Typically, dominant playoff performances are remembered when they bring victory. Giancarlo Stanton’s impressive run for the New York Yankees deserves recognition.
New York Yankees‘ history consists of numerous memorable postseason performances. Babe Ruth had his called shot. Don Larsen threw a perfect game. Reggie Jackson became ‘Mr. October’ with his rampage in the 1977 World Series. A generation later, Derek Jeter became ‘Mr. November.’ There are seemingly countless examples of dominant postseason performances for those wearing the pinstripes.
Giancarlo Stanton had that type of performance in the 2020 postseason. He collected eight hits in his 31 plate appearances, with a double and six homers. Stanton even set the Yankees franchise record by belting a homer in five consecutive playoff games.
That type of performance usually becomes legendary. Those home runs, and that type of impressive streak, are remembered for generations. For the Yankees, October heroics can make a player a ‘True Yankee,’ an honor that players like Alex Rodriguez were never able to earn.
But that is the case when it comes to a winning postseason. In Stanton’s case, the Yankees once again fell short in the playoffs, having now gone 11 consecutive years without a return to the World Series.
In defeat, those impressive performances tend to be overlooked. Marty Barrett, for example, was announced as the 1986 World Series MVP before Mookie Wilson‘s ground ball led to the continuation of the Curse of the Bambino. Performances such as his get relegated to the dustbin of history; an interesting footnote, but nothing more.
Stanton deserves better. He has often been criticized due to his continued presence on the Injured List, his contract an albatross even for the Yankees. However, he has still performed when healthy and able to be a part of the lineup, which he proved during the 2020 postseason.
Giancarlo Stanto New York Yankees. However, since they failed to win the World Series, it will eventually be forgotten.


Spring is an exciting time to have your camera in hand. The natural world is in bloom, so you can look forward to more daylight hours, warmer temperatures, and even a brighter outlook! Use the change in seasons to get inspired, explore new photography subjects, and enjoy a fresh perspective.
Here are some spring photo tips to guide you as you venture out into the world.
1. Tell a Color Story
It’s a vibrant world in March, April, and May! Natural landscapes and city streets are alive with color—from flowers to fashion trends—so follow those hues. Add a pop of color to your photos. Seek out bright patterns and textures to use as a backdrop or fill part of your photo. You can even create a series of pictures using a single color as your inspiration.
Springtime is all about new beginnings, so apply the same approach to your photography practice. Take a new lens out for a spin, or experiment with manual settings on your camera. Try a new photography technique you’ve read about, like long exposures or bracketing images.
3. Light the Way
No matter what you photograph, good lighting is essential. Use the intensity of the light and how it interacts with your subject to tell a visual story. Soft light at dawn or dusk creates a quieter, serene mood, while strong, midday sun can have you battling harsh shadows and blown out highlights. A dramatic, backlit image can be effective as long as you plan for it. So give yourself time to experiment and find the best lighting for each photo.
4. Find Symbols of Spring
Choosing a theme can be just the motivation you need to start a new photo project. Step outdoors and have fun capturing all the classic symbols of spring. Blossoming trees and flowers, bright umbrellas and galoshes, rainbows, birds and other wildlife can renew your curiosity and creativity behind the camera.
5. Follow the Activity
It’s a bustling time of year as people and animals emerge from their winter slumber, so notice where everyone gravitates on warm spring days and go there! The season is also full of social events and celebrations (graduations, weddings, parties). If you’re visiting family and friends, bring your camera so you can photograph people dancing, kids playing, frisbees flying, and pets on the go.
6. Get a Fresh Perspective
Spring is a time of transition, so why not change things up? Instead of taking photos at eye level, try different vantage points. Get down low to capture bright blooms and sprouting foliage in a garden, then turn your lens upward and try framing clouds, trees, skylines, or buildings in unexpected ways. Mix up your approach to portraits too!
7. Add a Sun Flare
Usually you want to prevent strong glare in photos because it can detract from the subject. As a spring challenge, see what happens when you let a sun flare take center stage. Using a smaller aperture will produce stronger, more defined flares, while wide open apertures will soften the glow. As you compose the shot, see how other objects (branches, windows, lakes) play into the shot.
8. Focus on Flowers
Sometimes photographers need to stop and smell the flowers. Pull out your macro lens or use the macro setting on your camera to take some close-ups in the garden. If you’ve never used a macro lens, this can be a huge game-changer as you explore colors, details, and textures in a whole new way.
9. Go with the Flow
Rain showers come and go as they please in spring, so there’s no sense in trying to fight them. Use the weather changes to experiment with light, contrast, movement, and even blur. Notice the dramatic shift in colors and lighting as clouds roll in, follow people and objects caught in a sudden burst of wind, or play with reflections in puddles.
10. Pick an Observation Spot
Just as you can learn a lot by shooting photos on the go, you can also discover new things if you stay in one spot and focus on your surroundings. Pick a park bench or a café on a busy street, and see which subjects catch your eye. If you usually take photo walks with a specific goal in mind, this is a way to open up your creative practice and find beauty in stillness.
11. Start Early or Stay Up Late
When is the last time you woke up early to photograph a sunrise or stayed up late to do long exposures of the night sky? Use the longer days of spring to extend your photo shoots and think outside your normal routine. This will also give you a chance to adjust your camera settings and learn about different qualities and challenges of daytime or nighttime lighting.
Once you have a collection of new images on your camera roll, you can start editing them and planning your next print piece.
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himself said, Ron deserves all the credit for the look and design of the way the figures looked (between 82-87).
056: “Buzzer.” G.I. Joe “Real American Hero” Series 4, 1985.
So here we have the first of the three main Dreadnoks that were released. BUZZER. Real name? “Dick Blinken (Richard Blinken-Smythe).” You can probably already guess what the other two real names of the Dreadnoks in this series will be, but stay tuned. :)
Buzzer came equipped with the anarchist's essentials! Chainsaw... chain-axe.... backpack full of gasoline... you know, just typical stuff.
So TECHNICALLY Zartan (from the last series - 1984) is a Dreadnok too. He IS in fact the LEADER of the Dreadnoks, as is also reflected in the Dreadnoks “logo.” However from a consumer perspective at the time, we didn’t really know any of that until the following year. And then each year we would start to get more Dreadnoks trickling in. Just you wait! In the end there will be a good amount of them!
057: “Crimson Guard.” G.I. Joe “Real American Hero” Series 4, 1985.
058: “Dustyfar as I can recollect, Dusty here was the first figure with CLOTH. The back attachment to his helmet was cloth, a permanent fixture. As a kid I thought this was kinda neat, especially because it allowed me to flip it up and make him look ridiculous. Seriously though, Dusty was one of my most favourite figures.
059: “Eels.” G.I. Joe “Real American Hero” Series 4, 1985.
A Cobra Frogman!
060: “Flint.” G.I. Joe “Real American Hero” Series 4, 1985.
Flint is a Warrant Officer and was always considered one of the main leaders and if i recall correctly the love interest of Lady Jaye (who we will see in a few days).
061: “Footloose.” G.I. Joe “Real American Hero” Series 4, 1985.
Kick off your Sunday shoes, it’s Footloose!
062: “Lady Jaye”. G.I. Joe “Real American Hero” Series 4, 1985.
Lady Jaye is my personal favourite of the Joe Gals. She had a lotta character. I mean come on, her gear includes a freakin JAVELIN and a CAMCORDER. Sigh. Also as previously mentioned, Lady Jaye and Flint are smoochin-partners. Lucky jerk. How I hate him.
063: “Quick Kick”. G.I. Joe “Real American Hero” Series 4, 1985.
Master of silent weapons and all martial arts disciplines, Quick Kick was one of the guys I would put on my “ninja teams” with Snake-Eyes. Quite the bold outfit on the guy though! Bare feet, bare chest. I tried to keep him off my “snow ops”.
064: “Ripper”.second of the three main Dreadnoks that were released. RIPPER. Real name? “Harry Nod.” Do you remember the real name of the first Dreadnok (aside from Zartan) we saw? I think you see where this is going.
Ripper is an Aussie, hailing from Tasmania. He comes equipped with.. wait for it.. the JAWS OF LIFE. Hahaha. Yep. And a massive backpack motor to power the thing.
065: “ShipwreAnother in the collection of figures that came with animal companions! Avast! It’s Shipwreck! And his fine feathered friend Polly!
066: “Snake-Eyes” (v2). G.I. Joe “Real American Hero” Series 4, 1985.
Here we have entire G.I. Joe universe if not THE most. In the “heyday” of the first generation of Joes (1982-1994).
Snake-Eyes saw four different versions / re-imaginings through those 12 years. We’ve already seen v1 back in 1982, and here we have v2. For me of all the versions, THIS one is the most memorable and iconic. I do also love v3 which we will see awhile down the road from here.
067: “Snow SerpeThis was one of my favourite figures. I think it’s very interesting to note that at THIS point (third year / series, 67 figures in) this is only the SECOND snow-based figure we’ve seen. This one is neat because he comes with snowshoes!
068: “Tele-VipLEAST favourite figures, haha. I just hate his stupid dumb face.
069: “Tomaxquite a unique figure packaging situation. You’re seeing one half of the situation here. In two days you’ll see the twin brother he came packaged with (although you can see him slightly in the background of the top corner there).
These two were the commanders of the Crimson Guard (which you saw a few days ago).
070: “TorchlaTORCH. Real name? “Tom Winken.” Do you remember the real names of the previous two Dreadnoks I posted (aside from Zartan)?
Yeah that’s right, Winken, Blinken, and Nod. If you aren’t familiar, there is a famous poem written by Eugene Field entitled “Wynken, Blynken, and Nod” in 1889 little
This is one of the many hidden details within the character and figure creations.
071: “XamoNope, despite what you're thinking I am not repeating myself. This is Tomax's (069) twin brother! Xamot! A MIRROR image of his brother except for ONE detail...a SCAR on his face! :O
As I mentioned in my post with Tomax tThe packaging actually included mirrored panels on the sides too!!
As also mentioned before, t057).
072: “CrankcaCrankcase came with the A.W.E. Striker (All Weather/Environment). I never actually owned Crankcase and the A.W.E. Striker buy man oh man it looked like a pretty sweet vehicle.
073: “FrostbitI loved this figure and vehicle combo. Frostbite was the driver of the Snow Cat, which was an arctic assault half-track vehicle. It has missiles mounted on skis! I loved the frosted “glass” cockpit area which also had a windshield wiper! Another cool addition to the “snow” troopers, which, being a kid in Nova Scotia meant more fun out in the long snowy winters!
074: “Heavy Metal”. G.I. Joe “Real American Hero” Series 4, 1985.


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NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has claimed that the Popular Front of India (PFI) had planned to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Patna and was engaged in raising terror modules, collection of deadly weapons and explosives to simultaneously launch attacks on sensitive places and individuals in UP.
In a sensational claim made in its remand note against PFI member Shafeeque Payeth, arrested from Kerala Thursday, the ED has said the outfit had organised a training camp to launch an attactna on July 12 this year.
Significantly, PM Modi had a close shave in Patna in October 2013 when jehadi terrorists belonging to Indian Mujahideen, which, just like PFI, has in its ranksin India, bombed a rally he addressed immediately afterwards.
ED has found details of Rs 120 crore collected by the outfit over the years, mostly in cash and meant to channelise the funds for creating riots and terror activities across the country.
The agency has arrested four PFI members after Thursday’s nationwide raids on the outfit during which severalarrested more than 100 activists associated with the outfit.
Three other office bearers of the organisation were taken into custody by the ED from Delhi – Perwez Ahmed, Md. Ilias and Abdul Muqeet. All of them have been questioned by the agency multiple times since 2018 when a money laundering probe was launched against PFI.
The Enforcement Directorate has accused Payeth, who once lived in Qatar, of illegally using his NRI account in India to transfer money to PFI from abroad for creating disturbances in the country. Payeth’s premises were earlier raided by the agency last year when investments in real estate businesses and their diversion to PFI was revealed, according to ED.
“M and  from unknown and suspicious sources within the country as well as abroad,” the agency has said.
The agency has accused PFI of criminal conspiracy and activities that had the potential “to po”. During probe, various bank accounts of PFI and its members were analysed and statements of the accused recorded.


This demonstration on the use of color and other tools of painting will help simplify your studio, putting order into something that you do have control over so that all you have to deal with are painting problems.
Sherrie talks about all the materials she uses in painting. This is an invaluable tutorial on the use of and the reasons for all the tools a painter will need when painting in oil.
She starts with showing the colors on her palette and explaining why she lays them out in a certain way and what she uses each of them for in her work. Her explanations offer invaluable information for beginners who have never worked in oil as well as advanced artists who are looking to explore new colors to alter or expand their palettes.
Making the distinction between a palette knife and a painting knife, Sherrie covers the proper uses for these tools and how they are important for palette hygiene and paint application. Then brushes take center stage as she touts the benefits of filbert brushes and how even a worn down brush can be one of your most valuable tools in painting.
Supports are the next focus of this tutorial. Smooth surfaces are preferred as they allow paint to sit on top of and not sink into the weave of the canvas. Sherrie shows two such surfaces and even makes a brushstroke on the best surface you can find, a hand-primed stretched canvas. She feels the right surface can even help develop beautiful brushwork.


This beautiful little Irish style bar can be found close to La Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain. Early evening in Spain is a great time to find yourself a little bar like this and sit out to enjoy a cool drink, watch the sun go down, people watch and consider what eating establishment you will then move onto later.
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The instrument is sometimes considered a one-man-band as it needs no accompanying instrument. The performer normally plays the melody on buttons or keys on the right-hand manual, and the accompaniment—consisting of bass and pre-set chord buttons—on the left-hand manual.
The oldest name for this group of instruments is actually harmonika, from the Greek harmonikos, meaning harmonic, musical. Today, native versions of the name accordion are more common. These names are a reference to the type of accordion patented by Cyrill Demian, which concerned "automatically coupled chords on the bass side".
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The Walls Come Tumbling Down at Pudu Prison
Right in the middle of the New Market in Siem Reap I came across this hairdressing salon. So as well as doing your daily or weekly shopping you could stop by and get your hair done. How convenient.
A small collection of post boxes ............
Situated on the shores of Lake Tekapo is the Church of the Good Shepherd, which, in 1935, was the first church built in the Mackenzie Basin.
Kyoto Gion Post Office
This unique small post office can be found in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan. The clapboard post office is one of the last distinctive civic projects of the Meiji period (1868-1912).
The London Eye (or Millennium Wheel) is a giant 135-metre (443 ft) tall Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in Central London, England.
The London Eye is located at the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames in the London Borough of Lambeth in England, between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge. The site is adjacent to that of the former Dome of Discovery, which was built for the Festival of Britain in 1951.
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The Black Bull pub sits right in the heart of the Grassmarket area in Edinburgh and takes me back to my student days in Edinburgh where we used to frequent many of these fine establishments on the route to inebriation! The Black Bull is a traditional pub selling many fine ales and the frontage onto the street is rather deceiving as the bar is extremely long and runs for a long way inside. The bar can be very busy at weekends so you need to get there early and during the summer many people sit outside.
Standing by the western point of the Île de la Cité, the island in the middle of the river that was the heart of medieval Paris, it connects the Rive Gauche of Paris with the Rive Droite.
Runner-pulled rickshaws have mainly been replaced by cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws. The term "rickshaw" is today commonly used for those vehicles as well.
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Having just returned from a business trip to Holland and a short weekend visit to my home country of Scotland I thought it appropriate to post a photo of the famous Scottish thistle.
Onopordum acanthium (Cotton Thistle), is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia from Iberia east to Kazakhstan, and north to centralScandinavia, and widely naturalised elsewhere. It is a vigorous biennial plant with coarse, spiny leaves and conspicuous spiny-winged stems.
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Named after the Samré, an ethnic group of mountain people, who inhabited the regions at the base of Phnom Kulen and were probably related to the Khmers, the temple uses the same materials as the Banteay Srei.
Banteay Samre is one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of anastylosis. Few temples present an iconography so complete and in such an excellent state of preservation. Unfortunately, the absence of maintenance over the past 20 years is evident.
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The what, how, where and why of AI
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Garis set to reach $62.5 billion this year, a fairly significant increase of 21.3 percent from 2021. However, the research company also states that, while enterprises continue to show strong interest in AI, the reality is that deployment is lagging behind, and it will take up to 2025 for half of organisations worldwide to reach the maturity model level Gartner describes as the ‘stabilisation stage’.
,” said Alys Woodward, Senior Research Director at Gartner
So, while there’s no debate that AI has serious value potential, it is important that businesses understand upfront what it is, current trends, and how it can be successfully adopted.
What is AI? Understanding the use cases for AI technologies correctly
AI encompasses several technologies. These) – an area of AI where a computer is able to break down and understand spoken and written human language, encompassing chatbots, sentiment analysis, summarisation, entity recognition, translation, and concept extraction;
Robotic process application (RPA) – this technology aims to automate the more mundane, repetitive business processes, freeing up users to perform higher value work;
Speech recognition – AI speech recognition uses speech-to-text technology to convert voice to text. Also known as voice computing, text-to-speech allow;
Machine learning (ML) – this area of AI sees machines, but without human intervention. By learning, machines are then ableImportant areas within ML include predictive analytics, forecasting, and anomaly detection; and
How do you take the right steps to implement AI effectively?
AI will play a major role in catapulting us into the metaverse. In fact, we’re already seeing AI building practical models in a virtual world. For instance, an architect can provide a building model using virtual reality that allows the opportunity to experience the scale, depth and design intent of the building within an immersive 3D experience, long before the structure is physically built. It’s also possible to use AI for accurate weather forecasting, allowing meteorologists to predict future events such as rainfall, wind and temperature.
In addition, facial analysis is being used in job interviews to analyse potential candidates’ facial expressions and their tone of voice to assess personality and job skills, although this has been a hotly debated topic globally.
All of this information reinforces the fact that a good understanding of what AI technologies are, and how they can be used most effectively, is critical for any company looking to positively influence operational efficiencies, gain competitive advantage, and ultimately improve business outcomes. –Datacentrix
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Terrus posted a topic in R1 Administrative Media ArchiveStevenson Resigns; Kline Assumes Presidency WASHINGTON, DC -- Vice President Jack Kline assumed the presidency this evening, hours after President Andrew Stevenson resigned following a stroke yesterday. The now-president took the oath of office at the White House at 8:00PM after meeting with the president at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Several dozen White House staffers, pool reporters, and others includingajority Leader Lewis Clayborne (D-OR) crowded into the oval office for the ceremony, which was presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts. Kline took the oath on Martin Luther King's bible, and the ceremony was broadcast live by CSPAN. Kline is now the 46th man to occupy the Oval Office, and the second African American, after Barack Obama. President Stevenson formally resigned just an hour before the ceremony in a brief letter, citing the health conditions that have dominated the news for the last twenty-four hours. Stevenson suffered a major stroke yesterday, requiring immediate hospitalization. The White House subsequently revealed that the president had suffered a prior stroke a month ago, following the Boston bombings. At a press conference this afternoon, now-former First Lady Jacqueline Stevenson told reporters that the president was expected to fully recover, but only after months of exhaustive physical therapy. Given the circumstances, President Stevenson elected to resign. Stevenson had been noticeably absent from public affairs for a number of weeks after suffering a minor stroke following the Boston bombings. The White House notified congressional leaders of the incident, but did not announce it publicly, worried about the panicking effect of a presidential health crisis occurring just after a terrorist attack. Stevenson remained on light duty under close medical supervision as a result, and doctors indicated that he likely would not have survived yesterday's stroke had that not been the case. White House Chief of Staff Stephanie Hillinger resigned this evening, writing in a statement that she was responsible for the decision not to publicize Stevenson's condition, and saying that given the ultimate outcome, it was clear she had made an error in judgment. Yet most in Washington were already focusing on President Kline, who faced the difficult task of righting a ship that most pundits agreed was wildly off course even before Stevenson suffered his first stroke. Kline took the oath of office while the federal government stood just weeks from a shutdown, and just months from a potential debt default. He assumed the presidency at a time when the Republicans seemed to have the clear political advantage, having launched a highly successful effort to portray themselves as working hard to create jobs while Democrats focused on partisan politics. And he became commander in chief of a defense apparatus that had yet to finalize a strategy for Afghanistan, Syria, or North Korea. Political analysts suggested that Kline would receive a boost of public support in the short term, but warned that he would not retain popularity for long without delivering on the promises made by the Democrats in the 2012 election. "The media right now is overwhelmingly focused on the tragedy of a stroke striking down a man in his fifties," said PBS' Samantha McClellan, "but this stroke -- and President Stevenson's prior health conditions -- only explain away a few weeks of what has been, frankly, an unimpressive presidential term.-- and of yet, they've nothing to show for it. Unless that changes, come 2014, they'll be in real trouble, no matter what Andrew Stevenson is up to at that point." </s> well aware of is also helping to slow down and even decline the usage of smartphones.
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Part 7 - Pour me another rum - I'm going to sail the Java Sea and Malacca Straits to Bali, Burma, Singapore, South China Sea, and Phuket ("Pour me another ... sail around the World!" "The 5 year Voyage")
Part 7 - Pour me another rum - I'm going to sail the Java Sea and Malacca Straits to Bali, Burma, Singapore, South China Sea, and Phuket ("Pour me another ... sail around the World!" "The 5 year Voyage") Review
“Once upon a time I got drunk and bought a sailboat from the bar maid in my favorite bar” seemed like an appropriate opening for my story since that is exactly how it all started.
It ended with a 5 year sailing adventure that will take you around the circumference of the world using both hemispheres for a total of 33,194 miles of cruising through 23 seas and oceans, resting in 172 ports on 64 islands in 34 countries.
I had the privilege to serve as the Master of the sailing yacht “MillenniumUSA” with 62 different crew members, men and women, (we even call our guests “crew” so we don’t have to pamper them) on different parts of this voyage. ‘Master’, may clearly be an exaggeration since, due to my liberal use of the traditional rum ration, I was neither forced to use the lash nor the plank to maintain discipline; just more rum!
This is one part of a 10 part Series from my Book, “Pour me another rum – I’m going to sail around the world” “The Five Year Voyage”. It has been developed for those readers who wish to experience just a “taste” of the adventures of sailing around the world on their own yacht or for those who are interested only in specific parts of the world. So pour yourself a rum and climb aboard.
Part 3 - Pour me another rum – I’m going to sail the Caribbean Sea and visit the Turks & Caicos, Leeward, Windward, Virgin, San Blas and the ABC Islands and the Panama Canal.
Part 7 - Pour me another rum - I’m going to sail the Java Sea and Malacca Straits to Bali, Burma, Singapore, South China Sea, and Phuket.
Part 8 - Pour me another rum - I’m going to sail the Indian Ocean and Red Sea and visit Sri Lanka, Maldives, Oman, Djibouti, Egypt and the Suez Canal.
Part 10 - Pour me another rum - I’m going to sail the Central Mediterranean Sea, Malta, Tunisia and Southern Italy - Ending the Round the World Voyage.
Sink And Swim Resettlement Diving Training - Relaxing Dive2
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From Beggar to Butterfly
From Beggar to Butterfly Review
Experience a world of beggars, boxers, lady-boys and bar-girls and the men who come to meet them. Take a glimpse into the colourful lives and gain an insight into the secrets of some of the remarkable people who live on the streets of the extraordinary city of Pattaya.
Extended ebook version with 10 new stories
“An ironic historical perspective, doses of broad humor and a wide range of Thai characters’.
James Eckhardt, Phuket Gazette
“The characters were so representative of the people I had met in Pattaya that I felt I knew many of them already”.
Temujin, Prostitution Research Centre
“I think Peter Jaggs’ books are in danger of being recognized as modern classics of Pattaya. I have never read anything so good set amongst the sois and bars of Pattaya”.
Richard Ravensdale, Pattaya Trader
“There are more than a few books by farangs about Pattaya, ‘From Beggar to Butterfly’ one of the best. While perusing it James Michener’s tales of the South Pacific came to mind”.
Bernard Trink, Bangkok Post
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Thailand's Beaches & Islands (Eyewitness Travel Guides) Review
DK Eyewitness Thailand's beaches & Islands travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic region has on offer. Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover Thailand's beaches and islands region by region; from the unforgettable beaches of Phuket, Ko Samuii and Ko Phi Phi to the best attractions of the Krabi province with useful background on everything from diving and snorkelling to relaxing in stunning rainforests. DK Eyewitness Thailand's beaches & Islands explores every facet of the region from its landscape and wildlife to its history and culture, sports, outdoor activities and nightlife. Whether you're seeking a secluded getaway or the hottest party destinations, you'll find all the insider tips every visitor needs with dozens of reviews of hotels, restaurants, bars, plentiful shopping tips as well as beaches, markets and festivals listed area by area. With up-to-date information on moving between the islands, scenic tours and the most unmissable Thai cuisine DK Eyewitness Thailand's beaches & Islands is indispensable.
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Budget travel Secrets - SE Asia
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Budget travel Secrets - SE Asia Review
Most people slow down when they retire but Des Gettinby's life has never been so busy or exciting. When his wife, Barbara, suggested a holiday traveling through Southeast Asia for 4 months, Des jumped at the opportunity. To make things more interesting they decided to set some conditions: •Minimum luggage so traveling would be light and easy •A budget of per day for 2 people. They had heard young backpackers could do it, so why couldn't they? •No plans, no bookings, just flights in and out. Des humorously retells their fantastic adventure. The author provides tips on how to easily find comfortable accommodation with en-suite for around per night. Discover the best places to visit, which bus, train or plane to catch and how to make bookings and save lots of money. The narrative makes it all sound easy - and it was. The result: two leaner, fitter and healthier people, still enjoying being together! Along the way, Des and Barb met many interesting characters, young and old, all willing to share their knowledge and friendship.
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The sea turtle at Koh Ha
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When diving at Koh Ha, outside Koh Lanta, Thailand, I met this giant sea turtle (about 1meter long). The camera used is a GoPro HD Hero set to 720p resolution. The diving was arranged by Anti Gravity divers at Amantra resort, Klong Nin beach, Koh Lanta. I can really recommend this diving centre.
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Diving the Wreck of the Suddhadib (Hardeep) | Aquanauts DIve Pattaya Thailand
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Watch this six-minute excerpt of the superb documentary by diver-photographer Peter Walker "The Wreck of the Suddhadib." The portion of the 30-minute film takes you on a dive inside the World War II freighter, offering the best video and pictures ever taken of the Pattaya area's favorite dive site. Learn more about the wreck and see photos at aquanautsdive.com
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Cursos Buceo Padi en Español en Koh Tao
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www.bucearenkohtao.com Para todos aquellos que estén pensando en venir a Tailandia, en concreto a la zona de Koh Tao, os paso esta info acerca de los cursos de buceo por si os resulta de interés. Estamos situados en dos de las viajes2 zonas más bonitas de la isla Sairee Beach (ambiente más festivo y de las mejores playas) y en Chalook Ban Kao (ambiente más relajado y más latino) viajesevitando así zonas de difícil acceso o el área del puerto, o la zona del centro Mae Haad, cuya playa es donde atracan todos los ferrys que llegan a la isla. Hace 2 años que estamos aquí y cientos de amigos han aprendido a bucear con nosotros ya que básicamente nuestra política es que llegan alumnos pero se van amigos. Además beneficiate de realizar los cursos de buceo en castellano, en una de las escuelas mas prestigiosas del mundo, con grupos reducidos ( max. 4 personas), con la garantía de la única escuela de la isla que imparte el curso de instructores en español. Disponemos de todos los materiales, libros, examenes, libros.. asi como los instructores en español. Nuestros Cursos Incluyen: - Alojamiento Gratis - Transporte Gratuito del Ferry al Resort - Libro - Certificación Padi - Galletas / Fruta / Agua / Cafe / Te en el barco de buceo un salu2 a todos y para cualquier consulta no duden en ponerse en contacto con nosotros. sebastián Nos Vemos en www.bucearenkohtao.com http www.facebook.com
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Cool Hotels Family&Kids Review
Today's hip moms and dads have probably seen more, done more and traveled farther than any previous generation. Cutting-edge parents on a family holiday don't want to slow down or sacrifice style for practicality. To meet the needs of these astute consumers, this volume has carefully selected hotels that will satisfy both design savvy parents and their equally discerning offspring.
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Freezing of red, black and other species of sea caviar is a complex process in which any violation of technology can lead to damage of a product. Before the advent of the AEF system the best result was provided by shock freezing but it produced significant weight loss, destruction of nutrients and deterioration in taste of products. A significantly better result is provided by the production with the use of acoustic technology AEF - innovative method which is introduced in Europe by the company "Microshock". To equip your company we will ensurefor shock acoustic freezing of red and black caviar, its installation, service and warranty maintenance.
Unlike conventional shock freezing where size and shape of a crystal is formed spontaneously, special resonating sound vibrations are used in the AEF, which correct the growth of ice crystals and limit their size. Particles of ice are sort of broken by sound waves, do not increase in size and do not damage the tissues of red, black and other kinds of caviar and seafood.
To implement this process you can buy custom-made industrial or commercial refrigerators with acoustic shock freezing of caviar. Perhaps not only the manufacture, but also the modernization of existing equipment. The main difference from the conventional shock-type cooling line is a camera with acousticsa modern control system. The same refrigeration equipment is identical to the existing freezers.
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See this Chalkbeat Colorado story for a list of task force members and links to past studies and reports on online schools in the state. The task force webpage is here. </s> Chancellor Carmen Fariña is expanding her signature school-collaboration initiative, doubling its ranks and giving some principals a larger role.
The expansion underscores a larger shift underway at the Department of Education since Fariña took over more than 18 months ago. Fariña was critical of the school ranking system that the Bloomberg administration had used for its accountability system, which she saw as discouraging schools from working together. Under Fariña and her Learning Partners initiative, the department has pushed principals and teachers to visit other schools to learn what works there, like a new curriculum or teacher leadership models, and bring those ideas back to their own buildings.
“It is the purest form of collaboration and sharing of practices,” said J.H.S. 088 Principal Ailene Mitchell, one of the 10 principals chosen for the “plus” program. “There’s no more secrets.”
The department is evaluating both programs, officials said, but it is too early to know if they will move the needle on student achievement, with even one year’s worth of state test scores and graduation rates not yet released. Participants in 2014-15 said their school had made “positive” changes and that they feel better-connected to colleagues outside the school because of Learning Partners, according to an internal survey.
The lynchpin of the new program are the 10 school leaders, Fariña said, who are among the first group to be named “master principals” since the positions was created in the city’s new contracIn exchange for their salary boost, they will be required to coordinate visits among up to seven schools and provide other principals with monthly training. The program .
“Learning Partners Plus recognizes strong leaders in our schools and utilizes them to help improve student outcomes,” Fariña said in a statement.
The master principal raises are different from merit pay bonuses that the city gives to principals and assistant principals. Those bonuses, which have gone to administrators of schools with top-ranking progress report scores in the past, are still part of the CSA contract, although Fariña is tasked with deciding how to rank the top schools in upcoming years.
As with last year, the Learning Partner cohorts in both programs are organized by grade levels. Of 35 groupings, 13 are only high schools, nine are only middle schools and seven are only elementary schools. Two groups include prekindergarten programs and the rest include schools with mixed grades. (Complete lists of schools for both programs are available below).
“Now those teachers can plan with my sixth and seventh grade teachers,” Mitchell said.
“I think the biggest gains for our school community is model teachers,” Tom said.
Nearly 100 schools will be new to the programs this fall. Of the 73 schools that participated last year, 50 will be involved a second year, with some moving onto the “plus” program. Learning Partners Plus will consist of 71 schools and Learning Partners will consist of 75 schools.
A complete list of Learning Partner Plus schools below. For a list of Learning Partner schools, click here.
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When it comes to welfare, there are some lies floating around. There are misconceptions about who receives welfare, how much money people get, and what they spend their money on. When it comes to John Q. Public, the numbers aren’t too hard to figure out. When it comes to huge multinational companies, the picture gets a bit more muddled.
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- Amount given to corporations: $5,545,502,082
- Notable recipients: Apple, Dell, Alphabet Inc., Spirit AeroSystems
- Welfare paid to citizens: $4.6 billion
Apple, Dell, and Google parent company Alphabet Inc. are tech industry giants. North Carolina is one of the states with an emerging and growing tech sector (and Raleigh is fighting to house Amazon’s new headquarters), so it’s not surprising to see it make the list. Though North Carolina has given billions of dollars in subsidies to huge corporations, no company has taken more than $400 million.
Next: Huge companies are shown the love in this state.
- Amount given to corporations: $5,819,917,161
- Notable recipients: Cerner Healthcare, McEagle Properties, DST Systems, H&R Block
- Welfare paid to citizens: $1.8 billion
Missouri is known as the Show-Me State, and it certainly hasn’t hesitated showing big companies some love. It’s awarded more than 4,000


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Think I got the first few days of my summer trip ready. Only reason I’ll be in hotels and not camping is because my parents are tagging along and dong want to camp unfortunately. Just gotta figure out the last couple days between Jackson hole and Bozeman – Everest Media
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1 F I R S T P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H O F O W A S S O O U R V I S I O N We are a church Seeking to love and glorify God, Growing in love, Serving others. S U N D A Y S C H E D U L E Sunday Classes 9:30 Children Choir Coffee and 10:00 Fellowship Sunday 10:30 Worship WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Prayer Group 6:00 VBST/Youth Bible Study 6:30 Choir Practice 7:15 Dear Friends, Recently our Elders were asked to answer this question: What difference has our church made in your life? Here's what Worship Elder Susan Brown has to say: The difference the church has made in my life is that it has given me a place of comfort and belonging. No matter how bad my day or week is going, coming here makes me feel a sense of peace. The congregation is always warm and welcoming, and the many generations gives you a different perspective on life, and how everyone's view matters. First Presbyterian is definitely my place of comfort. S C O M E E X P E R I E N C E G O D S G R A C E The Presbyterian PIRIT God-Sightings How has the church made a difference in YOUR life? I'll be asking more of you to answer that question, in worship, and in our newsletter and bulletin. It's great to hear the testimonies of people in our church about what God does in our lives through this congregation! It encourages the rest of the body of Christ to hear it! Do you realize that God has done amazing things in each and every one of our lives? Sometimes we see it right away, and other times we notice it looking back. When have you seen God s hand at work in your life? We know that just by following Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit is at work in us. The thing that I love is that we can experience such joy and M A Y peace when we recognize the presence of God. We can receive such guidance and direction when we pay attention to God s leading. Whether we find it in our Bible reading, or worship, a devotional, prayer times, or fellowship with other believers it is life-changing to know that God is the light of your life, your defender, protector, provider, and the one who loves you more than any human being! Just think about the power of what we ve experienced in worship this past week, the Spirit is alive and well in First Presbyterian of Owasso! I pray that we would all have the hearts to know and experience our Living, Loving God.
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Dan Bate—Bass
Lars Wickett—Drums
She's like fire
Kill your love
(You gotta) revolution
From the birthplace of such diverse bands as Black Sabbath, Ocean Colour Scene and Duran Duran comes the dark, melodic hard-rock of Devilfire. Formed by vocalist Alex Cooper the album took around four years to write and rewrite and features a collection of songs that reflects his experience of the UK rock scene: love, loss, hate, jealousy, arguments, ego, sex, drugs and rock n' roll.
As the promo material points out, it's hard to believe that this is only their debut album. The album has a fabulously clean and clear production. The songs are polished and overflowing with melody—it's hard to see how they could be any more melodic; at times they feel sickly sweet and have the cheeriness of an over-saturated US comedy—with more than a nod of the head to 80s glam rock, AOR and bands like Europe and Thunder.
It must be something to do with Cooper's influences but the first time I listened to this album I kept thinking, "I'm sure I've heard this song before".
"Ready for war" (track 1) opens gently with a warm keyboard-sounding pad, that is actually bass guitar and guitar, before opening up to a mid-paced rocker of a songParadoxically, it has both a melancholic and hopeful feel to it. It is a good album opener and is representative of what's to come.
"She's like fire" (track 2) gets straight to the point straight out of the blocks. Melodically, it feels very similar to the previous track but it's a fun, energetic song about someone Cooper met—extrovert, like a whirlwind, dancing with desire. And then like some relationships, the song burns out and disappears.
"(In and out of love) all of the time" (track 3) slows things down a little with a more considered riff and lament-ful melody.
"Waiting for a rockstar" (track 4) is a fun and bouncy song that reminds me of something else that I've reviewed here but can't quite put my finger on. (Hookah the Fuzz? Kyrbgrinder?) The girl in the song, seemingly, is a metaphor for the music industry: "a cold, ". It's one of the stand-out songs of the album.
"Lay it on the line" (track 5) is another easily accessible track with a melody that gets stuck in your head. As is "Kill your love" (track 6) which is a surprisingly upbeat and cheery song about destructive relationships.
"Tear me apart" (track 7) slows things down with what sounds like a piano and slide guitar intro. "Have you ever felt emotion so deep towards someone you feel it might actually tear you in two?" asks Cooper. That's what this song is about. Live, I imagine, this is a good opportunity to get the Zippos out to wave above your head in the dark.
"God give me vengeance" (track 8) returns us to Devilfire's signature stabbing/jabbing riff style and a gloriously melodic vocal line that soars above it. About two-thirds of the way through, the chorus gives way to a middle-eight and guitar solo that feels neither indulgent nor overstays its welcome.
"Devil in your eyes" (track 9) pounds out of the starting blocks with a riff that started life as an upbeat Thin Lizzy-style song but morphed into something else.
"(You gotta) revolution" (track 10) has everything you want from a stadium rocking classic right from the go, including a melody line that you hear crowds singing along to ("woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, etc.") and shouting along to ("You. Got. This. War. Coming!") For me this is another standout track and definitely one I'd love to see/sing along to live.
"She's always on the run" (track 11) opens with a riff that wouldn't feel amiss on a James Bond soundtrack (à la Chris Cornell's "You know my name" from Casino Royale). A little over halfway through the song takes a tour through a couple of key changes before resolving to take the song home. It's a gentle rocker that I found myself swaying to.
"A thousand times" (track 12) has perhaps the most driving guitar-led riff on the album. A stabbing riff and a lamentful lyric about people not living up to your expectations.
"Somehow" (track 13) closes the album with a delicate song played on a nylon-strung guitar. It feels raw and personal. "Ever feel that no matter what you do, you can never do anything right?" asks Cooper. That's what this song explores.
D, and go see them live.
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Deep tissue is a type of massage that has actually dominated the sports and gaming spaces. It is known for entailing a number of special skills as well as intense pressure. This is purposed to ensure that all the knots and scar tissues along the muscle fibers are addressed. You need to keep in mind that this massage therapy will more than often feature a goodchoose to go for it.
Deep tissue massage will ensure that injured muscles are adequately rehabilitated. This is because it is the most effective treatment for sore muscles. This means that it will be the best opt or even games. It will seek to ensure that all toxins are gotten rid of and there is reliable blood and oxygen circulation to the affected place. As such, one will heal much sooner. It is also relied on by persons with overuse injuries. You will also learn that it will make sure that you are not stressed. It is imperative to point out that prolonged stress can easily cause both physical and emotional distress to your health. This is what will make sure that there is no muscle tension as well as rigidity within the shoulder in the long run. Nothing will keep you more revitalized than this.
You will also note that it will improve blood pressure. Keep in mind that the systolic as well as diastolic pressure will be kept at their low. You will also note that it will improve the production of serotonin within the body. This is a hormone that will ensure that you feel much calmer. With deep tissue massage, prolonged pain will be easily addressed. Eliminating any accumulated toxins will certainly be quite easy given that the inflamed areas will get the blood and oxygen that they deserve. This is what will contribute to much faster healing. You will learn that deep tissue massage will make sure that the tight tissue clusters that bring about pain are taken care of. You will also note that it will help in breaking scar tissues. This will result in a much more reliable lymphatic circulation within the body. Breaking these scar tissues will also ensure that stiffness and chronic pains are alleviated.
You will be assured of a much better posture after this massage. This massage will make sure that any deeply held patterns are sufficiently released. This is to say that any deep layers within the muscles will be aligned better as well as stretched after the deep tissue massage.


Swan Dive	April 22, 2012April 22, 2012 Her Name Is Mommy	[Jesus]Beginning every year, I would create a theme for me to live by. For 2012, honestly, I forgot what it was. I guess it wasn’t a good enough of a theme to begin with, and the only motto I remember is “swan dive!!” to 2012 because of the funny Old Spice commercial a few years ago. But as the events of the year started to unfold, I concluded that God wanted this year to be about my further healing and to open me up a little more to receive His love — Healing & Openness for 2012. Sounds about right.
When I asked for our Lord to heal me, everything in me, things that I’ve dug deep down, chosen to forget, ignore… Faithful to His promises, He brought them to the surface using the people close to me.
“W! Psalm 4:2-4
The bringing to the surface of hurtful memories and swimming through them isn’t easy. Forgiveness on my part is definitely a given, and it is automatic. My unconscious avoidance towards these memories has kept the hurt in mint condition even after more than 10 years. People who trigger the memory are in close proximity, so I have to be careful about how I act and about what I say. Even if those people aren’t careful about what they say or how they act. Anger that I never thought existed in the memory, rises up and makes itself known, and at times I have trouble sleeping.
[Jesus] Hhis is His promise for me. “Peace be with you.” And with expectant faith, I actively wait. My journey in faith has taught me not to rely on shallow feelings, but instead depend, trust, and fully surrender myself (everyday) to His will, believing fully, expectant of the fulfillment of His many promises. … Just because my heart is troubled at the moment, doesn’t mean that the Lord hasn’t only planted His seeds of peace in the areas which require healing. I have to let go, and let God.
Jesus calls:
Let Me control your mind.  and set themselves up against Me. Man is the pinnacle of My creation, and the human mind is wondrously complex. Response: Lord, I lay my life at your feet. Control my restless mind.
Listen to Me continually. I have much to communicate to you, so many people and situations in need of prayer. Response: Speak Lord, Your servant is listening.

— Acts 3:17
“Those who say, “I know Him,” bue love of God is truly perfected in Him.”
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Throwback Thursday – Retired American Girl Pet Sets
by Char | Mar 13, 2014 | 47 comments
Happy Thursday! Oh, this week’s Throwback Thursday is just so much fun!! We are looking back at some of the retired pets and their sets.
From Heather –  I have an old version of Coconut who is very heavy, like a paperweight and does not have a magnetic mouth. He is wearing the cupid Coconut Valentines day headband from 2001 and carrying a Valentines day card.  Carlie is also wearing an outfit from 2001 (one of my very favorites) which is a school outfit called Flower Power.
From Julia – This is Praline, retired in 2012. She is a bit damaged as she came from a secondhand AG store.
From Tony – Jane is happy that Spring is almost here! She took her pet lamb, Posie, for a walk in the park. Posie is from Felicity’s collection and retired in 2009.
From Mia– here is the retired  cat Praline. Praline has a wired tail so you can move it in different ways. I received Praline as a Christmas present in 2011.
The next group of photos are from Sarah who says:
The pets are some of my very favorite AG things! I have a complete collection of all of the pets & their accessories now (except for revised sets)! Most things I got as they came out when I was a child, but a few I’ve had to go back and pick up on eBay. I hope you enjoy the pictures!
My Retired Historical Pets: Samantha’s Dog, Jip (2004-2008), Kirsten’s Kittens (1st version, 1987-2000), and Felicity’s Lamb, Posie (1992-2009).
My Retired Girl of the Year Pets: Kailey‘s dog, Sandy (2003-2004), Lanie’s Bunny, Lulu (2010), Chrissa‘s Lllama, Starburst (2009), Kanani’s Monk Seal (2011), Kanani’s Dog, Barksee (2011), McKenna‘s Dog, Cooper (2012), and Saige’s Dog, Rembrant (2013).
My Retired MyAG Pets: Ginger (2009-2012), Praline (2010-2012), Sugar (2009-2012), and Toasty (2011-2012)
Retired Dog Beds: Original bed that Coconut came with (2000), Doghouse (1st version, 2001-2004), Sleepover Accessories (2004-2006), Sweet Dreams Pet Bed (2009-2011), and Cozy Comfy Pet Bed (2011-2013).
Retired Cat Beds: Original bed that Licorice came with (2003-2008), Licorice’s Play Tower (2005-2008), and Licorice’s Dream Accessories (2005-2006).
Retired Collars: Coconut’s Collar – 1st Version (2001-2004), Coconut’s Collar – 2nd Version (2004-2008), and Licorice’s Collar – 1st Version (2003-2008).
Retired Valentine’s Day and Easter Sets: Valentine Accessories (2001-2003), Cupid Accessories (2003-2005), Best Friends Accessories (2004-2006), and Egg Hunt Accessories (2003-2004).
I just wanted to show how the locket from the Valentine Accessories opens up to an adorable tiny picture of Coconut!
Retired Summer Sets: Gardening Accessories (2002-2005), Beachside Accessories (2003-2006), and Coconut’s Seaside Friends Set (2005-2007).
Retired Halloween/Dress-Up Sets: Kitty Costume (2002-2006), Coconut’s Chariot (2004-2006), Tambourine Set (2003-2005), and Coconut’s Horse Lover Accessories (2005-2008).
Retired Christmas/Winter Sets: Coconut’s Christmas Accessories (2001-2003), Holiday Accessories (2003-2005), Best Friends Holiday Set (2005-2006), and Snowy Fun Pet Set (2009-2012).
Baking Accessories (2002-2005), Spa Accessories (2002-2004), and Birthday Accessories (2003-2005).
Retired Sports Sets: Coconut’s Snowboard Gear (2004-2006), Licorice’s Tennis Accessories (2005-2007), Rinkside Accessories (2006-2008), and Coconut’s Agility Set (2004-2005).
Jacket and Cap Set (Matching Set for doll & pet, 2004-2005), Pet Show Set (2010-2012), and Pet Rain Gear (2010-2012).
Coconut’s Travel Carrier (1st Version, 2003-2008)
American Girl Place Exclusive Sets: American Girl Place Los Angeles Swim Skirt and Surf Board (2006), American Girl Place Chicago Coconut Collar (2002-2008), Coconut Souvenir T-Shirt & Cap (2002-2008), American Girl Place New York Statue of Liberty (2007ish), and Pet Hat and Bandana (2009ish).
Bonus Picture of Mini Coconut! He came in the AGP Sweet Dreams Accessory Set (2012-2013). I picked my set up during Cyber Monday last year!
The next set of photos are from Madelon.
GOTY Nicki’s dog Sprocket from 2006.
GOTY McKenna‘s dog Cooper from 2012.
Toasty Pet Set from 2011
2009 GOTY Kanani’s Hawaiian Monk Seal
Sandy from the 2003 GOTY Kailey collection
Chocolate Chip from the 2011 release. It was discontinued and re-released as part of the Service Dog set.
Ginger the cat from 2009
From 2009 GOTY Chrissa‘s collection – Starburst the Llama.
Samantha’s dog Jip who was retired in 2007. I wonder if Jip will be reintroduced when Samantha is released again this fall.
WOW.WOW.BOW.MEOW! What a fabulous Throwback Thursday this has been!
Next week’s Throwback Thursday spotlight is going to be on Josefina. Ideally we would love to see retired Josefina outfits and accessories, however, since next Wednesday is her birthday, you may send in ANY Josefina photos. Please save me time by resizing your images to 540 pixels wide first and put THROWBACK JOSEFINA in the subject line of your email to me at share@dolldiaries.com.
Sharry on March 13, 2014 at 11:29 am
Holy crow! Sarah, that’s a whole lotta pet love! And your photos are good too, Madelon. I only have 2 AG pets, Toasty (renamed Muttley), and McKenna’s dog, Cooper (renamed Butterscotch). I forgot to send a pic, but I see I didn’t need to! Sarah and Madelon sent enough for all of us! LOL!
Alice on March 13, 2014 at 11:30 am
Rembrandt was Mimi’s dog. Rembrandt and Sam where brothers and Mimi gave Sam to Saige!
N (Paper Doll World) on March 13, 2014 at 11:39 am
That’s quite the collection, Sarah! Thanks so much for sharing your photos. How do you store it all?
Rosalind on March 13, 2014 at 11:47 am
Wow, those are some awesome collections!
Abby on March 13, 2014 at 11:56 am
I have a lot of AG pets, I have Toasty, Sugar, Ginger, Chocolate Chip, and a OG horse.
Dakota on March 13, 2014 at 12:12 pm
I beleieve Samanatha’s dog was named JIP 🙂
Dakota on March 13, 2014 at 12:13 pm
I think Sam’s dog is named Jip, and it was actually her aunt and uncles dog. Aunt Cordelia.
Julia on March 13, 2014 at 12:14 pm
Yay! Thanks for posting mine! I have Josefina!
Maria on March 13, 2014 at 12:28 pm
If you go to the Today show site and click on Jills steals and deals there is a deal on AG pet sets and Bitty Babies.
Sharry on March 13, 2014 at 12:31 pm
The pets are already sold out, Maria.
Meg_DollFanInAfrica on March 13, 2014 at 12:34 pm
Wow they so cute and there are so many!
Camille on March 13, 2014 at 12:36 pm
I have Honey and Licorice. I always wanted Ginger. They are all very neat!
Maria on March 13, 2014 at 12:38 pm
I just went on the Today show site and you can still get the pet sets. The don’t say sold out now.
cordelia on March 13, 2014 at 12:56 pm
Wonderful pictures everyone! I don’t have any AG pets so really enjoyed seeing others’ photos.
Sarah, you have an amazing collection and so do you, Madelon. Tony, Jane and Posie look adorable and I imagine that both are happy to be able to be out in the park in spring-like weather. Meanwhile, Katherine and Rose received another foot of snow to play in yesterday!
Meg_DollFanInAfrica on March 13, 2014 at 1:06 pm
Talking about throwbacks …an American Girl: McKenna shoots for the stars is on DStv now and on Monday channel 105. This is in South Africa!
Ella on March 13, 2014 at 1:06 pm
My parents just ordered me the meet loaf bed time set for only 16 dollars!!!
Tony on March 13, 2014 at 2:11 pm
Wow, Sarah you have a great collection! Thanks for sharing your photos. Love seeing everyone else’s photos too. : )
stephanie on March 13, 2014 at 3:45 pm
amazing collection! wish we had carolines parlor too! Never knew there was a lamb that is so cute for easter
Madelon on March 13, 2014 at 4:15 pm
Claire M. on March 13, 2014 at 4:17 pm
Wow, I didn’t know there was so much pet stuff! I didn’t realize Sugar got retired! Sarah, you have an amazing collection! Coconut’s Chariot makes me LOL!
Molly W. on March 13, 2014 at 4:22 pm
Oops! I meant to send in a picture of Yank. Nevertheless, I loved seeing everyone else’s pictures! I look forward to seeing Josefina. When I was little she was my favorite AG doll. 🙂
Agelephantlover on March 13, 2014 at 4:32 pm
Cool!!! Char,I have a lot of things from Josefina’s collection. But they aren’t retired. So should I send it in for throwback thursday? Or should I send it in another post? Thanks
Agelephantlover on March 13, 2014 at 4:34 pm
And Sarah your collection is amazing
Harmony on March 13, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Heather h on March 13, 2014 at 4:54 pm
Sarah I love your collection! There were some things I’d never seen before! Thank you!
Bethany on March 13, 2014 at 4:55 pm
I forgot to put in some pictures of Coconut. Oh, well. Everyone else’s pics are cute anyway. 🙂
Cecile on March 13, 2014 at 4:59 pm
Nina on March 13, 2014 at 5:17 pm
I love AG pets! Great pictures everyone!
Sarah on March 13, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Alice – I read the books and do realize that Rembrant was not Saige’s dog in the stories, however that’s how he was marketed, so that’s how I generally refer to him.
Sarah on March 13, 2014 at 5:23 pm
N (Paper Doll World) – I don’t keep boxes because they would take up too much space. Well, and since I got many of the sets as a child it never occurred to me to keep the boxes! 😛 I keep each set bagged individually and they all fit in a beautiful photo storage box I found (I think it’s 9×12 and about 6in deep) and that goes under my bed. The pets themselves and their beds hang out on top of my AG shelf with the horses, and the historical and girl of the year pets go with their respective owners. 🙂
Madelon on March 13, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Char on March 13, 2014 at 6:18 pm
You can send it in for the Throwback post
mini on March 13, 2014 at 6:48 pm
Char ifs a doll emergency ! I have a doll felicity and she has ALOT OF SHARPIE /.\ lik will acne cream.work
Char on March 13, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Mini – go read this post – our Bitty Baby had Sharpie on her too – http://dolldiaries.com/how-to-remove-sharpie-marker-stain-from-your-doll/
Madelon on March 13, 2014 at 7:29 pm
Sarah-great pictures and helpful storage ideas, too.
Kristen L. on March 13, 2014 at 7:43 pm
Great photos everyone! I had no time to send one in, but if I did, I have Praline and Sugar!
mini on March 13, 2014 at 7:53 pm
Char – okay thank youuuu ^.^ felicity is very dear to me she was my sisters first doll ad she gave me here so obviously she means alot xD
Sierra on March 13, 2014 at 8:02 pm
wow! cuteness! who knew AG made so much pet stuff?
Heather Leabman on March 13, 2014 at 8:43 pm
Sarah has the most amazing collection – I don’t have any American Girl pets and now I see I missed out on A LOT of fun! I especially wanted Ginger and Praline and when they retired, it took my by surprise. Licorice had her magnetic mouth when I was heavily collecting. This has made me decide to go ahead and order my first pet: Tutu, because I adore Izzy and her collection so much, plus I am a cat person (but I love dogs too!)
Does anyone have any birds: – Addy’s or Cecile’s – I love Cochon and missed Addy’s canary.
GEM on March 13, 2014 at 9:17 pm
Not to be over annoying or anything, but Sarah in the book Saige’s dog is named Sam or sometimes Sammy it does get confusing since they took him out of the movie leaving only Rembrandt her grandma’s dog Sam’s brother. They also took out her grandma’s kitten. Also Mia my old before re-release licorice has the same tail so it might be common for all AG cat’s. Just saying I’m not trying to be pushy or anything.
GEM on March 13, 2014 at 9:18 pm
*and my little sister’s ginger cat
Sarah on March 13, 2014 at 11:17 pm
GEM – Please see my previous post. I am VERY well aware that Saige’s dog was named Sam. I have read her books twice now. HOWEVER, I refer to my pets as AG markets them. In catalogues/guides/forums, the official title for Saige’s pet is “Saige’s Dog, Rembrant”. Also, please remember that collector’s don’t need to stick to the story. I much prefer the name Rembrant as it is more unique. In my doll world, I fudge a bit and his name is Rembrant.
I had no idea that would cause such a fuss. Wow.
GEM on March 14, 2014 at 8:05 pm
Okay I didn’t see your earlier post it wasn’t on my computer I don’t know why one was, but not the other oh well I just like knowing the facts 🙂
riya reddy on March 15, 2014 at 1:01 am
They should bring like some of them back.
Agelephantlover on March 15, 2014 at 2:02 am
xyra on March 21, 2014 at 7:51 pm
Love this. Sorry I missed submiting, but a lot was covered. I love the pets too. 🙂
Dance and AG Lover on March 28, 2014 at 1:59 pm
Awesome photos! I saw at Costco the
Other day a American girl travel pet set! if you want to get any pets it is a great deal only $22 for the pet, 2 treat bowls, a placemat, pillow, and book. Usually at AG it is $22 just for the pet. They have Chocolate Chip, Meatloaf, Pepper, and Honey. not sure if they have more pets.


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