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The Google -60 penalty has been talked about in the SEO message boards and forums for some time. Google has not officially stepped forward to weigh in on this specific penalty. It has been up to SEO’s and Webmasters to come up with the name Google -60 Penalty by observation. The observation has been that web [...]

Tokio Hotel TV episode 24 features the German rock group back home, and while singer Bill Kaulitz is in vocal rehab, the other guys headed off in an Escalade to do some go karting. Georg complained afterwards that he lost because his kart had less ho

Lindsay Lohan in denim shorts minus leggings shopping in West Hollywood. Visit site for more fresh celebrity photos, candids, photoshoots, gossip, rumors, paparazzi pictures, entertainment news

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***This week’s theme: Dessert in your glass (but not dessert wine)*** Sometimes, I confuse people with my themes, as when I compared the wines to ice cream flavors. But if you use your imagination a little…I’ll take you to some crazy places! Complimentary Tasting 2006 Cote du Bone Blanc, Chateau la Paws $14 Dive into peach trifle [...]

My little sweetheart turns fourMy bone marrow is so excited for her fifth birthday. When I told her, "Calm down, it's still two days away," she made me anemic. What a spoiled brat.Back to Bob Saget, it looks like all that time spent with Michelle is finally paying off.

There is only one rule when you're luxury camping in the bush with possums and unfortunately we broke it.Ushering us up the stairs of our palatial safari-style abode, our host says, "enjoy the bliss, sit back and have a sundowner but please, no food in the camp"."Our possums are very, very cheeky."Sure thing, we say, kicking off our city shoes and getting ready to recline, champagne flute in hand, on the porch of the most decked-out tent we've ever seen, a deluxe outdoor suite at Paperbark Camp on the NSW South Coast.

Mom Minus Dad: The Essential Resource Guide for Busy Adults with a Newly Widowed Parent (Paperback)By Jamieson Haverkampf Buy new: $14.95$14.95 First tagged “death” by Jamieson Haverkampf Customer tags: elderly parents, aging [...]

As  proven by Lindsay Lohan, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a contemporary actress attempting to recreate the magic of an iconic 60s photo shoot. But while the just-rehabbed Lohan chose to recreate an infamous shoot featuring soft-core nudity, Jessica Simpson chose to … shave her face? Don’t get us wrong, we loves us some [...]

Instead of fussing over headlines linking Owen Wilson to Jennifer Aniston on the set of Marley & Me, should Kate Hudson be more worried about the allure of Woody Harrelson’s positively perfect butt? Looking downright McConaughey-esque (at least from behind), Harrelson displayed enviable the enviable skill of Olympic-style cliff-climbing while nude during a swim sesh [...]

Walt Mossberg; American journalist and technology columnist for the Wall Street Journal recently had a conference in which he spoke about a few of Apple products. Walt is lucky enough to be able to test out products before they are brought out to the mass markets, so you’d think he would know what he is [...]

Line of the Night: It was huge night for Carmelo Anthony (6.7). He scored 47, going 19-24 from the field and 6-6 from the line, 11 boards, 3 steals and 3 threes. So, who cares that the Nuggets lost to the Kings dropping them into a tie for the 8th seed in the West. [...]

I could only stomach so much of the Kid's Choice Awards over the weekend. My daughter was ALL into the show, especially Hannah Montana (who is known in my house as Hannah STANKtana because I'm sick of how her little stankin @ss has hypnotized my child's mind that she needs everything that says Hannah Montana). So, yall won't be getting a review of the awards from me- I was over it!!!!! LOL!!!! I did see this photo over at ConcreteLoop. It's Usher and the family- minus the new baby!!!!!! Tameka's boys are too adorable- they must look like they daddy!!!!! I don't see how Tameka was ever a fashion stylist. Her outfits are always OFF and her style of choice is always skinny jeans and a maternity looking shirt!!!! Her boots look hot in this photo but they just aren't working with that shirt.Wor

With the video game industry creating an enormous buzz with the release of Grand Theft Auto 4 this May, 50 Cent is looking to capitalize with his second video game, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. The game will be a follow-up to his 2005 multi-million selling release, Bulletproof, yet the game’s producer claims it will not only be better than the previous offering but that the upcoming game will cover new concepts and storylines. “Blood on the Sand is something more exotic, more Hollywood blockbuster. This game set’s 50’s character against a cabal of international gangsters on a far-flung, bullet-riddled adventure,” Vivendi Games producer Aaron Blean told MTV News. Although Blean will play a major role in the game’s development, he credited 50 Cent’s influence and suggestions to

The Minus the Bear presale code has just been become available. This presale password is your key to getting premium tickets. Our site has been serving ticket brokers and concert fans for years now and we are a proven source for accurate codes. Make sure to tell your friends about presale411 when you get great Minus the Bear tickets.Minus the BearShowbox at the Market, Seattle, WAThu, May 8, 2008 08:00 PMInternet Presale:Start:Fri, 03/21/08 10:00 AM PDTEnd:Fri, 03/21/08 10:00 PM PDTPresale Code: showboxGrab Presale Tickets at TicketmasterLooking for a password that isn't listed here? Check out PresalePassword.net

Logitech MX5000 Cordless Keyboard & Rechargeable Mouse. Keyboards and mice have been around since the earliest days of modern personal computers, and pretty much, their basic design remains the same. Admittedly, there’s really nothing wrong with the way they look and work, so why innovate, right? It might seem as such, but in reality, the applications we use today have evolved, bringing about a noticeable increase in complexity. So when a company like Logitech tries to innovate upon the basic designs of keyboards and mice in such a way that they augment our ability to use modern applications, we can’t help but smile. The Logitech MX500 Cordless Keyboard & Rechargeable Mouse comes as one of their latest products, and if previous models are an indication, then it’s safe to say

Everything about this pregnancy seems accelerated. I’m already sporting quite the belly, my navel is expanding, and I feel a distinct urge to clean. Yeah, I want to clean. It can only be nesting. I’m anxious to get down in the basement and go through The Poo’s baby things, to sort and organize and wash in Dreft. I [...]

This is not a knock against the Miami Heat when I say this, but it has to feel real bad to be them right now; first you lose Shaquille O’Neal to the Phoenix Suns - although they did get Shawn Marion - then you lose 6, yes count them, 6 players to injuries of one sort or [...]

Ugh. I am in such a funk today.- My maternal grandmother, who has been fighting cancer on and off for 10 years, has been just diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This isn't a surprise to me. After seeing her at Christmas, it was very obvious. It still saddens me. Especially knowing that Christmas will have been the last quality time I spend with her. This is the hardest part of an expat's life...the feeling of being torn in two.- Editing the book has been slow going. I've been distracted with school activities, three hour appointments at immigration and planning a virtual book tour. I'm doubting myself again. I'm also daydreaming too much and taking myself way too seriously today. Where has my sense of humor gone?- JB is in the US for nearly two weeks. Every time we talk, he's been to o

The procedure has been described to me by adult tonsillectomy veterans as more painful than, “3 natural childbirths,” “blunt-force stab wound,” “Broken nose,” “broken arm,” “any injury you can possibly sustain.” So, as you can imagine I am very excited for my upcoming weeks of recovery. Apparently your nerve endings in your throat must increase exponentially [...]

After watching the Palinode cry and fall over repeatedly while reading through this link I sent him, I decided that I would be committing a great injustice if I did not share this goodness with you all: Garfield Minus Garfield.I am a participant in Blog 365.Check out Schmutzie on Etsy!

I’m recovering from the flu and clawing my way over a mountain of laundry. I’d say I’m sorry for not reading and writing, but dude, I have been super sick. I have the mucus to prove it. While I’m fighting my way back, be entertained, yo: Garfield Minus Garfield

So, I'm in a mood. Let's see....top five things (other than people) my life would not be complete without:(Yes, only five because I'm tired and can't think of 10 without getting all sappy.)5. Alannah Miles,Black Velvet and Eurythmics, Sweet Dreams Best songs ever. John has teased me about these two songs since the day I met him. I stand my ground. They are possibly the two best songs ever written.4. Atlas Shrugged & The Fountainhead, by Ayn Rand I never did finish reading The Fountainhead. I love it so much I never wanted it to end.3. Ben & Jerry's Pistachio Pistachio2. Sunrise & coffee1. Mac OS X

Certain home improvements will increase the value of your home by more than the original investment. We know this is often the case with new bathrooms and new kitchens, but what if you would like a home theater? How do you know what other improvements add value?In certain areas, and for certain people, going out to public places in the evening presents hazards. This may be one reason why home entertainment centers are becoming more popular. A harsh winter climate is another and an avid sports fan in the family is a third! Another factor to add in nowadays, is that a large percentage of the realty buying population are baby boomers, who may be more inclined to sit indoors and watch a large screen TV!In choosing to have a home theater, one of your rooms will be literally given up. The decor

Holy crap! 5 years until Armageddon!!!!! But seriously folks… take my wife, please! I read on Wikipedia and elsewhere that among the things that are predicted for December 21, 2012 are: First Contact With Aliens The Return Of Someone Called Quetzalcoatl (some would call him a god) Artificial Intelligence Emerges (Did somebody say SkyNet?) Rise Of The Antichrist We Run Out Of Oil And Have Massive Blackouts Rogue Planet Comes Near Earth And Wreaks Havoc Earth Gets Smacked By A Comet Earth's Magnetic Field Reverses Earth Passes Through A Photon Belt — All things are bright for 3 days, and will glow in the dark for 1000 years Humans Ascend Somehow Humans Achieve Collective Consciousness Time Travel Is Invented Or Revealed Nuclear War End Of The World With so many possibilities for an earth-changing event, it looks like 12-21-2012 is a date that will live in infamy, at least until it happens and is highly unextraordinary. But maybe something big really will take place

Just think, this is exactly what Martha Stewart would look like if she wasn't famous. No celebrity hairdresser to cut her hair, style it, or color it! Someone needs a heavy duty straightener or relaxer.

Certain home improvements will increase the value of your home by more than the original investment. We know this is often the case with new bathrooms and new kitchens, but what if you would like a home theater? How do you know what other improvements add value?In certain areas, and for certain people, going out to public places in the evening presents hazards. This may be one reason why home entertainment centers are becoming more popular. A harsh winter climate is another and an avid sports fan in the family is a third! Another factor to add in nowadays, is that a large percentage of the realty buying population are baby boomers, who may be more inclined to sit indoors and watch a large screen TV!In choosing to have a home theater, one of your rooms will be literally given up. The decor

Done for today. Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Dressing, and  Cranberry Sauce done; green beans blanched and cashews toasted; giant turkey rinsed, and put in a bag full of salt water in a cooler full of ice until tomorrow morning; one pie done, one pie in the oven. I am a lady of leisure (relatively speaking) until 10:00 tomorrow morning when its time to rinse the salt off the turkey, drive it to my parents house, massage it lovingly with herb butter and set it to roasting until dinner time. My mother talked me out of starting the bird breast-side-down and going back to their house 2/3 of the way through cooking to turn it over on the basis that it would be, and I quote “excessive and insane.” She’s got my number, alright…. My mantra: “it doesn’t have to be perfect, and you can fix most things” repeated endlessly. If there are too many lumps in the mashed potatoes on reconsideration, I’ll just heat them up, mash some more, and serve t

Well, the mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and dressing are all done, decanted into foil pans and refrigerated, I have cut up the veggies for the turkey pan and made some compound butter to rub into him, and I have trimmed 3 pounds of green beans. I have also collected the turkey, which is HUGE, but I have figured out that it will fit in the fridge. I am sweaty and less than adorable at this point, but I still need to blanch the beans, toast the cashews and get the turkey brining before I take a shower and a nap. I’m debating on whether to make the pies today or tomorrow morning; they’d be fresher if I baked them tomorrow, but the flavors might meld better if they are baked today. I am having waves of self-doubt; I believe that the dressing is bland and has too much bread, the mashed potatoes are too lumpy, and that I didn’t make enough cranberry sauce. Must. keep. moving.

Amy looked horrible traveling in Germany. She looks like the type of person you would see on the street begging for money, screaming absurdities, without any clue what she is saying. I honestly can’t imagine this girl living a long life following the path she chooses to follow. It is sad because I am sure she is a good person with some very serious inner issues. She needs help. Please clean yourself up Amy!

This recipe takes a BIT OF TIME, but it's a large quantity so it can be frozen in batches & used when needed or craved :-)1 kilo dried chickpeas (soaked in plenty of water for 12 hours minimum)1 bunch of fresh coriander 1 bunch of fresh parsley1 onion (quartered)1 tablespoon of cumin1 tablespoon of dried coriander seedsDrain the chickpeas well & whiz in a food processor in batches then put asideWhiz the fresh coriander , parsley & onion until mixed wellMix crushed chickpeas & green stuff well by hand then whiz again in the food processorMix one more time & put again the food processor until the mixture is smooth & even in colourAdd spices & mix wellDivide in freezer bags & freezeWhen needed, thaw for 2 hours, add desired amount of salt & 1/4 teaspoon of baking Soda & mix well. Leave for 15 minutes then shape into balls & deep fry in HOT vegetable oil

Oops Apple. New area of the ADC site to make it easier for everyone to build apps for the iPhone. But they forgot to buy iphonedevcenter.com Original story at digg . Related stories include: iPhone Minus the Phone Equals the New iPod Touch - Yahoo! News , Patch: What?s new in the iPhone Update 1.0.1 - GeekFun and ... liquidicity View all 4 related news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet for Apple iPhone.

My love she speaks like silence, Without ideals or violence, She doesn't have to say she's faithful, Yet she's true, like ice, like fire. People carry roses, Make promises by the hours, My love she... Looking For Lyrics With Diffrence, visit my blog and discover several meaningful and poetic lyrics written by great artists of all time. Free music and video links are also given

For whatever reason, it seems to me that Minus Story has always flown a bit under the radar of the indie rock tastemakers. And while bands like Arcade Fire, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Tapes 'n' Tapes have gotten all the attention, Lawrence, Kansas indie rockers Minus Story have delivered what might be the year's best (and most overlooked) indie rock record. Before hearing the band's latest album My Ion Truss, my favorite Minus Story song was their cover of the Misfits "Hybrid Moments" on their Heaven And Hell EP. Little did I know that it would point in the direction of this record. my Ion Truss is beautiful, desperate, and achingly melancholy. To me, the band has always sounded like just a quiet little bedroom group, but on My Ion Truss their lo-fi orchestrations have been smoothed over just a bit. Their sound is (however) still raw and filled with moments of ferocious noisemaking in between the quiet din of rural atmospherics and hook-laden indie rock crescendos. The ban

Of the continuing themes found throughout the music released on MINUS, one constant exploration is the relationship between Sound and Silence. Within the stripped down but dimensional outcome there exists a polarity that is neither controlled nor accidental, where life imitates art in between the notes. The act of finding inspiration from a sonic molecule [...]

Well, today is my last day working before I head off to the Fatherland.(Germany for those of you who have not been paying attention.) I am spending the day wrapping up last minute Client issues, begging my co-workers to handle my email when I’m gone and generally being as lazy as possible before the last push to clean the house, do the laundry, pack and head off to a land far, far away. My two weeks of bachelorhood have pretty much sucked. I realize now that I am a married man and father. I miss my wife and kids way too much to be a single guy. I have also lost about 10 pounds in the last two weeks because I haven’t been eating that much. And the answer is no, I do the cooking around here. It’s just that I haven’t been cooking because there is no one to cook for.  I also hate fast food most of the time and so my dinners have consisted of microwave popcorn and glasses of water. I know, I said I’m lazy. In my defense, I have also been busy traveling around

Last weekend, K. Hovnanian Homes had their "Deal Of The Century" promotion running in 31 communities across the US. They slashed overall prices by up to $100,000 and offered extra appliances and upgrades to new customers. Similarly and only a short while ago, Apple decided to cut the price of the iPhone from $599 to $399, just weeks after it's initial release (and original price). But that's where the similarities end. Unlike Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple who came out publicly to defend the price drop to recent iPhone customers, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and CEO of K. Hovnanian Homes did not make any comment nor apologize to recent buyers who paid much more for the same product just few short days ago. And unlike Apple who is giving money back to new iPhone customers who paid the higher price, K Hovnanian is not giving a dime back to recent buyers. Basically, if you recently paid $100,000 more for the same house as your new neighbor who bought this past weekend, you're S.

“Minus is Daniel Stanciu, a 21 years-old Romania-born computer science student. He’s been making tracks for a few years, trying to focus on the emotional aspect of music– rather than its technical side. Style ranges from 8-bit and old school electro to dub, down tempo and ambient music with vague references to math, fuzzy childhood memories, and old video games.” Download Compressed Archive get started nine lives doodle spacefight arhiva7.ro/netlabel/

“Minus is Daniel Stanciu, a 21 years-old Romania-born computer science student. He’s been making tracks for a few years, trying to focus on the emotional aspect of music– rather than its technical side. Style ranges from 8-bit and old school electro to dub, down tempo and ambient music with vague references to math, fuzzy childhood memories, and old video games.” Download Compressed Archive get started nine lives doodle spacefight arhiva7.ro/netlabel/

My wife Amy and I are huge Minus The Bear fans and were (thus) eagerly anticipating the release of their latest album, Planet of Ice. It is (however) almost a little unfortunate that an excellent album like Planet of Ice doesn't quite live up to the enormous expectations that we both had for it. You are probably reading this and thinking, "WTF?" Don't get me wrong here, this is easily one of my favorite records of the year, but after the unbelievable rockness of their 2005 album Menos el Oso, Planet of Ice just seems a little safe. For some reason or another every time we have a late night out downtown we always end of jamming Minus the Bear on our way home in the wee hours of the morning just before daybreak. It just seems to fit. The slinky prog-rock grooves are simultaneously propulsive and cool. In fact, everything about the music on Planet of Ice exudes effortless cool and meticulous attention to detail. The unbelievably tight rhythm section of Erin Tate and Cory Murchy i

Goddamnit, it's always something! Sometimes, you just wish the rest of the world would get off your dick. Aren't I doing enough with my life for you people? You'd think so, but my Mother (who doesn't know exactly what I'm writing, but disapproves of it and thinks it should be banned nonetheless) is pushing for me to take a 'Writing Course,' if only to give my shit an air of legitimacy. And although she disapproves of my writing, she thinks - many of my friends have suggested this too - that I should write a book. You know what? Fuck it. I'll do it. Like everything else in my life, it'll get done when I'm good and goddamn ready, by the process of Osmosis (not to be confused with the sub-par Ozzy Osbourne album Ozzmosis, ruined by Zakk Wylde's constant pinch harmonics) For those of you unfamiliar with Osmosis, my version works a little like this... If I want something or want to get something done, I think and talk about it endlessly, sit on my hairy ass, bitch, moan and comp

The Atlanta Journal Constitution gets it right! Their intrepid reporter contacted mortgage experts who gave the paper the lowdown on different types of loans, plus honest-to-goodness pros and cons. Here’s what they said about FHA: FHA LOANS: FHA loans are backed by the federal government and generally have relaxed credit guidelines. They also allow lower down payments for first-time home buyers and come in a number of different loan products ranging from one- to five-year adjustable-rate mortgages to 15- and 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. • Pros: The FHA loan program has down payment requirements that are low and credit requirements that are less stringent. The adjustable-rate products are good at protecting the borrower from severe rate increases. • Cons: Borrowers may be required to pay upfront mortgage insurance premiums as well as monthly premiums. • Most suited for: First-time home buyers and buyers with limited savings for a down payment. • Least suited for: Buyers

Our beloved Hayden Panettiere is a mere five days away from turning eighteen, and we’re excited! For her of course, not for her boyfriend Stephen Colletti… since he’s now going to be able to hit it and we’re stuck trying to “Save the Cheerleader” with nothing more than a handful of Jergens or a banana peel. This might be a great time to put a plug in for Canada, where she would have already been legal for three years. That’s right, the age of consent here in the Great White North is FOURTEEN! Not that it’s even remotely moral, but there it is. Here’s the beautiful nearly-legal Hayden out on a shopping trip with Mumsy in LA. FIVE MORE DAYS!! Share This

Viene nuevo disco de Minus The Bear y habrá que ver que nos ofrecen con toda la nueva tecnología que existe hoy en día. Después de su maravilla 'Menos El Oso', Planet Of Ice está generando muchas expectativas en los fans quienes estamos intrigados sobre cómo nos sorprenderán ahora.[ descargar ]

While in my disease, all I had was existence. I relinquished what little faith I did have in God for the love and caress of the drink. I had open the door to a living hell and stepped in a willing participant. There I stayed no matter what the cost to my family, my career, or even myself. I could not see the way out because I was participating in my own death, my own failure, and my own human weakness. The more I longed for a way to get out and hide from situations that hurt me emotionally and spiritually, the deeper I traveled towards the abyss of just existing.During my internship of human failure and detachment of life, I found it hard to believe in anything divine such as angels or mercy. Spiritually drained and emotionally beaten, mercy found me anyway. My angel saw the struggle that I had between life and death. That day was the turning point of this tortured soul’s journey towards recovery. My human nature wanted to stay with my companion alcohol, but my spiritual nature had h

F Minus Tony Carrillo is a man of many past careers and inspiration that he purloined  from his various jobs of failure is our gain. He mined himself ideas for F Minus his daily strip from those myriad mishaps. What started once in the Arizona State University newspaper,  F Minus has blossomed into a bonafide strip for United Media and in September his first collected strips will make it into book form. Read strip>> In the fall of 2004, Carrillo entered F Minus in the inaugural "mtvU Strips" contest, an online competition searching for the best college comic strip. The contest consisted of online voting (in which nearly 200,000 votes were cast), and was also judged by comic artists Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, and David Rees, creator of Get Your War On. F Minus was chosen as the winner, and Tony Carrillo was awarded a development deal with United Media. sandbox world, tony medeiros

jl_gzz@hotmail.com has sent you a link to 'Misery Business | Music Video | T-Minus Rock - Week of 7.2.07 | MTV' on MTV.com.http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?name=music&id=1563560&vid=148637Message from jl_gzz@hotmail.com:Check out the new Paramore video...RIOT_!!!MTV.com, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 (c) 2005 MTV Networks. (c) and TM MTV Networks. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Quiet Vann Siegert drifts into town, and those who he interacts with do not suspect the evil that lays beneath his surface; Siegert’s easy relaxed charm is only a reflection of hwta they want to see. Siegert tries to make a new life for himself but the dark mysterious forces continue to drag him into a darker direction. When locals begin to disappear, the people of the sleepy hamlet look to Siegert, but nobody can quite put their finger on what’s wrong or who he really is. All the time, Siegert carries out a dialogue with imaginary detectives who constantly question his motives and crimes! Stars: Owen Wilson, Sheryl Crow, Dennis Haysbert, Dwight Yoakam, Mercedes Ruehl, Alex Warren, Brian Cox, Chloe Black, Janeane Garofalo,Larry Miller. Director: Hampton Fancher. Certificate is USA-R and runs for approximately 1 hour 51 minutes. The Minus Man is due release on 23rd July 2007. Related on In Entertainment:Dreyfuss to play Mystic ManBridges for Iron ManSpider-man 3 breakin

That Tim Duncan, he's so squeaky clean and fundamentally sound, no wonder nuns are even rooting for him.From the AP:In their simple convent, where rows of chairs are arranged in front of a television and a crucifix, the 23 nuns of the Salesian Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province briefly put aside their pleas for the sick and the poor to pray for the San Antonio Spurs.With basketball players' names pinned to white smocks beneath their habits, the sisters faithfully gather at game time in the convent's community room, yelling "Make that basket!" and "C'mon!""We pray for them to win, but we also pray for them to continue their sportsmanship," said Sister Sandra Neaves, head of the order in the Western U.S."We make a lot of noise in that room," laughed Sister Angelina Gomez.(Nuns making lots of noise while together in a room joke redacted to avoid lightning strike.)On Thursday, four of the nuns will attend the opening game of the championship series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The

If you were at all of the Lawrence, Kansas band known as Minus Story, then please do read on, because what the band have in store for you on their next album is certainly raising the stakes. While I cannot say I was much aware of these guys until their 2005 release No Rest For Ghosts, the band have been recording together since 2001. What the five piece are able to achieve on this new record however, is not only a step forward, but is a sonic gem. The sounds and layers of sound throughout the album make it a disc that deserves repeated listens to truly appreciate its mastery. And while one or two songs stand out right away, (see Stich Me Up below) the majority of the album is meant to be consumed and digested at a slower rate. And that is not surprising considering the band enlisted the help of producer John Congleton (Explosions In the Sky, Polyphonic Spree) for My Ion Truss. The album sees a release on June 19th through Jagjaguwar records, but if you want to get a jump on it, he

A Painting A Day-Original Certified Art © 2007Click Photo for larger view.Details: 6 x 8 inches. / Oil on CanvasIncludes Double Removable Mats, Cream out, Green in, Ready for Framing.Title Certificate of Appraisal & Authenticity with Photo of Art Transfered into your name.See Sidebar for Artist History, Certificate Details.Item / Series #: DzMiTh-121949Price: $100.00 Free Shipping USATo Purchase: email@kMadisonMoore.comor Click Buy Now- PayPal SecureA Painting A Day Objets d' Art by k. Madison Moore

Here is my story about the new idea I had to make money. IDEA I had this idea for a very cool site that I thought would make me a ton of money, but I could not figure out a good domain name for it.  I thought of two different names, but only 1 .net domain was available and no .com domains.  But then I switch it it up and came up with the perfect domain name.  I went to the .com domain, and it was for sale.  I emailed the owner and told him I would spend $15 for it.  I would have went up to $25, but I wanted some bargaining room.  He emailed me back and told me that the domain would normally cost $5,000 - $10,000, but he would sell it to me for $3,000.  I emailed him back (he seemed like a nice guy as he visited this site and said there was some things I could do to optimize it), and I told him I would go $25 tops and sorry for wasting his time. GoDaddy I visited the site a few days later, and the registration had expired.  The owner had a few days left to re-reg

International burlesque dancer and American style icon Dita Von Teese shocked VIP crowds during an exclusive performance on Monday night, showing it is what lies beneath that can capture a fashion audience. Stripping down to a sequinned g-string and tassels, Von Teese sparkled as she put on a flashy show to rival Sydney’s Gay Mardi Gras [...]

Webcomics are busting all over the net and I am finding some really exciting new ones.  Minus, by Ryan Armand is the latest Eisner nominated webcomic on the net. This strip is real old school in thought abd conception.  We are talking Little Nemo in Slumberland old school train of thought. You will see what I mean.  See strip>> Each minus strip is painted on a 15×20" piece of Illustration board. With this comic I am pretending I am making a comic strip for a newspaper in the early 20th century. A special newspaper that lets me use as much color as I want. I’m not much for comic strips so I don’t know how long I’ll be doing this one, so enjoy it while it lasts, I guess? It’ll be updating every thursday until I suddenly stop! Making comics on giant paper is pretty neat though. Yeah. (Ryan Armand) sandbox world

Artist: Minus StoryRelease Date: June 19, 2007Album: My Ion TrussGenre: Indie PopMyspace: minusstoryLink: http://rs.dr.ag/ 01. In Line02. Aaron03. Stitch Me Up04. The Battle Of Our Lives05. Beast At My Side06. The Way Beyond07. Parachute08. Mama Mama09. Pretty In The Light10. Miles And Miles

My desktop countdown is displaying a bold red number "1" - almost with a sense of urgency - reminding me that today is my last day presenting to the world as a man. I had a very fitful sleep, partly because of not being used to the sheer mass of hair I now have, but because this is the culmination of everything and I am full of apprehension.The little demons of doubt have already come visiting, plaguing me with questions such as:"Am I doing the right thing?""Will I have the strength of will to be able to make such a change tomorrow?""Will I be able to live my life like this?"Deep down, I know the answer to these questions is a resounding "yes", but it still doesn't make all of this any easier. I'm scared - and the one person I could go to for reassurance and comfort is just as scared as I am for different reasons.

I've just come back from the salon - 9, yes NINE hours of permanant colour, 300 extensions, and a cut and style. My bum is sore, I'm absolutely starving and my scalp hurts from being mauled for that length of time...................but...........My hair is wavy from the kinked extensions, bouncy, perfectly blended and absolutely gorgeous. It frames my face perfectly, softening my chin and a fringe sweeps down over one eye. The whole effect is astounding - coupled with my shaped eyebrows I look astounding. S.V picked me up in the car and I had to pick up her chin from the floor - her wide eyed expression and repeated statements of "Oh my god you look like a girl" comfirm what I can see in the mirror.The staff at the salon were just amazing, taking shifts to do the extensions in a relay. Suprisingly they are going to be very easy to care for - just a special shampoo, gentle brushing from the bottom - and being human hair, I can do with them what I like. They also have spare exten

Ouch, ouch, ouch !!! I've not been back long from the salon after having my eyebrows waxed and plucked. The two hairy caterpillars that once resided above my eye socket have been reduced to delicate little feminine arches surrounded by a glowing red halo of sore skin. I have moved my manicure to Saturday, so it gives me something nice to do on my first day as Sasha .The beauty therapist was just absolutely lovely, chatty, smiley and made me feel at ease the minute I was laying on bed. Whilst she was talking, she gave me a skin consultation and went through all the facials that they do and various other treatments - explaining that they were used to treating trans-clients and that I shouldn't feel nervous or embarassed about coming in for whatever I wanted.On top of that, just before I left the treatment room for the reception area she even asked me what name I wanted to book my manicure under - saving me the blushes of having to explain whilst back in the crowded waiting room. I coul

My hope of a quiet(ish) day were destroyed the minute I opened my email today and found 14 messages from new wellwishers. The enthusiasm from those wishing me all the best yesterday hadn't waned either.I felt sad today leaving work. I don't know why. I actually stopped on the pavement and looked up at the office building for a moment - almost if I was leaving it for good. Something happened - a moment - that I can't explain and I can't put into words.The sun was beautiful on the way home, a lovely yellowy orange casting long shadows over everything and playing off the windows and reflective surfaces of buildings. It was a pleasant walk home.I now have 3 days off before my transition.Tomorrow - Eyebrows and ManicureThursday - Hair extensionsFriday - Electrolysis + Laser treatment.Hopefully in that time I can calm right down and bring myself out of this state of euphoria.I have important things to think about and important things to say to my wife before Saturday. I need quiet

Well, it's the end of an era. It's 7.30 am and I'm ready for my last day at work. The last day I will ever wear a shirt and tie and the last day any of my colleagues and peers will ever see me in "boy mode".I am hoping other people are not so "excited" today. I have a lot of work to do before I can come home, and I don't think my nerves could stand another day like yesterday.

I've moved my T date forward by 2 days. After careful consideration I do not want the first day of my transition to co-incide with my first day at work. This is a bad thing. So I'm Transitioning on the 17th March which is a Saturday. NC coming to take me into town and go for a coffee and a meal perhaps with a little bit of shop browsing thrown in to give me as much "outside world" exposure as I can handle.Well the managers who were at the GT meeting told the teams today and the support has been completely overwhelming. My work email has been flooded with messages of support and suitably empathic missives. Likewise the amount of people who have come up to me with genuine words of support thrown in with the occasional hug has just made me feel really at ease. I can truthfully say that I have not experienced any bad reaction at all.The female staff (on my team at least) seem to have gone into "Mother Hen" mode and have instantly become almost protective of their new "girl in training".

NC, SV and M called me at lunchtime to drag me out of my flat to take me to Henley and buy me lunch. (Sort of a farewell to "boy me" before my transition next weekend).It was just lovely and relaxing, sitting in a pub by the river then walking through town to have a meal in a pizza / pasta restaurant.Tomorrow will be interesting - back to work for 2 more days before my leave. The assembled 27 managers at Friday's meeting with the Gender Trust will be telling the rest of the staff tomorrow (if it hasn't already leaked out).Despite all the support (emails from senior management and text messages from colleagues, I must say I am a little bit apprehensive).On a frankly ridiculous postscript - we passed a shop in Henley that was selling these... Alledgedly they are lamas. One begs to ask the question "Why?" as they have the most ridiculous faces and are not endearing in any way shape or form !Oh well I guess someone with more money than sense will buy them.

It is done...Today was the big clothes "sort out". As a result, I only have enough male clothes left to last me the week. Enough for 2 days at work and 3 days casual attire while I am on leave. An "emergency" boy-outfit has also been placed in my bottom drawer in case my wife as some kind of serious problem and I need to rush over to her house (before she can come to terms with meeting Sasha)It was exciting in one way, as I have had sealed bags of clothes from the huge shopping trip, un-opened under the bed - and I'd forgotten half of what I'd bought. On the other hand it was quite a bizarre, almost surreal experience, bagging up my old clothes in favour of my new ones. Likewise seeing 6 pairs of shoes and a handbag living in my porch has made me double take a couple of times.Now my colleagues at work know about my impending transition as does everyone else, I don't have to "hide" anything, so my make-up, jewellery and other bits and pieces now have permanent homes.Related to th

(Names have been removed for obvious reasons - as has the last thank you section)NOTE: THIS IS LONG !I'd like to start by apologising…………Over the last few months I realise that I have been incredibly difficult to work with – to the point where I have earned the reputation of being, a miserable, pessimistic, anti-social individual – and quite rightly so.I've been described as walking around with a chip on my shoulder, or under a cloud, as being like "Eeyore" – and in fact, one person said to me (in jest I might add) that underneath that miserable exterior there's a happy person desperate to get out.That in part is why all of this has been set up and why I am sat here now in front of you.G has talked about how she has got to where she is today, but I'm not going to talk intimately about my past – firstly because I'm still coming to terms with it and starting on my journey – and secondly because I'm frightened that if I tell you, when I eventually get around to wri

Well the deed has been done and I am so relieved. Today has been an emotional rollercoaster to put it mildly. The morning started off me arriving at work and being like a cat on hot bricks. I don't think I managed to sit at my desk for longer than 15 minutes at any time. Things started happening at around 10am when facilities began removing the tables (to my horror) from the large downstairs meeting room and setting up chairs in nice neat little rows like in a cinema. Up to this point I thought I'd have the safety of hiding behind a table - but oh how wrong I was !The only table set up was for the laptop for G's presentation. Part way through the morning, two of the senior managers took me into the meeting room and explained what was going to happen and how the assembled audience were to be introduced to G and the fact it was me who was transitioning. Needless to say, I made various whimpering noises concerning the room layout but was assured I was to be flanked by the 2 senior dire

My concentration has been sorely lacking today, with only one thought on my mind - the matter of "outing myself" to an assembled group of 27 people tomorrow.If I think about it for too long, I can feel my pulse quicken, mouth dry and that sickening knot building in my stomach. After G from the Gender Trust has said her piece, 54 eyes will be looking at me in possible incredulity and disbelief waiting for me to deliver an 8 minute speech which will break the mask beyond repair and lay myself exposed to my peers.Irrational "what ifs" are clouding my perception of a reality that in fact I will probably be accepted by most - such is the liberal nature of the company I work for. The fear I will be shunned, for me, is a very real one as my only contact with other people is within the confines of the office - and being ostracised is something that fills me with dread.The simple act of fingers being cupped under my chin to make eye contact and the genuine, reassuring words of "it will be alr

Well the deed has been done. I now have two pairs of glasses (or will have on the 14th). V was absolutely lovely when I went in - I need not have worried. We talked about my facial shape, impending hair growth and suchlike then went about looking at various styles. One "female" pair and one "unisex" pair were chosen and at £75 for both on their "buy one get one free" offer, I was more than happy.No sign of Y in sight. Perhaps he was in hiding or worse.So that's it. I'm done. Just the cosmetic bits and pieces to go.

Today I seemed to have dragged myself out of the miserable state I was in yesterday. The sun was shining when I walked into work this morning, and it was warm. The world was in colour again. My wife should have hopefully started to find comfort in the "Depend" support group she joined. It's going to be a long road for her to come to terms with all of this, and I just hope that she finds the help she needs. I just feel I'm running out of time.I have the "joy" of going to Specsavers at lunch time today to choose my new frames. After the "incident", I phoned V (the nice supervisor) yesterday asking if she would help and she was more than happy to. I just hope Y isn't there ! That WOULD be awkward.

"I walked a mile with Pleasure,She chattered all the way;But left me none the wiser,For all she had to say.I walked a mile with SorrowAnd ne'er a word said she;But, oh, the things I learned from herWhen Sorrow walked with me! ""Along the Road" - Robert Browning Hamilton.....I'll not be writing an entry today.

Didn't sleep well at all last night due to all the "stuff" going around in my head.I woke up this morning and the first thought that struck me as I was blearily staring at the ceiling was the fact that in TWO WEEKS I would be going to work for the first time as Sasha. I promptly stuck my head back under the covers and had another half an hour of my mind doing cartwheels.Work today was a blur. I finally managed to get the dreaded 212, 608 and H1 projects out of the door and ready for the big conference on 13th March. I've been living on that adrenaline for 3 weeks and when I had them "signed off" I felt deflated and relieved. I should have been proud of myself - as I walked on water to deliver them to the ridiculous schedule but I didn't. I just felt sort of empty... I have nothing to distract me from all the transitioning thoughts 9-5 now. Getting stuck into work has been acting as a painkiller - and it's just worn off.NC reminded me of my transition being 14 days away with

Inside my heart is breaking My makeup may be flaking,But my smile still stays on.Queen - "The Show Must Go On" Come back from my wife's house and finally managed to compose my thoughts (trans. "I've stopped crying long enough to write") Whilst sitting on the bus home the realisation hit me that today might be the last time I saw her, and I actually felt sick.This whole situation has left me with a whole bunch of "what ifs" in my head that I can't answer...Could we have got through this together?What if I'd told her sooner?How might things have been different?....I guess I'll never know. Once the genie was let out of the bottle, there was no way it could go back inside. Take away the whole "trans" element and everything was disturbingly normal: Sunday lunch, watching some silly film, playing with the cats (Merlin - above : Freya - below), and me sorting out something on the computer. Add the "trans" element and everything was just so awkward with both of us trying desperately hard

Off to my wife's house shortly to see her for probably the last time before my transition. Those two words sound strange together now - mainly because we are in the process of divorce proceedings and the fact I don't live there anymore. Likewise when I refer to my flat as my house when I talk to her, it feels very strange.It's going to be hard. It's like I feel I'm a stranger now - a visitor almost. That natural comfort of being there has completely gone.Sitting here, I'm wondering if she will be able to come to terms with all of this and come out of the other side of this 'intact' and whether she will be able or really want to see me after I've transitioned. Only time will tell.I was sent a link to the the following album last night. Despite being more ambient "nonsense", it's strangely relaxing and ethereal.. so I thought I'd share

Received my appointment from the Claybrook Centre this morning to see Dr Penny Lenihan in June. So much for the 7 months I was told by the receptionist when I called. Three months in the grand scheme of things isn't a long time - especially as I will have already have done three months of the RLT and have documentary evidence to support it.In other news, I found this article in The Guardian and this one in the Daily Mail. Apparently letters have been discovered from Wagner to his seamstress ordering women's clothes for himself. I guess this would have been a bit of a bummer for the Nazi image - especially with Wagner being Hitler's favourite composer.

The wonders of technology never cease. From phone to journal in a touch of a button with only minor intervention from me !Today the rain had stopped and the cranes that live outside my bedroom window were in full bloom at 6.30am. Unfortunately, things seem to deteriorate from the word go.My shower denied me the luxury of any hot water, as did the taps - which meant me unceremoniously bent over the kitchen sink with semi-boiled kettles full of water to wash my hair. I was prepared for several phone calls to my landlord when I arrived home this evening, but miraculously I have hot water. Hmm - I'll have to keep an eye on that !The coffee machine at work was dishing out slightly brown water, and as soon as I sat down everything just seemed to happen at once with my phone ringing like it was posessed, and my email in-box filling up at an alarming rate. I've been shouted at, expected to walk on water and even pull the moon out of the sky just to meet deadlines that should never have been

Went for my eyetest today. I do not wish to relate the experience as I am still recovering. However I have just finished the letter below which I intend to deliver to the store manager tomorrow.1st March 2007Dear Sir,I am writing to inform you of an incident which happened in your store at around 12.30pm this afternoon.I was booked in for an eye test at 12 noon and was seen firstly by a gentleman who did a couple of tests and then was asked to sit down to see the Optician. I was greeted by Y... and taken upstairs for my eye test, whereupon he began asking me several questions on his form.Upon getting to the question regarding any medication I was taking, I was initially reluctant to answer and said gave the answer as “I’m not prepared to say as they are not relevant to my eye test”. He was a little taken aback but for my own reasons I was not prepared to mention what they were at the time.During the part of the examination where the retina are checked, he noticed that several of

Just spent the last 90 minutes chatting to "The Boy" and sitting here with a mug of foul smelling but suprisingly nice Valerian and Rosehip tea with a self-satisfied smug grin on my face.One word - "comfortable" - I'm not saying more without the presence of a solicitor.

Had a phone call from M at the hair salon today telling me I'm going to need another 100 extensions - that's 250 in all now !Subsequently this has increased my in-salon time to an incredible 8 hours of hair fussing. This will be very difficult on the grounds an average haircut takes 45 minutes - in which time an exhaustive list of topics such as the weather, holidays, partners and your job can be gone through with ease. So what am I going to talk about for the other 7 hrs and 15 minutes ? Hmm...this is going to need some thought !Uugh ! The dreaded optician tomorrow too. No doubt I'll be eye-dropped like some laboratory rabbit and end up looking like I have a liver ailment - on top of which I really hate that puffy pressure gadget they have. Coupled with the fact I have to choose a pair of female frames tomorrow whilst wearing shirt and tie is going to be another one of those moderately awkward experiences I have learnt to take into my stride of late.The irony of this is that once I

Neatorama does its duty in pointing to something truly 'neat'. An interactive gaming table combines arcadia with a tangible tablet. Like a Wii for Pong (or perhaps Ping Pong for Wii), the Pong Table uses embedded LED lights along with touchpads to create the experience. When turned off, the 2500 LEDs are unnoticeable, leaving the table ready for dinner. In addition to the Pong Table, Moritz Waldemeyer created the Roulette Table for gamers who gamble, as well as the Corian Mirror which reflects a pixelated image of the onlooker in real time with 1000 LEDs.tags technorati : interactive led pong wii

Today I had my first dealings with the Claybrook Centre (formerly Charing Cross GIC). Despite hearing the apocryphal tales of horror and downright cruelty served up by this so called "provider of care" - I was inclined not to believe them totally - until now.Yesterday I received a letter asking me to complete my pre-registration details on an attached form, which was all well and good until I read the numerous particularly harsh disclaimers on the reverse. I have NEVER seen anything like this on other medical documentation in my entire life.Thou shalt not miss thy first appointment or we shall strike you from our list and request a re-referral.Thou shalt not cancel an appointment without sufficient notice or we shall strike you from our list and request a re-referral.Thou shalt not miss a re-scheduled appointment or we shall strike you from our list and request a re-referral.Thou shalt not miss a re-scheduled appointment or we shall write to your GP and withdraw your prescription of ho