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My husband and I have been married for almost six years, and in that half decade, we've only had 2.5 actual fights.
The first serious squabble between me and Chris obviously concerned the thermostat. The second battle focused on his inability to use basic grammar and punctuation. The most recent ruckus involved determining who had to collect the mushy gifts deposited by our cats in their bathroom box.
Our first two altercations hit all the high points: crying, screaming, silent treatments, and couch-sleeping. So, when the Feline Feces Feud first began, I quickly surmised that our marriage couldn't handle another fisticuff.
I know some of y'all are like, "Bekah, it's just litter. What's the big deal?"
Sure, they appear angelic here, but do not let my fur babies hoodwink you! These walking turd robots lay loafs putrid enough to gag a goat.
And look at that fat fuck on the left. That tuxedo kitty? Mycroft? Yeah, he weighed 17.5 pounds at his recent exam. The vet was so surprised, she weighed him twice. He's only a year old, y'all. He's not even close to being done growing. For reference, the calico, Khaleesi, is only 9 pounds, and she's several months older.
Now, again, you might be like, "Bekah, he's a big cat. So what?"
Um... he's 17.5 pounds of big cat. I once read on a weight loss forum that losing 18 pounds is equivalent to shedding a karaoke machine. So, my cat takes karaoke-machine-sized shits. Would YOU want to clean up after a pooping karaoke machine that moved its bowels three times a day on an alarmingly regular schedule?
Yeah, I thought not.
So, Chris and I needed to get this shit worked out (pun intended), and as the unemployed college student who misplaced our pre-nup, I had the most to lose if the Bekah-Chris Civil War divided our once great union. (Seriously, y'all, I can't risk my access to that sweet, sweet nectar that is my man's paychecks.)
Still, I couldn't simply concede. That's not how marriage works. The first lesson in Spousing 101 is to never do for yourself what your partner is capable of doing for you. I understand that he can't menstruate for me, birth our children, or properly fold a towel, but he sure as shit can pick up our animals' ass apples.
Except he wasn't.
I tried ignoring the kitty crap. I tried handing out "you get sex if you empty the cat litter" coupons. I even got so desperate that I tried scooping it myself, but I absolutely hated that deal. Like I said, I didn't get married so I could do my own chores.
So, I trained my husband to change the litter.
No, seriously, I did.
With science, of course.
When I'm not blogging about random shenanery, I'm working in a research lab and eyeing a PhD in psychology. I recently enrolled in Advanced Psychology of Learning, which is all about the higher order aspects of such wonderful concepts as classical and operant conditioning. Does the name Pavlov ring a bell? He's the dude who figured out how to get dogs to drool every time he emitted a certain sound.
Well, I was sitting at my desk shortly after the Feline Feces Feud began, and I was drawing a diagram contrasting Thorndike's Law of Effect with Skinner's Theory of Selection by Consequences, and I realized that my husband could be the slobbering mutt to my rendition of Dr. Pavlov.
(Dear Psychology Buffs: Yes, I know that colloquially comparing classical conditioning to operant conditioning is like comparing the proverbial apples and oranges. But fuck off, okay? If it matters that much to you, maybe you should be reading a scholarly journal instead of a blog that discusses vibrators, mold growing in fat folds, and cat shit.)
Once I determined that I could and * should * train Chris, the only remaining question was whether I should apply a contingency of reinforcement or a contingency of punishment. In other words, carrot or stick?
Chris is a wee bit of a chubster, so luring him to do something with the promise of vegetables seemed unlikely. And the last time I tried spanking him, the night abruptly ended well for him, while I remained unsatisfied.
In order to both maintain ethical research standards and to ensure the highest chance of success, I visited my psychology professor during his office hours to discuss potential parameters for my project.
"Simple," he said, clearly excited that a student actually paid attention to his lectures. "You need to determine which operant behaviors warrant a consequence. Personally, I'd recommend that you proceed using only reinforcing stimuli. Furthermore, I think the goal should be to establish intrinsic reinforcement rather than extrinsic. Whether you want your reinforcement schedule to be continuous or intermittent is solely dependent upon your ability to consistently monitor the subject."
In other words: figure out what you want Chris to do, reward him for doing it, make him think he's doing said task for his own benefit, and reward him as often as I can when he does the desired chore.
And that was that.
I was off.
Day 1: I didn't scoop the litter box. I did, however, mention to Chris that the litter smelled particularly ripe and made a big show of lighting a candle.
Day 2: I still didn't scoop the litter box. Again, I subtly brought Chris's attention to the increasing odor.
Day 3: I began my efforts to directly place Chris in contact with the smell. That meant that Chris needed to use the guest bathroom (where the litter box is) as often as possible. To accomplish this, I had to come up with every excuse in the book for preventing Chris from using our bathroom. Whenever I saw him heading to the loo, I'd intervene, saying such things as, "Oh, could you use the other bathroom? I was just about to go..." or "I was just going to take a bath. Could you use the guest bathroom?" or "I'm sorry. I just put Draino in the sink, so there are a lot of chemicals in our bathroom. You can use the guest bathroom instead."
Day 4: I peed, bathed, and poured Draino like a motherfucker.
Day 5: Still did all that, still didn't scoop the damn litter box, and still kept casually addressing the unpleasant scent.
Day 6: Chris got up out of bed, ignored the bathroom five feet to his left, exited the bedroom, and walked the entire length of the apartment to use the guest bathroom --- WITHOUT PROMPTING! As he used the toilet, I raced to my e-mail and shot off the following message to my professor: "Subject C has entered Phase 2 of Project Litter Box."
Day 7: I "spontaneously" asked Chris (who does not drive) if he would like me to run to the liquor store for his favorite adult beverage (of which he was out, as a result of me incrementally pouring it out.) He responded affirmatively, and I politely asked if he wouldn't mind changing the litter while I was out. He acquiesced, and I got his alcohol. I returned from the liquor run to offer nothing but praise for the fresh litter.
Day 8: I blabber on about how wonderful it smells in the house since Chris changed the litter. While doing so, I bring him another beer and tell him that he should play video games with his friends.
Day 9: Chris scoops the litter with no prompting. I bring him more beer, encourage him to play more video games, and give him a blow job.
Day 10: Rinse and repeat.
Day 11: Chris is now exclusively using the guest bathroom. He has not used our bathroom for three days.
Day 12: He again scoops the litter, I again pamper him, and he says to me that he really feels good about how much more fresh the apartment smells when we keep the litter scooped.
Um, did you catch that?
He's not only not leaving the seat up in my bathroom, but he's also scooping the damn litter box regularly and giving us shared credit for completing the chore.
And that, folks, is how you use science to save your marriage.
True story: Life would be super swell if we all embraced our OMG side instead of living a Facebook-friendly existence. So, let it out. What has been the biggest fight you and yours have ever encountered? How much would you be willing to pay for me to teach you how to train your significant other like a rat? What is the most annoying thing your partner does? Feel free to disclose details. You're safe here.


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Though Brazilian presidential candidate Aecio Neves is viewed as a longshot, he is a favorite among Brazil's pro-business sector. CCTV America's Stephen Gibbs reports.
With just days to go before the presidential elections in Brazil, most of the focus is on two main candidates: incumbent President Dilma Rousseff and environmentalist Marina Silva.
Meanwhile, former congressman and grandson of a former president Neves is still campaigning even though a recent poll had him trailing by 22 points.
Neves was initially the main political challenger to President Rousseff, however he was surpassed after Marina Silva's late entry into the election.

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wonderful memories below are kindly shared with us by Mr. Trevor
Durham, Byers Green, Old folks party in the Picture Hall -
This picture taken in the old picture hall (which was sited just
above the bottom chapel) was taken in the very early 1950's and
shows many of the older folk attending a Christmas Party at that
Many people from Byers Green will recognise numerous faces and
some will readily know the names of several of those who enjoyed
the evening.
Durham, Byers Green, Empire Day 1916 - In the First World War,
support for our sailors and soldiers came from even the youngest
of Byers
Green's community as this certificate which was presented to Nora
Storey on Empire Day, 12th May 1916. Nora was then aged only 6 years,
and no doubt received help from her parents in supporting the war
effort, but such a beautiful acknowledgement (now preserved in the
family bible) demonstrates the universal belief and comradeship which
most clearly existed at that time.
In later years Nora met and married Alec Tervit who served in the
Second World War.
Photos of Byers Green (Page II) in the County of Durham, England,
United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Photos of Byers Green (Page II) in the County of Durham in England.
Durham, Byers Green, Booths Stores.
Many of the pictures on this page are kindly shared
with us from the collection of Mrs Eileen Nutter,
who hopes that this picture of 'Booth's Stores' will stir the memories
of many older Byers Greeners.
The precise date that the picture was taken is unknown, but nonetheless
the photograph will be of immense interest, and bring back
memories of this bygone era when tea could be bought for one
shilling and
sixpence a pound (equates to 7.5 pence per pound).
Durham, Byers Green, Water Carnival in 1908.
Not many people will know that Byers Green used to hold a Water
Carnival but, as this collection of photographs donated by Eileen
Nutter (nee Goundry) clearly demonstrates, dozens of villagers
participated in all kinds of water based sports on a fine Summers
day in 1908.
Some might be aware that opposite the lane leading down to the
River Wear there used to be a cottage - this location also being
where a very small rowing ferry would offer transport across the
river, perhaps used mainly by miners who worked at the pits at
Brancepetrh and Page Bank.
Trevor Storey can remember his Father pointing to some rotting
stumps sticking up from the river bed in the 1950's and telling
him that in addition to the ferry there was once also some form
of a bridge over the river at this point. Included in this collection
is a fine picture of a group of children posing on the bridge -
albeit it is noted as a temporary bridge.
Can anyone else add to this unique collection of photographs which
will captivate the interest of anyone who has connections with
the village ?.
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Durham, Byers Green, Cenotaph unveiling in the 1920's - like all
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U.K., and most of these were unveiled in the early 1920's.


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Williams previously served as executive director of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, and as chief of staff to Assemblywoman Diana Richardson.
The 28-year-old Cambria Heights native says there are a number of issues she wants to address in Albany.
"I think you need to consider a lot of these quality of life issues, a lot of these issues with education and criminal justice reform and housing," Williams said. "We really need to consider those issues when you go to the polls. And it's complicated."
Williams is expected to face a crowded field of candidates, including community advocate Roy Paul.
The primary is September 13th.
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Monday, 6 March 2017
Freestylin' at Revolucion De Cuba Manchester Sunday March 26th 2017
Amazing Bar, with superb Dance Floor for amazing Dj's in the form of Italys Jazz Master Mr Gerardo Frisina, London's Mr Patrick Forge and Freestylin's Mr Colin Curtis Colin Dimond Mr Paul Garland and Mr Tony Cooney !! Also included in the Line up Salsa Master Mr Lubi Jovanovic!!
All That Jazz at Revolucion De Cuba 11 Peter St Manchester on Sunday 26th March !!
Please don't miss this, we don't often have Mr Frisina or Mr Forge in our neck of the woods so please give them a warm Manchester/Freestylin' welcome!!
Early start at 6.00pm until 12 pm so not too late a finish for those at work the next day...(better still take the Monday off) its one you don't want to miss as they are in Manchester for one night only!!!!
Pay on the door now at £12 for ALL THAT JAZZ!!!
Freestylin' Returns To Manchester with our first promotion of 2017.
We are proud to present from Italy The Nu Jazz Master Mr Gerardo Frisina along with another very special guest from Londons Dingwalls Patrick Forge ( Giles Petersons better half :-) ) Our Own Tony Cooney Paul Garland and the Salsa Jazz King and bar resident Lubi Jovanovic !! Plus myself Colin Curtis !
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The Atlanta Gambia Christian Organization is set, yet again to celebrate the feast of the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known in The Gambia as Sang Marie. Sang Marie is the biggest feast in the Catholic Diocese of Banjul given the Blessed Virgin is the Patron Saint of the Diocese and the Republic of The Gambia given that the Island outside the capital is named Kombo St. Mary in honor of the Blessed Virgin as Catholic historian Charles Thomas puts it. "One could say that the vast celebrations are most fitting for Gambians, Christians and non-Christians alike. Apart from the two cathedrals in Banjul (Anglican and Roman Catholic) other major locations and municipalities have been named after Mary, among them our capital city with its environs, called the Island of St. Mary; there is also Cape St. Mary and Kombo St. Mary. Again, apart from the usual unified celebrations of Gambians, both religious and cultural, we also have in this feast of the Assumption a unity in belief and in our respective scriptures Assumption a unity in belief and in our respective scriptures in the event of the Annunciation to Mary by the angel, Gabriel in the mystery of the Virgin Birth, in the sanctity if Mary in her primacy in human as well as religious history." This make it all the more difficult to understand how and why a Con artist like Zakir Naik can force the hands of the Gambian leadership to declare an unconstitutional Islamic Republic, that narrative is for another day though.
The three day event, now an annual pilgrimage to Atlanta by Christians and non Christians according to the President, Jean Marenah ; will kick off of Friday 19th August with a Prayer Vigil to be held at the at the Catholic Church in Stone Mountain. According to Mr. Marenah, his Organization has flown in from Senegal, Abbé Jules Pascal Coly, a renowned Catholic Exorcist to lead the prayer vigil on Friday night. He went on to add that there is no better time to come together and pray than now. "Prayer heals the divide and besides, its God's gift to us," he quipped. Marenah whose term is up, also paid tribute to the Men and Women in the Executive and the general membership of the group citing, "They are a class act." He thanked all for their support during the past two years claiming, "leading this group has shown and taught me a lot about life."
On August 20th, Saturday, a solemn high mass of thanksgiving to honor the Blessed Virgin will be held at the St. John's the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Hapeville, Ga. The Principal celebrant will be Gambia's Fr. Bruno Toupan, Parish Priest of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Banjul. A benediction and adoration of the Blessed sacrament will follow the mass, a first as part of Sang Marie here.
Speaking on the preparedness of the choir, its Director, Vincent Ndow the Choir Master alluded to the fact that months of preparation are about to be put on display. He assured all and sundry that this years service will be nothing short of a replica of the Banjul Cathedral. Well, this reporter can add that, having the Choir Master of the Cathedral of the Banjul Diocese will surely add to the beauty and pageantry of the salutations and adoration of our Mother In Faith. Ndow, the only known Chorister of Gambian decent for a major Catholic Church in the United States, exudes a lot of confidence in his choir. On Sunday he spoke on Kadu Ngem ak Ntofel and had this to say; " We are ready and God willing we will fill all the hearts with lovely music."
In a separate conversation with the Dean of Sang Marie himself, Mr. Zack Ogoo, he said they are blessed to be celebrating twenty three years of Sang Marie. He narrated how a few people started the Sang Marie more than two decades ago in a small Atlanta apartment under Fr. Tony Gabisi. He praised the Almighty for all the marvels he has done for the group and by extension, the pilgrims who have been coming for the past years. Ogoo further commented on the excellent family relationship between Christians and Muslims in the Atlanta area, "citing that's the beauty of our country." He added that when its Sang Marie in Banjul, you don't know who is a Muslim or Christian, adding, "its the same here in Atlanta, " for which they are thankful to God he chimed.
The Church services will be followed by an all-night reception and cultural evening which will also feature the West African Masquerade Awo Hunting Society (WAMS), the pre-eminent Hunting Society in the Diaspora; and according to their members, they are poised to put on a show like no other.
On Sunday there will be a picnic held in honor of the visiting pilgrims.The " ball is at center field" set for yet another Sang Marie extravaganza in Atlanta and whether its " Tartum Ego, Turu Mariama Yaaye La nyu di teral tey, Yen nyi neka e Domam, Voy len; nav len tuur am or Ngurul Mbok Mariama, the pilgrims are ready to sing the glory and assumption of their Mother in Faith, "Jigen ji amul Gaka."
Well Atlanta GCO is calling yet again! In sum, to all those named for the Blessed Virgin, whether its, Marie, Mariama, Mary, Marian, Yama, Yamu, Maryan, Mariam, we wish you all a Happy Feast!


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As I toss yet another stale 6-7 slices of bread from a loaf, I wonder why there aren't half-loaves for sale in grocery stores? Of course it screams, "I'm a single person and I only need 4-5 slices," but who cares? I really hate to waste food. And before you tell me that I should throw it out for the wildlife, you should know that I live in an area where the size of said wildlife can be considerably bigger than the average birdie.
Coffee Shop Cool
Today, I decided to dress like a grown-up working person and take my laptop to a local coffee shop and work. Yes, that's not a new thing, but it is to me. I'm late to the laptop-toting, mocha-latte sipping crowd. But as I get squirrely-er heading into Feb., I realize I need to get out more – out "amongst them" as the Amish say. It was a nice change except for the guy who had to blather on about his politics to the shop owner. I would have much preferred the '80s rock. But it's a risk you take when you leave your house.
Stopped at the store while out:
- cat food
- raspberries, blackberries and grapes
- peppered turkey (yeah, I'm in a rut w/ this stuff)
- three-cheese semolina bread (I will freeze half of it!)
- bottled water – I have a $3,000 water softener (came w/ the house), so I have no excuse for not putting my water in a bottle. But in a power outage, I'm not getting anything from the well. Been there, done that.
Well, in the hopes that we get more interactive on here, tell me how your winter is going. Confess all that fat and sugar-laden junk you're eating. As usual, I won't tell anyone…


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Wicked Wraiths: Man About the House by Mina Carter
Publisher: Changeling Press LLC
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (48 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 cherries
Reviewed by Peppermint
When Janelle's friend offers to help with the housework, she doesn't think it will include any hocus pocus. Not convinced it will work Janelle recites the incantation and summons a domestic god. He cooks. He cleans. He even does the ironing. The trouble is Corvin isn't your typical wraith. In fact, he's not a wraith at all but a demi-god looking for love...
Our poor heroine doesn't even realize when a man is genuinely hitting on her. So when Demi-god Corvin comes to the bar she works at she quickly disregards his advances as another drunk who sees the overweight waitress as an easy lay. Little did she realize Corvin in fact did plan on having sex with her but it was because she was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen.
Janelle's insecurities really made the story interesting. The fact that she could not fathom Corvin actually being attracted to her just because she was a full-figured woman is sad. I know society makes us self-conscious about our weight, but the way Janelle acted made me feel as though there had to be more to the story than just the average not-happy-with-the-few-extra-pounds feeling. But because of the insecurities it made her a very likable and realistic person. I am happy that Corvin did not let Janelle's low self esteem deter him from pursuing her.
Not only did I enjoy Janelle's character, but Corvin really amused me. I like the almost frat boy attitude he had towards life. I mean, he was a demi-god who probably never had any real responsibilities. This is immediately shown in the story due to the fact that he is dressed as a woman because he lost a bet.
At the beginning, I was a bit puzzled the blurb the author provides you with makes it seem as if the story would start with the scrawl and Corvin appearing as the wraith, but that is not the case. That aspect of the story did not come until almost halfway through the story. To be honest, for a second I thought maybe the author messed up on posting the wrong blurb. Once I got past the confusion of this not meeting my expectations, I realized that I enjoyed the way the story started very much.
The relationship development was very good in this story. Not only did the characters' relationship together develop, but they also grew individually. Janelle was forced to realize that Corvin could actually like her for who she is, plus size and all. Corvin was forced to grow up a little and realize that although he might be a demi-god he would actually have to be accountable for his actions when he almost loses Janelle because of his antics. I really enjoyed watching these two muddle through to their happy ending.


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Staff at a Batley community lunch club, which aims to provide food and companionship five days a week, are puzzled as to why more people do not attend the daily sessions they hold.
They suspect that because the club operates in the premises of Batley Salvation Army people at large might think they have to be on benefits before they can join in.
"But that's definitely not the case," said head cook Jill Gardiner, from Morley, who has worked at the lunch club, at the junction of Bradford Road and Stocks Lane, for the past five years.
"We are here to help people who might be feeling lonely or who have might difficulty in making meals on their own" she said.
"We want to make sure that people can eat well and enjoy companionship.
"We serve coffee and tea during the early morning and follow that up with full scale meals from 11.45am"
The meal consists of a main meat or fish dish with a variety of vegetables followed by a sweet and a cup of coffee or tea.
The cost is £4.
Jill, who is responsible for all the delicious baking, says she and her volunteer staff have the capacity to cope with up to 60 diners every day and they are puzzled as to why these numbers are not being met.
"We feel that many people who might like our meals believe they have to be old, disabled or on benefits before they can come and that is just not the case."
"But we think we could do much better if people only realised we are open to all including those with problems.
"We can be a shoulder for them," said Jill.


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Lady Gaga has a softer more subtle side to her!!??? Well in the case of her lip products....thats exactly what her new Viva Glam range for M.A.C is saying =P
This collection isn't going to be suited to everyones taste....like me! =P I love the way the colours look amazing on Gaga but I can't imagine them on myself. My skin tone is literally the same colour as the lip gloss/lipsticks so I would look really strange wearing them! Anyway...here's Gaga looking stunning wearing her lippy:
This is the lipglass is in shade Light Neutral Pinked Beige and is priced at £12.50:
The lipstick is in shade Light Warm Beige and is priced at £13.50:
I think that these colours would look amazing on someone with skin tones as light as Lady Gaga's.
Also, money from the sale of each limited edition lipstick/lipglass will be donated to M.A.C Aids Fund...a superb charity close to Gaga's own heart =)
Thats all I have for now.... don't forget to leave comments below and tell me what you think of this pretty collection?


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Driving Off Without Fuel Week Of Action28/11/2011
Partnership working aims to cut fuel 'drive-offs'
Driving off without paying for fuel at forecourts across South Nottinghamshire has seen an increase in the current year with this type of offence up 28% when compared to the same time last year. South Nottinghamshire Community Safety Partnership are working in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Police's Pre-Crime team and large retailers to raise awareness of the issue and improve security and procedures to reduce the number of 'drive-offs' that are affecting these businesses.
This Thursday (1st December) will see a 'day of action' across the Morrison's Supermarket sites in Gamston, Netherfield and Eastwood. The aim of this day will be to raise awareness of the 'drive-off' offence and local community safety teams from the Borough Councils together with police volunteers and neighbourhood policing teams will be at these sites to offer crime prevention advice on the run up until Christmas.
One of the methods that offenders use to commit the 'drive-off' offences has been to steal registration plates and then use these on a different vehicle. The teams will have tamper proof screws available, free of charge, at all 3 locations. These screws ensure that thieves cannot easily remove the car registration plate. To obtain yours, visit us at Morrison's Filling Stations at Gamston, Netherfield or Eastwood on Thursday 1st December.
Dispensing fuel when you do not have means to pay, or making off without offering payment for fuel is a criminal offence. Chief Inspector Paul Murphy of Nottinghamshire Police explains "While the requirement to pay for fuel at the time is commonly known, many people still risk arrest and prosecution by making off without paying. We have worked extremely closely with local petrol retailers including Morrison's, enhancing CCTV and other detection systems. Although the branding signs outside Petrol Stations imply that the loss is suffered by huge multinational companies, in actual fact many filling stations are independently owned or run and those hardworking individuals are very hard hit by the constant losses they suffer, putting some out of business."
There are also many ways in which the public can help in reducing this sort of crime, by informing petrol station staff where they notice suspicious activity such covering up of number plates, swapping number plates, filling up containers within vehicles and such like. Alternatively, information on this type of crime or any other information which may be of interest to the Police may be reported by dialling 101, or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Tech geeks may scoff at Pinterest for its heavily female user base, but e-commerce sites do not. That's because women handle most discretionary spending in the U.S., deciding what to buy and buying it.
Which leads to the success of mommy blogs and, as of today's alpha launch, to websites like SkinnyScoop, a "cheat sheet" for consumer decisions aimed at women 25 to 50 years old.
Yes, the name is awful — and the tagline is worse. But no, they do not sell diet products.
SkinnyScoop allows users to create their own public lists in a range of categories, including health and fitness, books and baby gear. Users can peruse lists created by other users and follow users who have taste similar to their own.
The key difference from Pinterest is that the users can also search the site, and see which products in a particular category are the most popular across all lists.
"We think about everything women are sharing as structured data, rather than unstructured pages or pictures. People spend a lot of time on Pinterest, but if you ask women, it's more entertainment. SkinnyScoop is further down the purchase funnel," said Eden Godsoe, the co-founder and CEO.
Bloggers can recommend a product and create and display a visual of the product using SkinnyScoop's "embed" widget. The listing then lives on SkinnyScoop and on the blog, creating a mutually beneficial traffic relationship. The site, which beta-launched in September 2011, already works with some 500 blogs and saw roughly 650,000 unique visitors in October. It converts 10 percent of product clicks to purchases.
SkinnyScoop also announced today that it had raised just under $ 1 in angel funding from investors including Melinda Rogers.
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How To Gain Visibility On The Web And Beyond – Part 1
How To Gain Visibility On The Web And Beyond – Part 1
By Ralf Skirr.
SEO traffic will dwindle even more than it already did, and in yesterday's Google Prophecy I wrote the new goal [replacing soon to be futile SEO goals] is gaining broad visibility on the web and beyond.
Let's do this step by step.
First look at your online presence
- your business website
- additional sites showcasing you and your business [social media sites, guest blogging sites, content distribution sites]
Visit each of those sites while going through this short check list:
- Get an overview which sites belong to this group. Make a list.
- Make sure all profiles are up to date. Check your contact info.
- Put a current profile picture on all platforms.
- Align the message you're sending on the individual platforms.
Let me explain #4: Don't have Twitter say you're an AdSense expert and Facebook say you're a marketing consultant. It's not the same.
Create a unified branding across all platforms. Since your about section is only a few sentences on most sites, this will only take a few minutes.
That's it for today.
If you act on it, you'll have improved your marketing with little effort, and you're ready for the next step tomorrow.
This article was first published at RalfSkirr.com.
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Grooby today announced the date for the 2017 Transgender Erotica Awards — also known as the TEAs — as March 5 at the Avalon in Hollywood.
The official after party, as tradition goes, will be held the following night, March 6, at Avalon's connecting property, the Bardot.
The TEAs, now in its ninth year, celebrates the accomplishments of the trans adult industry and its performers.
From its humble beginnings as an online competition started by Grooby, the TEAs are now a three-day event which includes an awards ceremony, after party, and now a daytime fan convention.
This will be the third year the event will be held at the historic Hollywood venue.
"It's six months away, are you kidding? We have to start working on this already, didn't we just finish the last one?" Steven Grooby said. "The TEAs take so much energy and planning for us. We're not an event company; we're a small porn company that puts on this awesome show once a year, so forgive us if we start early, forgive us if we hassle you for sponsorship early and, most importantly, mark your diaries.
"#TEA17 is here."
Kristel Penn, Grooby's marketing and editorial director, noted that the company also is in the process of finalizing the details for its second annual TEA Con.
"After the success of our first event, we're looking to expand it to accommodate our expected influx of participating performers and attendees," Penn said.
Sponsorship packages for next year's TEAs will be announced soon at theTEAShow.com.
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UGX Mod Version
Created by: This map was created by Jay Ingardia aka Bamskater aka Jei9363
The Basics: Here, Jay offers up his vision of a sequel to the WAW map Der Riese. The similarities can be seen immediately by comparing the two maps starting rooms, but they don't just end there. There are switches to activate in order to open up the PAP machine and you are also give the option to take the left side route through the map or the right side route depending on which side you prefer.
What we liked: I like how balanced of a mapper that Jay is; and by that I mean that his maps are as fun to look at as they are to play and this map is no exception. Each room has it's own unique look to it so you always feel like you are progressing to somewhere new and different. He also likes to put different modes of transportation in his maps; most of which are his own creations and he has done the same here with giant vents that send you upward to the second floor of the map as well as a cart on a rail system to move you from one area to the next; this is not a gimmick either it actually works well and is very helpful in certain situations. Depending on how you open the map you can create for yourself camping areas that you should be able to hold down for a while especially with friends. In higher rounds there ends up being no easy places to camp or run circles which keeps the challenge of the map pretty high. His custom Napalm Nancies replace the standard Betties/Claymores and are fun to use with a nice fiery visual effect that does some damage over time as well. Unlike Der Riese there are no dog rounds so they won't be fetching you that free max ammo every 5 rounds; you're going to have to work a little bit harder for your ammo. He created a custom perk called Porter Punch which allows you to teleport to a random place on the map, it also makes using the teleporter cost you no money to use. While this won't bail you out if you are backed into a corner this per is still VERY fun to use. Also, there is a horrible blood-curdling scream that can be heard about every 45 seconds which is funny because it sounds like the same guy is being murdered over and over again, which, if you time it right with your own dialogue can make for some hilarious commentary.
What we didn't like: Some people may not like the stock WAW weapon set, but seeing as this is a Der Riese style map it works well in keeping with the theme. Most hallways are too narrow to navigate more than maybe one zombie so running and gunning is probably out of the question making this map not very solo friendly unless you get staminup and run the swamp over and over again. Just like Der Riese there are no objectives and if you are hoping for a buyable ending then allow me to be the first to say, "Congratulations, there is none!"
Final Word: In a modern society when everyone who shows up is a winner and a participation award is equal to a 1st prize ribbon this map will be sure to hurt your feelings by reminding you that death is imminent; but cheer up its going to be a lot of fun until then, unless you die on round 1 then it won't be any fun at all. This map is fun for a while especially if you love Der Riese and want to play someone else's take on the formula, however, not having any objective may reduce it's replayability for most people once the nostalgia wears off.
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I started looking into it more and found it's based on some books by Steven Gould. Apparently he had already written two books, Jumper and Reflex, and then a third book was written to fill in the gaps for the movie. All three books are up on Amazon, though the third book, Griffin's Story, got some not so great reviews. All the negative reviews say the first two books were much better.
The trailer really is quite good...I've already got my hands on the books because it looked so interesting. And Sam Jackson's in the movie, so how could it suck? :}
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Sword Art Online Episode 10: True Love's Kiss
"Let's get married."
Kirito begins his duel against the leader of the KoB, Heathcliff, who possesses a unique skill just like he does. With such a high level defence, Kirito struggles against the paladin and manages to find an opening at the last minute – only to have Heathcliff's shield move to block it at an impossibly high speed, leaving Kirito open to an attack that ends the match. Joining the KoB, Kirito is sent out with fellow members Godfrey and Kuradeel to the 55th floor dungeon, where Kuradeel exacts his revenge and paralyses his team mates, killing Godfrey and almost doing the same to Kirito. When Asuna arrives, Kuradeel is quickly outmatched and killed, having revealed himself as a Laughing Coffin member. Kirito and Asuna kiss, and decide to leave the front lines, moving to a forest clearing on the 22nd floor.
I want to cut straight to the chase – the sex happened. It must have. It was definitely initiated in the light novel as Chapter 16.5, where Asuna continued by going "…it'd be stupid to stop now, wouldn't it?" or something along those lines. SAO's <Ethics Code Off> does allow it…I suppose even virtual avatars have needs. It was practically hentai, yet I seem to recall that Kawahara did confirm it as canon in the past. It was legit enough for people to include it in PDF versions of Volume 1, anyway. Besides, there was a suspicious gap between Asuna happily giving us some fanservice and them in her bed, where she was ~suspiciously~ fully naked. That, boys and girls, is what two people do when they love each other very much. Also, there was a marriage proposal! I'm so happy they've finally poured out their true feelings to each other – it's a really, really sincere love, one of the pairings where I actually scoff at them paired with anyone else because it's just not happening. It's actually really important they have this kind of love for each other especially later on in ALO, and it's really scenes like this that keep you forever loyal to everyone's OTP of Kirito x Asuna. Kirina? Or Asuto? Probably to the chagrin of Lizbeth, it's official now, sealed with a kiss~
We'll work our way backwards now, to Kirito's fight against Heathcliff. Known as the <Paladin>, the strongest player (which they conveniently skipped out), he owns another unique skill that combines the best of a sword and shield, giving him amazing defence abilities that have the advantage against someone like Kirito, whose attack and speed is his best friend. He obviously wants Kirito's skills for the Knights of the Blood, and is willing to fight for them – and he was definitely a skilled fighter. I'm sure, though, that all of us picked up on the very last moment of the duel; that final shield movement that was just too fast. It's suspicious, even more so when you remember that it's system assist guiding all the skills, and not your physical ability.
Heh, if you think Heathcliff is suspicious, Kuradeel the stalker has pretty much confirmed that the KoB isn't only full of good guys. Poisoning water is so cliche, yet still so effective. No matter how wary Kirito was of Kuradeel, to suspect someone who fully looked like he apologized is not what anyone would have done – and Kuradeel knew that. You have your Rider-type character (Iskandar, not Medusa) that's brawny but cheerful introduced, who ended up the victim of an old guy that still tried to talk his way out of it after clearly grinding a sword into a paralyzed Kirito. He's a fucking ass, and I don't have much remorse in his death. Asuna hesitated at that last moment, and he took advantage of that – typical Laughing Coffin, whose members have no sense of honour or fair play. I admit I didn't really believe Kirito would die, as painful as it was to watch – he's been through his fair share near-death situations recently.
The pacing was slightly rushed again today, which was a little unnatural after all the played-out storytelling we've had lately. The Heathcliff fight was rather short, as was the transition to Kirito joining the KoB, though to be fair the animation of the fight itself is going to be much shorter than its LN descriptions. Despite that it was still enjoyable, and I prefer minor rushing to Accel World's multi-ep dragging out.
Taking a break from the front lines does mean taking a break from the KoB too, so Kirito's stint in the guild didn't turn out to be too long, after all. The tranquil forest on the 22nd floor is the setting for the next scene – technically Kirito and Asuna's honeymoon, but also the place where the next side story, Morning Dew Girl kicks off. Featuring a little girl named Yui, it's one of my favourites, and is definitely the most heartwarming out of them all – and because of that, possibly the most heartbreaking too. We can get to that next week though. Meanwhile, ASUNA FANSERVICE TIMEZ~


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QE 3 on the way! July 30, 2011Posted by advocacybz in Uncategorized.
Over the last two weeks there has been several FINRA and SEC related warnings. These have covered high interest bond products, reverse mergers and structured investments sold through B/D's. This incredible campaign of fear which is cloaked in a cnsumer protection shell is nothing other then a designed campaign to keep the US investment public in Treasuries. The classic shell game or 3 card monte being played by the US government as the most corrupt political group ever continues to run the country into the ground. Hell the put Bernie Madoff away for this type of behavior didn't they?
The Fed continues on an out of control printing process (to date the US government has freshily printed in excess of 3 Trillion dollars! This money has been printed to pump up the market and keep the sense of prosperity alive and well. How long can this go on before the Bubble bursts and makes the 2008 collapse look like a nickel, dime ante in a backroom poker game?
There are certainly financial opportunities to take advantage of and for the cognitively attentive investor there are ways to save your financial wealth before the incompetents pilfer your assets.
Common sense is the MOST valuable asset you could possibly have at this time, forget the media as they are in the tank for the political hacks who are clingling to power like a crack addict in dimly lit crack house. Time to do exceptional due diligence and exercise accurate thinking, stop believeing everything you read and do the research, then use the common sense barometer you were born with and the answers will appear. Is the good faith and standing of the US government a wise investment bet? Only you can answer this.
Aug 2 will bring some answers, but this is the early stage tip of the iceberg, the next 4 quarters will tell expose much more.
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World renowned local jazz singer Liane Carroll and popular local band The Kytes are getting together to back the campaign to help Hastings' twin town in Sierra Leone recover from the devastating Ebola outbreak and recent floods.
Sierra Leone recover from the devastating Ebola outbreak and recent floods.
They will be playing at the Friendship Link's Charity Ball which is to be held at The Montgomerie Suite, Bannatynes Hotel on Saturday October 31.
Richard Homewood, Chair of the Link, said: "We are delighted that Liane and the Kytes have agreed to perform and help us raise much needed funds to aid the recovery of our twin town.
"Hastings, Sierra Leone was hit hard by the Ebola outbreak and had two of the Ebola treatment centres on its doorstep. Our friends there are facing real challenges as they try to re-establish normal life, get the children back to school and support the numerous orphaned children within the community.
"We have been hard at work raising funds and collecting equipment and materials for the schools and the Health Centre. We have sent food aid, protective equipment and other goods during the crisis and we hope to ship another container of goods to Sierra Leone in the next few weeks.
"We are sure everybody will have a most enjoyable evening and we hope to raise as much as possible for our campaign. It would be fantastic if we could fill the hall and raise lots of money to help the community in our twin town."
Tickets for the ball can be obtained from Lynn on 01424 853356. At £38 they include a glass of bubbly, a three course meal and coffee as well as great entertainment. Tables of eight to 10 are available if people want to make it a family or work event.
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An overview of fuel cells in automotive applications, included fuel cell electric vehicles, buses, and material handling equipment with galleries
Imagine a car, SUV, or truck that performs like a conventional vehicle with a 300-400 mile range, a fuel tank that can be filled up in three - five minutes, and emits zero emissions except for water vapor – that's today's fuel cell vehicle (FCV).
Fuel cells utilize hydrogen to produce electricity through a chemical process, without combustion. Many of the world's premier automotive companies plan to begin mass-production of FCVs in the next couple of years, with Hyundai & Toyota already leasing FCVs to customers in California, with Honda releasing a FCV in late 2016
Capable of traveling 300-400 miles on a tank of hydrogen and refueling in three-five minutes, FCVs combine the emissions-free driving of an electric vehicle with the range and convenience of a traditional internal combustion engine. FCVs are up to three times more efficient than conventional vehicles, and when natural gas is used as a source for hydrogen, FCVs are the most efficient way to use this abundant American resource in cars. Having no internal moving parts, fuel cells also are quiet and highly reliable.
FCVs are zero-emission vehicles – they produce no tailpipe pollution except water vapor. In addition, compared to internal combustion vehicles, FCVs greatly reduce greenhouse gas carbon emissions even when accounting for the full hydrogen fuel life cycle. When using hydrogen generated from solar or wind electrolysis, total life cycle CO2 emissions are eliminated completely.
For more information on the well to wheels benefits of FCVs, read the California Fuel Cell Partnership's blog post here.
Check out FCV models below:
Fuel Cell Electric Buses
Fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) are operating in cities across the country, providing clean and reliable transportation alternatives for commuters. roducing no emissions, FCEBs are attractive options for urban areas, operating quietly and reducing maintenance costs. FCEBs also demonstrate advantages operating in extreme temperatures, especially over battery-powered alternatives.
Material Handling
If you work in a warehouse, you might already be driving a fuel cell vehicle today. Forklifts and other material handling devices have proven to be an ideal market for early adopters of fuel cell powered vehicles. Many major companies are finding that fleets of fuel cell forklifts increase productivity and save money at their warehouses and distribution centers. Materials Handling Fact Sheet


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Helgren's Oceanside Sportfishing was founded in 1978 by Richard and Caroline Helgren when they decided to leave Channel Islands Sportfishing Center in Oxnard, California to take a journey down the coast with their boat the Electra to start a new sportfishing landing in Oceanside, California.
Today, Helgren's Oceanside Sportfishing is still family owned and operated. The business has expanded over the years from a simple one boat fishing business, to a landing that operates several different types of vessels, providing trips and services ranging from multi-day long range fishing trips, to whale watching and sea life excursions, to burials at sea.
The Helgren family believes that the key to their success as a sportfishing landing over the years, besides having a little luck on their side while fishing, is the fact that they are still family owned and operated which has allowed them to provide passengers a more personal experience.


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The consultants have completed the tough job of narrowing down the nominations for the 2011 Nerds Heart YA tournament. In alphabetical order here's our Nerds Heart YA short-list for 2011:
A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend – Emily Horner
Abe in Arms – Pegi Dietz Shea
Bamboo People – Mitali Perkins
Bleeding Violet – Dia Reeves
Dark Water – Laura McNeal
Dirty Little Secrets – CJ Omololu
Efrain's Secret – Sofia Quintero
Eighth Grade Superzero – Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Finding Family – Tonya Bolden
Five Flavors of Dumb – Antony John
How I Made it to Eighteen: A Mostly True Story – Tracy White
Invisible Girl – Mary Hanlon Stone
Jumpstart the World – Catherine Ryan Hyde
Last Summer of the Death Warriors – Francisco Stork
Mindblind – Jennifer Roy
Paper Daughter – Jeannette Ingold
Premiere – Melody Carlson
Pull – B. A. Binns
Stargazer – Von Allan
Stringz – Michael Wenberg
Summer Song – Louise Blaydon
Tall Story – Candy Gourlay
Teenie – Christopher Grant
Tell Us We're Home – Marina Budhos
The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin – Josh Berk
The End: five Queer Kids Save the World – Nora Olsen
The Kid Table – Andrea Seigel
The Red Umbrella – Christina Gonzalez
Toads and Diamonds – Heather Tomlinson
What My Momma Left Me – Renee Watson
When The Stars Go Blue – Caridad Ferrer
Where the Truth Lies – Jessica Warman
So what do you think of the short-list? Are you excited about Nerds Heart YA 2011?
I'll be back shortly to announce the judging schedule for the tournament and then this contest will get rolling as our judges hunker down with some quality YA to make a bunch of hard decisions. Until then please spread the word about our short-list 🙂


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You know, technology is a wonderful thing.
Well, it is if you understand it.
Meet me – probably the most techno-thick-chick this side of Norfolk.
I cannot toggle the telly between the DVD and the TV, let alone programme the flippin' video to tape anything. I'm constantly confused by the double light switch at the bottom of the stairs and I'm eternally grateful that the kettle has just the one on/off switch. Continue reading "Light and Shade: Me On…"


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18 Holes of Championship Golf
Website: www.ravenphx.com
Phone: 602.243.3636
Address: 3636 East Baseline Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85042
General Manager: Kevin Weber
Director of Golf: Jeremy Strauss
Assistant General Manager: Allen Anderson
Director of Maintenance: Eddi Wahlborgg
Tournament Director: Jason McGlone
Director of Food and Beverage: David Jones
Private Events Director: Sophi Harter
Superintendent: Eddi Wahlborg
Course Architects: Gary Panks/David Graham
About this Course:
18 Holes of Championship Golf
Par 72 – 7078 yards from the tips
Rating/Slope: 73.2/132; 70.8/127; 68.3/121; 71.9/124
By by Alice and Danny Scott
Since 1995, Raven Golf Club - Phoenix has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike, set amidst 6,000 Georgia pines with stunning panoramas and in excellent condition. Derek Crawford's staff is superb from the curb greeting to their thankful bid farewell. Music on the practice range, vibrant floral details and striking water features lull the golfer while the course layout challenges with diverse topography.
Hole #8, par 4, 421 yards – The dogleg right may require an accurate fairway wood to avoid the slippery slope ending to a lake grave. On approach, be mindful of pin placement for any chance of success as the green rolls slightly downhill toward water.
Hole #18, par 4, 428 yards – This beautiful finishing hole with the South Mountain backdrop provides the final course challenge. While a drive to the left side appears optimal, beware of the large crater bunkering along that side of the fairway. A drive too far right may confront the lake. A test of accuracy and nerves, a safe drive is, let's say center left? The green is dangerously located next to a water feature that hugs the right side. A par is king.
Flowers and ducks guide golfers back to the clubhouse where the Grill 36 is a perfect ending or beginning with breakfast, lunch and Happy Hour from 3 to 6pm serving tasty fare. Whether you are finishing a round of golf or entertaining important clients, the newly renovated Grill 36 offers a wide variety of menu items to satisfy your palate.
The banquet facilities at the Raven Golf Club-Phoenix include a 3,600 sq. ft. pavilion with a patio overlooking the scenic 18th hole. The pavilion seats 200 people with a dance floor, perfect for weddings and corporate events. The Grill 36 provides indoor and outdoor seating for groups of less than 125.
For game improvement, try The Practice Club, a program with unlimited access on exceptional grounds and upgrades to Titelist ProV balls.
For lessons, try The Tour Striker Golf Academy, led by Martin Chuck-Inventor/Instructor of Tour Striker Golf Academy and Jeff Ritter-Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America who joined together to create a program unrivaled in innovation and productivity that meets the needs of all players, regardless of skill level or age group. The Academy offers private and group lessons, corporate events, as well as junior golf development and more.
Perfect Fit at Raven Golf Club – Phoenix, headed by Al Murdock-master club fitter and 2012 Regional Club Fitter of the Year, is a state of the art, outdoor golf-club-fitting facility that opened in early 2012. The outdoor facility allows the club fitters to assess a golfer's ball flight while also considering data collected by Flightscope technology to fit them with the best equipment for their individual swing.
This fitting is unique in that through the session you can try drivers from all major manufacturers including Titleist, TaylorMade, PING, Cleveland Golf, Mizuno and more. This allows the club fitter to provide unbiased equipment recommendations across all brands.
Golfers looking to gain extra yards off the tee can take advantage of a Driver Fitting Special offered by The Perfect Fit at Raven Golf Club-Phoenix. This limited special allows the golfer a chance to go through a 45 minute fitting session out doors, using state of the art Flightscope launch monitor technology to determine how various brands, lofts, shafts of drivers perform. The cost for this fitting, for a limited time, is just $49. After the fitting, Perfect Fit will apply the $49 fitting fee towards the purchase of new driver.
To schedule a $49 driver fitting at perfect fit, call Raven Golf Club - Phoenix at 602.243.3636 Or email: email@example.com
For an exceptional golf experience plus just about any other 'get your game on' with instruction or club fitting, I guess you could say, "Raven Golf Club – Phoenix offers it ALL in one beautiful and unique package".
Raven Golf Club – Phoenix is professionally managed by Scottsdale-based OB Sports Golf Management.


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Friday, March 4, 2011
Here's the deal . . .
11 comments:
- Joanna said...
Oh dear Copnnie, you are going through the wars at the moment. I hope everything, infection, tooth, family stuff, computer, is sorted out soon.
Looking forward to your triumphant return!
- March 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM
- Marianne@RuffHaven said...
I feel your pain ! No really I do. I just went through a bit of a painful episode with a tooth last week. Hurt so much I couldn't think straight.
I hope you feel well enough to visit my blog next week and put your name in the hat for a HUGE give away... Something for everyone.
Hope that makes you feel a bit better.
- March 4, 2011 at 3:30 PM
- Craftymoose Crafts said...
Oh, I hope your tooth & computer are on the mend soon. Just what you didn't need at this time, I am sure. I only have good things to say right now..my computer seems to be healthy, I seem to be healthy, and life, in general, is good! Feel better!
- March 4, 2011 at 5:10 PM
- Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...
Oh Connie, I am so sorry about your tooth! Feel better soon.
- March 4, 2011 at 9:02 PM
- Createology said...
So sorry you are having such pain. May your tooth heal quickly. May your computer get its much needed rest and get back to duty. Glad you let us know you are missing blogging.
- March 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM
- Linda said...
OH Connie...doesn't sound fun at all! Hope you are feeling better soon!!
- March 4, 2011 at 9:48 PM
- Marie Lost Bird Studio said...
Hi Connie,
hope you feel better soon - poor thing.
Sending big hugs,
- March 5, 2011 at 12:29 AM
- Lisa said...
You just take it easy and rest! I know how those darn teeth can stop you from...everything. And yes, we miss you!!!!
Be well, and have a good weekend, get rid of the pain and it will be great!
- March 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM
- Becky said...
I hope all will be better soon and that good things will come your way.
- March 6, 2011 at 7:15 AM
- Alice said...
Ugh, tooth troubles are no fun. I hope you get it taken care of quickly and are back to normal in no time.
- March 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM
- Betsy said...
I sure hope you're feeling better soon. It's bad enough to be in all that pain, but having your computer down and out too, who needs that?
Feel better soon:)
- March 9, 2011 at 4:10 PM


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Online registration for this event has closed. Please see below for details about race-day registration.
The Jackalope 5K is a fun run/walk event hosted by BDAR in Laramie. This untimed fun event is dog and kid friendly. The course follows a beautiful loop along the Laramie River, starting in Optimist Park. This year's event includes various race registration options, including the option to stay at home on the couch and get your merchandise anyway!
Prizes will be awarded for:
Master's Men - Age 55+
Master's Women - Age 55+
Men - Age 18-54
Women - Age 18-54
Youth Male - Age 13-17
Youth Female - Age 13-17
Child Male - Age 8-12
Child Female - Age 8-12
Fastest female dog
Fastest male dog
Dog - most steps taken
Dog - fewest steps taken
Dog - BDAR spirit award
Additional Prizes will be awared for those who choose to help fundraise on our behalf! These prizes will be ordered and awarded after the event.
Top Individual Fundraiser - Two zippered Bark Less. Wag More. hoodies, professional portrait session and digital images of one chosen pet.
Top Fundraising Team - (minimum fundraising achievement of $500 required) 4 tickets to BDAR's October 6th Bark and Wine event in Cheyenne, 4 zippered Bark Less. Wag More. hoodies.
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Race Day Registration fees are as follows, t-shirt sizes and doggie bandanas are subject to availability.
Basic registration, Adults - $35
Deluxe registration, Adults - $50
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Deluxe Registration, Youth (under 18) - $40
Register your dog - $15
9am - Race start time, run, walk, and wag along the greenway at Optimist Park
10am - Awards presentation and wrap-up
Please note - this course is not available to us at any other time during the summer - therefore the event will be held regardless of weather conditions. Please dress accordingly.
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Thursday, 10 January 2013
A Tale of Three Things
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Oh, Mrs B! The dress is beautiful - I just love the colour! xReplyDelete
How right you are. The dress style seems to be just for you. Isn't it so nice to make something to wear that looks nice, is comfortable to wear and so enjoyable? Now if I could just follow in your footsteps.ReplyDelete
I was put off dressmaking at school, keep this going and I could be persuaded again! That Libery print is gorgeous! :) xReplyDelete
I was so pleased to see it's not just me that makes stupid mistakes when cutting out patterns, but really pleased you adjusted it... it looks amazing. What is the pattern? I love the style. Julie xReplyDelete
gorgeous prints and gorgeous results......the dress looks perfect to me!xReplyDelete
It's so pretty Lisa and suites your lovely shape perfectly. As for the fabric...well I'm every shade blue with envy! x PReplyDelete
Isnt that great!! Vintage fabric just adds something to a home that new stuff cant. I made some curtains recently from a vintage piece, they look so expensive!ReplyDelete
oh' your dresses look fabulous- you have a wonderful figure ;0) I got my mothers tall figure 5'8 but my dads waist since being a mother (was a size 10 most of my twenties) hehe...I think i need to shift some weight as i have two very pretty vintage dresses that i used to wear but now cannot zip up...very depressing!...I love the fabrics used on the wardrobes- wonderful xReplyDelete
That is one GoRgEoUs dress LisaReplyDelete
The fabric is amazing ... and the dress is gorgeous too ... the belt is perfect ... Bee xxReplyDelete
Hello Mrs B - I wish I had the right kind of figure to show off such gorgeous frocks and feel fabulous. With such voluptuous curves I always feel like a bit of a frump in any kind of tea dress. They are truly gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Nina x
What a beautiful dress ... well done you!! I am looking forward to taking part in four happy things!! xReplyDelete
Love the dress, I dream of one day having sewing skills that are good enough to produce wearable garments...........ReplyDelete
The sheet inside that cupboard looks fantastic and the dress is just sublime and so so flattering. Love the belt you have put it with too. Your clothes sewing is so inspiring. mel xReplyDelete
Such a beautiful dress the fabric is so pretty and i love the shape but well the 50's is very close to my heart. Happy sewing, dee xReplyDelete
Blue Dress is a wonder to behold, sooo inspiring too.ReplyDelete
Right I'm off to sort out my Fabric...
bestest D
Ps i have your swap on my sidebar too
I just love the way that you have of making such beautiful things from nothing very much ... the dress looks a dream Lisa (in fact if you hadn't told us about the mistake I'm quite sure no one would have noticed!)ReplyDelete
Beautiful dresses, and I'm going to try the bed skirt idea too!ReplyDelete
Thanks for that...
Claire xxx
Wow your dress is amazing. It was a great find to get enough material for the dress. That doesn't happen often. I'm also really loving the curtains on the wardrobe doors. Perfect for a little girls room.ReplyDelete
Love the blue dress. I think it's great when you find a pattern that's just right for you so you can use it over and over. I've still got dresses that I started making for my big girl when she was 18 months old - she's just gone to uni! Looks like I'll be waiting for the grandchildren to come along before they get finished xReplyDelete
What a beautiful dress you've created! Love the fabric and the cut! I also adore the fabric on the cupboard doors - something I'm also considering in a small oak cabinet, so thanks for your bit of inspiration. WendyReplyDelete
Wow, I do really love the dress, looks gorgeous on you! And the fabric on the wardrobe doors is lovely, bet your daughter is pleased! xxxReplyDelete
ps, thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog, Kim is fab! Have a lovely weekend xx
What a gorgeous dress - I'm so pleased you were able to rescue the pieces.ReplyDelete
OH MY I love those dresses, love the fabric and they look fab on you!! you are just too talented for words.... I'm still searching for my perfect dress pattern to start my clothes sewing debut.ReplyDelete
So Robert the Bruce was right!!ReplyDelete
Lovely and well done (that sounds patronising - not meant that way!)
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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This post first appeared on the daily wine blog Terroirist.
It's time for a round-up of new releases from California. I gathered together some of the samples I'd received over the winter and early spring and collected them into this catch-all report.
I recommend a lot of small production, hard-to-find wines from California (because those are the greatest), but it can be harder to find larger production, widely available wines from California that deliver deliciousness and some excitement. The Q Wines are available in retail stores nationwide from WX brands, and they really deliver in their price points and availability.
The Eighty-Four Wines are the result of a project between Elias Fernandez and Doug Shafter, named after the year in which they began making wine together. And we have a Chard and a Pinot from Alder Fels. Lastly, throw in some Cabs and blends from Napa producers Silverado Vineyards, Rombauer, and Shafer. Most of those wines need time but are great examples of the beautiful reds coming out of Napa from the 2013 and 2014 vintages.
2015 Q Collection Pinot Noir - California, Sonoma Coast
Light ruby color. Nose: tart strawberries, raspberry leaf, red apple, some smoky, green herb notes. Medium-bodied on a fresh frame with light tannins and bright acidity. Red apples, strawberries, wild raspberries, the fruit is crisp but juicy, and tastes of a higher quality than the price point might suggest. A bit lean, and some shortness on the finish, but it shows some interesting cigar box, rhubarb and white pepper notes. (87 points)
2015 Q Collection Chardonnay - California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Medium yellow color. Aromas of dandelion, tulips, juicy bruised pear, some toasted almond and peanut shell, hints of honeycomb. Juicy and pleasantly plump texture on the palate but moderate acidity keeps it refreshing. Lemon curd, yellow apples and pear, mixed in nicely with notes of honeyed white tea, butterscotch, some hints of white flowers and chalk. Tasty and crowd-pleasing without being heavy, and it stays quite fresh. Solid buy. (87 points)
2014 Q Collection Cabernet Sauvignon - California, Napa Valley
Juicy purple color. Aromas of jammy currants and black cherries, light roast coffee, cola, eucalyptus, hints of roasted chestnut and violet. Full-bodied but juicy with soft tannins and moderate acidity. Fleshy black currant and blackberry jam with some violets, cola and eucalyptus. Fun, approachable, great early drinker but this tastes "real" and far less baked or sweet than a lot of sub-$20 California Cabernets. Another good buy from this brand. (87 points)
2015 Adler Fels Chardonnay The Eagle Rock - California
Bright gold color. Fresh but richly tropical aromas of papaya, kiwi and white peach with white and yellow flowers and honey notes. Full and creamy yet pleasantly fresh on the palate, with yellow apples, papaya and peach fruite. Notes of almond, barley, honey and floral perfume. Forward and packed with flavor but a bit of needed freshness, too. Half the fruit comes from the Russian River, half from Monterey. (87 points)
2014 Adler Fels Pinot Noir The Eagle Rock - California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
Deep ruby color. Bright and juicy aromas of raspberry and strawberry jams, candied red cherries, cola and rose petals. Medium+ bodied with soft, easy tannins and moderately fresh acidity. Flavors of juicy strawberries and jammy raspberries play well with cola, sweet roses, rhubarb pie, vanilla. A fun, slightly candied style, but a tasty, plush Pinot for early drinking. Most of the fruit comes from Santa Rita Hills, about a quarter from Russian River. (87 points)
2016 Eighty Four Wines Albariño - California, Napa, Carneros
Light gold color. An aromatic burst of wet grass, lilies, dandelions and spring rain on top of some lemon and green melons. Precise, lip-smacking acidity on the palate, but some rich texture as well. Lemon meringue, nectarine and green melon fruit, which are matched with notes of straw, sea salt, white pepper, flower stems, a long sense of mountain stream minerality in this wine. Incredibly fresh, surprisingly complex, unsurprisingly delicious. The more Napa Albariño I taste, the more I fall in love with it, and this is a great example. (90 points)
2013 Eighty Four Wines Malbec - California, Napa Valley
Rich purple color. A boisterous, plum-laded nose along with blackberries, tobacco, mint, chestnut, graphite and coffee grounds. Full-bodied with moderate-grip to the tannins, a full and velvety wine but it boasts some vibrant acidity. Red and black cherries and currants, the fruit is ripe but crunchy, and mixed with potting soil, coffee, mint, violets, graphite and eucalyptus. Rich and expressive but structured nicely for some cellaring, too. 100% Malbec aged 20 months in ¾ new French oak. (90 points)
2013 Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Reserve - California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley
Rich purple color. Smells like black cherries, roasted currant, sweet figs, along with dark roast coffee and vanilla. Full and juicy on the palate with medium/soft edges and moderate acidity. Juicy currant and black cherry fruit mixes with vanilla, sweet herbs, charcoal pit, earth and smoke. Fun stuff to rink over the next few years. Includes 8% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot and 1% Merlot, aged 28 months in 35% new oak. (88 points)
2014 Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - California, Napa Valley
Light purple color. Deep red and black currants, yet fresh and juicy, also loaded with eucalyptus, menthol, cola, coffee and violets. Full-bodied, velvety but grippy tannins, medium/low acidity. Juicy black cherries and currants, laced with espresso, dark chocolate shavings, mint, eucalyptus, sweet clove. Very pretty, well-structured for near-term aging or a good decant, but surprisingly approachable. Includes 11% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, aged 17 months in 70% new French oak. (89 points)
2013 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon GEO - California, Napa Valley
Dark purple color. On the nose, it gushes with dark but vibrant plums and black currant, a deep floral and earth element mixes with clove, coffee and mole sauce – lots going on. Full-bodied, mouth-filling, sturdy tannins but medium acidity helps keep it fresh. Currants, blackberries, gorgeous fruit, velvety but fresh; the fruit is laced with iron, dark chocolate, coffee. Seriously structured, but seriously beautiful, with time to spare in the cellar. 88% Cabernet with 12% Petit Verdot, all from Mt. George Vineyard, aged 17 months in 38% new French and American oak. (92 points)
2013 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Solo - California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District
Such dark purple color. Gorgeous deep currants and blackberries, with roasted herbs, smashed rocks, iron, violets, some tobacco and clove, such aromatic complexity to unpack. Full and sturdy on the palate but some freshness despite the density. Gorgeous, deep fruit (plums, currants, blackberry), mixed with smoke, roasted chestnut, smashed rocks, minerals, some vanilla coffee and coconut but mixed in well. Long time ahead. All Cabernet from the Silverado Vineyard, aged 18 months in about half new French oak. (93 points)
2014 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five - California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District
Opaque purple color. The nose is deep, complex and constantly evolving with a core of blackberry and dark currant fruit, smashed rocks, rich loamy soil, anise, tobacco and violets – lots to unpack. Fully loaded on the palate, a viscous wine with medium-low acidity and a powerful tannic grip. A young but gorgeous wine texturally, and concentrated blackberry and cassis. The fruit's matched with flavors of anise, charred earth, cocoa powder, espresso and graphite. A sleek and enticing presence despite its youthful density. Best to let it sit for a few years, I think, but this should hold up for many more. Includes a combined 5% Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, aged 10 months in all new French oak barrels. (93 points)


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Experience: This is my first full-time teaching position! The previous school year I worked at River Heights Elementary, where I had two long-term substitute positions. I feel so grateful to be able to be a part of the Knapp community and Menomonie School District.
Education: I attended University Wisconsin-Stout and graduated the summer of 2014.
A bit about me: My hometown is Colfax, WI, but I currently live in Menomonie with my husband Mitch and our two chocolate labs!


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I absolutely adore this sweet little family! Ethan just turned 2 years old a few weeks prior. They asked to take a few holiday photos for their Christmas cards, so these are VERY secret for their family! Little Ethan missed his nap on photo shoot day but ended up with some great shots!
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