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Ultimate Warrior Feelings about WWE'S Ultimate Warrior DVD
Credit: http://www.ultimatewarrior.com
Hello warriors.
WWE is releasing an Ultimate Warrior DVD set. Two prominent rumors are on the street. One is that the title will be "The Self Destruction of The Ultimate Warrior." The other is this, supposedly a WWE insider's anonymous post put up at Warrior Central:
"Hi everyone,
I know there is a great deal of BS and lies on the
internet, so I understand if you do not believe me
during this post, but I will go ahead anyway. I do not
want to disclose my name, as I know the company
monitors the internet quite tight, but I have been
working as an intern at the production department of
Titan Television (WWE's studios). I have been involved
in the making of several DVD projects these past few
months, one of which was the forthcoming Ultimate
Warrior 2 disc set.
While I can't give out too many specifics on the set,
I can tell you a few things that may upset you as
Warrior fans, and would like your feedback which I
will happily return to my supervisor, Mr Chambers.
First off, Vince McMahon and Warrior have actually
spoke several times regarding this DVD. Those of you
who have purchased WWE 'Legends' DVDs will know how
they work...there is a documentary on the wrestler,
and fellow superstars and office staff will talk about
that wrestler - memories, favorite moments, opinions,
backstage stories, etc. We recently released a DVD on
the Road Warriors, which featured Animal tracing the
roots of the characters and giving insights into their
careers as superstars, wrestlers, and men.
Vince wanted Warrior to do the same, and called him at
home. Warrior apparently has his own documentary film
coming soon and said to Vince he would like to do a
deal where they could have flyers inside each DVD to
help advertise the other one. Mr McMahon said he
didn't want to do this, as it wouldn't be a 50-50
beneficial deal(it would benefit Warrior much more
than WWE), and that the shareholders wouldn't like
advertising with a former talent.
Warrior was worried about being seen as a hypocrite if
he appeared on the DVD, and when Vince refused
advertising and a smaller fee than what Warrior
wanted, Warrior refused steadfast to participate in
it. Negotiations ended there on the phone, and I was
told by my supervisor that Vince told Warrior "Well
then, we'll see what happens."
I can reveal to you that this DVD is not going to be
one that fans will want to see. Many talents have
appeared on this disc to talk about Warrior - Bobby
Heenan, Pat Patterson, Paul London, HHH, JR, John
Cena, Batista, Hogan, Eddie, Benoit and others - and
every single one of them has painted him a negative
light. All the comments make fun of Warrior, and talk
about what an idiot, flash in the pan, and lucky guy
he was.
There are also two bonus features on disc 2. The first
is "Ultimate Impressions" in which current WWE
superstars do their best impersonation of Warrior. It
is sad to say the least - Benoit foams at the mouth
and yells at the top of his voice...HHH messes his
hair all up and pretends to be Warrior shaking the
ropes, and Batista ties some bootlaces around his arms
and talks to his hands. More insulting, there is a
"Warrior Calamaties" montage of times when Warrior has
made mistakes - slipping over, bloopers during
interviews, botched moves, etc.
Basically, the whole thing is made to have the message
that Warrior was intense and powerful, but also a bit
of an idiot. He is painted in the same light as Doink,
Repo Man and Duke Droese, rather than as a legend next
to Randy Savage, Bret Hart and André. Sad - because
the majority of people who would buy this would be UW
fans from the 80s...and once they know that this is a
giant farce, they will boycott it and the DVD will
fail to sell.
Good business sense Mr McMahon!! It looks like another
desperate attempt to bury UW."
Tellingly, and as is typical, this is a combination of small truths and fat lies. Specific advertising promotions were not discussed, money was not discussed at all -- let alone a proposed smaller fee causing disgruntlement, shareholders wouldn't like advertising with a former talent? -- ple-e-ase, WWE is practically a f'ing nursing home for former talent, and advertising and bilking it for all its worth all the time; negotiations didn't end on the phone -- I have more than a handful of voicemails from Kevin Dunn, and other communication, to prove it.
I do believe this was spawned in-house over at WWE, and that the writer was instructed to speciously concoct it and get it out, beginning with placing it at Warrior Central.
I did speak to Vince - one time only, not several times. He did call me at my house and left a message and I called him back. His call to me was prompted by a series of previous phone calls others had. Beginning with some phone calls Andrew Wright, a young man pursuing a film documentary on my life, made on his own to the WWE seeking 1) film footage of UW and 2) WWE personnel participation in the documentary (Vince or Linda preferably), possibly in exchange for my participation in their DVD project. Frankly, I wasn't high on this last idea. For obvious reasons, all of them vehemently expressed over the years, I would have potentially more to lose than gain even if there was transparent, straightforward, and effective reciprocation of some promotional sort.
Yet, Andrew is free, as the producer of the documentary, to make all the phone calls and have all the conversations he wants, so I told him he to go ahead and explore any possibility, but I would ultimately have final say so. I would make no promises. My initial thoughts, knowing I would have to contemplate the idea much more seriously, were simply that my well-known beefs with WWE diminishes none of the reverence and appreciation I have for the specialness of the Ultimate Warrior persona and unique quality of my career creating and performing him while I was there. The fans of the character who've followed my other pursuits over the years see it the same way, and they are able to differentiate between the respect and interest they find in my views today, including my anti-WWE views, and the wonderful, exciting time while I performed Ultimate Warrior in the WWF. I was told that the DVD projects were ostensibly reminiscences of the persona's career and I thought that if there was a way to positively participate in that, for the sake of Ultimate Warrior fans as well as achieve other business goals, then I would, at the very least, be open to exploring it.
Somewhere in the middle of Andrew's own going back and forth with underlings at WWE, WWE's Kevin Dunn called and left me a message informing me of the DVD project and that they were interested in having me participate in it with commentary. I called him back, thinking his call was directly prompted by discussions Andrew had instigated at WWE. Kevin denied this and said he had no idea of the documentary project, which wasn't true of course, but I went ahead to fill him in, telling him, again without any promises, that there might be a simple, conditional way to collaborate this one time here and "bury one hatchet," all the while realizing I had still had some very serious thinking to do before reaching a final decision.
Vince and I spoke about a week later -- for that one time only. The phone call lasted about 15 minutes. It was cordial and I got right into the reason for our talking to one another. All the details aren't necessary and I will save telling any of them to wait and see if any more little white lies are attempted on WWE's part. He did tell me that there would be others on the DVD who had criticisms. I didn't have a problem with that. In fact, my idea for my own documentary was to do a controversial point/counterpoint with either him or Linda. But he said absolutely nothing about how vengeful the criticism was or anything about the ridiculing spoofs, nor did he reveal any such title for the project as has been recently made public. We simply concluded the conversation agreeing that he would instruct Kevin Dunn to follow up with me to do all they could on their end to make my involvement happen.
Four or five days later Kevin called. He began the conversation pitching a whole "Legends" thing WWE was now doing. I told him that Vince mentioned it, but not in any great detail for me to entertain it intelligibly, and I urged him to stay focused on the DVD project alone.
He told me he would fax me the basic, to-start agreement, and I placed specific, conditional inquires I would need satisfactory answers to, particularly 1) I would get to see what had been done thus far, because I was not interested in watching it and responding in commentary extemporaneously, 2) the meat of my commentary would be left unedited, 3) WWE would provide royalties on all the copyright film ventures they intended to do throughout the future, not just this DVD project, 4) I could use all my own commentary in my own documentary project.
He spoke confidently that he foresaw no difficulty in fulfilling these requests, but that he would have to check to be sure and would get back with me with concrete answers asap. In the meantime, he would go ahead and fax over the basic agreement for my immediate review.
Two or three more days passed and no fax had yet arrived of the basic agreement that I needed to review. At about that same two or three day mark Kevin called, leaving me a message saying, oddly, he could fax me the agreement if I was interested in doing the commentary on the project, acting as if he never told me he would send it right over when we first spoke. He also stressed concern that they were now working against the clock; and he left no answers to the inquires I had made. I attempted to call him at the two numbers I had. He has no office voicemail and his cell phone voicemail was always full. I reached his assistant at the office on one work day only, she attempted to call his cell and reached the same dead end, but told me that he would be in later that day. He called again, not that day, but two days later. Still no fax, still no answers -- but with a hyper warning that time was running out. I tried to call him back, with no result. A couple days later he called and said time had run out and he needed to know my decision by day's end. All these years building a big corporate identity, and here it was all over again, typical, old-school WWF headgames. I called Beth Zazza, Vince's secretary, and got her email address and sent this correspondence over within 24 hours:
"I am just writing to update Vince on follow up with Kevin Dunn on DVD issues. Please forward this to him. Thank you.
Vince, I spoke with Kevin 4-5 days after we talked. The conversation digressed somewhat into a whole "Legends" program type of thing, which I told him you did not bring up in any real detail and I would have to know much, much more about before I could address it intelligently as a businessman.
Getting back on track, I made a couple of specific inquires about the DVD project to help me decide whether or not I would participate in this project alone and also gave him my fax number to immediately forward potential agreement info for my review. He said he'd fax it over (last week), and get answers to my inquires. I've received neither the fax or the answers. He's called about every third day since then, but left no other message than to call him back. When I do, he has no office voicemail and his cell phone voicemail box is always full. Time concerns have been stressed, but neither of us can to do this if there isn't an agreement in place. That's not being difficult, it's being prudent and practical. I'm just writing to let you know that my own schedule, now, will make me unavailable for the next few weeks, and that, since you and I spoke, I've done all I can on my end to explore the possibility of involvement. At the end of the day, I may have ultimately decided not to be involved. I'm not sure, but I never got the info or answers I needed. Therefore, I must pass.
It's funny, I remember when you told me a long time ago that "Ultimate Warrior is a legend only in your mind, no one else's." Back then, you were probably more right than you were wrong. Today, though, all these years later, the negative, whiny criticism of others, like those to be on this DVD, only expands the legendary status of the Ultimate Warrior in millions of other minds. The proof of this is abundant everywhere. Similar enduring interest is not sustained about any other character. I'm confident, Vince, that even when all the others on the DVD talk, the viewer will still be impacted most by the guy who was Ultimate Warrior. After all, the Ultimate Warrior set his own standard, one others are still trying to shoot for whether they would admit it or not, and the persona doesn't really need anybody to say anything more for him than he says very intensely all by himself. He was definitely a classic, and will always be a legend -- in a class all his own.
Beth responded only to tell me she forwarded my email to Vince. My email was sent July 15th.
Now, about this anonymous post and other info coming out, I'm a little skeptical about the information regarding the extreme negative content of the DVD. First, if it is accurate, then I guess it is the content I would have seen if I had gotten involved -- and, what, WWE expected me to just take it all in with a grain of salt and a Grand Canyon size dose of humor when I viewed it myself to respond with my own commentary? I mean, I realize there are many who don't want to 'get it' about who I really am outside the distinct impression Ultimate Warrior left, and can't seem to grasp what I have bluntly said for many years, but did they really expect I would just forget who I am, what I've said, how aggressively and capably I am unafraid to say it -- that I would just leave all of the REAL ME at home when I showed up to speak for myself? No, of course not, I never expected the absence of any criticism. I knew there would be some. Please. But this recent info about the extreme negative content seems dramatically overdone.
Second, like I told a trusted acquaintance, I can't imagine WWE would do this, I mean, the damn reality doesn't square with the radical fantasy they'd be putting forth that my personal life is in shambles, I am genuinely a kook and Ultimate Warrior's WWF career was illegitimate and worthless. In addition to that, whenever you spend that kind of time, effort and money to disparage and ridicule someone or something, you, by default, only reveal how great you truly believe it is. I mean, attempting to paint the Ultimate Warrior persona in the same light as a Doink or Repo Man or one of these meaningless characters is a desperate stretch even for a company run by liars depending on the "work." My friend's response, though, was spot on: "I am very very surprised, on one hand, that Vince and his company have (if is true) taken the UW DVD project and turned it into a complete farce. And on the other hand, I'm not. Vince, to me, seems like a man who doesn't always put good business sense over his own ego and stupid ideas. He is like a child who throws his toys when he doesn't get his own way, and is very malicious and vindictive. I mean, why would you throw away money you could earn from the millions of Warrior fans by turning the DVD into a joke? It seems Vince is going to make this DVD laughable so he can say 'See, UW doesn't draw, he doesn't sell!"
About the end goal my friend believes WWE possibly intends to achieve, I'm not so sure I agree. But about Vince's approach to things, I had to admit, he was right. Hell, I should be the first not to forget that. When you view it that way -- that it is so unimaginable -- it becomes exactly why, in Vince's World, it is imaginable. Vince a has long standing reputation dealing with consequences after the fact, instead of thinking them through beforehand. The whole crew up there, taking their lead from Vince, moves on shitty ideas even before seeing if they stick even slightly to the wall.
Still, I don't know. My gut tells me this. Vince got my rejection, picked up the phone and screamed an order to release this info to see how I would react, see if I would reveal any emotional concern or bother that the project was going to be a hit piece, as the info relays, and conceivably drive me to reach back out pressing hard to involve myself, thereby getting in exchange WWE's assurance that they would produce a more positive piece. As far as I know, and would not find hard to believe, they have two versions in the can -- one negative, one positive. And they have simply waited to get one or the other promotional word out until they found out whether I would be involved or not. Now on notice that I have passed, they release this press telling that the project will be negative figuring it might cause me to crawl on my knees and agree to involvement on their lopsided terms, to prevent the dark portrayal they are threatening without my involvement.
Ah, the headgames, Vince, you can't go without playing. It seems that you are maybe sitting on the fence. 'If Warrior agrees to be involved, we will do this -- if not, we will do that.' You know, whenever I sit on the fence my balls hurt. You, Vince, used to brag, back in your more independent and more creative days, that you were a guy with three balls. After all these years, though, it's really disappointing to see that you've only become more juvenile and childlike. It's quite obvious, shrivel by shrivel, you've lost your balls altogether. So I know you can't be in any pain straddling that fence. But maybe you do have some anxiety about what to do here. Let me make your decision easier for you.
I think you should, Vince, how do you say it, bring it on. Frankly, for all the "push" Ultimate Warrior got in sports entertainment, the constant negative criticism and ridicule, by you and the parasites in the industry who only survive by sucking your blood, has been an even bigger "push" for everything I've gone on to do outside the ring. It's promotion I could never afford -- and for it, I thank you. Eventually people find their way to the truth. It's sorta how life, for it to be effective, really works -- find the truth and follow it. I don't know why you and your sidekicks, Vince, continue to perpetuate the falsehoods about me and my life -- it hasn't worked and it won't. Maybe, it's just because you are always doing a "work" and can no longer separate reality from fantasy. Of course, you benefit from the fact that we are living in times where truth and reality don't matter much. But eventually everyone is subject to reality checks, and once they have the truth here, the lies you spread about me say more about the malicious and vindictive kook you are than they do about any personal flaws I may have. For those who fall for the bullshit, there are just as many who don't. You, your sycophants and the audience you cater to right now, Vince, maybe don't want to get it about me and who I am today -- but plenty of others do. And I've been proving this for quite some time. Whoever is doing your investigative work is doing a very sloppy job. You believe the fantasies you want, Vince, but it's been a really long time since I subsidized my living using any of the dimes I earned working for you. I'm certainly an advocate of having a strong ego, but this idea of yours that I am somehow indebted to you or need you to 'do my life' is way over the top.
You, Vince, are the one living in a bubble and I simply don't have one you can pop. There are almost 300 million people just in United States, hundreds of millions more in the world. Every week your TV draws in, what, 5-6 million viewers? Just how many millions, scratch that, thousands, hundreds, do you think I need to get it about who I am and what I am about today outside the ring for me to provide a substantive and prosperous life for myself, be productive and happy in what I do? Your game, Vince, even for me who succeeded wildly at it, isn't the only game in town. What is so difficult to understand about my getting on doing other things happily and successfully? You think a negative, destructive portrayal will sever my lifeline, or that I will be traumatized by it in a way that I won't be able to go on and have to come crawling back to you to rescue me, like everyone else has done? You are wrong, Vince. Your head is really up your ass. Mine has long been on my shoulders.
You want to title the Ultimate Warrior DVD "The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior"? Great idea. Whoever came up with it deserves a promotion. The way I see it, a way that your sycophants obviously do not, if thinking for yourself, being independent and self-sufficient, discovering celebrity and materiality, just for their own sake, are success defined in the shallowest, most indecent and self-loathing terms; standing up for yourself, refusing to tolerate unethical, unprofessional treatment by the ones you work with; fighting to right wrongs done to you; having the confidence, courage, discipline and self-respect to move on and evolve into something more mature and greater at each successive stage of your life; being unashamed to be proud of new accomplishments beyond even what you've previously done that were great and successful -- if all these actions are self destructive in your book, then, I think, being labeled self-destructive by you is is a badge of honor and I wear it with pride. Frankly, the world would be a much safer, saner place if more people were brave enough to pursue like-destructive courses.
The greater distance I can create between myself and those other Legend talent you evidently consider having lead constructive courses is exactly what I am looking for. I guess I'm just not cut out to be constructive in the way you define it. Whore out yourself and your family for an unimportant, superficial cheap-ass celebrity long after you've had enough; blame drugs, other abuses and addictions and just simple life responsibilities for failing at life time and time again; bring kids into the world and then desert them entirely or raise them to be 'useful idiots'; frequent rehab visits or OD in a budget hotel room over a vile, sorry-ass bag of dirty street drugs; be an unequivocal hypocrite, be on the record saying one thing but always rationalize doing another; let your body, mind and spirit go to hell; become a born again Christian, hock it until no one buys the con anymore, and then crawl back to you and hypocritically participate in WWE's debauched, carnal storylines; talk tough but never take a stand and back it up; despise McMahon when you don't have a contract, lick his ass when you do; know no principles and have no integrity; refuse to behave grown up even when you are; be afraid to challenge yourself to do other things than what you've already succeeded at; accept that you are only a pro-wrestler and it's all you'll ever be able to do, and any success in the business you have is never because of anything you contribute and earn, but only something that McMahon has the power to grant; and finally, most of all, crawl back to you, King McMahon, for a final bout of self-degradation. Hell, Vince, that's a lot of feebleminded, lazy work to be constructive. I'd just rather do the harder thing. I think the reward is greater. Call me a kook. That's right, I guess you intend to. Vince, your adulterated brand of approval and respect I cannot find the self-disgust to lower myself to. I make no apologies.
A few years ago you publicly boasted about how you loved confrontation and competition. You do -- but only with those who are intimidated by you to begin with or you already know you can beat. The facade of the company you've built says success, but reality is that, today, it's like all other big, stuffy, overcrowded corporate warehouses -- sluggish, boring and complacent. You piggybacked on the degenerative cultural turn, you didn't create it. And you rode that jackass hard, but like all that comes and goes in cycles, the provocative and risqué you so depended on has reached its spent end. Literally, there are no more tiny, little adolescent boners to exploit. All the loads have been blown. Enough "soap opera" and "porn" and "gangsta hip-hop and rap" everyone says -- people just want to take a bath, feel decent and have their wrestling be fun again. Yes, cutting edge -- but fun. High spirited and positive. Why does every single storyline in entertainment today have to be about what is the worst in people, like you're taking a 3 am walk in the foulest, most criminal alley on this planet while the sewer system is backed up flooding the streets and human-size rats are pissing and spitting upon you from both sides? You once told great stories, Vince. What happened to you? WWE's creative direction today simply tells people that it is a company filled with perverts and exhibitionists who are derangingly starved for genuine human interaction. Social misfits stimulated and inspired only by ideas they can see through peepholes. The only thing really left to do to push your overmasturbated, seedy creative envelope more open, since you obviously intend to keep beating limp meat, would be for you to actually televise the fucking you've been doing to so many over just as many years. Just as you worked so hard to do, you are now surrounded by ass-licking sycophants and mostly slavish, non-thinking, sunken chest talent, but the consequence is that you are burnt out, slow and stuck, have no new ideas and would have a heart attack if true passion, real manliness and legitimate challenge walked into one of the pyrogenic-laden arenas you use to entertain your equally passionless, mindless and sycophantic audiences.
Whether or not you put out a negative portrayal, Vince, the evidence is in -- you failed. I beat you. I broke the silence you've been harboring all these years. I drove your insecurities to break out in a rage and reveal to the world your greatest regret and failure.
Your greatest regret, Vince, is that you weren't secure enough with yourself and your own accomplishments to handle both the Ultimate Warrior, as a gimmick, and Warrior, as the person. It could have been the biggest thing you ever achieved. You knew it years ago and you know it now and it eats away at you day after day. Linda knew it, too, but she couldn't keep you from screwing it up. Even your son Shane knew it. The best nut you ever got, Vince, was from the Ultimate Warrior character. I know it. You know it. Linda knew that, too -- she wrote notes about it on notes to me all the time in 1996.
Ever since the Ultimate Warrior, every talent there has ever been has tried to replicate the one trait that made the Ultimate Warrior the Ultimate Warrior, makes the Ultimate Warrior standout from all other personas even today. A hint? It's not the wrestling technique and technical ring work, stupid. It's the real intensity, the obvious inner energy and passion I held personally. Making people feel alive and that giving it your all is worth doing. Even your own son-in-law tried his best to create his own intense image using Ultimate Warrior as a model. Batista doesn't wildly, physically explode and shake the ropes because it is something Batista would do-- he does it because IT IS WHAT ULTIMATE WARRIOR DOES. None of them though, Vince, have captured the professional enduring appeal like The Ultimate Warrior persona or the personal staying power like the person, Warrior. They don't because their intensity is part-time, only half-ass and skin deep. Whereas mine runs all the way through, right down to the bone -- it never goes off or away. Out of the ring, no gear, no facepaint, entirely out of the business -- it remains the same in everything I do. Even now as I write this -- that intensity, MY INTENSITY, is coming right through the computer screen and the reader feels it.
Ultimate Warrior was simply a gimmick that made me realize Warrior, as a person, wasn't one. The Warrior intensity-for-life element of Ultimate Warrior was real. You got that and it inspired you, it really jacked you up -- until I became more than the young, initially naive kid who first came to work for you. Until my mind started becoming as powerful as my physical presence. Then, both Warriors together became a potential success too intimidating for you to handle. Always on the hunt for challenge, it was the inevitable next level for me. But you, Vince, didn't have the guts to go there. As big as a man and success you were in some ways, in others that counted so importantly, you simply wanted to stay safe remaining the scared little kid who could throw his toys.
You and your wife Linda have been telling everyone for years that you only give your fans what they want. Why didn't you then? Tell the fans who pop bigger for Ultimate Warrior than anybody else when he appears on that big monster screen at the arenas, Vince, why you didn't then? You didn't because you didn't have the courage to rise up to the complete Warrior challenge.
The failure that eats away at you the most, Vince? Sadly, it's not the missed opportunity as it should be. No, it is that you don't OWN me like you do all the others. That you never emasculated me, turned my balls into squirrel nuts like you've done to all the others.
And, Vince -- you never will. This Warrior won't crawl.
Look, Vince, let me end by telling you that I forgive you. I'm serious. I know you'll read this and I just want you to know. I am not bitter about how things ended up. My life has moved on, and ultimately it is better and more challenging. What we were as people back then, you and I -- hey, it's what made it work. So, I would advise you to give your own regret a rest. A lot of time has passed, for one of us a lot of growing has been done. One can't be gotten back and the other can't be changed.
I will always appreciate the opportunity WWF provided. I will never forget the experiences I had while I was there (or all the work, sacrifices and effort made). Thank you for those. I mean it.
All of us are bits and pieces of all things good, bad and ugly. Big as both of our egos are, you and I aren't immune to being a mixture of all three either. Forgetting this makes it really difficult for strong personalities in disagreement to give credit where credit is due. When it comes to our opinions of one another, we both judge harshly. Maybe we should take a moment though to recognize what we forget. I don't think you can find an instance of me on the record dismissing your company's contribution. If I have, or if you believe I have, let me be clear right now -- Ultimate Warrior never would have had the incredible existence that he did if it wasn't that you had your own dream to build the company that you did. But neither, Vince, would HE if there had not been ME.
You and I, Vince, once had too many explosive personality traits in common. It was inevitable that the intensity of those would cause us to one day clash, just like we did. In fact, it is the intensity of the clash that causes both us to likely not hear the unspoken respect for the good things we did together, but only the bad and ugly. We should both be proud of The Ultimate Warrior persona. I am. You should step back and be proud, too.
In this DVD you should just let Ultimate Warrior be what he, in truth, was. Incredibly positive and one of a kind. He captured something unique in people and the bond that was built is unbreakable. Pursuing the negative will never, ever change that. Of course, if this wisdom doesn't work for you, Vince, we can just stick with you making an ass of yourself, and kissing mine. While you are down there notice, again, the real balls.
Good Bye, Vince


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We have denied ourselves for twenty odd years in this house, and we dreaded each run of hot weather. In Melbourne we get north winds that heat up over the desert inland and blast all moisture from the air, hot hot hotter.......then a cool change arrives as the winds turn south and come in over the sea from Antarctica....temps can drop 20 degrees C in 20 mins. We love talking weather in Melbourne because we really can have four seasons in one day.
But what that has meant for me is a little disruption in my scared space, the sewing room
The duct needed to go through the room as we didnt have roof space, lucky the room was extra long. Anyway my creative and wonderful husband suggested we made the cover high enough for me to use as a cutting table.....hooray.....I am very happy about this.
So there he is cleaning up and doing manly things....I love a man that can set his mind to practical pursuits.
So when its finished I will have MORE ROOM .....hehe....actually I plan to take over one day, but gently gently.....and I know that I have a lot more space than a lot of you out there, but then again not as much as others....so lets not get despondent just keep dreaming of the day you will all have all you need and desire.
So in the meantime, I have been concentrating on small projects, which I think I love more than large quilts. Working in miniature has always fascinated me, I have loved dolls houses, and dolls and dolls clothes since forever but strangely never fell into that craft.
Ta Dahhhh.........1/2 inch hexagons, all scraps and I love it!!
A lot of the scraps were donated by a good friend, and her fabrics really enhanced my stash.......another friend was admiring the purse, and every piece she loved was one donated....my friends all have good taste...which why I am their friend....read that whichever way you like.;-)
I made a few errors along the way, but I never expect my prototypes to be perfection. The next one will be just that bit better and then I will be motoring along by my 100th.
I also whipped this up in my spare time.
I had some let over large plastic buttons from a coat project with my daughter, and just got to playing with them one day. I layered the large buttons with my vintage buttons and this was the result.
I like it, what do you think?
And this I finished last night, it is from the latest booklet from Anni Downs called The Simple Life. I fell for this little pincushion, and was smitten by the hexagon construction.
It is quite clever the way hexagons, pentagons and half hexagons are sewn together to get this dome shape. It was not too complex, and the instructions in the booklet were very easy to follow.
Turtle on his back....the fabric again was donated by my friend, she has great taste , I think I may have mentioned that.
So I have been a busy person of late, but not frantic, refusing to do frantic at my age, it just sucks all the fun out of the air does frantic.
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The box theme of the month is "Sail Into Summer". With the nautical theme circulating most of my subscriptions, I've been one happy woman! As I've stated in previous posts I love, love, love anything nautical especially when I can incorporate it into my everyday look somehow.
I'm still a little bummed that Julep retired my original style profile, American Beauty. I've since been defaulted to Boho Glam. Eh, whatever. *fake sob*
|Ha. My lazy attempt at swatching the DD Crème...
The Boho Glam polish selections of this month are Lexie (dandelion yellow crème) and Dianne (mint green crème). Both shades are such happy colors! The beauty product selection is Julep's own DD Crème. Are we really already up to DD now?! I received the shade Light, but after further swatching it looks like it's a bit dark against my very fair skin tone (eh, the sun doesn't like me...even in the summer!). I'm trying not to make any judgements about it until I've had a chance to apply it to my face with my Beautyblender. I'll be posting soon about my comparison of BB, CC, and DD creams/crèmes so you'll see if it worked out for me after all.
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I rarely venture into the world of the semi-homemade, but I confess that I prefer store-bought potato chips and frozen French fries to the kind that I can make myself.
Commercially prepared potato products are usually made with height-of-season potatoes, which have the perfect balance of starch and sugar to produce a fried product of ideal crispness, unlike the potatoes that I seem to get this time of year, which will yield a greasy, limp fried potato.
So rather than making my own French fries or potato chips, I'd rather use a store-bought product and add my own seasoning.
This Zesty Potato Chip Seasoning is spicy, smoky, tangy and salty: It is made with a few specialty products that you can find at Savory Spice: citric acid (which adds tanginess and is used as a flavor agent in many commercial preparations); smoked paprika (adds heat and smoke); and cheddar powder (adds a cheesy flavor).
The Zesty Potato Chip Seasoning can also be used to season chicken and pork.
Zesty Potato Chip SeasoningThis recipe works for chips or to season meat. Makes about 1 cup seasoning.
3 tablespoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon citric acid
6 tablespoons cheddar powder
3 tablespoons celery salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
In a mixing bowl with a whisk, combine all ingredients until well mixed and all clumps are broken up. Store at room temperature until ready to use.
Use to season a neutrally flavored store-bought potato chip. Coat generously with seasoning.


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It's a huge and beautiful vintage collection, full of precious elements like handmade paper flowers, roses, pearls, musical notes, shabby chic frames, rosettes, vintage cards and bits, and much much more. We join again our efforts to bring to life a new MUST HAVE for your Valentine's projects, and for your timeless layouts. That's thanks to the huge versality of the collection, which could be perfect for any occasion and adapted very easly to any romantic and feminine theme.
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It seems like is was only a few weeks ago that I was blogging about Apache Karaf 2.1.0 going towards it's first release candidate, now we're well on the road towards 2.2.0! This means that we'll be spending time reviewing our issue tracker and delegating tasks to contributors/committers. Once we have a stable source tree I'll proceed to follow our release guide to deliver the new build for our community to review and vote upon. Please stay tuned as the release approaches, this new version has in excess of 150 updates! So we'll have a lot to discuss about newly introduced improvements and features :)
In case you're wondering, once the 2.2.0 release is cut we'll create a 2.2.x maintenance line, and start the 3.0.0 branch for future development :)


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Seaside Barbecue at Pinang Restaurant
Pinang Restaurant within Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa is very possibly one of the best places to catch the sunset in Penang. With this promotion, you get to enjoy a host of barbecued meats such as lamb and seafood such as slipper lobster and fish while watching the changing colours of the sky as the sun sets. There's also live cooking stations and perfect for those looking for kosher or halal char koay teow, this is the place for it! You can expect satay, fried rice, roast potatoes, salads and of course irresistible desserts prepared by their in-house pastry chef.
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Hello everyone, March is here which means February is officially over. I just feel that February pass so fast (maybe because there is only 28 days this year LOL) , but I bet most of you enjoyed February because of CNY!! Although CNY is over, and everyone is back to work/school, but I am glad I spent a day for ChurpChurp's CNYChurpOut that was held on the 22 February 2013 at Vault Wine Bistro.
It was just a great event to usher the year of snake, and also a great gathering for all alphas, churpers and of course the ChurpChurp team members that contribute so much, to "Lou Sang" together.This is my first time attending ChurpChurp's event as an alpha, and I am very honored to be invited to join this event.
At the entrance, there was this Chinese traditional calligraphy booth where you use ink and brush to write down your new year wish, and I totally failed in writing. LOL. I think my last time writing Chinese calligraphy was when I was in form 3, and I sucked that time too, so now worst!! Hahha... But yet, it is a great moment to try it out again (after so long..XD)
Vault Wine Bistro is actually located at Glomac Damansara, and is a restaurant and retail wine shop that serves one of the finest Spanish foods in town. Their menu covers an array of scrumptious food ranging from tapas, salads, soups, sausages and pastas. I really love how the environment is so relaxing, and what's best? They serve WINE!! Variety of wine from Italy, France, Australia and more.
|Few table long "Yee Sang" that is all ready to be "lou". haha. So what's next?
|"Lou Sang" moment!!
There was also many games and activity on that night, as an ice breaking session.So that everyone could know each other, and also there are many prizes to be won!! But it was a great pleasure meeting many people too!! :)
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|With the fun and awesome ChurpChurp team!!
|With other Alphas, Dan Khoo (second left) and Andrew Xander (second right)
|Dan Khoo from DanKhoo Productions :)
|With Yang Bao Bei
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Watching the ABC/Cablevision slap fight on the eve of the Oscars made me want to shout: there is a better way!
About a year ago, I ditched cable TV, and yes, I'm watching the Oscars on ABC on my HDTV tonight. In fact, my picture will probably be better than those poor saps with cable.
I'm getting my ABC over the air – in tech parlance, OTA. In my column from 2008, "How I Slashed My Bills with Tech," I explain how you can get free, high-quality HDTV without having to deal with Cablevision, Cox, Time Warner or anyone else.
You can set up a basic system in under an hour. If you have a relatively recent TV with a digital tuner, run out to your local electronics store and get a basic RCA ANT1000 antenna for $10. If you have an older TV, you'll have to grab a $50 digital converter box, too. When you're ready to make a commitment, get a better antenna – the outdoor kind are great, but I'm happy with a $60 Winegard SS-3000 that sits on a bookshelf.
If you want to know what channels you'll get when you go OTA, try AntennaWeb.org. An official government Web site has a quick guide on how to set up digital converter boxes.
I get ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, minor networks like MyTV, Qubo and ION, and a whole lot of PBS over the air. I also get strange local programming and some excellent music videos on our city-funded municipal channel, and a bunch of Spanish-language channels I don't understand. For other programming, I can rent or buy it on my TiVo HD or Apple TV (yes, I have both, but you don't have to), order it from Netflix or call it up on demand from Web sites – though I don't have my PC hooked directly to my TV, so that last category I have to watch on a PC screen.
There is one caveat: going OTA doesn't help anyone who needs live cable sports programming. My wife and I don't watch any sports – zero – so this isn't a concern for us, but there are lots of games that aren't shown anywhere on the Internet or over the air. If sports is your "killer app," it looks like the pay-TV providers have you by the neck. Have any other solutions, readers?


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Vella Pizza offers farmers market fresh ingredients and creative pairings. With a flair for authenticity and quality, you will find traditional favorites, from New American-style pizza and artisanal breads to mussels served family-style and lemon-cooked shrimp in oversized glass jars. Whether your event is a Tuscan theme or classic American cuisine, our Chef and Master Pizzaolo brings taste and attention to detail in everything he does.
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Green leaf, Oak leaf, Arugula, tomato, cucumber, carrot, served with an apple cider vinagrette
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Spinach, goat cheese, almond and cranberry in champagne vinaigrette (can add Chicken)
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Romaine, salami and provolone and cracked pepper (can substitute with chicken)
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Antipasto Platter: pepperoncini, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and olives
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If your computer is slower than usual it might be because your drivers are outdated. Drivers are the components that communicate between your computer's brain and the devices it is trying to run.
Some people like to think of their drivers as a "translator" between the computer and its individual components. Here is an example of how a driver works: When you turn on your computer in the morning, it usually takes a second for the display to show up on your monitor, right?
That is because your computer does not "talk" directly to your video card. It tells the driver to activate the video card.
Of course, if you haven't ever worked closely with computers, you might not know that this is how your computer works, and that's perfectly fine. For most people, as long as their computer is behaving properly, they don't care how its internal workings are configured.
The problem arises when your computer stops working properly. A malfunctioning computer is nobody's idea of fun.
eMachine is known more for making affordable computers that were sold at retail stores around the world. A company that began in 1998, its computers were selling for $599 when the average computer was just under a thousand dollars.
Eventually eMachines was purchased by Gateway in 2004, but before that purchase, the company caused quite a stir in the home computer manufacturing industry.
The drivers used by eMachine computers depend largely upon what model of eMachine you have. Unlike other computers where the drivers and devices (like video and audio cards) can be installed separately or changed out, eMachines keeps their devices "in the family" so to speak.
Finding upgrades and updates for eMachine drivers can sometimes be a bit of a challenge.
Picture this: You've been typing away on your word processing program and when you decide that you want to save and exit the program, your computer becomes incredibly sluggish.
It doesn't freeze, but it has to think a lot longer than it normally does. Eventually a screen pops up saying that the computer is having problems communicating with the driver. Sometimes that screen doesn't pop up. Instead you simply cannot close your document without turning off your CPU.
The reason so many people don't realize that they need to update their drivers is that, unlike other processes on a computer, drivers do not alert the computer user when they need to be updated.
They are also free of monitoring software that tells you when updates and upgrades are available. This means that, if a computer is updated regularly, it can surpass the drivers and lose the ability to communicate with them.
One of the most straightforward ways to update your computer's drivers is to visit the website of each driver's manufacturer and check to see if upgrades or updates are available for the driver you have installed.
Manufacturer's websites usually offer a free scan that can tell you whether or not your eMachine drivers are up to date.
The easier way, however, is to visit DriverScan and take advantage of their free scan. The scan will tell you what drivers you have installed on your computer and which drivers need to be updated.
From that list you can either visit each manufacturer individually or use the Official Drivers scanning program to do the searching and updating for you!
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Orangery over conservatory?
It's a question that's been around for as long as the two building types. There was a period in time when an orangery was for the upper class, a way of showing their wealth and stature – having an orangery meant that you were a person of status and importance, now they are much more common place, almost as common as conservatories. It isn't surprising that some people feel a certain amount of confusion when it comes to choosing between a conservatory and an orangery, after all – aren't they pretty much the same thing?
While both might provide you with additional living space, extra natural light and both tend to be marketed towards the idea of creating a space that connects your home to your garden, they are not the same. So what is the difference? Well effectively an orangery is a solid structure with brick or wood that simply incorporates large windows, either full length or more commonly three-quarter length and this often does not include a glass roof, though there may be large skylights included in the roof, and generally the roof is flat. Of course this is not always the case as orangeries are often built based on your own specifications and as a result can vary hugely in design. A conservatory is generally considered to be an entirely glass structure, often only using small amounts of PVC to seal and support the structure.
So, how do you know which one is right for you? Do you build the orangery or the conservatory? A good part of this depends on what you want, conservatories are considered to be more temporary structures and are usually replaced or updated after 10-20 years, depending on the type and quality of the conservatory you construct, an orangery on the other hand is a permanent, sturdy structure with walls and foundations like any other room in your house, it will last for as long as the rest of your building does.
Orangeries are perfect if you want a new room to your house rather than a conservatory, if you have been considering a solid roof extension you might be worried about the amount of natural light in your home; building a solid roof dining room onto the back of your house will block some of the light to the other rooms at the back of your house. However an orangery can let in a lot more light and offer a much more open, bright space without having to sacrifice your idea of a solid roof, which is perfect for those who want a permanent, solid home extension without sacrificing their natural light.
If you've have a conservatory in the past and you want to try something a bit different for whatever reason then an orangery could be the perfect choice for you, in many ways it is much like a conservatory, it allows you to occupy a space that is full of natural light, you can feel more connected to the space outside and of course unlike a conservatory it becomes a physical part of your home, rather than a greenhouse on the back of it. This factor makes it a popular and fantastic option for those among us who fancy ourselves to be a little more creative or specific when it comes to interior design. The theme of your home can easily be incorporated in an orangery, but often a conservatory cannot be made to appear like all the other rooms in your house, it will always stand out for being a glass room and will always be limited as there is often a lack of wall space for things such as power sockets, hanging pictures and so on and so forth.
If you're a little more sensitive to sunlight, or take your privacy a little more seriously you might even find that a conservatory is just too open and too bright, which is perfectly understandable; conservatories are entirely glass, you can't have much privacy unless you close the blinds, and then you lose the view and the light; the whole purpose of the conservatory is lost in this action. With an orangery this is not so great a concern, not only is the room perfectly enjoyable without the outside view and bright light due to it being much like any other room in the house, but it is also less open and exposed, so you're less likely to feel those privacy concerns in the first place.


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I vehemently opposed Twilight. I had NO interest in reading a book written about glittery vampires. From an outside perspective, I found no interest in these books from a literary perspective or a story perspective.
I felt this same way about The Hunger Games when people started talking about the books. I tend to be especially wary of books that are made into movies. I am the kind of person who will either read a book or see the movie, but not both (Unless it's the Notebook – I'm still sorry about that, Jared). I have no interest in compromising the images I dream up in my mind and I become especially uninterested when it seems the images available to me are no where near as cool as what I imagine in my mind. I felt this way until I read a facebook status by my former campus minister, which he used as an opportunity to discuss the themes and the symbolism of the series with his friends. The deep, mature topics they discussed really peaked my interest beyond the chatter I was hearing from my girl friends. The fact that they were flying through these books at Harry Potter speeds didn't hurt though.
I ordered the trilogy from Amazon and after completing the book I was reading at the time, I dug right in. I flew through the first book (The Hunger Games) and I loved it right from the very beginning. I just expected Katniss to get picked, I did not expect that Primrose would be involved. The constant references to the tyranny of the government, the entire set up of the games and the lack of a chance Katniss stood, her constant need to rebel, her innocence, and especially the story line with Gale really kept me hanging. I couldn't wait to get to the end of the book and for Katniss to run back to Gale once she was done playing to the Peeta love story. Aaand then that didn't happen, which immediately hooked me on the second book. I wanted to keep reading until Katniss realized her love for Gale and ran to him.
When I began Catching Fire, where the story was headed seemed pretty obvious, but I still hoped and wished that Katniss and Gale would somehow manage to end up together. She would realize how amazing and perfect for her he was. She would realize how he knew her better than anyone, how he loved her family, how he allowed her to joke and be herself and enjoy life more. I hoped that Peeta would be killed in the 75th annual Hunger Games and Katniss would go home to Gale & her family. But, alas, where would the story go for the third book from there.
I liked The Mockingjay the least of the three books – the allure and my interest really wore off for this book. I kept reading because I still had a hope that Peeta would die and Katniss would realize she couldn't live without Gale, but I definitely felt disappointment in the end. It seemed like the book was coming to an end and there were all these loose pieces that needed to be tied up, so the author hurried and tied a nice, pretty bow. I felt like there was no real resolution between Katniss and Gale, I didn't like that Katniss went back to District 12 and remained somewhat secluded and I really didn't like that Katniss was always supposed to question whether Gale had killed Primrose.
I really wish that I had enjoyed this trilogy more, I really wanted to. I did enjoy the symbolism and the themes, which were what made me pick up the trilogy in the first place, but overall, those weren't enough to make the series for me. I really enjoyed the first book, the second was alright and the third was disappointing. It feels like most of my girlfriends disagree with me. What are your thoughts?


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She has had 2 wiggly teeth on the bottom for a couple of weeks now and tonight she was laying in bed crying that her "loose tooth hurt". Half joking I asked her if she just wanted me to pull it out and immediately she said "YES!" After a couple of wiggles, I didn't think it was ready so I chickened out and asked her if she wanted try it herself. Luckily we got the whole exciting thing on video!...I had to make her go put some clothes on first though *sigh*
I don't know if you can tell from the video, but she was doing this crazy laughing/crying thing when it came out! Later she said "I was feeling like boo-hoo,then Ha! Ha! at the same time!"....Welcome to being a woman Evie.
Poor Logan still hasn't lost any teeth yet and is really bummed about the whole thing. I just hope he doesn't try the letting Ethan punch him in the face idea!
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Flo Rida doesn't beat around the bush with his latest single, "Can't Believe It," where he professes his love for a woman's backside alongside fellow 305-representative Pitbull.
In the accompanying visuals, the two help themselves to a hearty dose of derriere, though the graphics could have used an upgrade. Still, if ass-shaking and alligators are your thing, consider Flo Rida's new music video a celebration.
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text: Thulamela Local Municipality is one of the four local municipalities comprising the Vhembe District Municipality. It is situated in the far north of Limpopo province. It is the largest municipality in the Limpopo province in terms of population. ActionAid's Local Rights Programme in Thulamela started in 2006. Key economic activity in the LRP is agriculture that includes production of vegetables, maize and fruits. ActionAid South Africa's work in the LRP covers a total of 6 communities reaching a population of about 50000 people. Key challenges facing communities include high level of unemployment, poor quality of education and women abuse among others. The work of ActionAid's in the area focuses on empowering communities, access to education as well as ensuring household food security through promoting sustainable farming practices. Part of the work of ActionAid involves rights education campaigns in both women's rights and child rights.


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I've spent a lot of time this week - between trying to get rid of a sinus infection, doing the laundry and going to work - editing. The working title of the book is "Date With a Dead Guy." I started it right after I finished "The Bookstore Lady" (less of a mouthful than The Bookstore Lady's Secret Life) a couple of years ago. Both books have been written, edited, re-written and edited again until I'm starting to hate them both.
But, alas, I don't. They are my babies after all.
As I type, "Date With a Dead Guy" is being printed off so I can give it one last good reading before I submit it to a couple of friends to read. Regardless of their comments, I also need to rework my query letter and come up with a darn good tag-line. You know those lines. They're the one's that hook readers and shoppers alike. Every product on the market today has a phrase that every consumer associates with it. We all know them by heart - ever sing the Oscar Mayer wiener song? - even if sometimes we can't quite remember what product they're for.
Next week, I'll post a chapter from "Date With a Dead Guy."
This week, I have a lot of work to do and an agent to find.


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My husband and I had the hardest time coming up with a theme for Grant's room, but we finally fell in love with a bedding set and ended up creating a room centered around that.
My husband came across this airplane wall art and had to add it to our nursery. His parent's gave it to us as a gift.
I love to read, so I loved the idea of adding a little reading nook to the room. There is this small space between the door and closet door that you can't do much with, but there was just enough room for some shallow bookshelves! David's cousin made us the wall art with the quote from I'll Love You Forever.
I found this glider on Craigslist and had a friend recover the cushions to match the decor.
I absolutely fell in love with these curtains and had to have them. They are blackout curtains so they will help keep the room nice and cool (and dark!) during the hot Texas summers!
Nothing too exciting on this wall, just the diaper changing necessities!
I'm very pleased with how it turned out and can't wait for Grant to make his arrival so we can put it to use.
Nursery Details:
Crib: Delta Sedona 3-in-1 Crib
Changing Table: Graco Mason Changing Table - Classic White
Chest: Savannah 5-Drawer Kids Chest by Kith Furniture
Glider: Craigslist find and had a friend recover the cushions
Paint Color on Accent Wall: Naval by Sherwin Williams (SW 6244)
Curtains: Rugby Blackout Panels 44 x 96"
Airplane Wall Art: Planked Airplane Panels
Bookshelves: IKEA RIBBA Picture Ledge (21 ¾")


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Well this was possibly the quickest ever Christmas present I've made. I also feel a little bad because it's for my husband so I can't put a photo directly on the blog as he'll see it and it won't be a surprise.
Don't worry though...you can see it on my Ravelry project page HERE where you'll also find a link to the pattern. It's to go on his desk at work and I think it goes rather well with the coaster he asked for, don't you?
For more finished projects check out Tami's blog. I know some of you have found my blog that way. Thanks for the comments - sorry if I haven't responded to many, I do read them all but don't always get chance to reply.


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The elimination of lung cancer as a life-threatening illness via a cure or sufficient treatment options to provide a high-quality of life and management of the disease as a chronic condition
The Gail P. Ramos Lung Cancer Foundation is committed to driving down the number of cases and deaths from lung cancer. To this end, we will do the following: Raise funds for research - The majority of our expenditures will be to fund medical research deemed appropriate by a committee of experts in oncology and integrated medicine. We will solicit research funding requests from entities engaged in lung cancer research and evaluate those requests on a strict set of criteria before disbursing funds. Develop educational programs - Prevention is a critical part of our efforts. Educating people about the dangers of smoking and other environmental hazards will be done through the development of educational literature, school presentations, speaker events and other outreach programs. Provide assistance to those affected - For patients, our staff and website will educate them about conventional and alternative treatment options depending on the patient's particular situation. We will set up support groups in local communities to provide support for lung cancer victims. As funds permit, we will provide transportation assistance and subsidies for those undergoing treatment. Since lung cancer can impact entire families in addition to the patient, we will provide college scholarships to the children of those affected by this disease. All of these initiatives will be funded through donations from private individuals and corporate contributions. It is our intention to direct as much of our proceeds as possible back to our programs. Our long-term goal is to keep expenses at or below 10% of our donation proceeds.
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SOUTH PORTLAND — A 39-year-old woman was killed May 30 when she was struck by a southbound Downeaster train about a mile south of the Portland Transportation Center.
The incident came a day after a man was hit by another Downeaster train in Scarborough.
On Saturday, Nyla J. Howard of South Portland died when she was hit by Train 698 at 6:55 p.m., according to an email from Amtrak spokeswoman Kimberly Woods. Woods said Howard was trespassing on the tracks.
None of the 68 passengers on the train were injured, according to Woods. The crew asked to be relieved, and another crew was brought in to replace them.
The Amtrak Police Department is investigating the incident.
A day earlier, on May 29 around 7 p.m., Marc Collins, 28, of West Gardiner, was struck on the left arm by a southbound Downeaster train on the section of tracks between Winnocks Neck and Pine Point roads in Scarborough.
Scarborough police reported Collins trespassed onto the tracks with his brother and was fishing in the marsh. They said he refused medical treatment. The train was carrying 32 passengers.


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|A portabello burger with onion rings and barbecue sauce at the Ultimate Burger in London 2006.
|Amaranth pudding with vegan whipped cream on top in Split, Croatia 2009. This was the first and only time I ate amaranth, and it was lovely!
|A typical meal on the train. Couscous prepared with cold water and
|One of the best things with traveling south - vegetable markets with loads of fresh and local produce.
|I've learnt that you will always be able to find vegan junk food in Germany. Pictured are some hot dogs and taco cheese.
|Berlin I love you! How could you not love a city that brings you vegan döner kebab and burgers at Yellow Sunshine?
|Turkey 2010. Fresh bread and sun warm strawberries eaten in a park.
|Halva! I love love love this treat. We ate it all the time in Turkey. It's great to bring along to hikes in the sun, since it wont melt in the heat.
|One of the great thing about staying with couchsurfers during your trip is that they might serve you fresh baked home made sour dough bread for breakfast.


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Baker Announces Changes to State Regulations to Improve Lives of Shelter Animals
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
"When we first began this review, our commitment was to providing exceptional service and making the Commonwealth a more efficient, competitive and safer place to live, work and raise our families. The streamlining of regulations to improve accountability to our citizens, municipalities, businesses, non-profits, healthcare providers and educational institutions was an extensive process. We are pleased to work with stakeholders like the Animal Rescue League to allow them to more efficiently do their job, serving more animals in need, and allowing them to recover humanely," said Governor Charlie Baker.
Governor Baker's Executive Order 562, signed on March 31, 2015, began the first extensive top-to-bottom review of all state regulations enforced by the Executive Department since the Weld-Cellucci administration in 1996 when Governor Baker was the Secretary of Administration and Finance.
The Changes
The changes were made as part of the Baker-Polito Administration's extensive regulatory reform review involving more that 131 listening sessions and 1,000 stakeholder comments on roughly 1,700 executive branch regulations.
The Animal Rescue League of Boston has limited quarantine space, and physical capacity limits require difficult decisions about euthanizing of animals believed to have rabies.
"We applaud Governor Baker and his team for taking swift action ensuring the humane treatment of animals and providing greater access to shelter space for more animals in need," said Mary Nee, President of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians issued new recommendations in the 2016, advising reducing quarantine periods to four months due to evidence that animals in isolation for an extended period of six months can become stressed and depressed, even with regular human socialization.
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Lessons I learned from black friday10 December 2013
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Black Friday has always been too crazy for me. But sometimes I go to people watch.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2013
lol, you are too cute :) sorry you lost your stone :( I stay far FAR away from Wal Fart on that day, NO WAYReplyDelete
I'm so sorry you lost your gem stone. That is horrible. I'm one that loves Black Friday shopping. However, I never ever go to Walmart. I refuse for all the reasons you mentioned. So if you ever need a Black Friday shopping buddy, I'm your girl!ReplyDelete
The last time I suffered through Black Friday, is when I got elbowed in the face over a Barbie jeep for my niece. I was like....IT IS A BARBIE JEEP YO. CALM DOWN.ReplyDelete
I am really sorry you lost your gem stone though :(
nooo! the pretty blue one?! :(ReplyDelete
Ah, I'm so sad that you lost your stone!!!!ReplyDelete
Thats the worst news ever! So sad :(ReplyDelete
YIKES! I went out at 8am and somehow we happened to get the last PS4 haha mission accomplished!ReplyDelete
Oh no! I'm so sorry about your ring! I went Black Friday shopping one morning (back when stores still waiting until actual Friday to open) and it was a mad house! Now I usually wait until 9-10 on Friday to go get some of the minor deals, I just don't think I could ever again deal with the madness lolReplyDelete
what? you didn't tell me your stone fell out. major bummer!ReplyDelete
i'm too much of an online shopper to go out with the crazies. it's just too convenient to get the same deal online and have it shipped to you. all while wearing your pajamas. :)
Thank you for taking time out of your day to comment. I hope you have a fabulous day and find something to smile about.


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By Jason Lange and Amanda Becker
WASHINGTON Republican lawmakers on Wednesday criticized Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's stewardship of the U.S. economy and urged her to halt work on financial regulation until President Donald Trump names new policymakers to the central bank.In a tense hearing before the House of Representatives' Financial Services Committee, Republicans made clear they will keep pressing the Fed to trim its large holdings of bonds and set interest rates based on established mathematical rules."We must be vigilant to ensure that our central bankers do not one day become our central planners," said Jeb Hensarling, a Texas Republican and the committee's chairman. "There is zero evidence that zero interest rates and a bloated Fed balance sheet lead to a healthy economy."Critics say the Fed's push to cut and then keep rates near zero and buy huge amounts of bonds and mortgage-backed securities in response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis led to the slowest U.S. economic recovery since World War II ended.Hensarling is planning regulatory reforms that include congressional audits of interest rate policy when the Fed disregards policy rules, a measure Yellen said she opposes as an intrusion on the central bank's independence.
"It would result in poor economic performance," Yellen said during the hearing.Trump, a Republican who criticized the Fed during last year's presidential campaign, will be able to name three new members to its seven-member Board of Governors. It currently has two empty seats, with a third due to become vacant when Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo steps down around early April.Hensarling and other Republicans said the Fed's banking regulations were too intrusive and its holdings of U.S. Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities - currently around $4.2 trillion - could be fueling asset bubbles.
"Maybe we shouldn't be expecting so much from unconventional policies," said Kentucky Republican Andy Barr.North Carolina Republican Patrick McHenry urged Yellen to avoid making new rules based on talks with international banking regulators until Trump names an official to serve as the Fed's top financial supervisor.
Yellen said Trump's future pick for the role, which is one of the vacant seats on the Fed's board, would likely be able to review new regulations before they come into effect."Nothing going on in these international discussions binds us to carry out things in our rulemaking process," she said.Yellen's four-year term as chair ends in January 2018. (Reporting by Jason Lange and Amanda Becker; Editing by Paul Simao)
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I believe in so much that it is hard for me to choose just a few words. I love the notion of voluntary simplicity. The more we do with less the better. Is it just doing less? Is it just feeling more and just being? We make matters more complicated than they need to be. We lose sight of what really matters. Living happily is my vision. What if we live everyday to the best of our ability and do as much good as possible? We live our lives to the fullest, not separating but merging as many aspects as possible. Making fewer distinctions and separations allows me to live life meaningfully and passionately. There is meaning in it all. I may not know it all yet and may never know it, but trusting that it is there. Trusting my instincts and being intuitive enable me to see the good in most things and continue to move forward, taking many with me on the same path. At the same time, I let others pass through or cross my path or run passed me. So, live life to the fullest with its bumps and bruises along the way. Learning occurs when we have to struggle the most. Experience has taught me that there is always going to be a way out or beyond it. It may take longer sometimes; however, it is all worth it in the end.
My pledge
I vow to live according to as many voluntary simplicity principles as possible. I vow to be the best I can be and to do the best I can do. I strive for happiness and be there for others whenever I can. I will take care of as many relationships as possible in the human and nonhuman world. I will change the " I" to "we" whenever I can.


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Thursday, January 06, 2011
Project Timothy - Open Day
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The Agora Ministry seeks to inspire & train laypeople in the marketplace to live out and proclaim the lordship of Christ over every domain of their life. The Greek agora, or marketplace, was where citizens could meet to discuss issues of the day - ethics, life, faith and philosophy. A Ministry for the Malaysian church by CDPC. Subscribe To Agora Today!


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AUSTIN, Texas – NLand, North America's first surf park and the largest in the world, will open for its 2017 season on Friday, May 12th.
"Spearheading innovative technology is not for the faint of heart," said Doug Coors, NLand's Founder and CEO. "The response from the global surf community has been humbling and we are eager to showcase our updated lagoon and amenities for 2017." NLand made surfing history in 2016 when it debuted world-class waves in Austin. New features begin with a reconfigured lagoon with three distinct waves for surfers of all levels.
• The Bay Wave offers an excellent place to enjoy a gentle, whitewater wave.
• The Inside Wave is a challenging point break where surfers can perform a variety of maneuvers.
• The iconic Reef Wave commands center stage with barreling and open-face sections over an epic 30-second ride.
NLand has also added an all-new Boogie Bay, a dedicated area for boogie boarders that will widen the fan base of NLand's surfing community.
Finally, the shores have been altered and give spectators a more intimate view of the action in the lagoon.
The park also features the NLand Training Center, a state-of-the-art surf school with accelerated training techniques; Blue Prairie, a locally-sourced restaurant; and the NLand Surf Shop featuring high-end RVCA and NLand-branded apparel, top of the line equipment and other gear.
"We designed the park to be an inclusive experience so surfers of all levels can experience the waves together while enjoying a delicious meal, original shopping, and fabulous views from our beach, the Pier and the Overlook," Coors said.
To book passes or learn more about adult and junior coaching, visit www.nlandsurfpark.com, or contact us at [email protected] or 512.806.1900.
About NLand
Founded by Doug Coors, an engineer and a surfer, NLand is the only inland surfing destination in North America and the largest in the world for surfers of all levels. NLand's 14- acre lagoon is 100% sustainable with water harvested from a unique catchment system. NLand is also home to a world-class surf school, The NLand Training Center, a farm-to-table restaurant, Blue Prairie and the NLand Surf Shop featuring high-end RVCA and NLand-branded apparel along with premium boards and accessories.
Learn more at www.nlandsurfpark.com.


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This is the "Self-Acceptance Challenge". It's not one of the weekly photo challenges, but rather an ongoing one; in other words there's no deadline you have to send your submissions in by and, to be perfectly truthful, everyone who takes part is a winner.
The picture that is to be reproduced is one that "thetomska" posted and I have reposted twice on Twitter.
Why did I choose this image for this challenge? Beyond the fact that I find his statement immensely empowering, the straight on camera angle and his posture in the image are incredibly unflattering; his slightly hunched, unphotoshopped appearance allow no room for pretence.
I challenge you to reproduce this picture the best you can and post it on your Twitter account or send it to me (@IbanSaram) on Twitter for inclusion in this gallery.
All body types are welcome! Both women and men can take part!


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(Memphis) Only one arrest was made at today's KKK rally in downtown Memphis.
An anti-KKK protestor from Michigan was taken into custody, though the reason is not clear.
Memphis police estimate 61 KKK members showed up.
The protestor and onlooker estimate is around 1200.
The protestors sometimes clashed with police and yelled, "Cops and Klan go hand in hand."
Various law enforcement agencies descended on downtown just in case.
They did not want a repeat of 1998 when protestors smashed windows and caused problems.
The main rally involved the KKK protesting recent actions by Myron Lowery and the Memphis City Council changing the names of several Confederate themed parks.
Several downtown blocks were shut down from morning until evening, in preparation for two rallies.
The first planned rally was by a group called Power to the People. That rally was scheduled from 11:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. but no one showed up.
The rally was planned as a protest against the Ku Klux Klan.
The second by the Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan was from 1:30p.m. to 4:00p.m. at 140 Adams St.
Other groups apparently tried to apply for rally permits as well, but MPD Director Toney Armstrong said he could not approve so many rallies in such close vicinity to each other.
It's estimated 1500 people showed up at the Heart of Memphis event on Tiger Lane.


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By Lucinda Southern, junior reporter, UTalkMarketing
In homage to our telecommunications and mobile hot topic week, in conjunction with Siegel+Gale, this week's infographics focus on mobile commerce. Several weeks ago the e-commerce infographics we published verified an assumption that the benefits of buying online often outweigh the more conventional rigmarole of having to leave the house. Couple this with the rise in android and internet accessible smartphones, and the boom in m-commerce is hardly surprising. In addition, this also opens up attractive prospects for brands marketing their products, especially when research shows that most users access the internet via their phone whilst also engaging in other activities, such as watching tv. The scope for marketing via online mobile interaction is huge. So to keep up with the latest trends on these digital wallets, we've brought you the internet's top offering in infographics: who uses m-commerce, how they do it, and who benefits.
How we use mobile web
This infographic offers a handy insight into how we treat the internet on our hand held devices, and in which scenarios, proving how truly mobile the web is. This also points to how we chose to multi-task whilst surfing.
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Smartphones and smarter shoppers
The Microsoft Tag team developed this infograph, offering great detail on the facts of m-commerce, such as the introduction of the mobile barcode, (QR code). With also some interesting visuals on the role of coupons, particularly Groupon, in this revolution. This offers valuable information to the marketer as well as points of intrigue for the consumer.
Mobile warming
Packed with statistics, albeit slightly Ameri-centric ones, this diagram highlights some surprising trends. What is useful are the figures on what activities drive m-commerce, and travel - perhaps understandably - still seems to be dominating the market.
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Goodbye wallets
This has its own estimated global mobile purchase for 2015 (a staggering $670bn compared to Microsoft's $119bn). However here we focus on detailing the payment method, particularly the process behind near field communications and the main competitors in the field. Worth remembering is that this doesn't touch on other mobile purchasing devices, such as QR codes.
The mobile payment processing market
Rather than simply cleaving the m-commerce market into Google and Apple app stores, this handy pictogram opens out the mobile market into m-tickets, m-coupons and m-commerce. Two things resonate in this final infographic; the wider spread willingness within developing countries to purchase via m-commerce, and the possible opportunities for aid relief through the mobile market.
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