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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
An Autumn Tablescape
61 comments:
- Bonnie Bee said...
Such an ELEGANT rustic setting.... each piece is more sophisticated than the next... such a fabulous composition! I especially LUV the grapeleaf plates...
(I have the same goblets and came home Monday to find one had just shattered (all by itself).. I have since gone to SIX different Home Goods, Marshalls, & T.J.Maxx stores to NO avail... guess I will just have to resort to a jelly glass for my place setting LOL...) I now everyone will in awe of this gorgeous table.. take care - October 13, 2010 at 2:26 PM
- Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...
Absolutely gorgeous! I love all of the details...the colors and textures all blend for one beautiful tablescape!
- October 13, 2010 at 2:36 PM
- The Charm of Home said...
That is gorgeous! Is that a chair cover or is that chair made of that gorgeous brown floral. Love that.
Sherry - October 13, 2010 at 2:48 PM
- Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...
Love your dishes and accessories. Your tray centerpiece is just stunning. Such a beautiful table. Hugs, Marty
- October 13, 2010 at 3:13 PM
- Scribbler said...
Such an elegant rustic/dressy table! You are the Master, no doubt about it. I really enjoyed this feast for the eyes.
- October 13, 2010 at 3:44 PM
- Kathy said...
It's all so lovely I get so much inspirtation from you posts
- October 13, 2010 at 3:50 PM
- Joan said...
Autumn is beautiful and so is your table.
- October 13, 2010 at 4:01 PM
- Kathy Walker said...
Autumn is my favorite time of year, also. You have done a great job of pulling together a lovely autumn tablescape. Beautiful. I would love to sit down at this table!
- October 13, 2010 at 4:20 PM
- Kathy Walker said...
Autumn is my favorite time of year, also. You have done a great job of pulling together a lovely autumn tablescape. Beautiful. I would love to sit down at this table!
- October 13, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Gorgeous! I'm on my way! xo
- October 13, 2010 at 4:22 PM
- Marlis said...
I just love this setting. Your plates are wonderful. I love the brown and green together on them. the placemats are definitely made for this table. I love how you put the centerpiece together!
- October 13, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Absolutely beautiful. I love it all!
- October 13, 2010 at 4:25 PM
- Yvonne @ StoneGable said...
YOur table is dripping with fall oppulence!
Very rich colors and textures.
Your centerpiece is over-the-top gorgeous!!!!! I love how you mixed the tray and put a pedestal inside of it to elevate that fabulous pumpkin.
This is one of the prettiest centerpieces I have seen!
I also notice your placemats. I love them.... I'm sure you have so many opportunities to use them.
And your napkins look so fetching against the placemats.
Love the silver too!
Everything you touch has your elegant mark on it!
Yvonne - October 13, 2010 at 4:49 PM
- Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...
Delores, This is a gorgeous Autumn tablescape. The centerpiece is absolutely amazing. Beautiful!!
Sherry - October 13, 2010 at 5:11 PM
- Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...
Dearest Delores,
That's great to see your knife rests out there! We do have some silver ones from Christofle and no matter what the material is made of, they can really save your tablecloth or placemats from getting stained! So that will make another item that needs to be revived...
Looks indeed very warm and earthy, the menu sounds inviting, though I don't know if you will serve the savory bread pudding WITH the cantarelle (cantharellus cibarius - scientific name) mushrooms?!
Sunny greetings from Georgia,
MariettesBacktoBasics - October 13, 2010 at 5:17 PM
- savvycityfarmer said...
you do it with such ease ... AND panache
- October 13, 2010 at 5:27 PM
- Olive said...
Delores, I have never seen a knife rest. Perhaphs I live in a cave. The tray filled with pumpkins and leaves is splendid. blessings♥olive
- October 13, 2010 at 5:36 PM
- Acanthus and Acorn said...
Love the knife rests!!! This definately says autumn...I am a bit envious of how many dishes(and storage) you have to create each tablescape!
- October 13, 2010 at 5:58 PM
- Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...
Absolutely GORGEOUS setting!! LOVE it! your dishes, your accents, everything is just beautiful! :)
- October 13, 2010 at 6:07 PM
- Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...
Delores, when are we eating so I can sit there and take it all in. I just love the cozy feel of that room with my favorite hutch in it. Love your new plates and they are perfect on those burlap placemats. Wonderful centerpiece in that rustic looking tray.
- October 13, 2010 at 6:21 PM
- Vanessa said...
Delores, that is so incredibly beautiful! I just love the tray filled to the brim with fall gorgeousness and I love how the colors in this tablescape make your fabric on your chairs shine even more. Thanks for another great display of inspiration!
Vanessa - October 13, 2010 at 6:32 PM
- Allison said...
What time is dinner, Delores? It is beautiful! Rustic, cozy, elegant and gorgeous colors - just divine!
- October 13, 2010 at 6:45 PM
- A Toile Tale said...
Delores -
I love every one of your tablescapes. You never seem to run dry. I'm especially loving those chalkware candle holders. How special!
Linda at A Toile Tale - October 13, 2010 at 6:56 PM
- a quiet life said...
such a gorgeous table, love your dishes, natural shades always send me~
- October 13, 2010 at 7:07 PM
- Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien said...
A truly gorgeous, rustic and yet cozily elegant table! Perfect for autumn! I love the fabulous centerpiece; it's eye candy for fall! Beautiful dishes too!
- October 13, 2010 at 7:15 PM
- Mimi said...
First, I LOVE your home!! This tablescape is beyond beautiful ~ just perfect for autumn; in fact, everything I have seen so far on your blog is beautiful ~ will definitely be visiting again.
- October 13, 2010 at 7:26 PM
- Celly B said...
Gorgeous colors and textures! The perfect fall table!
- October 13, 2010 at 8:02 PM
- Rachel said...
You are one of my favorite bloggers!!!!
One word - STUNNING!!!!!!!!! - October 13, 2010 at 8:08 PM
- Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...
OH! One of the prettiest centerpieces I have ever seen! I'd love to be a guest at your table!
- October 13, 2010 at 8:18 PM
- Glenda/MidSouth said...
- October 13, 2010 at 8:31 PM
- Table Escapes said...
Delores, Fabulous, fabulous tablescape...You always come up with a winner....EVERYTIME! Thank you for inspiring all of us...What I like most in all of your tablescapes is that something from nature is brought in and celebrated in unexpected ways that surprise and enthrall. Have a wonderful week. Sharon
- October 13, 2010 at 8:33 PM
- Christie said...
Well, I am glad you are back! YOu always have the most beautiful and elegant tablescapes! Love all the details...especially, Majolica compote, burlap placemats and silver place setting...all beautiful! Christie at Three Pixie Lane
- October 13, 2010 at 8:45 PM
- kallen1105 said...
Beautiful...you have inspired me to redo my table center piece. Hope you have a wonderful day!
- October 13, 2010 at 8:54 PM
- Jemsmom said...
That table is beyond gorgeous!
- October 13, 2010 at 9:28 PM
- Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) said...
Your table is beautiful and so is the centerpiece. The candleholders are so unique and work wonderfully with the pumpkins and wineglasses. I would love to sit at this table. Linda
- October 13, 2010 at 9:32 PM
how are you!This was a really terrific theme!
I come from milan, I was fortunate to look for your theme in google
Also I learn a lot in your Topics really thanks very much i will come again - October 14, 2010 at 2:10 AM
- Custom Comforts said...
Lovely, absolutely lovely! Just found your blog and it is very inspriring. I'm your newest follower. I'm studying design at Ohio State and I will be sure to visit your blog site often for inspriration and ideas.
Cindy - October 14, 2010 at 4:16 AM
- Mary said...
What a gorgeous table~ made more lovely by the ROOM! Love your screen in the background. I'm crazy about those knife rests! Delicious Autumn Indeed :-)
- October 14, 2010 at 4:28 AM
- Southerncook said...
Stunning tablesetting. Those plates are killer, love the kinfe rests and your centerpiece, I did something similar in my dining room with small pumpkins and gourds in an antique dough bowl. I will probably take pics of it for next week. Just beautiful and autumn is my favorite season as well.
Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook - October 14, 2010 at 7:16 AM
- Dreamgoddess said...
Oh my, I love your centerpiece! I love all the detail in your setting and I'm drooling over your glasses. Just beautiful!
- October 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM
- Be Colorful Coastal said...
The centerpiece is stunning and I love the flatware.
Pam @ becolorful - October 14, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- Linda in AZ * said...
* It's "PURE LOVE"!!!... SOOO warm n' welcoming n' simply CHARMING!!! (Again, it's "great minds", Delores... uh huh! I have & lovvve the plates & chargers... EVERYbody loves them!)...
Now 'scuuuuuuuse me while I go set tonight's dinner table~~~ Yessireebob, you've INSPIRED me to get off my___ & plan a nice meal & setting for my sweetest!!!
Linda in AZ *
(Can't WAIT til my tiles arrive!!! I am sooo lacking "patience", darn it!)...... - October 14, 2010 at 9:02 AM
- Linda in AZ * said...
(P.S. Your KNIFE RESTS are toooooo delightful~~~ me LIKEY... me wantum!!!! XO, Linda)...
- October 14, 2010 at 9:06 AM
- Michelle said...
One word: Fabulous!
- October 14, 2010 at 10:35 AM
- justjohn said...
Wow... just plain wow...
- October 14, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Alycia Nichols said...
I am in love with those burlap placemats! I have never seen any quite like those!!! The knife rests are so unique...fabulous! Beautiful table!
- October 14, 2010 at 11:47 AM
This is so amazingly rustic & harvesty!! Gorgeous!
E+J - October 14, 2010 at 12:09 PM
- Sweetladyelaine said...
A beautiful, beautiful table! Love it all....Thank you for sharing!
- October 14, 2010 at 12:42 PM
- Miss Char said...
What a beautiful sophisticated table. Fall is my favorite time of year too and your centerpiece is just what it should be the "center" of attention of your table. Beautiful, thanks so much for sharing.
- October 14, 2010 at 12:42 PM
- Tricia said...
Oh, your photos are just breathtaking! They show off your gorgeous table to perfection! What an eye you have!
- October 14, 2010 at 1:56 PM
- Johanna Gehrlein said...
Hi Delores,
I am late - 50 comments - there is not much to add for me.
The plenty of harvest, you have decorated so wonderful at your table. Love all the orange, yellow and green hues which correspond so nicely with your hutch. Everythink look very very beautiful. This goblets are awesome.
Greetings, Johanna - October 14, 2010 at 7:41 PM
- bj said...
Everything is absolutely stunning. I do believe this is, by far, the prettiest autumn table I have seen.
- October 14, 2010 at 9:59 PM
- Chari at Happy To Design said...
Hi Delores...
My friend...DELICIOUS...perfectly describes your gorgeous autumn table! I love the greens and browns together...with splashes of that pretty yellowy-orange color! Love your new leaf plates...they really are so pretty for the autumn season. I have to tell you...your centerpiece is one of the prettiest that I've seen all season! I love the old wooden tray...and it's just filled with nature's bounty! I love that!!! Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous autumn table with us, my friend! This is truly a treat!!!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design - October 14, 2010 at 10:12 PM
- Nancy's Daily Dish said...
As always, this is beautiful! Love the flatware and the goblets...I have two of them...wish I could find more. Love them!
Nancy - October 15, 2010 at 7:31 AM
- Blooming Rose Musings said...
Oh my goodness, this is truly a table set with the intention of celebrating autumn! It is so festive and lovely. Don't you just love pumpkins!?! I love your center pumpkin and believe it's variety is an american heirloom called "One Too Many".
An exquisite table that absolutely speaks autumn! - October 15, 2010 at 11:34 AM
- Mid-Atlantic Martha said...
This is a gorgeous table! It contains all the most beautiful elements of autumn. Thanks for your viist this week and have a grand trip!
- October 17, 2010 at 11:16 AM
- Entertaining Women said...
I wouldn't change one iota of this tablescape if I were blessed to have it grace my own table. Those goblets are scrumptious, and I've been watching those great majolica plates, too. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
- October 17, 2010 at 1:54 PM
- Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...
Beautiful Delores. Love the new plates, and that wooden centerpiece filled with Fall colors and textures is wonderful. The burlap placemats are great too. You have such a wonderful way of putting it all together. laurie
- October 17, 2010 at 4:32 PM
- Lori @ Projects Plenty said...
What a gorgeous tablescape! I love your centerpiece, especially the heirloom pumpkin and your goblets are to die for.
- October 18, 2010 at 12:02 PM
- Paige Thomas King said...
Love the entire thing! I would feel privileged to dine at that table.
Fall is my favorite season as well--in fact, I used that exact quote on a chalkboard at my shop!
I'll now be searching the world over for thos knife rests! They are wonderful.
I'll be folowing your blog from here on out!
Paige - October 18, 2010 at 3:50 PM
- Tardevil said...
Gorgeous, like everything you touch! I swear you must have a magic wand. Love the new plates!
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The nation's longest and largest strike in the age of austerity ended this weekend. But the labor standoff continues as 45,000 Verizon landline technicians and customer service employees on the East Coast will return to work on Tuesday without a new contract.
The Communication Workers of America (CWA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), representing thousands of workers striking the nation's largest wireless carrier, announced an end to the biggest walkout in recent labor history and the resumption of contract negotiations. However, at the present time, this is not a victory for the workers by any means.
After two dynamic, energetic weeks of walking picket lines and receiving no paychecks, Verizon workers are returning to work under the previous contract while revived negotiations with an obstinate standard-bearer of corporate greed make the prospect of a prolonged contract battle almost certain. Union leaders say they decided to end the strike after the company agreed to bargain seriously on contentious issues that Verizon had refused to budge on until now.
Larry Cohen, president of CWA, said the unions and the company had reached a deal "to restructure bargaining in a way that represents progress for everyone." But the details of that agreement remain vague.
Meanwhile, Verizon says that the major issues remain on the table, including changes to health benefits, job security and outsourcing. A company spokesperson told the New York Times on Saturday, "The company hasn't conceded any of its proposals."
So workers will return to their jobs on Tuesday without having won anything concrete from the company. If anything, in addition to two week's pay, workers have lost considerable leverage as union leaders freed the telecom giant from the pressure of a massive work stoppage that was causing major service delays and damaging the company's image.
The latest deal has left many rank-and-file workers upset and worried that the likelihood of beating back concessions demanded by the company are now severely diminished.
"This agreement is a missed opportunity," said a CWA Local 1106 member in New York. "We're going back to work with only a structure for negotiations. We're going back with nothing." She added that the company is likely to impose twelve-hour workdays so union workers could correct the errors committed by scab technicians during the strike.
It is difficult to imagine favorable negotiations will occur following the bitter fighting of the last two weeks that saw the company launching an ugly propaganda campaign, running newspaper and radio ads that depicted the workers as greedy and accused them of sabotaging equipment. Verizon also won injunctions against pickets in four states and at least two dozen workers were reportedly injured by scab trucks.
On the other side of the picket line, workers used traditional pickets at workplaces, in addition to mobile pickets that followed scab trucks to jobsites. Strikers also relied heavily on picketing outside of Verizon Wireless retail stores in an attempt to turn away customers and hit Verizon's largest source of profit.
But from the beginning, union leaders said that the strike was in response to Verizon's intractable position in negotiations in which the company was insisting on a list of up to 100 concessionary proposals and not taking the unions seriously. Leaders like Cohen said the walkout would end as soon as Verizon agreed to resume bargaining in good faith. Many workers were critical of this stance, arguing that it would be strategically unwise to return to work without a new contract.
At a time of harsh austerity, high unemployment and a recession that never ended for most people, workers on the picket line at Verizon pointed to the company's flagrant greed and union-busting. While it made $10 billion in profits last year and paid its top five executives $258 million over the last four years, Verizon hasn't paid a dime in federal income taxes in two years. In fact, it received a $1.3 billion federal tax rebate for 2010.
Despite its success, the company has cried poverty and is seeking big concessions from workers, including massive cuts to health benefits, pensions, job security protections and sick days. Striking workers had the advantage of wide public support—including solidarity pickets far beyond the East Coast—as they highlighted these facts about Verizon's hypocrisy and anti-worker attacks. Having ended the strike prematurely, however, many workers feel union leaders have squandered that crucial advantage.
Cohen admitted on Saturday that the agreement is not a victory but rather a sign of progress in the workers' struggle with management. For many workers though, this strike was about winning, not extracting unclear promises about fair bargaining.
Although some history has been made with the first major strike in this era of economic turmoil, an extraordinary opportunity to turn the tide in the national war on workers may have just been dropped.

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When Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010, an empty chair took his place on stage in Oslo. The guest of honor was serving an 11-year prison sentence for what the Chinese government deemed "incitement to subvert state power."
"I hope that I will be the last victim in China's long record of treating words as crimes," Liu wrote in a statement he prepared for his 2009 sentencing. "Free expression is the base of human rights, the root of human nature and the mother of truth. To kill free speech is to insult human rights, to stifle human nature and to suppress truth."
Imprisonment has silenced Liu's voice but not his writing. A new collection of his essays and poems, No Enemies, No Hatred (edited by Perry Link, professor at the University of California, Riverside), has recently been published. The book's title comes from the end of that statement Liu read at his trial in 2009. Link says Liu draws his nonviolent philosophy from leaders such as Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Vaclav Havel.
"He wanted to make the point that the crux of the matter is not bad people; it's a bad system," Link tells NPR's Melissa Block. "He went out of his way in this statement to say, 'The police that arrested me and the prosecutors who prosecuted me and the judges who sit before me today are not my personal enemies. It's the system that traps them and me that we have to attend to.'"
Liu has been fighting on behalf of democracy in China for decades. In 1989, he returned to Beijing from the United States to participate in the Tiananmen Square protests. He escaped the massacre physically unscathed but plagued by survivor's guilt.
In an essay from 2003, Liu writes:
Even though Liu negotiated a way for students to exit the square unharmed, Link senses that the activist is still haunted by his next actions.
"He escaped to the diplomatic quarter and took refuge in the home of a foreign friend," Link says. "Later he learned that other — as he calls them — 'ordinary' — Chinese stayed on the streets, tried to rescue the wounded and sometimes paid, themselves, with their lives for doing so. So he's been very, very hard on himself for that point."
Though most of his writing is critical of the state, not all of it has landed Liu in hot water with the Chinese government. The primary document that led to his imprisonment was "Charter 08," a pro-democracy manifesto published in December 2008.
"The crucial part of 'Charter 08,' in the view of the authorities in Beijing, was its call for an end to one-party rule," Link says. "Liu Xiaobo does not call for an end to the Communist Party. His view is that, yes, you can compete with others. But the crucial point is that you need to compete with others and other parties should be allowed to exist and operate. And the Communist Party of China can't swallow that."
In one of the essays included in No Enemies, No Hatred, Liu despairs over China's lack of a moral leader — someone who could inspire the public like Vaclav Havel did during the Czech Revolution. Link believes Liu could potentially fill that role, but points out that the dissident is not very well known in his home country due to state censorship. After the 2010 Nobel ceremony, if Chinese people searched for the phrase "empty chair" on the Internet, they'd find nothing. Chinese censors had banned it.
Link argues that such thorough censorship "shows that the government authorities themselves are as clear as anybody on the fact that if "Charter 08" and his other essays got out, they would have a tremendous positive reception." Already Link suspects that Liu's profile surged after being awarded the Nobel: His blogs grew in readership and websites "were pummeled with inquiries" about him.
Little is known about the conditions of Liu's imprisonment. His communication with the outside world has been completely blocked. If forced to serve his full sentence, Liu won't be released until June 2020.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.


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A year ago, I was the distraught parent of a shy and timid child groping for answers to my questions. My five year old was not the exuberant, confident and outgoing child that I wanted her to be. My quest for a sound personality development programme in the neighborhood was unfruitful. The prospect of sending my child to an activity center where children are herded in droves did not appeal to me. About eight months ago I saw an ad for Sparkling Minds and it changed everything. Here was a fresh and innovative approach to a child's development using an activity based approach centred around NLP and MI. It was very evident from their website and brochures that a lot of sound research had gone into the design of these programmes. Working in groups of ten meant individual attention to each child. Finally, the impressive credentials of the founders reassured me that my child would be in safe hands.
First exposure to 21st Century Skills - becoming greedier!
The first interaction with the coordinator opened a world of possibilities beyond personality development. They were offering to groom my child to become a 21st century citizen with attributes like interpersonal skills, independent thinking, sound decisions making, leadership etc. This was more comprehensive than any generic personality development program. The holistic feedback system would ensure that I would know the best way to work with my daughter. From being confused and worried, I became optimistic and maybe even a little greedy about this whole new world of possibilities.
New Learning Experiences & Lovin' It!
It has been four months since I started this relationship with SM and I have loved every minute of it! My daughter loved going to Sparkling Mindz right from the word go. The facilitators, the activities and the carefully designed rooms made her very happy. In the first few days itself, I saw a never before eagerness in her to be a part of everything. Even at home and at school, her social interactions and confidence improved. She became enthusiastic to participate and perform without any inhibitions.
There is way more, if you look carefully…
While these changes were noticeable in the initial couple of months, imbibing attributes like self-confidence, not buckling to peer pressure, learning smartly, listening and observation, structured thinking etc. happened later. About three or four months into the program, my daughter started displaying the above attributes in her own small ways.
- She started becoming curious about learning the process behind any activity or product
- She subconsciously breaks down any given task into steps for better execution
- She figured out on her own that if 5+5=10, diving 10 by 2 would be 5 without any prior exposure to the principles of division
- She started using rhyming words to remember spellings better
This morning she stumped me again. We were watching a show called Mr.Maker on Discovery Kids, which was previously aired on CeeBeeBees. The final credits alluded to ceebeebees.com. Pat came the question as to why should ceebeebees be a part of the credits if the programme has already transitioned to Discovery Kids, why are they still referring to CeeBeeBees. That was a home run for listening and observation!
My child will stand out from the crowd – thanks to Sparkling Mindz!
My daughter has embarked on a journey of self-discovery and loves it. She is acquiring critical life skills which are essential to survive and succeed in today's dynamic environment. The children of today are all smart and intelligent. But the Sparkling Mindz programme will help to differentiate her from the rest.
The right program at the right age
I too have attended sessions on team play, structured thinking and interpersonal skills at work. However I have observed that these initiatives do not always generate the desired results because adult personalities are pretty much set and transformation is difficult and time consuming. By starting early, my daughter will have these traits and would not have to be tutored as an adult. I am glad that she is developing an edge without even realizing it!
Contributed by Roopa Balakrishna (Dhriti's mother), she is an equity analyst by profession and currently a full time doting mother,


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You're not imagining it. As the days grow shorter and the air cooler, the kids are getting restless and you may be too. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), kids need at least 1 hour of physical activity…every day. Adults should be partaking in either 2.5 hours of exercise at a moderate level OR 1.25 hours of vigorous exercise per week, minimum. Don't let this cold season give you an excuse to skip the physical exercise and crawl back under your cozy covers. Here are some fun ways to incorporate movement and physical activity through the winter months for the whole family.
-Resistance Training- Bodyweight exercises are a great way to improve balance, flexibility, and strength without any bulky equipment. With a simple Google search, you can EASILY uncover a variety of exercises using the resistance of body weight alone.
-Boxing- Get your heart pumping with a simple boxing routine. Boxing provides a full-body workout, ducking, blocking, and throwing punches. Focus on your footwork for a cardio heavy conditioning workout that'll get you sweating.
-Play Games- Purchase your family some soft nerf balls and start a game of indoor dodgeball. Try setting up an indoor basketball hoop for fun way to start laundry day. Consider dance parties in the kitchen while putting away dishes. Use commercial breaks to challenge each other to dance contests or during study breaks from online schooling. Try making a hopscotch or obstacle course with painters tape. Get creative and have fun with it!Get creative and have fun with it!
-Family Mindfulness- Competitive activities teach children to master their bodies, and often this can lean hard into focusing on their weaknesses. And while activity and goal setting are imperative to growth, we need to remember to teach our children to be content with themselves in a noncompetitive and appreciative way as well. Activities like Tai Chi, Yoga, or Meditation can help children feel at one with their bodies, teaching them to respect their physical and emotional selves.
Ready to get out of the house but not into the cold? No worries, we have exercises for you too.
-Swimming- It's never the wrong time to go swimming. Swimming is a phenomenal physical activity for so many reasons. Firstly, swimming is an age-friendly activity. Being immersed in water provides low-impact therapy for injury rehabilitation or physically limiting conditions. Because swimming involves endurance it is also a great way to keep muscles toned, including those supporting the heart and lungs. Swimming is a full-body workout that is known to improve flexibility, coordination, balance, and posture all the while alleviating stress. Need we say more?
-Rock Climbing- The benefits of climbing are vast as well. Climbing combines mental stimulation and physical power beautifully to burn over 600 calories per hour. Not only does climbing involve the arm muscles used for gripping and pulling, but this sport will also activate legs, back, and shoulder muscles as well. The balance and finesse of this sport work the core to stabilize movements, leading to a stronger and less injury-prone body. Finding an indoor rock wall could be the winter workout you have been looking for.
-Bowling / Trampoline Park- Even with these quarantine guidelines in place and the pandemic following us into the winter, bowling alleys and trampoline parks are beginning to open back up with new safety guidelines in place. On top of the muscle-building motion of the arms and legs with these activities, they also require attention to detail for successful performance. Both of these activities are great for building hand-eye coordination.
Moving around outside can get your heart rate up and keep you warm, but if that isn't enough consider a warm-up exercise routine for inside before you brave the cold. Remember to dress in long layers, wear boots instead of gym shoes, wear a hat, gloves, and don't forget warm socks.
Try encouraging your kids to get outside. Consider a walk with the dog, visiting a new park, playing basketball, soccer, or even a good old game of frisbee. Skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are great, but obviously only if you have the snow, equipment, and knowledge. Consider seeking out a local ice rink. Ice skating isn't just for kids. In fact at a moderate pace simply skating laps can burn up to 500 calories per hour while toning your legs, butt, and similar core stabilizing muscles as rock climbing for fine movements and balance. If ice skating sounds too cold for you, consider bundling up and going for a bike ride. Because of its cardio-heavy nature and use of the quadricep muscles biking will warm your body quickly.
Scheduling the proper time for these activities for you and your family is crucial. Often kids have a lot of energy just after they have just finished school for the day, this is an optimal time to introduce rousing new adventures. Also keep in mind that positive reinforcement is the best way to form new healthy habits, both for you and your kids. Keep the dialogue light and encouraging as you discover these exciting wintertime activities together. While picking up new activities can seem like a large undertaking, you are potentially investing in new lifelong passions. And who knows, you might even end up with a workout you'll want to do all year long.
Start small and remember to reach out to me if you need any advice.


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Washington, D.C. (August 19, 2013) — Today, the American Freedom Law Center (AFLC) filed a federal lawsuit challenging the recently announced regulations enforcing the Obamacare contraceptive services mandate against religious organizations. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of Priests for Life, an international Catholic organization; Father Frank Pavone, the National Director of Priests for Life; Alveda King, the niece of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Pastoral Associate and Director of African-American Outreach for Priests for Life; and Janet Morana, the Executive Director of Priests for Life. The lawsuit alleges that the new regulations violate the Constitution and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act by forcing religious organization to violate their sincerely held religious beliefs.
Father Pavone, a longtime pro-life champion and a plaintiff in the case, summed it up as follows: "As one of the first organizations to launch a lawsuit against this unjust mandate in February 2012, Priests for Life is more than ready to bring this battle to the next level with today's new filing. I am more than confident of victory, not only because of the expertise of the American Freedom Law Center, but because we are fighting for what America itself stands for: freedom, and above all, life."
On June 28 of this year, the Obama administration announced that it had issued its long-awaited, final rules on contraceptive coverage and religious organizations. These rules were published in the Federal Register on July 2 and became effective on August 1. Pursuant to these new regulations, religious organizations, including Priests for Life, will still be forced to provide their employees with contraception, sterilization, abortifacients, and related education and counseling as part of their health care plans. This mandate, which will allegedly require Priests for Life's health insurance carrier to bear the cost of the contraceptive coverage, will take effect on January 1, 2014.
Robert Muise, Co-Founder and Senior Counsel for AFLC, commented, "Despite his rhetoric about protecting the right of conscience, President Obama continues his war against religious liberty in order to promote his progressive, liberal agenda. Indeed, progressive liberals view pregnancy as a disease to be 'prevented' by contraception or 'cured' by abortion. However, by forcing religious organizations to participate in this culture of death agenda, the Obama administration is violating a core freedom enshrined in the Bill of Rights."
On February 10, 2012, President Obama announced that his administration intended to propose and finalize new regulations that would allegedly "accommodate" religious objections to the contraceptive services mandate. However, his administration refused to provide in these new regulations a broad religious employer exemption that would completely exempt organizations such as Priests for Life from the mandate. According to the administration, including such a broad exemption "would lead to more employees having to pay out of pocket for contraceptive services, thus making it less likely that they would use contraceptives, which would undermine the benefits [of requiring the coverage]. . . . Including these employers within the scope of the exemption would subject their employees to the religious views of the employer, limiting access to contraceptives, thereby inhibiting the use of contraceptive services and the benefits of preventive care."
Pursuant to the new regulations and its so-called "accommodation" for certain "eligible" religious organizations, the organization's health insurance carrier will be required to provide the contraceptive services directly to the organization's health care plan participants without shifting any of the costs to the religious employer. Consequently, because the religious employer purchased a health care plan for its employees—and for no other reason—the employees will have access to and coverage for the contraceptive services through the issuer of the plan.
As alleged in the lawsuit, under the new regulations, Priests for Life will still be forced to purchase a health care plan that provides contraceptive coverage directly to its plan participants and their beneficiaries, which is unacceptable to Priests for Life. Priests for Life's sincerely held religious beliefs prohibit it from promoting or supporting, directly or indirectly, contraception, sterilization, abortifacients, abortion, and related education and counseling, including providing a health care plan that provides access to or the means of acquiring such immoral services. Consequently, Priests for Life objects to being forced by the government to purchase a health care plan that provides its employees with access to "medical" services which are prohibited by its religious convictions. This is true whether the immoral services are paid for directly, indirectly, or even not at all by Priests for Life. Contraception, sterilization, and abortifacients are immoral regardless of their cost.
David Yerushalmi, AFLC Co-Founder and Senior Counsel, commented: "As an orthodox Jew who objects to this mandate on religious and constitutional grounds, I can say with confidence that observant Jews are as opposed to Obama's assault on religious liberty as are those in the Christian communities across the country. In this battle, we all stand as one, shoulder to shoulder, against the Obama administration's latest assault on religious freedom."
The lawsuit was filed against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius; the U.S. Department of the Treasury and its Secretary, Jacob Lew; and the U.S. Department of Labor and its Secretary, Thomas Perez. Each department has a role in enforcing the challenged mandate.


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Study the information about the difference in meaning concerning the two structures to + infinitive and preposition + -ing.
1. Compare: afraid to and afraid of doing.
I am afraid to do something = I don't want to do it because it is dangerous or the result could be bad.
People are afraid to walk here.
Jane was afraid to tell her parents about a bad mark.
I am afraid of something happening = it is possible that something bad will happen.
The path was icy, so they walked carefully. They were afraid of falling.
2. Interested in doing and interested to do.
I am interested in doing something = I am thinking of doing it, I would like to do it.
I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested in buying it.
We use interested to when we want to express how somebody reacts to what they hear/see/read/know/find/learn.
I would be interested to know what he thinks.
3. Sorry to do and sorry for/about doing
Sorry to is used when we regret something that happens.
I was sorry to hear that Sam lost his passport.
Sorry to can be used when we apologise at the time we do something.
I am sorry to phone you so late, but I need your help.
Sorry for/sorry about doing something to apologise for something you did before.
He is sorry for shouting at you last time.
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40% of Bib Clips Retained Aerobic Bacteria; 70% Retained Anaerobic Bacteria Post-Disinfection
Study: Dental Bib Clips Can Harbor Oral and Skin Bacteria Even After Disinfection
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – APRIL 2, 2013 – Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Institute published a study today that found that a significant proportion of dental bib clips harbored bacteria from the patient, dental clinician and the environment even after the clips had undergone standard disinfection procedures in a hygiene clinic. Although the majority of the thousands of bacteria found on the bib clips immediately after treatment were adequately eliminated through the disinfection procedure, the researchers found that 40% of the bib clips tested post-disinfection retained one or more aerobic bacteria, which can survive and grow in oxygenated environments. They found that 70% of bib clips tested post-disinfection retained one or more anaerobic bacteria, which do not live or grow in the presence of oxygen. The full study titled "Comprehensive Analysis of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria Found on Dental Bib Clips at Hygiene Clinic" will be published as a supplement to the April issue of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, one of the leading dental journals in the U.S., and is now available for download at www.dentalbibclipbacteria.com.
"The study of bib clips from the hygiene clinic demonstrates that with the current disinfection protocol, specific aerobic and anaerobic bacteria can remain viable on the surfaces of bib clips immediately after disinfection," said Addy Alt-Holland, M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the Department of Endodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the lead researcher on the study. "Although actual transmission to patients was not demonstrated, some of the ubiquitous bacteria found may potentially become opportunistic pathogens in appropriate physical conditions, such as in susceptible patients or clinicians."
The study analyzed the clips on 20 dental bib holders after they had been used on patients treated in a dental hygiene clinic. The bib clips were sampled for aerobic and anaerobic bacterial contaminants immediately after treatment (post-treatment clips) and again after the clips were cleaned using disinfecting, alcohol-containing wipes (post-disinfection clips) according to the manufacturer instructions and the clinic's disinfection protocol.
Led by Dr. Bruce Paster, Chair of the Department of Microbiology at the Forsyth Institute, microbiologists at the Forsyth Institute used standard molecular identification techniques and a proprietary, one-of-a-kind technology that can detect 300 of the most prevalent oral bacteria, to analyze the sampled bacteria from the bib clips. The analyses found:
- Immediately after treatment and before the clips had been disinfected, oral bacteria often associated with chronic and refractory periodontitis were found on 65% of the clips.
- After disinfection, three of the bib clips (15%) still had anaerobic Streptococcus bacteria from the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract. Five percent (5%) of the clips still harbored at least one bacteria from the Staphylococcus, Prevotella and Neisseria species.
- Additionally, after disinfection, nine clips (45%) retained at least one anaerobic bacterial isolate from skin.
"The results of our analysis show that there is indeed a risk of cross-contamination from dental bib clips. The previous patient's oral bacteria could potentially still be on the clip and the new patient has a chance of being exposed to infection by using that same bib clip," said Dr. Paster. "It is important to the clinician and the patient that the dental environment be as sterile as possible; thus it's concerning that we found bacteria on the clips after disinfection. This situation can be avoided by thoroughly sterilizing the clips between each patient or by using disposable bib holders."
Researchers involved in the study hypothesized that bacteria found on bib clips after patient care could have been transferred from patients and clinicians to the clips in different ways:
- Oral bacteria present in the patient's saliva and the spray or spatter produced during dental treatments may contribute to the presence of bacteria on the disinfected bib clips.
- Bacteria can also be transferred from the gloved hands of dental practitioners to the clips prior to- or during the patient's treatment.
- Bacteria can be transferred from the patient's hands to the clips if the patient touches the clip.
In a previous study published in August 2012 by researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Institute it was found that 20% to 30% of dental bib clips still harbor aerobic bacterial contaminants even after proper disinfection procedures. Rubber-faced metal bib clips were found to retain more bacteria than bib clips made only of metal immediately after treatment and before disinfection. Four other research reports have found bacterial contamination on dental bib holders, including research conducted by U.S. infection control specialist Dr. John Molinari, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Dentistry Oral Microbiology lab and the University of Witten/Herdecke in Germany.
Visit www.dentalbibclipbacteria.com to download a full transcript of the research paper "Comprehensive Analysis of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria Found on Dental Bib Clips at Hygiene Clinic", a supplement to the Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry Volume 34, Number 4, 2013. The authors of the study include: Addy Alt-Holland, BSC, MSC, PhD; Christina M. Murphy, BS; Anne Powers, RDH; Claire L. Kublin, BS; Youjin Natalie Jeong, DMD; Michelle DiMattia; Linh Pham; Angel Park, MS, MPH; Matthew Finkelman, PhD; Maureen Lombard, RDH, MM; James B. Hanley, DMD; Bruce J. Paster, PhD; and Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD.
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Shina (English name Linden, Lat. Tillia Japonica) is an even grained, relatively featureless timber perfect for carving woodblock prints. Although technically a hardwood, it is soft and easy to carve, with a smooth, even finish that gives a very fine flat print. A pleasure to use in every way! The wood we sell is 6mm thick, with a quality finish on both sides, enabling you to use both sides for carving and printing. All layers are Shina, which makes it easy and regular to carve.Three sizes are available:Large: 455mm x 303mm (close to A3 size)Medium: 300mm x 225mm (close to A4 size)Small: 225mm x 150mm (close to A5 size)
All boards are 6mm thick, which allows successful carving of both sides.
Art supply shops generally sell an inferior grade, often with Luan (tropical hardwood, difficult to carve) interior, and often for a higher price than our shina. 4mm shina is not suitable for carving both sides and is more prone to warping after carving. Our wood, direct from Japan, will give you better results and be easier to use, as well as being less expensive!


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For over a hundred years there have been many iterations of denim in one form or another. I have never been a big fan of jeans until 10 years ago, since they were uncomfortable for wheelchair wear. With textile advances, which incorporate spandex into the denim fabric, I find them exceedingly comfortable and fashionable. There is one particular item, popular in the 80s, which repulses me especially when worn by women. What was once farmer's functional wear and favored by widowers past 60, who have given up on grooming, has found its place in the fashion world. It once again has reared its unflattering, disfiguring existence. Item in question? The OVERALL.
Although it is difficult to style overalls with confidence, there are a few exceptions to the rule. Few women can wear paper bags and look amazing, so attitude, edge and indelible non-trendy accessories are necessary.
Last week I relented and bought a pair of overalls. I wanted to see if there was anyway I could feel attractive and if this piece of clothing would hinder my movements in a wheelchair. I paired my overalls with a St. John Couture jacket, strands of pearls and Prada ballet shoes. The minute I looked into the mirror I felt drained. Overalls have the mark of the devil and suck the life out of you. My friend who helped photograph me, took one look at my outfit and remarked "oh honey, not even Prada can help you with that mess." I agreed, but we soldiered on anyway.
Exhausted and unhappy by the end of our shoot, I left undeterred. I had to figure out a way to wear these overalls, make them look fashionable or find a location best suited to wear them. I needed to find a beauty look that would complement my denim outfit.
What popped into mind was the way models from the Marni fall runway 2014 collection were styled. Marni's hair pro, Paul Hanlon, used "brains" and "bird's nests" to describe his coif creations. I agree but would add, "You know after a baby is born and the after-birth and placenta is still wrapped around his or her head making the hair matted, thready and sticky? Yeh, that is the look I am going for. Bird's nests, babies and birds."
I needed to be comfortable, so wearing a pair of designer strappy sandals was not an option. (By the way, I hate that look. Pairing overalls with $800 5 inch strappy shoes won't disguise the fact that you are wearing shitty overalls, nor does it add irony to this look.) I opted for a 20 year old pair of Doc Martens, which still have oil paint from my fine art painting days. I threw on my blue Alain Mikli sunglasses, Jamie Kreitman white tee with chiffon bow (had to add some femininity to this ensemble) and drove around town searching for the perfect spot for my photo op.
Found! A downtown bus stop, heavily littered though a trash bin sits nearby. I sat there and thought "What is worse than sitting in overalls on a hot sunny day? The American mass transit system." I live 30 miles outside of NYC and the bus system is severely deficient. Buses do not run regularly on weekends and make so many local stops that you could write a dissertation by the time you reach your destination. So I sat there patiently waiting, while noshing on a bag of Howard's Pork Fried Skins.
Spurned by a suburban bus driver, I had to try one more look before tossing the fried skin bag into a dumpster behind my building complex.
I decided to reach for my Denim Urban Turban, designed for a fashion post of mine last year. I wanted to be swathed in denim head to toe to pay tribute to the Levi Strauss legacy. What better way than to twist a pair of jeans around your head?
An hour went by, people avoided making eye contact with me as buses kept passing me by. Feeling defeated, I looked at my friend Marty and our conversation continued like this:
Me: I feel better in this outfit than my initial one with Prada and St. John. Why aren't people making eye contact with me? I am so approachable and make friends everywhere I go.
Marty: Dude, you are wearing a pair of jeans twisted on your head. You look insane. People fear you, even though you are in a wheelchair.
Me: Thanks for your honesty, but that comment gives me the confidence akin to an obese woman, adult acne and bad posture. What now?
Marty: As long as I know you, you have been able to pull everything off. Everything but this. Don't feel defeated. You tried. You know what tastes better than pork rinds right now on a hot sunny day? Sangria. Let's go get some.
Me: Mmmmm, salt and sangria. You are my hero. Screw overalls, I am going to feel great in minutes.
Even though I didn't make a fashion statement that worked that day, I did prove something to myself. Overalls look best on a select few women. These include: celebrities walking around makeup free on Rodeo Drive, pushing a stroller while waiting around for a movie script and Brooklyn gals mulching their roof top organic gardens to sell their heirloom tomatoes in mason jars at $15 a pop on Etsy.com. Unfortunately, they don't work for women in wheelchairs. After several glasses of sangria I had to use the bathroom. Try wiggling out of a pair of overalls when nature is making a very loud call. Not easy. Looks like I will be sticking to jeans, pants and dresses.


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Mather + Platt Pumps
Mather + Platt, is a leading name in the pump manufacturing industry of South Africa and was established here in 1954. The company is able to offer officially manufactured spares, manufacturer warranted repairs, new pumps and valves, as well as the brands associated with the Mather + Platt name presently such as Viking Gear pumps, Vanton chemical pumps, EIM submersible pumps.
The Company benefits from the pump technology which is the result of years of research and development based on global ideas. Mather + Platt is also proceeding with the implementation of the industrial requirements, such as ISO 9002, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 1800.


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18 comments:
- The enchanted home said...
Very pretty in a simple perfect gray state of mind:)
- November 9, 2011 at 5:51 AM
- Callie Grayson said...
oh yes it is!! that kitchen is to die for! and those candle stick holders are on my wish list!!!! I want the entire set... one day!
callie - November 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM
- Acquired Objects said...
Gorgeous rooms and loving that kitchen although the bird is sort of freaking me out.....lol. Have a wonderful day!
- November 9, 2011 at 7:53 AM
- house of earnest said...
LOVE the kitchen... simple and beautiful, but it still has a lot of dimension and interest!
- November 9, 2011 at 10:18 AM
- Tricia Rose Rough Linen said...
You are right, the whole apartment is stunning.
- November 9, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- Carly said...
Wow! Love that table.
- November 9, 2011 at 12:18 PM
- emmanouil_K said...
stunning indeed i just can say wow.
greetings from greece - November 9, 2011 at 12:51 PM
- red ticking said...
hi dear friend...
r e p e a t.... always good...
missed you... xx - November 9, 2011 at 1:17 PM
- Michelle said...
Very eclectic. I love the candlesticks in both pictures.
- November 9, 2011 at 1:59 PM
- Sarah Greenman said...
I saw that kitchen table set up at Valorie's and loved it. Simplicity and elegance beautifully combined.
- November 9, 2011 at 8:52 PM
These rooms definitely make a powerful statement. Lovely and unique!
- November 10, 2011 at 1:44 AM
- Catherine Nolin said...
How beautiful~ that table and those chairs. Love the browns with the grays!
- November 10, 2011 at 6:47 AM
- mb said...
Beautifully edited rooms. Love the kitchen. A lot. I saw the photo shoot in the NYT mag section this weekend, and while I love parts of this Swedish apartment, I found there were so many places where light was missing. I would develop S.A.D. if I lived there...or I would need to spend most of my time in the light infused kitchen.
mb from big D. - November 10, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- HAMPTON HOSTESS said...
Wow, in LOVE with the first picture! I need that table with the chairs!
- November 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM
I even like the crow, that's how much I like it!!!
- November 10, 2011 at 3:43 PM
- Splendid Willow said...
Hi Donna,
I saw it - and love it all! I am trying to remember what those Swedish antique chairs are called... I know that they are from the west coast of Sweden. So pretty paired with that table. Would have looked too much with a Mahogany/cherry table.
Love to you (and Happy weekend!),
Mon - November 11, 2011 at 2:22 AM
Perfect mix of styles... very chic and clean dahhling..
- November 11, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- SHERRY HART said...
Oh yeah...all that is pretty cool...I especially love the shot of the fireplace.
- November 12, 2011 at 6:43 AM


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London Preview
What to expect at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games
by Catherine McNiff
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Third Time's a Charm
If early record-setting is any indication of what is to come, the 2012 Olympics are off to a great start. The contests have not begun, yet already a first has occurred: for the third time in modern Olympic history, London, England, will be the proud host of the Games, making it the first city to achieve such an honor. The London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) hopes that these Olympics will reach more people and be more personal than any other in history.
Global Games
Paul Deighton, CEO of London 2012, calls this year's event the "any time, any place, anywhere Olympics"—truly a "multiplatform Games"—a tag that acknowledges the multimedia reality of today's world. LOCOG's biggest challenge will be successfully channeling the power of social media—making the Olympics as instant and accessible and interactive as possible—while also turning a profit. In the Technology Operation Centers (TOC), it is all venues all the time, 90–100 sites total. Cisco, the Official Network Infrastructure Provider, promises to connect people in 205 countries, 6,000 LOCOG employees, 21,800 athletes and team officials, 22,000 media personnel, and 70,000 volunteers. Add to that the 10.8 million tickets available, the 10 million people connecting online, and the 4 billion people watching around the world and you have a truly global experience.
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In the U.S., both live and recorded programming of the Olympics will be featured on NBC-owned MSNBC, CNBC, and Bravo. Plus, you can get live streaming of the entire Olympics thanks to a partnership between NBC and YouTube. In the U.K., owing to the BBC "four-screens strategy" (computer, tablet, phone, TV), you will be able to experience the Olympics, virtually. Commuters don't have to fret about missing a beat; the Tube promises to be wireless by the Opening Ceremony.
For those lucky enough to be navigating the real-world Olympics, there are apps for them, too. Olympic Translator will be able to instantly translate 6,000 Olympic-specific phrases into 37 languages. A user-driven app that will only get better over time, the Translator app utilizes Google Translate, adds its own database, and accepts user corrections and additions (a la Wikipedia) to combine in a resource that might succeed in making the world a little smaller.
Pick up a device between July 27-Aug. 12, 2012 (Olympics) and Aug. 29-Sept. 9 (Paralympics), and, for the first time ever, you'll be able to watch the entire Olympics as they happen.


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Psoriasis is a usual skin disease that comes as lesions with white scales on the skin and also leads to weakening of skins and joints. It is a chronic disease that is characterized by red, silvery, thick and scaled patches on the skin. It is a poorly understood condition that affects the skin and also at times the nails whose symptoms include red inflamed skins covered by white scales, which flakes easily.
Psoriasis can appear all over the body and can be really itchy and irritating. It mostly happens on the arms [specially elbows], legs [knees], buttocks and trunk and rarely affects the face and scalp. Sometimes you will find psoriasis affecting your fingernails and toenails with symptoms like ridges down the nails, yellowish spots, white color pits and thickness to the nail's edge.
Causes of psoriasis
The first cause of psoriasis is dry skin. When you are getting psoriasis, you will find irritations on your skin and find it covered with bright silvery scales. Not only does the disease affect knees, skin behind the ears or scalp, but it also affects the underarms and genital areas. The lesions vary in size from being minute papules to sheets covering larger parts of the body. The lesions are always dry and rarely become infected.
Psoriasis is basically an abnormality in the skin mechanism where the skin grows and replaces itself. The abnormality is due to the metabolism of amino acids, which are nature's basic building blocks for the reproduction of cell tissues. Heredity plays a major role in the development of psoriasis. The factors that aggravate and precipitate the outbreak of psoriasis are physical and emotional stress, use of certain unwanted medicines, infections and change in diet.
Remedies for psoriasis
Psoriasis is a metabolic disease so it is very useful that you should follow a regular diet devoid of all spicy and disorderly food. More of fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit juices, boiled bitter gourds, and curd, are very useful.
Food remedies
Researchers have recommended beta-carotene, omega-3, fatty acids, folate and zinc to be nutritional factors for reducing psoriasis. Soluble fiber such as pectin, guar gum, and psyllium are very useful for binding toxins. However, you should also eat things like flaxseed oils, folic acids [present in Brussels, spinach, bok choy, beets, chick peas, turkey, peas, oranges], omega-3 [present in salmon, trout, tuna, mackerel, sardines and herring.
Homeopathy remedies
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You can listen to it below.
Arriving Oct. 16, Live From the Forum will be available in both audio and video formats. The set was captured across three September 2018 dates at the Los Angeles venue. The package includes 26 songs, ranging from their biggest hits to beloved album tracks like "Those Shoes" and "Ol' 55." Solo cuts by Don Henley, Joe Walsh and new member Vince Gill, who joined in 2017 following Glenn Frey's death, are also featured.
The Live From the Forum film premiered on ESPN over the July 4 weekend. Eagles manager Irving Azoff said the postponement of the band's Hotel California tour due to the coronavirus pandemic led to the decision to release the video.
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A call to the network was then made. It helped that longtime ESPN personality Chris Berman, a friend of Walsh and Glenn Frey, "got involved. It happened very quickly, and it was wildly successful. We sold a whole boatload of tickets to the rescheduled dates. We took a boatload of orders [for the upcoming album and home video], and a lot of people got to see it. It excited us; we had a blast. It just seemed natural to us, and we're thrilled that the guys at ESPN agreed with us. We were trying to give everybody a Sunday night of touring when they're stuck at home."


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CAUTION: SPOILERS INCLUDED - There's one spot left in The Ultimate Fighter: US vs UK finals, and it will go to either Frank Lester or James Wilks, who battle it out on this week's episode for the right to face DaMarques Johnson this Saturday at The Palms in Las Vegas.
By Thomas Gerbasi
CAUTION: SPOILERS INCLUDED – There's one spot left in The Ultimate Fighter: US vs UK finals, and it will go to either Frank Lester or James Wilks, who battle it out on this week's episode for the right to face DaMarques Johnson this Saturday at The Palms in Las Vegas.
With the time winding down in the TUF house, Team US gets together with Dan Henderson and the assistant coaches for a barbecue, and 'Hendo' talks a bit about the upcoming fight with Lester.
Wilks and his team are confident of a second victory over Lester, but Team US is just as confident that their man will turn the tables. Wilks and Lester have gotten to know each other over the course of the show, and have become buddies in the lead up to the fight – that will all change when the bell rings though.
UK coach Mike Bisping gets together with his team for a final dinner at the house, and some of the usual good natured pranks take place after 'The Count' leaves.
Now it's time for business.
Wilks' jab works well early, and he does a great job of keeping Lester at bay. Lester opens up the second half of the round by jarring Wilks with a hook, and the Team UK fighter then looks to take the fight to the mat. Lester fights off the takedown and then begins swinging wildly at Wilks, landing a couple of shots in the process. Wilks finishes the round as he started it, behind his jab.
Both fighters have their moments while standing in the first half of the second round, with Wilks holding a light edge behind his superior speed and accuracy. Midway through, Wilks tries to get the fight to the mat, but Wilks resists as the two grapple against the fence. After breaking the fighters resume their standup battle, and it's Wilks who pulls ahead after jarring his now bloodied foe.
Wilks stuns Lester again early in the third, and he keeps the pressure on his fatigued opponent. Just before the midway point of the round, a knee to the head drops Lester, and seconds later, referee Herb Dean has seen enough, and he stops the fight, sending Wilks to the finals to face DaMarques Johnson.
Here's the final look at the teams…
Mark Miller – eliminated on episode four by Nick Osipczak
Jason Pierce – removed from the competition by UFC President Dana White
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Frank Lester – 1-2 - eliminated on episode six by James Wilks; brought back after Pierce's removal. Eliminated in semifinals by James Wilks.
Richie Whitson – eliminated on episode seven by Ross Pearson
Santino DeFranco– eliminated on episode five by Andre Winner
Cameron Dollar 1-1 – eliminated in the semifinals by Andre Winner
Jason Dent 1-1 – eliminated in the semifinals by Ross Pearson
David Faulkner – eliminated on episode nine by Frank Lester
Dean Amasinger – eliminated on episode five by Damarques Johnson
Nick Osipczak 1-1 – eliminated in the semifinals by DaMarques Johnson
James Wilks 2-0
Ross Pearson 2-0
Martin Stapleton – eliminated on episode six by Cameron Dollar
Jeff Lawson – eliminated on episode eight by Jason Dent
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Philadelphia welcomed Eat, Write, Retreat this past weekend and it may never be the same again. Over 100 food bloggers from all over the country- oh, and Canada too- descended on Philly to learn new blogging skills from the amazing line-up of speakers, interact with brands, network and to eat. Because that's what we do best!
I was so thrilled to meet and connect with so many terrific people. I have made some new friends and I learned quite a bit of useful information in the process.
Someone mentioned that they should change the name of the conference because there was not much Retreat- and that was true! So much information was jammed packed into the two and half days that there was literally no down time. For the record, I am SOOO not a morning person, but there I was, up at 7 everyday, off to breakfast and ready to learn from my seat at the front of the room.
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1. The incredible and generous Monica Bhide spoke first. She discussed the Sponsored Post and imparted knowledge that not only fits that topic but can be applied to all of your writing. The most poignant and probably the simplest idea- "Would you still write this post if it weren't being sponsored?"
Do you love a product enough to talk about it and not be paid? If so, your love and authenticity will shine through. If you don't really feel it, your audience will know and won't feel the enthusiasm that perhaps that product deserves- it would be better for someone else who does love it. You can and should say no to products and reviews that don't align with your personal goals.
2. The sweet and talented Joy Manning presented a great panel about power networking. I am rather shy by nature, so networking has always been one of my weak points. I think also the fact that most of us work alone, in our homes at our computers and don't venture out too much also plays a role in the lack of good connections. She said- "Make friends on purpose."
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3. Carolyn Ketchum and Sarah W. Caron gave a panel on food photography. I tend not to do this, but I see so many others that do- and it's a pet peeve of mine- so I am reiterating it here for you: BACK AWAY FROM THE FOOD!
Your meatballs are beautiful, I am sure. BUT, if they fill the frame and are as big as I am, then I will feel as though I am being crushed by them. STEP AWAY. BACK UP. No one- NO ONE wants to be all in the sauce floating around with the meatballs.
4. and 5. Jesse Gardner, Carolyn Ketchum and Valerie Coffman are folks after my own heart. Geeks, Techies, Nerds, they are my kind, and I bow to them.
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I admit that I have not always done this. I need to take the time to go back and do this. It's a good thing to do. Which leads me to the next great tip-
6. Time management by Debbie Koenig was another super informative panel with way more info than I can list here. But the very best piece of advice that came from this panel was- Work in 90 minute increments.
Break your work day into 90 minute increments where you will only work on one thing at a time. Then break for a half hour to an hour. You accomplish more and be more effective and less likely to become distracted. Schedule your time to work on emails and social media and when you are working on something else, turn those off. Concentrate on one task at a time. When we try to do too many things, multi-tasking (and yes, we are all amazing multi-taskers!) all at once, we don't really do any of them that well. They get done, but they are usually not our best work.
7. Another great tip from Monica that often rings true- If Your Heart Sinks When A Certain Client Calls for You, Dump them. That may sound harsh, but your time and energy is better spent on projects that you love and that give you pleasure. You are not doing that client any favors if your efforts will be half hearted. And you are also doing yourself a disservice by causing stress in your life and not opening up to other opportunities that may be better for you. Learn to say NO!
8. Potassium will be the next big mineral. As stated by Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD who spoke about what's in our water with Brona Cosgrave from Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water. As our sodium intake increases, we will need more potassium to offset sodium's effects on our bodies. So get ready for more bananas and leafy greens in recipes.
9. Mushrooms are amazing! Mushroom farmers are the best recyclers. Tony and Joe D'Amico from To-Jo Mushrooms gave an in-depth talk on how mushrooms are grown and how everything, from the compost, peat and spores are reused. Not one thing is wasted. After the mushrooms are harvested the soil goes back to farmers and are used in other fields. Who knew?
10. Something very practical for canners- Store the Jars With The Rings Off. Marisa McClellan demonstrated how make a small batch Vanilla Strawberry Jam. It was truly delicious.
I make preserves and pickled vegetables a lot, but I never heard or thought about this. The rings should only be hand tight to hold the lid down for the water bath. Once the jar has finished the bath, it should have a good seal. Then take the ring off for storage. This way, if you have a contaminated jar, you will know much sooner than you would have if you had the ring on. The contaminant will begin to off-gas and the lid will pop. Sometimes things are so simple we miss them.
So there you have it! The Top 10 Things I Learned at Eat, Write, Retreat 2013. I can't wait for 2014!
Now for the giveaway! The SWAG was awesome. Not only were there contest and raffles where you could win things, there was so much stuff to take home just from the amazing sponsors themselves. So I am sharing the love.
I have a set of OXO Good Grips graters that will go to one lucky Kitchen Conundrum reader. One of their newest graters, the OXO Good Grips Coarse Grater, is ideal for soft and semi-soft cheeses, apples, cabbage, potatoes, onions and more. The OXO Good Grips Fine Zester/Grater is perfect for zested citrus fruits, ginger and nutmeg while the OXO Good Grips Medium Grater is an essential grating tool nearly everything else!
So enter to win this awesome set and cover all your grating needs!
I would be remiss if I didn't thank the wonderful and hard working organizers of this event, Casey Benedict and Robyn Webb. They worked tirelessly and put together a truly enjoyable conference with incredible speakers and terrific sponsors.
Just check out the EAT, WRITE, RETREAT site for a complete list of all the great sponsors.
Next up… Just who really makes the best cheesesteak in Philly? Stay tuned!


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Monday, August 3, 2009
36 comments:
- jcaroline said...
So do I now address you as Umlaut Anna Umlaut?
- August 3, 2009 at 9:41 AM
- Pseudo said...
Is that like your tattoo?
- August 3, 2009 at 9:55 AM
I don't get it.
- August 3, 2009 at 9:57 AM
- Swirl Girl said...
what, the moustache wasn't enough you have to use 'angry eyebrows' now??
- August 3, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- Sprite's Keeper said...
Oh, I so confused. I see two N's flanked by a chicken with jowls on either side. Why are you posting Rorscharch drawings on your site? This is supposed to be funny, not psychological! Or is that the funny? That MUST be it! Oh, you are good...
- August 3, 2009 at 10:47 AM
- Brutalism said...
There is nothing...and I mean NOTHING...that is not automatically funnier with the addition of umlauts. Very nice.
- August 3, 2009 at 11:16 AM
- Sultan said...
It certainly strikes fear in the hearts of men.
- August 3, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- lonek8 said...
I agree with Brutalism (the commentor, not the practice) - umlauts definitely increase your funny by a significant percentage. that's why the Swedish are the kings of the comedy world
- August 3, 2009 at 12:26 PM
- Anna Whiston-Donaldson said...
well, i'm not so sure about the umlauts. since my name is anna, too, do you think this is something in my future. i don't think i could pull off more than one.
- August 3, 2009 at 2:03 PM
- ♥ Boomer ♥ said...
You've got some 'splainin' to do!!!
- August 3, 2009 at 3:44 PM
- shrink on the couch said...
Are talking trademark patent here?
- August 3, 2009 at 4:08 PM
- Beth said...
I'd google it but I don't know how to make the cool dot-ey things.
- August 3, 2009 at 4:41 PM
- Susan Blake said...
Ok then. I'm happy not be Anna I guess.
- August 3, 2009 at 6:46 PM
- Formerly known as Frau said...
I didn't know you are German!
- August 3, 2009 at 11:01 PM
- Kathy said...
Love how you still kept the palindrominess of it.
- August 4, 2009 at 7:29 AM
- Christa said...
LOVE IT. Very Ac/Dc-esque
- August 4, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Hey! You've gone with Swedish letters - I like!! Yey you! Spelt that way, it's pronounced in Swedish the way it sounds in English..
Or have you gone all Austrian Funky Time on me?
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO!!!!!!!!!!! - August 4, 2009 at 2:49 PM
- Kulio said...
my guess is that you would like us to refer to you henceforth, (and forthwith) as:
and maybe this is always how you've pronounced us but we didn't know, we didn't know! so have mercy. - August 4, 2009 at 2:52 PM
- When Pigs Fly said...
The umlauts say it all. Is this a new album cover?
- August 5, 2009 at 4:35 AM
Stick with the black. It keeps people wondering. Is this a message to the Governator?
- August 5, 2009 at 7:27 AM
- Real Live Lesbian said...
However you want it. - August 5, 2009 at 8:58 AM
- John said...
confusing name lool
- August 6, 2009 at 4:30 AM
It's very angry. In your face. Scandinavian and scary.
i like it! - August 6, 2009 at 9:24 AM
- jb said...
Hhahahaa are you going all swedish on me ANNA. i work with this women her name is SLOVANKA....she has the hands the size of my whole body I swear to you.
when she puts on the Xlarge rubber gloves to grab cookies or me whatever is in her line of vision..she always says to me in the thickest swedish russian accent "my beautiful hands are tooooo bigg for da ruebber gloves my beautiful hands right JB"....picture the fear in my eyes as I respond Ohhhh yes.....and hand her a new pair WTF....she needs XXXlarge....oh to add to the weirdness she throws in i love my husband...WTF does that have to do with her beautiful monster paws...ANNA!!!!!!
JBxoxox - August 6, 2009 at 12:38 PM
- HermanTurnip said...
That's sooo metal! *throws devil horns up in the air*
http://terribleanalogies.com - August 6, 2009 at 8:12 PM
- Bran da flake said...
Looks even better in a mirror!
- August 7, 2009 at 1:32 AM
- Meg said...
No. Lavender is so lesbian.
- August 7, 2009 at 6:11 AM
- lisahgolden said...
That's it. In my head I will forever refer to you as AhnnAh.
- August 7, 2009 at 6:10 PM
- jubilee said...
Heh. I love it when you give your readers so much comment fodder. And as for the second commentor's comment, I think it's your husband who should have the tattoo, not you!
- August 8, 2009 at 10:37 AM
- Jeanne Estridge said...
There's a book by Donald Westlake, Help, I'm Being Held Prisoner about a guy who's in prison (go figure) for being a practical joker. He swears it's because his last name is Kunt, with an umlaut over the "u," but no one pronounces it correctly, thus forcing him into a downward spiral of practical jokerdom.
All I'm saying is, be careful. - August 8, 2009 at 2:11 PM
- Lizzie said...
amazing how this simple post can intrigue so many :)
- August 9, 2009 at 12:39 PM
- Maggie May said...
Jeanne's comment has me laughing!!!! awesomeness abounds
- August 9, 2009 at 2:33 PM
- Andy - Instafather said...
Does this mean you want to be a piece of IKEA furniture?
- August 10, 2009 at 8:28 AM
- The Big Blue Frog said...
Umlauts are sooooo yesterday. The circumflex is where it's at. The punctuation of tomorrow? The tilde.
Tîm~ - August 10, 2009 at 5:51 PM
- essbesee said...
i like it.
- August 22, 2009 at 6:48 AM
- TG said...
Me don't understand. Ännä means Eh-nn-eh now. Is that what you would like to be? :)
- August 29, 2009 at 6:34 AM


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In the recent past, Disney fans have repeatedly demanded that the Pirates of the Caribbean star receive an apology. Now, the company has reportedly sent the actor an apology letter along with an offer of $300 million to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the famous franchise. As a result of Amber Heard's accusations, Johnny Depp's career took a drastic downturn, and he even stopped getting movie offers. Pirates of the Caribbean and Fantastic Beast 3 declined to include him.
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