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Monday, July 30, 2012
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Yesterday, Carla of TPWP and I were noting our tendencies to overwear long flowy things during bouts of hot weather. Such is this piece. If I had paid no heed (or $) to dry-cleaning bills, I'd probably sleep in it.
Trovata dress (old, but stunning alternative by Reiss here)
Adia Kibur necklace (old, but love this KJL one here)
Hermès, Madewell, and Amrita Singh bangles (similar set here)
watch c/o BCBGMAXAZRIA
Zara sandals
purse from a random boutique (another nifty version here)
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37 comments:
- Natasha Fatah said...
What an awesome dress!!
~Natasha Fatah~
- July 30, 2012 at 11:10 PM
- Closet Fashionista said...
Wow I love that dress!! You look so tall! :D It looks so comfy too :)
- July 30, 2012 at 11:56 PM
- Tori said...
Wow, I love that maxi!! It is the perfect mix of dressy and casual! I could totally rock that at work or grocery shopping! Looks really comfortable and great on you!!
- July 31, 2012 at 12:41 AM
- GirlieBlogger@Beauty Fashion Blog Seattle said...
I am a fan of long, flowy pieces in hot weather too. Your dress is just beautiful.
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- July 31, 2012 at 2:14 AM
- RosaLovesDC said...
I haven't really tried long dresses, I am always afraid that I am too short, but I might have to give them a try. I always love how the long skirts flow.
- July 31, 2012 at 5:49 AM
- Lola said...
I would sleep in this too!
- July 31, 2012 at 6:11 AM
- The Fancy Teacup said...
Such an absolutely dreamy dress!
- July 31, 2012 at 7:58 AM
- Christina said...
What could possibly look better than that dress? Amazing!
- July 31, 2012 at 9:17 AM
- Sing said...
I so want a dress like this. Very pretty.
- July 31, 2012 at 10:43 AM
- Vivi N. said...
Your dress, I want. *swoons* I don't mind wearing long flowing pieces in this heat. As long as the material isn't too heavy. Beats wearing jeans, that's for sure.
- July 31, 2012 at 11:02 AM
- Carla Cabrera said...
Great seeing you this weekend and YES, this dress is perfect - I would live in it too! :)
- July 31, 2012 at 11:36 AM
- Frannie Pantz said...
I can understand your attachment to this dress. It is a lovely shade, a beautiful fabric and a gorgeous silhouette on you! I love this look very much!
- July 31, 2012 at 1:37 PM
- Gina said...
Love this look! Very classy + chic. https://www.boutine.com/
- July 31, 2012 at 1:39 PM
- immerlight said...
Amazing outfit!! Love your pictures!
- July 31, 2012 at 4:42 PM
- Am2Pm Chic said...
Loving this look from head to toe, such a pretty dress.
- July 31, 2012 at 5:53 PM
- Ali Hval said...
I saw you post this on your Tumblr and ERMERGED this outfit is so stunning. I love everything about it--the drapy fabric, the silky belt, the bold gold necklace, all those bangles... your outfits have been right on the money lately, lovely lady!
- July 31, 2012 at 6:21 PM
- Heather Obsessless said...
Incredible dress! So flattering on you and what an enticing alternative to the standard summer uniform...Très chic!
Heather @ Obsessless
- July 31, 2012 at 7:56 PM
- Naomi at The Occasional Indulgence said...
I do the same thing, and also in reverse, where I wear little and it turns out to be chilly. But anyhooo... the dress is great and I quite like the alternative style too.
- July 31, 2012 at 9:16 PM
- Amanda said...
that color gray is to die for.
- July 31, 2012 at 10:05 PM
- knockedupfabulous.com said...
I love this DRESS! And I love how you styled it...that necklace is especially darling!
xx April
- July 31, 2012 at 11:39 PM
- Liz - So Much to Smile About said...
I love long flowy things! Yet rarely wear them! This dress looks beautiful on you.
- August 1, 2012 at 12:32 AM
- drollgirl said...
very classy! very elegant! very chic! and very flattering!!!
- August 1, 2012 at 12:51 AM
- drollgirl said...
and thank you for the birthday message! done! :)
- August 1, 2012 at 12:52 AM
- janettaylor said...
This dress is totally U!
- August 1, 2012 at 2:22 AM
- Annie said...
That maxi is absolutely stunning on you, and what a gorgeous necklace!
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- August 1, 2012 at 8:04 AM
- LyddieGal said...
so beautiful and elegant - and i live on the dangerous side and toss all my dry clean only silk clothes into the washer. knock on wood i haven't ruined anything yet.
- August 1, 2012 at 3:08 PM
- LINDA said...
Stunning!! xoxo
Linda from www.moonon.com
- August 1, 2012 at 3:10 PM
- Christen said...
I totally agree. If it is long (ie I don't have to shave) and breathes, I will wear it over and over during the summer months. Generally those pieces are worn so often that I only wear them one season before needing to "retire" them. This is a beautiful piece!
- August 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM
- Katie Q. said...
Ooooooh, I love this maxi dress, its so fun to see one that's a little different from the usual maxi style. Love how it's a button up with the little slit up the from and the rolled sleeves. :)
- August 2, 2012 at 1:56 AM
- umi said...
great dress!love maxi dress.
- August 2, 2012 at 3:32 AM
- Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) said...
This dress looks soooo good on you! It makes you look so tall and lean. Love this outfit!
- August 2, 2012 at 10:37 AM
- A Stylized Hysteria said...
There's something so refreshing and sensual about a long, thin summer dress. Yours is especially pretty!
- August 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM
- Lilith said...
Love that dress, omigosh!
- August 3, 2012 at 12:57 AM
- Jessica @ Here(and)Now said...
gorgeous my dear! Definitely looks sleep-in-able! :)
- August 3, 2012 at 10:35 PM
- Jessi said...
I LOVE this dress! It has taken me some time to feel the love for maxi-length dresses and skirts, but I'm finally there. Beautiful!
xoxo J
- August 4, 2012 at 12:10 PM
- Ginta said...
Oh, that dress is perfect! This summer it's been all about long dresses for me. Yours is so beautiful!
- August 4, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- Shawna said...
This dress is fantastic! definitely worth the dry cleaning bill.www.living-thesuite-life.blogspot.com
- August 5, 2012 at 7:23 PM


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Rubia, genus Rubia(noun)
type genus of the Rubiaceae; Old World herbs and subshrubs grown for their medicinal properties and for dye substances extracted from their roots
Rubia is a genus of the madder family Rubiaceae, which contains about 80 species of perennial scrambling or climbing herbs and sub-shrubs native to the Old World, Africa, temperate Asia and America. The genus and its best known species are also known as Madder, Rubia tinctorum, Rubia peregrina, and Rubia cordifolia. The Common Madder can grow up to 1.5 m in height. The evergreen leaves are approximately 5–10 cm long and 2–3 cm broad, produced in whorls of 4–7 starlike around the central stem. It climbs with tiny hooks at the leaves and stems. The flowers are small, with five pale yellow petals, in dense racemes, and appear from June to August, followed by small red to black berries. The roots can be over a metre long, up to 12 mm thick and the source of red dyes known as rose madder and Turkey red. It prefers loamy soils with a constant level of moisture. Madders are used as food plants for the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Hummingbird Hawk Moth.
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A plant genus of the family RUBIACEAE. The root is a source of red dyes (madder color and 1,2,4-trihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione) and ANTHRAQUINONES.
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Michael Evans To Retire From Goldman Sachs
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) announced today that J. Michael Evans, a vice chairman of Goldman Sachs and global head of Growth Markets, has decided to retire at the end of the year after more than 20 years at the firm. He will become a senior director upon his retirement.
"Michael's deep commitment to the firm, his unrelenting focus on our clients and his broad global market knowledge have left an extraordinary mark at Goldman Sachs," said Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and CEO. "We particularly appreciate the role he played developing our client franchise across Asia, and his work co-chairing the Business Standards Committee, which was an unparalleled effort to review our business standards and practices. We are pleased that we will continue to benefit from his advice and counsel as a senior director."
Evans joined Goldman Sachs in 1993 in the Investment Banking Division in London and was named a partner in 1994.
As global head of Equity Capital Markets, Evans was at the center of many privatizations in Europe and Asia Pacific in the 1990's and went on to play an integral role in the success of the firm's initial public offering in May 1999.In 2001, he became co-head of the Equities Division, working in both New York and London. Two years later, Evans became global co-head of the Securities Division, where he helped cement our position as a leading market maker and underwriter to investors and companies globally. In 2004, he relocated to Hong Kong as Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asia Pacific, a position he held for seven years. There, Evans helped shape our strategy and footprint, deepen our leadership bench and develop important client relationships. Over the last three years, Evans was co-chair of the firm's Business Standards Committee, where he helped oversee the most extensive review of the firm's business standards and practices in its 144 year history. The Committee's work resulted in significant changes in how the firm addresses important issues related to clients, reputational risk and accountability.
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The white collar reality
It was easy for white collar workers to be smug during the 1980's. Their blue collar counterparts faced a dire future as hands on jobs increasingly went overseas to low cost labour markets. It even made it possible for information workers to extract larger salaries as the profitability of their organizations soared. The white collar desk jockey rode the wave of efficiency as corporations globalized and consolidated manufacturing.
Life has a funny way of going full circle. And now it's our turn, the white collar worker. We are also an endangered species in developed markets.
Yep, you and me. We too, will be outsourced. All us accountants, IP Lawyers, Engineers, Computer Programmers (insert university educated profession here).
Don't believe me? Then consider this: In India each year there are over 300,000 Engineering graduates and over 400,000 IT graduates who will happily work for 10% of what conglomerate X pays you right now. It's only a matter of time before large corporations, who are usually struggling for top line growth, can get over the emotional barrier of having a large corporate head office and go offshore. The spreadsheet will make that decision for them. But this time the barriers will be lower than when all the call center went overseas because consumers wont even notice. Society wont care either. They are sick of people earning well above average incomes in ivory towers. No one will feel sorry for us.
Micro outsourcing as provided by Elance, Odesk and Guru for entrepreneurs is just the test case. The head office is next.
What to do?
Stop being a factor of production and start organizing them. Stuff gets done, things can be built, and anything which is done at a desk is about to disappear to low cost labour markets. The way information workers can survive is through undertaking entrepreneurial endeavors (corporate & private). Be able to manage complex projects and by managing situations and people, not doing stuff. The age of the entrepreneur is about to become something which is so significant it changes work just like the industrial revolution did.
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Sans the smugness line in the intro, I agree with every word said particularly on what to do next. Journal articles on the topic continually wax poetic on Adam Smith and David Ricardo (absolute and comparative advantage operating as anticipated) but the typical message for the workers caught up in this snarl is to simply wait for that next thing/job to materialize. Directing individuals toward entrepreneurial efforts and, if an individual wants to stay in the corporate arena, project management type positions are safer bets.


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I am a mother of 82 Orphans of who the majority are girls.There is a very tight competition in the on going activities in the home and at school.I have experienced that girls do not give up quickly but the boys do give up.I have been sponsored by Brillkids Foundation Education soft wares;here is where the race begins;;the girls are doing so well and always are number 1 in all CAT.In football and other activities they are the best and always very tidy in the home and punctual.When we get to debate they have the points of healing a nation and seeing that changes are brought in the near future.They are focused on what to tomorrow may bring and paying attention to healing the environment and praying for proper education to girls.You can see them in http//ketwangiwordpress.com.
Keep shining in the greater light of our Lord Jesus Christ,Amen!!!!
Until we stop pushing boys to
Until we stop pushing boys to be warriors, we will continue to lose them to the dreams of becoming super heroes. Jesus was a man of peace. I believe my president is also such a man. We must put up possibilities for our young men beyond being big and bad.
This is encouraging. Thank you for sharing.
I think people are either born with drive or they are not. My work in Livingstone Zambia has been almost the opposite of yours . . . the boys seem to fight harder and keep going more. BUT the environment, what the girls have seen from other women seem to play a huge extraneous variable. What techniques do you use to improve this particular situation? I am curious and want to learn from you.
One night 7 of the older boys and one girl were in my room studying for next day exams. I had a contest. I would ask a question about civics and go around and each would answer. If a person got it right, they got a line on the paper. After 5 questions whoever had the most lines got K50 (50 kwacha). Not much but I was trying to make it competitive. Instead of competing, some would help their friend answer when I asked so he got a point too. They did not even get the concept which was touching but frustrating and in some ways explains the early life experiences and the current environment and the impact of those on their choices now despite training as well as why progress is so slow if even sustainable.
Would like to hear more of your experiences that most of us do not know about and how you work with those issues.
Love and ubuntu(I am who I am because of who we are together),
Wendy Stebbins
I AM ONE IN A MILLION Non-Profit Organization focused on helping street orphans and vulnerable children in Livingstone, Zambia Africa.
Great idea
Great idea, Emily. Let's keep in touch.
Wendy Stebbins
I AM ONE IN A MILLION Non-Profit Organization focused on helping street orphans and vulnerable children in Livingstone, Zambia Africa.


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By Ben Porter
Republished from Libertas Institute under the Creative Commons License
The story of the Kaysville power plant
Kaysville is a mid-sized city with a population around 28,000 that sits in the heart of Davis County, Utah[1]. Along with 22 other municipal purchasers in Utah, six purchasers from California, and six cooperative purchasers, Kaysville supplies its residents with electricity through the Intermountain Power Agency's (IPA) Intermountain Power Project (IPP)[2].
Kaysville, along with Bountiful city, acquired partial ownership in IPP in 1982 as part of a "calculated risk" in the event that power prices were to rise unexpectedly. By using the revenues generated from the sale of power to California, the city was able to provide the funds for the city's share of operation and maintenance costs[3].
On its face this seems like a good idea. By allowing the government to take such commercial action on behalf of the people, it is theorized that the community as a whole will benefit. After all, by using the bulk purchasing power of government, the people can receive their electricity at a much lower cost than if they were to go it alone. (The same argument is used in support of government-organized health insurance exchanges.)
Opponents of the idea stress that while in theory it sounds good, the reality is that government is run by fallible men. These individuals can easily make poor decisions, and/or become corrupt. At a minimum, even an honest government can never act in the best interest of all citizens simultaneously; there will always be someone who is worse off for any given decision made. Thus there is no way for the government to conduct such operations without violating the rights of at least one individual. Eventually the incompetence or corruption of government will put some people in a far worse position than they were before.
But enough of the theoretical—how has the power plant worked out?
In the several decades that have passed since the investment in IPP by Kaysville city, is there any evidence of incompetence or corruption? There is, and it's quickly becoming a big issue to some Kaysville City residents.
On October 16th of 2012, the Kaysville City Council voted to raise power rates by 10% "to accrue reserves for the city's power fund, which is used to operate the city-owned power plant." This is the simplest illustration of why governments should not own power plants—a business best left to the more efficient and accountable private sector. The city has taken on a legal obligation as a partial owner in a business, and that business is now not profitable enough to cover its costs. Using the unique taxation power held by government that is not wielded by the private sector, the city extracts the money it needs to cover its wrongly incurred liabilities from citizens under the color of law. This is not only a violation of individual rights but also the free market. Because of its ability to tax its problems away, socializing its losses amongst the masses, the city is prevented from feeling negative market forces the way a traditional business would after making a poor investment. No private business could get away with this, but citizens are largely powerless until the next election, and even then only if enough citizens take the time and responsibility to inform themselves and head to the polls.
Why was the city's reserve fund short in the first place? It turns out that the city had taken money from its electrical fund to purchase some land. This purpose does not even closely resemble the reason given to residents for the collection of the electrical fund tax[4].
Earlier this year, the Standard Examiner reported that Kaysville City would be receiving a windfall $5.3 Million from the sale of some land to Terra Basin, LLC—the same land that was purchased with electricity reserve fund money[5]. Whether planned this way or not, the city forcibly taxed residents to support the city's private business interests in an electricity plant from which they receive no benefit (power is more expensive for Kaysville residents than many surrounding communities. They would be better off in the private sector[6]). If this isn't bad enough as is, the money was then taken for the city's use in their private real estate business[7].
After the power rate increases several months earlier, some residents have begun to vocalize their opposition to the city's actions. They advocate that the city should use this newly acquired windfall to replenish the electricity reserve funds and return power rates to their previously lower amounts. Upon receiving this suggestion, when asked by the Standard Examiner, the city declined to commit to any action, though Mayor Hiatt did say, "I think it is reasonable to expect the city to reconsider a rate reduction when the property (sale) closes and funds."[8]
This circumstance is not an anomaly, as it is not the only time that Kaysville city has dipped into power plant funds to pay for other things that are not electricity related.
In May of 2012, the city of Kaysville was reported as "wanting to transfer power fund revenues to the general fund to pay the $265,000 annual cost of adding three new police officers to the force." Orwin Draney, a long-time Kaysville resident said, "As a rate payer, I expect the money that I pay in my power bill be used to purchase electricity and to maintain the infrastructure to deliver that power to me and the community." Such expectations are not at all unreasonable, and are shared by many other residents[9]. More information about the financial management of Kaysville City is available from an audit conducted by the Utah State Auditor[10].
The story may have a happy ending. Fortunately, the residents of Kaysville are recognizing this gross misuse of funds and violation of their trust. Proposition 5 is being put forth on the November 5th 2013 ballot that will require funds collected in the name of electricity maintenance to be spent only on maintaining the power plant[11].
Why it matters
You may be asking yourself, what does government incompetence (at best) or corruption (at worst) in Kaysville have to do with me? There is a bigger lesson here about the inevitable nature of government. Wise statesmen, observing the history and nature of government, have affirmed that it is most accountable to the people at local levels[12]. That being the case, if a comparatively small city like Kaysville can get so off-track, how much easier is it for state and federal governments to deviate from their proper role?
This issue highlights an important fundamental truth about government: left unchecked, its tendency is to grow and centralize its power. It is therefore important to restrict government power to the bare minimum required to protect life, liberty and property.
It is vitally important that we stand up to government when it oversteps its bounds and engages in practices that should be left to the private sector. The more we tolerate figurative coloring outside the lines, the more difficult it will be to clean up the mess. If we ever want to restrict the power wielded by Washington D.C., we must first set our own house in order.
[1] U.S. Census Bureau. "Kaysville City: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010." American Fact Finder. http://www.google.com/url? q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kaysvillecity.com%2Fimg%2FFile%2Fkaysville_census_2010.pdf&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHauNnw4ENI_QiVPqGCwEkb-QTVEA (accessed October 12, 2013).
[2] Intermountain Power Agency. "IPA Generation Entitlement Shares." http://www.ipautah.com/participants/index.asp (accessed October 11, 2013).
[3] Parkinson, Paul C.. "Davis Cities' Power Outlook is Bright." Salt Lake City and Utah Breaking news, sports, entertainment and news headlines - Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/212141/DAVIS-CITIES-POWER-OUTLOOK-IS-BRIGHT.html?pg=all (accessed October 12, 2013).
[4] Saxton, Bryon. "Kaysville activist: Windfall from sale of city land should mean cut in power rates." Standard-Examiner - Top of Utah News & Multimedia. http://www.standard.net/stories/2013/01/29/kaysville-activist-windfall-sale-city-land-should-mean-cut-power-rates (accessed October 12, 2013).
[5] Ibid.
[6] VoteForProp5.com. "Electric Billing Rate Comparison." http://voteforprop5.com/rate-comparison.html (accessed October 12, 2013).
[7] Saxton, Bryon. "Kaysville activist: Windfall from sale of city land should mean cut in power rates." Standard-Examiner - Top of Utah News & Multimedia. http://www.standard.net/stories/2013/01/29/kaysville-activist-windfall-sale-city-land-should-mean-cut-power-rates (accessed October 12, 2013).
[8] Ibid.
[9] Saxton, Bryon. "Kaysville to pay for new cops with power funds." Standard-Examiner - Top of Utah News & Multimedia. http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/05/31/kaysville-pay-new-cops-power-funds (accessed October 12, 2013).
[10] Office of the Utah State Auditor. "Kaysville City: Findings and Recommendations." financialreports.utah.gov/saoreports/2013/12-KAYS-8LKaysvilleCity.pdfKaysvilleCity.pdf (accessed October 11, 2013).
[11] VoteForProp5.com. "Proposition Number 5." http://voteforprop5.com/home.html (accessed October 12, 2013).
[12] Kelly, Martin. "Why did the Articles of Confederation Fail - Articles of Confederation." American History From About. http://americanhistory.about.com/od/governmentandpolitics/f/articles_of_confederation_fails.htm (accessed October 3, 2013).


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A speaker dock on your bike: why not?
Sure, there are lots of MP3 player speaker docks out there, but how many of them are designed to be attached to the handlebars of your bike? Just one, as far as I can tell. This bad boy locks onto your bike and hangs on no matter how rough your ride gets. It holds up to 1GB of your music and has a SD card slot to expand that as much as you'd like. You can listen via the built-in speaker or using the included headphones, which I would recommend using if you're riding around a city. Nothing will get you chased down faster than by blasting We Built This City on Rock and Roll for 20 blocks. Trust me. It's available now for $130.
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The Best Aircraft of Oshkosh Air Show 2011
The annual extravaganza of all things aviation came to Wisconsin last week, as aircraft enthusiasts flocked to the AirVenture Oshkosh. We found the new (Boeing's 787 Dreamliner), the old (the last flying B-29) and the record setters (Sikorsky's 290-mph chopper demo).
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All the way from Auckland, New Zealand, Composite Helicopter brought its first all-carbon fiber and Kevlar fuselage to Oshkosh this week. The 135-knot single-engine helicopter is about as big as a twin-engine Eurocopter EC-135, but when it goes into production it will be priced lower than a much smaller $800,000 Robinson R66. The composite pieces are very large and that makes assembly a snap, so to speak. Composite plans first to offer the KC518 "Adventourer" as a $337,000 kit with a $40,000 "fast-build" option, and then later to offer a fully factory-built model for $795,000.


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It's that time of year again. It's cold outside. There isn't any snow on the ground this time around, but it's often quite frosty. I'm typically the one that takes it out, but I just don't feel up to going. Apparently you don't either, and so the game is on. It's your move. Recycling Jenga.
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ha…and just hope it does not all come tumbling down before someone gets the gumption to do something about it…smiles.
!! Jenga .. ha. This is so funny. My kids would pile it to the ceiling if I didn't get after them.
I get exhausted just cleaning the cat potty boxes! Your recycling can wait til spring, me thinks!
such creative jenga !
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You're feeedin' lots o' people!
It sure feels good, though, to get it all out of the house and into the recyling bins. Speaking of….
Happy 2013!
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Thanks for playing, your pictures always come out great, Have a Kick Ass Week-End
We play this at my house, too!
Fun. We play a version here too.


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Epic's Official Statement About Gears Of War 3 Leak
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Posted on July 3, 2011 AT 02:54pm
Dana Cowley, Head of PR for Epic Games has today released an official statement about the recent Gears of war 3 leak.
The leaked copy of the game that hit the Internet contains the full campaign as well as the games multiplayer modes, however it is very buggy.
"We have seen the reports of Gears of War 3 content being propped on the
Web and working closely with our security teams and law enforcement to
address the situation. This content is not from a final build and is not
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on September 20, 2011."
This isn't good for Epic and there is a chance the game could be spoiled for fans.
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I've been posting to my photoblog, but the others have been pretty much neglected. So I am debating on if I should even keep the rest. 13 months ago
10 years after introducing 43 Things to the world, we have decided we have met our last goal: completing the incredible experience that has been 43 Things. Please join us in giving one last cheer to all the folks who have shared their goals with the world, as well as all the people who have worked at The Robot Co-op to build this incredible website. We won a Webby Award, published a book, and brought happiness to a lot of people.
Starting today, 43 Things users can export their goals and entries from the site. Starting August 15, we will make the site "read only". 43 Things users will still be able to view the site and export their content, but we won't be taking any new content from users. We hope to leave the site up for folks to see and download their content until the end of the year. Ending on New Year's Eve takes us full circle.
It has been a long ride (one of our original goals was to "build a company that lasts at least 2 years" - we beat that one!) While we wish the site could live on, it has suffered from a number of challenges - changes in how people use the site, the advertising industry, and how search engines view the site. We wish the outcome was different – but we've always been realistic about when our goals are met and when they aren't.
As of today, you will be able to download your goals and entries. See more about that on the FAQ page. Thanks for 10 great years of goal-setting and achieving.
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I've been posting to my photoblog, but the others have been pretty much neglected. So I am debating on if I should even keep the rest. 13 months ago
So I finally started the last class for my degree. It's portfolio development, which is what I really need – is a great portfolio. I want to make a digital version, of course, but also want to make a CV/give away item that is portable, but will make prospective employers remember me. It also can't break the bank. 13 months ago
I don't have any regular tests left – they are all graded projects. That's good and bad. Multiple choice or essay tests have a definite beginning and end. I don't find written tests to be very engaging.
But projects are fun. Getting to really use the program, pushing out ideas and being creative are most appealing to me. Projects can take longer because sometimes creative ideas just don't flow on command. 2 years ago
I made the list finally! I also included my photoblog. At the same time, I slimmed the list down by two blogs that I didn't want to keep up anymore, and transferred relevant posts to my main blog. 2 years ago
The instructor reset my exam status and I repackaged it and sent it off properly. And got an A! 2 years ago
I can't believe I just sent in my files for my second exam – and forgot to include the main project!! What was I thinking? I am finding out if they will let me resubmit my files. Ugh. 2 years ago
Still working on my Electronic Publishing class. It's really more fun than a class should be! 2 years ago
How I did it: I went to the hardware store and bought a storage bin. I went through at least one cardboard box of stuff and only kept stuff I truly needed to keep, then put that stuff in the bin - everything else went in a pile. I separated out the pile into recycle stuff and regular trash. Took care of the piles and then repeated the process. Read how I did it… 2 years ago
Today I finish this project. My garage looks pretty darn good and now there is room for a workout area, too! I could probably stand to move around some bins of stuff to make it more neatly arranged, but as for everything else, it's done!
But this brings me to my next project – fixing some of the things in my garage! Mainly, the bikes need some TLC. 2 years ago
I have another load for the e-cycler, and some other things to get rid of, but after that, it seems like most everything has been sorted. Just when do I decide that this project is finished? I decided that the sign that I am finished is when I don't see anything that we don't use sitting around in the garage. There are a couple cardboard boxes left filled with mason jars. I don't know quite how to store them properly, or if I am even going to use them again. So I think I'm close but not quite ready to call this one finished. 2 years ago
I only have a few larger items left and one more trip to the e-cyclers, but I can really notice the difference in the amount of space and how much more organized and clean it is in my garage now. Soon, I will have room for a work out area – a weight bench, and maybe a punching bag. I figure that will be the reward for all this work. The weight bench is mostly for my husband, and I really like the bag. 2 years ago
Yay! My first class is done. Now on to InDesign, which I am so excited about. 2 years ago
I just haven't had the time to do this yet. Yikes. At least I have been working on the other items on my list. They are much more important than this. But it will stay on my list until I can get to it :) 2 years ago
Souvenirs are a nice idea, but I'm not sure it's a very practical one. They are reminders of something: an event, a trip, a milestone. But I think I collect too many of them. Then they just sit around and take up space, especially if they are just knick-knacks and don't have an actual use. I am learning that they can over run a house, or garage, quite quickly.
I suppose the easiest souvenir to store is a picture or something made of paper. Hence the wisdom of a scrapbook.
Note to myself: keep all future souvenirs small and easy to store for the sake of my future sanity, organization, and comfort. 2 years ago
I really like typography. It is so useful. I hope to finish it up today, so I can move on to InDesign – insert squeal of joy here. Doesn't Adobe make the best software?! 2 years ago
If you are like I am, you tend to get lost in the confusion of everyday things resulting in inconsistent progress toward goals. One way I have learned to combat this 'loss of focus' is to use a cork board and 3×5 cards. I have a 5 inch column down each side of my cork board so that I can pin the cards in a column down each side. On the cards, I write my goals, things I don't want to forget to do, etc. and then pin them down the columns. I like using the columns on the sides because then the cards won't get covered by other things and they can be prioritized.
I try to keep the most important cards toward the top.
It is very enlightening to write things down and then prioritize them in this way because visually seeing the order of importance can help you resolve what your true priorities are!
Sometimes our priorities are different than what we feel they are!
I also figured out that I get more done and accomplish more if I don't have a full column of cards. If I feel like there's too much to do, I will get over-whelmed and not be able to accomplish as much as when I feel more in control. 2 years ago
Hm. A little box of Tapioca pearls is like $5 USD. Yikes. They don't fluff up that much! LOL2 years ago
I went back into the garage after everything I did already. I moved a bunch of boxes and stuff around so that when I let the cat into the garage, there's no place for the mice to hide. (And sure enough, she killed one that night.)
I also realized that the e-cycle people will take my old washing machine, worn out bicycle, and any old metal items I have sitting about. Yay! So I have put that on my list for this project.
Now we really need a generic dump run, mostly for the gross couch sitting in there taking up all that space. There's also a box of CDs that need to be destroyed. Until next time… 2 years ago
I printed out the syllabus for Typography class and now I am going to sit down and make a guideline for how much I need to get done each week. This schedule won't be written in stone, but it will give me an idea about how much more or less I can get done each week, and make sure I complete it leaving enough time to get my other classes done.
I really like Google Apps – all this schedule info is going right in Google Calendar. 2 years ago
I take a trip to the e-waste recyclers today with electronic items that have been sitting in boxes in the garage. These items are major space hogs, not to mention heavy, so it will be nice to get rid of them. The e-recycle place will take them for free, I just have to drop them off!
On the way back home, I plan to pick up another plastic bin to convert cardboard storage to plastic. It will probably be the box of backpacks and related items that I pick for this next plastic bin.
Another space hog to contend with: I still don't know of a really good way to store the 75 or so mason jars that are in newspaper and cardboard right now. Maybe I should give up canning and get rid of them??
I'm exploring ways to use some old plastic mild crates to organize the garage. More on that later. 2 years ago
My grades and points have been corrected, my books have arrived, first exam is done, and now it's time to submit my paperwork and transcripts to the scholarship people.
Now, I am ready to finish the first class of this semester! 2 years ago
This time, I decided to get rid of a few things that I say I will fix someday, but probably won't. I adopted the attitude of 'do or do not there is no try.' So the one rule I wanted to follow was "If I have already replaced it, throw it away." This guideline worked really well; I made some difficult yet good decisions about things to get rid of. I cleared out a few things that have literally been sitting around collecting dust. It's nice to not have to think anymore, or be reminded, of the projects that were doing nothing but crowding my space and making me feel like I had too much on the back burner. I can definitely say it lightened my mental load as well as my garage load.
Oh, and I'm also not missing anything else I've previously gotten rid of. 2 years ago
I try not to use the bottle the oil came in to add it to food, instead, I like to use one of those salad oil bottles that has this little spout on the end that allows just drops to come out. 2 years ago
this book has wonderful insight into human nature and so-called civilization. 2 years ago
Making the list. Yikes, I should deactivate a few of these. I don't even remember the login info for some of them…what a mess. 2 years ago
My next box (a large one this time) is full of camping stuff. This stuff is tied to many great memories and difficult to get rid of. Also, much of it is useful during power outages…I think I can thin it out though. 2 years ago
Yikes! I was looking at my grade report (from last semester) online, and saw that two of my classes were showing my grade, but no point value or credits!! I hope they fix that before my scholarship paper work goes off or I might lose that money!! 2 years ago


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Wine & Roses Hotel, Lodi
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2505 W Turner Rd - Lodi - California - 95242 - United States Hotel Website | | 209 334 6988
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This place is amazing!Submitted by: Tonya in 06/04/08
- Age Group: 18 - 25
- From: United States
- Traveller type: Family Traveller
Wine and Roses has obviously come huge strides since its latest reviews on this website, their food was amazingly prepared, the spa is breathtaking, and our "Tuscan" themed room was more than I could have asked for. I would recommend this place to anyone!
What a rip off!Submitted by: Bob in 24/07/06
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The reception hall air conditionong broke on friday and it was not fixed for the wedding recption yesterday. It was 114 degrees. The dinner service was terrible.
Don't go here, totally overrated.
Don't go here, totally overrated.
Beautiful Place To BeSubmitted by: John in 03/06/06
- Age Group: 26 - 30
- From: United States
- Traveller type: Relaxation Seeker
During my last stay, I was just amazed at how this little place in this little town, could be such a HUGE reward. The entire staff was extremely helpful and friendly, the grounds are amazing, and the atmosphere is quaint. And the food was superb, albiet it took a little while to get in with a reservation. But that's the only reason why I did not offer a ten. I would highly recomend this leasure trip any day.
Review as a banquet locationSubmitted by: Mark in 15/01/06
- Age Group: 26 - 30
- From: United States
- Traveller type: Young Couple
The inn and restaurant are great, but never use this place as a venue. Expect headaches dealing with these people. Unless unreturned phone calls and being blatantly ignored brings joy in your life, avoid avoid avoid!
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Bauder College Pleasant Surprise - page 28
So i had a VERY NEGATIVE initial contact with this college. through just ONE conversation its apparent that this school is a for-profit. After calling the school i was transferred to them Atlanta campus...The guy answered the... Read More
- 0Mar 7, '12 by hibootoday i take wonderlic test , i made 20 .but did not retake cuz i was very nervous. may be tomorrow i will go for retake. i just wana ask retake is the same test or different from the first one. please advice me how to prepare myself. time is very short for me .
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- 0Apr 26, '12 by itzMelzWorldI went to the information session today and was pleased with the outcome. Im still skeptical about the program but I am going to move forward with the process. I took the Wonderlic test and scored high enough to continue the process for the RN program. I take the Kaplan test next Friday and hope that goes well. The July program is already full so Im shooting for the fall enrollment. I assume the school has worked out some of the kinks that were stated in some of the previous post, besides the fact that my name wasn't on the list. Minor glitch, it could happen to anyone. The program is pricey but it includes everything tuition, books, scrubs, supplies, etc. Also for the amount of time that the program takes and the lack of a waiting list I dont mind dishing out a little bit more if that means I can get into my field faster.
One of the questions that I asked and felt was very important was about accreditation. I was informed that Bauder was in the process of working on NLNAC accreditation. Im also sure they are aware of the process since they are apart of the Kaplan college network who happens to be accredited. I also asked about transferring to a school to pursue a BSN/MSN and its safe to say the only schools you will be able to transfer to is Kaplan or Phoenix. I have read mixed reviews on the schools but they are CCNE accredited so it may not be to bad. All in all my experience with Bauder has been a pleasant one so far. Im awaiting for the first class to finish (lpn) , June 25th to be exact, and see how they do on the NCLEX and how job placement goes for them. do believe after I gather more information from students who are finishing, it will ease my concerns wth the program.
- 1May 3, '12 by apozepamHi, Everyone.
Im an aspiring nurse with a background in public health. I applied to the Associates of Nursing program for July 2012 at Bauder College earlier this spring and am patiently waiting to hear back from the Department of Nursing. Since their nursing programs are in the initial accreditation phase, students, including myself, seem apprehensive about applying and starting the program due to the significant cost as well as the pending full accreditation with the State of Georgia Board of Nursing. Although Im not currently enrolled, I wanted to share my experience with Bauder College thus far in hopes that it may be of use to future or current applicants as well as inquires from other readers.
I utilized Bauder Colleges online form to request information on their Associates of Nursing program in early February 2012. I received an e-mail stating an admissions representative would be contacting me within 24 hours via e-mail or telephone. After waiting a few days and hearing nothing, I submitted the form a second time and received the same automated e-mail. Almost two weeks passed without a response. So, I phoned Bauder College directly and spoke to the admissions department. The telephone lines do seem quite busy and Im sure this gets stressful as a full-time secretary, but the young lady on the telephone was helpful and gave me information for the next nursing information session and said to simply show up Thursday, March 8, 2012 and 6 p.m. So, thats what I did.
Despite that my name wasnt on the information session guest list, I was able to get checked in and sit through the meeting. Mrs. Lanier, Distance Learning and Nursing Admissions Representative, facilitated the session and was informative and diligent about entertaining questions while maintaining a warm, inviting atmosphere. She was able to answer most questions and invited a financial aid representative to answer more specific questions regarding funding, grants, and scholarships, as that is out of her scope of practice.
After the session, prospective students still interested in the program were invited to sit for the Wonderlic Test (Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test), which is a general overview of basic reading and mathematics to assess an individuals knowledge sort of like a miniature IQ test. The test is a 12-minuted, computerized exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions and an optional short practice section before beginning the graded portion. COMPLETE the optional practice session, as it will ensure that your computer equipment is operating properly and will familiarize you with the exam format so you can focus on answering as many questions correctly instead of worrying about technology glitches. There are no study materials and, honestly, not much that will prepare you for this assessment. Its nothing like the Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam or TEAS Test that many recognize.
Go in, sit down, and put on your thinking cap. Answer as many of the 50 questions as you can, and dont get stuck on one individual question. If you dont know it within 30 to 60 seconds (if that), move on. The goal is to answer as many questions CORRECTLY in the 12 minutes. Incorrect answers and skipped questions are NOT counted. The raw score is based on the number of CORRECT responses. When I took the Wonderlic Test, the cutoff scores for continuing with the application process were 20 or 22 for the LPN program and 24 for the RN program. Luckily, I did well and moved on to apply to the RN program. If you dont score well enough to apply to the program or score high enough to apply to the LPN program but wish to apply to the RN program, you are welcome to retest ONE additional time to improve your score.
From this point forward Ill share my RN program application experience, as this is my goal. Some of the criteria may overlap for the LPN program, but it would be best to consult the schools Web site to confirm. After meeting with Mrs. Lanier to receive my Wonderlic Test score the same evening as the information session, she invited me to take the Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam (KPT) the following Friday. This exam is offered on campus in the computer lab every Friday morning, and you have TWO chances. Mrs. Lanier will e-mail you a FREE study guide to prepare for the exam. My advice: REVIEW AND STUDY it. Its a short guide but FREE, easy to use, and helpful in preparing for the KPT. The test is very similar in format and coaches you on time management, managing test stress and jitters, and provides great tips for narrowing down answers and utilizing testing strategies. I read and worked through a few pages each day over a few days and completed the review guide well before the following Friday.
You can read more about the KPT online, but the study guide provided by Bauder College is quite helpful and is a great example of the expectations for their entrance criteria. You only need to complete the reading and math sections for Bauders programs. The current cutoffs are 14/22 (64%) and 17/28 (61%) correct items for reading and math, respectively. Review and retest if you didnt do as well as you would have liked the first time around. I believe you can retest the following Friday, and the highest score will be counted.
Mrs. Lanier called me the next day (on a Saturday morning nonetheless) to congratulate me on my scores and reported that I could move forward with the interview process. There are 2 interviews: one with Mrs. Lanier/an admissions representative (either or, as the interview is one-on-one) and a second with the Director of Nursing (Department Head, Mrs. Black-Arias). When I received my KPT scores and set up my interview with Mrs. Lanier for the following Monday, I requested that my college transcripts be sent to Bauder College as well as a backup copy to my home address. My advice: do this AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and request a backup copy or have the official transcripts sent to you and HAND deliver to Bauder College yourself. My university doesnt charge alumni for transcripts, which is why I requested two copies. If you have to pay for yours, you may want to go the second route and hand deliver the sealed envelope yourself. My transcripts were mailed the second week of March, and I still cant see my transfer credits in my student account. I do know that Bauder received them and has reviewed some of my information, as Mrs. Lanier confirmed my transfer GPA when I dropped in this afternoon.
Before my general interview, I took the Wonderlic Digital Learning Readiness Assessment (DLRA), which is a computerized test that examines an individual's ability to use a computer and submitted responses electronically. You get one chance, and there's no reason or way to study. Simply read the answers and select the appropriate responses. If you got this far and successfully completed the Wonderlic Test and KPT, you shouldn't have any issues.
The first interview is laid-back and informal. Mrs. Lanier is easy to talk to you and asks general questions about your past, present, and future education and career goals as well as your reason for pursing a career in nursing. Be yourself, dress nicely, be prompt, and be honest. If all goes well, she will refer you to the nursing department to set up a second and final interview with the Director of Nursing. My interview with Mrs. Black-Arias was two days later. Again, the interview is one-on-one and laid-back but focuses on nursing. Mrs. Black-Arias is a remarkable, well-spoken, educated, and friendly woman. She has a deep rooted history and background in nursing and education and wants the best for her students as well as the nursing profession in general. Again, be yourself and be ready to discuss your experiences and why you are pursing nursing. One thing I liked about this interview is that she doesnt go down a list of questions and already knows a bit about you from reviewing your application and file. She was able to learn a lot about me as an individual, student, and aspiring nurse simply through talking to me one-on-one. She made the environment friendly, inviting, and we even laughed about some personal hospital stories together. Shes truly a great Director of Nursing and nurse educator.
My interviews were in mid- to late-March. Since then Ive renewed my CPR certification and have setup a doctors appointment to submit proof of my physical exam and vaccination history. Take care of these items when you can, although I believe you can start the program or at least receive an acceptance letter without these components being completed. Definitely take care of them if youre accepted. Im still keeping my fingers crossed, and Mrs. Lanier said that everyone should be hearing back very soon for the July 2012 cohort.
I apologize for the lengthy post, but I wanted to share my experience and perhaps ease the stress for prospective and future applicants. Like any school, Bauder College has its flaws, but all-in-all my interactions have been positive. They do take time getting back to you on matters pertaining to the admissions department, but the nursing department seems to have their heads screwed on slightly tighter. My best guess is that the general administration office deals with students flooding their office every day, so undoubtedly they get back-logged. Even then, no one is perfect. Best of luck to future applications, current students, and future nurses throughout the Atlanta area and across the country!
- 0May 5, '12 by junitajjGreetings!
I wanted to say good luck to you! I hope your letter comes in the mail soon. I also started the admission process in March and I must say it was very interesting but the staff at Bauder were very pleasant which made the task easier. I look forward to meeting you in July.


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From Channing Tatum and Dwayne Johnson kicking Cobra butt in G.I. Joe: Retaliation to Saoirse Ronan fighting against an alien species on Earth in The Host, here are the movies to check out this weekend. Plus, don't miss the films that have already hit theaters! Will you be grabbing your popcorn and catching one of them this weekend?
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (March 28)
Paramount Pictures
Short Story: At its core, G.I. Joe: Retaliation is a battle between good and evil. The good guys are the Joes, fronted by Captain Duke Hauser (Channing Tatum) and Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson), who have more than enough testosterone to go around. But when the safety of the world is suddenly threatened, original G.I. Joe General Joseph Colton (Bruce Willis) steps in to help take down the baddies: terrorist organization Cobra and all its scheming allies.
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What They're Saying: "I submit that playing with G.I. Joe action figures… is not the same experience as a preteen soaking up this amount of PG-13-rated slaughter. That's what the Xbox is for, after all." -- Chicago Tribune
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 50%
Good for Kids? With a PG-13 rating for violence throughout (as well as brief sensuality and language), this G.I. Joe sequel is as unsuitable for kids as its predecessor, The Rise of Cobra. According to Common Sense Media, the action flick is "relentlessly loud and explosive" and likely "too mature for kids who are interested in playing with G.I. Joe toys."
Click here for the full Common Sense review!
The Place Beyond the Pines (March 29)
Focus Features
Short Story: When stunt biker Luke (Ryan Gosling) returns home to be with his former love (Eva Mendes), he gets a little more than he bargained for: a newborn son. Forced to turn to a life of crime to provide for the child, Luke finds himself pursued by Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper), a lawyer-turned-cop who is fighting his own battle against corruption in the police department.
Click here for the official movie site!
What They're Saying: "I'm all in favor of experimental narrative forms and deep thematic undercurrents, but this movie feels patchy and underdone." -- The New Yorker
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 76%
Good for Kids? We know it's hard to stay away from the theater when Ryan Gosling's abs are on the screen, but those under 18 will have to resist: The Place Beyond the Pines is rated R for language, some violence and teen drug and alcohol use.
The Host (March 29)
Open Road Films
Short Story: Based on the YA novel by Stephenie Meyer, The Host takes place on a future Earth where a parasitic alien species has overtaken humans, gaining total control of their bodies and minds. Except for Melanie (Saoirse Ronan). When an alien invades her body, it must find a way to co-exist with Melanie's human emotions, which it finds too overwhelming to control. Oh, and there's also a love story.
Click here for the official movie site!
Good for Kids? Although The Host is rated PG-13 for some sensuality and violence, Common Sense Media says "the movie's Twilight association and romantic plot will probably make The Host a hit with teens."
Click here for the full Common Sense review!
Admission (March 22)
Focus Features
Short Story: If life as a Princeton University admissions officer seems fairly unglamorous… well, that's because it is. Just ask Portia Nathan (Tina Fey), who's been rejecting students from the Ivy League school for years. But when Portia starts eyeing the dean of admissions position, she sets herself apart for the job by visiting the New Quest school, which brings all kinds of surprises -- including romantic sparks with school founder John Pressman (Paul Rudd).
Click here for the official movie site!
What They're Saying: "Admission awkwardly grasps for serious feelings within all these wacky deceptions and manipulations and forces heavy, third-act emotions on us that it hasn't earned." -- Newser
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 43%
Good for Kids? Admission might not be totally kid-friendly, but it's certainly an appropriately rated PG-13 comedy. Common Sense Media warns only for "strong language and racy humor, as well as some smoking, drinking and partying among teens and college students."
Click here for the full Common Sense review!
The Croods (March 22)
20th Century Fox
Short Story: These definitely aren't the Flintstones! The Croods is centered around one of the only families existing in prehistoric times, constantly sheltered by a dark cave they call home. When that cave is destroyed, it's time for the Croods to face the world -- even if it's a little scary. Featuring voices by Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds.
Click here for the official movie site!
What They're Saying: "There's slapstick galore, and a ton of hyperkinetic action-y chase sequences, but they all come together nicely; yes, actually enhanced by the 3D." -- IGN
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 67%
Good for Kids? Although this family-friendly animated film is rated PG for some scary action sequences, Common Sense Media promises The Croods "has a wonderful message of courage and celebration of adventure at its core."
Click here for the full Common Sense review!
Olympus Has Fallen (March 22)
Short Story: For former presidential guard Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), getting back into Washington's good graces seems impossible after a tragic accident involving the first lady (Ashley Judd). But when a terrorist mastermind invades the country and kidnaps the president (Aaron Eckhart), it's up to Banning and his expertise to make things right. No pressure!
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What They're Saying: "Though not as exciting as the Olympus-falling seventh season of 24, the high-concept project alternates between brawny action movie and crudely considered 'what if' scenario." -- Variety
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 50%
Good for Kids? Olympus Has Fallen might not be such a good choice for little ones: The film is rated R for strong violence and language throughout, and Common Sense Media calls it a "harrowing action film."
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Use coleslaw mix to make a quick & easy treat! Eat as a snack, side, or a meal.
Submitted by HARV47
Carbs: 13.9g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 91.2
Delicious and easy, this salad combines all of my favorite sushi ingredients in one bowl! And, because it's based on a California roll, it uses fully cooked seafood.
Submitted by STEPFANIER
Carbs: 27.3g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 6g | Protein: 6.5g | Calories: 199.1
Oh so delicious as an appetizer or main course served with brown rice!
Submitted by BONFIREBAMBI
Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 13.1g | Calories: 101.1
Really quick and very easy
Submitted by LEDANSER
Carbs: 4.5g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 37.8
Very Good 4.6/5
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These are so yummy and low in fat and calories
Submitted by ASHREIMS
Carbs: 18.2g | Fat: 8.4g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 17.4g | Calories: 215.4
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