text:
I deserve to be mocked

August 12, 2017

Making a living by my writing? No! I have a job, and the writing I do is a sideline, a hobby. I use this belittling word on purpose. My literary endeavours bring in no more than pocket money… In some ways, I deserve to be mocked, not because I carry on writing literature without understand its posthumousness, but because I go on regardless of the very real material proof of its posthumousness!

There is something glorious about Kafka’s night-time writing in his room in his parents’ flat. Something wonderful about his obscurity, about the fact that he published so little when his friends published so much. We can read his diaries and letters and think: there’s a man of integrity! That’s what it means, really means, to be a writer! But our impression is dependent on Kafka’s eventual success, and on a culture, his culture, where there was a potential audience for his work all along.

Lars Lyer
Interview in Full Stop
6th January 2012

I thought y’all might be interested in Just What Happens to a book after the writer is “finished” writing the manuscript:

A. Books don’t go directly from the author to the bookstore.
B. Books go from the author to the Editor, who
i. reads the manuscript
ii. discusses the manuscript with the author, and
iii. suggests minor revisions that may improve the book
C. The book goes back to the author, who
i. re-reads the manuscript
ii. considers the editor’s comments, and
iii. makes whatever revisions, emendments, or clarifications seem right.
D. The book goes back to the editor, who
i. reads it again
ii. asks any questions that seem necessary, and
iii. Sends it to
E. The copy-editor. This is a person whose thankless job is to
i. read the manuscript one…word…at…a…time
ii. find typos or errors in grammar, punctuation, or continuity (one heck of a job, considering the size not only of the individual books, but of the overall series), and
iii. write queries to the author regarding anything questionable, whereupon
F. The book comes back to the author—yes, again— who
i. re-reads the manuscript
ii. answers the copy-editor’s queries, and
iii. alters anything that the copy-editor has changed that the author disagrees with. After which, the author sends it back to
G. The editor—yes, again!—who
i. re-re-reads it
ii. checks that all the copy-editor’s queries have been answered, and sends it to
H. The Typesetter (aka Compositor, these days), who sets the manuscript in type, according to the format laid out by
I. The Book-Designer, who
i. decides on the layout of the pages (margins, gutters, headers or footers, page number placement)
ii. chooses a suitable and attractive typeface
iii. decides on the size of the font
iv. chooses or commissions any incidental artwork (endpapers, maps, dingbats—these are the little gizmos that divide chunks of text, but that aren’t chapter or section headings)—or, for something like the OC II, a ton of miscellaneous illustrations, photographs, etc. that decorate or punctuate the text.
v. Designs chapter and Section headings, with artwork, and consults with the
J. Cover Artist, who (reasonably enough) designs or draws or paints or PhotoShops the cover art, which is then sent to
K. The Printer, who prints the dust-jackets—which include not only the cover art and the author’s photograph and bio, but also “flap copy,” which may be written by either the editor or the author, but is then usually messed about with by
L. The Marketing Department, whose thankless task is to try to figure out how best to sell a book that can’t reasonably be described in terms of any known genre , to which end, they
i. try to provide seductive and appealing cover copy to the book (which the author has to approve. I usually insist on writing it myself).
ii. compose advertisements for the book (author usually sees and approves these—or at least I normally do).
iii. decide where such advertisements might be most effective (periodicals, newspapers, book-review sections, radio, TV, Facebook, Web)
iv. try to think up novel and entertaining means of promotion, such as having the author appear on a cooking show to demonstrate recipes for unusual foods mentioned in the book.
v. kill a pigeon in Times Square and examine the entrails in order to determine the most advantageous publishing date for the book.
M. OK. The manuscript itself comes back from the typesetter, is looked at (again) by the editor, and sent back to the author (again!), who anxiously proof-reads the galleys (these are the typeset sheets of the book; they look just like the printed book’s pages, but are not bound), because this is the very last chance to change anything. Meanwhile
N. A number of copies of the galley-proofs are bound—in very cheap plain covers—and sent to (NB: This is SOP, but we haven’t been doing it for the last few books, owing to the fact that the book itself is coming out on the heels of Production; there’s no time to distribute ARCs (Advanced Reading Copies).)
O. The Reviewers, i.e., the bound galleys are sent (by the marketing people, the editor, and/or the author) to the book editors of all major newspapers and periodicals, and to any specialty publication to whom this book might possibly appeal, in hopes of getting preliminary reviews, from which cover quotes can be culled, and/or drumming up name recognition and excitement prior to publication. Frankly, they don’t always bother with this step with my books, because they are in a rush to get them into the bookstores, and it takes several months’ lead-time to get reviews sufficiently prior to publication that they can be quoted on the cover.
P. With luck, the author finds 99.99% of all errors in the galleys (you’re never going to find all of them; the process is asymptotic), and returns the corrected manuscript (for the last time, [pant, puff, gasp, wheeze]) to the editor, who sends it to
(1. The ebook coding happens somewhere in here.)
Q. The Printer, who prints lots of copies (“the print-run” means how many copies) of the “guts” of the book—the actual inside text—are printed. These are then shipped to
R. The Bindery, where the guts are bound into their covers, equipped with dust-jackets, and shipped to
S. The Distributors. There are a number of companies—Ingram, and Baker and Taylor, are the largest, but there are a number of smaller ones—whose business is shipping, distributing, and warehousing books. The publisher also ships directly to
(1) Arrangements are made in this phase for ebook distribution through retailers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble.)
T. The Bookstores, but bookstores can only house a limited number of books. Therefore, they draw on distributors’ warehouses to resupply a title that’s selling briskly, because it takes much longer to order directly from the publisher. And at this point, [sigh]…the book finally reaches
U. You, the reader.

Diana Gabaldon.

Source HERE


Content-Type: application/http; msgtype=response

WARC-Identified-Payload-Type: text/html

WARC-Truncated: length

WARC-Type: response

text:
Lady Scoundrels’ Saturday: Song of Scarabaeus – Sara Creasy

March is well under way and Lady Scoundrel Saturday is back and this time with a review of a sci-fi book., and a new concept of presenting it. Let me present:

Song of Scarabaeus (Scarabaeus #1) by Sara Creasy

Blod: I did not finish, I am horrible, but I have reached the point where I just can’t read everything, I have to say no once and again. And for me this was a DNF. I was bored by page 1. They told me to go for 30, still bored, so I read (and skimmed) to 100 and said NO!
Ram: And you chose the book! Thank you for that by the way.
Ana: Yes, the choice was very nice, but not exactly fortunate for the chooser. I personally liked this novel and I was surprised Blodeuedd had so many problems with it. Life of a reader is never easy.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about this book?
B. Boooooooooooring! I did not give a rat’s ass about it.
Ram: Which I still can’t understand. For me, it’s the musical analogies. How what Edie does is like composing or playing music to her, which kind of makes sense if I start to think about coding and the mathematics of it.
Ana: I immediately thought about the human race and the fact that too often we act as a major parasite – whenever we go we want to colonize, change and adapt and everything should submit. If it doesn’t work of if we are attacked by not-so defenceless locals we scream blue murder.
Not what comes first to mind to me, but it’s true. We’re a horrible race.
Well, I liked the music references as well but after a moment they were kind of drowned by the purpose of Edie’s work.
B, why didn’t you like the book?
B: I got kind of confused at once, and the feeling never left me. I was bored, it felt heavy, I was lost and I just never felt a connection.
Ram: Did you just immediately lose interest and give up on it? The book never really had a chance to win you over after that bad start? Because I did think the beginning was difficult to get through but once I got on the other side it more than redeemed itself for me.
Ana: In my humble opinion there was too much nerdspeak at the very beginning. It was indeed difficult to swallow in one big gulp.
B. To answer Ram’s question, yes. Sometimes I feel at once that it will not work. Sometimes I can struggle, but at other times I need to give up. And the nerdspeak, I have read heavy nerdy books but at least they did not make me wanna tear my eyes out 😉
Ana: Ouch!
Ram: Ouch indeed.  I didn’t mind the nerdspeak, I minded the undefined abbreviations. But then again, I’d just finished reading another Scifi novel so it wasn’t a huge jump.
What do you think of the main heroine, Edie? Could you relate to her easily?
B: Nope, I did not care really. I need to care when I read and she, well I felt nothing this time around. Yes I had issues with everything.
Ram: I liked that although she was the best of the best in one thing, she was basically innocent and ignorant in all others. Basic human interactions seemed like a difficult concept to her and her antisocial tendencies made it almost impossible for her to understand the larger implications of her actions. That’s why I felt like she and Finn made a good team. They balanced each other.
Ana: I found Edie difficult to like at first but learning more and more about her background made me more understanding. I appreciated her compassion and care, especially towards an alien planet she simply didn’t want to despoil. It was brave.
Ram: Brave and thoughtless. It turned out okay for her to a certain extent, but it could have gone horribly wrong for everyone. And it did.
There are certainly different kinds of bravery…
Ram: What do you mean?
What did you think about the world building?
B: I am not the person to ask, but it seemed promising…some parts
Ana: I loved the descriptions of Scarabeus, the planet. The rest was so-so, especially the ship Hoi Polloi made me shrug more than one time. Less interesting than your average car ;p.
Ram: The ship and the space-bandits were quite a simplistic concept, but when I think to the beginning of the book and how Creasy mentioned something in passing only to expand on it later, and how it eventually became a pillar of a larger story, a guiding light to Edie’s purpose, I can’t but be awed. The relationship between Crib and the Fringers, the politics and the history that was only hinted at. I want to know more about it, and there is the second book, which hopefully will continue exploring concepts introduced here. A book I need to hunt down and read, soon.
What about Finn? A clever manipulator or a victim of politicians?
B: Sadly I never got to know him cos you make him sound interesting
Ram: Can’t he be all those things? I think, in this book, he started out as a victim of his situation and a manipulator of the people directly around him..
Ana: Which is kind of awesome, taking into account the fact that he was a slave.
Ram: It is. He goes through a change, just like Edie, but different. He’s been enslaved and his voice had been taken from him. But his first word is a choice that costs a man his life and earns Finn his freedom. All his actions after that balance on a similar line. He’s protecting himself first and he’s willing to do anything including manipulating Edie to stay alive. I also think that towards the end, I saw the possibility of him becoming a skilled politician, but that’s Edie’s compassion having an influence on him.
Did you like the title? Song of Scarabaeus?
B: Sure, the title sounds cool.
Ana: Horrible and misleading ;p
Ram: It was the Scarabaeus I had trouble with. Made me think of a bad (wannabe) Egyptian erotica.
Ana: *dies laughing*
B: I have to put in a LOL here 😉 It shows I did not read it
Ram: What can I say? Previous bad experiences are bad.
Would you recommend the book and to whom? B, we’re not trying to exclude you or anything
B: Ha, guess my answer. It’s a no. No one should read this book.
Ana: I would recommend this one to people who liked Wall-e and Star Wars 🙂
Ram: I fail to see how you connect Wall-e to this. I’d recommend this to people who like rogue alien worlds and don’t mind giving a book fifty pages to win them over. Yes, I upped it from thirty because obviously it didn’t work on B. I’ve not read enough Scifi to say more.
Ana: My connections with Wall-e? What about music? Space ships? A planet which needs saving? Eh, ok, Sirantha Jax fans then or those who like Scott Orson Card.
Until next month then. I hope you enjoyed our programme.

19 thoughts on “Lady Scoundrels’ Saturday: Song of Scarabaeus – Sara Creasy

  1. Mel says:

    That was a fantastic review. This has been a book I've wondered over for a while and I think I will pass but I love your discussion! 🙂

  2. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblings says:

    Too funny, it cracks me up that the person who picked the book is complaining the most! Blodeudd you crack me up! Better pick something kick ass next time. Like the one I am going to buddy read, Sins and Needles.

  3. DMS says:

    This was hilarious and a great reminder that everyone reacts to books differently. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your thoughts.~Jess

  4. Lauren Elizabeth says:

    Haha, this totally cracked me up! I don't know if I can get through 50 pages of nerdspeak before I get sucked in. I might have to side with Blod on this one, though the Wall-E and Sirantha Jax comparisons have me intrigued….Awesome, pure awesome. Love these. 🙂

  5. Aurian says:

    I really do like this new review format, especially as you all have different opinions. It is not something I would pick up, not a genre I enjoy. Still, it has potential.

Leave a Reply

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Logo

You are commenting using your account. Log Out / Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. Log Out / Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. Log Out / Change )

Google+ photo

You are commenting using your Google+ account. Log Out / Change )

Connecting to %s

warcinfo:
robots: classic
hostname: ip-10-149-109-157.ec2.internal
software: Nutch 1.6 (CC)
isPartOf: CC-MAIN-2018-05
operator: Common Crawl Admin
description: Wide crawl of the web for January 2018
publisher: Common Crawl
format: WARC File Format 1.0
conformsTo: http://bibnum.bnf.fr/WARC/WARC_ISO_28500_version1_latestdraft.pdf


text:
Gaying Too Far: Preacher Jumped At Seattle Gay Pride Parade! [Video]

- By Bossip Staff

SEATTLE — A protester holding a sign reading “Repent or Else” was attacked by a group of people following a loud argument during Pridefest Sunday, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Bicycle officers heard a loud debate between two groups of people near Fourth Avenue North and Broad Street but continued on their way.

As shown in a video shot by a witness, after officers leave, the crowd continues to yell at and shove two religious protesters, one of whom is holding a sign that reads “Repent or Else” and “Jesus Saves from Sin.”

At one point, the video shows a 36-year-old Marysville man taking off his shirt and threatening the sign-holding protester. The man eventually starts leaving, saying, “Cops are coming; let’s roll.”

After a group of women try unsuccessfully to steal the protester’s sign, a group of men grab onto it and pull him to the ground while the crowd applauds. That’s when the video shows the 36-year-old run back toward the fight and punch the sign-holder in the back of the head multiple times.

Officers returned to the scene after the fight was broken up and arrested the 36-year-old, who was booked into King County Jail. A 22-year-old, also from Marysville, who the video shows grabbing the protester’s sign and kicking him while on the ground was arrested and later released. Both men are facing possible misdemeanor assault charges.

youtube komonews

More Stories From Bossip

blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
Angry Birds Kids' Party Ideas and Games

Angry Birds was a simple game with a simple premise; you only had to tap your phone’s screen to destroy a kingdom of greedy green pigs. But the game has exploded in popularity! Here are some tips on throwing an Angry Birds-themed party for your child!

Invitations: Download, buy or make invitations shaped like angry birds. There are red, blue, green, yellow, black and white birds, so each invitation can be unique and creative! Check out the link to our Pinterest board for ideas and invitation templates below.

TNT cupcakes: Create explosive cupcakes by adding pop rocks to the frosting! When guests bite into them they’ll be amused by the fizzling sensation in their mouths.

Angry Birds food spread: On a large platter, serve pretzel sticks to act as the wood planks in the game. Surround the “planks” with tomatoes (for the red bird), black olives (for the black bird), yellow peppers (for the yellow bird), hard-boiled eggs (for the white bird) and cucumbers for the pigs.

Bird food: Serve different types of gummy worms to represent bird food. You can use regular gummy worms or sour gummy worms.

Fruit punch: Serve red and blue Kool-Aid to guests in dispensers shaped like the birds. This can be done by printing out templates of the birds’ faces and adhering them to regular water or drink dispensers.

Photo props: Create your own photo booth by giving guests the option to dress up as the birds and pigs. Print out templates of the animals and tape them to wooden sticks. Have the guests hold beaks, headpieces and eyes up as you take their picture! Let each guest take photos with them as a party favor.

Peg the pigs: This game requires concentration, skill and a bit of luck! Set up green balls throughout the yard. These will represent the pigs. Devise an obstacle course by surrounding the pigs with logs. Create or buy beanbag versions of the birds, and have guests throw the beanbags with the intent to hit the green ball. Give guests with the closest toss a small prize.

Decorations: What would an Angry Birds party be without the birds? Hang cutouts of the birds throughout the house and decorate accordingly with the birds’ colors. Set tableware and silverware sticking to the birds’ color palettes, and allow party guests to pick their own bird as their seating place.

Cake: Make or buy a layered cake to look like a game of Angry Birds! Use fondant on the first layer as stone pieces, and build your layers with wood, bombs, birds and pigs! You could also shape the cake as the birthday child’s favorite bird.

Party favors: As each guest leaves, make sure they have their photo booth pictures. You can also give them a bag filled with themed candy, such as Angry Birds gummies, or candy that is color-coded with the birds’ colors.

Check out our Angry Birds Pinterest board here

Mabel Sterritt is an intern with Boston Parents Paper.

Be the first to review this item!

Bookmark this

11 Jun 2014

By Mabel Sterritt


text:
Recent Comments

Pee Wee’s Bounce Out Adventure

No Flash content available

30 Comments on Pee Wee’s Bounce Out Adventure

  1. level 8 = too hard

  2. i’m the best

  3. what

  4. I have to agree with game guy. It’s a copy of Atari Breakout, but laggier, slower, and harder to control.

  5. The game is good, but the background on level 4 makes it hard to see the blocks because it’s so vividly colored. Also, you can’t see Pee Wee’s face very well.

  6. i’m new to playing here so i kinda want to see what there talking about(breakout clone)

  7. Stevitbro111 // March 28, 2015 at 10:39 am // Reply

    What’s Zombotron?

  8. 921845032!!!!!!!!

  9. I also hate the controls.

  10. It stinks how you can only have one power-up at a time. Plus, it’s a TOTAL copy of Retro Atari Breakout. I know that ’cause I play breakout and it is a lot better than this.

  11. Blaberizemouth // January 3, 2015 at 1:18 pm // Reply

    It is the cub scout version of atari breakout

  12. dont like it

  13. it rules

  14. rosie&georgeCA // August 2, 2014 at 2:24 pm // Reply

  15. rosie1232322322 // July 5, 2014 at 7:48 pm // Reply

    now that ive played more this game is bad bring back zombotron

  16. rosielover1232323 // July 5, 2014 at 7:46 pm // Reply

    well maybe it is to disturbing for the younger ones

  17. i like this it realy keeps my brain working and focusing

  18. yucky ducky // June 6, 2014 at 6:14 pm // Reply

    you can play zombotron on miniclip

  19. This game: better than zombotron!!!!!!!!!

  20. Bronzebeeb // May 7, 2014 at 11:39 am // Reply

    So! After we loved playing zombotron you got rid of it and replaced it with THIS? The graphics are terrible and the audio is even worse. You REALLY need to bring zombotron back.

    • Bronzebeeb // May 16, 2014 at 9:35 am // Reply

      For those of you who don’t know what zombotron is its a game where you play as a robot trying to kill zombies. It was fun because you got different guns to try out and there was an actual boss. Sounds fun doesn’t it? Well you can’t play it because Boys’ life got rid of it -.-

Leave a Reply to Blaberizemouth Cancel reply

Please do not use your real name.


text:
Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Before it was Downtown Storage it was Larmer Storage - and a Hops Warehouse

You probably saw the article about the tour of proposed Police Station sites. SCV will have lots of commentary, so be sure to check that out.

Probably the most interesting site of the bunch is the old Larmer Transfer and Storage site.

The south building in 2010 - ghost signs! See the big L

Two warehouses on Liberty/Broadway
Aerial of the Larmer Storage block

The north building, from the tour January 5th - SJ photo
The block is one of the most mysterious and fascinating areas in downtown Salem. It has these two warehouses from the 1930s, and then in the depression behind them on "Larmer Avenue" are these houses, a strange little residential bit on what is effectively an alley. Someone has maintained a hedge and lawn in between the warehouses, even. And tucked in further at the end of the alley is another warehouse, rather hidden from view.

What's up with this hedge? (2011)
Larmer Transfer and Storage had at least some role in an earlier stage of hops-growing in the region. It might not be coincidental that they were built right at the end of Prohibition,  in fact.

Hop bales at Larmer's, 1945 - Salem Library Historic Photos

1950 Sanborn map shows rail siding still
The traces of the rail siding are still visible, I believe, in the contours of an asphalt patch.

I'm sure there's an older history of the site as well, as it is right across from the location of the first mill and from Boon's. It can't have been just empty. But casual research hasn't turned up much on that, unfortunately.

Just up Broadway, the site is nearly kitty-corner to Christo's and relates to the redevelopment of Salem Cinema, the former YWCA, and Broadway Commons. According to the article, Mayor
Peterson said she was not a fan of building a big government building on Broadway, because it would not blend with the mixed-use vision and could involve uprooting existing residents and businesses.
Between the two northern sites, the O'Brien car lot parcel seems greatly superior because there is no nascent mixed-use pattern immediately adjacent to it. It's more surrounded by voids, and a hypothetical redevelopment of it would seem farther off.

Maybe more to the point, the O'Brien parcel is dull and lifeless right now, and the Larmer site shimmers with mystery still. I hope it's not leveled mindlessly for a Police Station.

Late add!

I forgot about this great old photo taken from the mill on Mill Creek looking east.

The Larmer site and Boon's, 1880s
(notes added; the original is a large image with lots of detail!)
Salem Library Historic Photos

1 comment:

Jim Scheppke said...

The Larmer Warehouse was the home of the Oregon State Archives beginning sometime in the 1960s, I believe until the new Archives building opened in 1991. There is information about this here:


text:
Business login
Sign up
Log in

Gel Bridal Style

No reviews yet
Request brochure
Double Award Winning Bridal Hairstylist and Make Up Artist
Products and Services
Hair Dressing
Make-up Artists
Mobile Services
On the Day Services
Pre-wedding Trial
Pricing & Costs
No reviews yet
No reviews yet
Be the first one to tell everyone about the experience you’ve had with this supplier.
Full Description
  • Gel Bridal Style Double Award Winning Bridal Hairstylist, specialise in Classic ,Vintage, braids and unique timeless styles and make up for the Brides overall look , I take pride in the fact I have the privilege to work along side Brides and being able to create a unique Bridal hairstyle to complement her wedding Gown. being a make up artist to, I am able to offer my Bride both professional service using one stylist ,the stress and ease of her day will be truly taken care of. I use on my Bride the most recent and tested products on the market and some I can highly recommend to my Bride I usually like to see the Bride 3 months before the Big day to give hair and skin care advice and talk about the products that she can use to benefit in using to enhance her skin type
  • Personal Message from the Manager
    Name of Wedding Contact: Geraldine Dooler
    Hi Thank you for taking the time to look at my services ,I have a studio where trials are done, the Bride has an opportunity to view my work on a large screen and tuck into the free Refreshments on offer, time to sit back and relax and plan the perfect look for her perfect day .
  • Experience
    Year Business Was Established
    # Of Weddings Hosted
    Between 10 and 30
    Public Liability Insurance
Press & Awards
Request Brochure
Press and Awards (1)
save the date ,Brides Magazine one of my real weddings was featured .
Industry Awards (1)
The Wedding Industry Awards 2012 and Wedding Guide Awards 2012
Location & Contact Details
Contact Supplier
  • Directions
    • Address
    • Normanton, West Yorkshire, England
    • Nearest Town
    • Normanton
    • Nearest Motorway & Junction
    • M62
    • Nearest Train Station
    • Normanton
  • Follow this supplier on
Ask a question
What is your most memorable wedding?
my most memorable wedding has to be every single one I do,I remember all of them through the event of the day whether its was the Brides Dress , themed wedding ,unusual cars, cake made of cheese so many I could write a storey about them all.
What about your business are you most proud of?
I am Proud of how far I have come to when I first started the business, I now have Awards to my name ,I am studying all the time to improve my Knowledge and skills to give my Brides the very best in the Industry .
What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?
my top tip for planning a wedding is to make sure the couple shop around and to ensure the wedding providers work is there own
Describe your typical process with a couple.
The Bride contacts me I typically answer inquiries within an hour, she will get sent an email along with attachment with both hair and make up prices as the Bride does not necessary need to book me for both ,I also send her some handy tips on wedding Hair and make up, once she has confirmed she would like to go ahead and book her big day i will the email back with dates available .
What do you love most about your job?
My Job has aloud me to be my own boss and to be able to be creative and artistic in both hair and make up to do this on the biggest day of a Brides life and see her over joy in the work I do ,wow that's why I love my job so much.
What is your #1 beauty tip for a bride?
beauty tip plenty of sleep and water
What advice would you give to brides to stay looking great throughout their wedding day?
stay looking fresh through out the wedding day ,limit the amount of alcohol as this can make the skin blotchy and red, dab the skin with a good powder press. get a good 8 hours sleep don't drink the night before , if you have a great stylist your hair will stay in place and make up done professionally will last at least 16 hours .

Bridebook benefits

  • Bridebook Discount: 20%


text:
Business login
Sign up
Log in

White Rose Bakes

No reviews yet
Request brochure
White Rose Bakes offer bespoke contemporary wedding cakes and dessert tables made using high quality ingredients, sourced locally where possible.
General Services
Bespoke Design
Last-minute Orders
Pre-wedding Consultation
Tiered Cakes
Treats and Favours
Dietary Options
Pricing & Costs
Request a Quote
Prices start at
  • £150
No reviews yet
No reviews yet
Be the first one to tell everyone about the experience you’ve had with this supplier.
Full Description
  • Are you seeking something a little bit different to surprise and delight your guests on your special day? Fabulous! You've arrived at the perfect place. Make yourself comfortable and let's talk cake... If you really want the food at your wedding to have the wow factor, you may be interested in having a dessert table as either an addition or alternative to a traditional wedding cake. A dessert table is a wonderful way to create a beautiful food display at your reception and have all your favourite sweet treats on one table. (Great if you are struggling to decide which flavours to use!) White Rose Bakes' contemporary, elegant, natural style is visually stunning whilst still being very inviting for your guests to dive in and enjoy and explore! At White Rose Bakes we pride ourselves on using ingredients from local producers wherever possible, and never using artificial colours or flavours. We are also very pleased to be able to offer a range of products made without dairy or gluten-containing ingredients and other allergens. So you can be confident that we can bake to suit any allergies or dietary requirements you or your guests may have. Your dessert table will be as unique as you are. You will get to decide which bakes you would like, how many varieties, how many portions, which flavours are used, how your bakes are decorated, if you would like to include a larger centrepiece cake or not, and much more! In other words, your dessert table will be designed to suit you and your budget, right down to the finest detail. Contact Alice to discuss how she can design and make a stunning and exciting selection of delicious sweet bakes for your very own personal dessert table.
  • Personal Message from the Manager
    Name of Wedding Contact: Alice
    Thank you for viewing White Rose Bakes on Bridebook. We hope that you like what you have seen so far. As all our wedding cakes and dessert tables are individually designed, please do contact us to discuss your ideas and requirements. It would be an honour to design and make something unique and special for you to enjoy with your loved ones on your wedding day.
  • Experience
    Year Business Was Established
    # Of Weddings Hosted
    Between 10 and 30
    # Of People In Team
    Public Liability Insurance
Location & Contact Details
Contact Supplier
  • Directions
    • Address
    • York Eco Business Centre, Amy Johnson Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AG, England
    • Nearest Town
    • York
    • Nearest Train Station
    • York
  • Follow this supplier on
Ask a question
What is your most memorable wedding?
I once provided a tiered cake and desserts for a couple who were hosting their own beautiful wedding at home. They were very welcoming, helpful and friendly when I arrived to set up. They were cool as cucumbers while they and their family and friends bustled about cooking all of the savoury food and getting everything (and everyone) ready for the celebrations. This already seemed like more work and responsibility than most couples take charge of on their wedding day... then they told me that they had only finished building the kitchen the day before! Their calm, down-to-earth, can-do attitude was inspiring, and makes this a particularly memorable wedding!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Contemporary, elegant, rustic, naked, natural
What about your business are you most proud of?
I am proud of our recipes; our cakes taste and look fantastic, without the use of any artificial colours or flavourings. We consistently receive praise from our clients about the lovely textures and the interesting, well-balanced flavours of our products, and that they are "not too sweet".
What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Have fun and enjoy the wedding planning experience, and don't sweat the small stuff!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
A bride and groom who are particularly fond of White Rose Bakes' sea-salted caramel decided to spread the joy and ordered a jar for each of their guests to take home as a wedding favour!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
How we work: Step 1: Fill in our Wedding Questionnaire Form and Contact Alice to discuss how she can design and make a stunning and exciting selection of delicious sweet bakes for your very own personal dessert table. Step 2: We will send you ideas and designs to suit your requirements, preferences, and budget. Step 3: You tell us what changes and tweaks you want to make. Step 4: We send you revisions. Step 5: We invite you to a complimentary tasting, either at the bakery or a venue of your choice. Step 6: We discuss and agree any final menu revisions you would like. Step 7: We ask for a 50% deposit on your agreed menu, to be paid before your wedding. Step 8: On your wedding day, the cake fairies come and set up before your celebrations begin. Step 9: We ask for the remaining 50% balance to be paid within 30 days after your wedding.
What is your signature cake?
When it comes to wedding cakes, we are known for our naked and semi-naked cakes. A typical example would be a two tier naked cake made in the couples' favourite flavour(s), coated with just a hint of 'ghost' frosting. We often do 1.5 or double depth tiers, for an elegant, contemporary aesthetic. Many of our couples order a few additional stems from their florist so that the cake can be decorated with fresh flowers to tie in with the rest of their decor, but sometimes couples prefer us to provide edible fresh flowers! When it comes to dessert tables, we are especially well known for our sea-salted caramel millionaire's shortbread. We've barely done a single wedding where it hasn't been ordered, and it is always the first product to disappear!
Describe how you got into making wedding cakes.
The first wedding cake and dessert table I made was for a family wedding. I loved working alongside the couple to design and make something unique for them that met all of their requirements. They and I were very pleased with everything on the day, and as soon as I put the photographs on my website and social media, other enquiries started to come in.


text:
Business login
Sign up
Log in

No reviews yet
Request brochure
PhotosBooths provide professional and affordable wedding photo booth hire throughout the UK. We are extremely experienced and have provided our booths at thousands of weddings and functions.
Products and Services
Children Entertainment
Photo and Video Booth
Pricing & Costs
Request a Quote
Prices start at
  • £260
No reviews yet
No reviews yet
Be the first one to tell everyone about the experience you’ve had with this supplier.
Full Description
  • PhotosBooths is a professional photo booth hire provider based in London. We provide our photo booths to weddings throughout London, the Home Counties and much of the UK. Our photo booth packages include everything you and your wedding guests could possibly want. Every package includes a complimentary guest book, unlimited prints, print customisation, photo filters, a choice of backgrounds, video messaging, selection of props, and so much more. We use the latest technology and software to ensure our booths are the best around. Our super-fast printers will produce your photo strips in as little as 6 seconds, and our professional cameras capture HD videos and ensure your photos are crisp. We are one of the most experienced photo booth providers in the UK, and have provided booths at thousands of events. We always strive to deliver an exceptional service at an affordable price. At PhotosBooths, we are lucky to have extremely knowledgeable and experienced photo booth attendants. All of our staff members have at least 3 years experience in the industry, and they know our booths and equipment inside out. As such, in the unlikely event that something goes wrong, they should be able to have it fixed in a matter of minutes. For more information about our services, or to request a quote, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team.
  • Personal Message from the Manager
    Name of Wedding Contact: Patrick
    If you are looking for a trusted, professional and affordable photo booth provider for your wedding, PhotosBooths is the right supplier for you.
  • Experience
    Year Business Was Established
    # Of Weddings Hosted
    More than 50
    # Of People In Team
    Public Liability Insurance
Location & Contact Details
Contact Supplier
  • Directions
    • Address
    • 90 Paul St, London, Greater London, EC2A 4NE, England
  • Follow this supplier on
Ask a question
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Professional, Reliable, Trusted, Fun and Affordable
What about your business are you most proud of?
Watching our clients having a great time in our photo booths.
What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Hunt around for a great value deal, and do not be afraid to ask for a discount.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
We try to make booking as simple as possible. We have a lot of information on our website, and provide detailed quotes tailored to our clients needs.
What is your #1 top tip for keeping a crowd entertained?
Hire a photo booth!

Bridebook benefits

  • Bridebook Discount: 10%
  • Bridebook Special Offer: Mention that you found us on Bridebook to save a further £20 off our feature-packed photo booth packages.


text:
Business login
Sign up
Log in

Eye and I Video Services

No reviews yet
Request brochure
We focus on providing a personal and friendly videograph service in South Wales. Taking extreme pride in the work we carry out to ensure you are satisfied with every step from contact to finished DVD
Products and Services
Audio Retouching
Back-up Equipment
Bridal Prep Shots
Complete Footage on DVD or USB
Digital Editing
Engagement Shoots
Flexible Hours on the Day
Long Edit (>1 Hour)
Musical Overlay
Pre-wedding Consultation
Second Shooter Available
Short Edit (>15 Minutes)
Stay Through Dancing
Stay Through Speeches
Wedding Highlights Film
Pricing & Costs
Request a Quote
Prices start at
  • £695
No reviews yet
No reviews yet
Be the first one to tell everyone about the experience you’ve had with this supplier.
Full Description
  • Full Day DVD Package - Only £695 Guests Arriving: Capturing all those moments the couple normally miss, as family and friends arrive at the church or wedding venue Ceremony: The Bride walking up the aisle, the service & hymns, signing of the register and walking down the isle now as husband and wife Photographs: All the formal & informal moments surrounding the photo session Reception & Receiving line: See the reactions as guests arrive at the reception venue meeting old friends and family. The best moments put together for you to treasure forever Speeches: Capturing all the laughter, tears, embarrassments and joy First Dance & Evening Disco: The special moment as the newly wed couple dance for the first time to their favorite song. Along with dance floor highlights of your evening guests. Also include in package . 4-5 minute highlights of the day set to music of your choice . Video link of highlights for you to email or facebook link to your guests & friends (only uploaded with your permission) . 3 copies of the DVD supplied in your own custom design case SPECIAL ! Optional extra our Evening Marryoke - £125 Bit of fun with the guests ‘singing’ along to a song. A very popular choice providing a bit of fun for yourselves and guests. Recorded during the evening reception with fun dress-ups and accessories provided. Don’t miss seeing the outtakes!
  • Personal Message from the Manager
    Name of Wedding Contact: Gary Todd
    A photograph captures the smile but a video captures the laughter
  • Experience
    Year Business Was Established
    # Of Weddings Hosted
    More than 50
    # Of People In Team
    Public Liability Insurance
Press & Awards
Request Brochure
Accreditations / Associations (1)
Institute of Videographers
Location & Contact Details
Contact Supplier
  • Directions
    • Address
    • 32 Maywood, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9PZ, Wales
    • Nearest Town
    • Bridgend
    • Nearest Motorway & Junction
    • M4 j35
    • Nearest Train Station
    • Pencoed
    • Nearest Airport
    • Cardiff
  • Follow this supplier on
Ask a question
What is your most memorable wedding?
Emma & James Wedding at Coombe Lodge near Bristol with and outdoor ceremony and firework finish this was a day to remember (see video on vimeo)
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Friendly, unobtrusive, quality, value, remembered
What about your business are you most proud of?
That 80%of our work comes from personal recommendation from the couples
What is your #1 wedding planning tip for couples?
less is more, focus on the people
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Guest messages to camera as a surprise for the couple at end of DVD
Describe your typical process with a couple.
following initial email/call send out information pack and demo disc so the couple can see if our style and package suite their needs. Really also like to meet the couple and discuss the day and ideally show them an example dvd from their venue if we have recorded there before.
What is the most exciting thing you have caught on camera?
Bride on a inflatable slide
What is your favourite soundtrack to put to a wedding video?
Always ask the couple on choice of music. It's their day and should represent their tastes. I have no issue with heavy rock if that is what they really want
Describe how you got into videography.
Believe that if your enjoy doing something its not really work so a hobby became a lot more

Bridebook benefits

  • Bridebook Discount: £50


text:
BrightOwl Loader Loading

Hearing Instrument Practitioner or Audiologist, Sidney, BC - Canada

Company managed [?] Still accepting applications

Posted on : 04 July 2017

Project Description

Stay connected to a career that will take you all the places you want to go. What makes us different? For starters, we are Canada’s strongest hearing aid retailer, with a large network of registered Audiologists and Hearing Instrument Practitioners. We have well over a hundred and twenty locations from coast to coast and a variety of positions and Connect Hearing is one of the strongest brands in the Sonova Group, the leading manufacturer of innovative hearing care solutions. We take pride in our staff and work one on one with you to ensure your success and happiness with the company. Come see why we have been voted as one of Canada’s only Top Employers in the hearing health care field!
Connect Hearing / Canada / Victoria
Hearing Instrument Practitioner or Audiologist, Sidney, BC
We are seeking a performance & client-oriented Hearing Care Professional for our clinic in Sidney, BC. At Connect Hearing, we believe that every sound connects us to our world, and it’s our role to keep or make this connection for our valued customers. To accomplish this, we want and need the best hearing care professionals who share our enthusiasm, passion, and skill in helping more people "Stay Connected"!

Your tasks

•Provide comprehensive hearing evaluation(s) and make recommendations
•Selection and programming of digital hearing aids (Phonak and/or Unitron)
•Provision of follow-up care consistent with company service standards
•Compliance with industry standards for treatment and client care
•Counseling and care of hard of hearing clients
•Consistent and accurate reports and documentation relating to all clients
•Community outreach and business development

Your profile

•Master’s Degree in Audiology or HIS certification
•One year experience in a private practice clinic setting preferred.
•Effective ability to communicate in English (written and oral).
•Licensed (or eligible for licensing) by the provincial regulatory body

Our offer

In return, our award-winning organization offers a rewarding work environment bolstered by the strength and support of our global Sonova partnership. A unique and attractive competitive total compensation package rewards you now, and in the future, with an attractive base salary; our proprietary performance rewards program; a comprehensive benefit plan; an unparalleled support network; total professional fee and licensing coverage, & exceptional career advancement opportunities.
Connect Hearing is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Connect Hearing Canada
301-1007 Langley St., Victoria, BC


text:
It’s bad.  It’s very bad.  I have been procrastinating on a few projects that I could probably knock out in 2 days time, assuming I ever got two days time to work on anything related just to me.  But it’s on a whole other level now.  I can’t start.

I could start.  I could be starting right now.  But instead I blog.  And I blogged a mini-series yesterday when I was supposed to be working.  Bad.

One project isn’t even that bad, I just haven’t sat down to start.  Once I start it will not be horrible, I might even enjoy it.  But it’s sitting down to start that I’m having a hard time with.

The other I am Dreading (that capital D is totally intentional.)  It’s like a huge magnet is dragging my body away from the task.  It’s actually quite pathetic.

Since tomorrow is Saturday, I would normally try to dig in, but Mike will be gone most of the day/night.  So Sunday I am totally digging in.  I am not coming out until I am done.  (OK, maybe I’ll go eat breakfast first and then start…)  I will blog tomorrow, assuming I have something better than today to drivel on about.  But you won’t see me Sunday until my work is done.  I am drawing the line in the sand.

Part of the problem is that neither task has a specific deadline.  I must have a deadline.  Without a deadline I am nothing.  And I am usually getting down to business about 24 hours before any given deadline.

So I am giving myself a deadline in the hopes that will help.  (Except it probably won’t because I am me, and I know that it is not really a deadline, but a pretend deadline.)  See you tomorrow.  And I hope with all my heart to see you the next day too.

Leave a Reply

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Logo

You are commenting using your account. Log Out / Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. Log Out / Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. Log Out / Change )

Google+ photo

You are commenting using your Google+ account. Log Out / Change )

Connecting to %s


text:
my bookshelf

I just added a Bookshelf page to my site.  I am still adding to the About page (as in I need a photo of myself.  Yes, I know this.  Working on it.)  But how better to get to know someone than to take a peek at their bookshelf?  So these are some things I have recently read, am reading or re-reading, and hope to read soon.

Which brings me to the book that sparked the idea.  Or, rather,  the blog that started the idea.   Tsh from Simple Mom has a  book club  that I recently stumbled across.  I picked up Last Child in the Woods – Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder from the library which is the June selection.  I am interested to see how the discussion goes.

Care to join me?

One response to “my bookshelf

  1. Brig,
    Sounds interesting. I’d being willing to join in with you.

Leave a Reply

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Logo

You are commenting using your account. Log Out / Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. Log Out / Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. Log Out / Change )

Google+ photo

You are commenting using your Google+ account. Log Out / Change )

Connecting to %s


text:
Living Smarter

As I’ve been reading other posts out there on the inter-web, I’ve noticed more and more posts about living a more frugal lifestyle. I’m feeling really convicted about this lately, because I have been struggling with our budget. Some of this is because our food costs have been spiraling out of control again, and some is because we’ve had to slow down a little on our debt reduction and it is so disappointing to me.

So I think it is time to work a little harder at living smarter.

One thing is that my husband and I need to be much more disciplined in packing our breakfast and lunches. May was a BAD month (so bad, I still haven’t written about it), and while June has been better, we are still pushing beyond our limits. One of the things that has been a tough balance is that I have been on Weight Watchers since early January (it works – I’ve lost over 25 pounds in 6 months). This means that we really can’t use most coupons (because they are for processed foods), and that we need to stay on top of our fresh produce and use it before it goes bad. This also means more work.

A full-time job, grad-school at night, taking care of the house, trying to work out regularly and making sure to connect with our friends…who has time for more work?

Turns out we need to make the time – our finances require it.

So what are we going to do?

  • Price Book – We’ve used a calendar and food-plan before and we try to limit our trips to the grocery store/Costco to 1x/week. But I think we need to be even more specific when we go to the store and we NEED to get our price book together. What is a “Price Book,” you ask? It is a book (paper or electronic) that keeps track of the prices of things that you normally buy and tracks it at the 3-4 places that you shop. That way, when you go in, you generally know what you are going to spend, so there isn’t a surprise at the check-out.
  • Pre-pack – Ugh. I really hate this, but I’m going to do it anyway. We’re going to have to pre-pack our breakfasts and lunches before we go to bed. Well, breakfast for me – hubby can eat at home, but I have to wait at least an hour after I take a pill in the morning, so that means that I eat at work. But this will mean that we have insured ourselves against having to dine-out because of poor planning.
  • Balance – Ugh. This seems like more work, too, but you know what…oh, well. Time to be more disciplined. 18 months ago, we were really, really on top of our budget every single day. Why? Because I balanced the checkbook EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Time to go back to it. It will keep us more accountable and make sure that our purchasing decisions are informed and *not* emotional.

Well, there you go. This is my plan to start working some of this out.

Are there any other folks out there on Weight Watchers who have found some tips on cutting costs while staying on plan?

Myth? Myth? Yeth?

Oh, Muppet Movie, even today you impact my life with your funny and corny jokes.

I thought I’d share a article today – 10 Common Credit Myths.

A few that were interesting…

Myth #3: Carrying a balance is good.

It’s a common misconception that carrying a balance on a credit card is a good thing because it helps you build your balance faster, especially when you’re first establishing credit.

But that’s simply not true, says John Ulzheimer, a consumer credit expert at Actually using your credit cards is good for your credit score, but carrying a balance just means you’ll have to pay interest on your balance.

Myth #9: Closing accounts increases your credit score.

Among credit card holders, 18% believe that closing credit card accounts will improve their credit score and 27% say it won’t affect their score at all, according to a survey from Harris Interactive and Lending Club.

This simply isn’t true, credit experts say. The amount of credit you have compared with the amount of credit you’re using plays a large part in determining your score. To put it simply, it’s best to have more credit available than what you’re actually using.

Did you see any information in the article was that was interesting to you?

Time to get the house in order

Okay, this isn’t the post about the budget issues for May (that I’m dreading), but it is a declaration of some lifestyle changes that need to happen in our lives. I mean my life, but if it what I write below applies to you, then let’s do this together!

  1. Time to de-clutter – what does that have to do with debt, you say? Take a look at this article about How Clutter is Linked to Debt and see if you can’t see some valid points in there.  My thought is that clutter keeps us from really being able to enjoy what we have, so we don’t treasure our time at home and the things we already have, and instead, start to look at what we think we need and want. I want to be more appreciative and grateful for what I do have, so I need to start using and enjoying it
  2. No more cafeteria coffee – the free coffee that we have at work is horrid. No, seriously. You could use it to clean toilets. So everyday, I go down to our cafeteria and purchase a $1.69 cup of coffee. What the heck is wrong with me? Yes, I get that it isn’t a $4 cappuccino. It doesn’t matter. I could drink water, or use a french press to make my own coffee at my desk.  If I buy a $7 bag of coffee each month, I should save about $33/month.
  3. Must clean out the cupboards – I am blessed with a lovely, large kitchen that is far bigger than one finds in a standard apartment. But we are not using it to its maximum potential because our pantry is just not organized enough. This is an easy fix, but I just need to take the time to do it.
  4. What is hubby’s credit score anyway – due to sheer laziness, I have only been looking at my own credit score. This just won’t do anymore. We need to check his out and make sure that we are doing all we can to raise both of ours.
  5. Yarn Sale! – Okay, it is early to announce it, but I have approximately $1,000 worth of yarn in apartment. It is a problem, it totally admit it. If you aren’t a knitter/crocheter, you may not know that it is totally normal. But we are trying to make more space AND re-focus my creative energies. This looming wall (no, seriously, it is a WALL) of yarn is too intimidating and needs to be pared down. So, I am going to log everything on and then sell everything that isn’t already dedicated to a project. I anticipate I will be able to reduce my yarn levels by 65% and hopefully make a nice little sum for an important fund we have set up.

I think that 5 steps is enough for me right now – I’ve learned that more than that is too much for this busy gal and will just become something that haunts me instead of inspiring me.

And we all want to be inspired, right?

What is on YOUR house-cleaning list?

June 2010 :: Goals

Our goal for June is to pay $1,355 toward our debt. Taking into account the interest that will be charged ($179) , the net will be $1,176.

So our totals at the end of June should be:

Credit Card Debt    ::  $ 26,473.63
Taxes Owed              ::  $          00.00
Personal Loans        ::  $          00.00

Total Debt*              ::  $ 26,473.63

*does not include school loans

And now for the Savings Goals – at the end of June, we aim to have:

Regular Savings  :: $   190
Family Leave       :: $ 1146
Emergency           :: $  669

Total Savings      :: $ 2,005

According to MSN Money, our debt-free date is :: November 24, 2011

May 2010 :: Report

Debt Reduction

Our goals for May were:

Credit Card Debt    ::  $ 27,639.05
Taxes Owed              ::  $          00.00
Personal Loans        ::  $          00.00

Total Debt*              ::  $ 27,639.05

And here is where we were after 5.31.2010:

Credit Card Debt    ::  $27,649.63
Taxes Owed           ::   $       00.00
Personal Loans      ::   $       00.00

Total Debt*             :: $27,649.63

*does not include school loans

I had mis-projected some of the interest fees, but we were really in line this month which was great!

I’m going to have to do a separate post on this. I should have determined that sooner so that I could get numbers out to my dear readers beforehand (sorry about that).

Savings Goals for May:

Regular Savings  :: $    110
Family Leave       :: $   1017
Emergency           :: $     651

Total Savings      :: $   1,778

Where we landed at the end of May:

Regular Savings  :: $   176
Family Leave       :: $  657
Emergency           :: $  624

Total Savings      :: $ 1,457

We opted out of some of our savings deposits this month – I’ll have to do add that to the budget post, since the two are related.


text:
Bash the Monster Only at Brownstone

Experience Halloween at Brownstone Park’s Bash the Monster October 29, 30 & 31 featuring Bash-the-Monster Pumpkin Launch, zip and tip, extreme pumpkin carving contest, zip line costume contest, haunted peninsula and more.

Read … The Legend of Brownstone Quarry.

Brownstone Halloween Extravaganza October 29, 30 & 31
A three day Halloween party to end the 2010 season. Don’t miss Brownstone’s daily costume contest, awarding the best-of-the-best with a 2011 Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park Season Pass. The folks at Brownstone have a haunted peninsula ready for brave thrill seekers, a roaring bonfire, zip line costume contest, extreme pumpkin carving contest, zip and tip, and the soon- to-be-famous Bash-the-Monster Catapult Pumpkin Launch. Pumpkins are available for sale. All proceeds from pumpkin sales go to local food banks.

Bash-the-Monster Pumpkin Launch Aim at Quarry Creepers
Gory monsters float menacingly on the quarry while pumpkins catapult from Brownstone shores, attempting to bash them to bits. Participants launch pumpkins, aiming at the Halloween monsters floating on the docks, with prizes awarded to guests hitting their targeted beast. Pumpkins available at discount separately.

Zip Line Costume Contest
Trick-or-treat Brownstone style with a lightning fast parade of costumed zip liners flying across the quarry. Treats await those brave enough to wear their Halloween finest and fly through the October sky in full costume! Brownstone staff will also be costumed, some friendly, some wandering the park a bit more menacingly.

The One and Only Zip and Tip!
You know the old saying, “it’s hard to hit a moving target”? Well at Brownstone you’re moving (a la the zip line) and the target is stationary. Get harnessed in to our now famous zip lines and fly through the air with the greatest of ease….while trying to time your throw just right to hit our beastly targets.

Extreme Pumpkin Carving – Bring your own carved pumpkin or purchase and carve at Brownstone.
The gauntlet has been laid – show us your stuff. Side by side, sphere by sphere these carved beauties will be on display beginning Friday, October 29th with final judging and prizes awarded on Sunday night, October 31st. For those with performance anxiety, we’ll even let you carve them at home. The honored Pumpkin Picasso award offers two levels of judging: 12 and under and 13 and over.

Remember you can purchase pumpkins for the carving. launch and zip and tip at Brownstone. All proceeds from pumpkin sales go to local food banks.

Featured Sponsor for Bash the Monster at Brownstone Park

Caution: Haunted Peninsula for Brave Thrill Seekers
The haunted peninsula will be fully outfitted for the gore mongers amongst the guests: live action thrills for those brave enough to walk the long, lonely plank to enter. Completely quarantined, this harrowing area is accessible only for those daring soles looking for an extra thrill.

New Lower Price and Extended Hours for Halloween Weekend!
Bash the Monster admission is included for all Season Pass holders. Park admission is $18 and includes all the fun a day at Brownstone Park can offer. If you just want to scream without zip lines or rock climbing, pick up a General Pass for only $10. Admission for everyone includes music, treats, drinks and cider – plus Monster Energy Drinks. The park is open Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday the park is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with Halloween fun from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This Brownstone Adventure & Discovery Park Connecticut weekend is generously sponsored by none other than…… Monster Energy Drink.

Cliff Jumping at Brownstone Park


text:
Social Media and NHL Playoff Updates

(This is my picture from the Dallas vs Boston game on Jan 20th!)

First off, to appeal to the public, I NOW HAVE A TWITTER.

I’m not a big social media person, to be honest. I’m probably the only person at my school who uses my yahoo account for something OTHER than email.

My twitter link is @bruinsatgahden! I couldn’t do my whole “Bruins at the gahden” handle, cause it was too long for twitter, which is stupid.

I will most likely tweet when I am not blogging, cause sending out tweets is faster than typing out a whole blog post!

– The Hawks won Game 6 of their series with the Ducks with a score of 5-2, to force the nail biting Game 7. I swear this series is more intense than the USA-Iceland game at the end of Mighty Ducks 2…

-The San Jose Sharks are really close to signing Peter DeBoer, former New Jersey Devils coach. Like so close that they called a press conference for tomorrow.

– Bill Foley, the businessman leading the effort to bring a NHL team to Las Vegas is aware that the NHL wants a Local owner, since he is based in Florida. I just pray Vegas doesn’t get a team, bring a team to Quebec City instead?

– Adam McQuaid, isn’t interested in leaving us. Our fanbase is THAT awesome, you guys. He has spent his entire career in our lovely city, and so far, is slated to become a UFA on July 1st. He appeared in 63 games this season, missing some with a broken thumb. He recorded one goal and six assists.

– An actual issue with the Blackhawks? I’m all over it. It’s two words, SALARY CAP. (I consider those words no no words in my household)

– Talks with the Minnesota Wild and Devan Dubnyk are starting this week. I expect a huge pay raise, and possibly long term. He saved the Wild from the bottom, and is now a Vezina Trophy Nominee with Pekka Rinne and Carey Price. I shall call him the Minnesota Miracle Jouneyman of the NHL.

– Sabres are meeting with former Stanley Cup winning Coach Dan Bylsma, of the once good Pittsburgh Penguins. I feel like the Sabres have just about met every big name in the coaching free agency.They probably mentioning bringing the buffaslug back and it’s scaring all the potential coaches (like Babcock?) away?

see you in october

Leave a Reply

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Logo

You are commenting using your account. Log Out / Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. Log Out / Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. Log Out / Change )

Google+ photo

You are commenting using your Google+ account. Log Out / Change )

Connecting to %s


text:
Dead Man, U tell no tales?

What do you tell someone who thinks you are

a) 5’8″ tall

b) dark

c) have black shoulder-length curly hair…?

Moreover, he comes to your college and looks around for a Shruti answering to that description?

Maybe, I ought to start from the beginning. I’m a member of Orkut.. may I add, ADDICTED member of Orkut. Orkut is a friends network affliated to Google and is quite cool. Since the time I joined, I made some friends from a college in Trivandrum, SCT (Sri Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering) They’re a friendly lot, and were all given open invites to Drishti! Some of them turned up on the first day, we met and it was nice. One of them came the NEXT day, to play at our Games Arena. I just dropped in, looked around and left. That evening, I got a message and a call from a person who wanted to know if this was “Shruti George?” Sure, it is! So, who is THIS? So, he told me…

Some days later, on Yahoo! ™ Messenger, he informed me that my Orkut profile picture was VERY misleading. (It IS mine.. in bad light) He’d been looking around for a tall, dark girl with loose dark hair around the college and during the closing ceremony.. Alas!

So, the ONLY answer to the first question is!… “SURPRISE!”… Wrong on all counts!!

13 thoughts on “Dead Man, U tell no tales?

  1. acid_ice

    As the guy who put his foot in his mouth that time around,the first comment ought to be mine,right?…Still,giving credit where credit is due,I ought to say,Shruti’s camera work with that pic is particularly awesome…because whatever she might say,bad light and all,fact of the matter is,she DOES look dark,and to have shoulder-length hair in that pic.(Dont believe me?…get her to show you that pic..!)The 5’8″ part was mine own input,but then,it seemed like a good idea at the time..:D(as most bad ideas do.)
    But setting that aside,I have to say,any unbiased and knowledgeable reader would spot the malice and ill-will (ahem!) in this blog.Am I right ,or am I right? Hope the public outrage that is to follow will be a lesson to you,Shruts…;)

  2. duttan

    A person can look very different from what a photo can show of him. Photos are taken under extremely varied lighting conditions. I have taken pains to ensure that the lighting conditions and angles are the BEST when taking any photo of mine. This is cuz photos which are taken in bad light can be depressing. An example would be a photo of mine in a group in cute_demon’s orkut profile.

    PS : Why this 5’8″ figure of height? is that some crucial number? :-/

  3. acid_ice

    As usual,Duttan has taken the most practical,and unbiased,and scientific,and…….,er,view of the situation.N the lack of public outrage,i attribute to the fact that very few level-headed people would check THIS particular blog out,especially since it comess under the category of unwarranted and unreasonable mud-slinging….:D

  4. Fly

    “He’d been looking around for a tall, dark girl with loose dark hair around the college and during the closing ceremony.. Alas!”

    Why the hell is your hair all around college? And why particularly during the closing ceremony?
    Identifying her is not too difficult: spot 32 bright lights, neatly arranged, 16 over 16.
    By the time you guys read this, she may have already shot me. Pray for my soul.

  5. Shrutz

    Hmm… We HAD this conversation before!!! It’s not LOSE, it’s LOOSE… Oh wait, you have more experience LOSING hair, right?
    Like they say, how does the shoe bite on your foot?

  6. acid_ice

    Seems some of that public outrage I expected is woking…:D..How does it feel to be on the receiving end,huh,Shruts?
    Fly,you noticed the hair too?But then,pretty hard not to notice it,I suppose,with it all over college??And,dont worry,we’ll pray for your soul,you poor martyr..:(

  7. ambatigan

    Hi Shruti,
    I’m Gangadhar Ambati,your friend from Orkut.. I agree with your feelings about Orkut..I too become addicted to Orkut.Infact I’m a new member but I got a few good friends like you.

Leave a Reply

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Logo

You are commenting using your account. Log Out / Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. Log Out / Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. Log Out / Change )

Google+ photo

You are commenting using your Google+ account. Log Out / Change )

Connecting to %s


text:
Sample Chapter

Another sample chapter from Buddhism for Dudes can be read at my publisher’s website:

Chapter 6: Karma and Rebirth

From Buddhism for Dudes

When I chose to follow the Middle Path, I knew very well that, even though traditional Buddhism is short on the metaphysical, there still would be aspects of the belief system I would find hard to swallow. One was rebirth, which I’ve come to grips with, even though I’d really rather believe that it isn’t true in a certain literal sense. Samsara, the ceaseless cycle of birth- death- rebirth, isn’t about fun; it’s about suffering. Over and over again, until you can rid yourself completely of the thing that causes suffering.

 The other is karma. What is karma? Translated literally, karma means “action,” and it basically refers to actions- and-their-consequences—but it does not have anything to do with, as many people suppose, the rewards or punishments people reap as a result of their actions. Karma can be understood simply through cause-and-effect. Smile at a child, the child smiles back. Kiss your wife on the back of her neck while she’s at the sink, and you get a purr and a twerk. Tickle a baby, and she giggles and wiggles. Yell at your dog for running away, he runs farther away. Get good grades in school and you get into college. Get too drunk and obnoxious and say the wrong thing, and somebody might kick your ass.

I analogize karma this way: if you’re an appliance repairman, you are more likely to retire comfortably than a murdering, thieving thug. But that doesn’t mean that life somehow guarantees that a murdering, thieving thug won’t kill you on your way home from your retirement party. Bad things still happen to good people, and there’s no use trying to figure out why—it’s kind of just crappy luck. Let’s get real here. Buddhism is a “how- to” ethic for living a good life, not a way to put the Whammy on anybody.

Karma does have its metaphysical aspects, however. I will point out that Buddhist metaphysical beliefs, like Christian ones, include both a heaven and a hell. The heaven versus rebirth issue is a complicated one that I’ll avoid speculating about. I’m as clueless as the next guy about the reality of either option, and like everyone else, I’ll just have to take whatever the end of life dishes out. However, regarding rebirth in a heaven or a hell, Buddhism says you won’t be stuck in either realm for eternity. You might not get to stay in heaven forever, but the good news is that even people who land in hell have a chance to work their way out. I guess what karma boils down to is that your volitional actions impact your present life and factor into whatever happens when it ends. If life continues past what we define as death, then karma helps determine the nature of that continued life. If you live virtuously, good things happen. You might not reap rewards right away, but rest assured that positive actions have positive effects.

One day when I was living at the Sri Bodhiraja Monastery, the chief priest summoned me to his office, which was in a small clay hut—the coolest place on campus. Bhante Sobhita was expecting a visitor in a few days. It was a white woman from New Zealand who became a bhikkhuni—a Buddhist nun. She was coming to ask him a specific question: How do Buddhists deal with the issue of free will? He wasn’t familiar with the term, especially in its religious context, so he wanted to ask me about it.

I told him that to understand free will he needed to know its opposite, predestination. I told him that some Christians believe that God predetermines everyone’s fate, and that people can do nothing to change it. Free will, I told him, is the idea that each man has the power to determine his own fate.

The monk’s usual scowl deepened, and he considered what I told him. Finally, he said, “But both are untrue. Everything is connected to everything else.”

This is what I like about Buddhism: it’s simple.

Most of humankind cannot bear the notion that some essence of them does not persist after death. For the life of me, I don’t know why. What’s so bad about ceasing to exist? Do I want to be me for the rest of eternity, even if I wind up in heaven? Then again, I’m not sure I can bear the notion of being reborn—of hitting the “reset” button for another life of suffering and misery.

Many people use the term “reincarnation” where I would say “rebirth.” There is a difference between these two ideas. Reincarnation might be something along the lines of General George Patton’s belief that he returned again and again as warriors in the great battles of history. Rebirth is the result of ignorance of the way to avoid it.

There are many stories that indicate that rebirth is real, but things have also happened in my own life, particularly in my Buddhist life, that seem strongly to suggest that the force of actions in past lives does exist. In 2002, when I went to Sri Lanka, my original destination was Pakistan, and in 2003, when I went to Sri Lanka again, my original destination had been China. But between the Taliban, SARS, and opportunity, I ended up immersed in the Buddhist world for six months, landing at the feet of three of the most eminent theologians in the country. It was like I was meant to be a Buddhist.

From Buddhism for Dudes: A Jarhead’s Field Guide to Mindfulness, Wisdom Publications, Inc. 2015

Lunch with a Large Bison

From Quit Trying Not To Think So Much

Oh, gosh. I’ve been fortunate enough to observe otters and crocodiles and coyotes and Komodo dragons and beavers, and even elephants in the wild. But the most amazing wildlife encounter I ever had was lunch one afternoon with an American bison, otherwise known as buffalo, or “buffler” if you’re from Texas.

It was late June 1978 when I lived and taught school in St. Paul, Minnesota. I was anticipating the following summer on the Appalachian Trail. I headed for the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming on advisement of a co-worker and fellow outdoorsman who said that in Wyoming all the tourists go to the Tetons and the Wind River Range and Yellowstone, but if I wanted a mountain range all to myself, then the Bighorns were the place to go.

The Bighorns experience was a disappointment; there had been a June snowfall, and I couldn’t gain any elevation past about 6000 feet without crashing through the snow crust up to my hips. I pitched a tent and spent a few days up there, sitting in the snow, and finally I gave up, descended, and headed back east toward the Twin Cities.

I stopped east of the Black Hills and did a day excursion in the South Dakota Badlands – I am a sucker for anything or anywhere fossiliferous, and I was quite taken with the terrain, which was rugged, the weather, which was hotter than hell, and the promise of seeing buffalo in the wild. At the end of my day-hike I stopped by the information station to talk to a Park Ranger. I would not be allowed to backpack in the Badlands proper, but I could next door, in the adjacent Buffalo National Grasslands, which were bad-land enough, as I was to discover. There were only two rules: carry a gallon of water per day per person, and no hiking alone. Like either of those rules was going to stop me. I was a Marine. I knew how much water I needed.

In the mountains, back in the days when it was OK to drink from springs without treating the water, I usually carried only a one-quart canteen, but in Dakota I had to supplement my water carrying capacity, so the morning before my foray into the Grasslands, after I stayed at a KOA and got my first shower for a week, I went to Wall Drug, had a western omelet, and I bought plastic jugs – an additional one quart, and also a two-quarter. These I filled with ice water, and at the trailhead I jettisoned my tent, parka and sweaters, cut off the legs of my wool pants, and stuffed the half-gallon jug of ice water deep into my sleeping bag – my Holubar Arctic sleeping bag.

There was no trail to speak of. But I could see my destination – a little butte at the end of a shallow valley that was surrounded like a set of parentheses with sharp little knife ridges formed by the prairie wind. There wasn’t a tree within a hundred miles. The valley floor was flat and negotiable, but it had a meandering, thirty-foot-deep cutbank snaking through it, with little puddles of alkali water in the mud at the bottom – the only surface water around, and probably fouled with buffalo snot.

It was pretty hot that day, close to 100 degrees, and as I trudged down the valley I knew that it was inevitable that I would have to cross the cutbank a few times to reach my destination. I wasn’t sure how I was going to do that, and when I approached it for the first time I was dismayed to see how deep and steep it was. But soon I discovered the way across: the buffalo had to cross the cutbank, too, and I found their muddy, steep staircases defined by the size of their hooves. Not easy to negotiate with forty pounds of pack, but not impossible, if you walk down backwards like you were descending a ladder.

I started to get hungry in the early afternoon, and I thought that I might climb up to the top of one of the low, sandy ridges, and maybe I could catch some breeze up there while I washed down peanut butter and crackers with judicious sips of my now-lukewarm water.

backpacker portrait

And so I veered left and climbed the ridge, and just as I reached the top, I was startled to find, not fifty yards away, the most enormous bull buffalo you can imagine, grazing in the prairie grass, off to live the rest of his life happily alone after years of dominating his harem, fighting other bulls, and spreading his seed. In other words, he was as big as he could get, and just past the peak of his powers. He was like a Gunny after a twenty-year hitch. He was the baddest denizen of the Badlands and had never had to fear predators in his lifetime, human or animal. He was magnificent. And he was also quite potentially dangerous.

I formulated a getaway plan before he noticed me. First, I had to very quietly take off my backpack. Then I could run. If he decided to come after me, since there wasn’t a single tree, climbable or not, all the way back to Deadwood, I figured I would haul ass straight back to the cutbank. Of course he could easily have caught up with me half way there and gored me to death, but if I made it I figured to dive into it head first, and then if I didn’t break my neck hitting the mud below, he could take his leisurely time climbing down to me using the buffalo escalator before he trampled me to death.

And so I inched my hand toward the buckle of my pack’s hip strap, popped it open, “click,” and the bison’s enormous head rose from his grazing and slowly moved around, listening for another foreign noise, squinting his eyes trying to find me on the horizon, which was easy enough to do even with his poor eyesight, since I stood right on the apex of the ridge with the blue sky behind me. Like I said, I was a Marine. I knew better.

I let the frame pack slip from my shoulders, and I propped it upright with my hiking stick, which makes for a tolerable back-rest when you don’t want to lean back against some grubby, buggy tree. Maybe if I had to run for it he would mistake the pack for me, and gore it to death instead. That commotion prompted him to trot toward me, not in any hurry, and soon the fifty yards of separation we had between us shrunk to maybe thirty-five feet. A little more than a first down away.

I was paralyzed, not with fear, but from admiration. He meant me no harm, he was just checking me out, and as soon as he deemed me no potential harm to him, he went about his business of lazily nibbling the tops off the prairie grasses, so close I could hear him tear and chomp, and breathe. He was a loud breather.

I didn’t make any sudden moves, but I got my peanut butter and crackers and water from my pack, sat down with my back against it, and we had lunch together. And to cap off the afternoon, he flopped his three-quarter ton body into the dirt and rolled on his back like a puppy dog, kicking up a cloud of dust, and obviously having a sensuously good time. It looked like he could have said the bison equivalent of, “Ahhhh, Jesus, that feels good.”

Then he returned to his feet and gave a great shiver, so that half the dust he’d accumulated on himself dissipated into the air like steam.

Thank you,” I said aloud, and he grunted back at me.

We got to be friends. Two full hours had passed. I sensed his sentience, twenty-five years before I studied the Dharma, and I have never had a relationship like that with another animal until my rescue dog Trixie came into my life. I hated to leave him, we were having such fun. But eventually I packed up and descended the ridge and eventually reached the top of the little butte with enough time for an hour’s sunbathing, stretched out naked on the tarp to my abandoned tent. The half-gallon of ice water I’d stuffed into my cold-weather sleeping bag was still icy! After hiking in the sun and the heat all day, I couldn’t have imagined anything else I would have preferred to drink. Ahhh, Jesus, it felt good.

Leave a Reply

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Logo

You are commenting using your account. Log Out / Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. Log Out / Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. Log Out / Change )

Google+ photo

You are commenting using your Google+ account. Log Out / Change )

Connecting to %s


text:
Cannabis Stock Report: Marijuana Markets Tumble Despite Record Highs On Wall Street – Is It Time To Panic? – PotNetwork (blog)

Cannabis stocks stumbled for the second day in a row on Thursday, raising concerns of panic in the marijuana markets as investors appeared uneasy despite solid news from around the industry. In a marked turn of events, MJIC’s United States Marijuana Index outperformed its Canadian counterpart on Thursday, posting a slight gain to the latter’s noteworthy decline. It was another record day on Wall Street as the market bounced back from Wednesday’s NAFTA scare, with energy stocks and reliable news from the corporate sector helping the rally. Of note was Walmart’s announcement that the company would institute wage increases and bonuses following the passage of the Trump administration’s tax reform plan.

Hidden in the joyous celebration on Thursday were signs of a weakening economy, however, as Walmart buried the fact that along with their grand gesture they would be cutting thousands of jobs at dozens of Sam’s Clubs across the country. On top of that, first-time jobless claims came in higher than expected this morning, showing that the emperor may not be quite so fully dressed. Still, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 all notched impressive gains to close the day. It was a similar story up north, where Canada’s top stock index rose 38.99 points or .24 percent.

It was perhaps those underlying market signals that had cannabis investors apprehensive again on Thursday, as all significant marijuana indices fell save for MJIC’s United States Marijuana Index, which gained  0.45 points, or 0.45 percent to close the day at 100.18. Even MJIC’s monthly report for December, which showed The North American Marijuana Index climbing 61 percent in December was of little consolation to investors on Thursday, as the Index fell 22.42 points or 6.41 percent.

The Marijuana Index rose 61 percent in december, broken down by country

Read More Here...


text:
Click on image to zoom

WeatherTech 72446 Side Window Deflector

WeatherTech 72446 Side Window Deflector 4 pc. - Light Tint

See Full List of Vehicle Applications »

Shipping: Free Shipping!
Pricing: $114.95
Free Shipping!

WeatherTech - Side Window Deflector P/N 72446 Features:

  • Maximize Your Fresh Air Enjoyment With OEM Quality
  • Optically Transparent
  • Helps Keep Side Windows Dry In The Rain
  • Sleek Aerodynamic Styling
  • Reduces Wind Noise
  • Installs Inside The Window Channel
  • No Unsightly Exterior Tape
  • Minimizes Interior Heat When Parked

View the Full List of Automotive Applications »

Below is an abbreviated list of applications for the Side Window Deflector.
Sentra, Nissan, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

From concept to consumer, MacNeil Automotive Products Limited have long been recognized by the discerning automotive enthusiast as a supplier of automotive accessories of unparalleled quality, MacNeil have further garnered the acceptance to supply products to many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's)! In fact, MacNeil currently supplies accessories to all three German manufacturers of luxury automobiles as well as a host of other automobile manufacturers worldwide!

  • 72446
  • 72446
  • 787765010276
  • WeatherTech
  • New

Shipping Information

  • Item Requires Shipping
  • 5.0 lbs.
  • W2.0000” x H13.0000” x L47.0000”
  • Free Shipping!
  • Free Shipping!

Customer Reviews

Comment Total Reviews (0)

Write the First Review!

You must login to post a review.


text:
No Image Available

WeatherTech WTFT097256 All Weather Floor Mats

Order this WeatherTech WTFT097256 All Weather Floor Mats at for the lowest online prices on Weathertech products plus fast shipping!

Part Description: WeatherTech WTFT097256 All Weather Floor Mats
Condition: Brand New
Brand: Weathertech
Was: $149.44
Sale: $114.95
Save: 23%
Save: $34.49

Weathertech's mission is quite simple at MacNeil Automotive. They strive to continually exceed our customers expectations, and it shows not only in every product that wears the WeatherTech brand, but in our culture as well. Weathertech is the absolute leader in high quality molded plastic products. Each product is designed to fit your vehicle in a way that looks great and actually does the job. WeatherTech has a full line of mud flaps and floor mats that will fit your vehicle specifically. Bumper Superstore is a proud dealer of Weathertech products.

  • WTFT097256
  • WTFT097256
  • WeatherTech
  • New

Shipping Information

  • Item Requires Shipping

Customer Reviews

Comment Total Reviews (0)

Write the First Review!

You must login to post a review.


text:
Saturday, December 15, 2012

Demon Crown

I did this piece just recently since I started thinking again about doing more than just prosthetics. This is latex, but it's not foam latex - pretty much the same as regular latex pullover masks. Painting them is a tricky process so I've been avoiding it.

I thought I'd start out with a couple pair of horns then I got this idea into my head and went for it instead. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, it was a quick turnaround so it's not as perfect as it could be.

Overall it does give the look I was hoping for. It's pretty lightweight, attaches with a clear elastic thread which can be resized - and is dirt cheap to replace should it break and relatively easy to find.

I guess I'd call it a Demon Crown of sorts, makes for a nice addition to a prosthetic.

I'm looking at producing a limited number for sale starting in January - after a little more testing, I want to make sure the paint I'm using will hold up in the long run. Normally you'd use a toxic concoction of rubber cement and naptha to paint this with but I tried homemade Pax paints, seems to have held up well and once I get some proper glossy finishing paint it should hold up well.

No comments:

Post a Comment


text:
DC Comics' Vixen.
DC Comics' Vixen.
Image: dc comics

DC Comics is shining a spotlight on some of its most marginalized superheroes in a new miniseries written by Oscar-winning 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley.

DC Comics announced the new series, The Other History of the DC Universe, focusing on characters who “come from traditionally disenfranchised groups,” DC announced Friday. DC named characters John Stewart, Extraño, Vixen, Supergirl, Katana, and Renee Montoya as some of the characters being featured in the series.

The miniseries is focusing on persons of color, female characters, and LGBTQ characters, giving readers a chance to look inside the stories of characters who unfortunately don’t get to enjoy the spotlight as often as straight, white, male superheroes.

Instead of going for traditional “hero saves the day” storylines, The Other History of the DC Universe will focus on “the lives of those behind the costumes, and their endeavors to overcome real-world issues.”

Before Ridley was pegged to take on this project, he wrote for a handful of movies and TV shows, earning an Oscar for his work on 12 Years a Slave and earning an Emmy nomination for his writing on American Crime. Earlier in his career, Ridley wrote for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and two DC animated TV shows: Static Shock et justice League.

Ridley expressed his excitement for the project with DC Comics in DC’s announcement: “I could not be more excited by the opportunity to excavate the canon of the DC Universe through a vast array of characters who’ve earned their seat at the table.”

John Stewart, probably the most well-known of the named heroes, is a black member of the Green Lantern Corps. Extraño is a gay Peruvian character with magical powers. Vixen is an African woman with the ability to draw upon the powers of all the animals in the world. Supergirl is a female alien from the planet Krypton. Katana is a Japanese woman who is a master swordswoman and master martial artists. Renee Montoya is a lesbian Latina who works as a police officer in Gotham City.

The Other History of the DC Universe will debut in winter 2018.

Nous travaillons sur un système pour améliorer la qualité du site et de récompenser les utilisateurs actifs en vérifiant des articles, des nouvelles et la qualité, Nous vous remercions pour améliorer Business Monkey News!

Si l'article est erroné, ces informations ou manquant une erreur de traduction, vous pouvez modifier, notifier un commentaire (nous corrigerons) ou vous pouvez Voir l'article original ici: (Article dans la langue d'origine)

Les changements seront mis à jour en 2 heures.

modifier histoire


text:
Tag Archive: bourbon

Life. Lemons. Lemonade.

It’s a cliché, I know. But it only came to be one because it’s got some grain of truth in it. I’ve always tried to be the tough-it-up and carry on type; things… Continue reading

Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder

You know how I said that December went by in a blur? Well, somewhere in those 31 days I celebrated Christmas with some people I love and it was wonderful. The fact that… Continue reading


text:
Dorset branch

Dorset Branch

Species to look out for

ABlue SmallDorset is one of the best areas in the UK for butterflies and moths and we are a very active Branch of Butterfly Conservation.

If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Dorset branch.

Dorset: Conservation Action Day

Sunday 21st January 2018, 9.30am-4.00pm

Join volunteers from the Dorset Branch of Butterfly Conservation to help maintain Lankham Bottom, our important chalk downland reserve. The work includes gorse and scrub clearance.

Dorset:Conservation Work Party

Sunday 28th January 2018, 10.00am-3.30pm

Join the Dorset Branch work party at Lydlinch, where they will be managing habitat in an area crucial to the Marsh Fritillary butterfly. Conservation work is vital to ensure that this habitat is kept suitable for its survival at this site.

Dorset: Conservation Work Party

Sunday 4th February 2018, 9.30am-4.00pm

Join the Dorset Branch on their annual visit to control scrub re-growth and open up new areas for butterflies on their Perryfields Quarry Reserve on Portland...

View all

View all Dorset branch news stories

Peacock44 species of butterflies can be seen in Dorset. View the latest butterfly sightings in Dorset or record your own via our easy map-based system.

In the past, we've had sightings of the rare Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus) so keep an eye out for butterflies in Dorset!

Top Photos

This photo was sent to us by Steve Maskell, who spotted this rare Long-tailed Blue butterfly at Kingston Lacy in September 2015.

Long-tailed Blue, taken by Steve Maskell

We are sure people have taken some beautiful butterfly photos around Dorset since then and we are always looking for unusual or beautiful photos of butterflies and moths - so please send us any that you've taken whilst out and about in Dorset .


text:
Blog News & Updates, Christ the Head, Ekklesia, Fellow Bloggers, God's Eternal Purpose, Quotes, Reblogged, The Body of Christ, Writers

Much has happened since I last wrote on this little blog. Perhaps I will share more about those things soon. But until then I want to make a recommendation.

I believe the issues in our faith and in our churches and in life in general stems from our lack of vision of Christ. That we only see parts of Him, and maybe in the wrong light. I also believe that the solution to our problems really is beholding the entire Christ. Brother Milt Rodriguez writes about seeing Jesus Christ in all his fullness in this blog post, which I enjoyed very much. I recommend that you read it as well, and seek to lay hold of a three-dimensional view of Him.

The Blog of Milt Rodriguez

Part 1 – The Heavenly Vision

This article is inspired by the upcoming ebook with the same title… look for it soon!

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints…”  (Eph 1:18)

“So, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision,”  (Act 26:19)

Have you noticed lately how popular movies in 3-D have become?  You would have to be living in a cave to have missed it.  It seems that almost every action movie now comes in two formats: 2-D and 3-D.  The 3-D movies are more expensive to watch and you have to wear those funky 3-D glasses.  I don’t like those glasses because they usually hurt my eyes and give me a headache! …

View original post 1,349 more words


text:
A touch of color Mixed green salad with Strawberries

A couple weeks ago I reached…err…celebrated my three-year anniversary at my job. Yup, for the longest, fastest, only three years of my life I have drawn a steady paycheck. In honor, employees are presented with a simple off-white certificate, their name written large and reminding them how many year(s) they’ve worked there. Apparently two personalizations is too much to take on in the corporate world. Some will pin each year’s certificate to their gray half-cubicle half-wall until next year. Others are lost in the one of two drawers allotted to each half-desk; others lay face down, blending into the off-white desk, notes penned onto its back until it is surreptitiously led to the recycling bin.

Once upon a time my employment anniversaries could pass without any acknowledgment. Once upon a time I eked out a living here and there doing this and that. Once upon a time I paid my bills by applying decorative faux finishes. Like most employment I had no official training in this and how I got into painting, sanding, troweling, and banging keys against cabinet doors is a simple though drawn out story.

In a six degrees kind of way I’m pretty sure that my job, in part, resulted from food. One night over a home-cooked dinner of herbs de provence roast chicken and mixed green salad with sweet peppers, feta, toasted pine nuts and avocado with Paige (my boss), Mary (the client) and Christopher (her five-year old son) I mentioned that I often choose my salad toppings based on color. Cucumber, avocado and romaine lettuce is a favorite salad, but it feels wrong to put together so much green without an accent color. In goes a little red onion or at the least toasted nuts.

“You really are an artist,” Paige laughed.

A visual person, this just makes sense, but eating by color is also recommended by nutritionists and nutritionally minded chefs. I know, ’cause at my current job I read about this. But, the people I’m telling this to never seem to appreciate the idea. To me, this salad (a take on my friend, Beth’s, [favorite] salad) is representation of colorful eating. If you also need convincing a variation of this salad (made with blueberries instead) was a big hit at a work potluck. That, as Chips from a Multi-tasking Mandolin proved, is the highest praise.

Mixed greens with Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Honey glazed Pecans and Vinaigrette

Do you really need an ingredient list?

For this salad I made a honey, orange and balsamic vinaigrette with a smidge of sambal oelek to contradict some of the salad’s sweetness.

One thought on “A touch of color Mixed green salad with Strawberries

Leave a Reply

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:

WordPress.com Logo

You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Log Out / Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. Log Out / Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. Log Out / Change )

Google+ photo

You are commenting using your Google+ account. Log Out / Change )

Connecting to %s


WARC-Identified-Payload-Type: application/xhtml+xml

text:
Bytronics Computers Limited

Stocktake Software Demo Page

E-mail Print

 Mobi-Stocktake- A mobile stocktaking software

Desktop: URL for Desktop:

PDA: URL for Personal Digital Assistant:

  1. Read the Online Mobi-Stocktake Help
  2.  Launch the application by entering the web address on the browser: or click the link
  3. Enter the username as demoAdmin and the password as demo

  4. Stocktaking Process Quick Guide
    • Intiatiate the stocktake (refer the online help) on your computer[ download a sample of a stockfile -Rename the file to say stock26-2-2010.txt  and upload to initiate stock take]
  5. Personal Digital Assistant Operations
    1. Getting Started
    2. Stocktaking
  6. Desktop Operations [Backend]
    1. Creating Stocktake file
    2. Initiating stocktake
    3. Exporting stocktake file