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Cath Kidston Ltd was founded in 1993 when designer Cath Kidston opened a tiny shop in London's Holland Park. She began by selling the vintage fabrics, wallpapers and brightly-painted junk furniture she remembered fondly from her childhood. Her clever re-working of such traditional patterns meant that her shop soon became a cult success.
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This post was written by guest contributor Maheen Nusrat.People often think that faith is for the weak, for those who fail to engage rational thinking. I disagree; faith is also for the strong, for those who strive for justice, for those who trust, for those who strive for betterment and for those who believe.The day of the Zimmerman Trial verdict this past weekend was a tragic day in the American history – a day of mourning for people of rationality and of faith. It will be known as the … [Read more...]
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This post on central air versus window air conditioning is perpetually popular, regardless of the time of year.
Q: How energy efficient is central air vs. window units? I bought a house that can be easily converted to central air, but have been living with window units for the last two summers. Would I save energy by making the switch? I don't cool the whole house at the same time — in fact, when it's really hot out (like last week) I move my home office downstairs and stay in the dining room, which is the only downstairs room with a/c.
A: Turns out the answer isn't as simple as one might think. There are a number of factors that affect whether or not you should use window units versus central air.
Here are more than a half dozen ways to keep cool and save money!
According to experts there are three elements that really matter:
- the climate where you live (hot and humid Houston versus dry Denver)
- how well-insulated your home is
- your personal preferences are
Issues with Humidity
If you're looking to cool your home and lower the humidity, you could try a dehumidifier. However, as far as efficiency goes, central air is your best bet. "Well-designed central systems win out in terms of being able to filter the air for allergens and pollutants, and for controlling humidity," says Mike Rogers, a senior vice president with Green Homes America, a company that provides residential home performance contracting solutions that increase in-home comfort, health and safety, and significantly reduce energy usage and utility bills.
If you have a forced air heating or cooling system, you must change filters monthly. Sign up for a filter service to save time and money on this household task.
Two reasons that window units do a terrible job with humidity:
- They tend to sweat (especially if they are overworked) and therefore introduce moisture into the room.
- It's harder to seal window units. Because of that, some of that hot, humid air leaks in from the outside.
The Role Insulation Plays in Cooling
Maybe humidity isn't your problem. But you'd just like to cool your home. One window unit on each floor will work, if your home is well insulated. (Check out this Energy Star website to figure out the right-sized air conditioner based on a room's size.) Insulation isn't just in the walls, by the way. We're also talking about well-insulated windows and, believe it or not, a well-insulated attic. "In the summer, temperatures in the attic often climb to more than 140 degrees," says Rogers. "This tremendous heat conducts down into your home. Even when the first floor is comfortable, this constant flow of heat from the attic can bake your bedrooms upstairs. Most people don't think of insulation as a way to keep cool. However, increasing levels in your attic can make a huge difference."
When Window Units May Make Sense
Window units are cheaper in the short run. But if you need more than a few of them, you're probably better off with central air. Says Rogers, a central air unit will use less energy overall. Central air willcool more efficiently than a series of window units running in tandem. On the other hand, he says, "if you're just trying to cool one or two rooms—not the whole house—a window unit or two can use less energy than a central system. A couple of window units are much cheaper than a central unit. And, if you have a very energy-efficient house, or small house, they may be all you need."
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Finally, it's all about personal preferences. The reader who sent in this question doesn't seem to mind moving into a single room when it's really hot out. And if it doesn't get hot that often that she needs to disrupt her life regularly like this, then she can probably continue to get away with window units. However, if she's fighting humidity and she seems to be losing the battle, then maybe it's time to make the leap to central air.
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Leave Her to Heaven
(John M. Stahl; 1945)
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- Vanwall said...
Boy, do I love this film - possibly the best color film ever for outdoor visuals, and a lot of interior shots, as well; even evil scenes like this are rich and beautiful - Shamroy was at the top of his game. Not to mention Gene Tierney and Jeanne Crain at their prettiest - damn, they were heartbreakingly lovely in this film, sigh, and more than a match for their surroundings.
This particular episode, with Tierney sitting quietly in a rowboat, her sunglasses masking what must only be a sadistic joy, her gorgeous face still and un-emotional, watching Darryl Hickman - a handicapped character, no less! - floundering about, may be one of the most wrenchingly evil scenes ever - and it looks so damn beautiful while it's happening!
I don't know where Tierney's at on some people's lists, but she's up at the top of mine for beauty, and her portrayal of Ellen Berent makes it one of the top villians, ever, IMHO - she was a great actress here.
Poor Cornel Wilde - not pretty enough to carry off the gender-reversal end of this one - he just looked pussy-whipped. The film loses steam when Tierney's character is not there, proof that she was the dominant aspect to this one.
- September 02, 2006 2:11 PM
- Mike D said...
a truly stunning scene once seen, NEVER forgotten.
as for tierney - my word she was beautiful. here is a nice photo for anyone interested
- September 02, 2006 9:17 PM
- Richard Gibson said...
Very well put Rob. Another good Seminal Image would be as you intimate Tierney's reaction.
Tierney is top of my list right now.
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Sweeping over the Indian Ocean at an altitude of less than 100 metres, the crew of the US P8 Poseidon aircraft work silently and attentively on a mission they believe is the most important they have embarked on.
Even on a day considered more favourable than most, one moment there is blinding clarity, the next fog and rain gives the ocean an almost ghostly presence, as visibility shrinks to only a few kilometres.
It is methodical and painstaking work. The pilots direct the plane along a grid, up and back, like a lawnmower. In this case though, the lawn is about 5000 square kilometres and the mower is the world's most sophisticated surveillance aircraft, with a battery of highly classified sensors and cameras scouring the seas for the missing flight MH370.
Inside the fuselage are five workstations, each with two large monitors. Crew can switch in an instant between the plane's infrared and electro-optical cameras, its radar and its acoustic sensors designed to locate submarines deep underwater.
A query about the capability of the sensors is met with a smile, and silence. But when the camera zooms in on a suspected piece of debris, it does so with extraordinary speed and sharpness.
Flight Commander David Mims says on this mission, the high-tech equipment is immensely helpful but much reliance is placed on the two spotters who sit in niches towards the front of the Boeing 737.
''At the end of the day, the most important thing is the eyes on the water,'' he says. ''We are looking for just about anything that floats - laminated menus, cushions, anything that holds air or is light. It could be anything from the smallest object to a section of the wing or tail.''
Flight Commander Mims says he has never seen a larger search area in a nine-year career piloting surveillance planes. ''I can't think of a better mission to do,'' he says.
After five hours of searching, the P8 finds nothing other than a naval vessel also tasked to find MH370. But Flight Commander Mims considers the mission a success. ''It's all part of the puzzle we are putting together.''


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Researchers from the Occupational Biomechanics Laboratory at UC Davis suggest wearing a weight transfer device while working in a stooped posture may reduce the risk of developing lower back disorders, a widespread problem in occupations such as agriculture and construction.
The study by lead investigator Fadi Fathallah, director of the University of California at Davis' Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center, involved 18 people between the ages of 18 and 50. Physical loads that a worker might encounter in a typical workday were imposed with and without the weight transfer device. Laboratory participants wore an apparatus to constrain movement of the pelvis so that motions remained restricted to the spine.
Posture, compression, and force to the spine at the L5-S1 level can be reduced by up to thirteen percent with the weight transfer device, the authors predict. Internal loads to the leg joints may be reduced from ten percent to thirty-one percent.
The authors recommend further study to assess whether wearing the device has any long-term effects, but it may prove to be an effective intervention for workers who perform repetitive tasks while in a stooped position and others with existing symptoms of lower back pain.
Results of the research appeared in the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. The study received funding from the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety and the Henry A. Jastro and Peter J. Shields Graduate Research Scholarship at UC Davis.
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FRANKLIN - Mr. John Henry Franklin, December 27, 1925 to December 28, 1997. It is withsadness that Kevin and Lorne Franklin announce the sudden passing of their father John. Johnwas predeceased by his wife Ruth in 1994. He will be greatly missed by Kevin and Laurel, Lorneand Shelley; his two grandchildren, Jamie and Tawnya; and his sister Bernice. John was one ofthe nicest persons you could ever hope to meet. Born in Calgary, he grew up during theDepression, served aboard Corvetts in the North Atlantic in World War II, became a respectedGeologist who helped open up oil fields across Western Canada in the 1950's, changed careers tobecome a superior teacher who loved and was loved by his "kids", and most recently waspassionately involved in politics. He was a great dad, husband, brother, grandfather and friend.At John's request their will be no Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favoriteschool would be most appreciated (12/31/97).
FRANSON - Florence Elizabeth Franson passed away at Agape Manor Hospice on November 12, 1997 at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by her husband Anton William Franson in 1980, she is survived by three sons, Gordon Franson of Calgary, Raymond Franson of Cranbrook, B.C., and Leonard Franson of Calgary; one daughter Rose-Helene Waugh of Williams Lake, B.C.; and five grandchildren, Heidi, Heather, Stephen, Michael and Karen; as well as three brothers, Harold Nicholson of Kelowna, Robert McCallum of Calgary and Thomas Nicholson of Australia. Born in Young, Saskatchewan in 1915 and raised in Saskatoon, Florence graduated as a Registered Nurse. After coming to Calgary, she worked at the Baker Sanatorium. Florence spent most of her life raising and caring for her family in the Capitol Hill area of Calgary. Funeral Services will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W., on Monday, November 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m., Pastor Ron Weatherington on behalf of Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation to follow at Calgary Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to Agape Manor Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100 (11/14/97).
FRASER - Mr. Charles (Chuck) Fraser passed away suddenly at home on October 12, 1997 at the age of 26 years. He will be deeply missed by his beloved mother Debra Vokey; his father Gordon Greaves; brothers, Paul Vokey and Jason Repa; his paternal father Charles Fraser, and his wife Tina Fraser; his sisters, Tessa and Rhiannon; as well as by Lynn Costar; and his beloved daughter McKenzie. Chuck is also survived by his son Eric from B.C.; his grandmothers, Eileen Vokey, Shirley Vokey and Flora Fraser; his aunt Cindy Vokey; uncle Tom Campbell; cousins, Tara and Richard LaPlante and their son Brady; cousins, Brandi and Karl Stovel and their daughter Rhiannon; aunt Elizabeth Vokey (Auntie Cookie); uncle Vic and aunt Anita; and his cousin Peter Greaves. He is also survived by his great-aunt Nancy Fear, cousins, Ronnie and Ted Fear and family, all of England; his uncles, Lynn Fraser and Doug Fraser, and aunt Joyce, all of Winnipeg. "We'll miss your laughter We'll miss your smiling face Always willing to help Anytime, any place Hockey, football, baseball too, You loved them all And liked to bet on them too. We'll never forget you We'll hold you dear to our hearts Your life was too short But you were loved from the start." Funeral Services were held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, October 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Lewry of Central United Church officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. In living memory of Chuck Fraser, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (10/18/97).
FRASER - Douglas Clayton Fraser passed away September 30, 1997 at the age of 40 years. Funeral announcements later by HERITAGE FAMILY SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100 (10/3/97).
FRASER - George Percy Fraser of Calgary, passed away December 1, 1997 at the Foothills Hospital at the age of 90 years. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "Golden Rule Member". Telephone: 228-4422 (12/2/97).
FRASER - Florence Alice Fraser. January 25, 1912 - November 13, 1997. Florence Fraser passed away at Jubilee Lodge after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Andrea and son-in-law Larry Villetard and grandsons, Travis and Ryan Villetard. She also leaves her sister and brother-in-law, Winnifred and Jack Barr of Camrose; brother-in-law James (Esther) Bryson of Maidstone, Sask.; and many family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Donald in 1990, her sister Doris Bryson and brother Lyall Marshall. A Memorial Service will be held at Howard & McBride Chapel of Chimes, 10179 - 108 Street, Edmonton, on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. A Private Interment will be held at Clearwater Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Edmonton Unit, Centre 111, 11842 - 111 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, Alberta T2G 9Z9 or to the Parkinson's Society of Alberta, Edmonton General R-Wing, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0L4. HOWARD & McBRIDE CHAPEL of CHIMES. Telephone: 1-403-422-1141 (11/16/97).
FRASER - Hazel (nee Hawkes) died suddenly, aged 79, in New Glasgow, N.S. She was born of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Hawkes in Calgary. She leaves to grieve, her daughter Rosemary Pacquette (Glen), and grandchildren, Jeff and Nicole at 269 Mitchell St., New Glasgow, N.S., B2H 1G6. Hazel was predeceased by her husband Stuart in October 1989 and her brother Paul on October 8, 1997. She is survived by brothers, Murray (Marg) and Doug (Dorothy); several cousins, nieces and nephews. She worked in Calgary for The Calgary Herald, and Imperial Oil Refinery before moving east to Toronto and eventually New Glasgow, where she will be missed by many friends and relatives. The family suggest any memorial be made to your local Alzheimer Society (11/1/97).
FRASER - Lily Carmen Fraser (nee Pinkney) of Calgary, passed away peacefully at her home and went to be with our Lord on June 19, 1997 at the age of 84 years. Born in Montreal, Lily has been a resident of Calgary for twenty-one years. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Betty Ann Fraser of Ville La Salle, Quebec; and daughter Earlana Fraser of Calgary; as well as grandchildren, Laura and Mac Von of Calgary, Tammy and Robert Bordt of Aldergrove, B.C., Jason Macdonald of Calgary, Rona Fraser of Montreal, and Ronald and Christine Fraser of Montreal; and great-grandchildren, Samantha Fraser of Montreal, Bradley Macoy of Calgary, and Alexandria Bordt of Aldergrove, B.C. Lily was predeceased by her husband Earl R.J. Fraser. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), today, June 24, 1997 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Henry Schorr officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Mustard Seed StreetMinistry, 521 - 13 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1C2. In living memory of Lily Fraser, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (6/24/97).
FRASER - Margo (Ann Margaret) of Whistler, British Columbia. Born April 16, 1964, died on May 30, 1997 after a two year struggle with lymphoma, at her parents' home in Edmonton, Alberta. Deeply missed by her parents, Judith and Rod; her brother Rob; family, friends and Rocket, her Afghan. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, June 7 in Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship in her name is being established at the University of Alberta for students studying music or environment and conservation sciences. For those wishing, donations can be sent to: Office of the President, c/o the University of Alberta (6/12/97).
FRASER - Marion (May) Fraser, 109 years, passed away peacefully, June 21, 1997. Predeceased by her husband William of fifty-one years, in Calgary in 1965. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Nan Smallwood (Frank), Edmonton; two granddaughters, Gail Fletcher (Douglas), Grande Prairie, Sharon Smith, St. Albert; three great-grandsons, Chad, Kris, Brett; three nieces, Louise Scott, Edmonton, Margaret Anderson, Niagara Falls, May Ward, Glasgow, Scotland and Buffy, her faithful pal. A resident of Calgary for sixty-one years, she was very active in Knox and Central United Churches. In 1979 she moved to Edmonton to be closer to her family, living in her own apartment until age 99. The family are very appreciative of the loving care she received from the staff at Grandview Extended Care over the past five years and from her physician Dr. Chris Lord. Memorial Service to be held at Trinity United Church, 8810 Meadowlark Road, Edmonton, Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. Margaret Heatherington officiating. Cremation has taken place. If friends so wish, memorial donations may be made to Capital Care Grandview, 6215 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB. T6H 3V1. HOWARD & McBRIDE WESTLAWN CHAPEL, EDMONTON. Telephone: 1-403-484-5500 (6/25/97).
FRASER - William (Bill) James Fraser passed away suddenly at home in the early morning of June 11, 1997. Born in Coleman , AB on June 9, 1937, he leaves behind his beloved wife Myrna and his two sons David (Kim) and Christopher (Maryann Elkin); his mother Mary; his sister Patricia Atkinson; his mother-in-law Nora Haslam; his brother-in-law Ross (Dawna) Haslam; his sisters-in-law Donna (Doug) Highfield and Lynda (Brian) Pendle and 8 nephews and 8 nieces. Bill was a loyal employee of Greyhound Lines of Canada for 32 years. During that time he worked in various departments and gained many friends Travelling was one of his true loves and in addition to the pleasure he received serving the public, he also gained great joy in travelling across the country and continent with his family. He was a fan and supporter of various local sports and in the past had volunteered as a member of the Triwood Community Association and as a Little League umpire. Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or to S.T.A.R.S.. The time and location of memorial services will be announced latter (6/16/97).
FRAYN - Alfred Gordon, passed away June 18, 1997 at Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Funeral Services will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), Saturday, June 21, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Limited". Telephone: 299-0111 (6/20/97).
FRAYNE - George Arthur Frayne, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of fifty-five years of Doris Marie Frayne (nee Ritchie), died peacefully at the age of 85 on Saturday, June 28, 1997 at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital. George was the beloved father of Dennis George (Dianne) Frayne and their son Michael, all of Calgary. Cremation at MARTIN BROS. Chapel Of Peace Crematorium. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, July 4, 1997 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, 541 - 12 Street "C" North with the Reverend Brian Wiig officiating. Burial of ashes to follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Family Plot. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your own choice. MARTIN BROS. FUNERAL CHAPELS LTD., Directors of the Funeral Service. Telephone: 1-403-328-2361 (7/3/97).
FREEMAN - Orval Albert, beloved husband of Mrs. Annabel Freeman of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on September 4, 1997, at the age of 78 years. He is the loving father of son Brian (Florence), daughter Carol (Rick), both of Calgary. Orval is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, all of Ontario, and by his nephew Jim Vomastic. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Monday, September 8, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555 (9/6/97).
FRENCH - Mary Mae nee Shilmar (Schilmar) passed away peacefully on September 7, 1997 at the Pincher Creek Hospital. Memorial gathering on September 11 at 2:00 p.m., at Holy Trinity Family Center, 1514 - 44 Street S.E., Calgary. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mid River Fire Department, Box 40, Glenwood, AB T0K 2R0 for purchase of an Automatic Heart Defibrillator in her memory (9/10/97).
FUCHS - Robert Carl (Bob). On December 20, 1997, Robert Carl (Bob) Fuchs of Chestermere, Alberta passed away at the age of 57 years. Bob is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Millie of Chestermere, Alberta; a sister Jean (Kirby) Eastwood of Edmonton; four nieces, Shelley, Desiree, Debbie and Darlene; three nephews, Michael, Troy and Brett; his extended family, Andy (Brenda) Bilon, Mary (Gary) Hewitt and Jenny (John) Phillips; also many cousins and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry in 1987 and Johanna in 1994, also one brother Ted in 1971. Prayers will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6770 - 129 Avenue, Edmonton on Friday, December 26, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Anthony Gonsalves, OFM will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Saturday, December 27, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends who so wish may make memorial donations directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 - 124 Street, Edmonton T5M 0H9 or the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 9707 - 110 Street, Edmonton T5K 2L9. THE FLORAL CHAPELS, CONNELLY-McKINLEY LTD., 10011 - 114 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. Telephone: 1-403-422-2222 (12/23/97).
FUGE - Nan Fuge passed away at the Foothills Hospital on December 24, 1997 at the age of 75 years, beloved wife of Ray Fuge and dear mother of Ian Fuge, Neil Fuge and Alison (Roger) Smith. Nan is also survived by her grandchildren, Vanessa, Jennifer, Heather and Taylor; three great-grandchildren Travis, Bobbie and Cassie; sister Betty MacKenzie; brother Ian (Jean) Bennie; and her dear aunt Jean Bennie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Nan was taken suddenly and will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends. Funeral Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Sunday, December 28, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow at Leyden's "Bow Valley Crematorium". In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. As a tribute to Nan, Leyden's Funeral Home will make a donation to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. "A Golden Rule Member". Telephone: 228-4422 (12/27/97).
FUJINO - Koma Fujino (Uno) passed away on Saturday, June 14, 1997 at the Forest Grove Care Centre. She was born April 24, 1912 in Shiga-Ken Prefecture, Japan. She married Shohichi Fujino on February 21, 1936, and then immigrated to New Westminster, B.C. In 1942 she relocated with her family to southern Alberta (Hillsprings, Raymond, Coaldale, Broxburn and Lethbridge). Koma was predeceased by her husband, Shohichi, on August 13, 1994, and is survived by her son Jack (Mitsi) of Edmonton; daughter Alice (Jim) Tateishi of Kamloops; and sons, Ross and Bob (Beverly) of Calgary. As well as six grandchildren, Jared, Mitchell, Michael, Daryl, Rhonda and Jennifer. A Private Family Committal Service will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, today, June 16, 1997. Cremation will follow. Funeral Services will be held at the Lethbridge Honpa Buddhist Church on Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. with Reverends, M. Nishiaki, M. Hayashi, Y. Kawamura, and L. Kawamura officiating. Arrangements and Cremation in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111 (6/17/97).
FULE - Mr. Joseph "Joe" Fule of Canmore, Alberta, passed away suddenly on July 1, 1997 at his home, at the age of 74 years. Joe is survived by two sons, Gary (Colleen) Fule of Vancouver, B.C., and Pat (Debbie) Fule of Strathmore, Alberta; two grandchildren, Brennen and Breanne. Joe was an honest, hard-working man who had friendships that spanned all generations. He was incredibly warm and generous in all his dealings. Family and friends were always welcome in his home and he loved them all. It was his family that he really loved, including his sons' families, and grandchildren. He also was devoted to the Grabar family in Calgary as if it was his own. Joe's passion was fishing in the mountains with his friends. It gave him a great sense of joy and freedom to live in the mountains and he never wanted to leave them for very long. He could also be found at his favorite haunt "The Drake" and had friends of all ages there. Joe set an example in all aspects of his life and he will be deeply missed. We are grateful we all got a chance to share our lives with him. Joe was predeceased by his wife Mary on September 4, 1985. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 3Y6. A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 810 - 7 Street, Canmore, Alberta on Friday, July 4, 1997 at 2:00 p.m., with the Reverend Jacques Joly, Celebrant. Interment to follow in the Canmore Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of CANMORE FUNERAL SERVICES. Telephone: 1-403-678-9509 (7/4/97).
FULLER - Charlene Mary Fuller (nee Hillebrecht), beloved wife of Robert A. (Bob) Fuller ofCalgary, passed away at home on December 15, 1997 with her family at her side, after acourageous battle with pancreatic cancer, at the age of 54 years. Charlene was born onJanuary 28, 1943 at the Calgary General Hospital and lived all of her life in Calgary. Herearly education started at McDougall School in downtown Calgary where she lived untilmoving to the Richmond Park area. She continued her junior and senior high schooleducation at Viscount Bennett. During her school years, Charlene was active in Knox UnitedChurch youth groups and Job's Daughters, serving as Honored Queen of Bethel No. 12 in1961. After completing a business course at Mount Royal College, she worked at CFACRadio in the accounting department prior to and after her marriage to Bob on November16, 1963 until their first son Brad was born on December 9, 1964. While raising their twosons, Brad and Kevin, born on September 27, 1967, Charlene worked part-time for CenturyCalgary on the city's 1975 Centennial and at P. Lawson Travel. More recently she worked atParlee McLaws Law Firm. As part of her love for Calgary and involvement with people,Charlene volunteered for the Varsity Community where the family has lived since 1966.Charlene was a strong community and school supporter involved in her sons' sports andScout Canada activities. She volunteered with Calgary Centennial in 1974-1975, the CalgaryWinter Olympics in 1988, the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede and the Foothills HospitalAuxiliary. Charlene spent endless hours caring for her mother for some twenty years andalso caring for other extended family members. She followed in her mother's footsteps asa member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. She served asWorthy Matron of Bow Valley Chapter No. 5 of the Eastern Star in 1993 and continued heractive interest and involvement thereafter. Charlene had a strong love and caring forpeople and as a result has maintained countless close friendships throughout her life,sharing many memorable occasions, including vacations with friends, preferably to warmclimates. She was an avid collector of what Bob frequently referred to as "herstuff" and spent many enjoyable times browsing craft fairs, antique shops andshopping. Their home is a reflection of the many interests she had. Besides her lovinghusband Bob, Charlene is survived by their loving sons, of whom she was very proud, Bradof Whistler, B.C., and Kevin of Vancouver, B.C.; two maternal aunts, Mabel Stier of HighRiver, and Frances Mallinger of Calgary; as well as other relatives and many close friends.Charlene was predeceased by her parents, Charles F. Hillebrecht in 1955 and Evelyn M.Hillebrecht (nee Mallinger) in 1991. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS &HOLLOWAY'S "Crowfoot Chapel" (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), onThursday, December 18, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may bemade directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G1A2 or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family especially wishes to thank Fern andCarol with Home Care and Betty and Anne with We Care for the special care andcompassion they showed to Charlene and her family, which allowed her to be at homeduring her last days. In living memory of Charlene Fuller, a tree will be planted at FishCreek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES"Crowfoot Chapel", 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone:403-241-0044 (12/17/97).
FULLER - John C.J. Fuller passed away peacefully at Southwood Nursing Home on June 11, 1997 at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Louise in July of 1983. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Oliver, John Michael and his wife Gisela; seven grandchildren, Sandra Louise and her husband Dan Higdon, Robert Oliver, Jr. and his wife Sheri, Michelle and her husband Rob Janousek, Kristian John and his wife Avryll, Sharon Elaine, Trat and Heidi; as well as seven great-grandchildren. John C.J. Fuller was born in Belmont, Massachusetts, on March 27, 1906 and moved to Calgary in 1951 to work in the oil and gas industry and has lived here ever since. He became a Canadian citizen in 1960 and was proud to have contributed to the development of Canada's resources. A celebration of John C.J. Fuller's life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, June 20, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to "Staff Funds Account", Southwood Nursing Home, 211 Heritage Drive S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2H 1M9. Arrangements in care of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (6/19/97).


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Have You Seen Bones
This season I have been trying to check out "American Idol." I was interested to see how the show would be without Paula Abdul and now, Simon Cowell. On that topic, "Idol" is actually pretty funny. Steven Tyler's facial expressions are classic and Jennifer Lopez is so sweet and cute. I still could do without Randy, but oh well.
Ok, got that out of the way. So last night, my boyfriend and I were watching the tail end of the "American Idol" and, like every tv network, when one show ends, a new show begins. In this instance, "Bones" came on next. I've seen many previews and commercials for "Bones," but never actually caught an episode. Until last night, and all I can say is WOW! Have you seen this show before? Most importantly, did you catch last night's episode?!?!? First of all, I'm a "Law & Order" junkie. Mostly because it's the only thing on when I actually do sit down to watch something on television, but as for all the other law enforcement/ forensic shows, I don't typically catch them when they're on — until now.
In the first scene of "Bones" last night, you see the transport of a female inmate from prison to a courthouse so she could sit in on the appeal of her conviction. The prisoner is known as "gravedigger" because she evidently, in previous episodes, killed many children by burying them alive. Okay, got it — no guresome visuals so far. And if you've ever seen any documentaries on the JFK assassination, the scene set-up is quite similar to a presidential motorcade coming through a town.
As the police escorts try to lead her out of the armored police van, where numerous protesters are stationed, the prisoner's head is blown off! And I use the term "blown off" because you actually see, on public television, this woman's head blown right off her body and splat into pieces onto the ground. Yup, all right there — saw it all. I looked at my boyfriend and said, "did that just happen?" He couldn't believe it either. Not so much that she was killed by some shooter from afar, but because you saw the entire thing right on a television show that airs at 9pm. It gets better.
So of course, now you've got my attention. Not only was I interested to see how the show ends up, but kind of curious as to how the rest of the show is mapped out if that was the opening scene. I could of course tell you about each scene individually, some more graphic than others, but I don't want to ruin the episode for you in case you DVRed it.
I will tell you about one other scene where Agent Booth and Dr. Brennan (the two main characters) get inside a suspect's apartment because they pinpointed this person's apartment to be the place in which the shooter shot the prisoner/victim. When they enter the apartment (with a warrant no doubt!) no one is home. Booth starts figuring out if there is an actual clean, straight shot out of the apartment window to the steps of the courthouse and how the shooter/sniper was positioned. Dr. Brennan proceeds to snoop around the apartment and discovers the bathtub, sealed with black plastic and duck tape. Scared yet? Brennan plays naive and asks Booth what he makes of the discovery and with no hesitation, Booth rips back the plastic to discover the tenant decomposing in some sort of cleaning solution. Yummy!


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You shall have that, and your servant shall sleep in the hayloft.
The harvesters slept in the hayloft because it was cooler there than in the house.
She did not see the lithe form that dropped from the hayloft to the ground.
He said that he wished that he had died when he fell out of Nofsinger's hayloft.
Hugh spent the night in the hayloft and at daylight crept out and went into a nearby town.
Climbing up, she arrived at a hayloft, which was filled with fresh and fragrant hay.
Do the Barn Swallows that are making nests in the hayloft go as far south as Kingbirds?
Strange as it may seem, sleeping in a hayloft is Romance itself.
The house Mrs. Byron inhabited is now a barn, or sort of hayloft rather, in his yard.
Seriously, do you know of a hayloft in the neighborhood where I might go?


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Helen Noonan has no illusions about her own mortality as a soprano, but she suspects that a production she helped create, Recital, might live forever. Following its recent Korean tour, Recital is getting another Melbourne season to celebrate its 15th anniversary and that of the company it helped establish, Chamber Made Opera. Noonan says there is even interest from the US for a tour.
Recital has played in London, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Colombia, New Zealand and all over Australia.
"It is extraordinary," she laughs. "It obviously works for people, playing on the madness of grand opera with its terrors and triumphs, its hysteria and egos."
Recital, written with director Douglas Horton and composer David Chesworth, shifts through time and place as Noonan's character, the Diva, recounts details of the stage success and betrayals she has experienced.
The character could be a distillation of the world's greatest opera singers, or merely a lost and demented soul who just thinks that's what she is.
Arias featured in the production come from Puccini's La Boheme, Bizet's Carmen and Mozart's The Magic Flute.
"It's all absurd, but it does deal with the psychic truths of performing," says Noonan.
She says the show made a big impression on Korean audiences: there was a long, stunned silence before loud applause after the first performance, and at others that included Q&A sessions demand was intense.
She has also appeared in productions by the Victoria State Opera, Opera Australia and OzOpera, and performed Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera more than 1400 times. While Noonan is first and foremost an opera singer, she has also worked in many other fields, including pharmacy, which was her profession after graduating from Monash University.
"I did pharmacy mainly to please my parents," she says.
I've always had an impulse to create but it seems to have gone berserk at the moment.
"But I've always been singing, from when I was eight and appeared on (the TV show) In Melbourne Tonight."
Because there has been nothing predictable about her career, she says she has developed a different perspective from many other singers, preferring to concentrate on the dramatic qualities of a role.
Noonan is working on two shows that will premiere in Melbourne in 2004. Shakespeare Sung and Voicing Emily, based on the poems of Emily Dickinson, were developed last year when she travelled to England, Italy and the US on a Churchill Fellowship.
"I've always had an impulse to create but it seems to have gone berserk at the moment," she says.
She has received an Australia Council grant, as well as support from the Mietta Foundation, for the world premiere of Shakespeare Sung in July at Playbox. Working with composer Alison Bauld, she has set different speeches from Shakespeare to music.
"The scenes are not long, but they are very intense," she says.
She plans to intersperse them with traditional songs performed by a counter-tenor and accompanied by a lute.
Most recently, Noonan worked with Martin Croft, formerly of Chapel Off Chapel, on the opening ceremony for last week's international health conference.
"I have no ambitions to do anything else just now because I couldn't fit it in."
Noonan says that her activity shows that people in Melbourne are keen to attend more opera following the reduction in the number of productions by Opera Australia.
"Melbourne wants opera and it should have its own company," she says. "After all, it has all the infrastructure that you need to support one."
She has no criticisms to make of the quality of Opera Australia productions, but insists that Melbourne's music community needs its own voice in the field. She says she is not aware of any activity here by OzOpera, the national company's developmental and touring arm
"Look at the success of Melbourne Opera Company's performances of Madama Butterfly that sold out at Her Majesty's for five performances," she says.
"People here are mad for it."
Recital, starring Helen Noonan, is at Melbourne Museum's Touring Hall from Thursday until May 16. Book on 1300 130 152.
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And, like a true critic, Menkes dwelled for a moment on the centerpiece of that collection, the infamous armadillo boot.
When you were doing the interview, David, were you aware of just how thick skinned, how armored, he was like an armadillo?
How Alexander McQueen's "armadillo boots" charmed Lady Gaga, Daphne Guinness, and Barbie.
Nicaragua: Nicaragua boasts not one, but two species of everyone's favorite armored mammal, the armadillo.
The armadillo is a native of South America, in which country there are several varieties.
It is a curious fact that mosquitoes often inhabit the burrows of the armadillo.
During the dessert it still appeared to linger about the armadillo.
"You never can get to this party," said his friend, the armadillo.
South America is the home of a peculiar order of mammalia—of the edentata, to which belong the sloth, the armadillo, and the like.
The monkey, the goat, and the armadillo have all failed to give satisfaction.
1570s, from Spanish armadillo, diminutive of armado "armored," from Latin armatus, past participle of armare "to arm" (see arm (n.2)). So called for its hard, plated shell.


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AL Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve has welcomed its latest residents with the arrival of four saluki dogs.
They are also known as gazelle hounds and are native to the Arabian Peninsula.
The saluki is one of the oldest breeds of purebred dog in existence and is known for its extraordinary speed, stamina and eyesight, which makes it an ideal hunting dog.
Images of a breed resembling it can reportedly be found on carvings made in Sumeria 9,000 years ago, while mummified remains of Salukis are said to have been found lying alongside the remains of Egyptian pharaohs.
Four have been donated to Al Areen by a member of the Bahrain Ruling Family and will be housed in a 900sqm enclosure.
The park intends to breed the dog as part of its mission to conserve and protect native plant and animal species, said Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife director general Professor Ismail Al Madani.
The dog is usually partnered with trained falcons and used to hunt gazelles and rabbits. It can reach speeds of up to 80kmph in pursuit of its prey and hunts by sight rather than smell.
Resembling a greyhound with long furry ears, the dog is docile and does not require any special care, said Prof Al Madani.
The enclosure is currently open to the public.


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"Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world" - Bruno Barbey
To celebrate Magnum's seventieth anniversary in 2017, they have joined forces with Thames & Hudson to produce an official line of paper-based gift products.
This beautifully produced box of 100 individual postcards includes some of the most striking images from the Magnum archives. Each postcard features a different photograph, with a blank reverse side for penning a personal note. It's the perfect gift for photographers and photography enthusiasts alike


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Michael Feinstein and Christine Ebersole Return to Feinstein's at Loews Regnecy, 12/23-12/31
Feinstein's at Loews Regnecy,, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, will close its Fall 2012 season with the return of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and two-time Tony Award winning Broadway and TV star Christine Ebersole from December 23 through New Year's Eve. Their duet show will feature classic standards and Broadway hits, in addition to rarities from the Great American Songbook. Feinstein will perform selections from The Gershwins and Me, his new CD and book from Simon & Schuster, currently on the Los Angeles Times Best-seller list. Feinstein's longtime Musical Director John Oddo will lead the all-star band. All shows take place at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).
Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated entertainer dubbed "The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook," is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. In 2007, he founded the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, dedicated to celebrating the art form and preserving it through educational programs, Master Classes, and the annual High School Vocal Academy and Competition, which awards scholarships and prizes to students across the country. Michael serves on the Library of Congress' National Recording Preservation Board, an organization dedicated to ensuring the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America's sound recording heritage.
His book The Gershwins and Me, which is combined with a new CD of Gershwin standards performed with Cyrus Chestnut at the piano, was published by Simon & Schuster in October 2012. Feinstein earned his fifth Grammy Award nomination for The Sinatra Project, his Concord Records CD celebrating the music of "Ol' Blue Eyes." The Sinatra Project, Volume II: The Good Life was released last year. His Emmy nominated TV special, Michael Feinstein – The Sinatra Legacy, which was taped live at the Palladium in Carmel, IN, is currently airing across the country. His PBS series "Michael Feinstein's American Songbook" was the recipient of the ASCAP Deems-Taylor Television Broadcast Award. The first two seasons are now available on DVD and the third season will air in 2013. For his nationally syndicated public radio program "Song Travels," Michael interview and performs alongside of music luminaries such as Bette Midler, Neil Sedaka, Liza Minnelli, Moby, Rickie Lee Jones, David Hyde Pierce and more.
Feinstein serves as Artistic Director of the Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, a $170 million, three-theatre venue in Carmel, Indiana, which opened in January 2011. The theater is home to an annual international Great American Arts festival, diverse live programming and a museum for his rare memorabilia and manuscripts. Starting in 2010, he became the director of the Jazz and Popular Song Series at New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center. In 2013, he will replace the late Marvin Hamlisch as the lead conductor of the Pasadena Pops. More information is at www.MichaelFeinstein.com.
Christine Ebersole is currently starring on TBS's comedy hit, "Sullivan and Sons, has performed her solo concerts at The Kennedy Center, yearly engagements at The Carlyle, Feinstein's at Loews Regency and many concert halls and theaters across the country, including The Boston Pops (having returned in September 2012), The New York Pops, the televised Kennedy Center Honors and The San Francisco Symphony at Carnegie Hall (2008 PBS Special). A native of Winnetka, Illinois, Christine Ebersole won the 2007 Tony Award for Outstanding Actress in the "role of a lifetime" as "Edie Beale" in the acclaimed Tony Nominated Broadway Musical Grey Gardens. Lauded with virtually every Off-Broadway theater award when it premiered at Playwrights Horizon, Grey Gardens went on to pack its Broadway theater for over a year, with every theater critic praising Christine's bravura performance. Christine followed Grey with the Broadway production of Blithe Spirit opposite Angela Lansbury and Rupert Everett.


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Facing Ali is a 2009 documentary directed by Pete McCormack about Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky) as told from the perspectives of some of the notable opponents he faced during his career: George Chuvalo, Sir Henry Cooper, George Foreman, "Smokin'" Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes (a former sparring partner of Ali), Ron Lyle, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks and Ernie Terrell. Production is credited to Canadian producer Derik Murray and his company, Network Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, and Spike Sports in association with Muhammad Ali Enterprises. The fighters discuss their bouts against Muhammad Ali as well as their own lives and careers; Ali's fights against other opponents; his conversion to Islam and the assumption of the name Muhammad Ali; his relationship with the Nation of Islam organization (frequently referred to as the "black Muslims"), its leader, Elijah Muhammad (who bestowed Ali with his new name after he was briefly called Cassius X), and the Nation of Islam's most prominent minister, Malcolm X; Ali's refusal to be inducted into the United States Army to serve in the ongoing Vietnam War in 1967 on moral and religious grounds; the decision by the New York State Athletic Commission to strip him of his championship; his legal case and his reinstatement after the favorable June 28, 1970 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States. The Justices decided 8-0 (with Thurgood Marshall abstaining), that "… for the reasons stated, that the Department [of Justice] was simply wrong as a matter of law in advising that the petitioner's beliefs were not religiously based and were not sincerely held".[1Sonny Liston, who died in 1970, appears in archival footage. Liston and Ali fought in two notable matches in 1964 and 1965, respectively. The cover art for the DVD is Neil Leifer's iconic photograph from their controversial second fight in Lewiston, Maine in which many, such as George Chuvalo, allege that Sonny Liston deliberately lost.
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Looking up to Emma Watson, Chloe Moretz wants to juggle a university course with her movie career when she's older.
Teen star Chloe Moretz looks up to academic actress Emma Watson - because she also wants to juggle a university course with her movie career when she's older. The 13 year old admits she's in awe of the British beauty, who spent time during her first year at Rhode Island's prestigious Brown University shooting "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows".
Moretz dreams of emulating Watson and embarking on a higher education course once her compulsory studies are completed - and she insists she's dedicated to making movies simultaneously. She tells WENN, "I definitely want to finish all my school work and then go to university but at the same time I want to make films in between it (studying). I want to do a semester, do a movie, do a semester, do a movie..."
"I want to major in history because it's never ending."


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Michaela Fox
Published: November 15, 2012 - 8:21AM
Twice in one day I heard the following comments from mums that are doing a great job looking after their families. "I am not the mother I thought I would be", and "I feel like I am doing everything badly."
My advice? "Lower your expectations!"
Whether you're a stay-at-home-mother managing the infinite demands of family life, or a working mum juggling professional and family responsibilities, the same sense of guilt pervades us. We tend to feel that we could be parenting better; more books, less TV, more craft, less shouting, more nutritious meals, less sugar…. the list is endless.
When my third child was born earlier this year, and my eldest had not yet turned three, I decided to focus on the bare minimum. The bare minimum method of mothering is about survival only and anything else is a bonus. Experience has taught me that keeping all three children happy at the same time is an unrealistic ambition. If two out of three are content, things are going well. If all three are happy then I consider myself an over-achiever!
I've also learned to lower my expectations and standards. I can easily distinguish between what's essential and what's not, and I am urging all mothers to get on board with being "adequate."
I remember visiting a baby shop during my first pregnancy. The extent of baby infrastructure in this shop was overwhelming. I picked up a list from the counter that listed items under "essential" and "nice to have." The essential items from this high-end store would have sent us broke, but I think it's a good model for approaching motherhood when the times are tough.
So what classifies as essential?
I think most would agree that clothes and food are a necessity. Clean faces and perfect piggy tails are optional extras. Clean nappies are naturally essential but daily bathing is not. A hose in summer or the quick top and tail method is perfectly adequate. An empty laundry basket is an impossible pursuit and homemade play dough is a nice to have.
Come to think of it, kids don't need to be dressed all the time. On more than one occasion my toddler has still been in her dressing gown and pyjamas when dropping off my eldest to kinder. No one has given us a second glance. The fact that I make it there at all for an 8.30am start with three kids in tow is an achievement. I do, however, consider it essential for me to be dressed, as haphazardly as it may be. During warmer weather, why dress your kids at all for home? They love a nudie run and seem so much happier unadorned.
My domestic standards have reached an all-time low. The addition of my third child has resulted a living room that resembles a war zone. I don't berate myself about this and I challenge anyone to maintain a tidy house that occupies three preschoolers. I heard recently that a messy house is a happy house, so if that sentiment is true then we must be euphoric at our place!
Needless to say, I have lowered my personal standards too. I am cloaked in vomit and milk most of the time so I've stopped wearing decent clothes. Hair and make up are optional extras and get done infrequently but I do consider brushing my teeth a necessity, especially after my last check up at the dentist.
Creating nutritious meals for my kids (only to have it end up on the floor, walls or in my face) is another unrealistic ambition. Those of you with fussy eaters will understand my reluctance to put in much effort in the kitchen. I have tried every technique in the book without success. Recently I applauded myself for coercing my daughter into eating hot chips. Such is her suspicion with food she was reluctant to try them despite my appeals and leading by example. I know hot chips are not ideal, but hey, they're a vegetable and carbs are a vital food group!
Instead of giving myself a hard time about all the things that I could do better, I am fostering imperfections and feeling good about it. There's really nothing wrong with doing things adequately, satisfactorily or sufficiently. If your kids are happy then the chances are you're doing a great job.
Liberate yourself and start lowering your standards. It's nice to sometimes excel and it gives you a huge ego boost when you actually surpass your expectations. You'd be surprised how many things are optional extras.
Give it a go. Just like 40 is the new 30, "adequate" is the new "excellent". Well, it is in my household anyway….
Michaela Fox is a freelance writer and event manager. She is mother to three beautiful daughters. You can follow her musings on motherhood at notanotherslipperydip.wordpress.com
This story was found at: http://www.dailylife.com.au/life-and-love/parenting-and-families/adequate-the-new-excellent-for-mums-20121114-29bls.html


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At the upcoming Fall High Point Market, Z-Line Designs will expand the style range of its recently launched casual furniture product line. The company introduced the line last year at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in Chicago, debuting it for the larger furniture industry at last autumn's High Point, NC show.
New casual furniture styles reflect specific regional preferences, Z-Line CEO Jim Sexton said. They broaden a product line that rolled out favoring contemporary styles and filled in, for the Spring High Point Market, with more transitional transitional looks.
The Fall High Point Market runs from October 13 to 18.


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Lunch in Unit
Campfire Pizza
Veggies & Dip
Ants on a Log
Lunch in the Dining Hall
Cook's Choice – Dining Hall
Shhh, it's a Surprise!
On Thursday there was a bit of a glitch at camp. There was a fire ban in the area, so no campfire. That, of course, meant the girls could not cook lunch outside. Much disappointment from the girls, but for us grown-ups it meant lunch in the air conditioned lodge building during a nasty heat wave. Ahhhh…. The campfire pizza was dully made and passed out by the kitchen staff. We brought our own stuff and my daughter wanted hers cold. Worked for me, too!
Ants on a Log (or Bumps on a Log) is a regular snack for us and already GFCF if you have GFCF peanut butter without gluten bread crumbs in it (we brought a mini container of pb, just in case).
I checked with the cook earlier in the week to see what was up for Friday. She said they were doing a combination of sandwiches and leftovers. Easy for us! We brought sandwiches with the fillings we felt like eating that day and had the fruits and veggies from camp.
The secret snack on the last day were individual ice cream cups. As the camp had been passing out different types of popsicles (including Minute Maid juice pops) at the end of each day while waiting for the bus load up, I knew they had some frozen treat on hand for us. The cook made sure to set something aside for my daughter for Friday when everyone else had the ice cream cups. The cook was so nice, she actually gave my daughter a choice of three different items. Very sweet of her!
You will probably notice that we had quite a bit of soy during camp week. I know that many people with these same allergies also have trouble with soy, but we have been fortunate that is not an issue for our family. However, we try not to eat too much soy as it is such a high allergen food. With going to camp this week and trying to make things as much the same as possible in as easy of a way as possible, we went with more soy products this week.
All in all, camp was not that difficult for us. It did require checking on the food ahead and bringing our own alternatives to cook up and assemble at camp. However, everything fit into a very small soft-sided cooler with a strap I was able to tote around camp on my shoulder without problems. We had a good time and clued in some people about the diet without making it a big deal. We can't wait to go again next year!!
EQUIPMENT: Kettle, knife, cutting board, bowls/containers for toppings, aluminum foil, long-handled spoon, tongs, hot pad
Cooking Method: fire
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
INGREDIENTS: GFCF Ingredients:
Pepperoni Hormel or Wellshire Farms
Pizza Sauce Brought small container of homemade
Cheese Follow Your Heart Mozzarella style
Onion (optional) same
Sliced Black Olives same
Mushrooms same
Flour Tortillas GFCF 6" corn tortillas
Chop onions, mushrooms, and black olives. Spoon pizza sauce onto one half of tortilla. Top with pepperoni, cheese, olives, onion, and mushrooms as desired. Fold tortilla in half and wrap each shell individually in foil. Place foil packages on grill and heat until cheese melts, turning once with tongs or hot pad (about 5 minutes per side).
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Ants On A Log
EQUIPMENT: Knife, cutting board
Cooking Method: No Cooking
Preparation Time: 15 min
INGREDIENTS: GFCF Ingedients:
Celery same
Peanut Butter GFCF peanut butter
Raisins same
Divide celery stalks and rinse to remove dirt. Cut each stalk into 3-inch pieces (logs). Spread peanut butter on each celery piece. Top with a few raisins (ants).


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The Exiles
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it's been ages that I posted here something or did a personal projects. I'm working in the 3D business for more than 15 years I guess :-) and I lost motivation to do own stuff..but now it's time to do something just for the fun of it.
The idea was something with a Pirate Theme....the idea started with this character:
But after a little while I liked the PiRATS idea and a collegue painted these nice rats:
So I'm going to build a ship for one of these characters....the ship is af course the "Gerry Bean"....well that is a little stupid but let's see where it's heading.
I tried to find some free space between jobs and started building the ship. It takes quiet long because I build it without any sketches. I'm checking pictures of the "Black Pearl" and that Aardman Pirate ship to see how these things work......
That is my progress so far:
Will need to add some further details and some parts are completely missing also I'm not to happy with the sails. Maybe I will do an animation so the sails have to be setuped completely different.
that is is so far....


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To kick off the new cricket season, we have launched a series of features in which we ask local officials to pick an all-time best team from their club.
Our greatest team - Heaton CC- Warwick Milne
EVEN though the club is virtually without trophies in my 40-plus-year association I think it is fair to say we too can put together a pretty good greatest team.
The backbone of any Bolton League side is its captain and professional.
My two come from the 1980s and have associations with other clubs so I have no doubt they will appear elsewhere. My captain is Jeff Todd.
Jeff was a technically sound opening batsman capable of destroying any attack and a composed captain. With a professional like Duncan Worsley at his side he always had a match-winner to turn to.
The League has had professionals from the international stage on many occasions which puts Duncan up against some pretty stiff opposition.
The scorebook doesn't lie. He performed magnificently with bat and ball for 20-plus years. I'll give good money those two names appear in other teams.
Jeff's opening partner would be Mark Hutchinson who still holds the record for the highest score by a Heaton amateur – a mighty 180-something.
Mark had a particular taste for quick bowling, reckoning that the faster it came – the faster it went.
Mike Bennison will bat three. Although he played cricket at other clubs he was always one of ours.
Nearly 20,000 runs tells its own story. Supremely talented.
Not many clubs can say they have produced two England Internationals. I've met Len Wilkinson (from the 1930s) and had the pleasure of looking after Ronnie Irani when he first played senior cricket.
I think I'd bat Ronnie at six – he won't thank me for that. I suppose he could bowl a bit too.
I'm going for a two-spinners attack with Jim Snowden's graceful left-arm spin to inflict further control on the opposition. Jim loved his cricket and has recently retired aged 62.
With two such good slow bowlers I need a gifted glove man. The mercurial Danny Guest misses out to the genius of Tim Wallwork. The League has produced many brilliant keepers and Tim deserves to be in that company.
Somewhere down the late order a good side needs somebody who is up for the fight when things get tough. My man here is Paul Rimmer. He was capable of turning any match and had a golden arm with the ball. He was a brilliant fielder for good measure.
To open the bowling I've decided on a workhorse in Steve Crowder and James Hutchinson. They both swung the ball at a lively pace and Steve would happily bowl himself into a hole in the ground. James added an intellectual capacity not normally seen in Bolton League confines.
Ultimately, there is more to cricket than just playing the game. This team would be great company in the dressing room. They respected the game and their opposition and played with smiles on their faces.
The more astute will have noticed I have only named 10 players. I suppose I'd get a game (Warwick Milne) – but only just in this company!
Somewhere in the line up I have to pick Gary Garner. Gary has scored heapfuls of runs in The League and is great at getting teams home.
I close the team with Florence Brandwood as scorer with John Patt as tin lad.
I think Ian Moss would be my club manager as he was just good value. Team mascot? Nibbler the dog – he'll be there on Saturday any time after 10am. Look out for him.