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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Social Butterflies - Blog Candy
Up close picture of the cards in the set:
I also decided to make a matching circle card using one of Regina's Shaped Cards set and my Spellbinders dies.
Stamps: The Cutting Cafe: Social Butterflies, Spread your Wings Background, Shaped Cards Set, Lauren Meader Template - From the desk of
Paper: Gable Green, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, White, Kaiser Scrapbook DP
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore
Accessories: Spellbinders, SU Circle and Scallop Punch, Dimensionals, Certainly Celery Ribbon, CB Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots
44 comments:
- Maria Matter said...
OMGosh, Shelly, this is absolutely fabulous! I love it all!
I'm giving away this set too....they are soooo beautiful!
Have a great day!
Blessings, Maria
- July 15, 2009 at 7:19 AM
- Pat (mspfd) said...
Shelly what an outstanding array of goodies! Outstanding work, girlfriend Love the fresh colors and awesome digis! I need to go check them out!!
- July 15, 2009 at 7:40 AM
- Sharon Caudle said...
OMG! Shelly this is such a fantastic set!!! WOW! I love the colors and those butterflies are amazing! Fantabulous work!
- July 15, 2009 at 8:42 AM
- Lisa B said...
Wow! this is beautiful. I am new to this blog thing and I am having a blast looking at everyone's ideas. I am trying my hand at the challenges but with just having twins it is challenging! I would love to post this on my blog but I just opened it and I am not sure how to do that. I would love to enter into the drawing so I would appreciate any help you can give me :)
Thanks for the inspiration,
- July 15, 2009 at 8:44 AM
- Lana said...
Shelly this is absolutely stunning girl....Beautiful in every way
Lana x
- July 15, 2009 at 9:29 AM
- Wendy K. said...
Absolutely beautiful! I love the colors!
I've added the giveaway to my blog:
- July 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM
- jaymack said...
I just love the butterflies.
- July 15, 2009 at 10:45 AM
- Christina said...
i'm loving your creation!
- July 15, 2009 at 11:40 AM
- Regina Easter said...
this is truly amazing shelly, it is breath taking..you are amazing....double hugs..
- July 15, 2009 at 11:48 AM
- Martha said...
oh so cute, and I just bought the hb pack and dont remember what else, should of got the butterflies ;)
- July 15, 2009 at 11:48 AM
- jan farnworth said...
love your projects they are just adorable.
- July 15, 2009 at 11:57 AM
- Crayola58 said...
Very very nice, Shelly. I love it. Leave my name off the draw since I am on the DT.
- July 15, 2009 at 12:46 PM
- Sparkle said...
So pretty! I love the colors.
- July 15, 2009 at 12:59 PM
- lorene said...
awesome job!!! thanks for putting my name in the hat!! I really want to win this one!!!
- July 15, 2009 at 1:10 PM
- mammapug said...
Very nice card set. I love your choose of colors. Thanks for the chance to win.
- July 15, 2009 at 1:43 PM
- momof3 said...
Today is my birthday, and I would love to win this. I love butterflies. Thank you for such a wonderful chance to win. You make beautiful things!
- July 15, 2009 at 1:44 PM
- Scrap2day said...
So beautiful..If I don't win..I'm going to buy this set myself!
- July 15, 2009 at 1:52 PM
- kellygrl27 said...
wow! so creative! I love what you've done with this set!
- July 15, 2009 at 3:24 PM
- Danni said...
Oh you know I love this! Look at those gorgeous butterflies! Wonderful job!
- July 15, 2009 at 5:49 PM
- Jeri said...
A truly wonderful set. You did a super job.
- July 15, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Super Cute! I hope I win!
- July 15, 2009 at 6:49 PM
- cruisingcrafter said...
Great job love all of them
- July 15, 2009 at 7:34 PM
- acs004 said...
Beautiful design. Love the colors!
- July 15, 2009 at 8:16 PM
- Charlene said...
Shelly, Don't enter me in the contest...just wanted to say how beautiful this set is!
- July 15, 2009 at 9:56 PM
- ~amy~ said...
**sweet** no need to put my name in the hat :)
- July 15, 2009 at 10:57 PM
- RAP said...
These are so beautiful
- July 16, 2009 at 12:18 AM
- Anita said...
These are so beautiful! I love the colors you choose.
- July 16, 2009 at 12:28 AM
- Justine said...
This is so beautiful, I mean wow, I think you have rendered me speechless. I know ME Speechless. You go girl
- July 16, 2009 at 7:21 AM
Everything is BEAUTIFUL! Love the colors and the images are fantastic.
- July 16, 2009 at 8:29 AM
- Sandra J. Strickler said...
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- July 16, 2009 at 9:11 AM
- Sandra J. Strickler said...
Your card set is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
- July 16, 2009 at 9:12 AM
- Janice Webb said...
Love your work! And thanks for a chance to win some fantastic blog candy!
- July 16, 2009 at 2:44 PM
- SMK said...
looove this color combo! and the whole project is darling, love it!
- July 16, 2009 at 2:48 PM
- Tonya said...
Wow is all I can say! What a wonderful idea for a present. (Gee Christmas is getting closer by the day)
- July 16, 2009 at 4:17 PM
- Kim said...
WOW Shelly that is incredibly beautiful - I'm SO CASE'ing that sometime - awesome set! Please take me out of the drawing since I'm on the DT. Thanks! Kim
- July 16, 2009 at 6:12 PM
- Joanne Travis said...
What a lovely gift idea!! So beautifully done, Shelly.
- July 17, 2009 at 12:21 AM
- "Um Buggin" said...
Shelly, simply breathtaking!! I love the colors you used and the card holder is adorable. I know someone is going to love this lovely gift. No need to enter my name, I'm on the DT. Beautifully done!
- July 17, 2009 at 1:35 AM
- jojo723 said...
Wow, gorgeous project! Please enter me in the drawing.
- July 17, 2009 at 9:23 AM
- jcscraphappy said...
wow love it, the colors are great. i would love to be in the drawing.
- July 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM
- Judy said...
Great colors you used and a pretty butterfly.
- July 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM
- Parker and Emma's Mom said...
I've never used printable stamps before. Would love to give these a try!
- July 17, 2009 at 11:38 PM
- Holly said...
Fabulous project Shelly! Love the colors you've used!
- July 18, 2009 at 7:40 AM
- Scrubbysue said...
Oooooooooh.........I LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!! what a great gift for someone! TFS!
- July 19, 2009 at 2:37 PM
I have been to your blog once before and could not find it when I went back to look for it. I am trying to make th box you use for the butterfly card set. When I went to see what Regina was up to at Cutting Cafe, there it was. What a thrill. You are bookmarked for me now boy. I would love to win the butterfly set...I have spent a lot (for me anyway) with Regina this month.. These sets are on my wish list. If you are sharing the cut file or template for the box, I would love to know how to get that too. xoxo Happy Scrappin! Love your stuff.
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- July 24, 2009 at 3:50 PM


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A fast heartbeat, a racing mind, and difficulty in sleeping are all signs of stress and anxiety. With our stressful busy modern lifestyles, it is not really surprising that many of us feel this way. A calm state of mind and time to relax are often perceived as quite a luxury these days, but they provide crucial balance to the fast-paced way we mostly live. Although some stressors are unavoidable, supporting your brain with optimum nutrition and making lifestyle changes to reduce the impact of stress on the body, can take you a long way on your journey to a peaceful mind.
The way our bodies deal with stress can affect us in many different ways. Stress can result in symptoms as wide-ranging and diverse as feeling overwhelmed (by 'everyday' situations), heart palpitations, tiredness due to lack of sleep, feeling physically and mentally exhausted, digestive issues, skin problems, anxiety and, in severe cases, panic attacks. It is extremely common to have at least one of these symptoms if you have regular stressors in your life, especially if you are consuming refined foods, or if your diet is lacking in brain-supporting nutrients.
We have our bodies' hardwired, primitive instincts that prepare us for flight or fight in threatening circumstances to thank for a good deal of the stress and anxiety in modern life. If attacked by a bear in the wild, the huge rush of the hormone adrenalin released in the body would be very useful in preparing our muscles to run away! Our modern stress equivalents to being chased by a predator (late for work or mediating arguments between our children) may be less life-threatening but create the same surge of hormones that rush through the body in order to stimulate mental and physical action immediately. Stresses that may not be life-threatening still result in an increased heart rate, with blood rushing to our muscles and heightened awareness of our surroundings, as we remain on 'red alert'. Immediate stressors that trigger the fight or flight response may happen to us several times a day and this constant release of adrenalin may result in a racing heart beat and a feeling of anxiety.
In addition to immediate stress, we also experience feelings of prolonged stress, against which the brain can also signal for the adrenal glands to produce stress hormones such as cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone released over a longer period of time and may be increased due to fairly common circumstances such as an unmanageable workload or financial worries. Sustained high cortisol production can lead to high blood pressure and a tendency to store fat around the middle; this is particularly common in men. (1,2)
Any form of stress in the short term is considered harmless for health; indeed, it is a natural process our bodies are designed to deal with, which then return to normal, but if stress persists over a long period of time, this may result in constant activation of the body's stress response, i.e. chronic stress. During the release of stress hormones, our major organs such as heart and muscles are ramped up (higher blood pressure and energy delivered to muscles), but organs that are less vital during episodes of stress, such as the skin and digestive system, may suffer. After periods of prolonged stress, this can eventually negatively impact the health of our skin, resulting in worsening of conditions such as psoriasis (3), and digestion may be sluggish during long-term stress, or diarrhoea may result in cases of anxiety or immediate stress. (4)
It may seem surprising that the foods we eat can alter our stress levels, however when studying the effects foods have on hormone production and neurotransmitter (brain chemical messenger) function, it is clear that our diets can have a huge impact on how stressed we may feel.
Carbohydrates and glycaemic index (GI)
During times of stress, with cortisol production high, the resulting rush of glucose to the blood (for the flight or fight response) requires the pancreas to release a hormone called insulin in an attempt to quickly level out the blood sugar levels, back to a healthy amount. If, during chronic stress, you consume refined carbohydrates such as white bread, sugar, biscuits or crisps, this also requires fast insulin production as refined carbohydrates are very easy to break down in the body; cortisol, however, may hinder this due to efforts to keep blood sugar levels raised. If stress and cortisol production are already high, refined carbohydrates then put additional strain on the pancreas, possibly increasing blood sugar levels.
The speed at which a carbohydrate is broken down in the body, thereby determining the effect on blood sugar levels, is the glycaemic index (GI). Fast-releasing foods such as sugar have a high GI, and real whole foods containing fibre and protein such as brown rice, pulses, oats, nuts and vegetables have a lower GI. Choosing low GI foods is therefore a great option to keep insulin levels controlled. Low GI whole foods also have the added bonus of including a higher density of brain-supporting nutrients such as zinc and B vitamins. Staying away from highly processed foods will help to give your pancreas a rest, and will allow your blood sugar to level out, helping you out of the overly alert and stressed state.
Protein for brain chemical messengers
If you are regularly experiencing stress and feel an inability to relax and calm your mind, this could be due to low production and impaired function of neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters are the brain chemical messengers which help you to experience feelings of relaxation and pleasure, improve your memory and ability to learn, and support quality of sleep.
As amino acids are required as the building blocks to synthesise neurotransmitters, protein intake in your diet may have a significant effect on neurotransmitter levels. (5) Try to include good quality sources of protein to support neurotransmitter production, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese, beans, lentils, yoghurt, nuts and seeds. If you are unsure how much protein to eat throughout the day, approximately 0.8 g per kg body weight is a reasonable intake for a healthy individual, (6) and slightly higher at around 1 – 1.5g per kg body weight may be optimal for brain health, especially if you are very physically active which increases requirements. (7) 75g of protein per day would be a good amount for a 75kg individual.
Fatty acids for brain function
Fatty acids, in particular the omega-3s EPA and DHA, are required in the body for optimum neurotransmitter function, supporting the ability to feel relaxed and calm and to improve sleep. The brain is particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids, therefore requirements are high to keep cell membranes elastic and responsive to these neurotransmitters. Low blood levels of omega-3 EPA and DHA are therefore, not surprisingly, associated with anxiety. (8)
The richest source of omega-3 EPA and DHA is oily fish, such as salmon, herring, anchovies and mackerel. Fish also has the added benefits of nutrients, including zinc and B vitamins, required by enzymes in the body to produce neurotransmitters. As oily fish almost inevitably contain toxins such as methyl mercury, if consuming more than 3-4 portions of oily fish a week, try to consume smaller fish lower down in the food chain, such as anchovies. Aim to eat at least two portions of oily fish per week. To give your body a higher dose of omega-3 EPA and DHA without unwanted toxins, good quality fish oil supplements are a safe option. Fish consumption has also been shown to significantly reduce heart rate variability and anxiety. (9)
For vegetarians, plant sources of omega-3 such as linseed and echium seed oil can be converted in the body to omega-3 EPA and DHA, although this conversion needs healthy, functioning enzymes in the body, requiring a good supply of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 in particular.
Other fatty acids found in foods such as nuts and seeds, avocados, olives and coconut are a healthy addition to your diet to support general brain health, so try to include these too.
Lifestyle tips
There are many other factors to consider alongside diet which may also impact on your ability to measure stress. Caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes and drugs may also worsen long-term symptoms like anxiety, which are related to stress.
Moderate exercise may help to reduce stress, although more intense exercise has actually been shown to increase production of cortisol (10), so don't overdo it at the gym if your body is already stressed out. Gentle and more relaxing exercises such as walking, swimming, yoga and Pilates are great for reducing stress levels – by reducing production of cortisol, reducing blood pressure and maintaining a healthy heart rate. Other relaxing practices such as reading a book, or even having a long soak in the bath, can help us to feel calmer and more balanced.
Omega-3 EPA and DHA
As cell membranes are almost completely made of fats, it is not surprising that the brain is particularly rich in omega-3 long-chain fatty acids EPA and DHA. These important fatty acids help to keep cell membranes more elastic, allowing an optimal flow of neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitter brain chemical messengers, such as dopamine, allow you to feel pleasure and feel happy and relaxed, thereby stabilising emotions. Healthy functioning neurotransmitters are therefore a must for your brain to receive these anti-stress messages. Omega-3 EPA and DHA supplementation has shown very positive results in reducing anxiety symptoms. (11)
Antioxidants are the wonderful protectors for our cells against oxidative damage. During episodes of stress, oxidation in the body may be raised, and your organs working in overdrive to deal with stress such as the adrenal glands, will have an increased requirement for these antioxidants.
Vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium are very powerful antioxidants that are able to recycle each other in the body, therefore when taken together they have a stronger effect. A high intake of antioxidants from a range of foods such as peppers, berries and dark green leafy vegetables is ideal; during times of stress, however, it can be very difficult to obtain sufficiently high quantities to support your body if you are under so much pressure that you don't prepare healthy meals from scratch each day. An extra antioxidant boost in supplement form can benefit many individuals who feel that they need additional support to deal with stress. Very high doses of vitamin C are required by the adrenal glands to support hormone production.
B vitamins
In times of stress, our requirements for B vitamins are very high and processed foods are commonly lacking in these vitamins. Keep up a good intake of rich food sources including fish, nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale. B vitamins are required in the body for many functions, including the proper functioning of enzymes to support essential processes such as production of neurotransmitters. Vitamin B5, for example, is required for healthy metabolism of choline, needed for the production of the neurotransmitters melatonin and acetylcholine, which help with sleep quality by regulating circadian rhythms. Supplementing with B vitamin complex has been shown to significantly lower personal strain and dejected mood; it may therefore help in reducing workplace stress. (12)
Vitamin B6 in combination with zinc and magnesium are used throughout the body as a 'team', to support fatty acid metabolism and to be used by enzymes to support neurotransmitter production, for mood and concentration, and should all be taken in combination during stress. Magnesium also promotes relaxation and good quality sleep, so is very beneficial for anyone experiencing anxiety. Vitamin B6 combined with magnesium has been shown to reduce anxiety-related PMS symptoms. (13)
L-theanine is an amino acid, naturally found in green tea, which has a natural calming effect on the body, reducing physical and mental stress. (14) L-theanine acts as a relaxant by interacting with the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which specifically helps to reduce anxiety and promote sleep.
Vitamin D
Most of us in the UK do not have optimum levels of vitamin D, mainly because vitamin D cannot be synthesised from sunlight in this country during the months of September to March. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with depression, low mood, and difficulty in sleeping. If stress or anxiety is linked to low mood and lack of sleep, vitamin D is an important one to remember.
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(2) Steptoe A, Siegrist J, Kirschbaum C, Marmot M. Effort-reward imbalance, overcommitment, and measures of cortisol and blood pressure over the working day. Psychosom Med 2004 May; 66(3):323-9.
(3) Thorslund K, Amatya B, Dufva AE, Nordlind K. The expression of serotonin transporter protein correlates with the severity of psoriasis and chronic stress. Arch Dermatol Res 2013 Mar; 305(2):99-104.
(4) Han B. Correlation between gastrointestinal hormones and anxiety-depressive states in irritable bowel syndrome. Exp Ther Med 2013 Sep; 6(3):715-20.
(5) Choi S, Disilvio B, Fernstrom MH, Fernstrom JD. Meal ingestion, amino acids and brain neurotransmitters: effects of dietary protein source on serotonin and catecholamine synthesis rates. Physiol Behav 2009 Aug 4; 98(1-2):156-62.
(6) Li M, Sun F, Piao JH, Yang XG. Protein requirements in healthy adults: a meta-analysis of nitrogen balance studies. Biomed Environ Sci 2014 Aug; 27(8):606-13.
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(9) Hansen AL, Olson G, Dahl L, Thornton D, Grung B, Graff IE, et al. Reduced anxiety in forensic inpatients after a long-term intervention with Atlantic salmon. Nutrients 2014 Dec; 6(12):5405-18.
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(13) De Souza MC, Walker AF, Robinson PA, Bolland K. A synergistic effect of a daily supplement for 1 month of 200 mg magnesium plus 50 mg vitamin B6 for the relief of anxiety-related premenstrual symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study. J Womens Health Gend Based Med 2000 Mar; 9(2):131-9.
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The Ancestors: The deities of the people of Ong. The Ongish people believe that every person who lived and died is a part of the Ancestors. They are believed to choose the tool that is manifested with every use of the omni-tool. They are also believed to habitate with you in any space on Ong.
The Arclight, Ancestor Cathedral: This is the main cathedral in Ikkara known throughout Ong for the column of light it shot into the sky, through the hands of giant statues of Ancestors.
Carmanium lily: A fragrant flower only found on Ong.
Confat: A swear word used on Ong. Roughly translated, the dung of farm animals that smells more than others.
Dronka Troda: A Tronka girl, 19 years old at the time of E01: Tesselation. Dronka is strong minded and brutally honest, and is one of Krys' best friends.
Eine Evergale: Krys' mother. Scientist, member of the Order of the Sciences and the Luminary council. She has red hair and hazel eyes.
Epimofosis: A cute animal native to Ong.
Epsi artum vi: "Innocence before guilt in the absence of facts." An ancient Ong phrase and the pillar of their justice system.
Esplanade Farense: A town square in Ikkara, Ong. It is a two story sunken square with walls of shops and a stepped down theatre for entertainers to perform theatre-in-the-round.
Fil Limios: Director and chief minister of the Arclight Cathedral, and member of the Luminary council.
Frag-o: A swear word used on Ong.
Ghie Elescent: A Luminary on the Ikkara council and head of the Ikkara Knowledgarium. A soft spoken but strong Ouix.
The Great Schism: The historical event leading to the loss of fuel for interstellar travel that divided the galaxy and stranded cultures on their planets. The Great Schism was 6127 years before the events of E01 – Tesselation.
Healing sanctuary: The term on Ong meaning hospital.
Holo-camera: A device that capture video around it in full 3D on holo-film.
Holo-film: 3D recordings and graphics usually created to record events or pass on knowledge.
Holo-game: A virtual game played by groups of 2 or more.
Holo-pods: Clamshell like small rooms used to view holofilm. Holopods are mostly found in the Knowlegarium, where there are hundreds connected to near infinite amounts of holofilm from the the stores of knowledge.
Ikkara: The capital city of Ong, and the home of the Evergales.
Kay Evergale: Krys' father. Community organizer.
Knowledgarium: Similar to a library, this is where the people of Ong went to study. All knowledge was shown through holo-pods.
Knowledge journey: Schooling on Ong. This is a process that all people work through starting from age 4 and ending between 19 and 22. The process starts with large class sizes which slowly get smaller with specialization, until the student is doing self study in their late teens.
Krion: The fuel used for faster-than-light travel before The Great Schism.
Krys Evergale: Our protagonist. 19 years old at the time of E01: Tesselation.
Luminary: A person of great status and accomplishment on Ong who is tasked, along with 14 others, to govern the local area. A position that is like a combination of a judge and city councillor on present Eath. Krys' mom is a luminary for Ikkara.
Luminary Great Assembly: The hall where the Luminaries assemble and where the local area if governed.
Luminary Watcher: <Spoilers for E01-Tesselation> One of the 15 Luminaries who watch over the simulation of Ikkara as artificial intelligences.
Meniér Galaxy: One of the two galaxies colliding together to create the Meniér-Appoto galaxy cluster. Ong is located in the bottom left of the Meniér galaxy.
Mirolité Honas: student of religion and humanities, and page to the Luminary Fil Limios. 19 years old at the time of E01: Tesselation.
Nalferion crystal: The crystal that makes the omni-tool work.
Octarium: A war monger culture that cause The Great Schism by detonating the dark nebula that supplied the fuel for faster-than-light travel thousands of years ago.
Omni-tool: A tool used by the people of Ong for various tasks and rarely combat. Using charged particles, it can manifest any tool needed. But the tool choice is not up to the user; the Ong people believe it is chosen by the Ancestors. But if you swing it at a nail, you will almost always manifest a hammer. The omni-tool can only manifest tools if the action is acceptable to the divine Ancestors, and only sparks and a fizzle noise come out if it is not.
Ong: The home planet of Krys Evergale and the setting for E01: Tesselation. Ong is located in the bottom left of the Meniér galaxy. Before The Great Schism, Ong was the spiritual and moral center of the galaxy. Its philosophy, morals and values were the basis for most of the cultures of the planets of the Republic of United Planets. Ong is located in the bottom left of the Meniér galaxy. Ong has always been principally occupied by 3 species in equal number: Ouix, humans and Tronka.
The Orders of the Sciences: The department of science for the Ong government during their time in the satellite.
Ouix: One of the 3 species of Ong. Ouix are tall and dainty, towering over the Humans and the Tronka on Ong, but they are the lightest. They have no joints, but they contort their bodies to the posture of a Human or a Tronka on Ong so they can fit in and where traditional clothing styles. Their skin is a pearlescent, milky white.
Own Evergale: The brother of Krys on Ong. He is 7 years younger than Krys; 12 at the time of Tesselation. He has straight, brown hair short at the back but long on top, pushed across his head and down his face.
Templites: The culture inhabiting the planet of Madena. The Templites followed the teachings of Ong, but had their own army. Their army was the last stand in the events of The Great Schism.
Trayna Iree: A luminary and the head of the Ikkara Board of Healers. A very knowledgeable human, she is known for her signature hood and ruby red lips.
Tronka: One of the 3 species of Ong. Tronka are big, strong and stout. They are a foot taller than humans by 2.5 times wider. They have trunks instead of noses and grey dry skin.
Whia White: An Ouik female girl, 19 years old at the time of E01: Tesselation. This is one of Krys' best friends.
Yomza: A card game played on Ong.


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Agfa Clack
The agfa Clack was my first medium format camera. I think I bought the camera somewhere in 2008. I wanted to have a go at analogue photography and I wanted a medium format camera. Just to have negatives that are bigger than 35mm. I like the camera. Simple cheap and surprisingly sharp for a camera like this. Of course it is not sharp like a Hasselblad or the sorts but for a couple of euros you get to have nice big negatives. Big enough to contact print and have a nice little photo. Funny how big negatives can yield nice little photos.
The camera:
It is a simple little camera. Shutterspeed around 1/30th second or bulb. A simple one element lens. The camera is made out of plastic with some metal. The negatives are 6x9. So you get 8 pictures on one 120 rollfilm. On the metal thingies on top of the camera (on the left side of the photo) you can attach a Clibo flashlight so you can take photo's in low level light situations.
The good thing about this camera is that it has a bulb setting. Put it on a tripod and you can have longer exposures if necessary. Also this camera is really easy to turn into a pinhole camera. It is really easy to remove the lens and replace it for a pinhole. The shuttermechanism can than still be used for exposure.
The Clack has 3 settings for focus. 1-3 meters and 3 meters and beyond. The last focus setting has a cloudy and a sunny setting. The close up focus setting has a little lens that goes between the normal lens and the film. The cloudy and Sunny setting have different apperture holes in them. In some cases there is a yellow filter in the aperture for the Sunny setting. But not all Clacks are this luxery.
The below photo is one of the first I made with this delightfull little camera:
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These Picnic pumps, at milkandhoneyshoes.com.
These Yves Saint Laurent Riviera starfish-print canvas wedge sandals, at net-a-porter.com.
Sexy Sparkles. Vogue Australia, February 2012, pictured via Fellow Fashionista Ruby Mines.
This NCLA nail wrap, at shopncla.com. CC adores ikat!
This Low Luv by Erin Wasson ring, at glamhouse.com.
These Body Central jeweled teardrop chandelier earrings, at bodyc.com.
These Bulgari earrings pictured via theknot.com... Wouldn't they be wonderful as a bride's "something blue"?
These Sandy Hyun earrings, at maxandchloe.com.
This Jessica Ricci Abundant French Lace cuff bracelet, at jessicariccijewelry.com.
This Marlyn Schiff bracelet, at marlynschiff.com. CC is smitten!
This Kenneth Jay Lane thick snake chain bib necklace, at shopbop.com.
This Joomi Lim Queen Bee necklace, at joomilim.com.
This iPhone 4 case, at jcrew.com. CC adores the paisley print so much that she had to buy it! You can find a variety of cases with Best Buy promotional code on cases and have a variety of styles to match your wardrobe!
This Jamin Puech Choco bag, at jamin-puech.com.
This Linea Pelle double zip clutch, at lpcollection.com.
This Nyla Noor Mercat pouch, at nylanoor.com.
This Merriweather jacket, at jcrew.com.
This three level leather jewelry box, at shopbop.com. Update: CC just bought!
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Monday, July 15, 2013
Last month, at the NBA Draft in New York City, former Kansas University forward Ben McLemore and Michigan guard Trey Burke hung out together quite a bit.
During the pre-draft media day, which included a couple of news conferences and a trip to the 9/11 Memorial at the site of the World Trade Center, McLemore and Burke could be seen talking, laughing and enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime experience together.
No anger. No animosity. No nastiness about the fact that, just three months earlier, Burke and the Wolverines ended McLemore's college career and KU's season with an improbable comeback that erased a double-digit deficit in the final few minutes and featured the shot of the NCAA Tournament, a 27-footer from Burke in the final seconds of regulation that tied the game and all but buried the Jayhawks.
While the loss and the shot no doubt hurt him at the time, McLemore's bond with Burke in the Big Apple was proof that life did go on. And even though no one likes the feeling of losing, it is a part of life, as is learning how to deal with it.
KU coach Bill Self has lost just 59 games during his first 10 years in Lawrence. His winning percentage (.836) during that time is among the best in college basketball and has surpassed the incredible standard set by his predecessor, Roy Williams.
Because of their scarcity, many of those 59 losses have been tough for fans and players to swallow. It's understandable. But if Jayhawks like McLemore can move on and actually become close friends with guys like Burke, who not long ago sent McLemore into tears, shouldn't we at least be able to rehash those losses in a series of stories that mostly remembers the good times?
Part 7 of this summer's series, which looks back at the top players and moments — and in this case some of the worst — of the Self era so far, focuses on a few of the most memorable losses during what has been a decade unmatched by nearly all other college hoops programs.
Be forewarned: If you don't think you can handle looking back on these dark days for KU basketball, you might be best served just to stop reading here and skip ahead to the next article. No sense wasting your time.
Rest assured that in the final few weeks of this summer's series, we'll get back to better topics, including best games, best comebacks and best quotes.
Here's a look at how we ranked the most memorable of those 59 losses:
Gary Bedore
The worst-loss category surely will put folks in a bad mood this morning. One thing fans do not like to do, I've learned, is re-live losses. But, hey, somebody's got to win; somebody's got to lose. That said ...
1. Michigan 87, KU 85 in 2013 Sweet 16: Trey Burke was great. Let's just say Elijah Johnson wasn't, and KU blew a big lead late in the Sweet 16.
2. VCU 71, KU 61 in 2011 Elite Eight: I know I'm over-reacting, and it probably didn't matter, but I just don't like the way KU lost the game, with the Morris twins mouthing off at center court, telling VCU players they had a nice little run and it was time to go home. At least, that's what the VCU players alleged was said. No need to fire up the opposition needlessly.
3. Northern Iowa 69, KU 67 in 2010 NCAA tournament: The second-round loss was maddening as the Jayhawks fell victim to a bunch of guys with hard-to-spell names. Northern Iowa had a nice team and played pretty well, but the final game in a KU jersey for Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich turned out really bad.
4. Bucknell 64, KU 63 in 2005 NCAA Tournament: It was a sad way for Wayne Simien, Aaron Miles, Keith Langford, Michael Lee, et al. to go out in nearby Oklahoma City.
5. Bradley 77, KU 73 in 2006 NCAA Tournament: Bradley had a pretty good team, and KU did lose eight games that year and was mighty young, but the Jayhawks played so well down the stretch of the season it was a shocker.
Tom Keegan
1. TCU 62, Kansas 55 at Fort Worth, Feb. 6, 2013: Sure, it didn't end a season because it didn't occur in a tournament, but its sheer ugliness puts it at the top. A good team reflects the personality of its coach, and Kansas almost always does that by bringing aggressiveness, confidence and talent to the court. Bill Self never has had a team play a game at Kansas that was so different from his personality. On that bizarre night in Fort Worth, Texas, the Jayhawks were sluggish, timid, showed no confidence, no brains, no desire and lost to a really bad team.
2. Michigan 87, Kansas 85 in 2013 Sweet 16: The fact that one player, senior Elijah Johnson, was involved in so many bizarre plays that contributed to the collapse late in regulation and in overtime made this one sting so much.
3. Bucknell 64, Kansas 63 in 2005 NCAA Tournament: Bucknell was better than most knew going into the tournament — New York sports-talk radio host Mike Francessa predicted the upset with conviction — but more than the Bison were at work here. It was KU's sixth loss in nine games. Injuries and bad chemistry were at play.
4. Bradley 77, Kansas 73 in 2006 NCAA Tournament: Somehow, KU managed to tie a very talented, experienced Texas team for a share of the Big 12 title and then hammered the Longhorns in the Big 12 tournament title game. And then, at the worst possible time, the Jayhawks showed their age and for the second year in a row were bounced in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
5. Northern Iowa 69, Kansas 67 in 2010 NCAA Tournament: UNI had tremendous difficulty with UNLV's full-court pressure, but survived and advanced. By the time Kansas stepped out of character to apply a press that brought the Jayhawks back into the game, it was too late. Ali Farokhmanesh, going against conventional wisdom, jacked a three-pointer with a one-point lead and 37 seconds left, a play that symbolized his team's bold, confident play that night.
Matt Tait
1. VCU 71, KU 61 in 2011 Elite Eight: The VCU loss takes the cake for me because it, unlike the others, seemed to be the one that prevented KU from its next best shot at a national title. A win here would've put the Jayhawks into a weak Final Four, where they would've been the overwhelming favorite. Things just never seemed right during this one, as guys who normally knocked down shots misfired often, the top offensive options seemed to press from the start, and the bench looked tight. Add to that the fact that the 11th-seeded Rams shot nearly 50 percent from three-point land (12-of-25) and it was clear that it just wasn't KU's night.
2. Michigan 87, KU 85 in 2013 Sweet 16: Who knows if KU would have gone on to the Final Four or to a national title had it gotten past Michigan last March. But one thing is certain: The Jayhawks never should've lost this game. Up double digits with less than 3:00 to play and up eight with 1:51 left, KU fell victim to one of the worst fall-from-in-front losses in recent memory, which was made more painful by the fact that the top-seeded Jayhawks completely dominated the first 30 minutes.
3. Bucknell 64, KU 63 in 2005 NCAA Tournament: In the more than 70 years of the NCAA Tournament, KU has had plenty of tough losses. But many of them — Virginia in 1995, Arizona in 1997, Syracuse in 2003, etc. — at least came to well-known programs a little deeper in. This one, a first-round loss to the 14th-seeded Bison, will always be remembered as one of the worst because of the pure shock value associated with it.
4. Missouri 74, KU 71 at Columbia, Feb. 4, 2012: I know tournament losses sting more and linger longer, but I wanted to make my list mostly about games KU should have won. And there's no doubt the Jayhawks should have won this one. Up eight (71-63) and in control with 3:21 to play, the Jayhawks never scored again and watched Missouri rip off an 11-0 run that stole what — for now at least — was the final Border War game played in Columbia. Of course, that 19-point KU comeback a couple weeks later in Allen Fieldhouse took some of the pain out of this one.
5. TCU 62, KU 55 at Fort Worth, Feb. 6, 2013: All you need to know about this one is that even Bill Self thought it may have been the worst performance by a KU team in the more-than-100-year history of Kansas basketball. KU shot 29.5 percent and scored just 13 points in the first half, against, statistically, one of the worst teams in the history of the Big 12.
Jesse Newell
1. Bucknell 64, KU 63 in 2005 NCAA Tournament: Former KU coach Roy Williams always was able to avoid the first-round upsets, and that's why this one in Bill Self's second year came as such a shock. With only five scholarship players, the Bison took down the preseason No. 1 team in a stunner. Little-known fact: The band that filled in and played Bucknell's fight songs that day? Northern Iowa.
2. Northern Iowa 69, KU 67 in 2010 NCAA Tournament: Another preseason No. 1 whose season ended abruptly. With only two losses all season, this Jayhawks team also was the consensus top team at the end of the season and the favorite to win it all. A pair of unexpected threes from 7-footer Jordan Eglseder, though, started the game unexpectedly, and Ali Farokhmanesh's gutsy late three provided one of the NCAA Tournament's most memorable shots.
3. VCU 71, KU 61 in 2011 Elite Eight: This one stung KU fans most because of the circumstances. After a flurry of upsets, the Jayhawks were easily the best team left in the tourney, only needing wins over mid-majors VCU and Butler to advance to the national title game. VCU's run-and-gun style bothered KU, though, and the Rams used a 39-15 first-half run to take the lead for good.
4. Michigan 87, KU 85 in 2013 Sweet 16: This is the type of game that Self teams usually don't lose. Holding a 72-62 lead with the ball and 2:30 left, KU had a 99.4-percent of winning, according to Ken Pomeroy's statistical formula. Turnovers, defensive breakdowns and an unbelievably deep three from Michigan's Trey Burke all contributed to the Jayhawks giving up the lead.
5. Bradley 77, KU 73 in 2006 NCAA Tournament: Though the Braves were underseeded as a No. 13, this was Self's second straight first-round loss and led to many questions about his postseason-coaching ability. Though that KU team was young (and won an NCAA title two years later), the loss led to some panic, as Self was just 3-3 in NCAA Tournament games at KU with two more first-round losses than Williams had in 15 seasons.


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I finally fell in love with my dog around the time he turned fourteen. He could no longer leap onto my bed, and his days as an embarrassment who had to be walked wearing a muzzle lest he bite someone -- again -- were part of his fierce youth.
We'd adopted Freddie from a shelter, a five-month-old half Bichon Frise half Cairn Terrier Though when I was a child we'd had always owned dogs, I no longer considered myself much of a dog person. The pets in my adult life were mostly for the kids. To this overburdened mother with two challenging children, a full-time job and a rocky marriage, the dog was a burden, becoming even more of a weight after my divorce, True, he was adorable. But he bit people. Never a family member or a family member's friend. But plumbers and electricians had better watch out. He had a thing for men in uniform and yes, he hated our letter carrier.
He once chomped onto a disagreeable gardener who called the cops – and then he bit the cop. He was quarantined for ten days, banished from the streets of my town for the safety of its citizenry. With a profound sense of shame -- bad dog owner! -- I bought a muzzle. When kids approached, hands out for a kiss, I had to tell them "Sorry, he's not always friendly." Their parents looked on pityingly or disapprovingly.
After a while, the censorious glances -- or so I imagined them -- were replaced with friendly sympathy. He was, after all, seriously cute.
With a biting dog on the premises, my homeowner's insurance skyrocketed. People wondered why we didn't get rid of him. But the kids really did need him. When one was upset after a fight with a friend, or stressed about a test, they knew they could count on a snuggle with Freddie to make things better. So he stayed.
But I didn't love him. Not then. I'd feed and walk him, annoyed by his whimpers signaling the need to go out at seven on a Saturday morning, or the just-before-bedtime outings for one last pee in single-digit temperatures. I wasn't totally immune to his charms, offering the occasional tummy rub, the appreciative "Good boy" but really, I gave him the minimum.
For years, Freddie wasn't allowed into my bedroom. I'd purchased expensive bed linens, and no way was he getting his sharp claws into them. He alternately slept with one kid or another. But with my daughter living away and my son spending more time at his dad's, he had nowhere to sleep where he'd have some companionship. I relented and let him breach the barrier of my bedroom door and sleep on the rug.
But that wasn't good enough for Freddie. The whining and imploring eyes wore me down. And once he'd bounded onto the bed, he was there for good. The linens are a bit worse for wear, and I don't much care.
I became frankly crazy about this now-mellow elderly mutt. Is it because I no longer worry that he'll put his teeth into someone's leg? Could it be that our physical proximity during our most vulnerable moments -- when we're asleep -- binds us in some primal way?
He's now seventeen and somewhat infirm. He recently experienced mobility problems and I feared we'd lose him, surprising myself with how worried I became. He was treated for Lyme Disease, and he's actually a bit frisky again.
I know of some contentious marriages that suddenly shifted when one spouse became ill. A husband who'd been distant became his ailing wife's advocate and thoughtful caregiver. There he was, washing his wife's hair, shepherding her to doctor's appointments.
Is it possible that people -- and other animals as well -- become both more loveable and loving when they need help? When my kids were little, I experienced an almost overwhelming surge of love for them when they were sick, holding them in my arms during feverish episodes. Ordinarily, they'd allow only so much cuddling before jumping from my lap and returning to play. But when they were under the weather, they'd allow me to hug and kiss them as much as I wanted.
Perhaps we're hard wired for the compassion gene to kick in when someone needs us. Or maybe we require someone to take care of in order to retain our full measure of humanity. Could it be that our noblest moments occur when we become caregivers to those we never much cared for?
I regret having kept Freddie at a certain remove all those years. He missed out on my affection, though he received plenty from the kids. And I missed out on the affection he could have offered me, had I allowed it.
The evening primrose is breathtakingly beautiful, for just one night; after its brief bloom, it withers away. So it might be with relationships, some designed for the long haul, others for a short but sweet interlude.
I love my Freddie with an intensity that baffles me. Sometimes, near the end of the workday, I'll start looking forward to returning home, where he'll greet me, tail thumping against the floor, tonguing my hand under his nose. I'll pick him up and carry him outside – he can't manage the stairs - so he can take care of business.
I chatter at him incessantly: "Are you hungry, cutie? Mommy's making you dinner" in the same cooing tones I used with my infant children, never mind that he's eighty years old in human terms.
He lies beside me while I read, watch TV and knit, sometimes snuggling up against me, sometimes wandering off for a bit of independence. But always, when it's time to sleep, we're back to back and he's right up against me. I feel him breathing, and I know he's still with me, and I can sleep.
Andi Brown is the author of the comedic animal shelter novel, "Animal Cracker."


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The only trouble is that I'd love to do it every year but they haven't asked! (laughs) But I would love for there to be a broader field for others like Sheridan Le Fanu, who was James' great hero, and all the people who came after him. James was the best, but it was would be nice to mix it up a bit. If only there were more of them, a Ghost Story for Christmas… Well, we could do with an anthology series really.We could indeed. I was pleased to see that MG would like to do 'Count Magnus'. He also talks about another great writer, H.G. Wells, and I was delighted to learn that Graham Duff - another genre fan with his roots in comedy - has adapted four Wells stories for Sky.
Another point of agreement between yours truly and MG is that the sheer volume of modern horror films is a bit overwhelming. But there's no point in complaining - they're cheaper to make than most kinds of movie, and they tend to make money.


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The number of underwater homeowners grew to 11.1 million, or 22.8% of all mortgaged properties, during the fourth quarter, CoreLogic said Thursday.
The real estate data firm said the number of borrowers in negative equity is back to third-quarter 2009 levels, suggesting more homeowners are struggling with loans that are worth more than their properties.
Comparatively, only 10.7 million properties, or 22.1%, of mortgage homes, were in negative equity in the third quarter of 2011.
The number of homes in negative equity edged up in the fourth quarter on falling home prices and a foreclosure pipeline that is pushing down national home values.
"The high level of negative equity and the inability to pay is the double trigger of default, and the reason we have such a significant foreclosure pipeline," said Mark Fleming, chief economist at CoreLogic. "While the economic recovery will reduce the propensity of the inability to pay trigger, negative equity will take an extended period of time to improve, and if there is a hiccup in the economic recovery, it could mean a rise in foreclosures."


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Obama: Iraqi Government Must Be More Inclusive
(AP) -- President Barack Obama says it's going to be hard for the current Iraqi government to resolve the country's crisis unless the government is more inclusive.
Obama stopped short of calling for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to resign. He says it's not the United States' job to choose Iraq's leaders.
But he says whoever is prime minister must make sure all sectarian groups feel they can advance their interest through the political process.
Obama made his comments to reporters Thursday after announcing he will send up to 300 military advisers to Iraq and set up joint operation centers to share intelligence.
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Obama: 300 military advisers available for Iraq
President Barack Obama says the U.S. is prepared to take targeted military actions in Iraq if they would help fight a growing threat from extremist militants. He also says the U.S. is ready to send as many as 300 military advisers to Iraq.
Obama is offering an update to U.S. operations in Iraq, where al-Qaeda-inspired militants have sparked instability. He says the United States is forming joint operations centers in Baghdad and northern Iraq.
But Obama emphasizes that American combat troops would not be returning to Iraq.
Obama says the U.S. has increased its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations in Iraq to better understand the threats to Baghdad.


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In an ordeal similar to what Crestwood residents are now experiencing, the state had known years earlier about toxic pollution seeping into the water supply but didn't notify residents at the time.The lack of action in Muniz's neighborhood prompted the Illinois legislature in 2005 to unanimously approve a right-to-know law that requires state officials to notify people if they live near a polluted site or if their tap water is contaminated.
But as the Tribune reported April 19, the state did not tell Crestwood residents that it had ordered the village to shut off a contaminated well that had been in use for more than 20 years. Now, Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders are vowing to fix an apparent weakness in the law, which they hailed as a national model four years ago.
"It's very frustrating to know this is still happening," said Muniz, who drove to Springfield three times to tell lawmakers her story. "I know their pain and anger."
When public water supplies are fouled by toxic pollutants, the law requires that municipal officials, not residents, be notified. But village officials already knew their municipal well was contaminated -- state officials had told them so in 1986 -- and continued to use it anyway.
In response to the Tribune's investigation, Quinn and others vowed last week to ensure that state and local officials follow through on the intent of the law. They also are moving to make it a felony to mislead the public about the source of its water.
"You would expect them to tell their constituents what's in the water they're drinking," said Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago), who sponsored the right-to-know measure. "If we need to amend the law to make it clear people should be notified, that's what we'll do."
After the law took effect, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency posted on its Web site examples of state officials issuing notifications or requiring polluters to do so. Under the heading "right-to-know legislation better informs Illinois citizens," the site notes that early notification can help people "make important decisions that may impact their families' health."
One case the EPA highlighted involved radioactive tritium that had seeped into groundwater near the Braidwood nuclear power plant in Will County. The Tribune first reported in January 2006 that Exelon Nuclear had bought out a homeowner and offered to compensate others for any loss in home value because of the contamination.
On at least a half-dozen occasions after that, Exelon and state officials sent notices to people living near the plant updating them on plans to clean up the area.
"We moved fairly quickly on that one," said Kurt Neibergall, manager of the EPA's Office of Community Relations. "In many of these cases, we maybe don't have all of the answers, but we can get as much information as possible out there."
Answers were difficult to find for Muniz and her neighbors in unincorporated Downers Grove. After they were told in 2001 that their wells were contaminated with trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene, two industrial solvents linked to cancer, they were advised by state health officials to avoid drinking tap water and to limit bathing in it.
If they needed to take a shower, Muniz said, they were told to open the windows because the chemicals can easily become airborne when aerated.
The neighborhood later was hooked up to treated Lake Michigan water and the wells were capped. But as the saga dragged on, it became clear that state and local officials had known about the contamination in the late 1980s and didn't inform people living nearby.
"They always seemed to be looking for loopholes or excuses for not telling us what's going on," Muniz said.
When the right-to-know legislation was signed into law in 2005, state officials vowed that what happened to Muniz and her neighbors wouldn't happen again.
In Crestwood, village officials told state regulators in 1986 that they would use only treated Lake Michigan water from neighboring Alsip and the contaminated well would be turned on only in an emergency. But records show that Crestwood relied on well water for up to 20 percent of the village's water supply for some months.
The well finally was shut off after the EPA tested the water again in 2007 and found it still was contaminated with chemicals related to perchloroethylene. But before the Tribune report, the only public hint of contaminated water in the area was an Aug. 13 news release from the Illinois Department of Public Health warning that private wells in the area might be polluted.
State officials now say they are taking steps to avoid a repeat of what happened in Crestwood.
"We think what these guys did is outrageous," said Doug Scott, director of the state EPA. "It can't be allowed to ever happen again."


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Dusk was settling in as Mistislav formed his line (Mistislav's army is glows a faint blue) on the western side of the Ilmen lake. As a thunderstorm threatened on the horizon, Mistislav's sworn enemy Yarislav (whose army glows a faint red) met the challenge that was posed by Mistislav and hist host by rallying for battle. Marching to war with Mistislav were the fierce woodland warriors, while Yarislav had recruited a company of Polish knights who were staying in the besieged city of Novgorod. As the two armies formed up to make battle, the fate of the city lay in the balance...
The lines close, as Mistislav (blue) and Yarislav (red) vie for the best position.
With a spit and a curse, Yarislav refused Mistislav's parley and terms, as both warlords knew he would. Mistislav used the opportunity of the negotiations to move his auxiliary and skirmishing troops into and through the woods to hold up Yarislav's line. Both warlords knew that this battle would be difficult, as mounted soldiers had little chance in any battle that took place under the bows of the pine forests. As such whoever controlled the forests would likely control the battlefield as well.
The armies continue to vie for position, Mistislav secures his hold on the eastern forest while Yarislav's hold on the western forest is broken.
Both warlords had difficulties with urging their troops forward, as the night fell and the thunderstorm threatened soldiers both on foot and mounted were reluctant to commit to battle. As such, it was nearly an hour before the lines began to close. Spurned by hopes of a quick end to the battle, Yarislav sent his skirmishers to halt Mistislav's advance. Unfortunately for them, they died under hoof and spear and sword. This move caused Yarislav to lose his hold on the western forests, leaving the western flank open for Mistislav and his host! All the while Mistislav firmed up his hold on the eastern forest, positioning his auxiliary and skirmishing troops nears it edges to curb the advance of Yarislav's cavalry. Yet all was not well for Mistislav. Uknown to him, a horde of light cavalry were attempting to get behind his lines on his left flank...
After the lines will no longer hold, battle is joined with Mistislav himself leading his host!!
Once his position was favourable, Mistislav himself lead the charge against Yarislav's cavalry and mercenary knights. The lines clashed in a blur of wonderfully painted shields, flowing cloaks and blaring horn blasts! The battle that was made was not definitive, as the neither side destroyed the other. Despite that, the mercenary knights of Poland did drive back Mistislav's cavalry!
Mistislav rides down his enemy and charges forward!
The lines closed again, this time seeing Mistislav himself destroy the cavalry that opposed him, while the Polish knights continued to drive back the beleaguered cavalry to his left. During the fighting, Yarislav reformed and re-engaged as well, only to be held up once again by Mistislav's auxiliary and skirmishing forces in the woods. Not all went well for Mistislav however. The light horse of Yarislav's army drove into the lines of Mistislav's cavalry on the left flank, destroying one element! Things looked like they might crumble there for Mistislav, because if those two enemy light horse could break away and capture his camp, the battle might end in his defeat. Fortunately, because the light horse was out of Yarislav's command range, and because of some fancy maneuvering on the part of Mistislav's cavalry, the advance of the light horse was checked for the remainder of the battle.
The Polish Knights, intent on riding down their pray got caught behind enemy lines...
As the polish knights continued to chase their quary through Mistislav's lines, they soon found themselves far from any possible support and deep behind Mistislav's lines. Because of this, Mistislav himself battled the knights, charging to their rear while another element of cavalry as well as an element of spear also came to battle the knights. Despite this terrible show of force, the Polish Mercenary Knights of Yarislav pushed back their enemy to live to fight another day, saving Yarislav from losing the battle, as only one more element needed to go down before his army crumbled..
The brave Polish knights finally fall to the blades of Mistislav!
Despite their uncanny resilience, the Polish Mercenaries finally fall to the wieght of the Russian attacks. With the destruction of the knights, as well as another element of cavalry to Mistislav's skirmishers (the cavalry were forced to recoil into Yarislav's own element when it was not properly lined up, causing them to break and flee), the battle came to a close and Yarislav lead the remainder of his forces from the field in defeat. Not only did they yield the field of battle to Mistislav, but also Novgorod! And so, it was with great trepidation that the citizens of the great city watched as their new master and warlord rode in through the gates! Would Mistislav stir them into rebellion? Or would he rule long and peacfully? Only time can tell! Thanks again to Mike for a smashing first time out with these Russians!


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Game 47 - Yankees
Yankees 2, Orioles 1
Record: 22-25
Well, well, well...look what we have here. Six solid from Ian Kennedy, Veras and Farnsworth (wow) throwing heat in the 7th and 8th and Rivera in the 9th (nice vulture win Mo). The game winning hit from the artist formerly known as Robinson Cano. And a fantastic ejection for Joe Girardi (Zapruder footage here) on a very weird call in the 9th that preceded the game winning hit. Sure, the Yanks scored a measly two runs, but they found a way to win, and that's all that matters. The stadium was rocking, and now they get the hapless Mariners over the weekend. Dare I dream of .500? (yes, I know I just jinxed them)
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My children love to watch Bob Ross. You read that right. The soft spoken man with the incredibly impressive hair and love of oil painting can somehow enthrall my six and four year olds for hours on end.
A few weeks ago, Tim turned him on while the kids were in the room, and before we knew it they were glued to the television, watching his every brush stroke. It wasn't long before they were calling me back in to the living room to point out the different paintings he was working on or the way he made the trees or cabins. One show started and I didn't recognize the man painting, but assumed he had a guest hosting his show. At that point, C informed me that the man in question was in fact Bob Ross's son. This morning they both requested paper and crayons so that they could draw along with Bob Ross as he painted, their rudimentary pictures mimicked his painting, complete with mountains, a lake, and a cabin.
I love that my children's taste in television is so eclectic. Of course their favorites are cartoons, however in addition to their unusual love of Bob Ross, they also often request Good Mythical Morning, and When Calls The Heart. I'll take any of those over endless episodes of Dino Trucks, thank you!
This evening after picking up the kids, I decided to take them to a nearby park that has fish ponds and fun little bridges. We picked up some food on our way and by the time we got there it was quite dark and cold. We had the little park to ourselves and we picked out a bench in which to enjoy our feast. Even though we had record temperatures for most of the day, it was starting to get colder and the kids trembled as they sat on their bench. I took the opportunity to give them a little lesson about wind, and explained to them that the temperature itself wasn't very cold. I pointed to the large bay within reach of the park, and we talked about how the breeze coming off the cold water made it feel so much colder than it really was. Then we examined the night sky and talked about how we couldn't see Orion tonight because the clouds were too thick. I always enjoy the chance to take normal moments and turn them into something they can learn about.
Today was C's 100th day of school, so she was very excited to wear the shirt she made for the occasion.


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