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NO stripping, No sanding, No priming, No Sealing!! Honest! Shellac is a sealer—no sealing is needed. Chalk Paint® adheres to the surface better than any primer. (Only use shellac if a bleed through problem occurs, which is very uncommon. This is an unnecessary extra step too. See the section on shellac for more details.)
Make sure your surface is free of rust (unless you want that to show through) and loose paint. Painting over loose paint will not stabilize the failing substrate. You will need to sand that.
If the surface has chipped off paint, varnish, or veneer and you want the end result to be smooth, you will need to fill in the low lying areas. We recommend using Wood Icing™--extra creamy and easier to use than typical wood putties, it is also more cost effective. Wood Icing™ can be stained or painted. If a super smooth surface isn't necessarily desired, Chalk Paint® can be applied thickly, creating texture that will cover up the imperfections on the surface.
Other than that, make sure your surface is clean and free of dust, dirt and grease. Sometimes a damp cloth will suffice. Other times (like kitchen cabinets) we recommend cleaning thoroughly. Although some people choose to use dish soap, tsp or tsp alternative, we highly recommend a non-toxic cleaner that will not leave behind a residue. (Do NOT use oil soap to clean!) We have found the best cleaner to be Basic H. It is a highly concentrated, non-toxic cleaner that will not leave a residue. We recommend mixing according to the directions for degreasing and using the green scratch side of a Scotchbrite™ sponge. That abrasive sponge aids in getting the surface extra clean while slightly deglossing for the best adhesion possible.
It depends on the color of paint you've chosen as well as the color of the piece you are painting over and the technique you are using. If you are doing a light barely-there coverage, you will get a lot more coverage than doing pure white over black and wanting completely opaque coverage. For full coverage, here are the average coverage rates.
A project pot will cover 18-25 sf. That is equal to one very thin coat on your front door. And you'll need more than one coat if you want solid coverage.
A quart will cover 150-200 sf. Painting two coats on a kitchen table and 4 chairs – or – an average sized dresser and 2 end tables is achievable.
If you are working in ambient temperatures, as long as the paint has dried to touch, you are fine to paint a second coat. Typically this is only about 10-15 minutes so when you've finished the first coat, the area where you started is probably dry enough to start your second. Unlike latex paint, there is no waiting several hours between coats. If working over plastic or glossy surfaces, waiting until the first coat is fully dry is recommended which may take up to an hour.
It will vary depending upon the type and color of wood your cabinets are and the color you want to paint them. For maximum durability, we recommend doing a full coverage application to ensure there is enough paint for the wax to soak into. You can look at your square footage and know that a quart covers 150-200 square feet and buy accordingly. Or, to make things a little easier, count your doors and drawers. If you are going to paint 2-3 coats of paint doing the fronts and backs of the doors, and the surrounding box exterior, one quart will cover approximately a section of cabinets with 4-5 doors and 2-3 drawers.
Unless there is something you see that you find objectionable, there is no need to sand between coats of paint or to sand before waxing. Only if you see something that isn't to your liking do you need to sand. Even if you want a super smooth finish, it is unlikely you'll need to sand. Instead, be sure your application is light and do 2-3 thin layers spreading out the paint as far as it will go. The more you fuss with the paint, the less smooth it gets. Don't be a perfectionist and overwork the paint if you want a really smooth finish—you'll get just the opposite of what you want to achieve.
Adding water to your paint will just minimize the coverage you get from it. Using a damp brush can create a smoother finish. The tiniest bit of water goes a really long way.
Are you sure you don't want any brush strokes? If so and you really do want a factory sprayed look, you will need to spray your paint or use something different. You can get a very smooth, professional hand painted finish (which typically costs at least 30-50% more if you were paying someone else to do it) that feels like silk and in our opinion, much more luxurious without watering down the paint and using a brush. Come into one of our Fleurish Home locations to see and feel our pieces to decide how you want to finish your project.
It is best to sand after one coat of wax. Wait a few minutes for the wax to set up, then use 220 grit sandpaper to rub back to another layer of paint or the original surface. After sanding, apply another thin layer of wax to bring the color back to life and protect the surface properly.
If you want a highly distressed look where most of the paint will be sanded away, go ahead and sand first as the paint sands back very quickly and easily before it has been waxed. 220 is still recommended. Anything coarser creates unattractive scratch marks that does not make the piece look authentically worn.
Because Chalk Paint® is very matte and absorbent using steel wool to distress will most likely leave dark carbon marks on your surface and is therefore not recommended. 220 sandpaper is best for distressing. You can use a sanding block if you want—you are the artisan and the final finish look is your choice! We at Fleurish Home prefer sandpaper over a sanding block because you can maintain more control over the surface area and degree to which you distress with sandpaper. We actually use very small pieces of sandpaper even when doing a large project. In our experience, we find we not only have greater control, but prettier more authentic aging and use far less sandpaper than when using larger pieces or sanding blocks.
Fleurish Pro Tip: You can use #0000 steel wool over your properly waxed surfaces to increase the sheen of your finish. It can also be used along with a little bit of wax to buff out accidental drink rings left on your waxed table top.
Wet distressing needs to be done on a piece that has been painted that same day to work best. We like using a Better than Cheesecloth™ towel because of the nice sturdy texture it has. Baby wipes will leave behind a residue and can also leave white streaks. We only recommend wet distressing for plastic, metal, or previously finished pieces and only in small areas. It is never a good idea to get large areas of wood really wet. Sanding is a better method for large areas of wood surfaces.
Chalk Paint® is a very matte finish paint. It works beautifully on walls and can be rolled, brushed, or troweled for different looks. You can leave it matte or finish with a coat or two of wax for a different look. Because of its very matte finish, in a bathroom you will most likely see where water has splashed so waxing might be the better choice. If a matte finish is desired, a suitable good quality wall paint would work best.
Painting fabric can be done with Chalk Paint® because it is not a film forming paint. You are essentially dying the fabric in place by using plenty of water with the paint and building up the color slowly using 2-4 layers allowing each to dry thoroughly between coats. Natural fibers are most successful: cotton, linen, and silk. We recommend wetting the surface, then adding paint and additional water as needed to achieve a thin layer of color. After color saturation is achieved, sand lightly with 220-320 grit sandpaper and wipe with a damp cloth for a soft supple hand. A layer or two of wax can also be added after this step but will change the look and feel to something like a thin leather or vinyl. Leather and vinyl paint beautifully without added water but thin layers and adequate dry time between coats is the key to a successful end result. We do recommend wax as it will give the look, feel and protection of the original surface. Sanding is typically not necessary on leather and vinyl either.
Use shellac as it is a stain blocker and will block the tannins from continuing to bleed through. (See the section on shellac for more details.)
You need to ask yourself what look you want to achieve as an end result and what it is you are painting to answer that question. Painting is an art, not a science and many different looks and styles are easily achieved with Annie Sloan products.
If you want solid coverage, you will need more than one coat. You will spend less time and use far less paint doing 2-3 thin coats than trying to cover completely in one coat.
Check with your local building code as these vary by county, but Chalk Paint® is not considered flammable so it will be allowed in most cases. As with any paint, it can burn and release carbon dioxide so caution should always be exercised around open flames. If it is a wood burning fireplace and the area will get hot, the wax may get a bit sticky, but after wax has cured the flammable solvent in it has dissipated leaving only beeswax and carnauba so it is fine. Allow the wax to fully cure before using your fireplace. If you are painting the hearth and it may be sat and walked upon, lacquer may be a better choice as it is designed for floors whereas wax is not. You don't have to seal the paint at all either if you don't want to as it probably doesn't get a lot of handling. You can burnish it with 400 grit sandpaper and wipe with a damp cloth if you want to create a light sheen without wax or lacquer.
Chalk Paint® is perfect for brick and stone! To paint, we recommend dampening the surface with water. The initial pass can be done with a spray bottle or spritzer. You want the surface to be damp as it is very absorbent and by wetting it you will help the paint absorb better. Keep a container of water at the ready to dip your brush into as needed. Using an Annie Sloan natural bristle paint brush (trust me those nice fat brushes will help tremendously in getting the job done!) dip your brush into the water and paint a little on the area where you want to start to paint. You'll work in 1-2 square foot sections. Now dip the same brush into some paint and apply to the same area where you painted your water. If the paint is grabbing and biting into the surface too hard where it is difficult to spread, dip your brush back into the water and paint some more water into that same area. This will help spread your paint. You want to build up a couple of thin layers so that it soaks into that brick or stone. You will be left with a surface that still looks like brick or stone but a new color! It will not have that gross shiny painted look from the 70s—it will be beautiful and natural looking. No need to seal with anything. Be sure to always check with your local building code if painting a fireplace as these vary by county, but Chalk Paint® is not considered flammable so it will be allowed in most cases. As with any paint, it can burn and release carbon dioxide so caution should always be exercised around open flames.
You can't. Graphite will never be pure black. Annie considers the color harsh and prefers the more historical soft iron ore color of Graphite. You can, however, deepen the color if you so desire. Graphite has a slightly blue undertone to it and that seems to be the objection from customers most of the time. You can counterbalance that by adding a bit of Barcelona Orange paint into your Graphite paint. Orange is opposite blue on the color wheel, which when mixed becomes brown—neutral. By eliminated the blue cast, the paint appears darker and definitely becomes more neutral. Be careful not to add too much or you'll create a deep espresso brown. Adding one 4 oz sample jar to your 32 oz quart will give you a good ratio. You can apply a layer of dark or black wax over the paint but keep in mind that wax will never product a solid color rather it will give a slightly mottled appearance. Be aware that applying dark or black wax without clear can result in a blotchy look so we recommend sealing the paint with clear wax first and then applying a thin coat of dark or black wax. Never paint on your dark wax and leave it that way. Wax always needs to applied thinly, removing an excess from the surface. We have samples at every Fleurish Home store showing various ways we've heard people suggest to get Graphite darker. Come on in and take a look at them and decide which way you like it best!
Sure! You can run Chalk Paint® through a sprayer. You may or may not need to thin it depending upon the color you are using and the size tip you have on your sprayer.
You can also roll on the paint if that is the look you like. Annie intended for her paint to be used as a hand painted decorative finish but you can create any look you like with it.
Fleurish Pro Tip: Because the paint dries very quickly, we sometimes will use a combination of roller and brush on large surfaces in order to get a really smooth application if that's the look we are wanting to achieve. The pink roller kits we sell in the shop work best. Other rollers can leave weird textures or orange peel looks, similar to a poorly executed spray finish. To keep the hand brushes look, roll a thin coat of paint on the surface, then immediately brush over the surface using a paint brush loaded with a small amount of paint.
It isn't a requirement of course but we do highly recommend using a natural bristle brush. Natural bristle brushes provide the best coverage of the paint and the Annie Sloan oval brushes are by far the best tool for the application of Chalk Paint®. Even using just the small sized brush, you will go back to the can less often and work more quickly. If your budget won't allow the purchase at first, the second best option would be one of our inexpensive furniture paint brushes as a good "starter" brush. They are thicker and shed less than the throw-away chip brushes from the hardware store and do a better job than a polyester or nylon brush. You might consider getting a couple of them to complete your project. Although they can be washed and reused, they do tend to get saturated and become a little floppy after a while making painting a little more tedious. Once washed and dried, they bounce right back though. If you choose to use your latex paint brush, you most likely will need to paint at least one extra coat so the small investment in the furniture paint brush more than pays for itself in time and paint.
Because Chalk Paint® is a water-based paint, clean-up is soap and water. Rinse your brush until the water runs clear. If you are just changing colors, no need to clean further or let dry. Just squeeze out the excess water and shake out well to remove as much water as possible and you can begin painting again right away. When you are finished painting for a few hours or the day, we recommend cleaning with our Big Fat Lye™ soap. Natural bristle brushes need extra care to stay at their best. The hair can become dry and brittle causing breakage and excessive shedding so using this specially formulated soap will clean and condition your bristles without leaving a residue on them keeping your brush at its best.
Typically the answer would be no because water based products like latex paint or poly will not adhere to wax—the wax would need to be removed first. However, the unique properties of Chalk Paint® make it possible to paint over wax even though it is a water-based product! Make sure the wax has fully dried before repainting with Chalk Paint®. You might consider sanding lightly if your wax is very shiny and the cure time may be a bit longer so just be extra gentle with your piece for a couple of weeks if you've painted over the wax. Otherwise, it's no problem to do so making changing your mind easy.
There isn't one ratio that works in all situations. It depends on the color you are using, how thick your paint is, the temperature in the room and the look you want. How opaque or sheer do you want it to be? That can change your ratio drastically!
We never recommend adding water directly to your paint can. If you want to water down your paint, put it in a separate container. If you will be storing it for later use, use distilled water or it might get a little stinky. The impurities and minerals in tap water won't be harmful but they can make for an unpleasant order if stored for an extended period in a well-sealed container. You'll have to play around with the ratios until you find something you like. This could potentially lead to a pretty large amount of watered down paint! Instead, we recommend another method. Keep a bowl of water with you as you work. Paint a coat of plain water on the surface of your piece, then paint on some paint over the water. Now you can make adjustments on the spot. If it's too sheer, add some more paint. If it's too opaque, add some more water. Wipe off any excess with a towel. You can always wash it all off with a damp towel and start all over again if you need to! You have the ultimate open time and flexibility using this method.
No, you don't have to take a workshop. Everyone on our staff is happy to walk you through the basics of how to paint and wax. We also give you a free "Getting Started Guide" that Annie Sloan wrote as an overview. Annie has written several wonderful books about painting as well. We recommend "Quick and Easy Paint Transformations" as the best step by step guide to all the basics and more including simple crackle, distressing, waxing, gilding, etc. "Colour Recipes for Painted Furniture" takes everything to the next level by talking more about mixing colors and choosing complementary colors and adds painting and dying fabric to the repertoire.
Annie places a high value on hands-on workshops. Our workshop participants, even those that have a lot of previous painting experience, find the workshops very informative and inspiring. We provide you with instant feedback to help you tweak your techniques and make the most out of your painting experiences, ensure you are waxing properly, and inspire you with creative applications and color combinations.
YouTube and the various tutorials found on blogs can sometimes be helpful but other times well-intentioned individuals giving advice simply don't have the education or technical background to be teaching others and can give poor instructions. We hate the idea of you resorting to YouTube so please remember that we are always available to answer questions and offer free technical support anytime. Call or email us so we can help take out that learning curve for you.
Sure—a paint stripper can be used to remove any wax and paint. We recommend a safe citristrip type product but only if you want to return to unfinished wood and strip past all finishes on the piece. Otherwise, if you just want to change the color, you can just paint over it with a fresh coat of Chalk Paint® in a new color.
Technically yes. The paint will adhere to laminate and other countertop materials. A little extra prep is recommended if you decide to go that route. For kitchens though, just because you CAN do it doesn't mean you maybe SHOULD do it. Although we have several clients that have done so successfully, extra caution needs to be taken in the care of a painted countertop. Like laminate countertops, avoid cutting on the surface or placing anything hot on it. Like wood countertops, avoid standing water for extended amounts of time.


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Those who take special pride in promoting our major raffle gain entry into our premier ticket sales club. Our parish benefits tremendously from the sale of these tickets. This year we are asking all parishioners to make a special effort to sell a record number of raffle tickets. We applaud those who work hard to sell these tickets and help make our annual fundraiser such a success.
This year's drawing for the prizes on Springfest Day, Sunday March 17th, will be just like last year. We will begin at 1 p.m. and draw for our $100 cash prize winners every 15 minutes in the Dining Hall. Our grand prize of $2,000 will be drawn at the end of the day. So make sure and turn in your ticket sales by Springfest Day so that all who have purchased a chance at the prizes will be eligible for all the cash prizes.
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As in years past, we will be awarding four (4) free sheets of raffle tickets to all those who sell at least $100 of raffle tickets (20 sheets +) by March 10th We will also be awarding eight (8) free sheets of raffle tickets to all of those who reach the 40+ club by March 7th.
On Springfest day, cash prizes of $100, $75 and $25 will be awarded to the top three ticket ($) sales persons!
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
I have teenage boys. Two of them. I love them to pieces. Truly I do. They are both on their "L's" right now. I don't love that. Not. One. Little. Bit. No siree.
Mr 18 is almost ready to get his licence. His driving is very good, if not a tad fast. The first few times out were scary, or so I thought at the time, but in comparison to Mr 17, not even a "ONE" on the Fear Factor scale.
Mr 17 ... where do I start? Could it go right back to when he was a little boy and not really having terrific hand eye co-ordination when it came to ball sports? Could it be the fact that he has no idea of which way is right or left? Perhaps it's got something to do with the fact that he has no idea of direction, as in he still thinks Sydney is "up" from Brisbane?
I've taken Mr 17 out a total of 4 times now. The first time we went to a little estate where there are only 2 houses. Unfortunately there were builders building the 3rd house right where we wanted to practice. It was horrendous. We kangaroo hopped 75 percent of the time and the other 25 percent was spent with me screaming and grabbing the steering wheel as he lurched towards the cement drain surrounds. That lesson lasted 10 minutes before we both melted down.
A month or so later we tried again. One lovely Sunday afternoon we decided to drive around the streets of our suburb in my step daughter's "automatic" to give him the "feel" for steering etc. I was prepared for a relaxing little drive. OMG this so didn't happen. We leave the driveway and within 3 metres we almost take out the side mirror of the neighbours car across the road. I gain composure and put my "shrill" voice back inside and we continue down the road. We live at the top of a hill. It is usually expected that you will use the brake on the way down the hill and apply serious pressure at the bottom. Not my Mr 17. I scream "brakes, use the goddam brakes!!!!!" We kind of stop and head around the corner. Thankfully it was a quiet Sunday afternoon.
May I remind you that I suffer from anxiety. The bad kind. The debilitating kind. It comes on in cars. Yes, that's right. In cars.
This particular "lesson" lasts around an hour and by the end of it he didn't take out any side mirrors, but I can tell you it was a miracle he didn't. I have never closed my eyes and screamed in a car so much ever. It was like being on a roller coaster, except it was flat.
The following day I was feeling a tad demented - I think as a result of the day before - and I agreed to let him drive my manual in the estate we visited on our first attempt. I was demented. Truly. We kangaroo along a bit and he gets the feel for the gears and the clutch and he's not doing too bad. Did I mention that he's not that good at doing two things at once? No? Oh well, there's that. So the gear changing is working a treat, shame about the steering. He totally wipes out my wheel on a cement drain - things break and crack. I possibly say the F Word and he says "it's not my fault". Needless to say the lesson ended right then.
Enter "Mike" the driving instructor. He has been Mr 17's driving companion for past 4 attempts.
This brings me to our little jaunt tonight. "Mum I've had a few lessons now and I'm pretty good. Can I drive to my girlfriend's house?". I may have been feeling a tad demented again, I did have weetbix for dinner, so possibly my brain hadn't had enough protein. I said yes.
His girlfriend lives in our suburb. I'm dressed in my Peter Alexander slip nightie - and not much else. I grab the keys and off we go. I didn't grab anything else, not even shoes. I told you I was a tad demented.
We kind of start off rocky - he swears its because he's trying to show me how good he is and he's nervous. We get to a stop sign on a small hill. Crap. Hill start. He rest assures me it's all good - he learned them today. We have a few false starts - that's ok - hill starts are hard. I don't mind him practicing. That is until a car comes up behind us. All of a sudden it is Game On. "You can't roll back, ok?" I say. He looks at me like I am speaking a foreign language. He tries again. He rolls back. I scream and grab at hand brake. "YOU CAN'T roll back OK?" I think he mutters something like F**k. He tries again. He rolls back. I scream hysterically. "YOU CAN'T ROLL BACK, JESUS". Sometimes in these type of situations I like to call my kids holy names. It helps. I think he says F**k again. This scenario plays out for at least another 5 minutes. Car is still sitting behind us - thankfully inching further and further back.
After the last attempt, Mr 17 says "Um mum I think you better do this." I look at him and say "do you see what I'm wearing?" He laughs. I get out of the car, walk around the back of the car, mouth "I'm sorry" to the driver and hope he's not looking at my nightie and also hoping it's not see through with his headlights shining on me!!! Mr 17 - does not get out - he slides over.
He decides he's had enough driving lessons for one day.
I've had enough for ever.
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I'm sitting here actually laughing out loud at the way you have written what happened, feeling horrible for laughing at your anxiety and freaking out cause I know Karma is going to come and bite me bigtime in around 12yrs time!ReplyDelete
I am wondering 2 things though, just how "Mike" is after the lessons ;) and also I wonder what the heck was going through the minds of the car behind you.
Thank you for making me laugh, but don't worry just feel safe in the knowledge that I will get paid back.
PMSL. I'm sorry, but I am. Oh Annie, what a nightmare. I DREAD this. I plan to leave it all up to their father. That's the plan...ReplyDelete
Oh Annie. This fills me with horror, you poor thing. My Dad taught me. I am sure he regailed his friends with similar tales...although not the slip nightie...ReplyDelete
I can see this being me & my kids in the relevant number of years... My recommendation both to you & myself is - professional lessons. Reduce grey hairs, anxiety attacks, thoughts of matricide (by them), filicide (by you), damage to your vehicle, increases in insurance costs and permanent damage to mother-child relationships... Money well spent I think :) I'm saving already lolReplyDelete
Annie, I loved this! Reminded me of the time I sat in a car with my stepdad, with him trying to get me to do a hill start without stalling while a car beeped the horn behind us - ah, memories! Thank god it'll be years before I have to accompany any of my children - I'd better start my 'nerve training' now!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 10:44 PM
My son just turned 16. Thank god I've already lost all my hair. Well, most of it. And what's left is a respectable shade of gray. Not looking forward to this.ReplyDelete
I think he mutters something like Fuck.ReplyDelete
Oh Annie, thanks for the giggle.
LMAO - oh sorry!ReplyDelete
We have 3 more years until we are faced with this challenge - thank god! Miss 13 is going to be tragic, but Miss 11 will be fine, she already drives Dad's car around the yard by herself. I think some have it and some obviously don't. LOL
LOL! But I cannot believe YOU got out of the car and he sidled across. Come on, Annie- you enjoyed your moment in the spotlight, didn't you? Headlights, anyway. ;)ReplyDelete
Thanks for my morning laugh! Absolutely hysterical...and frightening in equal parts. Thank God that's a long way off for me.ReplyDelete
Hilarious (to us readers anyway)!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM
oh that makes me laugh! I hope I didn't put my parents through that!!ReplyDelete
Oh Annie, I am dreading this, and now I know why!!ReplyDelete
Thinking back to when I learned to drive, my poor, poor father. I was headed for a fence one leisurely Sunday driving lesson and the more he said "BRAKE!" the more I accelerated! Oh dear.
The only thing I can do is wish you luck! xx
- AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM
That settles it. I am NEVER teaching my kids to drive. They will have to take the bus. And the nightie Annie? If it's the one I'm thinking of, then you made that driver's night!ReplyDelete
Ohhh I'm never learning to drive. Ever!ReplyDelete
Yes...I'm 26 and I can't drive...
but i'm terrified of it!
Especially seeing as my husband wants to teach me.
I wonder if he can spell d.i.v.o.r.c.e ?
Funny post Annie
My grand daughter has her "L's" now too. She's not doing too badly, but then both grandkids did learn first out on the farm around the paddocks. The grandson, who is younger is a natural driver. Truly, the kid can drive anything.ReplyDelete
Hilarious, but I shouldn't laugh too hard as it's still all ahead of me! Mr almost 17 has been making worrying noises about getting his Ls this holidays...ReplyDelete
i'm so tempted to squeeze in a joke about "high beam" but i daren't … 5 years to prepare for my son, and another 4 years after that for my daughter. i don't know which one i'm dreading more — The "I learnt how to drive on my PS2" Stig, or "all knees and elbows and no road sense" Roadkill Bambi. good luck with yours … xtReplyDelete
Oh Annie..this blog is hilarious - and brings back sooo many memories. Like when Ms now 27 drove into our front fence (I was screaming BRAKE too). Or Ms now 24 jumping out of the drivers seat and getting in the back of the car. Me - still screaming.ReplyDelete
Hubby has promised he will take Mr 14 when the time comes. I think he likes him :-)
Love it - I have two boys too but they are 6.5mths & 22.5mths so you just gave me a glimpse into my future - not pretty, but I figure I scared the crap out of my mother and my brother made her cry once (he had his licence then!) I was in the passenger seat laughing, so I probably deserve it!ReplyDelete
Check out my blog about my boys when you get the chance although I'm not going to pretend to be as funny as you!
Yeah, I'm terrified as well - but at least I have 15 years before I have to go through this nightmare with my twin boys. My hubby loves to drive but has zero tolerance, I just know it's going to be me... apart from the driving instructor. Awe crap.ReplyDelete
Funny. I'm following you now ;)
I abdicated responsibility for teaching my son to drive when he was 4. I mistakenly gave him the RTA driving handbook to keep him quiet (he liked the pictures of signs) but unfortunately he taught himself to read and then lectured me every time I tried to change lanes, turn corners, park or stop at traffic lights.ReplyDelete
Going out driving only wearing PJs? Well, that was never going to end well. I definitely think your blood sugar levels must have been malfunctioning because of the whole weetbix-for-dinner thing. :-)
Oh, we've been there already with out two girls, but not looking forward to boys. Eeek! And not only was this so great, the photo is pure gold! xxReplyDelete
This fills me with dread Annie. We lived in small country towns when we learnt to drive, so it was lots of paddock bashing and tip runs as practice. Yes, tip runs.ReplyDelete
Anyway.... I taught Hubby to drive a manual car, and it was not pleasant. In one episode (the last) he managed a hill start and then in his panic/stress/whatever drove through a procession of Greek Orthodox church goers. They were celebrating Easter, we were celebrating a successful hill start. I yelled at Hubby to STOP FOR FUCK SAKE! He said I can't - I think he was scared he'd stall... again. So he wound down the window as angry church goers yelled at us in Greek and said, "I can't stop Man.... I can't stop"
I am not teaching my kids to drive. That's Hubby's job. I taught him, it's only right he shares in the hell that driving instruction is.
OMG, too funny Annie!!ReplyDelete
Too Funny! Thanks for the laugh, & thanks for validating my decision to NOT teach our 18 yr old to drive - that's for her dad, & the professionals.ReplyDelete
This is HILARIOUS! I can totally relate to this, obviously not as a parent, but as a former L plater. I learnt to drive about 5 years ago and mum refused to get into the car with me until I'd done AT LEAST 40 hours practice. I can understand how it'd be terrifying. When I have teenagers, they're father can teach them. I don't want anything to do with it! xReplyDelete
very funny... but i won't be teaching anyone how to drive, def now after hearing this story!! no anxiety control for me would work!ReplyDelete
Interesting point of view.ReplyDelete


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Designer Interview - Radek Szwed
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What inspired you to become a jewellery designer?
In fact, my first encounter with art was quite early. I finished elementary school in class of contrabass, then I played in a punk rock band on bass and at the same time began making leather belts and spiked wristbands for myself and my band-mates. I noticed that creating something more 'tangible' excited me more than playing and I started to become interested in usage of metal in designing jewellery. First it was silver, over time I started to use stainless steel and for some time now I have also been working in gold, palladium and platinum. However, my daily work is always accompanied by music, so I think it is my biggest inspiration.
What is your favourite piece of jewellery? (either made or purchased)
Definitely the bracelets - the ones which are made of a few metal straps. Probably because for a very long time I toiled at and racked my head how to form silver or steel tapes in a way that they would permanently retain their shape. I focused on constructing a piece of equipment for 'restraining' them, which took me a lot of time, but at the end it paid off. Also for practical reasons: the lack of fastenings makes the bracelets remarkably easy to use. I know from experience that sometimes ladies can't manage by themselves even a trivial clasp (laughter), so I try to make life easier for them - not only in this one, but also in other collections, by using for example magnetic clasps. Maybe the 'ease of use' is the key to the success of this collection? Because even though I made it a long time ago, it still is very popular among customers in different countries.
Which celebrity would you love to wear your jewellery and why?
Immodest to say that there already are a few of such people for whom I made jewellery. Among them, Aleksander Kwasniewski (former Polish President), Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias. However, I would love to make some crazy design for Erykah Badu, who for me is the epitome of beauty and who likes funky jewellery. For the same reasons, I would be extremely happy if I could do something, maybe something even more crazy, for Grace Jones, who remains an icon of the ethnic cyber fashion, with which I partially identify my jewellery.
Out-with jewellery is there any other career that you would love to try?
I am also interested in industrial design, particularly in the field of lighting and furniture. At the moment this is my hobby, but I would like to seriously approach the subject and to cooperate with a company that has a modern machine park, which is essential in the implementation of my projects on a larger scale. I already have executed a few designs - several lamps (or LED lighting modules) and bar stools, complete with a fold-out bar, which I did for friends and in my house. Some people think that they are an enlarged form of the jewellery that I design.
What can we expect to see from you in the future?
As mentioned, in the future I would like to expand into industrial design. For now, however, I'm working on my engagement and wedding collections, which in small part, I have a pleasure to show in your gallery.
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My name is Terri Galdive, and I create coloured circles. While the degrees of vibrance, clarity and consistency vary with each collection I put out, this foundation remains basically unchanged.
A lot has been said about the meaning of my work. People like to read into it quite deeply, and I'm frequently asked to comment on the accuracy of these interpretations. As to that, I can only say that whatever meaning you derive is correct.
I'm content making my coloured circles and I'm happy that they are enjoyed. Between that, my garden and my travels, I'm happy doing what I do. It's a simple life, I don't need much more. If my art brings a smile to other people, that's a bonus.
I plan to become more involved in the community of artists here in Melbourne. Art has always been my passion. I'm finding, as I get older, I'm more interested in the journey to create.
My hope is everyone finds a little of what they're looking for in my coloured circles.
Terri Galdive is currently exhibiting selected new works as part of the Translucent Spheres conference in San Diego. This once underground event – a collaboration between US, German and Australian artists, is garnering an increasing level of recognition within the transformational festival circuit, as well as what is coming to be known as the 'intellectual light web'.
Dr. Helena Fuego of MirrorCast spoke about Galdive's contribution to the exhibition on her Hasler Medal-winning podcast. "This way of making and sharing art represents a new paradigm. For me, it encapsulates with clarity what the Spheres event is really about. We're thrilled to have such a fascinating Australian Artist," she said.
She went on to describe the pieces as "genuinely experimental, genuinely conceptual… these words mean less with every movement away from the twentieth century. Work of this nature breathes life back into them, yet this life is derived from a source located in the future. It effectively sends us backward in time using the technologies of our as-yet unborn descendents."
In other news, Terri has given a rare public talk at an Underground Festival in Melbourne. Artist Terri spoke on the DigiThread panel at Lotus Floor to an intimate audience, alongside emerging Australian painter Theresa Hahn and conceptual sculptor kLaus.


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Last Saturday, while those of us in Lancaster attended a Mass Action Training, Sister Janet McCann of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, was talking with BBC's Martin Bashir about the chapel, their lawsuit against FERC and the larger moral issues surrounding fossil fuel consumption and infrastructure. Her piece starts around 5:00, and shares the story of our opposition to the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline with an international audience.
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I make a lot of mistakes and sometimes I can be a bit of a dumdum. It happens to the best of us. I once thought you could grow pickles and I recently found out that there is caffeine in chocolate. I've put frozen waffles in the cupboard because "now they were open" and I've fallen down the steps for the exact same reason thrice. But I'm not worried. Why? Because I love to learn.
I strongly believe that everything you do, whether you succeed or fail, is an opportunity to gleam something from it. Now there are those that say that failure is the best teacher and that every successful person has to fail in order to succeed. I don't personally believe that. I think some people never have to deal with the adversity of failure in any serious way. Startup founders seem to use the number of failed ventures they've been a part of as some sort of badge of honour. "Oh yeah, well I launched FOUR failed startups before I finally got one off the ground and in the black." I disagree.
I was once having a conversation with my pal Jonny Stevens about failure and we sort of agreed that failure doesn't teach you anything except how to fail. The problem with learning from failures is that it only teaches you what to do in that very specific situation. So if it's raining and you're wearing a pair of crocs, you're less likely to fall down the stairs. In my case, it took three very solid falls to learn that lesson but this is an example of a situation where failure actually teaches you something.
When I was a kid, I wanted to touch the toaster oven. I don't know why. It turned neat colours and it made bread weird and it just seemed really awesome. My mom suggested that this was a very bad idea but honestly, I don't think it mattered what she said. She could have told me that touching the toaster oven would kill everyone I loved and make candy disappear and turn everything wonderful into celery. It didn't matter. Some people just can't listen. They have to experience that failure or that pain in order to move forward.
But what does this all mean for someone trying to grow and develop as a person. Simply this. Don't actively seek failure. There is no inherent value in doing a bad job. There is no guarantee of success simply because you have failed. There's nothing wrong with getting it right the first time. You don't need to launch a half dozen failed startups to hit the big time. It's perfectly ok to get it right the first time.
Instead, when you're thinking about failure, don't think about ho great it is to fail. Think about what you're going to do if it does happen. Don't let the threat of failure stop you from trying. And if and when you do fail, debrief and collect some takeaways.
I don't wear crocs in the rain. I know that pickles are a process rather than an object. I know that hot chocolate has caffeine in it and frozen waffles, even after they've been opened, still need to be frozen. Now go do something amazing and if you screw up, learn from it. That's it.


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|Top: Oasis
Shrug: Topshop (secondhand)
Jeans: Marks and Spencer
Necklace and Shoes: British Red Cross
Earrings: Argos
|My attempt at a fake undercut
|My new hi tops. (mens size 7 = ladies size 8)
So this week's outfit post was inspired by a fluke glance while working in my favourite shop. Just as I was heading upstairs to sort through some donations at the Red Cross, I caught sight of these beauts in the men's 'department'. Okay, so there technically men's shoes but when you're a size 8 girl living in a size 6 world you've got to find the loopholes. Trainers of any kind are great for it as they're basically neutral on the whole gender thing, especially if you're not a pink fan, so I've started buying men's size 7 and 8s. A bit snug but better than than none at all. Plus the clashing cobalt and black is great and goes with almost my whole wardrobe.
Combined with the fact that I've watched Streetdance and Streetdance 2 recently, my new hi tops got me thinking about hip hop and proper 'street style' (Keep your eyes peeled for a post on it). So this outfit isn't exactly 'street' but I did get some inspiration from watching the films. The clothes are all about being easy to wear and easy to move in. There's no point looking fabulous if you're going to break something on the dance floor. So with that in my head, I dug out my old, slinky cobalt top and black shrug to tie in with the colours as well as the danceable theme. The pink chain just added a slight colour pop, and it's all the pink you'll see me in, while the earrings added a little touch of bling.
But when it comes to any kind of dance, you can't forget the hair. Most professionals simply tie it up and out the way, e.g. the iconic ballerina bun. But hip hop and street dance are so varied that there is no right way. With this free rein, restricted only by dancing, I tried out the fake undercut I had seen in Look a few weeks ago. Simply pin back the under side of a low side parting and let the rest flow free. (Look suggested gel to keep it sleek but I didn't have any.) To keep with the street dance motif, I didn't even straighten my fringe, letting it flick outwards. Of course, having out in all this effort, I had to test it out so I stuck on the Streetdance soundtrack and had a little rave in my room (I know, so cool). The final picture below shows how my hair survived after being spun all over. Barely a hair out of place. If you ask me, it looks even better.


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The second picture shows the subject from the left side (Fig. 2). The head appears to sit at a very low position, with the chin clearly located well below shoulder height (cf. Krantz, 1999, p. 150). There is a forward lean of the head and upper torso. The facial profile appears to be quite flat, but specific facial characteristics are unresolved. The left arm looks to be thick, and the subject appears to have a powerful barrel-shaped torso. What could be abdominal muscles are visible, possibly indicating sparse or short hair on that part of the body. The buttocks is prominent, a characteristic of habitual bipedal posture in hominins. What looks to be a muscular thigh is partially revealed through the grass.
In side-by-side comparisons the subject towers over the 1.7 m (68 in) man holding the pole. Extrapolations indicate the possibility of a stature in excess of 2.3 m (7.5 ft). The difference in body mass is substantial. The subject's massive head appears to be twice the size of the man's head and represents approximately 18% of its body height (Fig. 3).
The white line is approximately 2.3 m (7.5 ft) high. The red line approximates ground level where the subjects stood, as determined by the height of the man and the jacket-draped pole. Based on the lengths of the black lines in the image, depicting conservative estimates of head and total body heights (30 and 165 pixels, as initially measured), the subject's head appears to represent 18.2% of height. This differs significantly from typical human ratios, where the head averages about 13% of height.


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Margaret began her financial services career in 1994 as an advisor with Dean Witter (which later merged with Morgan Stanley), and has been a Registered Representative with United Planners' Financial Services of America since 2003. She earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2001 and works with both individual and corporate clients, specializing in comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. In addition, she also helps divorcing couples, having earned the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ designation in 2005. Along with mediators and attorneys, she practices the Collaborative method. Margaret is also member of Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Tidewater.
Margaret is originally from New England, and earned her Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was a professional equestrian for many years before joining the investment community. Margaret is a US Equestrian Federation judge in the discipline of Dressage. She is a member of Rotary International and Zonta International. She also serves on the board of the World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads. She and her husband Tim moved to Hampton Roads in 1987, and live in Suffolk.


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You're driving around town. Right as you approach a McDonald's, an advertisement appears on your car's GPS device, giving you a coupon for a Big Mac. But the coupon isn't coming from just any Mickey D's. It's good only at the McDonald's you just passed.
Creepy? Maybe. Proof that McDonald's and your GPS device are secretly spying on you?
Surprisingly, no.
It's surprising because lately it seems everybody wants to know where you are, all the time. Apple recently landed in the middle of a mid-sized controversy when independent tech experts discovered that iPhones and iPads secretly record their users' movements. Frustration over companies secretly tracking consumers' travels across the Internet prompted two senators to introduce competing legislation in recent weeks to create a "Do Not Track" registry for online advertisers, similar to the "Do Not Call" list for telemarketers.
"This is definitely a growing industry," says Joe Paiva, a GPS consultant. "There's a whole portion of the economy that's trying to develop new location-based services."
Companies that sell car-based GPS devices have been telling us where we are since the early '90s. Why wouldn't they use that information to deliver us ads or other services, especially now that their entire business model is threatened by the spread of map-equipped smartphones?
"There's no logical reason why they wouldn't," said Justin Brookman, director of consumer privacy at the Center for Democracy & Technology.
They don't do it for one simple reason: In most cases, they can't.
"For them to collect that data, they need two-way communication," Paiva says. "They don't have that. They only have one-way communication."
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A GPS Primer
GPS stands for Global Positioning System. Developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in the 1970s and '80s, the service operates a network of satellites that constantly send signals to devices on the ground, telling those devices their latitude, longitude and altitude. In car-based systems, that information is layered atop digital street maps.
Those messages are all coming from the satellites — by themselves, the devices cannot communicate back.
"The GPS device in your car is just a receiver. It doesn't transmit anything," says Mohinder Grewal, professor of electrical engineering at California State University, Fullerton.
OK, So How Am I Getting All These Ads?
The ads that appear on some GPS machines don't use anything as sophisticated as satellite beams to deliver you ads. Instead they use a more primitive technology: radio. The companies that deliver ads to their GPS devices do it by erecting transmitters on towers and buildings. The transmitters send the ads out as radio wave signals.
And just like an old-fashioned radio or television station, the GPS companies have no idea whether anyone is actually receiving the signal. Any radio-GPS equipped device that wanders into the tower's transmitting radius will receive the same ad. That's why most GPS-based ads come in the form of coupons, which require drivers to present a code in order to redeem them. The code is the advertiser's only way to know whether anyone is actually getting its message.
Magellan has introduced radio-based ads to its system to help pay a third-party vendor for enhanced traffic reporting on its devices, says Bill Strand, the company's senior product marketing manager for automotive navigation. That replaced a subscription model, where previously customers had to pay $24 a month for the traffic feature.
"Although people don't like those little banner ads going across the screen, we have found that is a lot less annoying than paying a subscription fee every month," Strand says.
Magellan's service is currently available in most major cities and some mid-sized ones in the U.S., but not in small towns or rural areas. That's because the system requires a certain density of users to make the ads cover the cost. And even with its limited rollout so far, the program is far from an unqualified success.
"It started off very slowly," says Strand. "We don't get too many ads, but as it becomes more successful I think we'll get more."
Garmin offers a similar service, with similar protections for consumer privacy.
"We do not provide the data we collect from our users to anyone other than our traffic providers," says Ted Gartner, a company spokesman. "When we provide this probe data to our traffic providers, it is still anonymous, meaning they can't trace it back to any device or customer."
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Okay, I didn't actually take the shirts off my son's back, although I will admit to sneaking some from his dresser (in my defense the ones I took were worn out at collar and cuff). Teasing aside, I'm happy to show the finish to the hexagon quilt made from his outgrown shirts and some thrifted ones. Look at all that plaid! He loves it. Every single block is plaid, the randomly pieced border is plaid,
even the binding is plaid!
The best part about the break down of my second darning/free motion embroidery foot was finding out about this lovely upgrade.... This foot looks like it was built to last - no plastic bits to break and it has 2 springs and an adjustment screw along with another two feet I can interchange on it (one with an open toe and the other with a clear and wider base which will be great for applique).
Wow, what a difference that new foot made! It works so much better than the other two that I wore out and it's not noisy (which is a plus because I like to listen to audio books or put on a movie when I sew). I still need to experiment with the new foot - play with the spring adjustments to quilt on various thicknesses and try out the other two attachments. Who knew that having to replace the darning foot would bring about such fun upgrades!
Back to the quilt... here it is on my son's bed along with the reading pillow, which was my first foray into hexie making ....
Curious as to what is under the plaid???
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Birth Control Options for When You Know You're Done
We know that you love your little ones. You love them so much, in fact, that you want to give them the best of you. And when you know that the best of you means having no more babies, you may be wondering what birth control options are available for you and your partner.
Most of us are aware of vasectomies, but there are a lot of considerations with that procedure. The cost, for one, or how a man might feel about it (although most moms would argue that giving birth and going through pregnancy is definitely way more than their fair share in the family rearing!), religious considerations, or all of those stories of babies born after vasectomies might deter a couple from choosing a vasectomy.
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Or maybe you're just curious about what other kinds, if any, of birth control options exist for you and your partner after you have made the decision that your family is complete. Here are all of the birth control options that might be right for you.
There are a few types of birth control options you can practice when you're done having kids: there are options for women, options for men, and temporary and permanent options.
For men:
Vasectomy. For men, the only permanent option for birth control is a vasectomy. Vasectomies aren't typically covered by insurance and according to a 2007 report by CNN, cost an average of around $700. The price can go much higher, however, and can vary. The procedure is considered to be very effective, permanent, and is relatively simple and painless. A vasectomy is done in a doctor's office, without anesthesia, and only takes a few minutes. Couples do have to be careful to use condoms or abstain until the man has tested and been cleared, as it can take a few months for the vasectomy to work. In some cases, if you change your mind or change partners, a vasectomy can be reversed or IVF can be used to retrieve a man's sperm to achieve a pregnancy.
{ MORE: If You Can Put up With a Man, You Can Raise a Baby }
Condoms. Condoms are also an option for continuing birth control even when you know you are done having kids. When used correctly, studies have proven that condoms do have a high efficacy rate (meaning, they are effective in preventing pregnancy.)
For women:
There are two types of permanent birth control options for women. One, the most well-known type of procedure, is the tubal ligation (TL), which is performed in a hospital or surgical setting. The fallopian tubes are occluded by clips or cauterized. The procedure is considered to be highly effective and without any major risk or complications.
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The other option is fallopian tube occlusion, a procedure that can be done in a doctor's office without anesthesia. One of the popular brand names for this procedure is the product called Essure, although there are different types on the market, too. This type of procedure creates scar tissue that blocks the opening of the fallopian tubes, which prevents a fertilized egg from entering. Although this type of procedure is ideal because it can be done in an office, it's also a newer procedure, so doctors aren't 100% sure on the long-term effects of having it done. This type of procedure also requires at least three months of backup contraception before it is considered effective, much like a male vasectomy. There is a small risk of uterine perforation, as the device does extend back into the uterus.
Both options for permanent birth control do not affect a woman's hormonal cycle, so you will continue ovulating and having cycles as normal.
Semi-permanent options:
If you want a birth control option that you don't have to think about, but aren't quite ready to take the permanent leap, you might want to explore long-acting reversible contraception. These are usually an injectable birth control or a device that goes inside your body, like your arm or directly into the uterus. Your doctor should have the most up-to-date types that are available to you and she or he might be able to recommend something that works best for you and your insurance.
Other options:
If you're not interested in having a procedure or using hormones or condoms, you could learn a fertility awareness method to prevent pregnancy. There are many devices on the market, such as the Daysy or fertility tracking apps, that can help you, but the key to a method like this is fully understanding signs of fertility in your own body, discipline, and consistency. The ACOG recommends that if you choose a fertility awareness method, you should take a class on the method you chose from a qualified teacher who can provide you support and feedback as you learn. Fertility awareness methods, when used correctly, are highly effective in preventing pregnancy, but human error definitely can occur.
When you and your partner decide you are done having babies, either from that "feeling" you get or for other reasons, such as medical risk to yourself or financial considerations, there are many options you can choose from. Research is always being done on family planning options too, so be sure to talk to your doctor about what method might be right for you.
Are you done having babies? What method are you considering?


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As a member, you will be entitled to:
• Discounts to all Napa-Sonoma chapter and National events (typically at least $15 savings per event)
• Invitations to all Napa-Sonoma chapter and National events, including 'members only' events
• An open invitation to attend any WWS meeting across the country at the member price
• Professional and Private Listings in WWS Membership Directory
• Automatic subscription to the WWS National newsletter
You will also be able to take advantage of these discount programs. (ID may be required for some purchases.) A few of our offerings are
• Alpha Omega – aowinery.com, free tasting and 15% discount on purchases
• Chocolat Moderne – chocolatmoderne.com , 15% discount on products
• Clif Family Winery and Farm – cliffamilywinery.com , 30% discount off wine purchase
• Gallo Family Vineyards – gallofamilyvineyards.com , 15% discount off purchase
• Louis Martini Winery – louismartini.com , 15% discount off purchase
• Mumm Napa, Napa Valley – mummnapa.com, 20% off all Mumm products, tours and tastings
• Robert Craig Winery – robertcraigwine.com , 20% discount off purchase
• St. Supery Vineyards & Winery – stsupery.com , 20% discount off purchase
• UltimateWineShop.com , 1/2 off cost of shipping on any number of bottles purchased
• William Hill Estate Winery – williamhillestate.com, 15% discount off purchase
• Wine Business Monthly, $29/year rate
Please log in to the WWS web site for more details. (You'll see "Member Discounts" on the left navigation bar after signing in.)
Each year the Napa-Sonoma chapter holds five to six events, generally in February, April, June, August, November and December. (We try not to get in the middle of harvest!) Our events are held at Napa and Sonoma wineries, hotels, and other related venues. We alternate between Napa and Sonoma locations for each event. We are always looking for space for our events so please let us know if you are interested in hosting an event. Fees are charged for each event for members and non-members and vary in price according to venue. Event fees are discounted for members.
Below are our remaining events in 2010.
June 10: Innovative Wine Selling Practices
August 5: Wine on America's Table
November 4: Grapes We Don't Know
December 2: Holiday Event: Dessert & Sparkling Wines


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Fire service careers in Louisiana vary from local fire stations to state, federal and even private company employment. These skilled professionals can enter specialized areas, such as wildland fire service or fire inspection. Louisiana is home to 5,890 firefighters and close to 200 fire inspectors and investigators. There are also emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics who provide medical care during emergencies and accidents.
Although fire service professionals in Louisiana may not earn as much as those in other parts of the country, many have the opportunity to enhance their employment outlook by pursing certifications or advanced education. Below is a glance at annual wages for professionals at the entry, median and advanced levels:
Louisiana Fire Service Careers
10th Percentile
50th Percentile
90th Percentile
|Fire Inspectors and Investigators
|Fire Service Supervisors
From emergency medical services to specific fire service careers such as structural firefighting, Louisiana has potential opportunities for students with fire science education from accredited institutions. These colleges and universities combine general education and hands-on fire instruction to give students information they can apply in local, state, federal and private sector fire service careers.
One of the institutions available for fire science instruction is Louisiana State University Eunice, with an applied associate in science degree focusing on fire and emergency services. This program could prepare individuals for supervisory duties or employment with emergency service departments, private corporations and industries. Other areas of specialization for students include fire science technology and emergency services technology or management.
The state of Louisiana relies on two schools, both offering associate degrees in fire sciences, for education of those looking to serve in the firefighting community. Below is a list of their locations in the state:
Learn how things work. Read a book about Archimedes or learn about fulcrums and levers. Sometimes it's not muscle that is needed to move something, but knowledge of how to move an object. Join the military and serve as an active member for at least two years or join the military reserve force. The discipline instilled will help in your fire service career.
Pick a field that you enjoy. While a mechanical background would help in some situations, the discipline required to excel in your chosen area of study will benefit you in the fire service. Common sense is critical to the safety of you and your co-workers. Volunteer to be a member of an Urban Search & Rescue team. The training you'll receive as a member could save your life or help you to save the life of someone else.
Flooding is always an issue in this community. It doesn't take a hurricane to flood streets here. Every year, street flooding occurs and motorists seem to find their way into a drainage canal. Water rescues, while not an everyday occurrence, take place almost once a year.
Delgado Community College, located in New Orleans, offers an associate degree in science in Fire Protection Technology.
Program Name: Fire Protection Technology
Program Description: The Fire Protection Technology program at Delgado Community College is for current firemen and for those seeking a career in fire service. The program's goal is to prepare individuals for possible employment or career enhancement in fire service or other community-based service. Firemen use this curriculum for potential career advancement, and those looking to employment attend this program for the training and skills needed in Louisiana's fire departments. Not only do fire departments enroll members in this program, industrial and manufacturing facilities also attend Delgado's program for use in their own fire brigade and emergency response teams. The program at Delgado Community College has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Those looking to pursue fire service in this state can consider the Fire Protection Technology program at Delgado Community College.
For more information on the Delgado Community College program, visit: http://www.dcc.edu/academics/business-technology/construction-architecture-engineering/fire-science-technology.aspx
Louisiana State University Eunice offers a program for those interested in careers in fire service.
Program Name: Fire and Emergency Services
Program Description: The program of fire and emergency services at Louisiana State University Eunice is designed for those seeking supervisory responsibilities in fire departments, governmental agencies, private corporations and other industries. For fire and EMS departments, this program offers necessary skills. The associate degree program is broken up into a freshman and sophomore year of instruction. Each covers 30 credit hours of instruction in subjects such as hazardous materials and fire behavior and combustion. The LSU curriculum also explores topics such as human resource management, emergency services technology and safety and health compliance.
For more information on the program, visit the Fire and Emergency Services program page: http://catalog.lsue.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=215&returnto=644
For those seeking online instruction, fire science programs don't always have this option, due to the intensely physical nature of firefighting. For some general instruction courses, such as English and other prerequisites, there is a possibility of web-based learning. Conceptual and academic subjects can also be presented online, such as the principles of emergency service management. Since Louisiana only has two institutions for fire science degrees, distance learning could benefit students who don't live in the area of those schools. Online colleges offer a variety of fire science-related degrees, including bachelor's degrees in fire administration.


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BrandExtract Lights Up BMA Lantern Awards
November 29, 2010
HOUSTON, November 11, 2010 — Integrated branding and marketing firm BrandExtract walked away with four Best in Category Lantern Awards at the Business Marketing Association's (BMA) 2010 Lantern Awards of Texas competition.
The awards recognized both print and interactive projects created for Windsor Foods and a 2009 annual report developed for the Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF). The awards for Windsor Foods included the Bernardi branded website for the company's Italian foods product line, as well as individual awards for branding and print advertising campaigns for Sushi Bar.
"We are honored that our work was recognized by BMA judges," said Guy Parker, Chief Creative Officer, BrandExtract. "This year, The Lantern Awards were extremely competitive, so to take home four is a credit to both our clients, who allow us to do great work, and our creative teams, who stay focused on clearly defined objectives and execute with engaging, results-driven ideas."
Winning entries are chosen based on how well each entry generated awareness, interest, desire and action from a targeted business audience.
Founded in 1922, BMA represents a lifetime of expertise in business-to-business marketing and communications. The Houston Chapter is one of 25 chapters of BMA National with a combined membership of 3,000 professionals.
About BrandExtract, LLC.
BrandExtract is a brand experience company that provides savvy business solutions and creative, compelling marketing that help clients grow. The company analyzes all customer touch points — from operations and service to promotions and sales — and develops sound, strategic approaches executed with engaging creative that deliver measurable results. Visit BrandExtract.com for more information.


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Damon & Naomi - Philly date cancelled!
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This lifted from the D&N email newsletter - We've always appreciated the note above the New Yorker magazine's club listings, that says, "Musicians and nightclub proprietors live complicated lives; it's advisable to call ahead . . . "It seems the promoter for our upcoming Philadelphia show has, according to different accounts of the same events, "been overwhelmed of late," "gone on tour with some band," or simply "disappeared", leaving various Philadelphia venues he works with doublebooked, or otherwise confused about their schedules.Our show in Philly cannot, as a result, take place at the time and place announced; and given the late notice, we've decided to cancel rather than move the venue and/or date. Our apologies!Next week's shows in Boston, Brooklyn, and New York will all take place as planned. Anyone who drives to one from Philadelphia, show us your NJ turnpike ticket and we'll buy you a drink. Have a happy Valentine's Day.source: http://www.damonandnaomi.com


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Aside from naps (there were so many glorious naps) we went to the Botanical Gardens. And I took pictures. Way too many pictures.
Of orchids.
And silly things.
|This was not staged. This just happens to be how both Josh and chickens look at cameras.
And ideas for our yard.
And humid rooms.
And leaves.
And of course, colorful flowers.
I hope you have a great holiday if you're in the US!


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Nestled in Eastern Idaho in Bonneville County, our Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Idaho Falls offers an ideal location, off Interstate 15, for corporate travelers and leisure guests. We are just six miles from the Idaho Falls Airport, and we offer a free shuttle to and from the airport.
From memorable meetings with free Wi-Fi access to simple conveniences like our 24-hour business center with computers, as well as fax, print and copy services, you're sure to have a successful visit. You'll find the Idaho National Laboratory, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and BYU Idaho within minutes of our hotel.
From green mountain meadows and rolling quartz sand dunes to rugged mountain views and renowned fishing rivers and lakes, Idaho Falls' backyard lets you escape into a world of natural beauty. You can stroll along the three-mile Greenbelt in the historic downtown area and marvel at scenic views of Snake River and its beautiful, 22-foot waterfall. After day trips to the Grand Teton Mountains and Yellowstone National Park or visiting nearby Museum of Idaho and Tautphaus Zoo, unwind in our 24-hour heated, indoor pool or walk to the movie theater to catch a new flick.
At our Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Idaho Falls, you can stay smart with practical comforts like a complimentary, hot breakfast bar and free passes to Apple Fitness Center. Book a room today, and visit Idaho Falls, where adventure begins.
- Black-out Shades
- Pillow Menu
- Rollaway Bed/Cot Available
- Crib Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
- Extra Bedding Available
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
- Bathtub
- Separate/Walk-in Shower
In-Room Features
- Mini Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Cable/Satellite
- Premium Channels
- Phone with Voicemail
- Electrical Adapters Available
- Complimentary Morning Newspaper
- Windows Open by Guest
Added Value
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
- Full Breakfast Included
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
- Complimentary Coffee in Lobby
- Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available
Business Services
- 1 Meeting Room(s) Available
- On-Site Business Center
- Printer
- Copier
- Office supplies available
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
Entertainment & Recreation
- Indoor Pool
- Heated Indoor Pool
- Indoor Whirlpool
- Indoor Pool Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
ADA Pool lift, hot tub, and pool towels
Health & Fitness
Complimentary Fitness Center
The newest and best equipment make up our 24 hour fitness room. A weight machine, treadmill, elliptical trainer, and reclined cycle offer many ways to stay physically fit.
Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Fitness Center Type: LIMITED
Fitness Center Equipment:
- Treadmill
- Elliptical Machines
- Stationary Bicycle
Last Renovation of Fitness Center Equipment: 2017
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
- On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities
- Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Added Value
- Concierge Services
- Wake Up Calls
Hotel Details
2270 Channing Way
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404
United States
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Check-in Age: 18
Parking + -
- Complimentary Self Parking Available
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- For all your transportation and delivery needs, if our shuttle is not available at that time.
- Complimentary Local Area Shuttle
- Hours Of Operation From 12:00 PM-To 11:59 PM
- Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service Available For :Idaho Falls Regional Airport
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- Public Entrance
- Guest Rooms
- Elevators
- Public Restrooms
- Registration Desk
- Exercise Facility
- Business Center
- Pool
- Number of Accessible Meeting Rooms: 1
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Registration Area
- Accessible Guest Rooms
- Business Center
- Meeting Room
- Exercise Facility
- Pool
Hotel Areas with Accessible Routes from Accessible Public Entrance
- Accessible Self Parking
- Van Accessible Self Parking
- Ramp Access
- Portable Bathtub Seats
- Closed Caption TVs
- Telephone with TDD
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Public Spaces
- Communication Kits with Visual Alarms
Provided by Hotel
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- Service Animals Allowed
- We do not allow pets at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Idaho Falls. Service animals are accepted. Our friends at the Idaho Falls Candlewood Suites are pet friendly.
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- Smoke-Free Facility
- Number of Floors: 3
- Total Number of Rooms: 79
- Number of Suites: 23
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 79
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 5
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Public Spaces Renovated in: 2011
- Guest Rooms Renovated in: 2011
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Languages Spoken by Staff
- English
- Spanish
Credit Cards + -
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Diners Club
- Carte Blanche
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Breakfast Pasta FrittataAdmin
Breakfast Pasta Frittata
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces turkey breakfast sausage links, removed from casings
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
2 cups chopped scallions
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 large eggs
5 large egg whites
⅓ cup nonfat milk
1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
½ cup freshly grated mild Cheddar cheese
¼ cup freshly grated Grana Padano
8 ounces spaghetti (or other long pasta), cooked and cooled
Breakfast Pasta Frittata:
1. Preheat the broiler.
2. In a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the sausage and cook and crumble with a fork until cooked throug
h, about 4 minutes. Remove to a small bowl. Add the bell pepper to the skillet and cook until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Add the scallions and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Scrape the sausage back into the pan and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the parsley, Cheddar, and Grana Padano, reserving 1 tablespoon ofeach cheese for the top of the frittata.
4. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the spaghetti to the sausage and vegetables and stir to coat with the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spaghetti is golden in places, about 3 minutes. Pour in the egg mixture and let cook until the bottom is set, about 6 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Broil until the top is golden but not dry or wrinkly and the frittata is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes, but watch carefully—all broilers are different. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then slide onto a cutting board and cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.


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Three ways to kick-start your talent acquisition process this year
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Vicky Jessop
26 Feb 18
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The key to attracting top-quality candidates in a recruitment market as competitive as the one we have these days is by making them want to apply to your vacancies. Given that
62% of employers
feel that today's market is candidate-driven, you need to streamline your talent acquisition process if you want to attract the best candidates in the market- especially as job aggregators like Indeed and Monster give candidates the ability to skip from vacancy to vacancy like they're shopping for clothes.
With 2017 marking a
forty-two year low in UK unemployment
, the competition to fill vacancies this year is likely to be fierce. You need to do everything you can if you want to find and retain talent; consequently, here are some strategies you should be implementing to give yourself the best start possible in 2018.
Work on your candidate experience
Nearly 60% of candidates have had a poor candidate experience- and of those,
72% have shared that experience
with other people, either online or directly. Candidate experience matters: it impacts your reputation in the recruitment market, and it can also be the factor that incites a candidate to accept or reject your job offer.
Candidate experience covers the entire recruitment process, from the job portal you use to get people to apply to your vacancies, to the feedback that you offer after the interview. Surprisingly, this is also something that few companies really work on, with
four out of five candidates
saying that the candidate experience they receive during an application process is an indicator of how a company values its people.
With huge ramifications for your hiring strategy, your reputation and your quality of hire, this is something that companies need to work on improving if they want to attract the top talent in the market.
What's your employer brand?
Do you know how other people view your brand online? Sites like Glassdoor, LinkedIn and Indeed have made it easier than ever for candidates and employees to post reviews about their experience working for your company, and this has a massive impact on how potential job applicants view the business.
Take control of your social media accounts: use Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to build your online following by posting information that's relevant to your sector, replying to queries and reaching out to potential candidates. People want to work for a company that gives back to its employees, so make sure you let people know about all the things you do by sharing employee testimonials, benefits packages, days out or videos of life at the office.
Given that
69% of people
are more likely to apply to a job if an employer actively manages its brand, it's time to get online and start curating your image.
Look to passive candidates
Passive candidates make up a massive
75% of global job candidates
. A huge amount of the workforce admit to searching for jobs, or being open to new opportunities- sometimes within months of starting their new job. They represent some of your most promising hires, but many employers and recruiters prefer to hire active candidates instead.
This year, why not take a new approach? With passive candidates increasingly aware of the other opportunities opening up in the job market, and using a wide variety of social media platforms to do so, perhaps it's time to start reaching out to this massive audience with
tailored job alerts, social medi
a and emails. Use your careers website's blog to offer information that will get people coming to your website- and perhaps staying, if a job catches their eye. By curating a pipeline of passive talent, you'll be able to reach out to the perfect recruit when the right vacancy for them comes along.
At 4MAT, we pride ourselves on knowing the recruitment market inside out, and on innovating our careers websites to attract and retain candidates in the changing market. For more tips and tricks, why not take a look at
our blog
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