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Shunya Yamashita's Rei Ayanami goes up for pre-order
Mar 20
// Tianxiao Ma
But is it really Rei?
Wow, it's been a while since I last saw full blown Evangelion scale figure go up for pre-order. This certainly wouldn't count as a traditional Rei figure since the design has been made over by illustrator Shunya Yam...
Wonder Festival 2017 Winter: Wonderful Hobby Life For You
Feb 21
// Tianxiao Ma
Figures from Good Smile Company and more
There were some intriguing Nendoroid and figma announcements at Wonder Festival but the scale figure previews weren't as interesting. Under the Wonderful Hobby Life For You banner, Good Smile Company and associated groups sho...
Tomopop Review: DC Bishoujo Wonder Girl by Kotobukiya
Dec 24
// Tianxiao Ma
Figure Name: DC Comics Bishoujo Wonder GirlFigure Maker: KotobukiyaRetail Price: $74.99Available at: Kotobukiya Online Store This particular Wonder Girl design (as always, created by Shunya Yamashita) is based on the Cassandra Sandsmark character of the classic DC universe - i.e. not from The New 52. Yamashita's take on the character is faithful to the design in the comics. The sculpt ages her up a bit compared to the illustration, making this a straightforward interpretation of Wonder Girl. Wonder Girl's Lasso of Lightning is included. It's made of plastic and painted in metallic gold. I don't find it very convincing close up, but it looks okay from a distance. As you might have deduced from the design of the figure, the setup process is pretty easy. The only thing you have to do is attach the lasso to the hands. The fit there isn't especially precise but hey, you only have to do it once. One feature I couldn't figure out is why she can be pulled apart at the hips. Could there perhaps be a variant edition in the works with swappable parts? The figure comes already attached to the base for even more convenience. It's painted in a metallic red to match the red star motif on her pants and bracers. I'm a huge fan of anything-but-a-circular-disc for bases, so I like the star shape here. I like this sculpt more the more I look at it. Wonder Girl has the bent spine, chest-and-butt-emphasizing pose that's common for female comic book characters. Fortunately Kotobukiya did a great job on her body overall (yes, her butt too). If you look closely you can see some muscle definition on her arms and thighs. There's a nice mix of power and sexiness, enhanced by the strategically exposed midriff. Wonder Girl's pants of choice are a pair of jeans. These have been sculpted with a bit of texture. I don't think it looks like real denim, but it looks better than a flat blue would have. The Bishoujo brand started as a line of budget-priced figures, and as such the manufacturing quality used to be just adequate. Nowadays it's tough to find anything to nitpick about it. Her face is clean, her eye decals are crisp, and her hair is finely sculpted and shaded. There were no flaws to speak of. That's pretty impressive considering these are still priced lower than comparable 1/8-scale figures, and that my macro lens tends to magnify the slightest imperfections. Though I have no attachment to the character, I did enjoy photographing and reviewing Bishoujo Wonder Girl. I find myself drawn to figures born from simple concepts that are executed well. This quality, as well as the distinctly pretty face, made me think of Max Factory's Kaori Miyazono as a comparison. Both are unassuming, yet still photogenic and would fit well on almost any shelf. I have plenty more of Wonder Girl in the gallery below. And if you dig Kotobukiya stuff, head on over to their Facebook page for more. [ Thanks to Kotobukiya for the review sample! ]
The power of Zeus compels you
In just a few short years, Kotobukiya's Bishoujo line has evolved to cover properties from all kinds of entertainment media including games and film. But the brand began with comic book characters, and here we return to its roots with Wonder Girl. I have lots and lots of Bishoujo figures in my collection, yet I couldn't resist adding one more. Read on for my thoughts and review!
Last minute gift ideas for the figure collector in your life
Dec 15
// Tianxiao Ma
Camera Gear If you really want someone to be poor for the rest of their life, get them into photography. Compared to camera gear, maintaining an anime figure collection costs a mere pittance. Indeed, you can set your loved one up for a lifetime of gear obsession and unnecessary spending by simply introducing them to this one hobby! But what if you want to help that special someone take better photos of his figures without having to take out a loan? You can check out some accessories designed to improve smartphone photography, such as this Photojojo lens set (pictured above). Smartphone cameras these days are already pretty capable, but accessories like this can give them an extra bit of flexibility and creative freedom. Amp up your figure photography, and your collection will feel that much more special! Lighting The art of photography goes hand in hand with the art of lighting. To really get those figure photos to the next level, you're going to need something better than the flash on your phone or camera. Luckily, this also presents the opportunity for some great stocking stuffers! Lighting can be done simply with some $10 clamp lamps from Home Depot. If you want something you could actually incorporate into your photos, check out the Slickforce Softlight (pictured above). They're not super bright, and work best with a camera with manual controls. But they look cool and can help you learn the principles of lighting. Storage Leaving figures in their boxes is no good. A real collector will want a specially designated area to keep his figures in view. This is where that old standby of collectors everywhere comes in: Ikea's Detolf display case. For good reason, these have been a go-to for figure collectors within range of an Ikea. They're reasonably priced and can blend into any kind of decor. The only drawback is that they weigh about as much as a small car, so make sure you have some buddies to help if you do buy one. Also, I guess these don't qualify as stocking stuffers... unless you're a frost giant and have enormous stockings. Dust Management You know what sucks? Leaving your figures out on display only to see them caked in dust a few months later. You know what your figures love? Being dust-free! It's a small thing but for a collector, proper dusting can mean the difference between a janky looking display and a lovingly curated one. For starters I'd get some kind of air blower, like a can of compressed air or an electric blower. Microfiber cloths are always good to have around. For the really intricate or hard to clean areas, you can try using a set of makeup brushes (or specially made anti-static brushes). Your figures will thank you for it. Display Stands Figure collections inevitably outgrow the shelves that hold them. This law holds as true as the laws of thermodynamics. When that happens, any collector will be glad to have a set of acrylic risers on hand. Full disclosure: I've never actually used these. But I wish I had, and my lack of foresight can turn into profit for you. Emotional profit, that is. With a good set of risers, you can make tiered displays that optimize your shelf space. They're especially good for smaller figures such as Nendoroids or Cu-Poches. Backdrops and Sets Want to take those figure displays to the next level? Why not add in some scenery? There are a host of options available, from 1/12-scale dollhouse furniture to purpose-built displays such as the figma PLUS line (pictured above). Max Factory has made a road set and a classroom set to help add a bit of flair to your figma collection. If Nendoroids are more your thing, Good Smile Company has recently put their Nendoroid-sized play sets up for order again. Booze Figure collecting can easily set someone on the path of financial ruin. Why not help them forget that fact with some good old liquid courage? Tomopop does not condone drinking as a response to life's problems. But a few sips here and there can't hurt, right? Pre-Orders Finally, if you can't actually get any of this in time for Christmas, you can always pre-order something. It's like a gift that's okay to give late! Make sure you stick to sites like Amiami or HobbyLink Japan, which both have great reputations and will make the whole buying process less scary. From all of us at Tomopop, we hope you have a happy and safe holiday season!
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Kotobukiya Spike Spiegel
ARTFX J Spike Spiegel goes up for pre-order
3, 2, 1, let's jam!
Dec 12
// Tianxiao Ma
One of the most beloved anime series of all time is getting a fitting PVC tribute as Kotobukiya puts their ARTFX J Spike Spiegel up for pre-order! It really is Christmas time! Ever since I started collecting six years ago, Sp...
Get a glimpse of the future at MegaHobby Expo 2016 Autumn
Nov 27
// Tianxiao Ma
Upcoming figures from Alter, MegaHouse
It's late fall so you know what that means: MegaHobby Expo time! I'm always hyped to see what kind of new stuff is coming soon (or in Alter's case, much later). Let this be a reminder for all of you to start saving up! Here's...
NYCC 2016: Good Smile Company
Oct 08
// Tianxiao Ma
Lots of toys for gamers!
Good Smile Company's Mamitan has been hard at work revealing their upcoming figures at NYCC. There are lots of Nendoroids and figmas but I wasn't expecting this many video game figures. The full armor Megaman X Nendoroid has ...
Tomopop Review: Kagamine Rin Tony Ver. by Max Factory
Oct 06
// Tianxiao Ma
Figure Name: Kagamine Rin Tony Ver.Figure Maker: Max FactoryRetail Price: ¥12,800Available at: Amiami | Big In Japan | Big Bad Toy Store | Hobby Search | HobbyLink Japan This is a rather simplistic 1/7-scale figure so there isn't much to worry about in terms of assembly or packaging. You just unbox Rin, attach the base, and slide the microphone into her left hand. If you're like me and rotate your figure displays regularly, you'll appreciate the easy unboxing and assembly process. I didn't buy this figure out of love for the character. There's just something appealing about the design and its execution. Tony Taka's interpretations of Miku and Luka stayed close to their official designs. However Rin and Len are both aged up a bit. This gives Max Factory a more interesting body type to work with, especially around the underarms and midriff. What won me over more than anything else, though, was Rin's face. I guess it's got that "Tony face" look, but it's never bothered me and looks super cute here. As with the rest of the sculpt, Max Factory nailed it. Don't let the plainness of the design put you off. No, Rin isn't decked out in a crazy outfit nor is she doing some acrobatic, floaty pose. Yet Max Factory has still worked an ample amount of detail into this sculpt. The figure looks and feels like an illustration, which is a testament to how meticulous Max Factory was in reproducing Tony's design. Her hair is especially impressive in terms of its definition. As expected with Max Factory, the paint and decal application are also top notch. Even the tiny lettering on her left bicep looks perfect under a macro lens. The one issue I have is that yellow, white, and black don't make for the most exciting color scheme. The only thing that breaks up this rather muted palette is the aqua color from her eyes. For the most part you'll get the typically excellent Max Factory build quality. The box is thick and sturdy. The figure itself has a subtle soft-touch coating on the exposed skin areas, lending a bit of realism. It's not a new practice by Max Factory but it's still uncommon. However there is one piece I have a big problem with: the base. It's too thin and feels much cheaper than the rest of the figure. It just doesn't inspire confidence in me at all, as I felt like I might break it just trying to put the figure on. This Rin is exactly the kind of figure Max Factory has always excelled at. It doesn't have an elaborate design, but the sculpt just packs in so much subtle detail that it looks almost alive - like it's a one-off piece sculpted just for you. I'm looking at my shelf of Max Factory figures and with a few splashy exceptions, most are like this. It's safe to say this Kagamine Rin is my favorite of the Tony Taka Vocaloids so far.
Pop stars aren't usually this cute
We all know that Good Smile Company really, really loves making Hatsune Miku figures. The world just can't get enough Miku. But what about the other Vocaloids? Luckily Max Factory is throwing us a bone. Over the last few year...
SDCC 2016: Weta
More robots, please
Jul 27
// Tianxiao Ma
I kicked off my tour of Weta's exhibit with their 2017 Ghost in the Shell display. It contained a life-sized replica of an android that I'm assuming will appear in the film. It was reminiscent of the robots featured in Ghost ...
SDCC 2016: Gecco
Video game figures and zombie models
Jul 27
// Tianxiao Ma
I wasn't expecting to see many Japanese manufacturers at SDCC due to WonFes, but Gecco was able to attend the show. They had flown under my radar until last year when they announced the Venom Snake and Quiet statues for Metal...
Yamato USA
[NSFW] SDCC 2016: Yamato USA
Reimagining Greek mythology
Jul 27
// Tianxiao Ma
Yamato has long collaborated with fantasy artists and illustrators for their PVC and resin Fantasy Figure Gallery line. Since the last year they've been working on a series of figures inspired by Greek mythology, based on the...
SDCC 2016: Awaken to Kotobukiya's new Kylo Ren figure
Jul 23
// Tianxiao Ma
He stabbed first
Kotobukiya announced a new Kylo Ren figure at Friday's Star Wars collectibles panel, and shortly after it appeared in their booth. Although Koto has taken on Kylo Ren in the past, this one's the most dynamic yet. The figure i...
[Updated] SDCC 2016: Kotobukiya
Ikemen collection announced!
Jul 22
// Tianxiao Ma
[Update: Added photos of the Fine Art Statue Vision] I always love seeing what Kotobukiya brings to SDCC. This year we had a few major announcements, so let's kick off with the biggest: they'll be starting a line called "Ikem...
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SDCC 2016: DC Collectibles
Con of Justice
Jul 22
// Tianxiao Ma
With movie and TV universes to build, it's no surprise that DC featured Suicide Squad and their TV shows heavily in their merchandising. They'll be adding to their selection of articulated figures with characters from Arrow, ...
SDCC 2016: Good Smile Company
Nice figures tucked into a tiny booth
Jul 21
// Tianxiao Ma
Good Smile Company doesn't usually do Comic Con as WonFes is usually the same weekend. However it seems like they're starting to stake out some territory at SDCC. Their booth was pretty small and tucked away - not what you'd ...
Capcom Morrigan
Morrigan changes occupations in this new Capcom figure
Hope you don't need a shot though...
Jun 03
// Tianxiao Ma
Dark Stalkers' Morrigan Aensland has seen a few releases over the years, but I don't remember many wardrobe changes. I think since her main appeal is her sexiness, and her outfit already emphasizes that, there never was a nee...
Link joins the Wonderful Hobby Selection
May 27
// Tianxiao Ma
Skyward Sword's Link is the latest entry
Good Smile Company's Wonderful Hobby Selection line is getting a new addition from Max Factory! This time it'll be The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword's Link making the transition from artwork to PVC figure. Compared to some o...
WonFes Union Creative
Wonder Festival 2016 Winter: Union Creative
All of the boys
Feb 11
// Tianxiao Ma
Union Creative is a producer partnered with several toy makers, such as Sentinel and Kaiyodo. That means they usually bring a ton of figures to WonFes, so yay for us! While most manufacturers' figures have a decided bias towa...
WonFes GSC
Wonder Festival 2016 Winter: Good Smile Company part 1
I'm so sick of bunny outfits
Feb 09
// Tianxiao Ma
Good Smile Company's Wonderful Hobby Life For You display is like the all-you-can-eat buffet of Wonder Festival. By my quick internet research I estimate they have infinity figures. And I feel like half of that infinite numbe...
WonFes X-Plus
Wonder Festival 2016 Winter: X-Plus
Dragon Ball Z, kaiju, and Harry Potter
Feb 09
// Tianxiao Ma
X-Plus hit WonFes with some big name properties. Right off the bat you have their Godzilla figures, sure to please you kaiju fans out there. If classic anime is more to your taste, they also showed a selection of Dragon Ball ...
WonFes Embrace Japan
Wonder Festival 2016 Winter: Embrace Japan/Milestone
Some great stuff for Street Fighter fans
Feb 08
// Tianxiao Ma
Man, Embrace Japan has really put out some lovely designs as of late. They're looking to continue that roll with the Diabolus Angelite figure shown at WonFes. Fun fact: this line of original designs has been titled Black Arts...
WonFes Alphamax
Wonder Festival 2016 Winter: Alphamax
T2 Art Girls and... Transformers?
Feb 08
// Tianxiao Ma
Alphamax is usually all about girls with clothes falling off their bodies. Well they took it to a literal extent this WonFes with some of the figures from their SkyTube label. I won't focus on the NSFW stuff but Amiami a...
WonFes Aquamarine
Wonder Festival 2016 Winter: Aquamarine
Persona, Guilty Gear, and more
Feb 08
// Tianxiao Ma
I don't have much experience with Aquamarine, but the photos from their booth caught my attention. If you're a gamer - particularly if you're into Japanese games - you might recognize the gals in the header image. I picked th...
WonFes Aoshima
Wonder Festival 2016 Winter: Aoshima
Going all-in on Kantai Collection
Feb 08
// Tianxiao Ma
It looks like more Kantai Collection stuff is coming from Aoshima, who showed off a few prototypes at Wonder Festival. The biggest crowd pleasers will probably be Shoukaku and her tsundere sister ship Zuikaku. Although it's t...
Kotobukiya's gorgeous new Dark Dragoon should melt your rage away
Jan 20
// Tianxiao Ma
Put that one in my wish list!
Kotobukiya has only made a handful of Rage of Bahamut figures. You can kind of understand why, because they're all elaborate and super gorgeous. The one that first caught my attention was Dark Angel Olivia, which feature...
Bishoujo Ed Scissorhands
Bishoujo Edward Scissorhands. Yes, this is a thing.
Merry Christmas, you filthy animals
Dec 26
// Andres Cerrato
Yes, I know what you are thinking based upon reading the headline. I know there's rumors for a sequel to Edward Scissorhands, but they can't go in that direction. Yes, it may have been Christmas and I may just have drank a we...
CCP Muscular Collection Buffaloman comes stampeding through
2 versions of the big guy!
Nov 04
// Soul Tsukino
One of the big men of Kinnikuman's intergalactic wrestling roster can now come home to you with the CCP Muscular Collection Buffaloman version 2.0. This pre-posed PVC figure comes in both regular and special orange colored fi...
Give your shelves lots of fighting spirit with Kinnikuman Super Phoenix
A new meaning of Strong Style
Oct 21
// Soul Tsukino
The rough and tumble world of Kinnikuman is filled with a lot of big, angry, intergalactic wrestlers, but they all pale in comparison to the being known as Kinniuman Super Phoenix. Now you can bring some of his all mighty wre...
Max Factory Atago
Panpakapan! Check out Max Factory's Atago prototype
Beautiful, buxom, and blonde
Oct 17
// Tianxiao Ma
At the 55th All Japan Model Hobby Show, Max Factory put their next KanColle ship girl on display: the heavy cruiser Atago! This 1/8-scale figure is stunning, capturing Atago's lighthearted personality and beauty. I love the w...
Max Factory Hestia
Max Factory's Hestia is looking pretty bouncy
Now up for pre-order
Aug 27
// Tianxiao Ma
I'm sure DanMachi's Hestia is a character in her own right, but the general anime-aware public might know her more for her peculiar fashion sense. Indeed Max Factory's 1/7-scale PVC rendition goes all in on the boob string. I...
WonFes Alphamax
[NSFW] Wonder Festival 2015 Summer: Alphamax/Skytube
Bringing the sexy to WonFes
Jul 29
// Tianxiao Ma
Alphamax (especially with their Skytube brand) tends to be on the racier side of figure manufacturers. They also seem to really like Tony Taka, which can make identifying these figures a chore... Anyway, they brought some rea...
WonFes Kotobukiya
Wonder Festival 2015 Summer: Kotobukiya
A nice lineup of pretty ladies
Jul 29
// Tianxiao Ma
Kotobukiya was no slouch at WonFes, bringing a spate of ambitious-looking figures alongside their Cu-Poche and Bishoujo lineups. I like that Kotobukiya has produced more and more elaborate designs over the years across a wide...
WonFes 2015
Wonder Festival 2015 Summer: MegaHouse
I'm slightly underwhelmed
Jul 28
// Tianxiao Ma
As I comb through all this WonFes coverage, I have to say the showing from MegaHouse feels a little uninspired. Honestly, they've never been a go-to brand for me. I'm never watching my news feeds wondering what they're up to ...
WonFes 2015 Summer
Wonder Festival 2015 Summer: Wonderful Hobby Life For You
Highlights from GSC and associates
Jul 27
// Tianxiao Ma
[ Update: Hobby Search has even more coverage of the WHL4U booth, including more Nendoroids, figmas, and ThreeA figures! ] Wonder Festival has come and gone. While it's odd to me that such a big event is one day only (wouldn'...
Kotobukiya's Bishoujo Tali might as well not be
Jul 23
// Tianxiao Ma
Hilariously un-Shunya
Artist Shunya Yamashita's trademarks are his cute feminine faces and voluptuous bodies. So if we have someone who's hooded, robed, and masked, it makes me wonder... why put the Bishoujo label on her at all? Indeed, Kotobukiya...
Kantai Collection
A whole bunch of KanColle stuff went up for pre-order
Jun 23
// Tianxiao Ma
The Kantai Collection engine is steaming along nicely with five new pre-orders appearing throughout yesterday. Anime fans may not recognize the first two, which would be the Tenryuu-class light cruiseres Tenryuu and Tatsuta. ...
GSC Orange Rouge
Good Smile Company announces Orange Rouge, a brand for male figures
Spearheading the bishounen lineup
Jun 22
// Tianxiao Ma
Good Smile Company and Max Factory have announced a new brand dedicated to male figures called Orange Rouge (after the colors of their respective logos). The idea is basically the same as Altair is to Alter, except the GSC/Ma...
GSC Kongou Bust
Check out this pretty - and creepy - Kongou bust from Good Smile Company
Pre-orders exclusive to GSC Online Shop
Jun 16
// Tianxiao Ma
Announced long ago at some distant WonFes, Good Smile Company's Kongou bust is now up for pre-order. This is based on a sculpt by Masaichiro Usui, who certainly has an interesting style. While it's beautifully detailed (and n...
MegaHouse brings the Dark Elf from Bikini Warriors to life
Jun 12
// Tianxiao Ma
Not actually wearing a bikini, though
There's something alluring about fantasy dark elves to me... well, the sexy ones at least. MegaHouse and (who else?) Hobby Japan have teamed up to produce another media franchise consisting of under-clothed ladies and a fanta...
Embrace Japan Chun Li
Embrace Japan's Chun-Li figure is ready to hit the streets
But where do her organs go?
Jun 12
// Tianxiao Ma
Street Fighter is back in a big way, and Embrace Japan is celebrating that with the pre-order of their Chun-Li figure. I have to say, it's... weird. Although the header image isn't too bad, dig deeper through the product shot...
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Some will take in the hustle and bustle of the big city, while others will soak up the sun in tropical paradise. But no matter where they are, these high school football athletes are excited to be representing Winnipeg on an international stage.
The Churchill Bulldogs will head to the Big Apple and play some exhibition games in the surrounding area while the Vincent Massey Trojans are heading to Hawaii to play in a game to be televised online.
Bulldogs coach Tom Walls is originally from New York. He taught and coached in the area for 13 years before marrying a Canadian woman from Oakbank and moving to the Canadian Prairies. After leaving New York, he kept in contact with his old colleagues and it led to a discussion about bringing the Bulldogs to New York state for some exhibition games.
"There were emails and text messages that were jokes and jokes become thoughts, which turned into brainstorming sessions, which eventually became plans," Walls said. "This was the year we decided to put both of our feet in and see if we can make it happen."
And it sure did.
Walls and the Bulldogs leave for New York City on Aug. 28, will tour the area and take in some NFL pre-season action between the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles. After, they'll head to Walls' old school in Vestal and prepare for a game in a stadium that Walls describes as "straight out of the movies."
"The stadium hosts a couple thousand people, Astroturf, bright lights and the whole package," he said.
The Bulldogs will play three other exhibition games on their trip, including a match against four-time state champion Chenango Forks.
Walls is looking forward to returning to New York for a while, but the main goal is to give his players the experience of a lifetime.
"I hope they're going to get that feeling of not only being able to represent their school, but their country on a foreign soil. And on top of that I think what they're going to find out is that football players have more in common than they do differences," Walls said.
The Vincent Massey Trojans have decided to fly west and take in the sun of Hawaii.
Trojans coach Kelsey McKay, who used to coach the Bulldogs football program, tries to plan a big trip for his team once every two years. Last time, he took his team to Los Angeles.
McKay sent out some calls and emails to high schools in the Aloha State, including to former Blue Bomber Joe Lobendahn's brother who is a football coach. Eventually the Trojans were set up to play Leilefehua in a broadcasted game complete with commentators and sideline reporting.
During their time away from the football field, McKay will have his team taking in surf lessons, swimming, tours and even some practices on the beach.
The trip is something McKay thinks the players will remember for the rest of their lives. But big trips like this come from a lot of hard work from other people. McKay wants his roster to remember that as a valuable life skill.
"The trip is part of the package for the team, but this isn't just about the trip," McKay said. "Lots of people, whether it be parents, people in the community, the coaches and the kids themselves have put a lot into this to get them there. I want them to truly appreciate the effort a lot of people did to get them there and experience something like Hawaii."
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Wella Brillance ShampooI was so thankful to try this product. The thing I love most about this shampoo is the clean smell that isn't too overpowering. It's very light, and fresh. I loved the way this shampoo cleaned my hair without making is too dry. All in all I really love this shampoo! — 5 years, 7 months agobeautyjunkie23 | 2 reviews
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My hair looks worse than when I started usingFirst off, I was unhappy with all the sulfates. I almost didn't use it at all for that reason, but I gave it a try; the scent is nice but very light. I prefer my hair to retain some of the scent of my hair products, and this didn't have enough scent to do that. No big deal though. It lathered nicely, but I don't think it rinsed cleanly. The shampoo didn't provide any noticeable shine on its own. I...read moren fact, my ends look duller than usual and very faded after using this shampoo. Not at all good for color treated hair, and I won't even be finishing the bottle, let alone buying this product. — 5 years, 7 months agoValhalla1 | 3 reviews
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I Wonder Would You Switch Genders If It Were Possible
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 1,080 People
Yeah I would love it,I maybe give it a go for a day or two. I'd love to know wat peeing wud be like standing up.I'd have a **** or two.... Have sex with a woman. Walk around topless.... Feel myself up...
Dreamprojector 22-25, F 2 Responses 5 Aug 6, 2014
Only If I Was A Girl In FullIf I had the opportunity to switch genders I wouldn't even hesitate. But I would have some conditions on it. I would want to be a girl in full. I want to have a monthly period and be able to get pregnant. Since that is not going to happen in this lifetime I am more than...
Aiyana77 36-40, T 4 Responses 11 Jun 14, 2013
Yes being a girl would beso much fun.They get to wear great clothes satin and lace the shoes go shopping for more clothes what a beautiful day that would be
cdden4 56-60, M 8 Responses 8 Oct 7, 2014
I will. I ******* hate being a girl.Guys have so many advantages and the don't get periods. They are so lucky, it's not fair.
BreeezeBlocks 18-21, F 3 Responses 2 Aug 17, 2014
I wouldn't get out the showerif I was a guy lol
butterflywings00001 36-40, F 4 Responses 6 Aug 6, 2014
It is possible..................
MorbidPeaches 16-17, F 1 Response 1 Nov 27, 2014
Switch GenderIf I could I would switch gender so fast I wouldn't even have to think about it. I 've always been a girl since I was young. Unfortunatly I got stuck with this stupid male body. I wish the internet had been around when I was younger so that I could have known that I was'nt the...
Karalee2 51-55 22 Responses 13 Oct 16, 2011
Nyssa59 56-60, T 2 Responses 5 Dec 18, 2014
My wife never wanted a full-time girlfriendbut would switch rolls with me and let me be the girl I wanted to be. We never had anyone join us but had a toy that used to be my man. So I guess this was all I could getand was happy with it.
CrissyL1958 56-60, M 1 Nov 23, 2015
of course I would! I've wanted to doso since I was 3 years old!
Zurea 26-30, T 2 Responses 8 Sep 3, 2015
So if you were the opposite genderfor a day what's the one thing you would have to do?
imacoolguy14 18-21, M 3 Responses 1 Oct 5, 2014
TransgenderAlex 13-15, T 1 Response 0 Mar 12, 2016
Yes, I would. I've always felt like two halves,never a whole, constantly distracted by my desire to be a woman. I'd finally be whole, the real me, a woman. And I'd finally know happiness.
Jenisa 51-55, T 6 Nov 16, 2015
I'd like to be a guy sometimes,but I also don't want to leave behind all of the great things about being a girl. As a guy I want to be able to dress easily and not have to worry about my body, specifically boobs and whether or not I've shaved or when y period's coming or how to style my hair, and I would be...
jeanneofalltrades 18-21, F 2 Responses 7 Aug 17, 2014
Never ever!!!!! I love being a girl.You get to dress in pink and purple (my favorite colors). And wear dresses and shirts. And you have two holes to play with. Haha
Rayven1997 18-21, F 2 Responses 5 Aug 6, 2014
Yesdoesn't need thinking about a straight Yes from me. Every day I wish this were so when I wake up. I dream of having tender breasts to fill out my girly tops rather than having to rely on falsies.
christinemelody 56-60, T 3 Responses 4 May 9, 2012
No Way!I love being a woman. I was born female and I plan to die still being the best female I can be. I do not have penis envy at all., Men can have that all to themselves as ,long as my man is willing to use his on me at least twice a day. I am a very happy woman but don't think I...
fungirlmmm 46-50, F 9 Responses 4 Jan 2, 2012
its possible to switch genders,just not sexes.
TransgenderAlex 13-15, T 0 Mar 18, 2016
Switch Or Not Switch Genders That Is The QuestionIf I could start life over again and choose my gender I know for sure for certain I would definitely be a girl...:)
saraashley 31-35, F 1 Response 5 Mar 11, 2013
HaddyT 16-17, F 1 Response 2 Jul 18, 2014
I would love to switch to female,I so love to have a beautiful female body. So I could ware a the petty clothing , hair, makeup, nails and shoes. I'd love to be artificially Inseminated(there's no way I'm touching a guy) and have a baby in my womb , and give birth and then breast feed my baby
DawnR59 56-60, T 1 Response 6 Jul 11, 2014
In a heartbeat, without a doubtand no second thoughts, I have always wanted and need to be a woman, a lifelong dream would finally come true and be a reality.
wtbwoman 46-50, T 5 Responses 9 Mar 17, 2016
I would love to be a guybut only for a short period of time and only if I could go back to being myself. I would love to experience life as a guy even if i were for a few days.
nursekarin 51-55, F 10 Responses 16 Dec 7, 2015
Wonder And HaveWondered for years and i am on my way to feminizing myself and becoming a woman. Check me out !!!! I AM WOMAN , HEAR ME ROAR
tssabrina 26-30, T 5 Responses 5 Mar 12, 2012
I would love to be a womanfor at least a year or two. Then you would understand what it would really be like.
SweetSarahSawyer 51-55, T 5 Responses 12 Dec 4, 2015
If it were possible then yea.I used to think that I was in the wrong body anyway and for a while thought maybe the doctors and my parents didn't even check to see what gender I was and just said here be this one. Being the opposite gender would be a lot easier since I'm very much like that gender but I'm...
secretlyfelix 22-25 2 Responses 3 Oct 18, 2014
I sure would in a heartbeat,because then my body and mind would the match, and a could wear the clothing shoes and makeup I love, and it would be okay
DawnR59 56-60, T 1 Response 2 Aug 17, 2014
I'd love to wake up a girland go through puberty rather then just wake up having already gone through it I'd love and enjoy it all even if it was painful mentally or physically I've been through a lot already
Lizzy907 22-25, T 1 Response 8 Apr 2, 2016
I've come across this question multiple timesthroughout my life. Never in a serious manner though, only wanting to see what it would be like in the shoes of a man for a day or so. It would seem like an interesting experience to compare contrast.
Altairswifi 18-21, F 1 Response 3 Feb 17, 2015
yes i totally would it make it easierthan trying to go through this horemones stuff
peeingbikini 22-25, T 4 Responses 6 Apr 2, 2016
?? If ?? Hell Yes !!A dream come true! I have always wanted to be a woman on the inside as well as on the surface.
christy2u 61-65, T 3 Responses 4 May 12, 2012
Lacey2929 51-55, T 3 Responses 6 Jan 2, 2016
photousa 61-65, M 7 Responses 8 Dec 5, 2015
Yes I Would Absolutely.I would make the change in a nano second. Tired of being expected to be macho, king of the hill, ready to fight at the drop of a hat. Just give me the gentler side of life please.
bahli 66-70, M 3 Responses 6 Aug 16, 2012
There Was A TimeIf I had been allowed to choose as a child, I absolutely would have transitioned from female to male. I never had much interest in typical female things, and even sometimes used to lock myself in my room and cry because I didn't want to be a girl.This was between the ages of 4...
DeadOfDecember 22-25, F 5 Responses 4 Jan 30, 2012
if I could wake up a girland experience well everything it means to be a girl every milestone and then some and that's why I love gaming,anime so on its a way to be who in some form I'd love to just wake up a girl and experience everything I've cisgender female friends who complain about there problems...
Lizzy907 22-25, T 5 Responses 3 Dec 8, 2015
jamesorjanet 18-21, M 2 Oct 5, 2015
Sure! Although I am, maybe,75% happy with my gender, I'd love to switch for as long as a month. I'm bisexual and sometimes fantasize about having straight sex with a female. Even if I didn't get that opportunity, I think being a male for a few weeks would be a super interesting experience.
kimlost 18-21, F 2 Responses 9 Aug 11, 2015
I often think about this,but I would only switch if I could switch back and forth depending on my mood. I know and can see there are benefits and disadvantages to being male and female. I wouldn't want to have the ability to switch back and forth to avoid the disadvantages either. I feel torn between...
Freja14 36-40, T 4 Responses 5 Nov 23, 2014
I have thought of this very often.If I did switch to the female gender; it would only to be able to wear everything a woman wears openly and without judgement, and I would be a Lesbian only!
I Switch Gender As Often As PossibleI don't need to change sex to do this, though I would enjoy it more if my features were a little softer and I had hair other then the hair I keep on those little heads on my closet shelf.I've started believing that I am gender queer.No really gender has/is becoming that outward...
JoanieNewHampshire 61-65, T 6 Responses 7 Jul 25, 2013
My New Desiresi love to dress and act like a woman whenever possible, and i love doing it, i feel alive and comfortable as a woman. i was pretty content with the way i look and the way i move as a woman and i have been very happy with myself, but untill recently i had never thought about this...
feraldawn 31-35, M 6 Responses 6 Oct 17, 2012
I Know It's Possible!After failing in the traditional "Sex change" I have been seeking alternatives. My plan is to astrol project and "walk out" of this male body and "walk in" to the the body of a female suicide. For ethical reasons I would choose a vessle between the ages of 18 and 22. Finesh...
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Earlier this week, Rimes released the single "Crazy Women", prompting speculation she is singing about Glanville in the track. She sings, "Crazy women are made by crazy men/ He cheats and lies, then plays the victim/ He don't know why they always pick them/ Crazy women, ex-wives and old girlfriends/ Keep their crazy hidden/ Till they're pushed off the deep end."
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WESTLAND, Mich. - A woman stands accused of stealing jewelry from two dementia patients who were being cared for at a Canton assisted living facility.
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Manitoba's pro and amateur sports teams are trying to play it safe when it comes to the spread of the H1N1 virus.
The Manitoba Moose put in place just this week a new policy that removes all towels from the players' bench. Players will now be expected to wipe their sweat off with their jerseys.
Six players are currently battling flu symptoms, an outbreak that came just two days after the team returned from a nine-day road trip. All six were checked by doctors on Tuesday and all came back negative for H1N1.
But one player, Eric Walsky, was undergoing further testing as a precaution, simply because Walsky also has asthma.
"We're paying a little more attention to these things," said Moose head coach Scott Arniel.
"When someone said they had a cold, we might have blown it off. Now we're paying more attention to these things... There's probably a little more care being taken," he said.
"It's making sure the guys have their own water bottles, it's not using towels... It's making sure that wherever they go and whatever they have contact with, whether it's the bikes or exercise equipment, everything gets wiped down. It's the hand sanitizers that are always available," Arniel said on the eve of two home games starting tonight against the Wilkes-Barre Penguins.
"...When they're feeling any kind of symptoms, they need to see (Moose trainer Rob Millette) right away...Trying to really nip it in the bud before it becomes a problem."
The Bombers say they're just sticking to their old game plan: keeping it clean.
"Quite frankly we haven't changed a whole lot of what we've been doing before," said Bombers athletic therapist Al Couture.
"Sanitation was a high priority for us every season. We use the same ozone machine the Moose use. Our water bottles go in it, our training room, locker room and equipment room are cleaned throughout the day and our players are instructed to wash their hands, as they've always been."
High school athletes, meanwhile, are keeping it clean -- and friendly.
They're advised to use their own water bottles and towels, wash their hands before games and practices -- and during, if possible -- but there is no need to stop shaking hands, says Morris Glimcher, executive director of the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association.
"We're not going to make you shake hands," said Glimcher, but the MHSAA does not believe it is necessary to stop shaking hands, as long as students are cleaning their hands thoroughly and regularly.
"We have guidelines on our website, which I circulated to (school division) superintendents last week," Glimcher said Wednesday.
"A lot of school divisions have their own regulations. School divisions, it's their students and their schools, not our students."
Glimcher said the MHSAA will further discuss H1N1 measures when its board meets Monday.
High school volleyball, hockey and football are well underway and basketball will start soon.
Glimcher said the MHSAA has not yet addressed how schools should handle activities such as volleyball and basketball, in which all the players from both teams as well as officials regularly handle the same ball.
Maybe, he said, there should be hand sanitizers in the gym, and everyone should wash and sanitize at the start of games and practices and again at halftime: "My gut answer is that would make sense," he said.
When schools go away to tournaments, said Glimcher, bring your own sanitizers, towels and water bottles: "Don't rely on the facilities, bring your own."
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40 Penn Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2AU
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52% would recommend it to a friend
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Room was basic but clean.
Plenty of parking. Hotel convenient for central MK, just across the road from Pink Punters
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My wife and I stayed for one night only as the hotel was very conveniently located close to the church in Fenny Stratford High Street where we were to attend a wedding.
The receptionist kindly allowed us to check in early at 13.00 instead of 14.00 as the ceremony started at 14.30. This gave us time to unpack and prepare. The room was clean but not very big. The bathroom was clean and had a bath with a good shower in it with plenty of hot water. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice and an attentive waiter. Our only downside was being woken from a deep sleep by the smoke alarm in our room. I contacted reception who told me someone had showered in another room and left the bathroom door open. I suggest more powerful extractor fans in the bathrooms. This happens in other hotels to be fair as they all have underpowered extractor fans.All in all good value for money.
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staff were able to sort out the mess caused.
We were not informed that parties would take place from 4.30pm-11pm & go onto 7am the next day! !!
We arrived on the Thursday evening,clean room,but being over 80% disabled a long way to walk.
Paid our money but not the price quoted. Went to to cafe for food, sorry no soup tonight. Nice meal. Friendly. 2nd morning good breakfast. Then informed by staff that there would be some youngsters in that evening. There is a club. Opposite/Gays/Lesbians/Transsexuals/Transvestites. Where do they bed down?. Correct in the hotel. They used their rooms to party in drinking from about 4.30 until 11ish then off to the club returning at anytime between 2.30am & 7am & always screaming voices. No we did not sleep!!. On Friday we cancelled our Sunday stay & they gave us £49 back. But we were still there for the Saturday night & that was worse. We could hear the night staff pleading for them to return to their own rooms, "There are only supposed to be 2 people in each room". Banging on doors shouting/swearing/sleeping in the corridors/peeing in the corridors. It is not your fault if you have not been informed. The staff try their best. The hotel is probably very nice throughout the week. But at weekends...AAAAAHHHH. The staff are very friendly & courtious wether cleaning the rooms/being at reception/serving in the cafe/breakfast room all very good. It is just the Fri/Sat & Sun nights. If you do not get the bad comments, then how can anybody improve. We used the hotel in Bletchley as I needed to go to Bletchley Park to give some equipment & parts for use in their computer museum, which they did not have. That was completed, but too a long time was spent on our feet & as we are both in our 70's needed rest afterwards. This we did not get.
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Total dump, never again.
Last minute but good value
Stayed before.
Great staff. Bit noisy due to nightclub over the road tipping out at 4am. Overall good value
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I stayed here for 3 nights, Friday to Monday morning.
The hotel is in Fenny Stratford near Bletchely opposite a nightclub. Every night from about 8pm till 5am there are crowds of people shouting and screaming outside the hotel. The locals use the road right outside the hotel as a drag strip for their souped up cars. The hotel itself has seen better days. The carpets are stained, the rooms themselves are very, very basic with woodchip wallpaper and soft beds. They look like it's not been decorated for about 30 years. There is virtually no soundproofing so you get to hear everything which is going on in the adjoining rooms, including arguments (of which there were a lot), people moving furniture and toilet habits. Guests were also apparently smoking in their rooms as the hotel smells of second cigarette smoke. This is probably the second worst hotel I've ever stayed in, beaten only by a hotel in Hull which had running water down the walls. Given the quality of accommodation and the location, it is massively overpriced. More fitting for £30/night motel.
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First two nights were okay but the this was NOT. Woken up 3 times during night with FIRE ALARM, have already posted letter to hotel and will write to complain to LateRooms.com email address.
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Kenya Women Finance Trust changes name to Kenya Women Holdings
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I have a small cake to do at the end of the month. As a topper the client requested the "hands of God" holding a baby. I have an alternative, if for any reason I can't pull this off. I was thinking I could do the hands out of chocolate, but I cannot find a hand candy mold that fits the bill. My other thought is to create a mold out of something. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I could do this?
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Armed Robbery at Apple's Flagship Store in Paris
Robbers wielding masks and weapons used the New Years Eve celebrations as they broke into Apple's flagship Paris Store which is located behind the Paris Opera house.
The thieves made off with iPads, iPhone's and a large quantity of iPod Touches and Macbook's and the bill is currently being put at somewhere between $800,000 and $1.3 Million, a figure police were not confirming.
The theft occurred 3 hours after closing time, around 9pm and most of the police officers were stationed at the Champs-Elysees Avenue, which was being used for the New Years Eve Paris Celebration.
Its thought that the armed robbers gained access to the store by threatening a janitor at the back entrance. The janitor escaped with only minor injuries.
While in the store, the thieves did not take and of the items on display, instead going for the boxes of pre-packed stock in the stores warehouse and then loaded it all into a waiting parked truck, making their getaway about 9:40PM.
"They prepared their coup pretty well," said Christophe Crepin, a representative of the French police union Unsa "since the essential bulk of police forces were mobilized to patrol the Champs-Elysees, the thieves clearly profited from the opportunity to make their move," Crepin said.
The store director is still assessing the cost of the lost goods and neither Apple, nor the Paris Police were available for comment.
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Many retailers — and much of the national economy — depend on the sales between Thanksgiving and Christmas to keep them in the black. What is the mood among shoppers this season, as compared to a year ago or two years ago? Statistics show the economy is again growing, so by definition it is no longer in recession. But are shoppers ready to spend? Are they more confident about their economic futures? Or will they remain wary, perhaps for years to come? And if they are less likely to rack up the debt, is that a good thing?
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by Paul on 06/07/09 at 12:26 PM ET
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Larry Murphy and Bob Errey have been providing their analysis of the Stanley Cup Finals for the NHL Network and I am noticing a bit of team pride coming through.
Murphy provides analysis for the Red Wings TV broadcast network during the regular season and first two rounds of the playoffs and Errey does the same for the Penguins. Both men did play for the other team too durng their NHL career but as this series goes deeper and deeper, their 'homer' hats are being worn.
I am enjoying the banter between the two, with Murphy having the last word after the Wings victory in game 5. What is next is a question yet to be answered, but I am sure the intensity between the two will pick up even more.
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From Ron Cook at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Bob Errey, as recognizable a hockey name in Pittsburgh as just about any short of Lemieux and Crosby, laid out the hard truth before the Stanley Cup final.
"Only one team can win," he said. "Two weeks from now, you'll either be the happiest guy in the world or the forgotten bridesmaid."
Kind of makes you sick this morning, doesn't it?
With the Detroit Red Wings the kings of the hockey world and the Penguins, well, you know?
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Eating Well: Ripe, juicy tomatoes adaptable for snacking, mealtime needs
I have garden tomatoes I need to use, so I perused my recipe files for a few favorites that will work nicely to dwindle my not-so-large supply.
Homemade salsa is one of the best ways,coupling the savory sauce with those salty scoop chips.
The "Fresh Salsa" is also a recipe I've made countless times. It takes a few minutes to make and such a short time to devour, I usually make a double batch because if there is any left it keeps nicely in the fridge/ If you aren't a fan of cilantro, you can substitute parsley instead.
Cherry tomatoes are always ample and excellent whole in salads or stuffed for delicious, light appetizers. If you like salmon, the recipe below will be to your liking. You can also use other seafood, i.e. flaked tuna or even chicken as a substitute if you prefer. They do take a little time to prep but they are worth it.
Any type of tomato is perfect for the "Tomato Phyllo Pizza." With its delicate crust and lots and lots of tomatoes, this dish is a special one to serve to guests. Add a pasta salad and light dessert and that's all you'll need to round out the menu. It also freezes well unbaked, so you can keep one in the freezer to pop in the oven for a quick dinner.
The "BLT Brunch Pie," with its tempting filling and melt-in-your mouth crust, is also a real winner and one that can actually be served for any meal, accented by fresh fruit. The nice thing about the crust is its ease in preparation, you just pat the dough into the pan. And a special bit of advice, do not substitute low-fat mayo or sour cream in the recipe, use the real thing.
Until next time, from my kitchen to yours, happy cooking and baking.
Fresh Salsa
4 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 medium-sized bermuda onion, finely chopped
1 to 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped (use peppers depending on how hot you like it)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp. salt
Juice of 1/2 a lime
Combine all the ingredients in bowl, mix well. Cover and chill at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
Tomato Phyllo Pizza
5 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
7 sheets phyllo dough (18 inches by 14 inches)
7 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup thinly sliced onion
7 to 9 plum tomatoes (sliced)
1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Brush a 15"x10"x1" baking pan with some melted butter. Lay a sheet of phyllo in pan, folding edges to fit (keep rest of dough covered with wax paper to prevent drying out). Brush dough with butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Repeat layer five times, folding edges for each layer.
Top with remaining dough, folding edges to fit pan; brush with remaining butter. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; arrange onion and tomatoes over cheese. Sprinkle with oregano, thyme, salt, pepper and remaining Parmesan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Makes 28 slices.
Smoked Salmon Cherry Tomatoes
30 cherry tomatoes
3 ounces smoked salmon
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green peppers
Salt and pepper to taste
1 3-oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. milk
Fresh dill sprigs
Cut a thin slice off each tomato top; scoop out and discard pulp. Invert tomatoes on paper towels to drain. In a bowl, combine the salmon, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper. Mix well. Spoon into tomatoes.
In a small mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Insert a star tip into a pastry or ziploc bag and squeeze small amount of cream cheese mixture into tomatoes. (If you don't have a star tip, just cut a small slit in corner of bag and squeeze mixture out into tomatoes.) Garnish with dill if you like.
BLT Brunch Pie
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup (4 ozs.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can (4 1/2 oz.) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tbsp. chopped green pepper
1 tbsp. chopped onion
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced
Combine the first four ingredients in a bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Press pastry into 9'' pie plate; flute edges. Bake at 375 degrees for ten minutes. Cool completely.
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, mushrooms, bacon, green pepper and onion. Layer half of the tomatoes in crust; top with half the mayonnaise mixture. Repeat layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Refrigerate leftovers. Serves 6 to 8.


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Announcement letter for IBM Operational Decision Manager for z/OS V8.5
IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) for z/OS , V8.5, the next generation of business rules, provides an elegant development environment, along with a dedicated business user interface, for automating and governing frequently occurring, repeatable business decisions. IBM ODM for z/OS V8.5 planned availability date will be on 21 June 2013. This document contains a brief overview of IBM ODM for z/OS V8.5 and a link to the announcement letter.
The offering provides end-to-end, lifecycle support for business decisions invoked from COBOL and PL/I applications. This includes capabilities for decision testing and simulation within the zRule Execution Server (zRES) for z/OS environment and the ability to trace the execution of how a business decision is made in the zRule Execution Server through the Decision Warehouse feature.
IBM ODM for z/OS provides multiple, business-rule execution choices for z/OS customers. This includes a business rule deployment option for Enterprise COBOL, PL/I, and IMS batch applications, which can run stand-alone or hosted within a CICS 4.x or CICS 5.x region. IBM ODM for z/OS also provides support for decision evaluation for COBOL and PL/I applications in IMS environments, both online and batch (support of IMS V10 and later) with the zRule Execution Server for z/OS .
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- Support for PL/I Language - Extends your ability to utilize decision management and modernize your applications.
- Improved CICS and IMS integration with the Decision Engine - Includes performance improvements and persistent connection support.
- Expanded support for Decision Engine - Now available on WebSphere Application Server for z/OS .
- Simpler deployment configuration - Includes control card-based deployment definitions.
- Comprehensive change management and governance - Includes a design that is based on the new Decision Governance Framework, a ready-to-use, prescriptive approach for both large enterprises and small and medium businesses.
- New integration options with IBM Integration Bus (IIB) - Allows software architects and developers to more easily integrate IBM ODM decision services.
IBM ODM for z/OS and IBM Business Rules for z/OS , available as a separate product, help enable organizations in virtually every industry to improve the quality of transaction, batch, and process-related decisions that are made repeatedly within mainframe applications and to determine the appropriate courses of action for each customer, partner, and internal interaction by:
- Automating and governing operational decision making across business processes and applications to help improve business outcomes
- Helping detect opportunities and risks in real time
- Easily and consistently implementing changes to meet new market demands or policy requirements
- Supporting incremental modernization of existing CICS , IMS , and batch applications written in COBOL or PL/I without a complete re-write
- Facilitating consistent decision evaluation across platforms, projects, and processes by allowing the reuse of business models between rule projects in z/OS and distributed applications
- Detecting events and event patterns in real time to enable situational awareness and response of actionable situations ( IBM ODM)
- Automating the response of highly variable decisions based on the specific context of a process, transaction, or interaction
- Managing and governing rules-based decision logic separately from application code in order to provide better visibility, understanding, and maintainability compared to traditional application development
- Integrating with a number of other z/OS technologies to create comprehensive decision management solutions written in COBOL or PL/I, using CICS , IMS , or z/OS batch execution environments.
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The decision to sign with individual states and territories came after a spat between the airline and Tourism Australia, which is chaired by former Qantas chief executive
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In total, Qantas has now signed deals worth $56 million in joint investment with NSW, Queensland, the Northern Territory and WA over three years. That compares with its prior national deal with Tourism Australia worth $44 million. Qantas has not yet to sign agreements with Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, but it is expected to do so.
WA Tourism Minister Liza Harvey said her state's deal was one of the largest airline partnerships in the state's history, with the funding to be matched dollar for dollar from each side.
"The partnership will play an important role in our bid to attract more domestic and international visitors to the state and increase the value of tourism in WA from $7.5 billion in 2012 to $12 billion by 2020," Ms Harvey said.
The deal will promote WA tourism to domestic and overseas travellers. Ms Harvey said particular targets included visitors from the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany and Singapore.
"Qantas is one of the world's leading airlines and its new global partnership with Emirates will make it easier for travellers from around the world to fly to WA," she said. "Aviation agreements like this one have proven successful in the past, delivering a significant return on investment and we hope to see more great results from this new agreement."
WA attracted 760,800 international visitors and 1.12 million interstate visitors in 2012.
Tourism in the state directly employs 48,300 people and supports 26,946 businesses, with the visitor economy contributing $3.1 billion in gross state product, according to industry body Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF). "Agreements like this will help that contribution grow into the future," TTF executive director Adele Labine-Romain said.
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Collecting $16.5 million on its third weekend, 'The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part I' reigns the chart on the lowest weekend this year.
Without any new wide release movies this weekend, "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part I" ultimately stays atop the North American box office for three weeks in a row. On the lowest weekend in 2011, the vampire movie rakes in $16.5 million, which drops 60% from last week. So far, the film collects a total domestic cume of $247.3 million.
"The Muppets" secures the runner-up position this week with $11 million. The Walt Disney Pictures family movie, which earns an "A" CinemaScore, drops a sharp 62% which is worse than the expectation after the Thanksgiving weekend. As a comparison, last year's Disney's Thanksgiving film "Tangled" dropped 55% on its second weekend.
Meanwhile, Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" moves up to the third place after it is named the best film of 2011 by the National Board of Review and is expanded into 500 theaters nationwide this week. On its second weekend, the 3D family film grosses $7.5 million for a total domestic cume of $25.2 million.
"Arthur Christmas" falls to the fourth position this week. Dropping only 39% from last week, the kid-friendly film grosses $7.4 million for a total cume of $25.3 million. Rounding up the top five is another animated film "Happy Feet Two", which adds $5.9 million for a $51.7 million of domestic cume after three weeks playing in theaters.
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- "The Muppets" - $11 million
- "Hugo" - $7.5 million
- "Arthur Christmas" - $7.4 million
- "Happy Feet Two" - $5.9 million
- "Jack and Jill" - $5.3 million
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If helping save lives is your cup of tea, you might want to attend the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Tucson Chapter's fourth annual Teal Tea, which raises awareness about and funds education about ovarian cancer.
"Ovarian cancer is kind of the stepsister to breast cancer, but we are starting to shout more and more about it so we can get the word out. Raising awareness is one of the big messages for the fourth annual Teal Tea," said Vonnie Erickson, chairwoman of the fundraiser that will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort & Spa.
Erickson is a retired registered nurse who is also co-chairwoman of the nonprofit coalition's Tucson chapter with Margaret Hoeft. She became vocal about the subject when her daughter, Katy Lindell, was diagnosed with early-stage ovarian cancer two years ago at age 42.
The cancer was difficult to diagnose, which is not uncommon with ovarian cancer due to its vague symptoms. Lindell went to several physicians complaining of menstrual problems, bloating and frequent urination.
She received a diagnosis when the third physician performed a hysterectomy and pathology results showed Stage 1C cancer of the ovary as well as cancer of the uterus. Surgery was followed by six treatments of chemotherapy, and Lindell now has no evidence of the disease.
"Many of the survivors we talk to go to multiple doctors before they are correctly diagnosed. Ovarian cancer often acts as more of a bowel problem — something with bloating or cramps — or a urinary problem. We are really working to get doctors to think 'ovarian cancer' when they see these symptoms," Erickson said.
Though symptoms are often subtle and can be attributed to many conditions, Hoeft emphasizes that the symptoms of ovarian cancer are not silent. NOCC outreach promotes awareness about four main symptoms that may indicate an occurrence of the disease:
• Extreme fatigue.
• Bloating and/or feeling full quickly when eating.
• Bowel issues, which can include constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain or digestive problems.
• Bladder issues such as the need to urinate urgently or frequently.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition recommends that women see a physician if any of these symptoms persist for more than two weeks.
"If you have symptoms that have lasted two weeks, Dr. Oz says that women should go to their doctor and say, 'Tell me why this is not ovarian cancer.'
Hopefully then the doctor will do tests to help with diagnosis. There is no early diagnostic testing like a mammogram, but ultrasounds and a blood test known as CA-125 can give good hints about whether ovarian cancer is occurring," Erickson said.
While CA-125, ultrasound with transvaginal sonography, a rectovaginal examination, CT scans and X-rays are all diagnostic tools, a biopsy is necessary to confirm the disease.
Hoeft emphasized that the importance of early diagnosis — and therefore recognition of symptoms for ovarian cancer — can't be overstated, particularly since only about 19 percent of cases are diagnosed early.
"If you are looking at an early diagnosis at Stage I, there is a 90 percent survival rate, but at Stage III or IV, the survival rate goes down to about 30 percent in five years," she said Hoeft.
Hoeft and Erickson are optimistic that public education and outreach through events such as the fourth annual Teal Tea, along with high-profile publicity from celebrities such as actress Angelina Jolie, will help to save lives.
Jolie's mother died from ovarian cancer, and as a carrier of the BRCA gene mutation that has been tied to ovarian and breast cancer, Jolie elected to have a preventive double mastectomy and will opt for a preventive hysterectomy before menopause.
"There is talk out there now, and the more we can bring ovarian cancer to people's minds, the better," Erickson said.


text: This post (in english this time), is a response to the 'Picture This' photo contest from the excellent Gardening Gone Wild blog. Below is my selection of photos that I consider suggest abundance. I couldn't really decide which one to pick, so I decided to share all my candidates, but if i had to choose I think I would go with the first one, because of the colors and the freshness. Please click on the thumbnails for the larger version:


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|From: Todd O'Bryan (toddobryan at gmail.com)
Date: Sun Sep 18 19:32:12 EDT 2011
Whoops. Looks like it's not there. As Matthias notes, the Second Edition is a work in progress and that module either isn't finished or didn't make it into the latest build. You might try one of the nightly builds, as I think the latest edition of the book was a little behind the latest build of DrRacket. There's a way to take an x-expression (XML coded as a Lisp/Scheme s-expression) and display it as a webpage using the web server, but I think it's a little bit more complicated than the web-io teachpack makes it. (But not that much more complicated--maybe three or four lines of code instead of one.) Todd 2011/9/18 Racket Noob <racketnoob at hotmail.com>: > > Here http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/matthias/HtDP2e/i2-3.html i found this: > "You can use the function show-in-browser from "2htdp/web-io.rkt" to display > the result of functions such as my-first-web-page in a web browser". > > Unfortunately, I cannot find web-io.rkt nowhere in Racket, version 5.1.3. Am > I doing something wrong? > > _________________________________________________ > For list-related administrative tasks: > http://lists.racket-lang.org/listinfo/users >
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Holly Valance has her sights firmly set on a big-screen career, with the singer/actor revealing she is planning a break from the pop industry, if the right movie role comes along.
Just don't expect her to play the good girl any time soon.
"I'd rather play a dirty, drunk junkie, than Jennifer Lopez who looks great in every film but basically plays the same character with a different name. That's boring," said Valance.
"My favourite film is Chopper, so that's an indication of the kind of films I'd like and want to be in," she said. "I've had lots [of offers]. I get a really good bunch of scripts every week, but it's generally nice girl, looking half decent in each frame, hair done, playing the good girl." Instead, Valance wants "something a bit more challenging, grittier, dark humour. A black comedy, something by Tarantino would be a dream!"
Valance hasn't found the right script yet, but, once she does, she'll shift back to acting.
"As soon as I've finished promoting [the second album] I'd really love to spend a good six months or so on a fantastic acting project. I read a lot of scripts every night before bed, trying to get through things," she said.
"I think my first choice is important, so I want to be a little bit picky. I'd rather do something for free that I really believed in and thought was a brilliant script than a huge Hollywood budget with a massive cast - which is utter shite - for $10 million," she said.
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