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Destroying the Joint: Why Women Have to Change the World
When controversial shock-jock Alan Jones woke up on the morning of Friday the 31st of August 2012, I doubt even a man of his inflated self-importance could imagine the storm provoked by a seemingly offhand comment he would make on-air that day. After complaining about money put aside to increase women's access to leadership and decision-making roles along with financial services and markets, and to help with violence prevention to ensure more women's safety, Jones huffed and puffed and proclaimed: 'Women are destroying the joint'.
Within hours, the Twittersphere was alight, and the now familiar #destroythejoint hashtag had been created. This hashtag and the prompt response of outraged men and women is credited with reclaiming what was intended to be a misogynistic insult, and using it as a weapon in the fight against sexism and discrimination in modern Australia. Now Jane Caro, a feminist of many different hats including writer, speaker and broadcaster, has edited a new collection, Destroying the Joint: Why Women Have to Change the World, which includes contributions from 26 women along with the Destroy the Joint Administrators of the Facebook group.
Alan Jones uses words to attack and discriminate, and women are using words to fight back. The definition of feminism has been widely debated for decades, and some definitions have been less than flattering. The negative (and incorrect) connotations associated with the word feminism have helped create a disturbing trend where women are afraid to identify as feminist. The phrase 'I'm not a feminist but...' is inevitably followed by expressions of desire for equality between the sexes and it is this precise definition that forms the basis of modern feminism. Privileged, sexist men in positions of power and with a radio station willing to air their misogyny (like Alan Jones) have encouraged women to feel shame at the thought of speaking out (read: complaining) for their rights. This patriarchal structure ensures women fear aligning themselves with a political movement created to strengthen the position of women, lest they be thought of as man-hating, shrill, and - God forbid - less attractive to the male gaze and sensibilities.
This book uses clear cut facts and statistics, along with humour, polemic, memoir, analysis, satire, fiction and even tweets to deconstruct the idea of feminism and what it means in 2013, as well as providing irrefutable proof of discrimination against women in politics, the workplace, the media, the home and in schools. Even the penultimate phrase that started it all has been redefined - as contributor Jennifer Mills puts it, 'women are destroying the joint, insofar as that joint is patriarchy, and it was our intention all along.' (p. 109).
This is a love letter to women everywhere, without placing women on a pedestal simply for possessing vaginas. Prime Minister Julia Gillard is, of course, discussed both fairly and critically and contributors explain their allegiance or lack thereof to particular government policies with clear and concise detail. Senator Christine Milne's contribution is a timely commentary on sexism in Australian politics. Alan Jones would be quivering behind his microphone and sense of entitlement to read these fiercely intelligent writers as they systematically strip his credibility to shreds.
Length does not allow for this review to cover every contribution, but examples include the hilarious Corinne Grant - or possibly her male evil twin? - in 'A Letter to Feminists from a Man who Knows Better', and Steph Bowe and Lily Edelstein inspire with their present-day experiences of being teenage feminists. Also focusing on the next generation of feminists is Dannielle Miller, tearing down the negative stereotypes attributed to teenage girls and Monica Dux, describing the effect misogynistic comments can have on girls as young as two years old. Stella Young reminds feminists of the sense of equality they strive for, to ensure it is inclusive of feminists with disabilities and the ways to achieve this.
Emily Maguire takes us global, with simultaneously horrifying and bolstering reports of discriminatory laws and the women brave enough to challenge them, often at great cost to their personal safety. Chapters like this make the Destroy the Joint Administrators comments ring true - 'it's not about the individual. It's about the collective.' (p. 104). This can be applied to the sense of sisterhood in support networks for feminists across the globe, but is also representative of the wider message behind feminism. It isn't about male and female and the differences between them. It's about the collective, humanity as a whole. Breaking down the barriers to reach equality between the sexes is just one of a hundred little revolutions that need to take place in order to abolish all forms of discrimination, whether they are based on sex, gender, race, politics, religion, abilities or beliefs. This book is one mighty, thought-provoking leap in the right direction.


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8th International Water Resources Management Conference
Beijing IAHS - 13-15 June 2018
Innovative Water Resources Management under Changing Environment - Understanding Interactions and Making Balance between Humankind and Nature
The eighth in the series of IWRM conferences organized by IAHS-ICWRS will be held in Beijing (China) in the 13th-15th June 2018.
I would like to remind you that the deadline for abstract submission is 15th September 2017.
Conference themes:
- Assessment of available water resources at regional and basin scales
- Ecological baseflow /Environmental flow to maintain the health of rivers and lakes
- Spatiotemporal distribution of water resources availability
- Water needs for a healthy society
- Impact of climate change and human activities on water resources
- Water resources allocation and management models
- Interactions between water resources and ecosystem
- Socio-hydrology as the basis of water resources management
- Risk analysis for water resources systems, and
- Related issues
For further information about registration, accommodation, abstract and paper submission, conference fees and programme, please visit the conference website: http://iwrm2018.bnu.edu.cn/
I would be most grateful, if you distributed this enews among people potentially interested in the conference.
See you soon in Beijing.
Yours faithfully
Alberto Viglione
Secretary of ICWRS
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SummaryThis is my contest entry for FirstBuild's Icebox Challenge! With small refrigerators, it is common to have difficulty fitting everything you want into the available space. Usually, the problem is with horizontal space; there is plenty of vertical space to use, if only you could stack your groceries! And the cartons that eggs come in are far too wide to fit in your refrigerator! However, with the Universal Stacking Egg Carton, that won't be a problem any more! You can stack your eggs as high as you want. If you have multiple sizes of eggs, you can sort them by layer without having to rescale the print for each size. And if you want a different layout for your egg container, you can use the interlocking pieces to make pretty much whatever layout you want!InstructionsI am familiar with the differences between and limitations of different printers. For that reason, the basic 2X2 and 2X3 blocks can be printed without support and with loose or tight tolerances. These blocks also use less plastic than the interlocking pieces. The interlocking pieces are the same for each version, except that the size of the gap for the insertion blocks ranges between 5 and 7 mm thick (if your printer has tighter tolerances, use the Tight piece; if you do not know about your printer's capabilities, print the Test Plate first). The plates are simply a set of four pieces of the specified tolerance. The Test plate is one of each tolerance piece, which can be tested with each other to determine the optimum gap for your printer. The pieces should be tight-fitting so that they do not fall apart when used in stacks. I suggest filing the protruding blocks (5 mm thick) to fit inside of the gap after printing.


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BBC News is reporting that William Schallert, a veteran TV and film actor with more than 350 credits to his name, has died. Schallert was 93.
Better known for his long, expressive face than by name, Schallert started his acting career in the Los Angeles theater scene. He then went on to gain national prominence in the early '60s for roles in sitcoms like The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis and The Patty Duke Show, where he played kindly father Martin Lane. But while he'd occasionally settle into series roles—1977's The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, 1986's The New Gidget, 1991's The Torkelsons—Schallert is probably best known for the single-episode TV appearances he made on an absolutely massive number of successful TV shows, across a nearly 70-year career.
Gunsmoke, The Carol Burnett Show, Bewitched, Star Trek—both the original series, where he appeared in the classic "The Trouble With Tribbles," and later on Deep Space Nine—Magnum P.I., Murphy Brown, Roseanne, How I Met Your Mother, 2 Broke Girls, and literally hundreds more—Schallert's resume is essentially a history of the last 60 years of TV. His characters ranged from kindly father figures to obstructive bureaucrats, and rarely stuck around for more than a single appearance. (On more than one occasion, including Get Smart and Little House On The Prairie, he'd appear on the same series in multiple different roles.)
Twilight Zone The Movie - "It's a Good Life" from DAVE STONE on Vimeo.
Schallert also occasionally worked in film, including the Martin Short shrinking comedy Innerspace, Twilight Zone: The Movie, and In The Heat Of The Night. (Needless to say, he appeared in episodes of The Twilight Zone TV series and the Carroll O'Conner-starring In The Heat Of The Night TV adaptation, as well.) He also served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1979 and 1981, and was married for 66 years to actress Leah Waggner, from 1949, until her death in 2015.


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The Red Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Boyea at St. Mary Cathedral on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 5:15pm. It will be followed by dinner at Saint Mary's Parish Hall, adjacent to the Cathedral.
Father Michael Murray will introduce the annual recipient of the Guild's prestigious Saint Thomas More Award to Randy Hackney. Mr. Hackney is the managing partner of the East Lansing office of Hackney Grover and practices primarily in medical malpractice defense litigation. He has practiced law for more than 38 years and is widely recognized as a leader in medical malpractice defense litigation, insurance litigation, and insurance company formation. Mr. Hackney has been selected as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. The Michigan chapter of this honorary society is limited in size to one half of one percent of all lawyers in the State of Michigan. He has also been named in Super Lawyers and has been selected by his peers to be included in Best Lawyers in America.
The Guild will also introduce this year's annual recipient of the Charles F. Filice – Saint Ives of Tréguier Award, bestowed on Christine Galuatians, a law student, WMU/Cooley. She has demonstrated successful academic achievement, is active in the community, and possesses outstanding character and demonstrates concern for others through public service.
The Guild invites everyone to join us for an enjoyable evening. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 19 by sending the registration form with payment to the Catholic Lawyers Guild, c/o Diane Arzberger, Executive Director, 1812 N. Genesee Dr., Lansing 48915.


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Colton, OR 97017
May, 2008
"Stan and I want to tell you how much fun and enjoyment we had on the Monaco Historics and Mille Miglia trip. Thanks for all the effort you put into planning an interesting itinerary, selecting great places to stay and arranging for memorable meals. And, especially, as in last year's trip to Goodwood, your enjoyable wit and commentary.
Looking forward to next time..."
Stan and DickGlenwood Springs, CO
September 2015
"I wanted to thank you for two wonderful experiences. We would also like to thank Brian Redman, Alain de Cadenet and Richard Attwood for sharing their memories so freely with us. Wonderful trip!!"
Cheers - Judi Green Valley, AZ
Sept 2014
"Among other things, I miss the cappuccinos and the sometimes afternoon or evening gelatos. I really had a delightful time. I was a bit leery of a 'tour' type experience since Dan and I always did our own thing. Thank each of you for helping to make this a wonderful trip with many great memories. Thank you Steve, Cheryl, Holly, Rick, Freddie and Chris and of course my superb traveling companion, Sandy. Sandy is a wonderful chef in her own right and we enjoyed preparing a couple of meals at her home after we returned to include having a marvelous bottle of Greve Chianti. Ah.....how delicious."
Cheers - Salute
Jeanne Albuquerque NM
May 2014
"Frances and I wanted you to know how much we enjoyed spending time with you and be on your fabulous Monaco Historics/Mille Miglia tour. We enjoyed every minute of it. Everything was first-rate and the group of people we spent time with were terrific."
All the Best Barry and Frances Oxford MD
October 2015
"I enjoyed the trip immensely and, in particular, enjoyed my time with the others on the tour and Richard Attwood – a real gentleman. A wonderful experience and I look forward to another trip with you down the road!"
Chris Lexington, KY
July, 2017
"We just came off the Le Mans and Normandy tour and cannot thank you enough for a great time. We never expected the service and the experiences of being in the action at Le Mans. The Normandy experience was unlike anything we had imagined. Christophe, the local guide, was quite amazing. It was with a mixture of pride and sadness, and incredibly touching to understand so much about this day.
This was our second trip with you and both times your skill in looking after people and making them feel special is second to none!
Looking forward to our next adventure with Steve Austin's Great Vacations."
Jim and Margaret Pittsburgh PA
October, 2016
Hi Steve,
As we said at the end of the tour, this was our best experience ever! You are a remarkable guide and organizer. Everything was so well done, we never anticipated meeting so many racing celebrities and visiting so many places. The Hospitality Suite was the highlight of many highlights. You put everything together so well. We never, ever had any concerns. When we continued on in London, despite all your great advice, we suddenly realized how nice it was to have someone look after us. We will be back!!
Thanks again,
Michael and Jane Huntington, AL
December 21, 2019
Having spent the majority of my career orchestrating special events,mostly around motorsports, I have a special appreciation for all the work that goes into organizing something like AROC Goes to the USGP. Thanks for a well planned, graciously hosted, and spectacular weekend that provided memories that will be long cherished.
Grazie!Denny BWichita, KS
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August 15, 2019
it was terrific- loved stories Brian told also,-- trying to talk husband to go again was everything that was said and so much more- food-hotel- everything was 1st class great people just perfect.
Gae MSanta Maria, CA
April, 2019
Steve and Georgia,It was a good time and we enjoyed all our conversations. We saw much more than we ever would have on our own. Trips like this bring everlasting memories. We look forward to another adventure.
Tom and Linda, CA
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European Commission | 2 October 2017
EU and Mexico conclude fifth round of trade negotiations with good progress made
The fifth round of negotiations with Mexico took place in Brussels at the end of September. Although originally scheduled for 25 to 29 September, several meetings occurred either side of those dates.
In total 21 negotiating groups met, including on trade in goods, services, technical barriers to trade and sustainable development.
There were substantive discussions in all areas and negotiation groups. The talks focused on the text proposals for the trade chapter as well as on the market access offers on goods, services and public procurement that were exchanged in July. Some groups advanced more than others but overall there was good progress.
As usual, a report on the results of each group will be published on the DG TRADE website in the coming days.
Work will continue to advance with contacts in the course of October. The sixth round will take place in Mexico City from 25 November to 1 December. The objective remains to conclude a highly ambitious agreement by the end of the year.


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Reading the Leaves: Tea Predictions for 2013
By Tea Lover
First off, a look at last year's predictions to see if they came true:
1. Organic and Certified Organic. True-ish. Although I have no statistics to prove the trend, I observe more web tea retailers are distinguishing between "certified organic" when possible. A Stanford study this year also revealed consumer confusion about the benefits of organic foods, including tea. Organic foods are not about increased nutrition, but about reduced contamination.
2. Harvest date on package. Yes. Vanguards like Steven Smith Teamaker add a batch number on each package, and allow you go online (broken link) and find sourcing information on each box of tea purchased.
3. TRFK306/1, a.k.a. Kenyan purple tea. (broken link) A miss. This was a minor blip on the tea radar.
4. Loose leaf teas as slow-food, and the Occupy Wall Street of teas. A hit. This year saw the official kick-off of the Slow Tea Association. (broken link) Expect to see chapters pop-up over the next few years.
5. Retailers cage or tame their tea health claims. While this trend generally rings true, it remains a potential obstacle in the recent acquisition of Teavana by Starbucks. It appears that pesticide levels in Teavana teas were higher than Teavana was admitting to.
6. Taiwan oolong price jump, or fewer offerings. Not a significantly noticeable issue.
Predictions for 2013:
1. Starbucks' acquisition of Teavana will lead to more unique/artisanal offerings. Teavana has/had great real estate locations and poured big $$$ into advertising on Google. Starbuck will take those strengths and improve on the culture and operations of the company. They will continue to offer tolerable cups of tea at affordable prices.
The door swings open now for boutique and focused tea purveyors to offer higher quality, more artisanal teas. It will mean special services. Don't expect to go into a Starbucks/Teavana location and get served tea in a gaiwan, kyusu, or yixing pot. Don't go in and expect to explore a flight of Taiwan high mountain teas. The community tea retailer will offer increasingly customized teas and services.
2. The gap between the tea blogger as short-term hobbyist and the professional tea writer will continue to expand. As a co-founder of the Association of Tea Bloggers, I have noticed that several of our earliest, more established, and more dedicated members have fallen by the wayside. Their contribution levels have dropped or disappeared. Other, perhaps more committed members have found new doors open to them, whether it be writing for magazines like Tea Magazine, book deals, or ghost writing for tea retailers. Others have ventured into tea businesses. It goes to show the increasing demand for those with tea knowledge, writing skills, and business sense.


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Fasting for rejuvenation
Decide now for a new future and leavethe legacy behind you
Give yourself 5 years of rejuvenation
Already in the antiquity, was worked fora healing of diseases with drainage and purification.
Through fasting, we discover our self.
7 days Buchinger fasting includes
- 7 nights in a double room
- You will be personally accompanied and supported by Annelies Stocker, a medically certified fasting leader.
- Daily guided hikes in beautiful nature
- water gymnastics
- Meditation - forest bath
- every Day body wraps
- 5 Alkaline foot baths
- 1 relaxing back or leg massages of 25 minutes each
- 1 body wrap with salt and herbal
- Fasting food according to Buchinger, herbal teas, water, vegetables and fruitjuices, base stock
- purified teas
- On arrival in the room bathrobe and bath bag with sauna towel
The beginning of each fasting week isSaturday.
At your arrival and in your room available: bathrobe and wellness bag
In summer we lend free of charge to you bicycles and MTB
Less is more
Beyond all theoretical descriptions, ourguests experience Buchinger fasting asboth a less and a more: Less, becauseyou can literally throw off ballast anddistance yourself from the worries andsham weights of everyday life in afamily atmosphere of security andconcentration. More, because oneexperiences a greater clarity and a moreintensive self-experience, because theability to enjoy is revived and because, together with the often lost desire forpersonal development, the measure ofsatisfaction and joy of life as a wholeincreases.
One way: one invitation
Fasting our invitation, not only helps toalleviate chronic suffering and preventexhaustion syndromes, but also to gostep by step the way to a fulfilled andhealthy life. We would like to give you afirst impression of how this path couldwork for you. We would also be happyto discuss with you personally whichoffers best suit your individual situationand which costs are involved.
We are talking about the gentle butprofound transformation that takesplace with us when we withdraw fromeveryday life into the security of aprotected space and consciouslyrenounce food, stimulants anddistraction.
All we have to do is entrust ourselves toour nature. The rest will happen byitself. Our body takes over thedirection, the metabolism switches overto the evolutionary program of internalnutrition. And this touches and graspsall body and soul processes: our sensesare washed free, our experiencebecomes deeper, dreams, memoriesand emotions are closer to us than everbefore. While our body satisfies itself, our spiritual needs come to lightunadulterated. Or to say it with OttoBuchinger: When the body fasts, the soul starves.
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Having recently spent an intense and rewarding time exploring the relationships between artists/designers and digital technologies in Nairobi, Jo Morrison was struck by the similarities between their experiences and those of students at Central Saint Martins. Continue reading
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facebook and blogs: staff survey feedback 2012
The recently published article featuring CSM's Birgitta Hosea and her Expanded Animation blog highlights the many roles blogs can serve, and how they can evolve. This post provides more general insights about staff engagement with blogs and facebook.
The fact that colleagues are using facebook and blogs in multiple ways shone through in the recent survey exploring staff engagement with digital tools and social media across the College; 28% of staff use blogs as part of their College role, and 33% are using facebook. There is much overlap in the ways that both services are used, eg course promotion and keeping in touch with alumni, with several departments adopting the tools, such as individual courses, the library and marketing. Continue reading
Authenticity, accountability and data privacy
Charlotte Webb, from the university's Centre for Learning and Teaching in Arts and Design (CLTAD) reflects upon notions of digital identities, in particular online authenticity and anonymity. Continue reading
Seamlessly integrated or disconnected and disrupted?
At a provocative presentation about bionics and prosthetics a question was posed to the panel regarding human-machine symbiosis – 'Could your brain be hacked when molecular scale RFID penetrates the skull?' This simple question highlights our everyday experience of technologies being disrupted and breaking down. We are so familiar with stories of hacking and disconnection that we understandably question whether our minds are hackable; despite being part of a 21c hyperconnected society, our daily encounters with the network can be fractured and messy. We have become used to anticipating the possibility of rupture, hacking, and disconnection.
The 'seamless integration' of digital technologies, so often espoused by tech marketing teams, in practice fails to appear. Yet the messiness can often lead to moments of insight and valuable reminders. Continue reading
Interactive digital channels
Colin Buttimer is Central Saint Martins' web manager. It is a role that has morphed and expanded exponentially in his four and a half year tenure. We spoke to Colin about the ways in which he responds to new digital technologies and his vision for increased interactivity between the College and its students.
BA Jewellery Design: Facebook as an effective tool for networking, course promotion and interaction
Sian Evans is a Senior Lecturer on CSM's BA Jewellery Design course. An avid social networker herself, Sian likes to keep in contact with her students when she is not in college and saw Facebook as a way to boost interactivity between them and her. The page – Jewellers Compendium – has been running for two and a half years and has a current grand total of 4,236 friends made up of students, alumni and industry professionals. As a news feed, an aggregator of course information and as a networking tool, Sian says the project has been "very successful" and advocates the use of Facebook in this way across all disciplines. Here, she explains why and talks through the details of the project. Continue reading
CSM All Staff Digital Literacy Event
September's all staff Digital Literacy event provided an opportunity for colleagues to find out about some of the ways in which digital tools and social media are being used at CSM.
To start off Shan Wareing, UAL's Dean of Learning and Teaching, provided a contextual overview of ways in which digital technologies are being approached at the university, CLTAD's Nancy Turner fed back on key themes arising from the recent international conference 'Designs on E-Learning', and Angus Eason gave an update on MOODLE. They were joined by CSM colleagues who gave quick-fire presentations about their own uses of digital technologies to support the student experience.
It was acknowledged that we are experiencing radical shifts in the variety and complexity of HE provision globally – for example, the current blossoming of massive open online courses (MOOCs) adds to the fluidity and multiplicity of educational provision, and provides new environments for learning. This evolving and complex educational landscape is one in which digital technologies are playing an increasingly significant part, and as such, staff and students need to become digitally literate. Continue reading


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A nationalist activist from Beit El has been hit with an administrative order that will leave him effectively under house arrest for the next six months.
David Hai Hasidai was told that for the next six months, he cannot leave his parents' house in Beit El, in the Binyamin region north of Jerusalem. Alternatively, he could choose to remain constrained to the town of Shekef in the Hevron region.
This is the third time that Hasidai has been given an administrative order. Officials in Israel's security apparatus are allowed to issue administrative orders to those suspected of terrorism or criminal nationalist activity without trial, and without revealing the offenses which they believe were committed.
Use of the orders made national headlines over the summer with the violent arrest of Boaz Albert, a farmer and father of several young children who has refused to obey an unexplained administrative order distancing him from his home and farm in the town of Yitzhar.
Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir, who is representing Hasidai, accused the Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service, of persecuting his client. "In a democracy, if there is evidence, then you file an indictment," he said.
"What they don't do when it comes to murderers, rapists and drug deals, they use against a young man with no hint of evidence that he broke the law," Ben-Gvir accused. He added, "It's interesting that all the defenders of human rights and democracy are silent when right-wing activists are abused."


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Nepal set to finalize aviation agreement with three countries, sign new with two
12th Sep, 2017 | Tourism Mail Crew
KATHMANDU, Sep 12: The Government of Nepal is all set to finalize the aviation agreement with three countries where the flights to and fro is continuing and new with two countries.
Nepal Government previously made the agreement with United Arab Emirates, Turkey and New Zealand where the flights to and fro are continuing. The government is making the final preparations to seal it no later than two months.
Nepal on 19 October, 2015 had made preliminary agreement with UAE, 24 September 2010 with Turkey and 22 October 2015 with New Zealand. With the signing of the preliminary agreement between the countries they can operate flights to and fro.
Preparations underway to seal agreement with two countries
The Government of Nepal is undergoing preparations to seal agreement with Australia and Cambodia as new destinations for air service. The national flag carrier of Nepal is set to operate flights to Australia where the flow of tourists and students from Nepal is high. With the agreement signed the number of countries with whom Nepal has signed the MOU will stand at 40 since its commencement of aviation service from 1963 AD.
Review underway to add flights with some countries
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has started reviewing to add flights to and from Thailand, Japan, Egypt, China and others where the influx is high. The government is set to do the task within two months and has enlisted it as its upcoming task for the time being.


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Some of you will recognise this cowl as one the was previously for sale on Craftsy and Ravelry. I withdrew it last winter, hoping to rewrite and restyle the pattern. You can download a pdf file containing all the instructions and yarn information by clicking here: Kidsilk Stripe Cowl
So, why am I posting it today? For the whole of May I'm going to be offering you a whole bunch of free stuff – except that it's not really free – I'm asking for donations via the "honesty box" link you'll find at the end of each May Madness post.
Most of you will be aware I don't talk much about my family on here, they're pretty camera shy and vague reference to "Mr T and the Teen" are probably as close as it comes to talking about my family. But, "the Teen" has asked for my help.
She and some fellow students are taking part in a stunt to raise money for Cancer Research UK and she's asked me to help drum up some sponsorship. Now, I could just ask you all to put your hand in your pocket and bung her a couple of quid via her Just Giving page. But that seemed downright cheeky! So instead I'm offering up some previously published and new patterns in the hope that you might find something you like. If you do, click on the "honesty box" link which will take you to the Donate page on Just Giving. You can give as much or as little as you like (I'm suggesting £2 isn't unreasonable?). Donations via Just Giving are also eligible for Gift Aid (which you'll know all about if you're a UK Tax payer) and all donations can be anonymous or you can call it "Baking and Making" so she knows where it came from. Patterns will only be available for the month of May, then the pdf downloads will disappear. Forthcoming patterns include my Boho Scarf from Craftseller magazine, a crochet cushion and some rather cute keyrings.
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182316 K Front Mustang ('94-'97)
( Set of 4 )
Camber & Caster adjustable bush kit
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There have been reports of valuables taken from cars parked in Sidney over the weekend, with the latest reported incident happening on Courser Drive.
Local law enforcement noted there has been a dramatic increase in auto break-ins recently.
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The number of break-ins will be announced soon as part of an upcoming initiative aimed at reducing vehicle crime.
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It's time for a mash up! Yeah yeah!!
Back in September, I made a dress for Sewing Indie Month using two Jennifer Lauren Vintage patterns – the Dalloway dress and the Cressida skirt. I combined the bodice of the Dalloway with the Cressida skirt to make a cute vintage styled fit-and-flare dress. (And I put together a tutorial on how to do it on Jennifer's blog. Spoiler alert: it's a super easy pattern hack.)
This was my first time making any Jennifer Lauren Vintage patterns, and I have to say, it was a lovely experience! Great instructions, good diagrams, notches that all match up and do what they're meant to do, and a clean and easy way to line a bodice. I now have my eye on her Enid top pattern to add to my "things to sew" list… 😉
Jennifer drafts for a D-cup bodice, and I'm an AA, so naturally there had to be a bit of adjusting before I could begin. I chose my size based on high bust measurements then did a 3″ SBA (small bust adjustment) to bring it down to an A cup. Since there were two waist darts, I rotated them into one dart and then did a SBA on the bodice to make it easier. The SBA resulted in the side bust darts and one of the waist darts on the bodice being removed. (A shame, as I really like the double waist dart detail in the Dalloway bodice. But hey, if I'd kept them both, they would have been little more than pintucks. 😉
Here's my hacked-up bodice post-SBA….
I also added 1cm of length to the front and back bodice (a common adjustment for me, due to my height.)
Fit adjustments made to the bodice, I started asjusting the Cressida skirt to convert it from a separate with button front opening to a dress skirt with centre back zip. You can find all of these over on the Jennifer Lauren Vintage blog, so I won't go into the details here as well. (Although if you have any questions, feel free to ask.)
The other key change I made was leaving out the pockets. (Yes, yes, I know – that decision just seems downright wrong! But there's a good reason for it – I wanted to leave it easy to take this in at the waist in the future, and the pockets would have made it very hard to do that. So they got left out, and the side seams got stitched up last, rather than the waist seam.)
I really love the resulting dress – it's fun and swirly! The Cressida skirt is a semi-circle, which gives a good amount of fullness while not being too nervous about errant breezes (a common wardrobe malfunction here in Wellington. Wonder why wind gets mentioned on Wellington sewing blogs a lot? We've just officially been announced the windiest city in the world. Yeah.). I like how the neckline on the Dalloway dips down at the back, and how the bodice is fully lined in an easy and clean way. The combination of patterns results in a dress that's a good blank canvas for all sorts of fun prints and patterns.
Speaking of prints and patterns – the fabric I used for this came from Fabric-a-brac a while ago. It's a cotton, with a lovely mottled pink design all over it. I paired it with a lightweight yellow poplin for the bodice lining, and used yellow Hug Snug to bind all the seams. The hem is finished with Hug Snug and stitched with a blind machine stitch.
One thing you may spot that's a bit odd – the zipper is a super crazy long one. I got given a bunch of these a while back, and it turned out I didn't have any suitable coloured zips the right length in my stash (considering how many zips I own, I have no idea how this could have happened…). For some reason, I decided that rather than shortening the zip, I'd just make a super long lapped zip. And no, there was no good reason for this decision – I just felt like it. *shrug* So yes, this dress has a lapped zip that goes nearly the whole way down the back. (Can you spot where it ends in the photo below? Please 'scuse the wrinkles – this dress had already been through High Tea and lots of walking and sitting.)
The photos for this were taken at the house of one of my fellow members Wellington Sewing Bloggers Network (WSBN), after we went for high tea. We all had outfits to photograph – so much fun when we're all getting garment photos and egging each other on! 😉 Just for fun, here's a few behind-the-scenes photos. Including swinging. Because, swings.
Taking photos of Mel in one of her new dresses. 😉
We spotted this on the way to Nina's house for photos – isn't is amazing? All covered in wooden lace work, including the fence out the front.


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Bethesda's Pete Hines has confirmed that Fallout 76 will not support any sort of cross-play even though Sony recently changed their cross-play policies to allow playing with people who are using rival consoles. We called it, though.
Earlier this year we touched upon the topic of Fallout 76 and its lack of cross-play which Todd Howard, and be extent - Bethesda, claiming that it was the Japanese giant who were "not helpful" in the efforts of making the cross-play feature available.
We raised a point of whether Bethesda ever planned to make the feature in the first place and if they used controversy spurred by Sony over Fortnite cross-play as an excuse to cover the possibility that Bethesda never intended to put any resources into developing cross-play for Fallout 76.
Pete Hines' latest tweets seem to indicate those suspicions could be true after he apparently cheered at Sony for changing their stance on cross-play with Switch and Xbox One. He was subsequently barraged by fans' questions about Fallout 76's cross-play, which prompted him to tweet again, saying that this time around "Fallout 76 does not support cross-play, for a number of reasons".
He also that the feature is "not on [Bethesda's] radar" either, which would be rather odd if the company actually intended to support cross-play in the game. Hines did add that their focus is completely on the upcoming beta tests and game launch, which is less than two months away, so it is unclear whether cross-play might be added after that.
On the other hand, a revealed that Bethesda made the decision not to support cross-play "a long time ago" and that Hines kept repeating that for months, which puts further questions on the integrity of Todd Howard's statement where he Sony for having no cross-play in Fallout 76. As we pointed in our article back then, nothing stopped tBethesda from having cross-play with Xbox One.
If Bethesda does indeed decide to add cross-play support, it would mean additional problems for the folks in Appalachia as Xbox One will soon get keyboard & mouse support, meaning that Xbox One players would be at a massive advantage over PlayStation 4 users when it comes to aiming and generally navigating the field.
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In 1898, Robert "Bob" Celestin, a twenty-five year old man of African and Native American ancestry, and his father-in-law, Bob Creary purchased a large parcel of land. The property was eventually cleared and the settlement of Bobtown was created.
Robert and his wife Betsy had twelve children; nine boys and three girls. After the death of his wife in 1921, Robert partitioned the settlement and gave an equal share to each child. As the children grew up and raised their own families, they assisted each other in building homes and making improvements to the property. The community eventually grew to include a family-owned store, a church and two taverns. There was also a barbershop that was built around a tree, leaving it undisturbed and extending through the roof of the building.
Located an hour's drive from New Orleans, Bobtown continues today as a quaint community of about twenty-five homes. The original home of Bob Celestin, who died in 1952 at the age of seventy-nine, is being considered for designation as a historic landmark. Most of the Bobtown citizens are direct decedents of the original families, the most legendary being Beatrice "Aunt Lulee" White-Bolden. Aunt Lulee who passed away in 1985, received national attention in 1983 when she registered to vote at the age of 107 years old.
Situated on the Morgan railroad, about six miles above Opelousas, Washington was incorporated in 1830 and had a population of about 1000 people. The town was recognized as a prosperous community which grew to include factories, warehouses, several fine stores and a large cotton and rice shipping business.
Still flourishing into the early 19th century, Washington also had a local newspaper, both a Catholic and a public school and several churches. One of the earliest residents, Antoine Lemel, was reported to be "a rich negro who owned a large tract of land and a great number of slaves."
The town was settled by former enslaved Africans who were granted the land through a "fee-simple title acquired by squatters rights." In this manner, anyone who agreed to improve the property while residing for a specified number of years could attain ownership.
After the Civil War, these individuals mostly from nearby farms, settled on the land and began growing crops and raising cattle. Originally known as Shoats Prairie, Mossville has a current population of 8,000 inhabitants.
The area remained rural until the early 1900s, when the Locke-Moore Company built a sawmill. Lumbering became the major industry and was later joined by sugar refinement.
The greatest period of growth occurred in the 1940s and 1950s, when petrochemical and industrial plants moved into the area. Today, these plants remain the primary source of employment for Mossville residents.
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Established in the 1850s and located in an area of rolling clay hills in southwest Winn Parrish, the town was originally a shipping and supply depot for inhabitants of the Red River Valley. In 1900 the town had a population of 416 people and included many prosperous businesses; a telegraph station, several cotton gins, sugar refineries and mercantile establishments.


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Blog Archive
- Guest Designer Friday!!!
- Happy Easter Layout
- Happy Wednesday-Hump Day!!
- Froggy Kisses - Baby Boy Gift Bag & Card
- Cricut Magazine Volume 2 - Review and Blog Candy
- Winner of Basic Gray Paper Pack...
- About Team Monique - Race for the Cure
- First Birthday !
- Girl Stuff Layout with Paisley Cartridge
- Birthday Bash+Plus Blog Candy
- Music to My Ears - Disney Layout - Plus New Blog C...
- Last of the Stampede Memories. Plus blog candy wi...
- Greetings from the Cricut Stampede!
- Spring is in Bloom....
- Adios! I'm off to the Texas Cricut Stampede!
- Bubble Bath with Kate's ABC's
- Baby Shower Gift Bag & Card by Nana Susan
- Winners & Pack Your Bags Layout
- Pretty in Pink Girlie Mini Album
- Crumpled Flower Card
- Card with "A Childs Year"
- Stampede Layout with Old West Cartridge
- Blog Candy Cart, Free Directions, and a Video!
- Lots of Winners!
- Princess Layout, Video, & Just Because Card Kit
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Becca says she was inspired to make this layout by her daughter's favorite colors and love for girlie stuff. She used the Paisley Cartridge, My Mind's Eye Paper - Quite Contrary Line, and Bo Bunny Cardstock.
Stickles - Daimond, Black Daimond
Liquid Pearls - Petal Pink, Buttercup (yellow), Peacock (turquoise)
White Gel Pen
Olive Green Ribbon 2 ft.
Chalk Ink - Brown, Aegean Blue,
(2) 4" x 6" pics with 4 1/4" x 6 1/4" light blue mats
(2) 3"x 4" pics with 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" light blue mats
(1) 4" x 4 1/2" pic with 4 1/4" x 4 3/4" light blue mat
Journal Box:
3 1/4" x 2 1/2" with 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" light blue mat
Cricut Cuts from Paisley:
Yellow Flower 3"
Smaller Yellow Flower 1 1/2"
Sunglasses 1 1/2"
Title 3"
Frog 2"
Boots 2"
Umbrella 3 3/4"
Yellow Shirt Ourtfit 4"
Green Dress Outfit 4"
Blow Dryer 3"
Have fun scraplifting!! Btw, are there any certain themes of layouts you'd love to see? I'd love to design another layout just for fun that you can scraplift, and I always enjoy hearing about what you'd really like to see more of here. Thanks!
143 comments:
- Aman said...
I love it! I need to use my Paisley cart more!
- March 24, 2011 at 12:12 AM
- Angee said...
I love how the layouts keep coming!! Thanks for the directions, too!
- March 24, 2011 at 12:14 AM
- Hiedi said...
Love it, I'm glad u used Paisley because I was at a loss on what to do with that one. I would love to see more boys layouts. I'm loving Nate's ABC's, so more with that would be good. And also one with Kates ABC's would be nice. Thanks for the instructions. That's nice to have!
- March 24, 2011 at 12:28 AM
- Carrie K said...
Very cute! This would be perfect for my Sadie. She is such a girly girl!!
- March 24, 2011 at 1:36 AM
- Heather R... mousemomma said...
This is soooo adorable! I have been on the fence about purchasing this cart, but I might have to take the plunge now... :)
- March 24, 2011 at 1:41 AM
- SiskiyouSue said...
This is just darling. Paisley shows up with cute things all the time. Guess it might have to move up on my list... Thanks! firstname.lastname@example.com
- March 24, 2011 at 2:49 AM
- Anonymous said...
Just beautiful....I have 8 granddaughters that really really would love this BARBARA
- March 24, 2011 at 3:06 AM
- Fran said...
I love your designs-- I would love to see a trip to the zoo/science center etc.
- March 24, 2011 at 3:18 AM
- pagecropper said...
I don't have Paisley but now I just might need it. Love your work. I have started using my pens again. Thanks for the inspiration.
- March 24, 2011 at 3:18 AM
- Anonymous said...
I just love it . Having 2 daughters this will be a perfect
layout Thank you
- March 24, 2011 at 3:20 AM
- Seahorse Creations said...
So Adorable. Love it.
- March 24, 2011 at 3:51 AM
- Megan said...
Absotlutely awesome. I love the color combination. I wish I had the Paisley cart to "scrap lift" this layout. Great job.
meggiemeg at comcast dot net
- March 24, 2011 at 3:56 AM
- Anonymous said...
so cute! I could definitely use some of your ideas.
- March 24, 2011 at 3:59 AM
- craftymom205 said...
Love the layout. Thanks for sharing. This will inspire me to use my Paisley cartridge more.
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com
- March 24, 2011 at 4:06 AM
- Brenda said...
Super cute lo! I love the paper used, perfect for a girly lo. I will be lifting this lo for sure, don't have any boys, but do have grand daughters that this would be perfect for! Paisley is an awesome cart that I need to pull out and use more! Thanks for giving me that nudge!
- March 24, 2011 at 4:19 AM
- Jennifer H said...
This LO is so very cute! and your details make it the best. TFS
- March 24, 2011 at 4:31 AM
- Lindsay said...
This is SO cute! Awesome job!!
- March 24, 2011 at 5:07 AM
- Doris P. said...
I have this cartridge.. time to get busy and play more!! LOVE these Lo's. I too am so ready for spring!! love details.. thanks :) Doris
- March 24, 2011 at 5:13 AM
- cgreer said...
love it! now i can finally open that cartridge! your work inspires me like no other!
- March 24, 2011 at 5:17 AM
- Ann said...
Love the girl stuff Layout! TFS! You guys just had too much fun! What a blast.
- March 24, 2011 at 5:20 AM
- Anonymous said...
Wow-what great detail.
- March 24, 2011 at 5:27 AM
- TheSweetOne said...
I love this. Now I have to buy stickles and pearls. sigh. I'm going to need a bigger desk... and a bigger house! Thanks for the ideas!
robyn thesweetone at rogers dot com
- March 24, 2011 at 5:31 AM
- Kim said...
This is gorgeous! Never wanted the Paisley cart now it's been added to my must have list. Love the papers and the colors.
- March 24, 2011 at 5:43 AM
- Nadia (WithGlitteringEyes.blogspot.com) said...
This is just adorable!
- March 24, 2011 at 5:56 AM
- Beverly said...
That girlie layout is absolutely adorable! I love all the detail!
- March 24, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- Linda said...
I absolutely love it!
- March 24, 2011 at 6:05 AM
- Heather DG said...
Beautiful! You ladies just keep making me want more and more cartridges with all your fun LO's!
- March 24, 2011 at 6:20 AM
- Maquel said...
Beautiful!!! I guess I'm gonna have to scraplift this one! Thanks for giving the measurements!!!
mderosby at gmail dot com
- March 24, 2011 at 6:22 AM
- Becky Moore said...
I love this layout (and a. Please keep them coming!ll the others, too)
- March 24, 2011 at 6:24 AM
- Cheryl W. said...
This is so, so, so cute! I am in the midst of a scrapbook for my 4-yr-old granddaughter and this had given me mucho ideas! Thanks so much.
- March 24, 2011 at 6:33 AM
- Julia said...
This is gorgous!! I love it!
- March 24, 2011 at 6:36 AM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
You rocked it, Becca!!! Love the girlie style with a big punch! The colors just pop! Love it!
jordanbev5 @ yahoo.com
- March 24, 2011 at 6:45 AM
- CathieForman said...
I love this layout and I have this cartridge. thanks for sharing. Since I am going to Disney World in May, I would love to see anything made that is Disney related.
cathieforman at hotmail dot com
- March 24, 2011 at 6:58 AM
- Judy said...
Love it! I have been wanting the Paisley Cart for a long time but couldn't justify it, but now....I don't know...lol. This is the first blog I come to in the mornings just see whats new. Keep them coming I love them all.
- March 24, 2011 at 7:13 AM
- Carrie Zrodlowski said...
Another great layout.
- March 24, 2011 at 7:28 AM
- Crafting Katie said...
Becca rocked this layout! I just need a little girl so that I can scraplift!
- March 24, 2011 at 7:30 AM
- Debbie said...
I love this, but then I love all the LO's on this site. I don't have this cart but there are several other carts that have the same or similar cuts. thanks
upnurse at aol dot com
- March 24, 2011 at 7:55 AM
- Dakota Bear said...
Beautiful girly layout! Now there are two things I need to add to my must buy list: Paisley cartridge and Liquid pearls.
- March 24, 2011 at 7:56 AM
- Craftina said...
So cute! This would be perfect for my daughter as she loves girlie stuff too!!
- March 24, 2011 at 7:57 AM
- Emily said...
Adorable lo!! Great work!
- March 24, 2011 at 7:58 AM
- IRW Dana said...
Love the layout. Thanks for sharing the inspiration and also for sharing the sizes to we can try to make a similar layout. It will never look this wonderful but I appreciate you sharing. papermemories4u @ yahoo . com
- March 24, 2011 at 8:00 AM
- Nati Tristan said...
That is amazing work! So detailed! I love it!
- March 24, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- belinda said...
So many cool ideas to use from the Paisley cart.
- March 24, 2011 at 8:43 AM
- Kim said...
How adorable. I have to dust off my Paisley cart and get to scrapliftin'. Thanks for the inspiration.
- March 24, 2011 at 8:46 AM
- **Treefrog** said...
What an adorable layout, so Girlie for sure! I just love this cart for fun, and just used it last week! Also gotta throw a Shout Out to the Cute little Froggie, you know I just LOVE the Froggies, LOL! TFS!
mccadesmom at gmail dot com
- March 24, 2011 at 9:05 AM
- Heather said...
This is gorgeous! I have this paper too! I love it!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
- March 24, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- Angela said...
Good job, Designer Becca! This is so adorable. My favorite is the pair of girlie golashes. Thanks for letting us scraplift. Let's see--I could use some ideas on my 13 year old boy. He's a tough one to scrap.
- March 24, 2011 at 9:33 AM
- Dee said...
I really like how you did the opposite colors of paper on the pages. And those sun glasses!!! How cute are they?
- March 24, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- Barb said...
Absolutely awesome layout~!!!! This will be perfect for me to scrapbook pictures of my 5 yr. old granddaughter who is definitely a diva!!!!!! Love the paper choice and colors!
- March 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- littlen said...
this is one of those carts that i've had for awhile but never used. after seeing your great lo i'm inspired to drag it out and use it. tfs.
- March 24, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- AShu93 said...
I just love those boots & the umbrella! The whole thing is so great & sparkly too.
- March 24, 2011 at 10:40 AM
- Cindy said...
The close-ups show just how cute this layout is. Love it!
- March 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- girlhuron said...
absolutely adorable!
- March 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM
- RachelTate said...
Thanks for the cute layout. I am liking the look of the liquid pearls.
- March 24, 2011 at 11:10 AM
- PurpleLadyBug said...
Super cute! Love all the girly details :)
- March 24, 2011 at 11:27 AM
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- March 24, 2011 at 11:33 AM
- Preacher'sWife said...
This is so cute! Makes me want the Paisley cart!
- March 24, 2011 at 11:33 AM
- Crooked Scrapper said...
Great Job! Becca-
I love your special talent that you have added to the design team. Hugs, Ronda
- March 24, 2011 at 11:43 AM
- Anonymous said...
So cute. Love it.
pepper4716 at aol dot com
- March 24, 2011 at 11:54 AM
- 4kids4 said...
Oh, this is wonderful! So much detail. I didn't realize Paisley has so many cute things on it! I'd love to see more young boy layouts...I have 3 to scrap for! :-)
~Sharon C.
- March 24, 2011 at 11:59 AM
- Luria said...
Oh my waht a grea Lo gave me an idea I to have a little girl and she would love to help me do this I do not have paisley but may get or will have to sub.
- March 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM
- Toni Maciel said...
The colors just pop out at you, What a cute theme! Thanks for taking the time to make this. It turned out great!!! Thanks Toni
- March 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM
- jan farnworth said...
i would love to see a toy story layout i dont have that cart but i think it still be cute.
- March 24, 2011 at 12:06 PM
- Anonymous said...
Love, love, love it!! What a great job :):)
Debra Hudson
- March 24, 2011 at 12:08 PM
- Carol W. said...
Super super cute! Love the colors! TFS
- March 24, 2011 at 12:17 PM
- monica said...
I love it I just bought the Paisley cartridges.
- March 24, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- Marisa said...
MORE boy layouts!!!
- March 24, 2011 at 12:35 PM
- Anonymous said...
I wanted the Paisley cart so bad and I've only used it once. This gives me inspiration!! I can't wait to see your site every day to see what new beautiful layout you have posted.!!
- March 24, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- Katherine said...
Oh, this is fantastic. It will be perfect for my DGD. Thanks for the instruction.
As a suggestion, how about something with Dinosaur Tracks for the DGS?
- March 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM
- Jamie said...
This is really cute!
- March 24, 2011 at 1:27 PM
- Kristie Maynard said...
Very cute layout!
- March 24, 2011 at 1:29 PM
- Brens Designs said...
Becca - Your layout is just sooo cute! Thanks for sharing.
- March 24, 2011 at 1:39 PM
- Leonnie said...
Love your layout, cannot wait to scraplift it, TFS.
- March 24, 2011 at 1:54 PM
- Mary Jean said...
wow love this layout! And I have this cartridge!!! YIPEEee!!! thanks for the directions! I would love to see what great ideas you ladies would come up with for mans best friend...our huggable loveable furbabies!
- March 24, 2011 at 2:03 PM
- Cynthia Baldwin said...
oh my word - this is adorable!
I LOVE all the glitter! I don't have this cart, but gosh, I wish my girl was a girly-girl so that I could make layouts like this one. Well, there's always cards, right? ;)
TFS this cute page!
- March 24, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- Pat N. said...
That is double, triple adorable! I have the Paisley cartridge and now I can't wait to use it!! I am needing to scrapbook my daughter's life and she's 22 already. There's a big gap from baby time. Anyway, thanks for such a beautiful layout. You and your team are terrific.! Pat N.http://patsscraps.blogspot.com/
- March 24, 2011 at 2:37 PM
- Anonymous said...
This is soo cute, I want this cart now!! :)
- March 24, 2011 at 2:54 PM
- Gwen said...
I love this layout! I think I even have this paper. Thanks for sharing the directions with us. I love anything you girls do!!
- March 24, 2011 at 3:02 PM
- JenJackScrap said...
Ahhhhh! So cute! I LOVE this layout, Becca! You did a great job! I'm so happy about your paper choices because not only are they TRULY adorable, but I already own them! Wheeeee!
- March 24, 2011 at 3:35 PM
- Kim said...
So girly and so cute! I have the Paisely cart, so I guess it is time to brush the dust off of it and get to work! Thanks for sharing! I would love to see a few more layouts for toddler boys. I love girly, but I have a grandson.
- March 24, 2011 at 3:39 PM
- JenJackScrap said...
Hey Monique, remind everyone of how AMAZINGLY darling Fabulous and Fiesty is! I noticed a lot of people didn't realize how much they could use their Paisley cart. Maybe Fabulous and Fiesty deserves another "showing" on the main page????
- March 24, 2011 at 3:39 PM
- ultraviolet said...
OMG! Super cute layout. I absolutely love this. You did a great job. I need to use this cartridge more. Thanks for sharing. Great inspiration!
- March 24, 2011 at 3:50 PM
- Nanette said...
What an adorable page! I love everything about it!
- March 24, 2011 at 4:47 PM
- Anonymous said...
thank you so much for all of the beautiful Layouts...Now that Spring is here I hope that you may be inspired to do a a Zoo layout for scrap lifting...Perfect for grandchildren outings ..Thanks again your work is beautiful..
- March 24, 2011 at 5:27 PM
- flowerdisco said...
this is darling. you guys...all of you are the best. tfs your talent.
- March 24, 2011 at 5:28 PM
- Sukie said...
Your layout is so cute, I have never used my Paisley cartridge. In response to your question: I would love to see some layouts with the some of the lite cartridges, more Disney themed stuff or something with a sports theme.
- March 24, 2011 at 5:37 PM
- Stacey said...
I just love this layout! Thanks for sharing your talent with us:)
shalbgewachs at sbcglobal dot net
- March 24, 2011 at 6:15 PM
- Amy Vandiver said...
I love it!!! This would be perfect to scraplift for some of my daughter playing in the makeup!!! I have had this cartridge for awhile and have yet to use it!!
Amy V
silly_girl_823 at hotmail dot com
- March 24, 2011 at 6:44 PM
- Amy said...
Love it!
Ideas for LOs??? I need to do a new baby one. I also would love some ideas for all those Christmas pics I still need to scrap. Also, some boy LOs would be great!
- March 24, 2011 at 6:55 PM
- JennyKozar said...
This is so sweet and fun!
- March 24, 2011 at 7:38 PM
- Beth Anne in PA said...
Love your beautiful LO. TFS. This will inspire me to try to use a white gel pen more. Your works are always inspiring.
Beth Anne in PA
- March 24, 2011 at 7:48 PM
- Emma said...
Love the paper you used! I have the cart so I'll have to try. Thanks!
- March 24, 2011 at 7:57 PM
- Ann Diehl said...
Wonderful! Wish I had the Paisley cartridge. And the new Cricut magazines are fantastic. Dear hubby got the first 2 for me off ebay & I love them. Can't wait to get a subscription.
Ann D
- March 24, 2011 at 7:59 PM
- CathyinMN said...
This is such a cute LO! You did a great job, and so many fine details to really make it pop. TFS!
- March 24, 2011 at 8:03 PM
- Jen Muller said...
So very cute! I have Paisley, but haven't even used it yet! Thanks for the inspiration :)
- March 24, 2011 at 8:10 PM
- MICKEY DELVALLE said...
What a super stinkin cute layout..lol...
I just love it...now I have to buy the cartridge...see what u did...lol.
- March 24, 2011 at 8:11 PM
- kristyscraps said...
Super cute layout...what about for boys using the same cartridge? Any ideas??
- March 24, 2011 at 8:21 PM
- TerriK said...
Love it. Paisley is one of my favorites.
- March 24, 2011 at 9:11 PM
- Jennifer said...
What a cute layout, Becca!!! :) Definitely one to scraplift!
Anything you create is FABULOUS!!!!!!
But now that you mention it, I would love to see a back-to-school layout, a cooking/baking layout, a Halloween layout (with one of the Paper Doll cartridges), a birthday layout, a pumpkin patch layout, a sleepover layout, a bbq layout, a Fourth of July layout, a piano recital layout, ...
Crafty hugs,
- March 24, 2011 at 10:12 PM
- pcrusberg said...
Wow! Amazing! Thanks Becca. (And Monique.)
- March 24, 2011 at 10:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
Love the layout. I need to use that cart more. It's great for the girlie things.
- March 24, 2011 at 11:12 PM
- Patricia said...
Love the layout and I don't even had a little girl----- keep up the great stuff, and thank you for the giveaways----- firstname.lastname@example.com
- March 25, 2011 at 12:08 AM
- Queenie said...
Great layout. Thanks so much for the instructions. I just may buy the Paisley cart.
- March 25, 2011 at 3:16 AM
- Unknown said...
This is sooo sweet, love all the details!!!
- March 25, 2011 at 3:46 AM
- Anonymous said...
I love this I have 3 darling grandaughters!!!! I have not used this cartridge much at all. Now I need to :)
- March 25, 2011 at 4:48 AM
- Donna said...
I didn't think I needed the Paisley cart. I have changed my mind. Could you do some layouts for the pre-teen, early teen boys. There is always plenty of ideas for the little guys & the big guys but not so many for the in-be-tweeners. Thanks.
- March 25, 2011 at 5:05 AM
- Joyce said...
I just love this layout. Awesome job!!!
- March 25, 2011 at 6:00 AM
- Stacey Brucale said...
This is so adorable! I love all of the cuts on it!
- March 25, 2011 at 6:22 AM
- Cathy said...
What a nice LO.. I don't have the paisley cartridge, I would love to though. TFS
- March 25, 2011 at 6:29 AM
- Betsy said...
Becca did such a great job on her layout. Every little cut is adorable.
- March 25, 2011 at 6:41 AM
- Anonymous said...
Saw this last night at the Just Because Cards class and totally fell in love. So cute and so girly. My grandaughter is a real pink girl can't wait to scrap lift this and add her pictures! Thanks Gwen
- March 25, 2011 at 6:43 AM
- Northwoodszoo said...
Very cute work! Thanks for asking for anything else we'd like to see -- most of the cards and layouts are very happy and make me smile. Alternatively I'm wondering if you've thought about showing us some tasteful sympathy card layout possibilities. I think a handmade card to go with heartfelt sentiments would be touching and special...
- March 25, 2011 at 7:12 AM
- Donna said...
Becca, You are an A+ designer! Holy Moly, this is one really stinkin' cute layout! When I first looked at it and said out loud, "wow, this is really, REALLY cute!" he came over to my computer to look and agreed! He doesn't comment too much on scrapping stuff others make very often (he's a really good husband!)
This is really, really cute!
Have a blessed weekend, ladies!
- March 25, 2011 at 7:21 AM
- Debbie said...
Your layout is so cute!!! I love the details and the paper! Thank you for sharing it with us! :)
- March 25, 2011 at 7:37 AM
- Kathleen said...
So cute this is, Becca. I don't have girls, but I AM a girl and have so many old pics from my younger years to scrapbook. I guess I need that Paisley cartridge now. It will be put on the wish list!! TFS
Kathleen in NJ
- March 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM
- Kathleen said...
Oh, and I forgot - would love to see some ideas for boy stuff; science fair/science center, zoo/animals and even maybe some sports layouts. Thanks for asking - love the blog no matter what you are showing us!!! Great inspiration.
Kathleen in NJ
- March 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM
- Designs and Expression said...
i love all of the layouts yall show they are awesome. i love the little frog in this layout cute!
- March 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM
- vickiea said...
LOVE IT!!! So cute, I can see pics of my daughter on this page already!
- March 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM
- Cheryl said...
I love the girl stuff layout. Frog is so cute! Thanks for sharing.
- March 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM
- Tiffany said...
Super cute - I love the extra touches you gave to all the individual pieces! TFS!!
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- March 25, 2011 at 1:17 PM
- Sassy said...
Can I say how much I "L-O-V-E" your layout. It is wonderful!!!
I would never have thought about buying this cartridge until I saw what you did with it. Thanks for sharing and I would enjoy seeing more of your fun pages!
- March 25, 2011 at 2:27 PM
- Charlene said...
This is so cute! I love it! And thanks so much for sharing the directions and sizes. I'm so new to layouts and am still learning, so this is very helpful! I'd love to see some themes for boys (ages 8 - 12 years old)
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- March 25, 2011 at 2:33 PM
- Peg Toth said...
just too cute!
- March 25, 2011 at 2:50 PM
- dgroovy said...
Very fun, thank you for sharing.
- March 25, 2011 at 3:36 PM
- mmup57 said...
So cute ... need to pull out my Paisley Cart and use it again!
- March 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM
- Cathy said...
This is stinking cute! I don't have this cart but sure I have one I could work with. Thanks for the inspiration!
I would like to see a military Lay Out. I have pictures from my grandson's boot camp graduation I need to scrap. Thanks for asking!
- March 25, 2011 at 4:15 PM
- Meems said...
I've gone back and looked at this layout about a dozen times. Each time, I notice something that I missed before. Just too 'stinkin cute' hardly describes it!!
- March 25, 2011 at 4:58 PM
- Dawn, RI said...
wow , I havent even opened my Paisely cart yet, thats what happens when you have too many. love the LO. my grand daughter is getting to that girlie girl stuff.
Dawn RI
- March 25, 2011 at 6:29 PM
- GailPellegrin said...
I have the Paisley cart, and I definitely need to use it. What an inspiration.
- March 25, 2011 at 7:22 PM
- Melissa said...
Soooo cute,Becca.Thanks for the directions and inspiration.
- March 25, 2011 at 9:38 PM
- pruttybird said...
I don't have this cartridge, but this layout definitely makes me want to go out and get one :) Great layout.
pruttybird at comcast dot net
- March 26, 2011 at 4:30 AM
- Jill K. said...
What a darling LO!
Thank you for sharing and especially for the specifics so we know what sizes to cut with our Cricuts. I already have the Paisley cart and am thrilled to have such a great use for it!
Thank you!
- March 26, 2011 at 7:27 AM
- Sharka said...
Such a cute layout and ya'gotta luv that frog! Have been debating on the Paisly cart and I think I may have to get it after-all b/c I have seen quite a few great projects with it...missed coming a few days as I've been sick w/this bug that's going around here, sniffle, sniffle!
- March 26, 2011 at 10:49 AM
- DebC said...
Goodness if I could be half as good as you I would be on cloud nine. These layouts are sure beautiful. I have this paisly cart and now I must use it. You inspire me....both with what you are going through and how you look at life. Keep up the fight and keep up the great work you do!
- March 26, 2011 at 12:19 PM
- Sandra Joy, email@example.com said...
I love everything about this layout: the colors, paper, clothes, boots, eyeglasses. So creative and inspirational. TFS Sandra Joy
- March 26, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Kate said...
What a terrific layout! Such fun papers and cuts. Paisley has such wonderful images and they all work perfectly together on this layout.
- March 26, 2011 at 2:38 PM
- DiAnn said...
This is so adorable, I think I will do for my granddaughter. Thanks so much
- March 26, 2011 at 3:09 PM
- JANLYNN said...
Cute layout. I just got the Paisley cartrige and have been toying with an idea for something like this for a layout of my almost 5 year old great neice. She is such a girly girl. Thanks for the inspiration to use my new cartridge.
- March 26, 2011 at 3:47 PM
- TUKI said...
Ooooh, love, love, love this layout. It's perfect for pics of my DD's. Thank you for sharing your talent (and the directions)!
- March 26, 2011 at 11:52 PM
- Mom2Fiveplus3 said...
What a great layout. Love the use of stickles. I often forget about them.
- March 29, 2011 at 5:46 AM
- MimiKat said...
Becca certainly has tons of talent designing scrapbook layouts. I love the cutouts from the Paisley cartridge, definitely one to get. Thank you.
- March 29, 2011 at 7:38 AM
- Kristen Ann said...
There isn't anything I don't LOVE about this layout. Thanks for the inspiration!
- March 29, 2011 at 10:20 AM
- Grammy GG said...
This is such a happy, cute layout. The colors and patterns all go together so well. Great Job! Loved your one with Nate's ABCs (Explore)and would love one with Kate's ABCs too Thanks for sharing all your hard work.
- March 30, 2011 at 8:00 AM
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I'm having (yet another) debate with a Catholic friend of mine re: the role that Tradition should play in belief formation. He's accusing me, a Protestant, of being my own highest authority. As a Catholic, he defers to the Church as the ultimate authority. A brief excerpt of something my Catholic friend just wrote:
Since they [Protestants] reject the concept of an infallible interpreter of Scripture, whether it be the Church or an individual, Protestants can only put forth their own opinions on what they think Scripture means. They have no way of knowing for certain if their interpretation of the Bible is correct.
To which I responded:
What you're missing here, is that certainty is a very brittle foundation for truth claims, b/c it requires unanimity–and that can be broken by a single dissenter. Hence the religious pogroms of the past and present as religious authorities attempt to silence those who reject their truth claims–which are often self-justifying.
In addition, no matter what authority you choose to follow–and no matter how hard you try to justify that decision with historical facts, etc.–it's still YOU making that decision. No one made it for you. So you are still your own highest authority, b/c YOU are the one who has examined the competing truth claims and determined which is ultimately authoritative. So it makes no difference to me what authority you choose or what arguments you present in terms of that authority's validity. It's still a subjective decision, and I fail to see why anyone would feel compelled to agree with you apart from making their own subjective decision based on your word or their own assessment of that same evidence.
This isn't the first, and it won't be the last time this ground is trod and retrod. But it doesn't raise an interesting and important question–especially as it relates to hell. By what authority–or on whose authority–do you consider your beliefs to be valid? Is there any escape from the subjective nature of belief formation I described above?
One of my favorite tools to help me think through such issues is the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Credited to John Wesley, leader of the Methodist movement in the late 18th Century, the term was coined by Albert C. Outler in his introduction to a collection of Wesley's sermons. Upon examination of Wesley's work, Outler theorized that Wesley used four different sources to help him form theological conclusions:
- Scripture
- Tradition
- Reason
- Experience
In other words, when seeking to test a particular belief, Wesley would examine what the Bible had to say on the topic, weigh his reading of Scripture against historical interpretations within the Church, apply reason to his conclusions and then test them against his experience.
I'm not sure if Wesley always proceeded in that order, b/c life is rarely that buttoned down. However, being a Protestant, he likely regarded the Bible as his supreme authority. So even if his questions were triggered by rational reflection or experience or his reading of Tradition, he would probably go straight to the Bible as his point of departure for resolving them.
Now, if Wesley were a Catholic, he would go to Tradition first and then accept whatever the Church had to say on the matter, only reading the relevant Scripture passages and applying reason and experience to help him work out the finer details. And, according to my Catholic friend, he could rest assured in the certainty of his beliefs, knowing they were based on an infallible interpretation of God's Word.
To be honest, I can see pros and cons of both approaches. As I've been told many times, you can either have one Pope or a billion popes, each one offering their own interpretation of the truth. The question isn't so much whether an interpretation is valid but which interpretation should be regarded as authoritative. The Catholics solve this problem with their hierarchical church structure. Truth is revealed from the top down. The official teaching of the Church trumps everything else. Protestants don't really have an effective mechanism for settling such questions, hence the proliferation of church splits and denominational divides.
Catholics–and many Protestants–see this as a weakness in Protestantism. I'm not so sure I agree. Because as much as I would enjoy the security of being able to solve all theological disputes by flipping to the appropriate page in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, I can't help but feel that life–and truth–are more dynamic than that. There's something to be said for the Protestant's freedom to innovate and adapt to life's ever-changing circumstances. And if the Protestant realizes his or her conclusions are provisional and likely to give way upon the acquisition of subsequent knowledge, he or she can avoid the rigidity so often associated with toxic forms of religion.
I could go on, but my point here is really to prod you into thinking which aspect of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral you consider your ultimate authority–and I'm talking in practice here, not in theory. Many Protestants pay lip service to the Bible, for example, but when it comes right down to it, experience trumps all. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. If you give any credence to the theory of moral dumbfounding, this is how all of us arrive at our beliefs–we are emotionally drawn to a particular position and then justify it by back-filling it with rational arguments and a selective reading of Scripture and Tradition. Christians don't have a corner on this way of thinking either. It's part of the blessing–and the curse–of being human.
But it also creates some significant problems when it comes to theological dialogue, as I've recounted above. Namely, if my dialogue partner and I don't define these four sources of truth in the same way or grant them the same level of authority, how can the conversation proceed? I can present evidence in defense of one authority or another until I'm blue in the face, but if you don't regard the source of that evidence as valid, what good will it do?
So while pointing out the four main sources of knowledge is helpful, it merely presents us with another set of questions:
- Scripture – But whose interpretation?
- Tradition – But which Tradition–Catholic? Protestant? Orthodox?
- Reason – But which arguments, and by which thinkers?
- Experience – But whose experience–Mine? Yours?
Is there any way out of this mess? Is the certainty my Catholic friend claims to have even possible? I'm not sure, but I'll present what I believe to be a reasonable workaround in a subsequent post. In the meantime, I'd love to hear what you have to say about this.
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I don't understand how a catholic priest can make the same argument against a protestant that is very commonly mocked after being used by an atheist.
The proper answer is "Protestants don't need a central authority for telling us the difference between right and wrong, we just have good morality built in".
I find it hard to swallow that God gave such authority as a pope. Paul seems to argue that we (all Christians) are to sharpen each other and that divisions are necessary so we can see who has God's approval. Why didn't Paul say "we must go to Peter"? or "There is no iron sharpening iron here because Peter sharpens everyone!"
I'm not real studied on Catholicism and I have good friends who are, but I remain unconvinced by many things they teach. And until I'm convinced of any doctrine, I'll reject it.
Benoit January 7, 2012 at 10:42 pm
[The proper answer is "Protestants don't need a central authority for telling us the difference between right and wrong, we just have good morality built in".]
Every body,(not just Protestants)know the difference between right and wrong. Our ideas of right and wrong differ however. What is the source of your moral values? The atheists have a relative source,namely, themselves. Surely your source must be different, what is it?
Benoit January 7, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Gene, if I find somebody who disagree with your interpretation of what Paul said, why should I believe your interpretation?
Benoit January 23, 2012 at 4:14 am
It is the Church who is the "pillar of truth". She is "the total fulfillment of Christ" … in the words of the Bible (cf. 1 Tim 3. 15, 1 Ep. 23)! She, moreover, gives us the Bible, defines the content and declares it inspired by God. I'd be curious to know Gene, how you know, that the Bible is the Word of God – if you do not believe in the authority of the Church?
Benoit January 24, 2012 at 5:51 am
Kev, how many churches do you know which can be traced directly back to Jesus time? How many churches can be traced directly to the Apostles' authority being passed from Bishop to Bishop? And please do not tell me that they all can be. You know how the 'separated' churches were started. "Why the Church" by Giussani would clear up your historical objections.If the historical fact that Jesus founded a church does not suit you, not much anybody can do about it.
By the way who put together that famous book that is now used by many as the foundation of their authority? If Christ was 'dumb enough' to give us a book as an authority, why did he not make sure that printing was invented a bit earlier?
My guess is that an important question for you is rather the following: It is the question of Truth.
If Truth is relative to each one of us, what is the use of a discussion anyway?
Yes, it is my conscience, my decision, an informed decision; but if all info is relative, why should anyone cares what the other believes? Perhaps so I can find somebody I can get along with. Yes but there will always be those who oppose my (our)believes, so whose believes might prevail in case of a struggle? Not difficult to guess what happens next.
And please do not tell me that they all can be.
But they can, Blanche, they can! (apologies to Bette Davis)
For somebody w/ 100% certainty that you belong to the One True Church (under "Christ's Vicar On Earth"), you're awfully defensive, Benoit.


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The growth last quarter was modest—worldwide server revenue climbed just 2.5 percent from a year earlier—but server makers will welcome the news after five consecutive quarters of declines.
Server makers are benefitting from the start of a cyclical refresh cycle, as customers replace systems they deployed soon after the financial crisis, IDC said.
But there are other factors at work too, said IDC analyst Kuba Stolarski. Sales of x86 servers have been strong for some time, lifted by companies like Google and Facebook building out their massive infrastructures.
But at the higher end of the market, sales of pricey Unix and mainframe systems have been in decline for years, dragging down the server market as a whole. Now, those systems comprise a small enough share of the market that the x86 gains can shine though, Stolarski said.
What's more, sales of a new type of midrange system—the converged infrastructure products sold by companies like Cisco Systems and VCE—have been increasing, also contributing to overall growth.
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Further out, Microsoft will end support next year for its widely used Windows Server 2003 OS, which will prompt more upgrades.
Anyone expecting a "Windows XP" moment for servers should beware, though. The transition will likely be slower, Stolarski said, and some customers will keep their existing hardware and upgrade the OS.
Hewlett-Packard kept its top position in the server market last quarter with 25.4 percent of revenue, up slightly from the year before.
Cisco was the biggest winner, expanding its revenue 35.4 percent. It still has a small share overall, at 4.4 percent, but IDC said it took joint fourth place with Oracle, whose sales increased slightly.
Among the losers last quarter were IBM, which is in the process of selling its x86 server business to Lenovo, and saw its sales drop 10 percent, and Dell, which is now a private company and saw sales decline 6.5 percent, according to IDC.
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