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Right now, as I am writing this post, the whole house is so quiet. My younger brother is sleeping already because he has to wake up early for his early class, my father is also sleeping now because he isn't feeling well, my two sisters...hhhmmm...they are not here yet! Both of the girls went to the university where I am studying to attend the Teacher's Night here in my city. FYI, the Teacher's Nig

I am attending BlogWorld 08, and will be representing the the franchise sector in the dynamic and amazing world of blogging. My goals: To meet other small business bloggers in person, who I have been interacting with for the past...

As the cost of attending a college has risen and inflation has taken its toll on the dollar, the majority of students now carry the burden of having to balance two very demanding responsibilities.  Though it can create a tumultuous schedule for the student those who are dedicated and committed find a way to get [...]

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Bollywood sensation Deepika Padukone lead the India Day parade as grand Marshal, as over 50,000 people, mostly Indian-Americans, cheered the over two dozen floats, richly decorated with patriotic themes as part of the independence day celebration here. The parade showcasing Indian cultural heritage and fast expanding economy also fascinated dozens of tourists from several nations visiting the

After missing last year's National Day Rally, I told myself I couldn't miss the next. And yes, I am excited when I received the invitation card today.I am a huge fan of the National Day Rally. Every year when friends doze off watching our leader speak over the rostrum, I am stuck to the screen.In this year's National Day Rally, I would certainly be looking out for any mention or hint of the future

Above: Keira Knightley in her Academy Award-nominated role in Atonement. Although she’s received more press in fashion magazines this year than any other, and a recent Forbes list puts her as Hollywood’s second-highest-paid actress, Keira Knightley admits to Tatler, in the next issue on sale Thursday, that she feels inadequate next to better educated actors because [...]

Americans United for Separation of Church and State has asked the U.S. Department of Defense to investigate Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri for promoting attendance at a Baptist church. This is certainly not the first time we've heard about Christian proselytizing in the military (and it won't be the last), but it is of the few cases I can recall where soldiers were directed toward a particular deno

Well here we are, it is July. Soon, training camps open and preseason games will be in full swing. You and I both know that preseason football gets pretty boring after watching a game or two, but, attending a game isn’t half bad if you take the following into consideration. You can leave at halftime without [...]

You’re one lucky bastard. Not as lucky as people who will be at Chicago’s Union Park this weekend (like me), but lucky enough to be able to watch a majority of the sets webcast live. Here’s what the good people at Pitchfork arranged for this year: “The other new tidbit [...]

If you are looking to attend CSULB in the fall, congratulations! CSULB is a great institution (my sister in law graduated this year) providing a wide base of learning and a wonderful location in the heart of Long Beach. As you are deciding what classes you would like to take, you may also... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

You may have seen this badge on my blog and I just wanted to share that I'll be attending the BlogHer Conference July 18-20. If anyone I know(or don't know) in blog land will be attending please shoot me an email(kawaiicrafter@gmail.com). Lets try to meet up!

DO NOT TALK AND WALKThats the new law the government should issue.Actually it is not totally our fault but as researches say that about 30% to 50% of accidents occur on the road only with those who are just answering a call while crossing a road.Yes , as the technology growing day by day and increasing means to contact people it has caused big problems too. Just 3 days back when i just sat to ha

Jeffrey from warrior-concepts-online.com shares us his suggestions for getting the best Martial Arts Training - Attending Ninja Camps And Seminars One of the many things that can stop someone with a heartfelt desire to study authentic martial arts More posts about 'martial arts' from our siteThe Benefits Of Martial Arts TrainingStriking First - Pre-emptive Striking In Martial ArtsVovinam

The Baltimore Orioles have two exciting attendance milestones to celebrate this season. Camden Yards opened on April 6, 1992 and is almost at the mark for welcoming 50 million fans to the games. If everything goes normally, that mark should be hit this season and the 50 millionth fan to enter the stadium will win…$50,000 courtesy [...]

Most of us immensely love partying with our friends and relatives. Spending wonderful time with your friends and family members can give you lots of pleasure and happiness. It can really help you to shed your stress of balancing both work and family together. But, for many people, who are exceptionally trying to [...]

Glastonbury Festival has opened today with 3,000 tickets still up for grabs which has never happened before in a decade. Last year all 140,000 tickets were snapped up in just two hours, but this year just 100,000 went on the opening day and organisers have struggled to shift the remaining 35,000. A few months ago the [...]

Unfortunately, not everyone views expos as opportunities waiting to be found. Generally speaking, women invite a friend to Go-with and they routinely walk up and down the aisle not really investigating what there is to be offered. In contrast, the men walk the aisles stopping where they are most comfortable and able to [...]

Bavana who was acted a lead role in ontari made a sensation in tollywood. Recently she celebrated the 100 th day of her film ontari.recently she has signed a new film in telugu opposite nitin and she also signed a malayam film also. Bavana dont like attending late night parties because she find them bore and dont want to give any chance for gossips regarding her. she presently

Have you attended a show this year? I’ve attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Search Engine Strategies, and ad:Tech this year. (I was too busy to attend SMX, but maybe next year) Next month, I hope to make it out to Chicago for the Internet Retailers Conference & Exhibition conference (IRCE). And in [...]

Simon Cowell has announced that he will be attending this year’s Glastonbury festival to watch his good old friend Shakin Stevens perform live. It’s said that Simon has bought tickets for the music event so he can see the 80s British rocker take to the stage. A source said that “Simon has always respected anyone’s ability [...]

I earned an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1980. Last night here in Los Angeles I attended a reception for the new dean of Wharton. Dean Thomas S. Robertson has been on the job for eight months, and he gave us a delightful overview of Wharton on the home campus and Wharton in the international arena. At the end of his talk he asked for questions. I raise

A teacher always took roll call each morning and had the pupils' answer by reciting a short poem. The first kid sat in the first row was a teacher's pet. He stood and said, "My name is Dan, and when I become a man, I would like to go to Japan if I can, and I think I can." The next kid was a little girl who sat in the middle of the room. She stood up and answered the roll call by stating, "My name is Suzy, and when I become a lady I would like to have a baby...if I can, and I think I can." The next on the list was Little Johnny, a smart guy sitting in the back of the room. He stood up and said, "My name is Johnny, and I don't give a damn about Japan but I would like to help Suzy in her plan if I can and I think I can!

Have you ever tried to concentrate with an empty stomach? Your tummy is growling, you may have a headache, you may feel nauseous or even a little dizzy. If you’re like many people, you’re also incredibly cranky, and the hungrier you are the worse it gets. I even know one woman who keeps her husband’s [...]

Learn How to Stay Safe When Attending Car ShowsEven with the big number of car shows out there, more and more people seem to be in attendance. If you intend to visit one, you have to plan for your safety and security.First word of advice: leave your purse at home. Do not take a purse with you when attending a car show. You'll never know who is standing behind you. Snatchers and pickpockets often ply their trade in events where there are many people as it is easy to disappear in the crowd. These thieves are always on the lookout for opportunities. You can avoid being a victim by going to the show without your purse.Another thing to watch out for is the weather condition. Always check the weather forecasts for the day of the car show. The sun could be shining bright when you leave home in th

How to assimilate all of the information received from the various exhibitors:1) Review your list, notes, and chart again while it’s fresh in your mind. Highlight the top three timber frame companies you think will work well with you on your project. [Remember, Bonin Architects & Associates can help you through the difficult process of choosing the right timber frame company for your project.]2) Make files for your top three choices and put a 1, 2, 3 (in pencil in case the top choices change) on the tab by each timber frame company.3) Sort through the literature and business cards you’ve collected, as well as the other literature received in the past, and put them in the file.4) When you have time, visit each of your top choice timber frame companies’ websites again. Look for ans

Brace yourself Washington, Donatella Versace is coming to town. TIME magazine invited the fiesty designer to the annual White House Correspondents Dinner on April 26. Not sure if guests are expecting to be clothed in couture gowns and tailored tuxedos for the dinner but I am certain this event will be talked about for weeks in Washington.Is Donatella looking to get into politics? Her brother is running for the Italian Parliament. Don't quit your day job Donatella because the fashion world would certainly miss you. Versace will be the guest of Time's Style and Design editor Kate Betts and managing editor Rick Stengal. I wonder who else will be seated at their table. Where will she hang before and after the dinner? Perhaps drinks with Franco at Milano?

Every year, there seems to be more conferences catering to internet designers, developers, marketers, and bloggers. Already this year, there have been some great events like SXSW in Austin and FOWA in Miami. And next week, Future of Web Design comes to London. So the topic for discussion today is:What do you think of these conferences? Are they worth the time and cost (especially if you're paying for it yourself)? Have you ever attended one and what did you find valuable?

Telephonic Interview These days Telephone interviews are becoming an important part of the recruitment process. They are now frequently used by many organizations, as the first stage in selecting a candidate. Why Telephonic Interviews: Telephonic interviews may save time and costEmployers conduct telephonic interviews for a variety of reasons. Here are few of them: Employer may have received hun

Many times, many of us have been to Opera. Yet, all these times we were caught not to know simple things about the Opera terminology, or what a contralto means. In this article we have gathered basic information and links for that next time, where with extreme coolness we can show (off) our knowledge of this subject. After all it is a good subject for unique discussions. Let’s begin.

Many times, many of us have been to Opera. Yet, all these times we were caught not to know simple things about the Opera terminology, or what a contralto means. In this article we have gathered basic information and links for that next time, where with extreme coolness we can show (off) our knowledge of this subject. After all it is a good subject for unique discussions. Let’s begin.

Many times, many of us have been to Opera. Yet, all these times we were caught not to know simple things about the Opera terminology, or what a contralto means. In this article we have gathered basic information and links for that next time, where with extreme coolness we can show (off) our knowledge of this subject. After all it is a good subject for unique discussions. Let’s begin.

Many times, many of us have been to Opera. Yet, all these times we were caught not to know simple things about the Opera terminology, or what a contralto means. In this article we have gathered basic information and links for that next time, where with extreme coolness we can show (off) our knowledge of [...]

Did you go to the Prom? I did. I was straight back then, so I went with my boyfriend at the time. We had been dating for about two months - a long time in high school, so of course we were going to Prom together. It was... fine. Nothing extraordinary. Certainly nothing like what the media and ABC Family makes it out to be. It was just a dance, with an expensive dance and people I didn't like and a dinner I don't remember and pictures that turned out really bad. But for this couple, I hope Prom is a fantastic memory:According to The Huntsville Times, Circuit Court Judge John Graham ordered yesterday that the Board of Education in Scottsboro, Alabama was to allow a lesbian couple to attend their high school Prom. Typically, courts are not in cession on Saturday, but seeing as it was the day

Hey everyone,Everyday I come across something or the other online that attracts my attention and feels that it should also be known to my readers as well.In this post, I will be writing about another such website that pays its users for attending or viewing a seminar online and the viewers get paid for it without any investment.This network is known as Your Win Office. They pay us cash or prises for the seminars we have attended. They pay via paypal or egold. They accept members globally and are completely free to join.They also have a 5 level referral system wherein, we can also earn the equal amount of money our referral has earned. If our referral attends a seminar and makes 1$ for attending that seminar, we will also receive an equal amount of bonus.After you have registered with t

Yet another post about a very thin actress. Amy Smart (who I like a lot, by the way!) wore a long black dress at the Green Initiative Humanitarian Fall 2008 show as part of the Mercedes-Benz LA Fashion Week on Wednesday (March 12). Amy seems like a very nice, down-to-earth person, that also cares about the [...]

Fashion is where money is. The public has grown so obsessed with Hollywood that encourages the fashion industry to evolve on its lucrative growth. Instant popularity is at hand if you have the right combination of everything (say right choice of endorser, right choice of fashion ideas, innovative and creative sense of fashion and the likes). Nonetheless, the fashion industry is a hard business

I just arrived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for my network marketing company's international convention that is taking place this week. Interestingly enough, a lot of people in our industry don't see the value in attending their company's convention. In fact, in many cases it is looked down upon, frowned upon and referred to as a "rah-rah" session.That couldn't be further from the truth.Ever since I got involved in the network marketing industry, I made it my business to attend my company's convention each and every time the company has one. The reason why is because I realize the importance of attending it and the benefits that it provides.I hope to convey to you today what these benefits are so that if you haven't made it a practice to attend, you will do so.The first and foremost reaso

Key Points to Keep in Mind! No doubt about it! A franchise exhibition or show is a great way for potential franchisees to meet franchisors and to find out detailed information about a franchise or business opportunity. However, there are a few key notes you should keep in mind when you are attending a franchise exhibition or show [...]

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Well, this has been an interesting time these last few months. I've begun university level coursework at University of California, Santa Cruz, and it is proving to be a much different experience than I thought. There are things that really annoy me, misconceptions, etc. that I feel should be addressed for anyone out there thinking of attending a university level college.Misconceptions:Private schools make the claim that at public universities, like my school for example (and yes, there was actually a private school that specifically targeted my school for this), you will never be able to talk to the professors, your classes will be enormous and only be lectures, etc. This is really somewhat of a lie. I have only taken one course that had more than 80 people in it, and that was a class

Going for a programming tuition is expensive. There are lots of programming classes available in the market but how do you make your choices? You might have the money to attend the most expensive classes but it might not be the best choice. Before you decide which tuition and classes to go, it would be wise to think about what you’re looking for. Are you looking to get a certificate so that you can apply for a job or simply just wanted to learn some programming? If you’re looking for a certificate, then a well known or famous school is what you’re looking for. It doesn’t matter how much you’ve learned but it’s the graduation certificate from that famous school matters most. Many employers judged your ability base on which school you graduated. They can’t really know how good

By: Deon Melchior Milan is also known as the fashion capital of the world. This is the place where it all happens. In Milan, the biggest offense you can commit is having an imitation purse. This is the reason why people who want to learn about fashion often dream about attending a fashion school in Milan.So what can you get from attending a fashion school in Milan?1) Experience - Being in the center of the fashion capital means that you have the chance to see your education in action. You have a chance to see just how fashion works in the real world. Experience is something that you truly need when you want to be the best at something. Attending a fashion school in Milan is like attending boot camp in the middle of Iraq. Experience will help you get the best jobs because experience is the best teacher around. Experience will teach you how to react in certain situations. Experience will teach you what to do and how and when to do it. 2) Competition - Since Milan is the fashion capit

By: Deon Melchior Fashion is where money is. The public has grown so obsessed with Hollywood that encourages the fashion industry to evolve on its lucrative growth. Instant popularity is at hand if you have the right combination of everything (say right choice of endorser, right choice of fashion ideas, innovative and creative sense of fashion and the likes). Nonetheless, the fashion industry is a hard business to penetrate. You must be equipped with the knowledge and influences that would provide you the maximum exposure you need to deliver your creations into the industry. But still, most of everything is commanded by your brilliance in designing that would give you center stage.Your talent might be there. It is an innate property that can't be stolen from you. It is in your own discretion though to let that talent turn into passion. But talent and skills are not enough. You have to undergo formal instructions to be able to hone those special features and direct them specifically to

Five officials of the Foreign Affairs Ministry were killed in an accident Monday while returning from the Bali climate change conference.Alif Suraji, Suryadi, Darmaji, Tatang Santoni and Kustiono died instantly when their car, being driven by Kustiono, hit a truck carrying sand that had been parked on the shoulder of the road in Indramayu, West Java, Antara reported.One person, identified as Rasto, was also badly injured in the accident and rushed to a nearby hospital.Indonesia News Blog: http://indosnesos.blogspot.com

Thor Schrock of Secret Classroom is having a contest with prizes up to $1800 in total. First prize is $1000 USD CASH via PayPal Second prize is a copy of Joel Comm's Secret Classroom DVD set worth $497 Third prize is a 22" wide screen Acer LCD computer display worth $300 Sound attractive enough, check out the blog contest. The dead line will be on 31st December 2007 at 8:00 PM CST. You still have plenty of time to make the entry. I've just made my entry. This is actually a very good example of how you should prepare for your won contest. It does fully make use of the situation to get as much link, subscribe and social network from one participant. It is indeed a great job.

With 20 million Muslims around China, it is only in recent years that they have been able to go on the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, in substantial numbers. Thanks to rising affluence, growing numbers of Chinese Muslims are now able to fulfill their spiritual obligations of performing the Hajj, and this year, a record 10,700 of them are expected to do so. via ShangaiistA record 10,700 Chinese Muslims are expected to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, according to the Islamic Association of China (IAC). China has more than 20 million Muslims, mainly living in Xinjiang, Qinghai, Ganshu, Ningxia, Yunnan, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia and Henan. Starting in 1985, nearly 100,000 Muslims have fulfilled their pilgrimages. Briefly during the Cultural Revolution, Chinese Muslims were not allowed to attend the Hajj, but this policy was reversed in 1979. Chinese Muslims now attend the Hajj in large numbers, typically in organized groups.. Brief History of Islam in ChinaMany

There is a masquerade ball occurring around the world, in these times, and we've all been invited. However, I for one will not be attending. You see, I believe in the words of Jesus: 'And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment."And the second, like it, is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." Mark 12:30-31 NKJVThere are those that would have you believe that Christianity is about hate, and God's wrath, but it is NOT! Certainly, God's wrath will be poured out, but God did not call any of us to pour it out for Him.I was asked recently about my opinion of the views and actions fo a certain "church", and I have to say that I am sickened and broken hearted over what they teach to their congregants. Westboro Baptist Church is wholly a cult of hate! Despite the term "baptist" in their name, they are not aff

By Jimmy TeoIt is amazing, it is incredible, it is a mystery to me....but the feeling is extremely good! I was invited by my Internet marketing project team buddy to attend 'The Millionaire Mind Intensive' over the weekends. Every morning and afternoon of the 3 days training, the trainers will make it compulsory for us to read the 'Attitudes of wealth' aloud with our right palm touching our heart.... 2 sentences from the 'Attitudes of wealth' are what I want to share here : $ I am a generous giver and an excellent receiver $ Lucrative opportunities always come my way After 3 full days of intensive heart sharing from master trainer T. Harv Eker and his assistant Bob, I went back to my work today. All this while I have been looking for an opportunity to work overseas, and something awesome h

When the household head refuses to go to church: By KARAN MINNIS, Guardian Lifestyles Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: Men — in most societies they are considered the head of the home. They are expected to make the rules and set the example. They are supposed to make the decisions and set the home foundation. Can you imagine what happens when the examples fall short? And more importantly, what happens when these "household leaders" turn their backs on the church and its teachings and principles? This scenario is not so hard to imagine as every Sunday the number of men actively attending church services decreases. In their defense, many of these men claim that they have valid reasons. Augustus Strachan, (name changed) a 51-year-old former Anglican with a family of three, says for him church has just become a society event with no true meaning to its purpose, hence his reason for not attending. "Church has become a social event, and that's why I don't go," he said. "Most people

I read an article some time ago (and therefore cannot remember where it was so please let me know if you’re the author), that speaks about how even though many don’t see a difference between observance of the Shabbat on Saturday or Sunday, there is indeed a difference. And I am writing about it tonight because it really got me thinking and seeing how true it is! (more…)

My friend Chris joined me for MLS Cup ‘07. He’s a big tennis fan, and we started talking about majors on the metro ride to the match. I remembered the Australian Open is normally very early in the new year, so when I asked where and when it was held, I found out it’d overlap with my final few days in Australia. This first of four major annual tennis tournaments runs from January 14-27, 2008, in Melbourne, which just so happens to be the city I leave from on my way to Bali (Jan 29). Of course that’d put me there toward the end of the tournament for the men’s semifinals and finals, the costliest and potentially most difficult matches to attend. However, Chris did suggest that it’d be cool to just hang out on the grounds, if getting a ticket wasn’t feasible. I’m sure seeking a single ticket would make the process a little easier, so it’d just come down to how much I’d be willing to pay. It is certainly an event I intend to k

In honour of Closet Diva and anyone else who might find this helpful, I'm making a post on what to wear when attending a wedding. This is more geared to a day look and you're free to tweak it as you want. Also, Let me know what you ladies think of this. I will post more about the subject, just point me in the direction of your concerns.Some general guidelines:What I really like doing is looking around for inspiration before any big event. I scour magazines and looks on celebs or from make-up lines. You can get tons of ideas this way and maybe decide on elements from particular looks and mesh them to create something unique of your own.Try not to be too matchy-matchy with your make-up. I don't go for make-up colours that clash too much with my outfit, but try thinking of your make-up as needing to suit your face. You want to flatter your face, not necessarily your outfit. I know this sounds weird, but if you subtly enhance your features you stand out. If you coordinate you make-up wi

By: Dane StantonAre you going to take up photography as a profession or hobby? You should definitely consider attending a photography course. Many colleges, photography schools and studios offer their services in making you a better photographer. Online photography classes are also available. This article briefly discusses typical photography classes as well as their advantages.Learning PhotographyNowadays, it is possible to learn photography and to become a professional photographer whoever you are and wherever you live. You can attend either online or conventional photography classes. In the first case, you will receive lessons in a form of computer documents or applications. Although these lessons may be rich and informative, they surely can't replace classic photography school with its darkroom and workshop. However, in certain situations online courses may be a good alternative. Education in conventional photography school is the most common way of professional studying photograp

By: Roland Parris Jefferson III Photography has become one of the most diverse fields around. From nature photography, to fashion photography, to family portraits, there are so many different aspects to specialize in. Not only is photography diverse, but it has become extremely competitive as well. With the advent of digital photography, it is now more important than ever that an aspiring photographer is educated in the new software, technology, and techniques. Otherwise, how are they to compete within the field?How does one gain the knowledge and expertise necessary to make it big? The first step is to find digital photography institutes located near you. While on the job experience is also an important aspect of a career in photography, attending digital photography institutes will allow you to learn the principles of photography, such as composition, theory, and production.The Top Digital Photography InstitutesIt is sometimes difficult to find digital photography institutes in your

PR Couture wants to hear from you! Share your experiences and stories as the week unfolds. Give commentary on what you see, who is there, and what designers are on your radar. Your ideas, clients, and stories could be featured in an upcoming post. Email info[at]prcouture.com

When you're studying for the CCNA and CCNP exams, you've got a lot of different choices when it comes to training. One popular choice is choosing one of the many "boot camps" and five-day in-person courses that are out there. I've taught quite a few of these, and while many of them are good, they do have drawbacks. Of course, one is cost. Many employers are putting the brakes on paying for

This past Saturday I attended my first bead show. Have you ever been to one? Oronzo told me about it and surprised me in offering to come. Initially, I think he wanted to attend to help keep my spending in line and he did that, sort of, but not as well as he thought he would.This bead show was amazing. There were about 104 vendors present from all over the United States. There were glass beads, semi-precious stones, sterling silver findings and intricate clasps, wire wrap, and so much more for sale! They even had 3 artists showing how they made their own glass lamp beads. I spent about 30 minutes just watching that!I spent far too much money, even with Oronzo there. In the end, he got caught up with the excitement and made his own purchases (Tiger Eye, red dyed coral, onyx, and hematite strands) so that I could design some jewelry for his mom and sisters as gifts.The other fun part of attending this beading extravaganza was seeing all the different business names listed in the guide bo

This is an excerpt from the article at 5thround.comThis is a pretty big announcement that hasn't gotten a lot of press because fans are currently sick of hearing about Fedor and the UFC's issues with their contract negotiations. On that note though, according to the most recent Beatdown on Sherdog, it was said that the only issue with the contract is Fedor's desire to continue his Sambo fighting. The UFC has always wanted their fighters to be exclusive to the organization, so it will be interesting to see what ends up happening in the next week which is when everyone believes a decision will be made.Fedor will be attending UFC 75, but not for the reasons you may believe. He still isn't signed, so the UFC won't announce him but don't be surprised if they show him on camera to start getting fans accustomed to his face. Instead, Emelianenko will be in attendance at the O2 arena to promote the Affliction clothing line.In my opinion this all but assures that Fedor Emelianenko will be

songs from the interwebThere were a few decadent parties to attend, they all wallowed in leaves and misery and sunshine rain. People wore masks over their faces, they had diamond faces to hide; a mystery fever. I went to the party on “Tell Street”, just above “Keglar's Square”. The party was broken-hearted, crimson and full of orchestral music. I saw a few people that I knew, but otherwise was unacquainted with most of the crowd. The food was prepared by a gourmet and we all drank champagne. About an hour into the party, the host, “Dr. Philip Brownshoe”, held a toast. He toasted to life and many other things which I didn't hear. I didn't hear because I was too busy watching a criminal roam through the crowd, pacing and taking notes. Featured Artists:1. The Rosebuds (The Rosebuds Myspace)2. Nicole Atkins & the Sea (Nicole Atkins & the Sea Myspace)3. Rhys Chatham (Rhys Chatham Myspace )4. Neko Case (Neko Case Myspace)5. Elvis Presley (Elvis Presley Wikipedia) Songs Posted

Shopstyle.com is so great. I use it regularly to find similar items from different stores. It saves me so much time because I don't have to go through each and every website and sift through all the crud. They are also having yet another competition. This competition is the "If I were attending my ex-boyfriend's wedding..." contest. All you have to do is go through their pages of amazing clothes, find your perfect outfit, write a description, and click send (oh, and if you already haven't, create an account). You've got until July 27th to send your entry in and if you win you get a $150 gift certificate to shopbop.com.Blythe and I both decided to create a look. They are both completely different, but they completely show our style. Here they are:Chelsea's Outfit: Did Your Grandpa Just Whistle at Me?If I were attending my ex-boyfriend's wedding I would wear a dress that I knew would grab his attention, but flirt with the hottest guy at the wedding (which obviously isn't the groo

Tonight the Elizabethton Twins take on Greeneville at 7 p.m. The Twins are one of the hottest teams in Rookie ball. They have started off well, 3-0 this season. Kirby Puckett played in Joe O'Brien Stadium along the banks of the mighty Watauga River. This is from their webpage:Since 1974, the Minnesota Twins have been sending their first-year players to Elizabethton. This special relationship continues to this day as Elizabethton plays a key role in player development for the Minnesota Twins. With a population of a little more than 14,000 individuals this Minor League Baseball city has had its share of great success. With seven Appalachian League Championships since 1974, the latest being in 2005, the Elizabethton Twins continue to produce quality teams. The Elizabethton Twins have not had a losing season since 1989 and through the years this franchise has produced its share of Major League talent. Notable alumni include: Butch Wynegar (1974), Jesse Orosco (1978), Gary Gaetti (197

....then check out this video about the state of the festival. It's kind of like an infomercial for Aspen (it reminds me of the Troy McClure videos from The Simpsons), but it gives you a good idea of what goes on at Aspen, and it may just pump you up for the festival if you're attending this summer.

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has not yet decided whether he will attend a House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session to respond to the legislature`s interpellation on Indonesia`s support for the United Nations Security Council resolution on Iran`s nuclear program, presidential spokesman Andi Malarangeng said here on Tuesday. "The president understands well that it is the DPR`s right to ask questions and he will respond properly. But the one who can answer the DPR`s questions is not necessarily the president because he can be represented by somebody else," Andi Malarangeng said.

I was concerned about taking my knitting to the training--would people think I was being disrespectful or not listening? I know that I can knit and listen, but not everyone is cognizant of that. So anyway, I had one row done on the hat when I stuffed it in my bag in the morning, but the whole thing done by the time I got home last night. I was most thrilled by peoples' responses; almost everyone else wished they had brought something to work on, too. So anyway, this is my mum's christmas present. The mitts came from this pattern and the hat pattern is here. (Please excuse the circles under eyes, etc. It was the end of the day but I wanted to get the picture up before we head off to Niagra Falls to celebrate le anniversary. One year! hooray!)

Dutch Minister for Integration and Immigration Rita Verdonk being interviewed by Al Jazeera in Noordwijk, the Netherlands The 6 pm edition of Dutch public television news show NOS Journaal showed Dutch Minister for Integration and Immigration Rita Verdonk being interviewed by Al Jazeera in the coastal village of Noordwijk about the intention of the Dutch government to ban the wearing of burqa's and other face covering veils in public. The minister, known for her tough stance towards non-western immigrants, answered the interviewers in Dutch instead of in English. Why? Because she deemed "it very important that Dutch is spoken by all sorts of people who want to participate in society'. Netherlands, Rita Verdonk, Al Jazeera, Face Covering Veils, Burqa