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Here is an unflinching look at the lives and sacrifices of those first Christians who were given the task of spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
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On June 5th the Pickering Community Festival will return to Pickering!
The Pickering Community Festival is designed to provide an introduction to competition for new and local dragon boat crews with minimal race experience and will be held on Frenchman's Bay in Pickering on Sunday June 5th, 2016.
This regatta will guarantee each crew 4 races including a heat and championship race in multiple distances. Winners of the Community Festival will receive a cup trophy.
This regatta has gained notoriety as a great regatta for athletes new to the sport of dragon boat racing – most athletes who've begun their paddling careers at this regatta have gone on to exciting and rewarding dragon boat racing futures. Many have even competed internationally for their club or country.
We need 20 to 25 paddlers! the cost is about 25 to 35$ per person- this includes one practice session with a coach and the regatta itself. Tom and I would pay for the difference. I think we probably would want at least 2 on water sessions. We need to find out how much that would cost. That is why we are saying 25 to 35$.
If you are interested I will post a form at the box tonight. We need to know before April 30th.
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(ps how do women have c-sections and then go home and take care of their babies!?!?) I'm glad to have it over with and be done with those problems from here on out. The worst part about being home has been not being able to pick up Keira....to lift her into her highchair or crib or changing table.....even bending over hurts. So I have been trying to be good and stick to my 10 pound weight restriction and just rest. But I am a busybody so it's a little hard for me :) Planning on going back to work later this week; I'm feeling better and better every day.
That's all for tonight, hope you have a great weekend and get some scrapping done yourself! (That is, if you're into that) I'm planning on making pumpkin scones tomorrow and maybe talking my mom into taking me out for lunch :)
PS -- I also made these last week before I had surgery, the only thing I did different was to bake them as a bar cookie instead of individual ones and they turned out great!
PPS -- I guess while we're on the subject of pumpkin, I also want to make these. How could you go wrong??


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A man was shot multiple times Friday morning in the doorway of an apartment on Danielle Lane in Lexington, police said.
Officers who rushed to the apartment complex just after 8:30 a.m. noticed a strange odor, became concerned and summoned a hazardous-materials team from the Lexington Division of Fire, police spokeswoman Sherelle Roberts said.
The shooting victim, whose name was not released, was taken to University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital. He was listed in serious condition as at 10:30 a.m., Roberts said.
Meanwhile, a Haz-Mat team remained at the apartments, which are near Fortune Drive. Crews are trying to determine the source of the strange smell. Officers initially thought the smell might indicate the presence of a meth lab, but that seemed less likely after an initial investigation, Roberts said.
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There you go! I finished that wrist cuff-band thing. I put a place for like, a button closure or perhaps a tie. Which is what those loops are for, on either end.
Also, I've had that bone headband done for a while- but I just now managed to close it so it's functional. Tomorrow, once I figure if I'm going to use a button or whatever on the band, I'll probably make more. In different colors, or maybe not- I don't know.
I have lots of yarn to make stuff out of- I just have to find stuff to make. I've also started a baby blanket with that pastel yarn that I made that headwrap with. Just because I really don't like that yarn, now that I think about it, so I'll just use it all up on a baby blanket. Since it actually looks cute for that.


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In the ocean vs traditional surf anyway ha-ha. While the chances of encountering one of these big sharks (16-foot, 3,500-pound-plus mature female great white) in MD is slim to none, there is no hiding the fact that they are out there!! Last summer there was even a 1000lbs tiger shark by the rt 90 bridge in assawoman bay but they keep to themselves.
Just keep your feet up, we hear Mary Lee only likes prone paddlers 🙂
Thanks to Walk on Water for sharing this post first!! Check out the full article here http://mdcoastdispatch.com/2015/04/30/massive-great-white-pings-off-assateague-coast/


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Thursday, 4 October 2012
End of the year
The PWA year is over for me. I finished a rather disappointing 17th here in Sylt. A bit annoying really as a good result here would have shot me up the ranking, but it wasn't to be. Had a really good heat in the single, but lost out to Adam Lewis. Then in the double after scraping through the early rounds I lost out to Klaas Voget. Had a bit of a nightmare heat, choosing the wrong sail, and then getting nailed in the shorebreak twice. I think my overall ranking will be somewhere around 15 or 16. Not great, but certainly could be worse. Right now I have the motivation to kill myself trying to learn some new moves. Lets see if that works! Now back to GC, where my very pregnant wife looks like she is about to explode!
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As I told you on Friday, Little Girl turned 16 on Saturday. I still can't believe it. She adores cacti and succulents and is always wanting new ones for her bedroom. To celebrate her, we were inspired by this party and decided it would be a fun theme for a birthday too! I needed a cactus cookie cutter and put a call out on my neighborhood Facebook page. Not only did I find one but the owner gave it to me as she had never used it and didn't think she ever would. Score! Thanks neighbor!
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My daughter is starting Kindergarten this fall (cue the water works) and no matter how much I try to accept that she is five and ready (and excited!) I can't help but feel a little melancholy as I send her off into the big, bad world.
It's silly, really. She has been in a big Pre-K and had three years of pre-school. She can read, do simple math, make friends easily, draw elaborate pictures and get along well in a group of kids. I know she is ready. But I? Am not.
We moms worry. We have our own set of concerns from our own school days that haunt us, but we also have concerns about our kids themselves. We are moms. Worry is our middle name. So here are some of the top 10 worries moms of incoming Kindergartners have:
- Was she really ready? : Sure, five is THE age and all that, but wasn't it just yesterday our little ones were born? How is it even remotely possible that those tiny, sweet babies have grown into these active and excitable KIDS? They may be ready chronologically, but it's hard to imagine they are ready emotionally.
- Could she do a whole day? : Our Pre-K was 9-1:30 and before that, preschool was 9-12:30. The idea of 8:15-2:45 seems very long and very daunting for some parents.
- Was she going to make any friends? : My biggest worries are all social. I know my kid is fine academically, but I have so many bad memories of mean girl drama, I can't stand the idea that my super confident, happy, uber social kid would struggle in that way. Even for a second.
- Whose separation anxiety is worse, mine or hers? : For those of us who have been home with our babies, the starting of school means a whole new life. She will be away from us and those old baby days are done for good.
- Will the bus ride be awful with the older kids? : This is not one I have to worry about, but for many parents, this is the biggest challenge of the new school year.
- Will their teacher be good to them, treat them fairly? : Since we all know a good teacher makes or breaks the school year, this one is key and makes all the difference.
- Will they make friends easily? : It's all new kids. How will my daughter fare?
- Will they be bullied? : This is my biggest fear. Bullying is such an issue and little girls can be so mean. I remember it so well.
- Will they feel peer pressure? : It starts young these days.
- Will they like the academics of school? : I spent so much time touring schools in the past year, it's maddening. So many schools are so different. It is hard to know what way your child needs to learn so you just close your eyes and JUMP, right? Yikes.
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Upgrading the E20 Tallinn-Narva road
Expanding a section of the E20 Tallinn-Narva road, which runs up to the Estonian-Russian border, will help remove bottlenecks and improve access to the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) harbour at Muuga, one of the largest and busiest harbours on the Baltic coast.
The principal aim of the project is to reduce travel time, vehicle operating costs and to improve overall road traffic safety along an 8.4 km section of the E20 Tallinn-Narva road. The road is part of the TEN-T network in Estonia and is an important link between pan-European Transport Corridors I and IX.
Major construction
The project includes widening the road section from four to six lanes on 5.3 km and reconstruction of a four-lane section along 3.1 km. Existing pavements and embankments will be demolished and replaced with new asphalt concrete pavements and sub layers. Fifteen existing level junctions and entrances, as well as four U-turns will be closed. There will be three major interchanges constructed, and as a result of removing small junctions and entrances, additional service roads will be constructed.
Seven existing bus stops will be removed from the main road. Light traffic roads and safe crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists will be constructed over 10 kilometres, with a width of between 3-4 metres. In addition, road lighting and safety barriers will be installed and the overall management of the traffic system improved, leading to the removal of the bottleneck on the E20.
Dynamic transport hub
This road supports traffic flow from the Estonian capital Tallinn, to the Russian border at Narva and the Baltic ports. This section of road sees traffic from the eastern direction (St. Petersburg) cross with the Tallinn ring road and traffic from the TEN-T harbour at Muuga, one of the largest and busiest harbours on the Baltic coast.
The current road was noted for its low capacity, and the road surface and road structures were in a bad condition. Between 2004 and 2008 there were 118 recorded traffic accidents on this section of road (four people were killed and 45 injured).
According to a 2006 study, the Tallinn-Narva section of the E20 had the highest annual daily traffic of all road sections in Estonia, as well as above average growth rates. In 2008, traffic on this section ranged from 17 500 to 32 000 vehicles per day, depending on the exact counting point. It is estimated that these figures will increase to 84 496 vehicles per day by year 2025, which is linked to the ongoing expansion of Muuga harbour, growing numbers of vehicles and general population trends in the municipalities surrounding Tallinn.
There are a number of expected benefits linked to the implementation of this project, not least the removal of a bottleneck from the E20 and improving access to Muuga harbour. The project will also reduce travel time and road users' costs, as well as significantly increasing safety along this section of the road, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The Broncos have signed free agent running back Jamaal Charles
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport first tweeted out the news.
According to NFL.com, the deal is for one year and is worth $3.75 million.
Broncos General Manager John Elway tweeted, saying he's "excited to have Jamaal Charles join the Broncos. A great addition to our backfield, and we're thrilled we won't have to play against him!"
Charles was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs in February after two injury-plagued years.
He was their all-time leading rusher.
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Since his season-ending surgery, Anderson says "the knee is healthy."
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311 Announce Unity Tour Featuring Cypress Hill and G Love & Special Sauce
311's annual Unity Tour will feature opening sets from Cypress Hill and G Love & Special Sauce
311's breezy, reggae-influence alternative jams are perfect for a warm summer night, and per usual, the guys are planning to embark on their annual Unity Tour this summer. This year, they're adding some new faces to the roster.
311's upcoming tour will boast a lineup including rap act Cypress Hill and indie rock band G Love & Special Sauce. The tour is set to start on July 2 at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Mo., and wrap up Aug. 4 in Las Vegas, Nev. Tickets for most of the newly-announced dates will go on sale starting Friday (April 12). View the full tour roster below.
"We're super excited for Unity Tour 2013," frontman Nick Hexum said in an official statement. "We had a blast touring with Cypress Hill in '96 and with G Love in '03…and we're really glad we can all hit the road together this summer. Will make for a killer show. Lots of sick hip-hop beats and summertime grooves. Gonna be fun!"
311, Cypress Hill, G Love & Special Sauce Summer Tour Dates:
7/2 — Kansas City, Mo., Starlight Theatre
7/3 — Chicago, Ill., Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
7/5 — Cincinnati, Ohio, Riverbend Music Center
7/7 — Detroit, Mich., DTE Energy Music Theatre
7/9 — Holmdel, N.J., PNC Bank Arts Center
7/10 — Philadelphia, Pa., Penns Landing
7/12 — Mansfield, Mass., Comcast Center
7/13 — Wantagh, N.Y., Jones Beach Amphitheatre
7/14 — Virginia Beach, Va., Farm Bureau Live Amphitheatre
7/17 — Charlotte, N.C., Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7/19 — Bristow, Va., Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheatre
7/20 — Atlanta, Ga., Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
7/21 — West Palm, Fla., Cruzan Amphitheatre
7/23 — Tampa, Fla., Ask Gary Amphitheatre
7/24 — Pensacola, Fla., Civic Center
7/26 — Austin, Texas, ACL Live at Moody Theatre
7/29 — Morrison, Colo., Red Rocks Amphitheatre
7/30 — Salt Lake City, Utah, USANA Amphitheatre
8/1 — San Francisco, Calif., American's Cup Pavilion
8/2 — Irvine, Calif., Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
8/3 — Chula Vista, Calif., Sleep Train Amphitheatre
8/4 — Las Vegas, Nev., TBD
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Week 17
Games played Wednesday 31st August
With one week to go seven of the ten sections are still to be decided. The Premier is going down to the wire after both The Swan A and Gladiators A recorded 3-0 victories. The Swan had an easy 3-0 away against a six man Six Bells A Quarry but struggled in the opening leg. Six Bells set 19 and in reply The Swan had to rely on their anchor man Keith Powell to knock the two dolls off to win the leg. Swan winning the next two legs 24-15, 21-13.
The Gladiators A came away from The Woodman with all three points in a close contest. The Gladiators won the first leg 24-22 with the second leg tied 25-25. The Glad's winning it on three sticks with a set of fourteen. They wrapped up the win in the last leg 28-23.
The top dolls is also too tight to call as only two dolls separate the top three. The Swans Jon Townsend leads the way after his 11 dolls, while Roger Goodall (The New Club A) slipped down after a disappointing 9. The Gladiators Kevin Giles brought himself back into the hunt with a dozen dolls.
Only one point separate the top three in Section One and it was happy days for Garsington Sports A as they came away from The New Club A with all three points to move level top. They won the opening leg on three sticks after it was tied 23-23, the second 26-20 and finally securing the whitewash in the last leg 25-21.
Leaders Yarnton British Legion are on a decline and have got to try and turn it around after losing their third game on the bounce, this time away at The George A. It started off well for Yarnton as they hit an impressive 34 in the first leg after being set a score of 22 by The George. However The George turned on the style and won the next two legs 27-24, 29-25. Kevin Stuart was the starman for The George with fourteen dolls (5-5-4) while Mark Poulter was top dog for Yarnton with thirteen dolls (4-4-5).
The Bullnose A lost at home to The Black Prince 2-1 for whom Rob Bradford was in top form with thirteen dolls (3-6-4) in the leg scores of 14-19, 22-21,12-25
The top two in Section 2 clashed and it was The Swan B who came out on top against Six Bells D and take a two point advantage going into the final week. A good team performance saw them win all three legs 27-22, 28-25, 24-22. Simon King (5-4-4) and Mark Hewitson (5-3-5) threw well for The Swan while Pete Rampton (4-4-5) was top dog for The Six Bells.
After being in contention for most of the season The Crown have waved the white flag after their 2-1 win over Donnington Club D when maximum points was needed. The Crown won the opening leg 26-17, but faltered in the next leg losing it 21-17, before winning the last leg 25-18.
James Gilding-Brant was in impressive form as he clanged off fourteen dolls (5-4-5) for The New Club B in their 2-1 win at The Gladiators B in the leg scores of 22-20, 18-16, 19-20.
Four teams are still battling it out for the Section three title and joint leaders Vikings A almost came unstuck at The Masons Arms A who are propping up the table. Masons set and won the opening leg by the odd doll 20-19. Vikings steadied themselves and came back well to secure the next two legs 17-11, 22-20.
Chequers A could not take advantage of The Vikings slip as they also dropped a point at home to The Six Bells D Kidlington. The point lost was in the opening leg when they could only muster up a reply of 14 when set 17 by The Bells. Chequers set and won the next two legs 18-13, 20-12.
Florence Park A slip a point behind after they lost at home to The George B 2-1 in a tight contest. It wasn't looking good for the club men after The George won the first leg 22-19, but they managed to draw level in the next leg on three sticks after it was tied 19-19.The George set the final and deciding leg with 19 and it proved to be enough as Florence Park fell one short with 18 to give The George the win.
The Blackbird secured the Section 4 crown by beating The Cricketers Arms 3-0. They won all three legs 16-14, 16-13, 16-11.
Masons Arms B move off the foot of the table with an impressive 3-0 win at Garsington Sports B. Hitting their best score of the season saw them win all three legs 15-10, 19-15, 17-16.
There was a thriller in Section 5 as four maximum sixes were hit in the game between Donnington Club C and Democrats Club A. Brian French, Sid Sidall & Peter Stroud were the maximum men for Democrats while Cliff Lewis was for Donnington . Democrats won 2-1 in the leg scores of 19-13, 12-20, 20-17.
There was some crazy scoring for The Prince Of Wales in their home clash against The Pheasant Inn. The Prince could only hit 7 in the opening leg which The Pheasant passed easily with 12. Prince redeemed themselves in the next leg winning it 18-10. Is not unusual for teams to have one bad leg but the Prince fell apart in the final leg only hitting a paltry 4. Pheasant made sure of the win hitting 12 in reply.
In Section 6 Ian Sharp was in tremendous form for The Fox & Goat as he bagged himself a six in his fourteen doll haul but it was to no avail as they lost at home to Vikings Sports C 2-1. It started off well for The Fox as they won the opening leg 18-13 but The Vikings responded well winning the next two legs 21-12, 17-16.
Vikings Sports D wrapped up the title by beating Chequers B 3-0 in the leg scores of 9-7, 20-16,17-16.
Northway Club A hold pole position in Section 7 despite losing away at Donnington Club B. They lost the first leg by the smallest of margins 16-15 but levelled in the next leg 15-12. Donnington secured the win in the final leg 16-14.
Green Road Club A threw away any chances they had in the opening leg at The Original Swan A. Needing all three points to keep their hopes alive, chasing a set of 16 they could only hit 13 in reply. They won the next two legs 19-14, 15-13 but it was not enough.
Only one point separate the top three in Section 8 and The Black Horse lead the chasing pack despite having a free week. The Golden Ball B took full advantage by whitewashing The White Hart Wytham on their own alley, although they got lucky in the first leg winning it on three sticks after it was tied 11-11. They went two up in the next leg 11-7 but once again had to rely on three sticks in the final leg after it was tied 10-10.
The Cricketers Arms dropped a leg at home to The Catherine Wheel. They stormed into a 2-0 lead winning both legs at a canter 17-14, 16-9. However The Catherine Wheel improved greatly and won the last leg 17-12.
Mick Griffin threw well for The Wheel hitting a dozen dolls (5-4-3).
The top two clashed in Section 9 and after winning their previous twelve games Golden Ball A lost their second game on the bounce to Bletchingdon Sports Club 3-0. It was a disastrous result for The Golden Ball as this has let in Bletchingdon who now need two points from their final game to secure the title. Bletchingdon won the first leg on a three stick shoot out after it was tied 8-8 and then went to secure the maximum win 16-7, 12-10.
SIXERS: N.Pratley (The Woodman) J.Morrison (The George A) N.King (Yarnton B.L.) R.Poore (Queens Head) C.Lewis (Donnington Club C)
B.French, S.Siddall, P.Stroud (Democrats Club A) I.Sharp (Fox & Goat)
BLOBBERS: B.Fell (Red Lion A Marston) R.Aston (Red Lion A Cassington) P.Prestdige (Kidlington F.C.) C.Gibbs (Democrats Club B)
C.Fisher (Bletchingdon Sports Club) R.Chambers (Gladiators C) D.Woodward (White Hart B)
14: K.Stuart (The George A) I.Sharp (Fox & Goat) J.Gilding (New Club B)
13: S.Buckingham (The Woodman) N.King (Yarnton B.L.) R.Townsend (North Oxford Con Club B) P.Rampton (Six Bells D)
S.King, M.Hewitson (The Swan B)
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It has been a month since I reverted. So far good things were coming, host family visit from Malaysia, best friend's wedding ceremony, and meeting up again with precious friends in Tokyo. As I was wondering how do I tell to my Japanese friends about my revert, it turned out when my friends know that I reverted to Islam through Facebook or seeing me with hijab, they respect my decision and wishes me all the best like they did to me with other life choices on our friendship. Together with it, my friends ask me about how is my Muslim life in Japan.
When I was able to meet my Malaysian friend in Tokyo, she is like my sister (kak in Malay), and it has been almost two years since we had met last time. She is also the one congrats my revert and asks me about life as Muslim in japan.
Kak: Risa, How is life as Muslim in Japan?
Me: Hummm. It is not easy. I would say.
What I meant during the time was the appearance as Muslimah with Hijab is outstandingly different in the homogeneous society in Japan catches people's eyes on it which I feel difficult somehow.
After the talk with her, however, I kept thinking "is it really not an easy life as Muslim in Japan?" so I try to remember what was not easy for me.
1, Hijab: Mostly I do concern people's eyes on me especially when I take a train. I am afraid people will disturb me from my appearance but so far I don't have a negative experience. Also, I realized that I feel good about the fact I was able to keep my faith after I completed my day with Hijab. I simply feel great that I do things that Allah likes. Surprisingly, unlike my expectation, when I meet my Japanese friends they say "Kawaii!" on my hijab. Even they are curious on hijab ask me how do I wear it and so on.
2, Prayer: Now it is hard for me to recite Al Faatiha in Arabic during prayers also follows five prayers in a day as I am not used to it yet. But this frustration leads me to study Arabic alphabet every day for improving reading even just short time like fifteen minutes in a day and try to figure out my lifestyle and changing behavior to fit myself for prayer times.
3, Eating: It is true that I have limited choices when I am outside as I need to concern what I eat in this non Islamic city, Tokyo. But we do have choices as the number of halal certified restaurant is increasing in Tokyo. Also ever since I officially become to be a Muslim my mother suggest to my dad to eat Halal together with me, previously I was only one eating Halal at home, and they start buying Halal meat not only for me but for my family to enjoy the same meal together.
Try to think logically what exactly was not easy for me always brought me solutions or positive learning process to be patient and how I can keep my faith. Yes, I do have the not-easy experience as revert Muslims in non Islamic country but I do gain something meaningful as I think hard what I can do to one step closer to Allah.
This made me realized that I had labeled the life as Muslim in Japan is not easy unconsciously and it turns out it was too early to judge like that.
Life as Muslim in Japan is amazing for me.


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Discussion in 'Droid RAZR' started by bacK_N_87, May 6, 2012.
Quick question if I were selling a Droid Charge how much do you think the price point should be?
Give swappa.com a look, you can see past sales there.
Cool someone priced it at the price I told the guy he should sale it for. He was trying for 350. Wow for a Droid Charge? Absolutely not.
$350 is absolutely ridiculous. I had a tough time selling mine for $175 back in October. guidot is right about Swappa. It's a fairly good indication of resale prices online. Pointing the seller to the site might be helpful for him in setting a reasonable price.


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It is often rumoured that, apart from having been good friends, Barbara Stanwyck and Joan Crawford were once lovers. In "Joan Crawford: The Essential Biography" (written by Lawrence J. Quirk and William Schoell (2002)) Crawford's press agent and confidant Jerry Asher is quoted as saying: "Missy [Stanwyck] and Joan were very alike, interested in men and women alike. They had adjoining properties in Brentwood. When Barbara was mistreated, beaten by her first husband, Frank Fay, Barbara would escape from his drunken rantings by fleeing to Joan's house, where Joan would console her. Eventually one thing led to another". And Helen Ferguson, Barbara's press agent for many years, stated: "There is no doubt in my mind that Barbara and Joan were intimate on more than one occasion" [source]. Well, friends or lovers-- Barbara Stanwyck and Joan Crawford had a special bond that was formed in the 1930s and lasted well into the 1970s (until Joan's death). The two women kept up a correspondence with each other over the years, and on 7 March 1974 --Ella Smith's biography on Barbara ("Starring Miss Barbara Stanwyck") had just been published-- Joan wrote Barbara this affectionate letter:
March 7, 1974
Missy darling,
I have been waiting to write to you when I could do a longhand letter, but there just never comes that time. Your Santa Claus card this past Christmas was just adorable, and you were sweet to think of me.
Your book is here and your autograph is so warm and loving. I am deeply grateful for Nolan for getting it for me, and to you for autographing it so sweetly. I must say, darling, when people come to see me, the book is picked up by them and I never see their faces the rest of the evening, they are buried in the book! It is magnificently done and you must be very happy with it!
I received your note today too about the wire that I sent you.
God bless- and my dearest love to you.
Joan (signed)
|Barbara and Joan in the early 1930s


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It's another short entry I'm afraid but I have some news for you: one, I'll be working again soon so that will affect my blog updates depending on my work schedule. And two, there's going to be a BIG entry of sketches and concept art for Drop Dead Vince very soon! I'll be gathering my sketchbooks and scanning them this week so stay tuned!
Thank you everyone for being so patient and for your support. Take care and stay spooky!


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My name is Daniel. I am a Mexican-American.
I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In other words, I am a Mormon.
I was born and raised Catholic but converted to Mormon when I was 17. I had thought about joining since the missionaries first started teaching me the Gospel when I was 14. I was very interested in religion at this age. The first time I had contact with missionaries was when they visited us back in our old house when I was very young — less than ten years old. But it all seemed so boring back then. In my teens I was definitely addicted to religion, though, and researched a lot of religions but fell in love with the Mormon religion.
I stopped going to church in my early 20s. About the time I turned 30, I started being jealous of Mormons. I thought I couldn't be Mormon for some reason. Like I had sinned too much when I became inactive or something.
But I have recently started going back to church. (Since July of 2014.) They welcomed me with open arms. I feel so blessed to be going back to church again.
I also went back to school starting June of 2013. I finished in April of 2014 and graduated in August of that year. I received a certificate in Medical Billing and Coding. I am currently considering going back to school so I can get the job I really want — something in Health Information Technology. But I have to get a job first so I can start saving up the money to go back to school. I don't think they will give me another student loan. Besides, I have to pay back the loan I took to get my certificate. I have a long way to go until I'm in a career I'm happy with. Health Information Technology Managers are required to have at least a Bachelor's degree.
Going back to school and going back to church has made me feel like I am moving forward in my life. I believe that God only wants me to use technology for religious purposes. So this blog is my excuse to use a computer! It's mostly going to be about religion but I might let myself write things about life in general from time to time.
I currently live at home with my parents and am looking for a job.
UPDATE: I live in Glendale now with two roommates. One is a former smoker who is inspiring the other and I to give up the habit for good!


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As a proud Southerner, biscuits are an important staple and one of the easiest ways to provide a bite of comfort. I have to admit though, that I am not a purist when it comes to biscuits. I am quite opinionated when it comes to them, but as long as there is a nice crust and then soft and fluffy inside I will be happy. It was a really eye opening experience when I moved to Seattle and went out for breakfast and was given a "biscuit". I learned not to get my hopes up, but there is a place that serve up a mean biscuit.
My very favorite biscuit in Seattle is currently from Wakefield Bar. They typically serve it up with a cayenne honey butter which melts beautifully over the warm biscuit. Anyone in the Seattle are should for sure check them out, also all of their food and drinks are equally amazing.
Sorry for the tangent, I just needed to give them a shout out. For me, I can't pick a favorite style of biscuit because it's like picking a favorite child. I am continually torn between sour cream biscuits and buttermilk biscuits, from time to time I even throw in a cream biscuit, but typically I stick with the two classics. One of my favorite things about biscuits is they freeze so well! When you have time, whip up a big ole batch and freeze them to enjoy even on the busiest of mornings.
Here are my two current favorite biscuit recipes.
Sour Cream Biscuits
From The Wooden Spoon Bread Book
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 cup sour cream
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Sift together dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening, then fold in sour cream. Knead the dough together. roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch squares. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Easy Peasy Buttermilk Biscuits
From Renee's Kitchen Adventures
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4-1 cup cold buttermilk
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine dry ingredients then add in cold butter in cubes. Pulse, cut in, or used your hands to combine until the butter is pea sized. Add in the buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- Dump the mixture onto a floured board and knead a few times to finish incorporating the buttermilk into the flour. Press down with your hands until 1/2 inch thick.
- With a floured 3 1/2 inch round cutter cut biscuits. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.


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Thursday, November 4, 2010
November Fairy Sneak Peeks
18 comments:
- Donna said...
Lovely cards, ladies! Happy birthday to Tangii! My favorite childhood memory always happened before Christmas. As kids we would always go to downtown Cincinnati before the holidays to see the lights, decorations and especially the CG&E train display. It really was a site to see and while we visit over the holidays we've carried on the tradition with our own children!
- November 4, 2010 at 7:22 AM
- Sue in CT said...
I love the cards, great job!
My favorite childhood memory is seeing the lights. We would all pile in the car and go for a ride to ohhh and ahhh at all the house lights. It was a yearly tradition as we always lived in apartments so we never had outdoor lights or lawn ornaments.
I carried this on with my children and even now that they are grown and my partents gone, I still go every year for a ride to see the lights.
Happy Birthday Tangii...Happy Birthday to you....
- November 4, 2010 at 8:04 AM
- Kristie said...
Ooooh I just love the Fairy with the Nutcracker and the Nutcracker himself! My favorite childhood memory is decorating the tree with my mom - my favorite ornaments to put on the tree were the Nutcracker line of ornaments from Avon. She gave them to me last year to use on my tree in my first house. :)
- November 4, 2010 at 8:56 AM
- Ms. Jen said...
These are fabulous! I so love Paper Makeup Stamps! My favorite memory is Christmas Eve night with my son. It's not that we do something special, it's just that it's such an exciting time just the three of us opening one gift and sharing memories of christmas past. He graduates this year so I know these nights will just be a memory soon. I think I'll treasure this years the most!
- November 4, 2010 at 10:53 AM
- jan farnworth said...
how lovely hmm lets see my favorite child hood memories. How about the time my sister and i went tree climbing in our back yard and she got stuck. So i had to help her down and though she was scared she trusted that her big sister would get her down.
- November 4, 2010 at 11:12 AM
- Maya said...
My favourite memories from when I was a child is waking up on christmas and finding the house transformed with christmas decorations and candles everywhere. Mom and dad always decorated the house after me and my brothers went to sleep and we would explore the house until brekfast wich used to be 7-10 kinds of cookies and hot chocholate with whipped cream. The cookies and chocholate-brekfast I still do with my own kids, but we decorate the house much sooner since I loooove christmas and all the candles and decorations :)
- November 4, 2010 at 12:18 PM
- Tracey said...
Gorgeous fairies!! I love them!!
I have so many fabulous childhood memories that I don't know if I could pick just one. One though is the days when I was younger and my siblings and I would put together our own air band and sing to the Mini Pops! Now, that was just good times!!
- November 4, 2010 at 7:19 PM
- jennruggeri75 said...
WOW!! These fairies are beautiful and the DT has totally outdone themselves!! My favorite childhood memory would have to be at Christmas when my brother, sister, and I would sneak downstairs to see what Santa left for us. It was always so magical!!
- November 5, 2010 at 12:06 AM
- AScrappersDelight said...
LOVE the new fairies!
As a young girl I remember the year my great-grandma spent the night with us on Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning I woke her up at 4 in the morning to see what Santa had brought and she didn't mind at all! :) She has long since past so the memory makes my heart happy!
- November 5, 2010 at 7:22 AM
- Lindsy said...
WOW! Those are just beautiful!
Happiest of Birthdays to Tangii!
My favorite childhood memory is Christmas Eve. We opened our gifts on Christmas morning, but on Christmas Eve we sat together and read the Christmas story, then afterwards played Christmas music on the stereo while the last gifts were wrapped and placed under the tree =)
- November 5, 2010 at 7:55 AM
- Lila said...
I love the cards. My favorite childhood memory is waking up on christmas and finding the house transformed with christmas
- November 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM
- Lila said...
I love the cards. My favorite childhood memory is waking up on christmas and finding the house transformed with christmas
- November 5, 2010 at 9:01 AM
- Alex said...
oh my gosh!!! I MUST have these! As a December baby who has been to the nutcracker a million times, but never enough, I WILL own these! Thank you, Thank you!!!
- November 5, 2010 at 11:36 PM
- Lesley from WI said...
Beautiful cards. My favorite memory was and still is going to see A Christmas Carol every year with all of our family!
- November 6, 2010 at 12:34 AM
- Irit Shalom said...
Can't say what is better- the first day- the second!! Just wow!!
- November 6, 2010 at 9:27 AM
- Anne B. said...
Great cards. Snow outside, warm and cozy inside, and the right people.
- November 6, 2010 at 6:42 PM
- FibreJunky said...
I remember when I was young, wanting my mom to get up on Christmas morning, so I'd take her a cup of coffee promptly at 6am, because I wasn't allowed to wake her up any earlier than that...and since I knew she wasn't doing anything without that coffee, I figured I could get to the presents a lot quicker if I took the coffee to her instead of waiting for her to go to the coffee. The first time I did it, she laughed so hard.
- November 7, 2010 at 4:41 PM
- Sanwanya said...
Love all the cards and cute fairies!!
- November 7, 2010 at 6:08 PM


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Shopping & Finances
Instead of an outfit post, I'm switching gears today.
Finances are a big part of most people's lives, so I've never understood why talking about it is taboo (perhaps I'm just nosier than most). It's obvious from this blog that I shop on a regular basis, but what isn't as readily apparent is how I approach spending money on each purchase, whether large or small.
A quick background on me:
I'm extremely fortunate to have parents who paid for my college education (thank you mom & dad). They also let me move back home post-graduation, which is something I'll forever be grateful for. During those few years, I saved up a boatload of money, some due to dumb luck (company I worked for went public and they also paid for graduate school) but mostly because I'm cheap and didn't have expensive hobbies. A healthy savings really helped ease some of the stress that comes with living in a fairly high cost-of-living area. DH and I didn't take the traditional route to marriage, so instead we contributed a sizable down payment on a home, keeping our loan at just over our combined income. A rough estimate of my finances can be broken down to: 45% taxes/retirement/benefits, 15% mortgage, 10% food/bills/necessities. The remaining 30% I bank and/or spend on fun things.
I don't really budget because I'm fairly disciplined at not over-spending. What I do is use Excel to keep track of all household and personal expenses by month and year. This way I have a reference point for comparison purposes across different categories over various periods of time. If need be, I'll make spending/saving adjustments accordingly (ie: save more prior to post-holiday sales in Jan).
When it comes to clothing and accessories (falls under my fun category), I'd describe myself as a practical spender, one who tries to take emotional aspect out of the equation and approach it logically. I haven't always been this way, but over time I've gotten to know myself better, figured out my spending habits, and can pinpoint my spending approach to a few categories:
1) Sleep on it - The bigger the purchase, the more time I'll take to mull over. I think about how the item will fit into my wardrobe, ie: do I already have something similar, does it fit my lifestyle, how often will I actually use it (cost/wear), etc. There's been many times where the high I experienced from wanting an item vanished as fast as it appeared (ahem I'm looking at you PS1). Thank goodness I took my time. I've also learned that if I lose out on an item while thinking it over, it's okay. Something else will come along.
2) Learn from experience - Sometimes it takes missing out on an item to realize how much I really want it. When this happens, I add it to my wishlist, which saves me time when I come across a similar item later on down the road. A list also keeps me organized and helps separate wants from needs, weeding out unnecessary items. I've also found that studying past purchases that never see the outside of my closet have helped me become better at not repeating mistakes.
3) Expensive does not mean "investment" - There aren't many brands/items that hold their value without significant price increases, so buying an item with the expectation of making a profit (especially in the short term) is most likely not going to happen. I used to have this mindset to help justify large purchases, but now I've come to accept that most things depreciate in value and I'd be lucky to break even. Instead, I make sure that I really love an item and can afford it. The enjoyment I get from using the item will justify the cost.
4) Dealing with the brand name game - This is a tricky one and probably the most difficult to rationalize. As my income grew, I found it was easier to spend more because I have the means to (I know, first world problems). The "more" is usually on big-ticket items rather than a bunch of cheaper items. The logical side of me understands that there's a hefty markup for the name on the label, but the unreasonable side doesn't care and falls for the allure of the name. Very few cases are as clear-cut as sunglasses (I don't care much for them, so I don't buy designer brands). I've yet to find a good balance between the two sides (and I don't know if I ever will), but I try my best not to dwell on the name and instead focus on uniqueness, quality (higher price doesn't necessarily equate to better quality), trendiness, and practicality. Most of the time I have a firm hold on my unreasonable side (ie: bought $128 AT perfect pumps over $625 CL Simple pumps) but sometimes I can't help but give in (ie: bought $1095 Burberry Marystow trench over $129 Zara trench).
5) Full price vs. sale price - It used to pain me to purchase items at full price, so I would spend a lot of time and effort (while hoping for some luck) to wait for the best sales, browse popbacks, track down sizes, etc. I became familiar with my favorite retailers through mailing lists or social media, which helped me get a good sense of the type of sales they hold, the frequency of sales, and "reasonable" price points. Nowadays, I still use that knowledge, but am much more ok with buying during a smaller sale or even at full price. The gradual shift in my mindset can largely be attributed to realizing how valuable my time is and how I'd rather be spending my free time on other aspects of my life. It helps that I also don't seem to want as much anymore, so as a result I've cut down on the quantity of purchases. The money I was "saving" through lots of sale items is essentially cancelled out when I'm buying less at higher price points.
Lastly, I always remind myself to love, use, and enjoy every purchase.
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- AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 12:17 PM
thanks for this post, cee! as a business major, i'm always so interested to learn about people's spending & budgeting perspectives, and of course especially regarding clothing & fashion. i def agree that we have to make our budgets work for us - taking into account of our emotional and logical shopping habits. i still have a hard time paying full-price on items though.. but sometimes i go for it if i absolutely love something. as long as there's no buyer's regret, right? :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Glad I'm not the only nosy one ;) I blame it on my curious nature, haha.Delete
Re buyer's regret: Oh man, I've certainly experienced that. I can happily say the feeling doesn't occur as often as it used to, so I am learning!
- AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 1:40 PM
Cee, thanks for your finance post. I snoop around your blog sometimes.ReplyDelete
Thanks for this post because it's nice to learn about other people's spending and perspective, and how they got to the point they are now. However, reading your post, I can't help but to be a little envious. I guess the downside of it that it also makes me look at my own life. I'm in my mid twenties already, and to be honest, I don't think I am as accomplished as many young women my age range. I also graduated college with a degree, but I have yet to find a stable job. Hence, my finance situation is really sad. I only hope that I can one day in the near future find a stable job with a good income so that I wouldn't have to worry about my fiance situation on a daily basis.
As someone who also adores fashion, but doesn't have the mean to actually afford beautiful pieces, I am really envious of you guys, the fashion blogging community. I hope that one day, I will be able to afford the pieces that I adored too.
Cee, do you have have tips on how to look for job? I really want to have a stable job so that I will be able to live life easily.
Thank you for your blog and this post.
Hey Lina! I'm sorry to hear that you're having a tough time finding a job. No matter what news outlets say, I still don't think the economy's in great shape, so know that you're not alone. I'm not sure I'm qualified to give job hunting advice in my own industry, let alone others that I don't know well. Some general tips off the top of my head... I'd say polish up your resume and have others read it to give you feedback. Can you ask friends/coworkers/acquanitances to see if there are any openings at their workplace? Some employers are much more likely to hire a "known" person rather than a stranger. I would also browse meetup or professional websites to see if there are any networking events that you can go to to meet more people. Also think about what kind of marketable skills you have that may not even relate to your degree and see if you could broaden the scope of your job hunt. I'm of the belief that most people don't work at their dream job, so it's okay to "settle." Once you find a job, you can explore the possibility of pursuing your passion then.Delete
Thank YOU for being honest. I've also felt envious of others, whether it's material things, relationships, careers, etc. It's so easy to compare ourselves to people who we perceive is doing "better," but keep in mind that we don't know all the details. Someone could be having a great career, but it may be at the sacrifice of another part of their life. I think it's fine to want nice things because it'll give you a goal to work towards. Work hard, focus on one aspect of your life at a time (career), and I'm sure you'll be on your way in no time. Do keep me updated :)
- AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 11:12 PM
Cee, thank you so much for replying. I do apprecite your insights and tips.Delete
I'll be sure to keep you updated, hopefully in the near future.
Thanks again,
- AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 4:15 AM
Hi Lina, This is a suggestion: If you can afford it, you might want to look into volunteering a couple of hours a week in your chosen field. Three ladies in my department volunteered & later were hired as Program Directors.Delete
- AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM
Hi Cee! I've been following your blog but never commented. I love how you shared your spending habits and perspective on purchasing. I've always wondered that about fashion bloggers because some brand name items are quite hefty, and post after post there's always something new and expensive.ReplyDelete
Thank you for opening up and sharing this with us. Reading this post made me rethink what I should be doing, and you made a great point about your time being valuable and to have that be considered when looking for big sales. (Like extreme couponing, the time they spend couponing, they could be holding a job that more than makes it up for what they 'saved'!)Replies
Hey there, thanks for taking the time to comment. I think most of the big bloggers make a ton of money through affiliate links/ads, have high-paying careers, come from wealthy backgrounds... or perhaps a combination of the above. Of course, there are probably some that are in debt. I'd love to know too (darn my nosiness), but can only speculate.Delete
You make me sound so wise, but really I'm not, haha. I may finally be maturing (gasp) and so part of that process is reflecting on past experiences and learning to improve from there. I'm glad you found this post helpful though :)
Really great post, Cee. You actually inspired me to write a similar post. People really gloss over the fact that finances are a HUGE part of what we do as bloggers as well as our daily lives. This post goes hand in hand with what you said in a past post about being true to yourself and not overspending. I love the methodical way you approach purchases, I do the same thing (ahem, Chanel WOC mulled for a good 2-3 years!)ReplyDelete
Lauren, for some reason your blog's blocked at my work, so I don't get to visit as often as I'd like =/ But I'm really looking forward to your future post.Delete
Now you're just making me look bad because I didn't debate nowhere near as long before purchasing my WOC ;)
I enjoyed reading this - I myself have a set, albeit generous , amount for clothes, dining out, etc. I also don't have expensive hobbies other than shopping (haha), so it leaves me an ice chunk to spend. Mulling over purchases helps immensely - even if its a $20 F21 top, I'll sleep on it. I will say this as a former GA girl & a current resident of 6500ft altitude city...get good sunglasses. They do make a difference in eye health long term. $300 Pradas aren't necessary, but a pair of $100 Ray Bans will do a lot to protect your corneas.ReplyDeleteReplies
Here I was, all proud of myself for not wanting all nice things in my life and you have to bring up good sunglasses. Jk. I really appreciate your comment and experience. I don't spend much time outdoors and have only made sure the ones I buy block out UV rays. Off to do some research soon!Delete
I really appreciated this post as well. I'm finishing up a graduate degree, and my clothing budget has been non-existent for the past three years. It will be tight for the foreseeable future, but I also need to look professional, put together, creative and stylish (I'm an interior designer). The idea of putting together an appropriate wardrobe for this profession on a budget is completely overwhelming at times, so I really enjoy reading about how other approach money and clothing.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Jillian for sharing bits about yourself! Casual clothes can already be pricey, so I can imagine the daunting task of a professional wardrobe on a budget. I think your journey would be an interesting and fun read because while there are many design blogs out there, it'd be different to get a glimpse into the wardrobe of an interior designer.Delete
- AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Thank you thank you thank you! I love seeing posts like these and love your tips! Please do more posts like these!ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm glad you enjoyed this post. I don't currently have any more posts similar to this in mind, but I'll be sure to do some self-reflecting and pick my brain :)Delete
I think you set a great example for young women everywhere! The blogosphere as a whole can promote a highly consumeristic and materialistic mentality to impressionable young fashionistas (glad that the hidden advertising agenda has gotten some press lately), but you are an exception to the rule ;-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you for your kind words <3Delete
Very nice post Cee! Agree with a lot of your approaches. I've also seen a trend with myself as far as buying less, but settling for smaller discounts and/or paying full price. I think it has to do with a growing confidence in knowing my style and taste, coupled with a decent closet foundation which leaves room to buy "statement" things there and there, but who knows.ReplyDelete
And there is only one thing I own that has actually appreciated in value...that crazy red Chanel flap! I've seen those things go for nearly twice what I paid for it a few years ago! Apparently you can invest in colored Chanel bags...who knew?Replies
But Kelly, you can't sell your red Chanel flap! The red's gorgeous. I bought my black flap for $2700 a few years back and I believe it's now up to $4400+tax, so I can probably make a profit if I sell too. It's not going to happen though because I'd kick myself if I ever have to re-buy.Delete
I appreciate your honesty and it is why I read (instead of just look at pictures) your blog. There is something very genuine about you that set you apart from other fashion bloggers! Thank you for taking the time to do this for us. You are awesome!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Helen for your kind words. Sometimes I wonder if I come off as a braggart if I talk about the good things in my life, or if I'm trying to gain sympathy if I talk about the bad. I'm still trying to find a good balance, but I'm glad you can see that I'm trying to be myself, albeit on the blunt side :)Delete
- AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 4:06 AM
Great post :) I do like your style and can tell that you are a smart stylish shopper :) Great insight to how you spend :)ReplyDelete
Thank you, Kat!Delete
I've been loving both "ramblings" posts this month, Cee! This topic is close to my heart and I really enjoyed reading your perspective behind your shopping and styling. Kelly also brings up a funny memory of mine about Chanel and your bullet # 3 - in my former blog, I actually remember charting an analysis about the return from re-selling certain designer handbags, versus major stock index returns during the lows of 2009. As my stocks plunged, I "invested" in a pre-owned Chanel bag which is now going used for about 4x the price. But of course there's no letting go of it now!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Jean! I'm all rambled out for now :)Delete
Your charting experience brings a smile to my face, which my nerdy side can really appreciate. My MIL dabbles in the stock market, but not that well according to DH. I keep telling him that she should've bought Chanels instead, keep them in her closet, and would be making a killing if she sold them now. Of course, hindsight is 20/20.
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Great post!! CarrieReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 3:36 PM
been following for awhile but was always lurking :P my fiance and i are looking into houses now (unless we move to SF, in which case rent there is equivalent to paying for a mortgage anywhere else, ugh)and so this post was close to my heart. thank you for sharing the decision making process and detailed breakdown behind how you handle your finances. <3ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Tiffany! Lurk away ;) Ahh, house hunting... it really is a roller coaster ride, but definitely one that's worth it if you're thinking of settling down in one area long-term. Best of luck to you! And congrats on your engagement and upcoming wedding!Delete
- AnonymousMarch 23, 2013 at 3:58 AM
Aw, thank you! You're so sweet :)Delete
As an aside, I chuckled at your use of !=. I don't think the average person knows that means ! means "not."ReplyDeleteReplies
D'oh! You're right, the thought didn't even occur to me. My head's been buried in code much too long! At least I didn't use <> haha. Thanks, Justine.Delete


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It is essential that the treatment specialist explains the disorder to the parents and child. Everyone should make time for this. First of all, it is important that the treatment specialist explains what is known about the causes and background of tics and Tourette syndrome. It should be explained that tics are related to processes in the brain and that genetics play a role. A child who suffers from tics cannot do anything about it and no one can accuse the child of putting on an act or not doing its best to control itself.
Children do not choose to have tics, although some children may temporarily be able to suppress them. It may also be that a child does not have tics in one situation, like at school, but that they occur all the time at home. Tics are sometimes very complex and may occur more often at one time than another time. This is not necessarily related to psychosocial factor but rather to the natural course of tic disorders.
The clinician will also explain other disorders that often occur in combination with tics (comorbidity), such as possible obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Furthermore, children with tics also often suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety or depression. Children frequently find these accompanying problems to be more burdensome than the tics themselves. Together with the child and its parents, the clinician will examine what is the largest obstacle to the child: the tics or another disorder. When the child suffers more from the accompanying problems, the treatment will focus primarily on these disorders. The treatment of these accompanying problems in children with tics does not differ from the treatment of the same problems in children without tics. However, the treatment of the accompanying problems can also have a favourable effect on the tics.
When a decision is taken to treat the tics, the clinician may recommend monitoring the severity and development of the tics over a period of time. This provides insight into the natural fluctuations of tic severity over time.


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Iran's Administration to Split Ministry into Two
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian administration introduced a bill that would splinter the Ministry of Cooperative, Labor and Social Welfare into two new ministries after being ratified by the parliament.
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In a cabinet session on Sunday, chaired by President Hassan Rouhani, the administration passed a bill to divide the Ministry of Cooperative, Labor and Social Welfare into the 'Ministry of Welfare and Social Security' and the 'Ministry of Labor and Cooperative'.
The cabinet has cited the need for "more focus on jobs and entrepreneurship", mobilization of all efforts to reduce unemployment, and more effective support for vulnerable groups against economic shocks for its decision to split the ministry.
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Basara Series game in my collection, which meant I need to slowly complete the game.
Not bad since I do like Hack and Slash game, and that including Dynasty Warriors Series.
Anyway still got Guild Wars 2 to play with, and enjoying it with my friends and Imouto.
Went for some very very short Walking Session, and noticed that some new games went on store.
Well, I do talk with the People over at Lot 1 Comic Connection to know on some latest Manga and Games.
But still not enough, since it's not easy being a salesman in the market.
Work for half a day and it take 1 whole day of energy, and most of my friends can said that I got the Energy and Time.
Not really got that much energy to be frank, and I do visit one good Chinese Traditional Medical Doctor to check my pulse today.
Interestingly, my internal organs are fine, but my "Qi" (Energy) is like an old man. What to say? I'm like an old man, got High Blood Pressure and Back pain. Even my glasses like to slip down and made me look like an old man. A 23 going 63.... And to think the Doctor even said that I still not married.
Anyway, I'm not like Xiong Mao who happy playing with his new Toy, and it kind of relaxing to watch Xiong Mao playing around, and having some laugh.
Well, I still want to peek more Manga myself.
Oh well, I can't stop my mind from not touching Games, especially Guild Wars 2, which got me itchy, but unable to play yesterday due to work.
And to think I work a person Called Mr. Low and now working for another person, also called Mr. Low, both having the same Surname. Very amusingly at how things like Fate and Luck can play a person's life in some ways.
I wonder where Mr High went, but having working is still good work, better than having my parents nagging at me for not going outside.
Funny thing today, I was told by some that I got very nice Finger Nail, Skin and look thinner than last time. But I don't felt any different.
Just more tired each time and day. As far as I can think of, time to relax for a while, before I get into the world of Guild Wars 2.


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Ozy And Millieon December 15, 2004 at 12:01 am
The original artwork for this strip is available for purchase. See the original artwork information page for more information.
So I wasn't the only kid that made his blocks say obscure words! Yay!
it says yang…
Wait. Yang? As in Yang the Nauseating? Is Ozy secretly a ninja of the Great Dark Horde?
Yang as in Yin and Yang, the Zen Buddhist concept.
I'm wondering about the sign with the biblical cite in the first panel (John 3:16 – "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."). What could it mean?
It is simply a small manner of their opinion, and they happened to be protesting at a house across the street.
To quote wikipedia:
"Some people (such as the Rainbow Man) display the reference in large letters at sporting events, seeking the attention of fellow fans, the staff controlling the venue's giant video screens and, if the game is televised, the television audience."
They do it because they hope viewers will become curious, look up the biblical reference, and become converted to Christianity.
The goo is in the lava lamp baby Ozy.


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Warthuk, has just been revealed.
Looks a bit like Gregorz to me....
New Earth Nemesis
@Clackers said in New Earth Nemesis:
Warthuk, has just been revealed.
Looks a bit like Gregorz to me....
He has a certain Warhammer look to him. Although given that female dwarves also have beards, maybe its a she?
Co-Lead of swell capping
Semi-retired (not warring or racing)
New Earth Nemesis
His special doesnt affected by gravity, how can an axe being drop from the sky swing at their enemies like that, 1000% logic XD. But i like his design and his magic attack seems very cool, a Earth monster summoning shadows!!!
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Remedy gunning after L.A. Noire with new facial animation approach
L.A. Noire's face scanning is the talk of the town at the moment, capturing incredibly realistic facial expressions and mapping them onto characters to create some frighteningly convincing mugs. It looks great, but Alan Wake developer Remedy says they can do better.
Next-gen.biz got a look at new animation tech that the developer is using on their next game, which may or may not be (but probably is) Alan Wake 2. According to the website, lead animator John Root has developed a system that first uses motion capture to create accurate character models. This also captures one of 64 facial poses, which lead to every facial expression a human can pull, according to Root.
With a realistic model created, animators can edit the already life-like facial animations in real-time, allowing for full control over a character's face in cuts-cenes and gameplay. Root also wants to add a system that tracks blood flow beneath the skin, allowing for color change when lips are pursed or certain expressions are made.
Sounds pretty impressive, right? CEO Matthias Myllyrinne is so confident in the tech he's ready to take LA Noire to task: "LA Noire has set a bar for facial animation," Myllyrinne said, then placed one hand much higher than the other and added: "But [Rockstar's game] is here, we're aiming to be here."


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Ad Mediation Plugins is using iAd implementation from the IOS Native plugins which is part of Stan's Assets products. In order to enable iAd Netwok you need to own IOS Native copy, which can be purchased from the Asset Store.
So set up steps would be:
- Import IOS Native plugin to your project.
- Setup iAd in iTunes connect
- Enable iAd Network in plugin settings as showed on the screenshot bellow.
Once you done with the Setup, you may use the iAd Network in your Mediation Profile.


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