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Thanks Nimisha, for the appreciation. It is always nice to know that someone finds my blog interesting. And I award it to: Amrita Twisted DNA Nikhil gurcharandasji Vmohanty American Desi       

A couple of weeks back, I got an email from my daughter's elementary school asking parents to bring in some snacks for the teachers during Conference Week. "This will be great," I thought since I just happen to love cooking.But what to bring? Surely roasted chicken is not what they had in mind. Nor fancy mashed potatoes or fish. They might have liked my Frankenbread...but I wanted to represent

29 November 2008Singapore Swimming ClubEunos Grassroots Leaders, New Citizens and Residents attended the fun-filled Eunos Appreciation Nite. Everyone wore their formal wear.YEC LadiesAfter the arrival of Guest-of-Honour, Mayor Zainul Abidin Rasheed, buffet dinner commenced. The emcee then led a stage game, getting the audience to guess the movie title by listening to the soundtracks. I managed to

In posts past, I've opined on the merits of manners. Books have been a bolstering support as we've diligently drummed etiquette expectations into our twins.Another arena wherein literature has been -- and continues to be -- reading reinforced is the true meaning of holidays. We've got texts on Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas, even a couple on the Chinese New Year, but for me, the Thanksgiving

Golden Corral is holding its Military Appreciation Monday on November 17, 2008. The free “thank you” dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner.

Call me crazy but I think the cheerleaders for the Boca Juniors might far and away be the sluttiest cheerleading team I’ve seen to date.  And I only mean that in the most complimentary way. I also can only assume these that girls have to be more popular than the actually Boca Juniors themselves. I don’t see [...]

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People usually retire from a company after serving for twenty-five to thirty years or more. The others in the company are usually grateful for the wonderful work that the person retiring has done. The officials and workers in the company usually present the retiree with retirement gifts in recognition and appreciation for that service. The retiree got a paycheck for many years as compens

I could not sleep the night before getting to the NAR Expo!  I tossed and turned and really my brain was going on overdrive.  See I had certain expectations of meeting many of my on line friends..some who I knew very well by reading them everyday and some who I knew I would meet face to face to turn around and start interacting on line and reading them everyday. I constantly think of how

How could I not inform you about Oliver Kita’s Chocolates new holiday chocolate tasting party kit? I really could not.Oliver Kita () is the person who created a gourmet Chocolate Tasting Party Kit. "I want people to experience the fun of chocolate tasting," said Oliver Kita, Chocolatier. The party kit that is enough for four people, includes six signature boxes containing tasting samples that ar

Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11th, and many restaurants are honoring veterans and active duty military by giving them a free meal. Participating McCormick & Schimicks restaurants are giving veterans a free entree from a special menu on 11/09/08. Must present proper identification. Select Applebee’s Restaurants in AZ, CA, IL, IA, NY, MN, NC, PA, TN, VA, and WI will offer [...]

I almost forgot to post about this.Yes this week Nov. 2 – 8 is the week that we show are appreciation to our local animal shelters for all the work that they do to help protect are buddies. Remember that a lot of the people that work in these shelters are doing it for love. So help put a smile on their faces for all that the do.Check out AnimalShelter.org for more infoHere is a direct link to An

This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation week!In 1996, The HSUS launched National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (based on an idea from the Capital Humane Society in Lincoln, Nebraska). This campaign was designed to acknowledge and promote the invaluable role shelters play in their communities and to increase public awareness of animal welfare issues and shelter services.During National

Hi! My dental office will be having a "Patient Appreciation Party" next summer (June 27, 2009). I am looking for a great graphic designer to design a: 1. 1 page color flyer (8.5x11) front and back that promotes the event... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Copywriting, Graphic Design)

Certificate recieved by Matava and Mad Fish Dive Centre from PADI in recognition of our support of Project AWARE.

All around the blog-o-sphere today I've been reading about Pastor Appreciation.  I've read about Pastors getting a big screen TV, another one getting a GPS, others getting gift certificates to nice gift bags for the PW. (Pastor's wife.) Since it's the "topic" of the day, I thought I'd blog about our particular Pastor Appreciation day.   Yesterday was a typical service.  We had a few visitors

Spot.ph invited us bloggers to attend this very formal event in Trinoma Mall to have a personal experience and first taste of Rene Barbier wines. The Spanish Wine is a masterpiece done by French wine maker, Leon Barbier, who started his wine making venture after leaving France in 1880 and moved to Catalonia, Spain. There he found the lush land of Penedes, were it became his sanctuary for making

Long before there were wine glasses, or for that matter before the material glass was invented, there was wine. Unearthed from the ruins of ancient China reveals how wine was drunk by nobles during the period from the Xia dynasty, to the Shang and to the Zhou dynasty, with bronze ware. Ordinary folks used wares that were made from clay.Read More... [Source: Food and Drink: Wine Spirits Articles

Tuesday’s been a fairly slow news day and I didn’t get home until after midnight tonight, so forgive me for just linking to my writing elsewhere in October’s first post. Over a year ago, prior to the 2007 Apertura kicking off, I suggested that one of the players to watch in the next twelve months [...]

Our pastors are the men and women who guide us in the words of our Lord. They teach us how to be good Christians and how to spread the news of our Lord and eternal life. But our pastors do so much more than that. They lend us support through difficult times by reading the scriptures with us and praying with us. They make sure our church runs smoothly and efficiently. They baptise us as John the Ba

Yes, you read that right. Today’s post is a eulogy of what some people have mistaken for a useless piece of shit – Gordon Brown.Not a useless piece of shit – it’s official!I like Gordon, or ‘GB’ as Brit haters could abbreviate him.Some people claim he is a venal, corrupt, dour incompetent, and I agree there’s a lot to support that. And that he would not be PM if he hadn’t allowed B

Yes, it really is... September 22 is the official Elephant Appreciation Day! It was declared in 1996 because the elephant... - is the largest land mammal of our era, - is unique among mammals for its trunk, - is the most noble of beasts on earth, - is most undeservedly threatened with extinction, - has been man's benefactor in numerous ways throughout history, - is entertaining and amusing,

According to MSN, Home prices across the country fell 4.8% in the second quarter, compared with the second quarter of 2007. According to the article, the largest declines were in the states where prices had risen highest and overbuilding had been concentrated during the 2003-07 real-estate boom such as California, Nevada, and Florida. The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, OFHEO, st

Oh what a Wednesday it has been.I started my day out with prayer at 5:30am.Impressed?Don't be. It was the panic kind of prayer.The kind you pray as you are walking out the door on your way to E.R.Our 19 month apparently has had an allergic reaction. We knew that and had gone to the doctor Tuesday but when I woke up at 5 and she looked 20x worse than when I took her to the doctor.....I panicked.I h

In the 2005 U.S. Open final, Roger Federer defeated American legend André Agassi. Throughout the match, the crowd roared for Agassi, chanting, “ANDRE! ANDRE!” The atmosphere was slightly different on Monday night at the U.S. Open’s opening ceremonies, which featured a parade of past champions. Federer, the winner of four consecutive titles [...]

I had everything planned.One week at the Glendale "Correctional Facility" next to the Great Mall. I would crash at my cousin's place and conveniently take the lightrail in the morning then back.I biked and got lost, but found my way.Ridiculously Unclear RulesMy cellphone was confiscated."Didn't you read the rules and regulations?""Yes, I don't recall seeing 'no cell phones.'" I whipped out the she

My friend, Bob Danzig, has an amazing story. Simple words of appreciation and encouragement changed his life. Bob was in five foster homes during his youth, and said he spent his childhood trying to find someone to love and appreciate him. When he was nine years old, he had a new social worker. He said after she had done all the paperwork to move him to yet another foster home, she sat him down

Aesthetics and the Environment presents fresh and fascinating insights into our interpretation of the environment. Traditional aesthetics is often associated with the appreciation of art, but Allen Carlson shows how much of our aesthetic experience does not encompass art but nature--in our response to sunsets, mountains or horizons or more mundane surroundings, like gardens or the view from our wi

Mark your calendars on September 15-16 for the International Franchise Association’s Franchise Appreciation Day, held in Washington D.C. at the JW Mariott. (Note: Registration ends Sept. 1, so you have two weeks to do this!) This fall conference will help shape public policy, and if you, the franchise business owner, want your say, this [...]

Mark your calendars on September 15-16 for the International Franchise Association’s Franchise Appreciation Day, held in Washington D.C. at the JW Mariott. (Note: Registration ends Sept. 1, so you have two weeks to do this!) This fall conference will help shape public policy, and if you, the franchise business owner, want your say, this [...]

“Take a picture with your clients and link them to your website. Ask them for a reciprocal link”Better yet grab your camcorder and record a video testimonial - Call your client and tell them that you would like to come to their place of work and get a video testimonial. It doesn’t matter what kind [...]

System Administrator Appreciation Day.July 25th, 2008 was the 9th Annual System Administrator Appreciation Day, a special international day, a day to show that you truly appreciate the hard work and dedication of your System Administrator. These guys get no respect 364 days a year and the least you could do on this day is to present a nice gift and some public acknowledgement for their diligent wo

Today is System Administrator Appreciation Day. As SysAdminDay puts it, it is a thankless job for 364 days. You do not receive a lot of attention when things are going well. But when things do go wrong, you do, in deed, receive a lot attention - the type that spikes your stress level. You routinely get those dreaded calls between 12 am and 4 am or on your days off: "I need YOU to come in ASAP!" A

No, we're not making this up -- go and buy a cold Dew for the guys in your company's basement; this is their day for kudos.For motivation, I'll remind you that if you tick these guys off, they could:Suspend your network priviledgesBlock iTunesRedirect DNS requests for Monster.com to BabeVsBabe.com'Accidentally lose' your home directoryShare your web traffic log with your bossSend email to the Whit

Following RuRu's lead. I think Que Hiciste is one of her best tracks ever!!! The Video�>

When you want to express your gratitude, encourage or improve your terms with your associates and colleagues, a note of appreciation goes a long way in giving a boost to these relationships. Here is a set of custom-made, free ecards designed to suit all your needs.

I love this song, I wish it were a single here are some spectacular live performances, btw is there any studio version of this song, there are additional beats and guitars on the live version also her vocals sound better live than the one on the album

"Little thoughts of self-appreciation make a big difference to oneself." (Happy Musings is a newspaper feature syndicated by King Features that I create each day to remind us all that “Life is wonderful!” I offer it here to brighten your...

I love offering gifts. It’s my own method of showing admiration to the populace and I care the most about it. Usually I offer gifts which are more important and one way or the other beneficial to the recipient. Generally I love personalized gifts because it’s the eventual way of expressing your emotions to the other person. If you have no thoughts in your mind offering gifts can be a daunti

Today, Friday June 11, is Cow Appreciation Day nationwide at Chick-fi-a. If you dress like a cow you’ll receive free food! Full costume gets you a combo meal; “partial cow look” gets an entree. For easy dressing tips, look here. We had a mix of Halloween costumes and kids with white shirts covered [...]

I am on far too many email lists. Recently I received one from Chick-fil-A about Cow Appreciation Day and, well, I couldn't help but laugh. I'm seriously considering stopping by to just sit & watch to see if anyone does this today. Here's the deal: dress from "head to hoof" like a cow, stop by Chick-fil-A today and get a free combo meal. "Partial" cow attire will earn you a free entree.See

Thank to my loyal reader, Justina. She emailed me some great info on Teacher Appreciation through Staple's. I did take advantage of the 1 cent items this week but check this out...."Just wanted to drop a line & tell you about something that Staples is doing for Teachers. I know there are a lot of home school moms & teachers who would really appreciate this." A is for Appreciation "The one

Teacher Appreciation - Teachers impact our lives. Their words can stay with us for years. They teach with passion, helping shape the lives of their students. When you think back to a favorite teacher, is it a teacher who taught with love and dedication? Is it a teacher who believed in you and made a difference in your life? More: continued here Other Review: Star Wars MINI PLUSH - CHEWBACC

For those who participated in the Firefox World Record on Download day. Can now have a “Thank You” Certificate from Mozilla. Though the official body of Guinness World Records is yet to approve this record attempt, Firefox is celebrating with certificates that also carry a Guinness World Records logo. Don’t know legally approved or not but

I never had any reasons of creating this website, and never did I expect that somebody will appreciate my articles. Most of them are advertisements but this shares a lot to my compilation. A simple memory from my past and my trial as the great mistress never hinders my blogs. As this continue to attract readers like you, I hope that this will not affect you negatively. That always keep the good si

I never had any reasons of creating this website, and never did I expect that somebody will appreciate my articles. Most of them are advertisements but this shares a lot to my compilation. A simple memory from my past and my trial as the great mistress never hinders my blogs. As this continue to attract readers like you, I hope that this will not affect you negatively. That always keep the good si

I never had any reasons of creating this website, and never did I expect that somebody will appreciate my articles. Most of them are advertisements but this shares a lot to my compilation. A simple memory from my past and my trial as the great mistress never hinders my blogs. As this continue to attract readers like you, I hope that this will not affect you negatively. That always keep the good si

I found this cool calculator just sitting on my desktop and thought I would share it with you. It’s a simple tool for calculating appreciation. Since it is not specific to a neighborhood or area of town, the results may actually be different for your home. Historically, Indianapolis real estate is a slow, steady market with

Another property has joined the $2,000,000+ club. This one is located in the beautiful Santa Anita Oaks area, or “Upper Rancho Estate”. Bordering close to San Marino and South Pasadena, homes in this community will always carry a hefty premium over other similar Arcadia properties. Of course, there’s nothing normal about these homes either: 3,000+ square foot [...]

Examinations are over and results are out, but all’s not over yet. Have you taken a few short moments to appreciate that very lecturer or tutor who was able to not just educate you, but also to bring additional laughter in your life? I’m not saying that you have to travel all the way down to the [...]

Here at the Gremlin House, we like to think we're a cultured lot. I realize that seems like a bit of a contradiction, but if we, as parents don't learn to appreciate fine art, then how can we expect the gremlins to ever learn that skill? Now, I enjoy a trip to the art gallery as much as the next gal. Being an artist myself, I've spent a fair amount of time looking at great works of art. But

Crank. Transporter. In the Name of the King. War. The One. Revolver. Chaos. The Bank Job. And the Pink Panther remake. But nothing can prepare you for...Jason Statham in..."REAL LIFE"Jason Statham looks like he was born to grimace for the paparazzi. This is his movie poster for his new movie "Real Life." Because he looks like he's about to kick someone's ass. And apparently he doesn't shave.

There are many wonderful teaching strategies educators can use to cultivate and develop an appreciation of world literature within their students. Initially, developing an appreciation for world literature in high school students requires that teachers select reading material with themes that are relevant to the modern era in which we live. Interest and appreciation for the [...]

This is from the "Official" Ryan Newman web page at The Ryan Newman Fan Club Appreciation Day 2008 Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mill Lake Youth Camp Chelsea, Michigan The seventh annual Ryan Newman Fan Club Appreciation Day will take place at Mill Lake Youth Camp near Chelsea, Michigan. Ryan and Krissie would like to extend [...]

Appreciating art is a pleasurable experience and should be one that nurtures your creative spirit and creates beautiful memories. But most of us are overwhelmed by the prospect of a trip to an art gallery and feel a little inept to appreciate fine art. A simple approach and a little bit of research can make your experience with art much more enjoyable and also help you develop your own unique art

On the 3rd night of Tech·Ed SEA 2007, there was an appreciation dinner and party where MVPs, Microsoft folks and the conference speakers were invited. It was done in Bossa Nova, a Brazillian restaurant serving food fresh from the grill. The restaurant was in the ground floor of Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur hotel near Bukit Bintang.It was a very nice place. Seems to me though that this place is an upsca

David Archuleta Shares His “American Idol” Experience And AppreciationFashion.ie, Ireland - 59 minutes agoThe “American Idol” finalist David Archuleta sings the National Anthem before the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz second round playoff game at Energy ...

A huge loss due to speculative investment in real estate is not a remote possibility. Studies show that non-professional brokers are more prone to such losses, while professionals who know the ins-and-outs of the trade have gained. Capital appreciation in real estate investing is certain as property values are constantly on the rise. While depreciation [...]

It's interesting to look at the trends in price appreciation to determine what will happen in the future. When areas appreciate too fast, primarily because of investment speculation and artificial demand, prices do need to come back down to recover. The good news for Logan Real Estate is that real estate here didn't appreciate nearly as fast as it did in the more struggling parts of Utah like Salt

The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Vietnamese Dong (VND) recorded an all time high on May 27, reaching VND17,600/US$ on the black market, up 6.9 percent against the rate last December. It sparked a buying spree among the public to either hoard or transfer their dollars abroad. Former Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam Cao Sy Kiem gave an insight into the “gold rush” mentality

Ever since 9/11, fire departments have been getting far more recognition than ever before. Everyone is well aware of the danger fireman run into to help others. Every day they put their lives on the line to save others and protect property. While there is no true way to show firefighters how much their work is appreciated, creating custom tee shirts can be a great way to do so.Screen printing is o

Well.. The past few weeks have been difficult for me, as I've been in and out of urgent care twice, and put on two different types of antibiotics all within the same week. I'm still not sure if the infection is getting any better, but I have to keep the faith. I have still been thinking about posting on the blog, but the level of discomfort has kept me from doing this until today.Life is a strange

I want to thank my fellow blogger Bluedreamer for this award. I really appreciate it. It's nice to visit online buddies to know what's new with them. And being appreciated for that is something to be thankful for.

I want to thank my fellow blogger Bluedreamer for this award. I really appreciate it. It's nice to visit online buddies to know what's new with them. And being appreciated for that is something to be thankful for.

I want to thank my fellow blogger Bluedreamer for this award. I really appreciate it. It's nice to visit online buddies to know what's new with them. And being appreciated for that is something to be thankful for.

A few years ago I took my wife and son to Washington, D.C. for the Memorial Day weekend.  We did the whole tourist routine around the D.C. area: Smithsonian, National Art Museum, The US Capitol Building, etc.  As it turned dark on Saturday evening we had been in the crowd watching The National Memorial Day Concert from the steps of the Capitol.  Many celebrities were there performing and we of

The world of real estate has seen many changes in the last several years. The subject of appreciation has been and will always be an important topic. Many homeowners talk about how the value of their home has gone up because of home improvements and /or being in a select location.This idea of home appreciation is hazy. Houses do not actually appreciate in value. This idea may make one feel une

Naturino Los Gatos is having a customer's appreciation sale through Monday May 19th where you can receive exclusive discounts on Spring Shoes, Sandals and Clothing. As a bonus - enjoy Free Standard Shipping on all orders including sale items that total over $300 (Domestic) and $500 (International) after discounts. There is also free US Shipping on all regular priced shoes. Save 10% on your first i

Mongabay.com is a popular environmental science resource with news and rainforests sections widely cited for information on tropical forests, conservation, and wildlife. Founded by Rhett Butler In 1999, Mongabay.com aims to raise interest in wildlife and wildlands while promoting environmental...

For whatever reason, this tape is one of my favorites. Maybe it was the fact it was one of the first old school tapes I ever bought from the back of The Source back in the day along with the famous Harlem World Christmas battle. The Sixth Anniversary of the Zulu Nation is part of a tradition that still goes down. Every year, the mighty Universal Zulu Nation celebrates it's beginnings, and they

source - Times Of India website ---- Indian expatriates in UAE have demanded a compensation package from the Indian government as appreciation of the Indian rupee impacted their remittances back home. The demand follows a study conducted recently by the Centre for Socio-economic and Environmental Studies, Kochi. The study focused on the impact of rupee appreciation on the economy of Kerala, which

The Most Access is gaining momentum, and there have been people who have been down from the start. Let’s get to know some of the loyal viewers who keep it interesting. Introducing: BAM How did you find out about TMA? I was put on to TMA via The HustleHer, and I’ve been glued ever since. What are your [...]

The Most Access is gaining momentum, and there have been people who have been down from the start. Let’s get to know some of the loyal viewers who keep it interesting. Introducing: THE TRUTH How did you find out about TMA? I HEARD ABOUT IT FROM A FRIEND What are your favorite sections of TMA? I LIKE COMMENTING ON [...]

Alright, so I'm already breaking one of my own rules I had originally put on this series, with pre-82 type of stuff. But I can't pass putting this one out there. The Cold Crush set is pretty much up to their normal routines they did back in those days, as most of the crews had. First, let's step back and talk about the Cold Crush. Cold Crush was one of the elite groups back in those days. Lead

Here is a reminder:Can you believe I have blogged for 6 months now? I started it as a hobby and now I just enjoy it so much. I enjoy reading so many different people's blogs. I learn something new everyday.I also appreciate all you who stop by and visit with me.I thought I would have a blog giveaway to show my appreciation!Just leave a comment between now and May 16th on any post. I'll put everyon

As the art form grows on, the perception of what is "old school" keeps moving up closer and closer. I hear a lot of younger cats saying that the early 90's are now "old school". Besides making me feel older, all that really shows me is that the art form is achieving longevity, which is a good thing. Hip Hop as a culture and art form has been going on thirty plus years now. Thirty loooong years

In my last post I spoke about Harvey Mackay’s classic networking book DIG YOUR WELL BEFORE YOU’RE THIRSTY. One recommendation of his I always try to do – if I see an article that might interest someone or an article about that person I send it off to the person. When my May-June 2008 issue of the University of Pennsylvania magazine The Pennsylvania Gazette arrived in my mailbox, I read

In my last post I promised to describe more of my interview with Anita Rufus of the Anita Rufus Show on KNewsRadio in Palm Springs, California. And I’ll get to that promise in a moment. First I want to share something I just learned – today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. According to Spousebuzz, President Regan in 1984 declared the Friday before Mother’s Day as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. In a guest blog on www.Spousebuzz.com, Lieutenant General William Caldwell, Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Ft. Leavenworth, said: “All military spouses know why their loved ones serve, and they share in their hardship and sacrifice and ask for little in return. It is humbling to those of us who wear the uniform to know that our best friends,

My son is in the Military so I thought I’d let everyone know that May is Military appreciation month. Please show your support for our troops. Social Bookmarking

Oh gosh, it's National Stuffie Appreciation Day and I want to take a moment to WOOF OUT how much I LOVE MY STUFFIES!I try to take really good care of em and not chew their SQUEAKERS out but sometimes, well......Anyway here are some of my favorite STUFFIES...... Mr. Cat, Bunny and the Funny Christmas STUFFY.....or least whats left of him.So doggers lets hear it for STUFFIES!G-ManThe life and times of Gunner and 8 year old black lab. Gunner comments on dogs in the news, dog stories, new dog products and things that impact his life as a dog.

IN THE NEWS: Illinois man orders custom beer-can coffin. Read more here.FAST DRAFT PROGRESS: 7 pages. Still not my goal, though. Wah!Well, it's Teacher Appreciation Week this week.My little girl painted that little flower pot holder. She'll take it to her teacher today with a nice card she made. (She even even cut off some fur from her Webkinz to glue on the card) Now that's love.Nothing says "we appreciate you" like some flowers, a homemade card with dog fur--and an Applebees's gift card.**cough cough** (All the room moms chipped in for the gift card) :)Have you told a teacher how much they're appreciated this week?

A special thanks goes to Swati and Harini for giving me this surprise of a yummy blog award! and as per the rules on mentioning my favourite desserts, they area)Blueberry Cheesecake : this was the first kind of cheesecake that I had ever tasted and has been my favourite ever since. The flavours give me a high!b)Lemon bars for their tanginessc)Chocolate Cake with the coffee cream sandwhiched between the layersand my d)Nut Crunchersand now I'd like to pass this award to :1. Seena for her simple yet lovely and delicious recipes2.Inji Pennu for her style of writing and her unstyled yet pretty and realistic pics.3.Shn for her authentic recipesand 4. Kate whose blog I'm addicted to for the awesome pics. All of you deserve this award.Rules for the ‘Yummy Blog’ award Receiver:The person who

As we come to the end of The 45 King appreciation week, Mark is still doing his thing. Still shopping beats and is rumored to be doing projects with some prominent artists in the near future. I think it would be great to see someone let him do an album to let him shine. The man is most worthy of being included in the upper echelon of legendary producers. The Cat Jams is a newer compilation put

The man the 45 King is world renown, yet highly underrated. Both a legend and a forgotten hero. Truth is, the man should be more highly recognized than he is. It is somewhat unfortunate that while he did garner some fame for the "Stan" and "Hard Knock Life" beats, not many people outside us old fogey hip hop heads truly understand the stamp he has left on the hip hop history. He is responsible

MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND NYC & COMPANY LAUNCH EXPANSION OF JUST ASK THE LOCALS TOURIST APPRECIATION CAMPAIGN Expansion Follows Record-Breaking Tourism Year in 2007 and Strong First Quarter in 2008 and Includes Addition of 22 New Celebrities and Local Experts, New Website, Expanded Outdoor Media Presence and $5 Million in Donated Advertising at JFK Airport Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NYC & Company today launched a comprehensive expansion of the Just Ask The Locals campaign by making a national morning show appearance and deploying welcome teams across New York City. Building on the success of the first phase of Just Ask The Locals launched in 2007, the expanded campaign calls on visitors to ask New Yorkers to share their suggestions on what to see and do in New York City. It will in

When people think of all-time great producers, lots of names get tossed around. You have Pete Rock, Dr. Dre, DJ Premier and a host of others that get mentioned before one of Jersey's finest, DJ Mark The 45 King or simply The 45 King. I'm not the best person to speak on the history of The 45 King, who got the name from the ill 45's he used to use for some of his classic break beats. My man Jaz at

My apologies for the lack of blogging recently; I have been pretty busy with talks and speechwriting over the past few weeks so I now have quite a few posts to add, each, as always, containing at least one useful presentation skills tip...New Forest Veterans of NormandyOn 28 March, I spoke on My Life as a Freelance Comedy Writer to the Normandy Veterans Association New Forest Branch in Ringwood.There were around 60 there for this morning meeting, including a number of women who, I assumed, were wives, widows or daughters of veterans. Many members travel considerable distances to attend, for example, Mr Ball, their Speaker Secretary, comes in all the way from Yeovil.They were a very good audience and I received a number of compliments afterwards.I mentioned last year that I had collected al

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th - 9th! I know you're looking for some amazing teacher gift ideas so here you go: 1. I love candy grams and you can check tons out on Executive Homemaker! 2. Cindy gives tons of fun ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week.3. I've already blogged about Teacher Gifts before on Tip Junkie, click the link.4. You can give what Mommy Spice received, a plant with tons of gift cards attached.5. Super amazing apple flap card by Mary Jo.6. Decorate your teacher's door like Kensie's!7. A view from K2 made tons of great gifts for her teachers:A personalized journal, for summer reading, for notes, for class planning, or just to look pretty on her desk! A set of matching handmade cards, notes to send to friends, family, colleagues! An altered candy tin for those sweet

Here are the appreciation rates for the Portland area, as provided by the RMLS, listed from highest to lowest:Rate – Area8.7% = Lake Oswego, West Linn8.2% = North Portland6.9% = Northeast Portland5.0% = Southeast Portland4.5% = Northwest Washington County3.1% = West Portland2.7% = Hillsboro, Forest Grove2.6% = Beaverton, Aloha2.2% = Gresham, Troutdale2.2% = Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Wilsonville0.6% = Oregon City, Canby-6.4% = Milwaukie, Clackamas, Happy ValleyAccording to the RMLS, appreciation percents are based on a comparison on average price for the last 12 months (4/1/2007 – 3/31/2008) with 12 months before (4/1/2006 – 3/31/2007).Of course there are differing view points into Portland's true appreciation. Next week, the Case-Schiller Index will be released and I'll post those

Today Only Fashion Bug is having a Customer Appreciation Sale. Save 40% off regular priced items and an additional 20% off clearance prices. No coupon required. Sale valid online until 11:59 pm (pacific) on 4/20/08 (Sunday). Excludes Priced Just Right items, Skechers, and Keds.