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Oooo this meal was good...probably because it was a piece of cake, and because it was delicious! My hubb took one bite and complimented me, which is a hard thing to get sometimes...well, that immediately anyway! I really loved just throwing this in the crockpot and coming back 3 hours later to a finished meal. However, if you want to make it a 30 minute meal, I think cooking it in the oven would be equally as tasty. (P.S. The recipe actually used chicken WINGS, I substituted chicken breasts).
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Honey Sauced Chicken
Oooo this meal was good...probably because it was a piece of cake, and because it was delicious! My hubb took one bite and complimented me, which is a hard thing to get sometimes...well, that immediately anyway! I really loved just throwing this in the crockpot and coming back 3 hours later to a finished meal. However, if you want to make it a 30 minute meal, I think cooking it in the oven would be equally as tasty. (P.S. The recipe actually used chicken WINGS, I substituted chicken breasts).
71 comments:
- Kay said...
Love this dish! I adapted it to my liking by cutting the raw chicken into bize size pieces, frying them in a little olive oil, adding a little mrs. dash to the chicken while cooking, when fully cooked I add the sauce (minus the olive oil since I fried the chicken in it) and let the chicken simmer in the sauce until it thickens a little. Gives it a little bit of a different flavor, but still SO GOOD! Thanks for sharing! I love your blog!
- January 24, 2011 at 12:22 PM
- Sara and Andrew said...
I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing and making my dinners more exciting! :)
- September 19, 2011 at 5:45 PM
- Kerri said...
I'm going to go make this for dinner right now!! Thanks!
- October 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM
- Kestrel said...
I made this tonight and it was fantastic. Thanks for posting!
- October 27, 2011 at 8:12 PM
- Carolyn said...
I have this in the oven cooking as I type! I can't wait to taste it ... thank your for sharing!
- November 7, 2011 at 3:20 PM
- Jessie said...
I found this on Pinterest a while back, and finally made it tonight. Yum!! Thank you for the recipe. :)
- November 8, 2011 at 8:05 PM
- Lesley Barr Photography said...
We had this for dinner tonight and OMG! So good! Even my picky eater loved it. Thank you.
- November 9, 2011 at 5:45 PM
- KateHollstrom11 said...
Made this tonight--SO good! I could eat mountains of this! I used 1 lbs of chicken thighs and only 1/3 c honey. It's perfect that way, or for a spicy hit, a couple of drops of Sriracha is so so good!
- November 21, 2011 at 5:00 PM
- Bree said...
I'm not sure what everyone is raving about. I made this tonight and it's terrible. It's watery and tastes like honey only. I hated it.
- November 22, 2011 at 2:51 PM
- Chelsea and Cody said...
Thanks everyone...it is a delicious go to meal. Bree-sorry yours didn't turn out! I have made this 100 times and it is great. Better luck next time!
- November 22, 2011 at 6:44 PM
- Shelly said...
I found this recipe on Pinterest. I made it when my hubby was out of town and the kids loved it soo much they requested I make it when Daddy comes home. Mine was a little watery but that worked out well as I gave the kids little bowls of sauce for them to dip their chicken in. I will be making it for the 3rd time tonight. Sooo yummy..can't wait to eat it! Thanks!
- December 2, 2011 at 4:36 AM
- LindsayPBJ said...
I stumbled across this recipe on Pinterest, and I am glad I did! I had to make more chicken to feed 5 of us, so I doubled the honey and just guessed all the rest. Mine turned out watery but it was PERFECT. It made a great sauce for rice. I am definitely adding this into our rotation. Thanks!
- December 19, 2011 at 11:17 AM
- Amy Anderson said...
I made this last night and it turned out delicious made in the oven. Like the others, mine was watery, but that was okay. The true test was my 4 year old and he DEVOURED it. I'm posting about it on my blog today. Hope you check it out! (http://www.alittlenosh.net)
- December 27, 2011 at 2:31 AM
- Janis said...
After reading the previous comments about the dish being watery, I decided to try this on the stovetop. I browned the chicken (boneless, skinless breasts) for a few minutes on each side, then added the sauce and about 1/4 cup of water. Then I covered and simmered for about 15 minutes (kind of forgot to check the time). Then I took the cover off, turned the heat to high and the sauce turned into a lovely thick glaze for the chicken. I thought this was too sweet for my taste, but it was still super yummy. I might use less honey next time, maybe 1/3 cup. My 3 year old loved it :)
- January 3, 2012 at 4:19 PM
- Katie said...
If I put the chicken in the crockpot frozen, do i need to cook it longer?
- January 4, 2012 at 7:56 AM
- running escapades said...
Found your recipe pinned on Pinterest. Can't wait to try it!
- January 6, 2012 at 4:47 AM
- Mommy Mo said...
I made this tonight and it was freaking' awesome! Everyone in the family loved it, including the three kids. We literally licked our plates clean.
- January 9, 2012 at 6:19 PM
- abby o said...
After reading all the reviews I put a tablespoon of cornstarch in to thicken the sauce and it was perfect. I doubled it and it was all eaten...thanks for the recipe!
- January 15, 2012 at 7:09 PM
- the_albino_1 said...
This is delicious! I made it on the stove top by cooking the chicken a little bit and then adding the sauce mixture. It was awesome!
- January 19, 2012 at 4:04 PM
- chrisd said...
Your recipe made its way to Pinterest! Congratulations! I'm going to make this right now. Will remember to add a bit of cornstarch to finish and thicken the sauce.
- January 20, 2012 at 10:03 AM
- CherylK said...
This looked so good on Pinterest that I just had to check it out! I'll bet it's as good as it looks, too.
- January 20, 2012 at 1:15 PM
- chrisd said...
Here's my suggestion.
I cut up the chicken breast into
1" pieces, like someone had suggested. Then I tossed them with some cornstarch, just to coat. It thickened the sauce nicely.
The sauce was not overly sweet. It was good and I would make it again.
- January 20, 2012 at 8:48 PM
- Bromme said...
I've tried it today and it tasted really terrible,don't get me wrong,I think I would like your recipe but I did something wrong.Mine turned out much darker,nearly black, and tasted mostly like soy sauce and nothing else.So I'm trying to figure out what I did wrong.I've used an internet converter for cups to milliliter,it told me I should use 65 ml soy sauce,is that right or did I use too much?Or did I use the wrong kind of soy sauce,because mine turned out so dark?
- January 22, 2012 at 10:57 AM
- AP2466 said...
I was not at all impressed with this recipe. It is way to salty with all that soy sauce - I have no idea why in addition you would also season the meat with salt?! I made it in the crockpot for 3 hrs on low as suggested thinking this would result in juicy/tender chicken, but no - still too dry. If I'm going to dirty my crockpot and make dinner 3 hours ahead of time, it had better taste better than this. Not to mention that this recipe (unlike most chicken recipes) really is no longer healthy once you've added all that honey, ketchup, soy sauce... Will be deleting this from my saved recipes.
- January 22, 2012 at 3:52 PM
- Sandy said...
I made this over the weekend and tweaked it a bit, came out great though! I sliced my chicken breasts thin, dredged in flour and pan fried, then I cooked the onions, when they were done, I added equal parts butter/flour and whisked until smooth, then I added the liquid ingredients, then the chicken and let it sit on low for about 10 - 15 min while stirring frequently. It was not too watery at all, nor did it have too much soy or honey flavor to it. For those who had bad luck with the recipe, maybe give this way a try.
- January 24, 2012 at 5:22 PM
- Scott and Jenny said...
I just made this for dinner tonight, in the oven. It was delicious and SO EASY to throw together for a weeknight meal. I am definitely going to make it again. Thank you for sharing the recipe!!
- January 25, 2012 at 3:56 PM
- Mama J said...
I made this last night and the flavor was delicious. I baked it in the oven because I didn't have enough time for the crock pot. The sauce didn't thicken as I thought it would so I added cornstarch and it was great. Thanks for the recipe!
- January 30, 2012 at 5:42 AM
- sara.oneil said...
Just made this for dinner -- I did it the way Janis made it above on the stovetop. The sauce thickened nicely after heating it on high. Took about 25 minutes from start to finish on the stovetop. Yummy!
- February 1, 2012 at 2:56 PM
- Suzanne said...
Hey Haters, quit your bitching. I made this tonight exactly as written and it was a hit.
- February 1, 2012 at 4:43 PM
- okidokiphotography said...
For the people who say it is too watery.. I guess chicken companies inject water into the meat to make the look meatier. In return makes things more watery. Just a thought.
- February 3, 2012 at 7:55 PM
- Donna said...
Thank you for sharing this recipe. You saved my week night. I made a few changes to convert it to a stove top recipe. I used a little cornstarch to coat the chicken and the sauce ended up thick and delicious. For those of you who wish to prepare this in the slow cooker, I would suggest a little cornstarch slury at the end.
Here's my take: http://whatthedogate.blogspot.com/2012/02/honey-chicken.html
- February 4, 2012 at 6:04 PM
- Katie said...
I have tried this recipe in the crockpot and in the oven. The whole family raved about the meal in the crockpot but when I made it in the oven it was just ok. Maybe marinating the chicken before baking it would help?
- February 7, 2012 at 12:26 PM
- Sher Bear said...
This Dish was Delish! I tried it in the oven and it was so yummy. Mine did end up runny but it still had great flavor. Was perfect over rice. Probably too watery if you ate the chicken plain but over rice- YUM! Next time I will try mixing in a little cornstarch or coating the chicken with cornstarch first. Easy, Yummy meal- don't let the reviews scare you... just put it over rice! Will add a pinch more red pepper next time for a bit more kick!
- February 9, 2012 at 2:30 PM
- pippy76 said...
Delicious recipe! I made twice already and it is yummy! I add broccoli to it and its great!
- February 11, 2012 at 7:53 AM
- Teale said...
Made this last night per your instructions and it was a hit. We had it with brown rice. If you turn your crock pot off and let it sit for a little while the sauce will thicken up. We thought it was great. It's going in the rotation!
- February 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM
- Pruett said...
This is my 2nd time making this dish - the only change I made was to cut the chicken into bite size pieces, dust them with cornstarch, brown them in a skillet and then add to the crockpot. The cornstarch thickened the sauce perfectly and my kids loved it. So delicious!
- February 17, 2012 at 10:11 AM
- Kathy said...
Like many of the other commenters, I thickened the sauce by making a cornstarch slurry at the end. I also added cashews for a little crunch and served over rice. It was delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!!
- February 20, 2012 at 1:56 PM
- jh said...
Made this too! Wonderful! http://sugarnspicemakeseverythingnice.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/honey-sauced-chicken/
- February 22, 2012 at 6:08 AM
- sarah said...
Hi, I have a question...has anyone doubled or tripled this recipe? I would like to make this for company tonight but I am concerned about the cook time. I want to put it in the crockpot, if I triple it, would the chicken be done after 3 hours on low? Thanks!
- February 23, 2012 at 6:39 AM
- Donna said...
Question: Is the recipe calling for 3/4 lb. of chicken or 3 to 4 lbs. of chicken? Making tonight so hope this turns out good.
- February 23, 2012 at 1:58 PM
- Sabrina said...
Looks relish and I bought the ingredients to try it but after writing the first few ingredients in my calorie tracker....there is no way! It comes out to over 500 calories per serving. Jealous of the lucky ones who did get to try this though!
- March 7, 2012 at 4:21 PM
- Faye said...
Thank you for this recipe! I've made it many times. I use fresh chopped onion, garlic powder, and added about 1/2 teaspoon of Chinese five spice. I throw in some fresh broccoli during the last 30 minutes of the 1.5 hour on high cooking time. Delicious served with brown rice. Our family loves it.
- April 3, 2012 at 7:10 PM
- SandiB said...
Made this tonite in the oven and a miracle occured...all5people in the family LOVED it!!! I wouldnt change a thing!
- April 11, 2012 at 6:46 PM
- Safia said...
This was very good. I used a little less honey and a red onion. I also cooked the extra sauce with some corn starch at the end to make it thicken up and poured it over the chicken and some broccoli with rice.
- April 19, 2012 at 3:32 PM
- Jenny Eatwell said...
You are so right about this being favoured by menfolk! LOL I made it this last week and the whole family loved it. Thanks for a great recipe!
- April 29, 2012 at 8:04 AM
- MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs) said...
I made this tonight, and it was delicious!
I used about 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, roughly trimmed. I cooked on low for almost 3 hours, and then added a package of frozen stir-fry vegetables that I'd mostly thawed in the microwave. I cooked it another 20 minutes or so. Then I took out the chicken and veggies and poured the sauce into a skillet. I thickened it with some cornstarch (dissolved in water first). I added the chicken and veggies to the skillet to mix with the sauce. We ate it over brown rice. The whole family loved it, and we have leftovers for another meal.
Thanks for the great recipe! Your Thai peanut chicken is next on my "to try" list! :)
- May 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM
- Rachel Berry said...
Not sure how anyone can get this recipe wrong, WE STINKING LOVED IT!!!
It's on the menu again this week!!
Thanks so much for sharing!!
:)Rachel Berry
- June 4, 2012 at 3:47 PM
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- July 12, 2012 at 9:06 AM
- KristaM said...
Gave your recipe a try last night and posted it on my blog today! It was DELICIOUS!!! :)
- August 31, 2012 at 10:42 AM
- Unknown said...
Great flavor but sauce is way too thin. Definitely needs corn starch or something to thicken it.
- September 2, 2012 at 6:53 PM
- jessica said...
This was DElicious!!!! :) thanks! Made it before class today and enjoyed it being done when I got home! Great for a college student!
- November 1, 2012 at 3:50 PM
- Jeanette SimplyPinspirational said...
Thank you so much for the recipe! I made it for a Thanksgiving pot luck and it was a hit!
I also just put it up on my blog with a step by step picture tutorial if anyone is interested in checking it out.
- November 26, 2012 at 1:42 PM
- Tiffany said...
I found this recipe on Pinterest and tried it right away! It is amazing and was a hit with the whole family! Thank you so much for sharing!
- December 14, 2012 at 7:23 AM
- jboudreau77 said...
I've made this dish several times. I find that only comes out on the watery side when you cook it on high for 1.5 hours rather than on low for 3+ hours, so I've taken to doing the longer and lower setting. I serve it over a bed of white rice with a side of veggies and it's been a hit with my entire family including all 3 of my very picky children. It's great! I think that sauce would be excellent on chicken wings too and vow to try it some day in the not too distant future. Thank you for this recipe which has now become one of our family's go to favorites!
- January 16, 2013 at 11:19 AM
- Courtney Foster said...
Has anyone made this with a whole chicken? I want to try but I'm afraid to ruin it or not make enough sauce. Do you think its only good with chicken breast or would it be just as good on a whole chicken?
- May 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM
- JenFlores said...
My family LOVES this. I like the ease of it. Thank you!
- May 7, 2013 at 10:18 AM
- Yvette Lujano said...
Question- Do I double the recipe if I am making it for four? or do I just add more chicken?
- May 13, 2013 at 4:13 PM
- Chelsea and Cody said...
Yvette, if you are making it for double the people I would definitely double the entire recipe!
- May 13, 2013 at 5:44 PM
I just made this last night for the first time-what a big hit! I dredged the chicken in cornstarch first (did not brown it, though) to thicken the sauce and that worked great.
I may try a few tweaks next time but everyone agreed there WILL be a next time-yum!
Thanks for sharing it!
- May 31, 2013 at 7:13 AM
- Elizabeth Eberhardt said...
Had this last week over rice and it was so good! My honey used a whole bottle of honey to make it extra sweet. We loved it. Thanks for the recipe!!
- June 15, 2013 at 12:45 PM
- Sam Mueller said...
YUM!! This was so easy! I changed the recipe by adding a little garlic and cornstarch, and sprinkled sesame seeds over it when it I served it. I piled it atop Jasmine rice with a side of steamed carrots and sugar snap peas. My picky 5 yr old started reciting Dr. Seuss after her first bite, "I would eat this in a box and I would eat this with a fox..." My 6 yr old ate 3 plates!! I call that a win. Definitely doing this P.S. I used the oven method.
- July 23, 2013 at 5:23 PM
- daday said...
This was pretty darn good! Really easy as well... so easy that I didn't think it would turn out that great but it did. I used the stove top method to cook my chicken. I had the same problem with the watery sauce but fixed that easily by adding 1 tbsp corn starch dissolved in 1 tbsp of water a little at a time at the end. My sauce was the perfect consistency! This is not a huge amount of food and in fact we only got two servings out of it (and we are not ravinous eaters!!) I made this exactly as directed with the exception of doubling the sauce as initially it did not look like enough. I served it over Jasimine rice and had steamed carrots. This is a perfect, easy and fast recipe for a weeknight. Thank you!
- August 30, 2013 at 8:15 AM
- ksaldivar said...
i just have to say that we LOVE this dish . my 5 year old requests it at least ever 3 or 4 days. i make it about 3 times a month. thank you for sharing it
- September 3, 2013 at 3:20 PM
- Sandra Martinez said...
I love this recipe but would like to know how to make the sauce thicker? I have never made the crock pot version and wonder if that would make the difference.
I like making the oven version because I'm usually not that well prepared for dinners.
Any suggestions?
- January 26, 2014 at 4:24 PM
- Stacie T said...
I'm making this tonight! We had a chef salad w/chicken tender for lunch and I chopped and fried the chicken for tonight at the same time. There are 9 of us, so I just fried the amount I knew we'll need. This seems like a very adaptble recipe. If it's watery, I'll add cornstarch like others have said, if its too sweet, I'll add more soy. It sounds like it'll be great! I'm serving it with brown rice and a cauliflower/broccoli mix.
- May 18, 2014 at 2:44 PM
- Stacie T said...
Just finished, and it was Yummy! Maybe other people's was watery from the juices in the chicken as it cooked. But with my chicken already cooked, the sauce formed more of a sweet and spicy glaze that EVERYONE gobbled up!. Definitely going on my "Tried and Successful" Pinterest board.
- May 18, 2014 at 4:14 PM
- Emily M said...
I've made this several times for my husband and me, both baked and crock pot style. It's good every time. Sometimes I add 1/8 - 1/4 cup peanut butter to the sauce, which adds some depth and thickness that we love! My next challenge will be to triple it when we have company over this weekend. Thanks for the recipe!
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- Pieces if Me said...
I made the oven version of this last night and was disappointed with how it came out. I checked it at 20 minutes and the chicken was still mostly raw. I know my oven temp was correct because I keep an oven thermometer inside. It took another 15 minutes to cook the chicken completely (so 35 minutes vs the 20 that the recipe says). The sauce was watery and gave the whole meal a watered down taste. I served it over white rice with broccoli. My family all agreed that we prefer the popular sweet & sour chicken made with similar ingredients. The chicken is browned in a skillet with egg and cornstarch, then baked in the sauce. It's messy to make and takes longer to prepare but it's worth the effort.
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|Preparation Time: 20 minutes
|Cook noodles according to package. Add broccoli and squash to the last 30 seconds of cooking noodles and drain. Combine vinegar, oil, mustard, basil and garlic. Mix well. Pour mixture over noodles and allow to cool. Peel and slice kiwifruit. Toss turkey, red pepper, green onions and kiwifruit with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
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|1 Cup of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving
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|Calories: 260
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
% of Calories from Fat: 24%
% Calories from Sat Fat: 5%
|Protein: 21g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sodium: 135mg
|Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamins A, C, B3, B6 and K, fiber, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous and selenium, and a good source of iron, calcium, folate, copper, potassium, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B2.
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Seven women gather for a dinner party that turns surreal when Tangle's aerial acrobats climb the curtains, cartwheel across tables, carry each other around, make new enemies and friends and resist the pull of gravity in their dynamic new show, "You Don't Say." On Thursday, Sept. 13 (8 p.m.), Friday, Sept. 14 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 15 (3 p.m. and 8 p.m.), Tangle will bring their new work to Philadelphia Soundstages at 1600 N. 5th St. in Northern Liberties.
In "You Don't Say," Tangle's innovative circus-theater style animates the dramas, intrigues and fresh connections that happen at a gathering of old and new friends. A party guest gets bored and starts climbing on the furniture. A trapeze doubles as a loveseat for a budding romance while small talk between strangers turns into a gymnastic exploration of chairs, tables and one another. Two women work out their frustration and flirtation in a dance that traverses the room and reaches the ceiling. Tangle's athletic aerial dance tells the story of a complex web of friendship and community.
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The Orange County Bar Assn. (OCBA) will honor former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in the first of a new Legal Giants educational series.
The annual events will pay tribute to those who have had the most impact on the country and its justice system, organizers said. The event series' founding was serendipitous, they added.
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Bye Bye Painting
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Bye Bye is an original, large one-of-a-kind figurative painting signed by artist Nino Kobaidze. This piece of art was created in 2011 and the painter used oil on canvas. It measures 79" x 39" inch (200 x 100 cm) and is available for sale online for 2500 USD.
Nino Kobaidze is an artist that was born in the year 1983 to the country of Georgia. He went to school in 2008 and received his bachelor of fine arts from the Tbilisi State Academy, and in 2010, he got his master of fine arts from the Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts. This artist has been showcased in a number of exhibitions in both Georgia and Russia as well. It is with the knowledge he has gained that he creates beautiful pieces of unique art, mainly focusing on the human body but with paintings that reflect landscapes as well.


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Nice job on the Steelers picks....I would do cartwheels if the Steelers draft turns out like that.....I really like the first five picks......I don't think Caldwell will be there in the third round when the Steelers pick.....I hope so since he is second favorite center in this draft behind Eric Wood......
will johnson is a freakishly strong dude.
summers in the 4th? seems like an epic reach.
i would love gilbert, gilbert, oher and jackson are all dream picks
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(Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks open the defense of their Super Bowl crown and kick off the 2014-15 season at home against the Green Bay Packers, the National Football League (NFL) announced on Wednesday.
The September 4 league opener will mark the Packers' first visit back to CenturyLink Field since the infamous 'Fail Mary' game in 2012 when replacement officials bungled a touchdown call in the endzone that led to an unlikely Seattle win.
"Kickoff Weekend" will also feature a Monday Night doubleheader with the Detroit Lions hosting the New York Giants and the San Diego Chargers traveling to Arizona to face the Cardinals.
The NFL regular season will feature 256 games spread across 17 weeks followed by the playoffs concluding with the Super Bowl on February 1 at University of Phoenix Stadium.
The Seahawks will also be part of the NFL Thanksgiving Day festivities on November 27 when they take on San Francisco.
Other Thanksgiving Day matchups will see the Chicago Bears in Detroit while the Philadelphia Eagles will land in Dallas to challenge the Cowboys.
The NFL had already announced that three regular season games will be played at London's Wembley Stadium — Oakland kicking off the International Series against Miami (September 28), followed by Atlanta against Detroit (October 26) and Jacksonville facing Dallas (November 9).
Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Peter Rutherford


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Big shocker out of the news community today. Andrew Breitbart has died at just 43 of apparent natural causes. What, you haven't heard of him? Trust me, you've heard of his work -- and not just because he's the guy who called Senator Ted Kennedy a "pile of human excrement" when the liberal lion died.
He was a conservative who helped Arianna Huffington launch The Huffington Post way back when she was still a Republican (remember those days?). And the publisher of six -- count 'em, six -- news sites, including two that bear his name (Breitbart.com and Breitbart.tv), has played a role in the news itself. His networks have produced some huge political stories in recent years, the kind of thing that's brought down Congressmen and major social reform groups alike. So what did he do that affected your life?
1. Took Out ACORN -- The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now officially folded in 2010 for a variety of reasons, but it was Breitbart's decision to run heavily edited videos made by activist James O'Keefe to damage the organization that turned the national attention toward the activist group.
2. Gave Shirley Sherrod, Georgia State Director of Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a major headache on a national scale -- Remember the woman fired by the federal government back in 2010 for video of her making some scandalous statements during an NAACP fundraising dinner ... only to have everyone from the president on down begging her forgiveness when it turned out the videos had been heavily edited and her comments taken out of context? Those edited videos just happened to have been published by Breitbart, landing him in legal hot water when Sherrod later filed a defamation lawsuit -- which is still going through the courts, by the way.
3. Brought down Congressman Anthony Weiner -- When Breitbart's BigGovernment.com first broke the story that the respected Democrat from New York City had Tweeted a photograph of his crotch to a woman who was not his wife, people were taking it with big grains of salt. He was a conservative who wasn't exactly known for being kind to liberals, and Weiner was spinning a good story about a hacker sneaking into his social media account. Only it turned out Breitbart was right all along: the Congressman known for championing women's causes was, in fact, responsible for the crotch shot. It didn't take long before the aptly named Weiner was out of a job.
These are just three of the major moves Breitbart played a role in. I can't say I agreed with him most of the time, but they're certainly evidence that he had a significant effect on American lives. And dying at just 43 is a tragedy any way you spell it.
Were you a Breitbart fan?
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Tis true, the poor old man got his arse handed to him once again.
But the worst part was one of the dad's friends took a picture and sent it around for others to see.
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In this game, collecting 15 one-dollar bills will earn you $20,000. That's because they're hidden inside innocent looking piggy banks. Traders need to watch out, though, as two of the piggy banks are holding sinister ZONKs. Pick a ZONK once, you're still in the game. Pick a ZONK twice...GAME OVER.


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Angioplasty, also called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries (caused by coronary artery disease). It restores blood flow to the heart muscle without open-heart surgery. Angioplasty can be done in an emergency setting such as an acute heart attack or in an elective setting when heart disease is strongly suspected from non-invasive testing.
For angioplasty, a special catheter (a long, thin, hollow tube) is inserted into a blood vessel and guided to the blocked coronary artery. The catheter has a tiny balloon at its tip. Once the catheter is in place, the balloon is inflated at the narrowed area of the coronary artery. This presses the plaque or blood clot blocking the artery against the sides of the artery making more room for blood flow.
The use of fluoroscopy (a special type of X-ray that's like an X-ray "movie") helps the doctor find the blockages in the coronary arteries as a contrast dye moves through the arteries. This is called coronary angiography.
The doctor may determine that another type of procedure is necessary. This may include the use of atherectomy (removal of plaque) at the site of the narrowing of the artery. In atherectomy, there may be tiny blades on a balloon or a rotating tip at the end of the catheter. When the catheter reaches the narrowed spot in the artery, the plaque is broken up or cut away to open the artery.
Coronary stents are now used in nearly all angioplasty procedures. A stent is a tiny, expandable, metal mesh coil that is put into the newly-opened area of the artery to help keep the artery from narrowing or closing again.
Once the stent has been placed, tissue will start to form over it within a few days after the procedure. The stent will be completely covered by scar tissue within a month or so. Medicines called antiplatelets must be taken to decrease the "stickiness" of platelets (special blood cells that clump together to stop bleeding), and to prevent blood clots from forming inside the stent. Your doctor will give specific instructions on which medicines need to be taken and for how long.
Most stents are coated with medicine to prevent the formation of too much scar tissue inside the stent. These stents, called drug-eluting stents, or DES, release medicine within the blood vessel that inhibits the overgrowth of tissue within the stent. This helps deter re- narrowing of the blood vessel.Some stents do not have this medicine coating and are called bare metal stents or BMS. They may have higher rates of stenosis but do not require long-term use of antiplatelet medicines. This may be the preferred stent in people who are at high risk of bleeding.
Because stents can become blocked, it is important for you to talk with your doctor about what you need to do if you have chest pain after a stent placement.
If scar tissue does form inside the stent, a repeat procedure may be needed. This may be using either balloon angioplasty or with a second stent. In some cases, radiation therapy may be given through a catheter placed near the scar tissue to stop the growth of scar tissue and open up the vessel. This is called brachytherapy.
Angioplasty is done to restore coronary artery blood flow when the narrowed artery is in a location that can be reached in this manner. Not all coronary artery disease (CAD) can be treated with angioplasty. Your doctor will decide the best way to treat your CAD based on your circumstances.
Possible risks associated with angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy, and related procedures include, but are not limited to:
You may want to ask your doctor about the amount of radiation used during the procedure and the risks related to your particular situation. It is a good idea to keep a record of your radiation exposure, such as previous scans and other types of X-rays, so that you can inform your doctor. Risks associated with radiation exposure may be related to the cumulative number of X-rays or treatments over a long period.
For some people, having to lie still on the procedure table for the length of the procedure may cause some discomfort or pain.
There may be other risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your doctor before the procedure.
Angioplasty may be done as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your doctor's practices. Most people who undergo angioplasty and stent placement are monitored overnight in the hospital.
Generally, angioplasty follows this process:
After the procedure, you may be taken to the recovery room for observation or returned to your hospital room. You will stay flat in bed for several hours after the procedure. A nurse will monitor your vital signs, the insertion site, and circulation and sensation in the affected leg or arm.
Tell your nurse right away if you feel any chest pain or tightness, or any other pain, as well as any feelings of warmth, bleeding, or pain at the insertion site.
Bed rest may vary from 2 to 6 hours depending on your specific condition. If your doctor placed a closure device, your bed rest may be shorter.
In some cases, the sheath or introducer may be left in the insertion site. If so, the bedrest will be last until the sheath is removed. After the sheath is removed, you may be given a light meal.
You may feel the urge to urinate often because of the effects of the contrast dye and increased fluids. You will need to use a bedpan or urinal while on bed rest so that your affected leg or arm will not be bent.
After the specified period of bed rest has been completed, you may get out of bed. The nurse will help you the first time you get up, and will check your blood pressure while you are lying in bed, sitting, and standing. You should move slowly when getting up to avoid any dizziness from the long period of bed rest.
You may be given pain medicine for pain or discomfort at the insertion site or from having to lie flat and still for a long time.
You will be encouraged to drink water and other fluids to help flush the contrast dye from your body.
You may go back your usual diet after the procedure, unless your doctor decides otherwise.
You will most likely spend the night in the hospital after your procedure. Depending on your condition and the results of your procedure, your stay may be longer. You will get detailed instructions for your discharge and recovery period.
Once at home, monitor the insertion site for bleeding, unusual pain, swelling, abnormal discoloration, or temperature change. A small bruise is normal. If you notice a constant or large amount of blood at the site that cannot be contained with a small dressing, tell your doctor.
If your doctor used a closure device at your insertion site, you will be given specific information regarding the type of closure device that was used and how to take care of the site. There will be a small knot, or lump, under the skin at the site. This is normal. The knot should slowly disappear over a few weeks.
It will be important to keep the insertion site clean and dry. Your doctor will give you specific bathing instructions.
You may be advised not to participate in any strenuous activities. Your doctor will instruct you about when you can return to work and resume normal activities.
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following:
Your doctor may give you other instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation.
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text: New York, November 30, 2005—The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Tuesday's release of jailed journalist Paul Kamara after an appeals court overturned his conviction and two-year sentence for seditious libel. He had served more than a year in prison for articles criticizing President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. "I am happy that I have been acquitted at long last," Kamara told CPJ in an interview today. "This is a victory for press freedom." Kamara, editor and publisher of the independent newspaper For Di People, was convicted in October 2004 on two counts of seditious libel under the repressive 1965 Public Order Act. The charges dated from October 2003 and stemmed from articles in For Di People alleging that Kabbah was a "convict" and constitutionally unfit to hold office. The articles focused on a 1967 Commission of Inquiry report that allegedly implicated Kabbah in embezzlement of public funds. The three-judge Appeals Court in the capital, Freetown, ruled on Tuesday that the trial judge had erred, and that Kamara's action did not amount to sedition. Kamara told CPJ he was surprised by the ruling, which "restored confidence that all is not lost with the judiciary and rule of law." CPJ and other groups had waged advocacy campaigns seeking his release. Kamara said he would return to work and would support the media's ongoing effort to rid seditious libel from Sierra Leone's statutes. For Di People has long been targeted for intimidation because of its critical editorial stances. Harry Yansaneh, who took over editing duties at For Di People after Kamara's jailing, died this year after a beating allegedly ordered by a ruling party member of Parliament. "Justice has finally been served in the case of Paul Kamara, but it has taken more than a year during which Kamara and his family have suffered," CPJ Executive Director Ann Cooper said. "Sierra Leone's government should immediately undertake legal reforms to ensure that journalists will no longer be jailed for doing their work."


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After that we went to the Convention Center for our blogger tour of the exhibit hall before it opened to the public. I noticed right way that the RootsTech vendor area was bigger than last year.
Here are some photos. Just remember it was still closed to the public, which is why you don't see anyone.
A view down one aisle.
Bring your books for scanning and receive a digital file of them from FamilySearch.
The Demo Theater. Check out the furniture.
Story @ Home booth with conversation area.
There were many vendors I've never heard of in the hall. This could be because of the merge with the Story @ Home conference, or maybe there are just that many new products in the genealogy world. Either way, cool for family historians.
After the tour, we got reserved seats for the opening keynote. (I told you this Official Blogger thing was a sweet ride.) You can watch a recording of the keynote at the RootsTech website.
I won't go over the entire keynote, but I did notice some common themes. Collaboration was mentioned often. So was the concept storytelling in family history.
The "new" genealogist is nothing like the rabid genealogist many of us resemble. They have different purposes, intentions, perspectives and attention spans. The keynotes reflected that. Do watch them if you can. Especially Syd Lieberman's talk. It was fabulous.
I did a lot of talking and networking on day 1. I sought out Stories to Tell Books as I planned. I spent way too much time at the Demo Theater, but it was interesting to see all these genealogy products and the chairs were comfortable. In an hour at the Demo Theater, I learned as much as I would in a cramped session. I take learning opportunities where I can, especially when leather furniture and free popcorn are involved.
In the afternoon, I went to a developer session....and I followed along just fine. It was "Genealogy Industry Web 2.0 Report Card" by Tammy A. Hepps, overall winner of the RootsTech developer's challenge and creator of Treelines.com.
I did more networking and schmoozing after that, then called it a day in the convention center. I had a fun evening, but that's a story for another time.


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of the public and private presentation of images."
- Cameron McNall, Electroland
This project challenges notions of the public and private presentation of images, while demonstrating that Gateway Community College is an important and forward-looking educational institution.
Each day when students pass from building to building at Gateway Community College, they are treated to photos of their classmates, professors, and administrators on a 11 x 11 meter low-resolution LED video screen. This piece of lighting art, appropriately named "College Faces," is a slow-motion movie that transitions every thirty seconds between photos retrieved from smartphones or a website.
LED lighting solution was chosen to bring this concept to life. Philips Color Kinetics iColor Flex LMX, strands of full-color LED nodes, were positioned 95 mm in apart on a custom-made frame by RGB Lights, Inc. placed in the atrium space connecting the campus buildings.
Cameron McNall, principal at Electroland and lighting designer for the project, was satisfied that he chose a Philips Color Kinetics solution. McNall said the "wide product line [offered by Philips Color Kinetics] allowed us to find a product that most clearly matched our needs, and they offered invaluable technical support."


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Marquette, Mich.—The United States Olympic Education Center has named 28 student-athletes to its All-Academic Team for their performance in the classroom during the 2012 fall semester.
The All-Academic Team recognizes athletes who earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.
Assistant Director Mike Fields was pleased with the semester results.
"It can be difficult to juggle academics and sport," said Fields. "It is nice to see so many athletes earning honors in the classroom, including 20 with a GPA of 3.25 or higher."
All-Academic Team
Greco-Roman wrestling
Alan Alvarez, So, pre-chiropractic, Miami
Tanner Andrews, Sr, criminal justice, North Aurora, Ill.
Austin Barton, So, economics, Phoenix
Dallas Brown, Fr, physical therapy, Valdesta, Ga
Arthur Carmona, Fr, business management, Brawley, Calif.
Joseph DeNova, Jr, business management/accounting, Fortson, Ga.
Ethan Dondlinger, Jr, history, Slinger, Wis.
Alex Fleming, Sr, exercise science, Sterling, Va.
Zeke Honegger, Fr, undeclared, Lake Zurich, Ill.
Ryan Hope, Sr, community health education, Carol Stream, Ill.
Mike Mioni, Fr, undeclared, Phoenix
Max Nowry, Jr, secondary physical education, Wheeling, Ill.
Dmitry Ryabchinskiy, So, biology, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mark Stenberg, Jr, industrial technology, Lockport, Ill.
Isaiah Varona, Fr, biology/pre-medicine, Miami
Jessy Williams, Fr, sports science, Windsor, N.Y.
Joshua Barnett, Sr, computer science, Sanford, Fla.
Ann Bengry, So, sports science, Marquette, Mich.
Ryan Borges, Fr, special education, Bradenton, Fla.
Brian Budd, So, sports science, Okemos, Mich.
Max Cretcher, Sr, physics/pre-medicine, Rochester Hills, Mich.
Dan Gorelik, Jr, international studies, Moorestown, N.J.
Jeffry Everson, Ms, exercise science, Cedar, Mich.
Brennan Jaquint, Jr, sports science/pre-medicine, Evansville, Wis.
Holly Krzeminski, So, undeclared, Port Charlotte, Mich.
Chris Lenahen, Sr, biology, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
John McGovern, Jr, biochemistry/ Pre-Medicine, Pensacola, Fla.
Andrew Wener, Fr, computer science, Munising, Mich.


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Most eukaryotic cells exhibit three different varieties of cytoskeletal filaments, each of which functions in a characteristic manner. The long, hollow filaments known as microtubules are primarily responsible for regulating the transport of molecules between intracellular compartments and governing the positioning of organelles bound by membranes. A microtubule exhibits an outer diameter of approximately 25 nanometers and is significantly more rigid than an actin filament. In a typical animal cell, microtubules are nucleated around a small region of cytoplasm bordering the nucleus of the cell called a microtubule-organizing center (MTOC), or centrosome. From the MTOC, the filaments extend out in an astral-like configuration, with their minus ends embedded in the centrosome and their plus ends situated towards the periphery of the cell. A specialized variety of tubulin (gamma-tubulin) apparently plays a key role in the organization of microtubules, forming ring-shaped complexes with proteins that are widely supposed to act as templates for the nucleation of microtubules that have grown to contain the 13 protafilaments characteristic of the structures.
The digital image presented above features a cell culture of Indian Muntjac fibroblasts that was immunofluorescently labeled with primary anti-tubulin mouse monoclonal antibodies followed by goat anti-mouse Fab fragments conjugated to the cyanine dye, Cy2. In addition, the culture was counterstained for DNA with DAPI, and for the cytoskeletal filamentous actin network with Alexa Fluor 568 conjugated to phalloidin. Images were recorded in grayscale with a QImaging Retiga Fast-EXi camera system coupled to an Olympus BX-51 microscope equipped with bandpass emission fluorescence filter optical blocks provided by Omega Optical. During the processing stage, individual image channels were pseudocolored with RGB values corresponding to each of the fluorophore emission spectral profiles.
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beyourownit needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 122 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
Be Your Own IT
Be Your Own IT exists to help people use and repair computers.
Be Your Own IT is the #1 source to learn how to use and repair computers. Whether someone is in high school, coming out of college, changing careers, or even coming out of retirement, we have the information they need to learn advanced computer repair.
We teach them what they need to know to fix their own computer or even start their own PC repair business.
Our online community offers tons of free videos, a forum, and free email, chat, and phone support.
We have a DVD Home Study Course for people that want to learn how to fix computers and even start their own pc repair business. Here is a link to the current course: http://www.beyourownit.com/computer…ourse.html
This contest is to create a packaging design for the new 2011 course. It will consist of a folding box that contains 6 DVDs and a Handbook.
We need you to create designs for:
1) Folding Box Insert
2) DVDs
3) Handbook
The full design brief with dimensions and required text is attached. The Requirements text box wasn't big enough.
Our logo and fonts associated with the logo are attached.
Also attached is a blank Folding Box and Handbook, to give you an idea of what they look like.
Be Creative!
90% Men
85% between the ages of 35-64. 45-54 being the largest segment
Mostly High School graduates and some college. Few have college degrees.
Most people who buy the course do so because they want to fix their own computer. The next motivation is to make some extra money fixing computers on the side, or perhaps even starting their own business.
Please View Attached Design Brief.pdf
1) Folding Box Insert
The folding course box is like an oversized DVD case. It will hold 6 DVDs and the handbook. It has a printed insert.
Insert dimensions are 19 15/16" wide x 11 3/8" high. Full bleed. Please leave a 1" safety margin on top/bottom/sides. Therefore, all text and important images should be within 1" of the full dimensions, and the background should extend to the full dimensions.
"Computer Repair Mastery Course"
Leave space in your design for a UPC barcode (1.5" wide x 1.0" tall).
Description of course, plus screenshots, and list of 21 videos. Use sample text for now.
"Computer Repair Mastery Course" with Company Name and Logo
2) DVDs
DVD label dimensions are 120mm wide. The bleed should extend past 120mm. Text should stay within 116mm. To say it another way, the DVD labels are 120mm with a 2mm margin.
DVD 1: "Section 1: Hardware Diagnosis and Repair"
DVD 2: "Section 2: Software Problems and Solutions"
DVD 3: "Section 3: Windows Installation and Configuration"
DVD 4: "Section 4: User Experience Personalization"
DVD 5: "For Computer Use Only" "Complete Computer Repair Mastery Course" "All Videos"
CD 1: "Ultimate Boot CD, Version 5"
3) Handbook
The dimensions for the Handbook cover is 8.25" x 11". Full bleed. Coil-bound, so leave a 0.50" margin on the left side for binding.


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Geocaching.com Caption Contest 32 – Win a Barely Coveted Prize
Enter a caption to win a 'barely coveted prize' in the 32nd installment of our Geocaching.com Caption Contest. This picture was originally posted on the official Geocaching.com Facebook page.
As you can see, winter still has a hold on much of the geocaching world. That's not stopping hearty geocachers from braving the snow, ice, and wind to log smileys.
What caption would you write for the picture at the top of this post? "If you find this cache please bring a hairdryer to defrost that last geocacher."
Submit your caption by clicking on "Comments" below. Please include your Geocaching.com username in all entries. Then, explore the captions other geocachers have posted.
You're encouraged to try to 'influence' the voting process (*nudge*nudge*). "Like" the caption that you think should win. If you think your caption should win, convince your fellow geocachers, your friends, and family to "like" your caption. Lackeys vote from the top finalists to decide the winner of the contest.
The winner receives these, 'barely coveted prizes' you see above. They're two pins from Geocaching.com.
More than two dozen Lackeys voted to award the winner of the 31st Geocaching.com Caption Contest a barely coveted prize. It was also winter-themed. Click on the image at right to discover the winning caption from the last Geocaching.com Caption Contest.
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Obviously, I don't think Denard Robinson has a future at QB in the NFL.
That said, his athleticism is 1st round caliber, and at the very least I could see him being an intriguing kick return prospect. With just a little more bulk he could be an electric RB, and if he can learn to play WR, he could be a Percy Harvin type threat after the catch, and I think John Schneider would like that very much.
Here is a highlight video of him from 2009-2011. If he's around late in the draft, there is a chance he could be on Seattle's radar. PC/JS have not shied from projects late in the draft.


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Father's Day
Regent's Park was beautiful this time of year. June just seemed to bring out the best in every corner; the flower beds and planters were a riot of colour, birds sang from every tree and bush, children ran about happily and excitedly. And at the London Zoo, news of baby animals born to favourite species brought families flocking to see the new arrivals.
The warm weather affected Ginny as it had in her Hogwarts' days: she wanted to be out in it after being cooped up indoors all winter and now, as an adult, she felt free to indulge in a little "sun therapy." The sunshine warmed her soul. It chased away the "baby blues" and made her feel less like the whale she really felt. This, her third pregnancy, was nearly over and for the last two weeks, Ginny had made herself take the Muggle Underground from Grimmauld Place to Regency Park so that she could enjoy the good walking weather.
She smiled as she thought of how Harry had insisted their family spend the last month in their London residence. He wanted her to be close to St. Mungo's so that, when her time came to deliver, the Floo trip would be shorter than it would be from their estate further north.
Harry had been concerned, at first, that Ginny's walks would take her away from the Floo network, further from the wizarding hospital, but Ginny had managed to convince him that the exercise was good for her. She was even pleased when he and the children insisted on joining her on weekends. Together, their family had explored the park, walking round the lake and the gardens, much to three-year-old James' delight. At nearly two, Albus was more interested in the "wocks" and "cwawies" he found along the paths they strolled than the animals in the zoo. And once Harry discovered how safe his wife seemed to be, and how much closer to St. Mungo's Regent's Park was than Grimmauld Place, he had relaxed and enjoyed himself.
Ginny spied her favourite bench standing under an enormous tree and made her way towards it. The shade the tree provided felt wonderful after her long walk and she swung her legs up on the seat to elevate her swollen ankles. She closed her eyes and listened to the sounds around her. The birds were in full song. Their voices competed with a Muggle wireless that was pounding out the bass to something that she supposed was music, off to her left. She wished the noise would go away.
She searched for something else to listen to. To her right, someone had tuned their wireless to the BBC broadcast of the US Open Golf Tournament. The announcers were reporting the standings of the British and Australian players. They sounded encouraged and she listened with interest. The big news of the day, though, was the standings of Americans Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate, and Robert Karlsson of Sweden; the announcers were certain that Woods would win the tournament, which was being held in San Diego, California, due to the fact that he seemed determined to overcome the previous year's loss, by one stroke, to Angel Cabrera of Argentina.
I'll have to find our atlas and look up where San Diego is, she thought. James will want to know where this place is if Harry and I talk about it at dinner this evening. He so likes looking at "pictures of the world."
Her thoughts drifted to this same weekend in June three years before, when Harry had experienced his first Father's Day. Well, really it was a Father-to-Be Day, she thought, but a Father's Day all the same.
At eight months pregnant, Ginny had felt as if she was going to pop, her belly was so big. Harry, she knew, feared she would, too. The difference between her and her husband, though, was the fact that she felt calmly serene and Harry constantly looked worried. She instinctively knew some of his worries: that he'd be a horrible father because he'd spent his formative years with the Dursleys. He feared that, with no decent role model, he'd end up treating his children like his Uncle Vernon had treated him. Ginny had found him many nights in his study, an untouched glass of firewhisky in his hand, staring at the fire and brooding on that very subject. She remembered — with overwhelming clarity — their final conversation, when she had finally convinced Harry that he would never, ever turn into his uncle.
She had walked into the room carrying a pot of tea, two cups and a plate of Harry's favourite biscuits. Harry hadn't noticed her and had actually jumped when she held out his cup to him.
"A Knut for your thoughts, love," she had said, a gentle smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.
Harry's eyes were large behind his glasses as he reached for the cup. "Just… just thinking," he'd said, sounding distracted.
Ginny had settled on the pouf his feet rested on and patted his leg. "Uncle Vernon again?"
"Yeah," he admitted, looking sheepish. "I just can't stop thinking about all the terrible things he did to me over the years, starting with shoving me in that cupboard under the stairs."
"Harry, you'll never, ever be like him," she said, "just because you remember what it was like to be treated so badly."
Harry sighed. "I wish I could believe that, but I can't. I'm too afraid."
Ginny rubbed her belly where their child had kicked her. "Little One here already knows you're a good father," she said.
Harry raised an eyebrow as he took a sip of his tea.
"Harry, we know you're a better father because you're worrying so much. You're already a better father just by how you're treating me, too. You're constantly making sure I'm comfortable or not doing too much. You've become quite a good cook over the last few months and the house has never been this clean!" she exclaimed, grinning, as Harry's ears turned pink.
"Don't accuse me of becoming Aunt Petunia, too!" Harry groaned.
"I didn't say that," Ginny grumped. She paused, then said, "We both love what you've done with the nursery, and how patiently you've put up with my mood swings and cravings."
Harry looked slightly alarmed. "Are you craving pickles again, Ginny? You've almost finished the last jar. I was going to stop at the market on the way home tomorrow—"
Ginny leaned forward and laid a gentle finger on his lips to still his frantic stream of words. "No, silly. I was just going to say that your uncle would never have done any one of those things; you're different from him because Vernon only cares about himself. You, on the other hand, are always looking out for other people."
Harry groaned. "Please don't remind me of my 'saving people thing'," he pleaded.
A soft giggle escaped before Ginny could stop it. "In this case, sweetheart, it's a very good thing."
"How can you say that?" Harry asked incredulously. "Especially when most of my efforts to save people have backfired terribly in the past."
"Tosh! I can say that because I know for a fact you'll be a great father," she stated firmly. "Teddy and Victoire adore you, you know. Those two wouldn't call you 'Unca Hawwy' if they didn't. Oh, and do you think Percy would let you touch his daughter if he thought you'd be mean and grouchy towards her? I think not!"
This last statement had elicited a small chuckle from Harry, encouraging Ginny to continue. "And then there are George and Angelina's children… remember the last prank they helped you pull on their father? You could have pulled it off ten times faster with a flick of your wand, but instead, you helped them fill the pie plates with Muggle shaving cream by hand. George knew you three were up to something because of all the giggling coming from behind Dad's shed, but the look on Fred's face was priceless when he helped you levitate his pie so that it chased his dad around the garden."
Harry leaned back in his chair and Ginny watched as his shoulders relaxed. "Yeah, you're right, Gin. That was a lot of fun," he chuckled.
"So you see, Harry," Ginny said, flicking her wand at the wireless. Soft music filled the room as she stood up and settled herself in Harry's lap. "You'll never be like your Uncle Vernon. You care too much about others to be anything but a caring, loving daddy. I know that first-hand because you show me how much you love me in everything you do… even if I'm whiny and grouchy because this baby makes me feel like an over-stuffed whale."
Her husband sighed contentedly. "When you put it that way, how can I argue?" he asked.
"You can't," she said, tilting her head down and seeking his lips with her own.
As they kissed, the wireless crackled and the music was interrupted by the announcer: "We interrupt this broadcast to bring you the news that Michael Campbell of New Zealand has won the US Open Golf Championship at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina by two strokes over American Tiger Woods."
Harry mumbled, "Big deal," into Ginny's lips and used his wand to turn off the wireless.
A month later, James Sirius Potter had made his squalling appearance. Ginny would always remember the look of loving awe in Harry's face when his son was placed in his arms. There was no doubt in her mind that Harry's fears had been nothing but father-to-be jitters.
A brightly coloured ball rolling close to her bench startled Ginny out of her remembrances, and her long-disused Quaffle-awareness skills kicked into high gear. She lowered her feet and picked up the ball as a little girl about James' age came running up. A few feet away stood her watchful older brother.
"My baw?" the girl asked, holding up her hands. "Pease."
Ginny rolled the ball across the grass to her. "There you go," she said with a smile. When the little girl made a perfect catch, she added, "Good catch!"
The praise earned Ginny a big grin.
"Tell the nice lady 'thank you,' Melinda," prompted the older boy.
"Tank you, nice lady," the girl parroted over her shoulder as she ran to join him.
They resumed their game and Ginny stood up laboriously, a craving for a lemon ice suddenly making itself known. It was funny how the frosty treat from Harry's childhood had become the obsession of this pregnancy. With Albus, she had craved ice-cold watermelon, a fruit not usually grown in English gardens. Harry had prevailed upon Neville to keep them supplied from plants he grew in his greenhouses and Ginny had happily eaten every one of the giant fruits Neville had grown for her.
She passed a group of older men sitting under a tree playing chess on a small board. They, too, had a wireless which was tuned to the US Open, but Ginny wasn't thinking about today's match. Instead, her thoughts went back to Harry's first "official" Father's Day, and she smiled secretively to herself, even as a tiny elbow or foot connected with her abdomen.
Harry had been an old hat at fathering by the spring of 2006. Now an expert in changing nappies and soothing fussing infants, he seemed to be anticipating the arrival of James' little brother or sister with as much excitement as Ginny.
This Father's Day, he and Ginny and James had gathered at The Burrow for a celebration with most of Ginny's siblings — Charlie hadn't managed to get the time off and Percy and Audrey were at her parents'. The house and garden were overrun with Weasleys and Potters big and little, something that, in Ginny's mother's opinion, didn't happen often enough.
As a nearby wireless reported on the standings at the US Open being played at Winged Foot Golf Club in a place called Mamaroneck, New York — Harry had recently become interested in the game and was anticipating a victory for Australia's Geoff Ogilvy in today's final round — Hermione had come over to where Ginny was lounging under a conjured umbrella, listening to the broadcast, and watching her husband chasing after James as he toddled about The Burrow's garden.
"How come Harry's so interested in golf all of a sudden?" she asked as she began nursing two-month-old Rose.
Ginny fanned herself as she replied, "One of the other Aurors asked Harry to play with him a couple of months ago. Something about filling out a foursome, whatever that is. Harry borrowed some clubs and discovered he enjoyed whacking the ball around the course, said it was his chance to become a Beater."
Hermione smiled and lifted Rose to her shoulder. After a few pats the little girl gave a huge burp and began wailing. Her mother efficiently accommodated her daughter's wishes and a moment later the baby was once again feeding like the hungry Weasley she was. "I can understand that," she said. "I remember Harry told Ron and me that Oliver Wood once said he'd be a fair Beater."
Changing the subject, Ginny asked, "How's Ron settling into being a father?"
"He's finally stopped being afraid to change Rose's nappies," Hermione giggled. "But when she's fussy, he's the one who can get her to calm down the quickest."
Ginny nodded. "It's the same with Harry," she agreed. "I think it's their strong arms and solid chests that our little ones love to snuggle into."
"You could be right," Hermione said as she peeked under the nursing blanket she'd laid over Rose. A moment later she pointed into the garden. "Oh look, Harry is giving James a ride on his broom!"
Ginny looked up to see Harry flying slowly across the garden with eleven-month-old James held tightly in front of him. "Harry said he might try a flight after George presented him with a child-size broom for James. If he likes it, Harry was going to show James how to ride his own broom later today," she said.
Hermione laughed. "I don't think you'll have to worry about James being afraid to fly," she said. "Just look at that kid grin!"
Indeed, James was laughing and clapping and chanting, "Fas', Da, fas'!"
Harry chose that moment to look over at Ginny and she repeated their son's words, adding, "Shall I get the new broom?"
"No need to get up, sweetheart, Ron has it with him down at the paddock," Harry called.
Ginny hauled herself to her feet. "I could use the walk," she said. "I'll come with you and bring the camera."
"See you down there, then," Harry called over his shoulder as Ginny Summoned their camera from James' nappy bag and began waddling towards the paddock. By the time she arrived, Harry's broom was leaning against a tree and he and George and Ron were all helping little James get settled on the tiny broom.
"Everyone say 'Quidditch'!" she commanded as she focused the camera. The men smiled and looked up just long enough for her to take the picture. Then, Harry let go of James, George and Ron released their hold on the broom, and they all stepped back to see what would happen.
James gave a happy giggle as the broom rose a few inches off the ground and, with Harry jogging after him, he took off down the paddock.
"He's a natural!" crowed Ron as he and George came to stand by Ginny.
"Look at him go!" George exclaimed as Harry ran ahead of James and helped him turn the broom around at the end of the paddock. "I think Harry's going to get his exercise now that James is mobile."
Ginny snapped a few more pictures. "Actually, I think Harry was planning to have James come with him on his morning runs," she replied. "Once the baby comes, I won't be able to go with him, so James and his broom will be great company for him." She stood on tiptoe and kissed George on the cheek. "Thanks, big brother. You've made Harry a very happy wizard this Father's Day."
Her lemon ice finished, Ginny strolled down a path that would take her to the boating lake. It was a pleasant walk and, as she waddled along, she let her thoughts drift to her plans for the coming Father's Day weekend. This year, with the nearness of Ginny's due date, she and Harry had decided to make plans for both days… just in case. On Saturday, she and Harry were going to bring James and Albus back here to the park for a picnic and a visit to the zoo. Ginny knew she was in for a tiring day, but she was looking forward to sharing it with her three wizards. Then, on Sunday, if she still had not gone into labour, the family would be joining the rest of the Weasleys at The Burrow for a special family dinner. Harry was anticipating getting to play in his first father/child Quidditch match, now that James was coordinated enough to fly and hold a Quaffle at the same time. In addition, Ginny had heard from Charlie that he and George had plans to stake out an obstacle course for the children to ride their brooms through as well as a circular track for broom races. The prizes for the winners were going to be bags of age-appropriate Wheezes from George's shop.
Saturday dawned bright and warm, just right for a trip to the zoo. As Harry helped Ginny out of bed, the door to their bedroom burst open as a pair of tiny tornadoes thundered into the room.
"We're going to the zoo, we're going to the zoo!" chanted James, while Al sat on Harry's pillow roaring like a lion.
"Hey, you two," Harry said as Ginny waddled into the bathroom, "go get dressed and brush your teeth while Mummy and I get ready. We'll have a quick breakfast and then we're off to the zoo!"
James looked at Albus, a sly grin on his face. "Race ya, Al," he challenged.
"I win, Jamie, I win," Albus said as he jumped off the pillow and barrelled out of the room.
"Hey! No fair!" cried James as Albus took off down the hall. Ginny could hear her sons thundering towards their rooms a floor below and wondered where they found all their energy.
Harry came into the bathroom and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "You up for this?" he asked solicitously.
"I think so," Ginny replied, absently rubbing her abdomen. "If I get too tired, you can park me on a bench and come back for me later."
"I think I can do that," Harry chuckled. "I'll go check on the boys."
An hour later, the Potter family emerged from the Baker Street Underground station and slowly wended their way towards the London Zoo.
"Come on, Mum!" James cried. "We're going to miss seeing the keepers feeding the elephants!"
Ginny looked at her watch and increased her pace just a little. She wasn't feeling her best this morning, but she wasn't going to let her discomfort ruin her boys' day. Still, she knew they would miss getting to see the elephants eating their morning hay.
From the main gate, the boys made a bee-line for the monkey and ape enclosures, one of their favourite exhibits. After that, James insisted on going to see the elephants and the family was rewarded with the sight of three elephants playing "submarine" in their bathing pool.
"Look, Mum! All you can see is its trunk!" James exclaimed as he climbed up on the railing that separated the humans from the elephants.
"I see, I see," Ginny said. "Now get down. I don't want you falling in."
"I could be an elephant, then!" crowed James as Harry scooped him off the fence and lifted him onto his shoulders.
"Me up, me up!" chanted Albus. With a sigh, Ginny squatted down and grabbed her youngest about the waist and lifted him so he could see better, too.
From the elephant exhibit, the Potters wandered through the Children's Zoo and past the penguins to the Lion Terraces. This time, it was Albus' turn to sit on his dad's shoulders as they listened to the great cats roar. Inspired by the lions' voices, the little boy roared back, causing the visitors nearest them to laugh and roar, too.
They ate lunch at a table in the playground and at the close of the meal, Harry purchased lemon ices for everyone. The frozen treat tasted wonderful to Ginny and she watched her sons carefully as they tasted theirs. Three-year-old James loved his. Albus took one lick, made a face and handed his to Ginny.
"Tell me the story of your first lemon ice, Daddy," James requested as he sucked happily on the frozen treat.
"Oh, you mean the one from Cousin Dudley's eleventh birthday outing?" Harry asked.
"Yes, yes!" crowed James.
"All right, but I know you've heard the story several times," Harry said, glancing over at Ginny. She really didn't want to hear that story again because it always made her sad.
"I want to hear it again. Pleeeease, Daddy," wheedled James.
So Harry told the story of his first lemon ice once more, which meant that their next stop would be the reptile house to see the giant snake like the one that had escaped on Dudley's birthday. As the family approached the reptile house, Ginny touched Harry's sleeve to get his attention.
"Can you take them in, love?" she asked. "I need to sit down for a little longer."
Harry gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. "I think that bench is waiting for you," he whispered in her ear. Ginny smiled her thanks and waddled over to the shady spot and sat down to finish Albus' lemon ice.
She must have fallen asleep because the next thing she knew her cheeks were squashed between two wet, sticky mouths waking her with gentle kisses.
"Come on, Mummy, it's time to go home. You need a nap," pronounced James.
Ginny chuckled. "I agree with you. Have you had a good trip?" she asked.
"Yes, yes!" the boys cried. "Can we come again tomorrow?"
"I'm afraid not," Harry told them as he helped her up. "We're going to The Burrow tomorrow to see Grandpa and Grandma Weasley and all your uncles, aunts and cousins."
"Sweet!" James cried. "Is Teddy going to be there?"
"I think so," Ginny told him.
"Yippee!" the boys yelled and, as the family began the walk back to the Underground station, they chattered happily about what they wanted to do the next day.
When they reached Grimmauld Place, Ginny let out a tired sigh that made Harry stop and take her in his arms.
"Thank you for coming with us, Ginny," he said as he kissed her forehead. "I've had a wonderful day, but are you feeling all right?"
Ginny laid her head on Harry's chest, even though it was awkward with her belly sticking out between them. "I think you're going to be a father again very soon," she said tiredly.
Harry pulled back and looked at her with loving eyes. "Why don't I feed the boys and put them in bed while you take a hot bath? That seemed to help two years ago."
"I remember," Ginny said as she started up the stairs. "Thank you, Harry."
"I'll see you in a bit," he said.
The next day was Father's Day and, for the second day in a row, the weather was perfect for a day spent outdoors. Once again Ginny found herself stationed under a large umbrella where she could watch, keep track of the standings at the US Open for Harry who was hoping Tiger Woods would win, and still be part of the festivities.
Indeed, this was a special day. All five of Ginny's brothers had managed to get away from whatever kept them from coming to family gatherings. They'd brought their wives and children and The Burrow was a noisy, happy place, just the way Ginny remembered it from her childhood.
The day started with everyone helping to set up for the mid-day meal. True to form, her mother had a list of tasks that involved everyone, from the youngest child (helping the older children set the table), to all the wives (food preparation and child minding), to Ginny's father (policing the aerial table battles as Harry and Ginny's brothers turned the garden into a dining area). To Ginny's amusement, Victoire had been given the task of keeping Ginny busy doing nothing more strenuous than minding Percy's infant daughter, Lucy. The two of them talked about Hogwarts and brothers and sisters and needlepoint and the books they'd read while Lucy slept in her pram. At length, Harry came over to announce that they were ready to eat.
As he helped Ginny up from the chaise lounge she'd been reclining on, he asked, "Are you feeling all right?"
Ginny gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "I've been better," she admitted, "but I'm having a good time and that's what counts."
Harry looked down at her with a very serious look in his green eyes. "You'll be sure to let me know if I can help in any way," he stated, sounding almost as if he were ordering her to do so.
"You know I will, darling," Ginny said. She slipped her hand into his and together they walked over to the tables where everyone was seated.
After the meal, which Ginny didn't eat much of, her mum waved her wand at the back door of the house and a long line of brightly wrapped gifts floated to a stop and settled at her feet.
"I know we've gathered together each June to celebrate Father's Day, but this year is special," she announced. "This is the first year in a long time that every one of my children has been able to come home to The Burrow at the same time and it makes me so happy that we can all share this day together.
"Now, will Teddy and Victoire please come help me distribute the Father's Day gifts?"
The two children scrambled out of their chairs and ran to help Grandma Molly. Soon the air was filled with flying paper scraps and exclamations of delight from all the fathers. Ginny smiled at Harry as he pulled a Muggle book bag from his box. On it was written "Daddy's Bag" and her mother had filled it with the sorts of things Harry would need when he took his three children out so that Ginny could have some time to herself.
One by one, Ginny's brothers called out their thanks and held up their gifts while Hermione looked at her watch.
"What's she doing that for?" Harry whispered in Ginny's ear.
"Poor Rose isn't going to get to play Quidditch with Ron until a full hour has passed after the meal," Ginny explained in equally hushed tones.
Harry's jaw dropped and he scowled at his best friend. "That's not fair," he exclaimed a little too loudly.
George heard him and asked, "What's not fair?"
"Hermione's not going to let Rose play Quidditch for another three-quarters of an hour," Harry told him.
"She'll miss the first half of the match," George said, shaking his head in disgust. He turned to Hermione. "How come Rose can't play Quidditch now?"
Scowling, Hermione stated, "She needs time to digest. I don't want her getting an upset stomach."
"She won't get sick, Hermione," Ron said as he joined the conversation. "You know she's flown at least a dozen times right after eating lunch or dinner."
Hermione glared at Ron. "Against my better judgment," she growled.
"Let her fly with us," Charlie called from the other end of the table. "The sides won't be even if she's not playing."
It took another few minutes for Hermione to agree to lift Rose's restriction and, with a happy yell, all the men and children sprinted toward the broom shed to find their brooms.
As Ginny watched the group troop down to the paddock, an arm settled around her waist and she looked over to see her mother standing by her side.
"Harry's a lucky man, Ginny," she said. "I haven't seen him look so happy or so terrified since Albus was born."
Ginny hugged her mum back. "You noticed that, too, huh? He thinks he hides it, but he doesn't, really. If you asked me what Harry would see when confronted with a Boggart, I'd tell you his head on his uncle's body."
Her mother shivered. "Oh, that's not a pleasant thought at all."
Ginny grimaced as her abdomen clenched.
"Contractions?" her mother asked.
"Yes. I've had them all day," Ginny answered. "They started about seven this morning."
"I thought so," her mum said, nodding. "Are you feeling all right otherwise?"
"I think so," Ginny replied, disengaging herself from her mum's embrace. "I think I'll go down to the paddock and watch the match. Walking helps me feel better."
"Go right ahead. It won't take me very long to get the dishes and left-overs taken care of."
Ginny started walking towards the paddock. "Thanks, Mum. You're the best," she called over her shoulder. "Do you want me to take some water and cups down with me?"
"Please. I'll get them," her mum said and, a moment later, a large covered bucket and a stack of paper cups floated out of the kitchen to where Ginny was waiting.
When she reached the paddock, the first match was in full swing. It was the "Kids verses the Dads" match and as Ginny leaned against a tree trunk, Victoire flew under her Uncle Ron's broom to dunk the Quaffle through the hoop. This brought groans from Ron and the other dads and excited cheers from the children.
The match continued until Teddy, who was playing Seeker for the children's team, spotted the Snitch and caught it before his Uncle Charlie even realized the little winged ball was even catchable.
"You beat me fair and square," Charlie complimented the boy as the players descended upon Ginny for cups of water. "I don't have a partner for the next match. Want to be my kid for a few minutes?"
Teddy beamed at Charlie. "You bet," he said as he grabbed a glass of water and gulped it down in two big gulps.
When the players were all back in the air, Ginny pulled out her camera and began taking pictures between contractions. It was fun to watch her brothers coaching their children and she had to laugh when little Albus lost his daddy in the scrum of bodies and brooms and came streaking out of the sky when he spotted Ginny by the water bucket.
"Mummy," he said, pointing, "have you wet your pants? You told me I'd have to stay in my room the next time I did that."
Ginny looked down and confirmed Albus' observation. "Go get your daddy, Al," she requested as a painful contraction wracked her body. The little boy ran into the middle of the paddock calling for his daddy.
When Harry reached her, Ginny was pacing between two trees, taking deep breaths to stay calm through the contraction.
"What is it, Ginny?" Harry asked. "The baby?"
"Yes, my water just broke," she answered. "This baby is coming fast. I don't think I can make it to St. Mungo's."
Harry's eyes widened as another contraction nearly doubled Ginny over. A moment later, Harry was barking orders to his brothers-in-law as he helped Ginny down the path that led to the house.
Things happened swiftly after that. Ginny's Healer met her at the kitchen door and whisked her up the stairs to her old bedroom. Harry followed them up and helped settle Ginny on the bed. Together, they answered the Healer's questions and then the three settled down to the business of bringing the newest Potter into the world.
At fifty-four minutes past six o'clock in the evening, Lily Luna Potter made her debut with a mighty wail.
"She's a right pretty lass, Ginny," the Healer commented as he cast his charms to ascertain her weight and length. "And a good set of lungs, too."
"Thank you," Harry breathed as Ginny released his hand. "Does she look like me or Ginny?"
The Healer smiled as he said, "She has ginger hair just like her mother, Harry. She'll have you wrapped around her little finger in no time, I predict."
Harry's eyes widened at this and Ginny chuckled softly. "Mum says Dad was smitten the first time he held me, so I doubt you'll be any different," Ginny told him.
"Then I'll count myself lucky that I have two beautiful women and two handsome boys in my life," Harry said, sounding rather humble as the Healer approached the bed with the baby swaddled in a blanket.
"Here you are, Mrs Potter," the Healer said, handing the tiny bundle to Ginny, "you know what to do."
Ginny smiled tiredly as she opened her nightdress and positioned little Lily on her abdomen. A moment later, with her father and grandparents watching, Lily began to nurse. Peaceful silence descended upon the room as every adult watched the new arrival partake of her first meal.
Harry reached up and caressed the top of Lily's head and then gently brushed a strand of hair out of Ginny's face. "My two beautiful girls," he whispered.
Ginny smiled at his besotted expression and looked down at their daughter. "I think she's done," she said. "Want to hold her, Daddy?"
As Harry took the baby from her and cradled her in his arms, a tear slowly slid down his nose. He brushed it away as he gazed at his daughter. Then, he tentatively traced a finger over her forehead and down her cheek to her tiny chin.
A sniffle caught Ginny's attention and she glanced over at her parents who were now huddled together near the bedroom window. It appeared that her father was restraining her mother to give Harry a few more moments with his new daughter. The sight made Ginny smile. She turned back to watch her husband who now had Lily's fist gripping his little finger. They look so precious together, she thought as her heart filled with joy.
Lily's eyes fluttered closed and she gave a tiny sigh as outside the window her brothers' and the children's shouts filled the evening air. It was as if she knew she had a family who loved her.
Ginny turned back to Harry, who reached down for her hand. Tiredly, she squeezed his fingers. "Happy Father's Day, Harry!"
Beta Note: *coughs* Yeah. I had the chicken pox in June. I recovered fine, but I apparently left my brain somewhere while I was doing it, because posting this story for Arnel just completely slipped my mind until she reminded me… six months later. *hangs head in shame*
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- Business
• The
Fertile Body (this is the company name)
• The
Fertile Body Method: a hypnotherapeutic approach to fertility (This
is the name of the treatment)
keywords to describe the look and feel:
- earthy
- natural
- fertile
- healthy
- nurturing
- warm
- Illustrator AI & EPS file
- I'd
like it to include an icon/symbol
- To be
simple and eye catching
- The
company logo can be adapted for 'The Fertile Body Method'
- Anything
stereotypically 'hypnotic'
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Spot's UK Tour 2009
Watch out for preschool pandemonium! Hot off the Ladybird Books newsletter press comes the news that Spot the dog is coming to cinema's throughout the UK during January and February. The popular storytime pup will star in his own feature animation. The event also includes interactive storytelling and an opportunity to meet Spot in person […]Read more