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National Night Out events tonight
Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. Booths will offer other snacks for sale, including freezes, cotton candy and snowcones.
Prizes and giveaways are planned. The Hometown Classics Band will perform.
Agency booths will offer safety information, child identification kits and details about Neighborhood Watch programs. Oregon Fish and Wildlife, the Carlton Fire Department and the Oregon National Guard will also have displays, and the National Guard will be setting up a climbing wall. For children, face-painting, basketball, horseback rides and rocket-building will be offered, along with rides in a tethered hot air balloon.
This is the 30th anniversary of National Night Out. The annual prevention effort encourages community members to become acquainted and band together against crime both informally and through the Neighborhood Watch.
National Night Out also strengthens the partnership between police and the community, said Carlton Police Chief Kevin Martinez.
Last year's Carlton-Yamhill National Night Out event won a national award. Martinez said he wants this year's event to be even better, sending the message that fighting crime is a year-round, community effort.
"We want to establish that relationship so if we have problems, we already have a connection that gives us the eyes, ears and knowledge of the community," Martinez said. "Citizens feel safe, it improves livability and we can collectively come together to reduce and prevent crime."
He said a positive, open relationship between police and the community also sends a clear message to criminals: Stay away. "That deters a lot of bad activity," he said.
To volunteer or obtain more information, call the Carlton police at 503-852-7575 or Yamhill police at 503-662-3511.


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The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization to take next step toward revised, transportation plan for long term outlook.
The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization will seek initial approval of its transportation plan outlook when it meets with its Public Advisory Committee on Tuesday night at Kent County Levy Court.
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan defines how an area's transportation system will develop over the next 20 to 30 years and how transportation projects in central Delaware will be funded, Dover/Kent County MPO spokeswoman Kate Layton said. The U.S. Department of Transportation requires the MPO to update its plan every four years as a prerequisite for federal funding.
The Dover/Kent County MPO recently concluded a month-long public comment period of its long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan that includes construction of the West Dover Connector and improvements to Del. Route 1 south of Dover Air Force Base, Layton said.
The Public Advisory Committee, or PAC, is composed of residents who live in central Delaware and represent the public point of view in the process, she said. Three are Dover City Council appointees, two are DelDOT appointees, two are governor's appointees and six are Kent County Levy Court appointees.
WHAT Dover/Kent County MPO will seek initial approval of its draft Metropolitan Transportation Plan when it meets with its Public Advisory Committee.
This meeting is open to the public.
WHEN 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18
WHERE Room 221 of the Kent County Levy Court Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road in Dover
CONTACT For more information, call the MPO at 387-6026 or 387-6030, or go online to www.doverkentmpo.org.
If the PAC votes on the plan, the document would then be forwarded to the Dover/Kent County MPO Council for approval, Layton said. The MTP would then go to the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration for final approval.
Dover/Kent County MPO Executive Director Rich Vetter said the current estimated construction cost for the West Dover Connector was $36 million. Construction was expected to begin in fiscal year 2014, he said.
"The West Dover Connector is the primary roadway capacity project in the MTP, but it also includes bike and pedestrian amenities along the entire length of the project," Vetter said. "While an important connection for the West Dover area, I think it is just one of many proposed MTP projects that are planned to address the future transportation needs of the county."
As for proposed improvements to Del. Route 1 south of Dover Air Force Base, Vetter said there were five overpasses proposed along Route 1 south of DAFB ranging in costs from $15 million to $70 million, according to the current DelDOT Capital Transportation Program.
As for rail service to Dover and the rest of Kent County, the Delaware Transit Corporation is currently conducting the Delmarva Intercity Rail Study to determine feasibility for such a system, Vetter said.
The MTP also references several specific trails, including new trails in downtown Dover, connecting Silver Lake with the Isaac Branch greenway, Route 10 and West Street in Dover as well as the need to improve pedestrian amenities in downtown Milford and along U.S. 13 in Smyrna, he said.
Existing DART service is also described in detail in the MTP, as well as data describing the continued, steady increase in transit ridership in Kent County, Vetter said.
There were 18 people that attended the Nov. 14 public workshop, Vetter said. The Dover/Kent County MPO also received several written comments via DNREC, DelDOT, State Planning and Kent County Planning.

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I originally wrote about this innovative product a few months ago, you can see the original article HERE.
I recently had the opportunity to try the Warmer Set from, ColorOn Professional, which included 2 pairs-Ibiza (neutral brown), 2 pairs-Sunset Beach (coral), and 1-Envy (green). Also comes with a tiny brush and setting powder to set your makeup.
Description: Eyeshadow applicators, just stick, peel off, and voila! You have makeup on your eyes- dazzling! Our debut product, colorOn Professional Instant Eye Shadow Applicators, can make anyone look as if they have a make-up artist on call. A patented, revolutionary application technology, colorOn Professional is so easy, fast and fun to use that it appeals to everyone, from the makeup junkie to the makeup artist to the makeup-averse. Imagine pillowy-soft disposable applicators already laden with mineral cosmetic eye shadows in colors and designs ranging from subtle daytime to smoldering evening looks, created to suit every skin tone and ethnicity.
These are single-use, hygienic, hypoallergenic applicators that require no makeup skills, no brushes or secondary applicators. Imagine an eye shadow that is waterproof, crease-proof, and long-wearing that transfers to the eyelid with just a touch. The result is nothing short of amazing: A professional, flawless look every time.
Product Overall: 2 out of 5
Price: $18-$30 a box
My Experience: It's a VERY interesting concept, I mean there are many of us, myself included who have days where I am running late and don't have time to really sit there and do my makeup, blend, and all that good stuff. So it's a cool idea to have something that you can just apply in a few seconds, blend, and you're done. It was especially fun to do as well BUT I personally enjoy sitting there and blending, coming up with different looks, etc.
Consistency: Cream-based.
PROS: Great for people who are on the go, or gals who are not the best at makeup application but still want something quick and easy.
CONS: Even after you apply it, you still have to fix it. You have to blend the colors yourself so that it doesn't show the grid of the paper, you have to apply the setting powder that is included, AND it doesn't fit all eye shapes at least from what I could see. As you will see in these pictures, it took up my whole entire lid!
Overall: I think i'll stick to the normal way of applying makeup, since it's a lot of fun for me, I can produce more looks and various combinations. This is a cool idea, but you really gotta work with it which means more time wasted.
What I chose, "Sunset Beach":
Clean face! Lipstick is NYX's Round Lipstick in "Sunflower"
Apply the applicator on my eye like so...
With your other hand, use your finger to rub it on your lid back and forth, press firmly to ensure you get an even amount of color:
Do the other eye!
Blend and get rid of the "paper marks" and apply the setting powder included. Since it's a creamy eyeshadow (but not overly creamy that it's sliding), just dab on the setting powder all over your lid to avoid it from creasing and coming off...
Finished Eye:
Finished Face: (I didn't put any eyeliner or mascara so that it's much easier to see the color and detail)
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
ColorOn Professional Instant Eyeshadow
37 comments
- Courtney said...
is there any way that the eyeshadow sticker thing would go on the other way around? like upside down? perhaps it could have worked out that way?
- April 8, 2008 at 11:37 AM
- Vanessa said...
Hi Courtney! Well each one has instructions and the sticker itself is an oblong shape so no matter which way you turn it, it still doesn't fit my eye right...
- April 8, 2008 at 11:42 AM
- Anonymous said...
Hi vanessa
I just love ur blog. Recently started visiting. U showed me tht expensive makeup need not be neccessary. Thanks bcoz sometime i feel ysl dior and chanel are such a rip off.
Personally i didnt like it. How many shadows the box have
- April 8, 2008 at 12:29 PM
- xppinkx said...
wow this is super cool...the innovations they think about these days!
- April 8, 2008 at 1:15 PM
- Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said...
Sis, you're gorgeous even without color. I think that I like it more though when you do your own makeup, hah. This looks great still, but I think you've just spoiled me with YOUR way of doing your eyes.
- April 8, 2008 at 1:30 PM
- Tracy said...
great review! don't think i'd buy it, though. hehe. i prefer doing it myself, also. the looks you come up with are better, anyway. =)
- April 8, 2008 at 2:13 PM
- Tanya Annette said...
Interesting concept, for sure. But I think I'm going to pass on this and stick to the old school way of putting on eye shadow :) You're so nice for plauing the guinea pig on this one! ;D
- April 8, 2008 at 2:22 PM
- ilurvemakeup said...
Eww I don't like it! You'd be better off applying it yourself Nessa, the stickers don't have your skillorz!
- April 8, 2008 at 2:39 PM
- brittni said...
Yeah I definitely think these suck. I could tell from your original post that they would... not to mention if you go to their site the color schemes are ridiculous - and not in a good way! LOL
By the way, loved the candylicious eyes....sooo pretty
- April 8, 2008 at 2:45 PM
- Nic Nic said...
I prefer your lovely colors and blending more.. btw the lip color is very pretty on you!
- April 8, 2008 at 3:25 PM
- mrslanielovesmac said...
When I read your first post, I was wondering when you will do an update on this product. I'm so glad you did a review on this thing. Really helpful! I visited the website but I wasn't interested in trying some because the eye colors or looks just did not look tempting at all. It's good to read your review! Thanks!
- April 8, 2008 at 3:31 PM
- Vanessa said...
Thanks ladies! I agree, I prefer putting eyeshadow myself, it's funner that way!
Sarah- Thank you so much! Each box comes with 5 pairs.
- April 8, 2008 at 3:44 PM
- Annika L P said...
thats a very intresting idea, where did you get it from, i tried to look on ebay doesnt seem to have made it on there yet...(since im in uk more difficult to get us makeup lol)...thanks Anz
- April 8, 2008 at 4:06 PM
- Vanessa said...
Annika, I posted the website in this post with all the info, it was sent to me by one of the reps to try it out.
- April 8, 2008 at 4:18 PM
- Ali said...
Enh, not a fan. You're right, it's more fun to do it all yourself!
- April 8, 2008 at 4:55 PM
- Ethereal Prey said...
this is definitely a strange thing, not sure it would work for me though, but it's fun to watch others play with it! :P
- April 8, 2008 at 5:00 PM
- cheese. said...
those look so convenient! thanks for the review, i'll be trying those out soon!
and thanks SO MUCH for your reply to my comment yesterday. (the one about society, the pretty =/= beautiful thing, and that survey.)
you are my savior when it comes to makeup! - end corniness. -
- April 8, 2008 at 5:24 PM
- MrsDiaz said...
Hey Girly,
I definitely think when you do your own eyes it comes out soo much better, and vibrant!
I'm working the 22nd actually, how about the 23rd or 24th?
- April 8, 2008 at 5:56 PM
- Ginny said...
those are crazy cool and weird at the same time... they look good tho. i was showing the girls at work and they were very interested = )
- April 8, 2008 at 5:57 PM
- Nanzy said...
my eyes has a weird shape for a start, so i don't think this will work on me :D you looked awesome with an eyepatch on your eye !!! sounds weird but you rocked it heheh
- April 8, 2008 at 6:16 PM
- Askmewhats said...
wow! thanks for this post, I didn't even know such thing exists :) But seeing the pictures, honestly, just based on pictures, it doesn't look bad, for a quick eyeshadow make up!!! but the others are right, there are eyes that are different and smaller, like mine, it would be quite difficult to use i think for me
- April 8, 2008 at 6:30 PM
- Liz said...
Hi Vanessa! When I first saw this product, I wasn't convinced it would actually save time. Your post confirmed my suspicions! :P
I'm going to start using the Physicians Formula Tinted Moisturizer soon. I note from your previous post that your recommend using a wedge sponge to apply the product. Do you mean I should squeeze the product onto the sponge and then dab all over my face? Or that I should dab a few spots on my face and then use the sponge to blend? Thanks for your help!
- April 8, 2008 at 7:17 PM
- c a s s i e said...
i love your blog! thanks for posting. your natural non-eyeshadow face is really cute. :)
- April 8, 2008 at 8:26 PM
- Anonymous said...
i thought the shadows were supposed to go on darker shade nearest lashline and lighter shade towards browbone.... the simple look.... but i think it looks cute the way you applied it mind you.. a little blending towards the top would be better..
anyways i love your eye looks but as a monolid.. i can't... i just can;t... =(
- April 8, 2008 at 9:34 PM
- Anonymous said...
i was just going by the picture on the box...
- April 8, 2008 at 10:05 PM
- psychoexgirlfriend said...
Wow, this worked better than I thought it would. I'd still stick to applying makeup the old fashion way, but this is surprising... not all that bad. LOL. Thanks for the review on this product.
- April 8, 2008 at 10:48 PM
- Julie said...
I have ALWAYS wondered if these worked!
Those colours are nice but I'm not sure if I could wear such a bright colour all the way up to my brow bone! LOL
Thank you for the post :)
- April 9, 2008 at 1:00 AM
- Anonymous said...
Were they put on upside down? I think they would look much better flipped, like this picture: http://www.coloronpro.com/products/large/sunset-beach1.jpg
- April 9, 2008 at 1:22 AM
- Vanessa said...
anonymous- if you look on the homepage the warmer pack second pic the darker color is on top of the sticker so don't think there's really a right or wrong way...
- April 9, 2008 at 4:50 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
hmmm interesting...i think i prefer to do makeup myself as well...because the sticker color would go past my eyebrow! i think the concept could work eventually...with a little more work...but quick eyemakeup can also be done in 2 minutes...the time it takes to apply, blend and set the sticker...oh well! i love all the nifty products you try out!
- April 9, 2008 at 6:20 AM
- Bliss said...
This is so cool and it foolproof :)
- April 9, 2008 at 6:41 AM
- MeaganMonster said...
It's not my thing but it is an interesting product, thanks for doing the review Vanessa!
Now stick to applying your makeup the 'old fashion' way... yours is so much more fun!
- April 9, 2008 at 7:37 AM
- stylishmomy said...
Hi Nessa, saw this item last year, interesting but not anymore lol. Unique but cant beat the traditional way of putting ur e/s yourself =) Thanks for posting a review, stay gorgeous!
- April 10, 2008 at 6:54 PM
- L said...
I had JUST posted this in the forum and then visited my fellow blog'sistas.... u are on point with the new stuff girl! thanks for the review! i, too, thought it was a very interesting concept!!!
- April 11, 2008 at 1:24 AM
- Shayela said...
Oh my goodness, with or without makeup you are STUNNING! :) i'm really glad I came across this blog, your techniques are fantastic and actually make me want to try crazy eyeshadow!
- April 17, 2008 at 6:16 PM
- Vanessa said...
Xinita- You're gross. :)
- November 25, 2008 at 8:22 AM
- Asa said...
LOVE that lip color so friggin much
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For the three years, the Burroughs softball team has found itself in second place at the end of the season.
Not anymore.
RIDGECREST — For the three years, the Burroughs softball team has found itself in second place at the end of the season.
Not anymore.
The Burros are now Desert Sky League champions for the first time since the 2005-2006 season.
The Burros won at least a share of the DSL championship in style with a huge, walk-off, two-run home run by Bailey Walters to beat Victor Valley 12-2 in five innings Friday at Leroy Jackson Park.
"It felt great to get that last hit because I didn't feel good about my first two at bats," Walters said. "I was glad that I could come through for the team and just help out. The team did a good job of scoring runs before that home run, so I'm glad I could help out."
The Burros all met at home plate to celebrate the end-of-the-season win, which guaranteed the Burros were at the very least DSL co-champions. Silverado has to win the rest of its games to split the title. Even if the Hawks win the rest of their games, Burroughs holds the tiebreaker between the two teams, by sweeping Silverado during regular-season play and will get the No. 1 seed from the DSL for the playoffs.
Senior center fielder Alyssa Gaska has been waiting for the DSL championship moment for a long time. She has been a member of the varsity team for four years, so the win against Victor Valley was a big moment for her.
"I can't stop smiling," Gaska said. "I'm really happy and I think we've deserved it with all of our hard work."
The Burros got things going in the second inning. Victoria Placencia doubled to start off the inning. Kianna Davis moved Placencia to move to third base by hitting a ball to the right side of the infield.
Cindy Cosner got the big hit of the inning with two outs. She hit a Victor pitch through hole between shortstop and third base to score the Burros' first run of the game.
Burroughs added to the 1-0 lead in the third inning. Hanna Farmer doubled to start off the inning and Becca Bell walked a batter later.
Taylor Sherritt doubled on the first pitch of her at bat to score both Farmer and Bell to give the Burros a 3-0 lead at the end of three stanzas.
Cosner once again found her way on base in the fourth inning, which set up Aniessa Davis for the big hit of the inning.
With Cosner standing on second, Aniessa Davis drove an 0-1 pitch over the left-center field fence to give the Burros a 5-0 lead after four innings.
While the Burros were racking up runs, Becca Bell made sure Victor wouldn't get on the board.
Bell didn't allow a hit through the first four innings of the game. She allowed only two hits all together in the Burros' win.
"I'm glad my pitching was working," Bell said. "I was hitting my spots and the defense behind me played well. They made some tough plays and no one gave up on a chance to get an out."
The only two hits of the game against Bell came in the fifth inning. Victor loaded the bases in the fifth and got a big hit by Roselani Bloomfield. Her hit to the right-center gap scored two runs to give Victor its only scoring of the game.
Although the Jackrabbits cut the lead to 5-2, Burroughs put together its biggest inning of the game to finish with a 10-run win.
Placencia, Cosner, Aniessa Davis, Gaska, Farmer, Bell and Walters all scored in the inning with Walters' home run capping the decisive win.
"It feels great," BHS Coach Michele Lazaro said. "This is a really great team to coach. The girls kept getting better every day and have really grown a strong identity by being focused at practice and doing what they are supposed to do."
The Burros now wait for the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 Playoff seedings.
"We are finally DSL champions and our team came together today," Bell said. "It was shaky on Wednesday, but came out with one goal today. We weren't going to accept anything less."


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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
How Many Broken Bones Does This Make?
OK, so I only ride the train like once every two years. I parked at the train station, looked for a parking meter, and not finding one, walked to the building. Just before I got to the building I saw a sign that read, "Pay for parking here." Oh crud. Do I have 6 quarters? Which spot was I parked in? I had no clue. I dug out 6 quarters (whew) and put them in a slot for parking space 69, hoping that's where I was parked.
I splashed my way through the rain puddles and made it to the station. I walked inside and searched for a place to buy a ticket. No place. I asked someone where the ticket counter was and they told me to just buy the ticket on the train. I hoped the stranger was telling the truth about getting the ticket on the train. I envisioned the conductor walking along, seeing me without a ticket, and physically kicking my sorry butt off the train.
So a guy came by to collect money. I just stared at him with a "duh" expression on my face. I didn't how much it cost and was waiting for him to tell me. He didn't say a word so I finally admitted, "I don't know what I'm doing."
He was nice and smiled and said he didn't know what he was doing either. Then collected my money. I pictured Tom Hanks in Polar Express as he punched my ticket. He didn't make any cool shapes or words with his punches though.
I think I was the oldest person on the train on the way into the city. I overheard a kid say, "My mom is SO old! She's like 35". I kicked her.
So I got to the city and had a little time to kill. I got a sandwich and watched the guy at the table next to me pick his nose. It was charming.
I hailed a cab with no problems and got to the hotel where the event was taking place. There I met up with Stephanie from Adventures in Babywearing, Dawn from The Herald News, and Amy from The Ladybug and Her Blogging Mama.
Before we walked into the meeting room, Joe called me to say that Lexi had fallen off the bunk bed. Her wrist was swollen and he was taking her to the ER. Ugh. Now what? Even if I left right then, I wouldn't get home for almost 2 hours because of the train schedule. I stayed and told Joe to update me.
The presentation had just started when Joe texted me saying Lexi's wrist was broken. :( A splint that goes up to my poor Lexi's arm pit was applied. They told Joe that she'd have to have it set tomorrow. When Savannah broke her arm, they had an orthopedic guy set it right there in the ER. Of course, her break was really bad with the bone completely out of line. I guess Lexi's wasn't that bad, but it sounds like it might be worse than Jackson's recent break because his didn't need to be set at all. I guess I'll see tomorrow. Someone asked me how I could be so nonchalant about it. Don't get me wrong, I feel awful that she broke her arm. I feel really bad about it. But I guess after 6 kids and numerous trips to the ER, things don't tend to freak me out too much.
On the way home there was a guy on the train giving a very loud lecture on happiness to no one in particular. I wondered how much he'd had to drink. He was quite emphatic, in a very disturbing sort of way. The strangest part of crazy-man's speech was the fact that everyone completely ignored him. They acted like there was nothing out of the ordinary.
Anyway, I'll tell you about the Disney thing later and I'll update you on Lexi tomorrow. Right now, I'm so overtired. I really need some sleep tonight.
Posted by Dawn at 10:27 PM
36 comments:
- RefreshMom said...
Really is 'never a dull moment' around your place, isn't it?
Knock on wood, the only one to get any broken bones since we've had kids is me. Boo broke my nose with a well-placed head-butt (I can now sense changes in the weather by the pressure in my sinuses) and just the other day I'm pretty sure I broke my baby-knuckle by getting overly aggressive with the light switch.
I hope you all get a good night's sleep. Sounds like everyone could use it!
- November 12, 2008 at 12:30 AM
- Amanda said...
That's funny you mention Polar Express as we just finished watching that at our house. Sorry to hear about Lexi's wrist. We haven't had any broken bones in our house yet. Big emphasis on "yet". I know it's coming.
- November 12, 2008 at 12:45 AM
- Shellie said...
Poor Lexi! I'm the same way, though. It's hard to alarm me anymore. My poor kids pay the price though. Once when I had one little one in to get stitches the Dr. said they could just do it quick or sedate him. Usually he based this on how calm the mom was about the whole thing. He said I looked relaxed so he'd just go ahead and stitch him up quick. (They do put a little local topical stuff to deaden it). Poor kid freaked out. HE was not calm about it. It took about 5 of us to hold him down and he yelled so loud, and cried so hard his brown eyes turned green. That was amazing. I felt so sorry for him! And guilty, since I helped hold him down, he started calling out for his sister to come save him.
- November 12, 2008 at 2:38 AM
- mommytoalot said...
Oh no..poor Lexi...
how is she this morning?
I guess I've been pretty lucky, I've had six kids plus and not one of them have broken a bone, yet.
Glad u got the train ok. Living in a big city must be so exciting.
any advice on how to get peeps to read my blog?
- November 12, 2008 at 6:11 AM
- Chas said...
My very first trip to the ER with my oldest son was when he was about 18 months old and had face planted on the sidewalk. Shortly after we'd sat down in the waiting room, a nice lady said words I will never forget:
"The difference between your first child and the ones that follow is this: Oh,no,you're bleeding becomes Don't you dare get blood on my carpet!"
- November 12, 2008 at 6:23 AM
- Amy M said...
It was so good to see you again last night! Can't believe your daughter broke her wrist. :(
What's up with the guy on the train? See, all the more reason to carry an MP3 player and headphones with you wherever you go.
- November 12, 2008 at 6:33 AM
Poor Lexi!! I hope she's feeling better soon!
- November 12, 2008 at 6:39 AM
- Patois said...
That day sounds so unusual, and then I realize it's probably pretty normal. (Excluding the lecturer on the train. Thank God you didn't need blue books for a test on what he was saying.)
- November 12, 2008 at 7:15 AM
- Kelly said...
Aww..poor thing! Hope Lexi's arm is ok {{{{{hugs}}}}}
- November 12, 2008 at 7:40 AM
- Tiff said...
Hows this for nonchalant: My son ran into a tree, racing his bicycle, trying to beat his friend to the end of the street. He looked back to see if he was winning and veered to the side. He was muddy from head to toe and said his wrist hurt. He showered, (muddy clothes and all in the shower) changed clothes, iced the wrist, then was back outside playing baseball. I figured if he could throw the ball his wrist was okay. WRONG. He woke up the next morning and said ...MOM MY WRIST HURTS NOW WORSE THEN EVER. I called his pediatrician and took him into the office. Sure enough, broken. They asked me why i didnt take him to the ER the day before. I said If I went to the ER for every bike wreck, skateboard fall, bump and bruise, Id might as well rent a room there! And I only have two boys! I couldnt imagine what it would be like with 6 kids!
- November 12, 2008 at 8:14 AM
- Brandi said...
So far we have no broken bones in our family. My kids just break their permanent teeth.
- November 12, 2008 at 8:16 AM
- Adventures In Babywearing said...
I do hope Lexi is ok! We ended up in the ER last night, too. Fun times!
It was really great meeting you, Dawn. You are beautiful, by the way!
- November 12, 2008 at 9:11 AM
- Cary said...
SIX kids? Bless your heart. Just one wears me out. You must be superwoman.
Somehow I have missed your blog in my travels, but no more. Great stuff here.
- November 12, 2008 at 9:17 AM
- Cheryl said...
Oh Dawn, of course you could have made it to the ER in enough time. My last visit there with my son had a 4hr wait. He was bitten by a dog, then I was told they couldn't give him stitches because the bacteria had been in the wound too long (because of the 4hr wait). So I could have saved time and money by NOT going...but then social services would have come after me ;)
- November 12, 2008 at 9:24 AM
- anawinston said...
following you on twitter is like mini previews to your blog! HA! I feel like an insider...
- November 12, 2008 at 9:31 AM
- Michelle said...
Here's hoping you got some sleep... and that Lexi's wrist isn't too bad. Good thing you had nothing going today so you can take her in to get it set ;)
And I get not leaving to go to the ER with Joe and the crew. He's a competent dad, and you being there isn't going to make her break less bad.
And I get the train stuff... I get to take the train down on the 21st to go to a yummy dinner. Always nice to get a chance to read :)
- November 12, 2008 at 9:48 AM
- Kyddryn said...
Aww, poor Lexi! I broke my wrist when I was seven, and it was a bummer...but that was back when casts were plaster and itched like the dickens, and the cotton padding got all manky and gross and one couldn't even bathe properly.
I sometimes wonder if we avoid looking other's (others'?) lunacy in the face because we fear it will draw us into itself and make us mad, too.
Shade and Sweetwater,
K(who was nutsy-cuckoo to start with)
- November 12, 2008 at 10:31 AM
- Mags said...
Thank you for stopping by earlier! You are entered in the Life is Short: Eat Dessert First! contest AND you've given Melisa an extra entry.
Good luck!
- November 12, 2008 at 10:43 AM
- The Cohen's said...
If I'm learning anything about being a mother from reading your blog, it's that the more children and experience I have, the less I will be likely to freak out. As it stands right now, I'm the first time, overprotective, run to the doctors office type of mom. I guess I'll go get knocked up.... have a few more kids, and RELAX a little. ;)
- November 12, 2008 at 10:52 AM
- A Whole Lot of Nothing said...
Poor Lex!
You're so lucky to have the train to ride even if it's hard to use. In Orlando, it's allllll cars. :(
- November 12, 2008 at 11:04 AM
- Vanessa Rogers said...
I broke two bones with I was two years old, one month apart. I then proceeded to get a black and swollen eye from a bee sting. My mom was afraid to take me out in public for fear they might arrest her for child abuse. :(
- November 12, 2008 at 11:27 AM
- geelizzie said...
You know, it amazes me that my mom never had to deal with broken bones with us five kids. My brother got his lip split and a tooth knocked out while playing baseball and also was stung hundreds of times by bees when he climbed a tree with a bee hive in it, but nobody ever broke a bone.
Hope she feels better soon and gets lots of autographs on her cast!
- November 12, 2008 at 11:54 AM
- miss said...
My five year old calls it the "Polock Express". So funny.
Nothing wrong with not freaking out. It's hard to tell when to be upset. My daughter broke her arm she either she jumped, fell or was pushed off the couch. It took me over 3 hours to decide to take her to the ER. They then told me it is rare for a 3 year old to break a bone and almost sent me home. Silly Doctors.
- November 12, 2008 at 11:55 AM
- Stephanie said...
I can sympathize, but I only have three kids! My oldest just got her cast off this morning from a broken elbow...and because things just can't run smooth, I wasn't surprised at all when, after a 45 minute drive to the orthopedist, they told me her doctor wasn't even in the office today, he was in surgery all morning....that was a fun battle.
- November 12, 2008 at 12:52 PM
It's funny how we take tihngs so gracefully in stride now that would have bowled us over as brand new parents. Remember bringing your first newborn home from the hospital and maybe a first case of croup cough, or something scary?
I have had truly suicidal children from a mental illness, a child with a life threatening disease who requires daily shots, and with 5 kids ranging from 16-3, I think I have privileges for frequent flier miles in the emergency room. However, I stay calm for little things like broken bones, cut off finger tips, and heavily bleeding noses. Afterall, we can deal with those and by contrast the rest is worse.
People think I am crazy to be calm when chaos arrives, but it is part of life and so I just wait for it, and know it will pass. We may lose the finger tip (it healed perfectly and she even kept the fingernail!), the broken bone may require surgery, (didn't require surgery and healed well. He even kept skateboarding if I turned my back with his cast still on even though it was january and there was snow around the driveway!!!) So, I figure I can't change the outcome, but I can wait to see what it is, pray a whole bunch, love and comfort my kids, and know that I have had worse things happen, and I will, again.
It helps. But, people still think I am insane to be calm. That's okay. I would rather be calm and thought insane than so stressed out and unable to help my kids.
Good luck to you and Lexi and I hope this helps your hubby appreciate your sweetness even more. Afterall, I am sure Lexi wanted her mom there, and he probably did too.
She'll be in my prayers.
Have to sign this one anonymous, but I am a frequent reader and commenter.
- November 12, 2008 at 1:58 PM
- Allison said...
Just found your blog thanks to Stephanie @ Adventures in Babywearing. Love your design/blog. I hope your daughter has a speedy recovery on her wrist.
I'll definitely be back!
- November 12, 2008 at 2:00 PM
- Melissa said...
OMG, I hope Lexi's wrist heals quickly...I think with all the breaks you've had lately you should get a good deal from your orthopaedic surgeon..;)
Hang in there!
- November 12, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Hang in there Dawn. Accidents happen. You are right. Freaking out does nothing for either one of you so the fact that you are able to remain calm in a crisis shows what an incredible Mom you are. All you can do now is hug and comfort her (and make her her favorte treat!!) Hope she has a quick recovery.
- November 12, 2008 at 5:55 PM
- Tracey said...
What a night!!
Glad you kicked that girl on the train...
- November 12, 2008 at 6:06 PM
Hope that Lexi's wrist gets better...
Anyways I have two questions for your Sunday Soundout or whenever you can answer them so save them until Sunday or answer them on your next post...whatever.
1. Have you ever considered setting up a chat room on your website so readers of your blog could chat with each other and possibly with you?
2. I had a dream I met your family. What do you think about this? Think I'm going insane by reading your blog so much? :)
- November 12, 2008 at 7:13 PM
Here's a question for you...
What would you think if you knew that an 18 year old high school senior with schizoaffective disorder and no children regularly reads your blog?
- November 12, 2008 at 7:20 PM
A question...
What would you do if one of your children had schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar or was battling major depression?
- November 12, 2008 at 7:31 PM
- The Bertone's said...
Oh my goodness! My niece just broke her wrist recently too. :) I hope that she made it out ok. Good luck to you. I have three kids, and no broken bones thus far. I hope to keep it that way!
- November 12, 2008 at 7:49 PM
- Feisty Irish Wench said...
Sorry you have another child with a broken bone. I have 3 kids. I have friends with one. We went to dinner one day after church and they asked me how I was so relaxed about things. I said that I had so few brain cells left, that I had to choose carefully how I used them. I don't think I've ever been overly antsy about my kids, except when the first spawn turned 13 and became a royal PITA.
I too can tell barometric changes by my backside. Yes, I broke my tailbone a few years ago. That story is a blog post in waiting at some point.
- November 12, 2008 at 8:23 PM
- Weaselmomma said...
Judging from your descriptions of trains and people, you must live in Chicago!
- November 13, 2008 at 4:10 PM
I hope broken bones are all you ever have to deal with on your babies. I had to bury one of my daughters last week and that is something that no parent should ever have to do. I still can't believe it. Don't ever let your children go skydiving. Lots of people do it and don't get hurt, so she said. It only takes one bad landing to change that. Now her two little girls don't have a Mother. Without God's help, I could not survive this. I also thank Him that I still have two daughters to keep me sane.
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
The promised Mallika Sarabhai column
Gujarat's Gudiya is dancing into people's hearts…
I was in Modi-land ( not to be confused with Lego-land) last week, just to check out how 'vibrant' Gujarat really is. Narendrabhai did not send me a text message that read 'Swagatam'. He reserves that for Ratan Tata. However, his presence was everywhere…. and any attempt to engage the otherwise garrulous Amdavaadis in a frank conversation about the man was frustrated… even stonewalled. Narendrabhai has his eyes and ears all over the place and people are plain scared to as much as take his name in vain. It reminded me of the Emergency during which even the swaggering netas of Delhi had turned into mice, and would refuse to utter Sanjay Gandhi's name without lowering their voices and looking furtively over their shoulders. It was no surprise then that the two bhais ( not the Dubai variety), who had come to the airport to fetch me, giggled like nervous schoolgirls when I asked them their reaction to Modi's 'Budhiya-Gudiya' remarks. They looked at each other uncertainly, and answered together, " It is okay…nothing wrong." The driver of the car added his two bits' worth and shook his head from side to side parroting, " Absolutely nothing wrong…"
I was scheduled to meet the local Gudiya – Mallika Sarabhai, the next morning, and trek to some distant village to watch the Natrani in action. My minders were scornful, " Why waste your time? Nobody else stands a chance in Gujarat. Only BJP ." I rang Mallika at around 10pm to confirm our programme for the next day. She sounded her usual, cheerful self, though a bit exhausted. The stillness of the night combined with soaring temperatures (44 degrees and climbing), accounted for the strain in her voice. " So… how's it going?" I asked, " How's Amma?" I have always adored Mallika's incredible mother, Mrinalini, who is well into her nineties and still very much a babe. " It's going great! Amma has only been wearing my colours – purple, red and white, ever since I announced my candidacy," Mallika confided with an indulgent laugh. That's my girl. Her entire family is engaged in the " Vote for Mallika' effort. Her daughter Anahita handles internet marketing, her son Revanta designs the posters, mailers and graphics, while her " very, very ex" (as she put it), Bipin bhai, former husband and current business partner, has taken over the logistics department of her colourful campaign.
Mallika tells me with a wry laugh that the village of Palodia, where we are to meet, is not all that far from the city (around 40 kms ), but has been so horribly neglected by successive governments, that the last politician to be seen alive there by village elders was Mahatma Gandhi!! This I had to see. Once my SUV hit the road to Gandhinagar, I found myself thinking, 'Must hand it to Modi…. this is perhaps the best road I've ever been driven on in India." My over-enthu driver ( a real Modi chamcha), kept singing the man's praises and giving him credit for the stupidest signs of 'progress' along the route. But the minute we slid off that silken road and onto the dirt track leading to Palodia, the story changed dramatically. It was pathetic and embarrassing to see such backwardness and abject poverty – nothing but nothing had changed for those desperately poor people in 62 years. Modi is the richman's leader – all the sethlog in Gujarat love and support him. He has made them richer and fatter. Their lives are certainly very 'vibrant' in Modi's zamana.But the rural, wretchedly poor, remain where they've always been – in the gutter. There wasn't a nullah in sight in Palodia, and the stench of human and animal waste overwhelmed the senses enough to make one recoil and retch. Mallika didn't seem to be affected by the filth, as she briskly went from one hut to the next, removing her mojris before entering the homes of toothless crones sitting around listlessly in the fetid heat. A lone drummer preceded the rag tag army of volunteers working tirelessly for their candidate. Mallika spoke to the women in their dialect and made no grandiose promises. She assured them that the least she could (and would) do to improve their miserable lives was to provide a nullah and safe drinking water. They stared at her impassively…kids and young brides giggled when she pointed to her symbol ( a harmonium, appropriately enough).Mallika urged them to come out and vote on the 30th. They giggled some more. Later, I asked them if they'd heard of L.K.Advani – Mallika's adversary. Blank. Narendra Modi? Blank again. Perhaps, this 'gudiya' stood a chance, after all?? They had met her in the flesh. At least she wasn't the ghost who walks. I asked Mallika whether she really believed she could defeat the mighty man. " Why not? My constituency extends over 90 square kms after delimitation. It is huge. There are 16 lakh registered voters. I plan to cover every inch of the territory and convince people about my ability to deliver. And to do so without bribing anybody with mangalsutras and money, as Advani's men have done. I have declared that I spent 3 lakhs on my campaign so far. The others claimed they'd spent 50,000!!" Mallika is a feisty woman. This Gujju Guidiya is determined to put up a fierce fight, harnessing all her resources along the way. With her business management degree ( a doctorate , too) and grass roots level activism via street plays, she is nobody's toy. Modi's followers had dubbed her " a whore of the Muslims', post-Godhra, and have been baying for her blood since. The richie rich in Ahemedabad ( Modi's loyal serfs) hate her guts and shun her socially. The outcaste status rather suits Mallika. At 54, she is an extremely attractive woman, capable of reducing grown men to mush in her formidable presence. Articulate, arrogant and argumentative, she is aware of her privileged position and is prepared to pay the price for other people's prejudice. Taking on Advani is her biggest gamble yet. She knows that if she pulls it off ( miracle of miracles), she will be creating history. She has done her sums and is counting on the 10% swing to scrape past the man whose last ditch efforts to woo his constituency may see his long cherished dream of becoming p.m. finally come true. Political pundits see that as a given and insist Mallika will lose her deposit. But I happen to like the tale of Goliath. And I hate masks. Mallika' s supporters don't wear masks. This is a big plus in her favour – there is nothing to hide.Even if she does lose her deposit, I get the feeling she will go back to Palodia and give them the promised nullah. If she indeed does do that, she will have won yet another diehard fan – me! I for one will take her even more seriously… and like amma, wear red, purple and white to let her know I love her.
36 comments:
- Priyadarshini Karanjai said...
where are the links?
- April 25, 2009 at 12:50 PM
- Rajesh said...
have you toured entire Gujarat??? touring one village and dismissing Modi as a failure is laughable. Modi is infact better than all other CMs we have in India, let us accept the fact. Mallika can look only her constituency (if she wins??) but Modi has to look entire Gujarat, do not get carried away by her looks, if people voted for looks then we would have had entire bollywood sitting in Loksabha.
- April 25, 2009 at 1:10 PM
- Jogeshwar said...
It will be very interesting to see Advani vs Sarabhai, and she seems very courageous. It is a wonderful thought, to think that she wins!
thanks a lot for the links, I don't have NDTV at home so now I can watch the show online,and please post the other links too that you mentioned in the previous post.
- April 25, 2009 at 1:41 PM
- muthu said...
Modi is of course better than the rest of the CMs. That goes without any questions but what i appreciate about Mallika is that she is trying to take a stand against the system. The system that has made us cynics, by not ever delivering us what it promised.
Are we here voting to get the best of the bunch. Arent we a bit too short of choices. Why is that people who try something new are shunned.
I am not against Modi. Infact I appreciate a lot of developmental efforts he has put in gujarat. But what modi represents is not about him, modi represents the fact that people only mouth things but when challenged they falter and cow.
Our politics is becoming a family politics. Every single party this time is putting forth their own family members to contest. What they want is to singularize the democracy..... What would be the reason for democracy if each and every time the majority party is winning. If we are not allowing someone like an independent canditate we will never know how much worth the majority party is or how much of crap the majority party is....
We are educated or atleast we claim so... Think you guys... how do we know any government is doing good unless we have a measuring stick and how are we gonna get this measuring stick by always electing the majority party.....
And please Rajesh do not compare Modi with other PMs. The other PMs being such wastes doesnt make modi better... Modi himself is not the God or something... He is too human and he can be improved upon... Politics needs fresh blood
(and by fresh blood, i do not mean younger generation - if thats the case then varun gandhi would also be fresh blood - Is he???)
By fresh blood I mean, People who can speak for themselves, People who need not hold on to a party propoganda to get elected, People who get their kicks by throwing words around, People who believe that this country needs to improve a lot and people who would rather embrace new things rather than sticking with the "India has as rich culture and we need to save it" shit.
Our culture is represented by we people and does not require saving, (hopefully we will look after it) but what abt our country....
We need people like kamarajar in TN. When my father says how he never campaigned but got elected every time, I get goose bumps all over me.... He was so dedicated to people and neva cared abt himself that he only had 2 pairs of dhotis....
He took the government bus where ever he went and he stood in q at the ration shop.
and all this happened merely three and a half decades ago... I am flabbergasted, what went wrong in these 30 years.....
I am not asking 4 the dedication of kamarajar but at least we people can be true to his soul and provide oppurtunity one or two new guys..... just to let us know... what we are missing......
So I appreciate from the bottom of my heart the efforts of Mallika and people like her. If she is reading this, let her know there are a lot of people like me supporting her....
India damn sure needs a hell a lot of women like her.
- April 25, 2009 at 1:49 PM
- Preeti said...
I am glad someone is working somewhere and I wud rather vote anyone against Advani .. there are many poeple who want basic amenities from govt , want politician to represent them and not some stupid race/ class/ religion issue ... we want economists / MBA's /genuine people who understand buissness of running a country not the kind of people who think india is better without english and computers and girls without western cloths ...
- April 25, 2009 at 2:23 PM
- Shaktistambh said...
April 25, 2009
Dear Ms Shobha De,
I had liked to read your pieces in various newspapers. To an extent, though not always and in every matter, I liked also.
But I was shocked to go through your piece in your column SHOBHAA'S TAKE (Asian Age, today) headlined "Gujarati Gudiya dancing into people's hearts....". You have your right to your opinion. But when you write, saying you personally visited the people, "I asked them if they'd heard of L. K. Advani – Mallika's adversary. Blank. Narendra Modi" Blank again. Perhaps, this gudiya stood a chance, after all?"
I don't, like you, predict who of the two – Advani or Mallika – "stood a chance". But I am sure whoever will read your piece will only pity on you, on your intellect and your understanding. None will get impressed. Who are you Ms Shobhaa De kidding? None else. You are just befooling yourself by such trash.
Please think again!
- April 25, 2009 at 4:14 PM
- Shri said...
I hope the Diva De does read the responses on her blog.
What's your problem Diva De? I know you are one of those English media journalist, who for some reason want to hide behind the burkha of so-called secularism (which I call sickularism). Granted there were these unfortunate incidents like Godhra and post-Godhra, but so were Mumbai riots and Delhi riots. How come you are conveniently forgot the other incidents? How come sentiments of minority is more important than sentiments of majority? How come you want to ignore the facts on the ground and the fact Gujrat has re-elected Modi 2 times, despite the English/Foreign media's propaganda? Please don't assume just because you have some access to media, can write a one-dimensional views on any subject or person.
Also, please stop this obsession with terms like sexy, stud, etc. Your are not writing in Bollywood magazine or on Hollywood celebrities.
- April 25, 2009 at 4:15 PM
I like Mallika so much. The way she talks, so clearly without mixing up issues. I hope she gets enough votes because Gujarat can REALLY use some good people like her.
- April 25, 2009 at 4:33 PM
- fazal said...
Woow Go Malika Malika go ........vote for Breave and Couragious malika sarabhai !
- April 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM
- Anil Kumar said...
Mallika Sarabhai intentions and goal must be very good but your column seems to be completely biased.
These kind of columns do more damage to Mallika's ambitions and image than lifting her up.
If you think Modi land has good highways then a stupid argument that it's made for rich people should be avoided. Don't compare a village's plight with the achievement of some individual/party. Give credit where it's due.
Did you see any sign on the road where it said that this highway is only for fat cats??
You can find such villages in every state and each district. If you look around the same description of nullah can be found in Mumbai itself...not far off from where you go and eat for pleasure.
Having said that, the politicians with dismal records must be hounded. Just like the bitches on NDTV and StarNews which happen to describe your innocent Spa Diva. I call them bitches not because of your time with them but the way they jump at first opportunity to show filthy details on TV every single day.
- April 25, 2009 at 7:02 PM
- Rohit said...
You demonstrate typical indian mentality of criticizing somebody who has done a world of good to the state. I go to gujarat almost everyweek and right from auro rickshaw drivers to CEOs praise modi's work ( let alone being scared ). Your third rate article is much more scary.
- April 25, 2009 at 9:17 PM
- Priyadarshini Karanjai said...
I really hope Mallika keeps her promises irrespective of winning... ditto for Meera. That will make them the true winners of the 'game' and give the 'undisputed netas' some well deserved emosanal attyachaar. Let the rest stay at peace in their kursis!
- April 25, 2009 at 9:46 PM
- Sidhusaaheb said...
Narendra Modi is unrivalled. He is unmatchable. He is absolutely the best at what he does. Which other chief minister has the blood of more than 2000 innocent people on his/her hands, after all?
If I were him, the sense of guilt would probably never have let me sleep a wink, since 2002, but then, as some of preceding comments state, he is Narendra Modi.
Sorry for the digression, BTW!
If there had been a candidate like Mallika Sarabhai in the constituency that I live in, I would certainly have voted for her/him.
- April 25, 2009 at 11:09 PM
- AJai said...
It's nice to see people such as yourself actually going to the grass-roots and being involved in the campaigning process. I don't know much about Gujarat, and even less about it's politics. But it surprises me to know there's a village just outside of Ahmedabad where the people haven't heard of Advani or Modi. I can understand people blaming it on poverty. But don't these people move around at all? It's unbelievable that in this day and age people are still so ignorant.
- April 25, 2009 at 11:53 PM
- Fragmented Minds said...
It's good that Mallika (or anyone for that matter) are contesting against the reigning king of genocidal Hindus- and before all you Hindutva types go off on my ass, I am actually an Iyengar- even more Brahmin than you ...
However, very nice article Ms.De- for those of us , living elsewhere and curtailed by a shoddy machinery that does not recognize us as worthy of absentee ballots; your blog is one of the ways to keep in touch.
hopefully, people like Shashi Tharoor and Mallika Sarabhai can usher in some measure of decency in what is a highly self aggrandising political scenario...maybe someday,India might mature into a decent enough democracy, without religion entering the body politic.
Other than that, keep up the good work!
- April 26, 2009 at 9:48 AM
- Bertie said...
Madame.. Before ridiculing Gujarat, have a look at the filthy states that you represent- West Bengal and Maharashtra. And, you, madame, are that filth personified.
Modi bashing, the sickular goddesses believe, is the short-cut to woo the Gandhis. A very honest question madame.. Are you doing all this just so that you get a congress ticket in the next Lok sabha/assembly election??? lol
And for God's sake stop comparing Mallika Sarabhai to Meera Sanyal.
Oh, btw, you must be knowing that Sarabhai has been charged with being involved in a human trafficking caseThe point is that people like Mallika Sarabhai, Yourself, Medha Patkar thrive on the ELM. The day you stop supporting each other, you'll be lost in oblivion. Keep yourself busy. Keep writing such crap. I, for one, sure love reading your posts.
- April 26, 2009 at 11:25 AM
- kala said...
Argumentative and articulate . Good. But arrogance? Because she is facing another arrogant person in Modi. It will be interesting to watch 2 arrogant persons clashing.
- April 26, 2009 at 4:30 PM
- kk said...
It was an interested reading
- April 26, 2009 at 6:24 PM
- naval said...
she will hav to sweat a bit to fight the so called iron man ........
- April 26, 2009 at 10:51 PM
- Vibhor said...
ok, I think comments are a little off the mark. Contest is between Advani and Mallika.. All you guys are talking about is Mr. Modi. Shobhaa just made a passing remark about Modi and you guys can't take it (wow this guy has die hard fans!). How about we compare Advani and Mallika?
- April 27, 2009 at 6:16 AM
- Gajendra said...
The lady sure has guts. I mean which other contented life can jump into the crazy tamasha of indian politics ? She has jumped into the hell hole, hats off to her.
- April 27, 2009 at 9:10 AM
- krish said...
hi thr
You hit the nail rite in the head........development at wht cost.....if sumone polarizes the society and thn goes about ranting about development ....does it help.
P.S i am no modi basher this is for one and all politicians.
- April 27, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- Jagan's Universe said...
i wish i were a voter in gandhinagar.Mallika is such an inspiration.Go girl...u deserve to win.
- April 27, 2009 at 6:43 PM
- Gaurang Raval said...
Dear Shobhaji.
Great article. I belong to a small town of Gujarat called, Savar Kundla. This place is really 'vibrant'in summer. My mother and many other ladies really make our street 'vibrant'.This has nothing to do with Mr.Modi's vibrant gujarat marketing but its becuase in the after noon all of these women go on street to get water from municpal tanker.There is no water in my town,'all gudias and budhiyas' have to dance if they travel on roads of my towns becuase the roads are so bad! Can you imagine electricity power cut in the after noon at 2pm in 44 digree tempretture? I would only say that this entire 'Development' and 'Vibrant'gujarat story is the biggest lie by any politician in India. I liked your article and request you to visit Saurastra region of Gujarat. you will find the clearest and true picture of real gujarat.In peace
- April 28, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Rajesh said...
Hope all Modi bashers here berating him for Godra have read about the great Teesta's goof up exposed by SIT committee...who knows how much more media goofed up post Godra...
- April 28, 2009 at 2:46 PM
- Gaurang Raval said...
I am not a fan of Teesta but one this i strongly belive that nobody has lost his/her life due to her so called goofed up. Also there are no case of killing inocent peopel against her. Supreme caurte has not asked SIT team to invistigate against her. So now even a 5 year child will be able to decide who is cultprit!
- April 28, 2009 at 2:50 PM
- Bertie said...
Mr Gaurang Raval..
Understand the term communalism??? What Teesta did fosters just that.
And, as you mention, this is no 'so called goof-up'. This was well orchestrated and was funded well the the Congressis and the media. If you fail to understand the simple fact, god bless you with a little IQ.
- April 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM
- introspection said...
Greatest write up ever, shobhaa. I have just arrived in NYC, and was missing my daily blog feed. but this one's a winner. Guys, only shobhaa with her guts can write what she writes about Modi. You guys can wear bangles and lick up to him....! Shobhaa is not scared of any one. Period. Three cheers for Shobhaa.
- April 28, 2009 at 9:15 PM
- Gaurang Raval said...
I understand the meaning of communalism very well. Also have witnessed the communal riots when many were watching Sas Bahu soaps at home. For me communal harmony is far more important thn Congress or BJP. Deviding people and nation on the basis of religion proves that Hitler is still alive!!! I am not an intellignt person but has a minimum IQ that NO ONE HAS A RIGHT TO KILL ANY ONE on the basis of RELIGION
- April 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM
- readersdais said...
Dont know why? but your last few lines brought tears to my eyes
- April 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM
- Dhruvit said...
I dont have to comment anything see this video and listen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYD3fgqcmIQ.
- April 30, 2009 at 9:43 PM
- writer said...
go gudiya go!
- May 1, 2009 at 6:54 PM
- purvi umesh said...
I used to have a very clear, intellectual, gorgeous emage of yours whom I've seen giving unbiased, bold opinions, but this time you beat yourself to preserve the same emage.
Before analysing anything, just go through the fact figures and study the developments of Gujarat last 5 years. Ofcourse, why you have to mention Modi on the first place while the battle is with your Gudia and Advaniji. That is selfexplanatory that Modiji is in everybody's mind whether it is Gujarat, India or World. You can not just ignore him.
You'll see the results soon. I can even foresee him to be PM of India. Days are not far madam. We Gujaratis are proud to have him as our CM.
- May 2, 2009 at 5:45 PM
- Gaurang Raval said...
i am from gujarat. development has happend only to rich people. ppl who used to earn in lakhs are now earning in corers and ppl who used to earn in thousands are earning in hundreds. before inviting anyone to see the development of gujarat, one has to visit kutch and saurashtra and see if ppl are getting water and electricity or not.Modiji has done development only to higher class.poor people are still poor.so lets not invite shobhaaji to see UNEQUAL development
- May 4, 2009 at 9:00 AM
- Shaktistambh said...
Has your karva sacch not proved meetha jhooth? Kindly do think before you write.
- May 31, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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Candy flies in gym as students calculate the best trajectories
With teachers encouraging the students, M&Ms, Skittles, Teddy Grahams, Goldfish crackers, Swedish Fish, mini-marshmallows and gum drops went flying across the small gym at Waynesville High School, all part of an activity called "Catapulting at Christmas."
Just before the holiday break in December, WHS math instructors Mrs. Errica Gayman-Vaughn and Mr. Bill DeMalade put their Algebra II students' knowledge of advanced math to a real-world test. Students used catapults to launch wooden balls (projectiles) to produce a parabolic shape. From this collection of data, the students discovered the mathematical connections between their projectiles, the shape of their trajectory and the shape of a parabola.
In theory, the project seemed complicated. In reality it was fun for these two classes of seventh hour students to spend a week in the gym divided into 12 groups, working with different team members from each of the classes.
Once students became comfortable with using a catapult, they began collecting data to create their quadratic equation. The students ended up with three points that allowed them to use the school's TI-84 graphing calculators to input their data and determine the quadratic equation for the arc of their projectile.
"After each group completed their practice trials, we then pitted two groups against each other with a given target that we called their castle that they had to destroy," DeMalade says. "It required the students to calculate where they had to place their catapult to hit the given target. The closer to the middle of the target, the higher or the more damage it caused to another team's castle."
Teams continued to battle, practicing calculations and perfecting their techniques. After the battles, the students launched different kinds of candy and food items for the students to catch and eat.


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Before Wednesday, only eight players since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 had been named to at least 12 Pro Bowls. That was before the Broncos put two more names on the list.
"And that," said Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson, "is the Hall of Fame right there. That's the Hall of Fame, no questions asked, about anything. Twelve Pro Bowls, c'mon, that's great year after great year after great year from those two guys."
When the votes were counted the 12-3 Broncos, riding a 10-game winning streak, had five players selected to the NFL's all-star game with quarterback Peyton Manning and cornerback Champ Bailey each selected to their 12th, both a record for quarterbacks and defensive backs respectively in the post-merger era.
Linebacker Von Miller, defensive end Elvis Dumervil and left tackle Ryan Clady were the other Broncos selected. Manning, Bailey and Miller, with his first Pro Bowl selection, were chosen as starters in the game.
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who is seventh in the league with 1,312 receiving yards and tied for eighth in touchdowns with eight, was not selected at what is likely the most difficult position to make the cut. Only four receivers are selected for each team — AFC and NFC — and there are 15 receivers in the league with at least 1,000 yards through 15 games and 13 players with at least 80 receptions.
Thomas was chosen as a first alternate, meaning if one AFC wide receiver can not play in the game, Thomas would be added to the roster. Wesley Woodyard,with 110 tackles, 5.5 sacks and three interceptions, was perhaps the biggest snub, given he was not chosen as an alternate.
"There's a lot of guys on our team that deserve to make it," Manning said Wednesday afternoon. "I know that much."
Guard Chris Kuper, who has missed nine games with injuries this season, was chosen as a second alternate while guard Zane Beadles, special teams ace David Bruton and punter Britton Colquitt were named third alternates. Wide receiver Eric Decker, who is tied for third in the league with 11 touchdowns, is a fifth alternate.
Given a choice, however, all Broncos selected would rather be doing something else Jan. 27 when the Pro Bowl is scheduled in Honolulu. Teams participating in the Super Bowl will not send their players to Hawaii and those spots will be filled with alternates.
With his 12th Pro Bowl selection, Manning passes Brett Favre for most selections by a quarterback. Bailey, who already held the record for most selections by a cornerback, has the most Pro Bowl selections by any defensive back since the AFL-NFL merger.
"I do my thing, and I've done my thing over the years, but when you're on a team like this and you play well, people are going to notice," Bailey said in a statement. "It's really just part of my team and what we've done. That's pretty much why I'm in there. It's definitely a team thing. At some point I want to be able to tell the people at the Pro Bowl that I'm not coming because I'm playing in the big game. That's really what my eyes are on, just making sure we keep winning and get to that big game."
It marks the first time teammates have been selected to their 12th Pro Bowls in the same year.
"One of the key components for being successful in this league, no matter what position you play, is consistency," said linebacker Keith Brooking, a 15th-year veteran. "That's not year to year, month to month, it's every day you come to work and have attention to detail in everything that you do, your approach to this game every day.
"And in return what you get with guys that are talented, have the right mind-set and approach things the right way, you get guys like Peyton and Champ. And it doesn't surprise me at all, those two guys are first-ballot Hall of Fame."
San Francisco (10-4-1) had the most players selected, nine, including six from its second-ranked defense, followed by Houston (12-3) with eight, including six players on offense. And in somewhat of an odd twist the 2-13 Chiefs had as many players as the Broncos — five — selected for the game, including running back Jamaal Charles and three players from its defense, safety Eric Berry, outside linebacker Tamba Hali and linebacker Derrick Johnson.
Manning is the fourth Broncos quarterback to be selected for the Pro Bowl, joining John Elway, Brian Griese and Jay Cutler. Bailey has been named to the Pro Bowl eight times in his nine seasons with the Broncos.
Only Elway, with nine Pro Bowls, and safety Steve Atwater have been named to at least eight Pro Bowls with the Broncos.
"I had followed (Bailey and Manning) and watched their careers from afar before I signed here," Brooking said. "But to be here, to see them every day, how they approach things, how they handle their business day in and day out, it's no surprise. You admire them even more, respect them even more because you see that mind-set they have every day."
By: Jeff Legwold
Source: Denver Post


text: Pity the plight of the beauty blogger: Each week, the newest products appear on her desk, all promising younger-looking skin, tighter pores, plumper lips, lusher lashes, frizz-free hair—in short, a healthier, more glamorous life. Dutifully, Westchester Magazine Associate Editor Katie O'Donnell tests (or investigates) each item or service featured in WM's Beauty Buzz blog. Life is beautiful indeed.


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Sherwin-Williams Paint Store and the City of Bastrop have partnered together to help improve the appearance of what will soon be one of the town's center attractions. Carter Park baseball and recreation area is receiving a new paint job from top to bottom, in the hopes of leaving this 46-year-old structure looking like new again.
The idea for the new facelift came when Bastrop's Sherwin Williams Store Manager, Lindsay Dollar, took the initiative to participate in the corporation's venture to aid in the beautification of local communities. Thus, the idea for National Paint Week was launched. Sherwin Williams website states whether it's painting the walls, some furniture, a home's exterior or something else altogether, the return of warm weather makes people want to lighten, brighten, and freshen with paint. National Paint Week was the perfect response for this reoccurring phenomenon.
Dollar said this event takes place every year with Sherwin Williams' stores across the nation, both in small groups individually or in groups, get together and decide on a structure in their town that could use a new paint job. Dollar said she and the store's employees decided to participate this year, knowing the City had long since had their sites set on Carter Park.
"We paid 60 percent of the funding and the City paid 40 percent," she said. "We had already painted some of the bathrooms a couple of months ago. I said it just made since to paint the rest of the park."
Mayor Betty Alford-Olive said the City is proud to help out with this positive project.
"First and foremost, we're always pleased when community agencies want to help out in the beautification of the City," she said. "Carter Park is a highly visible area and we want to make it as attractive as possible."
With America's favorite pastime drawing near, players and fans are anxiously awaiting their beloved sport to begin the first part of April, the painters have a vastly approaching deadline to complete the project. "They began working Monday and they have to be done before the new season starts," Dollar said. "They're also redoing a lot of the wood that is no longer any good. The colors are a light cachly and trimmed in a medium brown."
Many Moerehouse Parish residents have pleasant memories from one or all three of the baseball parks available in this area. With countless memories made over the years and many more to come, the City's Director of Public Works, Barry Johnson, said he and his crew are proud to be working on this project that will make history while benefitting so many.
"The City's employees play a large role in this project," Johnson said. "I feel that the endeavor between the City and Sherwin Williams shows an effort between both. It shows that they're aiming toward one goal that we should all strive to accomplish within our communities - the beautification of a City we can all be proud of."


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About this series: Over the next two months, I'll be chatting weekly with Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly and chronicling his preparation for April's NFL draft. This is the second installment. Click here for the first part.
Luke Kuechly's alarm goes off at 6 a.m.
That's about 90 minutes earlier than he was used to in the fall as a junior at Boston College.
Depending on the day, there may be a snooze, or even two, but then it's time to go to work.
As has been the case since Jan. 9, that means a detailed regimen at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., which aims to get Kuechly prepared for every single aspect of the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis (Feb. 22-28).re
The combine is frequently referred to as a job fair for NFL prospects. They're asked to strip down to their underwear in front of a roomful of strangers, who jot down their measurements and scrutinize their physiques. They're poked and prodded by doctors, who examine each and every health concern and body part. And they're asked a variety of questions, some of which test their football knowledge, while others tend to get more personal.
"With the importance placed on the combine, you better have the right training," said former quarterback and 2001 fourth-round pick Chris Weinke, who directs IMG's football-related activities. "Success comes from the preparation. It's important that we prepare them by giving them the answers to the test before they take the test."
No detail is left to chance during the training period. The campus is set up so prospects never have to leave. After Kuechly gets out of bed in what he describes as condo-style living quarters, it's time for breakfast.
When he first got to Florida, Kuechly headed to Publix, a nearby grocery store, with his agent, Ryan Fodor, and IMG's nutritionist, Stephanie Wilson. The goal was to come up with an eating plan for Kuechly and educate him on which foods to buy - the right peanut butter, the right bread, nuts, snacks and so on.
"The way I explain it to them is if you eat like this for 12 weeks, it could make or break whether you get a $12 million contract, a $1 million contract or no contract at all," Wilson said. "I was pleasantly surprised with Luke's eating habits. It sounds like his mom did a good job shopping for him in the past and knowing which foods to buy. You probably get three or four [prospects] who already eat well, but for the rest, it can be really, really bad."
The breakfast is buffet-style, but each prospect has a specific menu planned out, specific to his goals. Kuechly's first meal consists of eggs, potatoes, fruit and toast. According to Wilson, Kuechly aimed to put on eight to 10 pounds from the time he got to Florida to when he left for the combine. Kuechly said he's currently very close to his goal weight of 240 pounds.
Following breakfast and a warm-up session, the first part of training focuses on the 40-yard dash.
"The last time I ran a 40 was my junior year in high school," Kuechly said. "I don't even remember what my time was."
The training session focuses on proper form and technique with speed and movement coach Loren Seagrave, who has worked with football players and Olympians over the years.
Kuechly is not ready to disclose his target time just yet. Last year, Illinois' Martez Wilson, a third-round pick by the Saints, ran the fastest time among linebackers, clocking in at 4.49 seconds.
"We're going to go through the second round of testing, so we'll see where it puts me," Kuechly said. "I'll get a baseline, see where I'm at and just try to improve."
The rest of the morning is spent on plyometrics, footwork drills and football-specific drills. Other tests in Indianapolis include the three-cone drill and the shuttle run.
"You've got to make sure that every step you take is the right step, that the steps are perfect," Kuechly said. "Put your body in position to be explosive. You can't be slow getting the steps down."
Essentially, Kuechly runs through a mini-combine on a daily basis. And he's not alone. While there are currently 30 prospects training at IMG Academy, there are 300-plus training around the country. The combine presents a series of predictable tests. It's the job of agents, trainers, coaches and advisers to make sure there are no surprises, that the prospects know exactly what they're being asked to do when the spotlight's on them.
There's football-related work too - both on the field and in the film room. The focus is first on getting ready for the combine, with the long-term goal of having a successful NFL career.
After lunch, which on this particular day consisted of flank steak, rice, salad and yogurt, Kuechly heads to the weight room for a 90-minute lifting session.
The first goal is to get stronger overall (Kuechly said he's not focused on a specific area and alternates between upper and lower body workouts). The other is again focused on the combine, where prospects are asked to bench 225 pounds as many times as they can. Ohio State's Ross Homan, a sixth-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings, led all linebackers with 32 reps in 2011.
After a period of recovery in the cold tub, it's back to the room to shower and get ready for dinner. Each night, Kuechly fills out a checklist with what he wants for lunch and dinner the following day. The meals, with specific portion sizes and caloric details listed, are waiting for him when he arrives to eat.
Kuechly gets back to his room around 7:30 and turns on the TV to unwind, even if there's nothing on.
"I'm a big Dexter guy," he said. "I've got to find it on the Internet or get someone's NetFlix password. I think I'm two seasons in. I watched a lot in the summer before the season and need to get back into it."
The lights turn off around 9:30.
Eight and a half hours later, it's time to hit snooze, and then do it all over again.
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