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Post-game breakdown: Central Connecticut
As expected, UConn cruised to victory.
UConn junior Enosch Wolf is sidelined indefinitely after suffering a concussion in practice on Friday.
Wolf, a 7-foot-1, 245-pound center, tweeted about his injury.
"Hate concussions! Especially 3 in 10 months. I just wanna put that UConn jersey on and play ball!!!"
He had two concussions last season, including one prior to the Big East tournament in March that sidelined him for the rest of the season.
The Huskies can't afford any injuries to an already thin frontcourt. Coach Kevin Ollie is taking a cautious with Wolf.
"It's his third concussion," Ollie said. "We just don't want it to get to a point where he has to retire from basketball. ... He's feeling much better now but we just want to see once he starts doing cardio if the side effects come back."
Wolf is the only true center on the roster. The Huskies have only two other players over 6-8 in junior Tyler Olander and freshman Phillip Nolan, two 6-9 forwards.
The news comes just over a week before UConn's exhibition opener Nov. 1 against American International College. The season opener is Nov. 9 against Michigan State at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Ollie expects that Wolf will make the trip to Germany.
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As expected, UConn cruised to victory.
UConn is back in action today.
UConn coach Kevin Ollie saw it coming.He really did.
UConn has only four non-conference games remaining this season.
The UConn basketball team will participate in Kevin Ollie's Christmas for Hartford's Children in the city's Blue Hills Neighborhood on Saturday.
UConn's offense is in serious need of a tune-up.The Huskies sputttered their way to just 56 points on Thursday night at the Izod Center.
Tonight's game pits the defending national champion against a serious national championship contender.UConn is a decisive underdog.
Let's talk UConn-Duke connections.The Huskies (4-3) and undefeated Blue Devils (9-0) renew their rivalry Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J.
Not sure if Sunday afternoon's shootout made UConn basketball fans feel better or worse about their Huskies.
UConn needs a bounce back game in a big way today.Coppin State hasn't beaten a Division I team so far this season.
Coach Kevin Ollie delivered a blunt assessment of his basketball following a second straight last-second loss.Yale 45, UConn 44.
It seems like an eternity since UConn last lost to an in-state foe.You have to go back to 1986.
Senior Ryan Boatright is not 100 percent healthy.
UConn sent along some injury updates today.
UConn saw its 44-game non-conference winning streak at Gampel Pavilion end in stunning fashion on Sunday.
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Dexter Cattle - Ideal Cattle Breed for Small Acreages
We here at the American Cattlemen have posted this article to inform you of the Dexter cattle breed. This story is brought to you by American Dexter Cattle Association.
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Raising grass-fed beef, says Will Harris, is not a get-rich-quick proposition. But he quickly adds, "No surprise there-the cattle business is not a get-rich-quick proposition."Harris has seen the cattle business both from the conventional side and from the birth-to-table, pasture-raised end. His farm, White Oak Pastures, has been in the family for 143 years; he says that helped him when he made the decision in the mid-90s to transition into grass finishing. "I have the advantage of raising cattle on the same farm that I was raised on," he says, "and that my father and his father were raised on, so the old ways had not left us completely...we did some things, and knew some things, that relied heavily on that historical data."
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An old saying holds that anyone, no matter what their background, can grow up to be President. They're usually talking about President of the United States—and perhaps last year's election is proof—but the saying also applies to the National Cattleman's Beef Association. Consider Gary Voogt, of Marne, Mich. "My father was a factory worker—a tool and die worker," reflects Voogt, who became head of the NCBA at this year's annual convention in Phoenix. "My mother was in charge of the house. She never worked; she raised five kids." And they didn't live on a farm. It wasn't until after Voogt graduated from Michigan Tech with a B.S. in Civil Engineering that he got involved in production agriculture, although he'd had some exposure to farming.
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"Feeding cattle is a risky business," says Rodney Shepherd and Shelmer Blackburn, Jr., owners of North Wilkesboro, NC-based Champion Cattle Company."There are so many uncertainties we face everyday that impact performance and profits. Depressed cattle prices, rising feed prices and everyday health issues are some of the variables that affect all cattlemen," they note. Located in Wilkes County in the northwest foothills of North Carolina, Champion Cattle Company was the result of the brainstorming of two individuals from different backgrounds who shared the common desire to profit from producing pounds of quality beef.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William have secured a second nanny for their son, Prince George. Read all about the new Royal Nanny right here!
Prince George is bonding with his new nanny, a young single woman who is reportedly 'married' to her job.
Prince George Gets A New Nanny
While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and Prince William, enjoy some alone time on vacation in Maldivian, Prince George is using the quality time to bond with his new nanny.
The nanny, whose name remains private, is reportedly a brunette 30-something from Spain who considers herself "married" to her job. She replaces Prince George's first nanny Jessica Webb, who was with him for the first eight months of his royal life.
Prince George and his nanny were first spotted together during a stroll through Hyde Park.
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Even though Prince George's parents are away, his new nanny has some extra help getting settled in with her new job.
Thankfully, Carole and Michael Middleton are reportedly working with the royal baby's new helper to make sure she has his routine down pat before they join Prince William and Duchess Kate on a three-week tour of New Zealand and Australia in April. The little prince is not set to make any public appearances, but hopefully he gets to enjoy his first trip down under by making a few tourist-y pit stops along the way.
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No one has had a rougher ride on Dancing With the Stars this season than Jaleel White. The 35-year-old actor, who has loads of natural ability, nevertheless seems to have been dancing under a dark cloud since Week 2. Early on, there was a verbal dust-up in rehearsals with his professional partner, Kym Johnson. And then, after landing in the bottom two last Tuesday night, a dance-for-your-life moment when he had to go up against singer Gavin DeGraw in the show's first Dance Duel to stay in the competition.
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Our top moments of the week: 13. Biggest Buzzkill: When The Voice's Carson Daly asks Adam Levine for his opinion on Team Christina singer Jesse Campbell, Christina Aguilera is all too ready to come to her singer's defense and warns Adam not to criticize too harshly, saying, "Payback's a b----." Adam — who was only trying to compliment Jesse — is gobsmacked by Christina's reaction. Adding fuel to the fire, Christina calmly asks Jesse: "Aren't you glad that you have the only sober coach up here?" Irony!
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It was clear that something had gone wrong this week for Jaleel White. On Monday night's episode of Dancing With the Stars, the Family Matters alum broke down on camera after dancing a gorgeous rumba with his pro partner, Kym Johnson, scoring 25 out of 30, and, in the words of the judges, showing great confidence and chemistry.But the two danced in the midst of a tabloid report that surfaced earlier in the day, citing an "insider" saying that White had blown up in rehearsals on Friday and had verbally attacked his partner, calling her "an idiot." The report then suggested ...
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I am an experimental researcher working at the intersection of mobile systems and applied machine learning in the "Mobile and Pervasive Systems Research" group. My research interests include mobile, pervasive, distributed computing, mobile sensing systems, and big data analysis. I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Dartmouth College, and a M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy.
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The Economic Research and the Institute for Information Law in Holland. Showed that there are positive economic effects for illegal file sharing of hacked entertainment products on Dutch welfare, in these tough economic times. They believe the average file down loader buys more DVDs , music, and games than people who never download.
They estimate some 4.7 million Dutch Internet users aged 15 and older in the last 12 months downloaded hacked DVDs, games and music. This would imply a staggering 25% the population of Holland , from the 2008 figuire of 16.5 million. Most Dutch apparently see the download and share music, movies and games as a general social acceptable.
The report went on to say that it appeared many were unclear about the legality or illegality of such downloads. Most personally view the download for personal use of copyrighted music and movies is OK, but agreed downloading games is maybe illegal. In the case of the many Dutch operated P2P (peer to peer) networks now mostly based on the USENET, such rip offs are often not only downloaded, but the material is automatically made available to others.
Of course what the report did not cover is much of the 'warez' or 'hacking is often associated with organized cyber crime. It is the case that Holland has now become one of major centers for hosting; rip offs, scams, and other cyber crime. The key Dutch host was originally AS29073 ECATEL as a major center, especially when McColo went down, see "Atrivo, McColo and now Ecatel" or "Ecatel's harboring of SpamBots and Malware causes BGP Peers to stop peering with them."
However the key hosting currently in Holland for badness is AS16265 LeaseWeb AS Amsterdam, (NL), In a recent case at the Amsterdam District Court, LeaseWeb was ordered to take down such sites. that list bittorrent/edonkey files. This followed international pressure from the Motion Picture Association (MPA) International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and the Business Software Alliance, however USENET groups have now proved a useful alternative.
The full 132 page report from The Economic Research and the Institute for Information Law in Holland (Dutch) is available here.
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If you were to look up the term "personal growth," the words that would most likely pop up would be self-improvement, success, goal-setting, etc. But I believe that personal growth also involves deepening one's relationship with God. In this Easter season, I'd like to offer you five books that I return to over and over because they nourish my soul.
Contemplative Prayer by Thomas Merton
Merton, a Trappist monk and bestselling author who died in 1968, wrote this classic about monastic Prayer. But I find its guidance and description of contemplative prayer extremely helpful for me as a layperson. Merton clearly writes from experience, and his words about union with God simply resonate with truth. I highly recommend the book for those who are inclined toward a practice of contemplative prayer.
Lost in Wonder: Rediscovering the Spiritual Art of Attentiveness by Esther de Waal
I discovered this book on a Holy Week retreat five years ago. Rather than highlight passages in the book, I took notes when I found some gem of wisdom or insight. As a result, I have pages and pages of quotes—about silence, listening, prayer and awe. The poetry she includes and the quotes she cites are somehow especially appropriate around this time of celebrating the Easter mysteries.
Listening Below the Noise: A Meditation on the Practice of Silence by Anne D. LeClaire
LeClaire took up a practice of a day of silence (and eventually two days of silence) a month and wrote about its impact on her creativity and her spiritual journey. Married with children at the time, she explains how she managed to keep silence in an active household. That alone would be tremendously useful for moms and dads who seem daunted by the very idea of such a practice. But the real benefit of the book for me is her beautiful description of the fruits of silence.
The Artist's Way Every Day: A Year of Creative Living by Julia Cameron
The Artist's Way is an international bestseller in which Cameron outlines very practical ways (morning pages, artist's dates with yourself, etc.) to nourish your creativity and live a creative life. This volume culls passages from several of her books, all based on the same theme. I have used it as devotional reading after my morning prayer.
A Book of Psalms: Selected and Adapted from the Hebrew by Stephen Mitchell
I can't tell you how worn the pages are in my copy of this book. I once used this too every morning as a devotional. But I also dove into its pages when leading centering prayer groups or when simply feeling distressed or anxious. Mitchell uses very colloquial language in his translation of the psalms, so purists beware. But for those of us who simply seek solace from the psalms, I would highly recommend this book.
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Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni has again stressed he is the only person who decides whether to select midfielder Wesley Sneijder or not.
The Holland international has not played for the first team since September due to a long-running contract dispute with the club.
Inter are keen to cut costs and have asked Snejider, the club's top earner on a reported €6million a season, to renegotiate his contract.
The former Real Madrid man has so far resisted any attempts to take a pay cut and as a result found himself out in the cold.
Stramaccioni insists that any decision not to pick Snejider is his and not imposed upon him by the club's hierarchy.
"I think I have spoken about this argument in an exhaustive way, as has the president [Massimo Morrati]," said Stramaccioni. "All the choices over all the Inter players, I repeat, are only my evaluations.
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Birmingham International Airport security guards strip-searched
a man dressed as a clown after the entertainer set off security
Wearing a baggy bright blue constable's uniform, huge shoes, and
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-- PC Konk the Clown was ordered to strip to his tee-shirt and
PC Konk -- aka Dave Vaughan, 60 -- has been a children's
entertainer for 25 years. "I just couldn't believe it when they
told me to get undressed so they could search me and my
belongings," he said. "I showed them my police clown identity card,
which had my picture next to my credentials as a member of the
Criminal Insane Department, but I don't think that really
"My plastic scissors and camera got through fine, as did my
funny glasses and bubble machine, but then they discovered my
plastic toy handcuffs. I told them I had bought them from the Early
Learning Centre especially for the trip but they still said they
were a risk."
It turns out a metal band designed to keep his trousers up had
set off the alarm, and PC Konk was allowed to board the plane. But
security guards decided to hang onto the plastic handcuffs.
Vaughan said, "I suppose they have to be really safety-conscious
nowadays, but I've never had this problem before when I've been to
international clown conventions abroad."
Vaughan was booked by Variety Club Midlands to entertain
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for Santa trip, a one-hour flight, UK's Daily Mail reported.
"It's ridiculous that they needed to strip search PC Konk right
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they have a little bit of metal in, so he thought plastic ones
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"PC Konk has always been great with the kids, and we were all
rather shocked when we found out he had been strip searched in a
private room. Thankfully, he was let through in the end, but it's
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A Birmingham International Airport spokesman said, "PC Konk
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We regularly practice a relaxing meditation, called the Twin Hearts meditation. This meditation allows you to open your Heart and Crown chakras (hence "Twin hearts"), to receive more energy and to improve the flow of energy or Qi (Ch'i) within the body. Benefits include greater calm, better focus and more physical energy and stamina.
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I had a prolapse of the womb and cervix sorted three weeks ago. Above my scar I now have this abnormal looking stomach overhang, which I never had before and it's causing me distress to look at and it's still numb. Does this go away in time?
I suffer from IBS too, so it's a slow recovery, but I'm desperate to get back to the gym. By the way, I am 44 and kept my womb by choice.


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Pochemu* * *Pochemu by MarkOcasek
Он подсел ко мне вечером в грязной пивнухе -
От него плохо пахло дешёвым портвейном,
Что, казалось бы, в взвеси унылой разрухи
Было делом обычным для этой питейной.
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How to get people onto planes is an interesting topic. It is a process most of us go through with some regularity and it is hard not to think that there has to be a better way. There are many articles in the popular press explaining that in many ways airlines are doing it wrong (for an example, see this recent Quartz article). Academics like publishing papers on new methodologies that purport to work better — even if their approach is at best whimsical (would an airline assign seats based on who has carry on luggage?). But what if the secret to a smooth boarding process was really in the gate area not in the jet bridge or plane aisle?
That essentially is the premise of some work reported in the Wall Street Journal (In Tests, Scientists Try to Change Behaviors, Jul 28).
At the Copenhagen airport, Dr. Hansen recently deployed a team of three young researchers to mill about a gate in terminal B. The trio was dressed casually in jeans and wore backpacks. They blended in with the passengers, except for the badges they wore displaying airport credentials, and the clipboards and pens they carried to record how the boarding process unfolds. …
The researchers are mapping out gate-seating patterns for a total of about 500 flights. Some early observations: The more people who are standing, the more chaotic boarding tends to be. Copenhagen airport seating areas are designed for groups, even though most travelers come solo or in pairs. Solo flyers like to sit in a corner and put their bag on an adjacent seat. Pairs of travelers tend to perch anywhere as long as they can sit side-by-side.
For the next stage of the project, the airport has given the researchers permission to change seating configurations at some terminal gates to figure out which arrangements are most likely to encourage greater numbers of passengers to sit down and help make the boarding process more orderly. Among possible ideas the team is considering are expanding the number of spots that could encourage single travelers to sit and placing signs with updates about the status of the boarding in key locations.
When people are uncertain about the process, they tend to follow each other, and that can lead to a large group of people clogging up the boarding, Dr. Hansen says.


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Well wasn't able to get here yesterday to do much. Was so busy and then when I found time, I couldn't get on the internet until late last night. I got on with my tablet when I got in bed and just put in my calories and did my update for the 5% challenge.
I thought I had a set back as a friend sent me a tiny box of the Whitman chocolates..the one with 4 pieces but when I put them in my calorie count I still stayed under the 1500 calories so felt so much better. But think it may have gotten me on a chocolate binge. I had a hot cocoa this morning but I've tracked the calories so it won't be as bad either. But got the chocolate tea out and will be drinking it instead now..it really helps..it is by Biglow and I have to order it online. I order a case of it, pumpkin spice and eggnog tea for the holidays. I keep some and give some as gifts as they are hard to find in stores and just as cheap to order as to find in a store and buy. I also got out my Stash tea that is almond flavored and then I have a wonderful loose tea that is jasmine. I love it in summer iced. it tastes like the teas they use in the Japanese tea gardens..and since it is a green tea, it is quite good for you in losing weight..My usual favorite is Earl Grey and I really need to get a decaf of it so I can have a cup in the evening hours. I drink it with splend and a touch of milk..I justify and track the milk as know the milk offsets in the calcium that the tea may deplete from my body.
Exercise is coming along too. I'm getting 15 minutes of core exercises each day and trying to walk. I'm still doing about 10minutes of walking in but today I will walk in place as it is pouring and due to rain for several day. I haven't gotten my yoga tape ot work yet. I don't have the spare tv and VCR set up to use..need to put that on my to-do list.
But the 5% challenge is off to a good start.
Well today didn't go as well as before. We had 2 of the sons and their families out to eat outside..I did great until we got to the cake..splurged as it was strawberry shortcake and so topped out over my 1500 calories...not good but not going to whip myself over it. It isn't everyday that we have the kids and grandkids out and the weather is so nice. Both sons work off shore so are only home at certain times and usually not together. Oldest son is supposed to come up to visit this next week..
Anyway the day went ok really. But while I was looking around, I found a blog where they posted the goals they intend to do the next day and also if they accomplished their goals for that day..So thinking about that, think I might try to do something similar. I will list tomorrow's goals and then tomorrow will list whether I completed it.
Goals for tomorrow 3/19:
Walk 20minutes (may have to do in 2-10minute stretches)
Arm exercises (10minutes)
Begin organizing studio
Dust the house
Well I surprised myself today. Since I have a really bad back due to the RA, I find I can only walk 10-15minute stretches. But I've been so busy today that barely got the 15 minutes in. Strangely my back wasn't hurting as bad today (warmer weather helps) so I got lots of housework done. I'm counting those minutes as exercise minutes as I worked up a sweat. So today I got a total of 30 minutes in.
Another goal today was to get 9-10 glasses of water. I never have a problem drinking water...It is just something I've always done natureally so this goal will be simple for me. Our practice run was for sleeping 8 hours and I do have problems with that but sometimes I just don't feel I need all of 8 hours. It usually averages around 7 hours a night depending on the weather changes.
I have done well with the calories today too. I kept them on the low end but not under the 1200. I'm already feeling good. Since last weekend when I started the practice run, I had lost 1lb...So will be changing my ticker tape.
Diet Reason: Mindless snacking while working on the computer.
Strategy: Keep any food away from computer area...Keep all food items in kitchen.
Diet Reason: Snacking in evening hours when hubby snacks in front of tv.
Strategy: At first go into other room and read or do something else. Keep hands busy with hand stitching instead of snacking.
Diet Reason: Crave sugars and chocolate when stressed.
Strategy: take a walk or do some stitching. Drink water, Drink chocolate flavored tea with sugar substitute.
Exercise Reason: Walking is my main exercise. As summer comes on and heat and humidity arrives, I want to stay inside..
Strategy: Get out early morning hours and walk. After 10 straight days of walking, reward myself with pedicure, massage or someother bodily treat.
Exercise Reason: Never want to drag out the exercise mat, hand weights and find the yoga tapes..
Strategy: Transfer the yoga tapes to CD. so it will be easy to pop in my comuter. Keep exercise mat and hand weights in computer room as a reminder to work out after morning walk and before computer time. Reward will be same as walking exercise.
Eggs are such a wonderful little package..so self contained and high in protein and some vitamins..and really pretty clean..Having free range chickens (we do keep in outside pen due to dogs in the area) and they have been pretty productive over the years. There is nothing like eating a really really fresh egg. The ones in the grocers don't near compare to the taste and freshness of "chicken eggs" right from your own hens. We do have one rooster so ours are fertilized which over the years hasn't really been a problem. I can count on one hand the bad or bloody eggs we have had in over 5 years. Our eggs probably cost us more than store bought eggs as we have to buy cracked corn and laying pellets but they are so worth the extra time, effort and cost.
Last year during the drought our hens quit laying. We had old hens then and our new pullets weren't big enough to lay. Also they didn't lay in the winter. We had mulled it over to really get rid of all of them as it was costing us to feed them with nothing in return...well about 3 weeks ago they have really started laying again. Old hens and new alike. So now we are overflowing with fresh eggs. We usually give one of the sons and his family eggs as they are the only ones to eat fresh eggs..other son and family don't like the idea of "fertilized" eggs...they just don't know what they are missing. Also we sometimes gift the neighbors...Think this year I may try to freeze them and see if I can save some for next fall and winter when the hens quit laying.
If you are interested in eating really fresh eggs, check around your area and you may find someone willing to sell you some. Our local farm and ranch store sells from a refrigerated case in their store..Or they may be able to send you to a local farmer that has them to sell.
And another thing...eggs are NOT bad for you..they are really a very healthy food.


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Vienna. It means nothing to me but to Orson Welles, it was the setting for one of his finest performances - and a place to get huge plates of cheap rich food. I followed the footsteps of my hero, which are still visible in the concrete, to the world famous Ferris wheel.Derren Victor Brown
Gentleness, good treatment, honor the victor and dishonor the vanquished, who should remain aloof and owe nothing to pity In war, audacity is the finest calculation of genius.Napoleon Bonaparte
I believe that liberty is the only genuinely valuable thing that men have invented, at least in the field of government, in a thousand years. I believe that it is better to be free than to be not free, even when the former is dangerous and the latter safe. I believe that the finest qualities of man can flourish only in free air ń that progress made under the shadow of the policeman's club is false progress, and of no permanent value. I believe that any man who takes the liberty of another into his keeping is bound to become a tyrant, and that any man who yields up his liberty, in however slight the measure, is bound to become a slave.H. L. Mencken
The finest words in the world are only vain sounds, if you cannot comprehend themAnatole France
Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter's or sculptor's work; for what is the having to do with dead canvas or dead marble, compared with having to do with the living body, the temple of God's spirit? It is one of the Fine Arts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts.Florence Nightingale
The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.M. Scott Peck:
I have always felt that laughter in the face of reality is probably the finest sound there is and will last until the day when the game is called on account of darkness. In this world, a good time to laugh is any time you can.Linda Ellerbee
It is said that truth comes from the mouths of fools and children: I wish every good mind which feels an inclination for satire would reflect that the finest satirist always has something of both in him.Georg C. Lichtenberg
When thought becomes excessively painful, action is the finest remedy.Salman Rushdie
When thought becomes excessively painful, action is the finest remedySalman Rushdie
Quality isn't something that can be argued into an article or promised into it. It must be put there. If it isn't put there, the finest sales talk in the world won't act as a substitute.C. G. Campbell
The finest workers in stone are not copper or steel tools, but the gentle touches of air and water working at their leisure with a liberal allowance of time.Henry David Thoreau
In the finest critics one hears the full cry of the human. They tell one why it matters to read.Harold Bloom
Passion, it lies in all of us, sleeping... waiting... and though unwanted... unbidden... it will stir... open its jaws and howl. It speaks to us... guides us... passion rules us all, and we obey. What other choice do we have? Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love... the clarity of hatred... and the ecstasy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bear. If we could live without passion maybe we'd know some kind of peace... but we would be hollow... Empty rooms shuttered and dank. Without passion we'd be truly dead.Joss Whedon
The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers M.Scott Peck
Seventeen years after its intial release, The Empire Strikes Back is still as thrilling and involving as ever. Because of the high quality of the original product, it doesn't show a hint of dating. Neither [Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope nor Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi] were able to match the narrative scope of Empire, which today remains one of the finest and most rousing science fiction tales ever committed to the screen.James Berardinelli
A good education would be devoted to encouraging and refining the love of the beautiful, but a pathologically misguided moralism instead turns such longing into a sin against the high goal of making everyone feel good, of overcoming nature in the name of equality. Love of the beautiful may be the last and finest sacrifice to radical egalitarianism.Allan David Bloom


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Chef Matthew Zubrod Presents… A Malibu Thanksgiving Holiday Feast
Packaged in disposable heat and serve vessels, complete reheat instructions included. Orders placed at Malibu and Vine must be picked up at Malibu and Vine.
~Butternut Squash Bisque featuring Fall Spices and Vom Fass Pumpkin Seed Oil
~ Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Sun Dried Cranberries, Maple Bourbon Vinaigrette
~Diestel Farms Organic Turkey Breast (cooked and sliced)
~Dark Meat Turkey Confit
~ Savory Apple Sausage Stuffing
~Sage Giblet Gravy
~Orange Zest Cranberries
~Potato Puree
~Fall Vegetable Medley with Green Beans, Almonds, Acorn Squash and Cinnamon Glazed Yams
~Pumpkin Cheesecake
$24 per person, 4 person minimum order
Place order by November 22nd – Pick up is November 27rd, noon – 4:00 PM
To place orders call, 818 889-6680 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
Look at these suggestions….
Tomato Sandwich
1 slice of whole grain bread; 1 tsp. VOM FASS Basicl Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tomato, sliced; 1-2 chives, chopped; salt and pepper to taste
Raw Carrot Roll
1 wole grain roll; 1/2 tsp. VOM FASS Waldburg Balsamic Grape Vinegar; 1 tsp. VOM FASS EVOO or your choice; 2 carrots, finely grated; 1 small handful watercress; salt and pepper to taste
Cucumber and Kiwi Smoothie
1 kiwi fruit; 1/2 small cucumber; 1/2 tsp. VOM FASS Star Honey Vinegar; 1 cup low fat, natural yogurt; pinch of salt.
Avocado Lettuce Wrap
1 large romaine lettuce leaf; 1 T. avocado, 1 0r 2 small turkey breast slices, 1/4 tsp. mustard; a small handful of sprouts
Chef Matt has more! Want some slimming tips? Email us at email@example.com and we will include you in our next Chef's Newsletter.]]>
We will have a brunch on Mother's Day this year. Families are welcome, but reservations with Children must be made for inside the restaurant or on our patio, no guests under 21 can be at our wine bar. Brunch will be served from 11AM-3PM. Cost is $45.00 per person.
Please call us for a reservation, 818-889-6680, or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Omelette Station
Add in any of the following; Spinach, Crab, Asparagus, Parma Ham,
Tomatoes, Roast Peppers, Goat Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, Cheddar Cheese
Salads/Cold Foods
Mix Lettuce, Lemon Thyme Vin, Cherry Tomatoes
Quinoa and Fennel Salad
Heirloom Melon and Tomato Salad with Basil
German Potato Salad
Shrimp Cocktail
Tri Tip, Horseradish Cream, Baguettes
Maple Syrup Glazed Salmon
BBQ Chicken
Strawberry Bread Pudding
Lemon Cheese Cake
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Take note, call a buddy, get a tee time – call 818-889-6680
Monday – Thursday
Standard Rate $60.00
Senior Rate $55.00
Twilight Rate $45.00
9 Hole Rate $35.00
Senior 9 Rate $30.00
Sunset 9 Rate $25.00
Replay Rate $25.00
Friday – Sunday & Holidays
Standard Rate $85.00
Senior Rate $80.00
Twilight Rate $65.00
9 Hole Rate $45.00
Senior 9 Rate $40.00
Sunset 9 Rate $35.00
Replay Rate $25.00]]>
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We offer restaurant gift cards – the perfect way to share holiday cheer. Denominations start at $20.00. Recipents can print a egift card or redeem via their smart phone.
Click now, takes just a few seconds…http://onelink.quickgifts.com/merchant/malibu-and-vine/
Questions? Sure, sometimes it's nice to talk to someone, 8180889-6680 ext. 203. Cheers!]]>
In case you didn't know, Vom Fass, translates from German as "from the cask". The Westlake Village Vom Fass store carries a full line of imported olive oils (Italy, Spain, Greece, France), infused olive oils (truffle, rosemary, garlic, lemon, etc), seed and nut oils (hazelnut, pine nut, pistachio, pumpkinseed, etc) as well as fine, aged balsamic vinegars and fruit vinegars of every kind imaginable(fig, apple, mango, raspberry, cherry etc etc).
Want to TRUMP someone this year with the perfect gift? They kill it with hard to find liqueurs, wines and distilled spirits (single malts, grappas, cognac/armangnac etc etc). In our store you can taste anything, anytime for free, then select a bottle of a size and style that meets your specific needs.
The big news is this, the help all corporate businesses to build wonderful variety gift sets and baskets for their clients and employees at holiday time. Below I have provided links to their store web site, an online catalog that describes some of the gift opportunities and a brief video tour of the Westlake Village store.
Website: http://vomfasswestlakevillage.com/
Gift Catalog http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/3/42246/118692/pub/
Video Tour http://www.facebook.com/VomFassWestlakeVillage/videos
Gift cards are nice, sure, but give something that they can enjoy immediately. Instant gratification. We love VF and we know you will too.
Beth Pearcey Neal
Director of Marketing and Events
Malibu Golf Club featuring
Malibu and Vine Bar & Grille]]>
Spend your Sunday Funday here with us, and get your OM on. Every Sunday, rain or shine, at the Malibu Golf Club. Class is at 3p and runs until 4:15. Please bring your own mats and such as none will be provided. All guests must sign a release form before the class.
PLEASE RSVP to email@example.com so we can save you a spot!
Who is teaching? The gifted Karolina has been a student of creative movement for over 20 years, her inquiry into dance and martial arts brought her to a yoga practice eight years ago. Since then she has studied and practiced with world-renowned yoga teachers; along the way Karolina learned many different yoga styles including Vinyasa, Iyengar, Holistic, Sivananda, Forrest, Power, Restorative and Yin Yoga. Karolina strongly believes in integrating the wisdom from the ancient Eastern traditions with the cutting edge research in Exercise Science and Medicine available to us in the West. She has completed her teacher training in Holistic Yoga with Saul David Raye; in Restorative and Yin yoga with Annie Carpenter and Denise Kaufmann; and in Contemporary Yoga with the focus on the nervous system and the brain with Hala Khouri and Julian Walker. Karolina is National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal fitness trainer and Institute of Psycho Structural Balancing certified massage therapist. She is a registered teacher at the Yoga Alliance. She holds a Master's and a Bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University. She designs and teaches safe and effective classes for healthy body and mind. Karolina's classes are especially effective in reducing stress, relieving back pain, improving the quality of sleep and overall wellbeing.
Classes take place in our EVENT LAWN overlooking the majestic #1 fairway of our legendary golf course.
Gratuity is appreciated for the instructor, average for the class is $10-$15 per student.]]>
Starting at $30 per person based on 2 total beverages (pours will be small so 4-2 oz. wine tasting = 8 oz. or 2 glasses) per person and 2 hours. Tax and gratuity are additional. Minimum party is 10 persons. Contact email@example.com or 818.889.6680 x203 for details and availability.
You know someone is going to plan a party, why not make it as fun (and super reasonable) as possible, right?
Beth Pearcey Neal -Director of Marketing
Malibu Golf Club and the Malibu and Vine Bar & Grille]]>
To order the mealcall us at 818-889-6680 to give us your order and credit card information. Questions? Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. All packaged in disposable heat and serve vessels!
Butternut Squash Bisque, Fall Spices, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Sun Dried Cranberries, Maple Bourbon Vinaigrette
Diestel Farms Organic Turkey Breast (cooked and sliced)
Turkey Dark Meat, Confit
Savory Apple Stuffing
Sage Giblet Gravy
Orange Zest Cranberries
Potato Puree
Fall Vegetable Medley with Green Beans, Almonds, Acorn Squash and Cinnamon Glazed Yams
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pecan Pie
$24 per person in increments of 4
Place order by Nov. 16th
Pick up Nov. 21st at Malibu and Vine between 12n-6p.
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Cherry, Almond and Orange Semifreddo with Chocolate Glaze
Amaretto semifreddo:
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
2 cups chilled heavy cream
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped amaretti (about 18 cookies)*
1/2 cup finely chopped dried cherries
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
Chocolate glaze:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Bittersweet chocolate sauce:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon amaretto liqueur
Note: Also known as Italian macaroons, amaretti are available at Italian markets and some supermarkets
1. Make semifreddo: Lightly grease bottom and sides of 91/4"-by-51/4"-by-3/4" metal loaf pan. Line pan with plastic wrap so that plastic extends about 3" beyond rim of pan.
2. Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in large metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Whisk constantly until candy thermometer registers 160°F, about 4-6 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Add amaretto liqueur. Using electric mixer, beat until cool and thick, about 3 minutes.
3. In chilled 41/2–quart bowl of heavy-duty electric mixer, using wire whip attachment, whip cream at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Using large rubber spatula, gently fold one-third of whipped cream into egg mixture to lighten it. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Gently fold in amaretti, dried cherries and orange zest. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
4. Unmold semifreddo: Cover 91/2"-by-5" cardboard rectangle with aluminum foil. Remove semifreddo from freezer and unwrap pan. Dip loaf pan into very hot water for 2-3 seconds. Wipe sides of pan dry. Put foil-covered rectangle on top of semifreddo. Invert loaf pan onto cardboard rectangle and lift off pan. Freeze wrapped semifreddo while you prepare glaze.
5. Make chocolate glaze: Place chocolate in medium bowl. In small saucepan, heat cream and corn syrup over medium heat until mixture comes to boil. Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate. Let stand for 30 seconds to melt chocolate. Gently whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Let cool to tepid.
6. Remove plastic wrap from chilled semifreddo and place on wire rack set on baking sheet. Spoon tepid chocolate glaze over semifreddo, coating it completely. Let glaze set for 2-3 minutes, then return semifreddo to freezer for at least 1 hour.
7. Make bittersweet chocolate sauce: Place chocolate in medium bowl. In small saucepan, heat cream and corn syrup over medium heat until mixture comes to boil. Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate. Let stand for 30 seconds to melt chocolate. Gently whisk until smooth. Stir in amaretto liqueur. (Sauce should be served slightly warm or at room temperature.)
8. Assemble dessert: Remove semifreddo from freezer. Slice and place one slice on each plate. Drizzle with bittersweet chocolate sauce.
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Colorado Springs, CO — The 2010 U.S. Mountain Running Team will travel to Kamnik, Slovenia, to compete in the 26th World Mountain Running Championships on Sunday, September 5. This year's open team – six men and four women – will be selected at the U.S. Mountain Running Championships to be held at the Mt. Washington Road Race on Saturday, June 19, starting at 10:00 a.m.
The increased support by the race's primary sponsor, Northeast Delta Dental, was a contributing factor in choosing a single selection race for the team this year.
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West Coasters Excel at USA Mountain Running Championships in New England
Jul 4th
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North Conway, NH — On a humid, overcast morning in the New England hamlet of North Conway, NH, Washingtonian Joseph Gray, 24, Lakewood, and Californian Christine Lundy, 38, Sausalito outpaced one of the deepest U.S. mountain running fields in recent memory to become the 2009 USA Mountain Running Champions today. The pair also led team USA to gold medal podium spots in the men's and women's division of the North American Central American Caribbean Mountain Running Championships.
The race featured two 5.5 kilometer loops and 2400 feet of vertical gain which included a mixture of steep climbing, single track terrain, super More >
Registration Open for the 2009 Cheyenne Cañon Mountain Race
May 20th
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Colorado Springs, CO —- With a tagline, "Once is not enough," the 2009 Cheyenne Cañon Mountain Race presented by WalMart, is sure to be a challenging yet fun trail running event for novice to elite participants. Slated for Sunday, July 26, 2009, the event is open to all levels of competitors.
The course starts at the Stratton Open Space Trailhead in North Cheyenne Cañon, connects with the Gold Camp Path, joins up with the Chutes, follows the east side of the reservoir, back up Gold Camp Path for the loop (men run three loops, women and junior men two loops), then back More >


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About a year ago, I decided to get good at painting my own nails. I was spending too much money on mani-pedis and I thought I'd rather put the funds towards growing my polish collection. For a few months- every time I wanted to get my nails done I went and bought a new nail polish color instead until I compiled a decent selection. In doing this, I've learned that the old 'practice makes perfect' saying is pretty spot on- though more like, 'practice makes pretty good' in this particular case. I decided to test my skills and got some of the girls together at the office and painted their nails for the holidays. It was so much fun!
I tried out a few different designs and it got me excited to keep changing up my nails from week to week. I'm personally not a fan of the bright red and green, it's just a bit bold for my tastes, so I chose to use more subtle pastels and deep winter hues, then added some metallics and sparkle for the finishing touches. I really just eyeballed the glittery tips, but if you're more of a perfectionist than I, you could always try taping off the design as well for cleaner lines.
Here's some pics:
This design makes me think of snowy days and snowflakes- agreed?
Focus on the wreath, don't mind the smudge. Pretty cute, right?!
Can you tell I was inspired by candy canes here?
Not sure what to do with those xmas tree scraps? We went to pick up a tree for our office holiday decorating party and couldn't bear to part with the extra scraps of pine. We decided to make a little holiday chandelier to put up in our ecomm office! It was super quick & fun and now we have some extra smells & cheer wafting through the office. Quite lovely.
Here's how to do it:
1. Go get a tree!
For us LA folk, that means drive over to the nearest lot. Though, I would definitely recommend you walk through the forest and find a few fallen branches, if that option is available.
2. Save your scraps. Duh!
3. Gather your supplies.
For us we had some string & candy canes lying around, but feel free to get creative. Gold glitter, fun ornaments, or popcorn garland would all make excellent chandelier flair.
4. Layout your branches & decide on a shape.
I ended up taking some of the scraps and breaking them in half until I was able to get them in a nice arrangement. You can get creative with the shape of your chandelier depending on where you want to hang it and what you're going to jazz it up with.
5. Tie together your chandelier with some holiday ribbon, yarn or string.
6. Add flair.
We added candy canes and then added some hand crafted snowflakes. If you've forgotten how to make your own snowflakes, click here for a quick tutorial.
7. Hang it up.
Make sure your connection is sturdy, or you have your tree hung over a safe space. Be wary of falling branches!
Hi Ladies,
Last week I shared my tips on saving money this holiday season, and one of my tips was getting crafty wtih your wrapping. Well, now I'm back with a quick & simple tutorial on how to make cute & festive wrapping paper for next to nothing!
We used butcher paper, stamps & ink, but you can sub butcher paper for newsprint, or recycled paper grocery bags! You can also use potatoes dipped in paint or ink if you don't want to buy stamps! We spent $50 on all the supplies and wrapped up 60 presents with tons of supplies to spare.
Materials Needed:
butcher paper
Step 1: Measure out & cut your paper
Step 2: Stamp the paper with festive stamps or designs! (We did a lot of snowflakes & jingle bells!)
Step 3: Wrap it up
Step 4: Add some string & your done!
The holidays are my favorite time of year, but it can also be expensive if you're living on a tight budget. With parties, gifts to buy, houses to decorate... etc. The expenses can be a bit overwhelming. I've been getting really into recycling, repurposing and making as much as I can by hand this year, so I am here to share a few ideas on where you can make some adjustments and save some of those precious dollars. :)
1. Make your own wrapping paper.
With Pinterest, there are a plethora of DIY gift wrapping ideas. I usually save any gift bags I get throughout the year and for any gifts that fit better in a box- I make my own wrapping paper. This year, I have been saving all of the butcher paper that comes as packing material in my Amazon Subscribe & Save deliveries. (Yes, I'm totally obsessed with Amazon) It's a little bit crumpled, but I figure this will add to the 'rustic' look. I plan on tying these up with some red twine and a sprig of rosemary. I expect they will smell and look quite lovely.
2. Recycle those boxes into a Christmas tree.
If you are going home for the holidays or can't afford a tree, there are plenty of ideas to get the feeling without dishing out big bucks for a tree that's really going to create a lot of mess for a short amount of time. I love this idea for a cardboard Christmas tree! I've been saving my boxes (I just break them down and store them behind the couch with the spiders) and I plan to just paint the tree when I'm finished! They kept the cardboard look, but I personally am tied to the whole green tree thing...
3. Learn oragami for some DIY ornaments.
My family is coming to Palm Springs to celelbrate Christmas this year, so my Mom asked me to come up with some ideas on how to make our rental house look a bit festive so we didn't feel totally disconnected from the spirit of Christmas while lounging by the pool. I've always wanted to learn to make oragami, so I got this book from amazon that came with paper & holiday inspired oragami how-tos. We're going to learn to make these as a family, and the nerd in me is really excited about it.
4. Gift your friends something handmade.
No one wants to be the only friend not participating in the gifting rituals of Christmas time, but there are ways of giving without breaking the bank. This year, I got a canning kit (Yes, from Amazon) and I am planning on making a bunch of caramel sauce & canning it with some red bows on top. This way I will fulfill my dreams of learning to can AND all my friends and family will have a little something sweet to ring in 2014 and I'll still be able to pay my rent come January.
5. Eat in when possible and never turn down leftovers.
There are going to be some holiday celelbrations where you end up going out and spending money on some food and drinks. Expect that- and try to cut out eating out when you're alone. Pack your lunches. Stay home, make soup, drink tea and your bank account will bless you with a much larger available balance. Another sneaky little tip: If you attend a holiday party, stick around and help the host clean up! When you're putting away the scraps and the fridge is full... don't say no when they insist you help eat the leftovers. ;)
all images via Pinterest.
I don't know about you, but we love DIY projects over here at Blowfish. There's something really satisfying about making something with your own two hands, not to mention it usually ends up costing about a fraction of the price when choosing this route.
After we had so much fun making our own Halloween decor, we got an idea to make a chalkboard wall for the office. This way we can write fun notes to eachother or make sure to keep major deadlines front and center to keep us focused! The project was really simple and we are really enjoying playing with chalk. You know, like proper grown ups. ;)
1. Gather your supplies. (All you need is a wooden board, chalkboard paint, a paint brush and chalk!)
2. Paint your board. (We needed two coats.)
3. Let it dry.
4. Whip out the chalk. Draw a border, write some inspiring messages, it's up to you!
Pretty simple, eh? Will you give this a try?
Happy November! It's me, Ilene (aka illy) of Much Love, illy back with another post for you good people! Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month? Lots of writers make it a goal to write their novels from start to finish. There is even a website that brings all of these writers together. I have some friends that have taken part with it and have said nothing but good things about it - because the challenge makes you just write your heart out without editing or criticism. Just write! As a writer myself and a lover of books of all kinds, I thought it'd be fun to talk about some of my favorite writers (from my childhood and recently) and the novels that they wrote:
John Green and The Fault in Our Stars. A good writer understand people - how they think, how they feel. That is John Green. I read this book in two days, feeling every bit of raw emotion that it exuded. And if you pick this one up, be sure to grab a box of Kleenex, too. You're going to need it.
Hey Ladies,
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means it's time to start thinking about holiday shopping. Crazy how it always sneaks up on us so quickly, but I find it's best to take care of business rather than procrastinating. There's nothing I love more than the satisfaction of knowing my holiday shopping is done while all my friends are scrambling.
We know it's not easy, which is why we're helping you out with some great ideas for you, for mom, for your sister & for your friends!
For you, because you're special! The WANDERLUST backpack is one of a kind. Whether you're headed to class or out to the shops, this backpack will fit all of your belongings and keep you looking cool.
For mom, because she's given you the gift of life. The GLO flats are festive in the red cord fabric and they are super duper comfortable. The round toe and cushioned footbed will keep your mom on her feet and looking hip.
For your sister, your second hand, the IDRA wedge is where it's at. Get her a wedge that will make her stand out at holiday parties, out on a date, or out on the town! She'll love you for this, even more than she already does.
For your BFF, the INSPIRE scarf. This scarf is lovely and festive, and fits any budget. Perfect for grab bags & secret santas as well!
For more gift ideas under $50, click here. Or follow our wish board on Pinterest, here for more gift & diy ideas!
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Just incase you didn't know... Blowfish has product videos featuring our key styles each season! These videos aim to you an up close and personal look into the style of the shoe, and how to outfit it! So, if you're curious to learn more about Silvia, Alms, Bilocate or more... make sure to check out our YouTube channel!
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These videos are just as new for us as they are for you, and we'd like your feedback! Please comment below with what you'd like to see or how we could improve our current videos. We value your opinion and would love to hear your thoughts!
Hey Ladies!
I wrote recently about getting back into reading and such since moving into my own apartment. Well, I'm back again to inform you that I've added painting to my repertoire. My background is in visual arts and I used to spend a great deal of time sketching, drawing and painting, but since moving to Los Angeles life has been crazy, responsibilities abound and fostering my imagination hasn't been #1 on the priority list- and well, enough was enough. Imagination is pretty damn important.
The hardest part of doing anything for me is just starting. Anyone know the feeling? I want to run... but putting on running shoes and walking out the door is the most difficult step in the process. I want to paint, but you're saying I need a canvas?! Where are my paint brushes?... literally, one year later.... getting started is HARD. But, alas, I started. Thankfully, I delayed getting a kitchen table because my kitchen is serves me much better as a makeshift yoga/art studio. I'll sit on the floor and eat off my coffee table, thank you very much. Dinner parties? No thanks. I'd rather not invite my friends over to come spill red wine on my carpet. It's bad enough I have to live with carpet.
So anyways, #endrant and back to what I was talking about... Painting again has been incredibly cathartic. What I love about painting is the malleability. My paintings often start off as one thing and then end up something completely different... There are no mistakes with painting, just add another layer. Pen & ink? Prepare to start over. Again. And again. Or at least in my case... you may be a coordinated line maven. Props. I am just trying to keep the paint on the canvas so I don't lose my security deposit. Sidenote: If I have a garbage disposal that's just as good as a slop sink, correct?
Here are some snippets of what I've been working on. You may notice what I am talking about when I say my paintings often start as something... and then they turn into something else... (I killed the owl [insert blushing & eyes popping out emoji here])
After spending one morning this past weekend engrossed in painting, I stepped out for a bike ride and had an epiphany. I saw a woman doing some street art that was incredibly inspiring and for a moment, I felt discouraged. I felt discouraged because in my mind her painting looked better than mine. Recognizing this feeling and it's impetus, I came to the conclusion that it doesn't make my art any less valid. Duh, I know- but it's normal to feel discouraged, or defeated before we begin. That's why starting is so hard! Am I right? Raising awareness, recognizing these tendencies and rising above them is what makes life challenging, difficult, and rewarding- all in one. See? Even sans kitchen table, I'm capable of grownup insight.
Do you have any creative outlets? How do you find the inspiration to get started and the will to finish? I try, but I'm still learning, so I'd love to hear what works for you! Comment below!
So, I spent this past weekend at FYF Fest and for those of you who haven't heard about it, it's basically a baby Coachella situation in downtown Los Angeles. This year featured an amazing lineup of some bigger artists like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Bloody Valentine, TV on the Radio, Washed Out, Solange... as well as some of the lesser known indie guys like The Oh Sees, Toro Y Moi, Ty Segall & Yo Lo Tengo. I had an amazing time with my longtime gal pal, made some new friends and heard some great music.
This past weekend also marked one year since I moved to Los Angeles, which made me all nostalgic and got me thinking about how I ended up where I am... In my college days (back when I had a fair amount of free time) I loved discovering new bands & making playlists to share with friends. This obsession blossomed into a music blog called In A Town Close to Indiana, which was a musical wine list of sorts. I posted a new song every day and described what it smelled like, tasted like & paired best with (really nerdy, I know, don't judge). When I graduated and the job market for Interior Designers was at an all-time low- I unleashed my inner entrepreneur and dove into the music scene. I ran chicago.com/music, which featured local bands and shows, and started up a management, booking & promotions company called Chicago Beats. On top of that I played in a band that performed at local venues. A couple years and a lot of stories later, I decided I liked music more as a hobby than a career. My experience with building a website, branding, and promoting musicians via the internet and such is what shaped my resume and landed me the job at Blowfish Shoes. One year later, Los Angeles feels like home and working in the fashion industry bodes better for the neurotically punctual being that I am.
That being said, after all this self reflection I realized I miss discovering new music and sharing playlists with friends, so that inspired me to make a playlist just for you. It's your lucky day. Listen on, my friends...
After indulging in all this awesomeness, you might ask where I find all these new jams. It's not a simple answer (this playlist took me three days to create, edit & approve), but I've taken some time to spell it out for you. My hope is that you will take my advice and go on to impress all of your friends.
Here's how to become a new music discovering savant in 10 easy steps:
1. Get yourself a Spotify account.
If you don't have Spotify, I'm sorry, but you're missing out. It's fantastic. For someone who really appreciates listening to albums in their entirety, it's kind of essential. I personally opt for the $9.99 a month option because I feel better about making my contribution to the musical community, plus it means I have total access to my jams while driving, lounging in my living room, or working really hard (like right now). Spotify allows you to drag & drop songs into personal playlists that you can share or hoard as you please, and if you opt for the paid service, you can make these playlists available offline on your electronic device of choice.
2. Stalk your friends on Spotify.
It's not creepy, I promise. I have a few friends that I know listen to good music and I am always stalking their listening options. (I might cry if a certain someone discovers the 'private session' feature- so I'd appreciate if everyone just kept that information on the DL.) I have discovered some of my favorite new bands using this method, and I've also discovered a lot more of my friends listen to sappy country songs late at night than I ever imagined possible. Also noteworthy: caught an ex flame listening to a lot of Avril Levigne and it really helped in the healing process.
3. Hit up Spotify's Discover feature.
Pandora totally trumps Spotify's radio feature, but Spotify has made major progress on their 'Discover' feature. It recommends artists based on what you've listened to, reminds you when you've forgotten about that band you used to listen to on repeat 24/7, and even informs you when your favorite bands are playing at a venue near you! Very cool, I know. I just found out Alt-J is playing in LA tonight via Spotify's Discover features... but after spending all weekend at FYF Fest a night chock-full of pjs & chapters sounds much more appealing. 25 going on 80... *Face palm*
4. Pandora.
I think we all got the memo on this by now. Go to Pandora.com and type in your favorite artist of the moment and Pandora will play similar jams for hours on end and you can opt to pay your way to commercial free listening. When you hear a new song you like that you haven't heard before... write. it. down. Look it up later on Spotify and drag it on into your 'new music' playlist.
5. Tell your friends to share.
If you're feeling a little lazy, text your friend who just loves music and ask for help. We all have at least one of those friends, so don't be shy. If you're feeling especially lazy, just copy & paste this message and press send: 'Hey friend! Since you are so ridiculously awesome, I thought you might like to make me a playlist so I can be reminded of your amazing taste in music. Am I right? Looking forward to listening! Let's grab a drink next week!' If they deny your request, remind them that sharing is caring.
6. Take advantage of YouTube.
As someone who does Social Media for a living, perhaps I should not admit that I only recently started using YouTube. Big surprise- I'm hooked. Not only can I make playlists that double as a music video mashup, but their algorithms that pull up a list of recommendations based on what other people who viewed the video you're watching also viewed... they work. While making this playlist, I discovered at least 5 other artists that I'm really digging just by browsing the sidebar. I might be the last person in the universe to realize the wonders of YouTube, but if perchance that's actually you, it's time to jump on that boat.
7. Hit up the Blogosphere.
New music is a topic that comes up with great frequency in the world of blogging. Find some music blogs you like and check in every now and then to see what newness & coolness they have in store. I personally love aurgasm.us; they've got a grasp on the obscure.
8. Get down with Indie Shuffle.
Don't feel bad if you haven't heard of this gem, because I only learned about it last night. (Sidenote: OKCupid hasn't proven very successful in finding a new boyfriend, but for new restaurants, websites, terribly awkward goodbyes & other random facts- it totally wins.) Indie Shuffle is basically a portal into another realm of new music discovery. They employee writers from all over the world to seek out amazing jams just for you. If you peruse the 'about' section you will find links to a lot of cool blogs and music sites that are likely worth checking out. Hop on it!
Sometimes I feel compelled to walk into Anthropologie, park it on the couch and just Shazam on down all afternoon. Please tell me you know what I'm talking about?!... I am a Shazamaholic if there is such a thing. I have it readily available on the home screen of my iPhone so that I can Shazam on the rare occasion that I hear something thrilling on the radio, or in a bar, or store... you get the idea. Download it and make sure it isn't hidden three swipes and a figertap or two away.
10. Pen, pad, or keyboards come in handy.
You might think you'll remember the name of that band you heard on the radio, or that other one your friend told you about, but if your memory is anything like mine... I can promise you won't. Don't fight it- put it in writing and look it up later. This may be the most important piece of advice as you embark on this discovering new music voyage; take heed.
O, and have yourself the happiest of hump days.


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By Shelby
music monday
On 19, Mar 2012 | One Comment | In music | By Shelby
Happy Monday! Here's to another week! If you need a little help getting going this morning (like I do) check out what I'm listening to! What songs do you have on repeat? Please share! I'm always in the mood for new tunes. I hope your Monday is wonderful! xo
1. Talk That Talk – Rihanna
2. Silenced by the Night – Keane
3. Princess of China – Colplay, Rihanna
4. Sore Thumb – The Format
5. The Only Exception – Paramore
To listen, check out my "Music Monday" playlist on Spotify!
…the anticipation is killing me!
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