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See Education on Terrorism on the Global War on Terrorism page
See Sources of Training for WMD-Civil Support Teams
See Incident Command System (ICS) courses, including minimum essential requirements
Compendium of Federal Terrorism Training For State and Local Audiences
I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training & Education Center (TEC)
USAF On-Scene Commanders' Course
FEMA's Training Resources Portal Page
Emergency Management Institute
National Interagency Civil-Military Institute (NICI)
National Fire Academy, incl course lists
Medical NBC Online Information Server, U.S. Army Surgeon General
Antiterrorism and Force Protection course by the Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center (NFESC)
Army National Guard Training and Technology Battle Lab (T3BL)
Mass-Casualty Medical Training and Evaluation, from SAIC
ODP WMD Training Program, Dept of Justice catalog
Counter-Terrorism.gov - Consequence Management Courses for Local Jurisdictions
Hands-On CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations) Training
Training for Radiation Emergencies, Dept of Energy (DOE) and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Terrorism and Domestic Preparedness - Technical Assistance and Training, Department of Justice
Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education (ACE),
National Terrorism Preparedness Institute (NTPI), St Petersburg College
Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training, St Petersburg College
Center for the Study of Bioterrorism, St Louis University School of Public Health
Domestic Preparedness Campus, National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC), Department of Justice, Texas A&M
Emergency Management Web-based Tutorials, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA) products - check CEX section and A-Grams section - many include CD-ROM-based materials - NBC, Readiness Flights, etc.
Other DoD Antiterrorism training
CD-ROMs for Training
Joint Service Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) -- see Counterproliferation and Chemical/Biological Defense Programs
Counter-Chemical Warfare Concept of Operations, Air Force Qualification Training Package 3E9X1 -- 2 CD-ROM set of training materials, from the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA)/CEXR
Other Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA) products - check CEX section and A-Grams section - many include CD-ROM-based materials - NBC, Readiness Flights, etc.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Readiness Training Package, from the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA)/CEXR
Counterproliferation Awareness Course, Supplemental Materials -- unclassified materials, from Defense Nuclear Weapons School (DNWS)
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Terrorism Event CD-ROM -- from Center of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance
Restoration of Operations (RestOps) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) In-Progress Review (IPR), June 5-8 2000
DoD Biological Sampling Kit -- from the Joint Program Office for Biological Defense
Portal Shield Seminar, 16-17 June 1999 -- prepared for CENTCOM by the Joint Program Office for Biological Defense
Special Events Contingency Planning - Training for Public Safety Agencies -- Course IS 15 from the Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
Quick Reference Tools
Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threat, National Air Intelligence Center (NAIC)
Foreign Missile Developments and the Ballistic Missile Threat Through 2015, Unclassified Summary of a National Intelligence Estimate
World Missile Chart - Countries Possessing Ballistic Missiles, from the Carnegie Non-Proliferation Project -- comprehensive, easy to use
CPC No. 9 - Smallpox: A Primer, by McEleney (.doc file) (PDF file)
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Creativity, Problem-Solving, and Decision-Making
Innovation Adoption and Diffusion
Psychology of Intelligence Analysis, by Heuer, CIA book - excellent reference on intelligence and critical thinking in general
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Pianist Daniel Pollack: The artist as mentor
Students are like family to the renowned musician, who does everything he can to help them
Concert pianist has never been a "safe" career, but in these digitally disrupted times, it's dicier than ever.
Daniel Pollack knows that. Though he's lived the dream, the world-renowned pianist pulls out all the stops for his students at the USC Thornton School of Music.
"I try to help them as much as I possibly can, where I can," said the longtime professor of keyboard studies. "My students are like my family. I worry about each and every one of them — including those who have graduated. I think: 'What can I do help them?' They rely on me a lot, I know that."
Pollack has been grooming concert artists at USC for more than 40 years. His own career took off like a moonshot in the era of Sputnik. Against the backdrop of Cold War one-upmanship, he was one of two Americans who brought Moscow to its knees by winning at the 1958 International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. The other was Texan pianist Van Cliburn.
After the competition, Pollack concertized around the Soviet Union for two months; he returned for another tour in 1961. So began the Los Angeles native's love affair with Russian audiences. He became the first American ever to record on the Russian Melodya label. Many recordings followed, selling by the millions. Over the years, Pollack has returned to Russia 16 times for concert tours. During one visit, he played on Tchaikovsky's piano at the composer's home in Kline, Russia — a rare privilege.
He's been called the musical godchild of the Moscow Conservatory, having trained at Juilliard under the great Rosina Lhévinne. In the mid-1970s, Lhévinne taught at USC over four summers, with Pollack as her assistant. To this day, he delights in quoting the "tiny empress."
Tight-knit artistic community
The students who make up his current studio receive more than advanced, one-on-one instruction in Pollack's brand of pianism. They gain entry to a tight-knit artistic community and a rock-solid support network.
I try to build a camaraderie.
Daniel Pollack
"I try to build a camaraderie," he said.
Many become life-long friends. Recently, when Pollack performed Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 with the USC Thornton Symphony, a group of his former students came from all over California and Nevada to hear him play. Afterwards, they gathered for a post-concert reunion.
Last February, dozens of Pollack past and current student celebrated the maestro's birthday at a musical house party. Respected concert artists and young up-and-comers took their turns at the piano. Vladimir Khomyakov was one of them.
The 30-year-old DMA candidate is Pollack's assistant. He leads a weekly Monday night mini-class that runs anywhere from two to four hours.
"It's like a little master class," said Khomyakov, sitting on a piano bench in Pollack's roomy two-Steinway teaching studio on the ground floor of the Ramo Hall of Music. "Everyone sits here," he said, gesturing at a nearby sofa, "or on the floor."
Pollack deliberately skips these meetings.
"It gives the students a chance to play for each other — with critique from Volodya," he said, using the familiar form of Vladimir.
Khomyakov was just 20 when the two first met. It was 2005, and Pollack was a juror on the Anton Rubinstein Competition in Dresden, Germany, where Khomyakov would take third prize. Three years later they met again in Germany, where the young Russian won first prize at the International Summer Academy of Music. When he came to the José Iturbi Competition in Los Angeles the following summer, Khomyakov already knew he'd been accepted into USC Thornton's highly selective Artist Diploma program — limited to only four advanced artists at a time, with full-tuition covered by USC Thornton Dean Robert Cutietta.
Rebuilding confidence
The maestro's approach is firm but positive.
"Confidence-building is very important," he said. Coming from all over the world, his students — all but three are in graduate programs — are highly gifted and thoroughly trained. Yet they are surprisingly fragile.
"I inherit a lot of students who have come with a lot of problems," Pollack said. "They're in tears. They're nervous. The fingers aren't strong. They have difficulty expressing themselves musically. I've got a big job on my hands."
He insists his students master all the piano repertoire. Specializing will come much later in their careers, he said. Though a stickler for good technique and stylistic integrity, Pollack is no dogmatist.
The least I'm interested in is that they copy me!
Daniel Pollack
"I want them to maintain their own individuality and personalities. The least I'm interested in is that they copy me!"
Pollack seldom demonstrates his musical ideas at the piano.
"I really want them to get the feel. It reminds me of Lhévinne at Juilliard. She didn't play that much for us. She sat on the couch 40 feet away and said, "Straighten the fifth finger, dear, you'll get more tone."
If a student disagrees on some interpretative nuance, Pollack is open to being persuaded.
Be tenacious, but have a Plan B
Pollack doesn't confine his mentoring to artistic matters. He sees his task as preparing students for an uncertain future.
"A concert career is very demanding, emotionally and physically," he said. "My philosophy is: Leave no stone unturned. You have to get out in the trenches. You get knocked down, pick yourself up and try again. If it didn't work, move on."
Those who are talented, tenacious and lucky may make a living by their art. But Pollack advises them to have a backup plan. He exhorts them to venture beyond USC Thornton.
"Don't just come take the class and then say: 'Leave me alone, I'm practicing.' What does this university have to offer you? How are you going to grow? There's so much here."

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Gaming gets a lot of conventions; there's BlizzCon, CoDCon (which is actually called the Call of Duty XP 2011) and now there's MineCon. The game's creator, Marcus "Notch" Pearson, has informed magazine PC Gamer that MineCon will hold its inaugural event on 18 and 19 November this year. It'll be held in the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
During the event, Notch will hop up on stage to push "the button to upload the final build" of the game. In other words, Minecraft will release on 18 November, which is a week later than was originally planned. Those wide awake today will see that a week earlier would have been 11 November 2011. I can't imagine why Notch chose to delay the release of Minecraft by a week; must have something to do with a tiny little Bethesda franchise that's launching on 11-11-11.
Those attending MineCon will have to cough up about $90 (just shy of R500) in order to gain entrance. Once inside, according to Notch, attendees can look forward to "contests (costume, speed building, whatever else), Q&A sessions, parties and awesome food and such". If by "awesome food and such" he means that everything edible will be cube-shaped and pixelated, then I'm considering booking a return ticket to Las Vegas, just so I can eat a six-sided hamburger or something.
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In honor of The Force Awakens, which I've already reviewed:
At left is my poster from The Art of Star Wars, an exhibit of props and costumes from the original trilogy, shown at the Center for the Arts in Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, California December 27, 1994 through March 12, 1995. At the time, it was the largest display of Star Wars props, costumes and masks ever exhibited to the public. The unexpected HUGE success of this exhibit, and the unexpected WILD success of the original trilogy re-releases in the 90s before the prequels came out, lead to the creation of the much better known, much slicker, and smaller Star Wars exhibit tour in 2000-2002 (which I also saw) that dumped you at the end into a gift shop packed with Star Wars-related merchandise.
The poster at left is now in my home office (which has purple walls, OF COURSE). I went to this original San Francisco exhibit on my 29th birthday in January and wrote a lovely, emotional review of the show on the America Online Star Wars group - sadly, I didn't save that review.
But here's what I remember:
A full-sized Yoda puppet stood by the entrance, in a glass case, but the light showing it didn't stay on but for a few seconds. It was the same for the Darth Vader costume. The sign said something about doing that because you only got a glimpse of them in the movies, never a long look, and they wanted a similar experience in the exhibit - indeed, viewing Vader's costume up close made it look cheaply made, definitely not intended for long closeups on screen. Then came the ships. Of course I lost my mind seeing the Millennium Falcon model up close, as well as the little toy ship Luke is playing with in "Star Wars" when he says "It just isn't fair..." - that was actually a ship model for the movie, a version of which was used as the shuttle in ROTJ. I seem to recall the escape pod from Star Wars was pretty much just a bucket. All of the props, up close, under that direct light, didn't look like anything special - and I kind of loved that, knowing that these simply made things look oh so magical in the movies. I remember one of the matte paintings on display from ROTJ, I think, had a storm trooper that had a white smiley face instead of a proper helmet - off to the side, would never have made it on screen. And I cried when I came into the hall with all the costumes - just burst into tears and had to sit down.
Here is an awesome fan-made video of the exhibit
Here's a blog by a guy who was actually at the opening when he was a kid
There's an archive of exhibit photos by a fan, and his impressions, here
Here's another fan's archive
Adventures of me: I lived abroad for 8 years, I'm now back in the USA, I still travel abroad and wonder if I should have stayed abroad. Topics: my travels (and sometimes other people's), motorcycle adventures and touring, expatriates, trying to make a home in the USA, camping, feminism, human rights, dogs, politics, religion (or lack thereof), movies, & more.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Memory: The Art of Star Wars exhibit, Dec. 27, 1994-March 12, 1995, San Francisco
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In case you needed an excuse to indulge, Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day.
According to the Smithsonian, there are many stories about how the margarita came to be.
One story says that Carlos "Danny" Herrera developed the drink at his Tijuana-area restaurant, Rancho La Gloria, around 1938. He's said to have created the drink for a frequent customer who was allergic to all hard liquor besides tequila. To make the liquor less potent for his client, Herrera combined a traditional tequila shot with other elements, including a salted rim and a wedge of lime.
Another story says Margarita Sames, a wealthy Texas socialite, created the drink when she made it for friends at her Acapulco vacation home in 1948.
Yet another story says Anthony Dias Blue was the first person to import Jose Cuervo to the United States. The Complete Book of Spirits says he advertised the drink with the tagline "Margarita: It's more than a girl's name" in 1945.
Regardless of which story is correct, the world's first frozen margarita machine was invented in 1971 by Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez. It was acquired in 2005 by Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Whether frozen, blended or on the rocks, a margarita is the perfect drink for any festive party or celebratory occasion.
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Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Isaacs Byre
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Sounds like a great place to stay. Especially with the food and beverages you described. Carver, ABC Wed TeamReplyDelete
From the photos you published in earlier posts, it looks to be a beautiful and cozy place to stay, whether in spring, summer, fall, or (as in your case) a snowy winter!ReplyDelete
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Glad you had such a lovely time!ReplyDelete
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Hi Carver thanks for dropping by, It was a lovely place to stay, I knew the weather would be bad so that's why I searched a while to find an idyll such as Isaccs.ReplyDelete
I rather like observing the Autumn and Winter seasons from a little hideaway, here or there!
best wishes,
Leslie, thanks for your comments and help.ReplyDelete
I've edited my post and suggested googling it, as the photo's are far better than mine!
Love Di..xx
Hi Roger, we did enjoy it, I am enjoying doing the UK by car for our holidays nowadays....ReplyDelete
The next thing is to become competent in photography with my lovely new camera and then, hopefully, there will be a pictorial account of our very British travels!
Best wished Dix
The images I conjured up in my mind based on your wonderful descriptions are lovely! :-) It sounds like a place I'd very much like to visit. Maybe someday......ReplyDelete
It's a pity that you don't have any pictures to show ! Sounds so nice !ReplyDelete
Hi Gattina, thanks for dropping by,ReplyDelete
I have some pictures of Isaacs Byre if you just check back on my site. I had intended to put some pictures up but I couldn't retrieve them, so sorry about that. I added some information at the end of this post giving you the address on google which is Isaacs Byre in Carrigill, Alston, Cumberland. Uk. this will give you pictures of the inside and outside of the cottage and some interesting historic facts
Hi Lisa, thank you for your kind comments, I do like to write in a way so that people can get a picture in their mind of the situation.ReplyDelete
One day I may write a novel and most novels aren't illustrated, so your comments about 'images being conjured up in your mind' really delighted me as that is my intention for the reader to do just that!
Thank you again, I feel most encouraged.
best wishes Di.x
Diane, I don't know where the heck my blogger notice has been but haven't seen anything on my "favorites list" from you until today...and what a return it was~ I loved the vacation story and it made me long for the mountains...loved the part about the farmer and his dog rounding up the sheep. will be checking in regularly...when the RA allowsReplyDelete
I am sorry you are still having problems with publishing your photos.ReplyDelete
Hi Trubes , sorry you cannot get your photos up , wish I could talk you through , putting links on your blog then people can go straight to the site.ReplyDelete
If you want to try this ,,,,
Open up the site of the Cottage first .. then do your post in blogger ,, then open up the cottage page ,, and then click on the http:// at the top of the page left hand side , it should turn blue, right click and say copy .. go back to your blog post ,, highlight the word/words you want to link ,, put your curser at the beginning of the word and drag your mouse over it until highlighted ,, athe top of the page you should see a LINK , click this and a box should come up , you should see the word/words you want to link to and then an empty box, put curser in this box , right click and say paste ,, and then done , and it should linked now,, give this a try . You can do this for your post now by editing it , and then saving , or practice on a new post.
Sounds wonderful! I've always wanted to stay in a cozy cottage! Thanks for stopping by my ABC. Enjoy the week.ReplyDelete
Hi Sandi, good to hear from you, I know, it's been quite a while but now I'm back to blogging a lot of favourite bloggers are in touch, which is nice,ReplyDelete
love Di.
HI Cherie thanks for your support...I'll get there in the end.....God willing !ReplyDelete
Hi Anne I have taken note of all you've said an I shall try to put your suggestions in action...ReplyDelete
I am soooh frustrated at being a 'dumbo'...can't help it...it's being blonde you see!
Hi Linnea, thanks for dropping by. I seem to be makinga lot of new friends since I've started doing ABCW,ReplyDelete
Best wishes Di.x
I usually like to reply to your comments but for some reason when i do post a reply it just diappears, any advice would be most welcome,Thanks Di x
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Posted: 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
By Jamie Dupree
Even as President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his decision to impose a hiring freeze on the federal government as a way to save taxpayer dollars, that move was being directly blamed by some military officials for a reduction in child care services at two Army bases, but a Pentagon spokesman said those service cuts may have been mistaken and unnecessary.
"This closure is a result of staff shortage due to the Federal Hiring Freeze," read a notice sent to military families at the U.S. Army Garrison in Wiesbaden, Germany, where officials scrapped part-day child care programs for kids, because of staff numbers.
"It is with deep regret that USAG Wisebaden CYS must take this action," wrote Col. Todd Fish, the Garrison Commander.
The military base in Wiesbaden, Germany, is cutting childcare for US service members because of the federal hiring freeze. pic.twitter.com/t67u0HgMFU
— Vera Bergengruen (@VeraMBergen) February 22, 2017
But the Associated Press reported Wednesday afternoon that Pentagon officials had sent out a memo on February 1 which said that child care workers were not to be impacted by the hiring freeze.
"We are working through the chain of command with these installations to ensure that they are taking advantage of the ability to seek exemptions," a Pentagon spokesman said about the freeze.
Democrats seized on such notices to criticize the impact of the hiring freeze on the military.
"The Hiring Freeze hurts the whole country," Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) said on Twitter.
"President Trump should be embarrassed about the way his actions are impacting our men and women in uniform," said Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, as he released the memo sent to families in Wiesbaden.
"That hiring freeze has hurt military readiness and it is now hurting military families by depriving them of the support they need to do their jobs. This has to stop," Smith said in a statement.
The hiring freeze was also publicly blamed by officials at Fort Knox in Kentucky, where a decision was made to stop taking any new kids in their child care facilities, as a memo sent to families said, "childcare at the Child Development Center (CDC) has been adversely affected."
"It is our hope that Hiring Freeze ends and we are able to bring new employees on board," the memo reads – it was signed by the Garrison Commander at Fort Knox, Col. Stephen K. Aiton.
While the President did not comment directly on this military child care matter, he defended the goal of the hiring freeze as he sat down at the White House with top aides on the budget.
"We've already imposed hiring freezes on non-essential government workers, and part of our commitment is to continue to do that for the American taxpayer," the President told reporters, as he vowed to rein in federal spending, while also bolstering defense.
As for the impact of the hiring freeze on the nation's armed services, the President's January 23 order specifically said it did not apply to the military.
"This order does not include or apply to military personnel," the executive order stated twice – and as the Pentagon said, exemptions are available to deal with civilian employees.


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'It was important to start on good note'
Rohit Sharma is happy to start the South African tour by shaping India's win over the hosts in the one-off Twenty20 international and sees the upcoming ODI series as an opportunity to cement his place in the side.
Sharma (53) hit a sparkling fifty to guide his side to a good total of 168 for six and was adjudged man-of-the-match for his effort.
Sharma, who represents Mumbai in Ranji Trophy, was on Saturday bought by IPL side Mumbai Indians for a staggering sum of $2million.
When asked if the mind-boggling contract was the inspiration behind the cracking half-century today he said,
"Not really. It was important to start on good note. It will be a challenging tournament. It is a very good opportunity (for cementing a place in ODI team)."
The young batsman said his familiarity with the conditions in South Africa helped him score calmly on Sunday.
"I have played here in T20 World Cup and in IPL and went accordingly. The wicket was on a slower and lower side and it was not easy to play shots. My plan was to rotate strike," he said.
Image: Rohit Sharma
Photographs: Reuters
'The big advantage was the part-time bowlers'
India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was pleased with the win and acknowledged the role of part time bowlers in the victory.
"Rohit batted well, the kind of start we needed. The score of 160-170 was good one here. The big advantage was the part-time bowlers. They become specialists in T20s. Spinners took advantage (of helpful pitch)," he said.
Talking about playing in a football stadium, Dhoni said, "It is a special field designed for soccer. It was difficult for outfielders. But it was a good game."
Losing skipper Johan Botha also admitted India bowlers titled the match in visitors favour.
"They got off to a good start and India bowled well. When Morne (van Wyk) was going we thought we had a chance but we kept getting behind after that. We can't expect number eight and nine to get those runs."
Image: Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra perform at a show after the Twenty20 match between South Africa and India in Durban, on Sunday
Tendulkar, Ntini felicitated by CSA
Cricket South Africa on Sunday honoured its fast bowler Makhya Ntini, who played his swansong international game, and Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar for his outstanding and ongoing contribution to the growth of the game worldwide.
It was special occasion for Ntini and Tendulkar as their contribution to the game was acknowledged by Cricket South Africa.
Ntini was given a bowling-machine for his academy and a memento.
"These were lovely 12 years. I thank everyone who supported me. I appreciate my wife, children and my mom who came as support.
"And you Indian guys, Sachin.. it was privilege to play this game with you."
Tendulkar also returned Ntini's compliment during his felicitation.
"I thank CSA for this gesture. I am truly humbled. Makhya is a great champion. Terrific bowler... Till the last ball you did not let me relax but now that you have retired, I can," said a smiling Tendulkar.
Image: Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor performs at a show after the Twenty20 cricket match between South Africa and India in Durban on Sunday


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Happy Tuesday! Sorry for the break between posts. I got a little side-tracked by shopping and getting my December Daily album started. Not to mention volunteering at school etc…..it is a busy, busy time of the year!
Today's Christmas video features some layered gift tags that I created. I was able to make 6 tags in about the same amount of time it would have taken to create just one. The coloration of the images is what took the most time but it was a fun and relaxing project!
These are simple tags that are made special by all the added details. The embossing, the ink blending, the white highlights on the image. They all add a little something special to the tags. I KNOW who are getting the Yeti tags in my family! LOL! Just as I know who will get the cute hedgehogs and the reindeer! Use whatever tag shapes you have and combine them with whatever stamps you have on hand. They will look fabulous!
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Thanks for stopping by! I plan to create 2 more videos in this series before wrapping it up for 2016! You can see the rest of this series –>HERE.
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WOW! DELICIOUS! YUMMMM… That's what I kept hearing all night at the wedding – and what I continue to hear from my guests! Laura is outstanding at helping you to put together just the right menu – and her offerings are ALL delicious, so you can't go wrong. She is also incredibly accommodating, and met with us for a second tasting when I decided to add more items to our tapas style dinner. She is truly a joy to work with, and the food is delicious!
karen said…
We wanted our only daughter's wedding reception to be perfect, and it was. We give much of the credit to Laura. Working with her was a dream and our guests continue to tell us that the food at the reception was the best they'd even had at a wedding. The cost was reasonable and Laura's staff professional, efficient, and gracious. My husband's comment is simply, "Excellent," a word he does not use lightly.
Bittersweet Cakes and Catering catered a holiday party for me. The food was wonderful, mostly appetizers. She had spinach puffs, stuffed mushrooms, baked Brie, coconut shrimp, and several desserts. The guests loved it, and Laura managed the kitchen. She kept the serving trays full, the food was hot and what should be crisp was crisp. Everything was perfectly cooked, she brought her own serving trays, and cleaned up. I actually got to enjoy myself and talk to my guests! And then feast on leftovers!
Laura met with me ahead of time to look at menu options. I paid a deposit up front. She arrived when she said she would and was a real pleasure to work with. I will definitely hire her again.
Deena Berg
Dec. 2011
Elizabeth said…
Laura with Bittersweet Cakes & Catering truly took our wedding to another level. Her personal service and professionalism really made an impression. Not only did she travel to meet me and my entire family close to my home, she also met a second time with me and my husband (then fiancé) for a special cake tasting. It is hard to decide which part of our meal was more impressive. The three tier wedding cake was mouth watering with three tiers of different cake flavors. I wish I had stashed the groom's cake away to keep for myself! And the food was to die for. Lets start with the appetizers. The antipasto skewer was my favorite and Justin and I couldn't stop eating them even two days into our honeymoon. Another appetizer, garlic shrimp with garlic-chili aoli sauce, was also amazing. Our guests ate every bite. And now the main course. There were two entrees to choose from, pork loin and beef cabrales. Incredible. Even the sides were outstanding. Literally, one of our guests wrote in our guestbook, "thanks for the mac n cheese". Not to mention Laura's pricing is mind-blowing and includes a drink station (water, iced tea and lemonade), 5 servers, cutlery, china, cakes, appetizers, and the main course. You cannot overstate the value she brought to our wedding. From the bottom of our hearts we say "Thank You Laura!"
We were very happy with how the catering for our party turned out—thank you so much for your grace and patience with us. I will certainly be recommending the services and talents of Bittersweet Cakes and Catering to friends and family.
Robin Ellington
katie said…
Laura and her staff were so friendly! The food was amazing and Laura was always quick to respond to my emails. She understood that I was on a budget and still made my wedding amazing while staying within my range!
Thank you so much for doing such a good job in our wedding! The food was fantastic and represented the places that we lived in the past. Some of our friends told us it was the best wedding food they had. We were also very thankful for your arrangements and adjustments to fit to our wedding theme and budgets.
Josh and Joy(May 2009-Spicewood Vineyard)
Jennifer and I were beyond happy with the wedding cakes that you made for us. They exceeded our expectations in both appearance and taste. It was a nice touch to hear the wonderful compliments from our guests as well.
Once again Laura, thank you so very much for providing Jennifer and I with memories that we will cherish for a lifetime! We look forward to the next opportunity that we will be able to utilize your services. Possibly in 6 months we will need a "Baby welcoming Cake". Yes, 17 weeks along as of now and soooo very happy – cannot wait!
Randy A. Schonefeld( Wedding –May 2010)
Thank you, Laura and Jim! The rehearsal dinner you catered for us was wonderful. Thank you for being so flexible and listening to our requests and your suggestions. The food was fantastic. You two were awesome at dealing with some small issues, like an oven not working, and adapting to a moving service time. Our menu was great, everyone loved the anti-pasta skewers, the shrimp and cheese tray (the pesto jack was really good!) To the harvest salad adapted to be a bit more texas by spiced pecans and smoking the stuffed beef tenderloin, adding a sauce to the stuffed chicken breast with spinach and feta. The cupcakes met my expectations and then some, y'all did a great job. Made our family night of the rehearsal dinner so much easier and darn good food, too! My only disappointment is the pics of the food didn't not come out well enough to share. Next time we have a need for catering, I will be calling Bittersweet and Laura! Thanks Again, Joni Kargakos Hiatt–Oct. 25th, 2013


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Now, for your amusement, here is a photo of Trey murdering a dinner roll at Disney World:
|Reuben (l): "God save that poor dinner roll." Trey (m): "Die, dinner roll, die!" Me (r): "Where MY dinner roll at?"
Good times.
|Reuben (l): "God save that poor dinner roll." Trey (m): "Die, dinner roll, die!" Me (r): "Where MY dinner roll at?"
So say we all.
(And seriously, FUCK that dinner roll! Motherfucker had it coming.)
What's great about that photo -- other than literally everything (that's a perfect encapsulation of all three people pictured) -- is that it was taken immediately before I uttered a classic Bryant-ism. At least I think it was.
We were all at Disney World for two of our friends' marriage, and this particular meal was at the restaurant inside Cinderella's castle. We had a large group; probably a dozen people or so. And when they brought the rolls out, they brought, like, two baskets containing three rolls. So just a wildly inadequate amount of bread. I believe this photo was taken while I was ruefully contemplating the lack of rolls, and at the end point of that mental process I uttered the assessment, "This is some bibbidi-bobbidi-bullshit." Much merriment resulted from this.
Lest it sound like I'm slagging that restaurant, though, let me clarify: it was a BLAST. Good food, good fun, great location. That was a top-notch trip in general.
Me and Trey keep talking about trying to get the band back together in that regard for another such trip, but circumstances haven't permitted for it yet. One o' these days!


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Enabling the work of the three CILT teams are supportive and friendly administrative staff. Without this branch of CILT, everything would quickly grind to a halt.
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Principles of refrigeration, servicing commercial equipment, principles of electricity - motors, trouble shooting systems and devices.
Reg # 01-231531 Pool and spa chemicals and balancing, Safety, pumps and motors, repairs and filters.
A dynamic, experienced and skilled maintenance technician with a broad knowledge in the repair and maintenance of equipment and machines and building repairs. Proficient in identifying and solving problems and safety measures. Possess excellent communication and multitasking skills. A solid understanding of finance, and the ability to lead and work with a team, With a Strong knowledge in practices and principles of employee supervision, including work assignment, planning, and review and training staff in work and safety procedures. Dedicated, loyal, customer oriented person and highly motivated to succeed. Wide knowledge of techniques, procedures, policies, materials, equipment and supplies related to operation, construction, repair and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure found in municipal setting. With An Uncommon time management and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Reading, Fishing, Native American Pow Wows,
Self studys in The Human Body, Mind Herbs and Health.
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Maintenance Technician of 176 apartments
·Ensuring and developing preventive and safety measures in the department
·Repair of Resident request for apartmentrepairs (work Orders)
·installing and updating motors, stoves, washers/dryers, dishwashers,
·installing new light fixtures and ballast, receptacle and switches
·HVAC trouble shoot systems, charging, starting capacitor, relays, repairs
·Boilers, thermocouples, burners, Temperature and Psi gauges, troubleshooting systems
·Pc system - Work Order repairs, Drywall and painting, doors and locks
·Apartment make ready's for new residents
Maintenance Supervisor of 245 guest rooms
·Managed and supervised maintenance staff regarding maintenance of hotel rooms and building, Monitored technician work and projects, determined schedules and daily workloads and projects.
·Lead classes in safety issues to all staff and logged results (record keeping)
·Pool and Spa start up and maintained as per State and Town specs.
·Responsible for upkeep of the shop and ordering parts needed for repairs
·Made hiring and termination recommendations by evaluating staff.
·Interpreted, developed and implemented policies and procedures.
·Inspected and coordinated the work done by contractors.
·Responsible for the maintenance of building and grounds, boilers, Ac, Kitchen equipment, Repairs of Plumbing copper and PVC, HVAC, Electrical, Carpentry, drywall, wallpaper, wood furniture.
Maintenance Supervisor/Safety Officer: of 150 bed/85 room nursing home
·Prepared reports and cost and submitted to corporate of yearly building projects
·Repaired and modified existing equipment, Nurse Call systems, wander guards, door alarms and locks.
·Training of staff in fire and safety issues, Monthly fire drills, how to lift and others issues.
·Gave technical support to all departments, repaired medical equipment.
·Maintained OSHA, Jaco, State and Federal logs and files up to date for their inspections
·Installed safety equipment, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, PPE equipment.
·Monitoring and taking part in operations in assigned sections including developing, inspecting projects, implementing modifications and recommending specifications, improvements and scheduling for contracts, inspecting contractor's work and negotiating prices.
Maintenance Coordinator / Housekeeping Coordinator /Training Coordinator of 70 apartments of Assisted living, Hospice and Alzheimer's Housing
·Managed both maintenance and housekeeping departments and ordering supplies for both departments
·Created policies and procedures in fire and safety and training of all staff, Ensure that all staff members were trained in standard operating procedures.
·Maintained and updated the buildings Pc door locking system.
·Maintained and repaired closed loop cooling tower system and heating systems
·Oversaw all building lighting backup systems and emergency systems
·Responsible for periodic evaluations of subordinates and suggested and implemented disciplines as necessary, Helped in the staff selection process.
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·Forman of a 25 man crew of underground 100 to 300 pair of lines installed
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Social Security unsustainable as is
The ratio of contributors to beneficiaries, currently 3-to-1 and declining, amounts to government-imposed indentured servitude of the current and future contributors.
If a 25-year-old earning $40,000 per year saved the proposed 4 percent ($1,600) of their current earnings in a fixed annuity, they would retire at 65 with a life income of $1,108 per month, with the balance going to their estate at death. The current maximum Social Security benefit at age 65 is $1,939 per month. At death, nothing goes to your estate.
The contribution made on behalf of each worker into Social Security is 12.5 percent of payroll. The same contribution ($5,000) paid into the illustrated fixed annuity would yield at age 65 a life income of $3,461 per month.
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Americans' personal savings rate is 1 percent of disposable income. The operative word is disposable - that's what's left after paying all your bills. The U.S. inflation rate is 3.02 percent - the savings rate will never catch up.
The only long-range solution is forced savings in personal retirement accounts. We would not need to worry about the ratio of contributors, and ultimately beneficiaries would derive a better income than the pittance provided by the Social Security system.


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So no one knows whether he was drunk or high or whatever it is that can get people to do crazy stuffs but Penalty singer, is becoming a quick trend online after a video of him wanking it off emerged online.
He clearly was the one behind the camera as he recorded himself stroking his genitals… the video which was shared to IB9ja has had people talking, mostly his fans who have been left disappointed.
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Foreclosures on the Decline in 2011
Posted by Gary Ashton RE/MAX Advantage on Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 2:45pm.
Here is an interesting report that talks about real estate foreclosures across the USA not just in Nashville TN. As usual with statistics there is some reading between the lines and there is talk of a second wave of foreclosures coming on the market soon.
What the report doesn't mention that there id definitely a renewed level of real estate activity in Nashville. It's as if the country as a whole is on the same bio rythym and the thought of buying a home in Nashville, which has been in the minds of many people, seems to have become a definite possibility recently.
With the buyers market publicity and all the talk about historically low interest rates people seem to have collectively realized that this is a great time to buy a home! After a while people start to realize that this "perfect storm" cannot last for ever and if they want to get that great deal on a home then now is the time to start looking and finding their dream house...for significantly less payments than a couple of years ago!
Here is the report from Realty track via CNN:
RealtyTrac reports that foreclosure filings and repossessions were down 33 percent in 2011 to 2.7 million, the lowest level since 2007. The number of homes entering foreclosure fell to one in 69 last year, down from one in 45 in 2010; and the number of repossessed properties fell to 804,000 from 1.05 million.
The decline can be attributed to delays in processing foreclosures following the "robo-signing" scandal, which has banks spending more time on checking paperwork for accuracy and legality. That, in turn, pushed up the length of the foreclosure process to 348 days in the fourth quarter of 2011 from 305 days in the same period of 2010.
RealtyTrac CEO Brandon Moore believes foreclosures will pick up this year as lenders work through the backlog, but he does not expect a repeat of 2010's record highs. For the fifth straight year, Nevada ranked first in foreclosures, followed by Arizona and California; while Florida dropped to No. 7. Metro areas with the highest foreclosure rates include Las Vegas; Stockton, Calif.; Phoenix; and Reno.
[SOURCES: CNN Money; Information, Inc.]
Gary Ashton
The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage
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This weekend, vintage collectors and creators from places near and far descend upon the market.But don't get too comfy --- these free-spirited jewelry makers, fashionistas, and curators of cool will be back on the road come Sunday. Tick tock, the shop clock starts at 10AM tomorrow.
You may recognize Andrea Bocchio's jewelry line from past market stints or from local stores in Williamsburg, Park Slope, Clinton Hill and other neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Since the Fall, Andrea has been working it, bringing her merch to markets beyond the almighty NYC - places like Austin, San Francisco, Honolulu, and San Juan. Andrea expertly braids together linen, wood, metals, beads, and sometimes spikes to create colorful, one-of-a-kind mixed-media statement pieces. Saturday only
Southside Williamsburg native Grace Colon of Piel returns to the market with an amp'd up Spring line of holistic body products—soaps, lotions, body polishes, and lip balms — free of sulfates, mineral oils, parabens, phthalates, and propylene glycol, common but harmful chemicals that sneak their way into our bodies. Piel is always a crowd pleaser and Grace is always all smiles when she's back so show her some love. Saturday & Sunday
High-fashion-model-turned-vintage-curator Carole Thompson adores fashion, but like many of us, she isn't a fan of the astronomical price of couture and the devastating environmental toll that today's fashion industry can involve. Luckily, with an impeccable eye for timeless, classic style, Carole rounded up enough inventory to open a brick-and-mortar store called Vintage Vixen in Charlottesville, VA. With the help of her daughter (who is currently globetrotting as a model) and two sons, Vintage Vixen offers something for everyone and she's bringing it on the road debuting this weekend in Williamsburg. Saturday & Sunday
We love OG vendors --- folks we first met in the early 2000s, the pre-flea days of Brooklyn, before the condos, when Verb was the only coffee joint in the nabe and you had to walk into the fridge at Tops for produce (some things never change). And Brooklyn-based designer Jen Vanilla is one of them. Her current brand Vanilla Medallions (see photo) specializes in fluffy pillows modeled that sneaker heads will instantly recognize, rom the iconic Nike Jordans to Jeremy Scott Wings. Of course, Vanilla has other tricks up her sleeve—including pillow-inspired jewelry—but you'll have to check out her debut at the market to find out what that's all about. Sunday only
Jersey City-jeweler Allison Snediker's rescued hound, Banjo, is behind the Banjo and Bone name, but not all of Allison's up-cycled and vintage pieces have the same twang. The Banjo and Bone line featured in New York Fashion Week last fall, not to mention in 37 West Elm storefronts and in international hotspots like London, Paris, Italy, and Israel. Once you see Allison's fabulous line, you'll too want to "set forth, travel and craft on." Saturday & Sunday
Artists & Fleas is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in sunny Williamsburg at 70 N. 7th Street, just a hop, skip, and jump away from the Bedford L train stop.


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Genre: NA, romance, urban fantasy, demons, angels
Release date: October 21st 2014
Length: 464 pages
Every touch has its price.
Layla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who's pretty sure things can't get worse. Her impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks to the mysterious powers of her soul-stealing kiss. The Warden clan that has always protected her is suddenly keeping dangerous secrets. And she can barely think about Roth, the wickedly hot demon prince who understood her in ways no one else could.
But sometimes rock bottom is only the beginning. Because suddenly Layla's powers begin to evolve, and she's offered a tantalizing taste of what has always been forbidden. Then, when she least expects it, Roth returns, bringing news that could change her world forever. She's finally getting what she always wanted, but with hell literally breaking loose and the body count adding up, the price may be higher than Layla is willing to pay…
My rating: ★★★★
I'm going to keep this review short because most of it has already been said in my review of the first book. There was one mayor bonus though: plenty of Supernatural references, which I loved!
"You're an ass," I spat, picking up the shirt.
He chuckled. "And it's a fine ass, I'm told."
He chuckled. "And it's a fine ass, I'm told."
"I know exactly how he looks at you and you do, too … Because it's the way I look at you."
Most of the book, unlike the first one, is focused on the relationship between Layla and Zayne. There were lots of swoon-worthy moments and that's why I hesitated a few times. But in the end, I can't imagine a healthy relationship between those two. The whole kissing thing is definitely a problem (although.... there are some other areas to kiss *grins*) and I just couldn't imagine a good future for them. I most definitely ship Zayne and Stacey!! Now, that would be one hell of a couple!
"I don't deserve you."
"See, that's where you're wrong … That's where you've always been wrong. You deserve everything."
"See, that's where you're wrong … That's where you've always been wrong. You deserve everything."
I mean, I would have read it anyway, cause you know: ROTH! (duhh :D)
"I want you so badly it's like a hunger that gnaws at me endlessly. It doesn't go away … You have no fucking clue."
"Then do something about it," I whispered."
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Blogger Appreciation - Midtown Miscreant
The best writing going on in Kansas City right now is being published at Midtown Miscreant's blog, and it's there for free.
Specifically, go read this post. Then, read this post. If you're a fan of brilliant writing, you'll find yourself impatiently waiting for the third part of this 3-part series.
You may not believe this, but years and years ago, this kind of thing might show up in the KC Star, written by a columnist. Check out the archives of the Kansas City Star columnists, and see if you can find anything approaching Midtown Miscreant's level of skill in bringing a fresh angle to a compelling story. Heck, go ahead and check the New York Times or any other newspaper. If you find it, please let me know.
Midtown Miscreant is not writing this for money (though I wish he would put a paypal link up). He's not going to win a Pulitzer, and I doubt anybody asks him to come speak to their Rotary Club. On the other hand, he's not trying to please a mercurial editor, and he's not worried about getting fired.
Midtown Miscreant is gutsy, honest, compelling and talented. Those of us who read him are lucky that he gives us his stories.


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Yesterday, California's governor, Jerry Brown, signed into law the most ambitious renewable energy standards in the country, which would require the state to generate 1/3 of its power from renewables within ten years. Brown believes that this aggressive mandate will help push California to the lead of green technology while giving the state's economy a push. The mandate will surely create new green collar jobs, an incentive for technology companies to push forward their renewable energy projects, and will hopefully help lead the rest of the country in the same direction.
"It's about California leading the country. It's America potentially leading the world," Brown said at a signing ceremony in Silicon Valley where he was joined by Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and some California state lawmakers.
"The new law will stimulate the economy and improve the environment, while protecting ratepayers from excessive costs," noted Senator Joe Simitian, a Democrat from Palo Alto and author of the legislation.
Supporters of the bill say that the initiative will help reduce California's air pollution and help the country cut ties with unstable foreign oil sources. They also note that they believe the legislation will create about 100,000 new jobs in the clean energy sector.
Republicans in the state have pushed against the law saying it will require utilities to raise energy costs for citizens by about 7% — the cost difference between cheaper oil and coal and the more expensive wind, solar and hydro. Governor Brown acknowledged that there would be arguments over clean energy with state Republicans. He thinks they will eventually come over to the green side, though saying, "I believe a number of Republicans will come around, but they are not there yet."
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Thank you to everyone who played along with us in March - we loved all your takes on our challenge.
We were working from this striking photograph with a monochromatic colour scheme of your choice as our monthly criteria ...
While our main monthly prize is selected by creative team vote, one of our monthly prizes is completely done via random draw so anyone, regardless of style or years of experience can be a winner here on Pixels and Paper - you just need to have an entry in :)
Our MAIN winner for March is Shazza Bishop.
We would like to invite Buffy Burnside to guest with us in May and will send her a small prize for her efforts.
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Please pop back on the 15th when we introduce you to Natsuko, our guest designer this month.
Please pop back on the 15th when we introduce you to Natsuko, our guest designer this month.
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That would be spring cleaning!
With the craziness of the winter that MOST of the country experienced, many homes became little hibernation dens that collected all manner of dust, dirt & debris. The 3Ds!
Here's what you can do to clean up the mayhem! First rid your house of the 3Ds by opening up your windows, sweeping, and wiping down all surfaces. Everybody knows that, but what product should you use?
Make your very own orange cleaner by placing orange, lemon & grapefruit peels in a large mason jar and covering them with white table vinegar. Let it sit for a few weeks, shaking everyday.
Give it the sniff test and once it stops reeking of vinegar, it's ready to get the job done. If you want it to smell super yummy, you can always add a few drops of an essential oil like lavender (I actually gave up the oil a few years ago and have come to LOVE the smell of vinegar as a cleaner!). Next, simply strain and pour it into a spray bottle… then, you're ready to go to town cleaning counters, floors and windows.
During the process you may as well make sure your drains are running clean so you don't find yourself knee deep in sludge caused by the always GROTESQUE hair clog.
Drano Max Gel to the max rescue! Just pour it down the drain, wait 15 minutes and then run hot water down the drain and poof anything that WAS in there is gone. If you have a major clog, you may need to wait 30 minutes, but seriously ANYTHING is better than pulling that soap-scummed hair from the drain!
If you read my blog, you know that I love doing inexpensive tweaks that have big impact like changing out the pillows on your couch. I'm always preaching to my clients to embrace COLOR! Color has been proven to positively enhance moods!
As well, don't be afraid to change out the faucets & doorknobs with a different finish (satin brass, chrome, nickel). This is such an easy way to update your home. I'm crushing on the satin brass look that is coming into view, right now! Schlage has a new series of doorknob styles coming out this Spring that will prove that "finish" completely changes the vibe of a space.
Swapping out a doorknob or faucet is something that YOU can do. I know you can. If you get stuck, tweet me your questions @tracymetro


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Creating, especially crafting, has always been my favorite form of relaxation and, honestly, therapy. I'm a very goal oriented person, who appreciates efficiency and productivity. I'd rather spend my downtime working on a DIY key rack than endlessly clicking through the internet. Crafting a unique item to use myself or gift to a friend is so gratifying because I feel like my downtime has been well spent creating something functional and beautiful.
My favorite "fast DIY" is garland. "The possibilities are endless" is a fabulous maxim, but not always true. However, in the realm of DIY garlands it certainly is so. Garlands can be intricately crafted, with different materials, or quickly made, with simply paper and string. You can use them for temporary or permanent decorating, and for daily reminders or holiday celebrations.
Some garlands I keep up for months – those boasting inspirational words or colorful tassels – while others are seasonal – for Christmas and New Year's. However, my favorite style involves two simple materials: clothespins and ribbon. With a little pain and hot glue you have a fast and personalized gift for everyone in your life. I use mine to hang photos, greeting cards, and little mementos.
Thanks to my slight obsession with this type of project I curate a board on my Pinterest strictly for DIY Garlands. Follow here. It's my trust source for party decorating and gift crafting!


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For a person who loves to wear red and brighter pinks on her body, I sure do keep a lot of blue and green fabric/yarn.
A new obsession. I saw these cute little letters on Creative Jewish Mom and decided to give them a try. One thing kept bugging me. I didn't want to have to give every bean a clear coat to protect the sharpie from rubbing off. Then I remembered a wood burning tool I saw at the store for next to nothing and thought it might work on a dry bean. Well lookie here, it worked just fine. I still need to practice my line formation with the woodburning tool and next time I'll nestle the beans in some playdough so my fingers and nails don't come precariously close to the 950 degree metal tip. Ouch.


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For some reason the sound of reggae and ska always feels like summer is just around the corner. A little bit calypso, partly rock-n-roll and blended with the rocksteady sounds of ska it's infectious and impossible not to smile when you hear it.
Brooklyn-based anti-reggae singer and songwriter Desmond exudes talent. He taps into the reggae rhythm and beats without practicing the reggae lifestyle (sans dreadlocks and ganga use) and his vocal skills are amazing, to say the least.
Desmond is sharing a free music download of his reggae EP Losers Never Win. Listeners can sample three songs and if you want more additional tracks can be purchased via iTunes.
Watch Desmond's official Losers Never Win video
Desmond has a couple added bonuses to keep you connected to him. If you like his Facebook page and subscribe to his update he'll send you a free song (awesome). Also, each Thursday on his blog he posts a new tune for you to listen to and enjoy. Pretty sweet.
Consider leaving a monetary tip for Desmond on Noisetrade to support him as an artist. Every penny counts and it helps him write and record new tracks too.
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If only certain someone could give me a small loan of 1 million so I could pay Pops to fix all of this.
And editing as well! What power! I guess life is sweet, then.
Edited again for the heck of it.
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This worked for me, can't believe the quoting feature doesn't work after 2 months. What is the admin doing?
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While the music of indie singer-songwriter Dave Dill comes in CD form, it sounds tailor-made for any vinyl-loving power pop fan.
Dill's latest album, Follow the Summer, flows with a cool 70s vibe reminiscent of power pop pioneers such as Badfinger and Big Star, while at the same time bringing to mind the most honest, authentic modern-day pop songwriting by the likes of Michael Penn and Matthew Sweet.
The album's artwork and title don't lie - this is is breezy, summery stuff - but not to a super-sugary, bubblegum extent. Most of Dill's melodies only fully reveal themselves after a few listens, making for an overall more rewarding sonic experience filled with a various musical textures, swirling harmonies and innovative instrumentation.
Highlights include Happily Ever After and Don't Remember, a pair of hook-filled, up-tempo rockers, as well as the melodic, Pete Ham-esque ballad You Don't Believe It and the dreamy, lengthy album centerpiece Follow the Summer/Pink Skies.
Dill's pure vocals shine throughout, often channeling Brian Wilson and always meshing perfectly with the warm, sunny music. Follow the Summer is perfect listening for a hazy summer day.
Pick up a copy at CD Baby or Not Lame, or download the album on iTunes.
The Beatles, Badfinger, Michael Penn, Big Star, Matthew Sweet, Jon Brion
- Dave Dill official site
- Dave Dill MySpace
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my love of old hollywood and the glamour of that era!
Beautiful portrait. I always think of Gloria Swanson as she was in Sunset Boulevard, playing an old has-been (at 50!), but she was quite pretty as a young starlet.
Love Gloria! I wish they still had these type of photo studios to pose in.
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The Hydrographic Society Benelux 2013 Theme: "Pioneers in Maritime Technology
Date: Thursday 7 November
Time: 10.00 - 18.00 hrs
Location: Atrium
The seminar is filled with workshops presented by representatives of companies with an exhibition stand at Europort 2013. All companies are leading pioneers and innovators in their own field. Some speakers will describe a specific product in more detail, others will update the various users about the status of the latest technologies. The workshops are a must-attend for visitors working in the hydrographic industry and can be attended by members and non-members of the Society.
09.45 - 10.00 Walk in
10.00 - Opening and Welcome address by Leeke van der Poel (Chairman of HSB)
10.00 - 12:00 Workshop Part 1
12:00 - 14.30 Break giving possibility to visit the exhibition
(12:00 - 13:00 Lunch will be served)
14.30 - 16.00 Workshop Part 2
16.00 - 17.00 Drinks and Networking kindly sponsored by KONGSBERG
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The global fast fashion industry is famously one of the most polluting and, with a growing focus on cheap, mass produced goods, also one of the most unregulated. Fortunately, with as the consumer base world over becomes more informed and aware, looking beyond affordability and convenience to value ethical and sustainably produced fashion, pressure is mounting on global fashion conglomerates to up their commitment to sustainable, fair practices.
Domestic brands like Bhu:sattva have established themselves as forerunners in the space of safe, organic fashion and a just value chain.
Join The Alternative ( twitter handle: @_thealternative) and Bhu:sattva on Friday, November 20th between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm for a tweetchat on Sustainable Fashion. Participate using #forwardfashion.
The Sustainable Fashion Hub is a series that examines shifts in the the global fashion industry to more sustainable and ethical practices and processes, with a special focus on India. It explores what goes into creating a just and sustainable fashion value chain – from the creation of garments and lifestyle accessories to making them available to consumers. All content on the hub is produced with 100% editorial independence by The Alternative.
The Hub is supported by , India's first certified organic fashion designer brand in India. With products that are directly sourced from organic cotton farmers at fair trade terms. Bhu:Sattva® uses natural colours, vegetable and herb dyes and goes further to work on reviving various forms of traditional weaving and handloom. Information on its products and processes can be found at http://www.bhusattva.com


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I am doing jumping for track and feild this year. I did track last year, but i did not do jumping. I have had one practice for jumping, and I wasnt terrible at it, but not the best either. So far I have only tried long jumpo, but today, if i get the chance, I want to try high jump too. I think jumping is pretty fun, and I plan to keep doing it.
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Try one new physical activity this Vermontivate season!
This challenge was created by geonek from Albany Community School!
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Because learning to do something new is fun and mixes up your choices for recreation and exercise!
- Try one new physical activity before Vermontivate! is over on May 2.
- It might be Geocaching, Disc golf, Drums alive, Nitro ball, letter boxing, climbing a fire tower after a hike up to the top of a mountain.
- Give it a try and let us know how it goes.
- By the way, don't just tell us what you'd like to do or what you're going to do. Do it, and then tell us about it!
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LINDEN – Musician Jimmy Sturr will lead his orchestra into Linden's Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade for a special Friday night concert at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5.
Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra have over 106 recordings, have won 15 Grammy™ Awards, and have received more consecutive Grammy™ nominations than anyone in the history of the awards.
The band attracts crowds of screaming, adoring fans wherever their travels take them and have been voted "The #1 Polka Band In The Country" for the past ten years.
Sturr's success can be attributed to his ability to perform traditional songs while continuing to expand the polka repertoire by introducing songs from other genres. His new album, "Shake, Rattle and Polka!," is a perfect example. Joined by such guests as Willie Nelson, Delbert McClinton, Duane Eddy, the Duprees, and Frankie Ford, Sturr takes timeless songs from the early days of rock'n'roll and injects them with all the energy and infectiousness of the polka. The result is a fresh, sound that holds appeal to polka fans and new audiences.
The Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, located across from City Hall in downtown Linden, will continue to host a variety of free concerts and movies during the months of August and September. Visit www.linden-nj.org or check NJTODAY.NET's community calendar for more information.
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The World Wide Web (WWW) has had a tremendous impact on all aspects of our life. It has catalysed crucial changes in the way we produce, circulate and consume information and knowledge. It has affected dramatically the way we search for and filter information as well as our learning behaviour and strategies. It has also deeply impacted the way we establish and maintain personal relationships and the way we communicate with each other. One drawback of this decentralization and lack of control is the fact that there is an increasing amount of noise available on the Web, making it difficult to discern high-quality content from background twitter. Filtering information has in fact become a central task in our modern society. A glance into the history of knowledge reveals that this phenomenon is by no means without predecessors. Societies have always had to develop strategies to select, organize, disseminate or even systematically eradicate knowledge from collective memories.
David Clark (Newbury), Claudia Göbel (Bielefeld), Marko Grobelnik (Ljubljana), David Gugerli (Zürich),
Krishna Gummadi (Saarbrücken), Carsten Jürgens (Bielefeld), Clemens Heinrichs (Bielefeld),
Marcel Jacobsmeier (Bielefeld), Yvonne Kammerer (Tübingen), János Kertész (Budapest),
Mark Klein (Cambridge, MA), Hergen Köhler (Bielefeld), Alexandros-Andreas Kyrtsis (Athen),
Vittorio Loreto (Rom), David Nicholas (Newbury), Rebecca Mertens (Bielefeld), Matis Nolte (Bielefeld),
Romualdo Pastor-Satorras (Barcelona), Daniela Pscheida (Dresden), José Ramasco (Palma de Mallorca),
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text: hfl consulting Safety Sustainability Profitability The problem-solving toolkit every plant manager needs. For companies involved with food processing and packaging, business improvement and regulatory demands can often seem to pull in opposite directions. So how do you get better and stay compliant? Long-term sustainable improvements require an understanding of several key factors: legislation, supply chain interactions, stakeholder interests and business processes and objectives. This is where HFL Consulting can help. Having worked with several of the major players in the UK food packaging industry, we have helped to deliver multi-million pound cost savings, whilst satisfying the requirements of the regulators and other key stakeholders. Find out more about how we can improve your business performance. T 0161 304 5902 E firstname.lastname@example.com W hflconsulting.uk People Plant Process Productivity


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Casting On for Sundottir
I'm running a little late on PhD sweater #3, likely because I just wasn't sure what I wanted to knit next. Last month, I narrowed it down to a few possibilities, all of them pullovers because I realized how heavily skewed my closet is towards cardigans: a basic marled gray, a classic cable, or a wildcard:
I ended up with the one sweater on my list that wasn't like the others. This will be Sundottir from Wool People No. 6 out of Imperial Yarn Erin, and it was just too lovely not to knit. The main color of yarn reads a little more gray in real life than in the photo on my monitor, so I think it should be a nice, versatile pullover.
I went back on my "no more worsted weight sweaters" plan for this one, and I'm trying to compensate for that by making every effort to ensure the finished fit is just what I want. I'm using Ysolda's Little Red in the City as my guide to add some additional shaping that will blend sizes just as I would if I were sewing a top. I'm a little nervous about this since it's my first time making these alterations, so I really hope it turns out as I'm envisioning.
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Moore, Adamson part of Jr. Literacy Board leadership
Hello Readers,
The Hale County Junior Literacy Council is made up of 52 sophomores, juniors and seniors. These students are the best of the best. They are all very important and serve and volunteer their services to this community when opportunities arise and if not already committed elsewhere.
Today, I would like to introduce you to a couple of students who serve on the Junior Board. Our president for 2015-2016 is Pennington Moore. A senior at Plainview Christian Academy, Pennington runs cross-country and enjoys it because it challenges her to persevere. She also enjoys photography, snow skiing and hanging out with her friends. Her favorite vacation place is Malibu, California, because it is a relaxing and beautiful place to have fun with her family.
A member of Harvest Christian Fellowship and active in the youth group Catalyst, Pennington's favorite Bible verse is "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13) because it reminds her from where her strength comes.
Her favorite book, "The Hiding Place" by author Corrie Ten Boon, is someone Pennington strives to be like because Corrie had courage to do what she believed was right, even when faced with extreme difficulties.
Pennington likes living in Plainview because the people are very nice and willing to help others. She enjoys living in a small town in which she can read the newspaper about people she actually knows. Currently serving as Lions Club Princess, she enjoys attending their weekly luncheon meetings and views them as excellent role models.
Upon graduation, Pennington plans on majoring in Elementary Education and teaching children how to be the best individuals that they can be. Being a part of the Hale County Junior Literacy Council is a perfect fit for Pennington who wants to pursue a career in teaching. Whether it is as a teacher or as a member of the Jr. Literacy Council, Pennington realizes that teaching children to read is important because reading increases the opportunities and success each child can experience throughout their lifetime.
Our vice president, Parker Adamson, is a senior at Plainview High School and a member of the National Honor Society. Last year, Parker was in the high school musical, "Annie" and the One Act Play, "The Conference of the Birds."
Awarded a Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Parker attended Camp RYLA last month at South Plains College in Levelland, which will also qualify him to become a Student of the Month this coming school year.
After completing the NASA Houston Aerospace Scholars program, Parker has been selected to visit and tour NASA the week of July 26.
An active youth member of First Presbyterian Church, Parker anticipates attending Synod Youth Church Camp in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His favorite Bible verse is "I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do: I will not forsake them." (Isaiah 42:16)
Born and raised here in Plainview, Parker is currently undertaking an Eagle Scout project
(The Little Free Library) which will be located in various locations here in Plainview. This project will benefit the Hale County Literacy Council.
To pass the time, Parker enjoys reading, watching Netflix, and hanging out at Taco Bell with his friends.
Parker plans to enroll in Angelo State University to get a degree in Physics, but is still considering other colleges.
Until next time readers, keep reading.
Lydia Castillo is director of the Hale County Literacy Council.


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I've seen it all. While walking home from Target, I saw these little guys basking in the sunlight. They've even got their very own house.
Wondering Around Times Square
I always had a feeling Batmans dark side would get him in trouble.
Iceland Photography Trip, Day 2
Day 2: Kirkjufell and Búðir. Alister was a great guy who gave me some pointers on ideal locations to shoot Kirkjufell and the various waterfalls around Grundarfjörður. I took this newfound knowledge, bid my photographic brother farewell and checked out … Continue reading
Iceland Photography Trip, Day 1
Hello Friends, Firstly, I want to apologize for not updating my blog as frequently as I should. Life pulls us all in different directions and I have truly been pulled under the current. I hope this entry makes up for … Continue reading
Honorable Mention in the 2012 -IPA- International Photography Awards
iPhoneagraphy Here and There
Planning a Trip to Iceland
As of today, I have officially purchased my airfare and accommodations for an upcoming trip to Iceland. I have never been to the "land of fire and ice" before but from some of the pictures I've seen on the Internet I think it goes without saying that I will have a good time. I will only be in the country for seven days but I anticipate sleep will be a bit of a luxury. Stay tuned as I plan to upload images and videos during the trip.
Interview with Colin Homes
Colin Homes is a fine art landscape photographer from Singapore that specializes in the use of color and monochrome film. In his travels Colin has captured some of the world's most coveted (and sometimes hidden) treasures. From the water canals … Continue reading
Manhattan Sunrise Wallpaper
Here's another image you can use to liven up that dull computer workspace. I hope you enjoy it.
Winter Wonderland
This gallery contains 6 photos.
I just added some additional images taken with the Hasselblad on a snowy afternoon in Central Park. The air was crisp, the wind wicked as I traversed this winter wonderland of snow and ice.


text: Eleven loosely interconnected tales, 196695--nine reprints and two originals, all featuring more-or-less familiar Moorcock characters--that form a bridge between Blood (1995) and a projected third volume. In this particular aspect of Moorcock's ``multiverse,'' ``jugador'' Jack Karaquazian retires from the Game of Time to run a casino, while the White Pirate, Captain Horace Quelch, pursues the enigmatic Count Manfred; in a rather elaborate joke, Manfred reveals that he's actually the Wandering Gentile--the so-called Wandering Jew stayed home and took it easy. Elsewhere, the albino prince of ruins, Elric, with his soul-eating sword, enters a country where demons rain from the sky. The Reverend Edwin Begg explains how, for preaching universal love, he was denounced as the Antichrist. Detective Sexton Begg investigates an ugly case of sadomasochism, vice, and corruption. In the desert, Albert Begg stumbles across lost temples and Egyptian gods. Jerry Cornelius pops up as a computer download. And at Glastonbury, Tommy Begg discovers the Holy Grail. Spellbinding, maybe, or rootless and irrelevant, depending on whether you buy Moorcock's anything-goes, game-playing scenario.


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Do you love to quilt AND love to read? I invite you to join the free, online Quilters' Book Club. Each month, we read a book, discuss it through comments on my blog posts, and then make a quilt block to represent that book. I research several potential blocks to go with the book's themes, setting, main characters, and events. And I find the patterns free on the internet, making it easy for everyone to access. Each member can choose the block or blocks they'd like to make.
To join, become a follower of my blog so you won't miss any blog post. To make it super convenient, you can also sign up for my posts to be delivered right to you via email. It is never too late to join and begin reading and sewing along with us.
Our book to read and discuss during May 2014 is THESE IS MY WORDS: THE DIARY OF SARAH AGNES PRINE by Nancy E. Turner. It's historical fiction, but the author based the book on the life of her great-grandmother. Get the book from your local library or bookstore and join us! It's also available on Kindle right here.
If you'd like to create a block to represent Sarah Agnes Prine, the main character in the book, check out:
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block
Wedding Rings Quilt Block shown above
If you'd like to create a block to represent Captain Jack, check out these two patterns:
Jack's Diamonds Quilt Block or
The House That Jack Built
What three words would you use to describe a pioneer? Inquiring minds want to know!
You might also enjoy reading my previous blog post Sun Rays Quilt Block and the Setting of Arizona Territory in These Is My Words.


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Agreement to improve trade, investment ties: Alberta premier
The premier of Canadian province of Alberta, Alison Redford, on Tuesday expressed hope that there would be enhanced cooperation and trade and investment activities between Alberta and Punjab in the coming years.punjab Updated: Jan 14, 2014 21:34 IST
The premier of Canadian province of Alberta, Alison Redford, on Tuesday expressed hope that there would be enhanced cooperation and trade and investment activities between Alberta and Punjab in the coming years.
She made these observations with reference to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Punjab government and officials of Alberta in Amritsar on Monday.
Under the agreement, the two states will collaborate in the field of agriculture research and animal husbandry, while paying particular attention to strengthening the agro-processing sector in Punjab with expertise from Alberta state.
"The agreement, while focusing on agriculture and animal genetics, will help increase trade in the areas of dairy production and swine genetics, and establish an Agricultural Working Group (AWG) to encourage communication on projects of importance," Redford said in a statement released on Tuesday.
She pointed out that Alberta had strong economic and cultural ties with Punjab and the agreement will strengthen the agricultural sector in the two states.
A key part of the Building Alberta Plan is opening new markets for Alberta's resources and this MoU will help in achieving this, she added.
On an average, products and services worth more than $102 million are exported from Alberta to India each year, Redford said, "Alberta values this relationship and is keen to further strengthen economic development through industry-to-industry linkages, knowledge sharing, and increased trade and investment," she added.
She said Alberta also had a large Sikh community that contributed actively to political, social and business activities throughout the province, helping make Alberta a great places to live and work.
Redford along with other members of her delegation paid obeisance at the Golden Temple. She also performed 'sewa' at the Guru Ram Dass Langar and also partook langar.
Later, she was honoured with a 'sirpoa' and a picture of the Golden Temple by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).
SGPC secretary Dalmegh Singh, additional secretary Daljit Singh Bedi and other officials were present on the occasion.
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Second Invader Arrives
The second design following the space invader theme has been constructed. I used a quick piecing method again by formulating a plan, cutting out all the squares and rectangles and then building larger blocks which finally joined together to make the complete piece.
I have been asked for a pattern, so I will work on one and hopefully have something ready to give out in the next month or so.


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