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A former St John's Ambulance Station in East Sussex, England, has been converted into a beautiful modern vacation home. Marta Nowicka & Co. architects first exposed the original brick and then updated the structure's industrial features as a nod to the building's legacy in the town of Rye.
The garage, named St John's Rye, was built in the 1950s to house two ambulances. The architects remodeled the original structure and added on a two-story addition to complete a four-bedroom home perfect for big families and entertaining. Existing red brick is highlighted throughout the structure, as well as locally made clay peg tiles.
Grey oak panels make up the flooring and walls of the staircase and bedrooms. Matching kitchen cabinetry is accompanied by small homages to the building's original function, including a sleek stainless steel island. Painted white walls reflect light and do not steal away from the stunning wooden features, including the reclaimed beech wood dining table.
Related: Gorgeous Enseada House is a breezy vacation home in Brazil
The ground floor is centered around a concrete plinth, where a double-sided wood burning stove can be found. A dividing wall was removed to open up the kitchen, living room, and dining area. The two-story expansion holds a ground floor study and hallway, as well as a bedroom and bathroom, creating a spacious final touch on the remodeled home.
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Happy Sunday Everyone! I decided to quickly put together this little video for you guys, showing y'all my typical weekend morning (Um...afternoon if I'm being honest) routine. I had so much fun editing this video and I'm planning many more videos for the future. I think they are a lot of fun and add a little bit more personality to my posts. I hope y'all like it!
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Lil' birdies
I got a hankering for a short, easy, cute project. Viola! Instant gratification these lil' birds are. I can finish them in about 2 hours and I gave them to a bunch of moms I know for Mother's Day. Colors I haven't pictured yet, but are done....bright red, white, burgandy
3 comments:
- Christina said...
I love my little birdie, thank you! He is sitting on my desk at work,
- Tuesday, May 13, 2008
- CraftyAshley said...
Those birdies are adorable. I love that pattern as well.
- Thursday, May 15, 2008
- Yasmin said...
Awww.....they are adorable ! I'm sure your friends loved them.
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Radio 1 Big Weekend Preston
People lucky enough to have tickets to the Radio One Big Weekend in Preston should be finding them on their doormats today.
If you are one of the lucky people coming to Preston for this superb event, featuring bands like the Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian and the Scissor Sisters on Preston's Moor Park, why not find a contrast to the loud rock and pop music, by visiting the beautiful and peaceful banks of the River Ribble while you're here.
If you take a Preston Minibreak, you will find some beautiful green spaces, will be able to admire some well-tended allotments, see some rare birdlife and maybe even catch a football match at Vernon Carus, Penwortham Holme or Frenchwood Recreation Ground.
Under Threat
All these beautiful areas are under threat from the Preston City Council/Vision Board plans to barrage our river and build loads of housing and businesses on the Ribble's banks, part of their aggressive and environmentally unsound plans to turn Penwortham and much of South Ribble into a conurbation of Preston - they may all end up under concrete unless lcoal people and Save The Ribble can stop these irresponsible and environmentally damaging proposals - so visit them while you still can!


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It's November, and after taking off last year from the National November Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), this year I am glued to my computer nearly every day in an attempt to reach 50,000 words in one month. I'm working hard to make writing more of a career than ever before. I have scheduled 5 days a week where I write or doing writing related activities, and 2 days I spend with my family. Since I work a full time job on top of writing and family, that doesn't leave a lot of time for much else in life.
I know my gaming buddies miss me and someday I hope to return to Azeroth or wherever the RPG gamers are hanging out then… yeah everyone eventually returns to Azeroth if they are serious Role Players. Admitting there is an addiction is the first step to recovery, but Marilyn Manson once said that "Rehab is for quitters" and I'm no quitter, so I will just delay embracing my Azeroth addiction until I have more free time. Luckily I can squeeze in some fantasy football on the weekends and I give myself a couple hours during the week to tweak my teams. If you don't know what Azeroth is, then just Google it, you'll recognize it then by its game name. The game, not the book by Cherryh.
Getting back to Nano, if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, then you already know I'm diving into this year with a new story that I've blogged and chatted about on occasion. It's a fan fiction piece mashing Terminator and Back to the Future into one story. I first got the idea after watching an animated movie trailer of the concept on YouTube. After a couple of years of rolling the idea around in my head, I finally came up with a way to make it work. So now the first draft is in production right now! So far I'm enjoying it, it's raw, but first drafts always are. I'm hoping I can bust through the 50,000 word goal using this story and then I'll probably edit it down to something much smaller. Like a short story of about 35,000 words (which equals just over 100 pages).
|My work on the cover so far!
I sketched a cover for the little fan fiction piece and now I'm drawing it digitally with my computer. So far I've only got Michael J Fox's face, and next week I'll do a little more work and post it with the next update. The idea for the cover is the typical Back to the Future movie poster with the Delorean and Michael stepping into it. In addition, I sketched Arnold in his typical Terminator outfit standing behind Michael with a shotgun pointing up. I'm not a real artist though and I have no expectations for this being anything but a funny cover. It'll get some laughs and that's about it.
Once the book is finished, edited, polished a little, and the cover is complete, I'll set it up somewhere online as a free downloadable PDF. I thought about a MOBI or some other format, but I don't want anyone to get any ideas that I'm selling this thing. It's just a fun project that I would love to share once I'm done.
Now I need to get back to writing. I've got about 3,000 words I want to write today. Have an awesome week everyone!


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It's been a while since we last took a focused look at steampunk. It's time for an update!
In Part 1, we looked at the new book entries that were part of the steampunk series we looked at way back in 2011. We also looked at some short fiction steampunk anthologies for readers to snack on between longer reads. This week, let's take a look at both old and new steampunk titles. In this case, "old" means steampunk works that have been recently reprinted, and "new" refers to some of the books released since mid-2011. These new titles aren't necessarily books by first-time authors, but rather books that were printed since the last article that would be of interest to steampunk fans.
Off we go!
Steampunk Revisited
With steampunk seemingly staying in perpetual fashion, it's only natural that publishers want to make sure you recall some past gems of steampunk. Enter the practice of reprinting, by which publishers can revive out-of-print classics and bring them to new audiences. The good news for readers is that those previously hard-to-find gems suddenly become front-and-center on the bookstore shelves.
Case in point: Titan Books is reprinting Michael Moorcock's steampunk trilogy A Nomad of the Time Streams. Comprised of The Warlord of the Air, The Land Leviathan and The Steel Tsar, the trilogy chronicles the adventure of Edwardian-era British Army Captain Oswald Bastable in alternate versions of the 20th century. Titan is also reprinting work by one of steampunk's progenitors, James P. Blaylock; specifically, his classic steampunk series, Langdon St. Ives, and more specifically, with the publication of Homunculus (originally published in 1986) and Lord Kelvin's Machine (from 1992). However, this particular reprinting has more to do with promoting a new outing in that series (see below).
Kim Newman's Anno Dracula, while not strictly steampunk, does taste similar in some ways, though perhaps leaning closer to gaslight fantasy than pure steampunk. The premise of the book (and of the increasingly less steampunk-ish sequels The Bloody Red Baron, Dracula Cha Cha Cha, and the forthcoming Johnny Alucard) is that Bram Stoker's Count Dracula did indeed conquer Great Britain, resulting in a world where vampires are not only common, but are more and more becoming the dominant members in a complacent society.
Finally, fans of Tim Powers can look forward to the 30th anniversary reprint of The Anubis Gates, his steampunk time-travel classic.
New but Traditionally Victorian
Let's turn our attention to relative newcomers in the steampunk subgenre. Many of these newer steampunk books adhere to the traditional steampunk setting of Victorian England, though often there will be some twist or other to add a little spice. Kage Baker's Nell Gwynne's On Land and at Sea, for example, features a team of Victorian-era female superspies who secretly pose as working girls in a high-end brothel. The series A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences (comprised of Phoenix Rising and The Janus Affair) by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris features a male and female lead who investigate the outwardly supernatural occupying the streets of Victorian England. All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen uses its Victorian setting to retell a story inspired by William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. James P. Blaylock revives his decades-old steampunk adventures of the brilliant but eccentric scientist and explorer Langdon St. Ives with The Affair of the Chalk Cliffs and the newly released The Aylesford Skull. (Blaylock also released Zeuglodon last year, a related steampunk "hollow Earth" adventure.) Adhering to Victorian England in sprit, Jonathan Green's steampunk Pax Britannia universe—most recently seen in Time's Arrow—looks a century beyond the Victorian era, where the queen is still on the throne, thanks to advanced steam technology
There's Still More!
In Part 1, we came up to speed with in-progress steampunk series and short fiction. In Part 2, we looked at some old and new steampunk players. Coming in Part 3, we will continue our look at the new steampunk titles available, including a meaty selection of steampunk mash-ups. Tune in for the conclusion of our steampunk update!
John DeNardo is the editor of SF Signal, a Hugo Award-winning group science-fiction and fantasy blog featuring news, reviews and interviews. He also like bagels and the sound of soda fizz.


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Halkbank one step away from home glory
Ankara, Turkey, March 22, 2014. Halkbank ANKARA made on Saturday a first step on their way to write history for Turkish Volleyball. The team captained by Matey Kaziyski routed Poland's JASTRZEBSKI Wegiel in straight sets (25-21, 25-19, and 25-19) in the second semi-final to get the right to challenge Belogorie BELGOROD in the final match of the 2014 CEV DenizBank Volleyball Champions League coming[More]
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After claiming the derby with Zenit KAZAN by 3:1 (25-19, 22-25, 25-18, and 25-17), on Sunday Belogorie BELGOROD will vie for their third title in the CEV DenizBank Volleyball Champions League – Men in an attempt to add another trophy to those already won in 2003 and 2004 so as to emulate Italy's TRENTINO Volley, the sole team with three accolades from Europe's elite club competition. There will be[More]
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Halkbank takes the gloves off
Ankara gear up for a historic volleyball event. 214 CEV Denizbank Champions League Final Four hosted by Halkbank will be held in Ankara Baskent Volleyball Hall. The host team Halkbank, Jastrzebski Wegiel from Poland, Zenit Kazan and Belogorie Belgorod from Russia will compete to win the gold.[More]
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Halkbank Men's team who will host CEV Denizbank Champions League Final Four has visited Anadolu Agency.[More]
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An intensive work program is going on for the organization of 2014 CEV Denizbank Champions League Men's Final Four which will be hosted by Halkbank in Ankara on March 22-23.[More]
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Another support to the organizer of the 2014 CEV DenizBank Volleyball Champions League Halkbank came from their women's team.[More]
From Field to be a volleyball star
Halkbank's top middle blocker Emre Batur draw attention with his success story from farm to the national team. 26 years old Emre Batur born as a son of a farmer family of Tokat, wanted to register into a basketball school first but due to his old age he started to play volleyball when he was 15 years old with recommendation of his uncle.[More]
Educated man of Halkbank waits for the Final Four
The 26-years-old Sabit Karaağaç is a young volleyball player. He has been playing for Halkbank for 4 years; he also continues sustaining personal development. Expressed in a famous Turkish idiom: "he carries more than one melon in one arm" which means "he wears more than one hat".[More]
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A lot has been said already about Melissa Lee's comment that the motorway would keep South Auckland criminals out of Mt Albert.
While she did eventually apologise, I was surprised to hear her comment when she was pressed on the issue by Auckland University students yesterday.
"You guys are students so you obviously don't watch television, I've actually apologised".
While I don't consider not watching TV to be much of an insult, it was hardly a gracious acknowledgement of her mistake. The clip is here.
I am straining to hear that tone of humility that one normally associates with apologies.
I got the same impression when I watched her explain why she wasn't showing up to debate the "Supercity" with the other Mt Albert Candidates.
"I've got plans".
Maybe I'm hard of hearing or maybe Ms Lee is tone deaf.


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Cranberry Rice
A delicious twist on basic rice. Great for using up leftover fresh cranberries.
Carroty Rice
Want something different? This is a twist on plain rice. Colorful and tasty:)
Savory Potato Pancakes
These are a yummy addition to dinner or breakfast. Healthy too! The sweet potato adds vitamin A and the eggs add lean protein.
Rustic Noodle and Garbanzo Beans
I tried this recipe on my family this week and I was quite surprised how much they liked it. It has tomatoes in it, which William HATES...but he gave the dish a 9 out of 10. He said once he added a little salt it was a 10. And Zan have it an 11! Definitely better scores than I ever would have dreamed of. It is a hearty side dish or could be a light lunch or dinner.
Roasted Potatoes
Easy dish to make the night before and then just throw in the oven. Very inexpensive if you have a tight budget.
Chinese Cabbage Salad
Simple and delicious. The sweet dressing makes this salad a hit for the kids.
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
My favorite asparagus recipe of all time!


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Royal Caribbean Profit Surges on Strong Bookings
Cruise-Line Operator Raises Full-Year Earnings Outlook
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. on Thursday said its second-quarter earnings soared thanks to strong booking trends and lower costs.
The cruise-line operator also raised its 2014 per-share earnings outlook and projected third-quarter profit that topped analysts' view.
Miami-based Royal Caribbean, which operates its namesake line as well as...


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YEAR OF THE HORSEPOWER: That will apply to Variety - The Children's Charity when the inaugural Variety Rally criss-crosses local thoroughfares — but not Point Grey Road — May 23-24. It's a version of a six-year series that has reportedly raised some $10 million for Toronto's SickKids Foundation and spun off runnings in Miami, L.A. and Houston. Some 30 one-vehicle teams must fundraise at least $25,000 each to enter and draft "celebrity navigators," said Kyle Washington, whose Eboost energy-drink company has paid $150,000 to be presenting sponsor.
At a kickoff event in Yaletown eatery-drinkery West Oak Thursday, Washington's wife (a former champion gymnast) Janelle disclosed her rally strategy to Variety executive director Bernice Scholten. Rather than enter a Ferrari, Lamborghini or some such with only two persons to decipher treasure hunt-style directions, she'll have friends Heidi Coglon, Natalie Doman, Linda Getz, Tara Haddad, Christie King and Eleu Kruse wear their thinking caps in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. The overall winners will be Variety's kids, of course.
DON'T LOOK DOWN: At another top-dollar charity rally some years ago, Edith Wallace gave contestant something to think about by debuting a song with the catch line: "He's got a little weenie, that's why he drives a sexy car."
DON'T BACK UP: Autoform dealer Mike Wood's spiky coif matches the hair-raising tales some swanky-car owners relate. Take this exchange with lawyer John Norton's regarding the latter's Aston Martin Vantage cabriolet:
Norton: "Twenty-two-thousand K and the damn clutch has gone again."
Wood: "Do you have the sport shift?"
Norton: "Yeah."
Wood: "Do you back [the car] up on a hill?"
Norton: "Every day from my garage."
Wood: "When you can, drop the top and reverse it down the hill."
Norton: "But there's a stone wall in the way, and it rains a lot."
Wood: "Maybe you'd be better off to just pay $7,000 for a clutch every 20 K."
BURMA'S BUDDIES: With Cinnamon Russell and Dianne Carruthers Wood co-chairing, the fifth-annual Taste The World gala filled the Four Seasons hotel ballroom this week. Registered nurse and clinic director Helen Catton came from Burma/Myanmar to tell attendees their donations helped admit 3,622 in-patients, 18,126 emergency cases and a total of 133,696 patients to the Angkor Hospital for Children in 2013. That's the facility that gala-founding donors John and Nina Cassils and others helped pay for a $700,000 building and provide five-year operational funding of $1.8 million.
CHIM CHIM WHOOPEE: Seventy performers belted out songs from 29 Musicals — Ain't Misbehavin' to Zombies From The Beyond — at the Vancouver Academy of Music recently. That's when the Applause Musicals Society's 10th-annual Ovation Awards rated Arts Club Theatre's Avenue Q as 2013's top professional show. Georgia Swinton won for female lead. Andrew Cownden and Sayer Roberts shared the top male award. Producer Scott Ashton Swan, whose Tony n' Tina's Wedding ran for 14 years here, handed Newcomer awards to Henry Beasley and Devon Busswood, the latter barefootedly toting her obviously uncomfortable heels. What got bigger whistles, though, was Ashton Swan saying last year's 45 productions — there were 22 in 2003 — constituted "a renaissance of musical theatre."
CRAZY DAYS: They'll be here again Feb. 14 when six teams — picked from 154 applicants — begin making complete movies in eight days. The aptly titled Crazy Eights competition (crazy8s.cc) marked its 15th anniversary Thursday, when founders Andrew Williamson and Rick Stevenson, current executive director Paul Armstrong, last year's winners, this year's hopefuls and some 250 indie-movie fans filled the Rio theatre to party and see past flicks screened. The event's MCs, Omari Newton and Luvia Petersen, star in the sci-fi series Continuum, which is set in Coquitlam's old Riverview hospital and will begin airing its third season next month.
YES WE CAN: There'll be reminiscences aplenty when veteran thesp Bernard Cuffling fronts the Arts Club Theatre's 50th anniversary party Feb. 4. Many may involve artistic director Bill Millerd's 41-year record of cramming folk into the company's now-three locations. His family long did the same to salmon at West Vancouver's Millerd Cannery, now Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the University of B.C.'s Centre for Aquaculture and Environmental Research.
NOT FORGOTTEN: Tom Poirier and Andrew Wong opened Pender-off-Abbott Wild Rice in 2001 as "a sophisticated dining environment where you can get Chinese food." Several Gastown-Chinatown joints adopted like themes, but Chinese New Year saw Wild Rice close forever Friday, although its two-year-old New Westminster satellite continues. Maybe final-night diners ordered Okanagan Crush Pad's Haywire Pinot Noir. Aimed at the Asian community with year-of-the-horse-labelling, the $24.90 wine reportedly complements pepper-and-onion-sauce pork rib or seared sablefish with sweet soy source and baby bok choy. Ethnic branding can backfire, though, as when high-proof Totem Red was quickly pulled from liquor outlets.
TAXI! Former Sun reporter Rattan Mall edited the Indo-Canadian Voice community newspaper for a decade, joined the then-new Asian Journal in 2010, and returns to his old Voice desk today. Its been years since Sun and Province staffers back-and-forthed like that on the Pender Street block between their former newsrooms. "There was always a Huff parked outside," a veteran recalled. "Reporters would leave in one and go straight to the other paper."
DOWN PARRYSCOPE: Discarded senatorial members of the Liberal family may be thankful that they weren't stood against a wall like those who fall from grace in North Korea.


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CHICAGO — All the elements of calamity seemed to be converging through the day and afternoon, creating a sense of unease among organizers.
Certainly, one severe cold snap and a sidekick snowstorm wouldn't be enough to derail the city's Olympic bid for the 2016 Summer Games. But how would vacant stands at an international wrestling event at Northwestern University look on promotional videos?
No worries.
After all, this is the Midwest, home of the brave and the sometimes crazed. This is where you can find bare-chested Bears fans in below-freezing weather, and people who hardly give a thought to hopping in a car and driving through a snowstorm to see a high school hockey game.
So it was not a big surprise to see a near-capacity crowd of 8,000 make it to Welsh-Ryan Arena for the recent Chicago Cup '07, the first significant event of the newly formed World Sport Chicago organization. Alert little kids huddled near press row, positioned better to chase down the likes of wrestling's homegrown hero Lindsey Durlacher and the crowd-pleasing Mo Lawal.


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Over nachos and iced tea, at the Mexican restaurant where he announced his retirement last fall, ex-Angel Doug DeCinces also served some food for thought concerning the wobbly course being run by his former team.
"They need to change their approach over there," DeCinces said. "They're not going to do it with the farm system alone. They're going to have to bring in some veterans."
Hardly surprising stuff, coming from a recent casualty of the Angel youth movement. DeCinces was a 1987 victim, pushed out in favor of Jack Howell, just as Rod Carew had been forced out by Wally Joyner in 1986. DeCinces' peer group was Reggie Jackson, Bobby Grich, Don Sutton--not Devon White, Mark McLemore and Bryan Harvey.
A veteran veteran, DeCinces and his advice seemed best taken with a grain of margarita salt. The 1988 Angels might not have been very good, but at least they were young.


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Bollywood Dabangg superstar salman khan turning 48
Mumbai – Salman Khan, who has spent 25 glorious years of his life in Bollywood, has become a brand in himself. His journey from `Maine Pyaar Kiya` to the Box-Office sensation `Dabangg` has transformed his image from a romantic hero to that of an action king. With the `self-proclaimed virgin` turning `48` this year, let`s take a look at some untold facts pertaining to his personal and professional life.
The actor, whose full name is Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan, was born to a Muslim father and a Maharashtrian mother. The star once revealed that he is `half Hindu and half Muslim` and celebrates Hindu festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi with the same zest and fervour.
Khan`s first Bollywood venture was a small supporting role in a movie `Biwi Ho To Aisi`, but it was his second film `Maine Pyaar Kiya`, in which he appeared in the lead role.
It is also said that Salman Khan was the first actor, who was offered the blockbuster movie `Baazigar`, but he was supposedly unsure about playing a negative character and turned down the offer. The lead role in `Baazigar` eventually went to Shah Rukh Khan.
Salman Khan had once revelaed that his favourite Bollywood actress is Hema Malini.
The actor had two fatwas issued against him by the Muslim organisations for forbidding Islamic law that forbids idol
The 48-year-old actor often donates blood and is actively involved in charity work through his very own `Being Human` organisation.
Salman Khan did his first playback singing for his movie ` Hello Brother`.
Apart from being a successful actor, Salman Khan is also a very good painter and often paints in his free time. He loves to gift his paintings to his close friends. Lately, the actor is said to have painted his own poster for his upcoming movie `Jai Ho`.


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Throwback Thursday: Overclock.net Interview HiVizMan (UK)
Back in January 2012, PizzaMan from Overclock.net managed to get some quality time with HiVizMan from the UK. The result is a pretty interesting interview that spans several interesting overclocking-related topics. One such topic is the issue of hardware sharing between a married couple who both enjoy overclocking. HiVizMan also talks about his approach to overclocking and the research he has undertaken to fully understand how benchmarks work and the best way to optimize hardware and OS to get the best scores. He also paints a picture of what competitive overclocking looked like in the UK about six years ago. Here's a sample of the interview:
PizzaMan: You've only been benching for only a year now and have climbed to the top quickly. What have you learned in this short year that you would like to share with your new team about making it to the top of your game?
HiVizMan: Yes I have been lucky in that under Rev3 on HWBOT I was UK Number 1 from about end of February till the Rev4 was introduced. Think I am still number two but the competition is pretty strong as there are some really class benchers out there in Great Britain. What gave me a distinct advantage was 1Day. And not in the way you would imagine.
She was adamant that there was no way on this earth she was going to make my journey easy or spoon feed me. So once she gave me my starter pack of kit it was up to me. I was freaked out the first time I did a benchmark and compared my results to the others who were running at there, or there about the same frequencies. Man, my scores were bad. I sucked big time. And I could not work out what the problem was, until it dawned on me that benching is part hardware, part OS optimization, part benchmark tweaking and part understanding the relationship between them all and the specific hardware being used. But I am getting ahead of myself.
Once I saw how rubbish I was, I decided to find out all that I could about each and every benchmark that I was going to compete in. Now most folks don't read the instruction manuals for their DVD players...right? Well I read everything first. I spent large portion of my life in academia and as a book worm it was only natural for me to return to what I knew, read up and research about what it is I am doing. So I read all the white papers I could find about the Futuremark benchmarks. They are provided with the application as a rule you know. Just read them. And of course Google is your friend too.
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This photo of a mobile home in Rita, WV, owned by Russell Spear after being purchased for $200 in 1978, accompanied Martha Sparks's August 31 story in the Logan Banner, which has 29140 views, according to the paper's website. I first published this post on September 5, 2012 at 8:28 p.m. and updated it mostrecently on September 7 at 11:02 a.m.
It's bad enough when Logan County has its mountains blown up
Economic development touted in Logan County and surrounding areas after mountaintop removal includes the so-called Hatfield-McCoy Trails for ATVs, dirt bikes, and utility vehicles. It's bad enough that West Virginia memorializes a mythic feud as our heritage and allows strip mining on the site of the Battle of Blair Mountain, our own civil war over unionization for the coal fields.
It's worse when that development contributes to another act of depopulation of the former coal camps. An absentee landlord hopes to displace more than more than 30 families in Rita, WV in Logan County and build a motel and convenience store to cater to tourists of the trail. At the end of August, DB Land LLC, reportedly of Topeka, gave notice that residents should make plans to remove themselves and their belongings from property by October 1. Trailers and modular homes or trailers left on the property--many of which replace the original coal camp structures--would be destroyed.
Thankfully a local journalist is more than a stenographer for economic development
Martha Sparks (email)--who still uses the quaint title of Society Editor--is writing about more than the lifestyles of the rich and famous. She explains,
the lease termination notice sent to residents...stated that...[DB Land] had decided to use the property for commercial development purposes. Most of the residents were born and raised in the camp. Many of them are elderly or disabled and with low income.Sparks took the time to interview resident Russell Spears, who told her,
As long as the coal was going, we were okay....Nobody ever did any maintenance or anything, but they made us sign a contract in order to stay in our houses that we would pay $200 a month and do all maintenance. We signed a paper that we were responsible if anybody got hurt or anything. They gave us an option to tear down the houses and put in a trailer with our own sewage and everything.Friends of Mountains (FOM) says there is organized opposition
James Blunt (email) of Rita is trying to organize opposition, according to a letter to the FOM email list. Someone wrote the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition to say that Blunt is
asking that folks call Rahall's office to at least ask for an injunction on the eviction process until the community members can find other places to live.
Rahall's numbers are: Logan 304.752.4934; DC 202.225.3452...
If you feel moved enough to call Rahall, and to perhaps pass this info on to others who may call, perhaps this eviction can be either avoided or made easier with help in finding places to relocate, and with financial assistance for the moves.
Sparks doesn't mention the opposition, but she did a good job of letting Spears tell Rita's story
He recounted,
As long as the coal was going, we were okay....Nobody ever did any maintenance or anything, but they made us sign a contract in order to stay in our houses that we would pay $200 a month and do all maintenance. We signed a paper that we were responsible if anybody got hurt or anything. They gave us an option to tear down the houses and put in a trailer with our own sewage and everything.Spears added that the former owners son collected the rent:
He was giving out lifetime leases and telling some that they were buying their property and all they had was their rent receipt....He really pulled that off. It went like for five years and we never heard from them. Then their coal ran out and it was sold to this bunch. [DB Land LLC] Well they found out that the coal wasn't there and what was there was underground and it would cost them too much to mine....That's when they noticed this little piece of property. When they bought this land, they didn't even know they owned this community. They thought they only bought the coal.Spears told Sparks that Mike Cline, representative for DB Land initially told residents that they would be able to purchase their lots.
Well, the main man was supposed to come in and talk to us. He drives up in his Cadillac with his surveyor and they sit behind the church for a few minutes and then he left....I got a hold of Mike Cline and he tells me that they have changed their mind and they are not going to sell to us and they are going to make us all leave.... They told me that if I wasn't out of here in three months they would take equipment and move our stuff....My trailer was purchased by the Red Cross for $200 for me when my house burnt in 1978. If I move it there won't be anything left of it....There's no where to rent to put a trailer.It seems a first priority to find folks in Rita a pro bono lawyer
A lawyer could outline legal rights and how to document them for a fight. Do folks have copies of the lifetime rights agreements. Are they legally binding? Since Appalmad complains about absentee landlords, I'm wondering if that public interest law firm can help or at least suggest someone?
Will members of Congress help?
Senator Rockefeller has recently stood up to the coal industry. Can he do anything for his constituents in Rita? Will coal aficionados congressman Nick Rahall and Senator Joe Manchin show they at least "care" about their constituents. It seems to me that the campaign to call Rahall and ask for more time doesn't give folks their do.
How about the professionals doing pr on Appalachia--can they make this story go viral?
A lot of money meant to fight the conditions in Appalachia goes to outsiders. I once had someone in DC tell me he had fought mtr because he had obeyed Woody Harrelson and sent money to a national environmental group.
In August, the Alliance for Appalachia hired Sue Lomenzo of Small World Strategies of Ashville, NC to do a media workshop on how to get the message out on the destruction of Appalachia by the effects of the coal industry. I'm wondering if she is offering any help past the workshop. Trayvon Martin's parents got his story out through a professional organizer, while Marissa Alexander languished for standing her ground against her abuser. The low-wage school bus aide who was bullied now has lots of options after a cell-phone video posted to You-Tube got 2 million views June 21 and folks donated over $700,000. AP is still reporting months later with WSJ picking up the story on on September 2.
In Appalachia, often the wrong stories get attention
The History Channel distorts the reasons for the Hatfield McCoy feud. CBS covers the drug scourge. Testimony about the lack Congressional legislation to protect clean water morphs into a coal porn story after an an award-winning art photo goes viral and few other than Jeff Goodell report it in context of the war on Appalachians by Big Coal.
How do we get the AP to make the story of Rita go national? I'm not even sure who the best person is to report this for WV Public Broadcasting now that Erica Peterson is gone. I was underwhelmed with the Derecho coverage and I'm not the only one.
Peterson, to her credit, is still reporting on WV from Kentucky, witness the superior job she did reporting on Murray Energy's attack on environmental journalist Ken Ward. Tim Thornton, who reports on Appalachian issues, such as coal ash in Giles and strip mining may have some ideas, too. As may Beth Macy, who is attending the inaugural annual poverty journalism conference at Washington and Lee, hosted by Knight. Or Sue Sturgis at the Institute for Southern Studies, who has reported on WV, despite its limited resources.
We are in a war zone
Some would think that's hyperbole, but I have to agree with native Appalachians such as Maria Gunnoe and Bo Webb who make this complaint.
I've known about strip mining for years. Some of my friends were abolitionists in the fight against strip mining that resulted in the Surface Mining and Safety Act. And in Chris Green, who had published my poems, invited me to join the Ohio Valley Environmental Coaltions Mountaiintop Moval Writer's Tour. Gunnoe, Judy Bonds and Larry Gibson and others asked writers to help them tell their stories.
In "Looking Out Over an Abyss in Boone County" for Larry Gibson, I wrote,
Big Coal has its way
they will blow up Blair Mountain.
Permits are pending.
Eighty years ago
10,000 miners rose up
ten days at Spruce Run
while federal troops
fired: civil war to keep
us company slaves.
Blow up Blair Mountain?
Feature Vicksburg, Bull Run gone
for thirty year's coal.
Mountains should abide
but Massey plays God
scattering our peaks.
How can we be the
Mountain State without mountains,
our home, a war zone?
That war continues
As in the Civil War and at Blair Mountains, Americans are pitted against their fellow citizens. Witness the most recent example of the harsh treatment of mtr protesters by the WV State Police who seemingly helped miners stirred up by their employers to surround and threaten them. Remember how Massey employees shouted down retired Congressman Ken Hechler--who had fought for their safety--when he said there needed to be a new school for Marsh Fork elementary school. Remember how they jeered when filmmaker Mari-Lyn Evans thanked Hechler at the premiere screening of Coal Country. As photographer Antrim Caskey wrote,
Talk-back to the screen came mostly from coal proponents who comprised about one third of the film's audience. And when Evans thanked Ken Hechler in her pre-screening address, this vocal group errupted in jeers, catcalls and insults; in response, those who honor Hechler's decades of service to the state of West Virginia, rose to their feet to give the 94-year-old a standing ovation. This was the tensest moment of the night.The Goldman Prize, the Purpose Prize and The Martin Luther King Award have recognized Gunnoe, Webb, Bonds and Hechler for their bravery in fighting mountaintop removal.
At Gettysburg, Lincoln knew our nation had not yet measured up
For the Lincoln bicentennial,Virginia Tech Library is hosting an exhibit from the National Constitution Center: Abraham Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. The brochure states:
...at Gettysburg, he challenged Americans to take up the 'unfinished work"... Lincoln's words have echoed down the decaudes, speaking to what he termed on another occassion 'the better angels of our nature."
Civil war scholar Bud Robertson gave the inaugural talk on Tech's Lincoln exhibit
I missed the lecture to post the first draft of this commentary. I even missed any question and answer session.I ran into friends as they were leaving and was able to get there in time to say hello to Dr. Robertson. On his way out the door, he kindly stopped to answer this question.
"As a civil war historian, can you explain why Civil War battlefields are preserved even to the extent of fighting a Wal-Mart near Manassas, but in the meantime mountaintop removal is allowed on the site of The Battle of Blair Mountain."
Dr. Robertson told me that Blair Mountain had, for some reason, attracted no attention
Robertson seemed surprised that I had been asked to write an article by The Guardian and, in fact, the same paper had commissioned a second article by another author to write a second piece a year later. He said he read that paper and he'd check out my writing.
I didn't even mention that filmmaker and MacArthur "genius grant" winner John Sayles has talked about Blair Mountain. That Soledad O'Brien had won a CINE award for her documentary on CNN. That Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges--who spent nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent-- had included West Virginia in his new book about sacrifice zones and wrote again about Blair Mountain in July.
The eviction of the residents of Rita, WV is just the latest skirmish
The Battle for Blair Mountain was a fight for decent living conditions the parts of our region impacted by coal-mining. The forced ouster of families, many elderly and handicapped is just the latest skirmish in that fight.
Washington and Lee's poverty reporting conference that Beth Macy and I will be attending hopes "to build competence and community among people who report on the underside of the American dream." The keynote speaker will be Barbara Ehrenreich on "Poverty reporting: Investigating the manufacture of misery."
And so I ask, when will the misery of Rita and elsewhere in Appalachia affected by Big Coal be reported? When will we attract enough national attention to sustain outrage and stop this war on our people by the coal industry, its politicians and its employees?
Mr. Lincoln, Appalachia could sure use some better angels.


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I'll start catching up with a post about this weekend. Do you ever have a weekend that is just so awesome that you never want it to end? This was one of those.
Saturday morning started with loading Hermione up and heading off to Petit Jean for the day. We're not serious hikers by any means, but Hermione LOVES being outside and taking long walks with us and I like to take her on different routes to keep her interested & engaged. Not to mention it's a good way for us to spend time together doing something active and not spending any money (we looked at our spending yesterday, and saying it's out of control is putting it nicely). Petit Jean is only about an hour and a half away and it was an absolutely GORGEOUS day to spend outside.
The views aren't the same as the one's we're used to in NC, but it was still so pretty. But anyways. We strapped Hermione in her new backpack, and headed out. We walked the Seven Hollows Trail. The map says it's 4.5 miles, but it ended up being about 5.29. Our pace was slow, but that's okay. We talked, we let the dog sniff & splash in streams and just generally enjoyed our time together.
And yes, Hermione is wearing a backpack. She is not very well behaved when walking. She's easily distracted and that can get annoying. I wanted to get her a backpack over the summer, because none of my walking shorts have pockets and I was tired of cramming everything I need down my sports bra during our walks. When Graham got home, this was no longer a problem because his shorts/pants have plenty of pockets. Anyways, I read on Cesar Millan's website that putting a backpack on your dog can help when walking because it gives them a job, so they're more focused on their job & not as easily distracted.
Dogs love having jobs, and if they're focused on walking and carrying, they are much less likely to chase squirrels or bicyclists. There's nothing more therapeutic for a dog than having a job to do, and carrying a backpack is that job.
– Cesar Millan
It worked pretty well. She wasn't nearly as distracted as she was when we've gone hiking in the past, and she pretty much stayed right in front of us and walked in a straight line the whole time. Cesar has his own brand of backpack (of course), but we bought this one: Kyjen Outward Hound Backpack
and we were really pleased with it. There are two large pockets on each side, which we filled with liter sized bottles of Aquafina and a collapsible water bowl, some doggy waste bags, and there was plenty of room for treats, food, whatever. The straps are adustible, and it was easy to get her in & out of. They come in four sizes. Hermione is around 55 lbs, and we bought the large. I'm not sure if the little bit of extra weight helped wear her out, but she was one tired girl by the time we were done =) She slept almost the entire way home.
I was pretty exhausted myself once we got home, and took a quick nap before dinner. It's a good thing we burnt so many calories on our hike, because we were very indulgent at dinner. We tried Capers for the first time. I've passed this place so many times, but have never actually ate there. I'm glad we finally made it, because everything was great!
The atmosphere was nice and understated. There are two dining areas, and we ate on the side that had a fireplace. It was fairly quiet for a Saturday night, but that never bothers me. I like being able to enjoy my time with Graham without the frustration that comes with long waits. Capers is affiliated with Cajun's Wharf, and that place has about a 45 minute wait on Saturdays, so this was quite nice.
The service was excellent, and the food was even better. We started with a half bottle of Pinot Grigio and a stuffed artichoke: "A succulent Artichoke from the Mid Coastal region of California filled with a savory blend of Mushrooms and herb treated Bread Crumbs. Then, topped with Lump Crab and Parmesan and glazed in the broiler. Served on a pool of our signature Crawfish Cream Sauce."
Graham had the walleye ("Parmesan-encrusted Walleye. Pan Sauteed and presented on a pool of Crawfish Tails, Mushrooms, and Cajun Cream Sauce, accompanied with creamy White Cheddar Cheese Grits."), which I didn't get a chance to take a photo of, but it was excellent. The sauce had a bit of a kick to it, and the fish was huge, and very flavorful. My only problem here was that the fish was completely drenched in sauce. Since the sauce was good, it turned out okay, but I'd maybe order it on the side.
I ordered one of their specials. It was red snapper with a red pepper remoulade & two shrimp served beside the white cheddar grits. My fish was excellent. The grits were excellent. But my fish was also covered in sauce. While Graham's was light, mine was heavy & overpowering. It tasted kind of like a tarter sauce with red peppers, I scraped it off and ate the fish by itself. The grits however, were some of the best I've ever had. They were thick and creamy and had fantastic flavor.
We ended our meal with a slice of key lime pie, which was some of the best either of us had ever had, It had a layer of chocolate in between the lime custard and the crust, and was topped with whipped cream and drizzled with more chocolate. It was completely delicious and the chocolate was a really nice, surprise addition. Our waitress said most people either love the addition of the chocolate or hate it. We loved it.
And Sunday was lovely, because we hung out at home all day. We played with our pets, Graham watched his team (the Carolina Panthers) get beat by the Cowboys, and I spent the day creating wonderful things in the kitchen. We had (our favorite) chicken & dumplings for dinner, and a homemade apple pie for dessert (I'll share the recipe soon!).
And since I haven't posted in a while, I'm not sure if I've mentioned this. Just in case I haven't, I'd like for you to meet Charlotte. We found her hiding under Graham's truck on a rainy Saturday a few weeks ago. Graham was instantly smitten, and we decided to keep her. I just hope she was homeless, and not some four year old little girl's beloved pet...
She hates Hermione, but her & Buddy loooooove each other.
Have a good week, everyone!


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Ellen Pompeo & Husband Chris Ivery Enjoy Hiking Trip in Los Feliz
Ellen Pompeo and her husband Chris Ivery ended their weekend with a fun hiking excursion!
The 47-year-old actress and her music producer husband worked up a sweat as they stepped out to hike for two days in a row starting on Sunday (December 18) in Los Feliz, Calif.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ellen Pompeo
Ellen is currently taking some time off from filming her hit ABC series Grey's Anatomy – season 13 will return on January 19 after a two-month hiatus.
Ellen recently revealed that she would love to see Channing Tatum or his wife Jenna Dewan guest-star on the show!


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Caffe Delle Stelle - A neighborly sort of place on the corner of Hayes and Gough with big windows letting in the sunshine and the street scene. The restaurant is near the cultural venues (Symphony, Opera, Ballet) and the staff performs wonders in getting folks out on time for the show -- always keeping a smile as they hustle at this task. Remember this if you are ever late for the Symphony! It saved me! The food is predictable Italian pasta with some good fish and meat dishes. The wine list is very reasonably priced and goes well with the simple and filling food. Recommended.
Caffe Macaroni - A tiny - REALLY tiny - restaurant on the edge of North Beach and the Financial District that is probably more like an Italian cafe than any other place in the city. The menu is truly amazing and has all of the classic Italian dishes you can think of. Good, cheerful service and a well-matched and extensive wine list make the whole package almost irresistible. Dont hit your head on the ceiling if they take you upstairs, and dont elbow the fellow in the next table. No matter, the food is the star. Recommended.
Caffe Museo - SF MOMA is clean, modern, and efficient. Caffe Museo, the museum cafe, has inherited clean, modern, and efficient from the museum, and adds comforting and welcoming. They have a small but quality menu that includes a yummy Grilled Chicken Panini, Steamed Mussels, Smoked Salmon with Potato Salad and Creme Fraiche, and pizzas. The tables outside on the sidewalk are glorious on a sunny day. Recommended.


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Photostory is fun, Audacity is fun.
Uploading them to one's blog isn't. Especially when one hasn't saved one's file as a wmv. Learning by doing R us. Stay tuned to find my photostory (as a wmv file) on my blog.
Don't hold your breath!
And remember it's wmv or bust!


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Key Issues & Positions
The following are discussion papers to highlight issues of concern for motorcyclists. These reflect the views which have been expressed by member clubs and are living documents which form the basis for discussion and possible action.
In many cases, further arguments, both pro and con, will be aired in relation to the various topics. Member clubs vote at MCC meetings to support various aspects of these and arrive at a "position" which the MCC will adopt.
Helmet Road Rules
helmets, helmet road rules, rules, NSW stickers labels regulatory protection
Mobile Phones
Position StatementThe illegal use of mobile phones while driving is a distraction. This is likely to result in a driver not detecting a motorcyclist which could result in a collision. Where We Are...
Speed as a Causal Factor in Crashes
Position Statement – Speed as a Causal Factor in Crashes The basis for determining the number of crashes where speed is a causal factor is flawed. Priority:- High Where we are now: NSW Road...
CTP (Greenslips)
While motorcyclists in NSW have good reason to complain about the high price of greenslips (CTP), the Motor Accidents Authority have pointed out that many riders are paying more than they need to...
Historic Plates Optional Scheme
Historic Plate New Scheme For those in Historic Motorcycle Clubs, there is now an additional scheme, announced on September 4th 2015 by the Roads Minister Duncan Gay. RMS Press Release HERE First,...
Transport Planning
Motorcycles have the advantage of reducing congestion and pollution, yet they continue to be ignored in transport plans. Exclusion from Planning has lead to a number of "symptoms" in NSW....
Motorcycle toll charge needs to be adjusted to one-quarter the rate of cars. Motorcycle riders are prepared to pay THE CORRECT RATE OF TOLL Because cars are smaller and lighter than trucks they are charged less to use motorways. Motorcycles are smaller and lighter than cars yet they pay the same toll as cars. Motorcycles were forgotten in Transport plans for Private toll roads. WHY should motorcycle riders pay for this failure in transport planning by successive State Governments?
Tollways and tunnels are now cashless. E-tags are not designed for use on motorcycles. Attempts to design a safe motorcycle e-tag have failed. Until an appropriate e-tag is available, motorcycles...
Equity in provision for parking of motorcycles is generally lacking. Motorcycles can make a positive contribution to transport, yet are not adequately catered fir in State or Federal transport...
Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle Safety The last and only Staysafe Inquiry into motorcycle safety was in 1986. Much has changed since then. There were no funds for motorcycle safety at all back then and little has...
A Pillars
Concern has been expressed, particularly in the UK, that the front window pillars (A Pillars) in modern cars are becoming wider and as a result the possibility of a motorcyclist being obscured by...
Road Maintenance & Design
The key issues identified for road environment safety are: Road fixtures and furniture may create crash and injury risks for motorcyclists. Maintenance and upgrading practices may create crash and...
Green Page
Motorcycles are Environmentally Friendly Motorcycles and Scooters Fuel efficient Cheap to operate, even large motorcycles only use half of a car's fuel Now meet Euro 3 environmental exhaust emission...
Road Rules
The Australian Road Rules were introduced in 1999 to replace various different State road rules with a single uniform set for all of Australia. A great idea, but in practice it has problems....
Front Numberplates
Front Numberplates Discussion Paper It has been proposed that adding front numberplates to motorcycles will reduce motorcyle fatalities. We find a lack of plausibility in this proposition. We cannot...
Single vehicle crashes accounted for 39% of all motorcycle crashes in NSW and 39% of all fatal motorcycle crashes. This is a higher rate of single vehicle crashes compared to 23% of car crashes....
Crash Barriers
Position Statement – Crash Barriers There are no crash barriers that can be considered 'motorcycle friendly'. In the event of a motorcyclist impacting with a crash barrier the likelihood is that they ...
Rider Training
Position Statement – Rider Training Rider training and education is an important part of any comprehensive motorcycle safety strategy. Training should be considered by motorcyclists as a 'whole of...
Daytime Running Lights
Position Statement – Daytime Running Lights It is currently being proposed that the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) be changed so all new cars are fitted with Daytime Running Lights. Priority:- Medium ...
Frontal Identification
Position Statement – Frontal Identification In some States it has been proposed that motorcycles be fitted with some form of Frontal Identification, namely numberplates or decals. However, this...
Protective Clothing
Position Statement – Protective ClothingResearch has shown that in a crash protective clothing is able to reduce the severity of injuries. However, there is no guarantee that what is sold as...
Road Design & Maintenance
Position Statement – Road Design & Maintenance The methods used to repair the road surface affect motorcycle control and stability. The design of where roadside objects are placed has a major...
Road Safety
Position Statement – Road Safety Road Safety is an issue of great concern to motorcyclists, but unlike bicyclists and pedestrians, who are vulnerable road users, our specific needs as road users are...
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Here is the rest of the story behind my LBD that I featured in my Yahoo Travel article.
I didn't intend to wear Columbia Sportswear on formal night of a luxury cruise, sitting at the staff captain's table, no less. It just sort of happened.
I am no fashionista; I live and travel in casual clothes.
People who know me quite well are often surprised to learn that I even own a sparkly black evening dress that is a complete knockout with a pair of black heels. And that is where the problem began. I forgot to pack the heels.
What I had were flat (as in no heel and no shine) black plastic sandal slip-on thingies from Oka-B. Certainly nicer than flip flops, but definitely not what my slinky black evening dress needed. I tried them on anyway. One look in the full-length mirror told me what even my fashion neophite brain already knew–this combination would never work. My fun black sandals that look great with black capris suddenly looked like something you would slip on if you had to dash outside to retrieve something from your car before you finished dressing for the ball.
A quiet dinner ordered from room service was beginning to sound really nice. If only I hadn't already RSVP'd to that invitation from the staff captain.
So here is my secret list of cruise dinner clothes: one pair of black slacks, one turquoise silky broomstick skirt, two white or cream sleeveless shell tops, and an assortment of silky Origami tops, scarfs, and a multi-colored dressy jacket that works with all of it when needed. Add the slinky evening dress and I've usually got it all covered. Th
ank goodness this time I also added my new Columbia dress. It was just short enough to distract from my footwear faux pas. Worn with black stockings and topped with the dark jacket I think I pulled it off. I don't think anyone even noticed the tiny Columbia logo on the hem.
Thank goodness this time I also added my new Columbia dress. It was just short enough to distract from my footwear faux pas. Worn with black stockings and topped with the dark jacket I think I pulled it off. I don't think anyone even noticed the tiny Columbia logo on the hem.
I think it could easily be hand washed and hung to dry quickly in a pinch, but the Silversea ship I was on, Silver Spirit, had self-service guest laundry facilities on each deck. That made the Columbia dress the most valuable piece of my cruise wardrobe. A quick wash and dry allowed me to wear the dress several times, essentially replacing my black slacks as my go-to at dinner.
Columbia has several other little black dresses to choose from, though, including cool-weather options like this one with three-quarter sleeves. I can see that I have more shopping to do before my next trip.


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These cute little sheep, designed by Roman Diaz, would have been a great addition to my nativity scene, last month. I will be sure to add it to my Christmas collection for this year though 🙂
The model works best with paper that is black on one side and white on the other. I initially tried out with brown/dark brown paper that had a 4 inch side. The second one I tried was the brown/yellow one, using 2 inch squares. So in the end the models turned out like a mother and her baby!
The folds are slightly tricky but doable and the end result is pretty realistic. The model will make a great addition to my origami animals collection..
Origami Details:
Model: Sheep
Creator: Roman Diaz
Creator's Blog: Daily Dose of Origami
Book: 4 Esquinas Vol 1
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Instructions Link: 4 Esquinas
Paper Size: 2 – 4 inches square


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British foreign secretary displays raffish style during first official trip since writing a poem about the Turkish president having sex with a goat
UK foreign secretary avoids mention of lewd poem about Turkey's president and pledges to support EU membership bid
In a joint press conference with Turkey's EU affairs minister Ömer Çelik, British foreign secretary Boris Johnson praised the UK's relationship with Ankara and also found time to talk about his "beautiful, very well functioning Turkish washing machine". The comments came during Johnson's first official visit to Turkey since he wrote a poem about the president having sex with a goat.
Deutsche Bank AG's crashing share price is prompting takeover speculation from unexpected places. Yigit Bulut, a chief adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said the country must consider using a new wealth fund or a group of
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Exhausted. I slumped into the pillows of my couch. Letting out a deep sigh, I pressed myself deeper into them – as if looking for warmth or comfort. Not that it helped – it didn't. Not at all. My heartbeat was normal although I didn't feel like it.
Straigth forward, unfocused, not looking at anything in particular, I stared. I simply stared. My head feels overhelmed at completely empty at the same time. Not that I would consider that even possible….
Tired in more than one way, I let my glance wander around my room. My blinding green walls, my absolutely cramped bookshelf, my large dresser, my small night stand with the plain white lamp on top of it, my commode, my desk…. my desk… Something on my desk seemed to be calling for me. I locked my stare with the object of my unconscious interest, not yet being able to name it….
My notebook.
I continued to stare at it. Not even noticing what I am doing – more like a ghost – I slowly and carefully got up from the couch moved towards my desk while being in some awkward kind of trance,… standing in front of it, keeping my glance locked at the notebook, then stretched my arms out, softly caresing its hard-backed form, and then grabbing it,… holding it gently but tightly in my arms – almost like a mother would hold her newborn. Lovingly.
My notebook.
Stll having too many thoughts trapped in the back of my mind, I grabbed a pencil, a pen and a rubber – everything with my left hand, because I still had my notebook in my right hand and I
rejected – surely and sincerely – to loosen my grip on it.
Never would I have let it go. My notebook. My listener. My friend. My sibling. My thoughts. My writings. My place to be understood and accepted. Anywhere and anytime…. No. Never.
I brushed softly along the hard covering of the backside. Coloured in a bland rose, thoroughly divided into squares decorated with white flowers each having five petals, with purple lines and similar but pruple flowers which were connecting the separate lines with one each other.
A smile crossed my face. I turned my notebook around then let my eyes take in the naive appearance I have once chosen to guard my inner voice's words.
A light brown teddy was looking innocently at me. Cheeks blushed slightly pink, the nose was purple and glimmering with silver twinkle powder. As did the two pause holding onto the blue flower pot decorated with a yellow, wavy line which was accompanied by twinkling rose circles. Tilted over the left ear, the bear wore a lei made of purple, white, rose and a single blue flower – each sparkling with the very same twinkle powder. At the bottom of the frontside I saw some grass the bucket was apparatly standing on. The background – I would have said sky – was a washy white and yellow, interrupted with dark yellow lines, pink circles and lilac and rose spots.
Taking in a deep breath, I took a minute to listen my heart beating as it disturbed the silence engulfing me. I opened my notebook.
I carfully touched the pages, gently, turning them. Once in awhile pausing when I spotted the remains of teardrops. Occasionally allowing some lines to pass my mind once again.
Leaning back, I turned another page. The page I looked at now was blank. I closed my eyes, took the pencil I have laid next to me. Trying to get more comfortable I draw up my knees and placed the notebook against it. Softly I blinked. Closed my eyes once more, reopened them. The pencil floated across the paper, jotting down letters, words, lines, sentences….
Not much more can I take…
Starting to pretend,… to be fake:
Out of stone I will be made,
Leaving my heart to slowly fade.
I gasped not having realized I started to cry until just now a tear touched my hand with which I was writing. I stared at it. Am I really…? I sighed. Actually I have been doing that a lot recently.
Everytime I gave in. Everytime I let myself fall into myself. Everytime I tried to fight back
what was bothering me. Everytime…
And everytime I ended up on my couch, notebook in front of me. Trying to calm my feelings, to defeat the helplessness, the feeling of overhelmed. Sometimes I win. Sometimes I lose.
That's how life goes isn't it?
My life goes on so does the writing, the turning of pages, the crying or smiling, the feeling, the caring, … everything… and everything my inner voice is calling out to me is written down in my notebook. Visibly,… so I can see,… so I can listen,… so I can read,… so I can breathe…
My notebook, my precious, my treasure, saviour of mine…
The final, the end. I enjoyed it… I really did.


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Kris Humphries Brings Kim Kardashian To St. Cloud Basketball Camp [AUDIO,PHOTOS]
ST. CLOUD - As an NBA player, Kris Humphries has a certain level of fame already. But, when you start dating a top realty TV star, your level of fame goes through the roof.
Humphries has quietly held a basketball camp at the Boys and Girls Clubs in St. Cloud for five years now. It wasn't until this year that everyone wanted a piece of his time. Humphries says it's taken some getting use to.
Humphries' mom, Debra, says the sudden fame has been challenging for the whole family.
Today's (Friday) basketball camp required police barricades and heighten security.
Meanwhile, Humphries' fiance Kim Kardashian was at the event. She watched, signed a few autographs, and posed for pictures, but didn't speak to the crowd or the media.
Humphries has close ties to the community, his grandparents still live here and his mom, Debra, graduated from Tech high school.
Humphries' grandparents, Don and Donna Lemke, are the founders of the Central Minnesota Boys and Girls Clubs.
Humphries says his fiance enjoys coming with him to the area.
The pair were followed by a film crew for the "E" entertainment network.
As for the business of basketball and the current lockout of the players in the NBA, Humphries says he doesn't really want to talk about it, but hopes they can get back to playing soon.


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Chatime locations are slowly popping up all over Vancouver and in the subburbs. Their newest location that just opened in Chatime in Kerrisdale.
They are having their soft opening right now, but on March 10th till the 12th, they will be having their grand opening, where they are having a buy 1 get 1 free promotion, where the free drink is either Pearl Milk Tea or Grass Jelly Roasted Milk Tea.
I go to Chatime quite often as it's my go to bubble tea shop in Vancouver. I always go with my usual order – Roasted Milk Tea with Grass Jelly, half sweet and less ice. This time around, we tried 5 different drink combinations to explore more items on their menu.
On the right side is where you put in your order and then wait till its ready.
There are a few tables in the front, but there are more chairs and tables in the back to enjoy your bubble tea and spend time with friends.
Butterfly Pea with Grapefruit Juice
We got this drink regular sweetness and regular ice. Butterfly pea is been brewed in teas dating back centuries while providing numerous health benefits. These flowers are known to act as anti-oxidants, increase blood circulation, help you sleep and promote skin health. The natural blue colour of the drink will magically change colours as the acidity level changes.
The name was inspired due to the shape of the flower and its glamourous blue-violet colour, resembling a butterfly.
The tea itself isn't very strong, but the grapefruit juice balances really well with this drink. I can see it being a great drink to get once the temperature starts rising in Vancouver.
Oolong Tea Mousse
Oolong tea mousse was made with half sugar and regular ice. I like the variety of tea with the delicious salty sweet mousse on top. Similar to another bubble tea chain in town.
Pretty good drink, but I would get it with less ice.
Hazelnut Milk Tea + Coffee Jelly
We got this with no sugar and less ice. I've never had hazelnut milk tea before and it was good with the coffee jelly. Surprising combination.
Kumquat Lemon Juice + Aiyu Jelly
It has regular sugar and regular ice. They use fresh kumquat when available, but due to it being a seasonal fruit, real fruit syrup may be substituted. It was refreshing and tangy.
Aiyu jelly is a jelly made from the seeds of various figs that is found in the mountains of Taiwan. Aiyu jelly is usually served with honey and lemon juice as well as fruit tea. A good combination.
Strawberry Au Lait + Pudding
This last drink has regular sugar. It is made with blended strawberry syrup, coconut jelly and milk, then topped with more coconut jelly. On the bottom, there is pudding added.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the bubble tea is pretty consistent with some of the other locations and bubble tea is just delicious. If it's your first time here, I would suggest my favourite drink – Roasted Milk Tea with Grass Jelly, half sweet and less ice. I always love getting milk tea as it's a great benchmark to see how their drinks compare to other companies.
We Rate Chatime Kerrisdale:
6075 West Blvd, Vancouver, BC


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Spring has arrived in the crossroads of america. Which means alternating days of warm and cold, sun and rain.
Saturday was one of those lovely warm days. It started with helping Daddy now the lawn and wrapped up with bubbles.
Sunday dawned cold and wet. W waited impatiently for the sun to come out. The rain finally left about supper time and W was just desperate to go out. And we discovered the most important thing that spring brings. Mud.
And for me, flowers.


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Tomatoes trigger my eczema but I love using them in cooking especially casseroles, are there any alternatives?
When I'm out of canned tomatoes I substitute canned roasted bell peppers. Have you tried those? You can puree them or chop them up.
I agree with the roasted red pepper idea but would add some acid (vinegar or citrus) to better replicate the flavor profile of the tomatoes.
Thanks for the fab suggestions! I wonder if red peppers would have a similar effect on my eczema though....
HayleyZ, do you need to avoid the whole nightshade family? If so, you can alter each recipe as you go by adding different vegetables that fit the recipe, like squash and adding some wine or vinegar. Banana ketchup might be something fun to experiment with as well. A few years ago I learned that hops in beer trigger my migraines and I'm migraine free now. I hope that managing your food triggers helps you become eczema free! Take care.


text: Gripped by powerful, often contradictory, emotions, a bereaved teenager unexpectedly finds healing in a country struggling with its own wounds. More than a year after her older sister Laura's murder in South Africa has turned her into a rebellious, mercurial loner, Berry reluctantly agrees to fly with her estranged father to Cape Town for the dedication of a memorial. It's a long 11 days, as she meets the priest and children with whom Laura worked, tours Soweto and Robben Island, marvels at the wildlife in Krueger Park, and hears South Africans talk about their experiences and attitudes. She and her equally strong-minded father swing repeatedly between open hostilities and sincere efforts to establish some common ground. Writing with her usual economy and penetrating insight, Coman (Bee & Jacky, 1998, etc) portrays a young person searching for something—she's not sure what—and finding it in keeping the link that her sister forged with an amazing people. These are people who have suffered for their beliefs, but now look resolutely toward a better future, alive. It's an uplifting tale: harsh, complex, but lit at the end by a promise of reconciliation. (Fiction. YA)