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The 3 Biggest Myths of Starting a Food TruckIf you're looking to start a food truck, make sure you're prepared.
Since 2009, cities across the country have seen an explosion in gourmet food trucks on their corners and streets, serving everything from Maine lobster rolls to Korean-inspired burritos and tacos. They've been immortalized in movies like Jon Favreau's "Chef" and profiled on their own Food Network show, "The Great Food Truck Race."
And they're big business too. According to IBISWorld, a global business research organization, the average revenue generated per truck in 2015 was $290,556, and overall, the industry has seen its seventh year of growth.
While food trucks are lucrative, restaurants and individuals hoping to start a mobile food business need to know these three myths about truck life first.
Myth: It's inexpensive to start a food truck
Compared to restaurants, food trucks do indeed have a lower startup cost. Between buying a truck, wrapping it in advertising, and purchasing equipment, launching a website, buying a POS system, insurance, and permits, a food truck costs about $90,000 on average to get going, according to IBISWorld.
But after that, there are constant repairs and other costs that quickly add up, warns former food truck owner Adam Sobel, who ran one of New York City's most popular food trucks, The Cinnamon Snail, until he closed it in 2015 and opened the business as a cafe.
"A lot can go wrong," he says. "You have every issue that happens to a restaurant, but you also have to rely on the mechanical stability of their vehicle."
Sobel recommends not buying a used truck and refurbishing it. "Once everything is inside, you're tied to using that truck forever," he says. "You'll have to keep fixing and replacing it."
Many first-time food truck owners also assume that a food truck means no rent, and you just park the truck and make money. If there's not enough space for additional cooks in your truck or if you're an individual without access to a commercial kitchen, you might need to rent space to prep ingredients for the truck, depending on the complexity of the food you're serving, Sobel says.
Myth: Food trucks are simpler to run than brick-and-mortar restaurants
The cramped confines of trucks can be much more restrictive than restaurants, as far as what food can be cooked.
When it was open, Sobel's vegan truck turned out labor-intensive breakfasts and lunches, as well as pastries that were made overnight. Everything was made from scratch. And while he doesn't regret the complexity of his food, he says the simpler the food, the fewer the headaches. Food truck food should be efficient and easy to prepare, which means you might not be able to recreate restaurant dishes without modifications.
Operating a full-time food truck also means you are exposed to the elements all year long, says Toby Kremple, mobile manager for Mobile Mavens, a Seattle-based fleet of mobile food businesses housed in retro campers and bike carts. Kremple says if you hate sweating in the summer or shivering in winter, then a food truck is not for you.
Food trucks also require a lot of day-to-day planning that restaurants don't have to think about, Kremple says. Food truck owners have to think about where to park the vehicle when it's not being used, where they get their power and water, what noise regulations exist in the area, where you'll prep and store food overnight, and where you'll get the truck repaired.
"The list goes on and on," he says.
Like restaurants, food trucks also require very long hours. Running it for lunch and dinner everyday means 14-plus-hour days, while using the truck for special events and catering could mean less of a time commitment.
Myth: You just park it and sell
In New York City, gourmet food trucks have dwindled because the city's permit laws have not kept up with their rise.
There is a set number of permits available and a waiting list so long that, Sobel says, food truck owners have to resort to the black market, where permit owners rent their permits (illegally) for 200 times what they paid (Sobel's cost $20,000 a month). But other cities like Boston and L.A. are more generous with their permits.
Research the regulations in your city, and ask food truck owners about the current climate. Kremple recommends doing your homework early.
"Navigating all the regulations and requirements to run a food truck can be a challenging process," he says. "Be sure to research well in advance, because [permits] can sometimes take months to secure."
Like restaurants, food trucks also need to have curb appeal. But this can present a challenge if city regulations require trucks to be parked in areas without foot traffic.
"Having a great-looking truck with a phenomenal product is not enough," says Eric Weiner, founder and owner of FoodTrucksIn.com, an online database of 6,000 trucks in 1,300 U.S. cities. "Finding locations to vend and events to attend takes a lot of planning in advance and time to grow."
As with any business, Weiner says, proper planning is the most important thing. "Having a solid business plan, clear marketing plan, and strategy [for balancing] street vending, public events and private events/catering is a key to success," he says.


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State of the art butt-plugs and dildos. Part III. Tengew
It seems like the Tengew design has answered one of the most popular requests: make a standalone (no harness) lockable butt-plug. According to the website, "it's 6" long shaft's expanding 2" to 2.625" ball plug". Unfortunately, there is no more useful info.
Let's think about it:
- 6″ is probably too long for a non-flexible stainless steel design
- 2.6″ is not much bigger than 2″. Is there an error on the site?
- to lock the plug, the latch must be opened (not closed), so it protrudes downwards (at least this is what I read in one of the forums)! That renders the plug absolutely unusable with clothes or while sitting. Probably, it's not correct, but the manufacturer says nothing against it.
- no bigger photos
- the price is $210
- I did not find a single line from anybody who actually touched the device let alone bought it. No customers?
The bottom line – sorry, but for this price both the design and the corresponding information must be more convincing.
It should not be very difficult to design and produce a usable lockable butt-plugs or dildos in several sizes with additional options (see Part I). And there is a demand. But why nobody makes them?
Or … am I the only one who would like to have such a device in his/her collection?
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The workings of this device seem quite simple to me – and what you describe of how it locks would also seem correct.
Essentially the plug is in two halves with a squishy balloon in the middle. There is a pin from the tip of the plug which goes through the balloon and through to the base. When you pull on the pin by the base, the tip is pulled towards the base, causing the squishy balloon to compress and therefore expand sideways – making it more difficult to remove (but as you suggest, far from impossible given how little it expands).
The difficulties with a design like this would be how to make the balloon out of material which is easily cleanable (for obvious reasons). This is probably where the expense is, along with the R&D behind such a design.
It has given me some ideas, I might try and improve on their design and see make something a little more useful for wearing underneath clothes.
just put a latex conom on it
Found an alternative on the web.
Alternative found on the web.
perfer a nice sized latex plug that has to be worked in combined with a lockable chastity belt:)
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Have you seen meo anal master lockable plug?
Its very like a medieval pear of anguish.
Yes, I have. Same idea as this wedge-type gag
Here is a thought. The top or pointy end of the dildo is like a nut. A bolt at the base pulls the tip down and flatens a 2 inch rubber ball. Then the bolt or in this case a Cap Screw can have a plate covering it up and locked in place. The only thing hanging down would be the lock.
If the dildo is 6 inches long, Then crushing a 2 inch ball Just may expand it out to 3 inches, and make the dildo only 5 inches long. Now that will be hard to push out.
I have the buttplug from MEO-TEAM which is a great device. A little expensive but "made in Germany! They have also a second model which is also lockable:
Look what I found on ebay 08/09/12 for 134.00 pounds.
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The Frenchman - dubbed "Spiderman" for his amazing free-climbs - has scaled 300m up The Torch hotel in Doha claiming to have set a new Guinness World Record.
Robert, 50, who has been climbing tall buildings since the age of seven, took 75 minutes to complete the climb.
He scaled Doha's tallest tower without a harness or safety ropes in front of a stunned crowd who watched from the ground below.
Speaking ahead of the climb, Robert said: "I feel like a child and I finally want to open my present: I want to climb The Torch."
Robert has now scaled more than 85 giant structures around the world, including the Empire State Building, Chicago's Willis Tower and the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, as well as Doha's La Cigale Hotel in 2008 and Sydney's 57-storey Lumiere skyscraper in 2010.
The Torch hotel was built in the shape of the Olympic torch for the 2006 Asian games.
Alain Robert scaled the 985ft Torch tower in Qatar's capital Doha in 75 minutes without a rope or harness to set a fastest time.


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Day 1: Arrive At The Heritage
Take delivery of your Hertz Rental car and drive to Killenard, or continue your touring from another BASED VACATION resort. After you arrive at the Heritage Resort, you will want to explore and see all of the facilities and features of this 5 star retreat. Maybe take in a Spa Treatment, a swim in the pool or a walk on the marked trails around the golf course. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner followed by an Irish Coffee. Dinner in the dining room this evening.
Note: Each day during your stay you can avail of the many activities offered, such as golf or spa treatments. We can design your touring day around those activities as the Hertz Rental Car will be with you every day of your stay.
Day 2: Kilkenny, Thomastown & Waterford
Tour to the medieval town of Kilkenny, visiting 12th century Kilkenny Castle and tour the State Apartments which have been fully restored. You will visit the Kilkenny Design Center with its craft shops. On to Kells and a view of the 13th century Kells Priory. Continue south to Waterford for a visit to the Waterford Crystal Visitor Center. Time permitting: Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship Museum at New Ross. Return to The Heritage for a relaxing evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the resort and the village of Killenard.
Day 3: Cahir & Cashel
Tour to County Tipperary and to the town of Cashel. The impressive Rock of Cashel looms up in front of you as you approach the town. This cathedral-fortress dates to the time of St. Patrick when he used the shamrock as the symbol of the Holy Trinity as he converted the King of Munster to Christianity. Continue to Cahir with a visit to the 12th century Butler castle – Cahir Castle. This has been fully restored to its original state. Return to The Heritage Resort for a leisure evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the resort and the village of Killenard.
Day 4: Birr & Clonmacnoise
Tour north to the town of Birr and a visit to the Birr Castle Demense and a walk through the delightful Millennium Gardens. Continue north to Clonmacnoise, a 6th century monastic settlement serenely situated on the banks of the Shannon River. Admire the stone High Crosses with carved panels depicting stories from the Bible. Nearby you will cross the Bog of Allen and see how the peat (turf) is commercially harvested to provide fuel for homes and electricity generation. Return to The Heritage Resort for a leisure evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the resort and the village of Killenard.
Day 5: Resort Activities & Kildare Town Centre
Today you have the option to relax at the resort with 18 holes of golf. You can rent clubs at the Pro Shop. This challenging parkland course will provide a delightful golfing experience. Or enjoy a Spa treatment at the resort spa. Other activities are available and the staff will be delighted to assist you. Your driver-guide will be able to take you to the Kildare Town Center where you can shop at the up-market brand outlet stores. If you purchase a €250 (euro) shopping voucher, they will provide you with a personal shopper for two hours! Kildare Town is also associated with Ireland's Patroness Saint Brigid. This evening enjoy a Farewell dinner. Dinner in the dining room this evening.
Day 6: Depart For Home
Travel to Dublin Airport where you will return your car rental and check in for your departure flight. We recommend you arrive at the airport to allow plenty of time to return your car and check-in for your flight.
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It's like a LAND CRUISE! – Unpack Once – Resort Activities to Enjoy – Day Excursions – Hertz Rental Car for COMPLETE independence – Relax!
A relaxed based vacation in the heart of Ireland with opportunities to explore, sightsee, golf, get pampered, all in the best of 5 star luxury!
The Heritage 5 Star Golf & Spa Resort is nestled in the quaint village of Killenard, County Laois, close to ancient celtic sites, serene country villages, monastic round towers and a county steeped in myths and legends. It is a dream that has been realised in truly remarkable detail. This unique resort comprises of 5 Star Hotel, the Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes co-designed 18 hole championship golf course combined with the Seve Ballesteros "Natural" Golf School, the award winning Resort Spa featuring Pevonia Botanica spa products, Suite Apartments, a variety of restaurants & bars to choose from, groundlit walking track, tennis court and Health Club.
Resort News: The Resort Spa won the "Best Spa 2009 Award" by IBPA (Irish Beauty Professionals Association).
Tour Information
- Hertz Car Rental (6 days) – Category F – Mazda 6 or similar with Automatic Transmission, with Unlimited Mileage, 3rd party liability insurance, 13.5% Value Added Tax and Location Service Charge PLUS CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) & Theft Protection with €2000 Deductible per vehicle depending on the category chosen. Note: SUPER CDW OPTION: Subject to availability, you may waive the already limited liability (deductible) shown above, in case of damage to the Hertz vehicle, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, by electing to pay an additional daily fee amount for your car category at the Hertz counter. SUPER CDW can only be purchased at the time of pick-up and does not cover damaged tires, lost keys or use of incorrect fuel.
- Accommodation with private bathroom for 5 nights
- Irish Breakfast Daily
- AA Road Map of Ireland
- Welcome Dinner on First Evening
- Farewell Dinner on Last Evening
- Sightseeing each day, as you wish, including entrance fees to the following sites: Kilkenny Castle, Waterford Crystal, Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Birr Castle, and Clonmacnoise
- Assistance of Journey Through Ireland office based in Ireland for itinerary planning and assistance while touring in Ireland
The epitome of Ireland's premier resort hotel, The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort Laois, is comfort and relaxation. What is relaxation if not an escape from everyday experience? What is joy if not surrender to life's precious pleasures? Take a leisurely walk around the resort's purpose built and floodlit walking track and enjoy the splendid views of the Slieve Bloom mountains. Lose yourself in the quiet comfort of this luxury destination spa at The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard, one of the most advanced and luxurious spa designs in Ireland. It is the perfect place to indulge your mind, body and spirit in a warm and luxurious ambiance. You will be pampered and massaged in our 20 treatment suites, each an island of calm where you can succumb to the blissful hands of our professional therapists.
Treat yourself to our signature treatment, The Heritage Spa Experience, an extensive 7000 sq ft area guiding the body through hot and cold experiences, featuring a samarium, tepdiarium, caldarium, steam bath, rustic sauna cabin, open air hydro therapy pool, foot baths, experience showers and an ice fountain, two Hamman and two mud baths. The experience will rejuvenate you, healing muscles, soothing the soul, invigorating your mind and body. Our Health Club overlooks the splendid Championship Golf Course; our club features a 15-metre leisure pool, indoor Jacuzzi, state of the art fitness facilities and a dance studio. The Heritage Golf & spa Resort has facilities to suit all, making it a perfect choice for your 5 Star Hotel Break in Ireland.
The Heritage, a 72 par Championship golf course in Ireland designed by Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes is set in the beautiful rolling countryside of Co. Laois, just one hour from Dublin, with the Slieve Bloom Mountains as a backdrop. This championship golf course provides the most enjoyable experience for golfers of all standards in Ireland. Five lakes and a stream meander through the course and bring water into play on 10 holes. 98 beautifully shaped bunkers and 7,000 trees adorn the landscape, which is very gently undulating without any climbing involved. A variety of tees allow the course to be played from 5,747 to 7,319 yards.
The Heritage 5 Star Golf & Spa Resort is nestled in the quaint village of Killenard, County Laois, close to ancient celtic sites, serene country villages, monastic round towers and a county steeped in myths and legends.


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God! Time flies!!
It felt like yesterday when we were unpacking our bags and we are already packing again to go!! But they say time flies when you are having a good time. so that says it all. It has been a pretty sick time here actually. Loads of friends were around and it was really good to see them again: Finn (making his first Jaws!!), Timo (making a record on 100% sailing days holidays, not sure how happy Zani is about that!), Whitey (and his first double and a weird head shape by the end of the trip), Nickyboy and Pam, my friend Oliver visiting Hawaii for the first time, Nagoshi, Bouji, Sidd, Anita, AM, JC, and so many more that were around!!
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EEK! 9 Types Of Kisses That Just Aren't Romantic
Kissing can be one of the most romantic forms of physical intimacy that can be shared between a couple. There are those Hollywood love story kind of kisses than can take your breath away and leave you with butterflies. There are those cute little smooches that are snuck in during public outings or those extremely passionate kisses that leave you wanting more. Oh, but there is another side to kissing that doesn't seem to be discussed often enough. Those kisses that have you praying that they'll quickly end and praying that they never happen again! We know you know the types of kisses we're talking about. Check out this list of kisses that are everything but romantic.
Too much tongue
See, no. This just isn't going to work. The objective in kissing is not to see if you can use your tongue to make your lady gag or choke. This is extremely uncomfortable and disgusting to say the least. I don't know many women who find this to be attractive. Next time you're tempted to try and make your tongue reach your boo's trachea, do yourself a favor and just say "no."
The suffocating kiss
I don't know about you guys, but when I can't breathe, I panic and romance is probably the furthest thing from my mind. The kiss that makes you feel as if your air supply is being cut off is probably the absolute worst. Guys who are blessed in the lips department but never took the time to learn how to use them are usually the culprits. Take it easy, B. This isn't a contest to see who swallows who first.
Too much face kissing
Okay, I'll admit the occasional face kiss can be sweet at times, sometimes even romantic. You know, the forehead kiss, the cheek kiss, the nose kiss. But, when the rest of your face is getting more action than your lips, well, that could be problematic for some. Like when cheek kissing becomes eye kissing and chin kissing. Lol, before you know it the two of you will be looking crazy going tit for tat like Celie and Shug in that kissing scene from The Color Purple.
Kisses that are too messy
LOL, okay, I'll admit that this picture is way over the top, but I'm sure you catch my drift. Some guys out there have taken the phrases "big juicy kiss" and "gimme a wet one" way too seriously. There are few things more disgusting than a kiss where extensive amounts of saliva are exchanged. I don't want to have to wipe large amounts of your spit off of my mouth once we're done smooching. I want to puke just thinking about it. Control that spit or keep your lips to yourself.
Food residue kisses
Do you see those onions? That's just wrong! Bet you a dollar he's going to try to turn around and kiss that woman sitting next to him once he's done. Look, no one can tell you want to eat but if you're going to eat something that leaves behind a foul odor or taste, at least be considerate enough to brush those jibs or chew some gum before you try to swap spit with your lady, dude.
The ear kiss
The dreaded ear kiss has been killing moods since the beginning of time because so many do it improperly. The ear kiss can be very hot and sensual but when you had no control of the fluid in your mouth and your boo can barely hear the sweet nothings you're whispering because her ear is filled with saliva, something is wrong. The ear kiss is not for everyone so if you haven't mastered it, you're better off leaving this one to the pros!
The cigarette or cigar kiss
LOL! Sorry about that pic. I had to though.There's nothing that makes a person feel like you're one step closer to contracting lung cancer than smooching with someone who just got done puffing on a cigarette or cigar. Your bad habits are your bad habits but I'm definitely gonna need you to work out your breath situation before you come over here.
The stale liquor kisses
Yeah, not cool. This kind of kiss is slightly less obnoxious than the cigarette kiss. If you wanna drink like a fish, I'm going to ask that you indulge in mouthwash and chewing gum before you think about kissing me.
The amateur kiss
Ever found yourself puckering up for a guy who totally didn't know what he was doing? Yeah, me too and it was absolutely awful. Something I never want to experience again. I cringe every time I think about it. Unfortunately, I don't have any pointers for this guy. I suppose this is something that only gets better with experience. I guess he just better make sure his girl is one who's willing to teach.
Jazmine Denise is a news and lifestyle writer for madamenoire.com. Follow her on Twitter @jazminedenise


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Worst Behavior: Drake's On-Stage Plea To Kevin Durant To Play For The Toronto Raptors Gets Team Fined $25,000 [Video]
Drake's On-Stage Recruiting Of Kevin Durant Gets Raptors Fined $25,000 By NBA
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Sometimes it doesn't pay to have Drake as one of your biggest fans.
The rapper tried to help recruit Kevin Durant to the Raptors during a concert that the Thunder superstar attended last week.
Drake, a Toronto native, was named a Raptors ambassador last season to help entice big stars like Durant north of the border.
"I just want to show one of my brothers something," Drake said at the Toronto concert.
"You know, my brother Kevin Durant was kind enough to come to the show tonight and watch us. I just want him to see what would happen if he came to play in Toronto. Let him know what would happen."
Durant, though, won't be a free agent until 2016 and the NBA apparently has taken notice of Drake's efforts. According to ESPN.com, the team was fined $25,000 for the public recruiting pitch, which was deemed to be tampering.
Durant has said in the past he grew up a Raptors fan and had dreamed of playing for the franchise. But most don't expect the Raptors to be a main player in the sweepstakes for the superstar. The Thunder and Durant's hometown Wizards are considered the favorites to land him.
Gotta read the fine print, Mr. Ambassabor. The NBA don't play that.
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Films that explore the expression of ideas in the arts.
These films can push the boundaries of genre and form: documentary, drama, animation, music video, digital story, experimental. Above all, we look here for quality, because films in this category will often be used by teachers to showcase exemplary work to students. The lives of contemporary artists, musicians, and adaptations of books & writings — including 'the classics' — are also very much sought after by teachers in this category.
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Films that explore how we live with ourselves, and how we live with each other in a fair and just world. These are the kinds of film Campfire was founded on, encouraging discussion on the biggest questions of life, and can include religious, spiritual or faith-based themes. Keep in mind that this doesn't have to mean "serious". Comedy is a style we encourage in this, as in all categories. There's also plenty of scope here for exploring the lives of famous leaders of spiritual, religious or philosophical thought and practice down through the ages.
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Films for comfort and hope. Themes in this category can include relationships, identity, bullying, body-image, resilience, physical and mental wellbeing and human kindness. The kinds of films we look for here will generally be more positive than in the Literacy, Art and Media category. Teachers who use Campfire films and resources often support students of different ages, personalities and intellectual abilities, including those students needing real help and guidance due to some tough daily realities. As with all films, we're not looking for the 'how to', but in this category we encourage positive role modelling, and the uplifting side of life.
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Films that explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. These particularly relate to teachers in Australian schools looking for resources to support the National Curriculum. Being 'cross-curricular', they can relate to any subject matter, including the sciences (eg. Aboriginal astronomy) and we look for distinctive Indigenous voices and perspectives.
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Films that explore Asia's people, histories and cultures. These particularly relate to teachers in Australian schools looking for resources to support the National Curriculum "Asia and Australia's relationship with Asia". It can include films that make no reference to Australia, but have a distinctive Asian voice and perspective. We want to help students to get beyond the stereotype, for example, that Japanese film is only about Manga.
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Established in 2006, Campfire is a growing and independent place for sharing life's insights.
The Campfire Film Foundation operates a hybrid festival; part online, part live, and an innovative channel into schools, where young lives are touched. We believe that for too long, "educational films" have been focused on dry facts, yet what students often miss out on are ways to get inspired about life and learning. We want films that touch people deeply on an emotional, intellectual and spiritual level.
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WAB members can enter the Awards Festival only, but can also opt to join the school distribution platform at any time.
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Here are some of my Valentines projects I've been working on this month.
Subway art is so popular right now I thought I'd make my own for V-day. I really love how it turned out. I made one with vinyl lettering and then used the stencil and painted a second one.
Which one do you like?
I also made some fun valentines blocks with vinyl, I found them on pinterest here.
Some other fun things that I've been making. Valentines Day is one of my favorite mini holidays.
I also made this fun heart pennant. I found it here on pinterest.


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Islam was born out of pure evil. A parasitic ideology that took advantage of others in the vacuum after the (pre-islamic) Roman retreat from the area. The non-Arabic speaking "infidels" became the source of income (slaves and dhimmi tax payers) and sex/reproduction (rapetivism). Islam was/is linguistic racism. That's why the Koran has to be in Arabic.
Does Sweden have the world's worst journalists?Klevius says no, he wouldn't have that. There's one (possibly more) in Saudi Arabia that's about the same level. However, Klevius isn't allowed to reveal the name because it could hurt the world's relation with the world's center of evil - the Saudi dictator family (excluding of course those family members who stay in opposition - if they still carry their heads). And we can't hurt our relations with the "guardians of islam" can we.
This is from Scandinavia's biggest news paper today:
Lena Mellin: IS är emot västerlandet. De har grundat ett kalifat, en stat grundad på en tolkning av islam som lyckligtvis inte många ställer sig bakom.
Klevius translation: IS is against the West and have establisherd a caliphate based on an interpretation of islam that luckily few share.
Klevius correction:
At least 234,000 UK muslims have a "very favorable" or "somewhat favorable" view on the Islamic State! Why would it be different in Sweden?
Today (2015) approximately 78,000* UK muslims have a "very favorable" view on the Islamic State while some 156,000 have a "somewhat favorable" view.
* Cautiously estimated on 2.6 million adult UK muslims (2011 census).
Carina Bergfeldt: Det finns muslimer. Det finns flyktingar. Och så finns det terrorister.
Klevius translation: There are muslims. There are refugees. And then there are terrorists.
Klevius correction: Almost every terrorist is a muslim! And among the non-terrorist muslims 100% support Human Rights violating sharia (e.g. OIC). Why 100%? Simply because those who don't support Human Rights violating sharia are no real muslims! They are what used to be called "cultural muslims".
How could these islamist fanatics solve anything in Mideast?! A G20 meeting involving these thugs doesn't feel right, does it.
Saudi dictator family is behind most of islamic atrocities around the world and Erdogan & Co long for a neo-Ottoman conquest of Europe. He was even paid €2 billion for "guarding" muslims from entering EU (who mentioned the wolf guarding the sheep?). However, what fanatic Erdogan seems to have forgotten is that the Ottoman "empire" was completely dependent on its slaves. And when slavery was abolished by the West then the Ottoman "empire" sank into utmost misary and collapse. Just like the Andalus did long before when the muslims and Jews were forbidden from having Christian slaves (a main reason to the forceful Christianization of Europe).
Hillary Clinton doesn't support sharia because she is ignorant like her stupid supporters, but because it supports her selfish ambitions
That Hillary Clinton supports sharia is disgusting but understandable considering her desperate strategy now is to sell out the last of whatever human dignity and moral she might have possessed for the sole purpose of becoming president. Her sharia supporting muslim advisor Huma Abedin is her link to islamic support in different forms.
Huma Abedin was CAIR's channel for inciting hatred
CAIR is the same muslim organization that rewarded Bridges TV boss who beheaded his wife because she wanted to divorce him (see pic below that has been on the web since Obama became "president").
The key to success hidden behind the strange expression "the so called" Islamic State, which tries to cover up the fact that violent IS really is islam itself - just like "peaceful" OIC.
IS IS ISLAM - just like Saudi based and steered OIC (all muslims world organization) with its Human Rights violating sharia declaration is islam!
No matter if islam's sharia machine is called Taliban, al-Qaeda, al-Nusra, OIC etc., it is always part of the islamic state (aka muslim Umma) that covers all true muslims. Defeating the Islamic State doesn't defeat the islamic state! For that purpose you need to target Saudi Arabia and OIC's sharia declaration.
Iraq war was NOT the trigger of islamic atrocities
The U.S. disliked Iraqi support for many Arab and Palestinian muslim terrorist groups such as Abu Nidal, which led to Iraq's inclusion on the developing U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism on 29 December 1979. The U.S. remained officially neutral after Iraq's invasion of Iran in 1980, which became the Iran–Iraq War, although it provided resources, political support, and some "non-military" aircraft to Iraq.[32] In March 1982, Iran began a successful counteroffensive (Operation Undeniable Victory), and the U.S. increased its support for Iraq to prevent Iran from forcing a surrender. In a U.S. bid to open full diplomatic relations with Iraq, the country was removed from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. Ostensibly this was because of improvement in the regime's record, although former U.S. Assistant Defense Secretary Noel Koch later stated, "No one had any doubts about [the Iraqis'] continued involvement in terrorism ... The real reason was to help them succeed in the war against Iran."
The Gulf War (1990 – 1991) started as operations leading to the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia. It became a war - in the Persian Gulf region - waged by coalition forces from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
Muslims failed twice in their stupid planning of how to take down the WTC towers.
1993, a truck bomb was detonated below the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The 1,336 pounds (606 kg) urea nitrate–hydrogen gas enhanced device was intended to send the North Tower (Tower 1) crashing into the South Tower (Tower 2), bringing both towers down and killing tens of thousands of people. It failed to do so but killed six people and injured more than a thousand.
Klevius comment: The muslim perpetrators were equally stupid as the conspiracy theorists who thought Geoge W Bush took down the towers. The 2001 plane attacks were supposed to push the towers down but the Japanese architect had made an incredible good job in stabilizing the skyscrapers. However, what happened was that the plane fuel increased the temperature of the steel frame to a point where it expanded slightly outwards making the floors above the impact zone to fall down hence putting an immense stress on the construction below. So when the steel framework started pushing outwards it gave the impression of small explosions all the ay down. And this was what made the crazy conspiracists really tick in thei incomprehensible wishful political stupidity.
The 1993 attack was planned by a group of terrorists including Ramzi Yousef, Mahmud Abouhalima, Mohammad Salameh, Nidal A. Ayyad, Abdul Rahman Yasin and Ahmed Ajaj. They received financing from Khaled Sheikh Mohammed, Yousef's uncle who in 1992 received a master's degree in "Islamic Culture and History" through correspondence classes from Punjab University in Pakistan.. In March 1994, four men were convicted of carrying out the bombing: Abouhalima, Ajaj, Ayyad and Salameh. The charges included conspiracy, explosive destruction of property, and interstate transportation of explosives. In November 1997, two more were convicted: Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind behind the bombings, and Eyad Ismoil, who drove the truck carrying the bomb.
Klevius wrote:
Friday, October 16, 2015
The so called BBC calls all islamic terrorist groups with their proper names - except the one with the proper name*, i.e. the Islamic State.
Grow up, Mishal Husain - and take responsibility for your evil ideology!
Only racism as a conscious ideological foundation for attacks and parasitism can explain the origin of islam - meaning "Westernized islam" only acts as a camouflage of neo-islam!
When faced with questions about obvious muslim racism and sexism the represenatatives of muslim councils accuse other muslims over "false" or "mistaken" interpretations of islam. In this way they try to get the focus off themselves despite their own interpretations don't differ in essence.
BBC's lying (or does she really support sharia?!) muslim sharia presenter (or is she a lying apostate?!) seemed to complain over Palestine muslims' rockets not causing enough suffering among Jews. So Klevius wonders what she thinks about the stabbing spree that the Islamic State has initiated and that many muslims now find so popular.
However, there are honest muslims who openly admit the basic racism and sexism of islam.
Islam is rooted in a Christian-Jewish messianic tradition (Muhammad comes from Aramaic and meant the same as Christos) and retains the worst parts of it. A disgusting side effect of this is that some Jews and Christians support it in a deeply bigoted and hypocritical way.
Anglican Church leader Chris Sugden preached homophobia - in a radical mosque!
Klevius comment: How long will you continue to accept this religious contamination of basic Universal Human Rights? And always remember that even the meekest form of religion is defined by it being - no matter how slightly - in opposition to Human Rights. So "reforming" religions is like driving just a little bit on the wrong lane - or in the case of islam, on the sidewalk.
The more (sharia) muslim you are, the more racist and sexist your are from a Universal Human Rights perspective.
From this simple formula one might also conclude that Mishal Husain belongs to the least racist/sexist muslims. After all, she doesn't fast during Ramadan but drinks alcohol and
Is BBC's presenter Mishal Husain a muslim or an apostate?Klevius uses Mishal Husain as an example due to her role as a presenter at a world leading state funded (plus Sunni muslim funds through BBC World) broadcasting company. There are many lesser "Mishal Husseins" out there.
There are three types of muslims:
1 The original violent jihad muslim - today represented by, for example, the Islamic State (IS, ISIS Daesh or whatever).
2 Sharia muslims who don't do violence themselves but may approve of others doing it. OIC, many (most?) imams, media (e.g. Mishal Husain*) politicians (e.g. Sayeeda Warsi).
3 Non-sharia "muslims", i.e. apostates, although many of them haven't realized it as yet due to their ignorance about their religion.
* She seems to ask for more "success" for muslim jihadis. However, she also commits blasphemy against islam by not fasting during Ramadan but rather drinking some alcohol etc., so in this respect she might also be considered an apostate, i.e. someone committing the worst of crimes against islam. But most people seem to blink this the most important borderline between muslims and "muslims". Yes, it must feel nice to eat the cake while still keeping it. But this delusion doesn't help the real victims of islam. So when Mishal Husain proudly states that "I don't feel any threat against my way of life" this might be seen as a spit in the face of islam's victims.
Samantha Lewthwaite, Mishal Husain and Michael Adebolajo have sharia islam in common - unless of course, Mishal Husain is an apostate and too cowardice to openly abandoning sharia islam. Or even worse, that she lies straight in the face of BBC's listeners.
By calling islam "peaceful" you encourage muslim supremacism. The aim of islamic hate jihad is to achieve submission, i.e. "peace". A much better option would be to defend basic Human Rights by rejecting sharia islam wherever it is to be seen. That would force your so called "moderate" muslims to Human Rights equality or, alternatively, isolate them as evil jihadis without the sanction of a general but extremely blurred islam that encompasses both them and Mishal Husain etc. "moderate" muslims. Human Rights violating sharia is the only defintion needed to det rid of evil islam. Sign Klevius petition to force Mishal Husain to take a clear stance against hateful muslim supremacist racism based on sharia islam - or alternatively, advice her to move back to Saudi Arabia.
Klevius hint: BBC's muslim sharia presenter Mishal Husain has no problem eating or drinking whatsoever during Ramadan! What do those muslim women who are not allowed - "due to their religion" - to do it think?
Klevius wrote:
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Why are muslims so eagerly throwing rocks against a symbol for non-muslims in Mina outside Mecca (the most intolerant place on Earth)?
Pope today: Most of us were immigrants! Klevius: But not hateful muslims!
Klevius wrote:
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Don't fly Qatar to the pagan Kaba idol in hateful Mecca/Saudi Arabia!
Hajj pilgrimage to the pagan idol of islam in the world's most racist, sexist and intolerant city and state may involve some additional evil
The word Hajj may be traced to the Swedish 'haj' which now means shark but used to refer to a pole and which originally is an old Finno-Ugric word that later on entered Mideast and semitic languages such as Hebrew and its later derivative Arabic (much like the Finnish 'koti' and Sami 'khode'home are reflected in the Persian Khoda).


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Scientists and students team up to keep eye on the environment
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By Graham Larose, August 23, 2017
A summer program in the Canadian Museum of Nature's "backyard" is training students in the rigours of fieldwork, and teaching responsible environmental stewardship in the process.
Since 2009, Noel Alfonso, senior research assistant and museum fish expert, has mentored a rotating group of summer students. They monitor habitats at the museum's 76-hectare property around its national research and collections facility in Gatineau, Quebec.
The Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) collects species and does research on the museum's property, in order to provide better stewardship of the surrounding land.
"I've gotten really good feedback from students because we're working in an institution where there's massive amounts of expertise, you can learn a lot, and I encourage that learning," says Alfonso.
The program evolved from an initiative to ensure the ecosystems on the museum`s property stayed healthy after the construction of its Natural Heritage Campus in the mid-1990s.
Each summer, students collect daily samples and record observations to monitor populations of the property's plants and animals—from insects, to clams, to algae, mosses, trees and birds. The students also learn about and apply common fieldwork techniques, such as setting traps to monitor and collect beetles and spiders. Their findings are compiled into annual reports that record the overall species diversity and health of the ecosystems on the property.
Graham Larose © Canadian Museum of Nature.
Francesco Janzen is a post-graduate student who has spent three summers working at the museum, including some time as a volunteer. This is the first summer he has been formally employed with the EMP. He says that working with the program offered a way to keep his field skills sharp between his Master's degree and his biology PhD program, which he will start this fall at the University of Ottawa.
"I think my time with the EMP gave me the experience to be an attractive hire by my Master's thesis supervisor," says Janzen. "The fieldwork was a lot more rigorous than I was used to, but I knew all the techniques I needed."
Shalini Chaudhary is an undergraduate student in biochemistry at the University of Waterloo. She says that working with the museum's Environmental Monitoring Program is a way to round out her understanding of biological interactions by looking at them from an ecological and environmental point of view.
"It is often very easy for scientists from specific disciplines to become isolated from one another," she says. "One thing the museum does very well is to foster an environment of learning and curiosity. This encourages scientists from various specializations to come together and pool their interests to generate a complete picture of the natural world."
Noel Alfonso hopes that, along with providing students the tools they need to further their education, the Environmental Monitoring Program can also set an example that will extend beyond the museum's 76 hectares.
"I think that this program could be a really good model for government agencies and large businesses," he says. "If they want to be responsible stewards of the land that they hold, this is a ready-made framework for them."
Facts about the museum`s property around its Natural Heritage Campus
· Studies have recorded about 23 species of mammals, 148 species of birds, 14 species of fishes, 423 species of vascular plants and 149 species of mosses and liverworts on the property;
· There is a diversity of habitat types, including cedar forest, mixed deciduous forest, swamps, meadows, maple dominant forest, streams, ponds, vernal pools, and more;
· A few threatened and endangered species in Quebec occur on the property, including the butternut tree (Juglans cinerea), the chimney swift (Chaetura pelagica), the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus), and the western chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata).


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So much going on in April. Property and pet care has kept me very busy and away from the sewing machine for quilting projects. Nothing like the productivity of last April.
Holidays - swimming in the cold, heated and spa, Armidale, Dorrigo and Coffs Harbour
Quilt Top - Polaroid 9 Patch. Blocks made by Quilt Club Australia Bee #1 members plus a couple of generous other bees - Waverlee and Christie.
Blocks - Dr Seuss, garden fence, party drinks, snip it good and retro clock.
Chooks - moulting, coming into lay, going off lay, convalescing and growing up.
Injuries - double bumble foot, nail injury and swelling.
Reptiles - tree snake, water dragons.
Harvest - limes, pecans, macadamias, lemons, avocados and leeks.
Books - It's been a good month for reading. You can read my reviews on Goodreads. Wombat Stew Book club - Mao's Last Dancer
Tiny snippets of my life in paper crafting, quilting, sewing, organising, DIY, faith, sensory processing disorder, autism, aspergers, chicken raising and gardening.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
April Round Up
Posted by Finding Fifth at 12:01
Labels: Book Club, books, chickens, fruit trees, vegetable patch, water dragon
4 comments:
Sounds like a lovely holiday during a busy month - Dorrigo is so pretty.ReplyDelete
Still a busy month, though. And not a bad one, discounting those injuries. The Polaroids are looking good!ReplyDelete
Love the polaroids and holiday pics.ReplyDelete
It's really lovely to read your round up from the other side of the world - what a lot you get done!ReplyDelete
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- The text draws a moral equivalency between "violence," which would include Palestinian terrorism targeting civilians, and "settlement activity," meaning Israelis building homes in the West Bank or eastern sections of Jerusalem.
- The declaration calls for Israel to "fully end the occupation that began in 1967," language that seems to mean that Israel would need to withdraw from the entire West Bank and eastern Jerusalem and thus shrink the country to indefensible borders.
- The declaration patronizes Israel by calling on both parties to "restate" their commitments to the two-state solution.
- The declaration gives credibility to the so-called Arab Peace Initiative, which threatens Israel's security.
- The Paris declaration "welcomed" UN Security Council Resolution 2334, which passed last month when the U.S. abstained and refers to the entire West Bank and eastern Jerusalem as so-called occupied Palestinian territories while demanding a complete halt to all Israeli construction in those areas.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Results of the Declaration on Israel by the 70 Nations at the UN
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- Devorah said...
To keep up with the latest thoughts... I suggest reading latest comments at The Kickoff to the Last Nine Months of Olam HaZeh
- January 17, 2017 at 7:51 AM
Utzah eitzah v'sufar, dabru davar v'lo yakum, ki itanu Kel!
- January 17, 2017 at 8:21 AM
- Leah said...
Sniff. Sniff. What's this I smell? Ah, rubbish, indeed.
- January 17, 2017 at 10:09 AM
Yisrael has seen the fulfilment of a prophecy, the evil of nations that are now ripe for the final judgment. Hashem's wrath.
- January 17, 2017 at 8:27 PM
The very existence of such a gathering says that the nations are more preoccupied with the fighting the good (i. e. Yisrael) instead of erasing the evil in their midst, such as the Muslim invasion of Europe. Fighting the good means fighting G-d.
How could the Christian countries voted the ownership of Har haBait to Islam? What has become of their Jesus, the Jew, and his actions at the Jewish Temple? The entire Christianity has become irrelevant and without foundation. Now, is the moment of truth, we see what Christianity is: efes!
- January 17, 2017 at 8:42 PM
One spark ignites everything.
- January 17, 2017 at 8:45 PM
A new gathering of nations at the UN today at 5pm, Yisrael time, against Yisrael
Enough is enough. Let's rise Moshe's rod!
- January 17, 2017 at 8:58 PM
- Rachel said...
I went to your link and it frustrates me, 9 months is still a very long time. I'd like to think the end is way more imminent.
- January 17, 2017 at 10:55 PM


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Hilton Head Island's Best Burger: Part 1By Todd • Jun 9th, 2009 • Category: Burger Blog
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Hilton Head Island dips its toes into the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean just off the South Carolina mainland. It's not a terribly large piece of land, but it is a huge vacation destination in this part of the country. Every weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day, families flock to Hilton Head by the minivanful to flop on the beaches and sunburn themselves silly, soaking up as much island lifestyle as they can before heading back to their regular jobs in the real world.
I've been coming to Hilton Head for over 10 years now, so I like to consider myself a semi-local. I take pride in complaining about the summer traffic, griping about the knucklehead tourists overrunning the bicycle paths, and bitching about the absurdly long wait times at seemingly every restaurant in town.
And what a lot of restaurants there are. This place is known for a proliferation of restaurants. Crammed onto the island's 55 square miles – only 42 of which are dry land- are more than 250 places to eat. For those of you doing the math, that's almost 6 restaurants per square mile! Over the years, I've tried a lot of them. Some are world-class. Many don't make it very long. But I'd never had a cheeseburger on Hilton Head Island (HHI, to us locals) that ever made much of an impression. Statistically speaking, there HAD to be a great cheeseburger here.
This week, I set out to find it.
After taking an informal poll of family and friends and trusted islanders, two names kept popping up. One was Jump and Phil's Bar & Grill. It's a Hilton Head landmark, if for no other reason than sheer longevity.
Jump and Phil were college buddies in the 1970s. Jump studied zoology, and Phil was a journalism major. They graduated in 1975 and took a year off to open a little place on Hilton Head Island. They never left.
Over 30 years later, theirs is still a great place to grab a cold beer, catch a game on the big screen, and sample some solidly tasty bar grub. They serve as a home away from home for visiting Green Bay Packer fans, and are a perennial favorite with vacationers and locals alike.
And they claim to have Hilton Head's Best Burger.
They serve half-pounders topped with your choice of American, Swiss, cheddar… or mozzarella cheese. Mozzarella??? Interesting. I ordered mine with the mozzarella and added bacon and sauteed mushrooms, the winner and runner-up in my recent Top Topping countdown.
What came out of the kitchen looked awesome enough. A heaping pile of beautifully-browned mushrooms, curly strips of bacon with just a smidgen of fat around the edges, and a gooey blanket of mozzarella. The cheese looked like it had spent a few quality minutes under a broiler to get those quintessential carmel-colored spots like you find on a good pizza. I added a crisp lettuce leaf, some raw onion slices, and a slathering of mayo. So far, so good. And then I added the top bun.
I knew right away that the bun would be trouble. You can just tell when a bun won't last through the whole burger. Sure enough, by the midway bite, this one had soaked up a good portion of the meat's juice and mushrooms' moisture, and was just falling apart between my fingers. By the last few bites, it was gone entirely and I was holding bare burger.
Don't misunderstand. Jump and Phil's serves a great cheeseburger. But they don't have a bun that stands up to it. Loved the mozzarella. Nice twist, and something I'd like to try sometime at home on my own grill. But they lose points with that disappearing bun.
Best Burger in Hilton Head? It's too early to say. There's another place I have to get to this week before I re-pack the family van and hit the highway. It's a place that was mentioned by every single person I asked during my burger poll. The locals swear by it. Most of the tourists can't even find it. And I'll bring it to you next time.


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In Glamour's November issue (on sale October 11), Twilight author Stephenie Meyer talks to cover star Kristen Stewart about Breaking Dawn, Bella, boys and more. Get a sneak preview of the interview here!
It feels very good to see Kristen Stewart again. I've missed her. We're meeting at the little mews house where I'm living for the summer, about an hour outside London. Kristen seems relaxed and happy; she looks fantastic—not unusual for her—and better rested than the last time I saw her, at the end of the interminable two-movie shoot that dominated our lives for the past year. You may know me as the author of the Twilight series, but I'm also a producer of the movies, so Kristen and I have gotten to know each other very well while filming during the past three years. Now the series is close to being over, with Breaking Dawn in theaters this month and Breaking Dawn Part 2 coming out next fall.
We talk and talk, and as we speak, Kristen curls her legs under her, never entirely at rest, leaning forward when she's enthusiastic. She's animated and passionate about any project she believes in, yet she's wary of how she might be perceived. I hope that in this interview something is captured of the Kristen I know, the real girl rather than the movie star.
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We've always been a big fan of her talent, her work ethic and most of all, her most lovely and nurturing spirit.
Please enjoy our interview of one the most awesome FEMALE deejays in Austin!!
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How long have you been a Deejay?
The first time I deejayed live in front of people with 2 turntables was in 1999. I was selling home made mixtapes before that when I lived in Maui. And the first time I ever played with a dj set up, I was 16 - goofing around with 3rd Bass & Art of Noise records. I have been collecting records since I was a kid growin' up all over Texas. My family moved a lot & records were friends I didn't have to leave behind.
You are one of a few female DJs in Austin. What's that like?
I love playing records & I am always grateful to be able to work doing what I love. That feels amazing! - But I know if I was a guy I'm pretty sure I'd feel the same way! ...Although, I will say that things have been man-splained to me more times than I can count, and it is hilarious when my husband is with me at a gig - folks will look at him & talk to him like he's the deejay even though he is not behind the turntables. Usually when I play, though, all that goes away pretty fast!
I am definitely not the only female dj in town, & I have had the pleasure of meeting & working with several of them. I like to stay away from being a token female in the dj scene & it makes me happy to see women reppin' their dj styles here in town. Shout outs to Shani, Katrina, Blend*E, FaithGay, YoungBreezy, LoveCat, WannaBe, Kate, Chantal, & the other ATX lady deejays out there!
You've done a lot of women and child advocacy work before. Tell us about that experience and what it means to you.
I have a background answering domestic violence hotline calls & being a children's advocate at Women Helping Women Maui, & I have been a children's advocate at SafePlace here in Austin. I have also been working part time as the Evening Care Coordinator at the ACC Children's Lab School for almost 10 years now, helping to support families when parents go back to school at night. This kind of work means the world to me.
It's honestly a grounding reason I love to dj. Music is a bridge between & within people- it makes cultural, emotional, & somatic connections that words by themselves cannot create. I have seen first-hand how music heals: the right song at the right time can sometimes be what one needs literally to survive the day. The skills I have learned building relationships with diverse families, children, & folks in stress & crisis are many of the same skills I use to feel the crowd and choose my selections. I also can feel the subtlety in vibe in terms of how friendly & safe it feels for women on the dance floor. I feel a responsibility & a joy playing records that set an uplifting, protective, & powerful tone. I also love the authenticity of kids- and that is what I tune into & see in people every time I play records. I want folks to have that innocent & healing playfulness when they dance & listen to the records I play - even when they are feeling grown & sexy on the dance floor!
Tell us about being a teacher at Girls Rock Camp.
It's the coolest things ever! I am so inspired being a part of this diverse group of musicians & future musicians! As a teacher, I get to help set a tone of safety & risk for these girls & young women. I give the girls space to dig in my crates & choose records they like- some have never even played a record before. We talk about music styles- I learn what they like & introduce them to older sounds that relate to the newer stuff they like. They get to learn how to hook up a deejay set up & feel confident about it! We talk about feelings- how they feel when they dance & feel good- & using that to feel the audience when choosing selections. Girls can have so much empathy & we talk about tuning in with that when selecting too. We also talk about math! I teach them about beats per minute & how to beat match. I let the girls experiment with scratching & using the mixer faders. I get to share with them that I didn't get better deejaying until I wasn't afraid to mess up & sound bad. Some of the smartest women I know have made mistakes & then learned from those mistakes- that's what made them so smart. That's probably the most important thing to me that I get to share with them.
What are your five top favorite songs to get people dancing?
Hmmm... let's see what pops in my head right now:
Hmmm... let's see what pops in my head right now:
- Get up Get Down Get Funky Get Loose Teddy Pendergrass
- Rock Steady Aretha Franklin
- I feel for you Chaka Khan
- Paid in Full 7 Minutes of Madness Eric B & Rakim
- Once in a Lifetime the Talking Heads
Is it true you only spin vinyl? Why?
I mainly spin only wax. I say mainly because there are some occasions that I may be hired to play a specially created track for a special event- that is not on vinyl. Ninety nine point nine percent of the time, though, it's all wax! The reason(S)? I love records. I have collected them before I ever thought I would become a dj. I am also a kinesthetic & visual person so my brain works well physically flippin' thru big square pictures to find the songs I want to play. Records & record players remind me of a time when music didn't seem so disposable, & I love that! Many of my records are older than me- and their feel & meaning is just as relevant & important today. There are spirits & stories in those records that i feel drawn to play- the better I dj the more i trust that, and the more i trust that, the better I dj. Also, I loved surfing in Maui, & the feel of dropping the needle in the record groove at just the right time in the rhythm of the mix is the same as catching a good wave to me.
This isn't your first time DJ'ing Studio 54klift -- why have you chosen to return this year?
I love any chance I can be a part of something supporting the vision Allison Orr! She showcases what many might find as "ordinary" to show us the truly extraordinary. That is very special to me. For example, her work in Trash Dance aligned with MLK's work at the end of his life. I think we the viewers all felt more dignified after clearly seeing the humanity, art, & dignity of our own sanitation workers in that piece of her work. Our city is so lucky to have that gift. I admire her ability to tune into & share the beautiful rhythm of people being human.
What's your favorite thing about Studio 54klift?
Getting to play all those classic jams for some of the best & most fun dancers in town! Are you kidding?! - It is one of the best crowds to get to play records for! A deejay's dream!
Check out this foto: Can't you just feel the mood??
Check out this foto: Can't you just feel the mood??
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Make sure to check out DJ Mahealani on Saturday, May 18th
for Forklift Danceworks' STUDIO 54klift!!
PS: Craftbox Agency couldn't be more honored to produce Studio 54klift... stay tuned for the deets!
PS: Craftbox Agency couldn't be more honored to produce Studio 54klift... stay tuned for the deets!


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Anxious: Choosing Faith in a World of Worry by Amy Simpson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Most of us are prone to worry. And what's not to worry about? The world we live in is increasingly scary, difficult and uncertain. But as Christians we know a God who is above all of that. In this book, the author takes us through how worry affects us, not only emotionally but physically. And then walks us through the Bible and the many admonitions by God to not worry but put our trust in Him instead. She examines several examples throughout Scripture of how God's people faced seemingly impossible circumstances, yet God overcame and worked through them.
Ultimately, worry comes down to our theology and what we believe about God. If we are worrying, we are not trusting God. This book gives a rundown of who God is and why we can put our trust in Him.
"We, who are among the most comfortable Christians in history, have no business embracing fear and letting worry drain us of the strength God gives. It's time for us to repent of worry, recognize we can make a different choice, and pursue the frightening freedom and baffling peace of trust in God."
Examples are given of what it was like for people during the Bible times who were asked by God to trust Him. They didn't have the written Scriptures like we do. How much more should we be able to trust God, having the evidence of His faithfulness throughout the Bible?
"This is not about simply 'handing our worries over to God'; it's about understanding how incredibly powerful and trustworthy God is, how much higher his ways are than ours, how ridiculous it is for us to cling to the illusion of control and the fear of what is small in God's view. It's about putting our concerns in their proper place, in relationship to God's concerns. It's about who God is, not who we are. It means taking seriously Paul's instruction to 'let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think' (Rom 12:2)."
This short, easy-to-read book packs a good punch in the battle against worry that we face. Reasons to worry abound, but reasons to trust God abound even more. While not taking lightly the struggle of worry, the author reminds us that God is all-powerful, compassionate and in control, Someone who is trustworthy and has proved that over and over. A recommended read for those who struggle with worry, offering encouragement to grow in our trust in God.
*I received a copy of this book free from the publisher in exchange for my review.


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The North American POS market report released March 6 said the largest boosts are coming from new store shipments for specialty retailers, particularly for clothing, home improvement and car aftermarkets. Substantial POS device purchases by Kroger and Wal-Mart were specifically cited as helping to drive the numbers.
IHL also found that many retailers are looking to cut costs and/or take advantage of new services so they are buying new POS units with touch-screen LCDs (which lower power costs).
Depending on how the numbers are crunched, Linux may have helped, especially with enthusiastic Linux support from Pep Boys, Burlington Coat Factory and Circuit City. Linux shipments were flat last year, but its percentage of the installed base soared some 44 percent because Linux replaced some POS units based on either MS-DOS or IBM 4690 terminals, IHL President Greg Buzek said in an interview.
"Retailers continue to see the POS as more than just a method for accurately recording sales," Buzek said. "Added functionality at the POS, whether in the form of capabilities like customer returns, inventory look-up, or work force management, helps retailers see POS as the central system in the store, and they are willing to invest in it accordingly."
Buzek also found interesting sharp increases in two Microsoft POS offerings: Windows XP Embedded, which saw shipments increase 242 percent, IHL said, and Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS), which saw shipments climb by 80 percent.
That is interesting, Buzek said, because its so strongly influenced by Microsoft license price, which charges $10 more for WEPOS. "Thats why XP Embedded is doing better, even though WEPOS is more flexible," Buzek said.
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Cul-de-sac home with 17,701 sqft lot. Long driveway with plenty of parking for RV, double garage & South/East exposed fenced backyard. Large entertaining size sundeck with outdoor natural gas fire-pit & hot tub. Vaulted entry with dramatic staircase. Solid oak hardwood floors, skylights & sliders to access back patio (40' x 19'). Generous sized formal living & dining rooms. Granite surfaces in open plan kitchen & eating area. Family room off kitchen views backyard with feature fireplace. 3 bedrooms up (jack & jill), 4th on main with full bath. Master bedroom suite with sitting area, walk-in & 5 piece ensuite. 84 sqft balcony overlooking gardens. Schools: Elgin & Ray Shepherd. SHOWINGS START TUESDAY, MARCH 22ND. OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAY, MARCH 28TH AT 5 PM FOR OFFER PRESENTATION.


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Wednesday night we welcomed a new fur baby into our family.
This is our baby girl "Rosie". She is a Whippet & came to us on a plane from NSW from a lovely breeder over there who has made my Molly's greatest dream come true. She has wanted a dog for so long but it wasn't possible where we live now so with the big move came her chance to finally get her puppy.
Rosie is mainly living indoors at the moment & we only have 3 weeks left until moving day.
Bella the cat isn't too sure about this strange new creature but is getting braver every day. They even got nose to nose today which is a huge step for Bella.
Rosie has settled in really well & loves nothing more than to snuggle up with one of us on the lounge at night. She gets tired out pretty quickly & also loves having a snooze in her comfy bed when she gets exhausted.
Here are a few photos of our gorgeous girl...
Rosie's when she first arrived home.
The proud new Mummy with her baby.
Rosie's favourite place to go play with her toys is under the dining table.
When it all gets too much for her, she crashes in her bed.
Thanks for stopping by today.
I'm still rather busy with the packing etc but do have a few things to share soon.
I will need to pack my craft room up soon so I might use it as a good opportunity to have a cull
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This post is a brief troubleshooting post on the error messages generated in SSIS Execute SQL task with full results using an OLE DB connection manager.
[Execute SQL Task] Error: The result binding name must be set to zero for full result set and XML results.
It means you need to update the "Result Name" from -1 to 0 in the "Result Set" tab on your Execute SQL Task Editor.
Fix that and then getting?
[Execute SQL Task] Error: Executing the query "..." failed with the following error: "Parameter name is unrecognized.".
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A few pieces I have done lately could be described as extremely distressed. Which I am loving right now. When I started this furniture business I heavily distressed everything. Then I went through a cleaner painting phase and now I'm feeling the distressed look again.
My inspiration for this piece came from my old coffee table that I had just finished giving a makeover.
My table had been painted green and when I stripped it bits of green were left. Loved it. The bare wood has such cool variations in it all I had to do was seal it. The desk however wasn't painted it only had a clear yellowed finish on it. So I thought hey I will just strip the finish off, slap some paint on and sand it back. ;)
I love how it turned out. The charcoal feet and pull for the drop front are my favorite part.
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Precinct 4 to vote
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WAREHAM — To cut costs and eliminate the scramble for election officers, Precincts 4 and 5 will vote at the same polling place in the future. Selectmen voted last week to join Precincts 4 and 5 at Decas Elementary School. Precinct 4 voters, who previously voted at Redmen Hall on Main Street, were notified of the change by mail during the weekend.


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I have always been asked WHAT ARE YOU READING by kids, parents and teachers. I constantly find myself talking to people about books, that is why I have started this blog. It is designed for anyone looking for some excellent books to read. Most of the books are appropriate for kids in grades 6 and up. If you have read any of these books and want to let other's know what you think, please feel free to add your ideas.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
It seems that these days I get all of my book recommendations from Twitter, and this one is no different. I am always looking for new books to put into my Civil Rights collection. I love introducing kids to this time in history that seems so close, but so hard for them to understand. The Lions of Little Rock takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas the year after the "Little Rock Nine" worked to integrate the local high school under much tension. I found that alone to be quite interesting. It was fascinating to read about what happened to not only the nine black students after their year at the high school, but also the fall out of a year of forced integration. In this story, we hear about integration through the eyes of Marlee, a 12 year old girl who doesn't really understand what is happening. When a new girl moves into her school, she finally finds a kindred spirit and someone who she can confess her biggest fears and dreams. Marlee and Liz are inseparable until the unthinkable happens. Liz has been 'passing' as a white person and this causes the whole school to be in a huge uproar. Marlee doesn't understand what the big deal is, she recognizes Liz for who she is as a person, not the colour of her skin. Marlee quickly learns about segregation and the effect it has on everyone, she must decide what she believes and what she can do to support her friend. I really enjoyed this book. I love the relationship Marlee has with the lions at the local zoo and the relationship between her and Liz. This book does a really great job explaining some of the issues surrounding integration and segregation. It will be passed onto many kids this year I know it!
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