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Sunday, July 31, 2005

Who is Next

At fox news they are asking could Italy be next!? Common they got the money from their half ass reporter that was held now they can very well wipe their feet on the mat! I mean I think Europe is in for a big eye opener! It will be their turn at a 9-11 and I just wonder how they are going to handle it? They were criticizing USA for the actions taken and backed the UN! Will they turn to the UN now? I can’t wait to see what the chatter will be.

I bet anything that the first thing coming out of the traps of the “against the war clan” will be: “Well the USA started all this mess…!” They (against the war clan) will be doing their damn best to try and over ride any reason shown for us attacking in Iraq. They will go on to spew that bit about weapons of mass destruction bla, bla, bla… They won’t dare bring up the 9-11 attack because that is too painful and that we deserved it for what happened years ago! “SLAP” guess, what!? It doesn’t matter about years ago! This is “an extremists group” and we found out more then what the loony left sympathizers did! Guess what (again) they don’t care about you “sympathizers” either! They will just kill you last! Got that!?

Well we tried to tell people it was a different ball game and they just refused and probably will still refuse to listen.

One of the bombers caught from the July 11 will be talking.

Italian raids capture another terror suspect. *Here is the story* and another Hat tip to Bob: CAIR founded by: ‘Islamic terrorists’?

Saturday, July 30, 2005

Letter from the White House

Dear Ms. dcat

On Behalf of President Bush, thank you for your letter about immigration. We appreciate hearing your views and welcome your suggestions.

Please visit the White House website at go here to Immigrants for additional information on this important issue.

Thank you again for writing. Best wishes.

Marguerite A. Murer
Special Assistant to the President
And Director of Presidential Correspondence

This letter is one of many BTW! Ha ha ha to John, Lee C and Realist the trolls at ITM and all the other left sided weirdoes!

Thursday, July 28, 2005

Yemeni Cleric Who Bragged

Look at this Seattle dip shit lawyer that defended Ressam! The judge should read this too!!! Just for saying he was with Bin Lauden gave him 75 years but a terrorist with explosives and ready to take out numerous lives gets only 22 years and out in 14 for good behavior?!

*click here for the story!*

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Fair Trial ... Why!?!

U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour's comments during Wednesday's sentencing hearing for Ahmed Ressam, as provided by court officials.
Ressam, an Algerian national, was sentenced to 22 years for plotting to bomb Los Angeles International Airport on the eve of the millennium.

*Click Here* for the updated story!

Ok I am really fed up now! I suppose terrorists will give us a fair trial too after this "right" thanks to a so called none partisan judge. (He must be leaning on the liberal side!) I am SICK!
I sure hope this guy slips on a bar of soap and whacks his skull open and dies… while in prison or I will be totally disappointed!

Friday, July 22, 2005

Yo PC People

This must be the side you are cheering for right!?
Hat tip to Yankee Division Son

BTW PC=Politically Correct just in case you don’t know!

Just let the officers do their job, because I frankly don’t feel like getting blown to hell!!! At times like this there is no racial profiling! That is why grandma is getting frisked! (That is a waste of time!) Oh for crying out loud! So now I’m going to be frisked instead of the real terrorist because of the PC people screaming that the officials are racially profiling! Whose side are these PC people on anyway!?! Certainly not for the safety of the public!

You worry about big brother watching well guess what, ‘you better be worried about people like me because you are the first people I’m coming after if something happens to my family or friends! This little loop, hole for terrorist’s/criminals benefits and human rights crap has to stop or you people will be to blame!

I have a sick feeling about Seattle right now and it still won’t stop people from getting out there! We are not going to stop living and doing what we normally do. It is good to have extra security though… “I will have to volunteer.” Oh and notice how I said normal? PC people are abbey normal! BTW most of us already have cameras on our property "that is a persons right" to getting criminals caught or at some homes "SHOT DEAD"! Racial profiling…you got something to hide PC people because this “I don’t care who you are” person is not going away!

Indigo posts about the new competent person in the Supreme Court "finally!" He is my best friend too!

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Top al-Qaeda Briton called Tube bombers before attack

The FBI is to question a number of figures held in the US, including James Ujaama, an American convert to Islam who met Aswat, and a second al-Qaeda emissary in Seattle.
Ujaama has pleaded guilty to assisting the Taleban and is now a “co-operating witness” who has given details of Aswat’s activities in the US.

Click here for link*

Wait there is more!

Here is what is happening in Oregon these days… Al Qaeda Camp in Oregon link! You know it makes me wonder if Scott from Oregon has anything to do with these Looney nut cases!? Everyone that is against what the US is trying to achieve has to be a terrorist! They certainly aren’t supporting the troops! They keep howling about send our troops home now! However I don’t hear them giving any advice to the capture of these terrorists that are killing innocent people! They aren’t able to tell us that oh it is ok that it is happening in another country and in the same breath they want to free someone in another country! I don’t get it! I don’t think they do either so as I was saying…the Looney left PC people have to be supporting the terrorists because they sure as hell aren’t helping!

Here is how I picture these Looney left PC people… Illustration by Andrew Lehman

London Once Again

I am thinking terrorists are really desperate now. I mean what else, can they do but attack in a cowardly fashion. Did you know they found a tunnel in Washington State between the borders? I have long thought of that going on and bet that isn’t the only one! We need to start searching and we need Canada to get tough on their borders. The same episode can happen here if we let down our guard. Seems like not too many were injured this time, ‘which is fortunate.

Another question is why London and why not France? Like I said before who is funding these crazy things running rampant? In my April archive post on follow the money I talk about what needs to be done and done very vigilantly!

The back pack is the big clue here on the person that blew up. I’m sure that the trace will be successful. I am hoping that bank activity can also be a good source of finding out more activity.

Information on the individuals of the last bombing did live in Washington State at one time. It is time for people to watch and report more information.

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

McGavick is "exploring a run for the U.S. Senate"
Safeco CEO Mike McGavick announced his resignation this afternoon
McGavick is stepping down effective Aug. 31 "to give full consideration to the possibility of public service"
I received an e-mail that McGavick has scheduled a press conference for noon tomorrow "to discuss his motivation for exploring a run for the U.S. Senate in 2006".
UPDATE: This speech, which McGavick gave to the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce in 2002, has gotten rave reviews.
UPDATE 2: A Republican congressional staffer reports that McGavick was making calls to Capitol Hill today asking for support for his Senate bid. And he was getting it.
Right he should get it! After all, all of Medina pushed for him to run. So you see Gregoire the game isn’t over. McGavick will take over where Deno Rossi left off! So there!!!

Waimea Brewing Company

If you want to feel like you have been to Hawaii for the evening and only drove to the Kirkland water front, you have to try the Waimea Brewing Company! Good food and good people out to enjoy good food and entertainment by the best!

Last night was special because Darren Motamedy was playing. Check out his site if you like the Sax! He was there with the entire band that welcomes local artist to play. Singers and musicians what a night! The dance floor was a hoppin and the music was a playin. Some thing more to piss off the terrorist with this fine read We're Not Afraid!

Sunday, July 17, 2005

Music You Can Use

Mr. Dcat finally got me in touch with myself for a change at least for an evening. If you don’t see me on as much he is “the good” reason for it. Instead of worrying about what kind of state the world was in. I felt myself having the blues. I noticed that I haven’t got, out to hear my favorite jazz musician Michael Powers in a very long time! I thought to myself that blogging is a good tool to voice my opinion but I do need to go see Michael and get that energy hug after the show! As always his music touched my soul. I told him that I was inspired to put him in my blog. I really feel his music is meant to be shared with the world!

So now here is my opinion; “I think the world needs to be slapped by THE SWAMP CLUB!”
How was that Michael?

I also escaped from reality with songs like THE THRILL IS BACK , BRICK HOUSE, there I go again thinking of those low down CREEP type terrorists! Then the one they play here on Smooth Jazz SARA SMILE (well it sure makes me smile when I drive to work and hear it on the radio.)

I hope you enjoyed the teasers and maybe be inspired to get the music for your own. Hell, just go for the Concert DVD! It is great and Mr. Dcat and I are in it several times in the audience! "We're Not Afraid" to have a good time! For the holidays you might want the Christmas CD Mr. Dcat and I, along with others of course, ‘are counting down the minutes to Happy New Years! Best of all you get to enjoy Michael Powers!

So put your hostilities away for just a while and enjoy life!

Right, Michael!?

"Michael Powers' music seamlessly and simultaneously honors the past, celebrates the present, and fearlessly reaches into the future!"

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Weak Minds

Well I have come to the conclusion that people are nuts! Ok we need to educate ourselves to mind control 101 because this is what will have to be known to fight terror.

Do your homework before trusting anyone. Study them real good because normal is hard to find. Know your control freak, sympathizer, codependent… Because some time in your life you will have to notice signs in order to be a good friend to your own freedom!

Mind control

Brainwashing by Religious Cults

Soldier and Children Killed in Baghdad

I am so mad I can spit! It was my own fault though! Because I should have not gone to NBC when I got home today! WHEN WILL I LEARN!!! After this morning’s read at Iraq the model I was sad to hear about the bombing. A US soldiers, life was taken along with the children that they were handing out sweets to. Well I figure God has them with him and they are having all the sweets possible, along with a pony and so on. The soldier is meeting up with relatives and friends that have gone before him. As for the “terrorists” and media they will burn in hell and the devil will serve lard to them!

The news station went over the bombing in Baghdad in nothing flat! They couldn’t wait to start in on the Guantanamo crap! I was comforted by the republican version of they didn’t go above the limit of interrogation! He stated: “They are terrorists”… "My thought exactly!" If they were in my care they would have to worry more then underwear on their heads!!!

...yes and the Democrats were worried about the terrorists well being.

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Bias School Teacher needs to be deported!

…That’s what! Mike's America does it again! Good reporting on what happened to the school that wanted to bar the marine from talking to the class.

It pays to fight these loony left at all costs! We need to be constant in standing up to them with their outlandish ideas!

Hillary?! God I hope not!!! I’m with the kid in the second picture!

Scotland Yard News Conf On terror Investigation

The investigation is moving at great speed in London. One man was arrested in the Terrorists acts. The act was done by extremist and criminals.

Hmmm let’s call it what it is!

Political correctness once again ok then “clerical extremist”. There that is much better right?! (Radical Islamist)

How about the sympathizers and people against the attack with the Iraqi war?

What they need besides this aggressive investigation is an aggressive check on the borders to the country! Stop the stupid lily whites from crossing! All cells need to be sought out and destroyed!

They are hiding like rats in the communities of good people. The people are not good until they start turning in the criminals! One problem is they are unaware and think they are friends of these good people. One needs to really investigate the surroundings. Say some stuff that will piss off the criminals and then there is your answer. Not easy at all!

Oh I see the ‘ahem, excuse me “criminal clerical extremist” are at it again at the parliament! Do you think they read blogs…or even read at all!?

We're not Afraid!

Looks Like old News Already

Members of the United Nations Security Council have agreed to hand over documents requested by the investigator of the Iraq oil-for-food scandal, Paul Volcker.

The documents date from 1992 and are believed to be notes made at private meetings of the panel that was responsible for the scheme.
The former head of the UN's oil-for-food program, Benon Sevon, who is alleged to have received oil allocations, last year accused the Security Council of preventing him from administering the program effectively.

Mr Volcker asked for all the documents, but the UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, who supported the request, had to secure the approval of all the member states.

It is unclear if the investigation is seeking the documents in order to investigate others, or the deliberations of the committee itself.
In any case, the documents may reveal the politics behind the program: which countries advocated for their nationals to win contracts.
At issue is what members of the Security Council knew about the corruption of the scheme, which was intended to allow Iraq to sell oil to buy humanitarian goods.

Saddam Hussein subverted the program by allocating oil contracts to those he wanted to influence or reward.
It has long been rumoured that members of the Security Council ignored the complaints about kickbacks and pay-offs as their countries' companies profited from the scheme.
The investigating committee already has some documents relating to the scheme. It has obtained, through US congressional committees, some of the United States' records of meetings, as well as records held by individual UN officials.
They are reported to show council members were aware of numerous irregularities in oil contracts, but often could not agree on a course of action.
The inquiry will now examine one of the central dilemmas of the administration of the UN - how to balance national concerns with merit appointments and the awarding of contracts.
An earlier Volcker report detailed how Lloyd's was awarded a contract to inspect goods going into Iraq because it was felt that a French firm could not be appointed because two French firms had already won contracts.

Read the article here *click* (looks like you have to sign in so the artical is all here at this blog)

A Terrorist Died in the Attack in London

Four to be exact! ‘Oh ok so what! They are with the devil in hell and the demons are feeding them lard! Another four bits the dust! yeah! Cowards!

Pakistani eh?! Seems like people against this war, can become terrorists as well. Look out for the far left loonies!

Monday, July 11, 2005

Terror Attacks and Victims

A child's garment found in a shallow grave. CPA photo.
One of many found in an Iraqi mass grave site.

Victims of terror attacks should be recognized no matter where they take place! Does it make it any less important that it was a different country or race? Usually the ones that get attacked never seen it coming or they never did anything wrong in their entire life to deserve it!

The worse thing is the people that disregard the act of violence to the victim and the family! It seems the court system and the far left are way too concerned about the criminal’s well being instead! There is something seriously wrong with this! They are way too busy being concerned about the criminal’s conditions and how they are treated. My question is why?! Once found guilty take away appeals! Especially for murder! To me criminals are terrorists! There is no difference!

I also would like to see each group of people that were murdered no matter where it is to be recognized! In this instant I am referring to the mass graves and murders of the innocent Iraqi people! They are with the almighty now. Terrorist please know this: “You are damned by your actions!” ‘You will be dealt with I assure you if not here by the here after!

Let us all reflect on the deaths that have taken place in the name of freedom and hope that more will understand what this means, ‘so that evil will be defeated and a better life is to follow for all!

Iraqi Expat

Ahmad has a message:

We pledge to assemble in London in a public demonstration of respect to the victims of the July 7 atrocity, defiance of the murderers who carried it out and solidarity with the people of London.

Muslims Against Terrorism
In the wake of the barbaric attacks on London, a couple of interesting ideas have been presented by fellow bloggers and commenters, and I see no reason why these ideas do not become one combined project.Mustapha has designed the "No To Terrorism" side-bar banner that I placed under my profile. Some commenters, including myself, prefer to see no reference to Arabs on this banner; i.e. it should read "Moslems Against Terrorism".

Sunday, July 10, 2005

If Only the Olympics were Held In France

Another Fox News host, John Gibson, said before the blasts that the International Olympic Committee "missed a golden opportunity" by not awarding the 2012 games to France. "If they had picked France instead of London to hold the Olympics, it would have been the one time we could look forward to where we didn't worry about terrorism. They'd blow up Paris, and who cares?" He added: "This is why I thought the Brits should let the French have the Olympics - let somebody else be worried about guys with backpack bombs for a while."
Source: The Guardian

Saturday, July 09, 2005

Get the Popcorn

Watch the full program online

So they “the jihads” will do anything to kill even drink alcoholic beverages and eat pork in a sandwich! There you go people! What ever it takes!

We do have to do the same for them! What ever it takes!

I'm NOT giving IN!

The evil of al-Qaeda
Oh I think they might need counseling when caught don't you!

Yes I'm still in hate for these people that appease the terrorists! What ass holes! It’s ok to put underwear on their heads and do what ever you want to them when caught!!! I DON'T CARE!

Thursday, July 07, 2005

Kiss off AQ

You have no scruples and you will never win! All of the people saying this is like Vietnam haven’t got a clue what real terrorists are like! They don’t care that you are calling this war like Vietnam! They don’t even care about you period!

Ok people it is time to wake up now and stop spewing off garbage and disagreeing with what is really going on here! This is not the time to be proud of your liberal choice. You won’t have that choice if AQ had their way!

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Kelo vs City of New London

John Hinderaker of Power Line discusses Kelo vs. City of New London today: Second Thoughts On KelO. It seems that a lot of the hoopla about Eminent Domain and property rights in this case has been a bit overblown.

His Daily Standard article (linked to from the Blog post)concludes with:

“The principal threats to property rights lie elsewhere. In particular, regulatory actions often severely limit what an owner can do with his property. Unlike urban development projects, such regulations are often adopted in forums that are remote from, and unresponsive to, the political process. And what an owner generally hopes for in such situations is to be covered by the Fifth Amendment's guarantee of compensation for the loss of use of his property, which is automatic in the case of a condemnation.

So it is a good thing that the Kelo decision has focused attention on the erosion of property rights; but, despite the critical consensus that has formed among conservatives, it is far from clear that the case was wrongly decided.”

"I told you yesterday that I thought it was being overblown. Here’s a little legal expertise to back me up."

All my love,
Mr. dcat

"Yes and a big hat tip to you my love. Thank You!"

Monday, July 04, 2005

What the 4th Means

I love the smell of napalm in the morning! You know why?

It is the smell of freedom!

Saturday, July 02, 2005

A Week End of Fire Works and Posts

"The American flag isn't just a battle banner." "It represents the blood, sweat and tears that men and women in the military before me have given for our country, sometimes their very lives. I think more respect should be shown for what the flag represents, which is God and Country."

Our Great Nation!

Check this latest news ****

Democratic Underground Freaking Out

Thank you LGF!

The amazing thing about this story is that Lawrence O’Donnell still has any credibility left, after his bizarre meltdown during the presidential election.

UPDATE at 7/2/05 9:15:02 am:

The inmates of Democratic Underground are, predictably, freaking out.

O'Connor's Retirement

Group calls it Ominous...

Ominous? Guess what Liberals it just might get worse for you!

MilBloggers, Censorship, Technology and the Government

Click on this * for the info

Then this: Final Note from Boots on the Ground! *

Let’s Fight to Keep Independence

We are fighting to keep our Independence Day and give freedom to others that were under the evil reign! Click here so you won't be blinded, because this did happen in your back yard!

Take back the memorial! Click on this link.

Friday, July 01, 2005

Happy Birthday America!

Remember a divided country is a weak country!

"Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends (life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness), it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government."Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), from the Declaration of Independence

The canker of a peaceful society by William Shakespeare

This written piece tells me that it is saying; a lazy society not willing to fight for freedom doesn’t realize what they have. Does this sound like a group you know?

“They are tying their damn best to take my rights away! Like hell they will!!!”

Go ahead make people stop raciest slurs, because to me this only shows how ignorant the human race is! But leave the Constitution alone!

The ACLU and the Second Amendment
One would think that an organization that claims it's purpose is to protect our Constitutional rights would readily defend our second amendment. Sadly, this is not the case. The ACLU is completely absent in defending this right, and while it has not become active in fighting it, its policy clearly shows why they don't defend it....they don't believe in it!

ACLU POLICY "The ACLU agrees with the Supreme Court's long-standing interpretation of the Second Amendment [as set forth in the 1939 case, U.S. v. Miller] that the individual's right to bear arms applies only to the preservation or efficiency of a well-regulated militia. Except for lawful police and military purposes, the possession of weapons by individuals is not constitutionally protected. Therefore, there is no constitutional impediment to the regulation of firearms."


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Reactore Video Launch

Reactore Video Launch. Witness Mining Reimagined!

The recently released Reactore launch video highlights key features and benefits of this powerful software solution designed specifically for the mining industry.

As Reactore is both a broad and comprehensive software solution, the challenge was to filter only the main benefits and product features into a salient visual medium that conveys the full business value whilst respecting the viewers’ valuable time – and indeed a challenge it was!

Many team personnel and end users contributed with the ensuing result turning out to be a racy, jam packed video with much detail and product insight. There have been many comments and questions raised by interested parties since the release of the video and this blog serves to unpack the video and address some of the queries raised.

“How can Reactore optimise your mine operation?”

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The video’s opening sequence deals with a simple yet powerful question, “How can Reactore optimise your mine operation?” and addresses this with noted key business value features provided by Reactore.

Enabling Collaboration in planning

collaborative planning in mines

Reactore’s Operation Planning module provides real time collaboration, for multiple users, by providing a virtual work space that does not depend on geographical location and where information can be exchanged and assessed by all parties concerned. This platform facilitate shorter mine planning cycles with greater oversight by key decision makers for generating a mine plan that delivers maximum value.

Greater accuracy in resource management and estimations

greater accuracy in resorce management

Reactore’s resource management modules facilitate effective resource planning and management for both Assets and Personnel. With the aid of advanced algorithms, users are provided with realistic suggestions that consider all possible current and future assumptions, constraints and risk.

Mine plan guided scheduling

mine plan guided schedule

Reactore’s Production Scheduler reduces administrative overhead but more importantly Reactore facilitates a direct connection between the Operational planning and the Production module scheduler that ensures vital, strategic mine plan data, which is viewed and translated seamlessly, by operational management and field personnel, as an integrated plan and schedule of operations.

return on investment on mines
Accurate, real time, management of all mining resources, reduces risk and increases resource utilisation ensuring a rapid return on investment.

Real Time Monitoring

real time planning and monitoring

Real time data empowers users to make proactive decisions that increase business agility, mitigate risk and ensure scheduled output is achieve as planned.

Reduced Costs

reduced costs in mines

Reactore improves productivity, performance, resource utilisation and management of a mine’s resources, infrastructure and operations ensuring reduction of costs and increased profitability.

3rd Party Integration

real time integration in mining

Reactore is digitally transforming the mining industry with seamless integration of its modules to a mine’s existing systems providing a rich platform to record all activity detail against budgeted input and output. Reactore’s ‘RSB-Lite’ integration engine makes it possible for a mine to connect with their existing systems. Reactore compliments and works with existing systems to facilitate a centralised approach to managing all systems for real-time, proactive decision making.  If your coffee machine produces data, Reactore can talk to it!

Reactore Ecosystem and the Mining Value Chain

This video comprises two parts. The initial 90 seconds highlighting keywords associated with the functionality of the Reactore solution and the remaining part of the video introduces the viewer to the blue honeycomb structure representing the Reactore Ecosystem and the contextual operational dashboards.

The Reactore Ecosystem compliments and enhances Reactore’s modules with centralised functional business tools, configurability and extensibility to ensure coordinated optimisation of overall operational systems within a singular and dynamic enterprise management solution. Reactore encompasses many business domains, including HR management, Asset Maintenance, Facility management, Mining operations management, Mine Planning and Budgeting, Assets and Personnel Tracking, Collision avoidance, risk management and legislative compliance.

In the video, the Reactore Ecosystem ‘disc’ is placed strategically in the centre of a virtual mining environment with various data streams moving between the various stages of the mining value chain via the central Reactore Ecosystem. The viewer is then taken through a virtual mining environment from a first person’s perspective and what follows is series of contextual data dashboards, representing the information and data that is made available to the user whilst using Reactore to manage their operation.

Dashboard 1: Collaborative Planning

collaborative planning

Reactore is a software system designed with a unique set of features that can be utilised by a broad spectrum of users, from operational staff managing day to day operations to executives seeking Reporting and Analytics solutions.  It enables planners, managers, and executives to easily interact, share schedules and make coordinated responses to schedule changes. Collaborate and track project information simultaneously with Reactore’s multi-user network across remote locations.

Dashboard 2: Resource Management

Resource management

Resource management and operational management go hand in hand and this dashboard represents how Reactore couples resource management and operational scheduling to achieve maximum efficiency. Effective management of personnel and assets results in an optimised, safe and legally compliant operational environment with mitigated risk and reduced costs.

Dashboard 3: Beneficiation

beneficiation in mines

Reactore manages much of the mining value chain from mine planning to production and including beneficiation processes. The viewer is taken through a coal wash plant to signify how Reactore interacts with such an operational environment. With facility management and real time data dashboards representing a mine’s plants in 3D, Reactore offers end to end management of the beneficiation process with realistic real time 3D visualisation of operations. From mining and producing an ore or a concentrate, converting it into a bulk tonnage intermediate product, converting the intermediate goods into a refined product and finally manufacturing a final product for sale, including all QA/QC requirements that are required, the beneficiation dashboard records all of these actions in detail for the end user to visualise and act upon when alerted by Reactore to a variance in planned processing.

Dashboard 4:

i) Mining Operations

Reactore promises to transform the way you view and manage your mining operations. Real time enterprise data in a 3D dashboard allows users to have intuitive management analytics and timely decision making to improve safety and productivity.

ii) Integration and RSB agent

Reactore makes it easy to connect to data from any existing production system and presenting the processed data in a single unified environment for a complete 360-degree view of operations. Reactore provides connectivity tools between Reactore and existing experts system including plant equipment, access control systems, data producing assets, various operational and financial software applications and other.

Dashboard 5: Budget and Planning

budget and planning dashboard

The final “Budget and Planning’ dashboard represents the big picture and depicts how a mine can monitor their entire operational performance and financials against the budgeted Mine Plan for acute real time management and a 360 degree oversight of operations.

The video’s intent is to highlight the simplicity of managing complicated data and multiple processes using the Reactore ERP solution and thereby overcoming many of the current challenges faced by the mining industry.

Reactore is mining software reimagined.

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    Sustain the incredible work !! Lovin’ it!

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      Thank you for the appreciation!

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Sunday, 6 August 2017

Why You Should Try Audiobooks

Last year, I thought I’d give audiobooks a go. I’m not sure what inspired this action but a year and a half later, I’m still going strong on the audiobook love. Recently, someone turned to me and said “who listens to audiobooks anyway? Surely it’s just lazy people” to which I say loads of people listen to audiobooks! As I found on my day with Penguin Random House, whereas ebook sales are falling, the audiobook market is increasing year on year.

(This article is a particularly interesting read for more audiobook stats).

If you haven’t thought of giving audiobooks a go, here are the reasons I think you should.

  1. Fit reading in anywhere

The great thing about audiobooks is that you don’t have to be only listening to the audiobook (although that’s good too). I often listen to my audiobooks when I’m walking around town or when I’m doing my washing up or cleaning my room. Audiobooks fit so well into these nuggets of mundane life and so for especially busy people who still want to read, they are the perfect option.

  1. Read more!

You would be amazed at how quickly you get through an audiobook when you only listen to it in one of the nuggets of mundane life mentioned above. Coupled with a love of reading physical books, the amount you read per month can increase by quite a lot. I went from reading a couple of books a month to 5-6 with the help of audiobooks.

  1. Carry your books with you

Gone are the days where audiobooks mean having a CD player to play the 30 CDs that make up a book. Now you can download apps and have your audiobooks on your phone and can play them about the house, or in the car, wherever you go.

  1. Accessibility

If you struggle to hold a book for long periods of time or if you are hard of hearing, then audiobooks are perfect for you! They can also be listened to in the dark before bed, and can help you drift off. Also, if you found at school that you learnt better by listening, then you’re more likely to retain the information of an audiobook that you would if you were reading the same book.

  1. Brilliant narrators/dramatisations

A really good audiobook makes a book come to life. Actors do tremendous jobs when recording an audiobook, making sure to give each character their own voice and making you believe that you are in the room with the characters. When you listen to an audiobook which has a good actor, it’s just as great a feeling as when you find a book that just gets you.

Do you listen to audiobooks? Why do you enjoy listening to them? Let me know by commenting below!
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July 31, 2011

Book Review: Forbidden

Title: Forbidden
Publisher: Simon Pulse (an imprint of Simon & Schuster Canada)
On-Sale Date: June 28, 2011
Length: 454 pages
Format: ARC paperback

This review contains mature content.

Before you read this review you need to know what incest is.  According to dictionary.com:
incest:  sexual intercourse between persons so closely related that they are forbidden by law to marry; also :  the crime of engaging in such sexual intercourse”.

I’m only discussing incest within the confines of Forbidden.  Any personal views on the subject are null and void.  I am only focusing on incest between these two fictional characters.  The opinions I have formed are only based on what I have read in Forbidden.

Lochan and Maya have always been there for each other.  Together they raise their younger brothers and sister.  Their mother is barely home.  Whatever money she hasn’t spent on alcohol goes to her five kids to pay the bills and buy groceries.
Their mother is spending less and less time at the house, and more time with her boyfriend leaving, everything to Lochan and Maya.
Having been born only thirteen months apart, Lochan and Maya have always been close.  They’re best friends and equals.
Only now they’re becoming closer than any siblings should be.
What happens when their relationship is wrong, but feels so natural?

Forbidden was first and foremost a book of love.
I never knew you could love someone so deeply.
This was not a book you would forget, and this story will remain a part of you.
The ache held your heart.  The sadness seeped into it.  This book would not let me go, nor did I want it to.

It was one of the most horribly depressing things I had ever read, but I did not regret having picked it up for one moment.  This was the best kind of pain.  I remain so completely grateful.  This was a beautiful, painful experience.

Love was equal to pain.

There was no possible fairytale ending for Lochan and Maya, but Tabitha ensured she gave them the best ending.  It was an ending that would be remembered.  It was horrible and devastating, and I expect to be haunted by it all for a long time.  The end was their final punishment.  They knew the world’s view on what they were doing, what they were feeling.
You could call it stupidity, but it was just desperate love.
Their love consumed them.
They loved each other in every way.  It killed them knowing the way they wanted to love each other was taboo in every way.

I constantly wanted to defend Lochan and Maya.  They were so fragile.
I wanted them to be able to keep their relationship, because it was what they needed.  They had always relied on each other  They had been through battles and deserved to keep what they wanted most.  It really seemed like they couldn’t live without one another.  They needed each other's presence nearby to survive.  They needed to be able to talk and touch (simply holding hands would do).
Their incestuous romantic relationship seemed to develop at a rapid pace, but sometimes the most powerful things do.  They had loved each other all their lives and for some reason that love, just changed to something different, unspeakable.

Forbidden did not condone incest or rape.  The reader simply explored these subjects through the character’s souls.

Normally, a couple so dependent on each other would be a sign that one or both characters was missing some strength or self respect or something. However, Lochan and Maya were bonded through a lifetime of only relying on each other.
Lochan and Maya lives’ were difficult to live.

This book was very upsetting.

Lochan had a paralyzing fear of all social situations.  Since he was in his senior year of high school the teachers had learned not to call on him.  He handed in written assignments in place of presentations, and spent breaks alone.  Lochan was practically incapable of having conversations with anyone outside his immediate family, unless the situation warranted it.  He was the school freak.  Unfortunately, even with those who stood by his side, it was immeasurably difficult to conquer his phobia.
You really wanted Lochan to be able to handle his fear.

The chapters alternated between Lochan and Mara’s perspectives.  It was important that the reader saw this story from both sides.  Forbidden wouldn’t have had as strong an impact, and the plot couldn’t have made as much sense, if the story was one sided.

The reader forged an immediate connection with the characters.  You saw the characters as individuals before they spiraled into an unbelievable romantic relationship.
It was forbidden, but it was hard to call it wrong when reading how they felt about each other.
You felt so much pity for them.  They were in so much pain, and their relationship was simply their outlet.  They clung together.  They were all each other had.  For years they counted on each other so completely, and cared for their siblings.  They didn’t know how to be without each other.

Everything was against them, except each other.

Their relationship always had a time limit.

All the characters that were created for the world of Forbidden fit into place, and were vital to the story.  The alcoholic mother was a dark cloud hanging over her children’s heads.  The younger siblings were only starting to get a sense that their family of five was not what society would have deemed normal.
Kit played a key role as the middle child.  He was volatile, and unsettled.  Like his older siblings, Kit had to grow up too quickly.  Everything took its tole.

I wished better for the Whitley children.

Once you were sucked into Forbidden it was very difficult to tear yourself away.
A million times you'd think it couldn't get worse, it couldn't get better, but it did, right until the end.

Premise: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Overall: 5/5

Disclosure: I received an advanced copy from the publisher. This did not influence my review in any way.

July 14, 2011

Love List (6)

This is going to be short and sweet.

This is what I love and have been thankful for this past month:

My dad.
Harry Potter.
The fact that I grew up in the Harry Potter generation.
Being glued to the computer screen for 3 hours watching the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.
JK Rowling.
A Very Potter Musical.
A Very Potter Musical Soundtrack.
"Goin' Back To Hogwarts".
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma.
Really good fanfiction.
Knowing there are books and films to go back to when you're missing Harry Potter.

July 5, 2011

Early Book Review: Forever

Title: Forever
Publisher: Scholastic Press (an imprint of Scholastic Inc.)
On-Sale Date: July 12, 2011
Length: 390 pages
Format: ARC paperback

At the end of the previous book we are left with an emotional pause in the story.  Now Grace is a wolf and Sam is waiting for her to return.  We don’t know if Sam is really cured, but we know he’ll be blamed for Grace’s sudden disappearance.  The only reason Grace lived to a third book was because of Cole.  He might be a self destructive pain, but he is also a genius.
In Forever, Cole must figure out what makes him and Sam and Grace and all the others turn into wolves.  He needs to figure out how to make them grow their human skins again, and he needs to figure it all out under a time crunch, because Tom Culpepper will not rest until the wolves of Mercy Falls have been annihilated.
Sam, Grace, Cole, and Isabel face their most dangerous dilemna yet.  They’ll need each other to survive it all if they can stop arguing, long enough.

This was a book of waiting.
Waiting for Grace.  Waiting for spring.  Waiting for Sam and Grace to be SamandGrace.  Waiting for a cure.  Waiting for answers.

Waiting for the waiting to be over.

I fell for these characters all over again, because these were characters I already loved.  These were characters I already cared about.  I wanted nothing more than for SamandGrace to sustain and conquer every obstacle.  I wanted Cole to have a breakthrough, and I wanted him to be okay.  I wanted Isabelle not to be angry anymore.
I wanted death and extermination to not be a possibility.

Every character had a similarity.  They all had a musicality about them.  They were written powerfully, and had the ability to say the most with the least.

Sam was heartbreaking in Forever.  There was so much pain and sadness written into his character.  He encountered things that he couldn’t overcome within the confines of Forever.  Things that would stay with him, and help shape him.  It was unbelievable to imagine even a fictional character carrying all that sorrow.
But even damaged, Sam could not break.

Cole was amusing.  A self destructive amusing, but we wouldn't want him any other way.
At the end of Linger, we were lead to believe that Cole would play a key role in Forever.  He was the genius wrapped in the body of a ruined rock star.  Cole was someone who came to Mercy Falls to get lost, but ironically, he found a purpose.  He believed he was already too far gone to be helped, but in helping the wolves, he found that he could live with himself again.

I read these words with wider eyes.   Emotion blead through the lines of this installment.

Everything was unexpected, and everything was predictable.
There were parts you could have foretold.  And there were pieces that you could not have seen coming.  It was the obvious that broke you.

Forever was where all the pain and all the hardships were collected in one final story.  The characters that lived past and lived through Forever would find happiness and solace in each other.

There was one tiny miracle that readers would be grateful and thankful for.  But I questioned why.

Near the end you’d picture the perfect fantasy of what you wanted to happen.  And you realized that you couldn’t make these characters live happily ever after.  Forever was filled with reality when the foundation was made of make-believe.  In reality.  Not every character.  Gets a happy ending.

There were times where the characters switched roles.  The logical became emotional.
Except for Cole.  He was forever a logical voice even though his methods were entirely unorthodox.

Time was a ticking bomb.  Time was always an issue.  But when characters found happiness time stood still.  Time didn’t matter for those fleeting moments.

Many times it seemed like none of these characters ever got a break, but you could not have gone through what they had and have everything fall perfectly into place.  Sometimes these characters had to hold onto what was most important and let the rest go.

Finishing Forever, I felt numb.  Then numbness gave way to sadness.  Sad that it ended.  Sad for the things that happened.  Sad for things that didn’t.  Sad that you never got a concrete answer.  Sad that you wouldn’t know.

It was sad for so many reasons, and it made me sad for so many more.  You’d think the ending was simple, but it wasn’t.  You knew the characters deserved to be happy, but there was so much against them.  There was so much lost and not enough time.  Not enough answers or explanations.

Beginning Forever you could picture the direction the plot could take, but this book could not be contained to only one path.  There were too many characters for everything to slide into place.  It would have been impossible for each of them to get everything they wanted.
These characters were written raw and emotional.  Their feelings were laid out for the reader.

Every story has to end but this ending felt so abrupt.  After living with these characters for years, and after the events of Forever there should have been more closure.  I’m left with a feeling of longing.
It could be quite possible that this was the author’s intention, because I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this novel.  I haven’t let go of the story yet.

There were so many questions.  Not all were answered.
We’re left with the unknown.

I wish it didn’t

Forever was truly an emotional read and only left you questioning.

Premise: 5/5
Plot: 3/5
Writing: 5/5
Characters: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

Disclosure: I received an advanced copy when I attended Book Expo America in NYC this year. This did not influence my review in any way.


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Friday, October 24, 2014

Stone Ridge by Nick Hupton

Stone Ridge

by Nick Hupton

Since Zach Sutton's last fateful trip to Pine Ridge, his life has been relatively quiet.  But one year later he begins to see visions of his nemesis, Victor Leppla, which drags him back into the villain's nightmarish world.  Zach's first brush with evil was simply a dress rehearsal for what awaits him now.  How will he ever face Victor again?  Will he find his missing brother, Chris?  Find out in this thrilling sequel to The Ridge.

Nick Hupton received his BA from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1999 and his MA from Hamline University in 2008.  He teaches high school English in Bloomington, MN.  The Ridge: A Zach Sutton Mystery, is Nick's second novel.  He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Tara, and two children.

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The Harvest

The Harvest

Every Fall I am inevitably asked about whether Preacher and I celebrate Halloween.   My usual response is “We celebrate the Harvest.”   Today as I was reading God’s word I was reminded of the most important harvest.

Matthew 9 says “When Jesus saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like a sheep without a shepherd.  Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.  Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”  Matthew 9:36-38

The crowds are everywhere—the mall, at the ball game, at the park and even at church.  They are people I don’t know— faces without names.

Jesus had compassion on the crowds then, and He has compassion on the crowds He sees today.  The Greek word for “compassion” in this passage means “to be sick at your stomach“.    Jesus was so moved by the helplessness of the crowds that He wanted to throw up.

Honestly, most days I have no compassion for the crowds.  I avoid the crowds.  My tendency is to just move through the crowd as quickly as possible to accomplish whatever task is before me.

Jesus described the crowds as harassed and helpless, like a sheep without a shepherd.  I see the crowds as a nuisance.  Jesus saw them as individuals needing guidance and care.

Jesus told His followers clearly there was no shortage of people needing to be loved, cared for and transformed.  There was only a shortage of workers to go and share of His love, care, and hope.

Jesus challenged His followers to “ask” Him for more workers to go to the crowds.

I ask Jesus for a lot of things.  This morning I asked Him to protect people I love, to heal hearts of those I love, to give Preacher wisdom, to save those I love.  All of these were good things for me to ask for.

However,  I did not ask Him to bring workers into His field.  My lack of asking Jesus for more workers probably has more to do with the fact I really do not want to be a part of the answer.

Pain, hurt and fear can cause us to withdraw from others.  Why open yourself to reaching out when experience says “You will just be wounded again.”

Yet, Jesus knew as He challenged His followers to love and care for the crowds, that even His own disciples would desert him and betray Him.

The Harvest is ready!   Lord, forgive me for being so self absorbed and fearful that I have not gone into your fields of harvest.  Crowds are waiting to hear the message of Hope and Love that only our Savior can bring.  As our nation mourns the loss of many due to mass shootings, hurricanes and earthquakes may we be filled with compassion and hold out the word of life to the crowds.

Will you open your eyes this approaching Holiday season to see the crowds?

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Buy This CD! My Beloved Son by Fr. Robert Barron

I don't believe there is a better equipped teacher around today who can deliver the Catholic faith than Fr. Robert Barron. He's proving one project at a time that it IS possible to teach the faith in a succinct, accessible manner without leaving anything out or watering it down. My Beloved Son: Meditations for Lent is yet another example of this. This collection of Fr. Barron's Lenten sermons is the best purchase I've made this Lent.

Here's the playlist:

1. The True and False Messiah (Luke 4:1-12): The temptation of Jesus in the Desert
2. Transfigured Prayer (Mark 9:2-8): The Transfiguration
3. The Thirst for God (John 4:4-41): The Woman at the Well
4. The Father and the Sons (Luke 15:11-32): The Prodigal Son
5. Planting the Law Within: Jeremiah (31:31) The Promise of a New Covenant
I thought I knew each of these readings from Scripture well. After listening to this, I realize that I have MUCH to learn.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Welcome to White Wednesday

Hello and welcome to another White Wednesday hosted by Kathleen at Faded Charm. Please visit her blog to see more wonderful whites and visit all the fabulous blogs listed.

This Wednesday I have featured white jewelry that I have in the shop. Most of us appreciate jewelry in one way or another, so I thought it fun to take a peek at what we have in white. I make some of the jewelry but we feature approximately four other artists and lines in the shop.
My jewelry is made from precious and semi precious stones that I collect on my travels but most comes from Arizona. I love to use found vintage treasures, religious items, hardware and keys. And of course all this is available, if you are interested I can email you.

MOP button

This necklace is made of jet, mop, old picture and an old rosary.

Old mop cross and mop rosary beads

Jill Schwartz Necklace

Sterling silver charm bracelet

In my studio

We also carry Nataya clothing and they have a wonderful line of white vintage inspired dresses and tops

Well, that wraps up another wonderful white Wednesday. I hope you have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by. Thank you Kathleen for hosting yet another Wednesday, you always are awesome.
I always love to hear from you and I appreciate all your comments.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Halloween Comes to the Shop

Halloween Comes to Vintage Living

Well, I have been working on Halloween for a week now and I am almost done. We still have an order coming in but all in all it is done... I still am making some Halloween collage boards and maybe a witch or two and then I need to work on finishing my painted pumpkins.
We are having a Halloween Starry Starry Night on October 15, it will be fun for all with ghoulish goodies, prizes for costumes and a we will be decorating witch hats with vintage trims that night too.
I have to say Halloween is my least favorite holiday, I usually don't do much black but this year I decided on a apothecary/laboratory theme and it was quite fun. I collected old bottles and old apothecary jars and anything else I could find that fit in and here is the results.
You may click the picture to enlarge it.

There are quite a few pictures - I hope it doesn't slow down your computer.

The witch hats we will be making.

See that jar with peanut m&m's... I should know better than put them in my reach, it was half full!

"When witches go riding and black cats are seen
the moon whispers and laughs,
'Tis near Halloween!"
Author unknown
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

I'm going to be published!!!

I'm so excited!! One of my layouts was selected for publication in the May issue of The Artisan Notebook!

Details will be available on May 1!

I'm extra excited because I get to promote my published status with a new blinkie over there > > > > > in my sidebar. Cool, huh??

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  1. that's so exciting! congrats!!! can't wait to see the layout they chose!


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Sunday, September 16, 2007

Mike VI Goes Undercover

(Baton Rouge, LA) - LSU has a new live mascot, a tiger formerly named Roscoe who was officially installed as Mike VI this week. Early accounts of Roscoe/Mike's adjustment to his new home on campus have been promising. He is said to be an engaging young bengal not afraid of people. Naturally, the kids love him! Saturday, as tens of thousands of fans descended upon Mike's habitat in the hours before the football team played Middle Tennesssee, the big cat showed his shy side. He hid under a bush and took a nap, which led to people crouching and peering through the foliage on the west side of his enclosure just to catch a glimpse of a paw or a stripe. It was all great fun, and the best anyone could do because Mike VI is not quite ready to be rolled around the stadium in a cage with cheerleaders on top as his predecessors have done. All in due time. A tiger's got to get his roar on.
His human counterparts certainly did, holding the Blue Raiders to less than 100 yards in total offense in a 44-0 victory. LSU is now 3-0 and ranked #2 in the country. The offensive has scored in the 40's in all three games, while the defense has allowed just seven points all year.
Speaking of the 40's, I just can't get past the way LSU's long-time public address announcer pronounces the word. To my ear, it sounds like he said "farty" every time. When there are 20 yards on a football field between the farties, that can lead to high hilarity for the juvenile mind. But, hey...that's just me.
It's been a busy start to the football season. My wife has marveled even at herself: Three college football weekends and she has been to games in three Louisiana cities. I knew there was a reason I keep her around.

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       Title: Mushroom Strudel
  Categories: Appetizers
       Yield: 16 servings
       3 tb Butter                              1 ea Large onion, chopped
     1/3 c  Diced sweet red pepper              2 ea Cloves garlic minced
       7 c  Sliced mushrooms                  1/2 ts Salt
     1/2 ts Pepper                            1/2 ts Thyme
       2 ts Lemon juice                       1/2 c  Diced black forest ham
     1/2 c  Shredded mossarella cheese        1/4 c  Minced fresh parsley
       2 tb Fine bread crumbs                   8 ea Sheets phyllo pastry
     1/3 c  Melted clarified butter             2 ts Dijon mustard
     1/4 c  Grated parmesan cheese
   In large frying pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.  Cook
   onion, red pepper and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.  Add
   mushrooms; increase heat to medium high and cook, stirring often, until
   mushrooms are tender and all moisture has evaporated.  Season with salt,
   pepper, thyme and lemon juice.  Remove from heat; stir in ham, mozzarella
   cheese, parsley and breadcrumbs.  Taste and adjust seasoning. Let cool.
   Divide mushroom filling in two portions.  Brush 4 sheets of phyllo pastry
   lightly with melted butter; stack neatly one on top of the other. About 1
   inch from one long edge of phyllo pastry, spread half of mustard in a 2
   inch wide strip, leaving a 1 inch border on both sides. Over mustard,
   spread half of the mushroom filling. Dust filling and phyllo pastry with
   half the parmesan cheese. Turn up bottom edge of pastry over mushroom
   filling; turn both side edges in the brush this exposed phyllo pastry on
   bottom and edges with butter. Roll up, jelly roll fashion, loosely but
   compactly.  Place, seam down, on baking sheet.  Repeat with remaining
   phyllo pastry, butter, filling and parmesan cheese.  Brush top with butter;
   with sharp knife cut 8 slits on diagonal, on top of each roll, through top
   2 layers of phyllo pastry.  Bake at 375 degrees F over for about 25 minutes
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       Title: Iced Coffee
  Categories: Beverages
       Yield: 2 Servings
       2 tb Instant espresso powder
            -Medaglia d'Oro is excellent
     1/2 c  Hot tap water
       2 c  Ice cubes
     1/2 c  Sweetened condensed milk
   Dissolve espresso powder in hot water. Allow to cool
   to room temperature. (The quickest way is to mix the
   ingredients in a small metal bowl and swirl.) Combine
   espresso mixture, sweetened condensed milk and ice in
   blender. Blend on high for one minute, until no
   visible chunks of ice are left. Serve with a spoon and
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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Holiday Cards

I think like it's safe to say that all of our family & friends have received their Christmas cards by now (hehe).  So here are the 2012 Starzl family Christmas cards for your viewing pleasure!  (This is the first time that the card hasn't been all about Grady...he's the one most people care about seeing after all!)  I thought it turned out pretty cute, even with our mugs on there as well...

(front on left, back on right)

And a look back at the last few years of holiday cards...

2011 (front on top, back on bottom)

2009 (front/back on top, inside on bottom)

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

Friday, December 14, 2012

Christmas Tree Farm Photo Shoot

A couple of weeks ago we had family pictures taken by one of my very talented high school friends.  I'm embarrassed to say that Grady is 3.5 years old & this is the first time we've done formal family pictures.  Yikes!

I came up with the idea to do a shoot at a local tree farm while we chose & cut down our tree.  I had made a quilt, bought an awesome vintage thermos & some old mugs, stayed up late the night before making homemade marshmallows, & made 2 strings of garland to hang from the trees.  We ended up using none of it - wopwop.  The morning was cold, we weren't dressed that warm, & Grady was WILD.  (Most likely due to the fact that he was freezing.)

That being said, I was worried that the whole session would be a giant flop.  I really was just hoping for one useable picture for our Christmas cards.  I should have given more credit to Lindsey.  She was able to work her magic & got several beautiful shots of Mr. Crabbypants.  It might not have turned out exactly as I had envisioned, but I'm in love with the shots we got!

I'll share my Christmas card design next week after they've all arrived at their destinations!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Trimming the Tree

This past weekend we finally put up our (big) Christmas tree.  I'm typically a day after Thanksgiving decorator, but this year we were getting a real tree & had to wait until after our family pictures on the 3rd to do it!  (I'll share those tomorrow!)

Grady was all aboard helping decorate this year.  He helped with everything from stringing up the Christmas lights to perfectly placing each little ornament.

In years past I've gone with kind of a rustic "theme"...plaid/flannel ribbon, lots of flowers and cattails, woodsy animals, & rustic wooden stars.  This year I wanted to change it up some without having to go out & buy all new ornaments.  I told Grady we could only use ornaments & flowers that were green, white, or brown.  I'm really loving how it's a little more simplistic this year!  Although my tree skirt doesn't match...maybe I'll have to make a new one this weekend....hmmm...

I made the flower pom-pom garland after reading this was super easy, but kind of time consuming.  I'll for sure do it again in the future though!

He's so focused!  Gotta get it in there perfectly - wonder where he gets that from?  :)

And just for's what our tree has looked like the past few years.  And yes, that is our elf on the shelf zip-lining to the tree!  (Excuse the photo quality...the photos below were taken on my iphone.)

I do still like the old tree...but I'm really loving the simple color scheme of the new one.  There's also something fun about having a real tree!  Even though I get a little sad every time I see a tree get cut down.  I also have a hard time cutting flowers out of the garden myself...I just feel like I'm hurting the plant...I know, it's silly & I'm weird.  :)

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

The Most Handsome Ringbearer You've Ever Seen

Get ready for some cuteness overload...this little dude got dapper this weekend as the ring bearer in one of Eli's best friends' weddings.

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ring bearer

He did such a good job at the wedding despite a long night the night before.

And getting some questionable advice from the groom & one of his men.  It looks like it was serious...maybe how to make a good impression on the flower girl?

It must have worked, too, because he got that dance!  Dancing his pants off at the reception...although he told me he wanted to keep his pants on...good choice, son!

 Luckily, we were staying in the hotel that was connected to the reception venue, so Grady & I were able to duck out & go to bed early (well, earlier than dad) when the festivities got to be too much for him to handle that late at night & after no nap (yikes!).

Late night fun in the hotel room mirror.

Congrats to the beautiful couple!  We're so happy that you found each other & that we were able to help you celebrate your love!

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Master Bed-1Do you consider yourself an early adopter of technology? Do you get excited about the launch of a new product from Apple or Microsoft or Samsung? Do you even stand in line to be one of the first to purchase the latest and greatest launch?

Conversely, do you find that the colors in your home are the same as they were 10, 15 or 20 years ago? Or, when you finally decide to make a color change do you ruminate about it for weeks or months?

I’d say if the second scenario sounds like you, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are right there with you. They know they need a change but the thought of changing paint colors is daunting.

Why? Well, let me list some of the reasons I’ve heard from clients who are stuck.

  1. Painting is a lot of work. Even if I hire it out I still have to move everything into the center of the room and that China cabinet from my grandmother is heavy. Not to mention I have to take down all my art.
  2. What if I don’t like the color once it’s on the wall? The last time I painted I made 4 trips to the paint store and I still don’t really like the color. I’m not going through that again.
  3. I have vaulted ceilings and all the rooms flow into each other. There’s no real place to change the color. That scares me if I make a mistake.

It turns out that all of them are fears.  Fear of doing manual labor (that might result in a unsatisfying result) and fear of wasted efforts with again, unsatisfied results.

Let’s look at this in relation to your technology purchases.

  1. You don’t think twice about standing in line to get your new laptop, iWhatever or phone. It’s exciting but it still takes your time.
  2. You don’t worry about not liking your purchase because that brand always puts out products you love. New technology takes some getting used to but that’s part of the fun. You can even pick up a book about your new phone at the store. There are experts to help.

Wait, experts to help? What if you applied that to picking paint colors? Imagine how much less stressful it would be if you had an expert to help you navigate the color wheel. Ahhh.

While I don’t know a single designer who will help you move your furniture, unless you are a blood relative or have something you can use to blackmail them, you can hire one to help with the color selection. Think of all the stress and worry that would be alleviated by hiring help.

Designers have had special training on color theory which gives them a full understanding of how colors work together in your home, how lighting interacts with the colors and how the color will appear in large scale. Additionally, they’ve worked with many many colors and know what works with what type of room and furniture.  They know which colors cast a warm feeling or a crisp undertone, how colors should flow from one room to the next. That alone should lower your anxiety about painting.

So now, thinking about painting should be less daunting than thinking about standing in line for the next gadget.  Don’t you think?

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The fork in the road.

The last few months have been huge!!!! There has been no time for facebook, twitter, my etsy shop and definitely no time to BLOG.  At the ripe old age of 46 I have decided to quit the day job, leave behind the corporate world and go back to school.

It's taken a great deal of introspection soul searching and long late night chats with my lovely supportive husband.  The budget has been worked and reworked turned upside down and reworked again and after some massive belt tightening we decided it was time for me to quit my part time job as a Library technician to concentrate on study and developing the hobby business into something a little more serious.

I've had a few moments of the collie wobbles, tears and wildly euphoric feelings contemplating all the major changes.  I intend to keep this blog updated on all the pivotal 'fork in the road' moments.  But I have previously procrastinated big time in regards to this blog so here's hoping my new found freedom will turn my intentions into reality.

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Vicki this is a huge move! Congratulations :)


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A comic about conspiracy theories and Alex Jones.

#323 - Info Wars

"Damn it, if just 5% of people got motivated in some direction, and it doesn't necessarily have to be what I believe in, but if they just got motivated and stopped getting their political ideologies from the mainstream media, they would go out and figure out what they want."

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Rare Cyclone To Hit Yemen And Oman

Cyclone Chapala, a storm gathering in the Arabian Sea, is heading for Yemen and Oman and may cause floods, landslides and infrastructure damage in countries that are ill-prepared for such weather, the U.N. climate agency said on Friday.

The tropical cyclone has strengthened very quickly in the past day and is expected to become a super-cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours, with sustained winds of up to 230 kmh (143 mph), equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane.

It is expected to hit the coast on Monday night.

“We do expect it will weaken before it makes landfall. It will probably be more on the lines of Category 1. But even so there will be very high gale force winds in an area that is just not used to seeing this,” said Clare Nullis, spokeswoman for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

“The winds are a threat but we expect the biggest impact will be from the very, very, very serious rainfall. I’ve seen some reports that the area might get the equivalent of more than a year’s worth of rainfall in a couple of days.”

Nullis said the WMO was not aware of a tropical cyclone ever hitting Yemen before, although a cyclone that hit Oman in 2007 had done several billion dollars’ worth of damage and killed about 50 people.

The area of northern Yemen that is in the storm’s path is sparsely populated, but the Omani port city of Salalah is likely to be heavily affected, she said.

Salalah is Oman’s second largest city, with a population of about 200,000, and has a major container port managed by APM Terminals, part of A.P. Moller-Maersk

The winds are expected to slow to 150-160 kmh just before the storm makes landfall, and then slow further to 100-110 kmh.

The storm was caused by high sea temperatures and atmospheric conditions, but it was not clear if it was also caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon or by global warming, and if such storms might recur in future, she said.

“With climate change we’re really heading into unknown territory. We can expect to see things happening in the future that never happened in the past.”

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The Great Earthquake of 3/04/33 AD

On the 3rd of April 33 AD Israel suffered a massive earthquake. This quake had been proceeded by 3 hours of darkness. Once the darkness had passed the Moon glowed blood red.

This was the first Good Friday, the day that Jesus was crucified and gave His life on the cross. This greatest act of love and salvation the world has ever known was marked by these natural events.

Today on Good Friday 2011, nearly 2,000 years later, we at identify and explain these events for the first time in history.

We also point our readers to the near future when we will all witness similar events marking the fulfilment of Jesus’ act of love and salvation and His soon to come return.

The Crucifixion.

On Friday April 3rd 33 AD, Jesus was crucified at 9.00am and at midday the Sun was darkened. This darkness continued for 3 hours and at three O’clock there was a massive earthquake seconds after Jesus died.
Some reports outside of the New Testament also support this account and talk of the Moon being blood red.

The purported Letter from Pontius Pilate to Tiberius claimed the darkness had started at the sixth hour, covered the whole world and, during the subsequent evening, the full moon resembled blood for the entire night.
The Gospel of Peter stated that the darkness began at midday (the sixth hour), covered the whole of Judaea, and led people to go about with lamps believing it to be night.

The Darkness.

Many people have tried to attribute the darkness to a solar eclipse. There are two problems with this theory.
The first one is the period of darkness: The longest ever recorded total eclipse lasted only 7 minutes and 31 seconds, nowhere near the required 3 hours.
The second problem is that there was no eclipse of the Sun in 33 AD. There had been one 4 years earlier, but the path of the darkness completely missed Jerusalem and there is still the problem of the 3 hours.

A much more plausible explanation is that the darkness was caused by a volcanic ash cloud. Now there are no active volcanoes in Israel, but just over the Jordan border in Syria is Jabal ad Druze which consists of 118 holocene volcanoes that could have been responsible for producing an ash cloud. These volcanoes are on the African Rift Zone which travels from North Africa across the Red Sea and up through Israel which would have also been the cause of the earthquake.

Jabal ad Druze

The Earthquake

There is geological evidence for the earthquake which can be calculated as having a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale.

An outcrop of laminated Dead Sea sediment can be seen at Wadi Ze’elim above the south western shore of the modern Dead Sea near the fortress of Masada. In this sediment outcrop is a distinctive one-foot thick “mixed layer” of sediment that is tied strongly to the Qumran earthquake’s onshore ground ruptures of 31 B.C. Thirteen inches above the 31 B.C. event bed is another distinctive “mixed layer” less than one inch thick. The sedimentation rate puts this second earthquake about 65 years after the 31 B.C. earthquake. The crucifixion earthquake of 33 AD left direct physical evidence in a thin layer of disturbed sediment from the Dead Sea.

The Blood Red Moon

Some scholars have tried to attribute the red Moon to a Lunar Eclipse.

If there was a red Moon then it couldn’t have been caused by a Lunar Eclipse simply because of the timescale. A Lunar Eclipse only lasts for a few minutes in its total stage and not all night.
Some scholars believe there was a blood red Moon because Paul quotes the prophet Joel in Acts Chapter 2 V 20 when he is talking about Christ’s Crucifixion. The prophet Joel however was not referring to Christ’s crucifixion and Paul knew this, he was in fact referring to the end times we are now living in. What he spoke about in his prophecy we will all see by the end of this decade and is explained in “The Global Meltdown Domino Effect” which you can download free from this website.

If there was a blood red Moon at Christ’s crucifixion, then the most likely cause were fine particles of volcanic ash in the atmosphere filtering out all but red light from the Moon.

In Conclusion

On the first Good Friday there was clearly geological activity on the African Rift Zone in Israel and over the border into Syria. This resulted in some volcanic activity at Jabal ad Druze which produced an ash cloud that drifted south over Israel. Three hours later, the Rift Zone produced the earthquake. As the ash dissipated, the moon appeared blood red.

These are all events that we will see again shortly, as God uses His creation to mark the end of one age and the start of another, but amidst all of this, there is one message and one message only that is important and this is it. “Hear the Words of Jesus and believe in Him”

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MOMMA LOVES… backpacks are back

That’s right, I said it – backpacks are back!  Everyone from Chanel to Forever21 is doing their version of the backpack – so it seems that childhood is once again a source of inspiration for designers.  I must confess I was a bit repelled by the trend at first – remembering it from the 80′s and the mid 90′s when, as a teenager, we all rocked the baby backpacks (some of us even adding “cool” patches and calling it our BBP).  But this is not that…  Nor is it the completely functional Jansport or North Face bags we used daily to carry our books…  These backpacks are incredibly chic and actually amazingly practical!  Think about it – carry all your stuff (and everyone else’s stuff – I’m talking to you my darling husband and baby boy) and still be hands free!  Beyond, they are actually very beautiful – whether you’re preppy or bohemian – there are some stunning variations!  Yes, it may take some getting used to in terms of style but there are so many incredible versions available that you can’t help but love them and once you start carrying on and are relieved of all that shoulder pain you’ll never look back!  That said – how you choose to carry it is, once again, a personal style choice – one strap on one strap off or old school both straps on…  PS – backpacks are something our kids actually need – why not get them something they’ll LOVE to carry… It might just get them used to carrying their own stuff for a change…  The hot new bag is absolutely the backpack – so now you and your little one can truly enjoy the same trend and you’ll each wonder who’s copying who now…

First for us:

elizabeth and james backpack

Elizabeth and James backpack $645

Asos backpack $50

Jerome Dreyfuss backpack

Jerome Dreyfuss backpack $490

Steve Madden backpack

Steve Madden backpack $88

Stella Mccartney backpack

Stella McCartney backpack $1390

Madewell rucksack

Madewell backpack $248

free people roses backpack

Free People backpack $98

MArc by Marc Jacobs backpack

Marc by Marc Jacobs backpack $498

anthropologie backpack

Anthropologie backpack $298

Target backpack

Target backpack $34.99

Jason Wu backpack

Jason Wu backpack $884 (was $1965)

Free people backpack

Free People backpack $118

B Brian Atwood

B Brian Atwood backpack $350

Baggu backpack

Baggu backpack $34

Tory Burch backpack

Tory Burch backpack $295

Topshop duffle backpack

Topshop duffle backpack $72

3.1 Phillip Lim backpack

3.1 Phillip Lim backpack $895

And of course, for our little ones:

J Crew backpack

J CRew sparkle backpack $78

Popatu rolling backpack

Popatu rolling backpack $32

Popatu rolling unicorn backpack

Popatu rolling backpack $32

skiphop zoo backpacks

Skiphop backpack $20 (comes in various animal designs)

madpax backpack

Madpax backpack $60

J crew tulle backpack

J Crew backpack $59.50

transformers light up backpack

Target transformers light up backpack $9.98

disney princess rolling backpack

Disney princess rolling backpack $35

wildkin camo serious backpack

Wildkin camo backpack $67.99

wildkin leopard backpack

Wildkin leopard backpack $44.99

eric carle elephant backpack

Eric Carle elephant backpack $14.99

hello kitty backpack

Hello Kitty backpack $19.98

spiderman rolling backpack

Spiderman rolling backpack $35

J Crew backpack glitter

J Crew glitter backpack $98

the northface backpack

The Northface backpack $35.99

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Eat your way through the USA with our ultimate list of the best pizzerias in every state. Whether you’re a Chicago deep dish fan or prefer the thin crust of a Neapolitan-style pizza, there’s something for everyone. Keep reading to find out where to get your next slice.

1. Alabama: Slice Pizza & Brew
This spot has everything you need in a pizza place: a family-friendly atmosphere, beer on tap for the parents and inventive flavor combos. Try the Soul Pie, topped with black-eyed peas, sausage, and pepper jack.

725 29th St. S.
Birmingham, Al

2. Alaska: Moose’s Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
Started by a trio of rock climbers, Moose’s Tooth has become a cult favorite in Anchorage. While the stone-baked crust is delish, you’ll want to leave room for their wow-worthy desserts too.

3300 Old Seward Hwy
Anchorage, Ak

3. Arizona: La Grande Orange Pizzeria
You can’t go wrong with a visit to La Grande Orange, a grocery store/pizza place/bakery/gift shop that also happens to be super kid-friendly. The menu includes gluten-free and veggie options, not to mention a must-try avocado pizza.

4410 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, Az

4. Arkansas: ZAZA Fine Salad and Wood Oven Pizza Co.
You’ll find amazing thin-crust pizza at this hip Little Rock spot. Top your meal off with a scoop of their creamy homemade gelato—delish!

5600 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Little Rock, Ar

5. California: Pizzeria Picco
This Marin County gem serves up Neapolitan-style thin crust pizzas, complete with fresh mozzarella that’s pulled in-house and ingredients from local farmers and producers. If you manage to save room, you can finish off your meal with delicious soft serve ice cream and homemade toppings.

316 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, Ca

raccasphoto: Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana

6. Colorado: Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
If you’re a pizza purist, you’ll find super authentic Italian pies at this gem of a spot in Denver. Try the Lazio, topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, and mushrooms.

2129 Larimer St.
Denver, Co

7. Connecticut: Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
For a classic Italian pie, you’ve got to try Pepe’s. This spot is a fixture on many “best pizza in America” lists, and when you try the white clam pizza, you’ll see why.

157 Wooster St.
New Haven, Ct

8. Delaware: Pizza by Elizabeths
The concept of this Delaware pizzeria is genius—every pie is named after a famous Elizabeth. We recommend the Boop, a classic combo of mozzarella, basil, balsamic and tomatoes.

3801 Kenneth Pike
Greenville, De

9. Florida: Satchel’s Pizza
With live music, kids’ play areas and craft beer on tap, this place is already an instant fave. Add in the amazing pizza, and we’re set for life.

1800 NE 23rd Ave.
Gainesville, Fl

anticophoto: Gan C. via Yelp

10. Georgia: Antico Pizza Napoletana
Atlantans rave about this unbelievable thin-crust pie that’s lovingly baked in an imported Sicilian brick oven. Communal tables and an open atmosphere make it a fun pick for the littles.

1093 Hemphill Ave.
Atlanta, Ga

11. Hawaii: Amina Pizzeria
This hole-in-the-wall pizzeria is a must-visit for Italian comfort food. Their pizzas and calzones are rave-worthy, and kiddos will love customizing their own personal pies.

1694 Kalakaua Ave., Ste. E
Honolulu, Hi

12. Idaho: Flying Pie Pizzaria
The pies really do fly high at this awesome family-friendly pizza place. Stop by on Tuesday nights to take advantage of their all-you-can-eat buffet—kids under five eat for free.

6508 W. Fairview Ave.
Boise, Id

13. Illinois: Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
For deep-dish pizza, you absolutely can’t go wrong with Lou Malnati’s. With a buttery crust, piles of Wisconsin mozzarella and a tasty sausage blend, it’s a Chicago area must.

439 N. Wells St.
Chicago, Il

baxbeauxphoto: Bazbeaux Pizza

14. Indiana: Bazbeaux Pizza
Located on vibrant Massachusetts Avenue, Bazbeaux is a kid-friendly haven for pizza lovers. With gluten-free options and inventive topping combos, your whole crew will leave feeling satisfied.

333 Massachusetts Ave.
Indianapolis, In

15. Iowa: Zipp’s Pizzaria
Worth the drive, Zipp’s is a total hidden gem. Try the taco pizza, topped with cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomato, crumbly chips, and beef.

301 Audubon St.
Adair, Ia

16. Kansas: Limestone
Limestone’s pizzas are always a hit, perhaps thanks to the local ingredients that make up each “neoprarie” pie. From the Margherita purist to the adventurous eater, they’ve got something for everyone.

814 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, Ks

photo: Watershed post via Flickr

17. Kentucky: Boombozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse
Sip on a beer, watch the game and eat some seriously amazing pizza at Boombozz. Check out the hearty Pollotate, topped with chicken, potatoes, and red onions.

1448 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, Ky

18. Louisiana: Pizza Delicious
New York-style pizza in the heart of New Orleans? Sign us up! They keep it simple with just a few types of pizza (picky kids, rejoice), and the crispy thin crust will keep you coming back for more.

617 Piety St.
New Orleans, La

slabphoto: Slab via Facebook

19. Maine: Slab
Here, it’s not a slice of pizza, it’s a slab. Fluffy focaccia forms the base to be customized with your favorite toppings, from pepperoni to artichokes.

25 Preble St.
Portland, Me

20. Maryland: Iggies Pizza
Feast on delicious thin-crust pizza at this fantastic Baltimore spot. Try the Alice, topped with pesto, spinach, mozzarella and goat cheese.

818 N. Calvert St.
Baltimore, Md

21. Massachusetts: Area Four
This modern pizza joint in Kendall Square is a must-visit. The sourdough crust (made from a years-old starter) makes a delicious base for a range of inventive toppings.

500 Technology Sq.
Cambridge, Ma

girl-eating-pizza-ccflickr-jayneanddphoto: jayneandd via Flickr

22. Michigan: Green Lantern Pizzeria & Lounge
Your crew will love the old-school, relaxed ambiance of this Detroit-area pizzeria. Pair your pizza with an appetizer of candied bacon and you’re sure to have one happy family.

28960 John R Rd.
Madison Heights, Mi

23. Minnesota: Pizzeria Pezzo
Deep-dish and coal-fired pizza are both on the menu at this gem of a spot in White Bear Lake. Round your meal out with a scoop of gelato, and the whole fam will be delighted.

2143 4th St.
White Bear Lake, Mn

pizza-shackphoto: Pizza Shack

24. Mississippi: Pizza Shack
You’re sure to get a one-of-a-kind slice at Pizza Shack. With options like Thai Chicken, Double Cheeseburger, and Chicken Fajita, there’s something delicious for every taste.

925 E. Fortification St.
Jackson, Ms

25. Missouri: Pastaria
You’ve got to try the Margherita pizza at Pastaria, but you might be tempted by their yummy pasta dishes too. Their kids’ menu is also awesome, so everyone is sure to be satisfied.

7734 Forsyth Blvd.
Clayton, Mo

26. Montana: Bridger Brewing
Sip on a beer while you enjoy a slice of bison pepperoni pizza at this well-loved spot. The little ones can indulge in a root beer float too.

1609 S. 11th Ave.
Bozeman, Mt

27. Nebraska: Yia Yia’s Pizza and Beer
You’ll find unique toppings and a perfectly springy crust at Yia Yia’s. Whether you’re a stickler for classic sausage pizza or you like trying new creations, you’ll be at home here.

1423 O St.
Lincoln, Ne

photo: Michael Bentley via Flickr

28. Nevada: Pizza Rock
Pizza Rock offers a huge array of pie styles, from Sicilian to New York to Chicago thin crust—we’re pretty sure we could eat here every day and never get bored.

201 N. 3rd St.
Las Vegas, Nv

29. New Hampshire: Tilton House of Pizza
Grab a perfect pie from this fab spot. The crust is the perfect mix of light, crispy and chewy—simple and delicious.

298 Main St.
Tilton, Nh

30. New Jersey: Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza
Get some amazing Sicilian pizza from this local favorite. There are tons of pizza style options, from a 1940 version with just tomato sauce to a 1960 style with less cheese and more sauce.

639 S. Broad St.
Elizabeth, Nj

31. New Mexico: Giovanni’s Pizzeria
Head to Giovanni’s to get your New York-style pizza fix. Try the New Mexican, topped with chicken, ricotta, and of course, green chiles.

921 San Pedro Dr. SE
Albuquerque, Nm

paulie-geesphoto: Pinky and the B. via Yelp

32. New York: Paulie Gee’s
Ask 10 New Yorkers for the best pizza place in the city, and they’ll give you 10 different answers. Paulie Gee’s wins out for us because, in addition to being absolutely delicious, it’s kid-friendly (little ones can watch the giant pizza oven in action!).

60 Greenpoint Ave.
Brooklyn, NY

33. North Carolina: Luisa’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
This authentic Italian spot is all about the super thin crust pizzas. The Luisa is a crowd favorite, topped with sliced tomatoes, pesto, ricotta cheese, and garlic.

1730 Abbey Pl.
Charlotte, Nc

34. North Dakota: Rhombus Guys
The unique topping combos at Rhombus Guys will be an instant hit with your fam, from pulled pork to pineapple to prosciutto. As an added bonus, little ones will have a blast coloring on the tables as you wait for your meal.

606 Main Ave.
Fargo, Nd

35. Ohio: Angelo’s Pizza
For a traditional thick-crust pan pizza, you can’t beat Angelo’s. The buttery crust, fresh toppings, and tangy sauce make it an instant family fave.

13715 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, Oh

36. Oklahoma: The Hideaway
Originally opened in 1957, The Hideaway is a true Oklahoma establishment. The Paradise Pie is delicious, made with alfredo sauce, chicken, bacon, and spinach.

230 S. Knoblock St.
Stillwater, Ok

37. Oregon: Apizza Scholls
Often hailed as the best pizzeria in the Pacific Northwest, Apizza Scholls keeps their pies simple and delicious, letting the ingredients speak for themselves. There’s an arcade room—perfect to keep kids occupied while waiting.

4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Or

nomadphoto: Nomad Pizza Company

38. Pennsylvania: Nomad Pizza
Nosh on delish Italian-style pizza from this well-loved spot in Philly. The spacious eating area upstairs makes it the perfect place for families.

611 S. 7th St.
Philadelphia, Pa

39. Rhode Island: Caserta Pizzeria
You’ll find thick but fluffy slices at this old-school Italian pizzeria. They’re famous for the Wimpy Skippy, a spinach pie stuffed with cheese, pepperoni and black olives.

121 Spruce St.
Providence, Ri

40. South Carolina: EVO Pizza
EVO started out as a pizza stand at the Charleston Farmers Market, and now they’re famous for their drool-worthy wood-fired pies. Meat lovers will appreciate the Pork Trifecta, topped with sausage, pepperoni and bacon.

1075 E. Montague
Charleston, Sc

41. South Dakota: Lintz Bros Pizza
Pizza this good is totally worth the drive. Try out the Big Fat Greek Pizza or the Pie-Mac—you’ll be glad you did.

14287 SD Hwy 36
Hermosa, Sd

desanophoto: Jo Ann G. via Yelp

42. Tennessee: DeSano Pizza Bakery
DeSano is all about the authentic Neapolitan pizza, cooked to order with fresh toppings. Kids are given pizza dough to play with while they wait—a great way to keep tiny hands busy.

115 16th Ave.
South Nashville, Tn

43. Texas: Fireside Pies
Get cozy with pizza made in a wood-fired oven with toppings like truffle oil and meatballs. Try their signature cheese salad to take your meal to the next level.

2820 N. Henderson Ave.
Dallas, Tx

44. Utah: The Pie Pizzeria
The Pie Pizzeria is best known for its fluffy crust, but they’ve got three other crust options to choose from, not to mention vegan and gluten-free options. It’s safe to say that even the pickiest kids will be satisfied here.

1320 E. 200 S.
Salt Lake City, Ut

45. Vermont: American Flatbread
Check out the neat wood-fired oven as you wait for your meal at this cozy restaurant. Offering microbrews and delicious thin-crust pizzas, this is sure to be a hit with your crew.

115 St. Paul St.
Burlington, Vt

46. Virginia: Salvatore’s Pizzeria
Grab a classic Italian pie from this kid-approved spot. Start out with garlic knots, then try one of their delicious specialty pizzas.

4876 Princess Anne Rd.
Virginia Beach, Va

47. Washington: Flying Squirrel Pizza
With a name like Flying Squirrel, how could it not be a family fave? We love the fact that the menu offers more complex options alongside kid-pleasing pies.

4920 S. Genesee St.
Seattle, Wa

pizzaphoto: &pizza via Yelp

48. Washington, D.C.: &pizza
This hip spot has been taking the District by storm, and for good reason. Pick one of their inventive combos or customize a personal-sized pie just for you (perfect for picky kids!).

1005 E St. NW
Washington, D.C.

49. West Virginia: Pies & Pints
Hand-tossed doughs are the canvas for all sorts of interesting flavor combinations, like grape and gorgonzola and sriracha shrimp. There’s a playground connected to the restaurant, making it the perfect spot for the whole fam.

219 W. Maple Ave.
Fayetteville, Wv

50. Wisconsin: Ian’s Pizza by the Slice
Mac ‘n’ cheese pizza, anyone? Kids will go wild for the off-the-wall combos offered at Ian’s.

300 N. Francis St.
Madison, Wi

51. Wyoming: Pizzeria Caldera
You’ll find thin-crust pizza made in a stone-hearth oven at this Jackson hot spot. Locals rave about the authentic Italian crust and the comfortable family atmosphere.

20 W. Broadway
Jackson, Wy

We know there are dozens of pizzerias that we could’ve included. Did we miss your favorite place? Let us know in the comments below, and we’ll add your picks to our story!

—Susie Foresman

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