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I've never been one to have a lot of guy friends so it didn't really change after I became a mother.
A lot! I don't believe in having different men around my children so my dating life has been pretty much obsolete. My kids only go to their Dads every other weekend which is the only time I can date and guys are not impressed by this :(
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Baruch Arnon (born 8 July 1940) is a Jewish American classical pianist and renowned music teacher. Arnon was born in Novi Sad, now part of Serbia. He is currently a professor at the Juilliard School in New York City and has previously taught music at the Israel Academy of Music in Tel Aviv and Musica de Camera.
Arnon began his music studies at an early age and studied piano with Ilona Vincze-Kraus at the Israel Academy of Music. By 1959 he was taking master classes under Edward Steuermann. In 1962 he was studying at the Juilliard School with Irwin Freundlich and earned his B.M. Studying under Bernard Wagenaar and Jacob Druckman, he earned his M.S. in 1965.
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Between 1960 and 1962 Arnon taught piano at the Israel Academy of Music. In 1972 he became the artistic director of the Musica da Camera, a position he held until 1980. In 1971 he began teaching at the Juilliard School. He has been teaching piano literature and graduate studies there since 1991 and became a professor of chamber music in 2001.
He currently lives in New York and teaches there.
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Its my first time and I am a junior. THis after party will be a senior party but my friend is sisters with the host so he will probably make an exception. I dont know what to wear though? long or short dress i have this cute bcbg long open cut dress. Keep in mind that they rented a mansion and people are wealthy.
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Here's another double-cross, General. Actually, there are two of them. First, you're sent to double-cross the Allies and then you end up being double-crossed by our Premier.
You only have a few minutes to get things in order before the Allies arrive for the meeting, so begin building up your fleet. You'll need to start virtually from scratch. Build a Reactor, a Crusher Crane, two Ore Refineries, a Super Reactor, a Naval Yard or two, and an Airfield.
You'll need a three or four Twinblades to take out the aircraft carrier and a sizable force of Akula Subs to take out the Allies' other forces which move in and attack your co-commander. Help repel them because you're going to need your co-commander in this mission. Next, get them back west and cover that island the Allies have taken over.
Your co-commander will help attack. Get your Akulas on those Hydrofoils because they're deadly to Twinblades. Send the subs around the island and take out their Naval Yards and Airfields. Destroy the most of the base but don't finish everything off just yet. Back off and regroup. Build up your forces and defense. Keep the co-commander off that island as well, by the way. As soon as that western Allied base falls, the Premier will announce his double-cross and come at you. It is wise to take this time and strengthen up your forces before this happens.
Send a group of Akula Subs, Kirov Airships, MiGs, and Twinblades to the east, staying above water. Use whatever other forces you may have and finish off that Allied outpost and bring in a Sputnik and set down an outpost here. Create two Ore Refineries and a small defensive structure or two. If you haven't captured the few Oil Derricks to the north of your original base, send out some Engineers to take care of that (one per Oil Derrick). Move your Akulas, Kirovs, MiGs, and Twinblades further up the coast and take out the Premier's Naval Yard and anything there. Keep your Twinblades back until your Kirovs have had time to come in and take out the anti-air turrets. The Kirovs are slow, but they can take much more damage than the Twinblades can.
With their Navy done with, head up to that interesting Vacuum Imploder weapon. Make sure your co-commander is getting involved too. Those Kirovs will take out that weapon in short order, but it is well defended with anti-air turrets and a half-dozen or so jets. Your MiGs are needed for shooting them down. If you have any Support Powers, use one to get rid of one or two jets. After this, slowly make your way towards the Premier's volcano hideout. It is well defended by anti-air turrets, so while you bring in some fresh Kirovs, spend some money on Twinblades if you can manage. Twinblades, Kirovs, and Support Powers can do a real number on the fortress and it'll go even stronger if you order your co-commander to attack.
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Can anyone tell me about them? They look pretty cool, and they don't look like they're junk. Does anyone have one or know about them? They're twice the price of the Tapco 6 position stocks (they're $224 for the combo one), and they have 3 rails and it looks cool. It looks practical too. Plus I don't think it requires any modification to the rifle, and it can be used with any type except the Albanian model. Thanks for any and all feedback!
I'm not a big fan of bullpups. Mag changes are usually more difficult. Your head is usually right by the ejection port, or what I consider to be too close to the breach of the gun.
This particular Bullpup looks like it would be even more of a pain for mag changes, because most SKS larger capacity/detachable mags tend to be a pain to swap quickly. Often aftermarket mags cause feed problems. The flip up port cover looks like it may pop up from time to time while shooting, understandable since the SKS is a top ejector. This still puts your face near that ejection port and flip up door.
The charging handle location requires you to move the hand from the pistol grip to recharge or clear jams. Stripper clip feeding is a bit slower as well with the need to open the port cover.
Usually bullpups and especially conversions make triggers worse.
When all is said and done it is still an SKS, not a great enhancement that makes it better as a fighting rifle. It could make a cool conversation piece and range toy, but not much else. If that's worth $100-250 then go for it.
I've said this 100 times but too many people try to turn an SKS into something it's not, generally an AR or AK which it is a substitute for neither. The kit looks like a Styer Aug which is $1800 so it is kinda a cheaper alternative if you really like that style, but a (roughly) $400 SKS and a $224 stock we're already in AR or AK territory price wise. Even if you already own the SKS, you are really trading that rifle for the bullpup in a way.
If you really like it, go for it but if your are looking for a practical 'tactical' rifle, you can do much better.
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Nah, not that bad...
Buds has em, http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_427/products_id/411542583
Or you could build one heck of an AR for that price.
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These run about the same price.
Do it!!!:p
So I'm going to go out on a limb and say that no one here has any hands on experience with this particular bullpup kit?
I'm seeing people bash it but not a lot of I'v shot it stories about it. I'm curious about it as well
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Yesterday, over on the mothersite, WotC Monty rolled out the Return to Ravnica Event Decklists. If you are a new Magic: the Gathering player and do not know, Event Decks are designed for gamers who may have moved on from learning the basics with an Intro Pack and now want to get a build a bit more competetive. The concept of the Event Deck is that one can pick this up off the shelf at the local gaming store off the shelf and sit right down to a Friday Night Magic for standard constructed play.
The Return to Ravnica Event Decks are to be released on 26th October, and available for an MRSP of $25. Each Event Deck contains a 60 card deck with a 15 card sideboard, a Spindown life counter and strategy guide. Each list is solid and easily adaptable to customisation - just drop by MTG Mint Card to pick up extras of your fav new card. Personally, without having played any games with either of these, we think that the Golgari build is far superior. Anywhoos - Let's have a look what to expect when we open one up - the rare cards are denoted with a '*'.
Golgari: Creep and Conquer (black / green)
24 lands : 4 Evolving Wilds, 8 Forest, 3 Golgari Guildgate, 1 Grim Backwoods*, 7 Swamp, 1 Woodland Cemetery*
27 creatures : 2 Daggerdrome Imp, 3 Dawntreader Elk, 1 Deadbridge Goliath*, 1 Disciple of Bolas*, 2 Dreg Mangler, 4 Drudge Beetle, 1 Druid's Familiar, 3 Korozda Guildmage, 2 Slitherhead, 2 Trusted Forcemage, 1 Ulvenwald Tracker*, 4 Vampire Nighthawk, 1 Wolfir Silverheart*
9 other spells : 2 Golgari Charm, 4 Tragic Slip, 1 Ultimate Price, 2 Victim of Night
15 sideboard cards : 3 Bramblecrush, 2 Duress, 2 Ghost Quarter, 4 Strangleroot Geist, 1 Thragtusk*, 3 Vile Rebirth
Rakdos: Wrack and Rage (red / black)
24 lands : 1 Dragonskull Summit*, 13 Mountain, 2 Rakdos Guildgate, 8 Swamp
22 creatures : 2 Hellhole Flailer, 3 Knight of Infamy, 2 Lightning Mauler, 4 Rakdos Cackler, 4 Rakdos Shred-Freak, 3 Rix Maadi Guildmage, 2 Stonewright, 2 Stromkirk Noble*
14 other spells : 2 Brimstone Volley, 1 Devil's Play*, 1 Mizzium Mortars*, 1 Nightbird's Clutches, 4 Pillar of Flame, 1 Rakdos Charm, 4 Searing Spear
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Coming last summer to the Enlightenment project was EPhysics, a physics module for the Enlightenment Foundation Libraries to do interesting desktop games or effects, but it's now been nuked from the Enlightenment code-base.
Terminology, the terminal emulator for the Enlightenment desktop built atop their EFL libraries, is up to version 0.4 and it's landed heavy with new features.
The TeamViewer remote access/viewer software popular for VNC-like tasks as well as online meetings, is now officially up to version 9. With TeamViewer 9 comes new features as well as QuickSupport for Linux.
The EFL 1.8 release for the Enlightenment project should be out next week and there's already plans for releasing EFL 1.9 in February!
The Lightworks non-linear video editing application for Linux has picked up a great number of new features in the latest Linux beta that's available for Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu-based distributions.
Glx-Dock, a unique lightweight interface for the Linux desktop and inspired by OS X to complement Unity, GNOME, KDE, and other desktop environments, is now up to version 3.3. With Glx-Dock 3.3 the core has been rewritten to use objects, there's better Cinnamon Desktop integration, and plenty of other features and changes.
For those not satisfied with the open-source Pidgin or Empathy multi-protocol chat programs on Linux, Cerulean Studios is finally bringing Trillian to Linux. A beta was announced today of Trillian for Linux but right now it's limited.
The Xubuntu team, the derivative of Ubuntu Linux focused around shipping the Xfce desktop environment, has decided against using XMir for their 13.10 release after extensive testing.
Developers behind the lightweight Qt-based Razor-qt and LXDE-Qt desktops met up at KDE's Akademy 2013 conference. During the annual KDE developer conference, the two lightweight desktops decided to merge their efforts around LXDE-Qt.
Xfce 4.12 still hasn't been released yet and it's running months behind schedule. Xfce 4.12 will be a major update to the lightweight desktop that's becoming an increasingly used alternative to Unity and the GNOME Shell. Here's an update on some of the completed features.
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Tokyo Art Beat T-shirts
by Evan Orensten
on 02 December 2005
Tokyo Art Beat is an essential guide to the Tokyo art and design scene. The site is published in both Japanese and English and is free, making it a must for anyone living in or traveling to Tokyo. They have recently released a series of T-shirts by famed designers Jonathan Barnbrook, Paul Cox, Power Graphixx, Noboru Tsubaki and Buro Destruct. The shirts cost ¥3000 (about $25) and 100% of the proceeds benefit the not-for-profit organization that publishes TAB.
Beautiful Decay Website Redesign and Giveaway
by Tim Yu
In celebration of their newly redesigned site, Beautiful Decay is giving away a three-pack of tees along with their Archive Book to a few CH readers. We've been fans of their artist series shirts from the beginning and the book showcases many...
Tokyo Art Beat Artist T-Shirts
by Doug Black
Attentive readers might remember Tokyo Art Beat when we covered them way back in 2005. For the uninitiated, TAB is a website covering art events, reviews and creative jobs in the Japanese capital. The free service is run as a nonprofit, but occasionally...
Michael Costiff for World Archive
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Designer and photographer Michael Costiff designed these t-shirts for World Archive. An eclectic collection of artifacts and symbols from around the world tweaked with a twist of wit and pressed onto cotton, the t-shirts are an irreverent take on...
YouWorkForThem Relaunch
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In 2001 designers Michael Cina and Michael Young began a departure from traditional commercial graphic work to focus on more experimental design projects. Spanning typography, illustration, 3D and video, they have been continually pushing the boundaries...
Catpod Tee
by Ami Kealoha
Collectively, Team CH is more of a dog person, but we do love a three-legged feline on a t-shirt—especially when profits support pooches fighting cancer. Designed by L.A.-based artist Amanda Viselli, the cat-in-a-hat graphic tee helps Sonia...
Crownfarmer Tees
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Once carried at high-end boutiques like Colette in Paris and respected skate shops around the States, controversial clothing label Crownfarmer disappeared for a bit but founder and designer Bob Kronbauer is resurrecting the label, one graphic tee...
Threadless Select: The Future Is Feeling
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The latest from Threadless Select, today's release features The Future Is Feeling, a t-shirt and matching headband from Montreal-based artist Neil Doshi. While the regular Threadless shirts rely on the community to vote on the winning submitted...
Cody Hudson for GoodShape Design
by Tim Yu
Multimedia artist Cody Hudson is the first to take part in the GoodShape Design artist series run. The limited edition series consists of silk screened 18x24 prints made on heavy stock acid-free paper and t-shirts printed on the trusted American Apparel...
Art Prostitute 6: T-shirt Weekend
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A two-day event this September 17 and 18, at Williamsburg gallery Riviera, celebrates Art Prostitute's 6th issue by giving away exclusive tees designed by Los Angeles artist Luke Cheuh to the first 25 purchasers of the book. Printed on Eames...
Jared Buckhiester
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Jared Buckhiester is an artist who draws, photographs and makes t-shirts. His art tells a dark and homoerotic story of boyhood grapplings with sexuality. While the imagery on the T-shirts is not as explicit, the theme is still there. All designs are...
Fireworks Tee
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German-born artist/designer Nick Paparone, who is also co-founder and curator of Philadelphia's Black Floor Gallery, created these festive Fireworks. Printed with a five-color enzyme wash on both sides of a classic black American Apparel tee...
Beautiful/Decay Tees: Aya Kato and Jonathan Nicol
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Recently added to Beautiful/Decay's line of artist-designed tees, these two new shirts continue the brand's shirt-as-canvas approach. Australian artist Jonathan Nicol's "Conan Shirt" juxtaposes mythological icons, like vampire...
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SBI Clerk 2016– Practice English Questions (Reading Comprehension) Set-67:
Dear Readers, Important Practice English Questions for Upcoming SBI Exam 2016 was given here. Aspirants those who are preparing for the examination can use this.
Directions (Q. 1-10): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
The discourse on the question of the individual and the community (or caste) rights of religion in relation to Hinduism must also be viewed from the point of view of strengthening democracy in India. It is a known fact that religion is a civil societal system and democracy is a political system. Some of the recent political theoreticians, of course, divided democracy into "civil democracy" and "political democracy" only to expand the scope of democracy to non-political spheres – particularly to the sphere of civil society. But the relationship between religion and democracy always remained adarkarea in theoretical discourses.
In the day-to-day life of the individual and the castes, religion and democracy reinforce each other; they also operate antithetically, de-legitimising each other. For example, in a country such as ours even in the absence of the right to religion for several castes communities in civil society, in the Political sphere they could get the right to vote after we adopted constitutional democracy. If civil society closes some important Options to the individuals the right to vote in the political sphere does not make the individual a fully mature democratic being. Only when all options in civil society are open to all, does personality that can make use of political rights evolve.
In Hindu civil society, the options before its youth in choosing their direction of life -spiritual, secular or political- is closed to all except Brahmin youth. For all others, theright to choose a spiritual profession is closed. For Dalit-Bahujans, Hindu religion does not even give an initiation. In the universally known non-Hindu religious civil societies such Christianity, lslam or Buddhism, all youth (at least male youth – the gender discrimination must be taken note of) are given religiousinitiation. They can choose to become a Jesuit, Mullah or a Monk or they can choose a secular profession such as medicine or engineering. Or they can choose to become political leaders. But for all Sudra (OBC,SC and ST ) youth, the option to pursue the spiritual line of life closed. Thus, a major section of the Indian youth in the present religious relationship cannot enter into a religious profession at all. Though this is basically a civil societal right, its absentee impinges upon the formation of the personality of the individual and this has implications for democracy. Who is responsible for this situation?
The years of work of the political parties with Hindu ideology did not do anything to resolve this contradiction. They did not address the basic question of untouchability, leave alone the right to religion. They worked very hard to politicise Hinduism but never to democratise it. Today some parties with Hindu ideology are sending a large number of its cadres to tribal areas to spread Hinduism. Do all those tribals who are taken into Hinduism get dwaija-hood or equal rights within that religion? What is the mode of initiation they undergo to call themselves Hindus? Can they call themselves Hindus by retaining their historical food culture, which Includes s beef as well? Within Hinduism in which caste will they be located? lf the tribals embrace Christianity or Islam these religions offer that scope because they made all food and linguistic cultures inclusive? Vegetarianism for the Shankarcharyas or for that matter for any Brahmin priest, for example, in not a question of a personal habit but a religious Condition. In this mode of religious conditioning how does the tribal essence of life (food, drink and so on)fit in?
1).Which one of the following demarcates the line of difference between democracy and religion?
a) Democracy is related with ruling class whereas religion is related with ordinary people
b) Religion has a vast area whereas democracy is confined to a single country.
c) Democracy is a state subject whereas religion is a social subject
d) Democracy is made by the people whereas religion is created by divine forces
e) None of the above
2).Dividing democracy between 'civil democracy' and 'political democracy' intends to
a) Broaden the horizon of democracy
b) Confirm the hollowness if democracy.
c) Brings democracy at par with religion.
d) Combine democracy and religion.
e) make democracy more acceptable in society .
3).How can an individual became a fully mature democratic person?
a) If he gets full political rights
b) If he gets full religious rights
c) If he gets participation in the system of governance
d) If he gets the freedom to choose is line of profession
e) None of these
4).What shows the discriminatory mature of 'Hinduism' as compared to other religions?
a) It is more rigid than any other religion
b) In Hinduism spiritual profession is allowed on caste basis which is not the case with other religions
c) There is lack of transparency in Hinduism whereas any other religion is transparent
d) Hinduism has the provision to punish low-caste people whereas in other religions all caste deserve same treatment
e) None of these
5).Which of the following is true in context of the passage?
a) Hinduism has stood as a perfect religion in our democratic society.
b) Other religions are not as flexible as Hinduism.
c) Democracy is more a social subject than a political subject
d) Gender discrimination is a common phenomenon in all religion.
e) None of these.
6).What makes the author suspicious about the practical aspect regarding tribals' induction into Hinduism ?
a) The difficulty in including food and linguistic cultures of the tribals in Hinduism.
b) other religions offering better opportunities to tribals in comparison with Hinduism.
c) The difficulty in making tribals vegetables.
d) The difficulty in purifying the tribals.
e) None of these.
7).What is the complaint of the author with political parties propagating 'Hinduism'?
a) They have mixed religion and politics together which is bad for the society.
b) They have presented a wrong picture of Hindu religion before the people.
c) They have used Hindu religion for mere political gain instead of making it reachable to all.
d) They have not separated religion and politics
e) None of these.
8).Suggest a suitable title for the passage.
a) Hinduism in comparison with other religions.
b) Religion and democracy.
c) Democracy and it's shortcomings.
d) Religion for all.
e) Society and politics.
Directions (Q.9): choose the word which is the same in meaning as the word given in bold as used in the passage.
a) Invisible
b) Frightening
c) Haunting
d) Challenging
e) Undiscussed
Directions (Q.10): choose the word which is opposite in meaning of the word given In bold as used in the passage.
a) Diversion
b) Neglect
c) End
d) Hamper
e) Twist
1). c) 2). a) 3). e) 4).b) 5). d) 6).a) 7). c) 8). b) 9). e) 10). c
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Oman Investment Fund (OIF) will acquire Al Anwar Holdings' entire 33.63 per cent stake in Taageer Finance Co.
The board of governors of the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), at its meeting held on Monday, approved the sovereign wealth fund's application to pick up the stake. Al Anwar Holdings, in a filing with the MSM on Tuesday, confirmed the central bank's clearance for the sale.
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Denver Post Past Columns
April 18, 2013 by Jennifer
Filed under Denver Post Articles
Barb Tobias is a fabulous columnist for The Denver Post. Check in monthly for a link to Barb's Column, called…Thrift Talk Diva.
How to purge – and price – your garage-sale items – June 2013
How to price garage-sale items is the biggest challenge for most novice merchants. The key in determining pricing is to fairly assess the quality and condition of resale merchandise. PURGE. Start collecting your merchandise to sell by cleaning out attics, basements and closets. Pull out everything that hasn't been used in the past year. (Chances are they won't be used next year either.) Click to read more.
The Art of Garage Sale Bargaining – April 2013
People repeatedly ask where I shop to find such fabulous finds. The answer is … everywhere. Smart shopping is not whether you can find extraordinary things at local garage sales; rather it is a question of how and when you buy. Click to read more.
Penny-Pinching Potpurri: Thrifty Tips – February 2013
With the economy still sluggishly creeping along, more and more smart shoppers are making frugal decisions that meet their budgets. Here are 11 thrifty tactics.
Shop thrift. The resale industry is booming, and for a good reason. People are dressing in frugal chic and decorating their homes with secondhand finds. Over the years, upgrading, as your budget will allow, can allow you to amass many cherished treasures. Hunt around for gently used or unique items at estate and garage sales, auctions and thrift stores. Each venue offers a distinctive adventure and you just might find that the "hunt" is an exciting quest versus the banality of purchasing new. Additionally, there is the environmentally responsible aspect of rescuing or repurposing used treasures. The thrill of the hunt and the art of recognizing a good deal come with time, but the rewards can be great. Click to read more.
Repurpose, Recycle, Paint, Purge: A Home Mini-Makeover for 2013 – January 2013
While 2013 is still fresh, it's a good time to look around the house and see what needs doing. Homeowners can spiff up their dwellings while watching their budgets. Making better financial decisions while keeping an eye on our buying habits allows us to produce less waste and a live a richer life. Click to read more.
The Happy Marriage of Thrifting and Recycling – December 2012
Thrift stores and recycling go hand-in-hand. But consumers are often unaware that they can recycle a lot more than paper, glass and plastic. Here are three lesser-known recycling agencies that work alongside the thrift store industry. Click to read more.
These Thrift Shops Champion Community Outreach – October 2012
The community programs that benefit from most thrift stores may not be foremost in the minds of bargain-hunting shoppers.
Like many people, my early motivation to try "thrifting" was purely for the thrill of the hunt and the joy of snatching up fabulous items for a fraction of their original retail price. Click to read more.
Lessons From a Three-Stop Thrift Crawl – September 2012
Fifty women gathered in the parking lot of the ARC Thrift Store in Green Mountain in August for my first hosted Thrift Crawl.
I'd like to say that philanthropy and the desire to recycle and go green spawned this idea. But it actually came to me last year after my HOA complained, ad nauseam, about the cars and merriment surrounding my annual garage sale. Click to read more.
A Vendors Take on the Mile High Flea Market – August 2012
HENDERSON — Enthralled by the grandeur of Mile High Flea Market, I took the four-day challenge.
As a shopper and as a vendor, I visited this sprawling bazaar, farmers market and antiques fair northeast of Denver on a consecutive Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Click to read more.
A hot marketing campaign can mean the difference between a busy, lucrative yard sale or garage sale and an exhausting event that reaps scant profits.
Granted, many elements go into holding a successful garage sale: the purge, the sorting and the set-up, to name a few. But the pre-sale chore that many people pay too little attention to is effective promotion. Click to read more.
3 Entrepreneurs Make an Art out of Collecting, Recycling and Plant Sales – June 2012
Selling secondhand or recycled items isn't a novel idea. But here are three Denver entrepreneurs who have added a new twist to the resale game. Click to read more.
Thrift-Store and Garage-Sale Tips Prepare You for Big Finds – May 2012
Years ago, I thrift shopped with complete abandon. Little thought was given to equipment, packing material or how I would get my new-to-me treasures home.
Today, as yard sale, garage sale and outdoor market season ramps up, I plan, and I turn my vehicle into a well-stocked "thrift-mobile." Click to read more.
Denver Secondhand Store Molly's Closet Know Its Pluses – April 2012
Thanks to that annoying midlife weight gain, shopping can become a wearisome proposition for women with widening girths. Most second hand shops cater to younger, slighter women. Sure, I was that svelte gal once. As a fashion model walking the American runways in my 20's, I weighted 127 pounds and stood 5 feet 10 inches tall. I kept that shape until my mid-40's, when I hit the proverbial hormonal roller coaster, and a size 16. Click to read more.
Best Spots to Hunt for Seconhand Treasures – March 2012
Most of us have less cash to burn these days, so buying other folks' castoffs is a great way to save a few bucks.
The Internet, specialty shops, bookstores and going-out-of-business sales carry drastically reduced items that are especially good for occasional needs or events. Here are some of my go-to bargain hunting sites and stops. Click to read more.
As the economy spiraled downward and Americans tightened their belts, secondhand shops made a move onto Main Street.
Thrift shopping tends to increase during hard economic times, according to a recent Brigham Young University study. So it follows that secondhand shops are now among the fastest-growing outlets in the retail world, according to the Association of Resale Professionals. That trade group says the number of thrift stores has grown 7 percent a year over the past two years, with sales climbing 12 percent a year. Click to read more.
Just a Little Love Affair with Thrift
I am the queen of the unwanted; a collector of "orphans." The truth is … I simply love to thrift! Over the years I've embraced the flawed, snatched up rejects others snootily passed over, delighted in the blemished and greedily coveted any object that is defined or distinctive.
Like metal to magnets, garage sales, consignment shops and thrift stores continue to lure me into their murky depths. And, on any given day I can be found contentedly combing through the shelves and musty boxes within each hallowed hall of frugality.
Spotting décor that is unique or unusual is not only my delight, but has become my specialty …my signature talent. Dramatic objects that ooze style or demanded attention make me blubber with affection. I've learned to ignore defects and concentrate on simply spotting the potential within each item. And, to my everlasting amazement, I even relish fixing broken legs, repairing antique frames or mending holes in tattered throws.
Discovering that a peeling piece of furniture can be transformed with a brisk sanding or a new color is next to decadent. Oil stains have become my best buddies allowing me to renew battered furnishings with a swipe of a color-stained cloth. I've learned what products take off rust, what spray transforms mirrors into bright reflectors, and what oils thirsty furnishings crave.
When considering a piece worthy of purchase, I ask myself, "What can I do with this interesting piece? How would it look in a different color? What would it cost to repair?"
In the final analysis, I've resigned myself to the fact that I am a hopeless thrift-aholic. I've even perfected the art of forgiving myself for repeatedly falling in love with the latest trashy temptress. Despite my flawed journey, I've learned how to live fabulously … yet frugally. And, I've turned my frumpy house into a fabulous home.
Barb Tobias is a professional speaker and inspiring coach who renovates lives, homes and wardrobes by sticking her curious little nose into other people's "thrifty business." After a lifetime of transforming trash into treasure, this savvy mistress of thrift shares her secrets to finding deals, repurposing before tossing, reconstructing the tattered and renewing things others view as passé in her recent release…Tossed & Found; Where Frugal is Chic. Her "tell all" book is not simply a journey of personal transformation, but teaches a newly frugal nation how to purchase, purge and profit from thrift.
Come on … Celebrities Holding Garage Sales?
July 18, 2011 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogs, Garage Sales
What do Barb Tobias (The "Thrift Talk" Diva), Tori Spelling and Carol Burnett have in common?
We all have yard sales! Yes, it is true. Six degrees of separation be damned! I'm in good stead.
I was stunned to learn, after reading numerous reports on People.com, Omg.com, and Thefrisky.com, that real celebrities were raising serious money through holding all types of sales; garage sales, tag sales, yard sales, porch sales, divorce sales, downsizing sales, moving sales…and are now moving into the corridors of high-rise apartment buildings where city dwellers are holding "lobby sales". And, here I thought that this Thrift Talking Diva had the corner on making good money at my fancy Diva Sales.
Yikes! Little did I know that I was going up against the likes of Tori Spelling, Scott Baio, Teri Hatcher, and Pamela Anderson. I'd been snookered and outclassed. And, I would have to imagine that my stuff was probably pretty paltry in comparison to their stuff.
Sure, I've yakked for years about the benefits of holding tag sales and purging homes of unwanted and unloved things. And, I'm still a strong advocate for the yearly cleanse (because it's the only cleanse that's capable of making a fast buck). But, I was still having trouble wrapping my arms around celebrities hawking their junk … like the rest of us.
I kept asking myself, "Why would outrageously wealthy superstars hold yard sales?" So, I started doing a little celebrity snooping, and, voila, Diva Detective was born. True, most stars hold sales through auction houses, but a few, such as Tori Spelling, Scott Baio, Teri Hatcher, and Pamela Anderson actually worked their own sales, albeit with professional and agent assistance. Many of them do it for charity; however, Tori actually pocketed the cash.
Star Willie Aames sold off his belongings at his suburban Kansas City home. Apparently dozens showed up while Aames bargained with treasure-hunters and even signed autographs. Hundreds of people stood in line to snap up movie memorabilia, taxidermy, antiques, artwork, furniture, and even his piano. And, the shocker…his production crews were even there to film a television documentary.
A cable network recently shot a pilot for the project, titled "Celebrity Garage Sale," staring actress Illeana Douglas. Apparently the hook is that Douglas is on a mission to help her famous friends get rid of their unwanted junk by holding, you guessed it, a garage sale. They've brought in Tom Arnold to mix it up because his garage sale is said to have raised $5,000 for Camp del Corazon, a summer camp for children with heart disease.
Scott Baio's sale raised funds as well as awareness for mandatory newborn screening in all fifty states after his daughter tested positive for GA1, a metabolic disorder. Fortunately, she is fine, after it was discovered that her results were a false positive.
Teri Hatcher raised $20,000 for her favorite charities through an invite-only, fifty-dollar entrance fee, yard sale and served Buttercream Cupcakes & Coffee to her customers!
And, Pamela Anderson was reported have sold one of her homes with all of the contents with the proceeds going to PETA.
Now here's one that shook the fibers of my "divaness". Supermodel Erin Wasson held a garage sale selling off pieces from her personal wardrobe … the likes of Balenciaga and YSL. Now, rumor has it that these rags sold for under $100. Where was I when all this was happening? According to Erin she was attempting to "edit down my wardrobe and be very Japanese, where you have one rolling rack…I love the idea of being super edited." Awww…
So what's the difference between their yard sales and mine? So okay, the autograph signings are probably a draw. I'll give them that. And, maybe their furnishings are a tad more elegant. And then there are the gowns, and posters and the jewels. Hmmm…
An Interview with the "Thrift Diva"
January 25, 2011 by Barb
Filed under Press Room
What inspired you to write your book?
The idea behind my book, Tossed & Found, came as direct result of a sliding economy and corporate cut backs. After managing a sales team in the Midwest and Western United States for years, my team and I suddenly found ourselves … jobless. With few options available in an market spiraling out of control, I knew I had to reinvent myself – again. The inspiration for writing a thrift memoire came during my regrouping stage. I visualized a book that not only talked about my tumultuous life, but also showcased the shift to thrift that was occurring across our nation.
What was the hardest part about completing your book?
Two thing actually; learning all the parts to the entire process; from writing the book to getting it published. And, and the edits … the seemingly endless edits.
Well, there's actually a third item I had difficulty with … letting go! After countless edits, I learned that my book would never be perfect; there would always be mistakes or a better way of saying something … a sentence or paragraph that could be written differently. And, there would continue to be a lurking temptation to do another rewrite – or two. At some point an author needs to let it go – give birth – push it out into the world.
Did you learn any lessons in the book creation process, if so what where they?
Having been a first-time author, I learned many, many lessons, the most important of which … staying on task, committing to writing every day, surrounding oneself with mentors, becoming a storyteller, and showing the reader versus telling the reader.
Did you enlist support in getting your book done?
Yes I did. Right out of the shoot I hired a coach. Although he was supportive and directive with my goals I quickly realized I needed to enlist the help of coaches that lived and breathed writing and publishing. I regrouped and hired a book coaching team the literally took my book from limp to alive!
What tips or advice do you have for aspiring authors?
Authorship is a lonely and complex process. However, a fledgling author does not have to attempt the process alone. There is an abundance of writers groups and a wealth of seminars and publishing gurus that can help writers sift through the glut of information and options.
If you self-published, what made you self-publish?
Launching my speaking career determined that I self-published. My book was my calling-card, so to speak. After dipping my toes into the publishing arena, I realized that traditional publishing would take me many more months to get my book out than I was willing to sacrifice. Additionally, I felt that it was judicious to retain all the rights to my creation.
If you had to do your book all over again, would you?
Writing Tossed & Found was a wondrous adventure; it was cathartic, revitalizing, wearisome, creative, exasperating, nerve-wracking, euphoric, tedious, liberating, frustrating and inspiring. And yes, I would so do it again … to feel the euphoria of holding my creation in my hand for the first time, the delight in doing a reading to that first audience, and the appreciation expressed by those inspired to reinvent their lives or lifestyles.
Are you writing or planning to write an additional book(s)?
Yes, I have a Diva sequel planned; Decorating like a Diva … On the Cheap.
But, there is another book begging to be published. I was a dog trainer for 20 years. I envision a book of dog stories; true-life adventures of the many dogs and situations I've stumbled upon during my tenure with dogs … from antics on fashion runways to heroic deeds of brave dogs and their owners.
What else would you like to share about you or your book?
The title Tossed & Found is really a double entandre. My book chronicles the journey of trash to treasure, contrasting those that toss things out versus those that find unloved items and turn them into beautiful furnishings or fabulous wardrobes.
And, it is also about my life … my journey. I believe my path parallels the journey of many people that find themselves tossed out of relationships, jobs or life. I also suppose that life throws us curve balls to teach us great lessons. So, it's not whether we get tossed around, living a meaningful life is about what we do when it happens … whether we find ourselves again.
How can people find out more about your book?
Tossed & Found is available at local bookstores, on Amazon or by visiting www.ThriftTalkDiva.com.
Barb Tobias, America's "Thrift Talk" Diva, is an author, speaker, coach and the entertaining mistress of thrift. This radio and TV personality renovates lives, homes and wardrobes by sticking her curious little nose into other people's "thrifty business." After a lifetime of turning trash into treasure, Barb shares her secrets for finding deals, repurposing before tossing and reconstructing the tattered in her new release, Tossed & Found. Her "tell all" book is not only a journey of personal transformation, but teaches a newly frugal nation how to purchase, purge and profit from thrift.
Christmas in the Mountains … a Pictorial Memory
After receiving a call from a local television to put together a thrift segment, every room in my home was decorated to the hilt. After all that attention to creating a holiday wonderland, we desided to take advantage of the decorated house and throw a serious holiday party. . . After all, it just seemed like the perfect excuse!
Memories were bountiful … and, here are just a few of the highlights.
At least five feisty divas braved the mountain roads and drove in from Boulder and Fort Collins to celebrate the holidays with us. Here Jill, Dixie, Patrica Michele and Vicki smashing in their holiday splendor, decked the halls with their Divaness.
Tara Becker, founder of the Elle Women's Group, poses with hostess Barb.
Then the group gathered for the traditional gift swap. The thrifty exchanges this year were things that had been recycled, repurposed, restored or regifted.
Ladies in red …. Debbie Polkhorn, travel specialist extraordinaire, shares a Yule drink with Linda.
Kristin is one of the first to open her gift…chosen for the beautiful wrapping. Meanwhile Patrica Belanger watches someone attempting a sticky-finger maneuver with Kristin's very cool M&M hotrod…too cute!
Even Barb and Stephen got in on the act! Once opened, the gift revealed an amazing set of Cinnamon scented candles.
The soup was hot and ready to warm the soul. Well, we thought we would have snow with freezing temperatures. So, we figured that a steaming bowl of homemade bean soup would warm the innards of the frostiest guests. Hmmmm, the sun shone and the solar effect in the mountains pushed the thermometer to 65 degrees! What the hay? We enjoyed the soup anyway. Here festive Kai helps Barb dish it out.
Amazing filmmaker and friend Barry Bortnick celebrates the holidays with his darling wife Shanda.
Friends and neighbors gathered to wish each other cheer for the season. The partiers basked in the season of camaraderie.
Awww, neighbors, Karen and Michael, snuggle close during the gift exchange.
October 12, 2010 by Barb
Filed under Press Room
The Diva Tour heads to Fort Collins, Colorado. Simply Beautiful Consignment Presents … An Evening with the Thrift Diva!
From Farm girl to fashion model to frugal fashionista, Barb Tobias, America's "Thrift Talk" Diva, has audiences on the edge of their seats with her entertaining and timely presentation …
Frugal Fashions and Decorating Secrets
Have you run out of money or at a loss for new ideas for your home or wardrobe? Enjoy an engaging evening of networking, refreshments, an autographed copy of Barb's newest release, Tossed & Found and a lively presentation from world-class speaker, author and entertainer Barb Tobias.
Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Simply Beautiful Consignment
426 S. Link Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524
$20 pre-registration or $25 at the door
To pre-register visit Simply Beautiful Consignment
Or call: 1-877 711 DIVA (3482)
Or: Send $20 via paypal to firstname.lastname@example.com – Comment: Simply Beautiful Event
Simply Beautiful Consignment
Edie Barton
424-426 South Link Lane
Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:30, Sundays by appointment
For more of Barb's upcoming events, please click here.
An Interview with the Diva of Thrift
January 20, 2010 by Barb
Filed under Press Room
Q. Why do you refer to yourself as a Diva?
A. I struggled to come up with a title for myself . . . a name that would reflect my journey to the top of the proverbial pile so to speak. When considering strong, self-actualizing words for women, the English language provides few choices.
Was I going to call myself a Princess? Well, we've all pounded that word into the ground. And, I really didn't want to defend my title against all the little, fluffy, cutesy dogs named Princess.
Perhaps calling myself a master of my trade would work. Naw, that term was obviously reserved for men.
Okay, so how about mistress of my trade? Well, that one is sure to make the tabloids, and not an image I wanted to portray. Plus, the word no longer carries (if it ever did) the element of accomplishment that typified someone who has walked the bumpy road to success.
A Queen? Now, there is a moniker that negates the thought of achievement brought about by hard, creative work. The term typically refers to a birthright not accomplishment.
Alas, there remained . . . the Diva. Strong, accomplished, talented. That could work. Of course, I knew that there would be those that would scoff at such a self-proclaiming title, but I would ask. What word has this culture cultivated to capture the strength, the magic, of talented, smart, resilient women?
Thus, another Diva was born . . . The Thrift Diva
Q. What exactly is Thrift?
A. Thrift or thrifting, as it is often called, is the act of purchasing secondhand items at a fraction of their original cost.
Check out my FAB 99 cent 60's swing coat . . .
Q. Don't most people regard the act of thrifting as a rather seedy, back-alley type of activity?
A. They used to, but times are changing. With the downturn of the economy thrift has stepped out of the closet . . . so to speak. Many people furnish their entire homes in fabulous but frugal secondhand finds. I have. I just talked to a fellow thriftier that furnished her 3,800 square foot home with used bargains . . . for $8,000 . . . and it looks fabulous.
Others build their wardrobes from posh designer fashions they rescue from thrift stores, garage sales and auctions.
Q. I find the phrase Thrift Diva to be somewhat of an oxymoron. Isn't thrift the polar opposite of being a Diva?
A. That is actually one of the reasons I began calling myself The Thrift Talk Diva. My mission is to take thrift out of the gutter. To show people how to decorate or dress using recycled products. Think of it. No packaging, no shipping costs, no advertising. Not only is thrift socially responsible, but we can all live in wonderfully appointed environments at little to no cost.
And . . . The Thrift Diva can show them how to do it.
Q. Why are you the expert on thrift?
A. I have been shopping America's thrifty by-ways and high-ways for 30 years, I have outfitted my home and myself in fashionable thrift bargains, and I have taught countless Divettes how to create fabulous interiors for little to no cost.
Q. Am I right to assume that thrift shopping is becoming more in vogue with the downturn of the economy?
A. Although the art of thrifting has been around for years, it is definitely in vogue . . . it is the new black.
Q. Why does it matter?
A. There are several factors that make this frugal trend a hot topic:
- The economy is in the dumper but people do not want to give up their lifestyles . . . and they don't need to. What they need to discover is a cheaper means to accomplish their goals, whether it is outfitting their families or decorating their homes.
- Women are hard-wired to nest, to create richly appointed, comfortable homes. Fashioning a home is the primer creative outlet for most women. It started when hides, caves and timbers were crudely fashioned into habitats. These abodes were adorned with drawings, beads, animal relics and other adornments.
- It is fun. The thrill of the hunt is as alluring in the halls of thrift as it is in the fields of prey.
Q. Do you consider the Art of Thrifting to be a business or hobby?
A. My fascination with garage sales, flea markets, antique and consignments shops started out as a hobby. I was a single mom on a tight budget and was thrilled at the thought of decorating my home at little to no cost. It wasn't until years later and the change in perception that I actually turned my passion into a coaching and speaking business with the launch of my book Tossed and Found.
Q. Was thrift hunting an accepted activity 30 year ago?
A. Absolutely not. As a matter of fact I write about going to garage sales, incognito. I used to carry a pair of sunglasses and a scrunchy hat in my car to use whenever I stopped at a yard sale or thrift shop. At the time I was a fashion model and I was doing a lot of radio and television appearances. Back then my Divaness had not yet fully blossomed and I would have sooner died than been spotted with my head in a dumpster or in the back of some grubby barn searching for my holy grail.
Q. What is the best find you ever found?
A. I will share my most cherished possession because I feel that worth is not measured by the actual price that is paid, but the value that it holds for the huntress.
In the infancy of my thrifting addiction, I stopped by a fairly seedy sale hesitating as to whether to even go in. I did a quick scope of the interior of the garage and made the decision to leave when I spotted a dust covered picture propped behind some old boxes. Its back was facing me and I could only see the old and tattered frame. Turning it around and wiping the dust off the glass I was enchanted by the yellowed but fetching picture.
A turn of the century Diva peered out through her mask at a costume ball. I knew that I had to have her. Hesitantly I asked the proprietress of this fine establishment how much she wanted. Her tired reply asked for a mere $5.00. I knew that day, as I walked my treasure to the car, that I was hooked. I am a thrift-a-holic.
Q. When and why did you begin writing?
A. I have actually written for years, but I never brought any of my projects to fruition. It wasn't until I lost my corporate position several years ago that I had the unfettered opportunity to follow my dreams. One day in had a serious talk with myself and threw the question out to the universe, "What course should I follow now?" The answer came back like a bolt of lightning…"Write a book about your passion." Hence, the birth of Tossed and Found.
Q. Is there a bigger message beneath the clutter (so to speak) of Tossed and Found?
A. Definitely. I want to reach women and deliver this message: No matter how humble your dreams, no matter what your circumstances, you can reach that goal. You are powerful…own it. You are creative…embrace it. You are a Diva.
Q. Are experiences based on the events in your own life?
A. Absolutely. I talk about the experiences I have had on the road, on television and radio, on the runway and in business. I relate some of the amazing adventures I have had like having a gun pulled on us during a garage sale, finding true treasures for pennies, and decorating my home in thrift . . . at no cost.
Q. Can you share a little of your current work with us?
A. Yes. I am writing my second book entitled Tossed and Turned. Whereas Tossed and Found is about finding and buying secondhand treasures, Tossed and Turned is about decorating with frugal finds. It shows, step by step how to turn a 'noplace' into a 'showplace' at little to no cost.
Modeling Picture from the 80's . . . Was I ever that skinny?
The emerging Diva
Cinderella, Your Dress is Calling!
For some of us, our insatiable Diva curiosities find us scrambling to get a peek at the gowns worn by celebrities during the awards season.
So, check this out. You can rent one for a night or even own a designer gown that was worn by a star on the red carpet.
Although those gorgeous frocks are usually rented by the stars and are extremely expensive, the designers often auction them off after they have been returned.
So if you've spied a dress you simply must have, like Taylor Swift's 2009 Grammy Gown, then keep checking auction sites such as www.clothesoffourback.org, www.donatemydress.org or www.celebrity2nds.com. You may just be able to own that gown . . . albeit at a high price. The good news is that all of your costs go to charity.
But as a frugal Diva I must issue a word of caution. The auction prices are hefty and you may watch your favorite gown propel beyond your reach for ever more.
However, if the starting bid price of that coveted Vera Wang gown, which you would almost kill for, is off the charts, don't lose heart. That dress can be yours for an evening in a price range more favorable to your pocketbook. Visit sites such as One Night Affair, Light in the Box, and My Celebrity Dress to find your favorite gown, stun your friends with your Diva fashion sense, and smile radiantly because you can still afford groceries the week after the party.
I Love Bargain Hunting at Thrift Stores and Garage Sales
January 2, 2010 by Barb
Filed under Blogs, Decorating, Fashion, Garage Sales, Recycling
Below is an email that I received from a very excited client. We are working to transform her somewhat worn home into a chic and stylish habitat.
Just last garage sale season, Jo learned how to shop using a newly frugal but creative eye. She quickly learned to spot the potential treasures beneath the tarnish.
After holding a garage sale of her own, we spent a few fun and productive weekends looking for bargain furnishings to replace the items we literally hauled out of her house and sold on the spot. Remember the old addage; One woman's junk is another woman's treasure? (Okay, so it is close enough.)
Jo was very hesitant at the beginning of our project. She was skeptical of finding quality items at local thrift venues. Now, she is an ardent believer and often ventures out on her own to find her bargains. She has learned that imagination and resourcefulness are key factors in finding the right deals.
Hi Barb,
I just made the best buy of the day… a love seat – FREE, courtesy of Aurora Library. I was actually looking at all their $1 books because the library is closing for good.
I found a free bookcase and had just taken it to my car when I walked back in to find that they had just pull a love seat from the back room and pushed it onto the sale floor.
I was the first to look at it, then another lady started pushing it around and inspecting it. Since I had already made my decision to buy it, the sales person let me have it. Can you believe that?
I felt like I just gave myself a big ole' Christmas present. I can't even tell you how great my family room feels to me – it's beginning to feel more like home every time I add something.
Oh, and I picked up a fabulous lamp Goodwill for $24 with my Senior Citizen's discount! Ha, ha! My family room is so cozy and the lighting is great now. I love it.
I can't believe that I'm so looking forward to next garage sale season! I would have never thought I would be such an ardent convert! This is fun and it is not costing me any more money because I am using the funds that I made when we held my garage sale.
Thank you so much . . . and, Happy New Year!
To your success,
Jo Guerra
Denver Entrepreneurs LinkedIn Group
What is Divawear?
What is Divawear?
Divawear is clothing that makes you feel wonderful, special. It carries a certain flourish, a unique style. It is about combining styles and creating your own special image; a personal and unique signature. Most people don't think about the fact that they are, indeed, telegraphing to everyone they meet who they are and what they think of themselves.
And, Divawear is fun! The great news for women is that we aren't relegated to being monochromatic. We don't have to dress in suits in varying shades black, grey or blue. We are peacocks! Celebrate it! Live it! Choose it!
I have been shopping with my girlfriends countless times. Invariably they will pull something off a rack, hold it up, and with complete conviction say, "Barb, this is so you." What they are saying is that I have created my signature look, a style that represents me; my attitude and significance .
My Michigan Divafriends are glorious. . . they are very Diva, and have the zest for life that is magnetic.
The night before my wedding we decked ourselves out in our best Diva westernwear. Needless to say, they even outshined the bride.
This group of gals are spirited, talented and have hung together through twenty years of marriage, divorce, business startups and business failures…all of which cemented our friendships and fortified our personal mettle.
And, Divawear doesn't have to cost a fortune. I was shopping at my favorite DAV store on a recent 99 cent day and ran across this fabulous 50's coat. I snatched that baby up in a hurry, and just in time for the holidays. My husband took a picture of me before we went out. Hmmm….so glam.
My personal dress message announces, "I am wonderful. Come hang with me. Get to know me. I am fun. I am playful. I am successful. I am a Diva.


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Leslie Uggams?
Fifteen seconds to curtain, Miss Uggams.
Thank you, Scooter.
Um, it is true that Big Bird from Sesame
Street is on the show tonight, right?
Well, that's right, Leslie.
Well, would you tell him that his
younger brother is in my dressing room?
[clucking laughter]
[drum roll]
It's The Muppet Show
with our very special guest stars,
Leslie Uggams and Big Bird
from Sesame Street. Yay!
[applause and cheers]
[Muppet theme plays]
It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to meet the Muppets
on The Muppet Show tonight
It's time to put on makeup
It's time to dress up right
It's time to get things started
Why don't you get things started
[clucking in tune]
Its time to get things started
On the most sensational,
This is what we call
The Muppet Show
[duck call]
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
And welcome again to The Muppet Show.
And we've got some show
for you tonight.
Because our special guest is
the lovely singer, dancer and actress,
Miss Leslie Uggams.
And also, making a special
appearance tonight
is a friend of mine from Sesame Street,
Big Bird and...
Oh, hey, Kermit. Now? Huh, now?
Uh, not yet, Big Bird. You come on
a little later in the show.
Oh, OK. I'll just wait back here then.
Yeah, yeah. Just watch out for the...
[crashing, glass shatters]
...oveThead lights.
Uh, anyhow, now ladies and gentlemen,
our very special guest,
Miss Leslie Uggams!
Hey There Good Timesh
Hey there, good times
here I am
Welcome back your baby lamb
Open wide them golden doors
And set my chair down next to yours
I've been freezin', sneezin'
Out there where the bad times blow
Please don't stop to scold me
Let your lovin' arms enfold me
Hey there, good times
take my hand
Give my music to the band
Dust o_ that old welcome mat
And show me where to hang my hat
I've been lost for all these years
Cryin' buckets full of tears
Though I'm used
and bruised and muddy
Clap my back and call me buddy
[monsters] Bye bye bad times
Pack your gear
I've had bad times
Up to here
Hey there glad times
Please appear
Show me that I'm not forgotten
Oil me down and spoil me rotten
[monsters] So long bum days
Gotta split
[all] Gloomy glum days
Go on, get
[monsters] Sugarplum days
Shake my mitt
[all] Shout hurray and hallelujah
Happy days I'm comin' to ya
So long bum days
Gotta split
Gloomy glum days
Go on, get
Sugarplum days
Shake my mitt
Shout hooray and hallelujah
Baby's back and runnin' to ya
Bye bye bad times
So long sad times
Hey there good times
Here I am
Well, that number shows
what a great actress Leslie Uggams is.
Actress? She wasn't acting,
she was singing.
Yes, but she looked
like she enjoyed it.
That's acting.
OK, nice number.
Ow! Ow!
Oh, very good, Leslie.
Thank you.
OK, who stepped on your toe?
Who stepped on your toe?
Well, I did!
Kermit, if you need me,
I'll be in Camilla's dressing room.
Oh, Camilla. Camilla the chicken?
Yeah, yeah. Oh, I'm so nervous.
Tonight's our first formal date
and I'm almost sick with fear.
Well, I imagine she feels much the same.
Oh, you think so?
Oh, boy. Suppose I get so excited
that I faint?
Gonzo, I don't know.
l suppose she'll have to give you
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
She'll have to what?!
Or in your case,
mouth-to-beak resuscitation.
[Gonzo shouts]
Gonzo, are you OK?
Of course, I was just
rehearsing my faint.
l hope Camilla's been
rehearsing hers.
[clucking a tune]
[Gonzo clucking]
[Gonzo] It's me.
Camilla, my apricot,
these are for you.
[stammers] Oh, oh, gosh.
l think the room is spinning.
l may faint.
How was that?
[preparing to sneeze]
[stammering] Camilla?
Camilla? Camilla, aren't you
going to kiss me?
Oh, great. Just my luck.
A chicken with hay fever.
[Camilla panting]
Well, look now, Camilla,
Camilla, why don't I take you out
for some fresh air?
OK? That will make it all better.
[relieved sigh]
[clears throat] Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
here at Muppet Labs
where the future is being made today.
Well, jeepers, you're about to witness
the world's first demonstration
of fireproof paper.
Here is my assistant Beaker,
carying a lighted blomorch.
He will now show you
how impossible it is
to ignite the fireproof paper
in this basket.
[Bunsen] There is no way
this paper can burn.
With Muppets' fireproof paper,
you will always feel secure.
Tune in next time, and witness Muppet
Labs new answer to the energy crisis,
flammable water.
That's all for now, from Muppet Labs.
[Bunsen] Oh, dear.
[Beaker screams]
What do you suppose they call that?
A novelty act?
l don't know, but it wasn't too bad.
Well, that's a novelty.
[Piggy sighs] La la
Holy maracas!
Oh, hi. I'm Big Bird.
Huh. No kiddin'?
I'm a friend of Kermit's.
Yeah, we both come from the same
neighborhood, Sesame Street.
Oh, isn't that that cute little
children's show with puppets?
Uh-huh. Well, who are you?
Who am l?
l am Miss Piggy.
Oh. Well, do you work around here?
Uh, listen, yellow thing,
uh, do you see this star here?
Oh, yes. It's very pre_.
And, uh, do you know why it is there?
Well, uh...
Hmm? Hmm?
PerFect attendance?
[clears throat] I am the singing star
of this show.
A singing pig?!
[laughs] That's very funny.
Kiss your feathers goodbye, Bird.
Oh! You do acrobatics, too.
She's very versatile.
Oh, Leslie, it's really a pleasure
to have you on the show with us.
Well, thank you, Lew.
And it's a thrill for me to work with
a boomerang-fish thrower.
Well, I should think so.
Listen, Lew, what does it take to become
a great boomerang-fish thrower?
Well, you gotta have sole.
And if you can't get sole,
use halibut.
l should have guessed.
But in that case,
l use a catcher's mitt.
Why? No, no, don't tell me.
Let me guess.
Uh, just for the halibut?
See, you're catching on.
Listen, how did you acquire this talent?
Was it an accident?
No, it was on porpoise.
l give him the straight lines
and he gives me the fish lines.
You know, I started this act
using kippers.
My brother and I did the act together,
but we split up.
[both] Am I my brother's kipper?
l gotta quit this
and sing my song.
Oh, great idea.
I'll accompany you on this.
Well, Lew, I was kind of
expecting violins.
Well, what the heck?
Here You Come Again
Here you come again
Lookin' bemer than a body
has a right to
And shakin' me up so
that all I really know
Is here you come again
And here I go
Two at once.
All right.
Fascinating. I love this.
Whoo! Fun, fun, fun!
Like this.
All you gotta do
is smile that smile
And there go all my defenses
Just leave it up to you
and in a little while
You're messin' up my mind
And fillin' up my senses
Here you come again
Oh, this is fabulous.
Swordfish this time.
Lookin' bemer than a body
has a right to
And shakin' me up so
that all I really know
Is here you come again
And here I go
[shouts] _nd here I go
[Leslie] Ahh!
That reminds me. This show has
always reminded me of a sardine.
lt's a little fishy.
[both gasp]
( Mad About The Fr_I
Mad about the fr_
I know it's stupid
to be mad about the frog
I'm so ashamed of it
But must admit the sleepless nights
I've had about the frog
On the silver screen
He melts my foolish heart
in every little scene
Although I'm quite aware
that here and there
Are traces of the cad
about the frog
Lord knows I'm not a fool girl
I really shouldn't care
Lord knows I'm not a schoolgirl
In the flury of her first a_air
Will it ever cloy?
This odd diversity of misey and joy
I'm feeling quite insane
and young again
And all because
I'm mad about the fr_
Will it ever cloy
This odd diversity of misey and joy
I'm feeling quite insane
and young again
And all because
I'm mad about the fr_
[announcer] And now, ear On PatroI.
[Fozzie] All right, come on!
You just come with me, you... you...
Sir, Sergeant,
l have just picked up...
ln a minute, Patrol Bear.
l have to finish this report.
Oh, drat, I made a mistake. Now,
I'll have to start all over again.
But sir, can't that report wait?
No, this is a very serious charge.
What is it?
Sir, this also is a very serious charge.
Oh, yeah? What's the charge?
lmpersonating an officer.
Can you prove it?
Of course I can prove it, Sergeant.
Go ahead, do your stuff.
OK, impersonating an officer.
[drum roll]
[clears throat]
Ahh. Of course I can prove it, Sergeant.
Go ahead, do your stuff. Ahh.
Hey, that's not bad.
Thank you.
Yep, now look, Sergeant,
this is a very dangerous criminal.
He should be locked up.
l think he should be locked up.
Here are the keys.
I'll finish up the report.
I'm going to lock him up.
Yep, I should've known better than
to ty to fool with you, Patrol Bear.
Yeah, you're darn tootin'!
After you.
Thank you.
Listen, tell me what kind
of food you like and I'll...
[clears throat]
Uh, see you later, Sarge.
[Sergeant] Right.
Sergeant, wait a minute!
He locked me in!
Not bad. You sound more like him
all the time. Now ty to do me.
Oh! Sergeant,
you don't understand! He got away!
No, that's not me.
You still sound like that dumb bear
that brought you in here.
Ty it again. I have a deep,
authoritative voice.
Sergeant, will you just
turn around, please?!
Better, but keep tying.
You need more macho.
Tell me, Gonzo, what is it about Camilla
that first attracted you to her?
Are you kidding? Evemhing.
She's beautiful, wi_,
charming, delightFul company,
a good cook and she's very talented.
Really? What does she do?
[flamenco music]
Cha cha cha!
Oh, wow!
Well, I would've thought
that was impossible!
What, to get a chicken to dance?
No, to find tap shoes for claws.
Hello, I am Vend-A-Wish.
Deposit a coin and I will answer
any wish you may have.
[coin dropping]
Thank you. Wow, please state
your wish and I will grant it.
Oh, I wish I was taller.
[electronic noises]
Camilla, I have written a song for you.
Sinatra or Mick Jagger
will probably wanna record it.
But I want you to hear it from me first.
[strumming guitar]
You alone
You are my one and only chicken
[clucking along to music]
And if you leave
l will alone and lonely sicken
You and l
We're a team and that's a fact
[Camilla clucking]
You and I
What a terrific idea for an act
Oh, listen to the rhymes in the chorus.
It's very Cole Porter-y.
You're sweeter than wine
or vanilla, Camilla
Come lie beneath this tree
It's a willa
The night it grows stilla and stilla
You're prettier by far than Godzilla
Who are you?
Huh? Me?
Wow! PerFection incarnate!
Wow! Statuesque,
and yet still poulty in every sense.
You have that one thing
lacking in chickens.
[sighs] Bulk.
I'm so confused.
You are so huge!
Well, I have no idea
what you're talking about, sir.
I was just looking for Miss Uggams.
And you found me.
Lady luck has smiled and showered us
with that certain thing...
Flower pot.
Oh, please, Dr. Honeydew, I can't
go through life with this long neck.
Never fear, at Muppet Labs
we have done extensive research
on shortening long necks.
Then you can help?
Of course.
This is our latest therapy technique.
Don't thank me.
It's all in a day's work.
[Kermit gasps]
Please, Dr. Honeydew,
don't leave a mess backstage.
lf you're through playing with him,
put him away!
And now, once again,
here is our very special guest,
who will be joined
by a very tall feathered friend
who just wandered in off the street,
uh, Sesame Street, to be precise.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Big Bird and Leslie Uggams.
Love Will Keep Us Together
[birds] Stop
'Cause I really love you
I've been thinking of you
Look in my heart and let love
Keep us together
Love will keep us together
Think of me babe whenever
Some sweet talking bird comes along
Singing his song
Don't mess around
We just got to be strong
Just stop
'Cause I really love you
I'll be thinking of you
Look in my heart and let love
Keep us together
You belong to me now
Ain't gonna set you free now
When those birds start hanging around
Talking me down
Hear with your heart
and you won't hear a sound
Just stop
'Cause I really love you
I'll be thinking of you
Look in my heart and let love
Keep us together
Well, I think we've just about
come down to the end of another one,
but before we go,
Iet us have a warm thank you
for our very special guest star,
the lovely Leslie Uggams!
Thank you, Kermit.
Chicky baby, you've gotta forgive me.
I'll never talk
to another chicken again.
Oh, hi, Camilla.
[screams] Camilla?!
Gonzo, you're quite a shocker. I thought
that Camilla was your one true love.
Oh, yeah, uh, well,
chickens all look the same to me.
[Camilla clucks]
[Gonzo gasping]
Girls, please. Well, I'd like to thank
a really different looking chicken,
Big Bird from Sesame Street.
Oh, thank you, thank you.
And we'll see you next time
on The Muppet Show!
[chickens squawking]
Have we ever said
that this show is for the birds?
Yes, and we'll keep saying it
until it gets a laugh.
[all laugh]
Cold open
Opening number
Muppet Labs
"Here You Come Again"
UK spot
Bear on Patrol
"Gonzo's Song"
"Love Will Keep Us Together"
Waldorf Have we ever said that this show is for the birds?
Statler Yes, and we'll keep saying it until it gets a laugh.
The old geezers laugh and the chickens clucking laugh.