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Company G 145th Regiment, PA Volunteers
Enlisted 29 Aug 1862
Discharged 23 Apr 1863
Recruited from the Greenville area, Mercer County, PA.

History of Mercer County, 1877.

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Odilé Betzaida

Yesterday I lost my friend.

My love for her overflowed and reached across countries and continents. It reached across race and language and surpassed cultural differences and misunderstandings. It included all the pride, grief, heartache, and struggles of a lifetime wrought with sadness, pain, poverty, and ill health. It included faith and hope and sunshine, too. It included inside jokes and salsa dancing and secret codes and laughter. It included her forgiveness of my weaknesses and my ache to give her more than I ever could.

If you knew her, you know that she was the kindest, most faithful, beautiful example of a human being that ever walked on the face of the earth. And you saw her struggling with cancer and you knew that if anyone had the faith to be healed, it was her. But you also knew that her faith extended to God's will being done and that when her time came, she would be ready.

I walked outside last night and looked up at the beautiful moon in the sky and thought about what the world must look like from above. From the eyes of Someone who put us here to help us reach our ultimate, divine potential. Somebody who watches it all, and aches for our pains and rejoices in our victories, and maybe hopes that we'll all stop taking ourselves so seriously but also that we'll all start taking ourselves much more seriously at the same time.

Life is real, and death is real too, and I think that's hard to fully grasp until someone you love leaves this world. Then everything comes into sharp focus and you realize that you are here for only a short time and that all that matters is making sure you are ready to meet God when the time comes.

Te amo, Odilé. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life. Thank you for everything you taught me.


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Cyber attacks rise on Apple devices

Monday, Dec 14, 2015,15:45 IST By Metrovaartha A A A

New Delhi | Cyber criminals are increasingly targetting Apple devices like iPhones and iPads as these products gain popularity among consumers across the globe, including India, says a report by security solutions firm Symantec.

Besides, 2016 could see more attacks on the iOS platform that has been perceived to be free from malware in the past, it added. Apple devices have experienced a surge in popularity in recent years.

According to IDC, the company now accounts for 13.5 per cent of global smartphone shipments and 7.5 per cent of global PC shipments.

This increase in usage has not gone unnoticed by attackers. A rising number of threat actors have begun developing specific malware designed to infect devices running Mac OS X or iOS, Symantec Director Solutions Product Management (Asia Pacific and Japan) Tarun Kaura said.

He added that although the number of threats targetting Apple operating systems remains quite low when compared to the company’s main competitors like Windows and Android, the amount uncovered has grown steadily in recent years.

In tandem with this, the level of Apple related malware infections has spiked, particularly in the past 18 months. Should Apple’s popularity continue to grow, it seems likely that these trends will continue in 2016.

Apple users should not be complacent about security and change their perception that Apple devices are free from malware this perception opens up opportunities for cyber criminals to take advantage of these users, he said.

He added that security researchers have also given a greater focus on vulnerabilities in Apple software with a number of high-profile flaws uncovered in the past year.

The findings are a part of Symantec’s predictions for 2016. The number of iOS malware threats discovered to date, though small in number, has begun to increase with seven new threats discovered to date in 2015, up from the previous high of three in 2014.

These threats span from ordinary cyber crime gangs branching out to Apple platforms to high level attack groups like the Butterfly corporate espionage team that infected OS X computers in targeted organisations, Kaura said.

Talking about the government and enterprise segments, Kaura said cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) points could also increase. We have already seen attacks on infrastructure and in 2016 we can expect this to continue to increase.

Motivations for critical infrastructure attacks are both political and criminal, with nations and political organisations operating cyber warfare campaigns, and criminals attacking for profit or ransom, he said.

The industrial IoT is becoming more connected due to requirements and demand for reporting and improved functionality through connectivity with additional services. These changes introduce bigger attack surfaces into the more traditionally hard to secure environments, Kaura said.


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Never Ever Fart in a Wetsuit

Sep 28, 2007

Ahhh, the married life...

Sep 17, 2007

I love this Flight of the Conchords song about sex after marriage!

My Kind of Humor

Sep 10, 2007

As you may or may not be able to tell, I am not accomplishing much this morning at work. Instead, I've taken this little quizzy-poo to determine what kind of humor I enjoy. Here's my results:

(71% dark, 34% spontaneous, 31% vulgar)

your humor style:

You like things edgy, subtle, and smart. I guess that means you're probably an intellectual, but don't take that to mean pretentious. You realize 'dumb' can be witty--after all isn't that the Simpsons' philosophy?--but rudeness for its own sake, 'gross-out' humor and most other things found in a fraternity leave you totally flat.

I guess you just have a more cerebral approach than most. You have the perfect mindset for a joke writer or staff writer.

Your sense of humor takes the most thought to appreciate, but it's also the best, in my opinion.

You probably loved the Office. If you don't know what I'm talking about, check it out here:

PEOPLE LIKE YOU: Jon Stewart - Woody Allen - Ricky Gervais

If you want to take the same quiz, go here.

Emmy Success!

My favorite SNL short film won an Emmy! Hooray! In case you haven't seen it, you gotta check this out:

here's a link to the story.

Things To Do

Sep 7, 2007

After my whirlwind trip to Mexico last weekend, Hans and I have been trying to decide just how much time we need to wrap things up here and what we really need to get done before we go.

Every major move I have ever made has been very loosely planned. I would quit my job, make sure I had "enough" money, pack my car and leave. I did this when I moved to Colorado and New Jersey. When I lived in Australia it took a little more planning, but not much. I was young and it was as an exchange student, so it wasn't like I had a ton of responsibilities anyway.

I think we should be able to just pack up the truck and leave, but I've never had a successful business that I didn't want to go down the tanker just because I wanted to live in another place. This move is going to require slightly more forethought to make sure that the business can run as seamlessly as possible. We'd really like to be out of the office no more than two weeks or so while we move. So with that in mind, I thought I would make a list of things that I need to get squared away before we can head south of the border. Feel free to let me know if I'm missing something.

  1. The Pets
    My sister has lovingly offered to take on our cat, Sandy, while we are away and until we decide what we want to do with him permanently. Originally we thought we would bring our dog with us, but having pets has proved to be quite a hindrance for us over the last couple years. We always have to find someone to feed the dog when we go away on the weekends or what not. It's a pain. We were thinking about things that are annoying here and whether they would be annoying in Mexico or not and it seems that having a dog would be a bigger pain than it is worth for us. So, we have to find someone who is willing to take care of the dog. We would put him up for adoption, but we really love him, he's a great dog and we'd like the option of coming and getting him or taking him back when we return.

  2. The Mail
    Thanks to Countdown to Mexico, we've learned about Earth Class Mail. I want to get this set up for us and for the business and test it out for a couple months before we leave. Generally, we get a ton of junk mail and only a few bills and checks each month, so this might be a great solution.

  3. The Bills
    We have to make sure that all the bills are set up to be paid online. I want to set the mortgage to auto-draft from an account every month so we don't have to deal with that. We also need to cancel any services that we won't be using and make sure that the lawn mower guy has plenty of money on hand from us to keep our yard looking reasonable while we're gone. No need to piss off the neighborhood!

  4. The Bank Situation
    We need to figure out what we're going to do about our personal and business bank accounts. Right now they're at two different banks. We don't want to open a Mexican bank account until we deem it necessary. We're thinking that with online banking and a person on the ground in the US to help us, we won't need to use a Mexican bank. We're thinking about opening personal accounts at the bank where we have our business accounts so that everything is in the same place. We need to look into whether we will be able to transfer money between all the accounts.

  5. The Phones
    We have our cell phones through Verizon, otherwise known as the Devil. Their phone system is not quadband or whatever- that means that the phones don't work in Mexico. Hans' contract is up this month and he's going to switch to AT&T. My contract isn't up for another year, so I need to see what I have to pay to get out of my contract with Verizon so I can get into one with either AT&T or TMobile. We need these to work before our move because while we are out of the office driving through the US and Mexico, we need to be able to answer emails and continue business as much as we can.

  6. The Car
    I need to take my car in for service and I want to sell it before we leave. I'm currently making payments on it and there is no way I'm taking it to Mexico. It's just not the right car for down there. So I want to get it cleaned up and sold and I want to buy an older VW Golf (like 2001-2002ish) outright so that I'm not making any payments. If we decide we want my car down there, I can always come back up and drive it down. VWs are great in Mexico, so that will be easy. In the meantime, it will sit at our house or possibly on the street at my in-laws so that we have easy access to a car when we have to come back to NJ for business or whatever. It beats renting a car.

  7. The Visas
    Once we have an actual date when we're leaving, we're going to start dealing with getting our visas here. We'd like to not have to deal with the Tourist visa and we have the income to get an FM3, but we'll deal with this much closer to leaving.

  8. The House
    Well, I think we're not going to rent it right away in case we find that we really can't do business there. In the meantime, we'll need to make sure the pool is closed and that the yard is clean before we leave. If we decide to rent it, we might have to come back and empty it... maybe we should empty it (except for furniture) before we go... dunno.

  9. The Mexican Apartment Situation
    I may need to fly down early, find an apartment and get it set up with internet. We need to be able to hook our router right up and have our vonage phone ready to go once we get there. Since I speak enough Spanish to accomplish this, I'm the natural choice for the person who has to do all the dirty work. Hopefully we can find an apartment where we can rent month to month or something, because we have decided that in order to work we need to have our own internet connection so we can keep our Jersey phone number.

So, that's the short list, I guess. It seems a little overwhelming, but also exciting. I'm sure I'll think of more stuff later. Anyway, I had better get back to work.

Poor Doggy

Sep 5, 2007

Poor Chico got bitten by a pit bull on Monday. I wasn't there, but he went to Flat Rock Lake to swim and hang out with Hans and some of his friends. Apparently, when one of his friends arrived with his two dogs, one of them bit Chi on the front leg. We took him to the vet and they gave him this lovely cone to wear and gave us several meds to give him- antibiotics, anti-inflamatories and some betadine. He just thinks he's getting cheese as a special treat for existing!

More about Whale Sharks

Check out the awesome photos and video that Anna captured while swimming with the whale sharks. I wish I had a little housing for my camera so I could have taken some video, but that is about the only time I have wished I had a camera while underwater. Except I think I wanted one when we were in Indonesia, but that's just because the diving was so amazing there.

Another Quick Trip to Mexico

Sep 4, 2007

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Well, I got back late last night from another great (but too short) trip to Mexico. We went down Thursday morning and arrived in Cozumel in time for a quick lunch and welcome margarita. After getting checked in, we took the ferry to Playa del Carmen to meet up with Roberta who had rented a couple cars for us. The temperature in Playa was approximately the temperature that I imagine Hell would be in the summer. I knew it would be hot, but I wasn't prepared for the actual oven-like heat. Roberta informed us that Playa is usually cooler than Coz since it gets the ocean breezes more... um.

Anyway, we finally got the car cooled down after about 45 minutes and were able to shut the windows and attempt to stop sweating! We drove for three hours through rural Yucatan peninsula. We passed a couple towns that had solar panels for electricity and farm animals in the front yards. We all talked about what it must be like to be from a town of 20 people or so.

There had been some thunderstorms, so the tarantulas were climbing out on to the road to dry off. The roads got progressively worse as we approached Chiquilá (pronounced chi-ki-LA). We took a small boat from Chiquilá to Holbox (pronounced hol-bosh), an island off the northern tip of the Yucatan peninsula that Europeans have been enjoying for decades. The color of the water was an amazing light green rather than the brilliant jewel tones of the water at Cozumel.

Our hotel was lovely. We slept like rocks and awoke in the morning to search out the whale sharks. It was an overcast day, so it took us a while to find one and in the end we only ended up finding one. It was amazing to dive with an animal bigger than the boat we were riding on. Hopefully I will get some video footage from Anna to post so you can see how beautiful the shark was.

Anyway, after one day with the whale shark, we reversed the process, boat, car and boat to get back to Cozumel. First we stopped off at one of my favorite restaurants in Playa, La Cueva del Chango (the monkey cave), and had a delicious meal and way too much to drink.

The next two days we spent diving and generally enjoying Cozumel. For whatever reason, the weather wasn't as hot as that first day the rest of the trip and we all decided that if August/September is as hot as it gets, we'll be fine here.

On the last day we spent happy hour in the pool bar at Casa del Mar. The pool had been empty when we arrived, but it was repaired and refilled in time for our last day. After a couple beers, we all retired to our rooms to get ready for dinner. Cat emerged for dinner with green hair. Not just a little green, but emerald green hair like she had dyed it! It wouldn't have been a problem if she was planning to be in Jersey for more than 5 hours before flying out to Vegas to do a presentation in front of 600 people! A quick phone call to her mom (and after setting an appointment in a salon in Vegas) we were armed with some remedies courtesy of the internet.

First up was tomato juice. We were all skeptical, but after 45 minutes of juice we rinsed out her hair and were surprised to see the water running green out of it. Next up was lemon juice, at which time I had to hit the sack! When I woke up, Cat's hair was blonde again. Thank you internet.

Finally, we spent a long time talking with Roberta (the owner of the hotel and dive shop we always use) about the logistics of moving to Mexico. She was very encouraging but expressed concern about us choosing Playa if Hans intended to be away on business often. She thought Cozumel was safer for someone like me to be living alone. Hans and I have started considering Coz again on her recommendation, since everyone we know in Playa would be likely to tell us that it was totally safe (and it may be for them because they're all Mexican). Besides, I'm sure Anna would be a lot happier if we were on the island... And we already know several people there... we'll see.

Well, back to work, I guess.


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Acrylic Signage for Hospitals and Schools

Acrylic Signage for Hospitals and Schools

Schools and hospitals are important establishments in any community. They offer basic services like education and health that every person needs. For this reason, it’s important for them to be easily distinguishable. One way for them to be recognizable is through their signage. Hospitals and schools also require good quality signage that will enable their customers to find them. Also, a good quality signage adds credibility to the institution and assures customers that the hospital or the school is professional and knowledgeable in what they offer.

M&G Global Ads, the number one sign maker in the Philippines was approached by Unihealth Southwoods Hospital & Medical Center and Pasig Catholic College to fabricate and install stainless signage for their buildings.

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Unihealth Southwoods Hospital & Medical Center is located in Biñan, Laguna and is a 100-bed capacity hospital. It’s relatively small but one with an increasing solid reputation as a reputable hospital and medical center with a team of experts who can handle their patients’ health needs with care and expertise. They were officially opened and inaugurated last December 2014 and since then has had numerous satisfied customers who found their services extremely satisfactory. They offer complete medical services like Out Patient Consultations, Hemodialysis, Pulmonary Services, 24-Hour Emergency Response Services, Laboratory Services including Radiology and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine and General Surgery. They have an in-house pharmacy as well as a General Dentistry Department and an Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology Sections. It’s a complete package hospital that residents in Biñan will find really convenient and suited to their needs.

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Pasig Catholic College is a private educational institution located in Pasig City and founded by the CICM fathers in 1913. It’s a Catholic School under the Diocese of Pasig who celebrated their centennial anniversary last 2013. PCC is a PAASCU accredited school for the Grade and High School levels as well as the College Department. They have been re-accredited numerous times for their compliance with PAASCU requirements. They offer preschool, elementary, high school and college education and are committed to evangelization, quality Catholic education, academic excellence and social transformation.

The hospital, which is an eight-story building required a hospital signage placed at the top of the building façade. This will enable their patrons to identify them from miles away. The school similarly required a school signage to be placed at the top of their main building. It will serve not just as an identifier but as a symbol of pride especially for the students and teachers that they belong to a prestigious institution.

M&G Global Ads fabricated stainless signage for both the school and the hospital’s needs. We decided that a stainless signage is the best signage for their needs because it is durable and long-lasting against the forces of nature which is stronger at such heights. In order to install the said signage, we had to make sure that they are supported by steel railings and fastened securely in the building’s façade to avoid any accidents.

Signages for tall buildings, even if just several stories high, must always be stainless and well-supported. This was our thrust and design for the hospital signage for Unihealth Southwoods and the school signage for Pasig Catholic College.

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TFCC (Triangular Fibro Cartilage Complex) Injury

TFCC (Triangular Fibro Cartilage Complex) Injury

By Reece Jones

Do you have pain in your wrist?

If you have pain at the base of your little finger at the wrist, it could be due to an injury to the Triangular Fibro Cartilage Complex (TFCC).

Quick tests to assess your TFCC:

Place your palm under a table and attempt to lift the table up.

If you have pain or a clunk is felt, this may indicate damage to the TFCC.

What is the TFCC:

It is structure made up of ligaments, a meniscus, a fibro-cartilage disc and a wrist extensor muscle. This binds to the ulna and radius (2 bones in your forearm) and the small bones in the hand. It’s role is to provide stability to the joints of the wrist and hand. It also allows force to be transferred and allows an individual to perform complex wrist movements.

There are two types of ways you can damage the TFCC:

Type 1 tear: Traumatic tears such as falling onto an outstretched wrist with a rotated wrist

Type 2 tear: Degenerative or chronic tear where the cartilage is worn down over time from overuse.

Signs and Symptoms:

There are a variety of mechanisms that may cause an injury to the TFCC. These include falling onto an outstretched hand with the wrist twisted or completing repetitive wrist movements in sport or at work. Signs and symptoms include  pain and/or swelling at the base of the little finger at the wrist. This pain is often worse with rotation of the wrist such as a twisting motion when you turn a key, or when the wrist goes side to side. You may find your grip is weakened or a clunk may be heard when rotating the wrist.

Non-surgical Treatment of a TFCC injury:

If the wrist is considered stable by the physiotherapist, a splint is made to allow the ligamentous structure to heal. Strengthening exercises for the muscles that lift the wrist up are often prescribed once the structure has healed. Other treatment options include a cortisone injection or possibly surgery if conservative management fails. The structure does however have a poor blood supply, making it difficult to heal and therefore it is important it’s not missed.

In the less severe cases , the use of specific splints such as the Widget Splint demonstrated here can offer relief of symptoms and improve function.

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Could You Be Overdoing It With Sleeping Pills?

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- More Americans are having trouble getting a good night's sleep, a national health survey found.

And the number of people who use prescription sleeping pills in the quest for shuteye continues to increase -- currently about 4 percent of Americans, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

But are they safe? And are they even effective?

Results of studies done on the health hazards of sleeping pills vary widely, from one that found barely any elevated risk to another that found the risk of death for users is three times higher than it is for people who don't take them.

Research published in the American Journal of Public Health confirms that fatal overdoses are a concern. There are also possible side effects and dependency problems to consider.

Plus, according to Consumer Reports, over the long term, sleeping pills might not even bring their intended results.

If you're taking sleeping pills, it's important to only use them with your doctor's OK and according to his or her instructions. If you take them too often, they can actually make your sleep problems worse.

So, how can you know if you're abusing sleeping pills? Here are some warning signs:

  • You're taking extra doses to see if that works better, or a second pill in the middle of the night if you wake up.

  • You're taking a prescription sleeping pill AND an over-the-counter sedation product at the same time.

  • You're using sleeping pills to treat anxiety.

  • You're taking sleeping pills during the day or when you need to be alert.

  • You've taken a sleeping pill every night for more than 7 to 10 days, or several times a week for weeks or months.

If you have any of these red flags, it's time to talk to your doctor about a new plan for getting quality sleep, including regular exercise and cognitive behavior therapy to harness the power of your mind.

More information

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Worried About Baldness? How to Deal With Hair Loss

Posted by Mickey B.

There are some questions that make us uncomfortable. “Am I going bald?” is akin to “Does my butt look big in these jeans?” Awkward or not, in the hair salon clients count on their hairdressers for an honest response. When the answer to this question is “Yes,” – and sometimes it is – I want to give good information AND make sure the answer helps the client feel better. After all, I want him or her to be able to hear what I am saying.

Let me start by explaining the most common cause of hair loss and some things that can help.

What causes hair loss?

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone, is the enemy of hair follicles on your head. DHT can build up on the hair follicle causing the hair to shrink in diameter and eventually clogging the follicle. This prevents new hair growth after shedding an old strand and can lead to androgenetic alopecia, commonly called male or female pattern baldness.  While testosterone is at the  core of the balding process, DHT is thought to be the main culprit.

Can hair loss be prevented?

The key to slowing down pattern baldness and growing thicker fuller hair is keeping your scalp clean of DHT. Talk to your hairdresser if you have concerns. There are things we can recommend for early stages of thinning hair but you may also want to consult a dermatologist.

There are great salon brand shampoos, conditioners, and treatments you can use at home. These products are meant to cleanse your scalp of DHT, nourish the follicle, and prevent new DHT build up. There are a few brands that all do the same thing. We use Clinicure by Joico in our salon.

What can be done if hair loss has already happened?

Hair fibers are great for filling in spots you feel are too thin. These natural hair keratin fibers are peppered onto thin areas of the head and are sealed in with hairspray. They look totally natural and wash out with every shampoo. They also add volume. Plus you can match you natural color.

The most important tip I can offer is to talk with a styling professional that you trust. Your hairdresser knows your hair, your scalp, and is a source of reliable information and suggestions.

More questions? Contact us. Get over the awkwardness. We’ll give you all the information you need and help you decide your next steps.

Enjoy your hair!

Michael Anthony Salon DC, a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, is considered by many to be the best in the entire DC metro region. We are passionate about doing hair and work with each and every client to create the look that is right for them. Led by Mickey – aka Michael Anthony – each of our stylists is a highly trained professional. Schedule an appointment and find out for yourself!

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Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Bobba Jelly Tea and Coffee: Milk tea and Coffee station: Marikina City, Philippines: Review

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Milk tea products has taken generation 2000 by storm. I personally have encountered my first milk tea product when I was in college studying at the University of Santo Tomas. To be honest, at my first experience of having one was quite memorable. It is because I compared its taste with metal, not that I have tasted one already but it really does (especially the after taste). Although it was for free then since my friend just treated me to taste it, I told myself what is it with this drink that a lot of students buy it regularly, I mean like getting addicted on drinking it.

The name of the store was "Simple life" turned "Simple line" for your information (FYI) only.

But guess what happened next, I suddenly craved for it after like a few days. And from then on, I was drinking more milk and more tea ever in my life. I was the one who even encourage and invite my college friends now to buy them HAHA! Although we still do not know what it contains that make every student crazy about it, that even UST doctors have scheduled purchase for them - Rumors then on spread that they are highly good for your health and at the same time tastes good. The news about this product spread like fire via word of reliable mouths that starts to mark its history in many lives.
Funny as it seems, the internet describes Milk tea simply as tea mixed or combined with milk. The definition is technically true although for me it is too simple. As the product evolves, the milk and the tea is now combined with a lot of ingredients and add-ons making it hard to resist.

As I encounter a lot (I mean A LOT!) of new milk tea shops popping out from everywhere, Bobba Jelly caught my attention from the rest.

"Bobba Jelly is very popular in Taiwan, it is considered the original Bubble there! With its frothy and sweet looking bubbles plus its chewy pearls, it is the refreshing drink to experience!"

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Bobba Jelly menu board

All the raw ingredients used are personally handpicked to satisfy even the most delicate taste buds. You'll definitely love and patronize the variety of milk tea-based & fruity smoothies we have concocted just for you. Choose also your add-ons or toppings from colorful pearls, aloe, nata or basil seeds all with no additional cost!

We have searched and brewed the finest blend with your favorite Lattes for everybody to enjoy. Get your delicious Mocha Java, Hazelnut Latte, Caffe Latte, or even the soothing most-wanted Peppermint Latte in a frappe form with Whipped Cream & served with Coffee Jelly as add-ons.

Who says you can't have a delightful gourmet drink on a limited budget?

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Bobba Jelly customers enjoying their refreshing drinks

They serve from different fruit tea blends, different flavors of milk tea, unique add-ons and even coffee lattes item line. I personally have tasted their rock-salt milk tea products and the taste was incomparable. As a milk tea lover with high expectations every time something new comes up, it exceeded mine. A truly recommendable milk tea station to visit with your friends and family.

Their prices are very affordable which ranges from P50 to P100 or $1 - $2.5 only given that the place is very clean and visitor friendly. They even deliver to near by areas in Marikina especially to different sports complexes and courts around the corners and streets prior to their location. Where can they be found?

Store location: 53 Russet Street, SSS Village Marikina City, PH 1811
Operating Hours: Mon. to Sun., 11am to 11pm
Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/bobbajellymkna
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So what are you waiting for? Grab a Bobba Jelly Tea & Coffee drink now!

  1. I love milk tea and this store is interesting. You are correct, their teas are affordable. I wish they offer yakult flavored teas too!

    1. Isn't it milk teas are the best? HAHA! Satisfying and healthy, but make sure to drink responsively.

    2. Actually they do offer yakult flavored teas.

  2. I love Milk Tea.. I wish they had this in Makati so I could check it out too..

  3. I don't know much about milk teas in Makati but I'm sure, they would love to expand market there.

  4. This looks like a different milk tea from the rest. I hope to try it when I go to Marikina.

  5. Just to taste this product I'll try this coming week. Nice for sharing this Jelly Tea.

  6. The prices of their drinks are very affordable, so I guess many students would really want to hang out here.

  7. I'm a sucker for milk teas so I will definitely order one from here when I am in the area.

  8. My daughter will surely love this.

    I hope there will be other branches in the metro soon, like in makati or taguig.

  9. Definitely recommendable guys! let me know if you have tried it already.

  10. It is summer time and this is good to try this hot season. I am one of those who loves to drink shakes, milk tea, usually I buy from Ersao and I hope to try this soon.,

  11. I love tea in any form and now milk tea plus with pearls that is the best i tihink.

  12. Another Tea House in the house! Hopefully, they open up a new branch somewhere in Makati or in any place accessible.

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25 June 2008

Studying, Bread, Euro 2008

I spent the whole day studying. I'm getting really excited to write this paper (it could be a book really), but I realize I have a ton more research to do than I thought. And that's just one paper. At least one of the books I need is in the library, but I can't take it out. I think I'll spend a couple of hours there tomorrow.

Oh, and I made some bread. I like playing around with the recipe. Half of what I made today I turned into cinnamon raisin bread.

The dough was too sticky to roll the raisins in, so I did layers, as you can see.

The weather was weird today. At about 11:30 it got suddenly darker than 9 PM, then it rained and lightninged and blew like crazy for about an hour. Then it was sunny again. I was glad that I had decided not to go anywhere. (When I went jogging this morning it was sunny.) I took this video after it had lightened up some but it was still raining. (You know that you've had a very monotonous day when you start talking about the weather.)

There's a game on right now: Germany vs. Turkey. That's big time. That's like America playing Mexico in football. Although that sounds weird. Baseball? Still weird? How about we just say that if Mexico beat America in all Olympic events, people would be upset. We're in the thirty-sixth minute with 1 to 1.

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  1. The raisin bread reminds me of a smiley face. It makes me happy.


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Recently photographed in Florida- Spec House decorated by Lisa Kahn

One of the greatest pleasures of working for talented designers capturing their work is to see what is going on in different parts of America. Lisa Kahn decorated a Spec house by the architects KUKK from Naples, Florida.

Fountain fitted rills line the entry to this bay side house.

The property sits right on a lagoon with a boat birthed up behind it. The house is large and spacious, appropriate for the Florida weather with high ceilings and large roof overhangs. To decorate a house of this size with no incoming furnishings from a client’s previous property takes a lot of everything, from beds and chairs right down to napkins and flatware.

Swimming pool and falling wall fountain abut the exterior kitchen dining area.

Lisa Kahn enjoys working with spec houses because she gets the freedom to do what she wants- as long as it is in the budget. As she has been very successful in this area with spec houses in the past  the developers are confident she will create a great interior. The colors are quiet and harmonious creating a peacefulness in the house.

Beautifully chosen fabrics by Lisa Kahn add to the quiet feeling of the house.

When photographing a house like this, I like to use as much available light as possible, to reveal the house’s design elements.

Natural light pours through the shower stalls into the bathroom. All enclosed with light green tile work.
A guest bedroom on the upper floor has a green color scheme.
Bringing together soft colors of green and blue create a layered feeling.
Kitchen colors come together with marble and ceramic matches.
The high ceilings enable plenty of open space in the kitchen area.
Final details of matching colors with furniture and exquisite elements.

Recently Published: Madoo Garden in Flower magazine May 2017

Bob Dash used every opportunity to experiment in the garden, with color, structures, pathways and plants

The first time I met Robert Dash, the painter and gardener, was for a shoot for House and Garden magazine commissioned by editor Babs Simpson nearly 27 years ago. Since then I have photographed the two houses and garden which make up ‘Madoo’ in its various stages of development. Bob Dash has now passed on, but Madoo is now held in a trust under the skilled management of Alejandro Saralegui. Both the houses and gardens require considerable attention to keep the spirit and creative nature that Bob Dash carried. It is truly a jewel in Sagaponak and an important part of the American cultural heritage.

Bob Dash was extraordinarily creative and used his painter’s eye in the garden as much as in his studio. He painted the different structures in the garden strong colors and they would often change each year. He was part of the artistic community in the Hamptons.  There was always social gatherings involving gardeners and artists with the constant flow of ideas and critical thinking on any subject. Bob’s use of color in the garden was always cutting edge and he loved to push the boundary in thinking the garden was another canvas to paint with.

Bob Dash used color in the garden in the many artifacts and structures

He kept two houses on the property, a summer house and a winter house, and both were distinctly different in inside and out, but the use of color was so strong that it was always an adventure returning in a new season to see what he had done.

Bob loved strong colors and everything he touched was a piece of art.
Bob’s summer studio was made out of an old barn with a large latticed window which looked out over a pond.

Madoo is open to the public on certain days and well worth visiting.

New York Living; Re-inventing Home. Rizzoli book.

Coming soon to a bookstore near you-
New York Living:
Re-Inventing Home
Written by Paul Gunther, Gay Giordano and Charles Davey, Foreword by Adele Chatfield-Taylor, Photographed by Mick Hales

Penthouse living room of New York artist.

Pub Date: April 11, 2017
Format: Hardcover
Category: House & Home – Decorating
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 9-3/4 x 10-1/2
US Price: $60.00
ISBN: 978-0-8478-5845-3
About This Book
Residences featured here show New York living from our present time: homes that defy traditional definition but which are nevertheless rooted in the historic ground of the city.

Remodeled Brooklyn brownstone takes advantage of all available daylight
Beautifully combined bathroom with sitting room .

What does a home look like in twenty-first-century New York? While the city’s name alone brings to mind very specific ideas—the Fifth Avenue penthouse, with its elegant moldings and crystal chandeliers; the SoHo loft, with its bright spaces and air of bohemian ease; the Brooklyn brownstone, with its fireplaces, parquet floors, and lush backyards—the truth is, New York today is much more than this, and the potential for variety in ways of living is, now more than ever, virtually limitless. As a result, in the twenty-first century, the combined design professions enjoy an unprecedented menu of prospective solutions, whether based upon respect for a classically inflected New York past, an emphatic denial of such a tradition, or, most often, some hybrid response that often yields the best innovation possible.

beautifully constructed marble shower stall

This was a wonderful project to work on and gave me the opportunity to see what is being done within the New York area. Of course space is the huge challenge in NYC homes and apartments and getting light into the interior of brownstones. The variety and inventive nature of the projects chosen for this book go from the humble to the very well off. Enjoy the book!!

Dining table sits in the living space between kitchen and seating area.

Recently Published Newport Garden

A Garden for Strolling: Flower Magazine
April 2017

Bettie Beardon Pardee achieved the impossible- to build a new house and garden in Newport, RI, and have it blend in perfectly with the famous ‘Cottages of Newport’. The garden suits the house in scale and intimacy, it is not too big yet certainly not small, with much to discover; vistas, refined plant combinations and a myriad different shades of green. It is ‘French formal’, with a twist of high American style.
Having worked on two books on the houses of Newport, Living Newport and Private Newport with Bettie, which were published in 2014 and 2004, I was fortunate to photograph her garden several times and get to know it well. It is a very exciting addition to Newport.

Formal garden is centered with fountain.
Roses climb over the garden orangery.
Finely kept topiary garden.
Climbing roses perfume the morning air.

Capture your projects in their prime. Call Mick Hales 518 672 0014.

Recently Published: NY Cottages and Gardens March 2017

Catskill Charmer: NY Cottages & Gardens March 2017

It takes a diverse palette for Herman Vega and Eduardo Rodriguez, both Venezuelan, to furnish a Catskill retreat house set deep in the woods. The actual building is quite undistinguished but their combinations of ‘clean lines and eclectic elements’, produces stunning results, both inside and out.

Mick Hales photographed the story for NY Cottages and Gardens. The magazine  loves to use as much natural light as possible.  The great thing is Mick Hales loves to shoot that way too, it gives a real rounded feeling.  Mick first started reflecting light into rooms from outside when his strobe flash blew up on a shoot for House and Garden magazine in India. He has learnt a lot from years of shooting for magazines.

NYC & G March 2017 Catskill
Herman Vega and Eduardo Rodriguez Catskill retreat
White floors counter and ceiling
Kitchen and dining area are open to living room.
Interior decorators outside
Beautifully composed outside seating
White on white bedroom
Rustic objects compliment bedroom closet
Interior designer attic
Attic becomes guest bedroom. Perfect retreat.

Photograph your projects in their prime.
Mick Hales. 518 672 0014


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FSA indoor games on today Saturday December 9th
by posted 12/09/2017

Today Travel team games are on as scheduled check before you head out for any updates if games are cancelled

MYS Director of Coaching
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December 7th 2018 Middletown Magic 2007 boys day!!!
by posted 12/07/2017

Middletown Mayor Dan Drew host our Middletown Magic 2007 white boys team yesterday and proclaim December 7th 2018 as Middletown Magic u11 boys day!!!!!

Great job coach Hector Ballesteros, Assistant coach Chris Stone and all players for outstanding fall season..

We are so proud of all your acchievements and looking forward for more good news coming in near future.

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GVSA Winter clinic
by posted 11/08/2017

Join MYS Director of Coaching and his coaching staff for 6 weeks of fun and learning expririence at Wesley school gym 10 Wesleyan hills road. This program is design to introduce soccer learning for youngest age group 4-5 year old, learn soccer skills and agility and fitnes skills for 6-8 year old group and work on team and individual skills for age group 9 and 10 year old.

Coach Goran is USSF A License coach and provide 25 year of expirience as proffesional soccer player and 14 years as coach and mentor to so many kids in CT,NJ, Pennsilvania and Ohio. To learn more about coach Goran academy click on

Our winter program has 3 sessions. Session 1 start November 13th. Session 2 start January 22nd and Session 3 start March 5th. All sessions are Monday night. Age group 4-5 year old 5.30-6.30pm. Age group 6-8 year old 6.30-7.30pm and age group 9-10 year old 7.30-8.30pm.

To register online click on look for youth program then vasic soccer academy and click on clinic you are interested to register. Any questions give us call 201 532-3778.

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Middletown Magic 2007 Boys CT Cup Champions
by posted 11/06/2017

Congratulations to Coach Hector Ballesteros, Assistant Coach Christopher Stone, all players and parents from Middletown Magic 2007 white boys team on bringing another CT Cup trophy to our organization. We are so proud of your success and the way you played and represent our MYS this fall season!!! GO Magic!!!

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MYS Travel Teams in Farmington tournament
by posted 09/03/2017

Good showing for our Middletown Magic teams in Nike Bernie Ward Labor Day Shootout tournament this weekend.

Our youngest teams 2009 and 2008 boys had opportunity to learn new rules and systems of play and get better with each game they played.

Our 2007 boys had a win, tie and 3-2 defeat in premier level competation.

Our 2007 girls show a lot of courage and talent showing us that they will be very good soccer team going into fall season.

Our 2006 boys had good day one and felt short in both games they played in day two.

Our 2006 girls team regroup after tough lost against FSA in first game and won next 3 games to become back to back Champions second year in the row!!!!

Our 2007 black boys team will be representing us in Windsor tournament October 7-8th.

Good luck to all teams in upcoming fall season and keep working hard to achieve your goals.. Go Magic!!!!!!

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GVSA Fall clinic start September 16th
by posted 08/07/2017

GVSA Fall Soccer clinic start Saturday September 16th at 360 Long Hill road fields in Middletown CT. Our clinic is design for kids that just starting with soccer and with older age group to get their skills better so they can compete on higher level soccer teams.

Age group 4-5 year old clinic run from 9-10am.

Age group 6-9 year old clinic run from 10-11am.

Each week is different topic that we work on with 35 minutes of drills and 25 minutes of playing small sided games so kids can have a lot of touches on the ball.

Registartion is open online look for youth program then vasic soccer academy.

To learn more about coach Goran visit his website

Any questions call 2015323778 or email me back at

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GVSA Summer Camps
by posted 03/01/2017

Join MYS Director of Coaching Goran Vasic and his coaching staff this summer for week of fun and learning experience. Coach Goran had 17 years of professional playing experience in Europe and USA and also hold USSF A license coaching diploma for past 10 years.

Each camp is design to improve players skills. We work each week on dribbling, passing, shooting, defending and attacking, goalkeepers training and playing world cup games in the end of each day for some quality award prizes.

Registration is open online on our website look for camps then click on camp you are interested to attend to sign up. Each kid will recieve a GVSA T-shirt, soccer ball and water bottle..

Any questions feel free to call or email me back at 201 532-3778 or email

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FSA Indoor Champions Magic 2006 girls and 2007 boys
by posted 12/20/2016

Congratulation to Middletown Magic 2006 Girls and Middletown Magic 2007 white boys teams for winning FSA Arena Indoor session 1. We as club are so proud of both teams keep up good job.

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CJSA CT Cup back to back winners and runner up team
by posted 06/23/2016

Hello MYS Families,

Our U12 Travel boys program have won back to back CT Cup competition this year beating Farmington team 2-0 this past Saturday!!!!

Our U11 boys finish as runner up at their competition losing 2-0 to Farmington travel team!!

Our club is so proud of all of you for representing our club so well last few years and we wishing you all the best of luck if you staying with our Magic program or playing in premier level teams this coming fall!!!

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by posted 04/05/2016

Dear soccer families,

With tryouts and soccer registration underway we want to be sure all of you know what to expect signing your kids for our programs and to guide you in right directions here is information that you should know looking to sign up your children for fall season 2016/17.

We as club have 3 different programs that you can choose.

MYS park and rec league registration is open with (kids only play in the fall) no tryouts needed price $80 before June 1st ($20 extra after June 1st)uniforms are $37 extra they are given away on jamboree day.

MYS Magic Travel program where kids who are born from 2004 - 2009 can sign up and who will play fall and spring season as mandatory and 3 indoor sessions as optional.

Tryouts are mandatory to make team and you can register with this link Tryouts are May 23-27th 2016

Sporting CT our premier club where soccer is mandatory full year.  To make team you need to come to tryouts you can check tryouts dates at

Tryouts registration is mandatory with this link

How Often?

With Who?

Who do they play?

What Else?

Who is it for?

U6-U8 Academy

Year Round

Fall & Spring Country Club Rd

Winter – ASTC only

1 x training per week

Weekend Small Sided Games (Fall and Spring)

Fall: Professional Coach oversight but parent leads

Winter & Spring: Professional Staff Only

Each Other/Teams made up of players from within town

Open to All

Any young player looking to gain skills confidence and have fun.

Rec U9 & Above

Fall Only

Country Club Rd

2 x training per week

1 x weekend game

Professional Coach oversight but parent leads

Each Other/Teams made up of players from within town

Open to All

Any player who enjoys playing soccer but is not seeking to play at the next level.

Fall & Spring.

Winter is optional

Fall & Spring Various MYS Fields.

Winter –ASTC or School Gyms.

2 x training per week during Fall & Spring

1 x training per week during the Winter

Weekend Games

Travel Director Goran Vasic or a paid coach

Other Town Teams from around the Central/North Central District of the State. Additional competition may come during Connecticut Cup or tournament play.

Tryout Based

Fall/Spring seasons is mandatory

Winter Play is optional for Travel teams.

Tournament participations are additional or fund-raised.

Any good young player who wants to represent their town and learn new skills for whom soccer may or may not be priority

Year Round

Fall & Spring Various MYS Fields and Middletown High School.

Winter – ASTC for training, FSA for games

2 x training per week year round along with

Weekend Games across every season

Each team has their own Highly Qualified Professional Staff Coach as well as an Assistant (typically current collegiate player or recent graduate) during all practices and games

Other Elite Development Programs from anywhere within CT for League and Stat Cup play.  Within tournaments teams are played from all over the New England Region.

Tryout Based

Comprehensive program included in costs:

Fall/winter/spring seasons.

2x training sessions p/w year round.

3 sessions of league play at FSA during winter.

2-4 Tournaments depending upon age of team.

ALL sessions coached by professional coaches following the Sporting CT Annual Curriculum purposefully designed to follow our player development-first philosophy.

Seasonal evaluations for each player.

College pathways program.

Any Elite Young Player who wants to continue to learn and acquire new skills and understanding in an environment that will challenge them to excel. Whilst multi sport involvement is advocated across all age groups it is expected that Soccer will become the priority as people pass through the program.

Hope this answer some of your questions for park and rec and travel program call Goran Vasic at 201 532-3778 for Sporting CT program call Zach Eddinger at 860 604-4428

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MYS represented at MIC tournament in Barcelona Spain
by posted 03/31/2016

MYS was represented this past week at one of the best youth soccer tournaments in Barcelona Spain. Our director of coaching was invited to be head coach for 2004 boys team and one of our own u12 Magic players Parker Vasic was one of the 14 selected from kids that come Maryland, NY, New Jersey, Virginia and North Carolina teams. Our team did extremely well beating select team from Japan, Spanish local teams Vic and Athletic and tied select team from Indonesia to win the group stage. At final 16 we beat Barcelona Elite Denver team 5-1 and lost in top 8 against English premier team Liverpool 5-3. It was great experience to see that American soccer players are catching up with skills and technical ability with rest of the world.

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Middletown Magic U12 Day December 4th 2015
by posted 12/04/2015

Middletown mayor Dan Drew has proclaim December 4th as Middletown Magic U12 day in celebration of their CT Cup championship win. It's great recognition for our club and all kids that play for our teams..

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by posted 11/09/2015

Middletown Magic U12 boys are winner of CT Cup fall season 2015. This is first time in MYS history that team have won CT Cup, what a great achievement for this group of talented kids. Out of 42 teams from all over CT that enter competition they made it to the number 1. They represent our club and city so well and we are so proud of emerging talent that is coming in our club and expect more trophies in near future for both our travel and premier teams!!!!!!

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by posted 05/21/2015

Dear Magic family,

We are happy to announce that starting fall season 2016/2017 all Middletown Magic teams will wear Nike uniforms.  If you need any additional staff for your kids check our online MAGIC store with link bellow.

All purchase will be online with this link

With our travel program becoming one of the best in CT we as club need to provide the best uniforms for our kids as well.

Yours in soccer,

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MYS Director of Coaching visit Portugal
by posted 03/26/2015

MYS Director of coaching Goran Vasic visit Portugal from March 13-22nd for his "A" Coaching license renewal. During the visit he was able to attend SL Benfica training center for 3 days, SCP Sporting Lisbon for day and FC Porto for two days. Had opportunity to watch first team practices and youth teams practices and learn how they produce top quality players from their academy to become super stars like Ronaldo, Figo, Nani and many more....

Coach Goran was extremely happy to represent and  share what we do in Middletown CT and how we run our club with park and recreation, Magic travel teams and our Sporting CT premier teams. Hope that one day will have super stars coming out of our club become college players, professional soccer players or National team players one day..

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Friday, September 17, 2010

The Mouth's of Babes

As I was going into hour 3 of cleaning dried on diarrhea from Zed's crib yesterday, (I guess he pulled of his diaper during naptime, while I was out for coffee with a girlfriend, and it took my eldest a while to hear him and rescue him. Zed had lots of time to make a mess.) my 5 year old Girly piped up, "Mom, I think you need to get a new husband. One who will listen to you. So then he can do some of your work, like clean up this poop! You do all the cleaning, and sweeping, and bathrooms around here. If you had a new husband, he could do some of that stuff."

I just about peed my pants! I chatted with her a while, trying to figure out where that was coming from. And defending my current husband, who does do some of those things (and a lot more!) when he is home.

Unfortunately, I think maybe she was taking some of my complaining to heart. I remember saying last week, that I was the only one in this house who ever sweeps. And complaining to my husband because he had promised to help me with some things and then he wasn't getting around to it. I guess I need to watch my words a little more carefully! And maybe cut the drama just a little.

My Girly really empathizes with me and embraces our sisterhood in this house of boys. I guess she was feeling sorry for me, though I do find it hilarious that she thinks my husband should listen to me...

I think I will keep the husband I have, but I wouldn't mind a maid!

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Monday, September 21, 2009

MJ Lace Bra and Panties Sets

After making some bikinis, I decided to make a few bra and panties sets as well.

The first set has a see-through lace topping on the bra and panties. I like the red one. It also comes in other colours, like the usual white, beige, cyan, black, pink.
The second set has a set of full cups, and the front panel of the panties is see-through lace. Comes in assorted colours as well, the usual white, beige, cyan, pink, plus I tried experimenting to see how purple would look. Seems quite nice too!
The third set is a set of sheer see-through underwear, held together by strings (similar to the string bikini). It comes in a lot more different colours like orange, brown and even magenta. For those sexy moments.

If you bought any of these, and want it in a different colour, just let me know and I will make it for you for a nominal fee (depending on how many other colours you are looking at). Enjoy!

MJ String Bikini

It has been some time since I last made something, especially clothes. After the long break, here's the first, a set of string bikini. The bikini top is held together behind the neck and back by a simple butterfly knot. Available in a few colours. Personally, I like the red and black ones.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Calligraphy pieces

It has been some time since I last put up new items for sale. I have put up some Japanese calligraphy pieces for sale in my shops, to be specific, the shops at Realmscape Mall and Dead Alley. These pieces serve as excellent pieces to decorate your homes, simple yet elegant.

If you prefer a certain piece with a different coloured frame, do let me know, I will do a one-to-one exchange. Besides wooden frames, you can ask for coloured frames (black looks nice) as well.

See my profile in world for the landmark, or see my classified in world.

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Fantasy clothing

Besides making fantasy avatars, I have also gotten down to making some clothing items as well. Note that my items don't have scripts in them and don't support any combat systems, so they can't be used a armour in combat sims. However, they are great for those who want to fit into fantasy sims and need something appropriate to wear.

This is a tabard, with the sun moon symbol on the front and back. The symbol is flanked by a dragon on each side. The same symbol is also embossed on the buckle of the belt.

And this is a set of chainmail, which includes the chainmail shirt, chainmail pants and also a pair of chainmail boots.

Fantasy avatars

After a long break, I have once again started making skins, as well as some clothes. The theme, though, is now fantasy/medieval.

This is my try at a female elf avatar. She has pointed ears, which is hidden by the prim hair. The prim hair is not included, it is actually from ETD, so those interested can get it there, from their "Novice" line of prim hair. The set I am selling comes with the skin and shape, as well as the green shirt and brown pants, and a pair of brown boots. And the leather cuirass, and also the set of metal bracers engraved with dragons.

I have also made a female drow avatar, which comes with not just the skin and shape, but also the bikini set. Her belt is embossed with a spider symbol. Like the elf avatar, prim hair is not included. The one shown in the picture is from ETD too, from their free "Lily" line.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Shop at Sampireun Designs

This is my new shop space at Sampireun Designs, which is a place the sells Indonesian and Asian stuff. Here, you will find my weapons and martial arts supplies for sale, in line with the theme for the mall.

The SLURL to my new shop

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Location vs Advertisement

Now, one of the things that I have been wondering is the value of traffic. Owners of malls like to say that they have real traffic, that they are located besides a club with high traffic, etc. Some owners also place camping chairs in their malls in an attempt to generate traffic. But just how important is traffic?

After all, unlike the real world, in Second Life, we have teleportation. We have search. While I would go to a well-known mall to look for something in real life, do I really need to do so in SL? If I am going to buy something, I would just search for it. That means well-worded classifieds are definitely going to help you generate sales. They target the people who want to spend. After all, how many people walking around clubs are actually going to buy something while at the club? They are more interested in the club than the stores. I mean, when I go clubbing in the real world, do I spend time walking around the stores near the club?

Monday, August 13, 2007

RL vs SL: 2-0

The next month is going to be busy again... guess RL has scored yet another one. But don't worry, once I get over the busy times, there will be more new products coming up. I already have the ideas in my head, just no time to get down to doing them. And of course, once things have settled down a bit, I will get back to putting time into Taiji Circle.

Friday, August 3, 2007

Bra and panties set

The latest in my lingerie collection is this bra and panties set. Besides the standard colours of white, beige, yellow, pink and cyan, I have decided to try making it in black this time too, just to see how well the lace designs turn out. And guess what? It came out well, so I am selling this set in all 6 colours.

If the panties are distorted at the pubic area, just change your hip length to 100 and things will be fine.

More skins by Miki Jannings

Here are some more skins made by me. As you can see, I like to make skins with pale or light skin tones. As usual, all my skins come with an accompanying shape to bring out the best in their facial features.

The first one is "Yukie", a Japanese avatar with sparse eyebrows, a light skin tone, and slightly dark brown nipples. The pubic area is a bit sparse but highly realistic.

Next up is "Michelle". She is blonde with curvy eyebrows and a slightly darker tone of red for her lip stick. As with my other skins, she has realistic nipples and pubic area.

Last up is "Aki". Very pale skin tone, with brownish eyebrows, though a bit thick. A more pinkish set of nipples with realistic pubic area too. She has a small nose, much smaller than most of my other skins.

There is an optional SecondLife client just out today, implementing voice. As of now, it is an option, so I chose to disable it. Officially, I am now speechless. But I wonder how that is going to be implemented... those of us who choose to be speechless, do we now wear a tag on top of our heads saying "Speechless", or do we just become dumb/mute?

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

New store - XD Trading Mall

As of 28 Jul 07, all those renting spaces within XD Trading Mall have been returned their objects, and the mall owner stove Lu has been manually refunding rent. Apparently, this has to do with the LL policy on gambling in SL. So that's the end of my store here, a bit short-lived. But I have other stores elsewhere.
I got myself a new store today. It is at this place in Mooter, the SLURL is here. The rent here is cheap, with a 50 prim limit. For the price, this is good. And reasonable too, since the space isn't exactly small. I mean, the shop at Keswick charges more but has a lower prim limit. Do come and get what you need from my vendors here, be it female skins, clothes, lingerie, weapons, even my vendor kit. And the ever popular newbie glasses.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

New bras and panties (thongs and shorts, actually)

I don't know why, but I suddenly was in the mood today to work on underwear. I guess it must be a break from making skins, which I have gotten the hang of. But while I think I can still improve, I guess it must be boring to be doing the same thing for so long. So I decided to switch back to something that I have tried in the past but didn't really pursue.

So this is my first bra, or rather, the whole set of 5, in white, beige, cyan, yellow and pink. It is full cup, with lacy top, as well as lacy straps.
Next comes this 3/4 cup bra (again, a set of 5) which also has a lacy top, though not as thick a border, as well as lacy straps. And a small simple ribbon in the centre.
I had avoided making underwear because I was afraid of smudging. The crotch area is always very difficult to make, or so I hear/read from the online forums. But somehow, things turned out well with this thongs, no smudging or anything. I guess the crotch area is actually a very thin line in the template, just don't bother to add any details to the crotch area. Anyway, this set of 5 thongs has lacy edges as well.
The last piece is this set of 5 shorts for ladies. The edges are again laced. There is a slight glitch with this piece, though. Your hip length must be quite long, else there will be some distortions near the crotch area. If you see any distortion, just adjust your hip length (in Appearances -> Torso -> Hip Length) and things should be fine.

Saturday, July 14, 2007

More new skins

With some time on my hands, I got down to working on what has been my interest these days, making skins for myself. And of course, after making them, I get to sell them too.

First of all is "Shalise", with blonde hair both on the eyebrows, and also a very realistic blonde pubic area. And realistic nipples too. Both the nipples and the pubic areas were taking from photos of real nipples and pubic hair. So are the eyebrows. The lips are also taken from a photo of a real life model too. For my latest creations, I have made the body more defined, with more shadows and highlights.

Next up is "Ashlee", with a light skin tone. This skin comes with both pubic hair, as well as a shaved pubic region (again, very realistic since it was from a photo...)

Then we have "Akiko", a skin made for Japanese avatars. Unlike previous, similar skins, I have made the skin tone more tanned, not as pale as before. This skin also comes with both shaved and unshaved pubic regions, as well as an accompanying shape with a size more suitable for Japanese.

Last we have "Joanne", with her brown hair (eyebrows and pubic region). Her pubic region is more sparse, but still as realistic and highly defined.

Friday, July 6, 2007

More skins!

I spent some time and came up with some more new skins. Seems like the current craze for me is making skins.

I have started to get the hang of it too. Using photos of real-life models, I draw facial features onto the templates, fitting them into the correct positions. After uploading the textures, I create the skins. And I came to realise that good looks do not just depend on the skins, the shape is important too. So using the same models, I create a shape that best shows the facial features that I have drawn.

First up is "Mariko", a Japanese look with very pale skin. Don't use light-coloured hair with this skin, since the skin tone is too light.

Next is "Angelina", with brown hair. She has thicker lips, and a small nose.

Then we have "Brooke", who is blonde. Her face is more squarish, and her lips are wider too.

"Katie" here has dark brown hair and a darker skin tone.

Sunday, July 1, 2007

New Products - Skins!

As mentioned in my previous post, I have been trying to create my own skins. And finally, I have managed to do so, and I have not only created one set of skin, but four of them! All of them come with their own shapes too. The basic body shape is the same, but the head has been modified to bring out the best in each of the skins. The skins are shown below, with the more private areas pixeled out.

"Cristine", as seen below, is by far the best. She was made based on a blonde model, with light eyebrows. As you can see, my skins come with light makeup (not a lot of lipstick, etc.) She has a soft. demure look, as you can see.

"Keiko" below is based on a Japanese model. If I had done a better job with her pubic area (it is actually slightly smudged, but otherwise okay, and not noticeable at all if you are wearing clothes) I would have asked more for her.

"Kelly" was made based on a lady with brown hair. She has a more confident look, compared to the others.
"Eve" was the first skin that I made. It was an experiment to see how to make skins in Second Life, and well, that explains why it is not as fine as it could be. The eyebrows are slightly thicker than what I would like, the face a bit too rough. But as a basic starter skin, this is something that will do, considering the low price. And the skin is actually cut-and-paste from a photo of a real person.

Friday, June 22, 2007

New steps... Skins!

After a small little venture into sculpted prims, my next venture is into making skins. I have already made my first skin, and I will continue to make a few more before I present them to everyone through this blog. It was lot more challenging than I thought, especially since I don't know how to use GIMP well enough. If only GIMP has some automapping function that allows me to set specific anchor points on a photo, then shift those anchor points around to distort the photo to fit onto the UV map...

Friday, June 15, 2007

First Sculptie

I made my first sculpted prim. And have a problem.

As you can see here, this is actually a katana, made from a 16x15 sphere. I made it using Blender, exported to the OBJ file, opened the OBJ file with Wings3D, and exported it from there to a sculpted texture for use in SecondLife. I also used UVMapper to create a UV map of the prim, and used it as a template to draw a test texture for the sculpted prim. As you can see, the texture did turn out quite well.

The problem is the sculpted prim itself. The original object in Blender looks like a katana. The OBJ imported into Wings3D looks like a katana. But once it has been exported as a sculpted texture, and uploaded into SecondLife, it just doesn't retain the original shape. I wonder if anyone knows why. The tip of the sword is distorted. And so is the hilt guard. While the hilt guard should be a flat disc (and looks so in Blender and Wings3D), it is distorted when uploaded. The blade should be slightly curved with a sharp tip, but it ended up being distorted too. I guess it has to do with exporting to a sculpted texture. I tried the tutorials on baking textures in Blender, but they came up with flattened shapes as well as weird protrusions.

Anyone knows what to do?

Monday, June 11, 2007

The recent craze in SecondLife seems to be sculpted prims. After all, what used to require lots of prims and even more prim torturing can now be accomplished with ONE single prim. But then, unless you have experience working with 3D software, it may be easier to stick with simple prims, rather than try to make the same thing out of a sculpted prim.

Just what are sculpted prims? Basically, instead of the standard cubes and spheres, sculpted prims loads in a texture map that you create. If you make a texture map of your avatar (using the OBJ files that SecondLife provides for free on their download page), you can even make a sculpted prim of yourself (or at least, the basic avatar in SecondLife). With a bit of imagination, you can even make a 3D mannequin out of sculpted prims! But that is a challenge best left for the experienced 3D artist.

With no prior knowledge of 3D programs, I am still finding my way around with regards to sculpted prims. My first creation should be a simple katana, which is currently what I am trying to do. I am using Blender, though it is VERY hard to use. But once you get used to it, things get slightly better. Wings3D seems like a simple enough program to use too, but while it looks like a simple program, the interface is not easy to get used to. And if you are thinking about creating textures to use on your sculpted prims, you will probably need UVMapper to create a texture template of your sculpted prim, so that you can use it to paint a texture using your favourite paint program (GIMP, Photoshop, Paint, etc.)

Watch out for my first sculpted prim!

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

RL vs SL: 1-0

Wow, Real Life really does wonders. I have been busy of late, and have not had time to do any designing, so for those of you out there looking for additions to my creations, sorry! It will be a bit more time before I can find time to come up with something. However, I did do up a simple T-shirt design, for use as freebies/free gifts to hand out. Once I have some time, I will put it up in my stores in-world, you can go there and get a copy for yourself. Meanwhile, do look through my previous creations and who knows, you may just find something that you might have missed out in the past.


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What is the situation?

The country is isolated by the occupation of the customs posts on the border with neighbouring countries. It is paralysed by dozens of blockages and the general strike in all sectors of our social life, whilst the farmers, with hundreds of tractors, have decided to descend on Athens’ Constitution Square.

Clearly we have reached ZERO HOUR because of the behaviour of the government – which at present merely follows the course of events, inert and powerless, as if it didn’t exist.

Today, for the first time, the government decided to rouse itself from its torpor. But instead of suggesting a solution that would defuse the situation, they announced they would not allow the tractors to descend on Athens – an attempt to avoid a conflict with the farmers, who this time, it seems, will stop at nothing, as they have been brought to the point of having to fight for their basic rights: A conflict for which the government is responsible.

“The dialogue” offered to the farmers is a sham, since decisions are made not by the government but by the Institutions.

Of course a conflict, whatever its nature and whatever the result, would be a severe blow to a country on the brink of collapse. And it is certain that the conflict would not just lead us deeper into crisis, but also bring about an even deeper change in the psychology of the Greek people – many of whom, I believe, already realize the accuracy of our predictions and positions as to the dead-end to which the policies of SYRIZA have led us.

Tsipras’ “declaration of discord”, dividing us into good and bad Greeks, proves he has lost all contact with reality. For him, the Right is obviously “bad”, yet at the same time, he and his government have proved to be the high priests of right-wing neo-liberal policy, which they apply on the orders of the Institutions. And now the time has come for them to pay dearly for their disastrous deception. Because the great virtue of the Greek people is that they will not finally yield. And the hour of « finally » has now come: ZERO HOUR, meaning the widespread conflict of the government with the Greek people – today spearheaded by the farmers, united in their determination to see their demands satisfied.

We have reached the point today where life itself has forced the Greeks to form a human battle front, united without a leader. The strength generated by the rising of the people in all sectors, the farmers at their head, is so great that it seems a shame (supposing the government and the Institutions were to yield even slightly), that their reward should be a few meagre crumbs. Our people does not deserve such an outcome, which, long term, will lead them to an even greater crisis.

On the contrary, if they had only displayed the despair and the willpower that drives them to this general rising, to demand everything that was due to them, as a united force with objectives, a strategy, tactics and a perspective in common, they could have made serious gains.

Because it is these same international powers that force us to have not three or four, but just two national policies: the one that follows the orders of the Institutions and the one that supports conflict with the Institutions.

Unfortunately, the formation of this United Front for Struggle, which would not simply negotiate for a few crumbs more but whose objective would be to achieve the fundamental rights of the Greek people, has never become reality.

That is why ZERO HOUR has not just arrived for the government but also and above all for the people. And that is the great tragedy.

Athens, 10.2.2016

Mikis Theodorakis

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Description: In some types of Minecraft games, creepers are often hunted by the main characters. However, everything seems to be different in Creep Craft. That is players have to protect a creeper’s life from the fierce attacks of the ugly zombies when the darkness falls. How to help him? The first task is to look for some essential items to craft a sword. Yes, this sword will be actually helpful for him to attack the harmful zombies. Don’t let these touch this creeper since he will lose his life easily. If possible, players should kill Mr. Pigs in order to help him recover his health and gain more precious lives. Dear player! If you may aid this creeper in surviving through 5 nights or more, you will be the winner. Try your best, guys!
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Clothes Show Live 2011

Our final piece of news - we've just signed up to exhibit at Clothes Show Live 2011, which is on at the NEC from 2nd to 7th December. It's something we've fancied doing for some time, especially since it is local to us, so this year we have finally taken the plunge and we can't wait!

We're going to be in the Blue Zone, as part of Anita's Vintage Fair alongside loads of other amazing vintage companies. If you've never been to the Clothes Show then why not join us and make this your first visit - alone with the most amazing shopping ever there is a huge catwalk show, a hair salon giving you a chance to get your hair cut by a top stylist, hair and beauty demonstrations, make overs and celebrity appearances. A fun day out and a chance to get your Christmas shopping sorted too!

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Sunday, 11 September 2011

Why use a Miniature Painting Service

Sometimes people don't understand why they or anyone else would want to have someone paint for them. To help explain some of the reasons I've got three quick points below that pretty much sum up why people use services like Ministry of Paint to get there mini's on the table.

1. Time- Are you finding that you don't have the time to paint your army? Painting an entire army can be time consuming and not everyone has that time. But we do. We'd love to paint for you so you can field a beautifully painted army on the table top.

2. Convenience- You don't have to worry about setting up or cleaning up. No fuss we do all the leg work for you! You just place your order and we get to work. You can send us the models OR we can order them for you. Whatever works for you works for us.

3. Quality - Sometimes you don't have the time or ability to develop your painting skills to the level you want. But we do! So if you want a great looking army and you want it FAST! then get into contact with us!

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Saturday, 24 March 2012

More Yu Jing

Like the title Yu Jing army is progressing...stayed up late painting some more guys...these two were the result of a couple days ago...

Hope you enjoy these guys as much as I do :)

Friday, 23 March 2012

To Infinity...and beyond (hur hur hur)

I recently got to paint some Infinty Miniatures for a client...and it kind of got me hooked on the mini's...

So here's some of my Yu Jing from Infinity Miniatures

If you like what you see why not get some painted mini's for yourself...request a quote for a commission today!

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

40k Daemon Prince

Loved painting this guy. It's such a cool model this one I hope you enjoy looking at him as much as I enjoyed painting him lol

Thanks for having a look. If you've liked what you've seen it would be great if you could share it around with some friends!!

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

40k Chaos Daemons

Here are some 40k Chaos Daemons which are part of a larger (much larger) commission. Enjoy

Sunday, 4 March 2012

Growing Horde

Recently got a fairly large commission of Chaos Space Marines...Thought it was cool how they were starting to pile up.

Excuse the terrible photo...turns out late at night on the upper shelf of my desk didn't have the best lighting...who knew?

Cygnar Army For Sale

Alas with little time to play these days I'm getting rid of one of my Warmachine factions. Cygnar. Here are some photo's of some of the painted(or partially painted) items.

The entire army consists of this:

Gun Mage Captain
Arlan Strangeways
Black 13th
3x Stormsmiths

12 Gun mages(2 units)
10 Stormgaurd
6 Sword Knights
9 Longunners
3 Storm Lances

2x Chargers
1x Lancer
1x Thorn
1x Hunter
1x Ironclad
1x Defender
1x Cyclone
2x Stormclads
1x Thunderhead

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Icecream Birthday

Well, summer is in full swing, which always makes me think of icecream! A very special little girl is turning 3 this weekend, and I decided she should have a 3-scoop icecream card! This card was very simple to make, I did it on my lap (my craft desk was full) in about 10 minutes. The base of the card is Lovely Lilac. The Whisper White layer was scored on all edges about about 1/4" to have that raised edge. Added pink eyelets to the corners. The icecream scoops are the round scallop punch, with all but 6 of the scallops cut off and rounded. The bottom scalloped edges are sponged in same color for texture. The cone is Creamy Caramel. It's a piece about 3" long by 1 1/4" wide. Simply cut from top outside to bottom middle on both sides for the cone. That is scored to make the texture as well, and sponged with CC ink to pick up the lines. I really loved this card, and I hope you do too! I got the basic idea off of Splitcoast Stampers, then just made it mine.

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Chambor is a one time minor antagonist on Miriculous Ladybug and willingly become a very supportive ally/servent with Hawk Moth. His first briefly appearance will be on Miraculous Ladybug: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir:Special Christmas or on Season 2 occasionally.

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  • Remote Empathy:Like his master's ability to sense long way, he can detect any akumas in by using a black magic and part technology to upgrade Akumas every time when Ladybug broke the users/consumers items and exponentially evolved into even more powerful creature.
  • Goblin Physiology: Although the effects of the ring that his superiors created had amplify his strength and durability and intelligence, but also it transform him into a reptilian-goblin like hunchback.
  • Metamorphosis: Thanks to the immensely, but inducing power of the ring, it can transform into a hunchback whenever his heart stopped or experience a lot of stress.
  • Enhanced Super Strength: He can lift to any heavy objects and break down trees.
  • Anger Empowerment

  • Superhuman Durability
  • Enhanced Jumping
  • Weapon Proficiency
  • Hyper Instinct
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  • Enhanced Speed

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  • Tranquilizer Gas Bombs

  • Tranquilizer Gun

  • Behaviorial Serum

  • Shield
  • Weakness Detection Micro Bugs Monitors Surveillances
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  • Claws: Like Cat Noir, his retractable claws makes him the most dangerous fighter.
  • Torch

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  • Nooroo
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Sunday, 24 January 2010

SAG Pictures

Michelle Forbes yesterday at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) 2010 in L.A.:

* Tonite on ION 'Durham County', episode 5: 'Boys Do Things'

Monday, 18 January 2010

Bellissima in Bianco e Nero

Michelle was reunited with her True Blood co-stars at the HBO Golden Globes' after party last night, Jan 17.

Pictured below with co-stars Anna Paquin and Deborah Ann Woll (with whom she shares the screen in the upcoming film Highland Park)

Saturday, 16 January 2010

SFX Weekender

Michelle will be appearing on Saturday, Feb 6th, at the SFX Weekender in Camber Sands holiday camp in East Sussex, UK. Hosted by SFX magazine, the con's premise is the ultimate experience for every sci-fi fan. According to the news announcement, Michelle is be presenting a Golden Raygun award and holding a Q & A.

Tickets are said to be selling out fast, but you can still try getting them here. Let us know if you'll be attending.

AFI Awards and In Treatment Coming to DVD (UK)

Here they are! First pictures of Michelle Forbes in the roaring 2010!

The year has already begun with the AFI Awards' honorary luncheon in LA yesterday. Every year The American Film Institute celebrates outstanding work in film and television during the past year. True Blood has been chosen as one of the best TV programs. In its rationale, AFI singles out "Michelle Forbes' brilliant performance as Maryann Forrester[,] the magnetic center of an audacious and orgiastic season that [...] asks penetrating questions about what it is to be human - to desire, to discriminate and to dig deep into the delights of television."

Pictured below with co-stars Sam Trammell and Carrie Preston:

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Season 1 of In Treatment will be out on DVD in the UK on February 1st. You can pre-order it on

The series has reportedly been picked up for a 3rd season. Production should begin early this year. Let's hope that Michelle will be back as Kate. :)

Friday, 8 January 2010

Happy Birthday, Michelle Forbes!

Happy birthday, Michelle - have a wonderful day and a fabulous year!

your fans and watchers, geeks, nerds and pirates

Tuesday, 5 January 2010

Tragedy, Laughter and Acceptance

Below are the best parts of another insightful interview with Michelle on Durham County:

"The beauty of her acting is that we see the character, not the actress...she disappears behind their personalities. 'My [project] choices are instinctual a lot of the time,' she said.

'[Pen Verrity's] confronted with her own failures as a wife, a mother, a psychiatrist. Pen's so far gone; she's drowning...'

'It's still not acceptable for women to express outrage,' she said. 'It's just not socially acceptable. They're expected to keep a lid on it.'

'[Finstad]'s not afraid to walk boldly into this world,' Forbes said. 'She's able to show the frail, dark side of the human condition...'

'...I wanted to be part of [DC],' she said.'It was something you won't find in Hollywood, which I love.'

...despite the serious nature of Durham County, 'The great thing is Laurie and Adrienne have such a great sense of humor, and Michelle Forbes has an incredible sense of humor...'

'My way of dealing with tragedy is laughter...Directors sometimes worry when they see me laughing before a scene.'"

Police shows are almost always just about the crimes. But what are the psychic after-effects? That's what we're exploring.

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Michelle Shines in Durham County

Season 2 of Durham County has just aired and there are already two interviews with Michelle. Enjoy!

"On Durham County you play a very conflicted woman - part victim/part villain and very sad -what do you think of Pen Verrity?
Michelle Forbes: It was an amazing opportunity to play someone as tricky and as complicated as Pen, and how [series creator] Laurie Finstad-Knizhnik came up with this character, I have no idea. But I think Laurie takes a cold stark look at true womanhood on many different levels, including the ugly parts of being female that we don’t want to look at. I think one of the things that fascinated me the most is what happens to a woman’s psychology when she’s not a good mother. It’s the one thing you are biologically predisposed to do, and if you don’t have that maternal instinct, what happens to you psychologically when you fail at being a mother and at being a wife? She truly explores the darker side of what happens to us as human beings.

What do you think makes this series so special?

I think that Adrienne [Mitchell], Laurie and Janice [Lundman] have an uncompromising vision. They want to explore the darker aspects of our humanity and they do it with a beautiful visual style. They have a unique voice that belongs just to them and they haven’t had to compromise it yet. So I think it’s just their voice. that’s what makes Durham different. And Adrienne Mitchell’s visual stamp - that bleak landscape sort of lends itself to the story and created a full environment for it...

What have been some of your favorite roles?
There have been so many. I would say those on Homicide: Life on the Street, True Blood and In Treatment."

[...]“I thought [Durham County] was so visually stunning and haunting - the music was haunting, the visuals were haunting - I had to be a part of it,” Forbes said... “It was something outside of the Hollywood box, which I love. It was psychologically daring, and I am really, really pleased and proud to be a part of it.”

[...] “I don’t like the ‘Twin Peaks’ parallel,” Forbes said. “A lot of people have said that, and I’m a little perplexed by it. It’s misleading. People expect to see a Log Lady. ‘Twin Peaks’ is one of the most phenomenal series America’s ever produced, and I think ‘Durham County’ is fantastic. They’re just not anything alike.”

[...] “It was an entirely new group of actors and an entirely different production team,” she said. “Because I’ve been around so long, it’s rare to walk onto a set and not know half the people, whether they’re crew or actors. But it was delightful to walk into an entirely new company and not know anyone. I love walking into new companies and countries and cultures. It was very different in that sense, having the Canadian outlook.”

Following last night's premiere, what (some) people are saying (while others remains speechless):

oh man, you'll love it. Michelle is scary amazing as Pen.
Watching Durham County. So far, highly recommended
Creepy, dark & twisty.
this Durham County shit is crazy!!!
It pains me that Durham County commercials say "True Blood's Michelle Forbes" and not "Homicide: Life on the Street's Michelle Forbes."
Source: twitter

Also, S2 of BSG has been acknowledged as one of the Top TV Seasons of the decade thanks to the wonderfully-written and performed story arc involving Admiral Cain.

#6. Battlestar Galactica, Season 2 (Sci-Fi, 2005-06)
Probably the most engrossed I've been by a TV series this decade...The characters all got deeper, darker, more complex, and the critiques (of the Iraq war, specifically) never more trenchant.

Top Episode: "Resurrection Ship, Part 2," where the conflict between Adama and Michelle Forbes's Admiral Cain came to a chilling conclusion.
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(9) Season Two is Battlestar Galactica at its best...the "Pegasus" saga, where another Battlestar commanded by the royal c-word Admiral Cain (played to perfection by Michelle Forbes of Star Trek: TNG and Homicide) shows up and starts really ****ing everything up. These episodes really could be the best of the whole series.


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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Catalogue of the Tolerance show in Madrid

I’m excited to share with you a few photographs of the Tolerance show catalogue. The show is being held from September 22nd to October 22nd at the Centro Cultural Daoíz Y Velarde in Madrid, Spain as part of Madrid Gráfica 17 festival organized by DIMAD.

Catalogue was designed by Sonia Díaz and Gabriel Martínez from the collective Un Mundo Feliz.

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