text:
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Dubai hotel in Al Barsha, walk to Ski Dubai
This family-friendly Dubai hotel is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Ski Dubai and Mall of the Emirates. Meem Gallery and JamJar are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Free wired Internet in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, spa services, and a business center.
Room Amenities
All 180 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and minibars. For entertainment, LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate comforts like premium bedding and down comforters.
Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new windowNovotel Suites Mall of the Emirates
Hotel Amenities
Novotel Suites Mall of the Emirates features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired high-speed Internet access is complimentary.
This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This family-friendly hotel also offers spa services and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A complimentary area shuttle within 5 km is available for guests.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 180
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting rooms
- Parking onsite
- Internet access
- Spa services on site
- Outdoor pool
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Year Built 2009
- Free area shuttle
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free wired high-speed Internet
Room Amenities
- Minibar
- Free bottled water
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Satellite TV service
- Soundproofed rooms
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Down comforter
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Deli Botique - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Ezaz Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 100 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Swimming pool access is available for a surcharge. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Tourism fee: AED 10 per accommodation, per night
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: AED 70 for adults and AED 40 for children (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: AED 160 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: AED 100 per night
Hotel Name
- Suite Novotel Emirates Mall
- Suite Novotel Hotel
- Suite Novotel Hotel Emirates Mall
- Suite Novotel Mall Emirates
- Suite Novotel Mall Of The Emirates Hotel Dubai
- Novotel Suites Dubai Mall Emirates Hotel
- Novotel Suites Emirates Hotel
- Novotel Suites Dubai Mall Emirates
- Novotel Suites Emirates
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.


text:
Friday, October 11, 2013
Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World - Film Screening and Discussion
Next week, Montgomery College is honoring
Global Humanities Day
with two days of events - on Oct 16-17 - on all three campuses.
Be sure to check out the MC Libraries - Muslim Journeys sponsored film on Wed Oct 16! Film showings at both the Germantown and Takoma Park/Silver Spring campuses.
For more information visit:
No comments:
Post a Comment
Newer Post
Older Post
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
From the Libraries and Library Staff of Montgomery College...
to the Montgomery College Libraries Newsblog! We hope you will find this blog useful for keeping current with our resources and services at the MC Libraries.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
We asked. Lou answered.
What is the next step that you recommend the local community takes
to ensure that Boston becomes the next security Mecca?
Promoting entrepreneurship
in security technology and leveraging the expertise of companies in the space
to nurture and encourage the entrepreneurs is always a good way to create some
energy behind this sort of effort--and a way to attract capital.
Additionally, investing in
primary education and expert instruction in related disciplines is essential.
Technology and computer science, are important of course, but so are
contemporary classes in sales and capital formation--as early on as junior high
school. This will pay dividends for many years to come.
Why is
stepping up security, immediately, particularly important to your
The explosion in the use
of open source software has created significant security challenges. Because
open source software makes its way into code bases in a variety of ways, it is
difficult for companies to maintain the necessary visibility into, and control
of, the code they are using. This lack of visibility and control has led to
high-profile breaches such as HeartBleed and Shellshock.
What is the
key obstacle companies like yours face in bringing security up to where it
needs to be?
Companies do not really
understand their exposure, or believe they have the situation in hand--even
though they are using testing tools that are not effective in finding open
source vulnerabilities. It is important that we help companies understand their
potential exposure to open source vulnerabilities and educate them about
automated solutions that address that exposure.
Hear more of what Lou has to say at The Business of Security: Impacting Your Company's Resiliency, Reputation and Revenue on September 30. Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/SecurityBiz


text:
Intermec 12064518 TMX2200 Premium Ribbon, 4.5 in. x 18, 000 in. 4420-4440 Printers
Quantity in Cart:
Click Add To Cart to OrderPrice:
$27.20Shipping Weight:
2.00 lbs.Intermec 12064518 TMX2200 Premium Ribbon, 4.5 in. x 18, 000 in. 4420-4440 Printers
Intermec 12064518 ThermaMAX TMX2200 Premium Ribbon (4.5 in. x 18, 000 in.) for the 4420-4440 Printers
Honeywell thermal ribbons are engineered to provide optimum print quality when matched with the proper labels and tags. Ribbon formations are designed to withstand applications ranging from mild to harsh environments for all industry labeling needs.
Condition: Brand new with original manufacturer warranty. Most items in stock.
When ordering this item, use this part number: 12064518


text:
Event Information
Kentucky Live! Presents Dr. David Bell
Date: Thursday, November 14th, 2013Time: 7:00pm
Location: Barnes and Noble, Bowling Green, KY
Dr. David Bell will be speaking at Barnes and Noble as part of the Kentucky Live! series.
Note: documents in Portable Document Format (PDF) require Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view,
download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Note: documents in Excel format (XLS) require Microsoft Viewer,
download excel.
Note: documents in Word format (DOC) require Microsoft Viewer,
download word.
Note: documents in Powerpoint format (PPT) require Microsoft Viewer,
download powerpoint.
Note: documents in Quicktime Movie format [MOV] require Apple Quicktime,
download quicktime.


text:
byAlicia Stein on
Desktop Computer
The Dual Processor Rainbow 100, which was a microcomputer desktop unit that featured a video-terminal display, was introduced by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) exactly 30 years ago in 1982 and was priced at $3,245. This desktop unit was a "low-cost, user installed personal business computer designed to run applications in the Fortune 100 marketplace," according to OldComputers.net. It was displayed at the June 1982 National Computer Conference (NCC) in Houston, Texas.
Today, a desktop computer packages (including a monitor and a tower) can range from about $450 to about $2,000 depending on its make and model. However, desktop computer set-ups can cost much more than $2,000 if extra memory (RAM), a higher GHz processor or accessories are added.
CRN's third annual Channel Madness Tournament of Chiefs is under way! Choose your favorites:


text:
Tippins' and Rufio's Epic Adventures 2009-2010
About this blog
We are weekend warriors to the extreme. While our trips typically last less than a week, we have an innate ability to experience the best of the local offerings in a short amount of time. We're starting this blog after a year and a half of traveling together, so all the entries from 2009-2010 (until the Hong Kong blog) are back-logged in this one location. Hence, the entries are short and without much detail. From here out we plan to keep a more thorough (and entertaining) account of our travels. Enjoy!
Trip Start
Jul 03, 2009
Trip End
Dec 28, 2010


text:
It is not always easy to find handmade items created by artisans in this age of technological advancements. Most things are mass produced by automated machinery and processes that do not place any value on craftsmanship. Some of the old arts are dying because there is no one left who knows how to produce one-of-a-kind sculptures, weave jute into rugs, or color fabrics with stains and dyes from nature. There is still a place you can find some of these items for sale online.
A jute rug, for example, offers a neutral look and bohemian rugs a texture that will add elegance to any room in your home. Handmade rugs from different fabrics and materials offer a wide variety of colors, thicknesses, and textures. Cushions, carpets, throws, and bohemian bedding, handmade from all over the world, are offered, as are quilts, blankets, and towels. Sheets of organic cotton, some with block prints, and pillow cases to match will go well with any bedroom decor. Flat weave, thick brocaded rugs and jute rugs are but a few examples of the textures and variety you will find among the textiles.
Furniture, ottomans, brass beds, cabinets, bohemian furniture, and cupboards are some of the larger pieces available that are all handmade using old ways and techniques. Handbags, jewelry, scarves, clutches, salves, creams, and bath and body kits are some of the personal items you will find at fair prices. Hand woven baskets, wall decor, room decor, and mirrors of the highest quality, made with pride are also available. Each piece is unique and designed especially for specific collections. The newest collection is called "silpi" and has some items that are available wholesale.
The website is well organized with a sale selection, gift cards available, and a blog that follows some of the travels and discoveries of the artisans featured in the collections of works. You can learn a bit about how they practice their craft and where they originally learned their techniques. There is even a page where you can get to know the people behind the store.
Practical information is also included, such as the return policy, terms and conditions of the site, and ordering and shipping information. All items are priced in Australian dollars, and shipping is either free or at a flat rate. There is a place for questions, introductions, and inquiries. You can follow the online store via social media on Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.


text:
I'm pretty new to backpacking in general and looking for a trip that I can complete in about 23-36 hours from Puyallup (I have 3 kids, so it's get it done or do nothing lol). This probably means less than 3 hours of driving time and not a ridiculously long hike either. I'd like to be on the east slopes of the Cascades off of I-90 or Hwy 12 and hopefully fish on a stream. I'd like to have some prospect of catching something and fishing takes precedence over scenery on this trip. I still might bug out and end up going to a hike-in lake, but I really like to take advantage of our short season for fishing the mountain skinny water. Smallish fish are OK by me... Any ideas/areas to get me started? I've come across a few, but all seem to have either possibly sketchy stream crossings or are really heavily used. I hate to shamelessly solicit info, but due to the aforementioned kids as well as work, I need to make my trips count these days!! Thanks!
I would start with some hiking guides. Dan Nelson, a forum member, writes some of the best. I think you'll find that most of the streams have small fish so the hard part would be finding a trail that interests you.
not only would i start with hiking guides but the Washington State road map is a great idea. it have maps pf every part of washington incuding the small streams. i love it because i will put two and two together and find some amazing places. plus you will be able to find the fastest way there.
I agree with the State road map/Atlas idea, the hand drawn maps in some of the books you may find can be vague, but pair the books with some better maps and youre good to go!
Thanks for the plug, Patrick. Beyond guidebooks (mine or others), I'd recommend utilizing the Washington Trails Association's website. I worked for WTA for a dozen or so years back in the '90s and early 2000s and I helped developed the website (in addition to re-developing their monthly magazine). The WTA.org site has a phenomenal Trip Report section -- user-provided reports from the field that provide great up-to-date trail condition information. Go to http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports
If you stop into your local Forestry you can pick up detailed maps with roads, trails, campsites and everything for almost all national parks as well as national forests. Look into Ranier NP. Lots of great water and a beautiful park. Only about 1-1.5 hours away. Also the Taylor river is a great little river to hike. Not too far from us here in Puyallup either.
Not to hi-jack, but Patrick do any of your books talk about fishing specifically? I am in the kind of in the same boat as the OP, my wife loves to hike but doesn't love to fish. I'm new to the area and looking to feed my addiction and keep her happy. Thanks for any info.
I'm not sure if you're asking me or Dan, but I'll attempt an answer. There are a few books that address the local mountain fly fishing specifically. One author's name is Dave Shorett(sp?) Do an Amazon search and his books should pop up. They are valuable as a starting point, but I think the trail guides by Dan Nelson and others are the way to go. I haven't found a mountain stream in the state that didn't have some trout in it so ant trail that follows a decent sized stream would work. One of the most spectacular, and my favorite hikes is up to the Necklace Valley in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. It starts with many miles on a small river. It's far from secret but I'll still let you find the details on your own. Another one that I haven't done, but it's been on my list for a decade is the hike up to Goldmeyer Hot Springs along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie. Good fishing and then a good soak.
The Olympic National Park offers some of my favorite hiking trips.I find it more beautiful than the Cascades. At this time of the year the fly fishing is awesome because the fish are feeding eagerly for winter. I'd check out Grand Lake up on Hurricane Ridge, it is gorgeous up there.
Tough not to like the info above from someone called the Puget Sound Pimp. I don't know much about the Cascades, but the Olympics are always good for a great hike. Disclaimer: There are NO fish in the Olympic Mountains, on the rivers flowing to the Straight of Juan de Fuca or the Pacific. Great hiking, but leave the fishing bug wands at home!
There are if you check out the alpine lakes, they used to stock them full of Brook trout but the populations are so healthy now they reproduce natural. You may run into a rainbow or cutthroat but it's really rare. I usually catch brooks between 8 and 14 inches but have run into ones up to 17 and 18 inches. I even saw one of the larger ones take a frog I tossed into the lake.
Lots of brook trout in the high lakes. Donna and I, along with our yellow lab Sophie, hiked into Cougar Lakes in the William O Douglas wilderness in mid-August (have to go in via the PCT since the road from Bumping Lake is closed) and also hit Summit Lake out of the Carbon River area this weekend. Non-stop action on dries in both lakes with brookies of 6 to 14 inches.
Thanks for the photo proof Dan, can't believe Ed Call thinks the Olympic National Park lacks fish. I've caught my largest Bull trout up there (13 pounds) and hard some of my best dry fly days up there.


text:
Items where Subject is "L Education > LB Theory and practice of education" and Year is 2012
Group by: Creators | Item Type Jump to: Journal article | Conference or Workshop Item Number of items: 3. Journal articleGreyling, Willfred (2012) Eliciting and laddering prospective language teachers' classroom-related constructs. Per Linguam, 28 (1). pp. 73-90. ISSN 2224-0012 [] Conference or Workshop ItemLawrence, Richard and Chang, Cathy (2012) Using SCOPIA for teaching and learning English as an Additional Language: Pedogogical and technological considerations. In: ICEL 2012: 7th International Conference on E-Learning, 21-22 June, 2012, Hong Kong, China. [] Saravani, Sarah-Jane (2012) Personalising the student approach to tertiary study through a self-assessment model. In: PLE Conference 2012, 11-13 July, 2012, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and Aveiro, Portugal. [] |


text:
Anglesey's only independent outdoor retailer.
Since 2007, we've been retailing outdoor equipment, specialising in sea kayaks, we offer one of the largest ranges of any independent retailer in the UK, with boats from P&H, Tiderace, SKUK, Valley, North Shore, Venture Kayaks & Tahe Marine.
A one-stop shop for all your expedition needs, we supply tents, sleeping bags, mats, lighting, clothing, even boil-in-the bag meals, you can literally walk through the door and leave fully kitted out with all your needs for a sea kayak circumnavigation of Anglesey, a coast to coast walk or cycle tour.
Since 2012, we branched out into cycling equipment and became Anglesey's only specialist cycle retailer.


text:
The World-Wide Web (Web 1.0) and online social media (Web 2.0) have revolutionized the ways medical knowledge is disseminated and health information is exchanged and shared among patients, supporters, and health care providers. Online patient communities have been expanding at an impressive rate with millions of active participants from all age groups. Recent studies on researching and analyzing social media contents for health-related applications show that this uprising cyber-trend leads to valuable knowledge, traditionally acquired with scientific methods such as observational epidemiological studies. This new mode for information acquisition is particularly advantageous for studies requiring long period of data curation. We propose to leverage the power of online contents, including user-generated contents on social network sites, to tackle NCI?s second provocative question on complex migration patterns and their effect on environmental cancer risk. We hypothesize that the rich amount of personal information shared openly among cancer patients and cancer-free people online can be effectively mined to generate new knowledge on the topic, which cannot be easily uncovered with conventional migrant studies in our modern economy with population mobility patterns far more complex and dynamic than those observed in the past. To achieve our goal, we will build upon our unique cyber-informatics experience at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) on ultra-scale searching, identifying, and understanding free-structured web content. Specifically, we will develop domain-specific informatics tools to automatically reconstruct people's spatiotemporal lifelines, link them to spatiotemporal environmental data available from online sources such as the Environmental Protection Agency, and mine them using machine learning methods to search for salient associations between changes of migration-influenced environmental exposure and cancer risk. These tools will be individually validated and the overall approach will be carefully tested to understand its capabilities, methodological challenges, and practical limitations (if any) for knowledge discovery and scientific explorations in environmental cancer epidemiology. This study has the potential to provide a powerful complementary approach to the standard paradigm of observational epidemiological research. It will offer a fully automated and cost-effective way to discover new trends and monitor evolving ones on the impact of modern population migration patterns and environmental cancer risk. Such information could help cancer epidemiologists and health policy makers generate and prioritize study hypotheses worth testing with carefully controlled and properly powered (but also long term and costly) epidemiological studies.
Web mining has emerged in different domains as a powerful approach to harvesting knowledge of unprecedented quantity, comprehensiveness, and diversity. In this study we propose to pursue web mining in the environmental cancer risk domain. We will develop dedicated cyber-informatics algorithms and tools to (i) automatically search disparate online sources for retrieving and integrating contents related to individuals? cancer history and spatiotemporal environmental exposure profiles, and to (ii) effectively synthesize this information to accelerate knowledge discovery on environmental cancer risk change due to an individual's migration activities.
Xu, Songhua; Yoon, Hong-Jun; Tourassi, Georgia (2014) A user-oriented web crawler for selectively acquiring online content in e-health research. Bioinformatics 30:104-14 |


text:
Every now and again, it is refreshing to come across an investment that offers something different to the mainstream choices available. The Throgmorton Trust plc has been managed by Mike Prentis and Richard Plackett of BlackRock since July 2008. At its core is a portfolio of UK-listed small and medium-sized companies that Mike Prentis is responsible for selecting. This accounts for 100 per cent of the trust's net asset value (NAV). The unique selling point is Mr Plackett's CFD portfolio, which accounts for a further 30 per cent of NAV.
CFD stands for contract for difference, which allows an investor to benefit from share-price movements without owning the share. They agree with a counterparty, usually an investment bank, to exchange the difference between the value of a share on the date the contract is initiated and a specified future date. CFDs provide an efficient, cost-effective way to benefit from rising or falling share prices. However, they are not risk free. If the share price moves against the manager, he will lose money and there is a risk the counterparty could go bankrupt.
The process of identifying companies the managers are positive on is the same whether they are looking to buy physical shares or invest via a CFD. They look for a proven management team; strong market position with a unique product or brand; consistent record of earnings growth; strong cash generation; and a robust balance sheet with low debt.
There will generally be 50-70 core physical positions possessing all these attributes. There will also be some 'nursery' holdings that don't meet all the criteria but are expected to graduate to core holdings. There can be a further 70 CFD positions but there will be considerable overlap with the physical portfolio. CFDs are used to boost exposure to core holdings or take advantage of short-term opportunities.
Recently, the managers have concentrated on increasing exposure to companies selling their products into faster-growing regions. Hyder Consulting, for example, has exposure to Australia, China and the Middle East. It plans, designs and manages the development of water, highways, rail, defence and telecommunications solutions.
They also believe the outlook for the US is improving and one of the largest holdings is Ashtead Group, a plant hire company. Management continued to invest in growing the business throughout the downturn, and that has paid off. Not only is it capitalising on the improving outlook for the US construction industry, it is benefiting from the trend towards hiring, rather than buying, plant equipment.
The team meets up to 700 companies in a year, and it is inevitable they will find some they expect to experience harder times. The CFD portfolio gives Mr Plackett the flexibility to benefit from share price falls by taking short positions in such companies. The process for identifying short positions is essentially the opposite of how they identify long positions. They look for strategically challenged companies with over-optimistic management; contracting industries where there is little growth; highly indebted companies; and those not generating enough cash.
Presently, they are negative on companies supplying goods or service to the UK public sector, and retailers which face tough competition and often have burdensome leases.
The CFD portfolio means no further borrowing is needed to gear the portfolio. Mr Plackett varies the ratio of long to short positions depending on how positive the team are. Presently net market exposure (total long positions minus total short positions) is 105 per cent, indicating they are positive on the outlook for the stock market.
Messrs Prentis and Plackett are supported by a well-resourced team, and have built a diversified portfolio of companies that have demonstrated resilience in a variety of economic conditions. They tend to have more exposure to genuinely small companies and those listed on AIM than competitors or their benchmark index. This has worked against them recently as medium-sized companies have performed better, but over the long term they believe they can add value by exploring less well-researched areas of the market.
The CFD portfolio certainly differentiates the trust from its peers. Some will not like the added layer of complexity, but more adventurous investors might see an opportunity with the trust currently trading on a discount to NAV of approximately 18 per cent.
Richard Troue is an investment analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, the asset manager, financial advisor and stockbroker. For more details about the funds included in this column, visit www.hl.co.uk/independent
Looking for credit card or current account deals? Search here
- More about:
- Consultancy
- Investment
- Investment Banks
- Management
- Retail
- Savings


text:
Sea Turtles and StoryWalk at Essex
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013It's been such a busy year that I'm only now getting around to reporting on some of the terrific places I've visited. In February I was greeted by giant sea turtles at Essex Elementary in VT, where I met a kindred spirit, librarian Carol Scrimgeour. (more…)


text:
- Tickets >
- Concerts Tickets >
- Alternative Tickets >
- Gary Jules Tickets
Gary Jules Tickets
Get ready for Gary Jules, all the way live. Gary Jules is playing this year in many cities . Buy premium Gary Jules tickets and experience the thrill of a live concert with Gary Jules at affordable prices.


text:
This section contains 312 words (approx. 1 page at 400 words per page) |
Elizabeth Alexander was born on May 30, 1962, in New York City and grew up in Washington, D.C. She is the daughter of Clifford Leopold Alexander, a business consultant, and Adele Logan Alexander, a historian and writer. Alexander received her bachelor's degree from Yale University in 1984. She went on to receive her master's degree from Boston University in 1987 and her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992.
Though destined to become a poet and university professor, Alexander began her professional life with a one-year stint as a reporter for the Washington Post. During the last four years of the 1980s, she taught at several schools both in Philadelphia and Boston. For the academic year 1990—1991, Alexander was scholar-in-residence at Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania. From 1991 to 1997, she was a reviewer for the Village Voice and assistant professor of English at the University of Chicago. After that...
This section contains 312 words (approx. 1 page at 400 words per page) |


text:
So neat! Of course Nikki thinks the toilet is the neatest part. Love You!
Adventures in Andalucía
La Lluvia Incre�ble:
Unfortunately, we had awful luck with the weather there. It was in the 30s (Fahrenheit), and it hardly stopped raining the whole weekend. My Chicago blood is definitely not as thick as it used to be, so I basically wore all the clothing that I had brought in order to have on as many layers as possible. Granada seems like such a beautiful city, and it's a shame we only got to see it through the clouds and rain. I'd recommend visiting in May.
Gitanas (Gypsies):
Can't go anywhere in Spain without having some sort of encounter with these famous con artists. As soon as we got off the airport shuttle on Granada's "Main Street," two gypsy women pegged us blondes as unassuming tourists and started showering us with herbs and reading our palms. Fortunately, we got away with all our belongings-- and apparently I'm going to live a long life and have a happy marriage. :)
Do�a Lupe:
We stayed in a hostel basically on the grounds of the Alhambra palace. We were at the top of a hill overlooking the whole city. It was convenient when we visited the palace, but it was a bit of a hike from the town's main center. Fortunately, Granada is a very walkable city. However, the Do�a Lupe hostel was lacking in many other respects... I've attached a picture of the bathroom. There were a mere 5 inches between the toilet and the door. The bathroom in its entirety must have been 2.5' x 2.5'. The bedroom was probably 6' x 10' and there wasn't much room for anything but the full-size bed that Hope and I shared. Also, our heater apparently only had two settings: feeble and weak. The only good use we got out of it was to leave a spare pair of socks on it overnight so that they'd be warm and toasty in the morning.
Teter�a (tea shop):
Granada has successfully maintained the Arab culture that laid the foundations for its famous architecture and traditions. We enjoyed the most delicious chai tea that I've ever tasted at an Arab teter�a. The little "caf�" looked like it was right out of Arabian nights. Lots of people were smoking hookah and lounging on plush, bold-colored pillows. If you're visiting, you MUST walk through Albaic�n and have a cup of tea!
Granada has the BEST tradition for serving tapas. At any and every restaurant or bar you go to, you get a FREE tapa with your drink. And don't get the wrong idea about the size of the tapas. It's not like they're just serving you a cracker and and olive. AU CONTRAIRE! Let's see: the first bar we went to (La bella y la bestia or Beauty and the Beast) gave us ham sandwiches, pasta, and french fries with our 3 Euro glass of wine. Next, we ventured to an Asian fusion restaurant where we got spring rolls and fried rice with a 2 Euro glass of tinto. We basically repeated the pattern of red wine + free tapas until we were completely stuffed. I wish the US would pick up this fantastic custom. I'll try to bring it back with me.
The Alhambra:
The Alhambra was, without a doubt, my favorite part of Granada. I'd read about it in Philippa Gregory's novel The Constant Princess. It was such a treat to get to see it in person! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves, but here's a bit of background information about the inspiration of this Arab gem:
The sultans who constructed the Alhambra and founded Granada had a great for water, especially flowing water. The streets throughout the city incorporate a drainage system where small canals carry water down from higher altitudes. This theme carried over to the Alhambra palace. The "water staircase" has streams of water running down narrow channels where the railings would be. Elaborate fountains and reflecting pools are the focal points of the numerous gardens and courtyards. Furthermore, the Arabs intended to incorporate all the senses into the construction of their beautiful palaces. Hence, you not only experience the beauty of the palace through sight but also by listening to the sound of constantly flowing water. They also incorporated beautiful baths into the palace construction.
Furthermore, because of their strict religious beliefs that banned the adoration of idols, the Arabs were forbidden from depicting images of humans or animals. Therefore, the palace is adorned with intricate patterns in perfect geometric proportion.
I'm almost certain that I lived here in a past life. I'll have to visit again when the weather is much nicer and all the flowers are in bloom! This is a must-see destination if you're ever in Spain. DON'T MISS IT!
Flamenco de Las Cuevas (Flamenco in Caves):
Hope and I also had the pleasure of viewing an espect�culo de flamenco in the famous caves. The caves are far from what you would find hiking in the woods, rather they're domed, underground rooms that resemble a tunnel. We contently sipped sweet sangria while the dancers/singers/guitarists impressed us with their Andaluc�an talents. See the attached pictures and video!
Overall, our trip to Granada was a success, but I was VERY glad to return to my dorm in Barcelona with adequate heat and lodging space.
What I found most surprising about Granada was... its relatively small size and the plethora of beautiful graffiti that seemed to mark every surface.
Next time I visit Granada, I'll be sure to see... the tombs of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
I was reminded of home when... I shared a cab to the airport with two girls who were also studying in Barcelona and who go to Univ. of Wisconsin. Coincidentally, one of them had a roommate her freshman year who went to St. Mary's with me. Small world. Also, we went to an Irish pub where a Spanish band was playing covers of Bob Dylan songs. Bizarre culture vomit.
The low point of the weekend was when... I drank four cups of caf� con leche (coffee with milk) because I had run out of resources to keep me warm.
Awesome photos once again! Looks like a lot of fun. Keep the Blog updated it's wonderful. I ama suuming that wasn't you or Hope dancing in the video....
Any, enjoy and we look forward to more. I know Mom can't wait to see you! P.S. Thank you for the 'Art project' advice - very helpful.
If you are travelling to Granada, Spain, Hostel Granada White Nest is a good choice. It's clean, center located and very cheap to suit your budget.
To the people that are planning to enjoy of Granada Spain, I recommend to stay in a great hostel. The White Nest is located a few meters of Paseo De Los Tristes in the millennium neighborhood of Albaycin . From the hostel you got everything close, the Alhambra Palace, the tapas road, the sacromonte, everything!! You`ve got to check Hostels Granada


text:
Ready to steamroll! |
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Evolution of Sleep Part 2
Like any parent, Moviedad and I have been in search of a quality night's sleep-- for everyone in our little family. It wasn't easy, but it's been getting better. But like any good plan, it needs tweaked every now and again. You can read The Evolution of Sleep Part 1 here.
When Gus and Jack were ten months old, I thought we had finally figured out the perfect sleeping arrangement. We were all in the same bed. I thought surely a king sized mattress on the floor would fit our sleeping needs for years to come. I was wrong. I hadn't taken into account the fact that Gus is a steamroller.
There were nights that putting this kid to sleep resembled a wrestling match more than anything else. Moviedad would take Jack to the other room, and sing and dance him to sleep. Gus and I would square off in the bed. He would start off nursing laying down along side me. Then, his feet would start moving and he's arch his back just so... and he'd end up laying on his back with his feet up by my head, still nursing. Ouch. Then he would pop off, and beeline it for the window. He would knock and press his little cheek against the cold panes. Before I knew it, he had zoomed over to nurse for another five seconds. Then he'd roll away. I hate the idea of restraining my boys, especially when they're doing something as nurturing as nursing. So I let him roll. Then I pulled him back. And he nursed for five seconds and rolled away again. This continued on for as long as 40 minutes sometimes.
Gus fights sleep like a samurai. He still does, but only at naptime now. At bedtime he nurses and falls asleep with blessed alacrity.
So Gus the sleepy steamroller, in bed next to his brother, was a recipe for wakefulness. We tried Gus next to me. He rolled over Jack in an effort to snuggle next to his daddy's warmth. We started Gus off next to Moviedad. He rolled over Jack in an effort to get to me to nurse. We tried having Jack between us, and Gus sleeping on top of my side, nestled in a perfect position to nurse and snuggle all night. That night he rolled off of me and onto Jack. Gus was the only one who stayed asleep through all of this. Jack, Moviedad, and I woke up a lot. It was not a restful way to spend a night.
Enter the crib mattress. We put it on the floor next to our mattress, stuffed couch cushions and quilts between it and the closet doors, and put Gus on it. He and Jack spent the first ten minutes happily exploring the skritching sound their footy pajamas made on the bare mattress. Then, we put a pad and sheet on it, and voila! Extended sleeping space.
I nursed the boys like normal, they slept a few hours stretched out on the big bed, Moviedad and I did our adult-time thing, and when we came to bed we gently transferred Gus onto the little mattress.
And he slept straight through for seven hours.
I sleep on the side of the bed next to the little mattress, within arm's reach of the baby down there. I can still hear his breathing and cover him when it gets cold. But Gus really enjoys his extra space. And the rest of us enjoy the extra sleep.
We've taken to alternating which baby sleeps in his own space. But both of them know exactly where I am when they need me at night. I'll often wake up to a little face peeping over the body pillow divider before climbing up next to me to nurse. And sometimes I'll wake up to find both babies in the big bed.
It all depends on the need and the night.
4 comments:
- AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Thanks for detailing your sleeping plan and using pictures - it really helps to see how others are cosleeping. Your boys are adorable!!
Best, Lisa - AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 6:28 PM
Nice to know we are normal. We got the king mattress before our twins were born, planning to co-sleep from the beginning. We put it on the floor and put down toddler mattresses along the side as an extra cushion/crash mat once they could roll over, with hopes of it becoming their bed later on. That is our current evolutionary phase. I nurse them to sleep there and we go to them when they wake during the night, then they come to us as morning approaches. I love our bed now. It is practically wall to wall mattress and pillows. Wonder how it will continue to evolve. ~ Cayce
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)


text:
5:29 sunrise
22:44 sunset
I've never been any good at running and I don't very often enjoy it but, every once in awhile, I decide to take up the challenge. It's been two years since I did any consistent running jogging but I have to get back at it if I am going to make it though my 6th Klondike Road Relay in six weeks.
Out for a run with Pandora |
I'm committing to a 3x per week schedule until the event on September 7th and, so far, pretty much every run feels awful. If any of you are part-time joggers like I am, you know what I mean. My breathing feels laboured, my steps are sluggish and every bit of skin/fat on my body is bouncing around like a rubber ball ricocheting off the walls in a squash court. Ouch.
At least I've got the princess leg this year - 12.5km of slightly downhill chipseal. This leg crosses the US-Canada border so that might be interesting. Somehow in the back of my mind I always figured I would "save" this leg for a year I really needed it. Maybe one year I would be pregnant or perhaps I'd need an easy leg after participating in some other crazy hard event only a week before. But no, I'm getting off easy with no good excuse.
The fastest female finisher ever completed this leg in just under 48 minutes. I don't know if I can save myself from embarrassment with a mere 6 weeks to prepare but I'll be thrilled if I can complete the distance in less than an hour 10 minutes. There. See that? See what I just did? That sounds like a challenge to me.


text:
Being responsible for bumping off Charles I and creating a commonwealth - and thereby becoming the only commoner to be head of the British state - doesn't gain you much respect in a country that is heavy on royalist history. Nor is he fondly remembered in Scotland and Ireland, countries he brutally suppressed. But the Cambridgeshire towns connected with Cromwell are doing their best to raise awareness of the man who was Lord Protector of England for five years, and who cast a long shadow over the course of British history.
The three Fenland towns that claim the closest Cromwell association are Huntingdon, St Ives and Ely. All are close together and all are connected by the slow-moving River Ouse. Cromwell's birthplace, Huntingdon, is famous for being the constituency of another, present-day parliamentarian, John Major; it is at one end of the High Street (at the heart of the town's linear layout) that Cromwell was born on 25 April 1599. A mid-19th-century house stands on the site these days.
No one knows how they celebrated the start of the 1600s in Huntingdon, but there are a few taverns still surviving from those years. One of them, the Falcon Inn on Market Hill, was where Cromwell made his Civil War headquarters later in life, at the height of his powers. Just across the street is the old grammar school where Cromwell was educated. The building, which had once been part of the 12th-century Hospital of St John, now houses the Cromwell Museum. Amongst the compact series of displays here you can piece together the story of a man who was born into the gentry, and became a landowner before getting a taste for national politics, military action and notoriety.
His felt hat and gaiters rest on one display, while the other bits and pieces on view may well have belonged to the great man. The death mask definitely fits the likeness of the portraits that hang on the walls. My sons and I tried to imagine what he would have looked like in the flesh, but we couldn't get beyond the hat. It was some hat; you would have bumped into the brim long before shaking its wearer by the hand.
For Cromwell's tercentenary in 1899 the people of Huntingdon were not prepared to celebrate their famous son by having his statue erected in the town. Neighbouring St Ives, further down the Ouse, put up a statue instead. An unassuming-looking Cromwell, dressed in civilian clothes, stands in the market-place there today, commemorating the six years he spent as a St Ives citizen in the 1630s. The town has an attractive, solid 15th-century stone bridge by its quayside; on the bridge is a tiny chapel that opens out on to a precarious balcony over the Ouse. After a filling breakfast at Connie's Tea Rooms we accepted the waitress' offer of the key to the chapel and got a brief slice of the life of the solitary priest who lived here long ago. He must have been tough, we thought, since the place was uncomfortably cold and damp.
The Norris Museum is further up the river. The building houses another small but interesting collection of exhibits, this time of general local history. There's not too much to take in so there's no risk of aching feet, and the children aren't forever dragging you into the next room.
In fact, there are only two rooms. I enjoyed the fen-skating exhibits and the boys liked the spade that had broken in two while turning the first sod in the construction of the town's by-pass. There's a sense of humour about this place, and none of the Cromwell-might-have-owned-this- maybe approach. Indeed, the museum doesn't have a single piece of Cromwell memorabilia.
For more on Cromwell, head north-east to Ely. The town's striking cathedral, which was once closed down by the Lord Protector for 17 years, can be seen for miles across the flat fens, but our time was spent tracking down signs of Cromwell. The Tourist Information Office is located in the home in which Cromwell lived with his family from 1636 to 1647. This was also the place from which he rose to prominence as a tax collector.
The audio-visual tour through the various rooms reveals that, although famously a Puritan, Cromwell led a far from dull life. He was fond of music, drink and hunting, and his table was well laid out with good food - eels, fish and waterfowl included.
If the supposedly haunted room showing a model of Cromwell on his deathbed (a re-creation of an event that, in real life, occurred in Whitehall) was too scary for the children to enjoy, then the Civil War room was a hit. Here you can try on costumes from Cromwell's time. Heavy soldiers' helmets, tunics and dresses are available for a bit of historical cross- dressing and there is even a full-length mirror for posing.
A few days exploring the Cromwell triangle will reveal sleepy villages, flat, open landscapes and a sense of history stretching back to well before Cromwell's time. The past is out there, buried under the peat in this corner of Cambridgeshire. Oliver Cromwell's past is there too, but, as a nation, I don't think we really know how to celebrate him. Happy birthday, Oliver, anyway.
A 17th-century street-market takes place from 10am to 4pm tomorrow in Huntingdon (details, 01480 388249). The Cromwell Museum is at Old Grammar School Walk, Huntingdon, and entrance is free (01480 375830 for opening hours). The Norris Museum is also free and is at The Broadway, St Ives (01480 465101 for opening hours). Oliver Cromwell's House is at 29 St Mary's Street, Ely (01353 662062) and is open daily between 10am and 5.30pm. Adults pounds 2.50, concessions pounds 2.10, family ticket pounds 5. An ecumenical service to commemorate Huntingdon's famous son will take place tomorrow in Hinchingbrooke House, which once belonged to the Cromwell family. For details of all further events, visit the Cromwell 400th anniversary website:
- More about:
- British Cycling Federation
- Churches
- Cross-dressing
- Hunting


text:
Happy Halloween! This is one of my favorite holidays. Kevin and I carved pumpkins earlier this week so we could put them on the porch in the hopes of luring trick or treaters! (Since we moved this summer, we're not sure how many trick or treaters we're likely to get.)
Kevin's is on the left; mine is the cat on the right.After we finished carving, Kevin roasted the seeds. I've tried this in the past and not had the best luck--the shells always stay too chewy. His recipe involves boiling the seeds first, which softens the shells.
They're really crunchy and tasty, without being too chewy. I was finishing up my pumpkin when he was making them, so I'm not sure what seasonings are on there; onion powder, cumin, and salt, maybe?
Finally, though this soup wasn't made from the pumpkins above, just last week we had a pumpkin soup that I made from a pie pumpkin we got in our CSA.
I added pea tendrils just after it finished cooking, which are another veggie we'd gotten in our CSA. I'd never cooked with pea tendrils before, but they were good! Served with some nutritional-yeasty bread and roasted chickpeas.
With this entry, we close out VeganMofo, the Vegan Month of Food. I hope you've enjoyed it! And have a great Halloween!


text:
Second Judge Blocks Wisconsin Voter Suppression Law
A second Wisconsin judge has found that the state's voter ID restriction—built on a template from the extremist American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)—creates a "substantial impairment of the right to vote" and violates the state's constitution.
Dane County Circuit Judge David Flanagan wrote the law passed last year by the then-Republican-controlled legislature and signed by Gov. Scott Walker (R):
tells more than 300,000 Wisconsin voters who do not now have an acceptable form of photo identification that they cannot vote unless they first obtain a photo ID card….That is a lot of people, and most of them are already registered voters.
Flanagan noted that since 2004, voter fraud investigations have been undertaken by the Milwaukee Police Department, the mayor of Milwaukee and by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, working with various county prosecutors working through the Attorney General's Election Fraud Task Force.
None of these efforts have produced a prosecution of a voter fraud violation that would have been prevented by the voter ID requirements of Act 23.
Flanagan issued a temporary injunction in March and he is the second state judge to rule against the voter suppression law. Another Dane County judge, Richard Niess, permanently blocked the voter ID law in March in a separate case.
The Center for Media and Democracy's (CMD's) PR Watch says that Wisconsin's voter ID law:
bears many elements of the ALEC model Voter ID Act, as do the dozens of voter ID bills that have been moving in state legislatures in recent years. Republican Rep. Robin Vos, the ALEC state co-chair in Wisconsin, spearheaded the effort to pass the bill in 2011, which reflects key elements of the ALEC "model" Voter ID Act.
In May, we reported on the "extraordinary influence" ALEC has had in the Wisconsin legislature. Click here for more and here for CMD's ALEC Exposed.
Learn how to protect your voting rights at our "My Vote, My Right" website here.


text:
It should wear for four to six hours at a minimum, wear evenly and fade evenly, feel comfortable without being slick or bleeding, moisturizing, and deliver opaque color.
- DermStore — 20% off sitewide with code SPRING20, ends 3/25.
- Giorgio Armani Beauty — 15% off all orders, plus free shipping on $75+ orders and free Lip Balm on $150+ orders with code SPRING, ends 3/28.
- Ulta — $10 Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara, 50% off philosophy Purity Made Simple Cloths (now $7.50)<, starts 3/25 and ends 3/25.
Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.
43 Comments
Discussion and debate are highly encouraged, and we expect community members to participate respectfully. When asking a question, please check the post above for information regarding pricing, availability, dupes, and availability, and keep discussion on-topic. If you have general feedback, an off-topic question, or need technical support, please contact us.
Comments that include advertisements, self-promotion, insults, etc. may be in violation of our comment policy and subject to deletion. Please see our comment policy for more information.
Comments on this post are closed.
It has to be long wearing and a beautiful colour of course
1) Fades down evenly
2) Luxurious, moisturizing lip feel
3) Semi-opaque
Nothing worse than a bold lip that fades out to the edge and leaves you with a lipstick "ring" around the edges of the mouth. YUK!
1. Long wearing.
2. Nude, pink, nude pink, light coral.
3. Creamy, smooth, a bit of shine. Matte lipsticks look chalky on me.
4. No glitter.
5. Doesn't dry and crack my lips.
Ditto for me! I also add pigmented for the longer wearing factor.
1. Beauty. An awful lipstick that looks amazing is very often excused.
2. Smearability. I prefer dark lips, so easy smeared products.. ooh no.
3. The perfect amount of "waxiness"
I'm searching for the perfect pink. Everything I try is either too light/bright/opaque/crazy looking. Plums love me, though. I can pick up any plum and rock it.
Creamy, non drying, semi opaque, no scent or taste, void of shimmer or glitter, affordable.
Long wearing and moisturizing with great color payoff. It should also fade evenly
Long wearing, pigmented and moisturizing.
Color and extreme pigmentation that lasts with a yummy scent!
Something that feels moisturizing but lasts and has SPF in it. I don't really care for bold colors, so it would also have to be a pretty, fairly natural-looking shade.
u said it Christine…Id add plushy feeling.
my lips so try, i just want something super moisture
Long-wearing is my absolute #1 requirement. Even some of MAC's lipsticks last maybe 45 minutes for me. Other than that, opaqueness, easy to apply, even, and not drying. Wow, I'm picky.
It is nice to find something that is not drying – that feels moisturizing on the lips – but that also doesn't feel greasy and travel and bleed. Combine that with lasting colour and I'm happy. Oh, and I have to agree with "even fading" – I also hate that lipstick ring but if something fades evenly and maybe leaves just a hint of a stain all over the lips, I'm good with that.
It needs to fade evenly. Leaving a ring is a no no. Or it fades and becomes splotchy. It also doesn't need to fade in an hour without eating or drinking. I also hate lipsticks that are EXTREMELY drying. Yuck! They create flakes and then you have dry lips, flakes and fading lipstick.
Even coverage, fades to a nice, uniform stain and doesn't dry my lips. Mild to no scent and I especially try to avoid fruity scents.
Long wearing, applies smoothly, i dont hsve to layer on layers just to get that correct coverage. Doesnt dry out my lips. and a formula that doesnt stain. I love wearing red lipsticks but i hate the fact that alot of lipsticks stain on my lips. So im staying away from reds right now unless its a special occasion
* Good coverage
* Staying power
* A smooth and soft feeling on my lips
* Good pigmentation
* No glitter or too much glossiness
Very opaque color, but creamy to apply. Applies evenly and smoothly. The MUFE Rouge Artist Intense usually has my ideal choice for color payoff, but it isn't as easy to apply as the YSL Rouge Volupte. The MAC satin finish lipsticks are usually the best of both worlds in those aspects, but I find some of them to be a bit drying. I usually prefer shine and gloss over glitter or frost as well. Even though some of the lipsticks I mentioned have their flaws, I still enjoy using them and I can work with what I don't like 🙂
Great color of course, decent to long wear time, and my number one is moisture. I hate drying lipsticks.


text:
Ultra-Portable Laptops
An ultra-portable system rests somewhere in-between the specifications of a netbook and desktop replacement providing a smooth blend of extreme mobility and computational prowess - at a cost.
Despite our love for the behemoths that desktop replacements are and the success of netbooks and that general sector, were grateful for the still strong-surviving Macbook Air, Thinkpad X, Toshiba Portege and Sony Vaio Z series laptops.
Ultra-Portable Standard
Ultra-Portable Performance
Processor: | Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 1.2GHz / SU9400 1.4GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz / P9500 2.53GHz |
RAM: | 2GB - 3GB DDR2 667MHz / 800MHz | 3GB - 4GB DDR2 / DDR3 800MHz / 1066MHz |
Video: | Intel GMA X3100 / 4500MHD | Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS / 9400M |
Audio: | Integrated audio | |
Optical: | None / Internal DVD+/-RW | |
Network: | Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet | |
Wireless: | Internal 802.11 g/n and Bluetooth WAN connectivity as needed (check with your ISP) | |
Display: | 11" - 12" LCD | 11"-13" LED backlit panel |
Battery: | 4 - 6 Cell Lithium Ion | 4 - 9 Cell Lithium Ion |
Interfaces you may require: |
Express Card slot, 2+ USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 port(s), DVI/HDMI/VGA/S-Video port(s), Cable lock slot | Express Card slot, 2+ USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 port(s), DVI/HDMI/VGA/S-Video port(s), Cable lock slot, Docking station support |
For the lowest possible power consumption, definitely opt for either the Core 2 Duo SU9300 or SU9400 (10W TDP vs 25W+ TDP) and you probably wont require anything beyond an Intel GMA unless youll be attempting to run some modern games. Saving on power will also translate into longer battery life, an added benefit of many ultra-portable models.
Unfortunately, ultra-portables come at a cost that is often too high for most people who want to reap the benefits of a low profile computer, but thankfully netbooks are around to lean on in that predicament.
If your ultra-portable laptop will not have substantial load placed on it and/or you'd prefer the additional mobility, it's worth taking a glance at the following section dedicated to netbooks, as youll undoubtedly save upwards of $800. The vast majority of leading laptop manufacturers currently offer their spin on netbook systems, so you shouldnt have much trouble finding something to fit your needs.


text:
Probably the greatest influences on me to be a gardener or for my love of gardening would be my Grandmothers. One had the flowers and the other had the veggies.
My mums mum was the flower one and as a child I loved going to visit (it wasn't all about the biscuits and lollies) and walk around her garden and find out about all the colourful flowers she had planted in her garden. Just thinking now I realise that I never really gardened much as a child but I must have been paying attention.
And as that child I remember liking the Snappy the most. Three main reasons for this; the first is the colour, say no more, 2nd is the size of the flower and 3rd is you got to play with the flowers and play make believe dragons with them. What more could a kid want?
Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. ~Alex Haley
Cheers and happy dragon slaying,


text: These Faceted Lamps Mimic the Molecular Structure of CrystalsKelsey Campbell-Dollaghan10/14/13 5:07pmFiled to: daily desiredlampsfurnituredesigncrystals4EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink One of the best parts of chemistry—for a math-deficient person like myself—were the wood-and-wire molecular models that appeared in class from time to time. Those days clearly made an impression on Berlin designer Daniel Becker, too: His new collection of lamps double as molecular models. Advertisement LEM, as the series is called, is just as simple as those high school models: Wire and fabric, layered to create shadows on the wall that mimic crystalline shapes. Becker explains:The shapes of the series LEM are the first results of the analysis and interpretation of quasicrystals and aperiodic patterns. In chemistry, quasicrystals stand with their aperiodic but still ordered structure for a contradiction to the actually required periodic symmetry of molecules within a crystal. You can buy the pieces online, but fair warning—they're hugely expensive at roughly $500. Alternatively, why not just buy acouple modeling kits on Amazon and make one yourself? [Contemporary Components] Reply4 repliesLeave a reply


text:
Written on: 27/09/2007 by bundy007 (1 review written)
Good Points
- I couldn't find a better value for money solution than Americommerce - particularly as we run mutliple webstores.
- We have over 1000 products which we maintain across 2 webstores. Both webstores share the same product database and admin, so we get huge productivity gains.
- They make almost daily 'site updates' which adds new functionality to our webstores. (They don't wait a year or two to release a 'new' version.)
- Support has been great - we are based in Australia, they are in the USA so prompt communication is very important. They have a great online system where customers can set the level of urgency for a support task - if it's critical it gets done immediately etc.
Bad Points
Getting 'Custom Developments' made to your website can take longer than you would like - it depends on how busy their development team are making updates to the rest of the system. The good thing is that these guys WILL actually make custom developments for you - most cart providers won't even consider making custom devs to their carts for specific customers.
General Comments
I think Americommerce is definitely worthy of being included in any short-list of cart providers.
Written on: 28/09/2007
Thank you for the kind words.
<br/>It is a constant adjustment of priorities when you accept/reject custom development requests from hundreds of customers (unless you have thousands of developers!). However, we welcome custom development requests (as one of the ONLY companies who will even entertain the idea) and love to release wanted feature sets as soon as possible given the many development projects underway on a daily basis. We always try and take only those development tasks that will benefit everyone and bring the greatest value to our services so we can retain focus and perspective.
As rated by our community of reviewers
" Useful warranty for used electronics " Read More
" Lacks certain features. quite slow on playbook. " Read More
" VevoCart eCommerce Cart " Read More
" A nightmare of cheating, missell and eking out money sham " Read More
" You can try, but probably you don't be have any sale " Read More


text:
Last week Wednesday was Girls' Day or Hina Matsuri (Japanese Dolls Festival)! On March 3rd, Japanese families pray for their daughters' growth and happiness. Many families put on display a set of dolls dressed in costumes from the imperial court during the Heian Period inside their homes around mid-February. This display of dolls is put away as soon as Girls' Day is over because of an old belief that those who leave their dolls out will have a difficult time marrying off their girls in the future.
This year, JSSL celebrated Hina Matsuri by inviting the Sanshin Club to perform three songs: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Asato Ya Yunta (a traditional Okinawan song about two lovers), and
Akariwo tsukemasyo bonborini
Ohanawo agemasyo momonohana
Gonin bayashino fuetaiko
Kyouwa tanoshii hinamatsuri
JSSL also offered an origami table, where students could learn to fold their own Hina dolls. Learn to fold some yourself here!
The event was held at the same time as the usual Japanese language table so students could enjoy the sanshin performance while they ate dinner and/or make origami. Many thanks to everyone who came! 🙂
Hina Matsuri
Posted by: anave | March 9, 2010 Comments Off on Hina Matsuri |
under: JSSL


text:
Local Teens Join Women Business Owners and Executives for Entrepreneurship Conference at Chatham College
Mar 01, 2007, 00:00 ET from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
PITTSBURGH, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), in conjunction with Hurley Associates, a Guardian agency in Pittsburgh, the Chatham College Center for Women's Entrepreneurship, and the Pittsburgh Chapter of National Association of Women's Business Owners (NAWBO), are pleased to present the Girls Going Places(R) Entrepreneurship Conference for girls ages 12 through 18. The conference is designed to encourage girls to take control of their financial futures at an early age by broadening their understanding of the business world, starting businesses, managing personal finances and highlighting the advantages of financial independence. More than 100 students from Pittsburgh area schools and programs have registered for the conference, which will take place on Tuesday, March 6th at Chatham College from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. At the conference, the teens will meet with successful local women business owners and professionals to learn about entrepreneurship and financial independence. Attendees will play "Hot Company," a board game that introduces girls to the advantages and challenges of owning one's own business. They will also participate in a marketing exercise called "Product-in-a-Box," in which they design a product and present a marketing plan. "Hurley Associates is honored to have the opportunity to bring the national Girls Going Places Conference to Pittsburgh and plans to make this an annual event in our local community," said Carol R. Hurley of Hurley Associates. "We are thrilled about the remarkable response and cooperation of our conference partners, local schools, and the business community. The strong participation underscores that business and educational leaders in the Pittsburgh area are committed to the development and progress of our youth." Emily Viner, Field Vice President, Individual Markets, Guardian, New York, said, "We are pleased to help host this great event that introduces girls to the concepts of achieving economic parity, financial independence, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Guardian is committed to seeing young women successfully achieve their personal and career goals." The teen entrepreneurship conference is part of Guardian's Women's Initiative, which includes the national Girls Going Places(R) Entrepreneurship Award Program. This program honors teen-aged girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence and make a difference in their school or community. As a result of the program's success in previous years, Guardian received more than 5000 applications during the 2006 competition. "Chatham College Center for Women's Entrepreneurship is dedicated to the vision of economic empowerment and personal growth for women of all ages," noted Mary Riebe, Ph.D., Chatham professor of business, executive director of business programs and the Center's director. "We support the Girls Going Places Conference as it encourages young women to take control of their future and to view entrepreneurship as an exciting career option." "It has long been a vision of NAWBO Greater Pittsburgh to reach out to young girls in the community to encourage entrepreneurship," said Joanne Quinn Smith, NAWBO. "These young women are the hope of reviving the Pittsburgh area as they create roots here as aspiring business owners. The GGP Conference is a firm foundation for inspiring young women entrepreneurs and NAWBO is proud of our partnership with Guardian." The conference is presented through the generous support of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Hurley Associates, Chatham College, Allegheny Valley Bank, American Home Mortgage, Business Records Management, Filter and Associates, LLC, Grogan Graffam, PC, Sarris Candies, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant-Cranberry Township, Magee Women's Hospital of UPMC, Vital Signs and Violet Bouquet. Registered attendees include students from CAPA High School, City High Charter, Schenley High School, Westinghouse High School, Oliver High School, Chartiers Valley Middle School, Oliver High School, CIS Academy-Southland, Propel School East, Ellis School, Quaker Valley High School, St. James Wilkinsburg, St. Simon & Jude. For more information or to register for the local Girls Going Places Pittsburgh conference please visit http://www.hurley2.com. About Guardian Founded in 1860, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY (Guardian) is one of the largest mutual life insurance companies in the United States. As of December 31, 2005, Guardian and its subsidiaries had $36.9 billion in assets (on a consolidated statutory basis). With more than 5,000 employees and 3,000 financial representatives, as well as over 85 agencies nationwide, Guardian and its subsidiaries protect individuals, businesses, and their employees with life, disability, health, long-term care, and dental insurance products, and offer 401(k), financial products and trust services. More information about Guardian can be obtained at: http://www.GuardianLife.com. Guardian is the creator and national sponsor of the Girls Going Places(R) program.
SOURCE The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America


text:
City Speed Limit
Lynne Morris 7/9/2008 12:02:59 AM
Wow Renee this is a fantastic evening shot, the colours and lighting are excellent, love the lines from the car lights. #957279Evy Johansen 7/9/2008 12:05:40 AM
Wow... Stunning image, Renee!! #6157208Mukesh Srivastava 7/9/2008 12:05:47 AM
Lovely streaks of colorful light. Lovely shot, Renee!!! #6157209Les Rhoades 7/9/2008 12:12:04 AM
A classic London night shot Well done! #6157225Paul E. Earl 7/9/2008 12:22:12 AM
WOW!! A truly super image!! #6157253Nadya Johnson 7/9/2008 1:02:57 AM
Here's another WOW! This is FANTASTIC, Renee! #6157345Paul Michko 7/9/2008 1:49:50 AM
OUTSTANDING!!! #6157440Nilesh J. Bhange 7/9/2008 2:50:34 AM
Beautifully captured & nice warm colors! #6157546Deb Koskovich 7/9/2008 3:18:14 AM
wow wow wow....incredibly well done, perfect exposure! #6157645Brett Dolsen 7/9/2008 3:18:36 AM
Wow!!Magical!!Brett #6157646Vitor Dias 7/9/2008 4:29:10 AM
WONDERFUL_______________________! #6157919Rakesh Syal 7/9/2008 4:29:22 AM
Stunning image and effects, Renee!!Mary E. Lake 7/9/2008 4:40:09 AM
Awesome image Renee, and a Happy Birthday to Cathy!! :) #6157959Erin Appelbaum 7/9/2008 4:59:12 AM
Stunning capture Renee. Peter #6158050John Connolly 7/9/2008 2:18:11 PM
Wonderful detail in this outstanding night shot Renee! A perfect exposure!Claudia Kuhn 7/9/2008 2:28:03 PM
Awesome night capture Renee! #6160160Barbara Waldoch 7/9/2008 4:47:11 PM
Fantastic capture, Renee! #6160516Robert K. Bemus 7/10/2008 1:02:31 AM
Awesome comp and great exposure, Renee-- looks like another winner!! #6161620Ken Smith 7/10/2008 4:56:52 AM
You're on a roll...keep em coming, Renee! And happy birthday, by the way!! :-) #6162253Linda D. Lester 7/10/2008 5:33:58 AM
Wonderful shot for Cathy! Happy Birthday Cathy! #6162410Cathy Barrows 7/10/2008 1:37:13 PM
i love it...and a happy birthday to you also #6164065Debra R. Harder 7/10/2008 3:01:25 PM
Oh Renee! You've done it again! This is BRILLIANT! Going into my favs!! WOW! Deb #6164366Cindy Bendush 7/10/2008 5:59:06 PM
AWESOME Renee!!! Fantastic color, comp and camera work -- love it! #6165031William C. Raco 7/10/2008 6:42:58 PM
How beautiful the color, the composition, the exposure and camera workRobert Baer 7/14/2008 6:26:48 AM
reneeGail Vitikacs 7/14/2008 9:48:12 AM
AMAZING!!!! Love everything about this! #6178391Jean B. Hall 7/15/2008 6:56:05 AM
Terrific shot. Love the feeling of speed you get from the lines left by the "ghost cars." Colors are very rich and beautiful too. #6181919Susan M. Campbell 7/16/2008 12:17:02 PM
This is so very cool!! #6187823Tiia Vissak 7/17/2008 1:05:52 AM
very beautiful! #6189758Christina N. Seuser 8/21/2008 4:02:11 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #6343920Karen Engelbreth 8/21/2008 4:07:21 PM
WTG - congratulations! #6343984Alex T. Mizuno 8/21/2008 4:33:14 PM
Quite a unique image of Big Ben! Beautifully done! Congratulations on your Finalist, Renee!! #6344400Nadya Johnson 8/21/2008 4:42:44 PM
Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Renee! #6344550Jennifer L. Alder 8/21/2008 4:47:59 PM
Another fabulous finalist! Congrats, Renee :) #6344648Barbara Waldoch 8/21/2008 5:38:15 PM
Congratulations on all your finalists, Renee! #6345294Linda D. Lester 8/21/2008 6:17:47 PM
Awesome...Congratulations! #6345856Deb Koskovich 8/21/2008 7:21:36 PM
Big congrats on a successful July, Renee! #6346615Terry L. Ellis 8/21/2008 8:00:47 PM
An exciting finalist, Renee! Congratulations! #6347062Ken Smith 8/21/2008 8:27:48 PM
Yeah, you're in the fast lane..hard to keep up with you! COngrats again, Renee! #6347343Debra R. Harder 8/21/2008 8:36:43 PM
Ahhh...YESSSSS!! ONE OF MY FAVS! BIG CONGRATS, Renee, on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #6347442Laurence Saliba 8/21/2008 8:48:21 PM
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Renee!!!!! #6347565Evy Johansen 8/21/2008 8:53:39 PM
Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Renee!! #6347607John Connolly 8/22/2008 3:34:22 AM
Congratulations on your great win, Renee! A very deserving, finalist award! #6348997Margaret R. Barry 8/22/2008 4:49:44 AM
Congratulations on your stunning finalist, Renee! #6349336Susan M. Campbell 8/22/2008 7:43:39 AM
Way to go Renee...congrats. #6350259Sylvia Rossler 8/22/2008 9:17:03 AM
Big congraz on another superb finalist Renee :o) #6350916Judy V. Kennamer 8/22/2008 10:56:21 AM
Congrats Renee!!! This is marvelous! #6351415Eivor Kuchta 8/22/2008 1:07:30 PM
Congratulations on your finalist, Renee! #6351945Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna 8/22/2008 1:56:53 PM
AND another HUGE CONGRATULATION, Renee!!!!! ♫ k #6352348Sam Britt 8/22/2008 6:24:51 PM
Fantastic finalist, Renee! #6353444Tiia Vissak 8/23/2008 5:08:40 AM
Congratulations! #6354932Tarun Bose 8/23/2008 10:32:02 AM
Big congrats Renee for your finalist. #6355840Jeff Robinson 8/23/2008 3:09:30 PM
Congrats Renee on your outstanding Finalist! Jeff #6356679Lisa J. Boulden 8/23/2008 3:12:00 PM
Congrats on this stunning finalist!Colleen Farrell 8/23/2008 5:12:54 PM
Wow, this is incredible, Renee!!! An image to be VERY proud of--big congratulations on your finalist! #6357007Judy V. Kennamer 8/25/2008 9:41:03 AM
WAY TO GO RENEE!!! Congrats on your First Place win!!!! #6364600Anna Diederich 8/25/2008 9:49:42 AM
Another big congrats! So happy for you and your wins! :) #6364660Ray Clarke 8/25/2008 9:57:31 AM
Another fantastic winner Renee, well done #6364716Debra R. Harder 8/25/2008 10:25:31 AM
You're AWESOME, Renee!! BIG CONGRATS ON THIS FABULOUS 1ST PLACE WIN!! WHOOO-HOOOO!! Deb #6364947Dawn M. Schneider 8/25/2008 10:31:40 AM
wow another winner, fantastic job, this image is amazing. #6364976Tarun Bose 8/25/2008 10:32:37 AM
Big congrats for your first prize winner, Renee. #6364981David Phalen 8/25/2008 10:45:08 AM
BIG Congrats on a well deserved First Prize Winner!! #6365033Stephanie Frey 8/25/2008 11:07:24 AM
Congrats on your first place win! #6365230Dominick M. Dimacale 8/25/2008 11:08:30 AM
Congratulations again Renee on your Win.
Dominick #6365240
Jessica Jenney 8/25/2008 11:14:49 AM
Congratulations, Renee on your stunning winning image! #6365287Renata Gusciora 8/25/2008 11:15:56 AM
Wow,big congratulations again,Renee!!! #6365297Sylvia Rossler 8/25/2008 11:17:39 AM
WoW ! WTG !!! Congrats again Renee :O) #6365318Carolyn M. Fletcher 8/25/2008 11:17:58 AM
Well, now we won't be able to talk to her at all. LOL... BIG congrats on your TWO wins!! #6365324Larry L. Redmon 8/25/2008 11:30:41 AM
Fantastic composition, Renee! Congratulations! #6365480Cathy Barrows 8/25/2008 12:04:13 PM
wow a 1st place too...i love it and for my bday too #6365697Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna 8/25/2008 12:15:06 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO a first place win too!!!!! You ROCK Renee!!!!! ♫ k #6365775Colleen Farrell 8/25/2008 12:17:28 PM
YAY!!! Congratulations on your WELL-deserved FIRST Place win, Renee!! #6365792Laurence Saliba 8/25/2008 12:32:56 PM
Oh WOWWWWWWWWW Renee, big month!!!! you really rock as Kitty said!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Well deserved indeed!!! #6365891Margaret R. Barry 8/25/2008 12:37:19 PM
Congratulations on your First Place win, Renee! #6365922Linda D. Lester 8/25/2008 12:57:45 PM
WOW!!!!! I just saw the first place too! WOW!!! What a month! Are you even up yet to see your wins?Jeana Clark 8/25/2008 1:18:49 PM
Ken Smith 8/25/2008 1:23:03 PM
CAthy's immortalized! Congrats again, Renee. You had an awesome month!! #6366258Elida Gutierrez 8/25/2008 1:31:14 PM
A Special Trophy for
"July Winners"
#6366318Vladan D. Djordjevic 8/25/2008 1:33:09 PM
Big congratulations on your First Place Win, Renee! #6366335A P 8/25/2008 2:22:58 PM
How thrilling a Grand prize and a first place win. Double congratulations Renee Awesome capture here #6366670JO ANN CLEVELAND 8/25/2008 2:47:59 PM
WOO HOO~ Congratulations on this great 1st place and ALSO the Grand Prize too!We are pleased that you got this on a birthday wish for one of us Dixie Chicks, Happy Birthday Cathy B!
Renee, you are on a roll girl!
jo ann c. #6366717
Robert Baer 8/25/2008 4:00:37 PM
This is definitely your month. congrats my friend on this action packed win!! #6366939Donna LaMattino Pagakis 8/25/2008 4:35:05 PM
Outstanding exposure and scene Renee! Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN! #6367018Susan M. Hembree 8/25/2008 4:43:51 PM
Really nice shot, Renee! Congrats on this 1st Place win! #6367055Murry Grigsby 8/25/2008 5:21:37 PM
Terrific feel of motion and night time exposure! Congrats on your super image and win Renee!! #6367207Sam Britt 8/25/2008 6:12:15 PM
Another well-deserved winner, Renee. Congratulations! #6367467William C. Raco 8/25/2008 6:23:11 PM
What a wonderful month for you, ReneeColette M. Metcalf 8/25/2008 6:49:34 PM
WTG! Congratulations again, Renee!!!! #6367706Terry L. Ellis 8/25/2008 6:50:58 PM
Awesome, Renee!!!!! Huge congratualtions on this excellent First Place win! #6367716Usman M. Bajwa 8/25/2008 7:48:57 PM
Congrats again, Renee on your first prize win. Way to go. #6367960Stanley J. Contrades 8/25/2008 7:54:18 PM
CONGRATULATIONS once again and this time for your First Prize winner!Jean E. Hildebrant 8/25/2008 8:08:55 PM
Wonderful image, Renee! Congratulations! #6368023Kate Baumgartner 8/25/2008 8:21:00 PM
Congratulations on this very amazing and deserved image, Renee! Keep those awesome images coming. #6368093Jean-Pierre Ducondi 8/25/2008 8:30:29 PM
Congratulations on your win for this fantastic work.Nichon L. Thorstrom Smith 8/25/2008 9:04:50 PM
Great shot! Congrats, Renee! #6368225Eugenio Diaz 8/25/2008 9:21:55 PM
Big congratulations on this outstandng winner! #6368269Bill Knaps 8/25/2008 9:44:11 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved winner Renee. Bill #6368336Bill Knaps 8/25/2008 9:44:12 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved winner Renee. Bill #6368337Robert K. Bemus 8/25/2008 10:26:31 PM
First Place isn't too bad either-- congratulations again, Renee!! #6368448Alex T. Mizuno 8/25/2008 10:26:38 PM
OMG, Grand Prize and First Place! You're born to win Renee!!! #6368450Chris Henning 8/25/2008 10:34:44 PM
Wow, Congrats on your double win, Renee!! #6368493Teresa A. Burnett 8/25/2008 10:41:15 PM
And another huge congratulations on this wonderful WINNER Renee!! #6368523Graeme yew Chow 8/25/2008 11:33:30 PM
Renee, what a rare double wins. Huge congratulaitons. #6368671Nadya Johnson 8/25/2008 11:36:01 PM
Huge Congrats, Renee! #6368683Tiia Vissak 8/25/2008 11:53:21 PM
Congratulations! #6368749Mary K. Robison 8/26/2008 12:15:43 AM
Congratulations on your double win, Renee!! What a wonderful night capture! #6368810Nemil B. Chabebe 8/26/2008 1:10:25 AM
Congratulations! #6369001Evy Johansen 8/26/2008 5:20:26 AM
Huge congratulations on this beautiful first place win, Renee!! #6369785Erin Appelbaum 8/26/2008 5:40:59 AM
Awesome first place winner Renee. Well deserved. Peter #6369876Jennifer L. Alder 8/26/2008 3:15:51 PM
What an amazing month for you! Congrats again, Renee, on your first place winning image. Wonderful! :) #6372003M.Christine Duncan 8/26/2008 5:43:19 PM
Just so wonderful! Congrats again Renee, this photo has tremendous energy! #6372730Cindy Bendush 8/26/2008 9:34:55 PM
Congratulations on this fabulous first place winner Renee - simply outstanding! July was definitely your month! :-) #6373480Cora Miller 8/26/2008 11:51:10 PM
Looks like you were dangerously close to the traffic from this perspective, but it was well worth it! Super image, Renee. Congratulations again. #6373817Wally Orlowsky 8/27/2008 5:07:09 AM
Congratulations on another terrific winner, Renee! #6374746Ross Throndson 8/27/2008 8:26:27 AM
Well, don't get too down, Renee.....I'm sure you'll do much better next month...ha ha ha. :-)You are the Photo Contest Queen.......Congratulations on another Great Image.....Wow.....that's quite a Double Win, Renee.....WTG!!! #6375877
Susan M. Campbell 8/27/2008 11:58:47 AM
You go girl...congrats again!! #6376784Darryl Wilkinson 8/29/2008 8:47:17 AM
Two thumbs up, Renee :) #6384981anonymous 8/31/2008 6:54:23 AM
Congratulations once again Renee!! Fabulous capture! B- #6391196Roger Fry 9/7/2008 2:57:02 AM
Congratulations Renee - you should have called by !Rog #6422167
Carolyn J. Connolly 9/13/2008 10:24:59 PM
This is just a fabulous image, Renee...and SO-O deserving of its First Place recognition last month!! BIG congrat's to you, my friend - your point of view and composition here both are outstanding!! :o)[I'm just *trying* to catch up on some commenting - lol!! ;o) Phil and I hope that you and Barry are well, as are we!! :o)] #6451852
Katarina Mansson 3/1/2013 11:50:24 PM
I just love the composition and the colors, lights, action, feeling in this picture. One masterpiece in your big collection of such! #10592735.... hope you have a wonderful day!!!
Life in the Fast Lane ..... London by night with Big Ben in the background and the car lights streaming past
Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 15/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 50, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Uploaded on 7/8/2008 11:24:54 PM
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Digital SLR Camera
Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Renee Doyle. Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Contact photographer via gallery.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.
I already have an account!


text:
Here are a few interesting beer-related stories:
-- The beer industry saw gains in both dollar and volume in 2012 after a three-year downturn, according to the Beverage Information Group's 2013 Beer Handbook. Light beer fell for the fourth year in a row. "Today's consumer no longer sees beer as their only drink option," Adam Rogers, senior research analyst at Beverage Information Group, said in a prepared statement. To read a news release about the Beer Handbook, click here.
-- David Ward of Australian Brewery offers up his thoughts in Foodmagazine about the U.S. craft industry. He visited the recent National Beer Wholesalers Association annual convention in Las Vegas. "It was great to take a look into the world of craft beer in America and whilst I was expecting the craft market to be striving ahead over there, I didn't expect it to be so huge and advanced," he writes. "It is almost frenzied and it's really causing a stir with the mainstream brands." To read his report, click here.
-- Boston Beer Co., which has a Samuel Adams brewery in Cincinnati, reports third quarter results. Net revenue was $216.4 million, an increase of $50.0 million or 30 percent over the same period last year, the company said. To read the financial report, click here.
-- The Huffington Post reports on a new brewery in Chicago that is owned and run by all military veterans. The name of the brewery? Veterans Beer Co., of course. To read the full story, click here.


text:
Walking, Hiking and Camping with your Dog
Before you go on a big hike, make sure you AND your dog are ready. Just because your dog is a dog, it doesn't mean that they are hiking-ready. (I'm assuming that as the human counterpart of the team, you can get yourself ready for a hike!)
Start out ahead of time by walking your dog and increasing the distance your dog can go. This way, you will help your dog be ready for camping, or for a hike for the day. If properly prepared, your dog can even carry it's own supplies.
Be sure that you carry with you water and a dish of some sort for your dog. You cannot count on running across drinkable water even when on a hike or camping ground. Pet stores carry portable bowls just for this purpose. Personally, I have a collapsable bowl that hooks to my backpack with a clip.
I keep water in my backpack, and can open the dish in about one second. My dogs don't like to drink water out of a bottle, although some dogs are ok with that!
Dehydration and being overheated is a HUGE issue when you have your dog on a walk or hike. Heat stroke can cause death if not addressed immediately. If you know the area you are going to, try to plan your hike so that you cross some water. If your dog overheats, you can have an emergency situation in no time flat. If you are near water, like a creek, shallow river or lake, take a break when you can and let your dog walk or play in the water for a while. Dogs cool off from the bottom up. That means if they walk in the water and cool off their legs and belly, they will be able to cool down much faster than trying to pour water on them. If it is hot outdoors, allow your dog to play in the water and rest for a while. My dogs have long coats, so if they soak themselves down, they will stay cooler until the next resting point. Take an extra leash with you in case you lose one, break one or need to hook 2 together in order to tie temporarily for safety reasons.
The next important thing to do if you are hiking a long distance or camping, is to remember to take a serving of your dog's food with you. If you are blown off course and have to spend the night on a trail, your dog will need energy from food that they are accustomed to without having any digestive issues.
Third, if you are camping, be sure you take along a first aid kit for your dog. It's always a good idea to have a first aid kid in the car... but if you have an emergency while hiking, it doesn't do any good to have it back in the car! Therefore, it's a prudent idea to take along a Hiking First Aid Kit. The items in a hiking first aid kit should be small enough to be portable. A small tote that hooks to your beltloop, or can slip into a dog's pack is about all you need for a single emergency. A first aid kit to take on your hike should include the basics you would need in the event of an injury to your dog. Things to include would be: A Leatherman-type of tool has multiple uses, has a small knife, small plier, small scissors, etc. This is essential for pulling a thorn from a paw pad or dislodging a fish hook or wire; a long strip of fabric, like felt about 36" x 1" long to use as a temporary muzzle, several 4x4 gauze squares, a roll of gauze or "vet wrap" (which is like human coband - a stretchy roll of material that sticks to itself"); Benadryl, a medication to be used in the event of bee sting; small packet or tube of triple antibiotic cream (not ointment), sanitizing gel, an inexpensive rain poncho, a small card with your ID, your vet's name and phone number and emergency contact number. What you are trying to do with a hiking first aid kit is take care of an urgent problem until you can get to a vet. This would be things like pulling a thorn out of a paw pad or controlling bleeding, and simple emergencies until you can get to the vet. The "extras" like a thermometer, more supplies for bandaging, scissors and so on can remain in the "regular" first aid kit at the campsite or your car.
Taking a first aid course for your dog is a great idea, having your dog trained to "come" when you call is a basic necessity.
The idea of getting away is a fun time for you and your dog. The more prepared you are for the unexpected, the more successful this time will be!
ADDITIONAL INFO: If you are interested in more detailed information, please email me at email@example.com and ask me for "Hiking with your Dog". I will email to you a list of basic first aid kit contents; a short document on trail ettiquette when hiking with your dog, and information about a local CPR for pets and first aid class for you to take to be prepared for dog/cat emergencies.
Happy Hiking!


text:
The video is no longer available.
Try searching our site
Latest Videos
EB: 'Dave Chappelle was a Zilch for About 10 Years'EB has a "memo" for Dave Chappelle fans.
Cakes is Family ManEB can't stand that Cakes and his family all watch TV in the bedroom together
Childhood Stories"When we grew up there was someone who would teach us the trick of how to hammer nickels into quarters and put them into video games"
LeBron chimes back at Ball familyThe Junkies dad's themselves weigh-in on the Ball family
El Reto del 'Trenedor'Patricia De Lima investiga quienes en la oficina de El Zol 107.9 ponen atención.
Chad Dukes Hits The PostWatch Chad Dukes 'Hit The Post' which in Radio terms means perfectly talking over the re-joiner music


text:
When I was a kid I didn't realise Superman's chest symbol was the letter "S" - I just saw the "negative" yellow shapes as two fish, swimming in opposite directions. Strange kid :-)
ha ha! you must use some strange side of your brain
Things haven't changed much since :-)
So in 2002, he was Figure-8 man?
That's a bit strange - don't know the story behind that one


text:
Jelly Joker Glass Bong "Funky Friend"
Temporarily out of stock
Unit price
18.95 € *
apx. £16.41
incl. 19% VAT
from 7 €
- Availability
- Rating
- Item number
- 11588
- Group:
- Bongs
- Material:
- Glass
- Colour:
- Various0,50
- Brand:
- Jelly Joker
- Shape:
- Bowl, Straight
- Size:
- 20 cm
Bongs by Jelly Joker are exciting, colorful waterpipes with attention to detail. They convince both through quality workmanship as well as excellent smokability. Jelly Joker Bongs are therefore perfect for smokers who are looking for a high quality bong at a reasonable price.
- Jelly Joker Mini Bong "Funky Friend"
- Height about 20 cm
- Colors vary
Reviews: 2
Smaller than I expected
The stock photo for this bong is sort of misleading, but no matter. It might be small but it's really worth every cent. Convenient, bubbler-like, made of thick glass. Surprisingly smooth hitting. Would recommend over a shot-holed bong.
good for travelling, really cute bong! :)
Your review:
You have to be logged in to review products. Login


text:
Gay and vegan in the burbs (of Los Angeles). I blog about veganism, equality, compassion, activism, politics, spirituality and the awesome life experiences of The Gay Vegans. The "s" includes my husband, Mike! I believe that we all have more in common than not and that we all have the power to be the voice of the voiceless. I want this blog to be a tool for me to build bridges amongst communities and those with differing opinions.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
The beginning of the end
It starts with Tina Turner.
It was November of 1985 and the day had finally come when I would get to see her live in concert. She was performing at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA, not far from where I was stationed. I decided that I was not going to miss her.
I was fortunate to have a car, although the reality at this point in my life was that having a car was not necessarily a good thing.
In October I had purchased a Chevy Citation. I loved it. I promised to never drink and drive. For someone who was in the end days of his active alcoholism, that was a promise that could simply not be kept.
Just the week before I had hit a car (parked) in the parking lot of a bar I was headed to. I was already drunk. As soon as I hit the car a police office opened my car door and grabbed my keys. It was dark and rainy I told him. It wasn't raining.
So the night I get to see Tina Turner began the same way as every other night did. By the time I got to my seat in the coliseum I was drunk. I could not remember how I got there.
I do remember Tina. She was amazing. Her voice, her running around stage and her saxophone player. He was gorgeous.
I remember her every November. And I remember how awful life had become. There would be many more drunk driving episodes before the end would come. And the desperation to stay drunk so I would not have to feel anything only got stronger. Consumed with self hatred and fear, alcohol was my saving grace.
Although alcoholism kills many, including many in the LGBT community and activist communities, the end for me would not be death.
I decided to write some blog posts about alcoholism and my path into recovery as I continue to see alcoholism destroy people in my communities. I will write more about this, including about how I began recovery from alcoholism on December 30, 1985.
Thank you for reading.
12 comments:
This is a really powerful post. Thank you so much for sharing. I'll share it on social media.
ReplyDeletethere are many with similar addictions, hope they soon see the way, as you did, with success - you are brave to put this out there and open for discussion - also very brave for you to take the right steps - compassion for you my friend
ReplyDeleteThank you for being brave enough to share your amazing and powerful story! I have been sober for 5 years now and life just gets better and better!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your honesty and for sharing. I grew up in an alcoholic family and am forever changed by the disease. I know it's a difficult recovery, but by posting, you are helping so many more people than you realize.
And it's freezing here in Philly today so seeing a photo of you in a tank top, eating vegan ice cream in Chicago, is making me even chillier ;)Dan the disease of addiction seems to touch the lives of so many. I believe it's always helpful to share our experience. Thank you for being willing to do so. I'm gratefully living a new life and love each moment. With almost 2 years of being clean and sober, I'm always amazed at what some of us live through to finally get here! That is, if we live long enough to make it. XOXOOX


text:
In Reply to: Characteristics of consumer-oriented audio publications posted by Avocat on March 20, 2007 at 09:37:07:
but I do have a couple of questions/points:
Firstly, your entire post seems to make the assumption (or the acknowledgement in your case) in your criticism of current mags that the purpose of the reviews, and by extension the purpose of reading the reviews, is to provide information for helping to make an informed decision about purchasing equipment. I have a different take, which I acknowledge may be mine alone: I read the reviews because I enjoy it. Essentially it's the same reason why I read reviews of a new Ferrari or a Saleen: I'll (probably) never be in a position to buy one, but I get a kick out of reading about the experience of driving one, and about how it's made, and the technological issues behind it. Same for audio: I have a system that I have no intention of changing for the forseeable future, but I subscribe to several of the mags, and read them religiously, not because I'm shopping, but because I enjoy it. I believe a lot of audiophiles read the mags for the same reason. And that's what enthusiast magazines are all about.Secondly, you make the following statement: "And at least partially due to the policies of Sterephile, TAS, etc. (along with a number of other factors, of course), market forces are essentially inoperative in the quality audio field." Following from my previous point about being enthusiast magazines, I find this a somewhat specious comment. Marketing forces aren't inoperative because of the policies of the mags AT ALL. After all, Automobile magazine doesn't affect the quality or quantity of econocars or mid-sizers because they prefer to review the new Audi R8 rather than the Chevy Cupholder ES. I believe that the review policies of Stereophile, TAS, etc., have absolutely nothing to do with the shrinking high-end: the problem, if there is one, lies in the decrease in importance of music and its reproduction in the mind of the general populace. Fewer and fewer people go to live music, fewer and fewer people actively listen to recordings (as opposed to sticking earbuds in while exercising or doing the laundry), and fewer and fewer people learn to play an instrument or study any type of music history or theory in schools. You should look there for the underlying reasons why our hobby is shrinking, not to the review policies of a few enthusiast magazines.
Beyond that, the desire to have a valued reference to assist with purchasing decisions is a good one, and I support most of your points quite strongly. But until the issues that I believe are at the heart of the problem with the high-end, an alternative type of mag won't have much hope of survival. The existence of the information can't produce the desire: it is the desire needing the info that will make the enterprise successful...
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- Interesting POV... - robert young 14:07:15 03/20/07 (11)
- That may be your take, and your reasons for reading audio mags, but..... - Rick W 10:54:56 03/21/07 (8)
- We may be neighbors, but we're miles apart... - robert young 13:56:50 03/21/07 (7)
- Rick, why did you delete your reply? - robert young 10:06:54 03/22/07 (6)
- Robert, I just wanted to refine it. Here it is. - Rick W 10:43:54 03/22/07 (5)
- We're getting closer to discovering the critical points... - robert young 10:24:20 03/24/07 (4)
- Guess we still disagree. - Rick W 23:49:02 03/24/07 (3)
- Yes, that we do. - robert young 08:01:41 03/25/07 (2)
- Maybe not all that far apart. - Rick W 09:54:31 03/25/07 (1)
- Not far at all...How'd that happen??? ;) - robert young 10:19:13 03/25/07 (0)
- Re: Interesting POV... - Avocat 15:40:35 03/20/07 (1)
- your reply didn't seem to work.... - robert young 16:36:02 03/20/07 (0)
You can not post to an archived thread.