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Had way too much fun today.
Drew Catlin and Ben Kaminsky were by. Had some lovely coffee from Ecco Caffe, a bunch of really nice coffees from Ritual... in general had way too many shots of espresso!
I have to say, however, that it was a really good experience. We spent hours and spent almost no time talking about espresso machines. We briefly talked about the Anfim grinder - but perhaps for 1 minute. We talked some smack about the industry and people/companies. But mostly we talked about coffee.
If this is what the new crop of baristas is going to turn out like... I'm happy.
In fact, we even talked a little around the whole issue of dogma and "rules" of espresso and I got the feeling that there is some open-mindedness and flexibility.
All about the coffee... willing to question beliefs and dogma...
Whew... maybe the coffee industry isn't fucked after all.
And for what it's worth... the monster Mia held up really well. I didn't hear any whining about the machine, didn't have to do any juggling - nor did anyone else. Just pulled shots. And if a couple pro baristas (and one has-been pro) can spend a couple hours pulling shots on a home machine and not bitch about it... well then that's one bad-ass home machine.
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|Scene from a cooler place
Just back from a vacation with the family to the more temperate northwest. We rode ferries. We viewed orcas in the wild. And I found that it takes twice as long to drive anywhere in northwest Washington than most other places I'm familiar with. For example, including ferry wait time and traffic, in one instance, it took us five hours to cover 119 miles. On some of the routes we were driving, the cyclists who took the ferry gave those of us driving cars a run for our money.
|Officials frown on riding up/down this ramp on the ferry
Still tired from all the travel. Apparentely, while we were frolicking along the temperate seaside, Phoenix was hammered with an epic dust storm. We came home and found everything outside, and some things inside, covered with a fine, sandy powder. Not sorry to have missed that, though.
Also, as fate would have it, a nice old ten speed has fallen into my possession. I'll post more about it once I get it cleaned up and in good working order. Here are a few hints though.
|From a functional point of view, this appeared to work like new
|Ah, the old 3-bolt
Still working on getting back into the swing of things. The rhythm of the ride. Happy to be home, kind of looking forward to things getting back to normal. Get up. Go ride.


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Prepper Style New Year's Resolutions: Outdoor Gear
I resolve to get some good fire-starting supplies, such as the nifty little Sparkie Fire Starter, a can of Fired Up!, and some Waterproof and Windproof Matches. This would make it so much easier to start a campfire or get the charcoal grill going quickly, especially in windy conditions.
If you've followed the Pennies for Prepping series, you may know that I bought a bit of outdoor gear last fall, including the Teton Outfitter XXL 1-Man Quick Tent and a Klymit Static V sleeping pad. I already have a sleeping bag, but I'd like to get something warmer this year, ideally before I go winter camping—maybe to something like the High Unita Gear Sleepy Ridge 10-Degree Sleeping Bag. I also want to get an Optimus Vega canister stove. Because, if I'm going to get a canister stove, it might as well be one that will work during all four seasons.
My New Year's Resolution for outdoor gear is to learn how to make awesome shelters for different situations. I want to read and research about different shelters and how you make them in the Sense of Survival. Then, I want to go and test it out with a few materials I already have on hand at home. I want to do this so I can figure out what items I would need to make a stellar, warm, and insulated shelter. So I already know that I really want a ripstop tarp or two, duct tape, and maybe a tent like the Mountainsmith Morrison Two-person tent if I can't figure out how to make a shelter from natural materials. . .
This year, I'm going to learn how to start (and extinguish) a campfire. To learn this new skill, I want to add fire starting tools to my family's emergency kits and camping supplies. Our family loves to camp, but not knowing how to build a fire can ruin the adventure pretty quickly on a cold night. We will be adding the Sparkie, Spark-Lite, and H-25 Strike Master fire starters to our kits. We want to have a variety of fire starters on hand to ensure that we have a reliable method of lighting a fire, no matter the situation. (What if I lose one? If that's my one and only method of starting a fire, I'm in trouble). By the end of 2014, my family will be campfire starting (and extinguishing) experts!
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The start of summer - Pearl and Ashton~ May 2011
Good Morning Friends! I hope that you all are soaking up the beautiful month of June. We are excited that school is out and summer has finally arrived and we are enjoying our easier mornings! I have done my best to take all five little ones to do something fun each day. I am not sure how I am doing it except that I feel His grace equipping me!
We have been praying for quite some time for a new job for my Husband here in town or that there would be a breakthrough with his current job and he could reside here with us full time.
Neither one happened.
Each time an opportunity would open up close to home and he would pursue it, God seemed to shut the door.
The only door that opened for him was still out of state. But it was a wonderful opportunity and so for that reason and several others he has accepted a new position.
We prefer life here for our children for many reasons and really felt God called us here two years ago but the distance is incredibly hard on a family and I am a little worn out to say the least.
So as I am approaching the two year mark of parenting solo, we are trying to follow the Lord's leading for our family and for what is best for our little ones. It has been a long season for us and we are praying for His guidance and continued grace.
In the meantime I am trying my best to give the children a special summer as well as try to hold everything together here at home!
On another note I would love to hear what you all are doing for the summer!
Where are you going on vacation? Do you have special things you are doing with your children each day or each week? I would love for you to share your ideas and plans in the comment section!
Thank you for sharing and Happy Summer!
13 comments:
- whitney said...
I'm glad to know it's not just our family that goes through uncertainty in the job world. I really feel for you and sort of know what you're going though. Many blessings to you and your family this summer.
- June 8, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- Emily said...
I have no doubt how difficult it is on you and your husband and then all the kids. I hope you're able to make it through the summer. :) and at some point soon have the opportunity to be all together again.
- June 8, 2011 at 12:32 PM
- Amanda said...
Sibi, I just dont know how you do it! My husband travels a ton and it is very, very hard on me and the kids (and I have 3, not 6!!! :)...you are a strong woman, hang in there! I hope you get your answers soon. We have made a Summer List and everyone contributes things they want to do or see or places to go...its fun, gives each day a little bit of a "focus" - lots of swimming, art prjects, bike rides and we are doing Treat Tuesdays (read on another blog), each of my kids gets a Tuesday to pick out a treat to make and we do it together! Yesterday it was Campbell's turn and he picked donuts, so we fried donuts on a record setting 100 degree day! But it sure was fun!
- June 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM
- Sandra said...
Hey Sibi! I know how hard this must be! Is your oldest daughter home this summer? I'm sure she is a help to you. I plan to see my new grandbaby again. Other than that no plans at all. If I end up in your part of the state, I'll let you know so we can get together! XOXO
- June 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM
- paige said...
continued to pray for you friend.
i think you're awesome.
love you
- June 8, 2011 at 2:02 PM
- Becca said...
Sibiiiii. :( When you posted Bennett's sweet prayer on fb I was hopng it meant your hubby's new job was close to home. Praying for precious memories tone made this summer. You're super Momma. :)
Our Summer is revolving around a special birthday party July 8th. Can you believe the baby you helped me pray for is almost ONE?! Sqeal!
Here's to hoping yall's plans involve a few days at Seaside, I'm thinking of you girl.
- June 8, 2011 at 4:49 PM
- Hoffman's Hideaway said...
Hang in there! Our family is in Toronto this week because my husband had to work here. So we use his travel during the summer to make family vacations. It has been educational to say the least, much easier for me with only two! Keeping you and your family in our prayers. We have been through the time of my husband living and working in Alabama and driving home to Indiana on the weekends. NOT FUN! You are an amazing mom with such a gift. Some day when you have grandkids, such stories you will tell them!
- June 8, 2011 at 5:37 PM
- 3 Peanuts said...
I am praying for you Sibi. I am not the biggest fan of summer as I don't enjoy the HEAT n TX and I am not Susie Cruise Director.
I am "homeschooling' Kate for an hour each day. She will be one of the youngest in Kinder this year and I want her to feel confident so I am trying to prep her a bit and she LOVES it!
We are spending time at the library and the pool and just trying to stay sane. The kiddos have a few summer camps too.
- June 8, 2011 at 7:01 PM
- The Mustard Seed said...
Praying for you, sweet lady.. for grace and energy. YOu are such an awesome mother for making your children's memory of a wonderful summer your priority! You are an inspiration to all of us stay at home moms.. and moms in general..
This summer I have been sewing and sewing and monogramming with my new machine. I had no idea how busy it would keep me. I am also making sure that Jude gets quality mommy time since the new baby will steal a lot of that.. and preparing and nesting for my Sweet Pea to get here soon.. only six weeks at the most left!!
Keep up the awesome work!
Lots of love and hugs,
- June 8, 2011 at 9:36 PM
- Christi said...
my thoughts and prayers are with you ... you will come through with much grace and your family will prevail, because as you've said to me several times, GOD is good.
- June 9, 2011 at 2:36 PM
- lizziefitz said...
Husband on business trip for two months, stomach bug= extra laundry... We go to the pool and joined children's museum . Solo parenting is for the birds, after a year of it , I have had my fill. Is husband's new job in a nice area, it may be wise to join him there? I know moving is for the birds too;) hugs and prayers.
- June 9, 2011 at 11:04 PM
- Coastal Southern said...
Sibi, I don't know how you do it. You are amazing. Keep trusting in God to guide you through this time.
I followed your blog years ago and recently found it again. I did not know that you had moved to the beach. I'm not sure, but I think we may live close by. From pictures on your header it looks like our beaches here.
Shoot me an email if you ever want to meet up or if you ever need help with the kids.
- June 12, 2011 at 7:51 AM
- Grace at Home said...
My husband travels quite a bit and it's difficult. I love reading about your days though. Wondering if perhaps the new position includes a move to SC? :)
- June 13, 2011 at 5:25 PM


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The short life of Smitty's Lawn Service
Wick's World
"What did you do, Wick, tick off the county road grader? It looks like he went over your lawn with his blade dropped," said a neighbor.
Here's the history of Smitty's Lawn Service: There is no history. It never existed, except in my mind. It does not exist today and it never will exist.
The result of a conversation at Mrs. Smith's house turned to the subject of our summer's incredible workload. Mrs. Smith having recently retired from a highly stressful job remarked that she loved to mow lawns. She then offered to mow my lawn in Moose Lake for the summer. In the excitement of interpreting what I thought was her new career in lawn service, I eventually asked if she would come down and mow our other lawn in Eagan while her husband Smitty did an inspection on a third house we were in the process of buying.
The day they came, I hurriedly mowed the front half of the yard before it got too warm and then went out back to wash the lower deck. Meanwhile, Mrs. Smith and hubby showed up, jumped out of their wagon and immediately began mowing (actually re-mowing).
"Mrs. Smith, I mowed all of that front part; start here."
She warily eyeballed me, said "Okay" and immediately continued to mow the lawn I had just mown.
"No, Mrs. Smith, start mowing here," I said.
That really brought on a strange look.
"But the mower wasn't cutting at all. I had Smitty lower the blades."
Now I understood. "You can't mow these lawns short in the Cities like you can up north," I said. "You can't lower the blades or you will scorch the lawn."
No harm done, although later Mrs. Smith admitted my behavior led her to believe I had a stroke during heart surgery. This was something familiar to her for in the past she witnessed this with a close family member and thought I was showing the same signs.
"He thinks he already mowed that lawn," went through her mind.
Shortly thereafter, I had a conversation with my wife. "Mrs. Smith is not starting a lawn business. She simply offered to help us out during our time of need like she always does," my wife said.
That was when I realized that Mrs. Smith's Lawn Service is not coming over with her mower to do my Moose Lake lawn. I freaked out.
"Karen, she can't use our mower. It's way too touchy." (Translation: It is a piece of junk on the verge of death.)
"You call Smitty and tell them to do our yard in Moose Lake before it gets any longer," my wife insisted.
Now it gets hilarious. Smitty began mowing and did not realize that almost immediately the bolt holding up the left half of the mowing assembly fell out resulting with the left blade riding on the ground with the right blade mowing three inches higher. At some point Mrs. Smith took over mowing, meanwhile scorching a left trench while plowing across the yard.
This is what resulted in the neighbor's road grader comment. Even better quotes followed from the neighbors next door.
"What are they doing?"
"Maybe they've never mowed a lawn before."
"No, they look like they're around 60 — not possible."
"Wick's not going to like this. We better call him."
"But we need to get to the graduation party or we'll have food spoiling."
"Oh! You know what? You know the practice football field where they mowed 'Rebels' on the field? I bet they hired them to write 'Wick Fisher' on the lawn."
Well, Wick Fisher has fairly straight letters in it and maybe it could be mowed onto my lawn. But that was not the case at all. For this story to happen you would need to know the last 40 years of Wick Fisher's life with tools and machinery of which the Smith's were well acquainted. Only they could think that maybe that's how he mows his lawn.
"Cobble them up and run 'em 'til they drop," was always my motto about machinery.
Ask Smitty's about the last time they borrowed my carpet shampooer. After some name calling from a normally sugar-mouthed lady, the "piece of junk" went directly to the dump where it belonged.
As for the lawn mower, it still has a year or two left in it, although there will be no Smitty's Lawn Service putting it into action.


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The Condition of Education 2017. NCES 2017-144
McFarland, Joel; Hussar, Bill; de Brey, Cristobal; Snyder, Tom; Wang, Xiaolei; Wilkinson-Flicker, Sidney; Gebrekristos, Semhar; Zhang, Jijun; Rathbun, Amy; Barmer, Amy; Bullock Mann, Farrah; Hinz, Serena
National Center for Education Statistics
"The Condition of Education 2017" is a congressionally mandated annual report summarizing the latest data on education in the United States. This report is designed to help policymakers and the public monitor educational progress. This year's report includes 50 indicators on topics ranging from prekindergarten through postsecondary education, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. "The Condition" includes an "At a Glance" section, which allows readers to quickly make comparisons within and across indicators, and a "Highlights" section, which captures a key finding or set of findings from each indicator. The report contains a "Reader's Guide," a "Glossary," and a "Guide to Data Sources" that provide additional information to help place the indicators in context. In addition, each indicator references the data tables that were used to produce the indicator, most of which are in the "Digest of Education Statistics." In addition to the regularly updated annual indicators, this year's report highlights innovative data collections and analyses from across the Center: (1) The first spotlight indicator examines the relationship between student risk factors at kindergarten entry (poverty and low parent educational attainment) and academic achievement in early elementary school; (2) The second spotlight indicator draws on administrative data from the Center's EDFacts data collection and finds that 2.5 percent of students in U.S. public elementary and secondary schools were reported as homeless in 2014-15; (3) The third spotlight indicator draws on longitudinal data from the Beginning Postsecondary Students Study to examine the rates at which first-time college students persist toward completion of a degree or certificate; and (4) The fourth spotlight indicator examines how disability rates for U.S. adults vary by educational attainment, finding that 16 percent of 25- to 64-year-olds who had not completed high school had one or more disabilities in 2015, compared to 4 percent of those who had completed a bachelor's degree and 3 percent of those who had completed a master's or higher degree. In addition, two indicators provide insights from the Center's recent work on technology in education. The first previews key findings from the Center's upcoming report, "Student Access to Digital Learning Resources Outside of the Classroom." The second presents findings from the National Assessment of Educational Progress's 8th-grade Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) assessment. [For the 2016 report: "The Condition of Education 2016. NCES 2016-144," see ED565888.]
Descriptors: Educational Indicators, Preschool Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education, Outcomes of Education, Risk, Parent Background, Educational Attainment, Poverty, Race, Ethnicity, Native Language, Kindergarten, Elementary School Students, Homeless People, Public Schools, Place of Residence, Student Characteristics, School Location, College Students, Academic Persistence, Age, Two Year Colleges, College Entrance Examinations, Attendance, Disabilities, Employment Level, Adults, Age Groups, Young Adults, Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries, Income, Unemployment, Full Time Equivalency, Gender Differences, Family Characteristics, Family Structure, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Access to Computers, Internet, Preschool Children, Enrollment, Secondary School Students, Charter Schools, Private Schools, Minority Group Students, English Language Learners, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Distance Education, Institutional Characteristics, Educational Environment, Racial Composition, School Demography, Low Income Students, Crime, School Safety, Bullying, Victims, Teacher Student Ratio, Educational Finance, Expenditures, National Competency Tests, Reading Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement, Technology, Engineering, Grade 4, Grade 8, Grade 12, Achievement Tests, International Assessment, Mathematics Tests, Science Tests, Graduation Rate, High Schools, Dropout Rate, Out of School Youth, White Students, African American Students, Enrollment Rate, High School Graduates, College Faculty, Teacher Characteristics, Intellectual Disciplines, Academic Degrees, School Holding Power, Student Costs, Student Loan Programs, Student Financial Aid
National Center for Education Statistics. Available from: ED Pubs. P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398. Tel: 877-433-7827; Web site: http://nces.ed.gov/
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Preschool Education; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Postsecondary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Elementary Education; Higher Education; Two Year Colleges; Secondary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 8; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Grade 12; High Schools
Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: National Center for Education Statistics (ED); American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Identifiers - Location: United States
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: SAT (College Admission Test); ACT Assessment; National Assessment of Educational Progress; Program for International Student Assessment; Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: EDIES12D0002
IES Publication: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/


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Solomons 4th Seal of Venus to Make One Come to You Huge Silver Medallion Rhinestone Pendant
This very bold, beautiful statement piece, is 2 1/2" long. It includes a 24" matching metal chain and bonus black ribbon necklace. Artwork is 30x40mm oval. Bejeweled with 3mm White Rhinestones on alloy metal, surrounding the artwork. Also includes a 4x6 Laminated Prayer Card, Artwork on one side, and Prayer on the back. Artwork by Artist Shoushan Includes Gift Box.


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Guest blogger Holly Ross has spent seven+ years at the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN), working with community members to identify technology trends that are reshaping the nonprofit sector. Brett Meyer, NTEN Communications Director, co-authored this post.
As nonprofits have flocked to the e-newsletter as an inexpensive and timely way to communicate with stakeholders, the number of newsletter tips has also proliferated. While subject lines, "from" addresses, and your template design are all important, they aren't the biggest challenge to putting out a quality newsletter. The most difficult part is creating good content, content your subscribers want to read.


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Congratulations to the following:
Scaly piscine - 7000 Posts
bugssy - 5000 Posts
NZTailender - 3000 Posts
Goughy - 2000 Posts
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Yaju - 1000 Posts
No Marc this week, so I will have to live and die by my own sword. A little late, and still not much cricket on.
We would love some help, especially from someone who follows the fortunes of one of the subcontinent teams, you would only have to pick a couple of awards each week
The CW Awards Team
Alternative (milestones)
Marc (awards judge)
Aussie Dominance (Sobers and Gatting/Rana awards judge)
Archie (whatever else is left over)
If you are celebrating a Posts milestone this week, please let Manju (Alternative) know, you can contact him at hunterbhai at hotmail dot com
If you would like to discuss anything to do with the awards, please let me know, you can contact me on kehlers at iprimus dot com dot au
If you notice a post or thread that you think is worthy of an award please contact Marc at marc at robbins46 dot freeserve dot co dot uk
If you notice any nominees for the Sobers or best debate awards please let Justin know at
rusty_492 at hotmail dot com
Best of The Best
1. Shahid Afridi Award for (Best post of the week) Like an innings by the great man, it does not have to be very long, to be great viewing. And the Winner is: LongHopCassidy for this click here A close run thing this week, a couple of quality posts both for and against the captaincy of SRW
2. Shane Warne Award for (Best thread of the week) Like his bowling it must be interesting but just like his private life it can also be controversial. And the Winner is Turbinator for this click here , Why not China, it would be good to see
3. The Skull Award (Funniest poster for the week) Just like the king of the one liner Kerry OKeefe, can also be serious. And the Winner is: LongHopCassidy for this click here Even though it was from today, and should strictly not be considered, it made me laugh. Still a good idea for a thread imo
4. The Sobers Award (Most varied poster of the week) The true all-rounder of CW you must be able to contribute to a number of threads. And the Winner is: silentstriker , he loves to win, and contributes a lot to the site, with a skin as thick as a Rhino.
5. Tony Greig Award (Worst prediction of the week) Will he ever live down that We will make them grovel prediction re- the West Indies? And the Winner is: No award this week , I thought we would have one from the ICC CT but the thread has not been opened yet?
6. Inzamam Award (Vaguest poster of the week) We are not sure what he is talking about, but we hope he knows. And the Winner is: Turbinator click here
You will have to explain this one to me, why would writing left handed enable him to write faster?
7. The Sir Geoffrey Award (Most knowledgeable poster of the week) We were going to call this the Richie Benaud award, but after speaking to Boycs, he assured us he new twice as much as Richie. And the Winner is: Lillian Thomson, knows his stuff but does not post enough for mind (is it mind or mine?)
8. The Bradman Award (Overall CW poster of the week) Simply the best no matter what the debate or criteria. And the Winner is: No award this week. Can someone please email me next week if they think someone deserves this award. And no you cant nominate yourself SS
Agarkar/Mohammed award for ('At least their trying' award)
just like the players this award is named after, they may not be quite good enough for any other award, but at least we remember them. And the Winner is: pietersenrocks, Two user names but only one award
10. The Patrick Eagar award for great photography, because we have named this
award after the greatest cricket action photographer, it will only be awarded when someone reaches a high standard of snaps. And the Winner is: No award this week
The Gatting V Rana award for the best debate of the week, and the winners are: Is Ganguly one of the greatest click here Good debate generated by this thread. Some of his off side shots were just about the best I have seen from a lefty
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Fabric Tuesday with Rainbows!
Welcome to Fabric Tuesday!
I noticed a theme last week that made me happy, so I'm featuring some pretty and bright rainbow projects from last weeks link-up!
Hopscotch Quilt from GenXQuilters
Super Zig from Gemini Stitches
Rainbow Pouch from JuneBug's World
Brooches from My Little Creative Wonderland
Rainbow Ridge Mug Rug from Always Sew Love
Ready to link-up?
Check here if you need a refresher on the "rules".
PS Do you have a block tutorial? Make sure to link up to our master list here.
6 comments:
- noga quilts said...
Thanks so much for hosting this lovely event! I great to know new quilters and get inspired by them!
- June 7, 2011 at 12:59 AM
- Canadian Abroad said...
Thanks for the opportunity to link. I have been following your blog for a while, and looking at other people's links but this is the first time that I have had the courage to put something of my own on. (#6 - Brit Quilt Swap) I thought it was time I joined in the fun!
- June 7, 2011 at 1:21 AM
- Scrapatches said...
Beautiful and bright and adds a smile to my day ... thanks! :) Pat
- June 7, 2011 at 7:09 AM
- amy smart said...
Love all the rainbow inspired projects!! Makes me want to make some of my own.
- June 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- AnneMarie said...
Thanks so much for highlighting my hopscotch quilt! You are great hosts!
- June 7, 2011 at 2:35 PM
- Lisa said...
oh yay hehe i only just realised my brooch was featured.Thank you so Much.Rainbows are so pretty and everyones project is GORGEOUS.
- June 10, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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All-new family sedan with uncanny good looks.
Midsize Cars
Editor: Laura Burstein
$21,700 Base Price MSRP
$29,180 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: "Ford Fusion S ($21,700); SE ($23,700); Titanium ($30,200); Hybrid ($27,200)"
Standard Engine: turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4
Engine Options: 2.5-liter I4; turbocharged 1.6-liter I4; turbocharged 2.0-liter I4; 2.0-liter I4 with electric motor
Standard Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic
Basic Warranty: "3 years/36,000 miles"
Assembled In: "Flat Rock, Michigan; Hermosillo, Mexico"
Model Tested MSRP: "2013 Ford Fusion SE ($23,700)"
Standard Equipment: "eight-way power driver seat with power lumbar, rear air vents, a rear fold-down armrest, an enhanced audio display, satellite radio capability, heated mirrors, a keyless entry keypad and17-inch alloy wheels."
Options As Tested: "Luxury Package ($2,300) includes leather upholstery, heated front seats, driver memory settings, power-reclining passenger seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror; Technology package ($1,000) includes dual-zone automatic climate control, MyFord Touch interface, two USB ports, rearview camera; automatic start-stop ($295); reverse sensing system ($295); voice-activated navigation ($795)"
Standard Safety Equipment: "antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front seat side airbags, front knee airbags and side curtain airbags, emergency crash notification"
Optional Safety Equipment: "blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning and a lane keeping assist; all-wheel drive"Destination Charge: $795
The 2013 Ford Fusion is a five-passenger, midsize sedan. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is optional.
The 2013 Fusion is available with a wide range of powertrains, including gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid variants. The old V6 engine found on the previous Fusion is gone, replaced by a plethora of four-cylinder choices: Standard is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 175 horsepower that carries over from the outgoing model; though least expensive, the 2.5-liter engine is the least-efficient choice.
Two new engines debut for 2013 that are much more efficient: a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine that makes up to 178 horsepower, and a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that churns out 240 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. The 2.0-liter turbo delivers the best acceleration performance. Fuel economy is aided by sticking with smaller engines, as well as by incorporating systems such as electric-assist power steering, and an optional automatic Start/Stop feature on models equipped with the 1.6-liter Ecoboost engine. We found the Start/Stop feature irritatingly rough but it can be turned off.
The standard 2.5-liter engine is EPA-rated at 22/34 mpg City/Highway. Models with the new 1.6-liter engine achieve 25/37 mpg City/Highway with the manual transmission and 24/37 mpg with the automatic. The new 2.0-liter turbo is rated 22/33 mpg.
The Fusion Hybrid model pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT). It's good for a maximum of 188 net horsepower, with fuel economy rated at 47 mpg City and Highway (yes, that's 47/47 mpg).
The Ford Fusion Energi is plug-in hybrid that uses the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder found in the Fusion Hybrid along with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack. Fusion Energi is designed to run on pure electric power for short commutes and can be charged using a 120-volt or 240-volt outlet.
The 2013 Fusion is built on an all-new platform, which Ford says is more rigid and safer than before. Although classified as midsize, the 2013 Fusion feels large and cavernous. This second-generation Fusion rides on a wheelbase that's about five inches longer than the first-generation version (2006-12), but overall body length is only an inch longer thanks to shorter overhangs. The 2013 Fusion is also an inch wider and taller than before.
Our test drive revealed solid handling and a comfortable ride, although the Fusion doesn't feel as nimble as other midsize sedans. Fusion feels big while driving, and a U-turn requires of plenty of space, although the turning circle was cut down a bit from the previous generation and beats that of the Honda Accord. We found the Fusion Hybrid operates smoothly but didn't love the low, grumbly sound it makes.
Technology abounds in the 2013 Ford Fusion. It offers the latest version of Sync and MyFord Touch, the touchscreen interface that is much improved from its previous generation, although still wonky. Optional advanced safety features include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection and lane-keeping assist, which helps wandering drivers stay in their lanes. The Fusion also offers active park assist, a feature normally found on high-end luxury cars, which scans parallel parking spaces and automatically maneuvers the car in on its own.
The 2013 Ford Fusion debuts at a time when competition between midsize sedans is tougher than ever. If you're motivated by sleek, European-inspired looks and a wide choice of powertrain options, the 2013 Ford Fusion is one of the best choices out there. But other automakers have launched all-new flagships this year, including the 2013 Honda Accord and 2013 Nissan Altima. The Toyota Camry was refreshed for 2012 and remains a perennial favorite. The Hyundai Sonata is also an excellent alternative, although even its alluring styling can't top the Fusion's."
"The 2013 Ford Fusion comes in S, SE, and Titanium trims. Fusion Hybrid comes in SE trim only. All models are front-wheel drive except for the Titanium, which has all-wheel drive optional.
Fusion S ($21,700) is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. It comes standard with cloth upholstery, manually adjustable seats, manually operated air conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, automatic door locks, windows and mirrors; a trip computer, a 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, the voice-activated Sync audio and cell phone interface, a four-speaker audio system with single CD player and auxiliary audio jack, cruise control, keyless entry, automatic headlights and 16-inch steel wheels.
Fusion SE comes with a choice of 2.5-liter engine and 6-speed automatic ($23,700), turbocharged 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic ($24,495), or turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters ($25,950). Standard equipment is upgraded with an eight-way power driver seat with power lumbar, rear air vents, a rear fold-down armrest, an enhanced audio display, satellite radio capability, heated mirrors, a keyless entry keypad and17-inch alloy wheels.
Options on Fusion SE include an Appearance package ($1,250) with seating surfaces made from recycled materials, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, foglights, a rear spoiler and 18-inch painted alloy wheels. The Luxury package ($2,300) includes leather upholstery, heated front seats, driver memory settings, a power-reclining passenger seat and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The Technology package ($1,000) includes dual-zone automatic climate control, the MyFord Touch touchscreen interface with an upgraded version of Sync, two USB ports and a rearview camera. Standalone options include a sunroof ($895), reverse sensing system ($295), and 18-inch wheels ($495). Fusion SE models with the 1.6-liter engine may be equipped with an automatic Start/Stop system ($295) that turns the engine off at idle to save fuel.
Fusion Titanium is available with front-wheel drive ($30,300) or all-wheel drive ($32,200) and is powered by the turbocharged 2.0 liter engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters. Fusion Titanium comes with leather upholstery, heated front sport seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless ignition/entry, remote ignition, auto-dimming side mirrors, rear parking sensors, a 12-speaker Sony audio system with HD radio, a sport-tuned suspension and 18-inch wheels. Standalone options include a sunroof ($895) and 19-inch wheels ($695).
Fusion Hybrid ($27,200) is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 paired with an electric motor and an electric continuously variable transmission (eCVT) and comes with all features found on the Fusion SE plus cloth seats made from 100 percent recyclable materials, dual-zone automatic climate control and unique 17-inch wheels.
Safety features on all models include front seat side airbags, front knee airbags and side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes, traction control, electronic stability control. Emergency crash notification comes standard. Optional blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning and a lane-keeping function can reduce the chance of an accident. An optional rearview camera can help the driver spot a small child behind the car when backing up. Available all-wheel drive enhances stability in slippery conditions. Always wear seatbelts because they are your primary line of defense in an accident."
Walk Around
"The exterior design of the 2013 Ford Fusion is by far one of the most striking among non-luxury vehicles. Its wide-mouth horizontal grille evokes the design language of Aston Martin (which, for a time, was owned by Ford), and its wraparound headlamps and sharp body creases could have been penned by designers from a luxury German brand. Ford succeeded in making the car look high-end and modern, with styling cues that are aggressive but still approachable. Look carefully though, and you'll see places where it appears engineers had to shoehorn the inner workings to fit the design, such as the large gaps between the hood seams and the windshield.
Although the Fusion is classified as midsize, it looks and feels large. It rides on a wheelbase that's about five inches longer than the old model, although overall body length is only an inch longer, thanks to shorter overhangs. The 2013 Fusion is about an inch wider and taller than the last generation. Still, these growing dimensions aren't unusual, as the Fusion's measurements are very closely matched to those of the 2013 Honda Accord and 2013 Nissan Altima.
The base model comes with 16-inch steel wheels, which is disappointing considering the new Accord comes with alloys, and even some carmakers, like General Motors, are including alloy wheels standard on lower priced compact and sub-compact offerings."
"Unless you're a pro wrestler or NBA player, you may feel swallowed up inside the Fusion. There's plenty of space up front for legs, shoulders and heads, and roominess is accentuated by concave door trim, which looks as if it were pared away by a giant potato peeler. Strangely, the narrow, body-hugging sport seats don't match their cavernous surroundings. Front seats sit low in the cockpit, and combined with the relatively high hood line, we had a hard time finding a comfortable seat height. On the plus side, the headrests sit at a surprisingly neutral angle, and don't force your head to tilt forward as aggressively as in some other vehicles.
In a nod to sustainability, the cloth seats that come standard on the Fusion Hybrid and optional on the SE are made from 100 percent recyclable materials, and the seat cushions and head restraints use a polyurethane foam that Ford says is derived from the oils of plant seeds, including soybeans. They had a slight sheen, and reminded us of dressy twill pants one might find at Banana Republic. Leather on the Titanium trim is nice, but not buttery soft.
Materials and finishes on the dash and upper portions of the doors and dash are straightforward and attractive, but ragged edges along the top seam of the map pockets make it appear that someone forgot about the lower half of the car. Also, we noticed a layer of what appeared to be sound insulation material peeking out from the space between the instrument panel and the windshield. Ford representatives pointed out that we were driving pre-production vehicles, so we're not sure whether these peculiarities will end up on the showroom floor.
The center stack on base models uses manual climate control knobs that are easy to see and are well laid out. On models equipped with the MyFordTouch interface, climate and other functions are adjusted via touchpad controls, which we found were not always accurate or responsive. In fact, while we liked the look of the 8-inch touchscreen display, we were often frustrated while using the MyFordTouch interface. The driver's instrument cluster is modern and good-looking, with a pleasing illuminated blue needle on the speedometer. An optional dual LCD display allows drivers to toggle through a variety of functions. One nifty feature is the overhead interior lighting, which you can turn on and off with the swipe of a finger.
The steering wheel feels fine in hand, and is equipped with a plethora of buttons for vehicle information and settings, volume and audio input, cruise control, handsfree phone operation and voice activation. It can be distracting to find everything at first, and takes some time to memorize.
Rear seats are comfortable, with adequate leg and knee room. Headroom clearance is good for passengers up to about six feet tall. There is somewhat limited toe room due to what we guess is a variety of wires and electronics stuffed under the front seat. Adjustable headrests are comfortable for passengers, but can interfere with rearward visibility.
The 2013 Fusion offers 16 cubic feet of space, which is slightly more than its competitors: Camry and Altima each offer 15.4 cubic feet, and the Accord measures 15.8. (The new Fusion offers half a cube less than the outgoing Fusion.) The battery pack in the Fusion Hybrid cuts down significantly on trunk space to 12 cubic feet, and creates an odd, high shelf in the back half of the cargo area."
Driving Impressions
"The Fusion feels like a big car on the road as well as in the cabin. In its turbocharged 1.6-liter iteration, the Fusion provides decent, albeit docile acceleration. For more oomph, go for the 2.0-liter turbo.
Steering is light and comfortable, and the 6-speed automatic transmission shifts in all the right places. Titanium models are equipped with paddle shifters for manual gear changes. Brakes are smooth and confidence-inspiring.
Thanks to its electric motor, the Fusion Hybrid offers plenty of pep off the line. The electronically controlled CVT is smooth and seamless, and brakes are firm and responsive, without feeling grabby like many vehicles that use regenerative systems. Its low, grumbly sound is rather unpleasant, however, despite Ford's attempts to muffle it with acoustic material.
Handling is solid and comfortable, and on par with our expectations for a midsize family sedan. Although, the Fusion doesn't feel as nimble as other cars in its class. We had an embarrassing moment when we were forced to make a three-point U-turn at a stoplight on a major city street to clear two lanes. The Toyota Camry, in a subsequent comparison drive, felt more maneuverable and got us around in one fell swoop with its 36.6-foot turning circle. Still, the Fusion's turning circle of 37.7 feet bests the Accord's girthy 38.1 feet.
Fusion SE models with the 1.6-liter engine can be equipped with an optional automatic stop-start feature to improve fuel economy. And like some of the other stop-start systems on the market, the Fusion's feels invasive and annoying; some manufacturers have smooth systems. The car shudders when it turns the engine turns off, and shudders even more when it turns back on."
"In a segment littered with utilitarian choices, the 2013 Ford Fusion is a competitive family sedan that makes a bold fashion statement.
This report was filed by New Car Test Drive correspondent Laura Burstein from Santa Monica, California."
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TAMPA, JAN. 3, 2014 – University of South Florida Football coach Willie Taggart today announced that offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Walt Wells and quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Nick Sheridan will not return for the 2014 season.
"I would like to thank Walt and Nick for their hard work and dedication to the USF football program," Taggart said. "I appreciate their professionalism and service to USF and wish them the best in their future endeavors."
Both Wells and Sheridan completed their first season on the USF coaching staff in 2013 and had previously worked on Taggart's staff at Western Kentucky.
Taggart will begin an immediate search to fill the two coaching staff positions and will not comment on the status of that search until the positions have been filled.
The Bulls return 16 starters (9 offense, 5 defense and 2 specialists) for Taggart's second season at the helm.
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FilmDistrict has pushed back Taylor Hackford's Parker to January 25th. Based on the mystery novels by Donald Westlake, Parker stars Jason Statham as the eponymous thief, and co-stars Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte, Wendell Pierce, Clifton Collins Jr., and Michael Chiklis. The movie was originally set to open on October 12th where it would have faced (and probably lost to) the star-studded The Gangster Squad and the Kevin James comedy Here Comes the Boom.
January, long treated as a dumping ground for likely flops, has started to yield surprising returns. Modestly-budgeted movies like Contraband, Underworld Awakening, The Devil Inside, and The Grey all performed well at the box office, and Parker has the potential to do the same. Currently, the film's only competition is the breakdancing flick Battle of the Year: The Dream Team (formerly Planet B) starring Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso, and Josh Peck. [Box Office Mojo]


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Since my father's family originated from southern France near the Pyrennes the omelettes he often made for us on Sunday mornings, and sometimes for the evening meal were flat omelettes, typical of that region. Mom would make the classic rolled or folded omelettes, but dad always made his in the Basque style, similar to Spanish tortillas, or Italian frittatas.
Loosely based on La Piperade, the classic Basque omelette, my father's Sunday omelettes knew no bounds as far as ingredients. He always cooked them in the old, well seasoned, big black cast iron skillet, which now proudly hangs on my kitchen pot rack. First sauteeing some diced yellow onion, and building from there, adding this and that from the vegetable garden (such as Swiss Chard), or from the refrigerator, he usually included some ham, or bacon, sometimes cubed cheese, and leftover vegetables from the night before, etc.
And of course, always several eggs beaten with a fork, then poured over all, stirred gently for a short time, then allowed to set into a nice, thick omelette. To serve it was cut into wedges and usually placed right on the dining room table in the cast iron pan. Mom always liked to have a few shakes of Worchestershire sauce on her's.
It's a wonderful recipe, open to almost anything you may have on hand. Everytime I make it, I think of my father.


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As I was making the new widget for Big, I stared at Gong Yoo's face for a minute and felt nostalgic and sad cuz he seems to have more wrinkles than he did in Coffee Prince. I remember thinking back then how perfect that little show was for people like me who had very little interest in Kdramas and it turned out to be the turning point in my KD viewing experience. For years, CP continued to steal every other drama's thunder by being the best KD had to offer. Then OB came along and now I can't help but wonder if any new drama can top it. Pretty sure it wasn't just the show itself that we fell in love with. There might have been some dimples that fueled the interest along…
The other day I realized it's been almost 4 months since OB ended. In the past, I've been able to move past other dramas that I loved without so much difficulty, but it's different with OB. Maybe since it was a longer drama than most so there was a lot more to love, but I think it's more than that. It's how I feel each time I see any OB characters. There is a lot of affection there like we all got to know each other over a long period of time. Drama characters come and go in our lives, but once in a while, we come across some that makes us want to linger. Long after the show has ended and those actors have moved on to different roles, the feelings and image we cherish of our beloved characters can't be effaced. Sure new characters steal our attention away for a few weeks or months, but when it comes down to listing our all time favorite onscreen couples, names like Ja Eun and Tae Hee will come out on top every time.
As loyal OB viewers, we can attest to that dedication cuz look at all the love and attention you have given to these OB pages. The fervor and passion that arose when Uee and JW's new coffee CF came out seems to have incited renewed adoration for our beloved couple. As soon as someone hears news about anything related to JW, Uee, or OB, you guys post and share. I can't tell you how much I appreciate everyone's effort to keep us informed. Thank you for sharing your love for JW and OB. As long as you guys are here, new OB pages will continue to pop up so we always have a place to gather.
It's only been a year since the OB press conference, but see how different he looks from the recent one for Gaksital? I don't know why, but he seems a lot younger and relaxed during the OB press conference. Maybe it's cuz he has the burden of being the lead role in Gaksital.
When I saw this photo of his new female co-star, I had to compare with our OB couple. Even though the new girl is cute, I am not worried at all that their onscreen chemistry will be any competition with the one on OB. Why? Cuz Gaksital has a lot of fighting and action scenes so I doubt JW's character will have that much free time to devote to romance. Plus, since it's only a 24 ep drama, there is no way they have any time to do this…
All I can say is it's a good thing this drama is not 58 eps cuz otherwise we will need to invest in an industrial size drool bucket.
*Photo credit to Baidu and our sweet bbblue73 for sharing them.
New photos shared by Loverz- thank you so much. 🙂
Our very own SS translated the accompanying interview for these photos from Chinese to English. A big round of applause to SS for her devotion to Mr. Dimples. I left all her cute comments in as well. 🙂
Joowon who transforms into a strong man, the hero in Bridal Mask
Interviewer is impressed with this young man. She starts off by saying June is the month that is the most full in life. And just like the month of June, Joo won, whose figure she likens to the figure six(for June, so whimsical!) as I suppose he is always slightly bowed in greeting, is extremely well-mannered, a little shy and full of youthful vitality.
JW: To date it is the strongest character I ever played Born into the Japanese occupation period, he had to be strong and hardened himself in order to provide and protect his family.After his brother became an imbecile, he decided to switch his loyalty to the Japanese, becoming the policeman. But after he knew the truth behind the Bridal Mask, he chooses to walk the lonely path of a nameless hero.
As Kang To changes, it also became more challenging and difficult to act the character. Just like Kang To who had to bury a deep-seated fire within him, with every scene and take, the blood surges. And at the end, the heart feels sad. As this is a very popular manhwa, the stakes are high and the burden great.
JW: People around me are saying what a great manhwa this is. They told me I must act the role of Kang To well. Although I am worried that I may not meet their expectations, it is fortunate that after every filming, I am at peace/satisfied and also comforted.
I received a lot of care from the director. In reality, filming a drama is always a very hurried and rushed affair. But amidst the chaos, he is unhurried. In fact, he very patiently allows the actor to slowly immersed himself into the role and scene. Even under tiring circumstances, he never shouted once. He is very gentle yet a man who can lead.
Another reason why the role is so challenging is the many action scenes. As KT is the Korean heo, these are necessary. These actions are also different from contemporary dramas a they require more physical movements/actions.
As the moves were based on karate, it was difficult to master. Being the well rounded athlete that Joowon is, it still didnt come easy. There were many movements that carry a risk of injury. In the beginning I kept telling myself that I must not get injured. But now that I have already injured myself and filming these scenes, I find that I can be more careful and so more focused. Thanks to his background in musical theatre dance, it helped him in remembering the action choreography.
Getting Along with co-stars
JSY is a mood maker(? something like that). She is always cheerful and cute. Even with the bloodied makeup, she still walks around the set innocently and happily. When she dons on the moustache in her disguise as a man, she was just like a playful KID(ok, bold is my own idea). Thanks to her, it help to alleviate the burden and added the fun during the filming. Joowon got along especially well with SHJ. Even at their first meeting, they shared similar views and feelings. At the script reading, it was SHJ who first talked to JW. 'He helped me tremendously in understanding and analysing the role. During the filming, he was also very relaxed, I was very happy. Now that he has left, it has become empty.(mmmm….why am i feeling a tad happy??)
I am the type of person who loves to be hang out with hyungs. There were only two of us, brothers in our family. Although I was the youngest, I had a great relationship with my elder brother who is 5 years older. Since young, we played together and did everything together. It was so good that people around us were very envious. Ojakgyo Brothers is a family drama which touched on relationship among brothers. To be able to act with hyungs, i felt very happy. And now, it so happened that I am experiencing the same thing on 1N2D. With my hyungs, i feel very at ease.
One of the reasons why JW agreed to take on the challenge of participating in a variety show is that UTW is also on it. With his voice an octave higher, he naturally turns on his aegyo whenever he is in front of his hyungs.
In the beginning, when JW was contemplating taking up the show, he was worried whether he could bring laughter to the viewers, he was also concerned that he might let slip and do something damaging to his part as an actor.
However, I thought I should not look at it from the perspective of an actor but from a standpoint of the 'ordinary guy Joowon' , I will be able to travel the entire country, visit all the corners, in the company of people I like, enjoying nature…is this something that I can possibly do at any time? That's when I decided to join 1N2D.
Filming together, eating together, spending a night together, the initial awkwardness, embarrassment vanished. To a point where you do not even notice there is a camera in front of you. We formed a natural bond.
Although each filming left a deep impression, the Jeju one with the dolphins was something that I will not forget for a long time. It is because I discovered my country's rare dolphins. although i didnt get to see them, I watched it on the phone and never fail to exclaim 'woa woa' whenever i see it. The wonders of nature. I hope i will be able to witness it first hand next time. (*p.s pardon my liberal takes in brackets.)
IN2D to Joowon, is like a time for relaxation and a break from work. He can comfortably play and have fun while filming. Although, there is no distinction between the members and he can just enjoy the filming, and this will still bring a smile to the viewers and touch them, he cannot help but wonders if he can do something more to put forth a more meaningful show.
Contrary to his concerns, on his perfect face(another interviewer bites the dust!), there seemed to be 1N2D intelligence written on it. He even exhibits a talent for variety show at times. The master of variety show, CTH praised him for adapting so well and says that JW makes him envious.
In the movie "Don't Click" Joowon thinks he really saw a ghost on the set. Once he thought he had waved goodbye to his co-star Kang Byul and her manager as they drove off in a car. However when he got back to the dressing room, he saw Kang Byul still there. He later asked the manager who said only she left that night. 'So who was that Kang Byul who waved goodbye to me? JW was so scared that his hair stood.
Joowon's dreams of becoming an actor started in high school/middle school/secondary school year 3 (help! not familiar with korean system or maybe chinese interpretation. Anyway I think it's like around 15 or something)
When he started secondary school, perhaps in part due to the onset of puberty, he became very introverted and cautious. He was also short which affected his confidence. Seeing him not mingling with his peers, his parents got worried.
They advised him to take up a course in broadcasting(maybe speech or something) class but it was full So he ended up in drama classes instead. He got along very well with his classmates, they acted and danced together. Naturally after that he progressed to take up Arts in college and in Sungkyunkwan university.
Compared to other courses, Arts course are more expensive. He felt very apologetic to his parents , he was determined to get a scholarship but he wasnt confident in his studying abilities. He decided to aim for another scholarship instead(sorry can't get meaning here but if i directly translate, it is a scholarship given for best studying effort or something along this line). He then threw himself behind every role he could take, be it sound system, lighting, choreography etc. He really devoted his whole heart into it. At times, he wondered if it's the thing he wants, but when he steps on stage, the emotions and joy he gets at that moment is unforgettable.
To be a humane actor (ok this word humane is a direct translation. I know how the original chinese word is used but it's kind of difficult to translate into english. maybe if someone can translate from korean to english it would be better. In short, i think what he means to be some one who has an interest in his fellowmen, some one with a heart)
In the middle of the interview, Joowon suddenly laughs, embarrassed. Turns out that the TV was showing an ad of Cantata Coffee that he and Uee did together. It was the first time he saw it on TV. (i suspect this TV was planted, how else is he facing a TV during an interview. Any one with me??). Joowon still gets very shy and awkward when he sees himself on TV. JW says whenever he is told to act cool and suave, he gets nervous. Although he is lively and vigorous in dramas, variety shows and movies, some things cannot be changed.
In truth, he left a deep impression during the 2010 KBS drama awards. When his co-star Yoon Shi Yoon went on stage to receive his award Joowon's eyes were brimming with tears. Looking at him, one can tell that he is a man who greatly values relationship.
JW: Although it is quite embarrassing t say it out of my own mouth, I am really not the unfeeling type of person. At that time, YSY and I experienced a lot of hardships during the filming, we also grew closer to each other. When I saw he receive the award, my eyes got teary. Moreover I am the type who is used to expressing my feelings openly, whether I am sad or happy, I cannot hide it (Yes! we know, my cutie)
Deep in his heart, Joowon is someone who is very warm and affectionate. When he first debut, he had a dream. he wanted to be a humane actor. What he will hate to hear is "you have changed with success". Although he also agreed that he had changed in some ways, he is determined not to forget his dream and to continue working hard.
The actor he most aspires to be is Korean's King of Movies, Ahn Sung Ki(hope i got the chinese names translated right). He met him for the first time in the earlier Baeksang Awards. JW: He turned out to be everything i imagined him to be. Looking at the way ASK sunbae greets the juniors and how he took care of everyone, it left me with a deep impression. That day was a very joyous one. I had won the newcomer award and ASK sunbae won the best actor award. (sorry HT's part is strictly private). I felt very honored. That night, he sat beside me, I felt very nervous and exhilarated. Kim Yun Seok who also belongs to the same agency(gosh this agency is really something!) was also nominated for the same award. I didnt know who to root for. In the end ASK won, I was very happy.
end of interview
Interviewer's thoughts: Chatting with Joowon, I felt that this is youth who is growing so dynamically. His dream of becoming a humane actor is just a matter of time.
Anticipating the action packed, beautifully shot Bridal Mask. Joowon also asked for support for the drama. I thought even if he didn't asked, i will definitely not miss it. (we know how you feel. Even the man killer Ueno Rie had to turn to take a 2nd look!)


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Grace and Forgiveness
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We can stand in right relationship to God only if the perfect obedience of Christ is put on our record. If this has happened, the Lord no longer counts sin against us. At the conclusion of our study of repentance, ...Read More
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As we saw in our study of Psalm 51:4, the wrongs we do are first and foremost sins against the Lord. True repentance realizes our transgressions are heinous because they violate God's holy character. If you have a contrite heart ...Read More
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In verse 10 of today's passage, David begs the Lord to "renew a right spirit" within him. The "right" or "steadfast" disposition to love God affects our sin. We may go through extended periods of devotion, but when our love ...Read More
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The process of repentance can be rough and hurt at first. But remember that the Lord chastises us at times because that is the way He chooses to restore us to full health (Hos. 6:1). If you are crushed under ...Read More
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Salvador Dali demo portrait- Acryla gouache, 8" x 10"
Last week in my Intro to Illustration class, I did a little demo to show the students a little bit of how I paint using the Holbein Acryla gouache paint we have designated for this class. I started with a drawing I made the night before and transferred to my Crescent # 1 extra heavy weight cold press illustration board.
I knew I only had a couple hours max to make something happen, so I painted "without a net" so to speak. I had no clear idea where to go with it until I started, so I laid down a magenta/pink wash and then some darks to establish the basic value pattern.
From there I responded to the painting and made choices based on what was happening. One choice I made early on was to push Dali's skin tones to the green range to contrast the pink sky. This palette choice is quite removed from normal for me and I got pretty excited about it as it was happening. I figured that it fit Dali's personality as a surrealist and I topped it off by giving him red irises. I think I'll finish this off a bit more in the flower area, and call it good. Not too much though, I sort of like the spontaneous feel of the strokes. Sometimes you surprise yourself when given a challenge.


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Authorities say a highway overpass collapsed early today when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after the collision. Seven people were injured, though none seriously.
The bridge collapsed after a Union Pacific train hit the side of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train at a rail intersection. Derailed rail cars then hit columns supporting the Highway M overpass, causing it to buckle and partially collapse.
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Only two vehicles were on the overpass at the time.
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Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter says the overpass was about 15 years old and in good condition but just couldn't withstand the impact from the rail cars.


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Coming up roses
Many mountain villages are dying out on Cyprus, but Agros is flourishing. The damask rose, which grows there, creates prospects and jobs
The sun is still hidden behind the mountaintops as I trot down a stony path thick with rock roses and thistles – far too slowly for Naser Karoub, 30, who is striding ahead of me. "We're nearly there!" my Syrian companion calls. It's pure coincidence, he assures me, that he, a man from Damascus, is in Cyprus harvesting damask roses. A glance at my watch tells me it's a quarter past six. Beads of sweat trickle from my brow. "Here!" Karoub calls, waving me over. He points to a hollow filled with hundreds of tall rose bushes bearing pale pink blossoms like droplets scattered with a paintbrush. Karoub scrambles down the slope. "Let's get going!"
Karoub snaps the thin stems with his thumbnail and drops the blossoms into his apron pocket. Using both hands, he works so fast that I will hardly be much help, but I don't want to stand around idly. Time is of the essence, after all. Damask roses open in the early morning, fade within hours and usually drop their petals by noon. This spectacle is repeated throughout the flowering season in May and June. To me, it's a wonderful metaphor for the transience of life; to Karoub, it means he has to hurry.
I set to and very soon my thumb is black and sticky with sap. At first, I swear every time I mistakenly grab a thorn, but soon I get used to the pain, and soon my apron pocket is full. An hour later, we haul a large sack back toward the road, or rather, Karoub does the hauling while I attempt to keep pace. Shortly afterwards, Karoub steers a small white car past pines and cypresses toward the next field. "We have 5000 blossoms, 10 kilos of roses," he says. "We need another 20." Another 10 000 roses? I'm hoping he's kidding, but Karoub looks grave. The sun is already high above the mountains and time is short.
Two hours later, Karoub drives our booty to the village of Agros in the Troodos Mountains, which is home to 800 people and famous for its roses. A narrow street winds up the slope past crumbling stone cottages and construction sites. Surrounding villages are slowly dying out, but Agros is booming and has been for decades. Businesses locate here, and the village has a youth club, an old people's home, an elementary school and high school, a 24-hour clinic and a sports center with an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Rosewater is a big moneymaker.
"The sunny, sheltered hollows around Agros provide the best conditions for roses," says tall, tanned Christos Tsolakis, 56, as he tips our morning's harvest into a steel vat, adds water and starts to heat it up. The steam condenses to rosewater inside a tube and collects in a tank. Whether as a flavoring for desserts, a basis for cosmetic products or a household remedy for headache and stomach ache, rosewater, which contains precious essential oils, has been in use since ancient times, especially in the Middle East. The Crusaders introduced it to the Mediterranean.
The damask rose flourishes on Cyprus, but it wasn't until the late 1940s that Tsolakis' father, a businessman, first took bottled rosewater to the capital, Nikosia, to sell. "People all but tore the bottles out of his hands," says Tsolakis.
In the 1970s, as the business with rosewater and precious rose oil prospered, the enterprising Tsolakis senior embarked on his next project, forming a cooperative with other villagers to buy up land. The climate and soils of the region are ideal for roses, but also for growing grapes, cherries, almonds, peaches, figs and lots of other fruit. The people of Agros invested in agriculture, hiking trails, cycle routes and a large hotel. Today, the village is living off the fruits of that cooperation. It has three butcher's shops producing fine smoked sausage and ham, three distilleries that make zivania, the Cypriot version of pomace brandy, two rosewater distilleries and any number of fruit growers.
There is no better place on earth than where you were raised
As a young man in his early twenties, Christos Tsolakis had no particular interest in homegrown specialties. The world outside his small village beckoned, and in the late 1970s, he moved to Australia, where he studied information science and worked in construction. Ten years later, realizing the potential of his father's business in Cyprus, Tsolakis returned and began experimenting with an increasing range of products that could be refined with rosewater – from flavored wine to aromatherapy candles and the company's own brand of organic skin cream (Venus Rose Cosmetics). Tsolakis now manufactures 35 products that are also sold in Germany, Austria and Russia.
Niki Agathocleus' sweetmeats factory has also blossomed. On her veranda, the 56-year-old offers me a piece of candied orange peel. With a wonderful, bittersweet taste on my tongue, I follow her into the basement, where women in white hairnets are stirring the contents of large pans and lifting preserved walnuts out of a vat and sealing them into plastic bags.
Agathocleus, a homemaker and mother, made candied fruit and thick jam for friends and family in her own small kitchen before turning her hobby into a business. Today she and some 25 employees produce traditional Cypriot sweet preserves for the home market, although parcels are also making their way abroad. "Tourists who have been here will later order something over the internet to be delivered to their home," she says. Specialty shops in London, Paris and Melbourne have been her customers for years.
It's now afternoon, and Christos Tsolakis sets a basket of sliced white bread, sheep's cheese, sliced tomatoes and a carafe of fruity olive oil down on the table. We share the meal, Tsolakis, his wife, Maria, their two daughters, Andria and Elena, and I. "Believe me, there is no better place on earth than where you were raised," says Tsolakis. "Especially when it's a piece of land ideal for growing damask roses," I would like to add, but a chunk of white bread dunked in olive oil prevents me from speaking. His daughters nod: Andria, 26, has a degree in cosmetic science from Montpellier, France, and developed a rosewater after shave with her father; Elena, 23, is studying business management in Athens. Their next project is to bring out a baby oil and a baby lotion. The sisters intend to carry on the family business. "Until our own children take over from us," says Andria matter-of-factly. It looks like Agros will flourish for a long time to come.


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1. "Identity Thief," $36.6 million.
2. "Warm Bodies," $11.5 million.
3. "Side Effects," $10 million.
4. "Silver Linings Playbook," $6.9 million.
5. "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters," $5.8 million.
6. "Mama," $4.3 million.
7. "Zero Dark Thirty," $4 million.
8. "Argo," $2.5 million.
9. "Django Unchained," $2.3 million.
10. "Bullet to the Head," $2 million.
'I dentity Thief" has turned out to be the real thing at the North American box office.
The comedy starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy debuted at No. 1 with a $36.6 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
"Identity Thief" opened solidly despite the winter storm that buried much of the U.S. Northeast. Distributor Universal Pictures estimates the storm might have choked off as much as 10 percent of the movie's business.
"It took such a chunk out of the business this weekend. But we can't control Mother Nature," said Nikki Rocco, Universal's head of distribution. "We probably could have hit $40 million if it weren't for the weather this weekend."
The previous weekend's top movie, the zombie romance "Warm Bodies," fell to No. 2 with $11.5 million. That raises its domestic total to $36.7 million.
The weekend's other new wide release, Steven Soderbergh's thriller "Side Effects," had a modest opening of $10 million, coming in at No. 3.
Tom Cruise's 1986 hit "Top Gun" took flight again in theaters with a 3-D reissue that pulled in $1.9 million in narrow release of 300 theaters. The movie has a short run on the big-screen leading up to its Feb. 19 3-D release on DVD and Blu-ray.
Overall domestic revenues were down sharply from a year ago, when four movies had big openings — "The Vow," "Safe House," "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" and a 3-D reissue of "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace."
Receipts totaled $105 million, down 45 percent from the same weekend last year — which was the only non-holiday weekend to have four movies open with more than $20 million, according to box-office tracker Hollywood.com.
"The same weekend a year ago was such a tremendous weekend," said Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian. "It's really tough to live up to a weekend like we had last year. It was sort of a foregone conclusion that this was going to be a down weekend."
"Identity Thief" came in above industry expectations despite the storm and poor reviews for the comedy, which stars Bateman as a man chasing down a con artist (McCarthy) who has racked up thousands of dollars of charges in his name.
The combination of the actors and the premise made it a review-proof comedy, Rocco said.
"I think people just want to be entertained," Rocco said. "The chemistry between Jason and Melissa is the reason why this picture is doing so well."