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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Axis bank continue its robust growth

Axis bank once again has beaten analysts’ expectations on all boundaries by continuing healthy growth in the December 2007 quarter.

Although the difference in this quarter profitability is that, the profit came more from net interest income (core business) rather than non-interest income unlike in last several quarters.

Net interest income jumped by 91 per cent y-o-y to Rs 747 crore—this being the highest in the past four quarters—whereas advances and deposits grew by 50 per cent and 35 per cent respectively and also there was an increase in net interest margin (NIM).

Its NIM showed an increase by 63 basis points q-o-q and 91 basis points y-o-y to 3.91 per cent. This was because of a jump in profit on advances while CASA (current and savings account) was maintained at 45 per cent sequentially.

Although other income went up 74 per cent y-o-y to Rs 488 crore, but still it was lower than the 87 per cent growth reported in the September 2007 quarter.

There was an increase of 81 percent to Rs 348 crore in the bank’s fee income and trading profits were up 65 per cent to Rs 131 crore in Q3. All these factors are responsible for the doubling of operating profit to Rs 672 crore while operating expenses went up by 67 per cent.

Moreover, its net profit grew relatively slower at 66 per cent to Rs 307 crore as supplies and emergencies went up 290 per cent and a 68 per cent jump was recorded in tax provisioning. However, growth in net profit is still higher than previous three quarters and has been higher than expectations.

Axis Bank is comparatively resistant to the slowdown in the retail credit and high cost of funding. This is because other advances like corporate, SME (small and medium enterprises) and agriculture loans have grown faster than retail advances and retail credit’s share of 25 per cent has gone down from 28 per cent last year.

On Wednesday the stock closed 2.5 per cent higher on the bourses. However, at Rs 1,096, the stock has risen nearly 50 per cent in the last three months and trades at 4.2 times its FY09 estimated adjusted book value, and looks fairly valued.

In the December 2007 quarter iGate was able to counterbalance the 1.5 per cent q-o-q rupee appreciation through a tight check on its operating costs and enhanced volume and billing rates in areas such as ERP and data warehousing.

The US mortgage servicing business, which has been a drain on the company since the fourth quarter of last year, continued to do badly.

Therefore, its operating profit grew 15.8 per cent q-o-q in Q3 FY08, while its operating revenues rose 4.3 per cent q-o-q to Rs 209.3 crore. The rupee appreciation affected the top line growth by 2.2 per cent.

Nevertheless, iGate’s working profit margin rose 170 basis points q-o-q to 17.5 per cent in the last quarter. The stock gained about 1 per cent to Rs 401 on Wednesday.

In the September 2007 quarter too, the company had accounted a 260 basis points q-o-q growth in its working profit margin. Meanwhile, in Q3 FY08, iGate extended its revenues from North America and Asia Pacific on a sequential basis, which helped overall IT services revenues rise by 3.7 per cent q-o-q.

Also, the company was able to influence a 6.1 per cent q-o-q growth in onsite volumes, coupled with a 3.5 per cent q-o-q growth in onsite billing rates.

Though the company’s offshore part declined 100 basis points q-o-q in the last quarter, but senior management officials figured out that increased use of relatively less experienced employees helped keep direct costs under check.

The company management is having a positive point of view about the pricing environment and expects to grow revenues by 5-6 per cent sequentially over the next few quarters.

iGate promoters made an open offer through reverse book building at Rs 410 and now own 93.4 per cent in the company. The stock is expected to be delisted. Existing shareholders who were not able to take the shares can now take them at same price.

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Friday, January 07, 2011

Grandma K said...

where oh where did these grown up Wilson kids come from? where oh where has the time gone?

that isn't a question. That is a statement!

They are a good looking quartet!

Colleen said...

I love this picture Alicia! You are so blessed with four cute and beautiful children!

Kmarie said...

ADORABLE! Did you take this? It's perfect.

Alicia said...

Thanks! I watched our new friend Sherrie-Lynne capture their 'real' smiles with her new camera.


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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Eating Habits

A few months ago I tried feeding the twins some beans.  After a severe gagging incident/choking scare, I swore never to give them beans EVER again.  As the days passed on, memories of the racing heart rate and adrenaline rush faded (not to mention they've been doing really well at eating small foods lately) so I thought I'd have another go at the beans today.  I cut up some kidney beans, placed them on their high chair trays, and proceeded to watch them like a hawk as they ate to make sure we didn't have a "bean day" repeat.

They did great, but as I watched them, I noticed that they have very different eating techniques.  Lilly is very precise.  She will pick up one bean, put it in her mouth, chew, swallow, and then pick up another.

Lilly Eating
It's almost dainty at times...almost.

Maya, on the other hand, prefers the grab-as-many-beans-in-one-hand-at-a-time-and-try-to-shovel-them-all-in-your-mouth approach.
Maya Eating

And for every bean she actually gets in her mouth, there are probably three or four that wind up in the seat of her high chair. No wonder you're so skinny kid!

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Happy Halloween

Can I just tell you, I LOVE Halloween. Last year Halloween was on a Sunday, so we didn't go trick-or-treating, the year before that I had the Swine flu, so I didn't get to enjoy Halloween AT ALL, so this year I had two years worth of celebrating to make up for, and I think I accomplished it! We had TONS of fun celebrating this weekend. We started by carving our pumpkin.

Halloween Carving Pumpkins

He may not look like much, but he meant a lot to me. His design was a family effort. I wanted lots of eyes, Bart designed the shape of the eyes, and did the carving, and Addison designed the mouth. We were very pleased with the results.

Halloween Pumpkin

I also turned these into a yummy snack.

Halloween Pumpkin Seeds

We had all of our siblings that live in the area over for a chili cook off/costume party. It was AWESOME! Charles and Heather came a little early, so our kids played in the leaves before everyone else got here.

Halloween Leaves

Bart and I didn't make any chili this year, but we did make apple cider from apples my grandparents gave us from their apple trees, and pumpkin pie from actual pumpkins (not the canned kind). SOOOOOOOO yummy. I felt like we were really celebrating the harvest. Te he he.

Unfortunately, after the sun went down, my camera got put away (I have GOT to get a flash). But my sister in law, Heather, got some pictures of some of the kids' costumes on her blog if you want to see them. It was a really fun party.

Yesterday was the big day. The twins were little cows...although they went to bed before the trick or treating started.
Halloween Twins

Addison was a beautiful queen (or princess...depending on when you asked her).
Halloween Addison Details

Hannah was a candy corn witch.
Halloween Hannah Details

Addison and Hannah LOVED trick or treating.
Halloween Trick or Treating

And people in the neighborhood did a great job decorating.
Halloween Neighborhood Decorations

Before we were done with even half of the neighborhood, Addison decided she had enough, and was ready to go home (she does NOT take after her mama). Although, if we had let her, I think Hannah would have gone to every single house and then some (she DOES take after her mama).

When we got home, Addison took of her scratchy dress (possibly part of the reason she was ready to go home) and didn't even bother to put on a shirt before digging into her conquest. Hannah didn't even bother to take of the scratchy dress. :)
Halloween Candy

Last week I saw the cutest picture of a baby and a pumpkin, and thought, "Hey, I want a picture of my babies with a pumpkin!" They didn't turn out quite like I had envisioned, but they're my babies, so I think they're cute.

Halloween Maya Pumpkin

Halloween Lilly Pumpkin
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Saturday, November 6, 2010

E-Wars: The Digital Revolution Rolls On

US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT will discontinue its print edition for subscribers as of December 2010. Apparently the print version will still be available in news stands. The announcement is another indication that everything print is going digital, that is 'e.' Print is losing ground for so many reasons they are difficult to list, but here are a few: loss of advertisers, increased cost of print and distribution, shrinking subscriber base, preference for more dynamic eEditions. How long the whole concept of a general news magazine, or newspaper, even 'e' versions, will last is anyone's guess, but my gut tells me not very long in historical terms.

Print editions of everything are suffering for all of the above reasons, and because people are discovering how nice eReaders are. How many times have you heard someone say recently: "I love books, the feel of the paper and turning the page, then I got a (kindle, nook, kobo, fill in your favorite) as a gift and I love it!" Even die hard book fanatics are embracing the eReaders.

So now you can get USN&WR for your iPad, but unfortunately it will not be available in doctor's waiting rooms. There, and in similar venues, you will only be able to access six to twelve month old issues.

Tradition wins out.

  1. It's amazing how quicking the new eReaders are taking off. As they get more affordable more people are trying them out and loving them. It'll be interesting to see what happens to print books in 5, 10 years.

  2. The changes are coming so fast. What once looked like evolution is more like revolution. One has only to look around to see lots of older folks poring over e-readers (a group one might think would be most resistant) And magazines---the other day in B&N, I hardly recognized Rolling Stone. Newsweek the same. Neither may be long for this world. Has there ever been a time when change occurred this rapidly?

  3. Thanks for the comments, Kathy and Melba.

    At GLVWG's Writers Cafe in Borders about six months ago I opined that we are at the knee of the curve and when the change comes it will happen rapidly. Now I think we are in the knee and we haven't seen anything yet. I think the trend will accelerate and in a year or eighteen months the publishing landscape will look very different.


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A very gentle introduction to Lanica’s Platino Game Engine, showing how to comment and display an image.The code below will show you how to;

  • Make a single line comment
  • Make a comment block
  • Set up a basic game scene
  • Display an image
  • Set the scene to fill various resolutions
  • Launch the game

You can run this code by downloading Platino, installing Platino, and making sure that you require it as a module in Titanium Studio.

Make sure you add your own image to the “Resources” folder that is created when you start a new mobile project.

// This is a comment
/* This
is a multiline
comment */
// Create a new window and make the app landscape
var window = Ti.UI.createWindow({
// Require Platino
var platino = require("co.lanica.platino");
// Create a view for your game (game.screen.width and game.screen.height will be set only once the game is loaded)
var game = platino.createGameView();
// Create a game scene
var scene = platino.createScene();
// Add a background image/bob which will fill the screen (z is for layering)
var background = platino.createSprite({x:0, y:0});
// Set the background color
// Add the background to the scene
// Create a new sprite (Specify image, or if you want a rectangle specify only width and height)
var bob = platino.createSprite({image:"bob.png", z:1});
// Add the sprite to the scene
// Add the scene to the game view
// Onload event is called when the game is loaded.
game.addEventListener('onload', function(e) {
    // Now game.screen.width and height have been set, use them to move your sprite to center of the screen
    bob.x = (game.screen.width  / 2) - (bob.width  / 2);
    bob.y = (game.screen.height / 2) - (bob.height / 2);
    // Set the size of the background based on the same
    background.width = game.screen.width;
    background.height = game.screen.height;
    // Start the game
// Add your game view to the window
// Open the window and hide the navigation bar
window.open({fullscreen:true, navBarHidden:true});

Stay tuned, I’ve got more very gentle introductions coming up. Plus, make sure you check out Lanica’s Show ‘N’ Tell Meetup, you can show what you’re doing with Platino, win prizes, or just check out what others are doing. This is an online and in person meetup, so even if you’re on the other side of the world, you can still attend!

Peach Pellen :)

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  1. Keep it Up. Need some clarification on what it look like.

    • Hey Abhishek, thanks :-)

      When you say clarification on what it looks like, are you looking for a screenshot of the simulator running this code?

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How Changes in Entry Requirements Alter the Teacher Workforce and Affect Student Achievement

Volume 1, No. 2 (Spring 2006), pp. 176-216
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Susanna Loeb

We are in the midst of what amounts to a national experiment in how best to attract, prepare, and retain teachers, particularly for high poverty urban schools. Using data on students and teachers in grades three through eight, this study assesses the effects of pathways into teaching in New York City on the teacher workforce and on student achievement. We ask whether teachers who enter through new routes, with reduced coursework prior to teaching, are more or less effective at improving student achievement than other teachers and whether the presence of these alternative pathways affects the composition of the teaching workforce. Results indicate that in some instances the new routes provide teachers with higher student achievement gains than temporary license teachers, though more typically there is no difference. When compared to teachers who completed a university-based teacher education program, teachers with reduced course work prior to entry often provide smaller initial gains in both mathematics and English language arts. Most differences disappear as the cohort matures and many of the differences are not large in magnitude, typically 2 to 5 percent of a standard deviation. The variation in effectiveness within pathways is far greater than the average differences between pathways.


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A Forklift in real life

A Forklift (also called a lift truck, a fork truck, or a tow-motor) is a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials. The modern forklift was developed in the 1920s by various companies including the transmission manufacturing company Clark and the hoist company Yale & Towne Manufacturing. The forklift has since become an indispensable piece of equipment in manufacturing and warehousing operations. The forklift appears in Battlefield 2: Special Forces as a useable vehicle and also appears throughout the Battlefield-series as a static vehicle.

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Vehicle armor Low
Main weapon None
Passenger weapon Passenger's kit weapon
Vehicle speed Low
Vehicle maneuverability Medium
Operators US Navy SEALs Insignia United States Navy SEALs
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The Forklift is a light vehicle used by the United States Navy SEALs and the Special Air Service in Battlefield 2: Special Forces. It carries two players, a driver and a passenger who straddles the fork at the front of the vehicle. The forklift should only be used as a transport, as it has low armor and speed, and both occupants are susceptible to small-arm fire.

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The Empty Shelf Challenge

Friday, December 27, 2013

Earlier this week Jon Acuff issued a challenge to empty a shelf in your house and to fill it with the books you read from now until December 31st, 2014. Now, I love this for several reasons. One, I love the idea of not waiting for the new year. I get so caught up in setting arbitrary regulations on myself that I often forget that any given moment can be the start of a new adventure. Also, as someone with a penchant for purchasing (and checking out) new books faster than I can read them I'm hoping that the visual reminder of the empty shelf will encourage me to catch up.

That said, I didn't realize quite how much my bookshelf needed reorganizing until I knuckled down and went to clear off the top shelf this afternoon. I repainted my room earlier this year and my books never did get put away properly. There is still work to be done, but at least now they're in neat stacks. Being that one of my life list goals is to curate my book collection my fingers are crossed that this challenge is a solid jumping off point.

I've been wanting to start incorporating books into my posts here so you can definitely expect to hear more about this challenge throughout the year. Will you be participating? Link me below, I would love to follow along with your progress!

Easy Hazelnut Bread Pudding

Thursday, December 26, 2013

It's funny how freeing yourself from the pressure to create actually frees up more time to be creative. Writing last night's post was therapeutic. To admit that I barely know where I'm going day-by-day, and that it's okay to still be figuring things out. After resolving to be more gentle with myself today I've already seen a turn around. After months of wrestling with an idea I've had for my soon to be opening web store I finally had the breakthrough I needed. I've had to keep a notepad document open to keep up with the ideas that have been flowing since this morning. What's that saying about needing to empty your cup in order to fill it again? It turns out I was holding on to more stress than I'd realized.

To capitalize on my ambitions I turned to the kitchen. In the aftermath of Christmas I had a leftover loaf of once glorious French bread from my favorite bakery sitting on my counter as hard as a rock. I couldn't bear to part with it, so I took to the internet. My cupboards in need of some serious restocking I was at a loss. I have a recipe for my all time favorite bread pudding, but that calls for some heavy duty amounts of cream and eggs. In a pinch, I stumbled on this recipe from Paula Deen. After some mild adapting I gave it a shot and it was just the thing for a chilly afternoon. While not as decadent as a typical bread pudding, this recipe is significantly faster to pull together and is a lot more flexible for what you may have on hand.

Easy Hazelnut Bread Pudding
(Adapted from this recipe from Paula Deen.)

2 cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 loaf leftover crusty bread; cubed
1/2 cup brown sugar; lightly packed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter; softened
1 cup hazelnuts; coarsely chopped

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13" baking dish.

In a large bowl combine granulated sugar, beaten eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Add bread cubes and mix until evenly coated. Set aside to soak for 15 minutes. While the bread is soaking combine brown sugar, butter, and hazelnuts in a small bowl. This will be your crumble topping.

With the bread soaked, pour into your prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle crumble topping over the bread and place in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the custard has set and the top is a lovely golden brown. Serve either warm or chilled as desired and store covered leftovers in the fridge.

When gathering ingredients for this recipe substitute what you have on hand! The only milk I had left was 2% and that worked beautifully. Don't have any hazelnuts? Pecans, walnuts, or sliced almonds would also be delicious. I served this with some spiced whipped cream, but you could also add half a teaspoon of cinnamon to the crumble topping.

Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Despite the relative silence over the past month I wanted to pop in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas before the day has slipped away entirely. It's been a low-key holiday, which suits me perfectly. A languid morning spent opening gifts and making chocolate chip bacon pancakes. Afternoon naps. A whirlwind cleaning marathon that has left me with a much more organized media cabinet. Bliss.

This has been a hard year, hard like nothing I have ever faced before. So much of that has hit home over the past month that I have been left reeling into survival mode. Getting through each day has become the sought victory. I'm trying. And it's by the grace of God that I am still so very blessed despite feeling so very broken. I didn't intend to be vulnerable tonight, but then it hit me that I not alone in my struggle. To put a shiny wrapped bow on things tonight would do a disservice to those of you that need to be reminded that even in hurt there is hope.

As I pray and ponder over what the future holds for 2014 I am struck with a simple word. Gentleness. The past few years I've enjoyed choosing a word to embody the coming year. It helps me to find my focus. What does gentleness mean for 2014? Being kinder to myself. Being more mindful of those dear to me. More letters and spontaneous gifts. More words of affirmation. Taking better care of myself and taking the time I need to recharge. As with each of the years passed, I'm looking forward to seeing how this word comes to evolve and sharing that with you. Because we could all use a little gentleness, I think.

I hope that your holiday has been filled with joy and merriment. I know this has been a tough year for many, and I pray that the light of hope pierces through even the darkest of your circumstances. Merry Christmas and here's to a brighter 2014!

Simple Autumn Favorites

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Cafe Latte

Pumpkin spice oatmeal.
I'm particularly smitten with the one from Archer Farms. It was an impulse purchase made while wandering through the newly renovated Target by my condo, but it's quickly become one of my favorite breakfasts. I serve mine with sliced bananas, a dollop of cream, and a light drizzle of maple syrup.

Languid afternoons at my favorite cafe with a stack of magazines.
This speaks for itself. I've been trying to sort my way through my magazine backlog and what better place to do it than at a cafe? My personal favorite has a penchant for French jazz and is blissfully quiet in the afternoons.

Slow mornings curled up on the sofa.
Particularly with a cup of coffee and light filtering in through the window. These moments are a rarity and are something to be savored.

Early evening sunsets.
There's something decidedly cozy about evenings. Once the sun has set, there is no lingering guilt to be productive so evenings are spent with good books and even better company.

Warm scarves and my favorite cap.
If you follow me on Instagram you probably have an idea which hat is my favorite. Thankfully the crisp weather has been giving it a workout lately. Las Vegas can be so unpredictable in the fall, but this year has been perfect sweater weather. Bliss.

What are your simple autumn favorites right now?

On Community

Friday, November 15, 2013

Farewell Dinner

As I wrap up this two week series on Palm Springs and Camp Mighty I am left with a thought from Jon Acuff, "Fear hates community." That, I think, is the lasting takeaway from the weekend. That community is everywhere, sometimes you just need to take a step out of your comfort zone to find it. Not only is it wonderful to cultivate a community of your own, but it's even more amazing to be a part of someone else's. To cheer them on, to be a sounding board, to realize that you do have something to offer.

Goals change. People change. Your community is going to grow and shift. You are going to grow and shift. I say that to remind myself that inevitable change is not a reason to isolate or to stagnate. Change is the fuel, not the enemy. If I come away from Camp Mighty with nothing else, I want to never stop reaching out. Or reaching out to others. That's the reason we do this blogging thing, isn't it? Community is necessary, we aren't islands as much as we sometimes pretend to be (or wish we were).

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Palm Springs: Foodie Favorites

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Billy Reed

Vintage Lighting

I don't think it's possible for me to visit a new city and not check out the local restaurant scene. Palm Springs certainly did not disappoint. On the way to the hotel we had some time to kill before hotel check-in and after seeing some positive reviews of Billy Reed's online we decided to stop in for a late lunch. Instead, the shining star of the meal was their pumpkin pie. A huge slice of house-made pie with perfectly tender pumpkin filling and a generous scoop of fresh whipped cream? Amazing. Definitely the right way to start a vacation.

Garlic Bread

Upper Crust

Next up is the product of a late afternoon food run on the second day. My mom came with me to Palm Springs to hang out and make it a girl's weekend and while I was in the conference she was exploring the city. On one of her runs she stopped by Upper Crust Pizza and decided to share her spoils with me. The pizza was fine, but the real gem was the garlic cheese bread. So ridiculously delicious with just the right amount of cheese. Also a must? The ranch dressing.

Beef Stroganoff

Miro's Restaurant

Easily my favorite stop of the weekend was Miro's Restaurant. Tucked in a shopping and business complex it's easy to miss as you're driving by. We saw the ivy from the road and decided to check it out. An upscale restaurant with a European flair Miro's is worth the stop for the atmosphere alone. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, which lead to trying the beef stroganoff with spaetzle. I am rarely left speechless by a meal, but this did the trick. Warm and filling there was something addictive about that cream sauce. You can get the dish over noodles instead, but you don't want to miss out on their spaetzle. Sautéed after cooking it gave the meal some added texture in addition to being the perfect vessel for that sauce. A stop at Miro's is a must.

Corned Beef Hash Stack

French Toast

On the way back to the highway, downtown warranted one last stop before hitting the road. Ruby's Diner beckoned with both its convenience and cute, vintage-themed interior. The food didn't disappoint. Mom had their french toast which tasted as yummy as it looks. I was drawn to their specials. A corned beef hash stack layered with potatoes, fried eggs, and cheese? What could be better? This was comfort food at it's finest. I wouldn't have thought to mix corned beef for guacamole and fresh salsa, but it was a surprisingly refreshing combination that lightened up the meal. This is something I'm going to figure out how to make at home.

Visiting Palm Springs is worth it for the food alone. I'm looking forward to my next trip, both to revisit these new favorites and to check out a few more places that I just ran out of time for.

Ace Hotel: Palm Springs

Monday, November 11, 2013

Ace Hotel

Wrist Band

It is impossible to talk about Camp Mighty without giving at least a passing mention to the Ace Hotel. I believe the phrase "glamping" was thrown around at least once. Low, gloriously soft beds with fluffy down comforters. A large pool area boasting not only a lovely pool, but also a delicious menu and plenty of chairs for afternoon (or late night) lounging. Perhaps my favorite feature were the outdoor fireplace nooks complete with comfy chairs and trellises covered in vines and bistro lights. Now that I've fallen in love with Palm Springs, the Ace will certainly be staying on my list.

At the ACE

Palm Springs

Thursday, November 7, 2013

On the Streets

Koi Pond

I have fallen in love with Palm Springs. Which surprised me, quite honestly. I am not a desert lover, and living in Las Vegas has made that all the more evident. When I started planning my trip for Camp Mighty I was ready to shrug my shoulders and just focus on thoroughly enjoying the conference. Instead, somewhere between early morning garage sale adventures and too many food runs to count I was charmed. Winding, palm lined streets (that were shockingly easy to navigate). Adorable shops. A fantastic downtown district. Amazing food (a post in of itself). It was love at first sight.

Plaza Theatre

Camp Takeaways

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Mighty Panels

Camp Mighty was hands down an amazing experience. I've had a few weeks to contemplate and unpack everything that went down and I have come to the conclusion that there will be new conclusions to be drawn for the foreseeable future. Along those lines, these were my some of my favorite takeaways from the weekend:

• "Fearlessness is the mother of reinvention." - A. Huffington
• Know your phase. Don't punish yourself for being in transition.
• Get to work on your strengths.
• "The nicest thing in the world you can do for anybody is to let them help you." - John Steinbeck
• "Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work." - Chuck Close
• Leave yourself open for opportunities that you never would have thought of on your own.
• "Be nice. Be genuine. Be generous." - Jihan Zencirli
• Make stuff for other people just to delight them.
• Think hard about the "why" of what you do. What motivates you? Would you still be doing what you're doing if you removed the negative motivations.
• Passion is just the start.
• If what you're selling isn't desirable without the story, don't bother.
• Take your fist out of the air and put it to work.

I feel inspired, but more than that I"m ready to get to work. I've been busy behind the scenes working on some new adventures that will be unfolding soon. More than anything though I'm excited to truly be alive again. The accident robbed me of that for a while, but that spark is back and I couldn't be more grateful.

Vintage Kitchen: Frankfurter Pilaf

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Frankfurter Pilaf

Today would have been my grandma's birthday. When I sat down to start working on the Vintage Kitchen series the pop-up alert from my gmail account both startled me with its timing and gave me a happy reminder. My grandma spent a lot of time in the kitchen. She had a recipe box of trusted favorites, but she also had scraps all over the house of something she saw that morning on television and a bookshelf full of her QVC favorites. She didn't welcome very much hands-on help, but many of my favorite childhood memories revolved around sitting at the kitchen table while she tinkered at the counter. Her heart was in the food she prepared for us.

When I rediscovered her recipe box nestled away in my cabinet I knew I needed to do something with it. I needed to find a way to reconnect with those memories. And thus, Vintage Kitchen was born. In this series I will be cooking my way through her recipes, updating them to suit my tastes (I'm not so fond of oleo…) and sharing them here with you. At the end I'm going to take my favorites and self publish a mini-cookbook in celebration of her memory.

Finished Frankfurter Pilaf

Today's recipe? One of my favorite comfort foods, Frankfurter Pilaf. There is very little in this recipe that is particularly healthy, but then again what comfort food is? This rich, buttery dish is reminiscent of fall nights. The weather getting just crisp enough to turn on the fireplace in the family room. It also makes the best leftovers.

2 1/4 cups uncooked rice
1 TBS chicken bouillon concentrate
1 large onion, diced
1/4 cup butter
2 TBS olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 hotdogs (1/2 lb) sliced

Cook rice combining the bouillon concentrate with the water used to simmer said rice. I did this in my trusty rice cooker. While that's simmering, melt the butter and olive oil together in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, stirring occasionally. When the onion has just started to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes, add the garlic. Lower the heat and stir occasionally for another 3-5 minutes. Add the hotdog slices to the pan and cook until heated through. Fold in the cooked rice and remove from the heat.

For a more complete meal, balance the richness with some roasted or steamed broccoli.

Finding My Focus

Monday, October 21, 2013

My Fives

If there's one key thing that I came away from Camp Mighty with, it's focus. The past year has been life-altering and challenging on both a physical and emotional level. I've been in survival mode, just trying to make it through each day. It feels good to admit that, to realize that it's okay. But now I'm ready to refocus, to start building momentum again. With that, the team workshop time at Camp Mighty was golden. What do I want to focus on for the coming year? What do I have to offer? While there is still so much to think about, just those questions started to sharpen my focus.

That brings me to "my fives". The five goals I've chosen to specifically focus on for the coming year. Narrowing my focus was a difficult thing. It meant having to put things in motion, to stop dreaming and start doing. As I sat and wrote I saw a theme emerge. After a year of drastic change, I want to reconnect with my roots. I want to rekindle family relationships and celebrate some of my favorite memories. I want to share what I have to offer, even if that's just a kind word.

1. Send 50 uplifting postcards to strangers.
I am a firm believer that an uplifting and encouraging word can change someone's day. I know I've been on the receiving end of that. Now I want to pay it forward.

2. Dust off my French.
I studied French for eight years and then I fell out of practice. Now's it's time to dust that off and do some serious studying.

3. Cook through my grandma's recipe box.
My grandma passed away four years ago and I've had her recipes nestled in a box and stored away for far too long. Food is one of the ways I connect with people, and I want to reconnect with those happy memories. As I cook through them and update them into my traditions I want to self publish a mini-cookbook to send to my cousins so they can enjoy that connection too.

4. Paint on canvas again.
I took some oil painting classes when I was younger and I loved everything about it. In college I turned that love into studying art history for a few years, but I want to reconnect with the hands-on aspect. And not worry about how it looks, but to do it just for the sheer joy of it.

5. Take a class.
I love to learn. I used to take classes just for fun at the community college ranging from cooking and dance to history and english lectures. Beside the fact that many of those random skills have come in handy, I really miss engaging my mind in that way. Thanks to you I've gathered some awesome resources and I can't wait to dig in.

If you were someone who left a tag on one of my goals, thank you! I will be in touch soon, but know that your enthusiastic response made an impact.

Do you have any goals that you're focusing on right now? Link me to them! I would love to help where I am able, but I also want to cheer you on.

Things You Should Know: I Love to Sketch...

Friday, October 11, 2013

Sketch Book

The lovely Christine from Avenger of Sexiness shared a prompt this morning that's been tumbling around in my mind all day. 'Things You Should Know Thursdays.' The idea is to share a fact about yourself that someone should know if they are going to be your BFF. I have so much love for this idea. For getting to know each other on a deeper level and fostering that wonderful sense of community. In general, I'm pretty open here. My online presence is reflective of who you would meet if we were to be face-to-face. At the same time, this prompt has made me realize just how much of our little quirks that we don't know about each other in lacking that in person interaction. Kicking off this journey to Camp Mighty this seemed like the perfect time to start being a little more vulnerable.

So, what's something you need to know about me if we're going to be BFFs? I love to sketch. I have dozens of half filled sketchbooks dating back to sixth grade. I drew before then, but my interest in art really took off in middle school. Friends and I would swap notes and binders back and forth filled with our favorite cartoon characters. I started taking art classes and those sketchbooks started to be filled more and more with class assignments and techniques (shading in circles was my all time favorite). Now my drawings tend to be little snippets from my day. The pastry I picked up at the coffee shop. The interesting planter on the patio of my favorite cafe. The podium from the conference. None of this is done with skill, but sketching keeps me present and often cheers me up.

One of these days I'd love to start being more intentional about art again and maybe sharing some of my drawings with you. Filling up a sketchbook from start to finish is on my life list after all. I'm still trying to hunt down some of my sketchbooks from my school days because that nostalgia is always fun (and sometimes cringe-inducing). I'll be sure to share if I find where they're stashed away.

What about you? What's something I would know about you if we were BFFs?

DISH Las Vegas 2013

Monday, September 30, 2013

DISH Las Vegas

On Thursday I had the chance to attend the 5th annual DISH Las Vegas benefitting Three Square. Three Square is a local food bank who's mission is, "to provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community." If you want to learn more, check out their website. They are doing some seriously amazing work.

Bite Sized

The event itself featured 35 local restaurants as well as entertainment from The Million Dollar Quartet and Everclear. It's no secret that these sort of events are a favorite of mine (I love getting to try such a wide range of flavors in a single space), and this one was particularly well put together. Each restaurant had a distinctive booth space with plenty of room to walk between stalls and a number of easily accessible trash bins. With restaurants ranging from N9NE Steakhouse to Tao the food itself was incredibly diverse showcasing some pretty spectacular offerings.

Sesame Salmon

Those aforementioned flavors are easily my favorite part of events like these. Foods ranged from a seafood bar on ice to freshly made cotton candy and just about everything in between. Within that, shellfish was definitely the theme of the night. Mini-bread bowls filled with chowder, lobster kimchi fried rice, crab ravioli, oysters on the half shell... Delicious! Other personal favorites of mine included a spoon of braised beef nestled on a bed of polenta and the BEST salmon sashimi tossed in sesame seeds. True foodie bliss. With shellfish seemingly on trend, I'm looking forward to seeing what dishes come out of that in the coming year.

Braised Beef and Polenta

Good food for an even better cause? This is certainly going on my calendar for next year and is an event I would recommend looking into if you're in Las Vegas come next September.

Million Dollar Quartet

Autumn Manifesto

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Corn Chowder

Seasons pass with the blink of an eye. Summer fades into autumn before you realize the community pool has even closed for the year. Halloween comes and quickly gives way to Christmas and the chill of winter. This year I want that to be different. Time may ebb and flow, but savoring every moment of its passage is a choice. I want this autumn to be filled with tasty eats, cozy evenings spent curled up with a good book, and new craft projects that celebrate the season.

Thusly, in these next few months I would like to…

• Bake an apple pie from scratch.
• Sip a pumpkin latte at my favorite cafe.
• Decorate a pumpkin.
• Make my bed a cozy retreat.
• Finish a knitting project.
• Bring baked goods to the office.
• Unearth my autumn wardrobe.
• Read twelve new books.
• Craft my own Halloween costume.
• Try three new soup recipes.

Just thinking about it makes me want to put on my favorite fuzzy socks and cozy up. Autumn is by far my favorite season and I’m excited to see the added layer of enjoyment that being more intentional brings. I can't wait to share more about the corn chowder pictured above either. I need to actually note down the specifics the next time I make it so I can share the recipe. Between the smoky bacon, sweet corn, and creamy chowder base it's quickly becoming an autumn favorite of mine.

That said, I'm curious... Do you have a list of what you would like to accomplish this season? A favorite autumn recipe or craft? Link them in the comments, I would love to see them!

Breakfast at NOBU

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Breakfast in Bed

It's no secret that a good breakfast ranks as one of my favorite things. Breakfast in bed? Even better. While my stay at NOBU Hotel is a story for another day I had to take a moment to reflect on what was one of the most amazing meals I've ever had. Available only through room service, the breakfast menu from NOBU boasts a varied array of familiar breakfast fare with an updated twist. Choosing was difficult, but in the end their Vanilla Scented Waffle, Pork Belly Bacon, and Black Sesame & Sakura Pastries won out.

Vanilla Waffles

Best. Waffle. Ever. Nice and crisp out the outside without losing any of the necessary fluffy interior. The vanilla was a lovely accent flavor, leaving room for the yuzu whipped cream and fresh fruit to shine. The stand out from this dish was absolutely the whipped cream. Denser than average, the cream played the role of both butter and sauce to perfection. Lightly sweet and perfectly tart it paired particularly well with the banana.

Try this at home by cutting back on the sweet. The surprising standout flavor of this waffle was the fact that it wasn't the typical dessert-like affair dripping with syrup and powdered sugar. The light sprinkle of sugar was just enough to pair with the whipped cream. For the cream itself, again lay low on the sugar, a light sprinkle will help you capture that flavor. Whip for a few minutes longer than you normally would and if you can't find yuzu try some grapefruit zest to capture that tart flavor.

Pork Belly Bacon

Bacon is already pretty fantastic, but pork belly takes it over the top. The thick cut and crisp texture were a bacon lovers dream. I was also impressed with the generous portion.

Try this at home by roasting up some thick slices of bacon or pork belly in the oven. Set your oven to 400°F and cook for about 15-20 minutes on a sheet pan. Having trouble finding pork belly? Check out your local Korean market. The butcher section often offers several different varieties and cuts for less than the price of normal supermarket bacon.

Nobu Pastries

Saving the best for last, these pastries were crazy delicious. Both had the flaky lightness of a typical danish or croissant, it was the filling that took the flavors over the top. The black sesame was filled with black sesame paste that was nutty, rich, and very nearly savory. The sakura danish was boasted a beautiful custard and soaked cherries with that lovely spiciness that is characteristic of the sakura flavor.

Unless you're feeling adventurous in the kitchen you can try this at home by exploring your local Japanese bakery. While you may not find these exact flavors, you're sure to find some yummy treats that capture that balance between sweet and savory.

Want to recreate a luxurious breakfast in bed experience at home? Open the blinds and let in the natural light if you can! Bring in a portable table (card table, folding table, even a tv tray) and cover with white linen. Even an inexpensive white cloth will dress up the occasion. Keep the table top simple. Clean, white dishes and a simple flower arrangement are all you need to let the food shine as the focal point.

The Colors of Summer

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Purple Daisies

Color has been a huge inspiration for me lately. It's no secret that color has an impact on mood. The right color can calm you down, perk you up, or even make you hungry. Take one look at my wardrobe though and you'll see that my heart normally belongs to neutrals. That's why I was surprised when a recent visit to the gardens at the Bellagio swept me off of my feet with their bold use of color. From vibrant, cheery purples to the soft contrast of white and green the conservatory was awash with the colors of summer.

Being there has reminded me of a few things. I need to have more fresh flowers in my life. Even with my black thumb I can keep a vase of flowers going for a week and their presence automatically shifts the atmosphere to a more positive one. I also need to be more adventurous in my color choices. I'm currently rocking a hot pink manicure, but I would love some more color in my wardrobe too. Finally, I was reminded (yet again) of the importance of slowing down. Walking around a garden you naturally gravitate towards taking time to stop and smell the roses, but taking that time is important during the day-to-day as well.

Summer Morning

Pushing the Reset Button

Friday, July 19, 2013

Sandy Toes

California is my reset button. I grew up within walking distance of the beach in Santa Barbara and even though we moved away when I was young going home to visit was always a top priority. Twenty years later and this still rings true. Whenever I'm felling confused and stressed out all it takes is a day at the beach to clear my head. And that is something I've been very much in need of lately.

I've been essentially radio silent for a few months now. The silence here has been a stark contrast to the chaos of my mind. Thankfully with a vacation earlier this month, a day at the beach last week, and a whole lot of prayer I'm feeling centered again. Ready to get back to the things I love. Ready to feel that spark of passion again. Ready to find my voice. It's time. There's just something about that salty air and warm sand that reminds me of who I am.

Do you have a reset button? Somewhere that you go to clear your mind and be reminded of what's really important? I think we all need a place like that. It's far to easy to get swept up in life and look back and wonder where the year has gone.

At the Beach

Springtime in Las Vegas

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Pink Blossoms

Spring in Las Vegas is one of my favorite things about living in this city. Our winter may lack the harsh weather that plagues much of the country, but there is a certain somberness the hangs in the air that begins to lift in March. It's that brief, brief window before summer hits full force to explore. Hotels reveal their seasonal installations of flowers and butterflies. New, lighter menus make their way into restaurants across the valley. It's a fresh start.

Now that I work unconventional hours I have the opportunity to explore while much of downtown is still quiet. Tuesday mornings are particularly perfect for this. The location of interest this time around? The Venetian. In my quest to try 50 new restaurants I had set my sights on breakfast at Bouchon, and making the trek down there necessitated a stroll around one of my favorite spots in Las Vegas.

Bouchon French Toast

Breakfast being the first order of the day I made my way through the hotel lobby to Bouchon. Tucked away by the pool stepping into the restaurant is like stepping back in time into old Hollywood. Patterned tile, brass accents, beautiful palms. Truly a wonderful experience. Menu fare ranges from French favorites to breakfast staples with a twist. Being a french toast fanatic the choice was easy. Thinly sliced, cinnamon soaked apple layered with a bread pudding style base topped with a lightly sprinkling of powdered sugar and just the right amount of whipped cream. Delicious and definitely somewhere I would like to explore further.

At the Venetian

Making my way back to the shops I was struck by how beautiful it was without the usual chaos of crowds. Though none of the shops were open, it was the perfect chance to walk around and enjoy the atmosphere. Long corridors give way to gas lamps, an unexpected surprise, and soon-to-be on duty gondoliers practicing their opera. The sort of moment I'm hoping to have more of as I become more intentional about exploring this city.

Hanging Flowers

The cherry on top of the morning? The spring installation at the Palazzo. Hanging flowers and pink blossoms against the shiny fountain backdrop. One of those sights that just made me smile.

Hanging Flowers Closeup

Coins in the Fountain

Here's to exploring. Here's to searching out new experiences in this city that's been my backdrop for so many years now. In a meeting this week we were told that one of the keys to success is to be successful with where you're at. I think that applies to happiness too. It's so easy to grasp at happiness "if only". A different house, a different city, a different set of circumstances. We daydream about the lives we want to lead and the people we want to be. At the end of the day that's the fast track to discontent. We are where we are for a purpose and that's something I want to start embracing more.

Oh, Hello Friend

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Oh, Hello Friend

On a trip to Los Angeles a few weeks ago I had the chance to stop by the new storefront for Oh, Hello Friend. I have been a huge fan of her blog for a few years now, and her online store is one of my go-to spots, so as soon as I heard she was opening a retail location I knew I had to check it out. As it turns out, the shop was only ten minutes away from where I was staying! An opportunity that couldn't be passed up.

As expected, the shop is everything charming and inviting. Beautiful vignettes line the shelves featuring beautiful pieces from her own line as well as a selection of curated items from other artists and craftsmen. Gorgeous. The difficult part was narrowing it down!

Kitty Tape Dispenser

As I look back at my purchases, I see a theme emerging. Office supplies! I'm trying to make my cubicle feel more like home so I've been working on collecting more natural materials to contrast the metal/plastic I've currently got going on. This translated nicely to pretty wooden magnets and a charming cat tape dispenser (that I've actually been eyeing online for ages). I am kind of smitten with that pencil too.

New Washi Tape

One thing I don't think I could have left the store without was some new washi tape. The shop boasts a whimsical collection of prints and a deal for purchasing three. You know I couldn't resist those polka dots.

In the Los Angeles/Fullerton area? Check it out! From housewares to stationary to a beautiful selection of jewelry, Oh, Hello Friend has something for everyone. An aptly named shop, you couldn't ask for a friendlier atmosphere. Danni and her husband have created a wonderful space, definitely one of the highlights of my trip.

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Kenya arrests KDF recruit tried to join Al-Shabaab

A man was arrested on Tuesday for threatening to join Al-Shabaab after failing a medical test during the second day of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment at Mweiga Stadium in Nyeri.

At the same site, a second recruit was nabbed by military police after he altered the grades on his KCSE result slip.

Though Hosea Ng’ang’a had met all preliminary qualifications, he failed the medical test and was dismissed.

Disgruntled, the 22-year-old told KDF officers that he would join the Somalia-based terror group, complaining that he had been denied a spot in the military.

Some officers were seen talking to him in an attempt to calm him down, but he insisted he would join the terror group.

Lt-Col Paul Aruasa, the officer in charge at the centre, said the recruit had to be taken into custody after he was heard asking around for Al-Shabaab recruitment points.

“He was found asking for recruitment centres for Al-Shabaab so we took him in. Maybe he is just disgruntled but we would rather not take any chances because he could have actual intent to join the group,” said Lt-Col Aruasa.

The military boss said the young man would be questioned by the military and regular police over the threats before further action is taken against him.

In the forgery case, Dennis Kimotho, 23, well aware that his academic qualifications were below the minimum required, opted to alter his KCSE grades using a pen.

In a clearly unwise move, the young man tried to pass off the paper as a legitimate academic document, but the keen officers would not be fooled.

Lt-Col Aruasa said the man would not have made the cut anyway as the recruiters were only accepting original KCSE certificates.

“Actually, we are not accepting result slips, but this young man went ahead to forge it, which amounts to fraud,” he said.

When questioned about the document, Mr Kimotho disclosed that he had just arrived from Mombasa in the morning and decided to pop into the grounds and try his luck with the military. He was still carrying his luggage when he was arrested.

The two suspects were handed over to the police and were taken to the Mweiga Police Station for questioning.

Lt-Col Aruasa noted that the recruitment attracted a large turnout and only a few people were dismissed for lacking the required academic qualifications.

No women were recruited from the centre, with officials saying gender balance requirements compelled them to recruit only men.

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This is the story about a quest for a way to the beautiful and the eternal. If there is nothing left untouched by progress of civilization on Earth, where should we look for them else, but in the skies? A man imprisoned in urban constructions sees nothing besides asphalt and concrete, while there is a shoreless ocean above his head. Distant and captivating, it is calling into its boundless vasts, winking with countless stars. We are ready to dive into it, but we are way too weak to break free from the ties of gravity of our planet. Nevertheless, despite of all, we are going on dreaming. Looking upwards we give birth to a hope.

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Ah! Mazing Vendor Feature!! African Bride Magazine

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Hello Beautiful People!!! Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to Tola Oluyemi, the Editor-in-Chief of African Bride USA Magazine. We have been sooo excited about this magazine here at BCG, we cant stop talking about it! So it was about time we sat down and talked with Tola, and found out what the motivating force is, behind the magazine that we hope to see "change the game"! I hope you enjoy reading!

(from left to right: Editor-in-Chief, Tola Oluyemi; Executive Editor, Michelle Okolo; Creative Editor, Tope Lufadeju)

1.   BCG: How did the idea for African Brides Magazine come about? How long ago was it?
Tola: The idea came about four years ago while planning my own wedding.  I was able to easily locate mainstream wedding vendors like florists and cake chefs but when it came to locating vendors that cater specifically to African weddings like live bands, caterers, DJs, etc, it became more difficult and I basically had to make decisions based on word of mouth from their previous customers.  I discussed this with my older sister who had a similar experience while planning her own wedding.  We thought that it would be nice to have a one-stop vendor database to easily locate vendors for African weddings, hence the inspiration behind our website www.africanweddingsus.com.  So as you can see, the website was our first inspiration and the magazine idea came a little later.

BCG: What was the process of getting your magazine off the ground?

Tola: We knew that in order for the magazine to be a success, we needed to conduct an extensive market research.  The magazine industry has one of the highest failure rates; 90% of all new magazines fail within the first year.  We knew it was a huge risk so we spent the most part of the first two years studying the market and other publications.  Once we had the confidence to proceed, we started working on other major aspects of magazine production like editorial content, design and layout, printing, and circulation.

BCG: What was the hardest part of getting into the magazine business? What type of challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

Tola: I would say one of the greatest challenges was finding time to work on the magazine; I have a full time job as a financial analyst, I also try to be a devoted wife and mother so joggling everything at the same time was quite challenging since the only time I really had to work on the magazine was at midnight on most days.  Luckily, I have a supportive husband who was understanding and helped out a lot.  Another significant challenge was breaking into an untapped market since we are basically the first publication catering to brides of African descent.

BCG: What is the MAIN purpose behind the magazine? What are your goals?

Tola: Our goal for this magazine is to be the ultimate reference-to guide for all brides of African descent when planning their weddings, not only in the USA but globally.  We want the bride-to-be to pick up a copy of this magazine and be able to pick out all her vendors and not only that but also find inspiration from our editorials, be it real weddings, color inspiration articles, or bridal fashion spreads.  We also want to learn more and share the beauty of various traditional African wedding customs and attires.

BCG: Where would you love to see African Brides Magazine in the next 5 years? What are your dreams for this magazine?

Tola: We would love to see African Bride magazine on major newsstands across the globe.  We see it being a source of inspiration to brides and wedding professionals worldwide.

BCG: What is your MAIN motivation? What keeps you going when you want to just stop and give up?

Tola: What keeps me going is the fact that I love everything about weddings; this is fun for me.  I love meeting talented wedding professionals and learning more about the wedding industry.  We are also involved in charity efforts so it feels good to know we are helping the less privileged.

BCG: What makes you the HAPPIEST about this new venture?
Tola: I am happiest when I hear back from a vendor or bride about a good experience.  Even though we are new, we’ve gotten several emails from vendors who were found via our website and brides who located vendors on our website and it makes us happy to know that they were pleased with their experiences.

Dapo and myself!
MC Francis keeping the crowd GOING!

One of the Lovely Models, Watta

Bewaji Designs

Rip the Runway contestants

Legsssss for Dayssss

Stephanie and MaryAnne of Cote Minou

Keynote Speaker, Summer Amin

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There you have it!! I have posted some pics of the African Wedding Magazine Launch taken by Kirth Bobb Photography! The decor and planning was done by us here at BCG Events! I hope you enjoyed the post and getting to know the brains behind the machine! Let us know what you think!

Tola and her team are also offering a 10% discount on advertising rates to anyone who mentions they found them right here on our blog, they can email advertising@africanweddingsus.com!!!!

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Fotos by Fola said...

Your decor is soo impressive. Great interview! Congrats to the ABM crew. Where are you based? Definitely have to refer brides to you.

The wedding planner said...

so great have you thought of getting Korto momolu to design some dresses

AJ said...

@Fotos by Fola thanks for stopping by the blog. We are based in the DMV area( DC, MD and VA) however we do travel for events. Thanks for your kind words and hey we may be knocking on your door soon for an interview.

@The Wedding Planner thanks for the heads up, we would check out their designs.

Fotos by Fola said...

Great thanks. I know a bride getting married in DC in May. Will send her your way. I am down for an interview whenever..lol.

BEWAJI said...

Awesome event RE: planning, decor, organization - everything was FAB!...

Kirth said...

BCG always, I mean always, as in every single time provide the best decor and planning! it was great working with you guys on this one!

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12.09.2004    |    Humbling
Marine Lance Cpl. June N. Ramos, a Filipino, has one of the most important jobs on earth. And, no, that's not just his special place as a Marine grunt, which is itself a high calling. The good corporal delivers the eucharist to his fellow marines in the field in Iraq. The story in yesterday's Washington Post describes, without apparent spin, how Cpl. Ramos serves as God's messenger to some of our troops in Iraq:
When a Marine dies in combat, they say he's bought the farm. Ramos did not buy the farm, just a ride home. But when he was in the field hospital in Baghdad, Ramos said, he knew he had to return to the field. He had work to do. He is the man who administers Communion to Roman Catholic Marines on the front, and his job was not done yet.

"This is my calling, the reason why I am here," said Ramos, a slight man with an impish grin. He was bundled up for the cold, his green, Marine-issued scarf pulled tight over his head to cover his ears. He also wore a black stocking cap, like those worn by the rest of his platoon buddies in 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

He keeps surviving, Ramos said. He has been in mortar attacks, mine explosions, the roadside bomb attack that cut his neck. In any other place, he might feel invisible, but Ramos knows that danger does not start and stop. He has not yet made it out.

"God is always with me," Ramos said. "He's always there watching."
It's been said there are no atheists in foxholes. I've had more than one veteran of combat tell me, many more in fact, that not only are there no atheists, but there are no denominations. A Baptist will welcome the ministrations of a Catholic chaplain, and vice versa. Cpl. Ramos is, in a sense, bringing God to the battlefield. Whether it is the literal body and blood of Christ, as (some) Catholics believe, or merely a remembrance of Jesus' last supper with his disciples, I can't think of a more important job.

The Post story notes that after his tour in the Corps, Cpl. Ramos intends to continue his seminary studies at Abiquiu, New Mexico, a Benedictine monastary (The Monastery of Christ in the Desert). This man's faith is humbling. He walks with God, and, though he's been injured and almost killed, knows he will be protected. How many of us have this kind of faith?

Thank God that June Ramos does. Vas con el Señor, Corporal.

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Welcome. My name is John Luke Rich, (very) struggling Christian. The focus here is Christianity in its many varieties, its fussing and feuding, how it impacts our lives and our society, with detours to consider it with other faiths (or lack thereof).

Call this blog my way of evangelizing on the internet.

Putting it differently, we're only here on this earth a short time. It's the rest of eternity that we should be most concerned about. Call it the care and feeding of our souls.

I was born Jewish, and born again in Christ Jesus over thirty years ago. First as a Roman Catholic; now a Calvinist by persuasion and a Baptist by denomination. But I'm hardly a poster boy for doctrinal rigidity.

I believe that Scripture is the rock on which all Christian churches must stand -- or sink if they are not so grounded. I believe that we are saved by faith, but hardly in a vacuum. That faith is a gift from God, through no agency on our part -- although we sometimes turn a deaf ear and choose to ignore God's knocking on the door.

To be Christian is to evangelize. Those who think it not their part to evangelize perhaps haven't truly understood what our Lord told us in Matthew 28. We must preach the Gospel as best we are able. Using words if necessary.

Though my faith waxes and wanes, it never seems to go away. Sometimes I wish it would, to give me some peace of mind. But then, Jesus never said that walking with Him was going to be easy...

Final note: I also blog as Jack Rich on cultural, political and other things over at Wrong Side of the Tracks

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Cinnamon Raisin Bagel

In an effort to limit the amount of processed foods we eat, I made a commitment to make and grow a  majority of my food this year which includes growing a much larger garden.  Making your own food has many benefits to include understanding exactly what’s in your food, how it’s grown and knowing how fresh it is.  In terms of produce, unless you buy local, 60% of your fruits and veges are flown in from another country which if we do the math means by the time our “fresh” food hits the supermarket shelves up to 10 days have passed on many occasions and there is nothing fresh about that.  I won’t even mention how long meat takes to get to our table.

One item I tend to have on my weekly shopping list are bagels.  Not because we eat just that many, but by the end of the week I normally have to throw them out because they are stale and hard.  I promised myself I wasn’t going to waste another dollar throwing out food and this crispy on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside bagel recipe is now a staple.

2 tbs white sugar
1/2 tbs brown sugar
1tsp cinnamon
1 cup raisins
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 pkg yeast
1 cup water
1/2 cup warm water

Heat oven to 350 degree
Boil a large pot of water

1.  Add the yeast, 1/2 cup warm water and sugar together and set aside.
2.  In a mixer or bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, salt and mix well.
3.  Add the yeast mix and the remaining 1 cup of water.
4.  Fold in the raisins
5.  Knead until the dough is elastic (by hand or using the dough hook of a mixer) (if the dough is too tacky, add a little flour)
6.  Keeping the dough in the bowl it was mixed in, cover with plastic wrap and allow it to rise approx 2 hours.
7.  Place the dough on a floured surface and cut into 10 sections.
8.  Hand roll the bagel into a bagel shape and place on wax paper for 20 minutes to rest.
9.  Boil the bagel 2-3 minutes and place on a cooling tray to drain the water for 5 minutes.
10. Place the bagels on a cooking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes

  1. January 29, 2014 / 6:10 pm

    Nikki, thanks so much for sharing the recipe!! I will be making these!!!

  2. January 29, 2014 / 7:32 pm

    This is great, thanks for sharing!
    I do have a question, what kind of flour are you using?

  3. January 30, 2014 / 3:23 pm

    Let me tell you someone recommended me to visit your site…..I can't get no work done at work cause I'm hooked. Thanks for all the inspiration and I will be contacting you when I have questions!!!!!! Love this site dahling

  4. January 30, 2014 / 4:33 pm

    Those look so good…being from NY bagels are a major deal here…they have to be right…and those look so right…My daughter is obsessed with bagels…I'm going to give this recipe a try…thanks.

  5. Anonymous
    February 20, 2014 / 4:34 pm

    Hi Nikki,

    Those bagels look amazing. I'm a blueberry bagel girl; always have a bag in the fridge and one in the freezer.

    What do you have on your bagel? Looks like salmon, not sure.

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Sunday, 15 December 2013

Frontcover Cosmetics 'Looks De Luxe' Review & Giveaway!

If you've never heard of Frontcover they are a real luxury make up brand, affordable and allow you to really experiment with your look, be bolder, braver yet still look classy and elegant, Frontcover cosmetics are the perfect blend of make up and fashion, bang on trend. The shadows are highly pigmented, the brushes are great quality, and the looks that you can create using the step by step instructions make it so easy for even the most make up shy girl out there.

I adore Frontcover Cosmetics, I have worked with them several times over the past 2 years and the kit's they produce just seem to get better and better.

Looks De Luxe (£21.50)is no exception, and is your 'Party Make Up In A Box' seriously this is all you'll need for perfect party peepers this season!

As always the looks you see on the box can all be created by following the step by step instructions, and it's so much fun creating the looks, even if your a novice at make up application you will be able to use these kits.

I know so may of you follow me on Insta, and I've had a lot of questions and emails asking about my glittery eyes last night, well this is the kit I used to create the look, and it's all in the box, even the brush!
The 'Shadowbase' that Frontcover have formulated is a fantastic primer, making the pigment shadow's really 'pop' on your lids, as well as grabbing hold of the holographic glitter. Here's how I created my disco ball christmassy eyes....

I simply dotted the Shadowbase across my lid, up to the crease only, and then pressed the 'Darkly' black pigment all over my lid, and topped with some of the gorgeous holographic glitter all over.I finished the look with a fresh base and a bright red lippie, not to mention lashings of mascara.

These pictures are a little blurry on purpose to try and show you the different colours in the glitter!

I will be blogging the sprakly animal print eye very soon, keep an eye out for a second post real soon.

The lovelies at Frontcover are giving one of my lucky readers the chance to win the Looks De Luxe Kit, If you'd like to be in with a chance below it really is simple, all you have to do is comment below & select your entry in the Rafflecopter box, go on you know you want to!

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In the meantime if you can't wait and you need to shop head over to the Frontcover Store right now to see what other gorgeous kits they have on offer, I warn you though buying with the intention of giving one away may not be as easy as you think, plus they look fab lined up on your dressing table ;)

Please note this giveaway is open to UK only, really sorry! Competition ends Friday the 20th Of December and will be posted out as soon as possible to the winner. Please ensure your contactable by Facebook, Email, Twitter etc as I will need to contact the winner.
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  1. I'm hosting a massive NYE party at our house so it's the perfect time to get glam! :)

  2. We are having a big family party round my brothers so will be good fun and a great chance to glam up.

  3. I am having a quiet festive period this year as I am 32 weeks pregnant, but looking forward to NYE party at a friends house. It would be nice to wear fab make up seeing as Im wearing clothes that looks like tents. Ha x