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Sunday, October 31, 2010
An uplifting day filled with "firsts"
Ah, but it was unusual for me. This was a day devoted to sewing something I had never, ever attempted to sew before.
The truth was I was a bit intimidated by something that appeared to be difficult to sew.
The first first
What did I sew you ask? Why, a simple little bra.
Those of you that have sewn these before are now falling over with laughter because you know how easy they are to construct. Those of you that have yet to construct one, rest assured, they are so much easier to make than you might think.
Sewing a bra was my first first.
The second first
Not only did I sew my first bra, I spent the day sewing bras with 20 other women. I had never, ever spent a day sewing with one other person let alone an entire room!
Sewing with others was my second first.
The third first
The workshop took place at the Textile Center. I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I live so close to this wonderful facility and have never, ever stepped foot inside. I avoided visiting it because I was unfamiliar with that part of Minneapolis and with no dedicated parking lot I was unsure where to park. Parking still sucks but at least I now know some options.
Visiting the Textile Center was my third first.
The fourth first
With 20 other sewers filling the room it was pretty easy to find common ground. I really think overall sewers are an incredibly friendly group of people. But you all know that already don't you?
I shared a lot of laughs with the four ladies I sat next to. I think it's impossible not to when you're all sewing bras together. And the instructors are flashing ... well, more on that when I write about the workshop.
Guess what? I now have some local sewing buddies! Yes! Did you read that? Local. Sewing. Buddies.
And we're going to plan a day to make duct tape dummies together! Yes! Super excited here.
Finding local sewing buddies to make a duct tape dummy was my fourth first.
The bra-sewing workshop was put on my our local American Sewing Guild. While it cost a bit of money I'm thankful I was able to find the finances to attend. I'm still digesting all the information I learned and will share more about the workshop in a few days.
It was indeed an uplifting day...in many ways.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
And the winner is....
Laura's been busy quilting as you can see from her comment "I've been working on some quilt blocks for a block swap, and another quilt that I'd like to enter into the Joann's quilt contest. I haven't been able to get into clothing sewing for the last couple weeks, which is odd because it's usually my favorite."
Laura, please email me your mailing address at sewingbysharon [at] gmail [dot] com?
Thank you everyone for leaving a comment. I enjoyed reading what all of you are working on right now. What a creative and talented group of people.
Take a minute to read through the comments for some great ideas, or to meet a new blog buddy.
Guess what I'm going to be working on today? My first bra! I am excited beyond believe to be attending an all day workshop with Anne St. Clair, owner of Needle Nook Fabrics. Last night was the lecture and fitting and I can tell we're going to have a whole lotta fun today. I promise to tell you all about it.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
One Yard Wonders book giveaway
Better late than never, right?
So here you go.
If you haven't purchased a copy of this wonderful book, here's your chance to win one.
If you've already purchased a copy, here's your chance to win one to use as a gift.
It's filled with 101 projects that take less than one yard of fabric.
Try the file cabinet cover- designed my moi. Not gonna lie, this was the cover I had sewn for the file cabinet in my sewing studio and I miss it. But it does look pretty darn nice in that photograph.
Or sew the 30 minute strapless cami - another one of my projects. Check out my yellow lace version sewn last year.
The book is spiral bound, so it lays flat when open.
Just leave me a comment telling me what you've been working on lately - sewing, knitting, scrapping, cooking, kids - just because I spend my spare time sewing doesn't mean you do.
So share with me. I'll even give you plenty of time to do so. Leave a comment on this post by midnight Friday, Oct. 29. I'll randomly draw a name on Saturday, Oct. 30.
Okay, I'll start. I've been busy sewing and writing a few tutorials, this time geared towards gift giving. Although I do hate it when the idea in my head doesn't translate into a finished item quite as well as I envisioned.
I've also been sewing for me. Yea! Me, me, me. I just finished a knit top, have two skirts in the works and a suit cut out and ready to go.
Your turn!
My international friends, I'm sorry, but this one is for USA addresses only due to shipping costs.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
A break from sewing to wish my boy a happy birthday
All birthdays are special. But this one even more so. Considering it was a real possibility that he might not have been with us to celebrate this latest birthday.
Last February 26 this vibrate, healthy young man underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a baseball sized tumor located behind his left eye. His only symptoms had been severe headaches. He was fortunate that the doctor he saw suggested an MRI or he likely would have suffered a seizure. Most of the medical personnel were amazed that he had not suffered seizures, memory loss or other neurological deficits due to the size of his tumor.
A few days after the surgery we heard the devastating news - it was a grade 3 anaplastic astroyctoma. (I shared a bit with you last February, when I/we were all still in shock.)
Over the course of these past nine months my boy has undergone brain surgery; hospital stays; no driving; pills, pills and more pills daily; blood work; daily radiation for six weeks; chemo for six months (he's still in the chemo treatment stage); weekly follow ups with radiologist and oncologist; paperwork, and more paperwork; dealing with short-term and long-term disability; dealing with social security; learning about patient advocates and difficulties with insurance companies....
And he's done all this with a smile and a positive attitude. "I can sit around and feel sorry for myself because I have brain cancer" he's said "or I can just deal with it." He's chosen to deal with it. Positively.
That's not to say that he's never been down. Because he's had his down times. Who wouldn't? But overall the way he has approached this battle has been quite an inspiration.
While he's still undergoing chemo treatment, the prognosis is promising. His scar is healing well and his hair has grown back quite nicely. The follow up MRIs have looked good. No new tumors and no flare ups - just want the doctors want to see.
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Simple Sunday Sewing - A Silk Scarf
It's sewn from one of the burnout silks I purchased recently at SR Harris. Aren't the colors great? Sheer brown with periwinkle and navy blues.
I know I had seen instructions in a Burda magazine fairly recently. Well, at least in the past year. But do you think I could locate the issue when I actually wanted to reference the instructions? Of course not.
So I just winged it.
You can too.
Here's how to replicate my scarf:
Cut a rectangle that measures 44" long x 26" wide. Unless you have a length of fabric 44" long you'll have to cut the rectangle on the cross grain.
(I would have liked a longer scarf so I could double it around my neck but I had only purchased 1 yard of 44" wide fabric. That's how the 44" length was determined.)
Fold the scarf (right sides in) together matching the long edges.
Sew together leaving about 2" unsewn on each end.
Bring the short ends together (right sides in) and sew.
Turn right side out.
Slip stitch remaining opening closed.
Place over your head and casually adjust the folds.
Stand back and admire your handiwork.
Pat yourself on the back because it took less than one hour to complete.
Be warned. This is such an instant gratification project that you won't want to stop. That's okay. You'll be all set when you need a last minute Christmas gift.
10/18/10 - Edited to add: Thanks for your comments letting me know where the instructions can be found. They are in the Sept/Oct 2010 Vogue Patterns Magazine. That would explain why I couldn't find the instructions in my Burda magazines. I was pretty close on the dimensions too!
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Friday, October 15, 2010
Fabric store cutters - and Jo-Ann's plans for the holidays
When I asked if any of you had been successful in washing out fade marks I have to admit that I was being a bit sarcastic - but in the back of my mind I hoped against hope that there was some deep dark fabric secret that no one had ever shared with me before
It's also been my experience that independent retailers are more likely to know their fabrics and cut appropriately. They also know if something is off grain, will point out flaws, and sometimes throw in the extra 1/4 yard of bolt at no charge.
And I've also dealt with knowledgeable staff at Jo-Ann's over the years. Unfortunately the store I frequent has left me with memories of very poor interactions over the past ten years. Guess one never knows what to expect when visiting a "craft store masquerading as a fabric store" - (Thank Carolyn for that one!)
With the discussion we had about Jo-Ann's I found this blurb in BusinessWeek interesting:
Jo-Ann Stores to hire 3,000 for holidaysJo-Ann Stores Inc., which operates fabric and craft stores, said Tuesday it plans to temporarily increase its work force by 15 percent by hiring 3,000 workers during the holiday season.Good news? Not so much if you're looking for an improved customer experience. But yes indeed if you're looking for a job and if it means people are loosening their purse strings.
The company said it has "positive" expectations for the holiday season as more Americans make handmade gifts.
The retailer, based in Hudson, Ohio, has benefited from increased interest in crafts and sewing around the country, spurred on by the recession. In August, the company reversed a year-ago loss in the second quarter as its revenue rose 5 percent to $439.3 million.
Jo-Ann Fabric operates 750 fabric and craft stores in the U.S.Shares rose 13 cents to $41.84 during midday trading.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Oh Jo-Anns, Jo-Anns, Jo-Anns...you never fail to surprise me
I happen to have taken today off from work to complete a project. As I cheerfully sat down at my sewing machine I discovered I had no matching thread for my project. Which meant I had to make a run the closest fabric store...the dreaded Jo-Ann Fabric store during the final day of the Columbus Day sale.
Because I desperately wanted to complete this project, I bravely I arrived minutes after they opened. Looking around I realized it wasn't crowded at all so I could spent a few minutes browsing the fabrics. I may not plan on shopping the holiday sales, but I do keep that 50% off coupon in my purse just in case.
All of a sudden, there is was. The perfect shade of green RPL knit. EXACTLY what I had been searching for for the past few weeks. See that sequin trim at the top of this photo? That's thre green I've been trying to match. The perfect green makes the little sequins POP. And with the 50% coupon it would be affordable at only $6.50 per yard.
What the heck, I happened to have two different 50% off coupons so I grabbed a deep purple also.
Eagerly I made my way to the cutting table, asked for three yards of the perfect green knit fabric only to gasp as she began measuring out the fabric. It was discolored. Very obviously so. Right along the fold lines on the bolt.
I had to tell her to stop that I didn't want discolored fabric. Remembering there was another smaller bolt of the same color I went back and brought that to the table, hoping there would be three yards and no discoloration.
No luck. This one was discolored even more so. I can't believe the bolt was almost gone. Does that mean no one noticed it was discolored when they were making their purchase?
Anyway, as she began cutting the purple knit (thankfully no fade lines in this one) I unrolled the green yet again hoping to against hope the fade marks had miraculously disappeared in the past three minutes. No luck. Not only that, this time I noticed multiple holes in the fabric that had been on the underside when she had been measuring.
As I'm unrolling and inspecting the green knit, I'm trying to keep an eye on the cutter who doesn't appear to know much about grain lines and getting fabric laid out properly to measure and cut. Man, that Jo-Ann's is really strict about how they teach these cutters to cut. One piece I just had her put back as I could tell I would have been shorted close to 1/8" of a yard. Not much money overall, but it's annoying.
The cutter noticed me still inspecting the green fabric and asked if I planned on washing my fabric first.
"Sure", I said. To which she replied, "Well, sometimes those marks go away when the fabric is washed". Maybe, but I'm not willing to spend the money on a "sometimes". I get it...she's trying to be helpful.
Do you think if I purchased three yards, washed it and discovered the lines are still there Jo-Ann's would give me my money back? Oh silly readers, of course not.
So, two questions for you today.
1) Have you ever purchased fabric that appears to be discolored only to have the discoloration disappear when you wash it?
2) How are the cutters as the fabric stores you frequent?
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Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Warehouse fabric shopping - the loot
To begin I browsed the silks hoping against hope to find some silk jersey. I have yet to find silk jersey there but one never knows right? I did however purchase two beautiful burn out silks that I plan to sew into infinity scarves.
I then wandered to the knit aisle and piled bolts into my cart. I've learned from years of shopping here that if you see something, even if you're not sure, you put it in your cart. If you try and go back sometimes you just can't locate it again or someone else has it in their cart.
From my selections I ended up cutting and purchasing two sweater knits. I just can't help but think "Chesire cat" when I look at the gray and black stripe but that fabric is oh so cuddly soft. I'm sure it's acrylic, but it'll be great made up as a cozy pullover to wear while reading a book or watching tv. The blue is somewhat lightweight and is already cut out and partially sewn into another big top destined for winter wear.
The other knits are a bit boring to look at as they're all solid colors and in the blue family.On the left, a beautiful periwinkle blue with a nice hand, most likely a rayon. The blue piece in the center photographed quite off as it is more of a sky blue with an almost shimmery sparkle in it, most likely a polyester. The other blue is a hefty cotton lycra blend knit.
Now this knit I thought was interesting. It's a gorgeous berry color with sheer stripes - not the color my camera captured. It drapes beautifully and the alternating sheer and fabric stripes give it an interesting look.
My next stop was the wool aisle. Always one of my favorites. Lots and lots and lots of grays and blacks but I was specifically looking for color. Again I pulled a few bolts into my cart but ended up only purchasing three.
The left piece is a deep plum wool knit - it's lightweight and slightly transparent - and I thought I might sew Vogue 1202 - the draped, open back Donna Karan design. But now I'm not so sure. Only because I love the fabric enough that if I don't like the top I'll be terribly disappointed in using up this piece of fabric. I'll have to think on that a bit longer.
The center is a lightweight soft blush (not the ugly color it appears in this photo) wool destined to be a skirt. I would love a jacket out of this color because its a wonderful wardrobe building neutral, but I can't wear that shade near my face.
While I don't need any more gray wool, I couldn't resist this stretch wool piece. It's the perfect weight for a dress. After I got it home I realized it has a green hue to it so I may have to rethink the pattern as green is another color that doesn't flatter my complexion.
Finally, I headed to the trim section. I was looking for flat black lace scalloped on both edges for a project I'm working on. I had hoped to find various widths, but no luck. I did however locate a white lace outlined in black and a beautiful plum colored ribbon trim.
The other trim I was looking for was something similar to this ad I ripped out of a recent "W" magazine. I think those sequin strips could be loosely translated to something else I'm working on.
While I didn't find sequin insertion trim, I did come across these beaded insertion trims. Aren't they beautiful? Good price too, less than $5 per yard.
Keep in mind that my purchases were chosen from the knit, wool, silk and trim aisles only. Just imagine how much more there might have been had I wandered down each and every aisle.
Stay tuned as I'm halfway done with the blue sweater knit top and will be ready to share that with you in a few days.
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Sunday, October 03, 2010
Weekend fun - a visit to the fabric warehouse
Rows and rows and rows of heavy duty shelving packed tightly with bolts and bolts and bolts of fabric, all 50 percent off the marked price. Knit, Lycra, Silk, Wool, Cotton, Rayon, Faux Fur. You name it they probably got it. Except silk jersey, which is one thing I was specifically looking for.
This is just the row of knit fabrics. Just the cotton and jersey knits. There's another row for lycra and lycra blends.
One never knows what oddity might be buried among the treasures. See what I mean? What would YOU do with this printed knit?
This is the place where you measure and cut your own fabric and trim, with some exceptions. Employees cut all silks, some trims and anything over five yards.
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Friday, October 01, 2010
Flashback Friday rerun - 1980 Raggedy Ann and Andy Halloween Costumes
I had my two dressed up and right after this photo was taken I piled them into the car to head to Grandma and Grandpa's house where there were more opportunities for trick or treating.
Before heading out the door (with their pillowcase treat bags, LOL. I should have sewn them one of these!) they stopped to pose with my youngest sister, D, who was eleven at the time. You know, D's always had an aversion to having her photo taken -I bet if I asked her she would admit that underneath that pumpkin hood she's sticking out her tongue.
Aw, yes, the after trick or treating ritual - dumping all the candy out on the floor and sorting through it. Every year I begged for a chocolate bar and every year Raggedy Andy boy refused and Raggedy Ann girl said "yes, of course, what else would you like?" She's a good girl - I know when I'm sitting in a nursing home she's going to come and visit me :-)
Did any of you sneak candy from your children's trick or treat loot? I don't remember for sure, but knowing what a sweet tooth I have I probably did. Although it's difficult when they are old enough to actually inventory the candy supply!
I know, what you really want to know is if I sewed the costumes, right?
Of course! And they cost me ZERO dollars to make!
What's my secret you ask? Simple.
In 1980 I was an employee of JoAnn Fabrics - back when the store was located in a shopping mall and carried high end fabrics. Yes, you read that right. Wools, silks, ultra suede...you get the picture.
And the employees sewed all the model garments that were displayed in the store. So, using McCall's 7232, I choose to make these two adorable little costumes as model garments. Being model garments meant everything was free - the pattern, the fabric, and all of the notions! The only catch was that it had to be displayed in the store for six weeks.
Do you have a Flashback Friday photo you want to share? Post your photo and story on your blog but be sure to leave me a comment so I can go visit!
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'Oz The Great and Powerful' Trailer
The first trailer for 'Oz The Great and Powerful' debuted today at Comic-Con, directed by Sam Raimi (yes the guy who made, Evil Dead, Spider-Man and Drag Me to Hell) and starring James Franco, it's set before the events of 'The Wizard of Oz' and also stars Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. Now there's no denying it has an Alice in Wonderland-type feeling to it all with the big bold colours everywhere, but let's just hope it doesn't follow the same trend because I'm pretty excited about this. I even love the whole nod to 'The Wizard of Oz' with the black and white 1.33:1 ratio that then opens up into the wonderful and beautiful world of Oz. It's a nice touch. Now it's due for release on 8th March 2013 and you can check out the trailer in below.
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On the July 22nd episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah talked with the former First Lady of South Carolina Jenny Sanford. Ms. Sanford's book is a memoir of her time married to politician Mark Sanford through a present that includes his recent sex scandal and how that impacted her and her family.
Buy Staying True by Jenny Sanford from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook, or from Powells for Nook, Sony Reader and more.


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New commander takes over at depot
July 30, 2013 — A new commander who has been described as having strong leadership and team building skills has taken over duties at Sierra Army Depot.
Duties were transferred from Lt. Col. Christopher Dexter to Lt. Col. Robert C. Slosson in a change of command ceremony Wednesday, July 24 at the depot in Herlong.
Major General Michael Terry, commanding general for the Army Tank Automotive and Armament Command Life Cycle Management Command hosted the event.
Terry said, "When an organization loses a great leader, the Army always works to get it right. The Army seeks to replace that person with another outstanding officer with the right skill set and leadership ability to take the organization to the next level. This is absolutely the case as we bid farewell to the Dexters and welcome the Slosson command team to Sierra Army Depot. The Army selected the right person to lead this organization."
Slosson, who goes by Charlie, or as Terry pointed out, "sir," has an excellent reputation and is also a tremendous, well-tested leader, according to Terry.
He said most importantly Slosson knows how to build teams and take care of people
The transfer of responsibility was signified during the ceremony when Dexter passed the depot flag to Terry who then handed it to Slosson.
Lori McDonald, depot public affairs officer, said, "The change of command ceremonies are steeped in tradition, rich in military history. These ceremonies pre-date the Norman Conquest of England and are a formal symbolic passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command from one leader to another."
According to McDonald, the ceremony is best described by a quote from Victor Hugo, "Change your lead; keep intact your roots."
Family members of both Dexter and Slosson were in attendance and keeping with tradition, they were given bouquets of flowers, which were presented by children from the Child Youth and School Services and Children Development Center.
Dexter's wife, Mona, received a bouquet of dark, pink full-bloom roses, which McDonald said shows thanks for all she has done to support her husband and the depot.
A bouquet of daisies was presented to Dexter's mother, Patricia, to signify a knowing gratitude for the support of her son during the years.
Yellow budding roses were presented to Slosson's wife, Kimberly, welcoming her to the depot. His son, Beck, received a commander's coin and his daughter Gwen, received daisies to signify the friendship that will grow during her time affiliated with the depot.
Terry also highlighted Dexter's accomplishments during his two years at the depot.
"Today we bid farewell to a tremendous leader … Chris Dexter's most important qualities and achievements during his time as depot commander are his heart, his passion for people and his efforts to maintain workload and, during these times, having to right-size the workforce."
According to Terry, Dexter worked hard to minimize impacts to employees and families especially during these times of fiscal uncertainty.
"This was a difficult task that required outstanding leadership and intense planning. I'm proud to say (Dexter) executed this extremely important mission with excellent results, never losing focus of why he serves to take care of people, while ensuring mission accomplishment," Terry said.
He described Dexter as a driving force in the depot's workforce safety and business development programs and was extremely active in promoting the depot's excellent capability and talented work force. Dexter was a key leader in the development and enhancement of relationships with strategic partners, allies and sister services and set the standard of excellence in maintaining a superior and solid workplace safety program.
In addition, Terry said Dexter's hard work and dedication have been instrumental in raising more than $70 million in additional revenue for the depot in the last two years.
He said, "Before I took over this command I never even spoke in these type of numbers, it's fantastic."
The change of command ceremony also provides the outgoing commander with the opportunity to say goodbye to those who have been under his or her command and for the new commanding officer to meet personnel.
Dexter said there are more than 1,500 employees and contractors on the depot. Each one plays a critical role in the depot's success and recognized the accomplishments by major organizations.
He said, "Sierra has been one of the best experiences of my career. I wouldn't trade anything for the last two years. I couldn't have asked for a better opportunity for command, better people to work with and a better community to be a part of. I've loved the last few years," he said.
City and county officials, community members and depot employees were in attendance and at the end of the ceremony, many lined up to shake hands with Dexter and say goodbye to his family.
Terry also recognized the work of the depot employees.
Since 1942, depot workers have faithfully executed their mission to provide service and support to America's soldiers. What began as a reserve storage depot for general supplies and inert materials transitioned through the years to take on petroleum and water project stock missions.
Terry said, "You're a great team of professionals who provide the best possible support for our soldiers serving around the world in harms way."
The depot's value to the Army and the nation was highlighted again in 2011 when the Secretary of the Army designated it as the center of industrial and excellence for petroleum and water distribution systems.
Terry thanked the employees again for all they do and led those in attendance in a round of applause for the employees.
"We're proud of who you are and what you do to make our Army the best equipped quality force in the world. Your efforts have ensured the safety and welfare of our most precious resource, our soldiers. You never missed a beat and always ensured our soldiers had what they needed to engage and defeat our adversaries."
The 40th Infantry Division Band Detachment of Sacramento provided music during the ceremony and the members from the First Nevada Civil War Detachment served as the Color Guard.
SIAD employee Jon France sang the national anthem and chaplain Michael Beck gave the invocation.
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- Supervisors explain Herlong sale error
- Committee to make district appointments
I think Col Slosson's relief in 2-3 years should be a MINORITY WOMAN (Hispanic, African-American, Native American, etc...).
It would send a strong, diversity and equal opportunity message to this county!
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Comedy Central network has launched CC: Stand-Up, a new app for the Xbox that offers access to stand-up performances from comedians such as Hannibal Buress. (Michael Underwood / Comedy Central) |
Who says comedy doesn't travel?
Comedy Central is taking the best of its televised stand-up shows, from such notable comedians as Aziz Ansari, Patton Oswalt and Hannibal Buress, and making the best bits available through Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console.
Its CC: Stand-Up app features clips of past stand-up performances, which are programmed so the comedy routines can be viewed in a continuous stream -- just like any other TV channel. Viewers also can choose to watch one of the themed playlists, search for routines of a favorite comedian or pick selections from a recent special.
"For Xbox in particular, we've spent a lot of time and effort to go back into our library ... and figuring out the best way to present this content," said Ben Hurst, vice president of mobile and emerging platforms for Comedy Central's corporate parent Viacom. "We didn't just take clips from the archives, as currently exists. We thought about what's the best clip length? What's the best way to present [the performances]?"
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The Sound Of Dale
Can Dale sing like Carrie Underwood?
We're always looking to help the Food Bank of Western New York keep its shelves stocked, and one of the ways it does is through various food drives, including the Food 2 Families campaign along with Tops markets and Channel 2.
Nelson Mandela might be one of the greatest men of our time. Will there ever be anyone like him again? We can only hope.
In honor of Carrie Underwood's live performence of 'The Sound of Music" tonight (December 6) on NBC, Dale decided to try his hand in a little live musical action!
Police in the Atlanta area charged a man with theft after they say he stole 5 cents worth of electricity to power up his electric car. While he was watching his son's tennis game at the boy's school, he plugged his Nissan Leaf into one of the school's outdoor outlets. After about 20 minutes the police arrived and told him he was stealing.
Today is deadline day – it's Santa's List Day - the day that Santa Claus finalizes his list of the Good and the Bad kids. It's always on December 4th, three weeks before Christmas so that he and his helpers have plenty of time to get things straightened out before the Big Day.
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It's become a big part of our holiday tradition here in Western New York and here at WYRK. Once again this year, WYRK has teamed up with Channel 2 to help feed the hungry. This Friday is the annual Food2Families food drive to benefit The Food Bank of WNY.
This Saturday is our first Ugly Sweaters in the Square Party! Grab that ugly sweater and get ready for a great afternoon in Lafayette Square in downtown Buffalo!
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Thank you Lorraine I always thought it was Irish maybe because my father had loads of relatives there thanks again. Jamie
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: Where does the name Spiers originate
: from anybody know? Jamie Spiers,
: Glasgow Scotland.
:Jamie, Actually the name
: "Spiers" originates right
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: My understanding is that some
: Scottish people named
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: am from Memphis, Tennessee. My
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: short red-haired man who spoke only
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McDonald's China Co. said additives in its chicken McNuggets are "harmless,†in response to reports the ingredients may pose health risks.
The use of tertiary butylhydroquinone in the fast-food chain's fried chicken pieces meets Chinese food safety standards, McDonald's unit in the nation said in an e-mailed statement. "The chemical is toxic to some extent,†the China Daily newspaper quoted Liu Qingchun, a nutritionist at the General Hospital of Armed Police Forces, as saying today. Liu said China's standards allow its use.
McDonald's has "strict quality control on all its food,†Jacky Sun, a spokesman for the company said by phone today. Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang on April 20 called for authorities to "significantly improve†the safety and reputation of domestic foods, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.
McNuggets served in the U.S. also contain tertiary butylhydroquinone, a petroleum-based product, and dimethylpolysiloxane, an anti-foaming agent used in cosmetics and other goods. McDonald's Holdings Co. Japan also serves chicken with the additives, which meet Japanese safety standards, Kazuyuki Hagiwara, a spokesman for the company said today. Both chemicals are "harmless,†Sun of McDonald's China said.
Poultry is the second most-consumed meat in China after pork. Demand this year is estimated at more than 12.6 million tons, according to a statement on the industry website China Animal Agriculture Association.
Contaminated Milk Powder
Safety concerns about food have risen in China since contaminated milk powder killed at least six babies in 2008 and sickened about 300,000 children. That same year, pesticide- tainted dumplings imported from China sickened at least 10 people in Japan.
China opened its first 1,000 McDonald's restaurants faster than any other country outside of the U.S. and is the main focus for investment in the region, Tim Fenton, McDonald's president for Asia, Middle East and Africa, said in an interview on June 10. The fast-food chain plans to have 2,000 outlets there by 2013, he said.
The company, which opened its first restaurant in Shenzhen in 1990, now has 1,146 stores in China, the world's third- largest economy.
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Campaign hopes to end gunfire on 4th of July
MIAMI (WSVN) -- "No more stray bullets" is the rally cry lawmakers and family members who have lost loved ones to random gunfire made ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
They gathered just before noon Monday in the Liberty City neighborhood in the hopes that their message gets through in time so no one else gets killed.
City of Miami and Miami-Dade County officials teamed up to introduce a campaign featuring local musician Pit Bull targeted at discouraging the aimless shooting of firearms, particularly as a form of celebration. "I'm sure that the people that are firing these guns up in the air aren't doing it looking to hurt anyone," said City of Miami Police Chief Miguel Exposito, "but the bottom line is, that at the end of the day, that's exactly what happens."
"One bullet kills the party" will appear on bus benches, posters and billboards throughout Miami-Dade County.
The unveiling ceremony was held at Sherdavia Jenkins Park, named after a girl who died by a stray bullet outside her Liberty City home in 2006 when she was 9 years old. "This is the ideal place to hold a new beginning; a beginning for our people to get the word that 'No more stray bullets' is not playing," said District 5 Commissioner Audrey Edmonson. "We want those guns put down."
"A young baby lost here life because of a stray bullet," said District 5 City of Miami Commissioner Rev. Richard Dunne. "If that does not grab the heart of this community, I don't know what will. Stray bullets are dangerous."
Like Jenkins, other youngsters have been hit by stray bullets. Eleven-year-old Joshua Arroliga died New Year's Eve 2008 after a neighbor fired his gun, and, on the first day of this year, a 6-year-old Italian boy was also shot after a bullet missed his heart by centimeters while on vacation in Miami with his family.
It is these all too familiar scenarios that community leaders never want to see happen again.
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CLINTON -- A car accident caused a power outage for 3,500 Rocky Mountain Power customers Saturday morning.
A 20-year-old man was driving his blue Suzuki eastbound on 1800 North about 7:28 a.m. when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel, said Clinton Police Sgt. Matt Fawbush. The car crossed the double-yellow lines into the westbound lane and crashed into a power pole along the side of the road near 1000 West.
The impact damaged the pole, disconnected a ground wire and cut off electricity for nearby residents. Rocky Mountain Power crews replaced the pole and had power restored by 1:52 p.m.
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Two sides of the same coin - with their Príncipe debut Photonz deliver a personalized & 100% contemporary take on their pre-teen infatuation with the rave scene that they could not follow properly in its heyday (both Marco and Miguel being underage at the time).
One track each side, and both cuts are the longest Photonz have ever released. "WEO" buzzes like electric current, with wild shouting giving the track its marching orders, and those are "thou shalt groove and bounce and bend time to Future-Past" (of course). Many good things we remember from the techno mothership are present here: bleeps, breaks, drama, jack, explosions and an ever necessary full lexicon of deepness.
"Chunk Hiss" starts & ends with the sound of waves and seagulls looped to hypnotic effect (don't think balearic though - this a very singular trip of people who actually live by the ocean). Between the two extremes, the axis of the whole ordeal is a driving jack beat that pauses only to reintegrate and reform itself in various psychotropic & quantic ways. The track has an extended, quasi-meditative rhythmic breakdown, something for the folks on the dancefloor to enjoy low lights like they used to.
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**Before or After School Detention Hall
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**In-School Detention Program
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i'm not sure what's on my mind. i know i feel like i need to clear it, but i'm not sure what i'm clearing. i was told to lay down in the parking lot of my work and just look at the stars. i envisioned a tornado of what my walking-waking world consists of, conversations with people, work, situations...and i envisioned them being sucked out of me and i layed there existing as nothing but a granual of sand to the universe. i pondered further and wondered if it was staring into the infinate abyss that brought that tranquility upon me, or if it was me laying down, with gravity evenly distributed upon my body that engaged this zen-like state. i chopped ties with the other, again, because im not there. there's no passion there, and i feel like we are a habit. right now i need to do me things, ....like i always will. fenton came to visit me, and he says im impossible. he could be right. i dont look for you, mr filmmaker that will bring out aspects of me that i cant even sense when i am alone...and challange me, but - are you coming? or perhaps i wil be like my mother, the crazy cat lady.
And we shall call him....INDIE!Like...independence! and india. and we can call him...indiana jones. indie! like the music.mario
I got a kitty! Now there will be some form of life for my apartment. ! It was one of Persek's (Laurel's cat) kitties. We're still trying to think of a name for it... it's orange and white. Julias? Corona? Man Kitty Jr? Mozilla? Indie? ... It will enjoy the beaded curtain. This 4th of July consisted of waking up, going to the mall and trying on smells, going to ashleys with kevin and playing with the kids and setting off fireworks while we were swimming , then finishing the night off with terra and kevin over at remy's. they are brutal with fireworks, and were all wasted. " yeah...whatever makes you happy, whatever makes it beautiful..."-SplendorI'm going to start babysitting for the Plumbly's. I guess they own a winery in Ocala, and have a big horse farm. They met me at Bistro and think i'd click well with Brishell( the 3 yr old girl...shes just learning how to swim!) I'm excited. I needed a little variety in what i focused my time towards. I'm getting exposed to a lot at the appleton, art/culture/people wise. It's funny...they like me because im a young volunteer and i know how to use the new computer system. It is kind of funny how mandatory we make computer mechanisms... I woulnd't be suprised if our human anatomy somehow evolved over time to compliment out usage of computers. Maybe just loose the legs and grow some finger muscles. yep. Ive gotta do my laundry. And some Spanish. Swim more, Use my telescope more. Go on a cruise...to somewhere without palm trees. Maybe Alaska, or the Med. Shadow an alternative medicine doctor, Join the peace corps.....but first and foremostmust name the kitty.g'nite. ///....morning.
Some days I feel like I'm growing backwards. Like yesterday I was more "grown-up" than I am today. This sort of perspective is mildly idealistic for my attitude because I feel as if the younger you are, the more pure you are, and the most likely for you to be true to yourself and follow your heart is then. I feel like im growing out of logic into emotion, insted of the other way around. I guess I've always been too overly analytical and aware for my age, but thats dwindling and I feel like I understand less, but feel so much of what I understood. Being an insider of human kind rather than an observer of its intracacies and hipocracies. Mainly I think its because I've lost focus on my mind advancing for my personal pleasure and I've found a comfort in becoming an automaton of the worlds systemazation. Oh well, what gives. WEE!My dad sent me a computer... I should be getting it today. Compaq of somekind. Laptop of somekind. Something new of somekind. Quite appreciated, but I will no longer be able to give everyone free porn. Unwillingly.I would like to be in a less technical class. Latin, Marine Bio, Alg II, ... not much freedom, mostly right or wrong, this way or that way, information information. It's funny how often the people that are the math whizz's, chem kids, ones on A-team get considered the most intelligent. Is it intelligent to be able to compute information very well, like math, grasp complex concepts that plug in various rules and what not, or have the ability to abscractly elaborate on something beautiful, which is completly individual, and upto a perception you never learn how to regulate? A response derived from a manipulative action never results in truth. " Goodbye to you..."Going to raise this B to an A, ( every point counts for that 100% scholarship! ) and Finish Marine Bio so I can start Latin, and find an apartment...with my tounge
Weeeeeeellllllllllllllllllll,the night began not so pleasantly, almost to the unpleasant point where all forces we're telling us to turn around and waste out 40$ Cake tickets or else somthign was going to explode. Jenny spilled this sticky crap all over her lap, and as we were missing the first band...she wanted to go buy new pants. I kinda saw no point in buying new pants, especially since we were late, but also because CAKE is way higher priority than WET PANTS. am I wrong? Sticky pants, should i say. and readers, dont be pervs. So we pull into this denim outlet store, run in real fast, and run out real fast. ok! we may have missed the first band, but theres one more then cake, and we're like 5 minutes away from the Venue...everythings okay. Vrrro-. Vrrrrooo. Vrrr. What? why wont the car start? wtf, mate?THE BATTERY FREAKIN DIED. okay, no biggie. just get somone to jump it. right? WRONG. in the middle of orlando, everyones a tourist, and EVERYONE has a rent-a-car...meaning NO JUMPER CABLES. fuccck! we're never going to see cake. luckily we finally got jumped, sadly, I was the only one in spirits to still go to the concert, even had it been my car, and my pants that were sticky, i wouldn't have let that be a reason to not have fun. anyways, we go, I end up being the only one watching the show while jennys in the bathroom talking to laurel ( on jenny and i's attempt to rekindle friendship and just go off and have fun....yes ) but whatever, i could have a fun concert experiance anyway. AND BOY DID I. they were amazing! awesome preformance, stage presence, and no distortion. it was like seeing a comedy skit too, the artists ( particularly the lead singer ) --soo funny. They ended with" I will survive ", being for their lack of hope for human kind. they had so much crowd interaction...they played frank sinatra, going the distance, daria, sheep go to heaven goats go to hell, building a religion ( called zeddy during that one ) oh, it was just good.work all day tomorrow, gnight
especially when they are in me hand...8)Cake - 4/9OkGo- 4/16COLORADO!!! - May 23rd-June 1st (ish...ish)
Reel Big Fish was ammmaaaazzzzing.highlites-* met some kids from some band, whored out their flyers....with our gum, on the walls* hated the chairs placed all over the floors...so, got rid of em'.* ran into Jake and Heather....they played body guard* crowed surfed, and hid from the security guards trying to kick me out* screaming, sweat, and involuntarily humping more than a few dozen people* sang i want your girlfriend to be mine to mike, lol* gville ale house...too much food* feeling like a dry hump whore, with everyones DNA all over me. "Never gotten so wet from dry humping before."hahaha. I've been running into him too much lately... *shrugs* they played sublime! and take on me. more concerts with mdiddy ateam and heather and jake need to happen, yeshhhh.
the beauty of everything seems pruned, i wish i could squeeze some ounce out of it but its just...not in my line of sight. maybe right now im just existing in the shadows of it, in the backdrop to avoid being blinded by somthing i cant intake right now. an immune system to beauty almost; though its never really been a disease. the blue lights are lit, third eye blind is playing and im under the covers. im being reclusive, i think i need to be drowning though so i can appreciate breathing again. i was too caught up in motion to really even realize what it was like to stand still and breathe. i feel like a bad friend since i have this need and ability to function without them.*sigh* can i filter you out of my dreams?


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bionox writes:
These idjit politicians don't get it; if you allow development to encroach upon the Navy's ability to perform its mission, you run the risk of attracting the unwanted attention of BRAC, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_Rea....
I'm an Oxnardian so I can tell you our experience with the SouthShore development and the Ormond Beach EIR resulted in a lawsuit and subsequent review by Judge Reiser who found the EIR to be deficient in several areas and encroachment on NBVC was one of those.
Do not let your city council off the hook! Demand the completion of the Joint Land Use Study and force the Navy to say what areas are not to be developed to avoid encroachment of their mission. Good luck!
P.S. Get Jeff Gorell and Julia Brownley to step up to the plate in defense of NBVC, also!
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