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HAMPTON -- Kurt Busch can enjoy his off week. He won't have to answer any questions like, "Hey, when are you going to beat your little brother?"
He took care of that on Sunday.
With a dominating win at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the "other" Busch showed that he's not just going to concede the spotlight to kid brother Kyle. In fact, Kurt earned bragging rights for the next two weeks in their sibling rivalry.
"I just felt like I needed to hold up my end of the bargain with Kyle winning all the time," the elder Busch said after running away with the Kobalt Tools 500.
You remember Kurt? Former NASCAR Cup champion. Was supposed to be the sport's next big star. Then along came Kyle, seven years his junior.
Last year, Kurt managed one lone win in a rain-shortened race at Loudon, N.H., his triumph due more to strategy than skill. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Kyle became a full-blown star, winning eight races before struggling in the championship playoff.
Last week in the family's hometown of Las Vegas, Kyle was on top again, racing from the back of the field for his first victory of the season while Kurt was a disappointing 23rd. And the youngster won again Saturday in a truck race at Atlanta. His talent is so immense that he's been mentioned as a leading candidate to drive for an American-based Formula One team that's trying to get off the ground, even though he has no open-wheel experience.
But Sunday was Kurt's time to shine.
"We're back in business," team owner Roger Penske said. "His brother is a great driver, but there's not many people out there who can hold a candle to Kurt."
They certainly can't match his victory lap. Busch grabbed the checkered flag, shifted his car into reverse and headed off backward around the 1.54-mile quad-oval.
Too bad for everyone else he didn't drive that way during the race. It's probably the only way he could have lost.
How dominating was Busch? He led more laps in one afternoon than he did all of last season (164). Not even a couple of heavy scrapes with the wall and a late caution that knocked him out of the lead could deny the victory. He blew by Carl Edwards on the restart and beat Jeff Gordon to the line for a 0.332-second victory that really wasn't that close.
"This car was unbelievable," Busch said. "I guess good things come to those who wait."
Kyle pulled up beside his big brother after the race and gave him a congratulatory wave. The kid finished 18th, three laps behind.
Gordon is still in search of his first win since 2007. But the four-time Sprint Cup champion remained on top of the standings after another strong run, heading to the next race at Bristol, Tenn., in two weeks with a 43-point lead over Clint Bowyer.
"We're getting close," said Gordon, who's gone 44 races without a win but savored his second runner-up finish of the season. "We're going to keep knocking on the door until we get to Victory Lane."
With four laps to go, Robby Gordon shredded a tire to bring out the final caution flag of the race. Edwards gambled as all the leaders ducked into the pits, changing only two tires so he got back on the track first.
Busch and Jeff Gordon both went with four new tires, coming out second and third behind Edwards. But the leader had no chance of holding off Busch on the two-lap finish, watching him blow by on the backstretch and cruise to his 19th career victory. Gordon also got by Edwards, who settled for third.
"That was the hand we were dealt," Edwards said. "I just wish we had four tires. Kurt did a good job. He was the fastest car all day."
Mark Martin was the fastest in qualifying, becoming the second-oldest driver in Cup history to start from the pole. But it was another rough day for the 50-year-old after blowing engines the two previous weeks. He apparently cut a tire, smashed the wall and finished 31st, 14 laps down.
Martin returned to full-time racing this season with Hendrick Motorsports in hopes of contending for his first Cup championship. But he's off to a terrible start with one of NASCAR's strongest teams, leaving Atlanta 34th in the standings.
There were huge sections of empty seats along the front stretch of the track south of Atlanta, which was no more than two-thirds filled on a warm, sunny day. Clearly, the economy is taking its toll on NASCAR's fan base.
"I'm kind of baffled by it," Gordon said. "This place should be packed."
Until the final shootout, the most dramatic moment came on the 67th lap when a tire rolled away from Marcus Ambrose's pit box, and gas man Jimmy Watts took off after it. He ran halfway onto the grass in the quad-oval to retrieve it, a dangerous move that prompted NASCAR officials to throw a yellow flag and toss Watts out of the pits for the rest of the race.
The lack of grip in the tires led to a yawner of a race for the most part. The drivers looked as though they were more concerned with avoiding crashes than dueling each other, the 43-car field quickly spreading out all over the high-banked track. At one point, there were only nine cars on the lead lap and just 12 were there at the end.
"It reminds me of Darlington," Busch said, referring to the track that's been dubbed "too tough to tame."
"This place just chews you up and spits you out."
Everyone except Busch, that is.
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The window of a week through Instagram: @goodgollymisshollie | Portobello Road | Oxford | Vampy lips | Rain in Oxford | Homeslice in Shoreditch | Liverpool @ dusk | My first acai bowl | The snake cuff | Breakfast
...This edition seems to be packed with food
Going up
* Tucking into a huge 20" pizza at Homeslice in Shoreditch. One side was corn and chorizo and the other shoulder of lamb with savoy cabbage and mint yogurt. The pizza's at Homeslice are absolutely delicious if like me you are a huge foodie and pizza rocks your world - You haven't tried pizza until you've tried Homeslice.
* The power of a bubbles. Nothing more delightful after a day on your feet than sinking into a hot bath with a glass of Prosecco, a few candles and some incense.
* Enjoying an evening with my friend. Quite the little chef, she made a gorgeous puff pastry tart with mozzarella, pesto and tomato with homemade wedges and a lime mayo dip. With wine, Ben and Jerry's ice cream and homemade banana bread with a side of Coronation Street, it was the perfect evening.
* Managing to bump my running up to 5k. Yes, I know you running folk out there will be sneering into your brew, but for me, somebody who can't run to the shop it's a big deal. Instead of timing my gym sessions, I measure them by distance completed and it sure does help with motivation and willingness to actually be there.
* Home dye jobs. my latest hair dabble is ombre, yeah so 2011 I know but I think the gradual brunette to blonde transition adds depth to my shorter hair, I did it myself too and i'm pretty darn proud. I think if you're going to go ombre, the high contrast variant looks the most snazzy.
* Exploring Oxford. I've never visited Oxford before so I jumped at the opportunity to explore the ancient, academic city. I must say I did feel a little like a Harry Potter character exploring the historic university grounds and though the rain and wind were lashing hard, escaping to the (supposed) oldest cafe in Europe for a hot chai latte and a spot of lunch was idyllic. I'd love to return and head out punting on the river. I recommend the flea market, I found some interesting jewellery pieces that I will be sharing with you soon...Watch this space.
* Finally getting my mittens on an acai bowl. For those of you who know who Niomi Smart is, she inspired me to try an acai bowl. Apparently great for anti ageing and other glorious health benefits, the bowl is made up of Acai berries blended into a thick smoothie and topped with granola and fruit. As I was in London I decided to hit Viva Acai based next to Gloucester road tube station and try my first acai bowl - it was so lush and unique in taste.
Homeslice, Old Street (Various other locations around London)
Oxford Primark, a teeny, tiny store carrying all the best stuff! No rooting through to find something good, everything is good in there, particularly their t-shirt stock. I bought a white, oversized tea with feather print.
Baked egg breakfast as seen in the pic above. Oh my, I first discovered this on Rosie, The Londoner's blog years ago but never tried to execute it myself. I added chickpeas and red lentils into mine to bulk it out and prepare me for the day. Dipped with crusty, olive and rosemary bread it is the best breakfast in the world. Though I save it as a weekend treat only.
Zagros Persian restaurant, Liverpool. The most amazing, interesting cuisine the lamb chops are delicious and the tomato based mains are heavenly. Though, the Dooh, yogurt drink wasn't to my taste. Think sour yogurt, mint, water and salt. Hmmm.
Megan Ellaby's blog - Pages by Megan. So fashion/rock n roll/ hot boyfriend. So what I want to be ha ha.
Track of the week
'Charlamagne' by Blossoms.
Incase you missed it... In the notes: My favourite handbags | In Beauty: I can't get enough of hair oil | In Style: Four days, four outfits #16

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Gigabyte Z77X UD4H Motherboard
The Ninjalane crew had a lot of nice things to say about the Gigabyte Z77X UD4H motherboard today. In the market for an Intel based board? Go check out this review.
In this review we will be looking at an excellent example of what a well rounded motherboard should look like the Gigabyte Z77X UD4H. For those familiar with the Gigabyte line up you'll realize the UD4 is a mainstream motherboard designed for power users who want a little more from their system.


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Tep offer UK smartphone rental and mobile wifi. So overall, your throughput may be much better and in an especially noisy situation, your throughput may be much better if you send smaller fragments. Always remember to be aware you are using public WiFi when it comes to security concerns. Click on the Edit button.
Just this month, ten nations teamed up to demand thatGoogle improve its privacy protections. Once you are connected, it is time for you to party on rockstar. Do please remember to LIKE and comment and if you'd like to, please subscribe. Today I'm gonna be unboxing and setting up my new access point. Click Next to proceed to step 2 of the Setup Wizard.
Customers have the choice of two speeds: Standard, priced initially between $3.99 and $14.99 depending on the duration of flight, and Accelerated, priced initially between $5.99 and $19.99 and offering faster download speeds than Standard. No-fuss products in www.antenna-planet.net. Even for the Ubuntu system there are many Orinoco drivers available that help it to enter monitoring mode without any problem. Called Comcast customer support and even their WiFi specialist has no clue about this.
Westin St John and weren't exactly happy with the room at that time. You may like to look into creating one for yourself if you have a free wifi hotspot near your home. Before I bought my Dropcams, I read the Amazon reviews and made an educated decision based on my technical knowledge and what I know about wireless networking. Often, there are many flights that are roughly the same price, but there might be a huge difference in the onboard product, said Jeff Klee, Chief Executive Officer of CheapAir.com.
Statistics also show that communications and internet connectivity are rapidly becoming just as important as TV and mobile telephones. Other devices and even walls and glass will interfere with your data transfer speed. However, a longer boom is now being done as part of the antenna's innovations. The second big problem with iPhone wifi syncing is that it's painfully slow. So, if the IP address on the Wi-Fi router, whatever may be you Got to put it the same as the interface. As a whole, it looks pretty stylish our unit came in white colour. You can also have a clear view of the connection information, operations performed, the settings changed and the running status in a report window. There are six pages of the menu for you to use.
But, according to David Pogue's review of the MiFi in the New York Times, the device does all it claims and maybe even a little more. Tap Restore from Backup… and select the backup WiFi. You should study the makers directions and advice in detail and keep inside whenever out of use for long periods. Little dongles like the $50 WU-1a enable WiFi connectivity for photographers who really need it, but it's hardly an elegant solution. The R6100 has one USB 2.0 port that can host an external hard drive for data sharing and media streaming.
But it's a pity that WirelessMon will recognize some 300M wireless network as the 54M network. Outdoor applications may utilize true mesh topologies. MultimediaThe Aakash Ubislate 7CI is equipped with a 0.3 megapixel front camera that can be used for making video calls as well as clicking pictures. In that case though, so far I did not find a fix. Because it takes 5 to 10 minutes to create the first cypher key.
The first thing you will notice after holding the device is its weight. In fact, you may begin to wonder if you need cable TV. Today, you do not have to be concerned about network coverage problems or poor signals. But, now we've made it easy to compare in-flight amenities by having all the information in one place. Let us find out in the succeeding information. As you can see we are out of Studio D. We are on location. Alright, so now I'm going to finish the installation process.
Which Solution is Right for Me? We are immensely proud of what we are able to achieve. What the NDC is about1 A new and innovative approach to the way airlines' products and services are being distributed. Connecting Step-by-StepLocate the wireless icon on your desktop toolbar and right click. This means savvy users can skip Cisco Connect entirely to avoid a situation in which they are not aware of what the software has changed about the settings of the router. In the receiver it is simple; if it gets the frame then it returns the acknowledgement.


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If you're having problems creating hybrid apps with forcedroid–this blog post's for you.
Lately, our developers have reported errors such as:
"The node package shelljs is required to use this script. Run 'npm install email@example.com' before running this script."
"Error: Execution failed for task ':processDebugManifest'.
> Manifest merger failed with multiple errors, see logs"
"Failed to install 'com.salesforce':Uh oh!
/Users/xxxxx/HybridApps/myApp/plugins/com.salesforce/src/android/assets/icudt46l.zip not found!"
Errors such as these frequently come from mismatched versions of external dependencies, or unforeseen updates to others. We're working hard to fix these issues in the upcoming Mobile SDK release. In the meantime, though…Despair not! There's an easy workaround.
To avoid these issues, we recommend you create and configure your hybrid Android apps entirely from the Cordova command line. You can call
cordova create instead of
forcedroid create, followed by any other Cordova commands you need. We've recommended this approach for a while as an alternative. Nowadays, though, it's a necessity for these corner cases.
Be careful to observe two important details:
- Always add the
SalesforceMobileSDK-CordovaPluginlast, after any other plugins.
- Specify the version of each platform you add. For Android, use:
cordova platform add email@example.com
For iOS:
cordova platform add firstname.lastname@example.com
Note These values apply to Mobile SDK 4.1.1 and will likely change with later releases, so be vigilant!
After you've run
cordova prepare, open your project in Android Studio and run it from there. Remember to open the project at <project_folder>/platforms/android/.
Here's an example.
Create a Hybrid Android App with the Cordova Command Line
The following procedure creates a project named "contactsApp" in a target directory named "contactsApps". This project incorporates the ContactExplorer hybrid sample app from the SalesforceMobileSDK-Shared git repo.
1. cd to a directory you use for storing Mobile SDK hybrid projects.
2. Run the following commands.
cordova create contactsApp com.salesforce.contactexplorer contactsApp
cd contactsApp
cordova plugin add org.apache.cordova.contacts
cordova plugin add org.apache.cordova.statusbar
cordova plugin add https://github.com/forcedotcom/SalesforceMobileSDK-CordovaPlugin
cp -RL /SalesforceMobileSDK-Shared/samples/contactexplorer/* www/
cordova platform add firstname.lastname@example.com
cordova platform add firstname.lastname@example.com
cordova prepare
3. From the Android Studio welcome screen, import the contactsApp/platforms/android folder. If, by any chance, you already have contactsApp installed on your device or emulator, we recommend Force Stopping it and then uninstalling the app before debugging your new app.
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The Tomb of Zeus
by Barbara Cleverly
Bantam Dell/Random House 2007
Set in Heraklion, Crete in 1928, this is Laetitia Talbot's first job as a newly minted archaelogist. Just off the plane from London to Athens, Laetitia meets Charles St George Russell on the boat to Crete while she is dealing with a bout of sea-sickness. It turns out that it had been arranged for Laetitia (aka Letty) to stay with George's family as his father is the renowned archaeologist Theodore Russell.
Once back on land in Heraklion, Letty's seasickness subsides and she is driven (in George's Bugatti) to the Russell Villa. At dinner she mets her ex-beau William Gunning who left London rather suddenly the previous year with no explanation. Also at the first dinner Letty meets George's stepmother Phoebe. Letty cannot explain it, but the villa and the Russell family are unnerving. She feels something bad amongst these 3 family members.
A week after Letty's arrival, Phoebe takes her on a picnic and a tour of the Knossos site that had recently been discovered by Arthur Evans. Two of Phoebe's friends show up - Dr Harold Stoddart and his wife Olivia. After the picnic Phoebe collapses and is taken home by Dr Stoddart. Olivia and Letty cycle home.
By the time Letty gets home, she discovers Phoebe is dead - hanging by a noose in her closet. Naturally the family are called as are the police. Inspector Mariani opens an investigation.
The following week, Theo Russell gives Letty a small site to dig up on the slopes of Mount Juktas and sends her off. William Gunning goes along to help and there is also a small experienced team of local men who will do the digging.
The inquest into Phoebe's death determines that she committed suicide. Letty and William are sure that Phoebe did not kill herself. So they set about doing their own investigation. Along the way Letty's bad feelings towards William's abrupt departure from London the previous year, are dealt with and they fall in love.
On the dig, they find a Minoan tomb - Theo Russell is quite desperate for an exciting find. He thinks it is the legendary Tomb of Zeus and plans to write it up and claim the find as his. On further investigation by Letty and William, the body in the tomb is female and a second body they find stuffed into a box is male but of a young boy, not that of Zeus. The speculation is that they are of Aphrodite and Adonis.
The mystery surrounding the Russell family, as well as Phoebe's death, are also cleared up with surprising results.
I really enjoyed this book for the wonderful details it gave of life in Crete in the 1920s. The old fashioned customs of the people of Crete versus the 1920s "modern" thinking of the British.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
The Tomb of Zeus - Book Review
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Monday, January 2, 2012
15 comments:
- Jennie said...
Lovely card Patti! Love the dies you used and the button with twine.
- January 2, 2012 at 6:00 AM
- Olga said...
congrats on no sugar, that would be easy for me, it's all the carbs that kill me LOL. Love the card!!!! awesome dies!!!
- January 2, 2012 at 6:39 AM
- Stamps and Paper said...
Beautiful card Patti and I love the embossed background and your use of dies....great colour combo too.
- January 2, 2012 at 6:51 AM
- Mary Anne / MA54K said...
30 day goals sound like a great plan! I am seeing a specialist on the 6th who is going to help me with blood sugar. Should be interesting. What a great sketch, Patti Sue! Love the earthy tones you used. My boss just called to bug me to come to work.....uh, no!
- January 2, 2012 at 7:10 AM
- Nannieflash said...
Gorgeous card I love image, and fabulous papers. Thanks for joining us at TPS, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxxx
- January 2, 2012 at 7:27 AM
- Betty Benton said...
Absolutely lovely, Patti! Speaking of lovely, I'm watching a little hummer outside my window, going from one flower to another!
- January 2, 2012 at 7:46 AM
- Loz said...
This is sooo Elegant Patti.. Good luck with the no sugar for 30 days..I always break my new years resolutions within a day but it is fun seeing how many hours I last..LOL..Loz
- January 2, 2012 at 8:46 AM
- Lori said...
6 Days, good for you! I thinking of giving it up too.....Your card is so pretty.
- January 2, 2012 at 10:50 AM
- Patti P. said...
Good luck on your goal...seems all I have been eating is sugar,lol. Love the texture of this beautiful card. Happy New Year!!!
- January 2, 2012 at 11:36 AM
- Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...
i LOVE that emboss folder only i'm not sure which one it is. pray tell!
the card is gorgeous!
hugs :)
- January 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Another fab card Patti! I adore that embossing!
I'm not one for resolutions either, but I kinda did consider to try and 'use my stash'... not working so well so far (lol)!
- January 2, 2012 at 11:17 PM
- Colleen said...
This is really pretty, the colors are warm and those dies make such interesting elements.
Thanks for the wonderful comments on my scene card. I can't wait for the next one. as far as shopping believe me it will be just a little.
- January 3, 2012 at 6:52 AM
- Andrea said...
Love the warm colours of this card Patti!
- January 4, 2012 at 2:50 AM
- Kelly said...
Beautifully done Patti. Love the warm rich colors.
- January 5, 2012 at 1:51 AM
- Payne Holler Cards said...
beautiful warm card!
best wishes on making your 30 day goal!
- January 6, 2012 at 6:47 PM


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Food. Perfection. Art.
Gus has made a name for himself as the thinking man's food director thanks to a blend of attractive food photography and canny storytelling. Indeed he's won a coveted British Arrow for the performance in his 'Carer's Trust Pie' Film
What makes Gus stand out from the crowd? Aside from that impressive moustache, you mean? Well, he gets stuck into food in more ways than one. For him, food is "a part of every story there is, woven through our happiest (and saddest) moments".
Gus is also fascinated by society's desire to share culinary moments. "Food is blogged, captured, and shared every minute of every day... I love to look at life through the viewfinder of what we eat."
His ability to tell stories through food has made him a choice pick for brands. He helped portray Kellogg's Bran Flakes as the creator's cereal, while his McDonald's ad turns ordering wraps into a statement of bad-assery.


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The idea behind the Lace Metal lamp came while visiting a Swedish metal working factory called Häfla Bruk, one of Sweden's oldest companies, established in 1682. When Fuwl visited them, they had just come up with a new technique of manufacturing steel mesh with gradient sized holes. This struck them as very poetic, resembling textile or lace. They immediately felt the desire to make a lamp with this material, since it has great characteristics as a lampshade as small holes that cover the light source, gradually get bigger to diffuse the light in a beautiful way. The result is a lamp made out of metal that has a look of lightness and fragility, a very nice contrast: the gradient holes add to this feeling, diffusing the light in an atmospheric way. Another good thing about the production of the lamp is that no waste materials are produced. The colors presented are black and white matt lacquered.
FUWL is an eclectic design studio from Stockholm which the trio of John Löfgren, Jonas Pettersson and Petrus Palmér began in 2005. The avant garde studio aims to challenge the conventional through design initiatives, and their work has been awarded numerous international awards. FUWL is driven by an idea-focused approach to design where experimentation and cross-border projects are encouraged. Important aspects of their philosophy include durability, curiosity and humanism. FUWL is influenced by the Nordic...


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An Egyptian child preacher, approximately 6 years old, reportedly prays for martyrdom in the name of Allah, calls for the destruction of Israel, and laments about Barack Obama and George W. Bush. The Middle East Media Research Institute(MEMRI) posted a video of one of the boy's speeches.
During the MEMRI video the Egyptian boy had this to say:
"Oh Allah … martyrdom on the path of Allah is a religious duty incumbent upon you, oh believers. It is your path for salvation in the eyes of the Lord. Oh Islamic nation, oh all Muslims. Oh Allah, destroy Israel. Amen. May Jerusalem live on until the day of judgement. [Inaudible] the accursed Sharon, Bush and Obama.
Once the young man finishes his speech, the camera turns to focus on an older man dressed in a religious manner. The man raises his hands in prayer, appears to smile with pride at the boy. The child preacher then goes on to discuss the "accursed" Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. A complete translation of the boy's "sermon" is not currently available.
One the unidentified young man finishes his turn at the microphone, the older man states with another smile, "You are such a beautiful boy, by Allah," according to excerpts republished by The Blaze.
The Egyptian boy preacher video has garnered millions of views online. Although anti-Western videos are not uncommon, the contrast between the child's sweet appearance and his violent words has spurred added interest in the recording. The young man urges the audience to follow a path of religiously-inspired destruction, according to The Algemeiner.


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Kid Cudi has taken to his Twitter account to announce the release date for his new album Indicud. The album which he says will be like his own modern spin on Dr. Dre's Chronic 2001 will release on April 21st. See his short but sweet tweet below. Lets see if this date holds up.
INDICUD April 23rd….
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) February 12, 2013


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pecan granola
One food epiphany I had recently, while reading the back of an oatmeal box, is how very easy it is to make your own granola. Homemade granola is simply a mix of oats, nuts and dried fruit, baked in the oven until crunchy. The fun lies in customization: you can add wheat flakes for a Swiss-style muesli, choose almonds , walnuts or macadamia, paired with, for example, chopped dates, dried cherries or lime zest, add seeds like sesame or sunflower, toss with brown sugar or honey. The possibilities are infinite.
It's also a great way to clean out your pantry (which I've been trying to do this week since I will be traveling all of next month.) Taking cue from a bag of pecans left unshelled since the fall, I decided to make maple granola with pecans, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Sprinkle over a dallop of ceamy yogurt and enjoy it while crunchy or wait a little until it gets soft.
Maple granola with pecans, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds
-butter 6 tablespoons
-maple syrup 1 cup
-rolled oats 3 cups
-pecans, shelled 1 cup
-raw pumpkin seeds 1 cup
-dried cranberries 1 cup
-salt 1 teaspoon
Melt in a small saucepan butter and maple syrup (try Grade B, which has a deeper flavor.) Combine in a large bowl the rolled oats, pecans,raw pumpkin seeds and salt. Pour over the butter syrup and toss to coat. Scatter the mix across a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cranberries and cool completely before storing in airtight container.
(Pecans have smooth and slippery shells and are impossible to crack without crushing the nutmeat to bits. Is there a technique I wonder?)


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Her Majesty's Theatre
57 Haymarket
(5mins) Go along Coventry Street and then take Haymarket on the right where the theatre will be approx. 200 metres along.
Her Majesty's Theatre in the West End has a great deal of history attached to it, not simply because the current structure dates back to 1897, but also because three other theatres stood on the site previously, dating as far back as 1705. The result is a venue in which audiences are taking a step back into British history when they arrive to witness modern day shows like the Phantom of the Opera, where they will sit inside an auditorium that has housed different generations of performers and directors, in addition to generations of theatregoers. As a result, it is no wonder that it has been a Grade II* listed building since the 1970s and that audiences continue to flock there, where the long-running "Phantom of the Opera" has been seen since 1986.
The original building appeared on the site in Haymarket from 1705 to 1789 and during its tenure it went by various different names, from Queen's Theatre to the King's Theatre, depending on the monarch of the era. During this time it was used to stage operas, particularly as Lord Chamberlain's office forbade anything that was not musical-based.
The second theatre to appear on the site lasted from 1791 to 1867 and the third would follow from 1868 to 1896, making it the shortest span of all of the theatres to appear on the site, with technological advances creating the need for a new structure – the final – to be built in 1897.
And that building, opened in 1897, was designed by the architect Charles J Phipps and across the twentieth century it has continued to house musicals and dramatic art productions, whilst also surviving the onslaught of two world wars and pulling in audiences right up to the 21st century. The current building of Her Majesty's Theatre has seen a range of high profile stars, directors and playwrights work for productions staged within its impressive auditorium, which is well suited to such blockbuster spectacles.
But in 1986 one of the most famous shows in the West End would open its doors at Her Majesty's Theatre, becoming so popular that it would remain until the modern day and beyond. It takes the form of the world-renowned "The Phantom of the Opera", Andrew Lloyd Webbers spectacular musical adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel. Over the years people from all over the world have witness the production and in 2009 it even spawned a sequel, Love Never Dies, which runs at the Adelphi Theatre.
Famous Shows
The famous shows that have found their way to the stage of Her Majesty's Theatre take many different forms. These range from classic plays of the 18th century to the blockbuster musicals of the 20th and 21st centuries, in addition to the operas, comedies and dramas that have appeared in the intervening years.
An early production that appeared at Her Majesty's Theatre took the form of the regularly performed "The Alchemist", which arrived on what was then the Queen's Theatre stage in 1710. Ben Johnson's famous comedy had been a well known production since 1610 and whilst there are gaps in its recorded history, it is known to have been staged regularly from 1709 onwards, making its appearance at the Queen's one of many at the time. Despite its age, it is still a show that can be seen in theatres in the modern day.
Later on, in the second incarnation of the theatre - known as His Majesty's Theatre at the time – the venue became the first place in England to stage Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito". The opera seria was the final piece of work that the famous composer would contribute to and had first been performed in 1791. It was 1806 in which the production made it to His Majesty's and it would be one of many operatic productions to appear in the era.
This tradition of operative productions would continue into the third incarnation of the venue, which staged productions ranging from "Carmen" to "Rigoletto". The former is Bizet's masterpiece that concerns the beautiful gypsy girl Carmen, who seduces a corporal in 19th century Seville. The latter is Verdi's own masterpiece concerning a hunchback court jester who takes matters into his own hands when his daughter is kidnapped by the duke. "Rigoletto" also has the distinction of being the final production to appear in this version of the theatre before the modern version was opened in 1897.
And since then the productions have largely taken on the forms of high profile musicals. It also hosted George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion" for the first time, before moving on to some of the best known shows in London, including "Paint Your Wagon" and "West Side Story", both of which appeared in the 1950s. It also welcomed an early production of "Bitter Sweet" by Noel Coward in 1929. However, "The Phantom of the Opera" remains the most famous show to appear at Her Majesty's Theatre, having opened its doors in 1986 and remaining to the present day.
Further Facts about Her Majesty's Theatre
• Despite the praise that is given to the design of Her Majesty's Theatre in the modern day, opinion at the time was less favorable. Critics denounced the work of Phipps and claimed that it was not up to standards.
• 2011 will see "The Phantom of the Opera" celebrate 25 years in the capital. This feat was also celebrated by the Queen's Theatre's "Les Misérables" in 2010.
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i'm in an interesting place, my life divided between two distant provinces. i have a love for the coast and the sea and the mountains, and roots back home in niagara that i have yet to explore. just like every other situation and scenario in my life, i am torn.
suppose it's time to do the pros and cons thing. weigh it out, which province is more beneficial for me to make residence. whichever it is i hope not to sit still for a good few years, so i'll have to determine which is a better anchor point to come back to.maybe i'll find a way to hold down both..
the gameplan for the next whatever span of time is to establish a system where i can work and nest and bank money seasonally so that my summer and fall is free to travel and farm and harvest and enjoy. this should be doable in either place as both are university towns and tend to have lots of short-term student housing available. i know i'm pushing thirty but i still get asked for identification when i go places that require being of age, so i think i can ride out the student thing for a good few years.
thing is i have stuff in ontario. stufffff. not worth anything, just sentimental. some furnitures from my mother, that's cram packed with a bunch of other sentimental junk like pictures and mine and dan's first outfits. random junk that through all the moves and living out of the station wagon mom still managed to hang on to. stuffed into this big black trunk. and then a cabinet my dad built, with little shelves for my little beanie toys. i loved those things, eff barbie dolls i wanna be an animal! ha! ...and then a few crates of my own photos, a small library's worth of books, art and old camera gear that i somehow kept all these years. anyhoo..
it's not stuff i have any means of transporting any time soon. i'm not exactly comfortable enough to drive across the country nor do i yet have the proper documentation to do so. something i gotta take care of when i go back. having a license to drive is one thing, i'm not sure i'll ever be comfortable enough to transport myself around in a giant steel and plastic box on wheels. i chose to learn to drive just to have the knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle if the need were ever to arise. is this a need? hmm. or i can continue to pay for the locker... i just don't know yet.
what i do know is i quite enjoy the climate here. i like that the ground doesn't really freeze in the winter and here on the coast they almost never see snow. i'm not sure how i'll feel about the lack of sun for so long, but then again when working all day i never saw it in ontario in the winter anyway. i don't know, i don't know.
and then the people. like the sweet boy i'm sure i'd never convince to come here for a while. and some friends that i know would really dig it.. ahh that i think is mainly why people go back. i know i'll make a few friends here, but i'll always miss my homies back home. i always do when i leave for any amount of time. and the bit of family i have still exists in the region. *sigh*.
transience is the only answer really. i'm never decided on what i want, i can't make up my mind ever, and i always want the other. plus there's tons of neat stuff to do when you needn't be anywhere in particular, so i may as well figure out how to exist everywhere and nowhere all at once. it is decided. onward...


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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Year of the Rabbit
When Pink Cricut announced on Imagine Nation Monday that the theme was Chinese New Year and that 2011 was the year of the rabbit I immediately knew what layout I wanted to make. My father raised rabbits for years when I was a child, but I only have these 4 pictures which were developed in February 1960. I used the pagoda cricut cartridge to make the temple and dragon.
This layout also will be entered in the Scrappin-n-cattin challenge to use the words New or Year in the title.
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle
I was in the middle a pie frenzy when my hand mixer crapped out on me. Smoke.....angry sounds...it was toast. After wacking it on the counter a few times.....rage plus percussive maintenance can occasionally work some magic.....I gave up and chucked that puppy into the trash.
I now had unwhipped cream cheese. Translate this to tiny chunks of cream cheese throughout my pie filling. Not a good look. I tried working them out by hand and it was taking foooooorever so that was a no go. I could have gotten away with this chunk style filling if I had planned a whipped topping over the pie filling, but no, I was only planning a chocolate drizzle top with some chocolate covered pretzels here and there.
Solution, toss pie filling and crust into pretty glasses and move on. I will make a gorgeous pie next time...I promise. Friggin mixer.
Technical difficulties aside....this treat tastes amaaaaaazing.
Chocolate Cheesecake Trifle
Graham Pretzel Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (one sleeve)
1 cup pretzels crumbs
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup brown sugar
Mix together graham cracker crumbs, pretzel crumbs, and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter. Set aside.
Chocolate Pie Filling
3 cups skim milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tbls vanilla
12oz milk chocolate chips, melted
2 - 8oz blocks reduced fat cream cheese
In a saucepan mix together cornstarch, salt, and sugar. Whisk the yolks and milk together. Add the milk mixture to the saucepan and stir everything together. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil for one minute before removing from heat. Stir in vanilla and melted, milk chocolate. Pour into a bowl, press plastic wrap to the top of the chocolate filling, and refrigerate for a couple hours.
Mix chocolate filling with cream cheese. Fold crust mixture gently into pie filling. Spoon into cups. Garnish with chocolate and pretzels.
41 comments:
These look so good and decadent. I want to lick my screen right now. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Wow! That looks great. Absolutely stunning.ReplyDelete
Great save...these look fantastic. I looooove chocolate and pretzels, I'm a big sweet & salty fan =)ReplyDelete
This looks amazing, excellent design on top.ReplyDelete
Sorry that your mixer died, but your trifles were a great solution. They look perfect with the pretzels and chocolate on top!ReplyDelete
These look amazing, who needs pie? Love them!ReplyDelete
They look very beautiful with chocolate drizzled pretzels.ReplyDelete
Oh, my! You worked magic with adversity! Lovely, decadent trifles :)ReplyDelete
Great creation in the moment of mixer failure! I would love to have this decadent trifle for dessert-yum!ReplyDelete
LOL percussive maintainance. At least it didn't go to waste!ReplyDelete
Your trifles look-to-die-for!! I love the presentation with the wine glasses, it's a very nice touch.ReplyDelete
These are incredible!! So decadent and sinfully delicious, love the addition of the pretzels, yum!! :)ReplyDelete
"When the mixer dies, improvise." My new mantra. I like the adaptation.ReplyDelete
Way to improvise! These trifles do look so very rich and decadent! The perfect chocolately treat!ReplyDelete
Wow! These are a chocoholics dream come true! And I think they look great in the wine glasses! :)ReplyDelete
Equipment failure is the mother of invention! Absurdly good dessert! Sorry your hand mixer went south, but we are all the beneficiaries...ReplyDelete
Wow It looks truly divine! I want some!ReplyDelete
Great save when your mixer died! As long as it tastes good, that's what I always say.ReplyDelete
I hope you get a new mixer soon. But if it wasn't for that you wouldn't make this delish dessert! So I guess it was good for something =)ReplyDelete
::drools:: OH MY WORD....these are like....dangerously delicious looking!ReplyDelete
It looks really decadent! I'm glad you did not let technical difficulties stop you :)ReplyDelete
I'm glad you had the malfunction because these look seriously amazing! You did a fantastic job in spite of the difficulties!ReplyDelete
Great outcome in idea while some thing did not go right and looks very interesting.ReplyDelete
so sorry to hear your mixer died :(ReplyDelete
the cheesecake looks great, one can never tell was the result of a technical problem
Oh girl, I need a spoon. These look delicious.ReplyDelete
I think you completely saved the day. These look amazing! That had to be hugely annoying to lose your mixer but I think you may have invented a new dessert with those cups of bliss. :) I want one!!ReplyDelete
Ok, this looks amazing! Mixer problems or not, I would make this again!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM
What a great idea to make this delicious trifle when your mixer died! Yummy! :)ReplyDelete
They don't make anything like they used to, do they. I've had a couple of items in a row quit on me. I'd take one of these trifles as a consolation. I'd probably end up licking the glasses though. Hope you are having a great week.ReplyDelete
Great idea in the moment of hand mixer failure. Well done!ReplyDelete
Wow! These look so awesome! I love the addition of the pretzels - the perfect combo of salty and sweet! Thank you for sharing with your fellow foodies:)ReplyDelete
Way to improve1 I bet it was just a fabulous as the pie would have been. I certainly wouldn't have turned it down. :)ReplyDelete
This is a GREAT save! ;)ReplyDelete
Some of my greatest (and worst) cooking comes from having to make due or make amends for an error.ReplyDelete
So sorry about your mixer, but hey I would be all over these beauties! They look amazing :)ReplyDelete
Good save and think of the arm workout you had whacking that old mixer on the counter!ReplyDelete
Great save! Even without a mixer these look perfectly decadent!!ReplyDelete
I like the way you think!! Chocolate and cheesecake in a glass with a spoon . . . what could be better?ReplyDelete
Sorry for your mixer woes, but this sounds delicious! I think my husband would prefer this in a glass because he is not a big fan of crusts :) Love the pictures and presentation too :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Love this!!!! I will have to try!ReplyDelete
Wow very impressive no mixer and all!! :)ReplyDelete


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Friday, 1 June 2012
On The Fly
This card is for this weeks
I needed to make a card for a friend's birthday - he is a fly fisherman so I hope he likes this.
This is a three fold textured card with the oval cut out.
I stamped the image on the inside flap, sponged around the edges of the oval and put 3d dots around the edge of the oval so that it sits back a little - not that you can really see that in the scan before I stuck it down. I stamped the trout on a separate piece of card, cut and 3d the image over the bottom of the oval, the trout fly images were stamped straight onto the card and I added a rhinestone to each.
Stamp set - SU Angler
Sentiment - SU Happy Moments
Ink - SU Always Artichoke
Rhinestones from stock
Nestie die for inside
7 comments:
- Shirley-anne said...
Hi Jane Enjoyed your company today .Saw this fab card in real life and loved it .
hugs Shirley
- 1 June 2012 at 18:58
- Elaine said...
Hi Jane,
Well , I'm back and I have the rest of today free so as to catch up on everyone's creations since I have been away refurbishing my old house.
I adore reading the blog's and looking at all the lovely cards and projects, almost as much as making the cards myself.
Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog , its so nice to keep in touch.
Glad you had a good time with the girls how lovely to craft together. What fabulous cards here I love these Fly fishing stamps , fishing is big in my family. Your other cards are great too , I love those baby cards with the fab embossing around the edges fantastic work Jane
Great work well done ,
Hugs Elaine
- 2 June 2012 at 01:44
- Cindy van Oorschot said...
Great job on your window card Jane, I really like the look of it.
Thanks for playing at Come and Get It
- 2 June 2012 at 06:53
- Sandy said...
Looks great Jane, fab guy card
- 2 June 2012 at 10:56
What a great card. Love the look of it...simple but really effective. Thanks for taking the time to share your talent with us at Come and get it Challenge Blog this week.
- 2 June 2012 at 11:29
- Shell~AK Stamper said...
Great Card! Thanks for sharing your art creation with us at Come and Get It Challenges!
- 2 June 2012 at 16:43
- Judy McKay said...
Lovely image and design. Thank you for joining us at Come and Get it Challenges this week.
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Oh dear, I don't know about you but I don't often make cards to order but when your boss at work asks you to make one - what do you do- Oh heck I said O.K. Then because the card is for someone ( if you know what I mean) my ideas just dry up. So this card took me aaaallllll day Sunday (I was so annoyed with myself) I just couldn't think what to do or how to place it, what colours to use etc etc.....it drove me mad and I don't think I like it anyway. Not sure at all.....
Cupcake stamp - Hero Arts
Backing paper - Bo bunny
Numbers - Sizzix
Circles - Nestabilities
Coloured With - Copics
Flowers -various
Foliage - Punch
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Sentiment - Craftwork cards
and of course obligatory bling.....
Aaahhh well she'll either like it or she wont...LOL
thanks for looking
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
50th Birthday Card
Labels: 50th, Birthday, Copics, Hero Arts, Martha Stewart, Nestabilities, sizzix
3 comments:
- Sarah xx said...
I think this is lovely Louby - apart from the foliage punch which I don't have, even I could make one as nice as this? I may even copy it! xxx
- 28 October 2009 at 11:23
- Shelly said...
This is really pretty Louby, love the cupcake, sparkle and little bow! I'm sure it'll be a hit with your boss! I know what you mean though about not knowing what to do, I'm the same!
Shelly :)
- 28 October 2009 at 16:42
- Nessie said...
Hi Louby,
greetings from Scotland! I just found your blog and I think your cards are just beautiful. My faourite is the black and white "40" one....
Have a lovely Halloween
- 31 October 2009 at 16:59
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|Waiting for her friends to arrive!
|The diva girls showing off their t-shirts!
|The lovelies...my niece Michelle, Keira, my grand-niece Isabella and my niece Stephanie.
|Fun with bubbles - Karl, Isabella, Stephanie, my nephew David's girlfriend Leslie and Keira.
Can't wait to stitch these up! :)
Last but not least, I finished my LHN Acorn Hill. Here it is:
I have the perfect place picked out for this one once it is framed.


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Syndromes and a Century - Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2006, 35mm
Profit motive and the whispering wind - John Gianvito, 2007, 16mm
As we began driving out of the park I looked to my right down the mountain & observed some lovely pasture grass waving beneath some considerably strong wind. I asked Jim [Gianvito] to stop the car & got out & quickly ascertained that this was way too beautiful an image to pass up & that I'd be kicking myself afterwards. I quickly loaded the camera & to save time thought I could get the shots handheld. Very rapidly the wind power went up a few notches & holding the camera steady was quite a challenge. Again to Jim's credit I told him I think I need to unpack the carefully-packed tripod and he unhesitatingly ran back to the car to get it. For the next 45 minutes or so, despite lightning flashes (but no thunder & no rain) I shot image after image of the grass, leaves, & brush swirling about every which way beneath powerful wind. I pray this roll turns out ok as it was a unique experience to say the least. By the end of it my body was racked with weariness, covered in sweat despite the hot wind, arms scored by bramble scratches & bug bites, & absolutely exhilarated. With more time, film, & light I could shoot endlessly under such conditions. In every direction there were images to mesmerise.--John Gianvito, 14.07.2005.
Profit motive and the whispering wind - John Gianvito, 2007, 16mm
Track of the Cat - William Wellman, 1954, 35mm


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have i ever blamed myself?
yup! for everything
for why people just cant love me
for why people wouldnt just like me
for why people just couldnt understand me
and for why i feel like all are ignoring me
its like a hole in your pants
people are looking at you
some pity you
some are laughing at you
some are busy commenting of how shameful of you
some didnt want to look at you
but nobody come for an aid
nobody come and tell me
"hey ya, your pants are torn, lets sew it up"
if im so wrong, i am the one who ask too much
im the one who with bad attitude
im the one who make people uneasy of me
tell me!
i dont know
i really dont know where did i go wrong
if i walk bend, pull me straight
if i fall into a hole, hold me tight
i ask for advice, for care and for love
is it too much?
is it?
Selanjutnya taip di sini untuk paparan penuh.


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MFA impressions: 11.38215a-c, 11.39554a-c
Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga (on each sheet) 一勇斎国芳画
By 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850–d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 19, 2005) NOTES: [1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Japanese, Edo period, about 1849–50 (Kaei 2–3)
- Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Japanese, 1797–1861
- Publisher Sawamuraya Seikichi, Japanese
Catalogue Raisonné
Robinson, Kuniyoshi: The Warrior-Prints (1982), list #T219
Vertical ôban triptych; 36 x 75.2 cm (14 3/16 x 29 5/8 in.)
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Medium or Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper


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With its bruising mix of bone cracking and blood and an athletic protagonist sacrificing her body for her art, Darren Aronofsky's new psychological horror ballet flick, "Black Swan," has more than a little in common with his last effort, " The Wrestler."
"There's one big difference, though," Aronofsky notes. "I think anyone can become a decent wrestler in three or four months if they're somewhat athletic and willing to hurt themselves. But it takes 20 years to become a dancer. We only had six months — at the outset, anyway."
That six months turned into a year because no studio wanted to make a psychological horror ballet flick. The movie's long road to financing gave lead actress Natalie Portman additional time to train, both a blessing and a curse, given the rigors involved. It also gave Aronofsky extra time to plot a project that he's been thinking about since finishing his M.F.A. in filmmaking from the AFI Conservatory.
Aronofsky initially envisioned "Black Swan" as a modern take on Dostoyevsky's "The Double," in which the main character becomes convinced that someone is replacing her life. At one point, it revolved around an off-Broadway understudy, but after Aronofsky saw "Swan Lake" for the first time, he had a eureka moment.


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Connecting to the West Coast U.S.
This week I traveled to L.A. and San Francisco to explore making better connections between the Fashion School and West Coast designers and businesses, as well as to view the TechnoCraft exhibition at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Shawn Gordon, our College of the Arts Development Director, and I were scheduled to meet with Dov Charney, the CEO/owner of American Apparel.
Unfortunately, he was called away to NYC, but we had an excellent meeting with American Apparel Production Manager, Marina Andrade, instead. Marina took us on a tour of the entire facility. The vibe of the entire company was very energetic and friendly. Thanks so much to Marina for meeting with us; and we hope to be able to find ways to connect more in the future. For more information on the company, which is a vertical manufacturer producing all of their product right in L.A., check out their site: About American Apparel
On the following day, we spent time speaking to Alex and Avedik Izmirlian of Digifab , a full service digital textile printing business.
On Friday, August 6th, in San Francisco, I was able to view the TechnoCraft exhibition at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The show, curated by artist/designer Yves Behar, was organized into six subthemes: Crowdsourcing, Platforms, Blueprints, Hacks, Incompletes, and Modules. His delineation of these themes define the real value of the exhibition, but he has also selected some great examples for illustrating the themes.
As described in the Core77 site:
Crowdsourcing mines the collective talent of the community to develop new design solutions. From product generation to the voting process, Crowdsourcing puts the decision-making power in the hands of the masses. One participant in the exhibition, Threadless, is an online apparel store that solicits consumers to design and vote for new t-shirts each week.
Platforms consist of designers creating open, software-based platforms, that provide the tools for individuals to create and/or customize their own unique products. From shoes to t-shirts to fantastic creatures, platforms make it easy for individuals of all skill levels to take on the role of designer. PUMA's Mongolian Barbeque is an iconic example of this theme.
Blueprints act as ideas that can be given away or sold, putting the power to create in the hands of the consumer. Rather than create and sell a finished product, designers sell or give away instructions so that anyone can create/recreate the design in their own way. Autoprogettazione (or "self design") is Enzo Mari's collection of designs for furniture you can make yourself. Originally exhibited in 1974, Mari gave out a free catalogue with detailed instructions for making these basic, easy-to-assemble furniture pieces using off-the-shelf lumber and nails.
"Hacks" is used as a term that has moved far beyond the manipulation of computer software, extending into the public's consciousness. Tables, iPhones, and bikes are revised, modified and manipulated to achieve a new look or new functionality.
Incompletes intentionally leave room for creativity on the part of the user. The degree to which the end user is involved varies with each design, but all depend on the role of the user to provide input for a design to properly function. With Marijn van der Poll's Do hit chair made by Droog, through a hammer or other tool you can change the original stainless steel cube into a chair of your own design.
Modules are individual components that come together to create customized creations. Intelligently designed modules allow for the user to develop an outcome that is driven in equal parts by ingenuity and budget. Designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec's Clouds, made in collaboration with Kvadrat, allows the user to arrange and re-arrange a variety of tiles to create installations and new designs.
View information on the exhibit here: TechnoCRAFT (July 9th through October 3, 2010 @ Yerba Buena Art Center, San Francisco)
UCDavis Professor and friend Susan Taber Avila, toured the exhibition with me and then we met artist/designer Corrine Okada Takara, who took us to meet fashion designer Colleen Quen at her studio. See Corrine's post about our visit at her "techfusionfabrics" blog. Colleen's partner Rick Lee is an exceptional furniture/interior designer, and both Rick and Colleen are collaborating with Corrine on a project that will be displayed in the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. The gown that Colleen is working on will include digitally printed silks that we printed in our TechStyleLAB in the Fashion School.
Here are some of my photos from the TechnoCraft exhibition:
Here are photos I took at Colleen Quen and Rick Lee's studio:


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Samantha has an amazing Photography shop on Etsy. Her photos are so clear and the subjects just amazing!
How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
I haven't thought of a shop name yet. My husband and I keep brainstorming, but nothing seems to fit yet. But, I started up the shop because a lot of people love my photography and I would love to share with everyone else. I hope to get some good photographs from all over the world. Plus, my husband will be going to Iraq soon, so I need a hobby to keep myself sane.
When did you start doing photography?
I always loved photography over any other form of art. Even since I was little I loved taking pictures. But, I really started getting into it my junior year of high school. I took a photography class and had this really old beat up film camera. But, I loved developing the film and then exposing the pictures. I really felt like I made the picture and worked hard to get the art I created. Now I have a digital camera, which takes some of the fun and work out of it, but I am able to get a lot better quality pictures and I don't have to worry about accidentally getting water in my film while I am developing or not quite getting the right shot.
What's your favorite subject to photograph?
I love taking photographs of things in nature. Things that if someone drove by, they probably would take for granted and not even notice. Some of the locations where I took my pictures, I have driven by multiple times and never really noticed how gorgeous it actually was. And of course, I also love taking pictures of my son. My camera card is 99% him.
What or who inspires you?
I think this one kind of goes along with my favorite subject to photograph. My inspiration is being able to see the beauty in things people around here pass by everyday and don't even notice.
Do you have a day job?
I do have a day job. I am actually in the military. So, as my family and I move around and see the world, I hope to get some really awesome shots of the world to share with everyone.
Do you have any tricks or suggestions on how to take a great picture?
Hmm... Tricks or suggestions ... Well, I guess I would have to say ... Just keep clicking away. Don't ever take anything for granted. I will take hundreds of shots of everything. And every once in a while, you end up with a really amazing picture.
Samatha is giving the winner their choice of photo from her shop! (this is the one I would pick if I could enter and win)
The draw will take place on: November 13 at 10PM Central Time
This is open to US & Canada only!
Good Luck Everyone!!
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- Report: Redskins sticking with Greg Manusky
- Reirden: Struggling Caps lack 'sharp' execution
- Allen: Redskins 'got to win' to earn fans' trust again
- Jonathan Allen: I still have a 'ton of respect' for D.J. Swearinger
- WATCH: Derrius Guice training video goes viral
- Alan May: Hockey players' butts are too big for jeans
- The Redskins will not be hiring Gregg Williams
- Capitals unite around youth hockey team to combat 'ugliness' of racism
- J.P. Finlay gives Redskins 'legit chance' to land Gregg Williams
- Divyne Apollon II, the target of racism, meets the Capitals with his teammates
- 1.16.19 Hour 2: A Bryce Harper Hypothetical
- 1.16.19 Hour 1: Who are you Rooting for in the NFL Playoffs?
- Reirden: Caps Have Hit a 'Rough Patch'
- 1/16 Hour 4- Todd Reirden, Andy Reid HOF coach?, Who Am I redemption
- JUNKIES: Jonathan Allen Addresses D.J. Swearinger Comments
- 1/16 Hour 3- Caps struggling, Redskins DE Jonathan Allen, Lurch's gambling
- 1/16 Hour 2- Rick Snider, Entertainment Page, Junks Blitz
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Plenty more goals at the weekend, with seven of the top ten top scorers notching again. Luis Suarez continued his excellent start to the season and has matched Robin van Persie's eight goals so far, though the Dutchman can count himself unlucky as he hit the woodwork twice. Both have three goals against the Top 6 teams, with Suarez' equaliser against Chelsea (2nd) joins strikes against Man City and Everton, as well as scoring against Newcastle who finished last season in 5th. Big game performances from the Marmite like Uruguayan, now added with consistency, make him one of the most dangerous players about at the moment.
Elsewhere, Dzeko came off the bench again to score an important goal, also against Top 6 opposition, this time Spurs. Kevin Nolan and Marouane Fellaini both scored, and along with Swansea's Michu, are leading the way from midfield. Nolan's winner against his old club Newcastle, gave West Ham all three points as they kept their 5th clean sheet in just 11 matches, the best record in the league, along with Stoke City. Who'd have thought.
Looking at the importance of goals, Robin van Persie's 8 goals have been worth 11 points to Man United, whilst Dzeko, Ba, and Suarez are all proving vital for their teams, with Suarez' goals worth 58% of Liverpool's points so far – the highest in the league.
James Morrison's third goal of the season proved to be worth 2 points for West Brom as they beat Wigan away (take away his goal and they draw 1-1). His three goals this season have been worth a decent five points to his team as Steve Clarke's men continue to surprise.
Coming up in the next week or so, I'll be opening a can of worms by attempting to compare Rio Ferdinand and John Terry in terms of statistics, looking predominantly at Clean Sheets, but also how they've performed in the big games.


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A naive peasant enters an apartment block to find a drink, and the residents mistake him for a thief. As he evades capture, he exposes the venality and dishonesty of the building's residents.
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Seeing as I am still in High School, I have decided to tweak this post and talk about my High School experience so far. It might be a bit rambly, but oh well.
So, the first day of High School I walk into school an awkward not-ready-for-high-school teen, just like every other Freshman. I was past the stage where I thought I was the cat's pajamas (aka all of my Middle School years), and was now faced with the reality that in order to be "cool" or be successful I have to do something.
That is a freaking scary prospect. I mean, all my life I was a straight A student because everything just came easy for me! However, once I hit High School things got a lot more difficult. First, you have to deal with the everyday teen stuff like boys, homework, and style (which thankfully improved compared to middle school). But then you realize you are 4 years away from college and need to start figuring out what you want to do the rest of your life. I mean, you get to pick majority of your classes! (Way cool, right?) I didn't realize until High School that I have a fear of independence. I've always prided myself on being a leader, but then I realized I really wasn't one. I mean, I put together a last minute audition for our fall musical because I wasn't sure if any of my friends were going to try out. Well, that failed. So I had to decide what to do besides that. So I joined DECA. If you don't know what DECA is, it's basically a marketing club where students put together projects like Ad Campaigns and compete with them.
Well, joining DECA gave me tons of leadership skills.(Especially because I had an individual project along with a group one, scary!) And, while I struggled with the first half of the school year because I actually had to work towards something, I eventually got my grades up by the end of the school year.
This past year, sophomore year, I learned even more, and made friends from completely different groups. I tried out for the musical again, and because I actually planned for it this time, I got in! I continued on with DECA and eventually joined speech club. Speech club was a big step for me. I wasn't really friends with anyone who was in speech club or trying out for it, but I knew it was something I wanted to do, so I did it. I got in, and I was so happy that I decided to join. This past year, because of my experiences with DECA and Speech, I found what I wanted to do after school. I decided I wanted a combination of the marketing I learned in DECA and the politics and current events I learned from Speech club. By doing what I wanted to do, I realized I want to go into Public Relations and/or Political Science and become a political campaign manager (or just PR specialist for a publishing company.) This year, I became a lot more independent, learned new things I didn't think I would be interested in, and made new friends.
Next year I will be participating in the musical and joining Speech and DECA again, and returning as a DECA officer. While I still have a slight fear of independence, I like when I can do something by myself, and do it well.
So yeah, I don't have a favorite High School memory to share with you, but I'm looking forward to creating some.
While I realize that was totally cheesy, I hope the few of you that took the time to read it enjoyed it.
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Which bank's bond advisory is best in bonanza year for Asia G3 bonds?
Five banks – Bank of China, Citi, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Standard Chartered – are nominated as Best bond adviser in The Asset Triple A Regional House and Deal Awards
THE Asia G3 bond market continued to provide large slice of capital solutions to issuers and borrowers across the region in 2017, leading to another record volume of issuance for the second consecutive year. According to Thomson Reuters' figures, the total volume for the whole of 2017 amounted to over US$334.41 billion, up 52.8% from US$218.84 billion in the previous year.
Several banks distinguished themselves during the year as they were able to capture the thematic trends in the market, such as green bonds and corporate hybrid offerings. They brought several first-time issuers into the market and tapped into different pools of liquidity. The market also witnessed innovative structures that contributed to the further development of the capital markets in the region.
For their achievements in 2017, five banks – Bank of China, Citi, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Standard Chartered – are nominated as Best bond adviser in The Asset Triple A Regional House and Deal Awards.
Bank of China demonstrated the strength of its distribution to Chinese investors who anchor the execution of the transactions. It brought several new Chinese issuers into the US dollar bond market, such China Reinsurance Group, while helping other issuers access other pools of liquidity such as Bright Food and Export-Import Bank of China, which raised funding in the euro bond market.
The bank's other significant transactions in 2017 include the largest US dollar bond issuance by a Chinese state-owned enterprise for State Grid Corporation of China (US$5 billion), the first US dollar bond issue in Ningxia province for Yingchuan Tonglian Capital Investment Operations Company (US$300 million) and the first Chinese port group issuer for Lianyungang Port Group Company (US$30 million).
Citi also demonstrated the strength of its G3 bond franchise in 2017 as it helped brought several first-time issuers into the market, including Press Metal Aluminium Holdings from Malaysia, Kyobo Life Insurance Company from South Korea, HPCL-Mittal Energy from India and Beijing Gas Group Company from China. It executed innovative transactions such as the first bridge-to-high yield deal for Indika Energy, the first US dollar project bond in Asia since 1997 for Paiton Energy and Asia's first indirect "trust preferred" issuance for Lenovo.
The bank likewise led the sovereign deals for the Ministry of Finance of China, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and South Korea, and participated in a number of offshore mega deals including the blockbuster US$7 billion deal for Alibaba Group Holding and State Grid Corporation of China.
Deutsche Bank has a diversified sector coverage in the Asia G3 bond market, including gaming, enabling the bank to arrange the largest high yield offering ever in North Asia at US$1.35 billion for Wynn Macau. Such a strong focus on high yield also saw Deutsche Bank executing the first US dollar high yield rated corporate issuance out of Malaysia over the past decade for Press Metal Aluminium and the debut deal for Geo Energy Resources.
The bank likewise arranged one of the largest high yield exchanges and new issue offerings in Asia ever at US$3.45 billion for Kaisa Group Holdings. Like the competition, it executed sovereign deals for China, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
HSBC led the other banks in issuance volume in 2017, according to Thomson Reuters, with a league-leading tally of US$27.05 billion from 210 transactions. It was involved in several offshore mega deals from China, including the largest offering in 2017 for Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) at US$7.25 billion as it raised additional tier 1 capital. However, it missed the US$7 billion offering for Alibaba Group Holding.
The bank was likewise involved in several sovereign bond deals, including for China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and South Korea. It arranged 26 G3 corporate hybrid transactions, including eight fixed-for-life perpetual offerings such as for Ayala Corporation, CK Infrastructure Holdings and Sun Hung Kai Properties.
HSBC is also a leader in sustainable financing through a number of inaugural green bond issuances from across the region, such as those for DBS and Korea Development Bank. It was a joint green structuring adviser for the ICBC (Luxembourg) US$2.15 billion green bond – the first one issued by a Chinese financial institution in alignment with both ICMA green bond principles and PBoC green bond categories.
Standard Chartered is also strong in the sovereign space with deals for China, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. It arranged the first zero coupon subordinated perpetual structure launched in the market for FWD Group amounting to US$500 million.
The bank was involved in the PSBC AT1 deal and in the US$3.4 billion equivalent offering for China Huarong Asset Management Company, which represented the first US dollar floating rate note ever issued by a Chinese asset management company and the first 30-year US dollar senior notes deal arranged for a Chinese non-bank financial institution.
Standard Chartered also boasts of a strong high yield bond franchise with an inaugural deal for Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Company for US$250 million, marking the lowest-ever rated debut issuance, as well as deals for Shui On Land (US$600 million) and Vedanta Resources (US$1 billion, including any-and-all tender offer for its 2018 and 2019 bonds).
The winner of the Triple A Best bond adviser Award will be revealed on February 1 2018 during The Asset Regional House and Deal Awards dinner. For more information about the awards ceremony please click here.
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Bichon Frise
Boy and Girl
4 1/2 inches by 20 inches for a 10 pound male Bichon
4 1/2 inches by 23 inches for a 15 pound male Bichon
Adjust pattern as needed for the size of your Bichon. Measure around the belly and add 3 inches for the overlap.
1/4 yard Heavy fabric (such as demin) on the outside
1/4 yard Rubberized fabric (you can purchase it by the yard at a fabric store or purchase a rubberized mattress sheet at any department store)
1 package of 1/2 inch wide, folded seam binding tape; choose color to match your fabric
4 1/2 inches of 1 1/2 inches wide Velcro
1. Cut one piece of heavy fabric and one piece of rubberized fabric following diagram for cutting instructions.
2. Cut two straps to hold the pad in place of rubberized fabric 1 inch wide and 4 1/2 inches long.
3. Stitch folded seam binding around the edges. Make sure you place the straps in place on the inside (rubberized material side) before you stitch the folded seam binding tape on.
4. Stitch the Velcro in the appropriate places (see diagram for placement).
5. Place a "Stayfree Serenity" thin pad under the straps in the center. Change this frequently to prevent the white hair from staining.
1/4 yard soft material, such as, flannel, velour, etc.
2/3 yard lace trim 1 inch wide (Optional)
6 inches of 3/4 inch wide Velcro
7 inches of 3/4 inch wide elastic -- cut into 2 pieces of 3 1/2 inches each
1. Make a pattern using the above diagram. Add 1/2 inch seam allowance around outer edges. Cut two pieces with seam allowances added like the diagram. Cut two more pieces of fabric that are 5 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches long (for extra padding).
2. Stitch two rows of lace trim to the outside of the top edge of the panties. Drop down 1 1/2 inches from the top outer edge to place the first row of trim and 1 inch below that for the second row of lace trim.
3. Cut the soft side of the velcro into 2 equal pieces.
4. Leaving the top by the velcro open, stitch the other 3 sides together (right sides together). Make sure you place the extra pieces on top, the two right sides of the panties together with the extra padding placed closest to the piece that will touch the dog's body. Stitch the elastic in the narrow end (see diagram) in between the two right sides together.
5. Turn right side out.
6. Stitch the soft pieces of velcro to each end of the elastic, overlapping 1/2 inch.
7. Stitch lace on top of the soft pieces of velcro.
8. Stitch the opening at the top placing the velcro above the lace trim. Make sure you turn in the 1/2 inch seam allowance. Stitch on all 4 sides of the velcro.
9. Following the diagram using a button hole stitch, stitch around the tail opening. Trim the hole for the tail close to the stitching.
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Mitt Romney Slams Democrats for Throwing Israel Under the Bus (Video)
Mitt Romney slammed Democrats and called on Obama to say whether or not he considered Jerusalem the capital of Israel.
The Politico reported:
Mitt Romney on Wednesday slammed the Democratic Party's initial decision to remove from its platform a passage affirming Jerusalem as Israel's capital, calling it just "one more example of Israel being thrown under the bus by the president."
Romney — in an interview filmed before the Democrats restored both the word "God" and the passage about Jerusalem to the platform — told Fox News's Carl Cameron that the omission of Jerusalem was a "very troubling development."
"The president and his party have now changed their position. They now say that they're not certain what the capital of Israel might be," Romney said. "I find that one more example of Israel being thrown under the bus by the president. I think it's a very sad day."
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The King of Spring has been enspelled
And wanders in the green.
The Queen of Spring put on her Mask
And walks a path unseen.
The Knight of Spring is dressed in gold
And guards the maiden's dream.
The Knave of Spring, she stole the moon...
Or so it all would seem.
— Pretty Penny, freelance soothsayer
This book includes:
- Expanded information on the magic of the Lost, from their mystical lore to new and powerful Contracts
- Greater detail on dreamshaping, pledgecrafting, Clarity, the Mask, and many other aspects of changeling magic
- Many more tokens, goblin fruits and other wonders to be found within the Hedge
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UPDATE – St. Martinville Teenager Reported Missing Found
Update: 15-year-old Sidney Landry has been located by the St. Martinville Police Department.
15-year-old Sidney Landry has gone missing and St. Martinville Police need your help finding her.
According to our news partners at KATC, Sidney was last seen leaving her home with a back pack and was wearing black tights and slippers. It is suspected that she ran away.
If you have any information about where she may be, call St. Martinville Police at 337-394-3001.


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Buick has been on a winning streak lately and we're sure it's because of its new diverse lineup! Buick isn't just a brand for the older generation. The brand as a whole has reinvented itself to be younger and more fun while maintaining a bit of its classic feel. We're happy to announce that Buick had its best sales month of 2014 and the team here at College Chevrolet Buick is proud to contribute.
The winners for the month included both the Regal and the Encore. The Regal has become a top choice for those looking for performance and sophistication while the Encore is a great choice for those who love the feel of an SUV without all of the bulkiness. The Ragal's sales grew an astounding 35% year-over-year while the Encore experienced an 11% gain over last year. Another winner for the month of August was the Enclave, which recently became available in its 2015 edition. Families everywhere are enjoying the Enclave's extra interior space and family-friendly features.
If you would like to see any of Buick's August sales winners, stop by our dealership located just outside of Marshall, Michigan.


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OGW is proud to introduce its new machine, the H4-M, specifically designed for rental and installation at your place during your conditioning time.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
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Our technology contributes to the quality of your products
The OneGlassWine system is a set of patented processes and techniques to protect your wine from oxygen during as well as after the bottling process.
OneGlassWine requires no additives, no preservatives and no specific work with wine itself. And it also guarantees the opening of optimal qualities of wine.
OneGlassWine is the only technology for individual consumption of wine, which uses ready-to-drink (RTD) glasses whilst combining functional design, transparency of the container and a prolonged storage of wine.


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Comment on Diamond Cheap Engagement Rings Under $500 by Amy Princess.
The first time I had a close look at this diamond ring, well the description say it was under $500, the price was kind of way low for what I was gazing at and that really caught my pretty curious attention. I decided to check in with others at the inexpensive diamond engagement ring carts and I they were just a little above this, my budget was around 700$ so I decided to take a closer look.
I have been married for a couple of years to my prince charming and I haven't been able to gift him something sweet for Valentine for about 10years now, so after a thorough check, what caught my attention was the details paid into the cutting edges, perfectly well placed for a diamond, its looks pretty natural and I had the feeling myself that my prince charming will definitely love it §§§
I decided to order for this. I bought it and gift it to my royal husband with the promise of always being there even in the aftermath and though the diamond ring looks pretty small, it was dashing and before I knew it he had replaced this with our old wedding ring and got one beautiful one for myself in the thousand dollars category, I love it!!!!


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Glass is a misfire, and it's the kind of depressing misfire that hurts even more given what it could have been.
Glass is a misfire, and it's the kind of depressing misfire that hurts even more given what it could have been.
It's the kind of movie that will make "Underrated" lists in ten months. Don't wait that long. See it now.
Roger Ebert on James Ivory's "Howards End".
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
A collection of all our tributes this past year to the unforgettable talent we lost.
Chaz Ebert and the RogerEbert.com group of writers wishes you Happy Holidays!
An excerpt from the new book The Sopranos Sessions, about HBO's legendary TV series.
A collection of all our tributes this past year to the unforgettable talent we lost.
A piece from a Far-Flung Correspondent on The Lion in Winter.
A Mexican correspondent writes on seeing Roma in Alfonso Cuaron's neighborhood.
A review of the new Limited Edition Blu-ray release of Crimson Peak.
An article about MoMA's To Save and Project Restoration Festival and its January 18th screening of "Cane River."
Tom Shales served as TV critic of The Washington Post for 25 years, winning the Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1989. He left the once-proud paper in Ruins. Shales also spent two decades reviewing movies for NPR's Morning Edition and is the coauthor of two bestsellers: "Live from New York," on "Saturday Night Live," and "Those Guys Have All the Fun," on ESPN. No wonder he's tired.
Tom Shales writes about his friendship with Roger.
The World 3-D Film Expo III, running Sept. 6–15 at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, may be the last chance to see some great 1950s 3-D films projected the way they were intended to be.
Tom Shales comments on the television news coverage of the George Zimmerman trial. The media avoided the big issues of race and justice in favor of a sensationalistic 'who will win' approach.
Tom Shales looks at "Carson on TCM," a weekly series of shows culling great Carson interviews.
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Jay Leno and I go way back. One of my fondest memories is of Jay chasing me around the parking lot of the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. I always tell people that I thought of the Bel-Air, which I could still afford in those days (long long ago), as more a sanitarium than a hotel. You know how in L.A. your waiter has probably written a screenplay or two? At the Bel-Air, one of the parking attendants had actually starred in an ABC network series several years earlier! He played a wolf-boy.
Aye, it's the age-old story. Oh the naming of a new pope, sure, but there's another less-age-old story: TV networks covering something that their anchors and reporters call a glorious spectacle and then ruining the spectacle with superfluous graphics littering the screen.
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Listen -- a billion people are throwing up. That's a rough estimate of course, but every year somebody at the Oscars says a billion people on the planet are watching the program; however many watched this year's Oscar show, they may well have felt sickened by it. It was a stomach-churning, jaw-dropping debacle, incompetently hosted and witlessly produced.
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Roughly five months ago, back in the summer of '12, the spectacularly popular Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning, America," left the show for a sabbatical of indeterminate length. She might be gone for six or eight months, viewers inferred, or for a year. Or, forever.
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Back in ancient days of rampant ignorance and sexist effrontery, a TV commercial for a product now forgotten depicted a happy married couple whose cheer seemed guaranteed by the woman's subservience to the man. At the end of the ad he uttered a phrase that entered, to the dismay of millions, the iconography of the time: "My wife -- I think I'll keep her."
by Tom Shales
Okay, now we know: God DOES "care" about the Super Bowl, as people were wondering during the big build-up to the game -- the one that began around Thanksgiving, 2012. Yes, God cares; He HATES it. And that's why He (or, yes, She) turned off the lights on Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans Sunday night and left everybody standing there and waiting for the second half to continue. Maybe it was a kind of Old-Testament warning -- ya think?


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Horse Chestnut (Chestnut, Conker Tree, Buckeye)
Do not Feed
- Common Name: Horse Chestnut (Chestnut, Conker Tree, Buckeye)
- Latin Name: Aesculus spp.
- Family Name: Sapindaceae
All parts of this plant are toxic, containing alkaloid saponins and glucosides (including the toxic glucoside esculin), and should not be planted near the tortoise enclosure. Not to be confused with the Sweet Chestnut (Castanea spp.).
See Sweet Chestnut.