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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Make a quilt in an evening--A PAPER ORIGAMI quilt that is!

Once upon a time, I used to quilt. I wasn't super-great at it, but I loved it and had fun. I think it's the graphic designer in me seeing all of those neat little shapes in neat little rows just makes me happy! But now I have four kiddos and I'm going to grad school. As for quilting..."Ain't nobody got time for that!" But, my sister is a wonderful quilter and churns out quilts left and right. And her work is better than mine ever was or will be--she's into detail and hand-stitching and all other sorts of craziness :-) And she has a stash of fabric that is *to die for!!*

I thought my quilting days were done (or on hold for a good long time), but, stay with me on this...

My family and I also *LOVE* origami--I don't know what it is about folding a tiny piece of paper a few times and magically getting a little shirt, a ballon, a lantern, or a samurai hat, but we can't get enough! So, awhile back, I saw this neat origami piece that had a bunch of what I figured out were origami samurai hats/helmets arranged on a colored background that looked like--a QUILT! OK, now quilts are still one of my favorite things--so I pinned it and would look at it fondly whenever I saw it in amongst my 5000+ pins...

The last time I stumbled on my origami quilt pin, I thought, "Hey that would be great for my sister!" So, I bought a pack of origami paper from the craft store (about $12.00 for 200 sheets) and coerced my kiddos to help me make a bunch of samurai hats.

Samurai hats are easy to make and even my four-year-old could do them. She ended up making about 15 or so! They were a little "unique" but usable, nonetheless! Here's link to see how to make a samurai hat.

You'll need 32 hats for this arrangement. We made so many, we had enough to make two "quilts"--one for me and one for my sister! The hats are mounted on 18" x 24" piece of Canson pastel paper. You could use mat board, but this is what I had on hand and it is wonderful quality paper and comes in a bunch of colors (and it is easy to measure and cut at home).

This project would make a great class project either for a teacher or for a group auction piece. It's also great for anyone who loves quilts and quilting. It's unusual and a conversation starter! The project took us a night to make two completed "quilts." You could make smaller versions that would fit in a 12" x 12" frame (so three rows of 6 samurai hats) or you could work with the mini origami paper (it's about 3" square) to make cards for your friends.

I hope you try this project and have fun with it and origami! ENJOY!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Scenes from Jewelry-Making Artist's Workshop

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of hanging out and creating jewelry with a few lovely students at Amherst Middle School. We learned some basics of jewelry design and construction and students were able to go home with duct tape earrings, beaded earrings, a glass bead bracelet, and a shrink art necklace. While they were creating, they were learning how to use jewelry-making tools and jewelry findings.

While these pieces are easy to make, they form the foundation of basic jewelry-making skills students can use to make a number of fabulous pieces! Hopefully they are inspired to create some lovely pieces at home!

And here's the link to the tutorial we used as inspiration for our duct tape earrings--I'm now sporting a pair of rainbow tie-dyed feather earrings my son made me! :-) *LOVE*

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Love printmaking? Try these lessons!

I've rediscovered printmaking over the last month or so. I love printmaking because it is easy and can be done on the cheap. Well, sort of. The process is always so fun for the students and the results are magical--I love to watch them "ooh" and "aah" over their prints!

Well, here's a round-up of some past printmaking lessons from my site that may have you rocking and rolling with your students!

Matching Mittens with Found Object "Snow" Prints

Reduction Prints (Using Styrofoam trays and found objects)
Andy Warhol Self Portraits (Using Styrofoam trays and a pencil to "carve" an image)
Reduction Print Selfie (Using Styrofoam tray and gradually removing portions of it between inkings)

Haunted Houses (Using sticky-backed foam shapes)
Fall Banner (Using foam shapes to make stamps--can be changed for any theme or season)

Create Your Own Stamps (Using found objects and wine corks to make your own stamps)
Matching Mittens and Snowflakes (Cut paper mittens with found object "snow")
Focal Point Fruit Prints (Using an apple or pear to print--exploring focal point too).
Leaf Prints (This is mine, it's from Deep Space Sparkle, but it is my go-to early finisher activity in the fall).
Modern Day Adinkra Cloth (Using stamped symbols on sections of card stock that are joined together into one "cloth")
Spring Forsythia Still Life (Using pieces of sponge to make a lovely arrangement of forsythia blossoms)
Not-So-Scary Dancing Skeletons (Uses doggy bone treats for unique stamps)

Andy Warhol Hand Prints (Seriously one of my most popular posts, but not mine--from Artolazzi--so easy!).

And one of my all-time popular posts--
Quick Andy Warhol Hand Prints

Monday, November 10, 2014

African Cloth Speaks--Now at the Silver Center in Plymouth, NH

I had the pleasure of attending the opening for a lovely show located at the Silver Center in Plymouth, NH called "African Cloth Speaks." I have long admired the beautiful and symbolic ceremonial cloth the people of Africa weave, print, and/or embroider and this was the perfect show to see all types of cloth from many different countries from Africa.

A close-up of Kente cloth
(image courtesy of Plymouth State University).
About the Show:
"Throughout the continent of Africa, people use cloth to speak for them. Whether the fabric represents religious affiliation, age, class status, ethnic membership, or political association, what one wears is one’s identity. Woven or dyed, imported or locally produced, wrapped, tied, or tailored—all clothing speaks clearly in the many African languages. Demonstrating ancient traditions or contemporary fads, African peoples use cloth to celebrate the vibrancy of life’s rituals from birth to death. Co-curated by Philip Peek, professor emeritus of anthropology at Drew University, and Anthropology of Religion, Ritual, and Myth students." (From www.plymouth.edu)

I was so thrilled to see real examples of Adinkra cloth and  Kente cloth since I have taught those lessons to my students in the past. For a modern take on Adinkra cloth (a great lesson on printmaking and symbolism), click here: Modern Day Adinkra Cloth.

Project Idea:
This would be a lovely lesson to have each student create a symbol that has meaning for them, create a square, and then link them together as a class (or you could do this for your family). Children could them write about the symbol they created and what it means to them. What a wonderful group project this would make!

This close-up shows how each printed square of Adinkra fabric
is linked together using paper clips (a modern twist), traditionally,
they'd be sewn together using bright embroidery thread.

"African Cloth Speaks" runs from November 5th-December 12th, 2014 at the Silver Center For the Performing Arts at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH. For more info, visit: www.plymouth.edu.

Friday, November 7, 2014

After School Printmaking Workshop

Yesterday I had fun experimenting with printmaking techniques with some 9- to 12-year-olds. It always amazes me how much fun students have with printmaking. I love it too!

We only had an hour and a half, so we began by doing a reductive print by slowly destroying a foam plate using tools that are easy to find around the house and studio: plastic knives, popsicle sticks, skewers, pen caps, etc. Students were asked to make two types of marks on their plate, print it, return and make more marks on their same plate, print it AGAIN on top of the first print, and then repeat one more time. We could have spent the entire class doing this one project, since some students needed time to "see" how things would turn out. Overall, they were pretty impressed by the beautiful layers that were created in their pieces.

When they were done that, I showed them how to use a plexiglass plate and add shapes and letters using sticky-back foam to make a relief plate. The students really went crazy with this idea and some created three plates in a short period of time. Most created their names or initials but some created trees, hearts, dragons and more.

Supplies we used for the workshop:

  • Foam veggie trays (don't use meat trays)
  • Found tools (mentioned above and hole punches, decorative scissors, etc--pretty much anything that will marks foam in a neat way)
  • Speedball printmaking inks (water soluble in red, blue, yellow, white, gold)
  • Speedball soft rubber brayer (roller)
  • Sticky-backed craft foam
  • Plexiglass scraps (do not use shatter-resistant)
Have a great day!

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Fall Still-life With Glue and Pastels

Here are some pretty still-life creations my after school art class finished up this week. OK, I can use other, more "artsy" words like "dynamic" or "engaging" to describe these, but MAN, are they pretty, too! I've done this project before, and the students are always amazed at how the pieces come out (me too!). This group had students who are in first grade through fourth--so you can see it's pretty accessible to all with the right amount of scaffolding.

I made the mistake, this time, of using clear glue (gel and plain clear) since that's what other art teachers have said they used for this project with great success. I tried it because, in the past, I had found the regular  Elmer's glue can dry a bit cloudy. Anyway, I WAS NOT happy with the results. The clear glue soaked into the paper and ran off as the students were moving them to the drying space leaving drips and blops all offer the classroom and my car (a.k.a. the mobile art studio). It also soaked through the paper and glued the pieces to tables and the seats of my car...(big unhappy face for Mrs. Pettus) ;-)

So, if you do this project--which a HIGHLY suggest you try--use plain old Elmer's. It's fine for this project. So fun and magical (and "pretty")! Check out my previous post about this technique here.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Home Decor Kit and I am in LOVE!!!!

This new kit comes with a cute stamp set, the frame, the mini clothespins and the kraft cardstock shapes.
I used the picture from the Idea book for inspiration and some random pictures from family events and trips in the past 6 months.

Here is the 'big picture':

I also used Pacifica Ink and White Daisy Ink to stamp the images.  I traced around the pennant shapes with a black marker and outlined some of the white daisy arrows for more definition.

A close up with some of the shapes more visible:

The mini clothespins are great because I feel that I can easily change up the look without too much effort and I could reuse the pictures on pages in my albums.  The new Artbooking Cricut collection has the Polaroid-type shape so I could recreate that same look or try something else...who knows what I will do?  (Probably leave it because I really like how it turned out.) :-)

Cute clothespins:

The kit also includes extra tags and banner pieces so you can change the title or embellish the photos.  I prefer to keep things simple and easy.  The entire project from start to finish...including thinking time for what color, photos, etc. took about 2 hours.  I first chose pictures, then color palette, trimmed photos, stamped images, used Tombow permanent adhesive to attach photos to frame shapes, added the string to the banner/title, decided to outline the white daisy stamped images, arranged the title on the top of the frame and used glue dots to secure it, realized that I put the title on upside down (the little hanger thingy was on the bottom!), removed the title, reattached it the correct way, arranged the photos and clipped it all together.  Done!

A better view of the embellishing shapes:

Whew!  It sounds more complicated than it was.  I hope you got a giggle from my wee mistake!  It happens to all of us I assume?

Your mission?  Enjoy and share a link to your latest home decor items.
Stay safe out there agent scrappers!
Amy AKA Agent Reverso

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Monday, June 23, 2008

I Guess the Gas Prices Are Getting To Me...

...because tonight, as I was backing out of the driveway to meet our hiking pack at the creek, I heard that annoying beep. The one that tells me the little gas light is on...meaning I need to buy some gas pretty soon.

Completely unselfconsciously, I realize I was flipping off my car! Yes, I gave her the middle finger salute as if to say, "HOW could you be out of gas, again?!!!???"

Like it's her fault instead of the one who drives her. Maybe it was the car who drove all the way to LAX yesterday on a whim because her childhood friends had a long layover. And she just had to drive them on down to Redondo Beach because the guy was born there but moved to Mississippi when he was six months old and she thought it would be neat for him to see his birthplace. Yeah, she deserves the bird for all that.

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Gas is pushing $2.00 a liter here. Yikes! Curt only uses the car to drive to and from work. We use the bus and subway for everything else.

Velvet Sacks said...

This is SO funny, and when you read the post I just wrote, you'll see why I feel nothing short of relief to read about you flipping off your car. Thank God, I am NOT alone!

ordinaryjanet said...

But it was worth it, huh?

CreekHiker said...

Becky, My Greek and Hungarian friends are sort of laughing at us spoiled Americans now as they've all been paying $2 / liter for years! (That's $8 per gallon folks!)

Velvet, Your story was hilarious!

Janet, Yes, of course. I just have so little coming in and my savings is dwindling and I'm getting NO calls on all the resumes I send I'm a bit stressed to say the least!


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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Girl Scout Cookies Have Come...And Gone!

Girl Scout cookies have arrived. I only ordered 2 boxes this year. One Lemon Chalet Creme and one Chocolate Chip. I got the them this morning and have already polished off one whole box. I couldn't seem to stop eating them. I'm pretty sure those crafty little scouts put some kind of addictive drug in them. Little Girl Scout Oompa Loompas in some cookie factory somewhere are giggling away knowing that I've eaten that whole darn box. Mean little girloompas!!

Here's my completely empty box that I ate all by myself.

See that glob of lemony goodness? I considered licking it off but I do have some self control (plus I didn't want anyone to catch me doing it).

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I stumbled onto your blog and just kept reading. I got to your vacation...guess what I live in Richmond. I want to come to California for the same price. However, I write because on the east coast we don't have the same girl scout cookies. Interesting huh. We don't have lemon or chocolate chip. My favorites are tagalongs (peanut butter, butter cookie covered in chocolate) samoas which have toasted coconut in them. Thin Mints (I don't like chocolate and mint together, I get them for my boyfriend) and some others that I rerely buy. Interesting to me that different locals have different cookies.


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Free Sounds and Music

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How can teenagers, especially those with a talent for music, spend time over their long summers?

One option is to explore NoiseTrade. NoiseTrade is a site where musicians can sign up and create their NoiseTrade widget with their music. Visitors can then sample their music through their widgets and download their music. They can also embed the widget in their website or social network. Downloading is free and legal.

NoiseTrade is also a great place to begin exploring new musicians and musical trends.

The FreeSound Project  is a collaborative database of sounds. You won't find songs but there is a wealth of sounds to choose from which can be added to presentations and podcasts, for example.

And now that you have a selection of music and sounds, what next? DropTunes is similar to DropBox but instead of documents, you can keep sound files which you can then easily access.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Snow continues to be big problem

Ryan Schaibley clears snow from in front of Peoples Bank
County officials say this week's snowfall continues to be a big problem and more is forecast for tonight.

Anyone who has an emergency is asked to call central dispatching at 270-965-3500 rather than any other number or agency in the community. Dispatchers are trained and have at their disposal the resources to properly deal with any situation.

County, city and state workers and contractors are plowing and removing snow as best they can, officials say.

An announcement about schools will be made each day at 5 p.m. While it doesn't look like classes will resume this week, school officials say they will make daily decisions with regard to safety. See more about school makeup days and how the county is dealing with the winter storm in this week's printed edition of The Press, which will be on newsstands tomorrow.


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Thursday, March 31, 2016

KU says 3,200 without juice

UPDATE: Electricity is restored in Marion and to most of the county. KU still shows an outage near Fredonia of about 950 customers.

According to the Kentucky Utilities power outage website there are approximately 3,300 Marion and Crittenden County customers without power at this time. The electricity apparently went off around 3:30am during a thunderstorm and is expected to be back on by 7am, according to the website.


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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Beginning Quilt Class offered at Lyndon House Art Center

I am very excited to announce I will be teaching a beginning quilt class at the Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens Ga starting January 9th 2014. My offering is a simple rail fence for folks to dip their proverbial toe in the quilting waters. I have been toying around with the idea of making a modern quilt.  I am intrigued with the concept of blank space in a quilt , as I am an avid machine quilter. I am excited about quilting designs to fill in the blank space. I have to admit making a quilt with fewer blocks makes me happy too! I will be making a traditional version as well and will feature different colorings and layouts in future blog posts. I now believe in quilting karma after finding the exact color choices I had been playing with in my quilting program , in a new line of fabric I found recently at Uncommon Thread.
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Jack Abramoff, Pizza Guy

As part of his release program to a halfway house and re-entry to society, Jack Abramoff has a new job at Tov Pizza in Baltimore.

Mr. Abramoff started his new gig this week at Tov Pizza — “the best kosher pizza in town,” according to a catchy jingle that plays while callers are on hold.

He has so far stayed largely cloistered in a back office. He will work about 40 hours a week, said the owner, Ron Rosenbluth. He comes in around 10:30 a.m., leaves around 5:30 p.m., and wears a yarmulke to work, as many of the male customers and employees here do. He earns between $7.50 and $10 an hour (“or a little less than what he used to make”). He has been responsible, punctual, courteous. “He is not the monster he has been portrayed as,” Mr. Rosenbluth said.

Well, of course he isn't. If he were a monster, he couldn't have gotten away with half of what he did. It is precisely because he isn't a monster -- outwardly at least -- that he was able to bilk millions out of various Indian tribes. Monsters eat children. Abramoff just took the food off their table and left them to starve, laughing all the way to the bank.

Watch for this to be the emerging theme, this idea of Abramoff not being such a bad guy after all. Here was the quintessential College Republican in all his glory, screwing one tribe for the benefit of the one that paid more, delivering nothing to them in return but living high on the hog for as long as it lasted.

My one comfort is figuring out how long it will take him to make restitution for all the millions he stole if he makes ten bucks an hour. Then again, at least he has a job.

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Thursday, October 26, 2006

Samsung Heavy Industries Wins $633 Million Drill Ship Order

Samsung Heavy Industries Co., the world's second-largest shipbuilder, said Thursday it has clinched an order to build a drill ship for 603.50 billion won (US$633.06 million) for a Europe-based company.The order calls for Samsung Heavy Industries to deliver the drill ship by June 2009. The amount of the order accounts for 10.9 percent of the Korean company's annual sales of some 5.5 trillion won last year, it said.

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Friday, February 28, 2014

The Lego Movie: A Movie Review (Possible Spoilers)

I wanted to see this movie the minute I saw the trailer. The film looked fun, creative and brought back memories of Lego building when I was a kid.
First of all, I want to say that you should go see this movie. I don't care how old you are, or what you even think of Legos or children's films. This movie has so many good qualities and it's just a fun story.
Emmet, the main character is someone that I believe we all can relate to. He's the archtypal underdog, trying to fit in and be noticed. He wants to be special, to be remembered and to make a difference. He follows the instructions and does what everyone else does. But he is meant to be more than that, because he is the hero of a prophecy that will save all of Lego world. Once he is brought to the Master Builders, the creative heros of the lego world, Emmet begins his journey on discovering what he is capable of. But Emmet isn't the hero that everyone's expecting, and he begins to realize that not only is he different from the crowd that he tried to fit in with, he's different from the Master Builders and what the Master Builders expected him to be. He begins to doubt himself, and he tells himself that he doesn't have the ability that they do, to be creative. Even when the wizard Vitruvius tells him to believe in himself, he doesn't. So through the first act of the movie, he watches the other master builders, but once he creates something, and it works, his confidence in himself and his abilities steadily grows until he becomes a leader.
Now I want to talk about the antagonist of the movie, Mr. Business. He wants everything to be perfect, and his idea of perfection is order. He brainwashes his citizens through television, keeping them distracted from any originality, and he wants total and ultimate control over everything and everyone. His obssesion becomes a madness that doesn't paint him in a good light.
But this movie is more than it seems. It's not just a story about Emmet becoming a hero. It's not just a story about Legos. Once the movie takes a quite dramatic, and yet familar turn, you will understand what is really going on, and why Mr. Business is obssesed with perfection and order.
In fact it was the final act of this movie that moved me the most, because it all made sense: Emmet feeling like he didn't fit in, The corporate versus the creative and the reason behind the prophecy.
This movie is fun, inspirational and has a wonderful message.
"The only thing anyone needs to be special is to believe they're special." - Vitruvius
From that belief alone, a web of ideas grows and you discover who you truly are, and what you are capable of. Sometimes we forget this when we focus on a goal or a dream. We compare ourselves to others, tell ourselves that we're not good enough, and we get wrapped up in what we believe is reality. This film has something for everyone. With character cameos, clever jokes, great voice acting and a wonderful story, The Lego Movie is a film worth watching.
I give it five out of five Unikitties.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Sometimes life will hit you all at once. One thing after another doesn't go as planned. Unexpected events occur and surprising revelations come to you. You're on an unstable path, jumping from one illusion of security to another, all the while trying to accept each situation and be able to move on.
There's a saying: "the darkest hour is just before the dawn." Just when you think all is lost, the light will shine through and show you the way.
This is the point of transition. When things fall apart, it's a sign that things will change. But, if you don't accept or believe things will change, then you will be caught in a cycle of misery and disappointment.
I have to be honest. I'm in this stage right now, and I'm afraid I haven't been able to stay strong, and I haven't been able to deal with anything.
Yes, I still believe in that light, but my path is a mess! I have a lot of choices to make, internal and external. Life is pulling me in all kinds of directions. But I need to be strong. I need to get through this.
I'm sure that there are many people out there who have worse situations than I do, but I also know that I can't hide how I feel or what I need.
This is the point of change, transition, and a defining moment on the hero's journey. It's time to face my dragons head on. Time to get up and move! Time to take charge, and time to discover who I truly am. This is no one's fault but mine.
This time, I will make the change!

Friday, February 21, 2014

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast has been on my mind lately, since it's Belle French month on tumblr, and a new film adaption has been released in France, the country of the fairy tale's origin.  I even began writing my own adaption of this story.  So I wanted to write about the original tale, and why it means so much to me.

            There is a reason why I love the fairytale Beauty and the Beast. It is the most realistic fairy tale that I know when it comes to explaining true love.
            There are so many messages that the story is associated with. One being that you can never judge a book by its cover, and another that to truly love something, you must set it free.
           But for me, the story is deeper than that. The story shows that love, true love is not something to be rushed, and it is not as simple as falling in love at first sight. It is a combination of the good and bad of both souls. Whether one may seem more pure or dark than the other, neither Beauty, nor the Beast are ever anyone but who they truly are.
           The Beast, because of his appearance, is immediately judged to be fearsome and cruel. In many ways, Beauty is also judged by her appearance, and is almost taken for granted by her looks and personality in the story. But neither of these protagonists is ideal or perfect. Both are lonely. Beauty by being sent away from her only home, and Beast by being locked away in a self made cage.
            It is their loneliness that brings them together, but it is their love that keeps them together. Beauty is naturally loving, and her personality is even put to the test with much of the Beast's behavior. But the Beast is also loving, even though he doesn't realize this. He never wishes to harm Beauty, and he doesn't keep her prisoner there for the rest of her days. His ultimate act of love is setting Beauty free, and Beauty's ultimate act of love is returning to his side.
             This does not make Beauty a prisoner. She chooses to go because she loves her father, and she chooses to return because she loves the Beast. It is Beauty's ability to love that defines her freedom. It is Beast's ability to love that defines his freedom.
             They are both prisoners in society because they are both different. Beauty is different through her personality, her kindness, which rivals even her beloved father's actions. The Beast is obviously different through his appearance. Both of their differences come together and create the psychological and symbolic formula of true love. They both save each other. Beauty saves the Beast from his curse, and the Beast saves Beauty from her cruel sisters, in the original fairytale.
             True love is the art they create, even while they believe they are trapped in their lives. And that is the story of most relationships. We are told that if we are single, we are incomplete, and we all feel very different from the crowd. But once we fall in love, it is the desire to love one another that sets us free from daily routine. A relationship is more than just being attracted to someone, it is loving their faults, accepting their flaws and wanting to be there for them. This is why Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale. And I believe it is the reason Disney deems it "the most beautiful love story ever told."

Here are some of my favorite book adaptions/versions:

Beauty and the Beast by Madame Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont

Beauty by Robin McKinley

Beastly by Alex Flinn

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

Heart's Blood by Julliet Mariller

Similar Novels:

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

East by Edith Pattou

Sun, Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George
If you love this story, or have recommendations, feel free to share them here in the comments.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

How to go after what you want in 5 steps

Step 1. List what you want- this may not be as simple as it sounds. Sometimes we find that we don't actually want something as much as we thought we would. Listing the things you want gets them out of your head and into the plan.

Step2. Make a plan- Yes, this is a lot of work. Planning takes patience, time and effort. Also, you have to be realitsic and honest. Some steps are instant while others involve waiting and watching for opportunity.

Step 3. Believe that you can achieve what you want- this is the hardest one for me. It's difficult to shut up the constant critic or even the echoes of nay sayers. But you can do this, especially if you believe in yourself.

Step 4. Prepare for rejection - the harsh truth is that barely anyone gets what they want on their first try. You have to look at each rejection as a challenge instead of an obstacle.

Step 5. Go for it! - Once you are moving, don't let anything stop you. Build your confidence and be sure to stay focused. How far are you willing to go to get that dream? To achieve that goal?

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Monday, February 10, 2014

How am I supposed to feel

if I've cherished someone

who didn't

cherish me?

Once it became

too difficult

to keep in touch,

I was simply gone

from their mind.

How can I be

How could I be

wiped from their life

because I didn't matter

that much?

No goodbye.

No well wishes.

Just a mask

and an act

disquised as caring.

Was I not part of their story?

Was my name even mentioned

in their tale?

They only kept

the parts of me

that they wanted.

They only remembered

the times that

I was their ideal.

Yet I . . .

miss them.

I am sad

that they are no longer

a part of my story.

While I didn't exist in their tale,

they existed in mine.

Why do I care more about

people who don't care for me?

How could I have been

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Heartsong of the day: A New Life by Debrah Cox

A new life,
What I wouldn't give
To have a new life
One thing I have learned
As I go through life
Nothing is for free
Along the way!

A new start
That's the thing I need
To give me new heart
Half a chance in life
To find a new part
Just a simple role
That I can play

A new hope
Something to convince me
To renew hope!
A new day
Bright enough to help me
Find my way!

A new chance
One that maybe has
A touch of romance
Where can it be,
The chance for me?

A new dream
I have one I know
That very few dream
I would like to see
That overdue dream
Even though
It never may come true! A new love Though I know there's no
Such thing as true love
Even so,
Although I never knew love
Still I feel that one dream is my due!

A new world
There's one thing I want
To ask of you world
Once before it's time
To say Adieu, world
One sweet chance to
Prove the cynics wrong!

A new life
More and more I'm sure
As I go through life
Just to play the game
And to pursue life
Just to share it's pleasures
And belong
That's what I've been here for
All along!
Each day's a brand new life!

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Friday, February 7, 2014

How to Hurry Up and Wait

So now you've put in that application, done that interview or taken that test.
Despite how calm you try to be, you get restless, waiting for that call, email or opportunity to knock at your door. Your friends and family have already given you advice. "Hurry up and wait." But what does this mean?

You're in a transition, and taking another step forward in life. How do you deal with waiting?

Here are a few ideas to keep craziness at bay:

Slow down: Take a walk, listen to your favorite playlist, read a book or just take a few deep breaths. Worrying over things won't make them happen, and now that you've taken the first step, you should take a moment to relax.

Make some plans: Whether it's in the far future or just next week, planning can calm you down. Instead of worrying about the future, you're mapping it out as best you can.

Have some fun!: Call up a friend and hit the town. Go to your favorite haunts and celebrate! You're allowed to be proud of moving forward.

Get to know who you are: Ask yourself some big questions, and try to answer them as honestly as possible. You may not have all the answers, but you can discover something new about yourself.

Try not to expect anything: Don't be too optimistic and don't be too pessimistic. This is difficult on both ends, because it's easy to get caught up in your excitement, and if you're feeling down, it's easy to tell yourself that it won't happen.

Accept where you are now: You weren't here two years ago were you? You've come far, and you'll go far again. Try to enjoy this time of indecision before life decides for you. What are all the positives in your life currently? After all, they don't call it the present for nothing.

Whether you're going through a major or minor change, these tips can help you stay on track.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Souls of Light and Dark ( A Cruel Beauty Fan mix)

Based on the novel Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge.

Writing Prompt 62: A glimmer of hope

Prompt: A picture is worth a thousand words. Write the story behind this one.

       The great stone castle surrounded me. I walked its paths everyday, yet nothing seemed familiar or comforting. I was here for my family, locked in an extravagant cage. I was here because he wanted me to be. This strange Beast.
       Every morning I walked the palace alone. Every evening he asked me a question, and then left me to the shadows. I began to feel lonely, and I knew that my heart was breaking. Being isolated from all I knew had its own freedoms, but today it felt stale. It was as if my very act of defiance had condemned me to sorrow. Confusion clouded my brain.
       Why was I here if I was not needed? And why did my heart long for a creature who ignored my presence until he wished for my company?
       Memories haunted my dreams. My few friends when we lived in the bustling town. My family in our peaceful cottage by the river. Loneliness eventually became emptyness. A bird does not belong in a cage, no matter how beautiful it was. And I was already letting him see too much of my heart.
       I became desperate for his company, and I scolded myself when I acted like one of those flitty girls who giggled like idiots when a man walked toward them.
       Was I falling for him?
       My heart already knew the answer.
       Yes. Yes I was.
        I found his attempt at conversation endearing. He was always polite, and never interrupted me, even when I belived that I was boring him. He always bowed before dinner and afterword once I answered his question.
        I noticed that he did have emotions, but they were very well hidden. The way he watched me while I accidently knocked over a salad fork or a bowl of strawberries because I had never learned proper ettiquette revealed a touch of amusement. When I told a joke poorly, he supressed a laugh by muffling the sound with his napkin. Even the slight pause he made before answering my questions revealed a nervousness I couldn't understand.
        Each answer he gave me brought more questions. Questions I knew he wouldn't answer. Why was he like this? What caused him to live this way? How long had he lived with loneliness? Why was he the nervous one when I was the guest and he the master of the castle?
       So, that night, I decided to do the unevitable. I invited him to walk with me. The rose garden was finally in bloom, and no one should miss such a sight. I was bored of the cold walls and dry halls. I longed for fresh air and a step in the sunshine.
       To my surprise and delight, he agreed.
       The next morning, as the fog crept over the hills, a gentle knock sounded on my door.
      "I know it is early," the Beast said, "but I thought the garden was best before the fog leaves."
       I followed him to a stone stairway, and we walked into the hazy air. The walkway was a maze, but the Beast offered his arm, and I took it, entranced by the beauty of the flowers dancing in a soft mist. The walkway ended at a bridge made of stone, and that bridge lead to another stone building.
      Light graced this area, and the building had tall windows with wooden frames. The forest reflected in them now, with fog shrouding the edges of the glass. A set of wooden doors stood before us, as we crossed the bridge.
     "It's beautiful." I told him, "What is it?"
     "The library." he said, "Would you like to see?"
     I nodded eagerly, and a weight lifted in my chest. While the castle was cloaked in shadow, and the garden in a hazy fog, the sun shone on this building and the flowers surrounding it. It was a glimmer of hope.


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I wrote csvdiff to compare two database unloadfiles, but you can use it for any kind of file which has separators.

csvdiff V2.0 is realesed at 2010-11-01
csvdiff.exe V1.7 is realesed at 2009-06-01
17.01.2008: csvdiff was mentioned in the German magazine iX (Magazin für Professionelle Informationstechnik) 02/2008 on page 136-137. It was an article about how to compare and syncronize files. See: iX Magazin

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-check for duplicate ore NULL key columns
-verbose mode
-new function: numeric comparision for columns

csvdiff summary page

Perl and following perl modules are required:

perl csvdiff.pl -a Actual-Result -e Expectedt-Result -s ";" -c Columnames -t -i -k 2

Usage: csvdiff.pl
Parameters: -e File1 Expected Result
-a File2 Actual Result
-c File3 Columnames in csv format (in one Line!), optional
-k Keycolumn(s) Keycolumn(s), optional (separatet by the same separator used for data)
count starts with 1, if you want to use multiple keys do like "3,1"
which meens the third and the first colums together are the unique key
-s Separator Fieldseparator, optional (default=,)
-t Trim leading and tailing blanks, optional
-v Print csvdiff version and quit
-g Grade/sort data before comparision, this has only effect when there are no key column
-i Ignor upper and lower case, optional
-f Fade out column(s) for compare, optional
-h Help, optional
-d coloured Output which looks like diff
-D Debug, optional

In the package there are three example files: Each file uses a ; as separator. To invoke csvdiff, just execute:

mysrv:~/csvdiff$ perl csvdiff.pl -a act.csv -e exp.csv -s ";" -c col_names.csv -k "2" -t -i 2>&1 |more
Record with key "200100500" is different:
 Actual line 006 > 200100500;200100500;6;;;;;;000;0;2005-12-20;55 <
 Expected line 008 > 200100500;200100500;6;;;;;;000;0;2005-12-19;55 <
  Difference in field no.: 11 - field name: Dat_Rueckgabe
   Actual   > 2005-12-20 <
   Expected > 2005-12-19 <

Record with key "230101901" is different:
 Actual line 001 > 230101900;230101901;3;;Dummy  Dummy;;;;;;;22 <
 Expected line 005 > 230101900;230101901;3;;dummy dummy;;;;;;;22 <
  Difference in field no.: 05 - field name: GebNachname
   Actual   > Dummy  Dummy <
   Expected > dummy dummy <

Key: "bar_1" exists only in expected result exp.csv
   Expected: foo;bar_1;7;;;;;;;;;a1

Key: "bar_xyz" exists only in actual result act.csv
   Actual line 5: foo;bar_xyz;;test;;;;;;;;12345

Key: "barbar" exists only in expected result exp.csv
   Expected: foo;barbar;hello;;;;;;;;;mx

As result the recordnumber will bis shown. The next two lines contains the whole actual and expected record. Then the fieldnumber (and recordnumber starts with 1) an the fieldname is displayed. At least the next two lines shows the different fields.
If the column no. 11 with the date is not interesting for you, just "fade it out" by using "-f 11", and you'll get rid of this pseudo difference.
If you want to use more than one column as key, or to fade out, separate them by the data separator e.g. if yor separator is | you have to write -f "1|3" to fade out column 1 and 3, or -k "5|6" to use column 5 and 6 as key column.

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Special LIVE webcast from the historic Roman Amphitheatre in Caesarea, Israel, as he ministers to Russian Holocaust survivors and their families living in Israel. During this unique celebration of faith on Saturday 24 September, David will open the Scripture to reveal God’s love and plan for the Jews. Worship will be provided by world renowned music group Vinesong. In addition to the main celebration in Caesarea, a service will be held in Ashdod on Sunday 25th September, before David meets with members of the Knesset on Monday 26 September.
“Given the volatility of the Middle East, it is so important to share the Good News whilst we still can. My message to Israel is simple: You owe your existence to a miracle. Israel was born out of the suffering and desperation of the Holocaust. Your survival as a nation since then is miraculous. Your God is a Deliverer. In Egypt, God saw the suffering of His people and He came down to deliver. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob will always deliver Israel, whatever the crisis. Come back to your God. Your hope is in Him, not in your military or your politicians! God loves Israel, He loves you, He sent Messiah to forgive your sin and heal your sickness.” Pastoral care is a vital part of our work in Israel. The local Russian congregations invite the people to attend the celebration, and they continue to minister to them afterwards.

Webcast Times:
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Sunday 25 September: 17.00 (UK) / 19.00 (Israel)

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Please pray for these services that God would provide protection, guidance, wisdom and peace; that there would be no hindrance or disturbance that would distract attendees from hearing and receiving the Good News.

Bible Hour LIVE: Continuing the Vision for Bulgarian Christian Television

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bible-hourSince the beginning of the year, we have begun a weekly live broadcast in Bulgarian called “Bible Hour.” It airs every Monday evening in Bulgaria. They can be watched live via our ministry’s website every Monday at 1PM ET or anytime at

The broadcast embodies three types of video broadcasts as related to our ministry in Bulgaria and abroad as follows: (1) Bible Hour Series, (2) Selected sermons and teachings from our evangelism ministry and (3) videos from our annual X events for youth in Bulgaria and abroad.

This is a new dimension of our work and effort to establish Bulgarian Christian Television since 1995. Since then, we have equipped and trained some 20 congregations in Bulgaria and abroad, who currently broadcast their church services, Bible seminars and special events on the internet creating virtually a 24-hour live broadcast.

Just recently, one of these efforts for Bulgarian Christian Television, held a 6-hour prayer marathon. A Church of God congregation in Stara Zagora also participated via a video bridge. Join us in prayer for God’s favor as we continue to work toward this effort reaching for Christ many Bulgarian speaking people around the globe.

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In October, John Bevier visited Bulgaria for a powerful Holy Ghost conference. Our team was able to broadcast LIVE the three-day event over the internet to some 20,000 people in and outside of Bulgaria.

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Cup & Cross Ministries International will be broadcasting the annual 2009 X event LIVE from Samokov, BULGARIA on September 9, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET


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Sunday, November 04, 2007

Randal O'Toole

(Image from Canal Houses of Amsterdam)

The Wash Cycle, a blog about cycling in Washington, DC, has an interesting interview with Randal O'Toole from the Cato Institute - a conservative think tank - about the futility of encouraging bicycle commuting. He said,"I don't think encouraging cycling is going to reduce congestion or significantly change the transportation makeup of our cities." O'Toole is a bicycle commuter.

"There really is very little evidence that any of (these efforts) are reducing the amount of driving. They're just making it more annoying to drivers....While I think some cycling and bus projects might be cost effective, I don't expect anything but road improvements (and road pricing) will make a significant dent in congestion."

Regarding Copenhagen and Amsterdam and their high bicycle usage rates above 30%, O'Toole said, "The high rates reported for those cities only apply to the very dense central cities. The suburbs of those cities tend to be low in density (one urban planning historian wrote that they were "indistinguishable" from American suburbs, which isn't really true, but functionally it is true) and have high rates of auto usage."

I'm wary of people who tout Copenhagen as a kind of cycling nirvana, and by extension, seem to think that we can do the same. There are huge differences between those cities and any American city. First, outside of a few of our oldest city cores that were constructed on a pedestrian scale, low density building is the norm. Greater commuting distances require motor vehicles or mass transit to get people between their homes and their jobs. The anti-sprawl zealots would gladly combine the two in one neighborhood, but it seems most American people don't want mixed use development. We're happy to keep zoning laws that separate homes and industry. And come to think of it, since much of Europe has been high-density for a millennium or so, maybe those people who left to settle here did so for a reason. High density is just a more polite term for over crowding.

Another contributing factor to high bicycle use is simple economics. Gasoline is far more expensive in Europe than it is here. If I recall right, a gallon of gas sells for the equivalent of $8. I can't speak for everyone, but I know that in our house, if it cost nearly $100 to fill the tank of the family sedan, I'd bike more and drive less.

Finally, I want to point out that for some of those who label themselves as bicycling advocates, their motives have more to do with hating and fearing motor vehicles. It's true. As O'Toole said, some efforts are aimed at making driving more annoying, and as I see it, much of the anti-sprawl advocacy has this at its heart. Being pro-cycling is not the same as being anti-car.

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Blogger Joel said...

"Finally, I want to point out that for some of those who label themselves as bicycling advocates, their motives have more to do with hating and fearing motor vehicles. It's true. As O'Toole said, some efforts are aimed at making driving more annoying, and as I see it, much of the anti-sprawl advocacy has this at its heart. Being pro-cycling is not the same as being anti-car."

Thank you for saying that. I see it so often and it always gets to me. I ride and bike commute because I enjoy both, not because I think cars are evil. Sure, I support driving less and try to run errands on my bike etc, but the best way to get more people riding is to emphasize the good, not demonize the people who don't.

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Blogger Joe said...

Oh what a toole might have been a better title-

Just another of the "it won't work here" crowd. Who would have believed 40 years ago there would be a place to go walk to nowhere, filled with people paying a monthly membership to go and walk to nowhere, or pedal to nowhere, just so they could get some type of cario benefit, and in this place they sell bottled filled with water. Yes, you read that right, bottles filled with water that comes free from a fountain next to the machine. To top it all off, people often drive 10 miles to get to this place, where they walk on the treadmill for 5 miles, then they drive back home.

Oh, and did I mention they pay a monthly membership fee to do this? Yeah, an idea like that most likely sounded just as crazy as people bicycling to work, and those very same people helping to lessen the congestion on the roads. Actually the above scenario sounds WAY more crazy, yet it's reality people.

Bottom line, I'd have said people that would ride a bicycle to work are out of their minds just 3 years ago, now I fully understand the definition of irony. :)

More people on bikes has way to many benefits, even if it doesn't do a thing for the traffic issues. Oh, and as for it being annoying to drivers, cry me a river. You wanna ride in the bike lane, get on a bike, you wanna blow your horn at me for being on the road, make sure you don't hit the light red.

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Blogger Paul Tay said...

Driving a motor vehicle in Tulsa is ALREADY annoying, even WITHOUT bike traffic.

The EFFECTIVE average speed limit is ALREADY 25mph, given the congestion CAUSED by signalized intersections corking traffic, just about EVERY half mile.

The problem? The City's design group is still stuck on moving more vehicles, NOT more PEOPLE.

Do we really NEED four wheels grafted onto our bodies just to move around in this town?

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Blogger Paul Tay said...

Actually, what's really ANNOYING are CONSERVATIVE wise guys like O'Tool.

I don't understand how continuing HUGE government SUBSIDIES to the auto-culture is CONSERVATIVE. If market forces really had their way, cars would be BANNED, not bikes.

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Blogger Fritz said...

O'Toole's information about the "futility" of encouraging transportational cycling comes straight from J Forester himself in this paper. Forester is one of the presenters at a "Recovering from Smart Growth" conference this week here in Silicon Valley, which is sponsored by O'Toole's "American Dream Coalition."

Ed, the world's declining oil resources mean that very difficult times are on the way for us, probably within your lifetime and certainly within that of your children. The American Dream was great while it lasted, but we continue to promote business as usual.

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Blogger Ed W said...

I think O'Toole was right on the money because we add new drivers faster than we add new cyclists. Absent a major economic shift away from fossil fuels, yes, we'll simply continue on our present course. But you can be sure that people will demand some kind of motorized personal transportation. They cannot consider anything else. Eventually some technology will arise that provides that personal transport.

And, yes, we'll still be out there on our bikes because it benefits us personally. It saves us money. We're healthier, stronger, and better balanced emotionally.

Forester has been known to go on a tear about anti-motoring hostility as a bait-and-switch for bicycling advocacy. But I'll be honest and say that I don't read everything he posts to Chainguard. He's windy and I just don't have the time or patience.

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Blogger DC said...

I agree with both your main points that (1) a good cycling city needs density and (2) it's important that being pro-bike not mean being anti-car.

But I don't agree that density means over-crowding. DC is a dense city not unlike many European towns and so it could reach that level of bike use in the center city for sure. And I don't feel it's over-crowded. I think Jane Jacobs said that what makes cities great are other people. I like having dozens of people walking the sidewalks outside my house, I like seeing the neighborhood park busy and I like being able to walk to the hardware store, pharmacy, bar, etc...

I try not to be anti-car (my wife owns one) and I wish it would go both ways. I wish car people would try not to be anti-bike. The exception is this. We're getting to the point in DC where all the low hanging fruit is gone. If we want to improve cycling in DC we're going to have to start taking space from cars. We'll need on-street bicycle parking where there is now car parking. We'll need the number of lanes reduced to make room for bike lanes. We'll need on-street parking removed to make room for bikes. That's not anti-car, but it is asking cars to give something up.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Simple Vacation Album

I have been working on an album for the big American Southwest vacation we took last year. Because we took so many photos, a couple thousand at least, I am using a very simple style with a lot of photos per page. For the title page, I printed out a map of our route that Ron created using Microsoft's Streets & Trips software. (Have I ever mentioned how that man loves to plan a trip? He is a trip-planning fool.)

Here are the first few pages, created mostly with cardstock, scraps, and the Making Memories Slice and the Travel cartridge. I plan to add at least a little embellishment to the plainest pages, but right now I am all about getting the photos and journaling (done by Mr. Trip Planner on the laptop as we traveled!) down on the page.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

Birthday Card for my Daughter

My daughter will be 11 this month so it is time to get her card done. I used the Disney Hannah Montana and the Beyond Birthday Carts. I will be using Wild Card to make the envelope in a bit. The paper I used was a zebra print and also a maroon glitter paper. I hope I can keep it hidden until the end of the month.

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Monday, September 24, 2012

MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition

MJSA Announces

2013 Vision Awards Design Competition

 Adam Neeley Fine Art Jewelry Inc., Laguna Beach, CA
"Moonlight & Caviar" - 1st Place
Professional Excellence
The 22nd Annual MJSA Vision Awards Competition is now open to receive entries, according to MJSA, the U.S. trade association for jewelry makers, designers, and related suppliers. The awards celebrate outstanding talent in the field of jewelry design.

For 2013, there are seven award categories: Design Excellence; Visionary Technical Solution; Custom Design Distinction, sponsored by TechForm Advanced Casting; Laser Distinction, sponsored by LaserStar Technologies Corp.; Gold Distinction, sponsored by Hoover & Strong; Palladium Distinction, sponsored by the Palladium Alliance; Platinum Distinction, sponsored by Platinum Guild International; and Future of the Industry awards for students, sponsored by the MJSA Education Foundation. Rio Grande is the general sponsor of this year's competition, and Instore and Metalsmith magazines are media sponsors.

Mark Schneider Design, Long Beach, CA
"Manta Ray" Brooch - 2nd Place
Platinum Distinction

MJSA recognizes Vision Award winners through both publicity and advertising in industry publications, which in 2013 will include full-page ads in Instore, Metalsmith, and the association's own MJSA Journal and MJSA Custom Design. Prizes also include gift certificates of up to $500 (courtesy of Rio Grande), cash awards, book libraries, and, for student winners, scholarships of up to $1,000.

In addition, the winning entries will be on display for thousands of buyers and exhibitors during the annual MJSA Expo New York, the largest and oldest trade show in the U.S. dedicated to the design and manufacture of jewelry, which will be held March 10-12, 2013, at the Hilton New York in New York City. An awards ceremony during the show honors the winners with trophies.

For more information about the categories, or to download an entry form, go to Events & Programs at, or call 1-800-444-MJSA (6572).

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Saturday, June 11, 2016

Andrey Polyakov Succeeds Edward Asscher as World Diamond Council President

Andrey Polyakov Succeeds Edward Asscher
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The World Diamond Council (WDC) today announced that Mr. Andrey Polyakov has assumed the elected position of President of the WDC. Mr. Polyakov served as Vice President of the WDC since 2015 and now succeeds Mr. Edward Asscher whose two-year term as President concluded on May 22, 2016.

The WDC is a collective of members representing the entire international diamond industry supply chain, from mining through retail. The group represents the diamond industry in the development and implementation of regulatory and voluntary systems developed by the United Nations and the Kimberley Process to eradicate the trade of conflict diamonds.

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“I am honored to have been elected by my peers to this important position,” stated Mr. Polyakov. “I look forward to working closely with the Board of Directors and the membership of the WDC, on behalf of our great industry, through the WDC’s critical role of representing the industry at the Kimberley Process. I am confident that joint efforts and a willingness to dialogue among all parties will enable us to achieve success in strengthening our industry’s reputation.”

The WDC represents the diamond industry at the UN-mandated Kimberley Process forum, the body created to eradicate conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate diamond supply chain. Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) imposes extensive requirements on its members - diamond producing and trading countries - to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate trade.

As the most senior executive officer of the WDC, Mr. Polyakov’s role will be to continue the mission of the organization and to further protect the integrity and reputation of the Kimberley Process. His management and leadership approach is shaped by a belief in the responsible and ethical growth of the industry by reinstating the diamond as an emotional and uniquely symbolic brand.

Mr. Polyakov added, “The diamond’s value and worth is measured in its symbolism. It invokes a sense of permanence, obligation, passion and loyalty. These are the same values that we as Council members bring to the task at hand and I look forward to upholding the integrity of these values as the steward for positive change during my term as President.”

Mr. Polyakov has earned a well-respected reputation from his 12-year tenure at ALROSA, the largest diamond producer in the world, and a member company of the WDC since 2000. Since January 2013 he has served as ALROSA’s Vice President responsible for client policy and by international cooperation. He joined the firm in 2004, first being responsible for ALROSA’s public communications policy, building up the company's image. In 2013, he led the informational support of the company’s IPO. Later he started the work on the development of ALROSA international relations, strengthening the company’s cooperation with industry organizations, and participating in the preparation for contract periods. Mr. Polyakov also acted as one of the initiators of the creation of the Diamond Producers Association (DPA), and is now a founding member of the DPA Board.

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“Much was accomplished these past two years, including the passing of the first Strategic Plan in the history of the WDC,” stated Mr. Asscher. “The role of the WDC in defending and upholding the KP is invaluable to the industry. I’m sure I speak for the full Board of Directors of the WDC when I say that we look forward to Andrey’s leadership and continuation of the progress made within the WDC and its enhanced engagement with the KP. Personally, I am looking forward to devoting all my time again to our 162-year-old family company, Royal Asscher Diamond Company, in Amsterdam.”

Mr. Polyakov thanked Mr. Asscher for his significant efforts on behalf of the WDC these past two years. "I want to thank Mr. Edward Asscher as the outgoing WDC President, for his hard work and dedication to the WDC and the Kimberley Process (KP). I highly appreciate his efforts in the development of our industry. Under Edward’s leadership, the WDC made huge progress in enhancing and improving its role in supporting and developing the KP”.

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Guillermo Bértola And Cecilia Biagioli Test The Waters

Argentina's Guillermo Bértola and Cecilia Biagioli participated in the qualification race for the Maratón Acuática Internacional Santa Fe - Coronda in February this year. They were invited by the Organizing Committee of the Marathon as training for what will be the 2014 season.

Bértola commented, "This week I trained a lot and today the body and the river were treated pretty badly, but my goal was to come to make this swim during a high-volume training week." Meanwhile, the 4-time Olympian Biagioli who gave birth to twins last year, added, "It has been nearly two years since I did an open water race. It is so different, so I'm glad to have come and see the training we have done. My pregnancy was very healthy because I was active at all times and had no problems. I'm fine and I swam slowly because I only starting training seven months ago."

Both swimmers, under the tutelage of coach Claudio Biagioli, were trying to qualify for the X Juegos Suramericanos 10 km race in March. Spots for the Argentina team are up for grabs at the Maraton Patagones-Viedma International Open Water Swim in Viedma, first stage of the 2014 FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup circuit. The qualification race is held before the Maratón Acuática Internacional Santa Fe - Coronda competition. "For me, this season will not be long because I can only compete in the race of Viedma and my main goal is to qualify for the Juegos Suramericanos. I hope to finish in the top ten, provided that race is a good standard," said Bértola who has also competed in the 800m and 1500m freestyle events. "Then I would like to do more of the FINA World Cup races later in the season."

Biagioli loves to participate in the qualification race. "It was very nice to see all these people at the qualifier. I feel a bit of nostalgic because I will be unable to participate in the new Maratón Acuática Internacional Santa Fe - Coronda because it is the most beautiful race in the world."

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Addison Hardwood Flooring Installation Repair Resurfacing Site Launched

A new website has been launched by CD’s Floors. The Addison based flooring experts carry out solid and engineered hardwood floor installation, repair and resurfacing services to the greater Chicago area.

April 02, 2017 ( – Addison based CD’s Floors have launched a new website. The flooring experts are a family owned business that provides hardwood flooring installation, repair and refinishing services.

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They are located in Addison, IL and serve the greater Chicago area. The companyprovide a large range of services which include installing, repairing and refinishing hardwood floors. They also offer free in home estimates and are available to answer any of their customers queries by phone, text or email.

CD’s Floors understand that having hardwood flooring installed is a major investment for any home or business and that it provides a timeless look to a property. This is why they take their time to give their customers the best floors possible. They have a wide selection of solid and engineered hardwood flooring to choose from, have flexible dates for installation and their experts will install the floors in a timely manner.

The company also helps to protect their customers investments by offering a repair service in any part of the home or office. They can repair any problems and they will match wood and stain colors for a seamless finish. They also provide a refinishing service that covers everything from general dullness to surface scratches to keep customers floors looking their best.

When works are being carried out the customer doesn’t need to disrupt their schedules by being home and the staff will take care of all mess, leaving new and immaculate floors. Those wishing to find out more can visit the website on the link provided above and request a free in home quote.

CD’S Floors is a local company, owned and operated by Edgar Delgado. Accompanied by a staff with years of experience in the flooring industry, CD’S Floors aims to provide every client with the best customer service possible. We have a range of services from installing, repairing and refinishing hardwood floors. Located in Addison, IL we are well equipped to service the greater Chicago area and we also offer free estimates. Call to set up an appointment today!

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Henry IV of England

Henry Bolingbroke, Henry IV of England, died on March 20, 1413.  Henry was the first Lancaster king.  First cousin to King Richard II, with whom he spent much time growing up, the relationship became strained once the two had competitive interests.  Sir Walter Scott reports the following in "The History of Scotland":
'...a very curious subject of diplomatic discussion subsisted between Henry IV and the Regent of Scotland.

There is a story told by Bower, or Bowmaker, the continuator of Fordun's Chronicle, which has hitherto been treated as fabulous by the more modern historians. This story bears, that Richard II, generally supposed to have been murdered at Pontefract castle, either by the "fierce hand of Sir Piers of Exton," or by the slower and more cruel death of famine, did in reality make his escape by subtlety from his place of confinement; that he fled in disguise to the Scottish isles, and was recognised in the dominions of the Lord of the Isles by a certain fool or jester, who had been familiar in the court of England, as being no other than the dethroned king of that kingdom. Bower proceeds to state, that the person of Richard II thus discovered was delivered up by the Lord of the Isles to the Lord Montgomery, and by him presented to Robert III, by whom he was honourably and beseemingly maintained during all the years of that prince's life. After the death of Robert III, this Richard is stated to have been supported in magnificence, and even in royal state, by the Duke of Albany, to have at length died in the castle of Stirling, and to have been interred in the church of the friars there, at the north angle of the altar. This singular legend is also attested by another contemporary historian, Winton, the prior of Lochleven. He tells the story with some slight differences, particularly that the fugitive and deposed monarch was recognised by an Irish lady, the wife of a brother of the Lord of the Isles, that had seen him in Ireland—that being charged with being King Richard, he denied it—that he was placed in custody of the Lord of Montgomery, and afterwards of the Lord of Cumbernauld—and, finally, that he was long under the care of the regent Duke of Albany. "But whether he was king or not, few," said the chronicler of Lochleven, "knew with certainty. The mysterious personage exhibited little devotion, would seldom incline to hear mass, and bore himself like one half wild or distracted." Serlealso, yeoman of the robes to Richard, was executed because, coming from Scotland to England he reported that Richard was alive in the latter country. This legend, of so much importance to the history of both North and South Britain, has been hitherto treated as fabulous. But the researches and industry of the latest historian of Scotland have curiously illustrated this point, and shown, from evidence collected in the original records, that this captive, called Richard II, actually lived many years in Scotland, and was supported at the public expense of that country.

It is then now clear, that, to counterbalance the advantage which Henry IV. possessed over the regent of Scotland by having in his custody the person of James, and consequently the power of putting an end to the delegated government of Albany whenever he should think fit to set the young king at liberty, Albany, on his side, had in his keeping the person of Richard II, or of someone strongly resembling him, a prisoner whose captivity was not of less importance to the tranquility of Henry IV, who at no period possessed his usurped throne in such security as to view with indifference a real or pretended resuscitation of the deposed Richard...'

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Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Bloggers Block.

We had a great weekend at the BASIC conference. It was amazing! The Lord really met the students and there was such a great expectation in the air. My kids did well with "nama" but, I think they were definitely a little spoiled! (that's what grandma's are for, right?) I was exausted yesterday and right now, I have a little blogger's block so...I decided to post a pic instead of posting anything that requires thinking. This picture is of my dad and K when we visited him a few weeks ago.

*In case you were wondering, I have changed the kids names to their initials for safety reasons. You can never be too safe in the cyber-world. :)

Sgt and Mrs Hub said...

What a fantastic picture! In my house a great picture like this is a rarity. No one holds still long enough or doesn't have a silly smile for that.

I hope your blogger's block goes away soon!

Oh, by the way - I loved the earrings you made for my mom! You have a talent - they were so funky and fun! She needs a little funk in her life :)

Tracy said...

Hi "G!" Hehe. It was great to talk to you this weekend! I had a lot of fun too. I linked to your blog, but I'm actually not on Blogger anymore...but if you go to my blog there, you'll see the link to my new one. :-)

I also just wanted to say that your recipe posting inspired me! This Sunday I'm going to start doing "Slow-cooker Sunday" on my blog, where I'll post recipes and pictures of stuff that I make in the Crockpot. :-D

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Andrew Lee, is a well-to-do farmer living fifteen miles south of Grand Forks, and the last seen of him alive was about 7 o'clock near the hotel at which he stopped. Next morning his lifeless body was found one mile from the city near the Great Northern railroad track. From the appearance of the body it is believed that Lee was murdered and his body placed near the track to avoid suspicion.

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Mandan Rotarians were somewhat {illegible} early today.

They borrowed an imported Missouri mule for use in the Rotary parade last evening. It was in front of the International Harvester Company and when the parade started. A.H. Peterson, cashier of the Farmers State Bank, climbed on. But the mule wouldn't budge. Finally the Rotarians had to leave him.

When they returned the mule wouldn't budge. A couple dragged him by the halter, with County Superintendent of Schools H.K. Jenson encouraging him from the rear by judicious use of a Ford coupe. They got the mule to the Katz livery barn. The Rotarians figured the jack was sick and probably would die, and it is said the animal was worth $800.

But it was just plain mule stubborness, for it was reported at the livery barn today that the mule appeared all right.

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Open Stage Tonight!

Tonight is our monthly Open Stage at Sky Bar! It's going to be a good night. I'll be performing a couple of numbers with my troupe and a fan veil solo. Plus there will be a number of other local Tucson bellydancers performing in a variety of styles. All this and you can have a pizza and a beer, soda, coffee, tea, cocktail, wine, juice, whatever floats your boat. Please remember that because it is held in a bar this is a 21+ event. However, there is no cover charge! Really, where else are you going to get that much free entertainment on a Thursday night?

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Friday, October 30, 2009

This week's show...

Well, I wasn't really overly impressed by the routines this week. But, I was so happy to see the head to head mambo at the end! For the first time we are actually seeing the stars lead & follow and not just rely on choreography! This is a huge step for the show! I was a little disappointed in the judges choice for winner though. I really thought that Mya was easier on the eyes than the model. She looked more relaxed and softer.

By the way, make sure to tune into Good Morning Texas on 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 and 11/25! Our very own Zack Stevens and Ft. Worth's Britt Evans will be critiquing that weeks show and talking about Arthur Murray! Watch it, Tivo it, whatever you do, don't miss it!!!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Dancing With The Stars Week 5

So, this are my thoughts. I love the fact that they are branching out and doing more dances! I think that most of the stars got the idea of the character of their dance. My awards go out to: Best Performance: Mya / Donny Osmond
Funniest Out-take: Michael Irvin and his "nickel"
Underdog of the Season: Kelly Osborne
Most Intense: The Iron Chef Guy

The rest I could take or leave.
Keep voting in the poll, we'll see how the season continues to shape up!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

What do you think?

So, last night after a great day at the studio, I went home to watch my DVR's episode of Dancing With the Stars. Wow! Was I impressed! Up to this point, Kelly Osborne and Donny Osmond were my favorites! But last night - they did the Charleston!!! I thought that Melissa Joan Hart did an awesome job!!! I still like Donny for the guys, but I think Mya is the frontrunner for the ladies! Take the poll to the right of this post and leave me a comment, and let's see what y'all think!!!


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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Obama/Jindal, in brief.

So I was out last night, seeing Sherman Alexie speak truth to vegans and commit completely valid and reasonable rhetorical atrocities on a member of my former graduate program, so I didn't see the Obama speech until I got home tonight.

I dunno. I haven't watched a president talk since something like 2004. I was inclined to be cynical, and to an extent I was, but it was so fucking refreshing to see someone who actually has something of the statesman in him, and who actually thinks and cares about policy and about trying to level with the people who elected him, that I was genuinely moved in places. I even cried. And even when I wasn't, well, it was really good to hear someone saying things that weren't Karl Rove talking points or empty flag-waving pap, cynically delivered. It was also really good to feel like I was being talked to with the assumption that I wasn't stupid, because I'm not. I found the whole thing inspiring, actually, and while I feel weirdly uncomfortable saying so, I am also glad to be able to make myself weirdly uncomfortable by saying it.

And then, of course, there's Bobby Jindal, the Great Brown Hope of the GOP. Wow. What a jackass. If that's all you got, enjoy a decade or three in the political wilderness. I actually had the same response, upon seeing the beginning of that, that Chris Matthews did. After watching the whole twelve minutes or so, I could totally see what Gawker was getting at. Jesus. This guy and Michael Steele? Good luck, you pieces of elephant dung. Gah.

Anyway. That's all. Cheers, and God help us all.

  1. You do know Jindal named himself after Bobby Brady when he was four years old, right?

    Also, I believe you just insulted elephant dung. That shit is sacred.

  2. Wow, that was precious. His delivery is kind of cute--sort of reminds me of Tony Snow, for some reason. And I love how the stripes on his tie exactly match the drape of the American flag in the background. Cue the Twilight Zone music...