Новости за 11.05.2016

Some of us prefer taking our monsters neat. With Old Scratch, however, we have a slippery, protean beast. This is amply demonstrated in W. Scott Poole’s Satan in America: The Devil We Know. Not only the Devil, but vampires, demons, and the human minions known as Satanists and witches populate this study of American culture. The Dark Lord is difficult to pin down. This is true even concerning his obscure biblical origins. As I’ve noted before, there is no Devil in the Hebrew Bible. By the time... Читать дальше...

I get regular requests from people asking to guest post here at Pansy HQ.  Generally, I politely refuse because the subject matter just doesn’t work for me – too commercial/ too dull/ too libellous/ too weird/ totally irrevelant (delete accordingly). Occasionally, though, something falls on the mat that rings my bell.  This is such a post. Why? Because it’s from someone who’s written a fascinating memoir about Turkey and the post is about the agony of learning Turkish. I failed pathetically to grasp even the barebones of the language. Читать дальше...

With Black Mountain’s latest offering, IV, out now for about a full month, they are in complete tour-cycle mode and in top form. Starting in Europe in Mid-March they returned to the states Mid-April for about a month of non-stop shows before fleeing back up into the cold frontier from which they came, finishing in their hometown of Vancouver on 5/21. If you haven’t already missed them in your town, let me touch upon why I think you should go see them.

Embodying the tenderness of the first pale rays of sunlight that warms the heart and lights up the soul, the morganite delights with its peach-pink hue. This gemstone, a variety of beryl, is regarded to be one of the most visually appealing gemstones available. The fine pink tone of the stone makes it popular among jewelers and women from around the world.

Tattooing is a wide-ranging art form practiced by many artists around the globe. There is more going on in the world of tattoos than most people think; $1.65B was spent last year on tattoos in the US alone, so you can imagine the size of this industry! We have extrapolated all the important information on getting a tattoo, tattoo parlors in the US and reasons why people are getting a tattoo, all put together in a beautiful infographic.

Wild Cherry blossom (Prunus avium) and Wood Ants (Formica rufa) Maulden Woods, Bedfordshire

As any of my avid readers will know, I've been plus size all my life. I once was a size 26 and now I'm a size 20. I've always been a bit afraid of wearing short or Playsuits if I'm honest. I have huge tree trunk legs (imagine a great big oak haha) and hate having them on display and if I'm honest, camille the camel always makes an appearance when wearing them for some reason. #ThatAintPretty

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In one of my parting shots as my Multimedia Platform Design & Storytelling class came to an end this semester, I urged the students to keep an eye on all things virtual reality.  With one class session left , I am recommending that they take a look at the new May 16 edition of The New Yorker.

I've been using Shanghai Suzy lipsticks since they launched but they haven't appeared on the blog because I really didn't like the grape bubblegum scent. Lucky for me the latest range for Autum/Winter 2016, Romance and Strawberry Kisses has a strawberry scent which I love. It also sees the return of one of their most popular shades, Miss Leah Baby Cocoa. The new Miss Leah is in the whipped matte formula and the old Miss Leah was in the nourish formula. I have both the old and new lipsticks so thought I'd do a comparison post. Читать дальше...

Awesome, Canadian Music Week, CMW 2016, Mabel, Nightowl, rock and roll, The Horseshoe Tavern, The Strokes, Toronto Entertainment, Music

Flooring is the most important part of home renovation. When it comes to different types of flooring, it is simply endless. Right from laminate, timber, hardwood to tile flooring, you can get a variety of it. However, carpet flooring has become the most popular of all. Carpets not only add a touch of class but also make your living space fabulous. In addition to this, carpets can be availed in various fabrics, which you can choose according to your choice. Furthermore, carpets offer wall-to-wall fitting and are very easy to install. Читать дальше...

Did you know that not all timber flooring is the same?

You are probably thinking timber flooring is timber flooring – it’s all the same, it’s just wood after all.

Wrong!

There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing timber floorboards for your home – apart from the price, the color of the wood and the actual type of wood you want to choose.

When you buy timber flooring you need to think of it as making an investment IN your home and you need to know that your... Читать дальше...

"A few shopping suggestions for your styles appetite."

1. Goldie Red Faux Suede Jacket 
2. Laura Ashley Floral Embroidered Cushion
3. Miss Selfridge Mystic Stone Stretch Bracelet
4. Dorothy Perkins Luxe Porchini Spot Prom Dress
5. Carvela Kross High Heel Sandals
6. Carvela Jamie Sneakers
7. Autograph Pleated ...

Storm or even a flash flood can cause water gush-up into your drainage system. And if you haven’t cleaned them in a while, then foreign materials such as leaf, soil and other build-ups would be drained into the system. As, often it is seen that drain pipes are not designed to handle heavy volume of water that flows during storm and so it ends up being blocked or damaged. Consequently, blocked drains can affect your property causing water damage too.

The photo of my hubby and our daughter inspires this layout. My little girl is a girly girl and she loves pretty things. And my hubby is manly but has a very gentle soul. He's so supportive and definitely the best! Our little girl adores him very much. With that idea in mind, I wanted to translate the traits they both have on my layout. I wanted to have graphic elements in my layout & yet still include feminine elements on it. 
To begin, I did a background cut by using my Silhouette Cameo. Читать дальше...

November, just six months ago.  How fast some new members of the Town Council forgot their promises and really gave the taxpayers a screwing, and again, no KY!

This past weekend I traveled to Los Angeles to visit friends and attend the Stars on Ice show in Anaheim. It was a fabulous night of skating! I was a little worried when there were some uncharacteristic stumbles in the pre-show (apparently, the ice had just been painted which had left it in a less-than-ideal state), but everyone did a great job when the spotlights came on. Here are my thoughts on each program:
Opening Number – “Set It In Motion” – Meryl really stood out in ...