03 August 2018

Movie Review: DELIVER US FROM EVIL (Reblog)

Daniel Hernandez publishes a blog he calls "Random Mexican's Movie Review".  He is a member of the Authentic Blogger Group on Facebook. Been following his blog for a while. His movie reviews are a ready reference resource. Concise. Precise.  Always on point.  Like this one.
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A cop and a priest team up on a case of demonic possession in this Screen Gems horror film. ... Deliver Us from Evil has an interesting conceit of mixing police procedural with an exorcism tale. ...

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16 July 2018

Artists I Fancy: Kim Kyoung Hwan

Incredibly amazing doesn't even begin to describe this gifted individual.  Magnificent is even an understatement.  See for yourself!


Spotlight on South Korean artist Kim Kyoung Hwan, freelance concept artist and illustrator, digital illustrator, fantasy art, etc.




http://daftsoul.tumblr.com/post/146637411670/kyoung-hwan-kim


More by this fantastic artist Kyoung Hwan Kim dba Tahra Art at ArtStation. Love the cat!!  Also view her gallery on DeviantArt.

 





Tahra art2 cover by tahra on DeviantArt







13 July 2018

Travel and Vacation : 10 Cities for Creative People

Sharing a fantastic link.

So cool! Austin, Texas is on the list!!! The musicians are great here, but my hat's off to the food-truck entrepreneurs!! YEAH!!! Of course, New York is on the list too. But everybody expects NYC to be on a list like this. :)

10 Cities for Creative People 







Best U S Cities? Austin, Texas on My List

Currently reside in Austin, Texas and living in the state’s capital is marvelous; family-friendly and business-friendly. Plus Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey both have homes here.
“Alright! Alright! Alright!” 

Texas is Fascinating - Joie de Vivre Magazine



Image credit: Austin Texas Tower Building

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02 July 2018

Celebrating Independence Day? Happy Fourth of July!

Greetings!  My fellow Americans (and non-Americans who celebrate The American Dream!).  Will you be celebrating America's birthday, the 4th of July? 
  
Beach? 
 Cookout? 
 Parade? 
 Movies? 
 Protesting in our nation's capital (or the border)? 
 Singing the National Anthem?  (Standing Up or Kneeling?)
 Participating in an act of charity? 
 Visiting a Native American reservation? 
 Attending Worship Service? 
 Other? 




♥ ♥ ♥ Wherever you and whatever you do, 
have a happy and safe holiday!  ♥ ♥ ♥  


18 June 2018

Has It Been 5 Years Already? My 5 Year Anniversary with HUBPages

Received this is my eMail today.

You have hit a pretty impressive milestone - your 5 Year Anniversary on the HubPages Network! You've stuck with us through thick and thin. You've braved the writer's block, rode the traffic waves, and hopefully made some lifelong friends. You are truly a veteran Hubber. Happy Hubbiversary! 

Fun fact: Couples traditionally exchange wood gifts on fifth anniversaries. Maybe today is the day for getting a gorgeous new writing desk!


Has It Been 5 Years Already?

I won't be getting a writing desk.  Nevertheless ...

Awesome sauce!

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Other HUBPages Milestones:



Treathyl FOX on HubPages

Freelance writer since 2011. Happy to be a part of the HUBPages community. My niche is any topic readers will read! It may be a small world but...

1999 is Past. 2013 is Gone. But 3012 is Still a Long Way Off! Right?

1999 is past. 2013 is gone.  2016 and the following 8 years will come and go in a flash!  But 3012 is still a long way off! Right?

U.S. Presidential flag, 1960-present (not usually called a "standard" 
in official U.S. government terminology). It is defined in 
Executive Order 10860. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visualize this. You, a typical AAC (average American citizen), a Student at an American institution of higher learning in the YEAR (??) - timeline somewhere between 2000 and 2012 - have been chosen to spend 15 minutes with the President of the United States (thee most powerful Leader of the free world [or at least he or she would like think so]). It is the 21st century. 1999 came and went.  

No more partying like it's 1999.  The party is over. You - Mr. or Ms. Student - have been given a mission. 

Your mission ~ should you decide to accept ~ is to identify the two most important issues facing your generation. What two things would you choose to discuss and why? No. This is not a trick question. No. I don't think this question has ever been put quite this way for a Miss America or Miss Universe contestant. Furthermore, your choices have been narrowed down considerably.


- A) War and Peace 
- B) The Budget and Taxes 
- C) Racism and Crime (includes illegal immigrants)
- D) Health and Education 
- D) Fake News (and squiggly lines) 
- F) Making the World Safe for Democracy and Nothing Else Matters.

Do not Believe Justin Bieber. You do not have until 3012, you will need more than a Beauty And A Beat; and besides that, Mr. Bieber is from Canada.. :)

So let's go! You got 15 minutes. The clock is ticking! * * *


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Similar Posts Here at My Blog Stop!:

Americans Love Their Firsts
God Bless America | Looking Ahead to 2016
Presidential Trivia: Teddy Called Them Muckrakers


(Content first published 2014.  Updated and republished 2018.)

17 May 2018

Celebrating Asian-American Contemporary Artists

Giana Nguyen-Foster is a Vietnamese-American singer/songwriter.  We connected via Facebook back in 2011, the same year her debut solo EP, “For Now”, had been released. At that time she was promoting herself by collaborating with other musicians and performing at shows in the Southern California area. Her career plans were altered slightly when she found out that she was pregnant. She gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Raising her son is now a top priority, but music is still her passion, so she partnered with music educators to open Dancing Keys Music Studio which is located in Irvine, California. This way she stays involved in the music industry and has time to devote to her family responsibilities. 

Image credit:  Artwork by Vietnamese-American artist Hung Viet Nguyen  
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Giana also serves as a board member with VAALA, Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association, and introduced me to the work of several Asian-American artists. In the USA, May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.  It is an honor to celebrate the contributions of our citizens of Asian-Pacific ancestry and showcase the work of these extremely talented contemporary artists.





05 May 2018

Holidays and Celebrations : Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Although my current residence is Austin, Texas and this city has many citizens of Mexican descent and Cinco de Mayo is celebrated, there isn't much for me to tell because nobody ever told me much about it. For those who might be interested in this holiday, below are a few links of interest.


Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Vivid Images of Mexico in the 1960s – Time.com


Cinco de Mayo | Mexican history - Encyclopædia Britannica


This holiday is primarily observed by Mexican-Americans all over the United States to honor their heritage or roots. However, was born and raised in Miami, Florida and never heard of this day until we relocated to Texas.

Dancers at the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival in Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


Two other holidays celebrated in this state that were also unknown to me until we moved here: Texas Independence Day, March 2nd; and Juneteenth – June 19th.


Never knew anything about these special days. T.I.D. is unique to Texans but it's been said that Juneteenth is a worldwide celebration. Worldwide? Really?? Not sure what world I've been living in all this time, nevertheless … can no longer claim ignorance about any of these memorable events. There are important dots on the #timeline of #history of mankind and should not be ignored.  :)


© Photographer: Julioaldana | Agency: Dreamstime.com




Houston Juneteenth Parade
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Texas Independence Day
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03 May 2018

Google Plus Communities : Get Social : Where to Find Social Media Advice, Tips and Tricks

Are you active in a Google Plus community? It's true there is a bazillion or more to choose from and narrowing down your choice is daunting. If you are looking share your social media marketing experience and/or find advice, tips, and tricks to navigate your way through the social media world, join the Get Social G+ Community. Close to 6 million members.


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Showcasing the Best of the Social Web - discover and create inspiring, welcoming spaces on-line.



The content shared below is one of my posts contributed to the community.


I have several boards (over 50) and I've been trying to arrange them. I just tried a Pinterest feature that lets you arrange your boards: Alphabetical, Newest to Oldest, Oldest to Newest OR you can manually Drag and Drop your boards wherever! I may rearrange them again but for now, I think putting them in alpha order is best for visitors. I can see the boards in alpha order. What I want to know is:

Q1: How does a visitor to my Pinterest profile see them? Can you look at my Pinterest boards and tell me if you see them arranged in alphabetical order?

Q2: Is that feature available to allow a visitor to rearrange my boards the way they would like to see them? From New to Old, in Alpha Order, etc.

~ https://www.pinterest.com/cmoneyspinner/boards/









01 May 2018

How to Make Money with AdSense: Increase Your Earnings with Revenue-Share Plans (Reblog)

Janice Wald publishes MostlyBlogging.com, a blog which provides excellent tips and advice for the aspiring blogger and work-at-home professional. We met through a Facebook Group and she invited me to submit a guest post. Below is the link to my very first official guest post. Thank you, Ms. Wald, for making me feel like a … SUPERSTAR!!  🌟


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My Favorite Power Quote

Ever have a quote that gets you really motivated and then keeps you going?  I like to think of these moving words as a POWER QUOTE!!! Repeat this phrase over and over to yourself while you're drinking coffee ... you'll believe you're Invincible! :)


This is one of my favorite motivational quotes. You can get it on a mousepad. "Don't let what you can't do interfere with wha... Mousepad



Where are my boxing gloves? I am ready to lace up and take on the world!!  RRoooaarrrr!



 
Successful Entrepreneuring From Your Home - For those who have mustered up the courage to start a home based business and they just need some pointers on how to get started, how to stay motivated, and how to run a profitable home-based business, this article recommends an excellent business resource. 

Shared image above via Pinterest to my SELF-EMPLOYMENT board. Figured other BYOB professionals might need a push too. (BYOB - Be Your Own Boss!)



(NOTE:  Blog post first appeared at Dispensable Thoughts, Fri, 21 Mar 2014.)

27 April 2018

30 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make You Look Bad | Inc.com

Interesting list.  Most of those words I never had a problem with except for "affect" and "effect".  I can't stand those two words.  They affect my mood, make me angry and have a bad effect on me!

Did I use them correctly? 

You see what I mean?  :)

30 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make You Look Bad | Inc.com



English: Title page to Volume 1 of Good Words
English: Title page to Volume 1 of Good Words (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


Watching The Words




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