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Waze is working with Universal Pictures to create the celebrity voice navigation and the first to give directions is comedian Kevin Hart who is promoting his new film "Ride Along", according to VentureBeat.
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Universal Pictures declined to mention what other celebrities will be voice directions, but it does seem odd that a comedian with a knack for jokes would be the ideal person to give accurate directions. Perhaps we may also hear navigation with the gravitas of Morgan Freeman, or the purred English accent of Catherine Zeta-Jones -- but likely only if either has a film coming out.


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Feeding guideline:
A 50lb dog should be fed 2 1/3 cups (Yields 1165 Kcals)
Calorie Content:
4,000 kcal/kg (148 g = 1 cup)
550 kcal/oz (5.2 oz = 1 cup)
Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Meal, Ground Barley, Ground Brown Rice, Cottage Cheese, Tomatoes, Sunflower Oil, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavors, Flaxseed, Potatoes, Herring, Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa Sprouts, Egg, Garlic, Chicory Root Extract, Direct-fed Microbials, Vitamins/Minerals
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min) 26 %
Crude Fat (min) 12 %
Crude Fiber (max) 3.5 %
Moisture (max) 10 %
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 Fatty Acid) (min) 2.3 %
Calcium (min) 1 %
Phosphorus (min) 0.08 %
Vitamin E (min) 1000 IU/kg
Vitamin C (min) 500 mg/kg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) 0.5 %
Total Microorganisms (min) 90,000,000 CFU/lb
Typical analysis:
Moisture 9.5 %
Protein 26.0 %
Fat 12.0 %
Linoleic Acid 3.9 %
Omega 3 1.3 %
Carbohydrates 39.7 %
Fiber 3.5 %
Ash 8.3 %
Calcium 1.9 %
Phosphorous 1.4 %
Magnesium 0.18 %
Sodium 0.27 %
Potassium 0.63 %
Chloride 0.49 %
Iron 550 mg/kg
Zinc 440 mg/kg
Copper 16 mg/kg
Iodine 1.4 mg/kg
Manganese 128 mg/kg
Selenium 0.94 mg/kg
Arginine 1.94 %
Histidine 0.62 %
Isoleucine 1.11 %
Leucine 2.08 %
Lysine 1.46 %
Methionine 1.11 %
Met-Cysteine 1.0 %
Phenylalanine 1.2 %
Phe-Tyrosine 0.65 %
Threonine 1.21 %
Tryptophan 0.29 %
Valine 1.5 %
Taurine 1910 mg/kg
Choline 1860 mg/kg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 10.5 mg/kg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 14.3 mg/kg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 106 mg/kg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 8.73 mg/kg
Folic Acid 1.58 mg/kg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 53.9 mg/kg
Biotin 0.56 mg/kg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 208 ug/kg
Vitamin A 15900 IU/kg
Vitamin C 500 mg/kg
Vitamin D 870 IU/kg
Vitamin E 1000 IU/kg
Vitamin K 903 ug/kg
ME 4000 kcal/kg
ME 500 kcal/cup
Nutritional statement:
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) procedures substantiate that Innova Puppy Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages.
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First three ingredients are named meat products, uses good quality ingredients throughout.
The first three ingredients in this food are all named meat products. The first two of these are meat inclusive of water content (about 80%) and once that is removed it is likely that these ingredients would be more accurately placed somewhat further down the ingredient list (ingredients are listed in order of weight). However, since they are followed by a meat meal ingredient, we can have confidence in the level of meat content of the food. There is a further meat ingredient 10th on the list, but this is too far down to make up a substantive portion of the food. It is herring, a good natural source of Omega essential fatty acids.
The main grains are barley and rice. Both are whole grains and good quality sources of carbohydrates and additional protein. Potatoes are likewise a good quality carbohydrate source. The food contains a range of fruits and vegetables, as well as whole eggs. Sunflower oil is a good quality source of linoleic acid.
Overall, this is a very good quality food with a good amount of meat and that uses high quality ingredients throughout. The food contains no fillers, grain fragments, or other nasties that commonly cause problems for dogs.
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UH Manoa Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree granted longest accreditation term possibleUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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HONOLULU — The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM) has recently been reaccredited from Jan. 1, 2007 to Dec. 31, 2013 by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). The seven-year accreditation term is the longest possible under current PAB rules.
The PAB reviews the academic quality of planning programs and evaluates institutional performance, integrity and quality. In addition to preparing a detailed self-study report on teaching, research and outreach, the accreditation process involves a visit from a team of educators and practicing professional planners who prepare a report reviewed by the PAB. The report noted the quality of teaching and research, strong support of the American Planning Association-Hawaiʻi Chapter, and the continued involvement of urban and regional planning alumni and the professional community.
"As the program has an exemplary record, the accreditation period granted is the longest possible under current PAB rules," said PAB Chair Eugenie L. Birch.
Mānoa Chancellor Denise Konan also extended congratulations to the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. "Some time this year, the worldwide wide process of urbanization will reach an important milestone as more than half the world's population will be living in cities," she said. "There is a critical and growing need for urban planners the world over."
Karl Kim, professor and chair of the department, stated, "As the only accredited planning program in Hawaiʻi and a major source of planners for not just the state but the entire Asia-Pacific region, we are appreciative of the continued support of the university and the state of Hawaiʻi. Our students and faculty work on critical topics ranging from disaster management and sustainable development to international planning projects that seek to improve the quality of life in Hawaiʻi and beyond."


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Industrial pioneers SPK are back with a field report from Frisco
Out now is "Field Report San Francisco", the first of a series of previously unreleased soundboard recordings by the industrial pioneers of SPK. "Field Report S.F." was recorded at the Odd Fellows Hall on May 16th 1981 and was the first ever SPK show in the USA. The CD features big part of the concert plus a previously unreleased studio-recording from 1982. Get it here on Amazon DE.
The second release that also hits the shop shelves is "Case Study London" which holds previously unreleased soundboard recordings from 1982 / 1983 + 2 exclusive studio tracks. You can get that one here on Amazon DE.
Here's what Brian Lustmord says about the "Case Study London" CD: "The release is interesting for me personally as it includes a show where I was at the mixing desk (London, Heaven 1982) and another from when I was more actively involved in SPK as a member, performing material I had contributed too (London, Brixton April 1982). The Brixton show is of particular interest from a historical perspective as it's one of only 2 SPK shows where all (except one) of the tracks performed have never been recorded in the studio. This is a mostly undocumented period in SPK history between the raw sound of 'Leichenschrei' and what became the "Metal Dance" direction that I really disliked and had no involvement in."
SPK were an Australian industrial music and noise music group formed in 1978. They were fronted by Graeme Revell on keyboards and percussion. In 1980 the group travelled to the United Kingdom where their debut album, "Information Overload Unit", was released on Side Effects. In 1983 Sinan Leong joined on lead vocals. The group disbanded in 1988.


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The Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) program is a network of more than 150 chapters in medical schools across the United States and Canada. SIGN fosters medical student interest in neurology by providing opportunities to participate in clinical, research, and service activities in neurology, increasing the student's neurologic knowledge, and creating an interest in the AAN. Please explore our website to find out what our group is doing. We hope that you will consider joining us at our next event.


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Ryan Dempster takes the ball today in what could be his last start as a Chicago Cub, of course we will say this every time he pitches between now and the July 31st trade deadline as a Chicago Cub. The Cubs are red-hot, and look to keep things going at 12:05 PM CST on WGN against Joe Saunders and the Diamondbacks. Here is how the Cubs will line up.
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BT.com is getting a major makeover, and an even bigger part of this makeover is its decision to dump Yahoo! Mail for its six million customers. BT is one of the largest and the oldest telecommunication companies in the world. It has a decade-old deal with Yahoo! Mail for providing mail accounts to new subscribers. However, recently, a large number of these subscribers started complaining about hacking attempts, which led to this decision. This decision by BT will have an adverse effect on Yahoo! mail service and give its CEO Marissa Mayer a bad day at work.
BT has used Yahoo! as the default mail provider for its customers for over a decade now, but starting February this year, a number of users accounts were hacked and used to send spam emails. Although an investigation was launched into the matter in March, users continued complaining on the BT online forum.
The decision to ditch Yahoo mail is part of a bigger plan, which includes many changes and improvements in BT's consumer offerings. BT's Consumer Division Director, Nick Wong, has said,
The new BT.com will feature breaking and exclusive news and features from a dedicated team of journalists at the Press Association covering areas such as news, entertainment and lifestyle. With BTSport.com also launching in the summer, we'll bring customers exclusive live sports action as well. The new BT Mail will include the features and functions such as in-built anti-virus and anti-spam applications.
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As an ethically minded shopper, H&M has long been on my "don't shop there" list, along with Zara, Forever21, WalMart and a few others. But while I have a huge problem with the company's cheaply produced, designed to be worn-then-tossed clothes and many of the fabric choices, for quite some time now H&M has had a positive flip-side: its Conscious Foundation seeks to do good, from building wells in India to providing clean water for 70,000 people, to being a huge buyer of organic cotton (especially for kids' and babies' clothes, but for adults too), to experimenting with other, more sustainable fabrics to see what works and sells (and what doesn't). Most recently, the store has begun collecting old clothes to be recycled into new. According to a press release from the company:
"Any pieces of clothing, from any brand and in any condition are accepted. In return, the customer will receive a voucher for each bag brought. The collected clothes are then handled by H&M's partner, I:Collect, which provides the infrastructure in which consumer goods are repeatedly reprocessed and made available for new use."
This is a fantastic project for all the clothes that would otherwise get landfilled (anything that's a bit too worn, stained, ripped or otherwise in too poor of shape to go to Goodwill or the Salvation Army heretofore has had nowhere to go except the garbage), but does this exonerate H&M for the less positive things the company does (chief among them, the faster-cheaper-more business model)?
Should those of us who care about how our clothes are made be OK with big companies that "do the right thing" while also doing wrong? I don't want to pick on H&M here — Nike and the Gap are in similar positions as huge global companies that have done some pioneering research and development, increased their customers' knowledge about the impacts of their products, and structured themselves to be more transparent. But when I read the news about another deadly factory fire (there have been many more than the widely reported recent Tazreen factory fire that killed 112 people), it's just plain not enough: While the Gap spent $1 million last year to improve fire safety in Bangladesh, the company's representatives also vetoed a larger industry-wide plan to improve safety conditions in factories there, citing fear of being sued. And people died. And there have been plenty of fires before and since that massive one, which echoed the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New York City; it's 100 years later, and people are still dying in factory fires. Why?
The reason is at least partially due to American consumer demand for extremely cheap goods; estimates are that it would cost about 10 cents per T-shirt to ensure fire safety for garment workers in Bangladesh, but garment manufacturers run on such incredibly thin margins that even that cost is "too much."
H&M places more orders in Bangladesh than any other retailer (and a post-Tazreen fire survey found that one-fourth of factories in the area are in violation of basic fire codes). This most recent disaster could have taken place at any of a number of factories. The AP reports, "Mustafizur Rahman, executive director of the Center for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh's leading independent think tank, said there is 'hypocrisy' among buyers who 'talk about ethical buying and ethical sourcing, but when it comes to price, they refuse to offer a good rate. They often go to less compliant factories for a cheaper rate. Being compliant is not cheap.'"
So I want to applaud the positive steps that H&M and other companies make; from where I sit, it seems like they are doing quite a bit of good with the Conscious Foundation and transparent sustainability initiatives. And I don't want to discourage that good, or overlook it. At the same time, the wrong they do shouldn't be overlooked. It's really a conundrum. It's our responsibility as consumers to support companies that do the right thing. But what if a company sits on both sides of the ethical fence?
Related post on MNN: 14 examples of eco-fashion gone too far
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November 30, 2010
Recipes | Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
My Mom is famous for her cinnamon rolls - she makes them, it seems, on a weekly basis. The are soft, buttery, gooey and sweet. They are great to make ahead of time in large batches and freeze for gifts - perfect for hostess gifts or impromptu holiday brunches.
Mom's Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
2 packages of active dry yeast
1 tsp. of sugar
1 cup of warm water
1 can of evaporated milk
2/3 cup of melted butter
3/4 cup of sugar
4 tsp salt
6-8 cups of flour
1/2 stick of softened butter
1 1/2 cups of sugar
3 tablespoons of cinnamon
In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar and warm water. Let the yeast activate.
In the bowl of a Kitchen Aid mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine milk, butter, sugar, salt and flour (starting with 6 cups and add more, if necessary). Stir in yeast mixture. "Kneed" dough with dough hook on med-low for 5-8 minutes, adding flour as necessary, until it forms smooth elastic dough. You may need to turn it out onto a floured board and kneed by hand until it is completely smooth.
In a large bowl greased with vegetable oil, place the dough in the bowl and cover with a warm damp kitchen towel. Let the dough rest and rise for 2 hours in a warm place until it has doubled in size. Sometimes I'll turn my oven on 250 degrees and let the bowl sit on top of it.
After 2 hours, punch the dough down and let it rest for 5 minutes. Next, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle (approx. 15" x 20"). Spread it with softened butter, then sprinkle it with the sugar and cinnamon.
Roll the dough into a log and cut into 1 1/2 inch slices (that look like a pinwheel). Place them spiral side down into a buttered baking dish - I like to put them in a pie dish - it makes an easy presentation.
Again, let them rise covered with piece of parchment paper sprayed with cooking spray (to keep it from sticking) for about 1 hour.
Take off the parchment and bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes until slightly brown on the edges.
Cream Cheese Icing
4 tablespoons of cream cheese
8 tablespoons of butter, softened
2 cups of powdered sugar
In the Kitchen Aid fitted with a paddle attachment, whip cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add a little water, if necessary, to get desired consistency.
Labels: Breakfast, brunch, cinnamon rolls, holidays, homemade cinnamon rolls, Recipes
Home | Holiday Decorations | Christmas Tree | Classic Christmas Tree Decorations | Burlap, Red Berries
We stared our holiday decorating by taking our annual trip to the Christmas Tree Farm to pick out a tree. I'm thrilled with our selection this year - a Frasier Fur. It smells amazing. The entire house is brimming with the smell of Christmas!
On the mantle, I piled magnolia leaves under the TV and hung the stockings. I love this stocking we got last year for Mr. Darcy. The lantern on the left side is from my Aunt's floral and decor shop, "Picket Fence."
I'll try to get a better photo of our tree at night - they are very hard to photograph! I used natural colors with pops of red. The 'garland' is upholstery strapping made of burlap with a red stripe.
Here is a close up of Mr. Darcy's 2010 dough ornament - I picked it up at the Junior League Holiday Mart.
Some of the details are frosted red balls, the great lantern from my Aunts shop, red berries and burlap strapped.
Labels: berries, burlap, christmas cookies, Christmas Tree, classic christmas decorations, Frasier fur christmas tree, Holiday, holiday dinner party menu, holiday entertaining guide, holiday gifts, holiday home, holiday home decor, holiday traditions, holidays, holidlay table settings, Home, Magnolia Leaf
Entertaining | How to Set Up a Bar | Holiday Cocktail Party | Bar Tips | Self-Serve Bar
If you're entertaining for a small- to medium-sized group, a self-serve bar is the key to a stress-free party.
Tip #1 : Get out of the kitchen... I like to set the bar in a room other than the kitchen - I find that guests like to crowd into the kitchen and setting the bar in the family room helps them to circulate around the house.
Tip #2 : Help Yourself... Make sure you have all of the tools you need for guests to help themselves. I use one type of glassware for wine, beer and water. You could also include a pitcher of a pre-made holiday cocktail, if you're feeling festive.
What you'll Need (right to left) :
*Pitcher for water
*Snack : I have "Sweet & Salty Caramelized Cashews" served here in a silver bowl.
*Chilled Drinks : I use this large pewter bowl to chill a variety of seasonal beer and white wine.
*Wine & Beer Opener
*Linen Cocktail Napkins
*Red Wine
*Glasses : I like to keep them organized on a single tray to keep the bar neat and organized during the party.
*Flowers : I always like to have something "fresh" in every room. It adds special feeling to your display. These are potted paperwhites - which I love because they will last the entire holiday season.
November 29, 2010
Entertaining | Holiday Entertaining | Holiday Parties | Cupcakes & Cake Display | Dessert Buffet
For the Her Life Magazine Photo shoot, I put together this cupcake and cake dessert display buffet. While it looks like it took a lot of work, it was actually just a couple batches of cupcakes and 2 cakes. So, for about $20 I put together an impressive cupcake display that would be the centerpiece of any holiday party.
I dressed up the cake stands with red satin ribbon and cards that I printed from my computer. I used the candy raspberries to add some color to the display.
Labels: Cupcakes, Entertaining, Holiday, Holiday Entertaining, holidays
Press | Her Life Magazine | Mr. Darcy & Jenny Steffens Hobick are featured in Her Life Magazine | Holiday Entertaining
Mr. Darcy and I are featured on the cover of Her Life Magazine's Holiday issue. Read the entire article HERE to get all of my Holiday Entertaining tips!
Thanks to the Her Life crew and Kdog Photographers for the fun shoot day at our house!
Labels: Entertaining, Everyday, Her Life Magazine, Holiday, Holiday Entertaining, holidays, Kansas City, Mr. Darcy, My Life, Press
November 23, 2010
My Life | Our Honeymoon in Italy | Rome, Tuscany, Cinque Terre & Florence
Here is a little peak at our honeymoon in Italy - we had the most amazing time!
Rome : Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican | Mike at the top of the dome
|Me in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican (listening to my Rick Steve's travel podcasts)
|Frescoed Ceiling in the Vatican Museum
|An adorable bike in Rome - complete with baskets!
|Rome : Gelato at the Trevi Fountain - it was magical at night.
|Rome : The Colosseum
|Rome : Best lunch in Rome... fresh ravioli. The sauce was so light and flavorful and plenty of cheese on top.
|Tuscany : We stayed in a bed & breakfast in this medieval winery village in Tuscany called Fonturetoli.
|Tuscany : This is our living room - it was a hunting lodge.
|Tuscany : Bed & Breakfast : Mike loved the bountiful spread.
|Tuscany : We rented this little convertible to explore wine country.
|Mike learning about wine.
|Very old wine.
|Tuscany : Mike exploring a country village.
|Cinque Terre : Fishing villages near the Italian Riviera.
|Cinque Terre : Hiking between the villages.
|Florence : Our Hotel in Florence - I loved this hotel!
|Florence : Was a little rainy, but made it very romantic.
|Florence : The Arno River at night.
|Florence : Mike testing out the local brew... he became quite the fan. Look at the decor of the hotel - I was constantly taking notes. I loved the simple color palate, the mixture of worn and polished antiques, and the framed prints and sketches....
|Florence : Our favorite part of the day : Italian Happy Hour : Free appetizers at all of the wine bars!
|Florence : We had an amazing dinner in our hotel's restaurant, Borge San Jacopo at The Hotel Lungarno (it is one of the best restaurants in Florence... not a typical hotel restaurant). I loved the grey flannel upholstered chairs.
|Florence : White Truffle Season!
|Florence : Again, taking design notes... very understated and elegant.
|Tagliatelle White Truffles
|Asparagus Stuffed Ravioli
|Tuscan Filet
|When in Rome... or Florence...
|Milk Chocolate Creme Brule. Unbelievable.
Labels: Everyday, Honeymoon, hotels, Italy, My Life, Our Wedding, summer travel, Travel
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The Warriors' starters have been playing so well during this win streak that Wednesday's trip-concluding match-up with the hot Brooklyn Nets felt like a very winnable game. Had a call gone differently, or a turnover been averted, or a few missed free throws been made, it might have been a win. But ultimately reality caught up with the Warriors. There are only so many minutes you can play in a limited period of time before things start to break down. The starters gave a tremendous effort, and very nearly pulled it off. Their ceiling remains tremendously high. It's the sustainability — until the Warriors find some sort of bench support — that worries me.
The Warriors' starters built a 16-point first quarter lead. The reserves blew it in under 6 minutes. It's not quite that simple, but it's close. After opening with aggressive play at both ends, a blended squad of starters and reserves eased up momentarily at the end of the first quarter and gave up a 6-0 run. Rather than shuffle things to keep some starters in with the reserves in hopes of stabilizing the game (still a 10-point lead), Jackson went with his typical rotation of all 5 reserves to start the quarter. They immediately gave up an 11-3 run. Instead of working to maintain a lead, as in the last two games, the Warriors found themselves fighting to keep contact with the revitalized Nets.
The lack of bench contributions costs the Warriors doubly. The starters were worn out from the opening tip because they had to play heavy minutes last Tuesday night in what should have been a comfortable blow-out, and then they needed to go the distance to have a chance of hanging with the Nets. Jackson seems willing to play for the wins now and worry about the minutes later, but that's not the model used by teams (like the Spurs) thinking about June. Either Bob Myers needs to get Jackson help asap so he can field a competitive bench unit, or Jackson needs to experiment with different rotations to try to get more out of his existing players. The 5-reserve hockey substitution has never worked, and there's no real evidence to suggest that more minutes spent in free fall with it will improve things. Jackson can get his starters the same — if not more — rest by being a bit more active and engaged in how he juggles his bench options. It's not a perfect solution, but it has to be better than playing Curry 45 minutes on the end of a back-to-back.
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I hate being the guy complaining about the refs, but the call on Curry when Livingston hooked him was tremendously frustrating. Curry's defense has been much improved recently. It hurts for him to get a whistle when he's physically and fairly guarding his man. That said, the Warriors still might have had a chance to win despite the call had Curry not thrown the ball away. Part of the reason Curry struggled to get open looks late in the game was because a worn-out Lee had less success popping out for pick-and-roll situations. Curry was left to fend for himself against repeated traps by the Nets, so turnovers are nearly inevitable. It doesn't excuse a very risky and ill-advised pass (or any of his other 7 turnovers), but the environment in which the turnovers occurred was largely a product of fatigue.
I don't know whether Iguodala was worn out, hurt or sick, but he didn't look like himself. He was abused by Joe Johnson on moves that he normally would have no difficulty handling. He failed to close out or rotate on plays where he's usually one step ahead of the offensive player. He was completely passive on offense, serving as nothing more than a catch-and-shoot option in most sets. While this game counts as a Full Squad for the Warriors, the absence of an engaged Iguodala made it seem more like one of the games while he was out of commission. Regardless of what caused his off-night, it was just another reminder of how important he is to the finer points of this team's game.
David Lee's game was a throwback to last season (and before) when he was consistently overplayed. He was brilliant early in the game while he was active and attacking, then faded late as he ran out of gas. Over the last 6 minutes of the fourth quarter, he took no shots. That's partially a coaching failure — Jackson should have found a way to get his most consistent scorer on this trip some looks when the Warriors needed points — but also a product of Lee simply not having the energy after all these hard-fought minutes to go at the Nets like he did earlier in the evening. I don't mean this as a knock on Lee. Part of the reason he was so gassed was because he was working hard at both ends earlier in the evening, closing out on shooters and running the court to help the Warriors get easy points in transition. He continues to be a bright spot in the Warriors' resurgence.
Like Lee, Klay Thompson's lack of offensive production late in the game also seemed to have a lot to do with tired legs. Thompson played all 24 minutes of the second half, and his game deteriorated the deeper he went. Gone were the slashing plays or post-ups from earlier in the trip. Six of his eight second-half shots were threes (he connected on two of them). While not as dramatic as Lee's high energy/low energy Jekyll and Hyde transformation, Thompson's movement off the ball suffers when he gets tired, and the quality of his looks therefore decreases. When he's moving to open spots and forcing defenses to chase him around the court, he's a far more dangerous player than when he's a spectator at the arc.
The Warriors' bench was outplayed by Andray Blatche. Not just one player on the bench, but the entire bench. Blatche had 17 points on 6-13 shooting with 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 turnovers in 25 minutes. The Warriors' 5 bench players had 17 points on 5-12 shooting with 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 turnovers in 50 minutes. If the bench were ever going to get up for a game, it should have been this one, knowing that the team needed big nights from them to buy some rest. Instead of rising to the occasion, they turned in their lowest point total of the trip.
Ultimately, a 6-1 road trip — not to mention a 10-game win streak — should be celebrated. Both runs are tremendous accomplishments. But this glimpse at how good the Warriors can be makes their one gaping, obvious flaw all the more infuriating. There's no more analysis to be done of it. It just needs to be fixed. Otherwise, this won't be the last time this season the Warriors find themselves close, but not quite good enough, to close out a 7-game series.


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The Atlantic hurricane season will be officially underway June 1 lasting until the end of November with peak storm activity usually from August through October.
With it come the concerns of travellers who book cruises for this time of year. While those concerns are understandable, in today's world of high-tech weather prediction most of them don't — dare I say? — hold water.
For this season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in Florida is calling for near- or below-normal tropical storms and hurricanes in 2014.
That's the prediction, which we know isn't a guarantee. Still, cruise lines and their captains are way out in front of potential problems that will suck the joy out of your cruise vacation.
In the area covering Southern Florida, the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico, hurricanes move, on average, at forward speeds of between nine and 12 knots, while cruise ships can come close to doubling that. Still, as comforting as that sounds, there are possible inconveniences.
I was once on a Mexican cruise with a weakening storm about to hit land near Cabo San Lucas at the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Even though the storm wasn't that strong, the captain decided to bypass Cabo and head south on the Mexican Riviera, and changed our itinerary to stop in Cabo on the return trip to Los Angeles. Everyone was happy.
However, in some cases, the schedule doesn't work and you could miss a port no matter what steps are taken. On one occasion, I missed a port in the Caribbean due to an approaching hurricane. Within a few hours of deciding that the port was a no go, the captain had secured space at another port further north and, as promised, the passengers got to experience four ports on the seven-day cruise.
When you consider the number of ships sailing in the Caribbean every day, changing ports once in a while is neither surprising nor inconvenient. From time to time, hurricanes will shift and you could find yourself in some rough weather (but rough seas can occur outside of hurricane season!).
The worst-case scenario, although it happens only infrequently, is when a ship has to leave a home port early or is forbidden by the United States Coast Guard from returning to one. The Coast Guard plays a vital role in determining when a port can be open or closed. During storms on shore, officers want ships to stay at sea, far away from the storm.
Although an extra sea day or even two on a cruise ship may not seem like a problem, it can be for some.
Work, flight schedules and personal plans are all disrupted when delays occur. If an experienced cruise travel agent booked your voyage, the agent should be working on your behalf to re-arrange your flights. If you booked your air travel through the cruise line, that should also be comforting. Another way to protect yourself is with travel insurance that covers weather-related events.
The good news is you will probably find a lot of sales during this period, and I've selected two of them for you. Prices were available at time of writing.
Carnival Glory
Departs: July 19
Duration: Seven days return from Miami
Ports: Cozumel, Mexico; Belize; Roatan, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico
Balcony: $669
See Carnival.com or a cruise travel agent.
Norwegian Getaway
Departs: June 28
Duration: Seven days return from Miami
Ports: Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Starting price: $569
See Ncl.com or a cruise travel agent.
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Lawmakers in the North Carolina Legislature soon will consider a bill that would designate state money to help pay private school tuition for some children.
House speaker Thom Tillis confirmed Monday that Republican lawmakers are drafting legislation that would provide state-paid private school scholarships intended for what he described as low-income or at-risk children.
The Mecklenburg County Republican declined to say how much funding would be proposed for the initiative or where the money might come from in what is expected to be a tight 2014 budget.
Tillis spoke to kick off what he described as an "Education Week" listening tour of meetings with local school superintendents and teachers, groups that have historically resisted attempts to shift tax money from public education to private institutions.


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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Modern Whimsy Giveway + a Bejeweled Pattern
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161 comments:
- love for seven said...
I love the "Heirloom Collection" by Joel Dewberry. The saturated hues tug at my heart strings. I dream of wrapping up in a quilt made of this loveliness!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:06 AM
- Suburban Stitcher said...
My dream fabric? Right now I'm loving quilters linen...it's so versatile!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:07 AM
- Fran said...
I still love the Far Far Away 2 fabric. The only thing is, I tend not to be very creative with it, as I don't want to lose the pictures and end up cutting large squares. For full on patchwork, anything with polka dots!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:07 AM
- Dede said...
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- January 22, 2012 at 10:08 AM
- Jessica said...
I'm a new follower! Purple fabrics are my favorite, and some of my favorites in purple are Kate Spain's Terrain, and Tufted Tweets, coincidentally!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:10 AM
- Lisa Marie said...
I'm always looking for good background prints, especially interesting tone-on-tone prints. Neutral colors are good but also very pale shades of green or blue would be nice. And if they have swirls or dots that's even better!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:11 AM
- Dede said...
This is gorgeous! Right now I am looking for a basic, graphic black and white print. Gray and white would work, too.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:17 AM
- Ella said...
My dream fabric is kind of an odd vision. I have a running joke with my fiance about piracy and a kraken (also the nickname of our cat). I'd love a vintage-y map looking piece of fabric with a kraken and a pirate ship. Odd, I know.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM
- MaryBeth said...
I have a love affair with pindot fabrics. Not just dots, but the really teeny tiny dots. They're getting a little easier to find, but still not common. When I find a nice one, I buy yards.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM
- NurseBrandy said...
My perfect fabric would be a modern print with medium-jewel tones and would be very whimsical. A few bees tucked into the pattern would be the icing on the cake! I love flowers & swirls, so it would definitely include both. :)
- January 22, 2012 at 10:31 AM
- Love to Learn said...
I love all fabric, but my favorite is Mary Englebreit fabric. It is hard to find, so I grab it up whenever I find some!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:36 AM
- The Army of Four said...
My dream fabric - probably to have some of the early Laurel Burch fabrics reprinted. I loved her designs!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
- Marilyn said...
I really don't have a favorite fabric, but like clean crisp designs. I would love to see "Butterfly Fling" come back. I love Amanda Murphy's patterns because the have clean lines with a modern twist. When I see a fabric I like, I can't get it out of my mind until I use it.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:45 AM
- Nan said...
My dream collection would be modern and graphic and inspired by underwater life. I love going to aquariums and find the creatures and plants under the water so beautiful and colorful and interesting. Btw, I'm in love with Modern Whimsy--the blue and green lamb print is my favorite fabric I've seen in ages!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:48 AM
- CapitolaQuilter said...
My dream fabric is out there somewhere waiting to be created. Large scale, graphic muted colors which doesn't sound very trendy but hey, maybe I'm ahead of the curve! I love your designs, especially for children's prints.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:49 AM
- Jenny said...
dream fabrics include a lot by alexander henry....downtown dots, heath, arvika and bite size!! love these fabrics, and they are pipe dreams for my stash!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:49 AM
- Nancy said...
I dream that I had the money to buy all the Dr Seuss fabrics! LOL! I can't afford to buy fabric anymore, so I dream!
- January 22, 2012 at 10:55 AM
- Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin) said...
I have many fabric loves, but my dream fabric would be one that looked like the comforters from my grandmother's house. They were a pale yellow with pink rosebuds, and as a little girl I thought they were just the prettiest things in the world. When my grandmother's house was sold, we got one of the comforters but it had already started to disintegrate. I would love that rose print as a cotton quilting cotton!
- January 22, 2012 at 11:05 AM
- Laura said...
I love stitch in time by Malka! Just got my fat quarters yesterday but I would love more!
- January 22, 2012 at 11:12 AM
- DianeY said...
As corny as it sounds, my dream fabric is a good Hawaiian print (I live in Hawaii). I'm not sure what it looks like, but it is not a garish, scream-in-your-face fabric as a lot of Ebay & Etsy "Hawaiian" prints are! Someday, I hope to find it!
- January 22, 2012 at 11:14 AM
- Cindy W. said...
Just subscribed for your blog. I like fall colors. Thanks for a chance to win.
- January 22, 2012 at 11:24 AM
I am impressed with your line of fabric. I love the chairs, birds etc and the way you have put them together. Today that is my dream fabric. You have a new follower. Thanks
- January 22, 2012 at 11:36 AM
- Kathy S. said...
Right now my dream fabric is a FQ bundle of Kate Spain's Terrain. But as I look at your blog I was also reminded how much I love the fabric with the furniture on it. Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway!
- January 22, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- ylrbmk said...
I like to find fabrics with interesting patterns. Currently, I've been looking for fabric with a pug pattern to make something for my dog-daughter. In general, I like fabrics with saturated colors.
- January 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM
- Johanna said...
I love fresh colors. No matter what colors or prints,if the colors in the prints go well together and look fresh, I will probably buy them :)
- January 22, 2012 at 11:41 AM
- Jan said...
Right now, I love dots and stripes. I'd love me some Kaffe Spots.
- January 22, 2012 at 11:43 AM
- Gill said...
My dream fabric changes all the time! Right now it's Echo!
- January 22, 2012 at 11:51 AM
- Hannah said...
I love monochromatic prints and just about any adorable animals (which is why I love Modern Whimsy so much). Thanks for the giveaway!
- January 22, 2012 at 11:56 AM
- www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...
My dream fabric would be one that has all my favorite colors in a simple design. But, I also love any kind of Polka Dot!
- January 22, 2012 at 11:59 AM
- Alisa said...
I would love to have some of the early Ann Marie Horner fabric. I've never seen it in person, only on the internet. Thank you for the give away chance.
- January 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM
- Brittany said...
I have to say I am super excited about this fabric. It is too cute. Right now I am LOVING the Lorax fabric that was just released. I can't wait to get my hands on some. Thanks for the great giveaway! :-)
- January 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM
- Patrick said...
My dream fabric changes on a regular basis, but it's usually got some rust and turquoise in it. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
- January 22, 2012 at 12:01 PM
- Beth-Sugarsmacks Boutique said...
I love fabric that is bright and cheery, like yours. It doesn't have to have any specific print just the color combos catch my eye. Aqua and red or turquoise and orange are among my favs! Thanks for the chance to win!
- January 22, 2012 at 12:02 PM
- Megan said...
polka dots always always just work their way right to my heart. and i love a clever take on them as well.
- January 22, 2012 at 12:06 PM
- Jen B said...
I love the colors you used with Tufted Tweets. I also really like a lot of the Nicey Jane fabrics by Heather Bailey and Shades of Grey by Daisy Janie. So I guess dream fabrics for me would be summery colors (garden summer, not beach summer) with pops of contrast and a modern or retro sensibility.
- January 22, 2012 at 12:19 PM
- Mrs Flying Blind... said...
When I started quilting I soon learned that Flea Market Fancy was some out of print, beautiful and elusive fabric - now the reprint is coming I am so so so happy!!
- January 22, 2012 at 12:26 PM
- Quilting "b" said...
My favorite fabric seems to change everyday and my list of must haves grows and grows. Thank you for a great giveaway
- January 22, 2012 at 12:26 PM
- MMorton said...
Dots, stripes, and yellow fabric with a red print.
- January 22, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Hi! I'm a new follower--glad to be here. My dream fabrics are those out of print early Amy Butler designs. Any of them. They were magical.
- January 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM
- Shelly said...
I covet Amanda Murphy's Veranda line of course. And because its not my granny calico fabric, It's so HIP!
- January 22, 2012 at 12:35 PM
- ritainalaska said...
i'm a new follower :) my dream fabrics are whimsical flower and bird prints ... love to use them!
- January 22, 2012 at 12:39 PM
- Mellisa said...
I love fabrics that have an architectural reference, maybe ironwork-like patterns, etc. I love saturated colors too! Thanks for the giveaway :)
- January 22, 2012 at 12:46 PM
- Phyllis said...
I am a new visitor following your blog. I really like bright colors. That's a big change from my choices in the past. I think my artistic daughter has influenced the change. She teaches art and has a wonderful color sense. I love character prints like Aneela Hooey designs incorporate. A Walk in the Woods is a particular one I like. The fabrics shown on this blog are so great...bold and colorful!
- January 22, 2012 at 12:48 PM
- Rachelle said...
My dream fabric is peacock in colour with a retro floral print on it in black. sable at xtra.co.nz
- January 22, 2012 at 1:02 PM
- Sequana said...
My dream fabric was and always will be, I think, somethings called Tufted Tweets. *S* I keep picking up more wherever I can find it. It's so versatile and great colors.
Thx for the chance to win.
- January 22, 2012 at 1:05 PM
My dream fabric would be organic cotton with an art deco floral and bird print in shades of purple.
- January 22, 2012 at 1:05 PM
- SassyCathy said...
Bejeweled is SO pretty! I'd love to make something as pretty. :0
I shared two of my dream fabrics over on Amanda's website. Now I'll share with you one of my different dreams... and it's almost nap time on Sunday after church so I'll make it quick.
This one is about Birds - (I'm a Byrd myself) This fabric is blue - aqua / sky / purply blues in pastel colors almost like a batik is the background. And brilliant blue birds (colors of blue blended so bright they almost hurt your eyes to look at them) are flying about and doing "birdy" things. There are nests with proud mamma birdies sitting on eggs, some nests have tiny cutesy baby birds with their mouths open - some birds are flying with ribbons in their tiny peckers tieing up beautiful bows on trees. There are birds sleeping with nighties on - a night cap and a night dress. Let's get crazy - some birds are getting married and some are old and in a rocking chair - a few are in school learning (one is a wise old owl). There are birds on a picnic, and birds in every situation and career you can think of. Ok - enough to give you the idea of my dream. Sometimes my dreams may be a bit psychedelic for a few people - but they are usually a lot of fun. :0
Cathy Byrd
byrd at gulftel.com
- January 22, 2012 at 1:09 PM
- Pat said...
My favorite fabrics always include bright colors with white, and contemporary designs. I love your Modern Whimsy and I can't wait until Brr! is available. thanks for the chance to win!
- January 22, 2012 at 1:17 PM
- Deb said...
Lots of different colors and a great modern print. Not 3 colors, more like 8!
- January 22, 2012 at 1:18 PM
- Donna Baker said...
My dream fabric is Flower Shower by Michael Miller - I made this 12-pocket bag using it. thanks for the chance to win!!
- January 22, 2012 at 1:31 PM
- Abby said...
My dream fabric is a lightweight silk/cotton blend in a pattern of indigo, pink, and teal bubbles on a white background that I saw on Spoonflower once. It would make such a gorgeous blouse.
- January 22, 2012 at 1:36 PM
- Kathryn said...
My dream fabric would be green and would make a great background for any number of other fabrics in the line.
- January 22, 2012 at 1:48 PM
- robin said...
Hmmm - hard to pinpoint just one, but something with red and turquoise, and white - not a large print. Something swirly and not too busy.
- January 22, 2012 at 1:54 PM
- Carrie P. said...
I just came from Amanda's blog. thanks for a chance to win the giveaway.
My dream fabrics are all the greys out there. I love them
I am now a follower.
- January 22, 2012 at 1:57 PM
- Catskill Quilter said...
My dream fabrics are always reds! One of my favorites is Kaffe Fassett red prints. I do remember that in the 1970's there were some fabulous, intricate red paisleys that were favorites of mine, and my daughter.
- January 22, 2012 at 2:02 PM
- Moving to Europe said...
this morning, i saw a very well dressed young woman in a restaurant. she wore an oversized sweater jacket made of what looked like a wool blend larger scale black and grey print of different diamond shapes. it was absolutely perfect! i was out with my three young children by myself, so i couldn't ask her about her sweater. but i will now be hunting for a fabric with a similar quality and look so i can make my own sweater jacket like hers. i'm hoping to draw out the print pattern tonight and just turn it into framed art for now so i won't forget my inspiration.
- January 22, 2012 at 2:11 PM
- Sherri G said...
I love the fusion fabrics. They're the best tone-on-tone fabrics, in my opinion. Enough print to be interesting and beautiful but not enough to interfere with any other fabrics.
- January 22, 2012 at 2:16 PM
Anything that sparkles, glistens, or glitters. Love those sooo much. My other dream fabrics are brights. They look so great with a crisp white accent. They bring out so much of the clear true colors. Thanks for a chance to win. Love the Bejeweled pattern.
- January 22, 2012 at 2:30 PM
- Andrea said...
i absolutely love good fortune, or anything kate spain! i also love outfoxed by lizzy house..i think what does it for me for both these collections are the vibrant colors and patterns!
- January 22, 2012 at 3:07 PM
- Anna Honeysett said...
I love spots - they go with everything and add a vintage feel. A soft voile with big red spots would be a dream of mine!
- January 22, 2012 at 3:27 PM
- Marjorie's Busy Corner said...
I like anything Kate Spain....but colour wise; black and gold. But right now; looking at Modern Whimsy....that is all I can think about...it is so fresh, soft, easy on the eyes and makes me think of spring...I will sign up to follow. Thank you.
- January 22, 2012 at 3:28 PM
- Becky (My Fabric Obsession) said...
I love geometrics and polka dots. Something about the clean lines get my attention right away!
- January 22, 2012 at 3:33 PM
- Amorette said...
i love fabrics with lots of bold color- i have been loving jewel tones lately. a line with a few bold, graphic prints and other complimentary ones in near-solid or very small prints is lovely to have around.
- January 22, 2012 at 3:34 PM
- Karen said...
I'm a new follower. I don't have a dream fabric or even a current favorite.. I love them all.
- January 22, 2012 at 3:43 PM
- Charlotte E said...
I think my dream fabric would feel like Anna Marie Horner's velveteen but have a Valori Wells print on it. I'm especially liking her elephants from Karavan Knit.
- January 22, 2012 at 3:59 PM
- Lindsay said...
My dream fabric is something nice and heavy but still quilt-able with a nice smooth texture and bright fun colors!
- January 22, 2012 at 4:12 PM
- eholst said...
I love anything by Anna Maria Horner. I would love to get my hands on some of her LouLouThi velveteen :) Thanks for the chance to win! And I am a follower!
elise (dot) holstein (at) gmail (dot) com
- January 22, 2012 at 4:13 PM
- January 22, 2012 at 4:20 PM
- Lori said...
Right now, I am patiently awaiting the re-release of Flea Market Fancy.
- January 22, 2012 at 4:23 PM
- QuiltinGram said...
My dream fabric would be one which multiples in my stash on a weekly basis but in new design and colours. Love Amanda's patterns and the chance to win one along with fabric..awesome.
CathyC in Alberta
- January 22, 2012 at 4:24 PM
- Margaret said...
I love anything orange or purple. Lime green runs a close third.
- January 22, 2012 at 4:30 PM
- Sylvia said...
Thanks for the great giveaway. Love the pattern/fabric combo. I'm a big fan of the classics. Ticking, pin dots, swiss dots, etc. I'm also loving Anna Maria Horner's Innocent Crush lately.
- January 22, 2012 at 4:38 PM
- Karen said...
My dream fabrics are ones which, no matter which way you cut and slice them they still look fabulous, and you don't tire of using them. Thanks for the lovely giveaway! xx
- January 22, 2012 at 4:55 PM
- Henria O. said...
I really love the way Chez Moi's Sophie looks on a quilt! I'm glad I collected some of it before it went out of print. It totally drew me!
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
- January 22, 2012 at 5:10 PM
- Fran said...
My dream fabric is Tufted Tweets, though it was released before I started quilting & is now hard to get. I'd be SO happy if it were re-released - I suppose I can dream about that. Thanks for a lovely giveaway.
- January 22, 2012 at 5:24 PM
- Jess @ Elven Garden Quilts said...
My dream fabric is saturated in colour, with unusual colour combinations and retro style prints. Now that I have my (almost) complete collection of tufted tweets, I'm wanting melody millers ruby star collections - my dream fabric of the moment.
- January 22, 2012 at 5:46 PM
- Chiska said...
My dream fabric woul change color depending on the direction you looked at it--not drastically, just subtley like a mist in a forest.
- January 22, 2012 at 6:11 PM
- Tong said...
My dream fabric is the blue bouquets from Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy collection, I'm happy that it's getting reprinted! Thanks for the giveaway!
- January 22, 2012 at 6:11 PM
- Jennie P. said...
I wish for more patterned fabrics that have oranges and yellows as the dominant color. I have a hard time finding a good selection of those.
- January 22, 2012 at 6:13 PM
- Monkeysinmypocket said...
my dream fabric at the moment is your BRR in blue and red. I've seen some super duper projects made with it already and I can't wait to get my hands on some!
- January 22, 2012 at 6:22 PM
As much as I like many existing fabrics, my dream fabric would be the ability to change colors to ones I prefer. Imagine, any fabric in any colorway!
Lalexander733 (at) gmail (dot) com
- January 22, 2012 at 6:25 PM
- Allison C said...
I'm a new visitor and have signed up to follow you! I'm really into gray fabrics right now and I'm also a fan of dogs. I would love a gray background fabric with white dog silhouettes. Ideally they would be different types of dogs...like weiner dogs, labs, golden retrievers, pointers, etc. I think the scale would be on the smaller side...like the pickups and pooches prints.
alibear167 at gmail dot com
- January 22, 2012 at 6:39 PM
- BillieBee (billiemick) said...
I either like warm and cozy fabrics like Kansas Troubles or fun colors like the brights of Sandy Gervais. Good quality fabrics. However the price has gone up way out of my budget.
- January 22, 2012 at 7:51 PM
- Evelene S said...
I have wanted the original Summer Breeze fabrics. I am not usually a blue and yellow fan but that collection was so pretty. Thanks for a chance to win. bimbi9 at verizon dot net
- January 22, 2012 at 8:14 PM
- Bry said...
My dream fabrics usually include a bunny or text. I love so many of the prints already on the market and can only imagine what else will be created in the future!
- January 22, 2012 at 8:35 PM
- Deb said...
My dream fabric would include lots of beautiful reds because I was so impressed with the red and white quilts display in NY. I love the Bejeweled pattern and Modern Whimsy! debgiro at wildblue dot net
- January 22, 2012 at 8:49 PM
- Helen said...
Lately my dream fabric has been anything soft like rayon... I've been playing around with soft fabrics and making my baby daughter some 'blankies'. She likes to sniff them :) So it NEEDS to be soft!
- January 22, 2012 at 9:08 PM
- Nancy Page said...
My dream fabric is anything summery especially yellows, oranges, greens, pinks, oranges. Thank you for this giveaway.
Have a great day.
- January 22, 2012 at 9:47 PM
- Julie said...
Right now my dream fabrics have rich, deep color with an interesting organic pattern- large and small. Thanks for the chance.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:02 PM
- LJ said...
I was glad to see the samples of the new fabric line - love the colors. Dream fabric would be in pink, I think. Dots are hot and I always put flowers at the top of my tower.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:16 PM
- LochKnitsMonster said...
Anything ocean themed but right now I'm specifically looking for a starfish batik.
- January 22, 2012 at 10:40 PM
- Karen O said...
My dream fabric would be a mix of all sizes and colors. ONe type of dream fabric I would love to find is some that would go with the few pieces I have found of a very old Debbie Mumm line that happens to match my dishes. Lavender Tea Garden - I knew when I bought the dishes that were coordinating fabrics, but I wasn't sewing at that time. Thank you for the chance to win this fabric!
- January 23, 2012 at 12:15 AM
- Lori said...
My dream fabric is anything medium purple or darker with some periwinkle blue as an accent. Any motif, just anything that really makes the colors pop!
- January 23, 2012 at 12:52 AM
- Susanne said...
Special fabrics are such fabrics that are unique and you still recognize/remember in years. That can be cute prints (e.g. your Tufted Tweeds chairs) or great modern design (special blenders). But in the end it is all a matter of taste :)
- January 23, 2012 at 2:47 AM
- SewSuzie said...
Fine cotton lawn (liberty tana lawn) in a contemporary print and colourway. A design like Tufted Tweets.
- January 23, 2012 at 3:40 AM
- Katarina said...
My most favorite fabrics are Yuwa's prints of Suzuko Koseki's design. I love the quality - it feels very soft and yet firm, the prints are sharp almost as if it was printed on a paper and of course, the colors (aqua, red, pink or just black and white) and her mix of images and words, sometimes weird or surprising. There are loads of fabrics and designs I consider gorgeous and of a great quality (I love Lizzy House prints and colors, love Monaluna design, Kokka's naive prints) but SK was love at first sight :o)
- January 23, 2012 at 4:08 AM
- Marg M said...
At the moment my favorite is the Melody Miller and Brrr
- January 23, 2012 at 4:45 AM
- craftytammie said...
i like interesting typography prints. one thing i love about your lines is that the animal prints never seem babyish.
- January 23, 2012 at 6:37 AM
- Tamsyn said...
Love this pattern and fabric line. Tamsyn
- January 23, 2012 at 8:09 AM
- Pam said...
I love your tufted tweets and pouches and pick ups (I have both). I usually find that I am drawn to Riley Blake's style and I adore polka dots especially Michael Miller's Ta dot line.
- January 23, 2012 at 8:22 AM
Just lots of it..fabric, that is, would be my fav..love it all and "scrappy" well done makes me happy.
- January 23, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- Jules said...
i adore colour, i have lot's of favorites, and something with quirk. I love the birds in tufted tweets, the frogs in tula pink's prince charming, cabbages and roses kaffe fasset i have broad tastes!. thanks for the chance. I adore this range. and look forward to brrr also!.
- January 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM
- Ann said...
I love deep rich colors, smaller or overall patterns with some whimsy. This is line is bright and fun for spring which I love.
- January 23, 2012 at 9:06 AM
- Linda V said...
I am a new follower here. I love the bejeweled quilt! My dream fabric would be any with a very soft hand and soft pastels, too. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
- January 23, 2012 at 9:29 AM
- JustPam said...
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- January 23, 2012 at 10:09 AM
- JustPam said...
I think Terrain fits the bill for my dream fabric. I love the colors and the modern presentation of the florals.
- January 23, 2012 at 10:11 AM
- Jocelyn said...
I have always loved Robyn Pandolph's floral fabrics. I am a newbie to modern quilts and fabrics, but they look so exciting to work with.
- January 23, 2012 at 10:39 AM
- Margie said...
Thank you for the opportunity - I love this pattern and your fabrics. I would have to say that my dream fabric is an old vintage cottage rose fabric I saw and sadly, didn't purchase, up in the NC mountains - soft blue background with lovely cottage roses. It would have made such great pillow covers for my wicker chairs on the front porch. But, I can't seem to get enough of fabrics - modern, vintage, you name it. I even dream fabric! :-)
- January 23, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Echino always strikes a chord, the birds, flowers, animals and the deep, saturated colours. GillB
- January 23, 2012 at 10:48 AM
- Beth said...
My dream fabric is something I'll love forever, that I won't tire of or look back on fondly with the same kind of affection I feel for the woman who sat next to me at work and ate lunch with me and of whom I was quite fond but know that we would now have little in common except for our shared past. Do you know what I mean? I want the fabric equivalent of the women who have been my friends since I was in grade school (the '70's) or high school (the '80's) and are my dear friends still.
- January 23, 2012 at 10:49 AM
- janequiltsslowly said...
My dream fabric right now are woven plaids. I can't seem to find as many as there were in the past. I especially like them to include dark colors like black, dark brown or navy with lights or even brights.
- January 23, 2012 at 11:26 AM
- Adele said...
My dream fabric is a modern print with a soft soft feel....I love Tufted Tweets and all of your designs....I am a huge fan of yours.
Thank you for hosting the giveaway.
- January 23, 2012 at 11:55 AM
- heartsease54 said...
My dream fabric is usually what I'm working with at any given moment. My very favorite fabric in the whole world is one that is no longer available. It was a Maywood Studio fabric from several years ago. Black with multicolored foil flower shapes-blue, purple, orange, yellow, green. I have a tiny stash left of it that I am hoarding. I used a small amount of it for my Kindle cover, and it makes me smile. I love Amanda's designs, especially Bejewelled. It looks so fun & fresh made up with your fabrics.
- January 23, 2012 at 12:10 PM
- MollyP said...
I think my dream fabric is my whole stash. I adore every piece I get. My fabric choices seem to change with my project, though. I am in love with soft color collections like Arcadia and Hushabye, but my personal style reflects bright funkiness like Urban Circus and Glam Garden. I'm way more in to vintage or mod prints, but with an unexpected colorstory. Hail to the fabric gurus!
- January 23, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- Dana said...
That pattern is awesome! The fabric is already on my list of "must haves"...cute AND bright!
My dream fabric is some blue swirly stuff that I bought years ago and only have about a 6x6" square of. I used it in tiny portions because I love it so. No idea who made it, but it makes me think of sunsets while sailing and I just love it!
- January 23, 2012 at 12:50 PM
- Victoria said...
My dream fabric is 100% cotton, has polka dots, and is soft as a pup's ear! vlsaustin at hotmail dot com
- January 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM
- Rhonda D. said...
My Dream fabric is any Red 1930s repro fabric. Thanks for the chance to win!!!
- January 23, 2012 at 2:49 PM
- Leo said...
As I already left a comment on Amanda's blog about my dream fabric, I will leave a few words about motives, even though I really like them, I wish there were more geometrical things, I can't keep the too randomly placed motived things near me, I usually have to make them into presents.
- January 23, 2012 at 3:15 PM
- Sallie said...
dream fabric - something that would automatically be the shade I need whenever I need it. Thanks for the giveaway!
- January 23, 2012 at 3:47 PM
- bvcope said...
Right now my dream fabrics are all the beautiful voiles. I want to use them to make a summer quilt.
- January 23, 2012 at 4:09 PM
- Kira said...
I am still dreaming of Flurry. I didn't buy any for myself, but did help my SIL start a quilt top.
- January 23, 2012 at 4:17 PM
i feel like such a sell out, but my favorite fabric is minky. it makes such a mess, but ever since design houses started printing on minky, i swoon every.single.time!
- January 23, 2012 at 5:26 PM
- NancyinSTL said...
I just used up the last large scrap of my dream fabric and wish I could go buy more. It's a beautiful multicolored cotton stripe made of mostly fall colors, with a hint of blue and metallic gold. I bought it a few years ago to make exchange blocks with a theme of Autumn Leaves. Since then, leftover scraps of this fabric has made an appearance in several of my subsequent quilts.
- January 23, 2012 at 6:07 PM
- Richard Healey said...
I am new to quilting and now new to following your blog. I am currently making a series of quilts in black and grays for me and some other men in my family so more material for that is my dream. The better the variate the better.
- January 23, 2012 at 6:21 PM
- ThreadCatcher said...
I am new to quilting and picking fabric is still a difficult step. I find myself attracted to dots and tone on tone fabrics. I am sure that will change with time but for now that is what I go for. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
- January 23, 2012 at 6:51 PM
- cakegirl said...
First, thank you for your generosity. My dream fabric is anything in a soothing, dreamy periwinkle blue. Such a beautiful blend of blue and lavender.
- January 23, 2012 at 6:56 PM
- Jennifer said...
There are so many dreamy fabrics around... A perfect paisley would be one of my dream fabrics - in lovely peacock colours, not a large print, but not too small either.
- January 23, 2012 at 7:29 PM
- bless their hearts mom said...
my dream fabric, would be to find a stash of 40's cotton prints, that match the last of my grandma's quilts, as it is getting threadbare, and need some tlc and patches, and I'd love to be able to match up the prints. So far nothing has come close!
- January 23, 2012 at 11:01 PM
- Andrea said...
Favorite dream fabrics...so many to choose from in my stash...I love florals and paisleys and swirls - in purple, teal, blue and green. I also love Batik. AND I also love rich deep red, black and white. I am not particularly fond of soft pastels as a general rule. What a great giveaway!
- January 23, 2012 at 11:13 PM
- Zuzan said...
Dots, spots, circles, florals, paisley, nature, stripes, swirls getting the best background colour/design to show-off the other fabrics is my dream. And there are so many whites, ecrus...^Amanda has realised the dream with your design and her pattern. Looks just so easy........
- January 24, 2012 at 5:38 AM
- VickiT said...
My dream fabric would be swirls, with dots and maybe another design but, mostly it would be in the perfect color of purple and blue. I'm really picky with the shade of purple I love so much although I never have been known to turn down anything purple.
I've got my fingers crossed because Amanda's Bejeweled pattern is one of my top three favorites of all her patterns. I hope to make that quilt for my Granddaughter.
- January 24, 2012 at 5:51 AM
- Liberty said...
My dream fabric is Arcadia by Sanae. I have a stash of it at home and I love it so much that I am having a hard time deciding when to cut it up. :( I love the orange and aqua together. I find my sneaking downstairs to my stash to look at it and touch it. My fiance makes fun of me but I love it!
- January 24, 2012 at 9:02 AM
- SeamedUP said...
Fabulous work on this new line! Can't wait to add it to the catalog at SeamedUP!
Currently, my dream fabric is Retro Vintage Scissors Sewing fabric by Suzuko Koseki for YUWA. I love the graphics combined with words. Great for fussy cutting!
- January 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM
- Beth@seasonsofhome said...
I love Anna Griffon's new line with the paisley design.
- January 24, 2012 at 10:05 AM
- isabel f. said...
I love all yummi colours!!! :))) in love with blue and lime :))
- January 24, 2012 at 11:31 AM
- GrandmaDe said...
I love the bright, happy colors - it looks like it's perfect for the Bejeweled. My favorite fabrics are still the jewel toned balis - I bet they would look fabulous in this quilt too!
- January 24, 2012 at 11:38 AM
- Tammy said...
My dream fabric would be something for my little boys that is neither too babyish or too grown-up. Maybe some subtle graphic prints but in bright colours as all the UK high st stores only sell boys clothing in khaki, grey & navy so would be nice to make them something funky!
- January 24, 2012 at 12:14 PM
- mascanlon said...
Oh I love anything with navy and flowers.....you can find it shabby chic but I'd love to see it in something more contemporary with a few others to support it...a nice pin dot and tone or tone?
- January 24, 2012 at 12:32 PM
- patricia said...
Yellow and red with beautiful flowers and coordinating prints. Just don't see it. I had some once and used every bit because it made me so happy.
- January 24, 2012 at 12:50 PM
- Lisa E said...
I love the red-aqua combination. I have a collection of Sugar and Spice fabrics. This sounds like I'm totally sucking up, but I'm drooling over your upcoming Brrr fabric line. The red-aqua colorway is to die for!!!
- January 24, 2012 at 2:38 PM
- bee said...
I really like teals and grays right now. I'm also loving Kate Spain's Good Fortune. Gorgeous fabrics in the giveaway - thanks!
- January 24, 2012 at 6:16 PM
- charlotte said...
My dream fabric is the tiny scale print that looks like a small moth or flower from FMF. I see it all over people's quilts and I wish I had some, in every color available. I really love this fabric and I have none. I do love all your bird fabrics and I have none of those either, but they are cool.
- January 24, 2012 at 6:33 PM
- Zohreh Daly Designs said...
Love this! I'm actually thinking of using this for my second daughter's nursery!!!
- January 24, 2012 at 6:53 PM
- epban said...
My dream fabric is Anna Maria Horner's Bohemian Circle Print. I love that it has all the designs of the line reflected in it! Also am so looking forward to your Brrr! line...
- January 24, 2012 at 7:32 PM
- Melissa Miller said...
I love vintage/retro inspired fabrics.
- January 24, 2012 at 11:07 PM
- rilojane said...
I love a good quality cotton- and my eye is always gravitating toward large scale fabrics.
...I would also love to get my hands on some old bobby pin fabric from, I think, Kaufman circa 2004.
- January 24, 2012 at 11:25 PM
- memmens said...
I think at the moment my dream fabric is something that grows on trees so I can stop spending money on it! But I also can't wait for Curious Nature to hit the shops, so good to see something more masculine. thanks for the chance to win (I'm a blog follower)
- January 25, 2012 at 4:22 AM
- Northern Woods Bakery said...
My dream fabric is your line with the birds. I am not good with names!! I just ordered some before it goes away at the end of the month. And I LOVE that quilt with the yo-yos. Is there a pattern somewhere?
- January 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM
- Deb said...
My dream fabric happens to be blue/purple at this time. Pattern not real important, just the color.
- January 25, 2012 at 7:34 AM
- Kathy H said...
this is a very pretty quilt and such cute fabric. My dream fabric is a black and white thin stripe that is a bit on the wonky side. It was great to use for bindings or trim on a quilt or pillowcase. Haven't seen any more for a few years.
- January 25, 2012 at 8:23 AM
- Hilachas said...
My dream fabric is the "impossible fabric" in that its a fabric that would match everything. I would love to be able to have the perfect fabric to match up with whatever I'm planning to sew next. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway. I am a follower.
- January 25, 2012 at 8:25 AM
- karen said...
I love finding a perfect shade of red, not too tomato-ey, not too dark, just right.
- January 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM
- B Greene said...
My dream fabric would feature the subtle pink medallions from the wallpaper in my childhood bedroom. I would love to have a tangible piece of that "memory" to keep forever. Thanks for the great giveaway!!
- January 25, 2012 at 8:56 AM
- Purl Buttons said...
My dream fabric. It would be a single roll like brown paper from an old fashioned general store. I would not need any other fabric ANYWHERE in my studio because this magic roll would instantly become whatever I needed every time I rolled off a length. It would change right before my eyes to embody "the quilt in my head" at that particular moment. Lush greens and saturated blues, passionate purples, vibrant reds and sparkling oranges. After being cut from the roll, the piece's color would stabilize and the roll would neatly await my next project.
- January 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- liberal sprinkles said...
I love Tufted Tweats and fabrics with household items in blue or green. Makes me think of home :)
- January 25, 2012 at 12:08 PM
- Jennyroo said...
Hmmm, I thought I posted already but I can't find it so I'll try again. My dream fabric line is Amy Butler Ginger Bliss. There is a Kimono print that is my favourite fabric of all time. If it ever came back in print, I'd buy a bolt!
- January 25, 2012 at 3:53 PM
- Katie said...
My dream fabric right now is to find some Paddington Bear fabric! My mom made me a pillow case a while ago to take with me when I did study abroad in London. I've been looking around to see if anyone still has any left so I can include it in a quilt now!
- January 25, 2012 at 8:51 PM
- Carla G said...
I'm always on the lookout for musical fabric! I'm a music lover & am collecting music fabric. I'd love to find some in teal or aqua. Thanks for a chance to win! :)
- January 25, 2012 at 9:47 PM
- Susan said...
I can dream up lots of fabric designs! I put a sunset color on Amanda's blog, but here I think I want a nice reproduction red from the 1860s, something with a small figure on it, maybe tiny black cherry stems and leaves. It will be colorfast, of course, and have a whole line of coordinating fabrics so I can make a King-sized quilt! Thank you!
- January 25, 2012 at 11:22 PM
- Deb said...
Colors are what attract me rather than the design. I don't have a dream fabric, but go for purples blues and greens.
- January 26, 2012 at 2:32 AM
My dream fabric would be a batik paisley in an assortment of tropical colors.
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- January 26, 2012 at 4:51 AM


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Sara Bellum Blog (SBB): Fill in the blank: Participating in sports makes me feel ____.
Kerri Strug: Alive. Being athletic is important because it is good for your long-term health and helps you learn life skills such as dedication, perseverance, and mental toughness.
SBB: What motivated you when you were training?
Kerri: I was motivated by the self-satisfaction I got when I set a goal and attained it.
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Kerri: I think teens need to find a passion; set goals, and then go after them.
SBB: What did achieving your goal by winning a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics mean to you?
Kerri: After 12 long years of training and numerous sacrifices…I got what I wanted so badly. There is no better feeling than working hard for something and thinking it is not really possible; and then it becomes a reality.
SBB: Your gold medal was the product of your years of training, hard work, perseverance and passion for the sport—all drug-free. What do you think about professional athletes who have used performance-enhancing drugs?
Kerri: I think a world class athlete is not one that holds a world record; but rather one that shows courage when faced with adversity, leads by example, and puts their team in front of themselves. I do not understand where the athletes that take performance enhancing drugs are coming from. It would never occur to me to cheat or to hurt my body in order to get ahead.
SBB: What advice do you have for teens involved with sports who may feel pressure to use performance-enhancing drugs?
Kerri: Focus on yourself and your capabilities. Not everyone is going to be in the NBA or the Olympics, but being true to yourself is what will matter most for the rest of your life.
SBB: So, where do you go from winning an Olympic Gold Medal at age 18? What are you up to now? Kerri: I am still constantly setting new goals for myself—running marathons, learning to dance, giving back, and hope to one day become a terrific mother and lots of other things.
Today Kerri lives and works in Washington, D.C. In her free time, Kerri enjoys working with charities, traveling the world for special events, and cheering on young athletes as they go after their own dreams.
This is a great post and every athlete or should I say every up and coming athlete should take inspiration from this lady.Using steroids is bad in every single way,so don't cheat yourself.
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i'm realy admirable kerri about vigor of her [commercial link removed, per guidelines]
it is good seen you doing great work on addiction. Hope you people are supporting addiction researches across the globe.
Athletes should not be using steroids, steroids are cheating if you are a sportman. [commercial link removed, per guidelines]
Using any performance enhancing substances is a cop out and should be dealt with harshly. Its unfair for people who play by the rules and commit their time and make tremendous sacrifices to be punished because they choose to follow the rules.
i agree that they should not use steroids , but the real life is hard ...
Good job for this blog. This has given me food for thought. Great post! Have a good day everyone! :)


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