ago he was mopping floors at night for 12 cents an hour in a federal prison in Kansas. He had filed for bankruptcy and owed millions he didn't have despite a $130 million deal he signed in 2005 with the Atlanta Falcons.
Reviled everywhere as a dog abuser, his future was more than just uncertain. Even when he got out of prison his only real offer to play football came from the UFL, and there was no guarantee Commissioner Roger Goodell would even allow him to return to the NFL.
Getting booed by Eagles fans and worrying about your job security doesn't seem nearly as bad after that.
There's already a growing chorus in Philadelphia to turn the future of the team over to rookie third-round pick Nick Foles, who had an impressive preseason. And while Reid insists Vick is his quarterback, he also understands that unless the Eagles start finding ways to win _ and do it quickly _ his job is every bit as tenuous as the guy he's supporting under center.
This wasn't exactly what the Eagles expected when they gave Vick a contract that guaranteed him $40 million after he led them to the playoffs in his first full season since getting out of prison. Vick was the AP Comeback Player of the Year that season, posting the highest passing yards and quarterback rating of his career.
"When you give a player a contract, you're betting on the future, and you're using the evidence of what he's done to that point to evaluate your future projection," former Eagles president Joe Banner said at the time. "And if we didn't think Michael was somebody capable of leading this team to a Super Bowl, we never would have given him that contract."
Regrets? The Eagles surely have some.
In the 20 games Vick has played since signing the deal, he's a .500 quarterback who is maddeningly inconsistent and prone to turning the ball over. Critics argue he doesn't see the field well, can't adjust to defenses, and no longer has the legs at the age of 32 to consistently run his way out of trouble.
Vick himself said this week he needed to get his "swag" back and start playing more aggressively.
"Back to playing the way I love to play it and not worry about what's going to happen, because that's out of my control," he said.


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June 10, 2013
Western officials have given notice to Access Copyright that the university will not be extending its current agreement with the not-for-profit organization representing copyright owners, after the deal expires on Dec. 31.
"We won't be renewing the current agreement," said Alan Weedon, vice-provost (academic planning, policy and faculty).
Western did leave the door open – slightly – for a new agreement with Access Copyright. However, a "critical issue" in those negotiations would be a reduction in the royalty rate, Janice Deakin, provost and vice-president (academic), wrote in the letter dated June 7.
"We will be talking with them about if a new agreement is possible," Weedon said.
The University of Toronto also notified Access Copyright of its intention not to continue with the current agreement after Dec. 31. Like Western, the institution is open to a new contract under renegotiated terms, but the "university's position in such negotiations would be to seek a substantially reduced royalty rate," Cheryl Misak, vice-president and provost, wrote in a letter dated June 6.
Prior to this current agreement, reached in February 2012, Western's previous five-year agreement with Access Copyright expired on Dec. 31, 2010. That deal saw the company collect roughly $10 in fees from full-time students, in addition to transactional fees for course packs and other photocopy rights.
Upon its expiration, Access Copyright did not negotiate a new agreement. The organization applied to the Copyright Board of Canada to set a new tariff, one that would encompass digital copying and cover the terms under which universities can use copyrighted works, all for a $45 fee for every full-time student.
In the current joint agreement, Western and the University of Toronto negotiated a rate of $27.50 for each full-time student. The fee encompassed what was previously a separate 10-cent royalty for each page of a photocopy course pack.
The rationale behind Access Copyright's rejection of renewed previous agreements with Canadian universities was the issue of them covering only printed works. The $45 tariff was necessary in order to cover rights associated with reproducing digital materials, according to Access Copyright.
But the copyright landscape has changed drastically since the deal was first struck 16 months ago.
Supreme Court of Canada handed down a series of copyright- and technology-related rulings in June 2012, including, most interestingly for educational institutions, one that erased the distinction between student and instructor copying of copyrighted work. Previously, only student copying was considered fair dealing.
Also, the Copyright Modernization Act (Bill C-11), passed on June 29, 2012, expanded the definition of 'fair dealing' to include education alongside research, private study, criticism and review. That means educational entities are not tied to the strict royalty landscape for use of materials for educational purposes.
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Hello Everyone.
Done some more work on my new PDF Rendering Service and its accompanying NodeJS module. The pair of infrastructures allow you to easily generate PDF documents using Javascript objects, whether you are in your web site client code or backend NodeJS.
I'll follow with a description of the new additions, but first thing first - I got a new Facebook page through which I will provide announcements on releases and such - So go and like it :)
Now for the rendering module/service. I recently create a method of generating PDF documents using a JSON object, instead of having to script javascript/C++. This allows both for a simplified usage and the ability to create an online service for it. The online service can accept such JSON object and return a ready PDF (well, once it's complete, of course). You can go and read about its capabilities in the Wiki site i setup for it here.
Yesterday I updated it with some new and exciting additions. Here's the gold:
- texts can have underline and be used as clickable links - read about links here and about how to add underlines here
- images can also have links - very good for company logos that should lead to your site. here's how
- streams and texts support right to left - you can specify that text and streams are ordered right to left. Bidirectional text is now fully supported. read more about usage in streams and texts.
- horizontal alignment - is now supported for boxes. read here.
- dynamic positioning - you are now able to place the top of one box based on another box bottom. Very useful if you are dynamically creating the content, or simply use something like streams that tend to have variable height. Read about it here.
Recently had the chance to develop a small site based on the service, so I can tell that it works very well :). Had a very good usage of Mustache which allowed me to create a template file and then combine it very easily with the data to generate the final object used for generating PDF. Will tell you all about it soon.
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Lebanon's budget deficit to rise to drastic levels
Lebanon's budget deficit in the first six months of this year continued to rise amid falling revenues and increasing expenditures, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday.
The budget deficit up to June of this year reached 28.1 percent of spending (LL2.862 trillion) compared to 18.26 percent deficit in the same period of last year.
The primary surplus, excluding the cost of debt servicing, plunged to LL25 billion only from a surplus of LL1.164 trillion in the same period of 2012, a decrease of LL1.140 trillion.
The steep economic slowdown, sharp fall in the number of tourists and the turmoil in Syria were among the reasons behind the sharp rise in the deficit.
Caretaker Finance Minister Mohammad Safadi predicted the budget deficit would reach LL5.5 trillion at the end of this year, warning that the deficit would get even worse in 2014 if no drastic measures are taken.
Total government revenues in the first six months reached LL7.318 trillion, registering a drop of 4.24 percent compared to the same period of 2012.
Tables provided by the Finance Ministry show all direct and non direct taxes fell in the first six months of this year.
The telecoms allocations to the Finance Ministry fell by 15.25 percent to reach LL903.189 billion.
The Telecoms Ministry attributed the fall in allocations to the Finance Ministry to the projects the ministry was currently carrying out in Lebanon.
Total government spending in the same reporting period rose by LL815 billion to reach LL7.293 trillion compared to LL6.477 trillion in the first six months of last year.
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Testimonials from 2014 Weddings
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 11:07 PM
To: Danny Wilson <email@example.com>
Subject: THANK YOU!
Danny and TSG Staff,
Words cannot describe how amazed we were when you completely transformed the wine production room at Montaluce into the most magical and romantic ceremony space that we had ever seen. You literally took my breath away. The large floral branch arch was amazing and perfectly framed the window and doors behind it. The amber gel up-lighting created a soft glow that completely enveloped us as we exchanged our vows. The filigree pattern lighting cascaded over the guests and projected a beautiful and intricate pattern on the walls and the glow of several hundred candles created the most intimate atmosphere, which is exactly what we had hoped for.
When we entered the reception space, we were stunned at the beauty of the large floral centerpieces with the most beautiful, rich colors that complimented the bold fabric in the room. You created the most interesting floral and decor displays that were to perfect scale with the various table shapes and sizes. The gold mercury glass and bronze lanterns created warmth and romantic glow in the room. The floral accent that you added to our wedding cake was a beautiful compliment that took it from beautiful to absolutely stunning. We cannot thank you enough for your attention to detail, creative mind, gifted skill and most of all pure passion to create our gorgeous wedding! Choosing The Savage Garden for our wedding floral and décor was the best decision we made…you made our vision come alive!
Jen & Raj
p.s. I would like to post my "review" onto some of the wedding sites so other brides can see how wonderful you are. Please let me know which sites you prefer and I'll get it on there ASAP!
Dear Danny,
I wanted to take a minute now that the excitement has simmered down from our wedding weekend to send you a sincere thank you for helping to make our wedding day so beautiful. The flowers. The flowers! I couldn't have dreamed up anything more beautiful than what you put together. I loved my bouquet and everything else–more than I ever thought I could. Seriously perfection.
If ever you need a testimonial or referral, please send folks our way. We would be thrilled to attest to the artistry and expertise with which you handled our event and helped make it as gorgeous as it was.
All our best,
Sarah and Janet
Dear Danny,
A thousand words and a thousand thank you's could not express our gratitude and awe at what you did for us for our wedding. Thank you for making it more than anything I could have dreamed. I mean it. Every. Single, Little, and Huge detail. Perfection and love.
Love Always, Alison and Glen
Testimonials from 2013 Weddings
Wale and I would like to thank you for doing such a magnificent job. We were overwhelmed with how beautiful everything turned out. The final result was breathtakingly gorgeous and worth every penny. Thank you for your hard work and making our vision come to life.
Mr. and Mrs. Adesokan
Hi Danny,
I just wanted to say, thank you, you did an amazing job. The arrangements, linen, ceremony set up, were absolutely beautiful. Not only was I amazed, my mom loved them and she said she wished she could have seen you to tell you how beautiful the flowers were. Let me know where I can leave you a review, another bride couldn't go wrong with using you! Thank you again.
–Linnea R. Mitchem, MPA
Hi Danny,
Want to thank you- the set up was amazing. I didn't know if I could have one of the centerpieces.
Thank you again we had many compliments on your work.
We will highly recommend you in the future.
All the best,
Biljana Southerland, MD
Dear Danny,
Wow! Awesome! What can I say but –you got it! You saw the vision and made it happen-everything was simply fantastic –and I have been hearing rave reviews today, with several people asking for your information—I am so very happy that Randy brought us toether—I look forward to working with you in the future, that's for sure!! Many many thanks—
Warmly, Patti
Hi Danny,
My name is Elisheva Robbins. I work with Goodfriend Kosher Catering
Company. I worked with you on the two Stein Weddings this year and
would like to get permission to add you to our preferred vendor list.
I was so impressed with your work, your crew and your attitude when
things got a bit crazy!
Please email all your contact information you would like me to list or
call my work line.
Thank you!
Working with The Savage Garden was a wonderful experience! Thank you for executing our vision so perfectly! You took our ideas and made them come to life. When we saw the finished product all we could say was "WOW". Thanks again to you and your team for everything. We had the wedding of our dreams!
Happy New Year,
Brian and Brandi Thomas
Danny and his crew were amazing!! My daughter's wedding was in a "sleepy" venue that needed a lot of sprucing up and covering up. Danny totally transformed the venue into a paradise. He was in tune with what my daughter wanted and made her vision into a reality while working within our budget. He did a wonderful job of giving a separate feel to three different rooms – keeping them separate yet tying them together. I have already booked Danny for my next child's wedding and highly recommend Danny and his team.
–Anita Stein
Having both lived abroad, Jessica and Gavin love to travel and decided to make it the theme of their wedding day with such a unique vision for it all! They did many of the details themselves including Gavin making small wooden plane seating assignments for each guest which hung from trees in front of a giant vintage map and hand making each menu! And they didn't stop there, but decided to bring in one of the best…Danny Wilson and his team at The Savage Garden, in order to further bring their vision to life. There aren't words to describe the brilliance of the intricate details and Alice in Wonderland dream-like world they created at every turn! This was my first time working with the Savage Garden and I have to say, I can't wait for the next-they are so detailed, talented, kind and fun to work with!
–Carla Gates Photography
Everyone is still on a high from the wedding…and we keep asking ourselves "what could we have done to make it better in anyway?"….answer is "nothing! it was all perfect!"
The photographers and video crew were soooo nice! not intrusive and just darn right pleasant! And so far their pictures are so beautiful and captured the moment or person so naturally! Can't wait to see the rest.
Terry, if Isaac ever has a wedding in Atlanta area…I'd use all the same vendors! Rupert's just blew me away! What talent!!!! and energy!!! and they exhibited such CLASS the entire evening!!! Danny did a spectacular job on all the décor and flowers…I keep looking at flowers on the pictures…most of all he is so nice to work with. Ok…I keep going on and on…and last but not least…there is YOU! YOU pulled it all together with your A-team and kept R&J on track. They got the wedding day of their dreams! XOXO
Chris & Howie
The first time I met with Danny I was impressed with his professionalism and also by his creativity. The pictures of his past weddings got me excited about working with him. Not only was he the only designer who asked to actually see the venue at our initial meeting, but he was also the only one who really seemed to get our vision, be excited about it and run with it. The ladies that hosted the bridal shower asked our wedding planner what florist we were using and then called him to do the flowers for the shower. I knew after seeing those that the flowers for the wedding were going to be outstanding… and they were! I have received numerous compliments on the wedding with most people adding "and the flowers were gorgeous!" Danny came through with all things promised and both my daughter Emily and I were very happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend Savage Garden.–
Jan Sineway
" Danny was the florist for our wedding August 15th 2009 and we could not have been more pleased. He met our personal expectation and more."
" He worked well with our other vendors, was on time and handled the set up perfectly, even though it was a short period of time. The flowers could not have been more beautiful! It was exactly what we wanted and more!!!"
"His attention to detail was amazing and everything was just gorgeous!"
"When looking for the best…look no further, Danny is it!"
- Tonya & Bill A. (bride & groom)
"Thank you so so so much for the gorgeous tables and decor you put together for us last night. Everything looked gorgeous and you really went above and beyond."
- Lei L. (corporate client)
"Thank you very much for the outstanding arrangement you delivered on Saturday!! My wife absolutely loved it and there were many comments on how beautiful it was during our party."
"Thanks again. You will definately be receiving more of my business!"
- Mike C.(happy customer)
"Thank you so very much for the magnificent job you did on the floral for our Knowledge & Networking event at Dolce. You always amaze us with your creativity! Your style and work leaves your competition behind!!"
- Gillian H.(corporate client)
"Thank you so much for your tireless contribution to the fullfilment of a lifetime vision of a beautiful wedding."
"The Twelve Ballroom was brought to life by those gorgeous flowers. Everyone loved the high and low living floral arrangements. The custom chandelier (thank you Danny) just highlighted the deliscious cake that was dressed in swarovski crystals. "
"Whoever saw a bonsai feather tree with purple feathers (thank you Danny)!!!
For 38 years my dad has had a wedding album on his coffee table. He asked for another wedding album."
- Catherine Y. (Mother of the Bride)
"Thank each of you so much for making our day so fabulous….you were all wonderful and we have heard so many great comments…"
- Sabrina K. (bride)
"I just wanted to let you know that everything surpassed my expectations this weekend!! You did an excellent job with all of the flowers! I could not get over how you transformed the place. Thank you so much for your great work."
- Elaine T. (bride)
"We received so many compliments on the flowers, and every time I look at the photos I am once again reminded of how gorgeous they were. With your skill and artistry you were able to so beautifully translate exactly what I envisioned."
- Maneesha L. (bride)
"Of course! I am honored you would list me as a reference. You helped to make my wedding unforgettable!"
- Cheryl B. (bride)
"Thank you for everything. The tables looked amazing that night!"
- Ekta P. (bride)
"everything was exquisite! I have never heard so many comments on the decor at any event I've atteneded – so many people asked me who did the flowers – it was breathtaking!"
- Lauren H. (mother ofthe bride)
"Thank you for the beautiful flowers. Your work exceeded my expectations…they were breathtaking. Seeing you when I walked out also made me so happy, as you have the best energy and spirit. I will send you ALL the business and will request your services again soon."
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"Lots of fun"
This was a great listen. Very interesting and lots of fun and believable. I was actually inspired to buy an Abraham Lincoln biography after finishing this book because I was so fascinated by the author's portrayal of Honest Abe. Thanks to the author and a great job by the narrator (many books are spoiled by bad narrators).
Scott Holst (narrator) has an awesome voice. His accent, inflection, and cadence are exactly what I would expect The Great Man (Lincoln) to have sounded like. Further, Grahame-Smith's writing of dialog is completely in keeping with the literary convention of American English in the mid 1800's.
The whole premise of the book is really a lot of fun, mixing in actual history with the sub-plot of vampires and their hunters operating behind the scenes of The Civil War.
Buy it. Listen to it. Love it!
"It Could Happen..."
I was very surprised to have enjoyed this book as much as I did. Very entertaining. The writer has a definite style which is engaging. The few days I was listening to this I went around asking others if they believed in vamps (half jokingly). Parts of this novel were VERY real. He got his facts correct and melded them well with the vampire world. The only reservation I had was half way through the book tended to drag with not enough action. S. G-S's Pride and...Zombies had MUCH more action. Reader, very good.
"Simply Awesome!"
I was not sure about this book at first. But if you love history and vampires this book is for you. This is now one of my favorite books.
Love to read books,but not enough Time
"Fun Historic Fiction"
I have to admit when I saw an American Hero & Legend with a spin by Seth Gram Smith .
I could not wait too hear it! I loved the idea of an interesting new look though fiction at our most loved president.
I was 100% spellbound Loved it more than Sense & Sensibility & Sea Monsters but not as much as Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. Seth Brings new dimensions to history, that truly thrill and tease you imagination. Great for long Trips keeps you alert and entertained!
"Very engaging!"
I am a vampire lore enthusiasts! With that said, this book was an excellent listen and the narrator Scott Holst was commendable. It took a premise that was one of a kind and made an engaging and believable story from it. Take it from someone who has been burned in the past from reading others excellent reviews on books and wondered later "what were they drinking?", you'll enjoy it.
"Great Book, Totally Believable"
I loved this book. I had been hesitant about buying this book, thinking it was some type of comedy, but heard a positive review on Windows Weekly podcast and decided to buy it. Boy, was I surprised. The idea for the story is brilliant and the author pulled it off really well. It was really believable. Whether you like vampire stories or not, this is a must read for everyone because it's really entertaining.
"Hate Vampires, but LOVED this book!"
I was afraid this would be one of those wannabe Twilight knock-offs, but I was pleasantly surprised! It reads like a true biography and is so believable that it can't be called cheesy. Definitely worth a listen!
"This book has teeth...and vampires"
Like many of my favorite books, I didn't have high expectations here. Let's face it. The whole "re-make classic lit into monster books" genre is a cute idea but it has limits.
Surprisingly, this book catches you right away and never lets go. It manages to take a silly concept and transform it into an engaging dramatic retelling of Lincoln's life story with a real "Paul Harvey" twist. We're treated to the rest of the story in a dark, film noir kind of way that really holds your attention.
If you know Lincoln, you know what's coming for him--loss, pain, death. Even with that knowledge, you find yourself grieving for his losses and cheering for his triumphs.
How'd Seth do that in a story about Vampires and a dead President? Got me. But if his next book is Jimmy Carter: Werewolf, I'll be first in line to buy it.
"Wonderful blend of fact and fiction"
Very enjoyable re-imagining of Lincoln's life, interpreting his drives and motives as wanting to rid America of vampires. Lots more behind this book than the funny title, it has substance and it kept me interested and wanting more through the whole listen.
Author did an amazing job of using the language of the time, the dialogue is very authentic.


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I like the way this Padres team is approaching the game.
After an offensive outburst of 11 runs against Texas on Sunday, the San Diego Padres continued to put points on the board in the Cactus League on Monday, thrashing the Chicago Cubs 7-1. As in Sunday's game, they used extra-base hits and played small ball to amass a significant number of runs.
After watching the last two Spring games, this Padres lineup seems more fun to watch than any in recent memory. After a number of years in which the team struggled to move baserunners or drive the ball with authority, this group seems to be doing both well. The postgame fireworks were less interesting than the fireworks on the field.
The game was played at the Cubs new home in Mesa, AZ. Nice ballpark, had the feel of a nicer minor league stadium. Good food choices. (I had the vegan stirfry noodles and a quesadilla.) Starpower. (There was an autograph booth that boasted Gaylord Perry, George Foster, Tony LaRussa, Jim Mudcat Grant, Rollie Fingers, Fergie Jenkins, Willie Wilson, and others, in person. Wow!) A 50/50 raffle where the winner took home over $6,000. And a baseball lover's dream on the scoreboard between innings: First, a video explanation of an unwritten rule of baseball when a pitcher allows back-to-back homers and the next hitter takes a huge cut at the first pitch. (Guess what, he gets thrown at.) And then a detailed explanation of the SABR stat FIP – Fielding Independent Pitching. I'm a stat junkie, and this had some new information for me. The Cubs clearly care about having knowledgeable fans. Awesome! The game was sold out, and the atmosphere was electric.
My only beef was that the "Beers of the World" stand offered only Bud, Bud Light, Mich Ultra, Corona, Dos Equis, and Negro Modelo. More like "Beers from within a couple of hundred miles of here". Ah well, I wasn't here to drink tonight; I was here to watch the 2014 Padres play baseball. And play they did.
The Cubs got on the board first, when leadoff hitter Emilio Bonifacio laced a triple to left field. This guy is fast. He was pulling into third standing up by the time the cutoff man received the ball. A groundball later, and it was 1-0. Eric Stults settled down very nicely after that, as that was the only run he allowed all night. Stultsie finished with 5.2 innings, allowing 5 hits, a walk, and a HBP, and striking out three.
The Padres offense picked up where they left off the night before, tying the game at one in the second inning on a leadoff single by Jedd Gyorko and a booming double by Seth Smith. And although Nick Hundley moved Smith to third base with a grounder to the right side, Smith was stranded. But productive outs that advance baserunners are a good thing, and something that has been lacking over the last few years. If we continue to see that all year long, we're going to see more runs and more wins this year.
I haven't seen Yonder Alonso yet in these two games, with Xavier Nady manning first base on Sunday, and Tommy Medica playing there Monday night. These guys are all having good Springs, trying to force Bud Black to keep them on the 25-man roster when he makes his cuts later this week. Nady is at .326 with 2 bombs and 8 rbi, Medica at .349 with three homers and 8 rbi, and and Alonso hitting .395 and slugging .628 for the Spring. Medica put more pressure on Black with a 2-run blast in the 4th last night.
In the fifth, Everth Cabrera did what he does, singling to center field, stealing second base, and scoring on Chase Headley's third RBI-double in the last two games. Seth Smith contributed his second rbi knock of the night with a bases-loaded single.
The Padres advanced a runner again in the 7th, when Carlos Quentin led off with a double and Gyorko moved him to third with a grounder to the right side. Medica's double-play killed the scoring opportunity, but the runs will come if the team keeps playing smart baseball like that. They proved that in the eighth inning.
Nick Hundley boomed a double over the fence in center, and Alexi Amarista singled, putting runners on first and third. Cabrera laid down a nice sacrifice, moving Amarista to second. Hundley scored and Amarista moved to third on a wild pitch, and the seventh and final run scored on a groundout by Will Venable. Small ball run.
Tim Stauffer, Dale Thayer, and Huston Street held the Cubs scoreless, preserving Stults' fine effort.
A good, solid 7-1 win. Long hits and small ball. Do them both, and you've got yourself a fine offense. So far, in Arizona this week, that's what we've seen.
Tonight: Pads at home against these same Cubs. Andrew Cashner in his final tune-up before facing the Dodgers on Opening Night Sunday.
Tags: Alexi Amarista Eric Stults Everth Cabrera Jedd Gyorko Nick Hundley San Diego Padres Seth Smith Tommy Medica