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General Electric plans to auction off its appliances business for as much as $8 billion, ending the company's long association with so-called "white goods," the Wall Street Journal reported.
GE , which also owns CNBC, has hired Goldman Sachs Group to run an auction for the appliances, unit, which could fetch between $5 billion and $8 billion, sources told the Journal.
With appliance sales getting hit by the slowing U.S. economy and the housing bust, jettisoning the business could help GE reach its long-term goal of boosting profits by at least 10% annually, the Journal said.
A sale could also help appease critics who are calling for a more dramatic restructuring of the 120-year-old company, a chorus that grew noisier after GE's surprise first-quarter earnings disappointment and forecast reduction last month, the Journal said.
The appliance outfit consists of refrigerators, freezers, electric and gas ranges, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, microwave ovens and air conditioners, sold under brands including GE Profile and Hotpoint, according to the company's Web site.
GE entered the business in 1907 and boasts of milestones such as introducing the first room air-conditioner in 1930.
Last month, GE stunned Wall Street by reporting a surprise drop in first-quarter earningsand lowered its forecast for the rest of the year.
In an interview on CNBC, CEO Jeff Immelt blamedthe sudden collapse of Bear Stearns and the worsening credit crunch for GE's earnings surprise. He also described the poor results as a "bump in the road," though the company lowered its earnings outlook for the entire year.


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Could foreign government officials purposely be crushing their own housing markets, and if so, what does this mean for real estate investing in the U.S.?
All it takes is a quick glimpse at global real estate news headlines to discover that many foreign governments are turning off international real estate investors through a variety of factors. There are some in the pit of financial catastrophe like Cyprus and Spain, but what is more startling may be those intentionally raising property taxes, slashing access to mortgages, and demanding their banks raise interest rates to discourage borrowing.
The argument behind these actions stems from a reported fear of housing bubbles in these countries, and can be seen from Malaysia to France, Switzerland, the UK and Canada. Of course no one wants to see their country go through another housing crisis, but it doesn't take a genius to figure out many of these foreign governments' moves simply replicate the fatal mistakes that caused the bubble to burst here 7 years ago.
On the bright side, this means many billions of global investment dollars are up in the air and looking for a good home. Some seek higher yields on their investments, but many will settle for fairly modest returns in exchange for the assurance of wealth preservation.
Right now U.S. housing stands out as the best real estate investing bet on the planet, and this combination of factors makes it far easier for American-based investors flipping houses and attempting to raise additional capital.
Add a plethora of distressed and discounted properties still available together with rapidly rising home prices, and we are in a sweet spot for real estate investing we've likely never seen. So don't let it pass you by; welcome those funds, put them to work, and crank up the volume.


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Okay - Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam - Came in the volcanic set with the mask. I adore the mask, which totally inspired me to go back to my wash-off clay/cream masks, while this cleanser is just okay. It has quite a strong scent, which I'm okay with, and a few beads in, which I don't mind. It foams up decently and leaves skin very clean and not too dry. Won't repurchase as it doesn't clean my 'pores', but it is a tube I enjoyed using.
Okay - Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Toner - Also came in the volcanic set. This has clay 'sediment' inside that requires shaking up, similar to the Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic (which, Lisa Eldridge used in one of her bridal tutorial and made me want to try ever since...). I quite like its feeling on the skin, and the results it gave. Not dramatically tightening pores, nor keep shine at bay all day, but very fresh and oil-controlling. Downside, it has a too-strong fragrance.
Okay - ampm Skin Ecological Complex (discontinued) - One of the serums I used to compare with the beloved Naruko Narcissus Fundamental Serum. It is light and quite hydrating but not incredibly impressive.
Okay - Naruko Narcissus Total Defense Night Brightening Serum (discontinued) - Also reviewed in the same comparison post. I like this texture as a moisturising serum at night, didn't notice much brightening effect. Giving the Apple Seed serum (old version, also discontinued) a try now. Will report back later. Reflection: I'm using up skin care way too slowly that I can't keep up with reviewing things before they got discontinued?!
No Way - Dr. G Multi Protection Cream SPF 30 - It was an okay product before I recently encountered better sun protection creams. This is too thick and suffocating.
Innisfree 在香港開幕不久買的火山泥面膜組,面膜我 大愛 ,洗臉和爽膚倒還好。除了有點過香以外,感覺不夠深層清潔和收毛孔;同類的我想試用 Kiehl's 的 亞瑪遜白泥 說。
Dr. G 的防曬,太厚,不喜歡。都是最近拿來塗脖子塗完的。
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BeauuGreen Snail Essence Mask // Etude House Darling Sheet Mask (Snail) // RedSkin Snail Hydro-Gel Mask -- Will be discussed in my next snail mask post!
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Hurray - SebaMed Liquid Cleanser for sensitive skin - When I was small, my mum used to only use SebaMed on us when we took showers together. This scent defnitely recalls (a lot of) memories. Other than the fragrance, this shower is gentle, foamy and not drying. A good one I'd always want to use, if it is not that expensive~
Okay - Dr. D BioTech Laboratory Anti-Hair-Loss Shampoo and Conditioner - Didn't harm nor benefit my hair/scalp. I have a weird attraction towards the heavy cologne scent of the conditioner... :P
Okay - Kimiwa Horse Oil Mayu Bath Essence Conditioner - I don't condition my hair every wash, so I tend to go with something more effective, or 'heavy'. This is very light and good as an everyday detangler. Not one that I miss nor hate.
Dr. D 和 肌馬油 的頭髮洗護不錯,但我在頭髮這個部門嘛,喜歡不聽轉牌子的。((雖然,對我已經日漸稀疏的毛髮未必是好事…))
Blotting paper - Just used this up for the sake of clearing it out. I like using tissue or sponge to blot instead of blotting paper.
Brazilian Peel Clear Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment - Supposedly to be a peel/mask thing you do weekly to whole face. Only tried this once on spots, very sticky and uncomfortable on. I don't have much acne to deal with, and I don't have skin that needs this weekly as a treatment.
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Happy Monday! Can you believe that it is June already?! I seriously cannot fathom the fact that half of the year is already gone. (insert crying emoji here) I swear sometimes it feels like time goes by slow and then when you look back you realize that it's passing you by.
Now is the perfect time to reevaluate your life and really get down to the stuff you said you were going to do in the beginning of the year. It's time to clean house. Whether it is in your head, heart, your relationships, friendships, job, everything! You're too beautiful and capable of so much more to be dealing with anything that isn't suiting you anymore. Realize that life is too short to be dealing with negative circumstances or things that make you unhappy.
Check the energy that surrounds you. Check the vibes that people are giving you. If they are causing more stress than happiness, it's time to distance yourself. In order to live a happy life you have to make sure that you are putting in good to get good out. Your friendships are a reflection of who you are. What you surround yourself with will eventually become a part of you. You have to surround yourself with what makes you happy. You have to be very cautious of who you allow to take up so much time and energy from you. There's nothing worse than wasting your time. Time is very precious and I believe it is more valuable than money, it is something that you can never get back. Choose happiness, choose richness, positivity, and most importantly choose a vibe that's going to keep you striving for more.


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The number of people choosing cosmetic surgery, according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, is on the rise. In 2008, 12.1 million people had a cosmetic procedure done, compared to 7.4 million people in 2000. Women have the most work done -- 91 percent of all cosmetic procedures are done on women. While having a nose job or breast augmentation isn't uncommon, for an estimated 10 percent of people who want plastic surgery, it becomes a problem.
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Jan 21, 2014 - 3:42 pm
Had my CT this morning. Good news is no immediate evidence of lymphnode involvement. Just one small lonely tumor on my left kidney, positioned just perfectly for partial nephrectomy. Just hope it behaves for now until I have surgery, which is still about a month away. Doc felt very certain it was RCC. Won't know for certain till pathology comes back with some answers when they get the thing out. Until then just alot more hurry up and waiting to do.
Jan 21, 2014 - 4:03 pm
For a second there I thought this place had become some sort of futuristic dating sight . Dating robots . The mind reels !
Well your news seems to be pretty good , considering the circumstances . God knows it could have been way worse . So all in all not so bad .
I hope everything goes real smoothly for you and I'll bet it will .
All the best .
Jan 21, 2014 - 4:14 pm
will be a part of your life. The time between setting the date and the surgery is kind of like between the engagement and the wedding. Shaky!
You have a small tumor, the surgery will be robotid (can it dance, too) and they found in early. Now try to relax. Look for a local support group of cancer patients. They will listen to you, probably be able to explain the physical procedures, what the recovery will be like, and let you know that anxiety comes with the territory. I do understand there were issues prior; but allow them to reach out to you.
An older Harvard study from the 60's, and since that time, updated, has found that patients who participate in some type of cancer support group have a 25% better chance of survival. Of course, we have a smarty pants in our group who asked if he went to 4 different groups, would he be cured.
For now, continue to work-if you do, take walks, eat healthy foods, enjoy the sunshine and reach out to friends and family.
The time will go fast.
Jan 21, 2014 - 8:38 pm
Hi DS...
Waiting is the hardest part. Hang in there!
Jan 21, 2014 - 8:54 pm
Glad you found us! Sorry for the reason, but sounds like this robat can help you rid that tumor in kidney.
I have had 2 robatic surgeries and the recovery. Less pain, I had little to no pain. Quicker recovery, but you do have to be careful the first month. And then you move on with your life.
Hope you continue to gain support and information here.
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Jan 21, 2014 - 9:35 pm
Waiting is the hard part because you are constantly thinking. Take time for you; if you want to talk about it talk about it (I strongly suggest talking); if you want to cry, cry it's OK. Stage II RCC. I had partial nephrectomy June 2013 by the robot and its humans! Surgery went great. I had 3 small incisions and I total of 25 staples --- 3 days in the hospital and I actually took 8 weeks off from work to recover. Good luck!
Jan 22, 2014 - 12:56 pm
Good Luck, It's a good thing you got over your fear of doctors, at least a little. It sounds like you were lucky to catch it early and should anticipate a smooth recovery.


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In the past few years, the game Minecraft has become wildly popular. You can walk into just about any mall and find at least one Minecraft graphic t-shirt or stuffed animal (usually way overpriced). According to the Minecraft website, over ten million people all around the world have bought the game. There are Minecraft YouTube channels, Minecraft player guides, Minecraft wikis, Minecraft conventions, Minecraft servers, and more. Most kids (and many adults) have played Minecraft at least once. However, there are still many people who have no idea what Minecraft is and what all the fuss is about. It is for their sake that I am going to attempt to explain what the game is.
Note: The purpose of this post is to give a basic overview of Minecraft to those who have no idea what it is. Keyword: basic. I am not going to get into every little detail about the game (like crafting recipes, potion-making, horse taming, farming, bosses, villagers, the most efficient way to kill the ender dragon, etc.). I apologize to everyone who was expecting an extensive player guide.
On Notch, alternate dimensions, and guys named Steve
Minecraft was created in 2009 by two programmers known to the Minecraft community as Jeb and Notch. They believed that it would only be a small success and planned to use the money earned by the game to make new games. However, Minecraft became infinitely more popular than they had expected, so they set up a video-game company and continued selling it. In Minecraft, you play as a man named "Steve" who exists in an alternate dimension where the world is composed of all different kinds and textures of 3D pixelated blocks. In this world, time is divided into ten-minute-long "days" and "nights". You can dig up the blocks and build with them. After a while, you can create massive structures, tools, and items that make playing the game easier.
Here are some examples of things that I have built in the game:
There are two main ways that you can play the game, or "gamemodes": survival and creative.
Five-second Explanation of Survival Mode
In survival, your goal is to… well, survive. You have a specific amount of health, and when your health runs out, you die. You also need food to survive, which you can get from killing animals. At night, monsters come out and try to kill you, which makes the game more difficult.
Five-second Explanation of Creative Mode
In creative, you don't have to worry about surviving because you're invincible. You can also fly. In this gamemode, you have an unlimited number of every kind of block in the game, so you can build anything you want without having to dig up the blocks first.
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Now obviously, the game is much more complicated than the explanation I gave. Remember, this is just a basic overview. However, there are some "details" that might be nice to know.
What is that?
That is a monster in the game known as a "creeper". It has become one of the most recognizable things in Minecraft (I'm not entirely sure why).
How about that?
That is a block of dirt (a 3D block with the texture of dirt). The green stuff on top of it is grass. It is also a famous symbol of Minecraft.
Why is Minecraft called Minecraft?
"Minecraft" pretty much sums up what you do in the game. "Mine" refers to digging up blocks, and "craft" refers to building things with those blocks.
What's the point of the game?
Actually, there is no ultimate goal in Minecraft. That's part of its beauty. You have the freedom to do just about anything you want in it without having to complete any particular tasks.
Is there any way to play with other people?
Yes. People have created servers that are entirely devoted to playing Minecraft. Several people (sometimes hundreds, depending on the server) can all play at the same time.
So That's Cool, But Why Is It So Popular?
That is actually a really hard question. It's probably so popular because there are so many possibilities for it. As I said before, there is no particular goal or plot to the game (other than not dying). That makes it possible to do almost anything in the game. Another part of it is that you have to work hard to do things in Minecraft, so that makes creations on the game even more impressive, especially in survival mode. Also, it can be a very social game. If you get on a server, you will have to collaborate with other people to play.
That's all, folks!
So, that's Minecraft in a nutshell. As I said before, this is only a basic explanation of the game, so if you're making plans to start a YouTube channel on Minecraft based on the info in this blog post, I'd recommend learning a bit more about the game. However, it should be enough information to help you at least somewhat understand what all the fuss is about.


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As a summary of the philosophy behind the REScoop movement, the REScoop 20-20-20 project produced a short animation video that uses the case of the Greek island of Sifnos as a metaphor for the rest of Europe.
Indeed, one of the objectives of this three-year project (2013-2015) was to document and promote some of the great solutions and examples of citizen mobilization around Europe to address the challenge of energy transition in an effective and participatory way. The real change is up to citizens, and you are not alone! All over Europe REScoops and other community power initiatives pop up. But what is REScoop?
REScoop is short for renewable energy sources cooperative and refers to a business model where citizens jointly own and participate in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. We also refer to REScoops as community energy or community power. REScoops do not necessarily have the legal statute of a cooperative but distinguish themselves by the way they do business. REScoops typically respect 7 principles that have been outlined by the International Cooperative Alliance:
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REScoops are to be distinguished from financial cooperatives (FINcoop). Similar to a REScoop, the FINcoop issues shares to finance projects. But unlike REScoops the members of a FINcoop do not own the renewable energy projects themselves. Projects of a FINcoop are typically owned by a private company who uses the cooperative to get their projects financed more easily. Many FINcoops provide subordinated loans, putting the members a financially vulnerable position. To see how one must understand that subordinated debts typically have a lower order of priority in case of liquidation during bankruptcy. If the private company goes bankrupt, the installations are sold to pay back the loans. Because subordinated loans are only repayable after other debts have been pay, members of the FINcoop are exposed to a larger financial risk.
In a REScoop it's the citizens themselves who own the renewable energy projects. Members do not merely get a dividend at the end of the year, they can also actively participate. REScoops typically provide their members with democratic voting rights following the "one person, one vote" principle. In many cases the members can also use their own renewable energy at lower prices.
REScoop.eu is the European federation of renewable energy cooperatives. According to us it's only direct citizen participation that fosters social acceptance for renewable energy and leads the energy transition to energy democracy. Our federation does not support the FINcoop business model.


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Friday, 13 January 2012
What's in your pocket ?
This week at Jellypark friends Friday challenge the challenge is to create a card or other paper craft project with a pocket.
I used a fantastic gift card tutorial here at YNS - thanks Maureen. I was a bit dubious about the twine pull working but it works like a dream. These are so easy to make and can be adapted for any occasion - I will def' be making more of these !
Here are a few more photo's to give you a better idea how this works !
I have used one of the new jellypark images called girl in warm winter hat available at the jellypark store here and coloured her with my prisma pencils then added the turquoise to her coat with a sakura gelly roll pen. My DP's are from the 6" Echo park happy days pad.
My largest scalloped oval die wasn't big enough to mat my image onto so I die cut an oversized scalloped circle and cut it in half then overlapped the halves {lining up the scallops} until I had the right size. It's a little wider than the oval but I think it works just fine.
I hope you will hop over to the jellypark challenge blog to check out all the other gorgeous DT inspiration and that you'll join in and play along with us too x
I would like to add this card to the following challenges;
Sweet sketch Wednesday - Great sketch - perfect for a gift card holder - Thanks x (W)
Papertake weekly challenge - Die cute special (T)
Tuesday throwdown - Baby it's cold outside (T)
My Mums craft shop - Here come the girls (W)
Creative belli blog - Snowflakes (T)
Crafting for all seasons - Snowflakes (W)
Creative stamp friends - Winter (M)
Paper creations ink - Die cuts & punches (M)
Thanks for visiting me to today - have a fab day x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
21 comments:
- Heide said...
What a cool fold for this card! I just love you coloring and great card.
Hugs, Heide
- 13 January 2012 at 13:10
- PCJ said...
I love the papers you've used on this card Suzie! They're scrummy.
Lisa x
- 13 January 2012 at 13:21
- Karen (Your Next Stamp) said...
This is fabulous! Thank you for sharing your project with us at YNS!
- 13 January 2012 at 15:59
- Tracey said...
This is stunning Suzie - I love it!
Have a great weekend :)
- 13 January 2012 at 20:29
- The Stamper's Touch said...
Totally fabulous! Love your gift card holder. And what a sweetie of an image too. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
- 13 January 2012 at 21:47
- Mynnette said...
Oh my gosh, this is adorable!!! I LOVE the colors you've used--and the idea is genius! :) Fabulous!!!
- 13 January 2012 at 23:32
- mulberry station said...
What a beautiful project. What a great tutorial. Thanks for joining us.
Nancy SSW-DT
- 14 January 2012 at 05:03
- Maureen said...
You're very welcome Suzie! LOVE your interpretation of the card - how you did the oval over both sides. I definitely need to try that! Thank you for inspiring me! :)
- 14 January 2012 at 07:04
- Julia said...
Gorgeous creation. Thanks for joining Paper Creations Ink. Hugs, Julia-DT
- 14 January 2012 at 20:11
- Robin Parker said...
Fabulous gift card creation. Your image looks like she is freezing. Thanks for sharing on the Belli Challenge for Snowflakes.
- 15 January 2012 at 02:38
Gorgeous gift card Suzie; love the image and papers you've used. Thanks for the link. Thanks for playing along with us at Papertake Weekly this week and good luck!
- 15 January 2012 at 14:44
- Benzi said...
How adorable! I love what you did with your gift card tutorial. Such a cute, wintry image, too. Thanks for joining Tuesday Throwdown this week.
- 15 January 2012 at 16:42
Thank You For Joining Paper Creations Ink; We Always Enjoy Seeing Your Creative Talents! We hope that your New Year is off to a grand start!
- 15 January 2012 at 16:49
- Kathie said...
I do love your card, this little girl look so warm all dressed in her winter woollies. Love your colours and what a great project. Great card and thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and good luck.
Kathie SSW-DT
- 15 January 2012 at 20:24
- Jeannie said...
Very cute and such a fun project! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
Peace & Luv,
- 15 January 2012 at 23:56
- Riti said...
love your choice of papers!
- 16 January 2012 at 08:33
- Genevieve said...
Fantastic creation!! Great use of the this weeks sketch. Thanks for joining us @ Sweet Sketch Wednesday :)
Genevieve DT
- 16 January 2012 at 20:28
- Arlana said...
What a adorably sweet card. Love those fun papers. Have a sweet day!!! Arlana@SSW!!!
- 17 January 2012 at 03:48
- Anja said...
What a sweet adorable card!!!
Thank you for joining us at creative stampfriends!
- 17 January 2012 at 15:14
- Gaynor said...
Very sweet, love the image and colouring, thanks for sharing with us at MMCS, hope to see you again, Gaynor DT :)
- 17 January 2012 at 16:46
- Shelly Schmidt said...
So cute- I lvoe your DSP choice- fun gift card holder! Thanks for joining us at the Belli Challenge- we hope you will join us for the next challenge!
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Let's make one thing completely clear: Tsar like to rock. They drink Jack Daniels neat from the bottle. They wear leather trousers, probably without underpants. They've read Motley Crüe's The Dirt and they like girls. Musically they're one half Guns 'n' Roses, one half eighties Bon Jovi and their album includes song titles like 'Superdeformed' and 'The Love Explosion'. That's right: this is hair metal. Like many guilty pleasures, it's best enjoyed in secret.
Because in the right frame of mind it is enjoyable. Having been let go by their previous label, perhaps Tsar felt it was make or break time, because they've fashioned a record that's not short on tunes, albeit big dumb and fast ones. It's no great stretch to imagine 'Wanna Get Dead' one day being all over MTV, such is its power-pop debauchery; it's the sort of song Busted might have come up with if Charlie hadn't left and they had really worked on their vices. Meanwhile, title track 'Band-Girls-Money' is honest about their aspirations if nothing else, but don't mistake it for a pisstake; if irony comes anywhere near this band they'll kick its limey ass.
Unfortunately, like a lot of metal, it does take itself a bit seriously. On 'Straight' singer Jeff Whalen sings 'I'm straight' about fifty times; it's not as if anybody would think he wasn't but if he keeps going on about it they're going to start to wonder. After a while it does get a bit samey; they're annoyed, but don't get in their way as they want to have a GOOD TIME. Still, if music to which you can imagine the guitarist strutting like a cockerel doesn't automatically repel you, there's probably something to appeal here.
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People ask me that, and most of them are surprised to hear me say this new patient exam, that's not a profit center for us at all, but I see too many patients come through my office and they've been to dentists, and they've had hundreds if not tens of thousands of dollars worth of work done in the past and it's fallen apart. It's fallen apart for the same reason it fell apart to start with, but no one's ever taken the time to sit down and figure out what's going on and explain it to the patient.
For Dr. Smith and I, most dentists have similar training. They can diagnose a problem, fix teeth, but for us it's important to diagnose the cause of the problem. I use an analogy: it's kind of like having a car. You're not mechanically inclined and you don't know you need to change your oil and have it serviced, so you drive it and you drive it and finally somewhere along the way, the engine's going to blow up or lock down and you're in for a big expense. You have warning signs: a red light came on, but the car still got you from here to there. In the mouth you have warning signs—bleeding gums or sensitive teeth, but a lot of times the patients don't know. For us, you're going to spend some money with us, make an investment, and we like to do excellent work, and we also like it to last. For it to last, you need to know how to take care of it, and I think that's important. Education leads to prevention, and prevention leads to less expenses.
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It is wonderful seeing the new directions in which botanic gardens are developing. Nature and environment are increasingly threatened as human populations continue to increase and botanic gardens are playing an increasingly valuable role as seed banks for the future and in the mitigation of climate change and environmental education of the public. As the pace of life becomes even more frenetic, they are also extremely important for relaxation and the soul!
1. Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens, 42ha, 1986
: Part of Mogo State Forest and leased back to the Eurobodalla Council for a Botanic Garden, it showcases the native plants of the Eurobodalla region and their diversity in form, colour, habitat requirements and sensory characteristics. It also explains their use as food and medicine by the local aboriginal people. Here are photos of their official map and interpretive board on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk:: There is a Visitor Centre , a Herbarium and 7km of walking tracks. It is a very impressive contemporary botanic garden.Above the lake, there is an amphitheatre for performances with audience seating set into the hill. I loved the random animal sculptures, including the little possum below, along one of the tracks.
2. Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mt. Tomah, 28ha, 1987
: Located in the World-Heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains, it is situated 1000 metres above sea level and showcases many beautiful native and exotic plants not suited to Sydney's climate. It places an emphasis on cool-climate plants from around the world, especially those from the southern hemisphere. This is the view from the Visitor Centre with a stone labyrinth in the foreground. The 3rd photo shows the view from the pond looking back up to the Visitor Centre.: One of the few botanic gardens where plants have been grouped according to their geographical origin, allowing the visitor to see both the similarities and differences between the plants of each region and understand the evolution of the floras of the different continents.: There are wonderful rockeries, water courses and waterfalls and bog gardens in front of the Visitor Centre, (which incidently has a fantastic view!), as well as woodlands, camellia and rhododendron collections and 2 interesting display gardens and walks: The Gondwana Forest Walk and the Plant Explorer walk with excellent interpretive boards. They are so impressive in fact, that we always call in to visit these botanic gardens whenever we are in the Blue Mountains.: There is also a World Heritage exhibition centre called the 'Botanists Way Discovery Centre', which tells the stories of early botanists who explored the northern Blue Mountains seeking rare plants and trying to find a crossing to the west, as well as those of the local Darug people. The bookshop is excellent!
3. Australian Botanic Garden, Mt. Annan, 416ha, 1988
: Even though we haven't visited these yet, we hope to soon! They are the 3rd botanic garden, managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, and they are the largest botanic garden in Australia, so I had to include them !!!
: Solely comprised of Australian native plants, they showcase the diversity of Australian flora and will eventually include most of Australia's 25,000 known plant species. It contains a Bush Food Garden and the Australian Plant Bank with a seed bank and research laboratories devoted to research and conservation of Australian native plant species, especially those of NSW. See : http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/annan/Australian_plantbank.
4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne, 363ha, 1989 and The Australian Garden, 15ha, 2006
http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/visit-cranbourne and
: Victoria's equivalent of the previous botanic garden, it contains 363ha of remnant native vegetation, a protected site of state significance for biodiversity with 390 native plant species, 20 mammal species and 11 amphibian species. There are walking tracks through heathlands, woodlands and wetlands.
: The contemporary landscaped display beds of the Australian Garden contain 170,000 Australian native plants from 85 bioregions in Australia and follow the journey of water from the arid inland landscapes of Central Australia through dry river beds to major rivers and finally the coast.
: The art and architecture are very modern and Australian and the presentation of the garden is very stunningly dramatic.
: Display gardens also feature contemporary garden issues like the Backyard garden, for kids as well as adults, Lifestyle Gardens, the Greening of Cities, even the Weird and Wonderful! A day is not long enough to explore this amazing garden and it is constantly evolving, so there is always something new to discover!
5. Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, Port Augusta, SA, 250ha, 1993
: Located on the shores of the Spencer Gulf, with spectacular views of the Flinders Ranges, this coastal park features significant areas of natural arid zone vegetation including Western Myall woodlands (Acacia papyrocarpa) and chenopod (Saltbush) plains together with coastal vegetation dominated by Grey Mangrove (Avicennia marina) and samphire.
: There are many highly evolved plant communities that are specially adapted to thrive in an environment where temperatures are extreme and drought prolonged and this botanic garden was established to research, conserve and promote a wider appreciation of Australia's arid zone flora. In fact, it is the only botanic garden in the world to specialize in the conservation and display of flora from the southern arid zone of Australia (where the annual rainfall is less than 250mm). Regional collections currently include : Flinders Ranges, Gawler, Eyre, Central Ranges and Great Victoria Desert, with further arid areas planned in the future.
: Sustainability is a large part of their charter and sustainable design and practices has been successfully incorporated into these gardens including the use of : solar panels, a Waste Water Treatment Plant, rain water collection, underground evaporative air‐conditioning ducts, an award winning energy-efficient Visitor Centre with rammed earth walls, LED lighting, recycling and the sale of locally produced ecoproducts. I am really looking forward to visiting it one day !!!
And finally, because it is a fairly new botanic garden and we have a personal connection :
6. Gold Coast Regional Botanic Park (Rosser Park), 31ha, 2002
: The land for these botanic gardens was donated in 1969 by the Rosser Family, who are relatives of my husband. John Rosser was a very good friend of Ross's uncle Alf, who was killed at Pozières in World War I and married Alf's sister Essie. He was a man ahead of his times in so many ways and was vitally interested in many social issues from education to politics, peace activism, environment , self-sufficiency, gardening, beekeeping and health. John and Essie were both vegetarians and both lived well into their nineties. The couple led simple, non-materialistic lives and valued lifestyle over possessions.They raised 6 highly intelligent, well educated, high achieving children, who all returned to their self-sufficiency roots in later life.
: I remember visiting their daughter Jean and their beautiful old home and garden on a hill at 'Benowa' when I was newly married. I struck my first successful rose cutting from their old bush of 'Countess Bertha'. It was such an interesting place with 4 types of plumbing in the kitchen, lots of unopened packets of hardware on the backs of doors, bookcases of folders and folders of newspaper clippings and scrapbooks and a glass-less lounge window overlooking the beautiful garden and the blue Springbrook mountains beyond the Nerang River. Only now, there is a mass of brick houses between their property and those mountains, as the Gold Coast had grown and developed!!! If ever there was an antidote to the urban sprawl and concrete jungle of the Gold Coast, this garden is it and I think John would be very happy to know his donated land has been put to such good use!
: It includes a sensory garden, specially designed for the disabled, a native butterfly garden, a rose garden, native plants, a montane rockery, freshwater wetlands and a Mangroves to Mountains walk. There are also Commemorative Avenues of Queensland forest giants planted by the Curators of Australia's Botanic Gardens and International Friendship Force, a nonprofit cultural exchange organization promoting friendship and goodwill through a program of home-stay exchanges since 1977, a concept I'm certain John would have wholeheartedly embraced. We are really looking forward to visiting this botanic garden next time we go to Queensland!
The 1st photo below shows my old rosebush, which I grew from the cutting. The 2nd photo shows my current 'Countess Bertha' rose bloom.
Next month, I will be starting to write about my favourite gardens, which are regularly open to the public, including historic homes and gardens, nursery gardens, specialty nursery gardens, education gardens and sculpture gardens. In the mean time, enjoy all those wonderful botanic gardens!


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Next Sunday, April 22, marks the 42nd Earth Day. But, get your eco-pants ready, because beginning tomorrow, it's Earth Week.
Over its tenure, Earth Day evolved from a 1970 American creation to an international holiday celebrated in more than 175 countries. In fact, Earth Day Network cites that the billion people who celebrate the holiday account for it being the largest civic observance – worldwide.
Keep in mind that Earth Week isn't just for recycling, but for implementing a range of lifestyle changes that benefit the planet and its current and future inhabitants. While every day is a good day to recycle, use this week as a catalyst to begin your new focused practice.
And, while going green is a humble tribute to the environment, it's admittedly good for your wallet, too. Sometimes we call this phenomenon "congreenience," but feel free to experience all of the benefits – earth-related and otherwise – that these Earth Day-specific apps will provide you.Saturday March 31, Earth Hour 2012 kicked off Earth Week activities, engaging a billion people in more than 5,000 cities and towns worldwide.
iRecycle (iPhone and Android)
Earth911 brings us a way to follow, participate in and promote sustainable Earth practices. Pulling from its nationwide recycling center directory, it'll provide you the nearest site (approximately 800,000 in total) where you can recycle or dispose of potentially harmful materials (e.g. batteries). After you find your spot, you can talk about it and share your experiences via social networks. And to ensure you're in the know, this app aggregates environmental news, too.
Meter Readings (iPhone and Android)
Pay closer attention to your energy [in]efficiency! No, really. All of those times your dad scolded you for leaving a light on in the other room, or neglecting to turn off your bedroom overhead fan, perhaps he knew a thing or two about eco-friendliness – in addition to frugality. Despite being a monthly expenditure, your electric meter is also a ticker that keeps track of your environmentally-facing behavior. LivingGreenChannel reports that those who watch their meters save an average of 10 to 20 percent on their electric bills. This app tracks your meter, effectively allowing you to monitor your energy consumption.
Carbon Footprint (iPhone)
Tracking your energy use is one thing, but what about all of the other crap that contributes to an inefficient planet? Riding the bus or bike versus driving to work/school every day can certainly make a difference – one that you can track, too. With this app, you can monitor your carbon footprint through GPS-enabled technology, and set monthly emissions goals to monitor and ensure your progression toward overall efficiency. You enter your data – date and time of gas fill-up, how much you filled – and will track your fuel usage and emissions for multiple cars. Data it provides includes miles per gallon, dollars per day of driving, projected carbon dioxide emissions per year, percent difference from average American C02 emissions, total carbon emissions to date, etc.
The Green Gas Saver (iPhone)
Who knew that Speed Racers were risking more than their safety while weaving through traffic and taking quick corners? In fact, driving behavior largely affects your fuel economy. Meaning, habits such as putting the pedal-to-the-metal once the light turns green, accelerating up hills, and driving over the speed limit can suck down your precious and expensive gasoline supply. This app will sound an alarm once you're engaging in these bad practices, making you aware of your gas-guzzling behavior. To track your progress, you can follow the scores and projections it gives you.
Good Guide (iPhone and Android)
Behavior is only part of the battle when trying to eco-ize your life. Yes, it's important to monitor, track and improve your habits – especially those that harm the planet, and thus many others, in addition to yourself. However, there is only so much due diligence before the issue is out of your hands. While you can choose to carpool, turn the lights off and recycle paper, plastics and batteries, you should also monitor the products you purchase and the sustainable practices and principles of the producing companies. With this app, take a photo of the product's bar code and find its ratings based on environmental, social, and health impacts, along with an overall rating.


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Now that we are a few months into the winter closure it is a good time to have your pools checked to make sure they are in good shape. Dogs chewing through water bags, heavy rain or strong winds dragging the cover into the pool, large amounts of detritus rotting on top of the cover are several reasons why it is a good idea to have your pool checked through the closed season. Checking the water parameters at the same time can enable an extra dose of sanitiser to be added or a PH adjustment to be made where required to ensure that the pool is in perfect condition the moment the it is opened in the spring.
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Moussa Sow's early strike was enough to secure a second successive Turkish Cup triumph for Fenerbahçe SK as the Istanbul outfit edged out Trabzonspor AŞ in Ankara.
The final was nine minutes old when Sow rounded off a counterattack with a simple finish directed past goalkeeper Tolga Zengin after collecting Mehmet Topal's pass. Trabzonspor could not find an equaliser so Aykut Kocaman, whose side finished runners-up to Galatasaray AŞ in the league, becomes the first coach to guide the Yellow Canaries to back-to-back cup successes.
For wing-back Hasan Ali Kaldırım it was just reward for a campaign that saw unprecedented success in Europe too, as Fenerbahçe reached the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. "We played around 65 matches in three different competitions this season and were at our limit," said the left-back. "Unfortunately, we lost out in the league but we kept our heads high and capped the season with a trophy. Let this silverware be a tribute to our fans."
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Floods had destroyed the Grand Old Oprey. It was being re-invented although many said it couldn't be done. And on my way to the new venue I found out that people are always re-inventing themselves. Bill Glasser and his Choice Theory came to mind again.
Getting a lift from the Choice Theory Conference to the Grand Old Oprey, the chauffeur driver quizzed me.
He said: "I've been looking at a book from your bookstore at the conference on CT and alcoholism." He asked: "Do you believe alcoholism is a disease?"
I replied "No I don't. Choice Theory would say the consumption of alcohol is a choice
You choose to buy the alcohol, you choose to pour it down your throat, and you are not controlled by some mysterious brain disease."
The taxi driver said, "This goes against modern medical and psychiatric beliefs because everyone says alcoholism is a disease!"
I explained to him that Choice Theory says that we choose all we do in order to get what we want. A person might choose alcohol to deal with a difficulty in their lives and it becomes a habit. There is one thing you can do, "Stop drinking!"
He shook his head. I said to him, "Tell me your story."
He replied, "When I came back from Vietnam, I was an alcoholic. I married and got on with my life. It seemed to be working for me until one day my wife said to me "If you continue drinking, the children and I will be leaving".I stopped drinking that day and I have never drunk since. I own a fleet of hire cars and run a successful business."
I asked him, "How did you stop?"
He said, "I just did it"
I asked, "How did you do it? Were there any withdrawal symptoms?"
"For a few days but I didn't pay much attention to them." "What kept you on the straight and narrow?" I enquired. "I decided that my wife and family were more important than drinking. It's as simple as that."
I said, "That is great. That really demonstrates what we teach in Choice Theory. We choose all we do because it is the best choice we can make at the time. When you realised the consequences of your decision to continue drinking you chose a more satisfying option!"
I mentioned to him that in Dr. Glasser's book "Positive Addiction" he says that we need to replace negatively addictive behaviours with more positive ones.
He nodded, "I chose my wife, my family and my business. But most of all, I chose myself."
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When an organization has data questions, those questions can sometimes be answered by writing reports directly over the systems where the data was entered—whether that's an EHR (Electronic Health Records) or accounting system. Often, this approach works just fine for financial statements and basic operational reporting. (Indeed, I've written before (back in 2011) about how to use the general ledger as a simple datamart/data warehouse.… Read More


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The Sleep of Reason | Sandi Leibowitz
I have never believed in angels. I never used to believe in devils, but when they visit you, it's hard to maintain your skepticism. I painted demons once, leering and drooling, eager to devour a dying impenitent, despite a saint's prayers. I would rather be attended by such amiable creatures than the one who has selected me.
I jerked awake one night, heart pounding, to a crashing sound in my ears. The sweat poured from me. Above me loomed a figure.
Others might say she had a peasant's features, but I know full well that blue blood doesn't guarantee beauty, and a hero may hide behind a brutish, unwashed face. My canvases have shown that; my brush hates to lie. Her vicious owl eyes bored into me, lips twisted in a vulgar smirk. It was the face of a wizened bawd, a Celestina.
What revolting things she told me, whispering, whispering, like one who'd sell me the flesh of some young luscious girl. Her whispers uglier than her face.
"Look," she said. "See," she said. "Paint that."
You call me Celestina. I like the irony—heavenly I'm not. And if I'm a procuress, it's your art I pander to. I crook my gnarled finger; soon you'll follow. Abandon your pretty girls with parasols, Cisco. You may be a gilder's son, but gold fancywork doesn't suit you. Here's what suits.
My bat wings buzz about your head. I gnaw. I claw.
You stumble. Fall.
I strip to show you my beauty, ancient Celestina's shriveled dugs and dragging cunt.
From my ass, I birth fanged, two-headed infants. Wriggle, wriggle, little serpents.
Hear them scream? No. You hear nothing. Have you noticed yet? Not a sound penetrates. Sweet dreams, Francisco, may flights of demons sing you to your rest—not that you'll hear them. Deaf as a stone. Except, of course, to my nightly lullabies inside your head. But your sight? Oh, that I'll leave; what would I do without your art? I suck the sound from your world and leave you dry. Only way to moisten—dip your brush in paint.
Shipwrecks and bullfights. Bandits and lunatics. Terror and violence entice my brush.
If I could hear! A bird. The wind in the trees. The cat jumping on my table, palette and brushes crashing to the floor, the wineglass shattering. A voice, dear God! A human voice. I hear only her voice.
I am trapped. Imprisoned inside this cell of self, like any of the asylum's lunatics.
Only my work frees me. Line. Color. Shadow. The sheen on a satin waistcoat. The black web of a lace mantilla. Intent on the portraits my patrons commission, I feel whole.
But I'm driven to paint other canvases, the hellish visions Celestina foists on me.
Forsake paint a while, Cisco. Those lakes of color—you float too freely there. You will etch my whisperings, construct sueños as I construct you. How black the world is! Just like the soot you'll spread on your copper plates.
I am the needle that pricks you, scratching away to reveal your design. See? Your soul shines like gold.
I am the acid. Every night I bite, burning away your illusions.
I am the press that crushes your chest till you fear your heart will explode.
This is how I etch an artist. You don't hear the plates complain, do you?
I check my proof: You are not dark enough, dear Cisco. I must prick and bite and press some more.
My Caprichos abound with quacks, whores, profligate priests, professorial asses, destruction-mad inquisitors, monsters of greed and cruelty. I will sell them on the Calle del Desengano, for where else do they belong but on the Street of Disillusions? The book will open with my self-portrait, head cradled on my desk, brushes abandoned, the bats and owls and glaring cats of Celestina's visions pressing around me. I turn her nightmares into art, subvert her perversions. The world, teeming with human follies, seems black as soot. But Truth will shine like etched lines on grounded copper.
My claws rake your thigh. I snap at your cojones. Send innumerable nasties to scuttle across your face. Fevers blight you, hell's breath licking at your skin, tasting, tasting.
You think you're some torero who can feint me with a cape? Your horses are gored, Cisco, their intestines streaming behind them. Think you can wipe me out with pictures of wars and bullfights?
Reason lies crushed beneath the wheels of vice. War, famine, a contemptible king who abandons Spain to the wolves. What made me think art could save us? Save me?
Old man, you once thought Truth would gleam like the copper of an etched plate. Night reigns.
My silent house, soon my tomb, becomes my canvas. Every background black. Celestina's nightmares enlarge monstrously upon my walls, like engorged ticks. There can be no more niceties of line; that was for the old, rational world. I slop the paint in crude splatters, wield brush like it's a knife. Celestina's horrors swallow up my innocent picnics and parades. The devils triumph. Witches swell their ranks. Titanic cannibals. Mindless mobs.
Once I painted myself as a dog. Wearing "Goya" on my collar, I fawned upon my king, old Carlos IV (a cuckold and a fool but not so very wicked; no, I have known worse rulers since).
Before I lay my brushes by, I finish my last work: I paint myself a dog again. Staring at the void, masterless, awaiting the final darkness.
Sandi Leibowitz is a school librarian, classical singer, insomniac and writer of speculative fiction and poetry. Her work appears in Liminality, Stone Telling, Inkscrawl, Mythic Delirium, Ellen Datlow's Best Horror of the Year 5 and other magazines and anthologies. A native New Yorker, she has ridden in a hot-air balloon over the Rio Grande, traveled in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims to Santiago de la Compostella and visited with Arthur in Avalon.


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Albemarle County Honors Active-Duty Military and Veterans by Waiving Park Entry and Shelter Rental Fees
Immediate family members of active-duty military personnel also offered fee waivers
As a small gesture to show gratitude and appreciation for the brave men and women of the military who serve(d) our country, the Albemarle County Parks and Recreation department will waive entry fees into Chris Greene, Mint Springs and Walnut Creek parks for all active-duty military and their immediate family members, as well as veterans, for the remainder of the season. Albemarle County swimming beaches are open through August 21. Since County beaches are closed on days that Albemarle County Schools are closed, they will reopen the weekends of August 25-26 and September 1-3. No park user fee is collected when the beaches are closed. Active-duty military and veterans will need to show their military ID to the cashier each time they visit. There is no fee for anyone to enter Albemarle County parks after September 3rd.
In addition, fees for shelter rental at all County parks will be waived for active-duty military and their immediate family members, and also veterans through the end of the 2012 calendar year. Interested military personnel will need to present their military ID when they come into the Parks and Recreation office to reserve the shelter. The Parks and Recreation office is located on the first floor of the County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road.
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Archive for Art
Art Ditto by Birdcage Press ~ A TOS ReviewPosted by: | Comments
It never ceases to amaze me what one creative, motivated momma can accomplish when she has three young children, and wants to teach them that learning is fun! In this case, the woman is Wenda O'Reilly. Her first game was published by Birdcage Press in 2000. There are now more than 30 award-winning games available!
"Classic card games with an educational twist."
I recently had the opportunity to review Art Ditto. It is a memory game, but it is so much more, too!
There are 48, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, high-gloss, heavy-duty tiles of famous museum-quality paintings. The paintings depict birds, boats, cats, flowers, horses; and music. They are gorgeous! There are also 8, 5″ x 10″ cards that can be used for collecting art sets. Designed for ages 4+, it is a wonderful game for family play with multiple ages. You'll find it on the website for $24.95, and possibly in your local art museum's gift shop.
Because Art Ditto is a memory game, it promotes visual processing, matching, memory, taking turns; and sharing for young children. The pictures are vibrant, and hold a child's attention. This game is not just for wee ones, though. The cards list the subject of the painting, the artist; and the name of the painting and the date. The text is written in four languages! English, French, Spanish; and German. (I do wish there was a pronunciation guide included, because it took me some time to look up the proper pronunciations so I could read them aloud.) This game could easily be used, with older students, as a supplement to their art studies, history; and language.
I played it with a 4 year old. Just me and my granddaughter. She loved the art! We spent at least 15 minutes just enjoying the paintings, and discussing what we saw in them. 48 cards seemed a bit overwhelming for a memory game, though, and it took us forever to match them; so after the first game, we chose themes ahead of time. One time we chose the tiles with flowers and tiles with the color green on them, another time we chose tiles that had something "living" on them, and so on. Each new game, we mixed up the set of tiles and played with the smaller set, making it quicker and a little more enjoyable for her age. It's a game that can easily grow with her, and future grandchildren.
My Crew mates reviewed several of the products that are available at Birdcage Press, and if you click the banner below and follow the link you'll find them there.
Disclaimer* I received the game, Art Ditto, in exchange for my honest review as a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you for your comments. I enjoy hearing from you!
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Fall On Your KneesPosted by: | Comments
I wrote the song, Fall On Your Knees, in 2007. I have an audio recording of it, but this is the first video recording I've done. Actually, it's the first time I've played guitar with it! It's not the best sound, but I think you can hear it well enough; and I hope it blesses you.
A special note of thanks to my mom for her constant encouragement, and genuine gratitude to my brother for playing back up guitar with me. I'm continuing to step out of my comfort zone! God is good, and all the glory is His!
Every day I look around I don't see what I want to see.
Our whole world is crashing down and so rapidly.
People are just givin' up, they don't think there's a chance,
To save these souls; but they don't know our wondrous Father's plans.
Fall on your knees. Lift your prayers up to heaven, we're a new generation;
We're gonna rock this world.
Fall on your knees. Lift your prayers up to heaven, we're a new generation;
We're gonna rock this world. We're gonna rock this world!
All across this lonely earth, people are reaching out for love,
To chase away the fear and hurt they hold inside their heart.
Though there's sin and selfishness, hope will not be drowned.
Through this pain and suffering, faith will find it's ground.
It's time to, call on His Holy Name. It's time to, call in the cavalry.
We're gonna rock it. We're gonna rock it.
It's time to, share the love of Christ and
It's time to, show the world what's right.
We're gonna rock it. We're gonna rock it.
Fall on your knees. Lift your prayers up to heaven, we're a new generation.
We're gonna rock this world.
Fall on your knees. Lift your prayers up to heaven, we're a new generation.
We're gonna rock this world. We're gonna rock this world!
Sarah E.
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HoldItDear – Etsy ShopPosted by: | Comments
My daughter has nine new listings in her Etsy shop ~ HoldItDear.
These are adorable, handmade sock animals, with embroidery eyes and mouths that make them much more child safe than buttons.
They're made to be treasured for generations.
Find your perfect stuffed animal today,
and HoldItDear for years to come.
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5 Days of Artistic Expression 001Posted by: | Comments
What is Artistic Expression?
The dictionary defines artistic as showing skill or excellence in execution; naturally gifted with creative skills. Another definition says – showing imaginative skill in arrangement. I can accept showing imaginative or creative skills in an arrangement, but even the remarkable, Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, and architect, Michelangelo Buonarroti did not claim to be naturally gifted or excellent in his execution. He said, "If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it wouldn't seem wonderful at all."
Expression is an act, process, or instance of representing, or conveying in a medium – art, music, words; movement. I like the word conveying; so, the process of conveying information or emotion through art, music, words; movement. "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." ~ Edgar Degas (French Impressionist painter, sculptor & draughtsman.)
There are so many mediums available, I believe everyone can be artistically expressive, in one way or another. Drawing, Sketching, Coloring, Painting, Composing or Writing comes easily to mind. Photography, Videos, Music, Dance and Choreography, Scrapbooking, Storytelling and Cooking, are all outlets for artistic expression. Don't limit yourself or your child. Artistic expression can also be squashed at a young age and never be recovered. Vincent van Gogh, Post-Impressionist painter, said, "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
Why promote artistic expression?
Art education teaches children to be creative and innovative. It can increase cognitive and social development, and boost self-esteem. Most art skills require observation and reflection. These skills translate into problem solving skills for math, writing, and science. "Math is not just about numbers, formulas and logic, math is also about structure, symmetry, shape and beauty," says University of Colorado math professor Carla Farsi. "Conversely, art is not only about emotion, color and aesthetics, but also about rhythm, patterns and problem solving."
Children learn best when both sides of their brains are engaged. The reading, writing, math, and science activities are centered in the left hemisphere of the brain. The right hemisphere is responsible for imagination. The right side is artistically dominant. Activities that cross over, stimulating both hemispheres, promote participatory and interactive learning. The more faculties involved, the more likely a child is to retain what he's learned. Albert Einstein, German theoretical physicist, said, "I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination."
How do I teach artistic expression?
"A child's attitude toward everything is an artist's attitude." ~ Willa Cather, American author
Encourage the act of creating art! Supply visual, auditory, and physical motivators; prompts, but give your students the freedom to express themselves without parameters. "Just as our eyes need light in order to see, our minds need ideas in order to create," believes Nicole Malebranche (French rationalist philosopher; theologian.)
Drawing is one of the first ways a child learns to express himself, and with encouragement he wants to continue to learn. Coloring outside the lines is art! Coloring the dog red, or the rainbow brown, is art! French Romantic painter, Eugene Delacroix said, "The source of genius is imagination alone, the refinement of the senses that sees what others do not see, or sees them differently." "No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." ~ Oscar Wilde (Irish poet, playwright and novelist.)
We recreate our world from our own experience and understanding of life. It's not about perfection! The most famous artist of the 20th Century, Pablo Picasso, is quoted as saying, "The world today doesn't make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do?
L'Accordeoniste, Cubist painting, by Picasso
I did not teach my children art history, or present the works of The Master's, until they were much older. I didn't want them being influenced by or comparing their work to another's technique. In their early years, I gave them little instruction – how to hold a brush, how to create perspective; how to use empty space, etc. I did not teach them how to draw, nor did I dictate what was to be drawn. If they wrote a song, I didn't correct it because the bridge was seemingly in the wrong place. Every poem written didn't have to rhyme or fit a traditional Japanese-style haiku form, or any other form, for that matter. "No amount of skillful invention can replace the essential element of imagination." ~ Edward Hopper (American realist painter & printmaker.)
I cultivate artistic expression with five basic steps.
Composition – placing together –
The musician, by placing notes together –
The writer, by placing words together –
The artist, by placing images or movements together.
Imagination – visualizing in your mind –
What do you see around you?
How do you reconstruct what you see?
Observation – focusing on the details –
Paying attention to people, animals, structures, colors and textures –
Using all five senses – seeing, tasting, smelling, touching, and hearing.
Communication – imparting your view, insight, feelings –
Telling a story with your art work.
Recognition – showing the artist's work – building confidence –
Display in a hallway gallery or on the refrigerator –
Print a book –
Make a recording or video.
"Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to start where he was." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet, essayist, and philosopher.
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Maestro ClassicsPosted by: | Comments
We love music. I encourage my children to develop an appreciation for the art, beauty, and talent in every genre. I'll admit, it's a little harder to find in some, more than others, but it is possible.
In December, I had the opportunity to take my children to hear the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The youngest, especially, were amazed to hear and see the instruments at the same time. I loved watching them, as they heard a new sound, searching to find the instrument it was coming from. It was a wonderful experience.
"Listening to symphonic music allows a child to listen to the sounds that various instruments make and then make an informed decision on which instrument they might like to try playing." It's true. My child could envision herself playing the flute. Actually, she mimicked playing it throughout the entire concert. I don't know if she had even seen a flute before then.
Maestro Classics is classical music for kids. It is geared for children ages 6 – 12. The music is performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
They have 9 productions available:
Peter and the Wolf
The Soldier's Tale
The Story of Swan Lake
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
My Name is Handel: The Story of Water Music
The Tortoise and the Hare
Casey at the Bat
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Juanita the Spanish Lobster
Each CD is $16.98 or purchase a MP3 download for $9.98. Nearly an hour of music, by brilliant composers, narration and background information.
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Thoughtful ConsiderationPosted by: | Comments
As parents, we encourage our children to "court" their future mate, simply, seeking their affections, getting to know them, with the intention of marriage. The "dating game," sifting through humans and discarding them along the way, is not one we play.
I recently "met" author Gary Bower and his wife, Jan, when I read their book, The Person I Marry – Things I'll Think About Long Before Saying I Do, and I recognize kindred spirits. There's a glimpse of their hearts on every page. Gary's is shared through the sweet rhythm of his poetry and Jan's, through the expressive brush strokes of her oil paintings. He is the author and she is the illustrator. Just as they made 12 beautiful children together, they now make beautiful children's books, together.
Gary writes, "It's 'who', not 'what' that makes a great wedding." "What makes a princess? What makes a prince?" "Something that's inside, something much deeper, will help me determine which one is a 'keeper'."
Each page prompts a thoughtful consideration, and possible discussion on what to look for in a potential spouse.
Kindness, Tenderness, Graciousness, Generosity, Friendship, Determination, Joyfulness, Tolerance, Respectfulness, Devotion, Commitment, Modesty, Moral Purity, Trustworthiness, Truthfulness, Contrition, True Love and more.
"The vows I'll say I mean to keep, so I'll look hard before I leap," reminds Gary.
The Person I Marry from Bower Books.
The Person I Marry won the 2010 Christian Small Publisher of the Year award. It has an appeal to all ages. It is a comfortable, snuggled-on-the-couch lap book, 32 pages, hard bound. From educational tool, conversation starter to lovely gift idea – birthday, engagement, wedding and anniversary, it is worth the $11.99 retail and has the potential to become a family treasure.
You'll find other wholesome books in the "Bright Future Book" collection, by the Bowers:
There's a Party in Heaven – hope of a future; comfort for those who face the loss of a loved one.
The Jingle in My Pocket – practical ideas and healthy attitudes about money.
What Do Heroes Wear? – finding purpose by serving others.
And poster-size, stunning art prints of Jan's illustrations with verses of Gary's poetry, when you browse the Bower Family Books website. (Please, follow the links I've included throughout this post.)
You can contact Gary and Jan Bower at:
Bower Books & Fine Art
7700 Timbers Trail
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
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I'm grateful for the "introduction" to Gary & Jan, through The Person I Marry. I look forward to getting to know them better.
Gary blogs @
"Daddy Says…"
Thoughts from the Heart of a Father of Twelve
and I can follow
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Many of my crew mates have known the Bower's for years, while some have just met them, but you can read all of their reviews by clicking on the TOS graphic below.
I appreciate the Godly direction, inspiration and quiet affirmation of The Person I Marry. It's been a joy to read it to my children. I hope you'll enjoy it, too.
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
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Wordless WednesdayPosted by: | Comments
Colossians 3:23, 24
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for men,
since you know that you will receive
an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
~ New International Version ~
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James 1:17
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coming down from The Father of the heavenly lights,
who does not change like shifting shadows."
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Blessings to you and yours,
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