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|Nov 19, 2012
Picosun Revolutionizes Roll-to-Roll ALD Technology
|(Nanowerk News) Picosun Oy, leading Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment manufacturer expands its product portfolio by introducing new, innovative Picosun roll-to-roll ALD coating system (patent pending).
|The demand for continuous ALD processing stems from the fields of flexible, printed electronics, OLED lighting, third generation thin film photovoltaic devices, high energy density thin film batteries, smart textiles, organic sensors, organic/recyclable packaging materials, and flexible displays, to name a few. The printed electronics market alone has been estimated to increase 4-fold in the next five years alone, and well over 20-fold in the next 15 years. The key challenge in printed electronics is to find a flexible, reliable, and low-cost encapsulation material to protect the sensitive devices from ambient atmosphere (moisture, gases, impurities) to extend their lifetime and ALD oxides, namely aluminium and titanium oxides have shown excellent performance in this. Thus, printed electronics is definitely one of the most promising near future application areas for ALD.
|Our product portfolio is famous for its unparalleled versatility and ALD process quality, proven in demanding daily use by production customers on three continents. Every time Picosun has introduced a new product, it has become technically the best solution and also a commercial success. Our novel, revolutionary continuous ALD technology proves this rule once again and is already the most highly requested and welcomed addition to our capabilities as the leading provider of ALD technology, summarizes Juhana Kostamo, Managing Director of Picosun.
|Picosun Oy is a Finland-based, world-wide operating manufacturer of state-of-the-art ALD systems, representing continuity to almost four decades of pioneering, exclusive and groundbreaking ALD reactor design and manufacturing. Picosuns global headquarters are located in Espoo, Finland, its production facilities in Kirkkonummi, Finland, US headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, and its Asian headquarters in Singapore. Today, PICOSUN ALD systems are in daily production and R&D use in numerous prominent industries and research organizations across four continents.
|Source: Picosun (press release)
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
I love my dinner robot...I mean my husband.
This last week it was double rice flowered fish with ginger and black caraway and sesame asparagus. Such a wonderful take on sweet and sour. As my heart rate and adrenaline levels settled, Ben told me about how he nearly burned the kitchen down while cooking. He was glowing with the excitement of his culinary adventure. As I ate and filled Ben in on my class, my belly and my heart grew full. It wasn't long before we were both sleepy and ready for bed. As I buried myself underneath the covers and turned off the light, all I could think was, how lucky was I to have a husband who could cook so well and who could turn a brief late-night dinner into such a delightful experience.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Salty and Sweet
I'm going to try this out:
Little Peasant
Let me know what you think...
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Mom's Black Bean Burgers
- Ingredients
- 1 can of Amy's refried Beans
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 Cup of Panko
- 1/2 Cup of mushrooms diced
- 1 shredded kohlrabi
- 3 Tbs of corn flour
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or parm)
- 3Tbs mayonaise
- 2 Tbs of oil
Saturday, August 06, 2011
The Gripping Revelation
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Hot Chicks, Cool Celery
- 2 cups of celery leaves
- 1 gallon water
- ½ tablespoon celery seed
- 6-10 oz. agave syrup or twice as much sugar syrup
- Juice of 1-2 limes
- Coarsely chop celery leaves
- Add leaves and seeds to water in stock pot and boil for 10-15 minutes
- Let cool and strain into gallon jar
- Add sweetener and lime juice
- Server over ice in a collins glass
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Ugly Pancake
My Mother never told me that not every pancake, is a good looking pancake. So it only stands to reason that I was more than a little thrown when I made these tasty, yet incredibly homely pancakes for the first time
It all began with a game of Something-Out-Of-Nothing - a game where I try and come up with a tasty meal out of what happens to be in the house. On this day in particular, all I had was some cold leftover oatmeal, 2 bananas, flour, and some eggs. Apparently, that's all I needed!
These pancakes were delicious, they were healthy, charming (yes, charming), great out of the fridge, they fit perfectly in the toaster, they had everything going for them... well, almost everything. These tasty cakes were only missing one thing, and there was no sugar coating what it was, these pancakes were not easy on the eyes, if you know what I mean.
I tried covering them up, drowning them in whipped cream and berries. I tried garnishes of all kinds, but nothing could hide their grayish brown complexion and peculiar shape. Unable to cope with the great disparity between taste and looks, I eventually stopped making them, and forgot all about their unappealing looks... until today. It was while I was eating cold leftover oatmeal that an image flashed into my mind. I was horrified. Not by the thought of these 'homely' pancakes, but of what an immature foodie I was to kick these delicious breakfast fritters to the curb for not being perfect. These pancakes weren't ugly, they were just different! How superficial can you get!
After whipping up a batch, this time using buckwheat flour, I am happy to say that they were even more delicious then I remembered, and I must say, kinda cute (yes cute!)
So, please, tell all your children, tell your friends, tell the guy sitting next to you on the bus: there is no such thing as an ugly pancake!
Blueberry Peach Oatmeal Fritters
- 2 cups of rolled oats
- 2 1/2 cups of water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup Buckwheat flour (or whatever flour you desire)
- 2 very ripe mashed bananas (optional)
- 4 eggs (whisked)
- 1 peach diced
- 2 handfulls of blueberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4tsp ground clove
- Cook the oats, water, syrup, and spices over medium heat for about 3 mins
- Add berries and peaches and cook an additional 2 mins (add more water if dry)
- Remove from heat, add vanilla and let mixture cool
- Once oatmeal is room temperature, add eggs, flour, and bananas and stir until mixed well
- Ladle the batter out into a lightly oiled, non stick pan in sand dollar sized disks
- Cook over a medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side
*these guys are great for freezing and reheat great in the toaster.
** Also good finger food for babies who are able to use their pinchers to feed themselves. I break these up into bite sized pieces for my 9 month old daughter. She just loves feeding herself these for breakfast.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Defining Romantic
Some people would like you to believe that once you have children romance is dead and that spontaneity is out the window. Don't believe them. While it is likely you will have to repress a few impulsive urges, that does not mean that you can never enjoy an impromptu romantic afternoon or evening. Babies take naps, so do toddlers, older kids have music class and sleepovers, and they all thankfully have a bedtime. In fact, allowing for romance post child requires that you embrace spontaneity with a fervor like never before. It requires a whole new level of ingenuity, ardor, dedication, and lets face it, a few hours of lost sleep.
I have never been a fan of The 'Romantic' dinner. The candlelight, the soft music, the strawberry shortcake for two, the whole thing just seems absurdly premeditated. As if romance were something calculated. I happen to know that Fancy Valentine's Day prefixes are the antithesis of romance. Nothing can ruin the wild nature of prospective love more then sitting in a room full of other hopefuls trying to approximate the very same thing. While you can aspire for romance, you can't plan for it, and you certainly can't buy it for $85 a head with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Romance is organic, uncultivated; it grows out of adoration; respect, and desire, spontaneity is what sets it aglow. Sure, strawberries and Champagne with a loved one is special, but I'll take getting caught in a rainstorm then warming up with a hot toddy with them any day.
For Ben and I, a romantic dinner usually includes cooking together, though sometimes we cook meals for one another. Much of the time it involves us geeking-out on how the food turned out, what we would do differently next time, and waxing about future cooking challenges. Sometimes we will choose a bottle of wine to go with the meal or make a cocktail and other times not. We never plan these romantic dinners, so it hard to say what they will involve and its hard to define what exactly makes them romantic. They pretty much just come about on their own, Hannah goes to sleep easily, the meal just comes together, we are both ready and willing to un-wind. What I can say, it that, now that we have Hannah, there is one ingredient that we can pretty much count on in order for us to have a romantic dinner, and that's a baby monitor.
For Ben and I, a romantic dinner usually includes cooking together, though sometimes we cook meals for one another. Much of the time it involves us geeking-out on how the food turned out, what we would do differently next time, and waxing about future cooking challenges. Sometimes we will choose a bottle of wine to go with the meal or make a cocktail and other times not. We never plan these romantic dinners, so it hard to say what they will involve and its hard to define what exactly makes them romantic. They pretty much just come about on their own, Hannah goes to sleep easily, the meal just comes together, we are both ready and willing to un-wind. What I can say, it that, now that we have Hannah, there is one ingredient that we can pretty much count on in order for us to have a romantic dinner, and that's a baby monitor.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
About Time I Told You...
Meet Hail Storm Hannah, my daughter. That's right, I did not get abducted by aliens, or become less obsessed with the food I eat, nor have I become a food-fobic. I have merely become one of THOSE people.
You know who I'm talking about. I've joined the army of stroller pushers. If I go to a restaurant for dinner, it's to the early 5pm seating. Dinner conversation may include a myriad of subjects such as baby pooh, teething, and spit-up. Entertainment, provided by Hannah herself, may include the blowing of spit bubbles, experimental vocal stylings, and even flatulence. What I am trying to tell you, is that I have become one of those people who, if I have time to make a delicious meal, I surely don't have time to write about it. And, though I am sorry to have lost anything even remotely resembling free time, I have to admit, I am loving every minute of it!
In the weeks to come I will be trying to carve out a bit of time to share with you the wonderful meals I have been having, and making, and the wonderful new companion I have with me in life and in the kitchen.
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Why I Hate Thanksgiving...Not!
So you hate Turkey, that's fine. One of my customers at the shop hates it as well, but instead of calling off the holiday or complaining about how much he hates fowl, he served his guests Surf & Turf. Hate going home for the Holiday because your family is crazy, then don't go home, host your owl Thanksgiving and ban TV watching all together.
Don't agree with the ideology behind the celebration, then come up with your own. Host your own dinner in honor of the way of life that was destroyed by the settlers. Have all your guests dress in black and cook traditional Native American dishes. What I'm, trying to say, is that you have the power to reinvent the holiday.
As for me, I love thanksgiving. I love it because, over the past 12 years, my friends and I have created our own Thanksgiving traditions based on what we feel the Holiday should be about. It's all about the Family that you choose,
and a table big enough to house them all,
Its about smacking the Turkey,
answering tough questions like, Muppets or Fraggle Rock?
and behaving like a child again,
For me, its about cooking a feast that is worthy of friendships that have survived and thrived over the years,
its about cooking with loved ones,
and most importantly, its about Dorky Dance competitions,
To the Thanksgiving haters, these sentiments may seem paltry but, to them I say, try it one year, and then tell me you can't come up with at least one reason to be thankful.
Monday, November 23, 2009
New Roommates
The new chicks arrived Sunday evening and after evaluating their temperaments we decided that, due to her unflappable and cordial charm we would sneak the funny looking blackTurken, Bruja , into the coop while Buzz and Auntie were sleeping. This is a pretty standard integration tactic for new chickens and it seemed to work well enough forBruja. The next morning Buzz and Auntie picked on her a bit, but the climate of the coop had hardly been compromised.
The integration of chicken number two- Cinderella I'll call her for now - has proven to be more of a challenge. From the start she was very skittish and defensive, and for this very reason we decided to give her one more day to calm down before throwing her into the mix. The next day, when I brought her cage into the chicken run to set her loose,Bruja immediately ran over. How sweet, I naively thought, she's coming over to greet her old friend. I could not have been farther off the mark. As soon as Bruja reached Cinderella, she began pecking at her angrily. Buzz and Auntie soon caught wind of the assault and, like a pack of high school mean girls, backed up their new feathered companion by closing in on Cinderella from all sides. It was a barbaric display, one that has persisted all week long with early morning ambushes, heartbreaking cries for help, and many a rescue. It's hard to believe that my dear little chick-a-dees are capable of being suck bitches!
It's so bad that it has me wondering if I will be forced to put an end to this torment with a recipe I found in an old cookbook from 1909.
You hear that girls! You might want to re-think behaving in such an unlovable fashion so close to Thanksgiving... I do have 17 mouths to feed after all.
Monday, November 09, 2009
The Sick and Twisted Lot...
So everyone gets it, the Stomach flu sucks! But it sucks oh so much more for foodies. Why is that? Foodies suffer in ways non-foodies dare not imagine. For these food-frenziests, not only are they being robbed of their valuable vitamins and nutrients every time they head hastily to the bathroom, they are being robbed of something much more precious; they are being robbed of the notion of a good meal.
For the foodcentric, having their three meals a day stripped down to three saltine crackers, a ramekin of plain white rice, and a gallon of smart water may be tolerable... for a day!
But as day two rolls around, the outlook becomes bleak enough for them to gamble their digestive tranquility on riskier foods items such as, pumpkin gnocchi and roasted sweet potatoes. And such is the sick and twisted lot of a foodie, that as their stomach grumbles in protest of their imprudent decision - it was the pumpkin gnocchi of course - they ironically comfort themselves with episodes of Dinners Drive-ins and Dives, Good Eats, and Top Chef.
Sure, it may seem masochistic to fawn over an HD version of a 12oz. Burger drenched in Sister Sally's Special Spicy Sauce as your intestines rally to take you down. But let me assure you, as the days pass - and intestinal health appears to be further away then anticipated - I myself have become so pooped (pardon the expression), that simply the idea of salt-brined pork loin and Chocolate Molten Cake has become spiritually nourishing.
For this Brooklyn Foodie, it has been six days of edible torment peppered with endless excursions to the bathroom. The only reason I am able to patiently await the day I can wrap my lips around a butter laden chocolate chunk cookie and let it melt in my mouth with little to no gastric consequences, is because I have sustained myself wholly on just the notion of the Barefoot Contessa's scrumptious looking Carrot Cake - covered in pineapple, on the savory idea of Sopapillas from Salsa Brava in Flagstaff AZ, on early morning daydreams of quick-fire challenges involving poached eggs - Ruben style, on the itellectual essence of Crab Salad Strudel, Basil infused Ice Cream, Ham Hocks, and Bok Choy, and on the desire for Bread Pudding with a very Chocolaty Twist. How many un-foodies can say the same? Not many. That's because the only thing a non-foodie has lost to the Stomach Flu, is their lunch.
Friday, September 04, 2009
There's a new Bird in Town
That's right, Ben and I are now the proud owners of a penguin shaped seltzer maker. This funny looking bird cranks out seltzer in a matter seconds and comes with two glass storage bottles with tightly fitting screw caps to keep your bubbles bubbly for refrigerator storage. For the last two weeks the two of us have been drinking seltzer like it was our job, much to the chagrin of our dear chicken Buzz who doesn't know what to think of the addition of yet another bird into this Brooklyn household.
Don't worry Buzz, our growing love of the penguin could never eclipse our love of your daily visits or fresh eggs, you may however, want to rethink the early morning squawks.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Tough Decisions
"If you could only eat two types of cuisine for the rest of your life, what would they be?" I asked Ben, who immediately fell silent with mournful contemplation.
It certainly wasn't an easy question to answer. I myself was still mulling it over. Mexican food would have to be one of the two, but that left a tough decision; I would have to choose between Thai, French, Vietnamese, or Italian food. For the sake of culinary summitry, French or Italian Cuisine would be a wise choice; but that would mean I could never have Thai or Vietnamese ever again! Was I ready to make that decision? Then again, wouldn't I tire of eating Mexican and Vietnamese, FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE! I thought of maybe changing the rules to this little, and perhaps masochistic game and allowing for three types of cuisine instead of two, but that just felt like cheating.
I took my last bite of Papusa, heavily drenched in spicy red salsa, and looked over at Ben to access his progress with the question. "Well?" I asked impatiently awaiting his answer. He took a deep breath as though ready to relinquish his forever rights to two of his favorites foods and said, "I don't think I like this game very much." Fare enough babe, neither do I. Game over.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Don't Fence Me In
This may seem like an out-of-the-blue question considering my lengthy absence. Working in the wine shop and bartending, moving in with Ben and adopting two new chickens has this Brooklyn Peasant tackling problems never before contemplated: How do you juggle two jobs, marry two kitchens, and more importantly, how do you protect your beloved egg laying chickens from a family of pesky raccoons? Lets just say that in my struggle to answer these questions, I have exhausted my search engine, entertained bar regulars with weekly poultry updates, needs have been met, and questions have been answered...all but one that is.
Combining Ben's kitchen and mine turned out to be easier than I had originally expected. Because together we turned out to have two of many kitchen utensils and appliances, we simply gave a few things away. Two friends of mine inherited my Cuisinart, and my soon to be ex-roommate, after a mini sharpening lesson, inherited some knifes, a steal, silverware, and some pots and pans.
The raccoons, though persistent, were easy to handle. Some two-by-fours, chicken wire, and some green paint was all we needed to keep our prized chick-a-dees from the clutches of the insatiable raccoons. Of course we did feel bad having to fence the girls in,
This seemed to work just fine for a few weeks. Saturday morning the girls would wake us with their hungry squawks and we would stumble out sleepily to open the coop door. Out they would run as fast as their wirey little chicken feet could carry them and as Ben and I hammered away at the second story flooring,
the girls were free to scratch their way threw the back yard, eating pebbles and rolling around in the dirt to stay cool. During the week, Buzz would demand food and or attention in the morning and for the most part we would oblige her, but she was always quieted when we would come out to say hello and feed her a tasty treat of dried cranberries. We just thought that she was a super friendly chicken with out of the ordinary social needs. Little did we know we had created a monster.
It all started a week ago when Buzz woke us at 6am with squawks so load we figured she must be getting mauled by and intruding animal. Well there was no intruder. As we rushed outside to rescue our dear little chick, there she stood on the other side of the fencing, glaring at us with disdain. Though we fed her and gave her attention, her cries could not be extinguished. We did everything, we talked to her comfortingly, we yelled at her in English and then in Spanish, we even threw water at her, but she would quiet down only long enough to peck at the wire fencing that stood between her and freedom. Over the next week Buzz would wake us every morning with her murderous cries. On Buzz's mornings off Auntie, her feathered counterpart, would take the floor with her raspy chirps. Somehow, by answering every cry, and by giving the girls a taste of freedom, we had created little monsters. So here we are, back to my original question, How DO you discipline a chicken? Only when this question is answered will Ben and I get a full nights sleep.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Feefee Monster and The Coffee Fanatic Redux
Why am I telling you this? Well, partially because it is one of my favorite stories to tell, and partly because I want you to take me very seriously when I tell you that you should forever buy your coffee from Empire Coffee & Tea co. They are truly the best roasters around. Many others, claiming to be serious about their coffee, will tell you to buy from Puerto Rican Coffee co. PR Coffee co. my ass! Okay, perhaps that was a little harsh. PR's coffee is good coffee, but it is maybe my second or third choice. More often than not their beans taste bitter and burnt. Empire's coffee is simply better. Maybe its because they roast in small batches, or maybe its because they have been doing it with love for 91 years, who knows why . The store is located on 9th avenue in the forties and is nothing fancy. There are two couches in the front and sacks of coffee and jars of tea in the back. You can buy your coffee by the pound, or have a fresh brewed cup and biscotti from the counter. I have been going there for about 15 years now, and the staff has always been incredibly nice, it's actually almost bizarre how nice- this is NY after all. If ninth ave and 42nd is too out of the way for you, you can order their coffee online. The web sight is a little wacky and easy to navigate, after you fill out you order form you can leave a comment, or " you could write some poetry if you like." I left a bit of Pablo Neruda the last time I ordered.
So if you yourself are a coffee snob, or just interested in becoming one check out Empire Coffee & Tea co. online or at their store locations:
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BIG SKY, Mont. — This place is absurdly misnamed. That's not a complaint, but it does require an asterisk.
If you want truly big sky, head east of here, to the flatter, slightly more mundane plains of this state (or, say, eastern Colorado, Wyoming or the Dakota of your choice). In those leveler places, the sky travels from the infinity at your left to the infinity at your right. Now that's some big sky.
In the southern Montana region known as Big Sky, the sky, curiously, is much smaller — and that's a good thing. Montana's version of Big Sky is a wild and stirring pocket of mountains, pines, wildlife and recreation that comes in many forms. In winter, that's principally skiing on peaks with so much acreage and elevation that the town has trademarked the slogan, "biggest skiing in America."
In summer, when I visited, Big Sky recreation becomes an even broader palette of adventure: hiking, hunting, mountain-biking, zip-lining, fly-fishing, horseback-riding, rafting and golfing among them. Tucked between Yellowstone and the handsome brick town of Bozeman, Big Sky is about clean air, active spirit and embracing the West. It's just not about big sky. Too many peaks and pines for that.
Locals divide Big Sky into three areas. Down low is "the canyon," where U.S. Highway 191 snakes past old-school steakhouses, ranches and the sparklingly clear Galatin River, where fly fishermen are likely to be casting for trout on a summer's afternoon.
Head up the mountain, and you come to "the meadow," a grassy plain where much of Big Sky's commerce exists. It is strangely split into two little villages separated by about half a mile, but the intention is that they'll be connected eventually.
Then, farther up, you reach "the mountain," which essentially is a garden-variety ski village that includes one of the local highlights: a tram to Lone Peak's perfect 11,166-foot-high triangular point.
At dinner one night at Olive B's, a new bistro that had locals excited, my waitress, who was drifting through Big Sky after stops in Maine and Hawaii, explained that there are meadow people and mountain people. We were in the meadow.
"They don't really come down here," she said, "and I don't really go up there."
That was funny, because the mountain and the meadow sit just a few miles apart. But the meadow has most of the makings of a town growing so fast that it needed to open a high school in recent years. Add to that a Chinese restaurant, a Thai restaurant, a pizza place, a brewery, a few banks, a movie theater, a liquor store and a couple of small grocery stores. Big Sky is so cozy that on my second day, when another visitor asked me the location of the liquor store, I could tell him exactly.
Though winter is the busier tourism season, Big Sky is increasingly embracing summer's possibilities. That includes a stop from the Professional Bull Riders in August, outdoor concerts on Thursdays (this summer includes The Beach Boys) and a farmers market on Wednesdays. The day I visited, a table of air guns made to look like semi-automatic weapons sat beside an array of homemade amaretto brownies, which sat beside antlers that were being recast as jewelry or dog toys. It all felt like pristine Montana — though it wasn't that pristine.
"Grass fed?" someone asked the guy selling tri-tip steak sandwiches at the farmers marker.
"Actually, it's Costco," he said.
During a visit to Big Sky, your best bet is to experience some of the canyon, some of the meadow and a bit of the mountain. I spent my nights in the canyon, at 320 Ranch, a collection of duplex cabins where my neighbors were some Colorado cowboys whose boots clip-clopped across their wood porch. Several of the cabins face the river (though that means they also face the road). Like any self-respecting ranch, it also offers meaty meals and daily horseback rides.
When I told the folks at the small Big Sky tourism office that I wanted to check out some hiking, they asked if I was more of a flower or wildlife kind of guy. Wildlife I told them; I'd rather watch things move and graze and look back at me. Their next question was whether I had bear spray.
Bears — black and the attention-getting grizzlies — are a very real part of life here, all the way down to the desserts made to look like bear claws. A waiter at the pizza place suggested I leave my leftover slices outside my hotel room for keeping when I told him my room didn't have a refrigerator. It made sense, considering that at 7,000 feet, temperatures drop to the upper 30s at night even in summer.
"But wouldn't a bear come find it?" I asked.
"Considering that I just rode by one on my dirt bike going through someone's trash, yeah," he said.
It's realities like that that lead most everyone to carry the bear spray that's for sale at every nearby outfitter and hardware store. Not only did I track down some bear spray before heading out on a favorite local hiking trail called Beehive Basin, I sang aloud to alert any bears of my presence as long as I was hiking alone. Which was until I ran into Joe Gretzula, 55, a dermatologist who splits his time between Big Sky and Palm Beach, Fla. He told me I was doing things all wrong.
My bear spray was in the external pocket of my back pack. Got to have it on your hip, he said, or at least chest strap.
"You want it in front," he said. "That's the biggest mistake people make."
"Is it better fortune to see a bear or not see a bear here?" I asked.
"Depends on how close you are," he said.
We climbed for another hour or so to one of the most idyllic scenes I've ever reached on foot: a meadow sitting high above the land we left below. An alpine lake sat in the center of the meadow, and at its end stood tall, jagged mountainous teeth. The crowd, on a sun-dappled summer afternoon, was made up of locals.
On some rocks above the lake, I met Sandy Eggers, 65, who has split her time between Memphis and Big Sky (there are many part-time residents) for 13 years. I remarked on all the new construction and the new businesses down in the meadow and asked if the place felt bigger even though it remains relatively cozy. Big Sky was indeed getting bigger, she said, but it still felt manageable.
"There are more buildings," she said, "but it doesn't feel more crowded."
The sky, she added, still felt plenty big.
If you go
Getting there: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, an hour north of Big Sky, is served by airlines that include United, Delta and Frontier. Many people will find themselves in Big Sky as part of a Western road trip that includes Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks and whatever other Western destinations move them — which is highly recommended.
Eat: Olive B's (Meadow Village Center, 151 Center Lane, 406-995-3355, olivebsbigsky.com) is a newer bistro and widely considered the finest meal in Big Sky. Ousel and Spur (50 Ousel Falls Road, 406-995-7175, ouselandspurpizza.com), a pizza place, is a recent addition and offers tasty, fresh pizza. Buck's T-4 (46625 Gallatin Road, 406-995-4111, buckst4.com) serves classic "Montana food," including elk and trout.
Stay: Ranch options include 320 Guest Ranch (205 Buffalo Horn Creek Road, Gallatin Gateway; 406-995-4283; 320ranch.com) and Lone Mountain Ranch (750 Lone Mountain Ranch Road, 406-995-4644, lonemountainranch.com). Buck's T-4 also has rooms. Ski areas Big Sky Resort (1 Lone Mountain Trail, 406-995-5000, bigskyresort.com) and Moonlight Basin (66 Mountain Loop Road, 406-993-6000, moonlightbasin.com) have rooms available during summer.
Do: Summer activities in Big Sky are nearly endless, and include hiking, fishing and horseback-riding. During summer the town offers a farmers market on Wednesdays and free outdoor concerts on Thursdays. There are several memorable hikes, including Ousel Falls (which basically is in town) and Beehive Basin, which is a ride up the mountain. The west gate of Yellowstone is just an hour away. In winter, locals boast of the short lift lines at both ski resorts.


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Hidden addiction: 'Shame' evokes painful emotions
There is a close-up in Shame of Michael Fassbender's face showing pain, grief and anger. His character, Brandon, is having an orgasm. For the director, Steve McQueen, that could be the film's master shot. There is no concern about the movement of Brandon's lower body. No concern about his partner. The close-up limits our view to his suffering. He is enduring a sexual function that has long since stopped giving him any pleasure and is self-abuse in the most profound way.
Brandon is a good-looking, fit man in his early 30s, who lives alone in a sterile condo in Manhattan. He works in a cubicle with a computer. Never mind what his company does. It makes no difference to him. Sometimes in the evening he and his boss David (James Badge Dale) go out to drink in singles bars. David is a little hyper with his pick-up lines. Brandon just sits there, his face impassive, and has better luck. He doesn't hope to get lucky. He doesn't think of it as luck. Sex is his cross to bear.
I remember when the notion of sexual addiction was first being mentioned. People treated it as a joke. It was featured in late night monologues. The American Psychiatric Association in 1987 defined it as a mental disorder involving "distress about a pattern of repeated sexual conquests ... involving a succession of people who exist only as things to be used." The APA is no longer certain it is a disorder. Whatever it is, Brandon suffers from it. In Shame, however, he himself is the thing only to be used. One or two of his sexual partners in the film may be attracted to him in the sense that some men are attracted to nymphomaniacs. There is such a sadness involved. Full review.Read more on: shame movie


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Access official press releases from pre-2008, illustrating the key aspects of the Vaccine Alliance's work
29 November 2007
GAVI Alliance announces dramatic funding boost for Hib vaccine
Vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) forms part of a US$ 400 million commitment to bring new and under-used vaccines to 34 million poor children.
28 November 2007
First year results - IFFIm provides US$ 1 billion to prevent disease
Nearly US$ 1 billion is being injected into life-saving vaccines and health services in developing countries as a result of the bond issuance by the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm) one year ago this month – the first such bond issuance with its proceeds provided to countries as grants for a specific development purpose.
24 September 2007
Mary Robinson and Madeleine Albright host fellow world leaders and financial luminaries at event to support the GAVI Alliance
International dignitaries in New York convene to recognise progress of global immunisation in combating death toll among poorest children.
05 September 2007
Statement of support for International Health Partnership
Joint international health partners' statement on behalf of the GAVI Alliance, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), UNICEF, United Nations Population Fund, World Bank and the World Health Organization.
28 June 2007
Hib vaccine - critical in Asia's effort to reduce child deaths
New study shows Hib vaccine protects children from significant burden of life-threatening pneumonia and meningitis.
31 May 2007
Bond investors speed up access to life saving vaccines
Backed by six European nations, US$1 billion inaugural bond launch responds to yellow fever threat.
21 May 2007
Cutting-edge science at Amsterdam meeting on infectious diseases
Headlines from Fifth European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health.
16 May 2007
Global health partners mobilize to counter yellow fever
$58 million GAVI contribution to prevent highly contagious disease in 12 West African nations.
15 May 2007
Poorest nations commit funds for life-saving vaccines
Developing country governments join GAVI Alliance in "co-financing" scheme to immunise poor children.
03 May 2007
WHO and UNICEF urge donors and member states to fund and expand use of vaccine vial monitors to ensure effective immunization
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF announce today a new joint policy statement on the role of vaccine vial monitors (VVMs) in improving access to immunization, on the 10-year anniversary of introduction of VVMs in immunization programmes.
03 April 2007
Increasing immunization rates and new vaccine offer hope for Ethiopian children
A significant step forward to protect children against Hib pneumonia and meningitis.
26 February 2007
Worldwide drive against Measles receives financial "Shot in the Arm"
The United Nations Foundation (UN Foundation) announced today that it has received a US$ 139 million contribution from the GAVI Alliance to support the worldwide effort by the Measles Initiative to reduce measles deaths by 90 percent by 2010.
09 February 2007
Five nations and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation launch Advance Market Commitment for vaccines
US $1.5-billion pilot programme expected to save 5.4 million lives, protecting children from pneumonia, meningitis.
03 February 2007
Sweden makes long-term commitment to save lives of the world's poorest children
US$ 42 million (SEK 300 million) donation to the GAVI Alliance to support immunisation and improve health systems.
26 January 2007
Immunisation rates hit record high in poor countries
New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that the GAVI Alliance, a groundbreaking global initiative to increase access to children's vaccines, has brought immunisation rates to record highs in poor countries.
13 December 2006
The fight against yellow fever - a global mobilisation for Sub-Saharan Africa
AMP and partners convene first seminar-workshop in Bamako, Mali, to organise fight against yellow fever in Central and Western Africa.
Ireland boosts health contribution to save world's poorest children
The GAVI Alliance announced today that the Government of Ireland is to make its largest ever financial contribution to support child immunisation and health systems strengthening in the world's poorest nations.
29 November 2006
GAVI Alliance will finance rotavirus vaccines in world's poorest countries
Investment reduces typical 10 to 15 year timeline for vaccines to reach developing countries.
GAVI Alliance announces funding for new vaccines against two major killers of children in poorest nations
The GAVI Alliance announced today it will support the introduction of vaccines against two diseases that kill an estimated 1.5 million children every year in the world's poorest regions, opening a new era in efforts to cut the time it takes to deliver safe and effective new vaccines to poor nations.
28 November 2006
Germany joins GAVI Alliance as 17th donor government
Global health experts meet in Berlin to address new development goals during GAVI Alliance and GAVI Fund Board meetings.
15 November 2006
EU Commission scales up fight against childhood disease
The GAVI Alliance is announcing today that the European Commission is committing €10 million in new financing to accelerate access to new and underused vaccines in three low-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa: Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda.
07 November 2006
International Finance Facility for Immunisation issues inaugural bonds
Efforts to immunise children received a large boost as the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm) issued its inaugural bonds today. Proceeds from the bonds will fund health and immunisation programmes through the GAVI Alliance (GAVI) in 70 of the world's poorest countries.
31 October 2006
The Netherlands renews and increases its commitment to the GAVI Alliance
The Minister for Development Cooperation of the Netherlands, Ms. Agnes van Ardenne, announced today that the Government of the Netherlands is significantly increasing its contribution to the GAVI Alliance. The GAVI Alliance was launched in 2000 to address inequities in access to immunisation and health in the world's poorest countries. One of the first donor nations to join the Alliance, the Netherlands committed € 70 million to GAVI in its first 5 years. The Dutch government is now pledging nearly € 100 million over the next 4 years for global vaccination and programmes to strengthen health systems through GAVI.
12 October 2006
Cambodia achieves significant boost in immunisation
A new health survey from Cambodia reveals a dramatic increase in the number of children fully vaccinated each year.
27 September 2006
Health ministers briefed on best health buys in disease control
WHO/PAHO release - Health ministers from the Americas at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Directing Council were briefed today on the Disease Control Priorities project, which outlines the best health investments to reduce the burden of disease in developing countries.
22 September 2006
Rotavirus vaccine demonstration to help accelerate progress against a leading killer of children
The Government of Nicaragua and Merck & Co., Inc. today announced their plans to conduct a demonstration rotavirus vaccine program in Nicaragua. This vaccine's introduction in a developing country right on the heels of its approval in the developed world is a major milestone for children's health.
11 August 2006
Australia joins 15 nations in combating vaccine preventable childhood disease
Minister for Foreign Affairs announced the first Australian contribution to the GAVI Alliance global immunisation programmes.
09 August 2006
Routine use of Hib vaccine could lead to virtual elimination of killer disease in Africa
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) today published research showing that, three years after introduction, routine vaccination of infants in Kenya against H. influenzae Type b (Hib) significantly reduced invasive Hib disease rates by 88%.
25 July 2006
China immunises millions of children in historic collaboration between government and GAVI Alliance
Since 2002, China has immunised 11.1 million children in the country's poorest and most remote western and central provinces against hepatitis B, reducing their risk of developing a deadly and common liver cancer, according to an announcement made today by the Chinese government and the GAVI Alliance.
10 July 2006
GAVI Fund lauds Spain for its contribution to child health
Her Royal Highness the Infanta Doña Cristina and Health Minister Elena Salgado applaud achievements of global immunisation programs and Spain's continued commitment to these efforts.
07 July 2006
Spanish Council of Ministers approve IFFIm contribution
This morning Friday 7 July Spain's Council of Ministers approved 190 million € contribution to IFFIm (International Finance Facility for Immunisation) over 20 years.
04 July 2006
WHO, UNAIDS, GAVI, Global Fund - Health leaders welcome infectious disease focus at G8
The Group of Eight is helping to ensure that existing and emerging disease threats are tackled at the very highest level.
25 April 2006
South Africa Joins Seven Nations in Backing the IFFIm
The Government of South Africa announced today that it will contribute US$20 million over 20 years to the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm).
14 March 2006
Denmark commits DKK 25 million (US$4 million) to the GAVI Alliance global immunisation programs
Today Denmark, through its Minister for Development Cooperation, Ms. Ulla Tørnæs, announced it will commit DKK 25 million (US$4million) for 2006 to global immunisation programs through the GAVI Alliance and its partners.
09 March 2006
Queen Rania visits Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital in Delhi to encourage increased child immunization efforts
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan visited the Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital today to meet with patients and hospital workers to celebrate the health system advances in India in recent years and draw attention to the country's increased efforts to bolster nationwide immunization coverage.
Brazil announces support for global immunisation and IFFIm
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, announced today that Brazil will contribute US$ 20 million over 20 years to the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm).
21 February 2006
International Finance Facility for Immunization (IFFIm) takes next steps toward saving millions of lives
The International Finance Facility for Immunization (IFFIm), the new multinational fund that will leverage long-term commitments from rich governments to raise urgently needed financing for health programmes in poor countries, is close to implementation, the GAVI Alliance announced today.
09 December 2005
With an additional US $1 billion per year immunization could save ten million more lives in a decade
According to global immunization experts, ten million additional lives could be saved through child and maternal immunization between 2006-2015 at an average annual cost of US $1 billion, according to a new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
Dramatic progress in GAVI's first five years shapes next steps in plan to boost vaccinations
Rapid progress in vaccine development, funding, and purchasing power suggests that immunization will play an unprecedented role in global poverty reduction over the next ten years.
08 December 2005
New weapons against ancient foes - new generation vaccines will battle diseases that kill Millions
Disease experts from around the world are gathering this week in New Delhi to consider the projected impact of innovations in vaccine science that are expected to fuel aggressive efforts aimed at preventing millions of needless deaths among children in the world's poorest nations.
Hib Initiative - a new force in the fight against Hib meningitis and pneumonia
The first global initiative to reduce death and disability from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease, a major threat to child health worldwide, was launched today at the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) Partners' Meeting in India.
07 December 2005
Vaccine experts at GAVI meeting in India announce progress in injection safety
At an international vaccine meeting in New Delhi today, the GAVI Alliance (the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization), announced that the Alliance and its partners have distributed 1.214 billion single-use, auto-disable (AD) syringes, protecting millions of children in developing countries from blood-borne pathogens that might otherwise be transmitted through sloppy injection practices.
Prime Minister of India calls on world leaders to embrace vaccines as key to saving children's lives
Speaking with passion about the dramatic potential of vaccines to prevent the deaths of millions of the world's poorest children, Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh opened the 3rd Partners' Meeting of the GAVI Alliance (the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization) in New Delhi.
Norway increases and prolongs support for global immunization until 2015
The Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, announced today that starting in 2006 the Government of Norway will boost its annual support to the GAVI Alliance (formerly known as the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization).
14 October 2005
Harvard School of Public Health study finds vaccines boost economies of poor countries
Immunization programs in impoverished countries not only save lives, they boost economies, finds a study by researchers with the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) published in the current edition of World Economics.
04 October 2005
Immunization maintains strong performance made in last quarter century
Immunization at the global level has progressed very well during the past 25 years, but further increases in coverage would save the lives of millions more who do not yet benefit from this protection, said a group of immunization partners at the World Vaccine Congress in Lyon, France.
09 September 2005
Key European nations join UK and France to commit nearly US$4 billion to expand child immunisation in developing countries
The United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, and Sweden today committed nearly US$4 billion to support and scale up the work of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) over the next decade.
19 August 2005
G8 must invest in proven tools to fight diseases
Op-Ed by Michel Camdessus and Gro Harlem Brundtland - As the leaders of the world's eight richest countries prepare for a meeting this July in Scotland, they will find the pieces are finally in place to do something that just a decade ago might have been dismissed as a well-intentioned but naive endeavour.
02 August 2005
Statement regarding International Finance Facility for Immunization (IFFIm) and Eurostat ruling
The Eurostat decision paves the way for the full-funding and eventual implementation of IFFIm. We are delighted by this decision and are grateful to all those who worked so hard to create this innovative financing vehicle.
29 June 2005
Routine immunisation virtually eliminates major killer of young children in The Gambia
The Lancet has today published online new research from a team led by the UK Medical Research Council's Richard Adegbola showing that routinely vaccinating infants against H. influenzae type b (Hib) – a bacterium that causes deadly diseases including pneumonia and meningitis – has virtually eliminated Hib meningitis in The Gambia.
09 June 2005
Oslo press event launches a spotlight on Africa
"AIDS is a Human Rights Issue," Says Nelson Mandela, calling on the world to provide global health leaders the means to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and to fight HIV/AIDS and other deadly preventable diseases. Nelson Mandela's 46664 arctic beg
16 May 2005
Bill Gates urges world leaders to improve health
In a major address today to international health officials, Bill Gates said the world now has a "historic chance" to achieve dramatic improvements in health, and called on governments, the scientific community, and the private sector to more aggressively fight the diseases that affect hundreds of millions of the world's poorest people each year.
30 March 2005
Barcelona Declaration
2005 is a crucial year in our global struggle against poverty, hunger and fatal childhood disease in the developing world. Only 10 years remain before 2015, when the world will assess and take stock of its progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) established by the UN in 2000.
25 March 2005
Vaccine prevents deadly pneumonia in African children
Global health leaders today presented new research showing that vaccinating infants against Streptococcus pneumoniae – a bacterium that causes deadly pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis – could substantially reduce death and serious illness among children in the developing world.
23 February 2005
Canada provides record support for global immunization
The Canadian government today announced a donation of CAD $160 million (US $130 million) to scale up the work of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI). The donation represents the largest one-year commitment ever made by a government to the Alliance.
28 January 2005
German Chancellor Schröder urges more help for developing nations
World Economic Forum press release.
26 January 2005
Hilary Benn pledges £1 billion to boost health care in developing countries
Hilary Benn the Secretary of State for International Development (DFID) today announced that the UK will pledge almost £1 billion (US$1.8 billion) over 15 years to help immunise children and adults in the world's poorest countries.
24 January 2005
Gates Foundation and Norway contribute $1 billion
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a grant of $750 million, and Norway committed $290 million, to support the work of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI). In making the announcement today, Bill Gates called on other donors to address the major funding gap for children's immunization programs in developing countries.
11 October 2004
International leaders on immunization call for increased political will and resources to help reach Global Goals
The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) and The Vaccine Fund call for increased political and financial commitment to immunization.
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Sealed bids will be received for the Water and Sanitary Sewer System Improvements, U.S. Highway 341 West in the Baxley City Hall, until 11:00 A.M. (Local Time), Thursday, July 21, 2011, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
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Bid shall be submitted on Bid Proposal Forms furnished for that purpose, in accordance with the Contract Documents and the Plans and Specifications, which are on file and may be received at the office of the City Manager and the office of Hofstadter and Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 4571 Arkwright Road, Macon, Georgia 31210.
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Twilight Trailer Spoof
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Happy Twilight Day!
It's no secret that I am a huge Twilight fan. I am so excited that the movie is finally here! I went to see the first showing (1:00) today. We arrived at the theater about a half hour early (with tickets in hand) at the exact same time as two school buses! Seriously, the Pea Ridge School District bused their kids to Twilight. High School wasn't that cool when I was there.
So we hurried into the theater to nab seats before the swarm of teeny-boppers got off the bus.
I am not making this up...we seriously got scolded for running by the lady taking the tickets!
For the record, we weren't actually running...we were walking briskly.
So I'm guessing we looked like a couple of over-excited 16 year olds. I suppose I should take that as a compliment! I guess she didn't expect a 29 year old to come to the theater with "Twilight" across her chest.
We were like giddy teenagers sitting in the theater, and we weren't disappointed. The movie was great. There were a few parts that weren't perfect, but I'm not going to spoil anything (although you pretty much know what happens)! I'll give my full review after you have all had time to go see it :)
I really love the story of how this movie came to be. When I first became a fan of the books, I read on Stephenie Meyer's website that there was going to be a movie. I was SO excited. Well, the rights to a movie had been purchased, but there was no actual movie planned. I was hopeful.
I noticed that it was going to be an MTV movie. MTV made a modern version of Wuthering Heights that I like, so I thought this would be about the same speed.
Then one day I read on the website (yes I was on there too frequently) that the movie was not going to happen. Paramount (who owns MTV Films) decided that it wasn't going to make the movie after all.
Not popular enough? Not a good enough story?
Fast forward a bit, and a tiny studio named Summit bought the rights. They took a gamble, and it paid off. Big time.
I just love stories like that. You've got to take a chance. And now we finally have our movie!
Here is me and my sister before we went out to dinner. Notice it's "twilight" outside! I wore my Twilight shirt all day to celebrate Twilight Day!
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Anna the Adorable Dancer
A couple times a year Anna's dancing school allows the parents go inside the room to watch the class. This is much more fun than watching through the window! They do ballet, tap and tumbling, and it is adorable (and hilarious!).
On her dot and ready to go!
Here is a clip of ballet. The girl not doing anything is her friend Tia. Never a dull moment!
Waiting for her turn to leap.
Headstand! Thanks Miss Megan!
Time for tap!
Anna takes her tapping very seriously!
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Daddy Daughter Date
Aaron took Anna on their first official daddy-daughter date. I just LOVE taking our kids on dates. It's our chance to spoil them one-on-one every once in a while.
Aaron took the spoiling thing very seriously with Anna. I'm a little concerned that this girl has her daddy wrapped around her little finger.
They started off at Sephora. He took her there to get a makeover (HELLO...I'd like a makeover!) She LOVES being pampered, and apparently the ladies at Sephora did a great job of making her feel like a princess. Daddy painted her fingernails (A different color on each hand...mom would never have allowed that).
She left with sparkly lip gloss and cotton candy perfume.
Next stop was Claire's for some clip-on earings (I really thought he got her ears peirced...that would NOT have gone over well). Aren't they cute? I was so proud of Aaron for taking pictures!
They hung out at Build-a-Bear for a while (and somehow he made it out of there without buying her anything!) And then picked out a yummy cookie (with sprinkles, of course!) and ate it by the fountain.
They had a wonderful date...and now I am expecting him to take ME on a date that fun!
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My first 5K
I like to run. That is something that I NEVER would have thought I would say! Six weeks ago I decided (along with a few wonderful friends)that I would run my first 5K. We kept each other motivated, and had a lot of fun working up to 3miles.
We ran the Healthy Living 5K at the Pea Ridge National Military Park. Here is a picture of the soldiers. They started the race by firing a canon! It was really loud!
Here is a before picture. It was SO COLD out there...about 34 degrees.
And we're off...
The race was great. My biggest problem was a little yapping dog that was at my heels. I was so annoyed that this lady let her dog go so far out in front of her that his nose kept touching my heels. I tried to cross to the other side, but she let him follow me! That made it hard to stay in my zone, but eventually I was able to leave her in my dust :)
Here is my wonderful family that met me at the finish line...even though they were freezing!
We did it!
Me, Kjerstin, Nicole, Stacie and Diane...Linsey was so fast, she got away!
My goal for the race was to run the whole thing...no walking. And I did it! That made me feel great. So even though I may never be a fast runner...I'm a runner.
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Sunday, November 9, 2008
The Coolest Transformers Ever!
Yes, I know that it has been over a week since Halloween. I usually post video clips that I take with my camera. Sadly, my camera is broken. I had to use the video camera, and I have finally figured it out!
I promise it is worth the wait!
You are about to see my boys as the coolest (and cutest) Transformers ever! (I suppose I am a little biased!)
Eight rolls of Duct Tape - $32
Headlights that really light up - $6
Having your kids think you're the coolest mom ever - PRICELESS
I estimate that it took 25 hours of blood, sweat and tears to complete both costumes. (Seriously, when I am using a box cutter, there is blood involved.)
So what are we going to be next year...?
Thursday night we went to the school for the Costume Carnival. The Transformers were a hit! The boys eventually got tired of transforming for everyone and posing for pictures, but they had a blast!
Here are a few other pictures of our Halloween fun.
We started off with trick-or-treating at dad's new office - Wal-Mart. Then we went to Sonic for the free hot dogs and soda. The kids enjoyed their hot dogs in the back of dad's truck.
Adeline had quite the sucker collection. She wanted them ALL! We tried to take them away for a picture...no way!
All four of my cuties...it was NOT easy to get this picture!
My two beautiful fairies!
Abbott was such a ham! He really got into the part!
Trick-or-treating was so much fun! The boys got into "vehicle" mode while Anna knocked on the door. After they answered the door, the boys jumped up (transformed) and said "trick-or-treat!". It was a blast and everyone LOVED it!
What good looking Autobots!
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There is a new cookbook on my shelf and I'm super excited about it. Rawsome Vegan Baking: An Un-cookbook for Raw, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Beautiful and Sinfully Sweet Cookies, Cakes, Bars & Cupcakes by Emily von Euw is all about sweet treats, all raw, gluten-free and vegan. Covered are old classics ranging from cookies, cakes, bars and cupcakes, pies and tarts, puddings and ice cream with a creative twist. Apart from the stunning and drool inducing photos that adorn each page, I was immediately struck by the unique selections that are essentially guilt-free.
Looking at the photos, you would think eating such decadent looking desserts would lead to a spike in your blood sugar, but in fact, the treats and desserts are actually good for you. Dried and fresh fruits and raw nuts are prominently featured and sweeteners, when they are used, are natural ones, such as maple syrup. Another especially appealing aspect of the book is that pretty much all of the basic ingredients are ones that you are likely to have on hand. No need to hunt around for unfamiliar ingredients that you may only use a few times, leaving them only to languish in the cupboard.
The first recipe I tried was one for raw peanut butter cookies from the multiple ones that I bookmarked. Next up was a this one for raw Nanaimo bars. My usual version of this classic treat is served only rarely on special occasions because they are so decadent. Needless to say, this much healthier version appealed to me. My best friend Basil has been hoping for years that I might come up with a variation that was not so laden with processed sugars, and this was just the right alternative.
I was amazed at how much they actually tasted like the usual custard-filled Nanaimo bar. Creamy avocado is a perfect substitution for custard and the crust, made up of dried fruit and almonds, makes for a perfect cookie-like naturally sweet base. Coconut oil helps bind together the middle layer and the cocoa topping. Sweetened also with maple syrup, you can enjoy this raw rich treat with minimal guilt. These delights literally melt in your mouth. The Nanaimo bars come highly recommended from my kitchen as does this cookbook.
***Update: Contest is now closed***
I am also delighted to announce that residents of the US and Canada have an opportunity to win a copy of this cookbook showcasing health-promoting treats. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, citing your favorite good for you sweet. It would also be appreciated if you followed my page on Facebook, although that is not necessary to enter. Please leave an email along with your comment if you don't have one associated with your blog or profile. This giveaway will run until May 3rd. I will then choose a random winner from the list of comments.
I received a copy of this book for possible review and was given the opportunity to host a giveaway for my Canadian and US readers. As always, the opinions expressed here are my own.
|Raw Avocado Coconut Nanaimo Bars
|Recipe by Lisa Turner
Adapted from Rawsome Vegan Baking: An Un-cookbook for Raw, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Beautiful and Sinfully Sweet Cookies, Cakes, Bars & Cupcakes
Published on April 16, 2014
Healthy, raw Nanaimo bars with an avocado and coconut "custard" — as rich as the original but guilt-free
Other raw treats you are sure to enjoy from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:
Raw Peanut Butter Cookies
Quinoa Nut and Fruit Protein Bars
Cocoa Fruit Energy Bites
Cocoa Almond Brownie Bites
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Image of the International Space Station (ISS) on 19 February 2010 after the undocking of Space Shuttle Endeavour. ISS with Earth in the background.
The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest technology project of all time: an outpost of humanity in space. At the same time, it is a flying laboratory with outstanding possibilities for scientific and industrial research.
The ISS proves that peaceful international use of space is to the advantage of all its partners, in spite of the initial delays and technical problems. On the contrary, this ambitious project is continuing with enormous commitment from all taking part. It has been crewed now since 2 November 2000.
The huge orbiting laboratory which is the ISS includes contributions from the USA, Russia, Canada, Japan and the member states of the European Space Agency (ESA).
Germany is the foremost ISS partner of ESA in Europe. As largest financial contributer, the Federal Republic contributes 41 per cent of the European infrastructure and to the scientific use of the space station. The German Aerospace Center (DLR) coordinates the German ESA activities within the ISS programmes related to structure, enterprise and use of the station.
Germany contributes, among other things:
German scientists have been active since the beginning of the scientific use of the space station in 2001. Since that time they have accomplished numerous experiments onboard the ISS. These include in particular the investigation of the human equilibrium system, the breeding of protein crystals, basic physics (plasma research) and radiation-biological questions
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The Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival officially opened Sunday afternoon with the Blessing of the Fleet on the May River.
Rev. Jonathan Riddle of the Church of the Cross blessed the parade of boats as they passed by to kick off the eighth annual event.
The weeklong festival concludes Sunday.


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Go beyond the burger and grill salmon, lobster, swordfish and more! Learn new techniques and accessible recipes to serve seafood bursting with flavor.
Learn tasty techniques for successfully grilling a variety of seafood favorites. Cookbook author and grill master David Bonom will show you how to work with direct and indirect heat as you grill meaty fish steaks, delicate fillets, shellfish and more. Find out how to get the most from your cedar plank and pick up expert tips for properly using your grill basket. Youll even learn how to avoid losing fish to the grate. David will share a host of enticing recipes, including his popular caper-herb crab cake burgers, pesto marinated shrimp skewers and citrus-and-herb-stuffed bronzino. By the end of this class, youll have the repertoire you need to infuse your fish with tempting flavors while keeping it moist and tender for delicious results. Your neighbors may be acting a little more neighborly when they smell your new grill skills.
If you're not delighted with your Bluprint experience, we'll make it right or give you a full refund.


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Unified communications experts who pass Exam 70-262 will earn coveted MCTS title.
According to the exam objective guide, Exam 70-262 was available in beta format April 27 to May 10. While the guide doesn't indicate availability, the Pearson Vue testing cite does show exam registration is open and availability will occur on Monday, July 10. (Microsoft has been asked and has yet to confirm whether it's available through Thomson Prometric testing centers and if availability extends worldwide.)
Candidates for Exam 70-262 should have at least a year's working experience deploying corporate instant messaging and unified communications projects using Live Communications Server, says Microsoft. Passing the exam is the only requirement to obtain the MCTS: Live Communications Server 2005. For now, the exam hasn't made the list of currently available upper-level MCPD or MCITP titles.
No Microsoft Press titles are planned for this book, but Microsoft Learning points to a portal-style resource on its Web site for learning how to deploy and maintain a Live Communications Server environment at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX011526591033.aspx.
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Michael Domingo has held several positions at 1105 Media, and is currently the editor in chief of Visual Studio Magazine.
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Gouache on Arches cold-press 100% cotton rag watercolor paper.
Overall size: 7.9" x 7.9" (Image size: 6 5/8" x 6 5/8" plus 5/8" white border)
Painting is signed by the artist before shipping. Watermark does not appear on painting.
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Doctor Portal: the doctor's complete online resource
All the resources and information a busy practitioner needs is now just a click away following the launch of the AMA's Doctor Portal website.
Doctor Portal brings together all the tools and resources doctors look for on a daily basis – the GP Desktop Toolkit, the Find a Doctor feature, the CPD tracker, the Fees List, policy guidelines, position statements, practice advice and support – as well as access to AMA publications including the Medical Journal of Australia and Australian Medicine, all in one convenient location.
No more wasted time digging around through the entrails of the web to find the information you need – Doctor Portal is your one-stop information hub.
Not only does Doctor Portal give you ready access to the information and resources you need, it gives you a way to connect with colleagues near and far through public and private forums.
Click on the Doctor Portal link to check out these and other features:
- Content sharing – Doctor Portal allows you to securely share information and ideas with colleagues, providing public and private forums that only other registered medical professionals can access and participate in;
- Find a Doctor – locate practitioners using the Find a Doctor feature, which gives you access to Medical Directory of Australia information, including current practice contact details and a scalable map – perfect for when you are referring patients;
- All in one convenience: Doctor Portal features a refreshed MJA Bookshop, careers and jobs resources and the GP Desktop Toolkit, all at one site;
- Free access: Doctor Portal is a free service, and includes features exclusive to AMA members.
Doctor Portal is continually updated, ensuring that all information is current and you are never left out-of-date.
To explore all that Doctor Portal has to offer, visit: http://www.doctorportal.com.au/
Published: 23 Dec 2014