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Los Angeles, CA- HBO talking heads Jim "Bang Bang" Lampley and Max "The Doe" Kellerman had a discussion about the best 'pound for pound' fighters in the world on a recent edition of Lampley's show "The Fight Game." While the two made decent cases for the fighters on their lists, I took issue with a few of the picks.
I don't agree with putting any heavyweight fighters on the P4P list. The list was specifically made for Robinson to bring recognition to the lighter classes because being the heavyweight champ ment you where the baddest man in the planet.
Where is Sergio Martinez? I agree with your list but the 160 lb champ has been more dominant and more avoided than just about anybody. the fact that his last fight showed a little wear in no way should tarnish his body of work.
No Klitschko in the P4P. You've got to be a REAL special heavyweight to make that list, and both of those guys have feasted on overweight tomato cans for the bulk of their reigns. If they were so talented, they'd be ending fighters in 1-2 rounds, not throwing jabs and 1-2s until their opponents eventually fold. I'd go Floyd, SoG, Rigondeaux (due to taking the previous #3 to school), Mares (not particularly skilled, but relentless with an IRON jaw…the dude walked through everything Darchinyan threw at him). #5's difficult. I could say Martinez, but he's been taking 9-10 rounds to put away fighters I've never even heard of, nearly blew the Chavez fight, and should have lost his last fight. I guess Tim Bradley, in that he's undefeated although lacking in much technique. Or maybe Marquez, even though he's shopworn, he's still got terrific skills if he's not fighting Mayweather.
Martinez is not an avoided fighter, it is Martinez doing the avoiding
Rigo passes the eye test, and he schooled Donaire who was favored. Mares has beaten more good fighters, but has been favored in every bout he's been in. He barely got by Agbeko(a fight I think he lost), drew with Perez and was dropped against Darchinyan, and he fades late in fights. He beat De Leon, but De Leon isn't a great fighter.His resume is better but Rigo is a better fighter, and no one at 122 could really up his profile much in my view. I won't consider any one from GoldenBoy as potential opponents.
Pedro scored the Bradley vs. Pacquiao fight a draw, but is "among the few who actually believe that Bradley won". How does that work?
No Emilio, but Pac didn't fight enough in enough rounds!
Agree with Wlad @ #3. They say that Wlad's opponents are weak but Wlad has fought the very best out there and never ducked anybody. It's not his fault the division is not that strong. Wlad has the size and skill to be good in any era.
A few years ago, I had Maravilla at number 3. Now, I don't think I could put him that high based on his last few performances. Not just Murray. He didn't look that great against Barker either and almost got KO'd by Jr. Still a great fighter, but these other guys have shown me more. If Martinez beat Golo, he could easily climb back into the top 5. Right now I just don't see him as that great.
As far as Wlad, I think he is skilled enough to succeed in any era. He has a great jab and a lethal straight right, not to mention his natural size advantage. Pound for pound is about skill, though, and he has plenty of that.
Rigo will be in the top 5 shortly. I just think his resume is a bit thin for now. I would love to see a Mares-Rigo fight, but that won't happen. Damn promoter war
Zak: Mares vs Rigo would be a GREAT fight! Mares has NO IDEA how to be in a boring fight (good thing). You have a good list and good points.
I feel in fights, and this is largly based on speculation on fighters in and around the weight class a fighter fights in and who would win, I have
1)Ward 2)Mayweather 3)Golovkin 4)Rigo/Mikey Garcia(tossup) 5)Matheysse(may have trouble once he moves up to the stacked 147 div.
Vlads been fighting bums. Doesn't deserve to be # for pound. He was stopped basically by three journeyman in his career as well. I know people base his ranking off his more current body of work, but it stinks. His opponents are garbage. When you put him in there with anyone halfway decent he goes 12 and fights scared. I'd put Vitali there before him. A least Vitali's losses are to world championship level heavyweights, both fights that he lead on the scorecards.I agree with PJ 100%. Heavyweights don't belong on pound for pound lists. Only way I'd consider it is if was one that moved up in weight, not two guys who tower over every foe and win fights mainly on size and a jab and grab technique.
I think the Klitschko Bros are criminally underrated in the UK and US and that they should be in the upper part of any ATG top 10, and Wlad I`d put on current p4p lists. I have no problem with Lampley ranking them both. They've dominated their division for 10 years and have no other division to go into to take over. If the p4p list is a rating of how good someone is for their size – well how many other 6″7-6″9 fighters have shown the skills, athleticism and speed these guys have? Vitali and Wlad on p4p lists EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK.
Roland…lie I said before, if you look at Vlads opposition during his title reign it's pathetic. Vitali is the better fighter. I mean Vlad went twelve with the likes of an overrated David Haye (a guy who was blasted out at cruiserweight by Carl Thompson), a terrible fighter in Ibragimov, dropped by an average Devarly Williamson. Dropped three times by Sam Peter, and stopped three times by journeyman level fighters. This makes him one of the best fighters of all time? Jeez, the bar has just dropped too low nowadays. The division is weak! He is a beneficiary. Pound for Pound my ass! Vitali is the better one, and I will give him a pass on the Chisora fight because he just needs to retire. Vlads opponents have been pathetic…not to say it's his fault because the division stinks, but to give him pound for pound and all-time great status for beating bums isn't fair either. A very good champion in a weak division. Nothing more or less. You could argue nine or ten, but he doesn't merit anything higher. His skill set is pretty basic too. Jab, jab, jab, jab, grab, jab, an occasional hook and right hand. You see I forgot to add a body shot in there? The guy is so scared to engage guys that he normally has a physical advantage over. I think he gets crapped on too much by fans, but the reason is because some media give him too much credit. He is a good champion in a league of fat out of shape fighters. Not his fault, but I have to factor in his shortcomings that were exposed by mediocre fighters.
Would be crazy for Wlad not to be in the P4P ranking. The man is dominating a weak division, granted, but he also easily beat what most people had considered the biggest and only threat to him. Wlad deserves it.
HW is weak compared to former eras but in todays boxing the HW is one of the best divisions. The problem with Wlad's competition is that most top 10 fighters simply refuse to fight him. They'd rather wait for him to retire than risk their careers now.
Anyway Wlad fully deserved to be ranked, he has beaten clearly a lot of good fighters as big as him.
Pedro time to get those eyes checked, maybe buy a pair of glasses so that you can see better. Bradley beat Paquiao ?? I always respect your opinion, but this time you are out to lunch.


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News Archive – June 2008
Reminder: Daniel's 19th Birthday Project/Demelza House Fundraiser
Posted by coralie on 30/06/08
Just a small reminder that Daniel will be turning 19 next month, so please help us wish him a happy birthday by participating in our Reel Love Birthday Project & fundraiser for Demelza House!
Rather than just send in your wishes once you donate to the hospice, we'd like you to get a little creative. Think of your favourite line from any film, or think of a line that most reminds you of Daniel. Send it in along with your name and country and be included in our Reel Love production right here for everyone to see!
Each "screen" represents fans in various countries all over the world. Your line will scroll, along with your name and country, within its regional section.
Remember – any amount is welcome, whether one pound or twenty – all contributions help the children of Demelza. There is no such thing as a small donation.
When donating please e-mail your world pay receipt to Jenna, and don't forget to select Daniel Radcliffe as your source when you send your donation online. To find out more about donating, visit our How You Can Help page. If you already know what to do, go DONATE NOW!!!
The changing screens will be updated weekly followed by the total on July 23, so don't delay and check out the Birthday Page today!
Equus Website Updated for Broadway Run
Posted by coralie on 28/06/08
The Official Equus website has now been updated in preparation for the play's Broadway run, including a very interesting In Conversation With Peter Shaffer feature:
"Whoever plays Strang doesn't have to be 17 in reality but he does need to be able to convey a rawness, an impressionability and a sensitivity."
Check the site on a regular basis for news and casting updates!
Many thanks to Jeannine for the tip
Vote for Dan in SyFy Portal Genre Awards
Posted by coralie on 27/06/08
You can now vote for Daniel, Emma, Order of the Phoenix and J.K. Rowling in the 2008 SyFy Portal Genre Awards by clicking HERE.
One vote per day per email address is allowed, and voting is open from June 25 to July 25… So go ye forth and vote!!!
Many thanks to Radcakesfan for the reminder!
*Updated* More New Photos of Dan
Posted by coralie on 25/06/08
We have two more photos to share with you this morning, courtesy of Lauren, Anne and Sabine:
More iPod Dan!!!
Dan holding court at the Tony Awards. One of the women in this shot appears to be talking on her cell phone while (judging from his expression and everyone else's) Dan is apparently captivating his audience… Some people really need to get their priorities straight!!!
*Update* Thanks to the always fabulous Daisy and Lauren, we now have HQ versions of those new Dan iPod photos for you to enjoy
HQ Dan iPod 1, HQ Dan iPod 2, HQ Dan iPod 3, HQ Dan iPod 4
Videos, News and Photos Galore!
Posted by coralie on 25/06/08
To start things off, many thanks to Radcakesfan for the links to some brand new video footage of Daniel in New York:
Backstage.com (Select 'Tony Awards Red Carpet Advice' video clip on the right side of the page), BBC America
Also, many thanks to Carole, Star and Radcakesfan for sending in some more good news: according to this article, the nominations are in for the Hospital Club's top 100 people in London's creative industries and Daniel Radcliffe is on the "long list" of nominees.
"Democratically elected by people from across the creative industries, it is (the HC's top 100 list) comprised of established industry figures, emerging talent and unsung heroes. In essence it's composed of people who have a direct impact, however lateral, within a specific industry."
The top 100 will be announced on Monday 7 July.
And last but certainly not least, many thanks to Anne and Lauren for sending in three new photos of Dan from the now famous 'iPod' shoot:
iPod Dan 1, iPod Dan 2, iPod Dan 3
New HP Calendar Pictures
Posted by coralie on 24/06/08
Many thanks to Rafael from scarpotter.com and to Carlsen Publications for the preliminary cover images of their upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince German calendars. Enjoy!
Calendar cover 1, Calendar cover 2
Happy Birthday to Coralie!
Posted by jenna on 23/06/08
Today is Coralie's birthday! Please help me wish her a very fabulous day with lots of cake, good food, endless entertainment and great company!
Coralie has been with us for a few years now and we all appreciate her hard work and dedication. Thank you so much Coralie for being a wonderful staffer and an even better friend. We are so thankful to have you as part of our family. Bon Anniversaire!
*Updated* New Video and Photo Round Up
Posted by coralie on 20/06/08
Here is a slew of video clips and photos of Dan taken in New York for you to enjoy:
Tony Rehearsal, Party Patrol, YouTube Broadway.TV
Photos of Dan with the cast of 'Sunday in the Park with George':
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Getty Images
Dan candid 1, Dan candid 2, Dan candid 3, Dan candid 4, Dan candid 5, Dan candid 6, Dan candid 7, Dan candid 8, Dan candid 9
Many thanks to Sabine, Tracey, Alin, Jessica and Nur for these!
*Update* Many thanks to Radcakesfan for the following red carpet 'reportage', along with a link to a better quality version of one of the videos we already posted… the more Dan, the better!
Confessions of a paparazzi (note: slightly mature language content)
Tony red carpet interviews (Dan's segment is about 2/3 of the way in).
New Video Clip of Dan + Another Brief Tony Article
Posted by coralie on 18/06/08
Many thanks to Frenchi, Carol and Georgia for starting our day off with some psychological sunshine and a smile under the form of more Dan news, including a delightful new video clip:
Broadway TV video clip
NY Daily News article
More Tony Awards Video Clips
Posted by coralie on 17/06/08
Many thanks to Jas from DRO for the YouTube red carpet arrival and interview video clips. Enjoy!
Tony Awards Video and Screencaps
Posted by allo on 16/06/08
The Tony Awards are now over and we have a video clip and some screen captures of Dan and Richard Griffiths presenting the award for Best Play to Tracy Letts, author of August: Osage County.
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2008 Tony Awards Screencap Gallery
The Official Tony Awards website also has a video clip of Dan being interviewed on the red carpet, talking about the challenges of performing in Equus.
Dan at Tony Awards Reminder
Posted by coralie on 15/06/08
Just a small reminder that Dan will be in attendance at the Tony Awards ceremony this evening in New York. You will find a complete menu of events, better known as the 'Tony Night Viewing Guide', HERE; the Red Carpet arrivals are scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. ET, and fans will be able to log in online for an exclusive webcast before the live CBS telecast from the stage at Radio City Music Hall begins at 8:00 p.m. eastern/7:00 p.m. central in the US. On the West Coast, the show will be shown on tape delay beginning at 8:00 p.m. PT
Stay tuned for photos and video clips, and thanks to Alin for the link!
SyFy Genre Award Nominations for Dan, Emma, OotP and J.K. Rowling
Posted by coralie on 13/06/08
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and author J.K. Rowling have all been nominated for SyFy Genre Awards. According to the Awards' official website, voting will begin on June 25 and fans will be able to vote once per day for 30 days until July 25. We will provide an active link for voting when it becomes available, and winners will be announced during SyFy Portal's 10th anniversary celebration around August 13.
You will find a list of all the nominees HERE, and a video clip of the nominees HERE.
Many thanks to Sabine for the tip!
HP Images from Licensing Expo in New York
Posted by coralie on 13/06/08
Many thanks to Snitchseeker.com for sending in some photos of various Harry Potter promotional items taken this week during New York City's Licensing Expo; you can see some pictures of Dan as Harry HERE.
Is it just me, or does HBP Harry look a lot like OotP Harry? Maybe the hair is a bit longer? I think I need to see a few more HQ photos of Dan in HBP in order to make up my mind, so bring' em on!
Daniel Radcliffe Maked Forbes Celebrity 100 List
Posted by lauren on 12/06/08
Every year, Forbes.com uses a fiendishly complicated formula to work out who the Top 100 Celebrities in the world are.
This year, Daniel Radcliffe moves up from #79 to #64, where he ranks between Gwen Stefani and Alicia Keys.
"Last summer the British-born boy wizard, 18, signed a jaw-dropping contract worth an estimated $50 million to continue his leading role in the last two installments of the Harry Potter series. (The final story, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, has since split into two movies, meaning even more cash for him.) He also played the title role in the BBC's TV movie My Boy Jack, a World War I story about Rudyard Kipling's ill-fated son, and he'll be baring all on Broadway in Equus. "
Yes, we know they got the title of book seven wrong…
Many thanks, as always, to everyone who sent us the link.
Extras Wins Rockie Awards
Posted by lauren on 10/06/08
While we wait to see Daniel's performances in this autumn's stage and big screen productions, his small screen work is still being recognised.
The 29th Banff World TV Awards – the 2008 Rockie Awards – were announced in Banff, last night, with the Daniel Radcliffe episode of Extras picking up a well deserved Best Comedy award and the Special Jury Award – Best Entertainment, for the BBC/HBO.
Many thanks, as ever, to radcakesfan for the tip off.
Daniel Radcliffe is one of the 25 Under 25 Brightest Stars Today
Posted by jenna on 05/06/08
Daniel Radcliffe is one of the 25 Under 25 Brightest Stars Today in Galaxie Magazine's line-up.
Based in Malaysia, Galaxie Magazine cites one of the defining factors of Daniel's selection in this list of talented artists as being his staying power, based on his passion behind the projects he undertakes.
Galaxie Magazine Scan 1
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Thanks very much to Harry for sending in a few scans from the magazine!
New Forum Look
Posted by jenna on 03/06/08
Many of you already know we are in the process of moving to a new platform for the site. Stage one of the main site transfer is already well under way. Stage two is the forum, which is now complete, and has a new look. (Yea, I know, go figure — the cart really does come before the horse).
A special thanks goes to reader Tania who did a great job creating such a lovely banner for it. Please feel free to check it out, sign up or sign in again. Hope you all like it!
Daniel Radcliffe to Present Tony Award
Posted by jenna on 02/06/08
PlayBill announced some of the presenters for 2008's Tony Awards today. Among the talent listed was Daniel Radcliffe.
According to PlayBill, stage and screen star Whoopi Goldberg will host the 62nd Annual Tony Awards, which will be presented June 15. CBS-TV will broadcast the event live from Radio City Music Hall, 8-11 p.m. ET. (Red-carpet arrivals will begin at 6 p.m.).
The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. CBS has broadcast the annual event since 1978.
Thanks very much to Vicki for the tip!
Dan as Harry in HBP Pictures
Posted by lauren on 02/06/08
Some small pictures, featuring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry from Half Blood Prince, have managed to escape into the wild….
As soon as they are big and strong, and Warner Brothers releases official hi-res versions, we will upload them for you.
Thanks to all of the people who have tracked down the various pictures – but especially to Tracey for the link to Filmonic.
UPDATE: At the request of Warner Bros., we have taken down the link to the site that had these photos. Sorry guys!


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Gus Does Things50 Comments Published by JD October 24th, 2008 in I Have Cats.
May I remind you
That you don't live in poverty
You didn't see that coming, did you?
Well, I was just as blindsided by getting SICK again, a mere two days after fully recovering from what seemed like a year-long cold. So the blog posts? They are not exactly pouring forth.*
Thank God for Gus.
But let me backtrack a bit.
I recently hired a cleaning service. Why? you ask. Why would a usually healthy, physically fit, capable, independent, liberated, "can-do" woman like JD need help with ANYthing?
Well, first, let's examine the research:
Top 5 Reasons People Hire a Cleaning Service
- I am too busy.
- I am physically incapacitated.
- I have small children, which makes it difficult.
- I could never get my house as clean as a professional service.
- I am selling my home and need it to look perfect.
Aaaand! Reason number 6, courtesy of JD:
I . . . just . . . don't . . . wanna.
There. I said it. What everyone else has been wanting to say for years. I just don't wanna clean my house. It's gross. Cleaning is hard. I suck at it. Our vacuum cleaner is heavy and unwieldy. Those dustrags never seem to really pick up all the dust. Pledge makes me sneeze. It just gets dirty again anyway. Cleanliness is NOT next to godliness—isn't goodliness next to godliness? Anyway, I realize no one likes to clean, but I really, REALLY don't like it, to the point that I just . . . don't.
But finally something had to be done. And not by me. So, I Googled and Epinion'd and found The Maids, a fairly pricey but seemingly reputable company that promised a crew of four cleaners that would clean my house in about an hour and a half for roughly the price of two 90-minute massages. YES!
Now, our house is pretty neat (don't look in the closets!) but there are some problem areas. And you know how important it is to win the approval of four total strangers who are accustomed to all manner of dirt and mess and possibly even biohazardous spills but who nevertheless may judge me for having a 2-inch-thick layer of dust on my dining room table.
Cue Gus.
I told you those dustrags never get all the dust. And I couldn't bear the thought of those nice cleaning ladies laughing and sneezling (typo, but it stays) because of my horrifying table. So, what do I do when I need a quick but thorough dusting job?
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Gus Dusts the Dining Room Table
(Please turn down the volume. Gus does his job in total silence, but the construction workers next door do not.)
Thanks to Gus, I was able to get the table in tip-top condition for these very pleasant and professional cleaning ladies who obviously could've cared less whether or not my stupid table was dusty. One look at my grime-encrusted stove was enough to convince them to put on their heavy-duty gloves and face masks. No amount of Gus could help with that.
After a little over an hour and a half, our house was a sparkling gem. You could eat off the floors, which Gus promptly did when I fed him numerous treats for his stellar performance. Because, you see, in addition to dusting my table, Gus kept me company as I cowered in the basement, listening to the cleaning ladies laugh and sneezle.
*Thanks also to Kathy for getting me out of my slump!
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Oct 24th, 2008 at 8:41 PM
I like to eat the crumbs off the floor. Does that count as helping with the cleaning?
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Oct 24th, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Nothing like kitty fur to pick up the dust and kitty oil to bring out that shine !
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Oct 24th, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Oh, fabo!! My cleaning lady doesn't care about the dust on the table, but if she did, I'll be I could convince Tiger to help me. I'll just show him the video of Gus helping you, and he'll be delighted with the opportunity to be on the table without being yelled at.
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Oct 24th, 2008 at 9:22 PM
I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't like to clean and therefore, does not. My stepmother and mother in law love to clean – I can't quite figure out what is wrong with either of them!
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Oct 24th, 2008 at 9:26 PM
I hired a cleaning lady in April. She comes once a week – she cleans it all. I never have to do anything and it is fantastic. I don't have a lot of extra time and I'd rather send my Saturday on the couch watching my DVR backlog than scrubbing floors so I did. It was pretty bad when I hired her – now it's nice – but with a big dog and 3 cats it's dirty again every week when she comes back.
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Oct 24th, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Cat dusters – a great idea! You should be able to buy handle attachments for cleaning those hard-to-reach areas.
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Oct 24th, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Good work Gus!
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 12:25 AM
1. I don't wanna is a legit excuse for ANYTHING
2. Gus is the best duster EVAR
btw, Maxx also dusts for me and eats his own fur off the floor. But the results aren't so great actually.
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 12:37 AM
Oh great work Gus! Hmmm… I wonder if Sukie will allow me to use her. Knowing Sukie, she'll complain that dust shows up more on a black cat!
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 1:08 AM
Hello but I believe I have read between the lines on this deal: JD doesn't wanna clean the house (that's not the part I dispute) because she took that fortune cookie of a few weeks ago to heart, what with all the perfection-achievement falling hard outta the sky and all….
Not that anyone has a problem with you not cleaning JD; every speck of dust that you attend to is an utter waste of like 9 trillion years of evolution or whatever it is; your DNA did not come this far to work a feather duster (I can't speak for the maids from The Maids, but I'm thinking their DNA lags yours considerably; hard to say about ol' Gus, no offense, some of these cats are pretty sharp..)
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 1:43 AM
Yay Gus! Now only is Gus could take care of everything like cooking and getting things for you so you don't have to get up. Do they train cats to do anything like that??? They should. Seriously.
Oct 25th, 2008 at 2:53 AM
OKAY I'm a little weird (but you knew this alread), but i don't mind cleaning (as long as i'm not in pain).
have you tried it with music on? while dancing and air guitaring. yes? still don't like it? oh, then a cleaning service is the way to go then.
But finally something had to be done. And not by me. LOL!! you did do something. you called for back up.
okay this conversation is getting me too happy. i gotta go.
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 3:01 AM
Sorry Gus ! I thought it'd make a good marketing tag-line !
If Gus could make Pizza I can only imagine that he'd act like Tom and sing like Sylvester.
C'e la luna mezz'o mare
Mamma mia me maritari …
Sing along with Dean Martin
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 3:17 AM
I'd be in the basement too. It's scary when strangers sneezle.
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 3:44 AM
Gus, you are so talented – how praise-worthy of you to dust the table! But – more important than that – the treats! Oh yes!
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 3:58 AM
Cleaning is for suckers. I only clean when company is coming and I hardly ever have company. Oh, wait. Maybe that's a cause/effect thing? Hmmm.
I cannot get enough of Gus dusting your dining table! I watched it three times today and countless others when you first put it up. I love how he sticks his head up after the first go around, like "Dude. Why'd you stop? Hurry up, woman. And then make me dinner."
Gotta luv Gus!
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 4:00 AM
First, poor Gus. Second, I'm still sick and it's all your fault; Third – we now have bi-weekly cleaning service, I could do a better job but I just don't wanna
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 4:06 AM
Send those cleaning ladies my way. Most of my friends don't even want to walk on my floors least eat off of them. Do you know any services that are free? You know, someone addicted to cleaning that likes really BIG challanges. I'm a lousy cleaner but I am very good at washing dishes and doing laundry. And don't laugh. I don't have a dishwasher. I use the sink. And Dawn. That stuff really does cut through grease. Anyway, it's the rest of the cleaning I hate. Oh well!
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 5:53 AM
Well done Gus! You completed your task expeditiously and without complaint, unlike SOME people we know.
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 7:02 AM
oh, good lord, how do you get your cats to do that? Mine are only more work for me, with maybe an extra chunk of vomit on one of the rugs, in addition to cleaning the litter boxes. More likely than not, I'm also trying to get them off my feet while I am sleeping. What is your secret?
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 8:08 AM
What a great idea! Now if only I had enough uncluttered space on my coffee table to rub the cat over to get the dust off… Unfortunately, most of my problem is little mounds of cat hair. I have not figured out how to adequately get all of the white cat hair off of the red chair which, of course, the cat LOVES.
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 5:21 PM
Reading this post was a great way to start my housecleaning day! I hate cleaning, but we can't afford a cleaning service, so I must endure it. I just try to get it over with as quickly as possible and enjoy the rest of the day.
Gus seems to really enjoy his role as kitty-swiffer. I have long thought that my three dogs needed to be doing some work around the house, you know, earning their keep, but I can't seem to get them to pick up after themselves or anything. And they attack the Roomba whenever I try to use it instead of the heavy and unwieldy vacuum cleaner. BTW, I learned not to watch "Prudence Wants Lunch NOW" with two dogs (and the laptop) on my lap. They were MOST interested in Prudence's little teeny meows.
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 6:00 PM
"It's quite simple, really. People that "love" to clean feel that if they can get some control over their living space, then the world will be okay and they feel in control of themselves. All their worries and troubles melt away under the steady onslaught of spray on cleaners. It's a control freak thing
Unfortunately, I feel in full control of myself and therefore I suck at cleaning. I think this might be your condition as well.
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 9:25 PM
I used to have a cleaning lady… geez, I miss her!
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Oct 25th, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Our cat mostly just makes dust with her fluffy little belly fur! But the thought of her helping out is a lovely one!
Loved the reminder that I don't live in poverty!
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Oct 26th, 2008 at 2:50 AM
I used to have a maid, but alas she did not get the chance to do much in the way of actual housework.
She did do her fair share of polishing, however.
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Oct 26th, 2008 at 6:45 AM
I wish my greyhounds were as helpful with the housework! Their contribution is usually to lick interesting splodges of food from the kitchen tile and drop biscuit crumbs.
If I tried to use one to dust the dining table I'd a) end up in hospital and b) probably have gouges in the walls, table, chairs (and me) from The Pirate's efforts to escape the task.
However, they weigh 60-plus pounds each, so I'd never lift them to start with, not with this ancient bod.
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Oct 26th, 2008 at 10:52 AM
So, is that how we get all those dust bunnies? From when the dusted cats cough up a dust encrusted hairball?
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Oct 26th, 2008 at 12:20 PM
We have a system. My chocolate lab who stands by my son's highchair to "pick up" all the food he inevitably "drops" or throws at her. The dog sheds a lot, but my son "cleans" the floors by crawling and dragging his body on the floor ; )
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Oct 26th, 2008 at 12:59 PM
damn. I need a maid too.
That's one snappy looking kitty you got there too!
Oct 26th, 2008 at 7:35 PM
I knew there was a reason I needed a cat!
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Oct 27th, 2008 at 5:41 AM
Can I borrow Gus? Are you feeling better?
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Oct 27th, 2008 at 7:21 AM
Hope you're feeling lots better, I know I am after seeing what a good helper you have in Gus.
Oct 27th, 2008 at 8:29 PM
This is so funny! I have never thought about pets with fur being able to dust a table!!! I'm glad that is one less thing that you have to do.
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Oct 27th, 2008 at 9:23 PM
I'm with you, I HATE cleaning too and when I lived alone, I hired someone to do it for me. Now I have my Mr. Wonderful husband who does it all.
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Oct 28th, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Ha! That is so me… I would be cleaning BEFORE the cleaning staff got there.
The only time I clean is when company is coming for dinner… whenever I drag out the vacuum, the dog and cats KNOW someone is coming over.
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Oct 29th, 2008 at 9:47 AM
That video is crazy amounts of funny!
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Oct 29th, 2008 at 4:19 PM
That. Was. Awesome!
I thought he was going to somehow shake and jive on top of a dust rag on the table. And I love how he just trusts completely, taking the ride around the table.
Lifts his head to ask, "We done yet? No? Alright, start the ride again."
I truly love Gus. Oh the love.
Oct 29th, 2008 at 7:33 PM
After much guilty consideration we have just taken on a cleaner. Many good reasons, including my wife's illness, but your reason 6 "I don't wanna" is the main one. I mean, cleaning toilets??
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Nov 1st, 2008 at 7:40 AM
That video was soooo funny!! I subscribed to you!
I always straighten up before my gay boyfriend comes to clean too… I don't want him giving me that stank eye that he's so good at giving. 'Cause when things get really dirty around here, he'll let me know! LOL
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Nov 26th, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Poor Gus! I would never use my cats like that, not that they'd even let me! Fortunately for me, my husband likes to clean and does it all!
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- Spouse(s)
- Katia Pavlovna Konstantinova Lavinia Williams Maria Guschina
- Children
- Lena Theremin Natalia Theremin
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- Helena Theremin
- Profession
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Measurements : Height: 173 Bust – 83 Waist – 58 Hips – 87
Mother agency: Metro Model Managament (Zürich, Switzerland)
Agencies worldwide :
AVE – Singapore
Visage – Osaka
Esse – Shanghai
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AAM: New York, Paris or Milano? Â Olga:Â No yet
AAM: Fashion Shows or Editorials? Â Olga:Â Don't have at my computer..
AAM: High heels or flats? Â Olga:Â Flats
AAM: American Vogue, French Vogue or Italian Vogue? Â Olga:Â Italian Vogue
AAM: What is your favorite drink? Olga:Â Milk
AAM: What was the last movie you went to see? Â Olga:Â Anonim
AAM: If someone write a biography about you, what do you think the title should be? Olga:Â True story
AAM: What kind of people do you dislike? Olga: Angry and stupid
AAM: If you were a type of food, what type of food would you be? Â Olga:Â Sashimi
AAM: Your favourite quote? Â Olga:Â Everything is doesn't matter.
AAM: How and when did you started modeling? Â Olga:Â By social web site. 1 year ago…
AAM: Do you remember your first casting? Tell me how it was. Â Olga:Â That was surprisingly calm. Then I tired of waiting.
AAM: How would you describe yourself? Â Olga:Â I like to be myself.
AAM: What are in your opinion the best things in the modeling world? Â Olga:Â Travels is one of the best things in the life.
AAM: Please tell us what the last job has left you have the greatest impression? Â Olga:Â That was shooting for advertising school make-up. Clients were caring and at the end of shooting gave lip gloss Makoto Kamata. It's pleasure- to work with Japanese. They gave then with a lunch-box and wrote on that: "Thank you, Olga". But too much hairspray and backcomb.
AAM: You did fashion shows. Are you nervous before the show starts? And how do you feel when you walk on the runway? Â Olga:Â No, I am keep calm.
AAM: Are there any models that inspire you? Â Olga:Â No..but I like Kate Moss.
AAM: What are your favorite sports, how much do you exercise and how do you manage your diet to stay in shape? Â Olga:Â I'm lazy for sports and do not keep diet. I just have a little appetite from childhood.
AAM: Do you have any beauty secrets hat you would like to share with us? Â Olga:Â It's enought to like yourself.
AAM: What are your goals in modeling? Â Olga:Â As any job – to get money and to visit many places around the world.
AAM: Tell us a little more about your hobbies. What are you doing when you're not working?  Olga: I like books and to study something new, to watch movies. I like David Lynch and Stanley Kubrik. I like to spend time on the nature.
AAM: Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Â Olga:Â Stylist of magazine, happy mom and loving wife.
AAM: What do you think of All About Models, please be specific. Â Olga:Â Good resource, you are well done.
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Yesterday, I went to my first trade show ever: The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market! That is a mouthful, isn't it?
It was exhausting, exhilarating, educational and tons of fun!
I went with my fabulous fashion teacher to help out with one of her projects (which I will tell you about in detail later) and to be a pen provider, coffee holder + cheerleader! Can you believe the crazy lady flew in from Richmond in the wee hours of the morning, went all day at the show, and flew back late at night? You gotta suffer for fashion, ladies and gents.
There were so many interesting, creative companies there. In no particular order, my favorites of the day were:
Tegu – Children's toys so gorgeous, adults will want to buy some for themselves! It's like IKEA meets Lincoln logs.
Mercado Global – Beautiful pillows, bags and accessories made by co-ops in Guatemala I have traveled in Guatemala, and am really passionate about this company and what they are doing!
Mata Traders – Super cool fair trade apparel and jewelry, produced in India and Nepal. The girls at the booth were super sweet too!
Reborn Designs by Samantha Barnett Evans – Minimal jewelry with a coastal, Southern flair. We met Samantha + her mom and dad! Such a great family!
Rewined Candles – Natural soy candles made from repurposed wine bottles. The picture of rustic elegance, based out of Charleston! Major cool points for their display + the wooden business card.
Fluffy Co. – Cool products, cool company + made in the US. It doesn't get much better than that!
I'll keep you updated about why we were there, (hint: jewelry) but in the meanwhile, check those companies out!
We had a wonderful time, got a lot accomplished, and now have to turn around and face the new semester on monday!
It was great to be home in Atlanta for a month, but now I'm headed back to Richmond!


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Peaches are here! I very well may have overdone it just a little when I came home from Whole Foods on Friday with two dozen peaches, but I guess that just means I have to get creative. Damn.
So this recipe wasn't completely my idea. Thanks, Pinterest…again. What can I say? Makes the work day go by faster. Wait, what?
I consider this cake quite the accomplishment–Paleo baking of any kind can be a pretty tedious process. Getting a good texture that's not too dry or gritty or goopey takes some trial and error. And then there's the challenge of getting an entire cake to bake evenly over muffins or even splitting the batter between two, 9-inch pans…and making sure the texture of the batter and the cooking time are sufficient to get the damn thing out of a ribbed bundt pan intact…yeah, ok, I'll stop. But know that this cake was a labor of love. A lot of good peaches went in and will never come back…
What I ended up with is a sinfully rich, not-too-sweet, summery cake with a moist, fine texture. Nope, no grittiness here! I also appreciate how peach chunks kind of melt into the batter as it bakes and marbles the whole thing…giving us some AH-mazing little pockets of peachy goodness. (I really do wish the outside was a lighter golden brown like the wheat-based original, but coconut flour is like that sometimes…and the flavor definitely did NOT suffer). If you don't have a bundt pan, just go ahead and bake it into a loaf (it'll be a helluva lot easier to get out of the pan). While you're at it, I bet you could cut it into slice and make a pretty bangin' almond butter and honey sandwich. Or French toast…Oh. Hell. Yes.
One thing you absolutely cannot change in this cake is the ridiculous amount of butter. Don't be Pansy-Bakers. The butter is what makes this cake. Butter is what makes life worth living.
3/4 c Coconut Flour
2 T Arrowroot Powder
10 Eggs
1 c Pastured Butter (or Palm Shortening if dairy-free)
1/3 c Raw Honey
4 Ripe Peaches
1 t Sea Salt
1 t Baking Soda
1 Vanilla Bean, split
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Whisk your dry ingredients together and set aside.
Take two of your peaches and cut into chunks. Using a food processor or blender, puree until you have a peachy slush. If needed, add a couple of tablespoons of water to help things along. Cube the other two peaches and set aside.
With an electric mixer, cream the butter and honey. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until frothy and well combined. Add the peach puree.
Bit by bit, add the dry mixture and continue blending. With a spoon, mix in the vanilla bean and the last two peaches.
Generously grease a 10-inch bundt pan (or loaf pan) with coconut oil. Spoon the batter into the pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
Serve with coffee. Lots of coffee.by
12 Comments on Peach Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake
Oh my gosh, this is luscious. I never seem to have more than two peaches ripe at a time, though, and even then I just can't seem to feel justified baking their deliciousness into anything…even if complimented with a whopping cup of butter! ; )
I'm gonna make this for some friends next week. Thanks for sharing! One question though, would coconut oil work just the same? How about nut butters? My body doesn't handle dairy well. I'd appreciate your input! Thanks
Wow, this is everything a cake should be, I'm eating it right now! only made half the recipe though, for safety reasons (absolutely no self control. none. at all.)
How long did you let it cool before taking it out of the pan? I must have taken it out too early because it stuck and broke into 3 pieces.


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Roy Rogers, the original embellishment icon.
Hank Williams, Sr., who always rocked the most polished of ensembles.
Dwight Yoakam - Denim, meet Tuxedo.
Corb Lund, master of the old cavalry style.
Clint Eastwood - vest, poncho, drool...
Buck Owens - Buck this.
Johnny Cash, the man in black, who wrote the greatest fashion statement song ever written.
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24 comments:
- F Blog said...
haha amazing.
i lovee johnny cash.
and that topshop top you wore a few posts down.. seriously amazing.
- July 28, 2009 at 10:53 PM
- drollgirl said...
oh, the whole time reading/looking at this post i was thinking: PLEASE LET HER INCLUDE JOHNNY CASH! PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE!
and you did!!!!! :)
- July 28, 2009 at 11:46 PM
- Polished Sense said...
Johnny Cash...How I love that moving :) Loving the cowboy style too, so inspiring for fall! Summer too :p
- July 29, 2009 at 12:38 AM
- Meg said...
Great post! I was raised on country music and still love it. Corb Lund dressed like how my brother dressed for his graduation (including the cowboy hat). He's from the same province (here in Canada) as me, so maybe that's why. And Johnny Cash is definately fashion activism.
- July 29, 2009 at 12:52 AM
- Elizabeth Marie said...
AWESOME! And closing it with Johnny Cash...badass mama! XO
- July 29, 2009 at 1:46 AM
- Amelia said...
Excellent inspiration! I love the scarves. Johnny Cash is so cool.
- July 29, 2009 at 1:51 AM
- 6roove said...
johnny cash is cool, i like him ;)
- July 29, 2009 at 5:02 AM
- janettaylor said...
I love Johnny Cash! :-)
- July 29, 2009 at 8:58 AM
- Dream Sequins said...
Thank you for not posting Nicole Kidman's husband. LOL
He's not really country anyway.
And.. let the hate mail commence :)
- July 29, 2009 at 9:41 AM
- Marie-Louise said...
thanks for your lovely comment :)
i love all these hats!
- July 29, 2009 at 10:40 AM
- yiqin; said...
I love johnny cash too :) I wonder who can pull off such hats now.
- July 29, 2009 at 12:15 PM
- FASHIONconfectionairy said...
So you feel western? Love Johnny Cash and i have always loved that song!
- July 29, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- Couture Carrie said...
Love your inspiration... I adore Johnny Cash!
- July 29, 2009 at 12:56 PM
- Dani said...
great post! i've been digging the western look lately.
i agree about the pants tucked into boots... and i'm worn out on leggings, too. however... these leather leggings that look like pants (and tucked into boots)? i think that's pretty cool. i also like the leggings they have that look like snakeskin.
maybe i'm getting my style mojo back.
- July 29, 2009 at 1:03 PM
- Erika said...
I love the inclusion of Johnny Cash. He's a master! :)
- July 29, 2009 at 1:22 PM
- Hanako66 said...
so awesome
I'm with DG...was thinking the same thing!
- July 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM
- Kristin said...
Oh Johnny and June. Style icons for me!
- July 29, 2009 at 3:59 PM
- Susan said...
I have just seen a piece of Columbo that features Johnny Cash as the killer- I haven't known he acted, too! :)
what a great post, darling!
- July 29, 2009 at 4:24 PM
- Leproust Vintage said...
I love your inspiratons! Great photos of some great icons! :)
- July 29, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- Shin said...
I was also thinking about Johnny Cash when I was reading your post and there he was! They're timeless! xxoxoxo
- July 29, 2009 at 5:56 PM
- Savvy Gal said...
i am with the girls, i like johnny cash. : )
- July 29, 2009 at 7:24 PM
- thesydneygirl said...
love your inspirations. Johnny cash movie, walk the line was awesome.
- July 29, 2009 at 7:29 PM
- Ivania said...
I really like your blog!
Love all the outfit posts, you´re so stylish
- July 29, 2009 at 7:42 PM
- leila grace said...
sometimes i wonder if my love for the wild west is partially influenced by the fact my whole town used to be a ranch (my city's name is based on the cattle iron brand... thats kinda twisted now that i think about it).
or maybe its because of the magnificent seven. yul brynner... steve mcqueen... or that upstanding lone wolf complex that is just so appealing...
and i am in desp. need of new bar hopping heels. with fall 09 upon me, i'll need a pair of heels that could carry me from frat house to frat house. lol
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George Halas Renamed the team the team name from the Decatur Staleys to the Chicago Bears in 1921. Halas was a player, coach and owner of the Bears and name the team the Bears because they played at Wrigley Field which was the home of the Chicago Cubs. The current home of the Bears is Soldier Field which seats about 61,500 Chicago Bears Fans. We have been shipping logo Chicago Bears merchandise Fans from our on line store since 1999. If you like MLB Merchandise Check out our Collection of Chicago Cubs or White Sox merchandise also.
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