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Each day, social media is getting more visual. Pinterest allows you to showcase your products, services and brand in a creative way.
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1. Show the behind-the-scenes of your company
People are always very curious to see what's happening behind-the-scenes, and this is true not only to well-known big brands but also for start-ups and small companies.
So create a board where you show your audience images of your office, store, of your staff, clients (with their permission), events, parties, the office cat, etc.
Make sure your images are interesting and creative; this can be a great way for people to know a bit more of your brand and culture to engage with you.
2. Create a discussion board
When you have enough engaged followers, you can create a discussion board.
Like an online forum, a Pinterest discussion group board features a designated topic for discussion and invites other pinners to weigh in with responses in the description box.
Depending on your goals and audience, you can post a topic for discussion on a daily or weekly basis. Make sure you inform your followers on other networks like Twitter or Facebook so they can join in the discussion on Pinterest.
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You definitely should showcase your products and services on Pinterest, but instead of just showing them, why not go the extra mile and show them being used?
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Morning is a friend
And night,
~ a parent.
______© Nellieanna H. Hay
Were it not
For memory,
Morning's glory
Would be less dear,
The whiff of ecstasy
It brings,
Its wistful story
Of those other springs,
Like drops of molten gold
And angel's wings
I view from here ~
Would be less real;
But are kept near
In poignant memory.
______© Nellieanna H. Hay
It radiates
From deep within,
Brand-new ~
Infectious joy.
I never had to tell you.
You always simply
______© Nellieanna H. Hay
Textured ~
The day,
The season's shades
Play upon
The screen
Of life
And weave
Its fabric
To be seen
By mortal eyes
Attuned to see.
______© Nellieanna H. Hay
When someone
Steals your heart
Then hands it back to you,
The daylight turns into the night;
There's nothing left to do
But to try again to feel.
______© Nellieanna H. Hay
When I think of you -
And I do -
It's in colors of the rainbow,
Arched and pulsating
In a kind of rhythmic
Symphony of hue,
Raising us to realms
Above the commonplace.
______© Nellieanna H. Hay
Forgive my intrusion
On your heart.
I fear I'm caught!
I mean only
To linger briefly
For respite
From onslaught
Of a different sort.
I'll not stay,
______© Nellieanna H. Hay
"I never had to tell you
you simply always knew"
Nellieanna is my poetess
and you others can't have
her !.........ed
Perfect lines. Perfect song. Perfect Pictures. I love this! A beautiful masterpiece to wake-up to. Thank you. God bless.
Hello Nellieanna. I am so happy to find you here on HubPages! I agree with Genna. The simply beauty of those first words is stunning. I cannot choose favorites other than that first one. All are gorgeous.
I am deeply impressed by your poem! You are a gifted person for sure. The very first line has hooked me...."Morning is a friend and night,a parent".
Your poems still sound all my alarms like a 5 alarm fire.All good when I hear your words express themself so naturally and with wonderful grace.The weather is pouring rain here and troublesome across the country.I am listening to the pounding rain and appreciating the sound of the fury.The wonderful strength and the magnificient energy that hums through my room like it is the only thing that exsists right now.I appreciate my safety and all my comforts of home now more than ever.I wonder what it would of been like to be an indian out in the wide open fields against such weather.i enjoyed your poem and thinking of wonderful times that will follow.Always nice to see your smiling face and I wanted to say I have been busy with writing and trying to improve every chance I get.Good things take time and developing talent can take a lifetime.I am still learning so many interesting things from past conversations that we have had.I always appreciate other peoples hard work and sometimes you have to put the breaks on everything we are doing personally and let them know how you feel.I am so fascinated by many little things in life and the big things manage to take care of themselves.God bless and sending sweet thoughts and highlighting the most wonderful memories one can have.Talk soon love your works!At my end all your going to get is the water works.
Dear Nellieanna,
I have missed you! As the sun is setting here tonight in Missouri, I just want to crawl right into your words on the page. You are simply a beautiful spirit ~ in heart and soul. Thank you for sharing the world as you see it.
~Much Love! Scarlett
Nellieanna, you are jsut incredible and your poems are so awesome.
Stunning, meaningful, real, and beautiful as always.
I always pick a favorite :
Forgive my intrusion
On your heart.
I fear I'm caught!
I mean only
To linger briefly
For respite
From onslaught
Of a different sort.
I'll not stay,
Lovely. I love how much power you can place into such short poems. You are a true poetess Nellie :]
I am amazed by your zest for life nellieanna...
Very unusual...
I'll pray to God (if i ever get the faith to believe in him ) that you live to complete your century and complete it standing on your legs...with a healthy body but most importantly,
With a fresh Soul... :)
Have a nice day.
To be seen by mortal eyes! We are blessed indeed when we stop to see. As always, read a number of times. Like sipping instead of drinking. Some times words need to linger like fragrance from the garden or you could just hurry by and miss what was intended for the soul. Another wonderful read, but, that's what I expected. :)
"Morning is a friend
And night,
~ a parent."
I love them all, Nellieanna, but the simplicity in this, with its profound beauty, took my breath away.
Bless you and the jewels you bring to all of us.
"...Its wistful story
Of those other springs,
Like drops of molten gold
And angel's wings..."
Nellieanna, your work always inspires and comforts at the same time. I know very few who possess such a talent with words and images. Thank you so much for sharing the molten morning. Your beautiful soul shines through in every line.
lovely verse.....
Unfortunately could not listen to the music of the videos.... my speakers burnt out due to excessive usage.... lol
Once again,
an extremely beautiful shot at writing.
And once again, your writing and age clash.... lol ;P
Lovely Nellieanna,I have meant to stop by for the longest time. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful gift and poem.
Nellieanna you never fail to introduce sunlight to my day. Your brilliance is beyond this galaxy, your words and descriptions come from deep within your heart and soul. I feel your pulse with each scribe.
The love you shared with George had to have been heaven sent. He is watching over you that I'm certain and awaiting to have both your hearts shine together in eternity.
You are simply brilliant Nellieanna, without you here in the Hubs would be the saddest moment for me. Please keep writing and blessing us with your grace. You are a shining, sparkling gem that shines into our hearts. Big hugs from me to you, my sweetest lady.
Working out poetry isn't my strong suit, but i got the gist of these beauties. Twilight really has feinted this time, poor fellow.
Missed your beautiful words while you had visitors...
These were especially wonderful today, thank you.
Quite soft and lovely, thank you!
Nellie, I have just breezed by and read a few of your well deserved comments, and then I have read your gracious and lovely replies. They are poetic hubs in themselves. We are so lucky to have you.
Big... nay, Massive hugs
Lovely verse, as usual, Nellieanna, and the accompanying photos, video and music add to their enjoyment. Thanks!
By the way, I love your new profile photo. You're very pretty and also photogenic. JAYE
Nellieanna, as always your poems are as delicate as crystal. Something must be in the air, because I've published a week ago a poem 'Dawn of Love', comparing sunrise with the birth of a new love. I think you'll smile because I've chosen this one as my favorite, although every single one is a little gem.
When someone
Steals your heart
Then hands it back to you,
The daylight turns into the night;
There's nothing left to do
But to try again to feel.
You and your poems bring so much delight in my life it hUrTs!
Your appearance, dear Nellieanna, is almost as beautiful as your poetry which is just as beautiful as Grieg's music. How lucky we are to start a day with all three!
This was so beautiful and made my morning so much brighter - I can face today now....thank you!
this one was my fave..
"When someone
Steals your heart
Then hands it back to you,
The daylight turns into the night;
There's nothing left to do
But to try again to feel"
I know unrequited love all to well, and you have to learn to love again, and eventually you do,
lovely poems as always, though i disagree with the first one, morning is not my friend lol i hate getting up early.
How poignant, how gentle, how lovely. Every one a beautiful love poem... Nellie, my friend you are just so lovely, just like your poetry.
This, from one of my favourite writers... I think you have read him, but this must remain our secret:
"He was as young as the morning; as strong and as forthright as the midday; as gentle and beautiful as the evening; as wise as the night".
Forgive my intrusion
On your heart.
I fear I'm caught!
I mean only
To linger briefly
For respite
From onslaught
Of a different sort.
I'll not stay,
Your my favorite theif Nellianna,lol.;)
Your talent is so vast that I feel simply too insignifcant to dare to comment on work such as yours.
Beautiful and brilliant Nellieanna.
Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us once more.
Awesome/beautiful/up for this one.
Take care
Molten Glory is such a fine title for this Glorious array of pure gold. Fragrance is such a fine memorial to the love of your life - the masseuse of your mind and heart. Love the video tributes to wondrous nature and enjoyed the familiar accompaniment but can't identify it - can you?
Your rainbow is my favorite and the most visually vivid for me. Thank you most sincerely for centering me with my morning friend. You - as your words - resonate and reflect beauty.
The morning here is rather drizzly and grey today. But, after reading your poems, I can now see a burst of sunlight.
Thank you Nellieanna.
Lovely video and pictures too.
Poignant poems. Well done.


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John Terrizzi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Core Undergraduate Psychology Faculty
Office: CFO 710
Phone: 940-898-2308
Fax: 940-898-2301
Email: email@example.com
Ph.D., 2013, Experimental Psychology – West Virginia University
M.A., 2007, Experimental Psychology - The College of William and Mary
B.S., 2004, Peace Psychology - Juniata College
Courses Taught
Applied Statistics, Experimental Psychology, History and Systems of Psychology, Human Nature, Social Psychology
Advanced Statistics I, Advanced Statistics II, History and Systems of Psychology, Social Psychology
Research Interests
Examining the role the behavioral immune system (e.g., disgust) plays in the formation of: 1) prejudicial attitudes, 2) socially conservative value systems, 3) criminal attitudes and psychopathy, 4) interpersonal relationships, and 5) shame.
Recent Publications
- Terrizzi, J. A., Jr. (2017). Is religion an evolutionarily evoked disease-avoidance strategy? Religion, Brain & Behavior, 7, 328-330.
- Shook, N. J., Oosterhoff, B., Terrizzi, J. A., & Brady, K. (2017). "Dirty politics": The role of disgust sensitivity in voting. Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 3, 284-297.
- Shook, N. J., Oosterhoff, B., Terrizzi, A., Jr., & Clay, R. (2017). Disease avoidance: An evolutionary perspective on personality and individual differences. In T. Shackelford & V. Zeigler-Hill (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook of Personality and Individual Differences. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Terrizzi, A., & Shook, N. J. (2016). Religion: An evolutionary evoked disease-avoidance strategy. In J. R. Liddle & T. K. Shackelford (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology and Religion. Oxford University Press.
- Shook, N. J., Terrizzi, A., Clay, R., & Oosterhoff, B. (2015). In Defense of Pathogen Disgust and Disease Avoidance: A Response to Tybur et al. (2015). Evolution & Human Behavior, 36, 498-504.
- Terrizzi, A., Jr., Clay, R., & Shook, N. J. (2014). Does the behavioral immune system prepare females to be religiously conservative and collectivistic? Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 40, 189-202.
- Terrizzi, Jr., J. A., Shook, N. J., & McDaniel, M. (2013). The behavioral immune system and social conservatism: A meta-analysis. Evolution and Human Behavior.
- Clay, R., Terrizzi, Jr., J. A., Shook, N. J. (2012). Individual differences in behavioral immune system and the emergence of cultural systems. Social Psychology, 43, 174-184.
- Terrizzi, Jr., J. A., Shook, N. J., & Ventis, L. (2012). Religious conservatism: An evolutionary evoked disease-avoidance strategy. Religion, Brain, & Behavior, 2, 105-120.
- Terrizzi, Jr., J. A., Shook, N. J., & Ventis, W. L. (2010). Disgust: A predictor of social conservatism and prejudicial attitudes toward homosexuals. Personality and Individual Differences, 49, 587-592.
- Terrizzi, J. & Drews, D. (2005). Predicting attitudes toward Operation Iraqi Freedom. Psychological Reports, 96, 183-189.
- Terrizzi, J. (2004). Predicting attitudes toward the Iraqi conflict: A path analysis. The Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies: Annual Report 2003-2004, 12-13.
- 2011: Society for the Advancement of Psychology Research Award. Virginia Commonwealth University.
- 2010: Outstanding Research Award. Graduate Student Research Symposium, Virginia Commonwealth University.
- 2007: Honorable Mention for Excellence in Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The College of William and Mary.
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District welcomes Chamber members for July Business After HoursWednesday, July 26, 2017 11:26 pm
School being out for the summer didn't keep the District from welcoming dozens of local leaders for the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours on July 25. It was the first time for VBSD to host the evening networking event, which is free and open to all Chamber members.
At BAH, the District highlighted its expanded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program, which includes opportunities for learning and engagement at all grade levels. Several teachers and students were on-hand for the event, showcasing unique elements of the STEM curriculum and answering questions for guests. Many visitors were able to try their hand at maneuvering a motorized robot built by Van Buren engineering students and at examining the District's 3-D printer.
During the program, Van Buren High School teacher Dr. Joe McClean shared about the District's STEM curriculum, along with initiatives such as Project Lead the Way (PLTW), and CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education). McClean also discussed VBSD's valuable partnerships with area institutions of higher learning, including the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
Learn more about Van Buren High School's own PLTW-Pathway to Engineering program by watching this YouTube video.


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From a novelist in a critique group I'm in. Didn't know she's a poet AND a visual artist, too!
Exciting news! On November 20, 2016, I had the honor of publishing my first book!! Check out the e-book or print edition on Amazon.
From a novelist in a critique group I'm in. Didn't know she's a poet AND a visual artist, too!
Exciting news! On November 20, 2016, I had the honor of publishing my first book!! Check out the e-book or print edition on Amazon.
Exciting news! On November 20, 2016, I had the honor of publishing my first book!! Check out the e-book or print edition on Amazon.
Source: New book! A Poetry Collection
Exciting news! On November 20, 2016, I had the honor of publishing my first book!! Check out the e-book or print edition on Amazon.
Source: New book! A Poetry Collection
I am 'migrating' my site from WordPress.com to WordPress.org.
I am being warned that e-mail followers of the blog may be lost in the process. I will try very hard, loyal followers, to prevent this from happening. But we are, after all, living in cyberspace, where "no problem","easy conversion", and "effortless" usually mean just the opposite.
I will publish a post on the new site as soon as possible. If you don't see a post by September 14th, please go looking for http://www.johnbairdrogers.com.
And thank you all, e-mail subscribers or not, for following and commenting!
Ponderous title, no?
The paradigm of writing has been one of my discoveries, the kind that slaps you upside the head and then laughs at you when you look back over your benighted stumble toward understanding and realize that it was always there, obvious. You were just too dense to see it.
Webster's defines paradigm as "a framework containing the basic assumptions, ways of thinking, and methodology that are commonly accepted by members of a scientific community." The OED weighs in less ponderously than one might have expected, "A worldview underlying the theories and methodology of a particular scientific subject."
I should have reflected on the definition. Strike the 'scientific' and you realize that paradigms are ubiquitous: everything from religion to sandwich-making at Subway has its paradigm. And, as I realized over time, I was light on the 'methodology' part of the writing paradigm.
When I began, I thought writing was made up of story-telling and mechanics. I quickly learned (i.e., was corrected) that what I called story-telling is Voice, a somewhat mystical characteristic. Part in-born talent, part life experience, the experts intoned. Not something one can learn by rote. Asked for more specifics, the experts universally mumble something about it having to do with the wealth on one's life experience and … read a lot. I kind of get it.
I had a rock-solid control of grammar and vocabulary (or so I thought). English major, you know. I had read a lot. Couldn't do much to influence that ineffable quality called Voice. So what more did I need?
Well, a lot. I'll call it Technique, the methodology of writing. It is the part I'm learning from other writers. It's the not-so-obvious superstructure of the story that allows the reader to follow comfortably, the choice of point of view and tense, the way characters and time sequences are introduced. Thankfully, this is stuff one can learn.
It does make it hard, though, to do a rewrite on one's magnum opus and realize just how much one has to learn. Always the optimist, I look forward to the next epiphany.
I was just trying to remember how to forward my land line. I went to the Xfinity website. Before I found the answer, though, I was presented with a survey about how my experience was. Which got me to thinking …
It seems more and more of our experience is being quantified, presumably to make various commercial activities easier for merchants and service providers. The power of virtually infinite computer power and the Internet have helped us make a giant leap in the way we slice, dice and parse our lives.
There is some evidence that this preference for classification is hard-wired … a survival skill. And that Babylonian who marked out the first pictographic writing probably worked for the then-equivalent of Amazon. Certainly Aristotle carried the notion of divisions and subdivisions of practically everything forward.
Which brings me back to genre. It's a conundrum for a beginning writer: to get through the very narrow eye of the needle that leads to a published work, you need to know your genre and state it in the first line or two of a query to an agent or a publisher. Trouble is, "genre" is a pretty vague notion, the more so because published authors routinely ignore it.
Not too long ago, as my weekly writers' group worked through my first novel, Fatal Score, one of the members said, "This novel is a bit literary for a thriller."
"A bit literary" made me think of Amazon's review questions. Amazon is now asking a series of classifying questions that would warm the cockles of Aristotle's heart when one reviews a book. (Example: How would you describe the plot of this book? Predictable/Some Twists/Full of Surprises). Maybe we should go to a more precise, numerical score for genres. Perhaps a 'literary-ness' dimension. (This would of course be a vertical scale with Literary on top and Commercial on the bottom.) Then a complexity dimension (much like the fog index) with board books at one end and a modern philosophy text at the other. There could be many others.
I can just see the first line of the query:
Fatal Score (88,900 words; 8.4 action/6.7 character/5.1 tension/6.4 litfic/7.4 complexity) is a thriller about big data, the brutal reality of future medical care, and an ordinary guy who makes an extraordinary discovery.
One of the many challenges I face as a beginning writer (I can still claim novice status, particularly when making novice mistakes) is the issue of how temporal to be. "Temporal" often means "temporary." Who knows how long LOL or awesome will last? And, do you really want to date your writing? Then there's the more complex issue … vocabulary and usage reflect a character's expressed personality, which is a function of the time and place. "Cool, daddy-o" doesn't work in a piece set in the 1890's. Certainly, leave out y'know, like and other limping conjunctions and fillers that are common in conversation … except maybe occasionally, as linguistic spice. That part I got.
Less obvious is the subtle change discussed in a New York Times opinion piece,"Stop Saying 'I Feel Like' " by Molly Worthen. She notes, "imperfect data that linguists have collected indicates (sic) that 'I feel like' became more common toward the end of the last century. In North American English, it seems to have become a synonym for 'I think' or 'I believe' only in the last decade or so. Languages constantly evolve … But make no mistake: 'I feel like' is not a harmless tic. George Orwell put the point simply: 'If thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.' The phrase says a great deal about our muddled ideas about reason, emotion and argument."
So, possibly irritating phrases (such as) "I feel like" don't get expunged because the help define the characters inner self? The next big question: "I feel like" is like fingernails on a blackboard to me, but does it describe a character's state of mind to my reader? Am I justifying not including it because I am, after all, an English major living on a higher plane of language? Is that higher plane really an affectation?
No more questions. Start, like, writing!
Too good to pass up from Miranda Kopp-Filek (koppeditingservices.com):
Writers write because there is a fire in the soul. Editors edit so that the fire might be seen through the smoke.
I grew up with the notion that the novelist was a solitary sort, tucked away in a drafty garret, composing literature for yes, a decade or more. Then, through a process never very clearly explained, this solitary creature would be FOUND. A great editor would become friendly; publication would follow. And another iteration of the Great American Novel would be visited upon an adoring public.
Right …
The other day, I was looking for an article on podcasting. I found the article, but it was slow to load, waiting for <<pop>> a window exhorting me to publish NOW. For a mere $4,000, I could have that great editor…and publicity…and reviews. NOW. I closed the window.
DInner was near, and I was to be the cook. What temperature to use for roasting vegetables? Sure enough, Google provided several options. And the first one said…hmmm, loading slowly…<pop> Publish your work NOW. Different unusually discriminating small publisher. For only …
Maybe that garret was a better way.
Two writing group friends have new books out:
John Harrigan, former foreign service officer and professor has an historic thriller, Crosshairs on Castro. What if, in the confusion that surrounded the Cuban missile crisis in 1962, the government decided to assassinate Castro?
John weaves this plot around meticulously researched details from the historical record. Edge-of-the-chair exciting! See more of John's writing at his website.
Jacy Sutton's Available to Chat is a new take on a very old subject: Love, lust, and the interesting in-between. The first line of the blurb is, "People tell Olivia that her online beau may actually help her fading marriage." We know how that turns out, right? Well, no, we don't. It's complicated, interesting, full of great conversations and convolutions. See more at Jacy's website.
There's another coming soon from Karla Jorissen that pits a couple of smart women against a cadre of bad and semi-bad guys. I'll let you know …
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(London, Ontario) – The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) announced today, the 2016-17 CCAA Academic All-Canadian award recipients and Fanshawe College had an impressive nine student-athletes receiving the honour. Fanshawe tied for the most recipients of the award in Ontario and finished tied for the third most recipients in the entire CCAA. The CCAA Academic All-Canadian award is the CCAA's most prestigious student-athlete honour. Honourees must attain academic honours at their institution in addition to having a high level of athletic achievement.
Fanshawe's recipients include:
Seth Marcaccio – Men's Cross Country
Ryan Foott – Men's Cross Country
Morgan Hendriks – Women's Cross Country
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I took a week off from blogging & it felt great. I needed to get back into the swing of things (school, wk, keeping up the house), after 2 weeks off from work. But I missed blogging.
I realized that this is kind of my de-stresser. I just finished up "30 Day Challenge" (day one) and I did a 2 day, 2 post 2010 wrap up. I do not have any challenges or anything lined up anytime soon. I plan to go back to just regular blog posts. Be patient with me while I am getting back into things. I also have to get many more hours shadowing and I student teach at the end of the year.
Everyone has been asking me, esp at job#1 (dental office) what my resolutions are... for the first time since I can remember, I DON'T HAVE ANY. I didn't resolve to loose weight, although I would like to loose anywhere from 5-10lbs. I am not going to stress, It will come off when I get my ass back to the gym. I would like to live a healthier lifestyle and I am doing 50% better with that; Just changing what I cook for dinner has had a big impact. I would also like to get more sleep, I haven't done this yet. I have actually gotten less sleep than ever, this week. I didn't feel that any of these were resolution worthy these are basic lifestyle changes.
Most of you know the drill, by now... but just incase you are new to the blog, this is 5QF...
Rules for Five Question Friday: Copy and paste the following questions to your blog post, answer them (duh!!), then watch LINK UP!!
Questions for Friday, January 7th: (Special thanks to @mom2xover2002,@trooppetrie, Scott, Kate, and Leslie for their question suggestions! If you want to be linked in a future 5QF, c'mon over to my community and offer up your best question suggestions! Feel free to shout 'em out on Twitter too, use hashtag #5QF and tweet to me, @5crookedhalos!!)
1. What is your current favorite book, and why?
I don't have one. I love my Kindle and I am in love with a particular author, Elin Hilderbrand. I have read all but 2 of her books. I am working on one right now. My goal is to finish the last 2 before her new one comes out in June. I also love N. Sparks and I have read all but his newest book, but I got it for Christmas. I am such a bookworm.
2. Do you go to the dentist regularly?
Haha! I do, and always have. I actually work in a dental office 3-days a week & I love it. Did I mention my stepdad is a dentist and my sister is in dental school at OSU.
3. What is your worst memory from High School?
I enjoyed HS. I played sports, was on CG/WG, I was on the yearbook staff, on the editorial staff 2 of my 3 years. I had a good group of friends. I had a lot of surgeries while I was in HS, so I guess the recovery process was the worst, as I was miserable and at school sans painmeds.
4. What do you hope to be remembered for in your life?
I hope I am remembered as a good mother, sister, wife (hopefully), daughter and teacher. I love being a mom, I love my sisters and mom. I hope to one day find the man that will complete my family, but I am in no rush. I will start teaching in Aug 2012 (pending I find a job) and hope I am remembered like I remember some of my elementary school teachers, for making a difference.
5. Are you superstitious or do you have any superstitions?
No not really.
Now its your turn...LINK UP!!
Keep up in between posts, I Tweet , A lot.
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"EMO Hannover 2013 will show trade professionals from around the globe how they can best meet the manufacturing challenges of today and tomorrow," said Christoph Miller, Managing Director of EMO Hannover.carbon cloth EMO Hannover organizer is VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) based in Frankfurt,Running Board suppliers Germany. A press conference on EMO Hannover was held on January 17, 2013 in Hanoi. "EMO is the world's showcase. Everyone who has anything to do with machine tools will meet at this event investment decision-makers from various industries, global market leadekitchen gadgetsrs in manufacturing technology, scientists and politicians.knife manufacturer International suppliers will present their leading innovations to their customers. EMO Hannover 2013 will have a decisive impact on the manufacturing industry in the years to come,kitchen knives" added Miller.
Hannover 2013 will be a significant event for customers from across the
metalworking value creation chain. They hail in particular from the
automotive and aerospace industries, mechanical and plant engineering,
electrical engineering, precision engineering and optics, the metal
processing industry, medical technology, and much more.
machine tool customers are primarily foreign manufacturers of electric
and electronic products and motorized vehicle parts. Over 328 companies
have registered from Asia alone, and the number continues to rise. In
2011, 50 professionals and manufacturing experts from Vietnam came to
EMO to learn about their major suppliers' offers and innovations.
Miller of VDW said, "Coming to EMO is a must for machine tool industry
customers, because no other event brings together such prestigious
international metalworking expertise. And nowhere else as many
innovations will be on display as in Hannover. Machine tool
manufacturers will also take part in EMO, because no other event will
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Thank you all for getting out and voting on 11/6. Both of the levies passed!!!! Thank you for supporting our schools and community.
This is great news in terms of getting the Phase 1 upgrades completed, our rink will get huge and long needed face lift.
Below is a link to the election results for ISD 12, as well as the initial plans for the rink.
Levy Funding Improvements $8.5MM:
Key Improvements
Photographic Devices Policy -
District 10 strictly prohibits the possession and/or use of cell phones and/or any type of photographic device(s) in locker rooms.
Effective with the start of the 2018-2019 Hockey Season, use of phones, cameras or any device that has the ability to take pictures or videos in a locker room is prohibited. Any player(s), locker room monitor(s), coach(s), parent(s), or person(s) being caught using phones or photographic devices, in any locker room:
• First offense – WILL be removed from further team functions for a minimum of 2 District 10 games and/or sanctioned tournaments
• Second offense – Will be removed from all further team functions until a hearing with a District 10 committee can be convened. If evidence is obtained by D10, a fine to the individual, team and/or the association may also be assessed.
Coaches & Players – If the use of a phone is required, you MUST step outside of the locker room to use it.
It would be best for the players to leave such devices in the vehicle they came to the arena in, or leave such device with a responsible party before entering the locker room.


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Thanks for the people who joined the first week giveaway and congrats to the winners of the personalized mugs. Now, I am happy to announce that my giveaway anniversary goes level-up. Instead of having this every week, starting today this giveaway anniversary will run for three weeks.
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I think, there are three ways to deal with a problem.
- Lean into it.
- Lean away from it.
- Run away.
Some people lean into a problem, especially a difficult one, by sitting with it, reveling in it, embracing it and breathing it in. The problem becomes part of you, at least until you solve it. You try one approach and then another, and when nothing works, you stick with it and work around it. What I mean is – you accept it, live with it, breathe it and whittle it until you achieve your goal.
Some people choose to lean away from the problems that nag them at home or at work. They avoid them, minimize them or criticize the cause. Put as little into it as possible and maybe it will go away.
And for some people, the problem is so nasty or overwhelming that you just run away.
What do you think, which is the best approach? The first one? And sometimes, quitting isn't such a bad idea. The second approach, is the one that many of us end up with by default, and the one that's least likely to pay off.


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I arrived about midday on Saturday – my first workshop was at 1.30pm. It was a lovely sunny day and I held hopes that the festival would be well attended. This year the tents/marques and stalls were spread over a wider area of the Harbourside area of Bristol, so although there were probably as many people as the previous year milling around it did not seem as crowded, which in many respects felt quite nice as it gave you the feeling of not being swamped by people.
My workshops were to show people a technique of using shapes to plan and get a drawing started quickly and easily and was being held at the top the Explore @ Bristol building. This building holds many interactive displays designed to enthuse children with science and engineering. As I walked past the rooms of gadgets and contraptions I felt the child in me pulling me in to play; especially when I saw someone in a huge 'hamster wheel' making it rotate which then through a series of mechanical bits made a circulating chain of shiny buckets draw water from a low tank to a higher tank. How cool was that! Alas, I was there to work and I had much to do before my workshop started.
The three rooms being used for the various talks and workshops were very good and specifically built for the purpose. And the schedule of use was tight with just 45 minutes between each workshop/talk for the dismantling of props and equipment of one and the setting up for the next.
The Education Dept from the zoo had arranged to bring down clipboards, an A-frame stand and board, a display banner and various other bits and bobs that I required, and these were all stored in the Zoo tent outside in the Millenium Square next to the Explore building. Luckily the ever helpful Dave (from the Education dept) helped me bring the stuff acros by carrying the large and awkward A-frame stand and board. We had to stop a few times for him to adjust his grip and summon up more energy… it wasn't an easy thing to carry and must've been a bit weighty with the board. Bless him! I was still setting up when the first people, booked on my workshop, arrived!
I had two workshops on both days and on the Saturday one followed more or less straight after the other, albeit in different rooms. The workshops went well, not overly subscribed, but those that did turn up were enthusiastic and left very favourable comments on the evaluation forms they were asked to fill in at the end of each session. The ages of those attended were mostly in their early teens or younger, but I'm glad to say there were a fair number of adults too.
On both days I got them to draw a ring-tailed lemur, following step-by-step instructions from me, as I drew it out on the large board in front of them. I came to the conclusion halfway through the second workshop on the Saturday, that the lemur drawing I was getting them to do was a bit too challenging for the younger children, although they managed it very well considering. But it was quite complicated really, and with only an hour to explain the technique and then draw it out… I felt it was a bit too quick and rushed for them to enjoy it fully. So that evening I drew out another lemur a little less complicated but still something to challenge them for Sunday's workshops.
Sunday's workshops were 2½ hours apart so this gave me time to find some delicious sustenance on one of the stalls in the Food Market area. There were lots of lovely goodies and tantalising aromas to get the taste buds going, and a cous cous salad and a large tub of pineapple, mango and strawberry bits later I felt revitalised for the next workshop. I also had a look around the other tents and saw a few people I knew either working or wandering around themselves and met a few new people, which was great.
One new contact could result in a very interesting and exciting project for the future, possibly involving me travelling to Africa to paint to raise funds for conservation research. I'm very excited about the prospect of this possibility but time will tell if it actually happens.
I know from experience how such great ideas and plans can sometimes not happen, despite all best efforts. I was invited to go to Zimbabwe in 2000 to paint for conservation there and just a month before I was due to leave….. Mugabe brought in his land reclamation reforms – the country changed radically and as I was headed for a wildlife conservancy that was once farmland, well… that was the end of that. The trip was postponed in definitely; our safety could not be guaranteed as game parks were being poached clean of wildlife and the vegetation felled or uprooted and workers threatened/injured or even killed. I still hope that one day Zimbabwe can return to being the great country it was for conservation and its people.
Back to the BFoN…..
Most of those who came to my workshops were either beginners or just felt they couldn't draw, but wanted to have a go. The technique of using shapes, to start a drawing off, helps to overcome the 'where to start a drawing' dilemma; a prospect that some people find so daunting that it puts them off having a go. And for those that have a little more experience it helps to plan placement and proportions of the subject(s).
Hopefully the workshops gave a good base, for those that attended, to work from and gain more confidence with their drawing.


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This BBQ is fantastic! I especially love the large grilling space. It provides even cooking of your meat and veggies, meaning that one side doesn't cook faster than the other.
I find the burner on the side to be really handy. I love to sauté some green peppers, mushrooms, and onions to go with steaks.
This BBQ is great for your family or for having the neighbours over for a nice at meal! Awesome product....worth every scent ....and then some !
Comments about Grill Master 720-0697 Gas Grill:
I have owned the Grill Master gas grill for over two years, and have been very pleased with its performance. I have never had a start up problem, and every cook out has been uneventful. I have had several gas grills over the years, and this has become my favorite. With proper maintenance you will be able to get several years use from this grill. I suggest cleaning as often as possible or the wear will begin to show if it is not covered. Overall, I am very satisfied with the grill and its performance to date.
Ease of Cleaning
The grill knobs do not detach, and are hard to clean, otherwise it is an easy grill to maintain.
Comments about Grill Master 720-0697 Gas Grill:
This is a great grill. We have used it for a couple of years and it has served our family well. I do suggest purchasing a grill cover and using it! This will extend the life of any grill.
As a family of five, this grill has had to serve up it's fair share of meals to put on our table and it has come through for us every time. I can't really complain about anything about it! It leaves great grill marks and does not burn food easily.
We use this grill for grilling meat, vegetables, fruits, fish, and many other things. It is awesome.
Ease of Use
My husband has always been the king of the grill, but once we purchased this one, I decided to try my hand at grilling. I love it, and this grill makes it super easy.
Ease of Cleaning
As with any grill, get yourself a nice grill brush and you'll have no issues with cleaning.
Two years old and still going strong. I would say this is a very durable grill.
I love the overall appearance of this grill. Not only is it functional, but it is also beautiful sitting on our patio!
Comments about Grill Master 720-0697 Gas Grill:
Awesome grill for a great price! Cooks great and leaves amazing grill marks! As long as you take care of it and buy a cover, it really is worth it! Worked well all summer long and offered a great meal every time! Would recommend to anyone who likes to grill at a great price!
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EduGlobe. Making education accessible to everyone
Masaka, Uganda
About 80% of the pupils in Uganda are not able to finish school because of high school fees. With our project EduGlobe we want to give all pupils a chance of education and a chance of a future.
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text: Our coffeehouse at Richmond and Golden will be hosting several patio concerts over the course of Westfest this weekend. Come on down for an iced latte and enjoy some tunes on a lovely Westboro patio. Don't forget to check out Brennan Pilkington, one of the multi-talented staff at Wellington, on Sunday afternoon!


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There Was A Time Veiled In Mist & Legend.........
When All Of The Best Shopping Was Done At The Point Of A Berserker's Sword Or With The Swing Of The
Northmen's Axe...............
We are proud to unveil the first of several Viking playsets. This is a massive new range recreating what has
been referred to as "A Wolf Age.... A Sword Age..." when Vikings, Saxons & Normans all collided in the battle for
control of the British Isles, France and the North Sea.
During the 8th to 11th centuries, often referred to by historians as "The Viking Era", these Northmen or
Norsemen or Normands, from roughly the equivalent of present day Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland,
swept across the seas of Europe raiding, conquering, exploring and settling. While Europe was their
battleground and 'shopping superstore', the distant islands of the North Atlantic and even America became their
colonies. Farmers, fishermen, traders and 'sailors', they are ultimately best remembered silently appearing
through the mist in their "Dragon Ships" as "Raiders From The Sea"
As many collectors know, Vikings & Normans* have always been near & dear to my toy soldier heart. This range
is our attempt at recreating these turbulent times whilst also telling many a personal tale in the process. While
many endlessly repeat the mantras about Britain being an "Anglo-Saxon" nation and culture, we happen to
fondly think of it as a Roman-Normanic culture as well due to the tremendous impact made by the Roman
occupation as well as the Norman Conquest. After all, the Angles & Saxons controlled the 'sceptered isle" in
what was known as the Dark Ages.............when the Normans and Vikings arrived, the dark age got brighter
and Britain became a true nation!
We also think that the Vikings provided the 'spark' for this entire amazing period of myth & history in addition to
being the forefathers of the Normans (NorthMen). Without these warriors of Thor & Odin, the destinies of
France, Britain and the New World would have been vastly different.
The best part is that YOU can shop & pillage along with the Vikings armed only with your charge card or check
book......we've made your Medieval shopping simple...whether you be looking for ale, farm animals, women,
captives, a sea cruise or a little pyrotechnics display, they are all here ..........
Playset 1 has the most essential of Viking accessories: the Dragon Ship. This beauty is the same ship which we
sell to fine pewter collectors for $399.00 with a painted resin crew. The playset crew is unpainted tan resin and
includes 28 rowers plus helmsman. (Directional finding 'lodestone' not included). While 28 rowers are included,
there is only room for 26 to man the oars at any one time.
The set also includes eleven exclusive polyurethane figures in full round animation similar to that found on our
fine pewter Viking product in a variety of exciting poses. Most are in 'vignettes' where 2 figures are interacting
on a 'terrain base' and tell a story. You will also see that a couple of intricate Celtic Crosses and a Saxon
tombstone have made it into the set. The monks are much needed reinforcements for my Marx "Friar Tuck" who
has withstood my raids for over 40 years all alone and the Saxon Women-Folk go to show what selective
shoppers the Norsemen were. The guy with the chest under one arm, sheep under the other I refer to as the
'shopping Viking' as he's clearly more interested in provisions than in fighting & burning.
You'll notice that many of the figures have been assembled from a couple of separately molded pieces; we did
this so the plastic collector could get the same detail and avoidance of ugly 'blockout' so common to most plastic
figures. Should any parts become dislodged during one of your raids you can use Crazy Glue to re-attach. Also,
the very tiny 'cords' on one of the monks belts are an extra which we are experimenting with…seeing how far
we can take this material with molding...these are not guaranteed to be there as they are so small as to be a
breakage risk but the factory/I wanted to try them anyhow. (Only a few of the early sets will have these.)
Rounding things out are approximately 30 injection molded Vikings & Saxons in a variety of poses.
These are my people and I am proud to at last be 'doing' this era to the fullest. I hope that you will enjoy. In
the near future we will have a large fortified Saxon Church, a Medieval Cog (medieval ship for the Vikings to
attack), the beginnings of our 'castle system', siege tower, battering ram, catapult, ballista, wagons, dunking
well, scaling ladders plus all sorts of Vikings, Saxons, Monks & farm animals.. These sets are designed to go
well with our past Warlord Tower and Village playsets and our Stamford Bridge Playset.....all combining together
to create a true miniature 'Medieval World"
By Thor's Hammer I Know You Will Want To Join Us....
Hail Ragnar and Einar,
*Some might not know that "Normandy" in France received it's name from the French Normandie (referring to
the land of the Northmen) -- in the early 900's the French 'gave' this territory to the Vikings under "Rollo" or
"Rolfe" in exchange for the Vikings assuming vassalage to the French monarchy...... and for their promising to
leave the rest of France alone!!! Effectively creating a "buffer state" and stopping Viking raids on Paris! Our
Viking sets will include siege equipment so that complete Viking sieges can be recreated by those so inclined......
I know I plan to besiege Paris.....
Viking Raid Playset #1 "A Hot Time In the Old Village Tonight"
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Viking Raid Playset #2 "Wall of the Valkyries"
Viking Raid Playset #3 "Thor's Hammer"


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(This post comes to us from Sylvia. It complements Adam's, right below, don't you think? Thanks Sylvia!)
This image shows a space for a Japanese Zen tea ceremony. In this post I will be looking specifically at the flower arrangement depicted. It is an important part of the ritual and represents an interesting historical development which involved both imported and indigenous beliefs.
The word Chabana refers to flower arrangements for the Zen tea ceremony and can be translated literally as tea (cha) flower (bana from hana) (Kondo). This method comes out of a more overarching tradition of flower arrangement called Ikebana. Ikebana is believed to have first begun its evolution into its present form when Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 6th century. From this point onwards, there was an intermingling of values and beliefs from both Buddhism and indigenous Japanese religions (Masanobo 6). Most explanations of the origins of Ikebana suggest that the practice drew on philosophical and practical concepts from both indigenous Japanese religions as well as Buddhism (Moriyama 355, Mittwer 22-24). For example, the indigenous religion of Japan (what we today call Shinto) places a strong emphasis on the natural world as sacred. As we have seen in class, all of the natural world as well as objects created by man were seen as possessing the spirit of a kami. This high regard for all locations and objects containing the kami including flowers and other plants was incorporated into the already existing Buddhist practice of flower offering and by the 16th century had became systematized into the stylized form of flower arrangement known as Ikebana.
Around this time an offshoot of the systematized and rigid Ikebana practice emerged; nagiere (lit. 'thrown in') was much less controlled and allowed the flowers and branches to fall naturally instead of being held up artificially as they had been in previous methods (Kouke). Chabana is included in the nagiere school of flower arrangement. The ideal in Chabana flower arrangement is to arrange the flowers from a position of ego-less non-attachment. If the arranger is successful she will not have brought any of her own presumptions about what is or is not beautiful. Instead she will have allowed the flowers to naturally fall into their own place (Mittwer, 40). Because Chabana is created specifically for a Zen tea ceremony, the purpose of a Chabana arrangement (both the method and observation of the outcome) is similar to other Zen practices. Feelings of emptiness, quietude and solitude are sought (Mittwer 35). One of the principles of Chabana is to keep arrangements in synch with the seasons using what plants and flowers are available in the region.The example which I have chosen of a November Chabana arrangement falls under these guidelines since it is has less extravagant flowers and the primary focus of the arrangement is on a branch with coloured leaves.


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Marion Bartoli to prepare for her potential Wimbledon comeback in Liverpool
Marion Bartoli sensationally won Wimbledon in 2013, then just as sensationally retired from the game altogether a few weeks later.
Bartoli was busy in her post tennis career with design and fashion when a strange illness hit her in 2016 and she lost a staggering 5 stones but has now regained full fitness and wants to get back on the women tennis circuit. Bartoli attributes her comeback to her illness that left her fearing for her life. At a recent interview with the French newspaper L Equipe she said:
"The stopping of my first career in 2013 was heartbreaking due to a shoulder injury as I finally felt I had mastered everything to win these big tournaments and realize my dreams, if what happened to me in 2016 did not happen I do not think I would have had this feeling as powerful to come to the courts,"
The crowds of the North West will get to watch Marion Bartoli in action when she appears at the Williams BMW Liverpool International Tennis Tournament at Liverpool Cricket Club from 21st to the 24th June.
Williams BMW Liverpool International Tournament director Anders Borg says: "Marion is a fantastic person and a great inspiration to everyone and we very much look forwards to seeing her back on the grass courts of one of the oldest sporting grounds in England, The Liverpool Cricket Club.
The Williams BMW Liverpool International Tennis Tournament is in its 17th year and has grown into the longest running and largest tennis exhibition in Europe – featuring ATP and WTA players warming up for Wimbledon in addition to the ever-popular legends of tennis.
Williams BMW Liverpool, a long-time sponsor and supporter of the tournament, is the new title sponsor of this year's event.
Tony Crolla, Head of Business for Williams BMW Liverpool said: "As a North West based family-owned business with a flagship retail centre in Liverpool serving the city and Merseyside, Williams BMW Liverpool is a long-standing supporter and sponsor of Anders and his prestigious tournament. Our status this year as title sponsor enhances our commitment to supporting sports throughout the North West and to encourage talents at all levels.''
Also playing in this year's International will be last year's sensational quarterfinalist in Men's Doubles in Wimbledon Neal and Ken Skupski who are born and raised in Liverpool.
Anders Borg added: "The Skupski brother's progress through the rankings in Men's doubles has been amazing and to reach the last 8 in the world's most famous tennis tournament is nothing but astonishing. They have since won their first ATP250 tournament of their career and to me is worth a bet to go all the way at Wimbledon this year! ".
Ken Skupski says: "I played in the first International Anders organized back in 2002 and feel honored and privileged to be able to play doubles with my brother in the same event 16 years later, this tournament is so important for tennis on Merseyside and the Northern Vision team does a great job to develop and promote tennis in a region more known for its football.''
2018 Ambassadors
Craig Philips – an English real estate developer, television personality and presenter. He is best known for winning the first series of the reality television show Big Brother.
Alan Kennedy – a Liverpool football legend and a winner of five League titles. Not only did he score the winning goal on one European Cup final but was also destined to clinch Liverpool's success in two!
Bill Addy – the chief executive of the Liverpool BID Company, an independent organization that represents more than 1,500 businesses in Liverpool city centre via the City Central BID and Commercial District BID (Business Improvement District).
2018 Charities
The tournament has collected more than 250,000 pounds towards local charities over the years, and this year's charities are:
Royal Liverpool Hospital – The R Charity raises funds to enable the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust (The Royal) to provide the best possible health care to our patients from Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
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As promised, here are the new onesies. One is actually just re-vamped. You can purchase them in my Etsy Shop
"White Tree"
"White Tree"
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Katy says
Jenna (That Wife) posted today about her onesie and I had to come tell you that I lOVE what's in your shop! The polka dot onesie is calling my name, but so is the monkey one (my baby is having a green/brown monkey party for his first!)
Just had to tell you that I've favorited a lot of stuff (oh yeah, love the bubble quilt too). I hope to be back soon!
Tracie says
I love the "White Tree" one.


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This is a traditional savoury specialities from the Balkans. This is savoury at its best, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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Schindler's List
Claudia Wilkinson
Schindler's List
Schindler's List is a movie that makes you grateful to live in this successful, democratic country of New Zealand. The holocaust was a mass murder, killing over 6 million innocent Jews with Adolf Hitler leading the genocide. This movie is based on a true story, conveying a tragic slice of history which changed the world forever. Winning the Academy Award for best picture along with 33 other global awards, Schindler's List is a deeply powerful movie giving us insight in the horror of the past, so sit back, relax and have some tissues ready by your side for the flood of emotions you will experience.
Oskar Schindler was a German industrialist, spy, and member of the Nazi Party who is credited with saving the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his Enamelware and Ammunitions factories, which were located in occupied Poland and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. His factory started off as an enamelware industry with employing Jews for cheap labor but when he changed his perspective of the Holocaust, he turned it into an ammunition factory. The catch was that he made bullets casing and shells that were impractical as he made them to not function to save many more lives outside the factory. This meant that he could now employ children to use their little fingers to polish the inside of the bullets. By Schindler cleverly utilizing families in his factory, this meant the families could stay together and grow older hand in hand to live a full life.
Oskar Schindler was a man of many faces – a drinker, a gambler, a womanizer, driven by greed and a lust for high living – making his life a mystery to many. Portrayed by the best actor nominee, Liam Neeson does an amazing representation of Oskar Schindler with even learning how to speak in a German accent showing us how passionate he was to portray the past. The German language and accent sound very serious and up tight and Liam Neeson pulls it off like a natural. Oskar Schindler is the main protagonist in the film, showing us his progression from a money-hungry businessman who wishes to use the Jews as cheap labor in his factory to a compassionate activist who risks his security and spends all his money to protect his Jewish workers from the horrors of Nazi concentration camps. Starting off as a rich business man revolving his life around grasping a hold on more money, now saving as many lives as possible.
When he spies a little girl in a red coat during the liquidation of the Ghetto, it changed his perspective on what he felt. Spielberg focussed on the innocent girl by using the color red in her coat in the black and white film. Watching the liquidation of the ghetto made him reach deep down and realize that he did think about how the horror was being inflicted on the Jews and felt like something needed to change, and maybe he was the was one to do that. Sitting high on his horse overlooking the whole ghetto with disbelief and horror that a human can do this with no emotion, like slaughtering animals. Oskar's face shows it all with his eyes fixated on watching his fellow Nazi members eliminating the Jewish race, however, the little girl in the red coat catches his eye walking aimlessly amongst the horror, oblivious to what's going gone. This changed his thinking seeing first hand resulting in him taking action and eventually saving over 1000 Jews.
The cinematography is used with Speilberg focusing on a range of different camera angles to find the right one to truly portray the event, he chose to use high wide angle camera shot when looking down at the Ghettos. This allows the viewers to be more aware of what is happening as you can see the close things and also the things in the distance to help give the whole picture of the devastation caused by the liquidation of the ghettos. When Oscar Schindler is on top of the hill looking down at the Ghetto, the angle shot is from below. This is a great shot is it made him look that he is high in the rankings of superior by making him look large and in power. The movie is shot in Black and white showing that there is no light, no hope during the Holocaust. One facet of the film that was in color was the little girl in the red coat during the liquidation of the ghettos. This helped show that all the Jews were treated equally no matter their age and that everyone was punished and were sent to death.
Explaining motivation behind his actions, Oskar quoted there was no choice. If you saw a dog going to be crushed under a car, wouldn't you help him?" This reflects his behavior and how he felt towards the innocent Jews. Oskar slowly develops humanity by showing us that he felt that all humans are one and should be treated in the same matter. By employing almost 1200 Jewish workers in his factory, he protected these lives from the Nazis by using his charm, social skills, and bribes. Schindler eventually spent his entire fortune on bribes to protect his laborers and for black-market items purchased for his Jewish workers. Slowly as the brutality of the Nazi's accelerated with murder, violence, terror and the beginning of their plan for the total extermination of the Jews dawned on Schindler in all its horror – he came to see the Jews not only as cheap labour, but also as mothers, fathers and children, exposed to ruthless slaughter.
"Power is when we have every justification to kill, and we don't." spoken by Oskar Schindler., he goes on to say to Amon Goeth, "That's what the Emperor said. A man steals something, he's brought in before the Emperor, he throws himself down on the ground. He begs for his life, he knows he's going to die. And the Emperor… pardons him. This worthless man, he lets him go." "That's power, Amon. That is power." This quote was used by Oskar Schindler to help convince Amon Goeth (Nazi camp commander) that if he wants to show is true powers, not to punish the Jews.
To this day, this movie still leaves an impact on the society. In the Middle – East the Isis leaders are training up the young men which are just about identical with the Nazi's training up the Nazi leaders. This is a truly horrifying event that's happening that is happening in the world and just hope it doesn't lead to another World War or a Holocaust.
Oskar Schindler said, "I hated the brutality, the sadism, and the insanity of Nazism. I just couldn't stand by and see people destroyed. I did what I could, what I had to do, what my conscience told me I must do. That's all there is to it. Really, nothing more." This was stated in 1972, speaking about his take on the final solution, referring to the German Nazis' plan to engage in systematic genocide against the European Jewish population during World War II. Spielberg reflects this character through Liam Neeson and accurately portrays the real Schindler and his efforts for saving as many lives as possible.
The movie "Schindler's List is a very powerful movie that accurately portrays a horrific slice of history. The movie began with a list of Jews being confined to the Ghetto. It ends with a list of some who were saved. The list is life. All around its margins lies in the Gulf.


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my class was visiting a museum that showed how they taxidermied cows but when we got there there was a giant dark wall that had more taxidermied animals and humans the humans kind of looked like dolls or manikins it was super creepy
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Now you will feel no rain,
for each of you with be shelter to the other.
Now you will feel no cold,
for each of you will be warmth to the other.
Now there is no loneliness for you,
for each of you will be companion to the other.
Now you are two persons,
but there is one life before you.
Go now to your dwelling place,
to enter into the days of your togetherness.
And may your days be good and long upon this earth.
Beautiful, right!? Beautiful. However, the thing was butt-ugly (no offense to my dad or to any of you who think the "before" shot is absolutely beautiful). Because of it's ugly-duckling status, it has been "dwelling" under my bed for 7 years, waiting to fulfill it's destiny. "Now, beautiful/ugly wall art, I welcome you to your new dwelling place!!" Here is the "before" pic. Look at those leaves and that light wood frame. Ugh.
Step one, buy Mod Podge (aka Glue of the Gods) & find coordinating paper scraps that you like (or in my case, I made scraps out of paper I liked).
Apply a thin layer of God-Glue (ha ha) to the frame with a paint brush. Oooooh. Ahhhhh.
Lucky for me, my paper-cutter needs a new blade. This works out great because I wanted sort of a "torn edge" sort of look.
Make sure your scraps are long enough to wrap around the side of the frame. The people at IKEA would disagree, but I definitely didn't want that yucky light wood to show on the sides.
After the whole surface of the frame was covered, I went around and folded over the edge and used the same mod podging technique. After everything was secure I went over the entire thing with mod podge. I did 2 coats & only waited a couple minutes between coats and it came out fine. Like I said, Glue of the Gods!
I then ripped off all of those icky purple leaves, and Ta-daa!!! There you have it. The "after picture isn't the best it could be because I had to close my window shutters so there wouldn't be a glare. You get the gist I'm sure. I like it. It's MUCH better than before, and it was all done with supplies I had on hand (& it's one less thing lurking under my bed). I may go back later and embellish it on the corners with some cool paper flowers. Or not. Who knows. But it's done. And I like it :) Happy weekend and happy crafting people!!! xo
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Say hello to...gluten-free fox.
Thanks to Kirsten's for developing the worlds first gluten-free search engine; Gluten Free Fox. This search engine is dedicated to solely finding gf information. The site also has various recipes and articles that are great to read. Kirsten is a young woman who is very involved within the gf and celiacs world. She also has her own beauty website Naturally Dahling, where she includes all her favorite gf cosmetics.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Say hello to...thai green curry.
When traveling, one of my favorite kinds of restaurants to eat at is Thai. I know what ingredients are in which dishes, and what dishes are safe for me to eat. One of my absolute favorite dishes is Thai green curry or Kaeng Kiew Wan. If you buy the already prepared green curry paste than it doesn't take long to make and is bursting in flavors. If you're cooking it yourself you can change the intensity in the curry, add your favorite veggies, and choose your own meat. Ingredients for two:
2 tbsp vegetable oil/olive oil
2 tbsp green curry
1 laddle of chicken stock (mix 1 bouillon cube with 1/2 cup of boiling water).
1 3/4 cup/400ml coconut cream
3/4 cup/150g chicken, thinly sliced
2 regular eggplants, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup pea eggplant
2 kaffir lime leaves, torn
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar
1 big red chili, crushed
1/4 cup sweet basil leaves
1. Heat oil in a wok. Add curry paste and fry over low medium heat, stirring regularly. Add 1 laddle of chicken stock to prevent from burning.
2. Add coconut cream and bring to a boil. Add chicken and simmer until tender. Bring back to a boil and add both kinds of eggplants and lime leaves. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Season with fish sauce and palm sugar and simmer until vegetables are done.
4. Sprinkle in the chilies and basil leaves and continue to cook for another minute. Remove from heat. Serve with Thai rice or brown rice.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Say hello to...Everyday Minerals makeup.
I couldn't believe it when I found out that the majority of my eye shadows, mascara, blush, and lipsticks contained gluten in them. I realized this after contacting the companies of the makeup I currently owned. I decided to search for a company that had a gf cosmetic line so that I wouldn't have to contact every company about their products. I discovered that Bare Minerals, Afterglow Cosmetics, and Everyday Minerals all had a gf makeup line. After looking at all 3, I decided that I liked the ingredients list in Everyday Minerals more, it was more affordable, and they had a great starters kit and free sample kit. Not only does it look natural, but it feels great and stays on all day.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Say hello to...Mary's Gone Crackers.
My only gluten-free friend (in Seoul) and his wife recently left Korea to go back to Canada. They left me 2 generous bags of gf food that they had ordered from http://www.glutenfreemall.com/ while living here. As I have been eating a little at a time, trying to make it go a long way, I recently discovered one of the most amazing crackers; Mary's Gone Crackers, original crackers. They are a crunchy, seedy, and nutritious cracker that tastes fantastic with cheese and pickles. If you haven't already tried these incredible gf crackers, you should definitely pick up a box in the near future. I have since finished those crackers but am excited to make my way through the rest of the food they left me :)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
say hello to...gluten-free pills.
Not only is gluten used in foods to bind it together, but it's also used in other things like makeup and pills. It can be difficult to find out the inactive ingredients in most pills since they don't list it on the labels. From my experiences of contacting manufacturing companies about the inactive ingredients, I often don't get a response, or the response takes months. NOW is a great vitamen and mineral company that lists whether it's gluten-free on the label. If you're wondering about the current vitamens, minerals, and medications that are in your cupboards, Gluten Free Drugs has a complete list of gluten-free drugs.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Say hello to...Thai food.
When I was in Thailand last summer I had the opportunity to take a course at the Phuket Cookery School. If you plan on going to Thailand, I definitely recommend taking a cooking class. You'll find that a lot of Thai dishes are actually gf, and the ones that aren't can be easily changed to suit the gf diet. I've also found that this course helped me in knowing what dishes I can order when going to a Thai restaurant. Keep in mind that western countries often 'tweek' a few ingredients in Pad Thai to suit the pallets of westerners. Soy sauce (which often has wheat) is not used in Pad Thai in Thailand. However, in Canada and America they'll often add some soy sauce and tomato sauce to make the taste less fishy. The original sauce in Pad Thai is simply fish sauce, palm sugar, and a little lime juice.
Labels: gf food. gf pad thai, gf thai food.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Say hello to...Honeybee Gardens lipstick.
If you're looking for a gluten-free lipstick, there aren't always a lot of choices out there. I recently discovered Honeybee Gardens Cosmetics. I've been using their mascara, eyeliner, and lipstick- gluten-free, paraben-free, and all natural. Although I'm not a huge fan of their lipgloss, the lipstick feels great on the skin, and doesn't dry out your lips. I especially like the dream lipstick that has a bit of shimmer. Check out the different shades of lipstick!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Say hello to...gluten-free Muffin Break.
Muffin Break, Burger Fuel, Fishmongers, and Planet Pizza Shop are just a few of many restaurants in Sydney that offer gluten-free menus. Although some of these restaurants are listed as 'gold members' on the Coeliac Society restaurant list, I can't help but wonder how careful these restaurants are with separating the gf foods from the ordinary foods. For example, at Muffin Break I noticed that their gf muffins were in a tray right next to the regular muffins. With people, like myself, that are extremely sensitive to the slightest crumb of gluten, are we to trust these 'gold member' restaurants on the 'list?' Please let me know what you think!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Say hello to...Crust Gourmet Pizza.
The food I was most excited to eat when visiting Australia was pizza. I found Crust Gourmet Pizza on the Australian Coeliac website, which is a gold member on the Coeliacs restaurant list. Although it mainly serves regular pizza, gf pizza is available upon request. I was a little hesitant to try this pizza at first because I was worried about cross-contamination. I wondered how they could make both regular pizza and gf pizza in the same kitchen. However, I ate the delicious thin crust pizza and had no problems. A few other pizza restaurants with gf pizza that I didn't get a chance to try are, Wilson's Place in Bondi and Planet Pizza Shop at Kings Cross.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Say hello to...Fig Tree Cafe.
When visiting Horsham, Australia in Victoria I fell in love with two great cafes; Fig Tree Cafe and Cafe Jas. Not only is the Italian style coffee delicious, but the gluten-free desserts are a must try! While Fig Tree Cafe has a larger selection of gluten-free biscuits and squares, Cafe Jas has the most scrumptious chocolate brownie- and I'm not even a fan of brownies! If you can't make it all the way to Horsham, be sure to visit Fig Tree Cafe at another Australian location.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Say hello to...iku wholefoods.
When you go to a foodcourt in Canada or the States you usually see a lot of fried foods and maybe a smoothie store. I was very surprised to see so many healthy options in the food courts in Australia. Not only were there healthy options, but there were also gluten-free options! iku wholefoods was one of my favorite places to eat, and they are located all over the country. I recommend trying their tofu fritter, tofu pocket, curries with brown rice, and mixed salads- all gluten-free! Check out their full menu and store locations.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Say hello to...Coles.
I get very excited about food and grocery shopping. When I first walked into Coles in Sydney I couldn't believe the amount of gluten-free items in the health food aisle. Having lived in both Canada and the States, I have never seen a gluten-free section this large in a local grocery store. Here are some foods that I was awed by: gf flavored yogurt, gf chicken tenders, gf flat bread, gf gravy, and gf biscuits. I was completely amazed at how well Australia labels their products, always listing the presence of gluten. Canada and the States have definitely improved a lot in the last 10 years regarding their labeling laws, and I only hope that they continue to advance in the same direction as Australia.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Say hello to...Australia.
I'm always a bit nervous when I travel somewhere for the first time because I'm not sure what will be available for me to eat. Thanks to online information on gluten-free restaurants and stores, it is much easier for people with Celiacs to travel. When we arrived in Australia I was literally in shock at all the things I could eat without preparing it myself. I found a list of gluten-free friendly restaurants and stores on the Coeliac Society Australia website. This list was helpful in locating places to eat, however, I found that there were constantly gluten-free options around me. My next couple of posts will be of my favorite gluten-free restaurants and stores in Australia.
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So last week I struggled with feeling like a second choice sally... this week, I've come to realise (and I think I did then too... at least after I wrote the blog entry and had a little time to reflect and become more rational) that I am in control of how I feel and what I feel. I went out again and the same guy was out with my friends and I decided that regardless, I was going to have fun. That was my intention for the evening and that is how I played it out. I went, enjoyed a wonderful dinner with some ladies and then went out dancing with a big group. I kept my focus on enjoying my time and enjoying the time spent with friends. As I am in a state of limbo, I really have no business getting all caught up in flirtations and liking some random guy. And you know what?! I had the best time... chatted with the guy a little and seemed to have struck a balance of normalcy and friendship. What a great night of laughing and dancing... just what I needed.
Lesson learned... regardless of what others do and what my expectations are for an evening... I am the ONLY on who can control how I react and how I intentionally go about enjoying myself. Ah... nice to move back in the direction of becoming the woman I was always intended to be!
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|Atmospheres: New Palace from the park in the center of the city
|Stirling's Staatsgalerie stands on a plinth above a highway-like avenue.
James Stirling's Neue Staatsgalerie (1984) is probably the best work of Post Modernism, period. It holds its attraction over time, and rewards visits with many fascinating quirks. It also enters in multiple dialogues with the city's other monuments, including the 1922 train station by Paul Bonatz -- an important reference for conservative Madrid modernists in the 1920's and 30's -- and the various Neoclassical and Romantic-Classical piles scattered around the palace park.
|The continuation of the ramp in the rotunda out the back
|And the back of the building
|Paul Bonatz, Stuttgart Main Train Station, 1922
Not too many of my pictures came out well, which is why there are so few. Sorry for the poor quality -- I guess it's time to invest in a better camera.


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A radical new approach is needed to prevent disabled workers leaving the workforce if the Government is to have any hope of meeting its disability employment target, a report has urged.
The Resolution Foundation said disabled people who have been out of work for more than a year see their odds of returning to employment reduced at twice the rate of non-disabled people.
Source : http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/new-approach-needed-to-help-disabled-people-into-work-11364066541986