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Brandi - Class of 2010

k2images — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:18:11 +0000

Last weekend we did Brandi’s Sr. pictures. Brandi’s theme was 80’s rock as you will soon see. We had a blast and I think she did too … here are a few of our favorites:

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We found some cool new locations! Check out these awesome abandoned RR tracks…

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and she was totally on board with trying out some “unconventional” lighting!

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Brandi was great in keeping with her theme, but we were able to get her to break character every now and then…

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and a final one – can’t forget the lettterman…

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Thanks for looking! Great job Brandi!

Wedding JJ and Tessa

melaniedphoto — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:55:03 +0000

Burn Ring 3

ayni-silver — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:48:52 +0000

Code : C-15

Price : Rp 80.000

Weight : 4 gram

Nielson Wins Inaugural Ojai 600-yard Benchrest Match

Editor — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:06:26 +0000

On Sunday November 29th, the Ojai Valley Gun Club hosted its first-ever NBRSA-sanctioned, 600-yard Benchrest match. Ojai boasts a beautiful range in the Southern California foothills about 40 road miles from the coast. Many Pala Range regulars from the San Diego area were on hand, and some “big names” turned up for the event including Lou Murdica and 2007 NBRSA 600-yard Champion Don Nielson. In sunny but wildly changeable conditions (ranging from near-calm to 20 mph gusts), Don showed how it was done, winning the match with his 6.5×47 Lapua rifle.

Don finished first in ALL LG and HG categories except Heavy Gun score, where he placed second. In Light Gun class, Don shot a 2.207″ Agg for three, 5-shot targets (1.523″, 2.344″, 2.754″). Mind you this was in conditions where some pretty good shooters were off paper. Don said the secret was to shoot fast: “When it’s switchy, you can’t wait. I pretty much never stopped and never slowed down. Even for the 10-shot Heavy Gun Groups I think I was done in 30 seconds.” John Crawford, Brenda Hill, and Lou Murdica also all shot well in the difficult conditions. Brenda, who shot a 6 BRX, has established herself as one of California’s top F-Class and long-range shooters.

Brenda was shooting a very accurate 6 BRX smithed by Leroy Johnson, jpgrifles [at] yahoo.com .

On the firing line we found some very interesting equipment. John Crawford of the Bay Area had a beautiful Leonard-stocked gun chambered in 6mm Grendel. John is getting over 2900 fps with his 6mm Grendel, shooting 105gr Berger VLDs. He does have a long throat, but that is still impressive — 6BR velocities from the smaller-diameter Grendel case. Along with its gorgeous wood stock, Crawford’s rifle featured some very cool hardware. The trigger guard was radically skeletonized and anodized black. John’s scope was mounted with 4-bolt integrated scope rings/bases with 20 MOA built-in elevation. Produced by Marvin Pearson in Oregon, (360) 748-3429, these custom ring/bases were beautifully finished with radiused edges. Pearson’s ring/bases are available for 1″, 30mm, or 34mm tubes, with zero elevation “pre-load”, or up to 30 MOA of built-in elevation. Pearson charges $125.00 per set (plus shipping).

Crawford carried his 6mm Grendel ammo in compact 100-round ammo ammo cases from J&J Products. These cases pack big capacity in a relatively small footprint. There is enough clearance for long VLD-style bullets, but not so much extra “headroom” that the rounds can fall out if the box is inverted. John uses a piece of pink foam, cut to box dimensions, to protect his bullet tips when traveling. These 100-round J&J boxes measure 5.375″L x 5.375″W x 2.400″D and cost just $4.88 (J&J item BR-100).

Match director Barry Bluhm had a very nice ammo caddy that places ten loaded rounds up close to the loading port for fast cycling. Southpaw Bluhm keeps his ammo caddy on the right side, but the design would work equally well when used on the left side by a right-handed shooter.

Barry, who shoots a 6-6.5×47 for the most part, deserves a huge amount of credit for organizing this event. He spent many long hours building new target frames, and organized volunteers to man the pits and run the range. Without Barry’s dedication and hard work, this 600-yard match, hopefully the first of many registered events at Ojai, couldn’t have happened.

To learn more about the Ojai Valley Gun Club, or view the schedule of upcoming events, visit www.OVGC.net .

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texture/layers/stacking..

rachelknox — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:38 +0000

so now it is freeeeezzzing/ so cold and wintery i am really into layering up loads of textures.. but not just with my clothes. i LOVE rings and always wear loads, but i think it really looks great when you stack loads of different rings and mix up the colours- like today i haver silver and gold plus black nails..

i think clashing is really great but in moderation.. so i have a cream long jumper, black mini skirt and my biker boots but then texture with the heart tights, black nails and loads of rings : ] what looks are you all going for this winter?

Passion Flower Ring

jewelrita — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:02:45 +0000

Gift Ideas: Golden Days Ahead.

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:22:54 +0000

Gift Ideas: Golden Days Ahead.

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:16:11 +0000

This Christmas season we’re giving you some gift ideas that should make it easier to shop for your love ones. The first video for this season, helps us keep the gold jewelry in our lives a bit longer. Let this be you golden brick road and see where it takes you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TezN8hGF_lo

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Gift Ideas: Golden Days Ahead.

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:10:56 +0000

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Grown Up Christmas List

wonderfelle — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:52:37 +0000

I had a lovely few days visiting my parents and I can actually say I’m already looking forward to going home again in just a few weeks! While I was in Memphis, I got a chance to try a couple of newish restaurants opened by family friends that were quite delish! I could pretty much eat the cheddar grits fries at South of Beale every day, and the chocolate cheesecake at Mosa was sinfully wonderful (and a welcome surprise at an Asian fusion restaurant)!

So now that Thanksgiving is over, I’ve perused just about every magazine gift guide, and I’ve officially begun my holiday shopping… it’s time for the most relevant gift guide – the Wonderfelle Gift Guide (that is, the gift guide to buying presents for me)! My parents still ask what my Christmas list is every year… and since this blog is essentially a giant wishlist in itself, I figured I’d try to narrow it down for Santa, so here it goes…

Dear Santa,

Let me start by saying, this year I’ll be leaving you a whole chocolate cheesecake and a bottle of Dom – hopefully this makes you more amenable to my following requests! I’ve been a good girl this year – I got my first apartment all on my own, passed 2 important levels of securities examinations at work, was a fabulous maid of honor at your eldest daughter’s wedding, started a blog loved by nurses around the world, and even taught Mrs. Claus the wonders of facebook and text messages.

The following is a list of things (in order of greatest desire) that I would love to find wrapped under the tree (I’ll even wrap them myself if that’s helpful )

David Yurman Waverly Diamond Cuff Watch

As Santa might know, I don’t wear a watch. I generally don’t like the way they look on my small wrists and I tend to like a particularly feminine style (in other words, I don’t like watches that look like traditional watches), but of all of the options I have seen, this is the perfect watch for me! It’s an adjustable sterling silver bracelet with diamond accents and a mother of pearl dial – if I were to get just one thing this year, I this would be it.

Louis Vuitton Palermo GM

Santa may not understand the female need to have another bag, but this is an investment piece that I will have and use forever. Why this bag? Described as having “soft pleats. Feminine styling. Large practical space. Ideal for modern women,” it’s the perfect size and style for everyday use. It’s a classic luxury item and if it should find its way under the tree, I promise to treat it well!

DSLR Camera

My (decent) camera was stolen a few years ago in Uruguay and at the time I replaced it with a not-so-decent (read: practically plastic) camera that is generally underwhelming. This Gizmodo article discusses 4 DSLR cameras for every budget and while I would be happy with any of them, I think Santa may be more knowledgeable about what is the best option. I’d like to incorporate more original photos in this blog and this would really help…

Keurig Special Edition B60 Gourmet Single Serve Coffee Maker

Like you Santa, I need a cup of coffee to get me going in the morning. The thing is, it’s not worth making a pot of coffee every morning when I only want one cup – not to mention its a pain to clean. This single serve coffee maker is perfect (my boss has one in his office) – you pour in the water, put a pod in and coffee is served in less than 60 seconds. Maybe I don’t need a new coffee maker, but it’s certainly cheaper than stopping at starbucks on my way to work every week!

Pinwheel Ring

The holidays are the perfect time to debut a sparkly cocktail ring and I think the price on this beauty is more than worth it. It’s even small enough that it could fit in my stocking… just a suggestion!

Thanks Santa! (Feel free to contact me to discuss sizes or other ideas)

What’s on your wish list this year?

Photo #7 Accessories

lynda1uk — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:27:49 +0000

Same-Sex Marriage - The Debate

braidzy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:26:30 +0000

In the attempt at quashing the discrimination evident in even the most modern of societies, it is an inevitable discussion – Same-sex marriage. As I am writing from Australia, I feel it is only applicable to write about this issue in the context of our Australian political spectrum. That being said, recently (November 2009) legislation was passed within the Australian Capital Territory allowing civil partnerships, with the inclusion of the choice of an additional ceremony. Across Australia civil unions are legally recognised within three states and territories. These changes offer a glimmer of hope to the GLBTI community. However this is technically not an institution that can be defined as marriage. The Rudd Government supports the notion that marriage is an institution that exclusively exists between a man and a woman. This ideology has won the support of numerous religious groups across the nation and indeed peace of mind in the confidence of the status quo.The entire notion of same-sex marriage has been opposed by the Australian Government since its creation, yet with the emergence of civil unions society has been lead to believe that these partnerships are the most apt solution to the unrest present in the community. Yet the question still remains – Why cannot two consenting, taxpaying adults marry, regardless of their gender? Political groups respond with the finesse in rhetoric, stating that there should not be a redefinition of marriage for the mere minority. But the issue has far more depth than the generalisation stated above. The entire notion of separate but equal, equal yet blatantly not, is one that makes no logical sense whatsoever. If this is the case, then why implement an institution (an institution for a major event in the lives of humanity) that embodies this notion? Discrimination is the element that provokes this lack of equality across the board for single sex relationships, not to mention the ordeal undergone by inter-sex or transgender peoples in the recognition of their relationships.

Youthful Discrimination

braidzy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:25:41 +0000

According to statistics founded by Latrobe University, figures suggest that school is one of the most dangerous places to be same-sex attracted. Due to the amount of verbal and indeed physical abuse evident in this spectrum. This also provokes thought regarding the nature of Australian relationships and their portrayal within the wider society. Regardless of the inclusion of civil partnerships, Australian society and in particular family life is used to great effect in shaping these homophobic attitudes amongst the youth. The elements of bullying that occur to students that follow the majority is ridiculous, add the topic of sexuality to the cauldron and there are serious ramifications for homosexual or transgender youth.

This is where issue of marriage is particularly crucial. In effect, whilst civil partnerships, unions are a step in the right direction (to borrow form the phrase pool of Rudd) they are not equal to marriage. Civil unions are legally recognised for residents within the three states and territories present within Australia. In addition these unions also vary from state to state in the level of protection offered by the Government, some may receive adoption rights, whilst in another state couples may only receive property rights. Civil union may not even be portable, two may be considered ‘life partners’ in one state, and nothing legally binding in another. Marriage offers an entirety of protection, it establishes a spouse as the next-of-kin, substitute blood relatives in the eyes of the law. This title is essential for loving couples, as it provides peace of mind, knowing that your partner may have an official say in medical, property or funeral matters. Marriage is also legally recognised by all Governments across the globe (currently between a man and a woman, but this stresses the importance of the global community to expand the notion of marriage), and it can be performed anywhere and still be recognised, which is more than what can be said for civil – unions. Theoretically these unions were designed to provide protection and equality for single sex relationships, whilst remaining separate from marriage. Why? – To keep the sanctity of marriage in tact, to not redefine the notion of marriage, to keep the status quo. On those points I feel it is essential to meticulously dissect each argument for the purpose of revealing the sheer paradoxical and illogical beliefs behind this lack of equality.

The Sanctity of Marriage?

braidzy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:23:57 +0000

Why shouldn’t homosexuals, transgender or intersex people be allowed to enter an institution of marriage together?

The inclusion of the GLBTI community into the institution of marriage will corrupt its sanctity. It is a threat to marriage as a whole.

This is an argument based on religious principles, which would be justifiable if marriage were to be exclusively based upon religion. However with the excruciatingly slow separation of Church and state that has occurred over the development of politics, marriage has lost its link to religion. But if one were to delve into the depths of history it is evident that marriage was not created through the Judeo-Christian faith – Nor through any facet of Hinduism, Buddhism, or any other prominent world religion. The fact of the matter is that the union of two peoples existed thousands of years before ancient philosophers and prophets began making sense of the universe through the context of religion. Marriage began as a diverse and separate institution from religious belief. This would thereby render any link to religion or its right to deny couples to marry (in a non-religious ceremony) illogical. Religious groups would be under no obligation to perform religious ceremonies for same-sex couples, if it did indeed contravene the particular denomination’s beliefs. Single-sex relationships do not call for the right to marry as a manner in which to push their beliefs into a chosen faith, surely the homosexual community understand the importance of respect in regard to the beliefs systems of humanity.

Regarding the notion as a threat to marriage as a whole it could be stated that divorce would be a greater threat to this legally binding partnership. With 50% of marriages ending in divorce why would the Government willingly turn away couples that have the solemn desire to express their love, and receive subsequent protection under the law?

Definition of Marriage

braidzy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:22:01 +0000

The Government should not redefine the institution of marriage a small minority of the population.
This statement would be one of the more sound arguments in this debate had it statistical evidence to support the particular notion of minority. Regardless of sexual orientation a Galaxy Poll, which was performed in June 2009 found that 60% of Australian’s support the idea of homosexual marriage (see: http://www.australianmarriageequality.com/news/20090616.htm). Therefore it would simply illogical to state that only a minority desire the expansion of marriage to include diverse sexualities.

If that were too much for the Government to handle, then it would be wise to provide the same protection with a different name. However this was tried in the introduction of civil unions, and these partnerships did not achieve what they were theoretically designed to do. In this sense, the only manner through which equality may be achieved is through the expansion of marriage. Surely a homosexual couple that ties the knot in Tasmania has no detrimental impact upon a heterosexual couple residing in Western Australia. In much the same way as relationships between people in Queensland have no adverse effect upon myself, who is evidently single.

But without bringing into question the accuracy of these polls, would it matter if less than 60% of the populace support single-sex unions? In this instance, people are being denied the right to express their love in a manner which lawfully protects them. These same people are law abiding tax payers, that provide revenue for the country. One might argue that heterosexual singles also pay tax, but the fact is there is a choice. True, not all couples apt for marriage, yet the choice is still evident. Regarding the GLBTI community, the choice has been made for them and the same people that claim the right to marry, also deny this same right to other human beings – it sounds rather hypocritical.

As for this redefinition of marriage it would stimulate the economy, in that homosexual couples would purchase and use all manner of services for their ceremonies. This means more money being placed back into retail, and indeed public function venues and catering services. This ‘minority,’ provides a positive impact upon the economy as whole and the Government has spent enormous amounts in preparation for Global Financial Crisis – Why not allow for this redefinition for a positive impact on the economy? – Not to mention the joy and happiness it brings to couples and communities across the nation.

The Status Quo

braidzy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:20:03 +0000

The Government must keep the status-quo in order to retain key seats in Parliament.

This is one of the underlying factors in the heads of Government, regarding its stance on the debate. Again I evidence the idea that 60% of the population in support of gay marriage, with figures even higher in the youth of the nation. This continued stance is an insult to the ideals of democracy as the Australian public. The country is not ruled through communism, nor through any aspect of fascism, yet it would appear that elements are applicable in this case. The fact is, that this Australian Government is deaf to the pleas of the majority of the population, which directly contravenes the right of the tax paying population to be heard by their leaders. We do not live in a fascist country, but in regards to this issue, it appears that there is a sense of democratic dictatorship in the air. This merely evidences the idea that the Government must keep a somewhat conservative stance in order to retain funding from sponsors and large business. Yet whilst the country is based on the notions of capitalism, let it not rule in the political spectrum.

Those arguments aside, returning to the notion of discrimination and homophobia, the destruction of the model of the nuclear family is essential in the stamping out of discrimination. Society should not cater to the idea of a mother, father and 2.3 children as the set model for family. Through this incremental desensitisation to homosexuals in society, can there finally a deeper level of humanity evident within our society. The first step is basic human rights, the second civil unions, the third, marriage, the fourth, adoption (an issue I will delve into later). But the Australian Government must realise that it is ignoring the ideals evident within the majority of society. As the people of the nation where a “fair go,” is core to our collective psyche, will not stand to be ignored.

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Jewels

Angela See, Angela Blog — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:32:43 +0000

I’ve never really been a big jewellery/accessory person, not because I don’t have jewellery, but because I always forget to wear it or it’s too much of a hassle. Lately I’ve been adding small things like rings and brooches to things and to be honest it just didn’t feel right. So while on bed rest I started making my own jewellery to add to my collection (you might remember a few pages back I made some earrings).

First up, this pendant necklace with tea cup, half a best friend charm and a flower heart charm

Hand Painted glass bead pendant

Strings of irregular pearls

Black bead button bracelet, irregular pear bracelet, vintage look bead bracelet

Now I’ve got quite a collection of jewellery, now here’s to hoping I’ll wear them.

XXASAB

Wedding bands: check!

Shannon — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:03:35 +0000

We bought wedding rings!

It wasn’t on our To Do list to accomplish until March, but I had the brilliant idea to take advantage of the holiday sales instead. We revisited the jeweler that sold us my engagement ring, thinking it’d be nice to have both of my rings from the same place. Convenience for cleaning, etc.

The dude tried to sell us some diamond bands because wow! Look at these great deals! But I only wanted a simple, petite white gold band. We found one I really liked for $130. And then the dude tried to sell us the match to that ring for Mike, but it was like $400. On sale! So I asked what other metals we could consider. Turns out tungsten is much less expensive and much more durable, which is perfect for us because a) we’re cheap bastards, and b) Mike needs a durable ring. When I said we might prefer that, the dude was all, “But then you won’t match!” to which I replied, “We don’t really care about that. I want the ring I like, and he wants the ring he likes. If they don’t match, fine.”

The most simply-designed tungsten ring was only $199, so we walked out with two rings we loved for a grand total of $355. We’re getting some help from family with food, so we were able to move some money out of that budget line and into the ring budget line without disturbing the overall budget. We still went $5 over our ring budget, but I think we did pretty good.

This isn’t the actual ring, but mine looks somewhat similar to this:

Except even thinner, I can’t find anything quite right. And Mike’s is sort of like this:

Except a little thicker actually. So neither of these is really right, but we don’t get the real rings for a few weeks. Well, 1-2 weeks for mine and 5-6 for Mike’s. But rings are done!

Engagement Rings; Did you know?

alexarosejewelry — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:23:10 +0000

Every since Maximilian I gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond ring as an engagement present millions of men the world over have maxed out their credit cards, have learned the language of diamonds and rings to ensure that they purchase the perfect engagement ring for their future fiance.

The old adage, as the royals so do the common man hold try as we are still holding to this tradition. The moral of the story, find the perfect ring for you even if it’s not a diamond engagement ring. We’ve done engagement rings with emerald, sapphires and aquamarines.

Purchasing an engagement ring is one of the more emotional purchases that you will ever make; it’s important to feel 100% satisfied with your selection. So, do not be afraid to color outside the lines, if purchasing an engagement ring means more to you and your future fiance with an emerald or other gemstone then do not be afraid to ask your jeweler. There is an added benefit as a many gemstones are less expensive than diamonds, you will have a cost savings.

If you have your heart set on a diamond but, maybe the budget is a bit tight at the moment. Then consider a mossanite, it has the same look of a diamond but once again at a much lower price point. Remember, you can always upgrade later and have a diamond set into your engagement mounting.

These are just a few of the ideas for you to consider, if you have other questions about engagement rings, gemstones or diamond engagement rings, please feel free to call (480.656.0652) or email us. We’ll be glad to assist you.