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Southern's ongoing expansion of its science programs has been greatly enhanced with the construction of a 103,608-square-foot, four-level academic and laboratory science building. Situated adjacent to Jennings Hall, the current home for the sciences, the new building enhances the ongoing expansion of Southern's science programs and the university's capacity to educate more students in the STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Configured in the shape of an "L," the new building works in concert with two pre-existing science buildings — Jennings and Morrill halls — to enclose a new "science enclave." Bedecked with scientific displays and instrumentation visible from within and outside the building, the new center has assumed a symbolic role for the sciences on campus. Embracing innovative sustainable design, it houses teaching and research training laboratories for nanotechnology, physics and optics, the earth sciences, the environmental sciences, cancer research, astronomy, molecular biology and chemistry.
The building's two wings are connected at each of its four floors by an alluring connector windowed along its southern exposure and encircling the newly formed science enclave outside. It is along the glass-enclosed path that built-in displays of optical phenomena, the natural environment, nanotechnology, geological formations, biological specimens, and astronomical observations are interspersed among sun-filled lounges, all to advance interaction among the different scientific disciplines housed within. This four-level connector expands at its mid-point to form an oval-shaped, faceted glass quadrangle. Through this focal point, passersby outside are able to peer into the science enclave to glimpse its geological garden of boulders, its system of rain water aqueducts leading to an underground cistern, a commissioned science sculpture, and its hand-on experimental botanical garden. The interior of the glass piazza displays structural elements that echo the shape and function of the fish's skeletal vertebrae, an impressively large aquarium, an oversized mock nanotube, balcony rails that glow with gossamer scientific effects, phase change elements that alternate between states of motion and rest, and a small impromptu video theater, all intended to set this centerplace ablaze with wonder.
Pitched roofs shelter two attics full of industrial fans exhausting 83 fume hoods. They have been pitched to accept future photovoltaic solar collectors on their south-oriented slopes. A portion of the roofs have also been left flat to accommodate six experimental, Dobsonian telescopes that will, on occasion, be wheeled from their "home port" garage, located under the pitched roof, into their pre-set roof top formation for seminal astronomical experiments throughout the year.p>
With the aid of computerized 3-D shading studies and energy models, the south-facing glass curtain wall system has been designed to employ a variety of solar devices, including different glazing types and shading coefficients, glass frit patterns, insulated opaque panels, spandrel glass, sun screens and sun shades. Sun-filled sitting areas are shaded from glare, while a high-mass masonry wall acts as a heat "flywheel" under the passive solar heat gain. Different interior occupations along the curtain wall have distinct solar shading responses appropriate for their particular purposes. Kinetic finials integral to the curtain wall's exterior are either functioning or ornamental scientific instruments on display. They give the building a language to signal that it is a place of scientific study, research, and discovery.
- ConnScu Center for Nanotechnology located on the ground floor, where the laboratory space is designed to isolate the building vibrations, a necessity when dealing with microscopic materials.
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MG Siegler Pinpoints Everything Wrong with Tech Journalism in One Post
Nature abhors a vacuum, Silicon Valley abhors even the most minute attempt at criticism. So when Quartz's Christopher Mims wrote "2013 was a lost year for tech," gallant techies took offense. Charging at the fore was TechCrunch alum and VC MG Siegler, who has really had it up to here with reporters thinking critically:
I guess the larger point that I didn't get across clearly enough is that a lot of these people writing about technology today almost seem to hate it — or at least they're extremely skeptical of it by default.
This is tech industry myopia put in its purest, bleakest form—skepticism of skepticism. This is a case where someone literally could not be more wrong: defaulting to skepticism should be the job of anyone who writes about any industry, lest we wind up with more discursive blog diarrhea like this. Silicon Valley is a utopia in the making, according to many prominent loons, and utopias won't tolerate questioning or criticism. It's why so many software engineers consider it inconceivable that Paul Graham is a sexist, why bad ideas get money, and why skepticism about technology is tantamount to hating technology. And it's why, with people like Siegler drawing large audiences, we need more skepticism than ever—when industry bullshit is at an all-time high, skepticism ought to be, too.


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KONGOS opened the Main Stage at Firefly on Friday with an alternative
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The four South African brothers, who are now based in Arizona, came
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Their recent rise to stardom in the states followed the release of the
hit "Come With Me Now," which they saved for last after
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Johnny Kongos brought out an accordion about the third song, and it
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But what really got the crowd going was a drop-in by a guest they introduced
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It may not be an official Instagram app for our Windows Phone, but Instagram Lockscreen does bring the popular photo sharing service to your Windows Phone 8 device.
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Employment was up by 239,000 from September to November 2013 and up by 691,000 on a year earlier to 30.39 million for December 2013 to February 2014.
Unemployment was down by 77,000 from September to November 2013 and down by 320,000 on a year earlier to 2.24 million for December 2013 to February 2014.
Economic inactivity was down by 86,000 from September to November 2013 and down by 104,000 on a year earlier to 8.85 million for December 2013 to February 2014.
Between December 2012 to February 2013 and December 2013 to February 2014, total pay (including bonuses) for employess in Great Britain increased by 1.7% and regular pay (excluding bonuses) increased by 1.4%.
This release contains the latest estimates of labour market statistics (including employment, unemployment and economic inactivity) for the United Kingdom. There is a pdf version of the Statistical Bulletin which includes summary data tables. Further information is available from the labour market statistics page on this website.
There is a separate release on this website for Regional Labour Market Statistics . More detailed Labour Market statistics, particularly at regional and local area level, are available on the NOMIS website .
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When I was 7 or 8 back in 1981 my mother made me the Hoth playset from the later, Empire Strikes Back issue of Woman's Day. It was awesome but after a little while the styrofoam deteriorated so I made a larger version from the denser, blue type of styrofoam and I played with that for years. Now that I think of it was probably my first "custom". I should see if my parents ever took any pictures of either one. Owen D
Grandpa making that whole thing for you. Must've loved his grandson a whole lot!
I have to mention how much I like the stairs he put on there. Man they really add a lot to the custom playset. I bet you got a lot of use out of this when you were a kid... I woulda used it for GJ JOE also.
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The company behind Paper Toss and Ragdoll Blaster 2 has some of the most jaw-dropping download numbers of any developers on the App Store. Millions upon millions of players have downloaded those two titles, and many are following their newer games like Strike Knight as well. The team at Backflip Games are dedicated to the concept of developing ad-supported games that make them money, while entertaining you for free. We went hands-on with three of their upcoming free titles, and one paid title, to give you a glimpse at what's next from Backflip.
If Ninjatown: Trees of Doom! and Canabalt walked into a teleporter at the same time, Ninjump would come out on the other side. You control a ninja who automatically scales between two buildings, zipping past clotheslines. A simple tap will cause him to jump to the other side while whirling his sword.
As you climb, you have to jump to avoid obstacles, but you can also try to hit flying ninja stars, birds, and scrambling squirrels. Hit three of the same object in a row with your sword, and you'll temporarily take on the properties of that item, bounding up as a swirling star, bird, or squirrel yourself. Ninjump will be free, ad-supported, and contain OpenFeint high scores, and after just a few tries we were reluctant to give it back.
Another ad-supported game with OpenFeint leaderboards, Graffitiball is a physics game where you draw lines on the screen with a virtual spray can, which will guide a bouncy rubber ball to the exit. The physics were surprisingly spot-on, with the ball behaving as you might expect within a pachinko-style board.
There are levels set in different cities, with themed backgrounds like Chicago, New York, Paris, and Tokyo. Some of the special backgrounds we saw included a dragon in Tokyo, and a hot dog in Chicago. With over 100 levels, Graffitiball has no shortage of content, even for a free title.
While Ninjump and Graffitiball both feel fairly modern, Buganoids is deliberately retro. The controls on the bottom of the screen are replicas of an arcade cabinet, and the graphics are pure 8-bit nostalgia. Gameplay is fairly simple: You control a spaceman on the surface of a small planetoid, and can zip around the outside edges, shooting down through the planet's core. Beasties like turtles, birds, and centipedes will pop out of holes, and you have to take them out before they come to the surface and devour you.
There are seven different levels, and each one should only take a minute or two to complete. Then they'll cycle through again, but with greater difficulty. Once again, this is a free, ad-supported game using OpenFeint, so Backflip is expecting you to have no reason to turn it down.
Tunnel Shoot
Tunnel Shoot stands out from the other games we played from Backflip at WWDC. It runs natively on the iPad as a universal app, it costs a few bucks instead of being free, it uses tilt in addition to touch controls, and it uses Plus+ for high scores instead of OpenFeint. This is partly because it is being published by Backflip, and was developed by Team Phobic.
Running on an iPad, Tunnel Shoot looks pretty amazing. You fly through a vector-graphics tunnel surrounded by enemies and obstacles, tilting to move around the screen. Holding one finger will issue a steady stream of bullets, while placing another finger on the screen activates a bomb. This game seems a bit more substantive due to the price, but the free games we played were all just as deep.
Tunnel Shoot looks good, but it doesn't feel like it has quite that same unique vibe as the other games. Then again, it's hard to top a trio like Ninjump, Graffitiball, and Buganoids.
Keep an eye out for these games– they'll all be out over the summer months, and then Backflip has even more games planned for the fall and winter. If you thought their download numbers were astonishing before, we haven't seen the end of it.


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Musical theater students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) traveled to New York City on January 18-21 to hone their craft and take master classes with Broadway artists. The customized weekend program was offered to FSPA by Broadway Artists Alliance (BAA) of New York City. Classes were held at Ripley-Grier Studios, where many Broadway shows audition and rehearse. The memorable weekend featured a performance of Broadway's hit Tony Award-winning musical Newsies, including a special opportunity to meet and talk afterwards with members of the cast. Students also enjoyed a special reception with FSPA alumni currently living and working in New York City.
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This has that same sort of leaking colour on the sides!
It's almost transparent:
There's no doubting that this is a very sheer product. It leaves the lightest hint of colour on your cheeks – it swatches worse than it actually applies on the cheek for some reason as I could get this to show up nicely on my cheeks, but not so much on my hand.
The texture is nice – reminds of a lip balm. There was a moment when I though it would be to greasy but it does settle and look glowy – not matte, but not too shiny. It definitely works well on the lips, better than a liquid tint which I find drying.
On my hand:
The product is oil free which is great as it doesn't break me out at all. Nars Multiple, for example gives me little bumps (although I still collect them!).
I do like this product although it's a bit unusual. It's very sheer, a bit too sheer for me day to day but I find it easier to use than a liquid tint as it doesn't stain your skin or fingers. So for me it's an alternative to a liquid stain, something easier to use and more hydrating on the lips but it wouldn't replace a nice cream/mousse blusher. It'd be great for a holiday though!
On the face:
You get 8g for this for £25 so it's not cheap but I really don't see how you'd use this up in a hurry unless you were eating it.
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hawe necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 75 diseños de 21 diseñadores freelance.
We need a logo designed for the company bauland42. Bauland means "building land", which is similar to Bauhaus. We are not building houses, but software. Please make it chic, yey.
We need a logo designed for the company bauland42. Bauland means
"building land", which is similar to the Bauhaus. We are not building houses, but
software. We'd like the logo to be "in the tradition" of the Bauhaus,
that means simplistic, good design, a very good-looking font and staid
colors. We are building software which is easy to use, simplistic, well
designed and innovative. Although we wouldn't say so, most tell us this
is a Web 2.0 application.
42 stands for the answer to everything, as in The Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. It
accounts for the consulting part of our business - we're doing web site security
audits. This is a small part of our business, so you can leave that out - just explaining.
- Vector graphic
- Staid colors
- Innovative
- More than just the logotype, but not much
- Designs I like: Apple, newsvine.com, 37signals.com, moleskine.com
- no capital "B", either all lower (preferred, I guess) or upper case
- no parts from the Bauhaus logo or other copyrighted logos and fonts
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Double-dipped decadence!
The white ones were dipped in melted peanut butter chips, then in white almond bark. Their toppings are walnut chips and mini-M&Ms.
The chocolate ones were dipped in melted Kraft caramels (what a mess--next time I'm using butterscotch chips, instead!), then dipped in chocolate almond bark, and then sprinkled with Heath brickle or crushed Chick-o-Stick.


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Sunday, 13 February 2011
Happy Barfi to me: recipe testing for Prepped!
One of the best things about being a food blogger is that, from time to time, some fun and interesting opportunities come along. For me, one of those is recipe testing. I like 'playing' with recipes anyway - and the chance to do so more constructively for someone else is an offer I rarely pass up.
So when Vanessa Kimbell - a woman on a crazy-lady mission to write a recipe book within a year, having given up her job to achieve that ambition - asked me if I'd liked to test her orange and cardamom barfi recipe, I was hardly going to say no.
Two more factors added to inevitability of my taking up this particular challenge: I have an unhealthy love of sweet treats, and I adore Indian food. And how.
But enough about me. This is about Vanessa. It's about her book, Prepped!, now reaching its very final stages before publication. Another book is, I understand, in the pipeline. Prepped!, her first, and not even on the bookshelves just yet, is receiving a great deal of attention, and the sense of expectation is tangible. And her admirable decision to go after her dream is already taking her places - she was recently invited to front a local radio show on which she gets the chance to talk yet more food. A career in the industry is clearly already evolving, and fast.
What's different about Vanessa and her cookbook? Well, I could try giving you a synopsis (it's aimed at 'time-short foodies'), but frankly, you'd do a lot better to read it straight from the horse's blog - at http://writingacookerybook.blogspot.com/ (and you can pre-order the book from there while you're at it).
But the question is - is the book any good? The proof of the recipes is, of course, in the testing and tasting, so here goes... Take a look at it, accompanying video and all, here.
You don't need many ingredients, so that's a good start for a cook in a hurry. You just need these...
...none of them particularly difficult to get hold of, although I found I could only get full-fat milk powder from an Asian store. Butter will do in place of ghee, although it's worth going the extra mile for ghee if you can.
Then, as the recipe indicates, it's pretty much a case of warming a few ingredients and mixing them all together. It really is that simple. My only word of warning is that at the second mixing, you need to stir vigorously and thoroughly, or you might find that you get a few lumps forming. If you do, it's not a disaster - but it will mean that your barfi don't have an even texture.
I used an 11" x 7" baking tin to put the mixture in. A shallower, wider tin, such as a swiss roll tin, should also work fine - it all depends on how chunky you like your barfi. I like something I can sink my gnashers into, so the tin I used was perfect, as it yielded barfi a shade under an inch thick (Yes, I know. I have a cavernous mouth.)
Anyway, one way or another, you should end up with something that looks like this:
... at which point, you can either cut it into pretty shapes, like Vanessa did or, as I did, simply cut it into smallish squares. (You might find an oiled knife useful for the task.) I found that I got 24 good-sized pieces from the tray. I don't want to throw down rash challenges, but for me, one piece at a time was ample - what with the full-fat milk powder and the ghee, it's incredibly rich stuff.
And the all-important taste? As scrummy as any barfi I've eaten. The addition of orange zest undoubtedly acts as great foil for the richess, as does the cardamom. I loved 'em. Yes, past tense, because - true to form - I've already hoovered the lot up. And that, I think, tells its own story.
In short, this is a dead easy and speedy recipe that any lover of sweet treats will fall for. And if it's any indication as to the merits of Vanessa's others recipes (more examples here), then I can see Prepped! being a great success.
Thanks, Vanessa - and all the very best of luck with the book!
16 comments:
- Vanessa Kimbell said...
Your Blog post reads so beautifully! Barfi is delicious and I've incorporated your tips and fantastic observations into the recipe! Whenever anyone makes this it will turn out perfectly because of your testing - thank you !!
- 13 February 2011 at 12:09
- aforkfulofspaghetti said...
thanks, Vanessa - and I thoroughly enjoyed trying the recipe. And, of course, eating the end result ;)
- 13 February 2011 at 13:46
- Choclette said...
I love Indian sweets but my one attempt to make some (admittedly many years ago) was not a success. So, I shall have to try and get hold of some milk powder and give it a go again because these sound delicious and you're photo is lovely. I am particularly fond of cardamom and orange.
- 13 February 2011 at 13:50
- Jacqueline said...
Oh that does look good. I have never tried barfi before, but oh it does look good. I am off to check out the link :)
- 13 February 2011 at 15:52
- Foodycat said...
I do love a bit of burfi - I have never made it myself though. How bizarre that you can't get full-fat milk powder in the supermarket.
- 13 February 2011 at 16:59
- things we make said...
Looks lovely. I have never tried this, and best of luck to Vanessa. Oh - and I spy grass outside your window. Yay!
- 14 February 2011 at 10:44
- Sarah, Maison Cupcake said...
This does look really good, I've never had barfi before and I am looking forward to seeing the finished book. Still need to post my Prepped test, will probably do so in the run up to Mother's Day now.
- 14 February 2011 at 11:16
- aforkfulofspaghetti said...
Vanessa - thank you :)
Choclette - this is pretty much foolproof, I promise!
Jacqueline - give them a try. You won't regret it!
Foodycat - I know, isn't it?
Claire - yes, it's grass. And a garden. Who'dathunk it? ;)
Sarah - I'll be keeping an eye out...
- 16 February 2011 at 08:44
- tori said...
Love the sound of the cardamom and orange- and what a lovely thing for you to do, to volunteer your time and expertise like that! Good karma points for when you write your cook book??
- 16 February 2011 at 12:09
- The Caked Crusader said...
Looks fab - I love your final photo of the barfi in the tray
- 16 February 2011 at 13:09
- Beth (Jam and Clotted Cream) said...
Never made barfi, actually I've never eaten it either - will have to rectify this!
- 16 February 2011 at 21:07
- linguinadc said...
Wow! It looks amazing! I never tried indian sweets...but this is really intriguing!
- 24 February 2011 at 16:24
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- 25 February 2011 at 11:45
Lovely barfi. Looks so rich. the orange twist is very clever.
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The Mount's School of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing in two nurse practitioner programs: the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ANP) and the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). All students take an advanced practice nursing core of 15 credits.
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VodkaFish needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 138 designs submitted by 46 freelance designers.
Babies have gadgets too, they just get to put most in their mouths. Moms and dads hunt around for the fun stuff, and we're going to point them to the best.
More Baby Things
The site will start as a blog and slowly expand. At the start, it will be a product blog, appealing to moms and dads. Smart and clean is the look. Cartoony, fluffy, moms-only is out. Tag line will most likely be "Just what you need." It does not have to be worked into the logo. The delivered logo must be a vector format file, like Illustrator.
- Gender neutral colors, light/baby green as a base works great.
- Clean design. Few colors, relatively straight lines.
- Made for a white/light background.
- Appeal to both moms and dads.
- Think smart, as in smart babies, smart parents.
- Vector format file, like Illustrator.
- Gender-specific colors, no heavy pinks or blues.
- Mom-oriented logo
- Cartoons
- Shadows
- Vertical design
- Alphabet blocks (too cliché)
- Designed for a dark background or a background with a gradient
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Seared Scallops Recipes
Scallops, Smoked Salmon and Citrus
We hosted a 4-course meal last week so I wanted to share one of the dishes I prepared. We often entertain at home and as I get busy in the kitchen, I never have time to take a pretty snapshot between the time of the preparation until the plate is ready to serve our guest. I didn't have time to take a photograph of the starter but since I love seafood, I didn't mind repeating a similar dish for today's recipe. I used pan-seared coquille Saint-Jacques (scallops) and dressed them in a healthy manner as a great way to begin the meal.
The idea behind the presentation was to find a good balance of color and texture. I made a carpaccio of dill-coated smoked salmon and radish, then also accompanied the scallops with avocado, blood oranges (yay! they're in season), Persian cucumbers, fried wasabi-flavored green peas and a sprinkle of candied walnuts.
I modified the dish I initially served last week by adding Sriracha Guacamole.
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Scallop Ceviche Recipe
If you're experiencing temperatures as hot as the ones in the San Francisco Bay area, this seafood ceviche might make your mouth water. Chilled scallop ceviche is brightened with heirloom cherry tomatoes, onion, cilantro and key lime. I used fresh, plump scallops that I quickly seared, then transferred into a tangy and spicy "marinade". For a contrast in temperature, I paired the chilled ceviche with oven-baked sweet potato fries, which were incredibly satisfying.
I was inspired by a dish I had in a restaurant in Cancún during our 5th anniversary vacation a few years ago. The only difference is that I added cherry tomatoes and omitted avocados and hearts of palm. I also opted for the larger variety of scallops over baby bay scallops because of their buttery texture.
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Seared Scallops with Hollandaise Sauce
Papa (my dad) cooks only a few times a year. He cooks on Maman's birthday and on Valentine's Day. And I can already predict what he's going to make: my mom's favorite, coquille Saint-Jacques (scallops).
First he sears the scallops, then finishes the cooking in the oven. Papa doesn't cook very often but he cooks scallops to perfection. He's always been very macho, saying he doesn't help with the housework, but I know he's a true romantic. Every week he brings my mom her favorite flowers and he serenades her with Vietnamese songs (he just bought an electric guitar). They've been married for 36 years now. My husband Lulu and I have been married only for 6 years and I hope we're still as happy as my parents in 30 years. Lulu might not make me coquille Saint-Jacques, but I can always hope!
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You can find our April Challenge....HERE
Hello Crafty Friends....
You can find our April Challenge....HERE
Hello Crafty Friends....
Welcome to Rhedd's Creative Spirit today, my name is Rupa and it is my turn to bring you this months tutorial.
Remember I told you I would be back on the 15th with a tutorial on making those colourful passport sleeves?
Remember I told you I would be back on the 15th with a tutorial on making those colourful passport sleeves?
Well here I am....let's start
Things you will need......
Canvas cloth - size required to cover your passport / notebook ( with a 1 inch allowance on all sides )
White Gesso
Gelatos or Acrylic paints
Some stencils and stamps
Decoupage napkins
Decoupage glue
Decoupage glue
Embossing folder and your Big Shot machine
Inka Gold / metallic lustre / rubbing buff, archival inks
Gel medium / Matt varnish
Embroidery floss, needle and scissors
Inka Gold / metallic lustre / rubbing buff, archival inks
Gel medium / Matt varnish
Embroidery floss, needle and scissors
I know that is a lot on the list, but this is going to be fun...not 1 or 2, but 3 different styles!
Come on....sit back and chill.
Style 1 - Decoupaged Canvas ( Vintage & Shabby Chic )
Apply gesso to the canvas and once dry, adhere the part of the napkin that you want on the canvas gently. Use decoupage glue and a soft brush to do this and wait to dry.
Take some acrylic colours, choosing the right one from the napkin you have stuck! Here I have used a bit of green and brown and sponged it on the blank areas. For the bicycle canvas, I have dabbed in blue & pink to cover up the white spaces
Once that is done, I did some random stamping of text and butterflies on the canvas with Archival Inks. I inked the edges with archival brown ink and then gave it a coat of matt varnish.
While I left that to dry I threaded up the embroidery floss.
Oops,not that takes time you see,not like before,lol.
Lovely blanket stitch detail to seal the edges. I have used contrasting colours on these canvases just so they show up.
Remember to fold the extra 1 inch allowance in to a flap on the inner side so that you can slip in the book.
I loved doing the blanket stitch, so therapeutic and it took me back to my school days...
So this is done.
Style 2 - For the Man
Textures,grunge,bold tones and no flowers...that's what I like to do for masculine projects.
For this I ran a piece of canvas through the sizzix texture fade - Riveted Metal
Once out, I coloured it with Crimson Red acrylic colours and just rubbed back with archival ink to tone down the red. Then I brushed in the metallic lustre,Silver Spark, with my fingers so that the raised areas would catch it. Then I varnished it and blanket stitched it, then it was ready.
Just for added interest, I made a faux leather label and stamped a quote and stuck that to the front with faux stitching.
Style 3- For the Boy
Well as for Hi, I wanted peppy bright colours and some mild textures, so I went ahead and rubbed in some bright Gelatos, Lime Snow Cone....and blended it with a dry tissue.
Next I layered Tim Holtz burlap stencil and used archival ink in Corn Flower Blue for some textures....adding some stamped script in the background, then stamped the Prima boy.
He looks absolutely cool out there dosen't he?
Varnished and with some blanket stitching and he was ready to go.
That's it my Friends, easy right?...my holiday project is ready!
The passport fits snugly and I am all set to flaunt this on my soon to become International Holiday.
Do let me know which style appeals to you and if you decide to make one...do share it, I would love to see your take on this.
Until my next creative journey
Happy Crafting & Recycling


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TORONTO – A new survey says nearly one quarter of Canadians won't be travelling this summer, with budget concerns keep them close to home.
The survey by digital offers website RetailMeNot.ca says the high price of gas and accommodations are the top reasons for keeping 42 per cent of Canadians at home, followed by high air fares for 37 per cent of those surveyed.
Just seven per cent of say they'll be travelling overseas this summer.
And 28 per cent of plan to limit their spending on summer travel and transportation to $100 or less.
But the survey found that Canadians will spend $100 to $300 on alcohol during their summer holiday, while 60 per cent will spend under $200 on food.
Canadians do appear to like camping, regardless of how much money they make, with 40 per cent of those with an income of $100,000 a year or more say they are heading to the woods this summer.
Just 16 per cent of consumers are using coupon sites to save money on things like rental cars, hotels or airfare, according to the survey.


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March 26, 2013
Rondo Awards Voting Closes April 7!
Last Call! Voting closes Sunday! There are only
13 days a few days left for YOU to decide who
wins this year's Rondo Awards, so wait no more!
The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards celebrate "the best in monster research, creativity and film preservation". The ballot — 35 categories! — is huge, but you can vote is as many or as few categories as you like. All the info is here.
Should you wish to give us your support, vote FRANKENSTEINIA for Best Blog, Category 19. And if you would consider me for the Writer's Award, enter Pierre Fournier in Category 28.
This post, by the way, is the 801st since I launched the blog back in 2007. I made 104 posts last year, tracking Frankenstein in films, books, comics, art and popular culture. Here, for your consideration, are some of my personal favorites from 2012…
Ballyhoo, Oz-style… A case study in 5 posts on how the 1931 Frankenstein was promoted in Brisbane, including a photo of Australia's Tallest Man touring the country in Frankenstein makeup and costume.
Primo Frankenstein… Unseen for 55 years, Primo Carnera's TV Monster of 1957!
Cagney Does Frankenstein… Fun find as James Cagney pays onscreen homage to his friend Boris Karloff in Footlight Parade (1933).
And finally, I am very proud of my Silent Frankenstein series, 8 posts in all, featuring new information about the Edison Frankenstein of 1910; Life Without Soul of 1915 — notably how the film resurfaced in 1931 to compete with the blockbuster Karloff film! and Il Mostro di Frankenstein of 1920 — featuring vintage trade ads and the only known photograph from this lost film! The Silent series also covered Frankensteinian themes in silent films such as The Golem, Homunculus, Alraune, and many other titles.
My favorite post of all from last year was The Silent Frankenstein's Roving Props about the Edison film of 1910, in which we learn that Charles Ogle's creepy, branch-like hands came… from Mars! True! Go look!
Thank you for your kind consideration. The Rondo Award ballot is here. Voting closes April 7.
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- BlacknickSculpture said...
Thanks for the heads up on the Rondo Awards! I have yet to fill out my ballot.
- March 28, 2013 at 5:28 AM
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Rather than demolish a number of old fishing warehouses in the harbor of Scheveningen in Holland, an architecture firm was hired to give the buildings a new lease on life. Archipelontwerpers, based in Den Hague, designed and built a series of rooftop penthouses which completely transformed the area and the warehouses into a much desired residential space. The steel framed structures with glass fronts offer stunning views of the harbor and an important reason not to demolish the old buildings.
The coast of Holland once played host to a large fishing industry. As such, a number of large warehouses lined the waterfront to accept the fish. But when the fishing industry downsized, many of these old brick warehouses fell into disrepair, were abandoned and were eventually slated for demolition to make way for new buildings and housing. Archipelontwerpers was first asked to design one set of penthouses on top of a warehouse, and after the great success of the first set, two more warehouses were transformed as well. They are called the Nautilus, Ijsvis and Rokerij.
Each penthouse is a two-story, lightweight, steel structure that has been constructed on top of a brick base. They were originally designed as live/work studios, but have sliding panels and open floor plans so as to become whatever the homeowner wants. Terraces on various levels and rooftop patios afford the homeowners plenty of space to enjoy the sea and encourage the sea breezes into their homes.
The projects were completed in 2005, and in 2006, Archipelontwerpers was awarded the National Steel Prize, followed by the European Aluminum Award in 2007. Renovation of the old warehouses and the addition of the rooftop penthouses eliminated the need to demolish and rebuild. Additionally, these penthouses helped frame the idea of rooftop architecture in a whole new light, making it a popular option for inhabitants in the area.


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Hewlett-Packard reported fiscal third-quarter results after market closed on Wednesday. MarketWatch technology reporter Ben Pimentel live-blogged the Palo Alto, Calif.-based technology company\'s earnings call from San Francisco.
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Good afternoon! Welcome to the MarketWatch live blog of H-P's fiscal third-quarter report.
A quick recap.
H-P reported profit of $985 million, or 52 cents a share, compared with a profit of $1.39 billion, or 71 cents a share, for the year-earlier period. Revenue edged higher to $27.6 billion from $27.2 billion. Adjusted profit was 89 cents a share.
Analysts polled by FactSet on average were expecting the Palo Alto, Calif.-based technology company to report a profit of 89 cents a share, on revenue of $27.04 billion.
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For the current quarter, H-P expects adjusted profit in the range of $1.03 to $1.07 a share. Analysts were expecting $1.05 a share, according to data from FactSet.
H-P also expects full-year profit of $3.70 to $3.74 a share. Analysts were expecting earnings of $3.72 a share.
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This is what CEO Meg Whitman had to say about the report:
"Overall, I'm very pleased with the progress we've made. When I look at the way the business is performing, the pipeline of innovation and the daily feedback that I receive from our customers and partners, my confidence in the turnaround grows stronger."
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H-P's stock is sliding after hours, last down about 1%.
Call starts in a half hour.
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H-P's PC business reported 12% year-over-year gain in revenue. Commercial PCs were up 14%, while the consumer business saw an 8% revenue increase.
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H-P's enterprise business, which includes servers and storage products, reported a 2% year-over-year gain in revenue. The company's server business saw sales jump 9%, while networking revenue rose 4%. But H-P's data storage business reported a 4% dip in sales.
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H-P's enterprise services business also saw sales fall 6% year-over-year.
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H-P's software revenue was down 5% year-over-year.
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"PC strength seems to be the difference, and an improvement in the enterprise group," IDC analyst Crawford Del Prete tells MarketWatch.
He said H-P is "benefiting from the tablet slowdown and the move back to PCs by commercial buyers. Tablets have been slowing down considerably year over here. Also the move to larger phones have been eating into tablets."
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Meg Whitman says work on PCs and server business paying off, but printing supplies and software "still face challenges."
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Whitman says PCs played a key role in quarterly results. But she also says that while the PC market has stabilized, it continues to contract.
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Whitman says software business is shifting more to software-as-a-service and subscription-based offerings "which may create near term revenue headwinds while setting up the business for the long term success."
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CFO Cathie Lesjak now speaking, says results were driven by "very strong revenue growth" in PC market, servers and networking.
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Lesjak says free cash flow currently at $7.4 billion year-to-date. H-P expects to end the year with approximately $9 billion.
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H-P expects to regain share in PCs. In printing, H-P expects supplies business to remain under pressure.
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Lesjak says, "From a macroeconomic perspective, we expect geopolitical uncertainty to continue impacting specific territories such as Russia as well as increased competitive pressures likely in China."
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Question on PC growth projection.
Whitman says, "The PC business is flat to declining slightly and we think that that will continue; however, what we do believe is we can continue to gain share in a relatively flat market."
"The PC market has some wind beneath its wings."
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Whitman says PC strength was broad-based, although China was a bit weak.
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Lesjak says PC recovery propelled in part by users realizing that "there are certain things they need to do and they need to do on notebooks or laptops. So they really need a PC."
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Question on H-P's cash priorities.
Whitman says M&A will be part of the strategy, but it will be focused on only things that we cannot do organically." Lesjak says, "We think that our shares are very attractive and there for, our bias in the mix is to buying back shares."
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Question on software business.
Whitman says H-P looking at market segmentation in the software market. "We've got some work to do in go to market." But there is a "fundamental market dislocation" with the shift to software-as-a-service.
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Whitman says she's encouraged by the progress in the company's turnaround strategy. "Progress, more work to do," she says.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn came together Tuesday at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Des Moines, Iowa, before a crowd of 200 youth and business leaders to formalize a partnership enhancing the Wallace-Carver Internship Program for students involved in cutting-edge agriculture, science and research.
The partnership, as represented in the formal Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the World Food Prize Foundation, will expand opportunities for high school and college students and prepare the next generation of agricultural and scientific leaders. John Ruan III, chairman of the World Food Prize Foundation, also participated in the ceremony.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to be inspired to commit their lives to agriculture and the fight against global hunger," Vilsack said. "USDA thanks the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute as well as the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship programs for their efforts to create opportunities for young people pursuing careers in agriculture and related fields. These students truly are the best and brightest, and they will discover-much like I did-that USDA is a dynamic agency that positively impacts people's lives every day."
World Food Prize youth awards support 150 students, teachers
Every year, over 1,000 students across the country participate in the World Food Prize youth programs, through which they research a global food security issue, write a paper, and present their solutions. The top 150 students and their teachers travel to Des Moines to participate in an exchange of ideas with the world's foremost leaders at the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute. From there, they can also apply for the World Food Prize Borlaug-Ruan International Internships at research centers around the globe.~~~PAGE_BREAK_HERE~~~
Going forward, the USDA and the World Food Prize Foundation will annually choose the top students from across the country to participate in a one-week orientation at USDA headquarters in Washington before fanning out to assume internships with various USDA agencies and offices across the country.
Students compete for the internships through the USDA Pathways Programs, a mechanism to recruit, hire, and retain current students and recent graduates, with oversight from the Office of Personnel Management. Besides strengthening the menu of USDA internship programs, the Wallace-Carver Internship helps attract and retain the best and brightest young people in careers in American agriculture.
The Wallace-Carver Internship helps to honor the legacies of George Washington Carver and Henry A. Wallace, two great American agricultural leaders of the 20th century. The internship offers students the opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned scientists and policymakers through paid internships at leading USDA research centers and offices.
USDA Virtual University ensures that all Wallace-Carver Interns have an Individual Development Plan, a mentor, and receive consistent training. For information on the Wallace-Carver Internship Program, click here.
For information on other USDA internships, click here.


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Honors & Awards
• Four Letters (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
• 2013 MLB Draft Pick (Minnesota Twins, 25th Round)
• 2012 MLB Draft Pick (Miami Marlins, 35th Round)
• First-Team All-Big Ten (2012, 2013)
• Big Ten All-Tournament Team (2013)
• 2012 Kleberg Bank College Classic All-Tournament Team
• Academic All-Big Ten (2012, 2013)
• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011; Spring 2012)
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Member (2010-11)
2013: Chad Christensen capped his Husker career on a high note in 2013, as he was picked in the 25th round of the MLB Draft and was a first-team All-Big Ten performer in the outfield after being named a first-team all-conference infielder in 2012 • Led the Huskers in seven offensive catagories, including batting average (.364), slugging percentage (.453), on-base percentage (.436), runs (45), triples (3), stolen bases (8) and sac flies (6), while ranking second in hits (82), RBI's (39), home runs (2) and total bases (102) • Produced a team-high 26 multi-hit games on the year, including six three-hit games and one four-hit game • Also led the team with 11 multi-RBI games • During Big Ten play, led all players in the conference with a .431 batting average, 44 hits and 26 runs • Was the highest average during league play since Purdue's Brandon Haveman hit .464 in 2009 • Became the 14th player in school history to top the 200-career-hit plateau • Ended his career with 247 career hits, which ranked eighth in school history • Ended the season on a nine-game hitting streak after producing a career-high 15-game hitting streak earlier in the year from March 8 through March 31 • Failed to record a hit in just 11 of his 59 games on the year • Was perfect in the field with a 1.000 fielding percentage in 124 chances • Ranked in the top-10 in the country among outfielders with eight outfield assists • Posted his first career four-hit game in a 10-9 win over Northwestern on March 29 in 16 innings • Fourth hit was a two-out walk-off single in the bottom of the 16th that scored fellow senior Bryan Peters, who had led off the inning with a single •
2012: Named the first-team All-Big Ten shortstop in 2012, Christensen led the team in home runs (10), RBI (48), total bases (114), steals (8), multi-hit games (23) and multi-RBI games (13), while ranking second on the teams in runs (49) and third in hits (71) • Hit over .300 for the first time in his career with a .311 batting average • His 10 home runs were three more than the seven he hit during his first two years combined at Nebraska • Led the team with 25 two-out RBI after producing just four as a sophomore in 2011 • Hit his 10th home run of the season at the Big Ten Tournament in a 12-3 win over Penn State on May 24 • Went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI against Michigan on May 17 to help the Huskers secure a bid to the Big Ten Tournament • Hit a solo home run against Minnesota on May 13 to contribute to a sweep of the Golden Gophers at Hawks Field • Went a combined 5-for-13 in three games against Indiana with six RBI and two home runs • Came through with four hits in series win over the Iowa Hawkeyes, while also scoring four runs • Carried the Huskers to their first Big Ten series victory with a 13-3 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini on March 25, as he went 3-for-5 with one double, four RBI and three runs scored • Scored three runs and hit his second triple of the season against Northern Colorado at home on March 20 • Hit a home run in each of the first three games of a four game series with Louisiana Tech • Went 8-for-18 against the Bulldogs with eight RBI, six runs, one double and three homers • Produced a pair of multi-hit games against then No. 21 California at Hawks Field, including a home run against the Bears on March 10 • Tied a career high with an 11-game hitting streak from Feb. 25 to March 11 • Was 2-for-4 with three RBI in a 9-6 win over Kansas State on March 6 in NU's 2012 home opener • Completed a Husker comeback against UNLV at the Kleberg Bank College Classic on Feb. 26 with a two-out two-RBI double in the top of the ninth to propel NU to a 8-7 win and a perfect 4-0 record at the tournament • Was named tournament MVP, as he was 6-for-18 with six RBI, two doubles and a home run • Opened the season with a perfect 3-for-3 day, including a home run, against Gonzaga in Peoria, Ariz., on Feb. 17.
2011: Christensen was one of three Huskers to start all 55 games in 2011 • Ended the year with a .292 batting average • Ranked second on the team in hits with 61, trailing Cody Asche's team-high 68 hits • Scored 24 runs to rank fifth on the squad • Was stellar with the glove at shortstop, with just nine errors on 294 attempts for a .969 fielding percentage • Notched two or more hits in 15 games, including three or more hits in four games • Posted a career-long 11-game hitting streak (March 13-26), which topped his previous best of 10 straight games with a hit • Batted .333 (4-for-12) during the Huskers' final road series at Texas A&M with a double and one RBI • Helped the Huskers win the series finale against No. 5 Texas at Hawks Field with a 1-for-3 performance and one run scored • Hit .375 (3-for-8) in a pair of wins over Northern Colorado • Recorded four hits in a four-game sweep of North Dakota • Posted a 3-for-4 day with two RBIs in a 13-1 win over Nebraska-Kearney • Hit his first career triple in a 3-for-6 game against Missouri State on Feb. 20 • Hit his lone home run of the season on Feb. 19 in an 8-1 win over Air Force at the Texas State Tournament in San Marcos • Started the season with a five-game hitting streak, including a pair of three-hit performances against Washington on Feb. 19 and Missouri State on Feb. 20.
2010: Christensen became Nebraska's starting shortstop during the second half of the 2010 season, hitting .262 with six homers and 15 RBIs in 42 contests • His six homers were the most by a Husker freshman since Alex Gordon hit seven in 2003 • Had eight multi-hit games and four contests with at least two RBIs during his freshman campaign • Went 2-for-8 with a double in two games against Texas Tech • Was 1-for-3 with a walk at Iowa on April 27 • Went 2-for-8 with a sacrifice against Baylor • Had a 10-game hit streak snapped against Wichita State on April 13, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base • Hit .500 (20-for-40) with four homers, 11 RBIs and an .875 slugging percentage during a 10-game hit streak from March 28 until April 11 • Was 6-for-11 at No. 20 Kansas State, going 2-for-3 with a homer on April 1 before collecting his second three-hit game of the season in the finale • Went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBIs against Creighton on April 6 • Hit .462 (6-for-13) with a homer and a double at Oklahoma State, going 3-for-4 with a homer, double and two runs scored on April 4 • Hit .444 (4-for-9) with a homer, three RBIs and four runs scored in the sweep of South Dakota, recording a pair of multi-hit games in the process • Made his first career start at shortstop against No. 12 Oklahoma on March 26, going 2-for-2 with a homer, two RBIs and a stolen base • His second-inning homer against Oklahoma was the first homer by a Husker shortstop since April 20, 2007 • Came off the bench for a pinch-hit single against Northern Colorado on March 23 • Was 2-for-4 with a homer in two games against Houston Baptist, belting a pinch-hit homer in the nightcap on March 13 • Became the first Husker freshman to homer in his debut since 1999, going 1-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs in a start against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Feb. 26.
Before Nebraska: Christensen was one of the top infielders in the Midwest playing for Coach Bryon Schletterback at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa • Four-year performer who finished his career holding school records for batting average (.438), homers (42), RBIs (163), hits (208), runs scored (166), walks (66), wins (20) and saves (nine) • Named first-team Super State as a senior shortstop after hitting .524 with 16 homers, 49 RBIs, 57 runs scored and 26 stolen bases in helping Washington High School to the state tournament in 2009 • Earned first-team Class 4A all-state honors at shortstop as a junior, hitting .565 with 17 homers en route to earning Mississippi Valley Conference MVP honors • Was a three-time all-metro and all-conference pick, as he hit .408 with seven homers during his sophomore campaign • Was a three-sport athlete, as he played basketball and ran track in high school • Named all-metro in basketball during his senior year • Was on the honor roll throughout his entire high school career and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born on Oct. 6, 1990, in Waterloo, Iowa • Parents are Dick and Tracy Christensen • Has two younger brothers, Drew and Austin • Austin is a redshirt freshman on the 2013 Husker baseball team • Majored in finance and earned his bachelor's degree from Nebraska in May of 2013.


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Story by Navy Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Plummer, Population Health Branch Chief, Tricare Management Activity
Most people have heard the consistent drum beat about how to lose weight and be healthy – eat a balanced diet focused on fruits and vegetables but minimize sodium, sugars and fat. However, it can be hard to apply that basic knowledge to gain a better understanding of the food you eat and apply it to your diet and lifestyle.
The first chapter in many weight loss stories is to take stock of your current health and set medically appropriate and achievable goals. Losing weight too quickly is neither healthy nor sustainable. Consult your primary care physician before starting your weight loss program to understand your body mass index and create a plan to achieve your healthy weight. Your doctor can also help you set incremental goals, creating a sense of achievement by meeting interim steps as you progress.
Next, you need to make sure you eat healthy foods. In our marketplace, many foods branded "healthy" include little nutritional value or high levels of unhealthy ingredients, like sodium. It's hard to go wrong choosing fresh fruits and vegetables. When selecting packaged foods, use the nutrition facts label to find out how healthy it really is. Start with the serving size. This can help you regulate portion size, an important part of a healthy diet. The label also includes things whose intake you should limit, like calories from fat, cholesterol and sodium, and nutrients you need to stay healthy, like fiber and vitamins.
Study the label at the supermarket, and only stock up on healthy foods to make your decisions on what to eat at home much easier.
A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is your best bet to lose weight in a healthy way. Many popular fad or designer diets may be successful in shedding pounds, but are hard to maintain and may not provide the complete nutrition your body needs. An example of a balanced diet to consider is the Mediterranean diet. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests it helps prevent heart disease.
A few simple tips can also make a big difference. Instead of drastically changing your diet, try replacing a few things every day with fruit or vegetables. Instead of a high calorie snack in the afternoon, have an apple or an orange. Replace a baked potato with a sweet potato, or switch to a low sodium version of your favorite treat. Try carrots and hummus instead of chips and salsa. Change your behavior at mealtime, like eating slower or leaving food on your plate. Little changes like this can become habits that contribute to better health.
Another useful tip is to plan your meals in advance. If you have a week's worth of healthy options for dinner, you're less likely to resort to unhealthy, last-minute options.
A balanced diet is something you can share with your whole family. Getting your children to love fruits and vegetables at an early age offers a lifetime of benefits, from a reduced risk of high blood pressure and heart disease to improved mood and behavior.
Obesity is a dangerous epidemic, and while the military community is healthier than Americans in general, we can all take steps to ensure we have a healthy diet. When healthy, you will feel better physically and mentally and pass healthy habits onto your children. Visit www.tricare.mil/healthyliving for monthly tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.


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Arrival in Italy!
Welcome to La Tavola Marche! Arrive to Prosecco in the Garden
Four course feasts complete with house wine
Cooking Classes
Sweet & Savory - Tiramisu & Sausage making class! First we will create the classic Italian dessert and then get elbow deep in meat! Full lunch to follow serving the freshly stuffed sausages & fluffy tiramisu.
Parliamo Italiano
2 Language Lessons - learn the basics of Italian in Italy from a wonderful local teacher, each lesson is approximately 2 hours followed by a light lunch
Forno Legna!
Forno legna- We will fire up the wood burning oven and slow roast rabbit in the style of porchetta!
Foraging & Pizza Dinner
Wild Edibiles trip into the woods & along the Candigliano River with a picnic lunch packed by the Chef (weather permitting)
Pizza made in the outdoor wood burning oven - pick your topping & learn how to throw the dough!
Wine Tasting
Taste the wines of the region with a wine tasting of local reds & whites and the famed Verdecchio
Rustic romantic apartment rental at La Tavola Marche Agriturismo complete with wood beam ceilings, tile floors, exposed stone & cozy fireplaces!
~Dinners (at La Tavola Marche with house wine & dinner's out 2 nights at selected local Osteria's)
~Breakfast daily
~Afternoons at leisure to explore the beautiful medieval hilltop villages, read, relax, horseback riding or anything you fancy!
~ Aperitivo served in every evening in the garden
~Apartment rental for 7 nights accomodations (cleaning, linens, heat)
~All taxes
~All classes
(Maximum of 8 guests)
€1,250 per person


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MONTREAL – The Supreme Court of Canada has approved the confiscation of a vehicle belonging to a repeat drunk driver, which overturns a lower-court ruling.
In a 7-0 decision released Thursday, the justices ruled that a Quebec court was wrong to deny the forfeiture order.
The case involved Alphide Manning, who was arrested near Baie-Comeau in April 2010.
He eventually pleaded guilty to two counts of impaired driving and was sentenced to 12 months on one charge and five months on the other. The Crown had also moved to seize the truck Manning was driving when he was arrested.
Manning argued that the loss of the $1,000 vehicle, his sole asset, would be overly harsh.
The Quebec trial judge denied the seizure motion, saying it would be a disproportionate penalty. The Quebec Court of Appeal denied a Crown appeal of the decision.
The Supreme Court, however, said the trial judge was wrong.
"We are not satisfied that the impact of the order of forfeiture sought by the Crown was disproportionate," the decision said.
The justices said Manning's record had to be considered.
"The trial judge erroneously emphasized Mr. Manning's personal circumstances and failed to give appropriate weight … to Mr. Manning's criminal record, including five convictions on alcohol-related driving offences and three for breaches of probation orders or undertakings."
The ruling comes as the Quebec government is looking to crack down on drunk driving by making vehicle seizures routine.
Quebec Justice Minister Bertrand St-Arnaud has said he wants to see offenders' vehicles seized after each infraction and confiscated for good upon a third offence.
The latter measure can already be applied under the law but is not done so often enough, according to St-Arnaud.
Thursday's Supreme Court ruling could bolster the Crown's case in future attempts to seize vehicles under such circumstances.
On Thursday, St-Arnaud said he was very pleased with the high court ruling.
"It tells judges that what you need to do is look at, before anything else, is an accused's prior convictions," St-Arnaud said at an event in Quebec City.
"The Supreme Court says you have to look at a person's criminal history and not at their personal situation."
He called the judgment an extra tool for prosecutors in Quebec to crack down on repeat drunk drivers.
This was one day after the province proposed a number of directives for prosecutors to toughen their stance at every step of legal proceedings involving intoxicated drivers.
Quebec wants repeat offenders to be tagged as "dangerous offenders." St-Arnaud is asking Ottawa to amend the Criminal Code along those lines. Currently the status is generally reserved for the very worst offenders.
The province also wants Ottawa to consider toughening prison sentences for repeat offenders.


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Taylor Swift + Harry Styles' Relationship Has the Shelf Life of Ripe Bananas
Taylor Swift is getting serious and public with One Direction boyfriend Harry Styles. But based on her lousy track record and Styles' reputation as a cougar-loving Lothario, how long is this relationship going to last?
Swift ruminates on falling in love, writes songs about falling in love and seems to be obsessed with falling in love in general, which may not bode well for her. She has a tendency to scare off guys that she dates because she puts a lot of undue pressure on them (especially, you know, when they're in high school).
It makes one wonder how genuine each everlasting love connection really is, especially considering her longest relationship hasn't even hit the six-month mark.
What's more, Swift may have started dating Styles before she and Conor Kennedy called it quits -- and cheaters never prosper. (Just ask anyone who's been subjected to one of her oft off-pitch, woman-scorned songs.)
For his part, Styles doesn't fare much better in the romance department. The pair were linked back in the spring briefly before he was snapped smooching a model, and he has a reputation for loving older women, whether or not they're married.
Another potential nail in the coffin? Styles' bandmates may not be too pleased that he's spending pretty much every waking moment with the Stage Five singer.
When she whisked him off to London on her private jet, she left the band behind -- despite there being plenty of room for them -- and Liam Payne actually got injured when the group was mobbed in the airport.
A source told The Daily Mail, "There was loads of room for the rest of the band in Taylor's luxury jet but he didn't even suggest they travel together. It's not really far off from the Yoko situation."
Then there's that whole fanbase issue. Insiders told Radar Online that Styles' cohorts are terrified Swift will ruin their relatively clean image.
"Harry's especially loved by the band's female fans and there is a feeling that by being so open about his relationship with Taylor he will only upset them," a source said. "The boys are praying that when it does come down to it, he ends things amicably with her. Otherwise, they fear there will be hell to pay."
For the record, by "hell," they mean not only a PR nightmare, but also "another breakup song that sounds like it was written by a 14-year-old who was too angry to focus in pre-algebra class."
Still, don't feel too sorry for Swift. There will always be guys who need a prom date.


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Download of the Day: CCleaner 2.26
Our Download of the Day today is CCleaner 2.26.
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)
The latest version includes the following changes:
Changes in Version 2.26
- Added support to clean Windows DNS cache.
- Added vacuum SQLite databases for Firefox and Google Chrome.
- Added publisher and version to Uninstall tool.
- Added Taskbar jump list tasks for Windows 7.
- Added Taskbar Progress for Windows 7.
- Improved Exclude list registry keys addition functionality in 64bit Windows 7.
- Improved Registry Cleaner detection algorithm and 64-bit file system redirection.
- Improved "Save to text file" functionality in Cleaner screen.
- Improved system tray icon activation and tooltip.
- Improved Registry screen "fix selected issues" dialog usability by removing prompt.
- Further improved RECURSE and REMOVESELF functionality.
- Improved Uninstall screen detection algorithm.
- Improved memory usage to avoid GDI leaks.
- Fixed issue with Sticky Notes being detected as Missing startup item.
- Fixed "Edit" and "Remove" button availability on Include/Exclude screen.
- Fixed various GUI bugs.


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Ladies of Battlestar Galactica Poster Set
- Portraits of the women of the Colonial fleet
- In the style of famous painters
- 4 prints, each 18" x 24", satin-finish paper
Many, many people were on board the Battlestar Galactica and her fleet of ships. 50,298, or maybe 49,998 depending on who's counting. It's only logical to assume that the fleet had its share of the artistically talented, either artists in their own right or Viper repair techs who just happened to be handy with a paintbrush too. And there's no shortage of subjects worthy of being immortalized: the powerful, the loving, the inspiring, and the drop-dead sexy.
In our case, the artist-on-board is Megan Lara. (You may remember her from her awesome Firefly Nouveau posters.) The Ladies of Battlestar Galactica are created in the style acclaimed masters. Dramatic illumination is the name of the game in the portrait of Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, inspired by Polish painter Tamara de Lempicka. The warmth of a mother's love is seen in the portrait of Sharon "Athena" Agathon, in the style of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. Laura Roslin positively glows as she holds the Book of Pythia in a portrait that takes its photo-realistic style from French painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau. And finally, Lara channels John Singer Sargent's portrait of Madame X for her rendition of the sexy Cylon, Number Six.
Each print is 18" x 24" and printed on 100-pound satin-finish paper. They look great as is, but if you want to start your own Twelve Colonies Art Gallery, we recommend framing them to make them really shine as works of art.
Product Specifications
- Portraits of BSG's leading ladies, done in the style of famous artists
- Created by the amazing artist Megan Lara
- Includes:
- Starbuck, in the style of Tamara de Lempicka
- Boomer, in the style of Gustav Klimt
- Laura Roslin, in the style of William-Adolphe Bouguereau
- Number Six, in the style of John Singer Sargent
- Materials: Printed on 100-pound, satin-finish paper
- Dimensions: Each poster is 18" x 24"


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The park, named Slackline Between the Bridges, was developed earlier this spring. Moab resident Deena Whitman worked with city staff to find somewhere slacklining – a sport that involves balancing and walking on webbing that is strung between two anchors – after the activity was banned from Swanny City Park due to the lines damaging trees.
Whitman worked closely with Jeff Foster, the city's director of public works. They chose the site near Anonymous Park on 500 West and developed a plan for the area. Whitman said that members of the slacklining community helped build the seven separate routes, which are all of varying heights.
According to Moab City Engineer Rebecca Andrus, the city told the group who organized the area that they could leave permanent lines rigged on the condition that the lines were no more than two feet off the ground.
"Anything higher needs to be taken down unless there are people there that know how to use them and set them up," Andrus said.
"The first few weeks we left the higher and longer ones up," Whitman said. She added that the area's popularity exploded, and many of the new users were not people who were already involved in slacklining.
"There were all these kids and adults who wouldn't be doing it because they don't have the gear," she said. "It became less for the slackliners and more for the whole community."
When city staff saw that the longer lines were being left up, they asked the slackliners to take them down. Whitman said the group didn't want to remove the lines because the area was so successful.
Andrus said the city is concerned about liability issues since the slacklines are located on city-owned property.
"Our insurance company isn't exactly happy with the park to begin with," she said. "But if people are bringing their own lines and setting them up, they're assuming the liability. When the lines are left up, the liability could fall back on the city if someone were to get hurt."
The lines could also pose a potential threat to others who walk, bicycle or run along Mill Creek Parkway or Anonymous Park, Andrus said. Andrus expressed concern that someone moving through the area at night might not see the lines. She referred to an incident at Utah State University in August where a student was killed after riding his bicycle into a slackline on the Logan campus.
"The big thing is just trying to make it as safe as possible," she said.
Whitman believes the two-foot limit is an arbitrary number.
"It's ... the first slackline park," she said. "There are no others to use as an example."
Whitman said the BMX Park also located at Anonymous Park, and the Skate Park at Swanny City Park are more dangerous than the slacklines.
"If those are there, why can't we have a line two-and-a-half feet up?" she said.
Moab resident Chad Niehaus has recently stepped in to help mediate between the city and the slackline park's users. Niehaus is new to slacklining, and without his own equipment or knowledge of how to rig the line, he is benefiting from the group leaving lines rigged, he said.
"I probably wouldn't have gotten into it if it hadn't already been there," Niehaus said.
"After a couple of months of using the park, I'm to the point where I'm thinking about buying my own line," he added. "For better or for worse, they created an area that isn't just being used by the slacklining community."
Niehaus said he recently met with Foster to discuss the situation.
"Jeff told me the city would be contacting the organizers of the park ... soon to inform them that if they didn't comply with the two-foot rule, the city would remove the park entirely," he said.
According to Whitman, one person is responsible for leaving the slacklines up. She said that the rest of the community shouldn't suffer because of one person's choices.
"It's between this one person and Jeff Foster," she said.
Moab City Manager Donna Metzler said the city has made the two-foot regulations clear to the slackliners who organized the park on several occasions and city staff members are hoping the park's users will respect the rules.
"We hope we don't have to take any extreme measures," she said.


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I posted in the Lemania section this was incoming well here it is just got it today figure since it's military I should also post it here. A few photo's
Picked up all this stuff this week. The two ships plaque were sold as a pair for 20 bucks had to buy both just to get the USS Mauna Kea Plaque it was my old ship it was sunk as a target off the coast of Hawaii a fitting place for it to rest since it was named for one of Hawaii volcano's the Plaque were the deal of the week but that clock cost me. But it's sure in great shape and was worth it as rare as it is. Went on board the USS Constellation once knew some body on the ship he was on it two years and we still got lost on it.


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Hi, I'm trying to set up a render farm with linux clients, but I'm having no success...
Under renderer management -> executables -> Operating system: Windows I set Search paths (64 bit) to C:\Program Files\path-to-renderer\renderer.exe and it works fine.
If I go to Operating system: Linux and set it to /path-to-renderer/renderer it fails with the log showing:
Result: Erroneous
Error: No executable specified for the renderer
If I copy the path from RenderPal and paste it into a terminal it works fine (as a user or as root).
Any suggestions?