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So I was walking home from work the other week when something in a local bus service advert caught my eye:
What the…! I literally stopped in my tracks and took a closer look at the girl in the red dress:
Does that fabric look familiar at all?
To me it did…I have the exact same fabric folded up in my stash at home! It may not seem like such a big deal to you, but N.Ireland isn't the biggest of places…so I'm curious as to where the dress came from. I bought the fabric online from a shop in England. So did the 'designer' for the advert buy a ready made dress from a local boutique (if so, I want to know where!)? Did they buy the fabric from the same place I did and make up a dress (if so…why bother?!!!)? I don't think they bought it from a fabric shop here because there aren't that many and I've been to them all (pretty much) and have never spotted this fabric. Any other suggestions?
Regardless of the answer, seeing how nice this dress looks is spurring me on to get it out of my stash and made up into something to wear asap!!
And that's not the first time I've spotted some fabric from my stash made up into something. I was merrily browsing through the gorgeous (and I mean GORGEOUS…do check it out if you haven't) lookbook from Lena Hoschek when I spotted this lovely lady is a very nice floral circle skirt:
from here (was 315Euro!)
And the same floral fabric made into a (kind of) pencil skirt:
from here (was 375Euro!)
And below is my fabric…I recon it's the same stuff. I bought mine for a steal at a local car boot sale. I'm pretty sure it's curtain/upholstery fabric but I bought it thinking it would make a nice pencil skirt – and obviously Lena thought the same!!! I'm now dying to make it up into a look-a-like skirt for a fraction of the RRP!!! (It's times like this that I really love being able to sew!)
So, have any of you spotted your stash out and about? Has it inspired you to get it out and use it? Did you maybe have an idea for it that was perhaps changed once you saw it made up into something else?
P.S. I am finishing off a quick shift dress this week that I cannot wait to share with you guys. I think this will be a TnT pattern for me (I've got at least two more planned!).


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Rwanda is a poor rural country with about 90% of the population engaged in (mainly subsistence) agriculture. it is the most densely populated country in africa and is landlocked with few natural resources and minimal industry. primary foreign exchange earners are coffee and tea. the 1994 genocide decimated rwanda's fragile economic base, severely impoverished the population, particularly women, and eroded the country's ability to attract private and external investment. however, rwanda has made substantial progress in stabilizing and rehabilitating its economy to pre-1994 levels, although poverty levels are higher now. gdp has rebounded and inflation has been curbed. despite rwanda's fertile ecosystem, food production often does not keep pace with population growth, requiring food imports. rwanda continues to receive substantial aid money and obtained imf-world bank heavily indebted poor country (hipc) initiative debt relief in 2005-06. rwanda also received millennium challenge account threshold status in 2006. the government has embraced an expansionary fiscal policy to reduce poverty by improving education, infrastructure, and foreign and domestic investment and pursuing market-oriented reforms, although energy shortages, instability in neighboring states, and lack of adequate transportation linkages to other countries continue to handicap growth.
Deforestation results from uncontrolled cutting of trees for fuel; overgrazing; soil exhaustion; soil erosion; widespread poaching
Republic; presidential, multiparty system
10,186,063 note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to aids; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, higher death rates, lower population growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (july 2008 est.)
Central africa, east of democratic republic of the congo
Total: 26,338 sq km land: 24,948 sq km water: 1,390 sq km
Slightly smaller than maryland
Conventional long form: republic of rwanda conventional short form: rwanda local long form: republika y'u rwanda local short form: rwanda former: ruanda, german east africa
Name: kigali geographic coordinates: 1 57 s, 30 04 e time difference: utc+2 (7 hours ahead of washington, dc during standard time)
18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2008)
Fighting among ethnic groups - loosely associated political rebels, armed gangs, and various government forces in great lakes region transcending the boundaries of burundi, democratic republic of the congo, rwanda, and uganda - abated substantially from a decade ago due largely to un peacekeeping, international mediation, and efforts by local governments to create civil societies; nonetheless, 57,000 rwandan refugees still reside in 21 african states, including zambia, gabon, and 20,000 who fled to burundi in 2005 and 2006 to escape drought and recriminations from traditional courts investigating the 1994 massacres; the 2005 droc and rwanda border verification mechanism to stem rebel actions on both sides of the border remains in place

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I currently have used the Fender wireless headphone mic, and one of the Pyle wireless units,
and have not been happy with either one.
Maximum distance from the base unit is perhaps 50 - 75 feet.
I would like to get farther away than this.
A lesser expensive option would be preferred.
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Militias matter
Numerous letters have been published on the Second Amendment, relative to the militia in the American Revolution, most suggesting that we diminish our current right to keep and bear arms.
British Regulars were sent to Concord for the sole purpose of confiscating weaponry and disarming the citizenry. The militia units that beat the British at Concord and battered them at Bunker Hill became the nucleus of the Continental Army. They carried their own firearms until the French provided thousands of Charleville muskets in 1777. Citizens answering militia calls continued to report for duty with a firearm, and were subject to fines for failure to do so. They were citizens, ill trained and undisciplined, but occasionally, when properly commanded, a formidable force. During the Southern Campaign, they fought admirably at Cowpens and Guilford, battles that led to the surrender at Yorktown.
Militia units bearing personal arms protected the outposts and settlers during the western expansion of our nation, and answered the call in 1812. Volunteers constituted most of the Union Army, and Teddy Roosevelt led a four-state militia unit up San Juan Hill.
History validates the language in the Second Amendment; the first statement defines the reason, the second establishes the right. Remember: Those who gave up rights seldom got them back.
Frank X. Hodalski
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Reagan, Rubio and guns
The frequent citing of Chicago and Washington, D.C., as examples of the failure of gun laws is invalid. There are a variety of other factors impacting the levels of gun crime. One factor is that it is easy to drive a few miles outside the jurisdiction and buy anything you want, no questions asked.
Ronald Reagan supported the Brady Bill. He also supported the Assault Weapons Ban, universal background checks, a waiting period for gun purchases, and a uniform nationwide application of the laws. When President Obama asked Congress to pass legislation requiring a universal background check for guns and a limit on the size of magazine clip, Sen. Marco Rubio said that Obama "doesn't have the guts" to admit he opposes the Second Amendment. Does Rubio also think that Reagan was a traitor to the Second Amendment?
Sen. Rubio says that the president's proposals only "make it harder for responsible, law-abiding citizens to purchase firearms." Yes, inconvenient perhaps, but so is the security check line at the airport, at border crossings, or entering the county courthouse. If anyone has an idea about how law enforcement can identify and search only the terrorists and the bad guys, please raise your hand. Of course, the bad guys eventually find a way to get around the law, but that does not mean that we should make it easy for them.
Virgil Pope
Tighten weapon tracking
It doesn't make sense that manufacturers put serial numbers on guns and rifles but tracking them seems impossible. Auto manufacturers can track a vehicle's identification number from its birth to its end of life. Why can't we have a registry on each weapon, that follows its owner as a car title does? This could instill a more conscious effort to be vigilant in care and use.
Background checks are essential, and maybe even a mental profile to prevent the chance anyone unstable purchases a weapon. Anything we can do to save a life is worth the effort.
Paul J. Valois
North Port
Blame lawmakers
The problem with our government at all levels is that those making the decisions live by a different set of rules than you and I. Take health care. While the state is trying to decide if it will implement parts of Obamacare, those making the call get health care for about 1/12th of what we pay.
I'm fairly sure those legislators haven't tried to stay healthy using the Medicaid system or tried to get a specialist to see them under Medicare. And they certainly haven't had to pay $400 or more a month for health-care premiums that, even then, carry deductibles and co-pays. In fact, it's reported that Gov. Rick Scott and his wife pay $400 annually. Most of us could afford private insurance at those rates. How do we sign up?
More and more there is a great divide. And it's getting deeper and wider with every new law or rule. Those in power are looking out for No. 1, not us. It's your right and responsibility to speak out against this and other inequities. It's your voice. Use it or lose it.
Jennie Veary
Women and the war
on terror
I am in agreement with equal rights for women but not in the front lines of combat zones.
We, in the civilized western world, try to respect and honor our women for many reasons. However, we now know what we face in this terrorist environment outside the U.S. If women in combat become captured by this current enemy they could face a worse fate than male prisoners. We can see this played out in these nations that disrespect, fail to educate, force into submission and murder their own female family members. To say nothing of continued rape by gangs.
So why do we send our women into harm's way where they can suffer a fate that may be worse than death?
Charles Herrmann
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Highly recommend this arthouse horror film to anyone who appreciates an awesome, intelligent and suspenseful ghost story without cheap horror tricks. This movie is in Spanish with subtitles for other languages, done by the same director as Pan's Labyrinth (if anyone has seen it here) but this is less of a fantasy world and more of a ghost/horror story.
Totally awesome, I think I will give it 4.5 - 5 stars, one of the best ghost movies ever!!! Awesome plot, acting and suspense moments, very magical essence all the way through yet has some sharp spikes in it when you don't expect it. Creepy, beautiful and psychological, both thumbs up from me!!!
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Does the wifi to ipad send a jpeg or full raw file?
Ok, then I guess similar to Hasselblad.
This announcement is for the IQ2 which can broadcast directly from the digital back to the iPad/iPhone/iPodTouch.
Yes, the Aptus+iPaq was WAY ahead of it's time.But working over bluetooth it was very slow and the iPaq itself left a lot to be desired regarding battery life, interface, responsiveness, boot up speed etc.
Very cool feature, it would be even cooler if you could do the same thing on any computer running c1, when I can I shoot to a 27" imac and is great for reviewing.I expect this wifi-feature to devour battery life, any real life tests?
To be a technical nit-pick I wouldn't call it a "JPG".But Biggs is right, the IQ2 is doing all the math/decoding and sending it in real time to the iPad. So when you zoom to 100% on the iPad the IQ2 will decode just that part of the file and send it to the iPad. This makes it really fast compared to any solution where you have to transmit the entire file. You can zoom to 100% after capture, even on an 80mp file.
One thought. Using an ad hoc network set up and emanating from the camera requires that the backpower the wifi all the time and emitting a signal to keep the ad hoc network up.Can it work using an ad hoc network setup by an iPad or tablet PC? Would save back battery power and minimize wifi exposure if your peeking into the camera for a long time.
Also for the type of use being made long range is not really necessary so there is probably no need for a powerful signal.
We're expecting operating range over ad-hoc to be around 8 meters. I agree that covers most anticipated uses. Though, I can imagine many situations where a greater distance would be very useful, and for those situations (and really any situation for which plugging an airport express into an a/c outlet isn't a hinderance) a dedicated wifi network would be preferable..
Okay Doug that is just not freaking far enough from the Grizzly sucking down a fish that I want to shoot can we please work on twelve meters here. I'm ...
Guy, surely you are not planning on leaving your spanking new IQ260 and 28mm on a Cambo with ivory handles for the grizzly? At at 8m, at least you have a chance to jump in between the bear and the kit -- you need to think practical here


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Time Keeps On Slippin' Slippin'…
Man, it sure has been a while since the halcyon days of 16-bit gaming, back when
we were ruled by George "Big Poppa" Bush. Travel back with me…
Cecil, a dark knight of the Kingdom of Baron, hasn't been enjoying his
line of work, what with all the killing, looting and pillaging. Not only that,
but the Baron's stock value has dropped to squat. When the King of Baron says,
"Get me a mythical crystal," Cecil obediently plays the fetching boy. Until,
that is, Cecil's morality finally catches up and he goes rogue. And the King
wants him dead.
While we're mucking about in the past, how about…
Crono is a red headed, spiky-haired kid from the country and Marle is his
princess pal. Don't forget Lucca, the "Velma" of the Chrono Trigger
gang. Together they travel through time in the Epoch Time-Travelin' Machine,
along with their talking dog…err, I mean talking Frog, solving mysteries and
trying to stop the imminent apocalypse.
Well, maybe my memory ain't what it used to be…which is all the more reason
to revisit the glossed-over days of role-playing yesteryear. Final Fantasy
Chronicles is a bundled re-release of the classics Chrono Trigger
and Final Fantasy IV (which was originally released stateside as Final
Fantasy 2).
The Chronicles name somehow manages to link up the unrelated series.
These two games "chronicle" the span of Squaresoft's 16-bit days, with what
are essentially their first and last SNES releases. While they certainly don't
look flashy, these are both good, solid RPG's that fans should check out, if
they haven't already.
The highly-touted bonuses include additional CG and animated cut scenes. Think
Star Wars: Special Edition. Honestly, I used to think that movie was
utter crap, but once Lucas stuck in that scene with Jabba and Solo…pure gold.
Everything makes sense. The struggle, the conflicts, the Jabba. And if you aren't
getting the gist of the point I'm trying to make, I'm being SARCASTIC.
The video is a nice bonus, but really doesn't add much to the game. From today's
standpoint, the Final Fantasy IV CG quality looks very dated. The animated
sequences in Chrono Trigger strike a chord of nostalgia, but the framerate
needs a boost.
Aside from the video stuff, both games are pretty much identical to their
past incarnations, which gave me an idea for comparing the reissue to the Super
Nintendo originals. What if I played the Playstation and SNESversions at the
same time, thanks to the power of Picture in Picture?
I tried that for all of 5 minutes, before realizing that mere mortals were
never meant to play two video games at once. Head spinning, I resigned myself
to just switching back and forth at random areas to compare picture and sound
quality. Suffice to say that the picture and sound quality match up well, apart
from minor, minor loading issues.
to its emulator predecessor Final Fantasy
Anthology, Final Fantasy Chronicles has some issues with saving games.
Accessing the memory card to save (as well as just entering the game menus)
is a touch slower than the SNES originals.
As a workable band-aid, there's the Memo save, where the game is saved in
active memory. When the system is turned off or hard reset, the game is lost.
But if you do die and you haven't turned off your system, you can just go back
to your Memo save and continue your journey. A nice touch.
Final Fantasy IV is not quite the same game it once was. Originally,
North America got the dumbed-down easy version. Chronicles gives us the
hardcore, uncensored Japanese version. Watch in amazement as a little 8 x 8
sprite sheds her clothes. Whoa, momma. Just kidding – PLEASE don't ask for nude
codes, sickos.
Final Fantasy IV has been re-translated. The new version flows a little
smoother. Plus, it has a newfound fondness for the word "bastard." Hmm.
Another new addition is the "dash" feature, allowing your characters to move a little faster. It won't help you avoid the random battles and there's a tendency to over-dash, but it definitely speeds up play.
Chrono Trigger offers a new Extras feature, allowing you to unlock
secrets when you complete one of the many endings the game offers. The game
still looks great in all its old-school glory.
Whether a new translation and increased difficulty makes Chronicles
worthy of a purchase when you already have the original games depends on your
commitment. It's worth mentioning to those of you searching for the originals
that with the release of FF Chronicles, a weird little side-effect is
deflated prices for the original cartridges. As more people buy Chronicles,
less people want originals. Demand goes down, prices adjust accordingly. Now
would be the time to finally snag those cartridge versions, if you're a nostalgia
Final Fantasy Chronicles may not be the fanatic's perfect cup of tea,
but to Joe Gamer who doesn't already have the originals, there's no better way
to revisit a bygone age. And to those out there who missed both games, you won't
be disappointed. These are both high-quality RPGs that, for the most part, stand
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The Procrastination Problem
As a career coach, one of the biggest hurdles I have to overcome when working with my clients is procrastination. An example is a client that I will call Ryan. Ryan acknowledges that even though he has a degree in Information Systems, he is stuck in a dead end job in Help Desk Support.
Ryan would love a great new job as a computer programmer. I have worked with him to create a plan of action that includes updating his skill set while simultaneously putting his resume out there to see if a potential employer will nibble on it.
However, no matter how many pep talks and reminder emails I send Ryan, I can't get him to take any action beyond putting the plan on paper. Why? Ryan is a master procrastinator just like many of us out there who just can't seem to get started on the projects that mean so much to us and our future.
If Ryan does not overcome this problem, he will never gain the fulfillment of moving into a new career, nor will he enjoy the benefits of doubling his salary which becoming a computer programmer will undoubtedly give him.
So, What Makes Us Procrastinate?
Why does Ryan or anyone else procrastinate? There are different reasons, but the most common are:
- A perception that a task is unpleasant or overwhelming
- Fear of the Unknown
- Fear of Change
- Perfectionism
- Fear of Failure
- Disorganization
The Cost of Procrastination
While procrastination seems to be a benign human fault, it can eat away at the quality of your life with devastating results. Like my client, Ryan, huge benefits that are just at your fingertips will slip away from you. Opportunities to be all that you can be will pass you by.
Not "getting round" to your annual medical or dental check up can result in death if beginning symptoms of a deadly disease are overlooked. Not "getting round" to balancing your checkbook can result in huge overdraft fees and ruin your credit report.
Not "getting round" to purchasing life insurance can leave your young children destitute if anything should happen to you. Not "getting round" to your car's oil change can shave years off the life of your car and result in major repair costs or constantly having to purchase a new vehicle. The list goes on and on.
What's on your "Put It Off List"?
A New Year is a good time to dig out all the things you have left undone and begin to tackle them right now. The good news is that with this article in your hands, you will have proven strategies for success in actually completing these tasks. Here's your very first task.
Right now, before going on, make a list of five things that you've been planning to do, but haven't. DO IT NOW. Just grab a pen and paper and make a list of five things that you've been putting off. Then read the rest of the article. You will be able to start applying these tips to accomplish them right now.
How to Overcome Procrastination
Step One: Visualize the End from the Beginning
First, create a vivid image of what it is like to have completed the project. Bring all your faculties of imagination to bear on it. Visualizing the completed task ? the benefits you are reaping, the feeling of success or the admiration of your spouse will help you anticipate the achievement you are striving for.
After visualizing the completed task, visualize the process of actually working on the task. Imagine sitting at your desk and turning your computer on, opening up your textbook and reading the assigned chapter, gathering notes for your article, purchasing the tools for building your deck etc.
This visualization will change your attitude toward the task and invigorate you with the energy you need to overcome any inertia you feel.
Step Two: Count the CostWhen procrastination sets in, sometimes it is because we have bitten off more than we can chew. One of my clients once set a goal of studying for her IT certifications so that she would be ready to return to work when her children started school the next year.
As time went on, I noticed that she was not making much progress with her study and was on the verge of giving up. On further investigation, I discovered that she was trying to study while her two toddlers were at home with her in the same room! I finally convinced her to accept the cost of hiring a baby sitter for a few hours twice week so she could study.
She completed her certifications with flying colors and went on to get the job she wanted at the salary she wanted.
Before putting a task on your list, be realistic about the time, cost, interest and expertise that the task will require. You may need to hire a professional or ask for help or raise more money to complete a task.
Step Three: Brainstorm
If you feel like you are stuck on a project or task, brainstorming is a great way to introduce new energy and break the "block" that is facing you. Sit down with a blank piece of paper and a pen and simply write down all your ideas and possible steps for the project.
Browse through books and magazines related to your project and glean ideas from them. Don't criticize any of your thoughts and don't stop until all your possible thoughts have been put on paper.
Step Four: Make a Public Commitment
We tend to improve our performance when we know that we are being watched. Tell your spouse or your boss what you plan to achieve. Sometimes telling your enemies or catty friends can work to motivate you because you'll do whatever it takes to avoid failing with them watching.
Step Five: Gather Material
Buy a box and begin tossing in any and everything that it related to your project: Books, articles, news clippings, tools, fabric, color swatches etc. This process will give you the feeling of having gotten your project underway. You will have also overcome another project-killer: disorganization.
Because you have all the material for your project together in one spot, it will be easier for you to find what you need when you need it instead of stalling because of an itty-bitty item that has mysteriously disappeared.
Step Six: Break it down ? Do it One Step at a Time
Now you are ready to tackle your project, but wait, don't dive in yet. You need to break down the entire process into small, simple and doable steps. Having these steps written down on paper creates a kind of automatic action trigger when you look at them.
You know that each day you work on your project, you only have to focus on one of the steps at a time. This will prevent procrastination from being triggered by the feeling of being overwhelmed by the sheer size of the project.
Step Seven: Sweat It Out For Ten Minutes
When you find yourself not working on a project and continually putting it off, a good way to get yourself jumpstarted again is to set a timer and work on the item with your full item for ten minutes. No matter how unpleasant or stressful you find the task, you can bear to do it for ten minutes at a time.
When your ten minutes are up, you can stop and go do something else. More often than not, you will find that just ten minutes of focused work will get you on a roll and you will want to continue the task to completion. For the days that you are still stressed after ten minutes, stop and proceed to another task and return for another ten minutes the next day.
Step Eight: Set the Bar Low
When an otherwise talented and ambitious person is also a chronic procrastinator, the cause is usually a deep seated tendency toward perfectionism. This perfectionism creates an expectation in the individual that he or she must do the job perfectly the first time around.
This expectation creates stress, anxiety and the fear of failure. The individual is likely to put the task off indefinitely so that he never has to evaluate his performance and can keep his imagined perfection rather than improving his actual performance. The solution to this is to set the bar low for the initial results of the project.
Remind yourself that you can revise your article as many times as you need to once you get your thoughts down on paper. Remind yourself that you can always paint a room over if you botch the job the first time.
Final Thoughts
Apply these steps to your to-do list and you will find that the things you've wished for are easier to obtain than you formerly thought. You will win more victories than defeats just by showing up. You will increase your performance and your ability to create excellence in your life and work.
You will decrease anxiety, stress and depression and watch your self-esteem rise. Overcoming procrastination will also earn you a reputation for being dependable and successful.
I wish you great success!
Kingsley Tagbo – IT Career Coach


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Egypt's weak water fight
By Farah Halime, Rebel Economy
Any limitations to Egypt's water supply, a vital resource and sometimes a matter of national security, has been aggressively opposed by officials keen to protect the Nile's badly needed fresh water.
But in the aftermath of the January 25 revolution in 2011, it is becoming increasingly clear that Egypt is not only squandering its water supplies to the detriment of other African countries who get a much smaller share of the river's water, but that Egypt's growing population is demanding more water to cover its unsustainable farming practices.
Ten countries are involved in a decades-long conflict over Nile Water rights and billions of cubic metres of water. On one side, seven East African countries want more water from the Nile, and on the other stands Egypt and Sudan, who get 90% of the river's water under colonial-era accords and strongly oppose the move.
It is no surprise then that Egypt has repeatedly said it will reject any deals that do not preserve its historic, and dominant, water rights.
Just this week, Egyptian minister of irrigation and water resources Mohamed Bahaa Eddin said the government refused to sign the Entebbe Framework Agreement, which would redistribute Nile water shares among Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Even though Egypt gets the lion's share of water, which stands at 51bn cubic meters annually, the quota still does not satisfy its needs.
In fact, the country indicated this week it needs another 7bn cubic meters to meet domestic demand.
Rebel Economy spoke to Karim Assir of the Signet Institute, a Cairo-based thinktank, on why Egypt's demands to not only keep its dominant share of water but also fight for more underlines deeper problems for the country.
When asked how Egypt uses water inefficiently, Assir said: "The choice of using flood irrigation [a dated method of irrigation where gallons of water are pumped over crops], as well as the choice of cultivating water inefficient crops, and the agricultural sector puts the biggest strain on this country's resources.
"I think anyone who lives in Cairo also sees the way water is used improperly each morning, when shop owners and bawabs [the Arabic word for "doormen"] hose down cars and sidewalks, and while this may be just an anecdotal example it highlights a major issue which is that water is not viewed as a scarce resource here.
"In addition, the wealthier Egyptian households become, the more water they will likely consume water directly – ie through heavier use of household appliances, landscaping etc, or indirectly, ie through consuming more food, products which have heavy water footprints."
Assir identified the biggest strains on water: "Wheat crops require lots of water. As does rice and other staples of the Egyptian diet, but demand for these crops is also very high. It is not be a good use of the country's resources to become self sufficient in these crops. [That is despite calls from the government to move toward self sufficiency and boosting domestic production to lessen the burden on imports].
"The natural water resources that Egypt has [Nile and groundwater resources] available are put under stress by a growing population, and given that this dynamic won't change in the future, the problem threatens to become more severe. The majority of Egypt's population is settled inland, along the Nile, which makes supplementary sources of water like desalination a less viable option for the Egyptian government, since water would have to be pumped from the coast and would add significantly to its cost.
"The tariffs on water do not help. As with everything here, water is subsidised. Egyptians pay about 20% of the actual cost entailed in producing and delivering water to households."
When asked how the state can alleviate these pressures and inefficiencies, he said: "The government's approach to water scarcity has been inaction, as with many other issues, and their options are limited. However, one proven way to begin limiting demand for water is to increase its price, so that's one place they could start. Encouraging the cultivation of water efficient crops and landscaping would help. Also, Egyptians need to be made aware that water is scarce, otherwise they really have no incentive to use it more efficiently.
"All these factors combined make it difficult for Egypt to argue that it should maintain its share of the Nile water, let alone ask for more, since other Nile Basin countries face similar structural problems and high demand for water."
Even though water is subsidised and cheap for all to use, like Egypt's other subsidised goods (oil, gas and food), the richest reap the benefits. Water inequalities have become starker following the revolution and slums across the country are suffering from lack of resources.
If Egypt wants to viably argue for a better deal with its African neighbours, the best place to start is at home. Increasing the price of water would instantly mean a reevaluation of farming methods. Flood irrigation would be limited and therefore the types of crops grown would change. Part of the problem is mismanaged food subsidies and an agricultural sector that has to import wheat to meet demand. If this system was overhauled, it would alleviate pressure on farmers providing subsidised bread.
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Tom Brady is on the cover of the new issue of Men's Health in a grey t-shirt under a leather jacket and short tousled hair. Looks GREAT. Like really, really, REALLY hot. In addition to kicking off a new season, Brady will also be opening up a new business in September. According to the magazine, his TB12 Sports Therapy Centre will help athletes train smarter:
"It's so frustrating for me to see athletes not being able to do what they really love to do. And I'm like, God, it's not that hard. It's really not. Guys work really hard, but if you work hard at the wrong things, you just don't get the results you want."
He hopes his method will ensure that he keeps playing football until he's in his 50s. Well, that also depends on his offensive line. Because if they're not standing up, no matter how effectively he trains, that's not going to prevent injury.
Tom also discusses his emotional approach to the game:
"When I'm most emotional I'm probably most focused. I like to be emotional because it brings out the best in me and my teammates."
Right. And those teammates no longer include Wes Welker and several other of his top receivers. The Patriots offence is totally different this year. More than ever, they'll need him to be at his best. But his emotional best, according to some, is often impatient and intolerant. And with so many guys now having to learn the system, it might get kinda boy sh-tty on the sidelines …which… considering that Tim Tebow is now on the team, could make for some very good gossip. Like, can you imagine a hot mic recording Gisele Bundchen going OFF on God's quarterback?
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Read here from the Arizona Republic – apparently McCarthy said in a press call that he will be taking a normal approach to the game Sunday, playing his starters and playing to win. Now, I'm not sure of his exact quote, but judging from this article it seems he leaves open the possibility that he will play the starters but then bench them after a short time in favor or back-ups. He can still "play to win" the game with back-ups in there.
I sure hope our starters don't play the whole game. We have nothing to play for. Unless McCarthy and staff have thought this through and would really rather play a certain team – a team we'd only possibly play if we win, I just don't want to go full steam in this one and risk injury. And, even if there is a certain opponent we'd prefer playing against, too much is dependent upon the results of other games. One other reason to play the back-ups mostly is that it may serve as a great opportunity for our back-ups to get some live, semi-meaningful action which could help us out depth-wise come playoff time if we encounter injuries.
I know injuries can happen at any point, but unfortunately for us, a few key injuries could make us significantly less competitive in the playoffs. Rodgers sitting a lot Sunday is an obvious move. Same with Woodson, Collins, Barnett, Pickett, Jolly. But one group I might consider sitting for almost the whole game would be the O-Line. This group has solidified over time and they have become quite reliable. I would hate for a freak injury to upset the cohesion this group has worked hard to establish.
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Now that Amazon has proven with its Kindle Fire that a non-Google Android device can succeed at market, other companies are lining up to follow its lead. Indeed, word on the street is that we'll see a major smartphone released before the end of the year running a modified version of Android not sanctioned by Google.
And according to Ted Morgan, CEO of Skyhook Wireless*, a company that provides geolocation services for mobile devices, this is a developing trend.
"I'm spending a lot of time with companies forking Android," Morgan told MIT's Technology Review. "Nobody wants to just be a manufacturer for Google. You see that with what Amazon has done, where they made it their own, and you also see a whole host of manufacturers taking Android down their own path."
Just which manufacturers those might be, Morgan wouldn't say. Could be anyone. Amazon with a Fire-phone. Facebook with Buffy, a phone designed to run a modified version of Android that's been tweaked to integrate its social network. Or another company entirely.
Said Morgan, "Everyone's emboldened by the success of Amazon. Everyone's saying, 'We need to go our own way.'"
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For adults, an autism diagnosis may bring relief in terms of an explanation for their lifelong struggles. Parents, the first months after learning that their child has a developmental disorder can be emotional, confusing and challenging. Autism Speaks has developed the 100 Day Tool Kit, to help families navigate the often-tumultuous first 100 days after a child's diagnosis. You can download a free copy here.
It's particularly important that parents not blame themselves. The next step is to educate yourself. Knowledge is power, and the more you know, the more capable you'll feel about helping your child. However, it's also important for parents to give themselves a "break" from autism when you are tired or overwhelmed.
What if Suspect that I have Autism?
Many persons with Asperger syndrome or other high-functioning forms of autism never received a autism diagnosis as a child. They may be diagnosed as adults when seeking help for related problems at work or in their social lives. Consider asking your physician for a referral to an appropriate specialist. Professionals qualified to make an adult autism diagnosis include licensed clinical psychologists, neurologists and psychiatrists. Some nurse practitioners, social workers and master's level psychologists likewise have the expertise to diagnose autism in adults.
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Don't wait. Talk to your doctor or contact your state's Early Intervention Services department about getting your child screened for autism. (For more information, about your child's rights and public resources, see the Early Intervention section of our 100 Day Tool Kit.) Research has consistently shown that early autism diagnosis and intervention offer the best chance for improving function and maximizing a child's progress and outcomes.
How Can I Tell if My Child has Autism?
Though autism cannot be definitively diagnosed until around 18 to 24 months, research shows that children as young as 8 to 12 months may exhibit early signs. Parents should look for symptoms such as no back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions by 9 months; no babbling or back-and-forth gestures (e.g. pointing) by 12 months; or any loss of babbling, speech or social skills at any age. For more information, please see ourLearn the Signs page and the "Developmental Milestones" section of our Video Glossary.
How Did My Child Develop Autism?
Research suggests that the development of autism is rooted in very early brain development. However, in most cases, no one cause can be identified. Research has identified several genes that can cause autism in and of themselves. These account for about 15 percent of cases of autism spectrum disorders. Research has identified more than 100 genes or gene changes (mutations) that increase the risk that a child will develop autism diagnosis. In most cases, genetics alone can't distinguish why one person has autism and another does not. Gene-environment interactions appear to be at play. When scientists use the term "environment," they are referring to a wide range of nongenetic factors. Those most associated with increased autism risk include advanced parental age at time of conception and prematurity with very low birth weight.
What Does it Mean to be "On the Spectrum"?
Each individual with autism is unique. Many of those on the autism spectrum have exceptional abilities in visual skills, music and academic skills. About 40 percent have intellectual disability (IQ less than 70), and many have normal to above average intelligence. Indeed, many persons on the spectrum take deserved pride in their distinctive abilities and "atypical" ways of viewing the world. Others with autism have significant disability and are unable to live independently. About 25 percent of individuals with ASD are nonverbal but can learn to communicate using other means. Autism Speaks' mission is to improve the lives of all those on the autism spectrum. For some, this means the development and delivery of more effective treatments that can address significant challenges in communication and physical health. For others, it means increasing acceptance, respect and support.
What Causes Autism?
Not long ago, the answer to this question would have been "we have no idea." Research is now delivering the answers. First and foremost, we now know that there is no one cause of autism just as there is no one type of autism. Over the last five years, scientists have identified a number of rare gene changes, or mutations, associated with autism diagnosis. Research has identified more than a hundred autism risk genes. In around 15 percent of cases, a specific genetic cause of a person's autism can be identified. However, most cases involve a complex and variable combination of genetic risk and environmental factors that influence early brain development.
In other words, in the presence of a genetic predisposition to autism, a number of nongenetic, or environmental, influence further increase a child's risk. The clearest evidence of these environmental risk factors involves events before and during birth. They include advanced parental age at time of conception (both mom and dad), maternal illness during pregnancy, extreme prematurity and very low birth weight and certain difficulties during birth, particularly those involving periods of oxygen deprivation to the baby's brain. Mothers exposed to high levels of pesticides and air pollution may also be at higher risk of having a child with ASD. It is important to keep in mind that these factors, by themselves, do not cause autism. Rather, in combination with genetic risk factors, they appear to modestly increase risk.
A small but growing body of research suggests that autism risk is less among children whose mothers took prenatal vitamins (containing folic acid) in the months before and after conception.
Increasingly, researchers are looking at the role of the immune system in autism. …
How Common is Autism?
Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 88 American children as on the autism spectrum–a ten-fold increase in prevalence over the last 40 years. Careful research shows that this increase is only partly explained by improved autism diagnosis and awareness. Studies also show that autism is four to five times more common among boys than girls. An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States.
ASD is estimated to affect more than 2 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Moreover, government autism statistics suggest that prevalence rates have increased 10 to 17 percent annually in recent years. There is no established explanation for this continuing increase, although improved autism diagnosis and environmental influences are two reasons often considered. Learn more …
What is Autism?
Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder (sometimes referred to as "classic autism"), Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome. ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances. Some persons with ASD excel in visual skills, music, math and art.
Autism has its roots in early brain development. However, the most obvious signs of autism and symptoms of autism tend to emerge between 12 and 18 months of age. Some infants and toddlers begin develop normally until the second year of life, when they lose skills and develop autism – a pattern called "regression." Autism Speaks continues to fund research on effective methods for earlier diagnosis, as early intervention with proven respite and aba therapy can improve outcomes. Increasing autism awareness is a key aspect of this work and one in which our families and volunteers play an invaluable role. Learn more …


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5th October 2010
Louis Philippe, Stuart Moxham, Sean O'Hagan and Louise Le May will be performing at The Luminaire, Kilburn, London, on 12th November. Louis and Louise will be performing duets sets accompanied by myself on piano; Stuart and Sean will be playing solo. Advance tickets are available.
Cathal Coughlan and The Grand Necropolitan Quintet (myself on bass) will be playing at The Water Rats, King's Cross, London, on 18th November. Info
The Ocean Tango, the collaboration between Louis Philippe and Testbild! is now available.
12th August 2010
I'll be playing a short voice-and-piano set with Louis Philippe at Heaven, London, on September 1st, supporting Stars.
Cathal Coughlan's new album, Rancho Tetrahedron, has been released on Kitchenware Records. Cathal and The Grand Necropolitan Quintet (myself on bass) will be playing gigs at Bush Hall, London on September 7th, and Whelans, Dublin on September 11th.
18th October 2009
Louise Le May's debut EP, Tell Me Something That Is New, produced by Louise Philippe and Ken Brake, is now available on CD or to download. I contributed piano, bass, and a bit of arranging. Wonderful singer, wonderful songs.
Currently involved in a couple of recording projects: one is for Amor de Dias, a duet of Alasdair Maclean of The Clientele and Lupe of Pipas, the other is a collaboration between Louis Philippe and Testbild! (For those unfamiliar with these wonderful Swedish prog-poppers, the exclamation mark is part of the band name, not over-excitability on my part.) Expect some gorgeous sounds from both albums.
At the beginning of the year, I laid down some bass tracks for Cathal Coughlan's next album. No album title or release date yet, but, as always, worth waiting for.
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PENNACCHIOTTI, Graciela; BENOZZI, Silvia; RUIZ, Gustavo y BERGER, Claudio. Impact of creatinine measurement on glomerular filtration rate estimation. Acta bioquím. clín. latinoam. [online]. 2012, vol.46, n.2, pp.205-212. ISSN 0325-2957.
In order to do early detection of chronic renal disease, many scientific societies have recommended to report a GFR estimate usinga prediction equation associated with serum creatinine measurement, as a marker of renal function. Faced with the wide variety of available creatinine measurement, as a marker of renal function. Faced with the wide variety of available creatinine methodologies in this country, professionals have a dilemma: the choice of which method must be used to quantify creatinine. The purpose of this study is to analyze whether the estimates of GFR usingcreatinine measures by different methods are comparable. Although no statistically significant differences between Cr quantified by Kinetic Jaffe method (JC), compensated kinetic Jaffe (JCCC) and enzymatic (ENZ) were observed, no good correlation was obtained between them. It was observed that the kinetic Jaffe method without compensation showed results that, beingincorporated in equations that determine the GFR, left an unacceptable margin of error (a circumstance that was not observed in the JCCC). Conclusion: GFRestimated with formulas usingcreatinine measured by JC and JCCC compared to ENZ are not comparable.
Palabras clave : Chronic renal disease; Plasma creatinine; Associated formulas; Glomerular filtration rate.


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As I get older I realise that there's no such thing as "normal" – just varying degrees of "weird".
Things got off to a bad start due to the normal miscommunication anyone with children will be very familiar with. It doesn't get any better… get used to it. I'm 48 now, and my parents understand me no better today than when I was a teenager bristling with attitude and bad skin. I'd spoken briefly with my father over in Blighty on Friday and he'd said my mum was very keen to chat via Skype, as we hadn't spoken for several weeks. (Now well into retirement, they make good use of their abundant free time and travel extensively around the UK and Europe.) This was also father-speak for "I'm uncomfortable speaking to you, male offspring, so I'll leave that to your mother – and she's not here right now."
So anyway, I'd reminded him that BC is -8hrs from Yorkshire (well, 8 hours behind, and a few centuries ahead, all at the same time), and that if she really wanted to call me on Sunday, please make it after 4pm their time, which is 8am in BC. So anyway, at 8:15am the phone rang, and with bleary eyes I answered. My mum said she was surprised I'd wanted her to call so early, and wouldn't it have been better to call a bit later?
"After 8am" had become "at 8am" somewhere along the way. No matter. I made arrangements to reconvene on Skype – keeping emigrant offspring connected to long-distance parents, the world over – and blundered my way downstairs to be regaled with tales of my sister's exploits in Spain, and her concern at my nephew travelling to Italy with his girlfriend. (He's almost 21 now, and she seemed to think he was in imminent danger of getting engaged.)
Mrs E rescued me from falling asleep by delivering me my morning tea at the PC. Morning tea – a ritual that, should it be missed, can result in near-fatal consequences for those around me. It's not so much a mug of tea, as a small bucket. Anyway, once my mum had run out of things to tell me, and failed to ask me anything at all about events in BC, we hung up and my day began in earnest. Well, not really. I had some thick sliced toast and marmalade, got washed, shaved, and tried to look human, then watched a film (something I've not done in too long).
I had a tasty, but lingering Mexican bean salad for lunch (it's the raw onion… overdone a little), and generally wasted my limited time on this spinning globe. After lunch, we offloaded half a garage worth of empty bottles and cans at the recycling, and went "barbecue shopping" on the proceeds.
This became quite stressful as Mrs E forgot the first cardinal rule, and considered it the same as normal shopping. Barbecue shopping is the sacred domain of the male of the species. It is when he pretends that he knows all about home economics, and good choices in nutrition. Or not. A wise woman will find her "happy place" and just let the moment pass. Mrs E, on the other hand questioned why I was looking at peppered goat's cheese. I was merely interested in it as a product, with no particular interest in actually purchasing it, I might add. And then the blue touch-paper was lit: "It's a bit expensive, isn't it?" Despite the fact that I had no real interest in purchasing the goat's cheese in the first place, this was breaking the second cardinal rule "barbecues are not a particularly cost-effective way of feeding a family of four (or five with an absentee student), so ignore all the price tags".
Knowing that calm is often restored to my fetid mind by taking photos, I took my trusty Canon for a walk. Together we perused the neighbourhood. Its gardens, its shopping centre… and its cricket match. Yup… there was a full on Sunday league match in full swing. Oh – and a beach volley ball game.
Finally it was time to start the barbie, and the womenfolk had figured it was best just to keep out of the way, since sharp objects and flames were involved. Not a bad little spread really. Grilled veggies (red peppers, sliced portabello mushrooms [OK, not technically a vegetable], courgettes, red onion), steamed sweetcorn, burgers, bangers, Maui marinaded steak and chicken. Garlic bread of course, and ciabatta for stopping the meat burning your fingers.
The dog surprised me by asking most politely for a sweetcorn of her own, and I resisted alcohol preferring instead fizzy water with a few squirts of angostura bitters.
So I sit here now drinking "False Creek Raspberry Ale" from Granville Island Brewing Co., (having sworn that beer and fruit should never mix – don't tell anyone I know… it's actually quite passable at 4.5%), and listening to "Que de Vent" by "Les Cowboys Fringants" from Quebec.
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DC Crowd Pushes Through Barriers to WWII Memorial
A crowd has converged on the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, pushing through barriers to protest the memorial's closing under the government shutdown.
WTOP Radio (http://bit.ly/GXQKGV ) reports that Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas were among those who gathered Sunday morning, along with former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Cruz says President Barack Obama is using veterans as pawns in the shutdown.
The memorial has become a symbol of the bitter fight between Democrats and Republicans over who is at fault since the shutdown began.
On Sunday morning, a protest by truckers converged with a veterans march at the World War II Memorial. Participants cut the links between metal barriers at the National Park Service property and pushed them aside.


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Pieter van den Hende (d. 1551)
Pieter van den Hende, an Anabaptist martyr, a native of Stekene, Flanders, who was living at Ghent, Belgium, was burned at the stake with Willem van Ackere (de Camp) on 11 July 1551, at Merelbeke near Ghent. Both had been seized at Merelbeke. Pieter was a cabinetmaker. His property was confiscated. Both Pieter and Willem had been baptized by Gillis van Aken.
Verheyden, A. L. E. Het Gentsche Martyrologium (1530-1595). Brugge: De Tempel, 1946: 15, No. 28.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. "Pieter van den Hende (d. 1551)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1959. Web. 20 Sep 2020. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Pieter_van_den_Hende_(d._1551)&oldid=128137.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. (1959). Pieter van den Hende (d. 1551). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 20 September 2020, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Pieter_van_den_Hende_(d._1551)&oldid=128137.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, p. 170. All rights reserved.
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30 Comments
AmandaMay 24, 2010 at 2:36 pm
gorgeous orange armchairs! and love the bumper and mirror too, of course 🙂
CherrySprinkleMay 24, 2010 at 2:41 pm
That is a beautiful little bumper and that mirror looks fantastic!
angelaMay 24, 2010 at 2:47 pm
that is totally awesome! both the bumper and the mirror-hang trade!
MomBroseMay 24, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Your living room is gorgeous! How do you keep it so nice with kiddos? :D
Did you use the bumper foam inserts? It looks fantastic!!
MarlynnMay 24, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Awesome! Good Trade. I love your orange armchairs and brown sofa, looks so good together!
JoannaMay 24, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Now I like that kind of trade! Love the living room and the orange!!
Di~May 24, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Awesome, seriously.
NicoleMay 24, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Love the bumper! Maybe someday you could make a tutorial????:) That would be soooooooooo awesome! You're very talented! Thank you for sharing with us.
ChristineMay 24, 2010 at 4:26 pm
That is what it's all about, family doing things together and for one another.
 all looks great
Christine
StephanieMay 24, 2010 at 5:46 pm
That bumper turned out so cute! I also love your orange chairs, so fun 🙂
live a colorful lifeMay 24, 2010 at 5:56 pm
LOVE those orange chairs. The perfect shade of orange yumminess.
Quiet QuilterMay 24, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Bumpers are so perfect!

Now I'm going out after some orange sherbert…..don't know why…
NicholeMay 24, 2010 at 7:06 pm
So cute! And the bumpers totally match your living room! Great job.
Aunt SpicyMay 24, 2010 at 7:15 pm
living room looks amazing…want to help me redecorate? (and way to go BIL on learning to sew!)
A.May 24, 2010 at 7:26 pm
The mirror and the bumper are very nice and everything, but I LOVE your orange chairs!!!!!
pinksuedeshoeMay 24, 2010 at 8:40 pm
My husband has armchair envy. Orange is his favorite color and he is getting all sorts of ideas about what our next furniture purchase should be. LOVE those.

Also- that fabric for the bumper is awesome. I'm making crib bedding this week too :o)
AngieMay 24, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Ack. I love the orange! The chairs, the pillow, the bumper! I picked up some vintage sheets this week- in orange! I think I am attracted to it lately because I would like to see the yellow/orange ball in the sky more. 🙂
LeslieMay 24, 2010 at 9:51 pm
the fabric for this bumper is adorable. i love it. he sounds like a handy guy to have around.
SherriMay 24, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Great trade! Your living room looks terrific!
Blue Is BleuMay 24, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Loooove the bumpers! Your bro in law sounds like a wonderful person to have around… pity he'll be off to Brazil! My husband's rubbish at hanging anything or fixing stuff, so whenever my FIL visits I beg him to do it for me lol
madebymumMay 25, 2010 at 1:08 am
its great to trade.
Luke & Kelsie FrazierMay 25, 2010 at 6:42 am
SO adorable! Will you please do a tutorial or just directions to make a bumper? What do you put in the bumper? batting? foam? You've definitely piqued my interest.
TrishaMay 25, 2010 at 10:40 am
Cute bumper! I absolutely love your living room. The colors, the style, love it!
MartaMay 25, 2010 at 4:36 pm
BRAZIL!..This is my country, welcome….
JackieMay 25, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Cute bumper pads! I love that your brother in law helped make them. It makes them even more special.
MichelleMay 30, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I am I love with those bumper pads! See, I really do need to learn to sew.
KasiJune 1, 2010 at 4:35 pm
oh my Amy, I LOVE those chairs!! The orange!!!
SKJune 2, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Your furniture is awesome!
NicholeJune 9, 2010 at 3:17 pm
the bumper looks great! i really like the fabric as well.
CorrieJune 13, 2010 at 4:39 pm
well they say you shouldn't move house during a major event like a new baby let alone move to brazil! wow!

love the baby bumper and love to see a man getting handy with the sewing machine!

it's all lovely including your lounge room!

Corrie;)


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Long Sofa Tables
Looking for an effortless way to define a room with show-stopping style? A long sofa table will do the trick! Keep reading to learn how designers are using the extra length that comes with a long sofa table to define and divide a room – and how to incorporate the look into your own home.
What Are the Dimensions of Long Sofa Tables?
Check out the measurements below to see the exact dimensions that make up some of the most common types of long sofa tables:
Medium Sofa Table Sizes: 55.1"W x 13.8"D, 58"W x 15"D
Long Sofa Table Sizes: 59"W x 18"D, 60"W x 20"D
Extra Long Sofa Table Sizes: 68"W x 18"D, 68"W x 20"D
Long Sofa Tables as Room Dividers
Because of their sleek silhouettes and extra-long dimensions, long sofa tables make for effortless room dividers, which can especially come in handy for those working with open floor plans or in spaces in need of definition and organization. Here are just a few popular ways designers use long sofa tables as room dividers:
- In studio apartments. In a studio apartment, consider using a long sofa table as a line of distinction between two different living areas – such as a kitchenette and workspace.
- In a shared kids' bedroom. Placing a long sofa table in the middle of a shared kids' bedroom will help to define one half of the room from the other, creating two distinct 'personal spaces' and giving each child a healthy sense of ownership.
- In a large living room. Large living spaces can actually be trickier to style than small ones; with too much open space, a lack of focus and definition can make a room feel disorienting and even bland. Consider using a long sofa table to 'break up' a spacious floor plan. Placing one, for example, to section off an empty corner from the rest of the room – and turn it into a cozy reading nook, quiet office space or kids play area – is an effortless way to add a pop of style while creating a 'space within a space.'
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Sure, the mocha is often a gateway to other coffee drinks—it just takes some customers longer to move along than others. One of our very first regulars at the Hayes Valley kiosk became so addicted to mochas that, at the apex of his habit, he consumed five mochas in one day, earning the nickname Five Mocha David. Eventually, David moved on to drinking straight black coffee, but he hasn't been able to shake his chocolately moniker. Since the ganache is extra-thick and is used warm, we have to respectfully deny requests for iced mochas; we've found the chocolate will seize up into unsightly globs in a cold and icy environment.
Note: omit the espresso and voilà, you've got a hot chocolate.
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- Makes 1 drink
- 3 tablespoons Ganache for Hot Chocolate and Mochas
- 8 fluid ounces (1 cup / 240 ml) steamed milk or steamed soy milk
- 1 double ristretto shot of espresso
- Put the ganache in a 10-ounce ceramic cup. Pull the espresso directly over the ganache, then pour the steamed milk over the top from 12 to 20 inches above the cup. The force of gravity will be all the agitation that is required to mix the ganache with the milk. No stirring will be required. Serve immediately.
Reprinted with permission from The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee: Growing, Roasting, and Drinking, with Recipes by James Freeman, Caitlin Freeman, and Tara Duggan. Copyright © 2012 by James Freeman; photographs copyright © 2012 by Clay McLachlan. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher
James Freeman is the founder and owner of Blue Bottle Coffee Company. After starting out in a tiny converted potting shed in Oakland a few years ago, Blue Bottle is now the country's leading artisan roaster, with six cafés in the San Francisco Bay Area, roasteries on both coasts, and a presence on the High Line and in Rockefeller Ceneter and Chelsea in Manhattan. In addition to its cafés, Blue Bottle is served in fine restaurants nationwide, including Chez Panisse, Gramery Tavern, Coi, and others, and regularly garners national media attention. See www.bluebottlecoffee.com for more.
Caitlin Freeman is the resident pastry chef for Blue Bottle Coffee Company and was a longtime owner of the San Francisco cake and sweets shop, Miette. James and Caitlin Freeman live in San Francisco, CA.
A staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle's food section for ten years, Tara Duggan earned a James Beard Award for best newspaper column and was nominated for an additional James Beard Award for feature writing. She lives with her family in San Francisco, and this is her third book.