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I know that Bump Day is not for everyone; I am sure that most of you guys are not currently expecting a child, BUT I bet you know a new mom or someone who is!
This week, I am taking a break from sharing the advice that other moms have given me to host a summer giveaway with one of my favorite casual brands, Lem Lem!
The winner will get a Zare tunic (like mine above) for themselves and ALSO a Zare tunic and matching baby onesie (like Baby girl B has in her closet above) for the new or expecting mom that they tagged!
- Follow me, @venzedits, and @lemlemnyc on Instagram.
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I just finished my move from Arizona, which is more relieving than I can possibly express. Classwork is done, and the only possible reason I'll ever be returning to that quite literal hell-hole is for when I defend my dissertation and my graduation ceremony.
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1½ tbsp Skimmed Milk Powder
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2 tbsp good quality Marmalade
1 Orange (zest and juice)
230ml Water
A sweet and tangy orange loaf that can be made by hand or in the bread maker. Filling your home with a lovely orange aroma!
Mix together the flour, skimmed milk powder and salt.
Rub in the butter and then stir in the marmalade, orange zest and juice of one orange.
Sprinkle in the yeast. Gradually mix in the water to make a soft dough. It will be very sticky at first, but will take up all the flour and become a soft dough.
Knead well on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape the dough by hand or place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean damp tea towel to stop the dough drying out and leave in a warm place for about an hour to rise.
When it has risen, tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead well for 3 minutes.
Shape by hand and place on a baking tray or place into a greased 1½ / 2lb loaf tin. Cover loosely with a damp tea towel and leave in a warm place for about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake in a preheated oven at 230°C (Fan 210°C, Gas Mark 8) for 30-35 minutes.
Remove loaf from oven and allow to cool before slicing and enjoying.
Try smothering with butter and more marmalade or for a treat, add chocolate spread!
Follow the manufacturers' guidelines on the order of liquid/dry ingredients and set your machine to the basic/normal setting, large loaf, medium crust.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Garden Girl - Scrap Africa Sketch 3
Today is reveal day on Scrap Africa http://scrapafrica.blogspot.com/2012/03/sketch-3.html and this is my take on Sketch 3.
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Stunning lo.. The colors are soo pretty with the pic!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks so much Gabby..I tried to visit your blog but it wouldn't let me in..seems like you're having a little problem there but I will keep trying though xxxDelete
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Cathy, this is totally adorable! Love every single details here! TFS!ReplyDelete
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It's sooooooooooooo nice to see you here in blogland... I've loved seeing your layouts in the local mags and on ScrapAfrica's blog... so now being able to give comment back is a great pleasure.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks so much Cathy and a warm welcome to you :) xxDelete
your LO is so lovely, Cathy! gorgeous! love it! ♥ thank you for all the effort and creativity you are putting into Scrap Africa! ♥ReplyDeleteReplies
Aww Svetlana..thank you so much :) I love being part of the team and I think that I am the one who has to thank you for having me. :))Delete
Hi Cathy, my Monday started out a deep dark thunder storm blue, so I decided to visit the web to cool (and calm) down. I found your blogspot! Whoa! Being a (small time) scrapper myself, I was blown away by your lay outs! Beautiful!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Alta :) Glad I could brighten your day a little!! Thanks for the visit and a very watm welcome to you :) Hope your day ends better than the way it started :))xxDelete
Cathy I've just been having a look around your blog and I love your work, the way you put a page together is just beautiful. I'm finding it hard to move away from your blog because there's so many lovely things to see.ReplyDelete


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Many "inked up" Americans experience tattoo regret as their skin begins to age, but some experience that regret immediately after getting their new body art. A recent study conducted at NYU Langone Medical Center has revealed that six percent of New Yorkers with a tattoo have experienced long term medical complications related to their ink, including tattoo-related rash, severe itching, or swelling.
"We were rather alarmed at the high rate of reported chronic complications tied to getting a tattoo," Dr. Marie Leger, an assistant professor in NYU Langone's Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, said in a statement. "Given the growing popularity of tattoos, physicians, public health officials, and consumers need to be aware of the risks involved."
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High end cleanser- GlamGlow Youthcleanse Daily Exfoliating Cleanser High end moisturizer- Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
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Combination– Dry or normal in some areas and oily in others, such as the T-zone. With combo skin a few of the products can overlap with oily skin. But, the main problem here is finding the balance between products that help prevent oil, but not so much that it causes the rest of your face to dry out. I have combo skin and it has taken me awhile to find products to help maintain this balance. Again with the rules mentioned above, only use products meant for your face and for you skin type. For combo skin I recommend using an exfoliating scrub in the mornings (daytime), this will help with the dry patches you may have. Beware of exfoliating scrubs because they can be super abrasive and end up drying out your skin even more. You still want to find a moisturizer with salicylic acid, again with a lower percentage as this can be extra drying. You can slather on a heavy night cream without worrying about excess oil. Nighttime is the best time to moisturize your skin for the next day.
High end cleanser- Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash High end moisturizer– (Same for oily skin)
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High end cleanser- First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay High end moisturizer- (same for oily skin)
Low end cleanser- Cetaphil Daily Face Cleanser Low end moisturizer- Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream
Normal– Normal skin is not too dry and not too oily, it has no or few imperfections, no severe sensitivity, barely visible pores, a radiant complexion. Pretty much you people have been kissed by an angel. I literally have zero tips for you all except that I am extremely jealous. No, but seriously take care of your amazing skin by getting a solid skin care regimen. I'll still link you to products that I've heard work really well.
High end cleanser- Fresh Soy Face Cleanser High end moisturizer- Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer
Low end cleanser- Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser Low end moisturizer- Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer
High end cleanser- Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil High end moisturizer- boscia Oil-Free Nightly Hydration
Low end cleanser- Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser Low end moisturizer- Aveeno Positively Radiant Night Cream
Dry– Can produce almost invisible pores, dull, rough complexion, red patches, less elasticity, more visible lines. This is a really common skin type and there are many ranges. Having dry skin makes the whole process of applying makeup harder. It can make your skin feel tight and look patchy. I really recommend a very gentle exfoliating scrub to get rid of rough patches, however a thick moisturizer should be applied immediately after. You can play around with a lot of facial oils and not have to worry about getting oily. It's almost always recommend to use an oil, because they do seep down into your skin and last a lot longer. They're especially great if you don't like the feeling of a heavy moisturizer. Oils can also help brighten the skin up and reduce the feeling of tightness. They have so many benefits that makes them worth investing in.
High end cleanser- GlamGlow Thirstycleanse Daily Treatment Cleanser High end moisturizer- Josie Maran 100 percent Pure Argan Oil
Low end cleanser- Aveeno Positively Ageless Resurfacing Scrub Low end moisturizer- Botanics Organic Facial Oil
High end cleanser- Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-off Formula High end moisturizer- Philosophy Hope In A Jar Night
Low end cleanser- Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser Low end moisturizer- Aveeno Positively Radiant Night Cream
Sensitive– If your skin is sensitive, try to find out what your triggers are so you can avoid them. You may have sensitive skin for a variety of reasons, but often it's in response to particular skin care products. Can have redness, itching, burning, dryness. This is tricky and really it's important to see a dermatologist if you find yourself struggling. You guys aren't really finding products just to make your skin look better, you need your skin to feel better. It's hard to recommend products for you all, because again each sensitive skin is different. I will try my best to read a few reviews for each product I recommend. You guys may have to invest even more in skin care because these products tend to run very high in price. It's worth it for your face to feel better and not breakout.
High end cleanser- bosica Purifying Cleansing Gel High end moisturizer- Fresh Rose Hydrating Gel Cream
Low end cleanser- CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Low end moisturizer- CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM
High end cleanser- L'Occitane Shea Cleansing Oil High end moisturizer- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream
Low end cleanser- Cetaphil Skin Cleanser Low end moisturizer- CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM
I hope this helped any of you struggling with your skin! Take care of your skin and show it some love!
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Cabinet Office announced the Open Document Format (ODF) policy for office productivity applications on 22 July 2014, which established ODF (1.2) as the standard for sharing editable documents across the public sector. PDF/A and HTML5 becomes the default for publishing documents for viewing.
The government departments Technology Leaders Network meeting, on 26 September 2014, called for publication of implementation plans.
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2. Position summary
Existing desktop systems available to Defra employees, primarily Microsoft Office 2010, provide limited support for ODF but this requirement will be included as desktop infrastructure is upgraded. Short term support for ODF will be provided by ensuring access where there is a specific need to products supporting ODF.
Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 allows handling ODF (1.1) placing Defra in the "transition" phase of the policy (Section 5). Microsoft Office 2010 also allows saving existing documents to PDF/A file format.
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3. Action plan
6 months from December 2014 we will:
- test open source software that provides full support for ODF (1.2) with a view to identifying and approving appropriate products for use by selective users. This is to provide an interim facility to meet occasional demand.
- test web based editing tools for use within our secure IT environment or a secure online service.
- develop an education plan for staff with assistance from Cabinet Office and OpenDoc Society.
4. Issues arising
We have not yet identified web based editing software that fully meets our requirements for ease of use, full fidelity editing, security and storage location which does not also entail upgrade of desktop software. Defra does not directly provision or purchase of software for the majority of our arm length bodies and this may constrain adoption of ODF standards.
5. Support for ODF in Defra and Defra agencies
The following organisations have recently been provided with, or are in process of receiving, Office 2010, which supports ODF (1.1):
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- Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)
- Committee on Climate Change (CCC)
- Gangmasters Licencing Authority (GLA)
- Government Decontamination Service (GDS)
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People often say they know nothing about art, that they wouldn't know the difference between a masterpiece and a mud pie.
Not knowing what to look for or how to judge a work of art is intimidating, but there's a remedy for that, right in our own backyard.
The cure comes in the form of two portrait exhibits: Ray Turner: Population at the Akron Art Museum through May 27; and Rembrandt in America at the Cleveland Museum of Art through May 28.
The Cleveland museum's groundbreaking exhibit contains more than 50 works, with about 30 autograph paintings by Rembrandt van Rijn, the largest number of the artist's authentic paintings assembled from American collections in a century.
It is almost a given as a solution to art blindness, since it is set up to compare portraits painted by the Dutch master himself with those painted by his studio, his followers and his imitators.
The Turner exhibit — 190 paintings from the Population series, plus a number of more abstracted works — not only demonstrates his conceptual approach to depicting the human face, but also offers viewers a virtual doctoral dissertation on the various styles and approaches to painting portraits in the last century or so.
With the Rembrandts, the viewer is allowed the luxury of being able to scrutinize the brushwork of the master compared to that of lesser lights.
With the Turners, we are able to see a range of ways a portrait can be painted, from an almost photographic exactitude to a highly expressive abstraction.
Moreover, we are able to see for ourselves how, in the hands of masters, life can be injected into mere pigment and oil.
Rembrandt made his early reputation as a precise and meticulous painter. All one has to do is to look at the fastidious precision with which he paints a lace collar or the smooth and satiny quality of his sitter's complexion to see that Rembrandt knew his way around a brush and palette.
But these early portraits were also a product of their context — the conservative atmosphere of Amsterdam. Executed with a smooth finish and absorbed with the formal details of a status-obsessed society, these formal likenesses were commissioned portraits.
But the tradition of portraiture in Amsterdam during the second and third decades of the 17th century was actually much more diverse, innovative, and even experimental than elsewhere in the Dutch Republic.
Into this environment of wealth and status Rembrandt introduced a phenomenal range of animation and gesture, creating images that are truly believable, living presences.
Rembrandt filled his canvas with the personality of his sitter, whereas followers and imitators tended to distance the image from the viewer almost as if they sensed it wouldn't bear up under close examination.
As he aged, Rembrandt began to favor abstraction, became more inclined to brandish his brush strokes, and grew increasingly enamored of the oil painting medium for itself. There are many practical explanations for this, from waning physical prowess and stamina to problems with eyesight.
But just as likely is an understanding that he must have arrived at: inference and suggestion are much more alluring than precision and bland statement of fact; mystery holds more fascination than stark reality; and the promise of something is frequently more delectable than its fulfillment.
Likewise, Turner with his Population series demonstrates that we are as drawn to images that are nearly abstract as we are to those that are mirror likenesses.
Population is an ongoing exhibit that features an ever-expanding series of portraits by Turner. Painted on 12-by-12-inch glass squares, the portraits are displayed together in a grid pattern.
Beginning with the Pasadena Museum of California Art in 2009, Turner has recruited his subjects from the communities that host the exhibit. In September 2011, Turner came to Akron, where he met and photographed several residents from University Park who had been chosen for their contributions to local service organizations.
Returning to his California studio to paint, Turner worked from the photographs as well as his own impressions of the people he met. By photographing his subjects in a bright, angled light, some facial features are highlighted while others are in shadow. By delaying the actual painting, Turner allowed himself to magnify, distort or reimagine his initial impression of the sitter.
This sharp delineation of light and shadow not only allows Turner to use a broad range of colors in his portraits, but it also allows him to amplify effects, and like Rembrandt, use those to animate his subjects.
Likeness isn't an issue with Turner, who says that part happens naturally for him. The point of these portraits for Turner is that they allow him to push paint around, play with layers and textures and demonstrate again and again that art rules are made to be broken.
Turner confided to his workshop, held before the opening of his Akron show, that it had taken him 28 years to get the rules and opinions he had picked up in art school "out of my head." He pushes back against those voices, even defying age-old dictates on the quantity and quality of paint with which he loads his brushes.
One of the unique aspects of the Population portraits is that they are mounted on the wall directly over squares of paint in a range of hues. The scheme for these background colors differs from one installation to the next, not only making each installation unique, but demonstrating the effects of color.
"They really do look different on different backgrounds," said Danielle Meeker, Akron Art Museum curatorial assistant.
Anyone can see and appreciate that, without even knowing that Turner also references the work of such iconic Modernist and Contemporary masters as Josef Albers' Homage to the Square, Andy Warhol's portrait series and Lucien Freud's bravura brushwork. His George Monroe and Good Man/Bad Man series especially reflect these sources.
"People know that the center row is where the Akron portraits are, but they assume that others in the grid are also from Akron," Meeker said, "because they keep seeing people they think they know.
"The white-haired man in the top row, for instance, many of the staff kept saying looked like [glass artist] Paul Stankard." (The Akron Art Museum has the largest publicly held collection of Stankard's works.)
"When they pointed him out to Ray, he said, 'Oh, yeah, that is Paul Stankard.' Ray met him in Tacoma, Wash., where the next venue for this show will be at the Museum of Glass."
The Akron sitters have been invited for a talk at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to comment about their portraits, respond to them and talk about their experiences, Meeker said. The event will also give the museum and the subjects a chance to explore the idea of community as a concept, as well as from the point of view of individual sitters.
The opportunity to begin a journey into a greater appreciation of the visual arts has never been more convenient or bountiful as in these two exhibits. It's an opportunity not to be missed.
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Experts in business and people with many years of impressive entrepreneurship under their belts will tell you that it's not uncommon for those new to owning a business to put a lot of weight on the first year they are in business, so much so that they can jump the gun and close shop if they don't see profit within that early period. This is self-sabotage and a common misfortune of those who go forward into business alone, without mentors and advisors such as is available to franchise owners. It is perfectly normal to need more than a year to taste your first real sense of noteworthy income, so do not panic at the year mark, but maintain your excitement about marketing your franchise in some of the many ways your franchisor has demonstrated excellent results over the years.
Greg Duffey, co-owner of Minuteman Press in Norwalk, CT, along with his business partner, Joe Brenneis, are in a position to give new entrepreneurs a forecast of what fantastic things could be possible if they maintain dedication and excitement every day to the task of growing their business. Greg explains, "Joe and I had a plan when we bought this franchise. Bring professional quality printing only thought attainable in the large commercial shops to Minuteman Press of Norwalk, a small quick printer. We wanted people to have the impression that we knew what we were doing and they could trust us. Visually, this had to start with the look of the shop. We are in our 3rd location (grew out of the other 2) and it is the best looking shop yet. It is important that our clients take us seriously and that our employees feel good about the shop they are in. It's tough to have a positive attitude when you are physically surrounded by disorganization and a lack of cleanliness. We wanted to give the impression to everyone that sets foot in our door, that we are serious about what we do, and we will do the best we can to help you. We wanted everyone to at least feel that we care about them coming in and care about what we provide going out. The look of the shop sets the tone for all that enter and work here. As they say, you only get one first impression."
Your future as a franchise owner is strengthened by a strong start…
The truth is that launching any business can be nerve-wracking, but more small businesses are succeeding rather than failing in their first year according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Prepare to be conservative with your money, measure your growth and adapt as the situation calls for it, ideally, with the guidance of strong mentors able to help you make critical decisions. You were wise enough to lock-in such mentorship by signing your franchise agreement. If you were very careful to select an industry leader, the value for your investment should include things such as assistance obtaining financing, a royalty cap, outstanding training and on-site set-up with local support. With advantages such as those, panic calms down and excitement has room to increase which means enthusiastic marketing and a greater response from your target audience.
Rich Panowitz, Area Manager in Houston for Minuteman Press International, offers an example of what it is like for new franchise owners to approach their first day with the best preparation money can buy – from award-winning training to on-site assistance during set-up. From there, Minuteman Press franchise owners are assured that expertly-skilled representatives of the corporation will have their backs when it comes to support on a variety of levels. Rich reflects on the many "first days" and beyond for which he has faithfully supported owners in his region, sharing, "Boy, those first days as a franchise owner are exciting and demanding, but worth it. You've got a lot going on! Once a franchise owner returns from our award-winning, two week training program in New York, the store set up begins and our regional support personal is on-site right along with them. We know how much is going on and we are with you."
Minuteman Press franchise complaints do not get off the ground when they are blanketed with high praise from superior support thanks to professionals such as Rich. He continues, "As an Area Manager invested in the vital support role I provide, I like to pull the owners aside and explain how the first couple of weeks are going to go. Open communication is key. If an owner has questions, I encourage them to ask. I'll review what needs to be done in order to get the doors open, happy to help the owner increase the odds that everything is done properly."
Count on figures, not assumptions to measure progress
Even though you choose to invest in the proven efficacy of the franchise model, all new business owners should expect that resources will be tight in the beginning so your cash and your time must be spent wisely. You will work harder than any highly-paid, white collar executive, but the results of the work you belong to you as the head-honcho instead of just an employee. As you work to build your new reality, you should stay away from making assumptions about your early growth and rely instead on measurable data. It is normal to feel intimidated by analytics, especially today when there is almost too much data that can be collected with various software applications, not all of which is actually helpful.
You need to have just a few key metrics to watch that will help you keep track of your business continually. As it is important to always know where your time and money are going, it is equally important to maintain a clean client database and keep track of your website and foot traffic to know what marketing strategies are working and which need some adjustments. Well-established franchisors have taken the time to develop truly effective marketing strategies as well as proprietary software that provides clean, pertinent data that is just what you need to be vigilant as the owner of a business and caretaker of its growth.
Networking is an active way to embrace the excitement of opening your franchise
If you have a little "nervous-newbie" energy after the grand opening of your franchise, channel it into meeting new people because anyone you meet can be a potential client, source of insider information or solid ally within the community. The more you reach out, perhaps through involvement in business clubs, the more chances you will have to promote your business and build a reputation as a local industry expert over time. The more people you get to know, the better it is for your franchise.
Finally, take solace in the break you've given yourself through signing that sweet franchise agreement. Thanks to your own wisdom in doing so, there is little need for panic as you are not tasked with creating a product or service and hope that people will come clamoring for whatever that would be. Instead, your franchisor has set you up with, if you were very selective, products and services that have demonstrated continual demand, so your goal can be, first, to save the day for your clients and become their trusted partner.
Be excited. Take that excitement out into the community and let it permeate all of your interactions. As your local fame grows, so will your customer base and, if you keep them happy by faithfully satisfying their needs, so will your bottom line.
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About Jeff Masters
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 2:39 PM GMT on October 16, 2008
Hurricane Omar blasted through the Lesser Antilles last night, intensifying into a Category 3 hurricane as it accelerated to the northeast. Fortunately, the eye missed all the islands, as the storm passed through the narrow Anedega Passage between the Virgin Islands and Anguilla. However, the western eyewall did pass over the eastern tip of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands (Figure 1), bringing hurricane-force winds there. A Personal Weather Station at the Buccaneer Resort on the northeast coast of St. Croix recorded sustained winds of 80 mph at a height of 110 feet. Rainfall there was 6.28" on Thursday, and 9.11" so far today, for a storm total of 15.39". Other wind measurements and total rainfall for the past two days from Omar:
St. Croix airport 39 mph, gusting to 58 mph, 4.56"
Limetree Bay, south side of St. Croix 51 mph, gusting to 71 mph
Limetree Bay CMAN station, St. Croix 53 mph
St. Maartin airport 45 mph, gusting to 67 mph, 7.02"
Anguilla West End Personal Weather Station 45 mph, gusting to 69 mph, 2.88" (elevation 45 feet)
Buoy 41140 (north side of St. Croix, water depth 85 feet) reported 15 foot waves at the time of eyewall passage. The buoy's anemometer was inoperative.
Figure 1. Radar image of Hurricane Omar as its west eyewall passed over the eastern tip of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. At the time, Omar was a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds.
Omar in historical perspective
Omar is an unusual hurricane in several respects. It's one of only four hurricanes to affect the Lesser Antilles Islands so late in the season. The only hurricanes that occurred later were the Category 3 1867 hurricane that hit Puerto Rico, and two 1999 storms, Category 2 Jose and famed Category 4 "Wrong-way Lenny". Lenny was the only west-to-east moving hurricane on record to affect the Lesser Antilles. Omar's northeasterly motion is highly unusual as well, and I couldn't find any similar storms in the historical record except Lenny.
Omar is headed out to sea and should not affect any other land areas. Steady weakening is forecast, due to increasing wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures.
Figure 2. Tracks of all October or later hurricanes to affect the northern Lesser Antilles Islands. Light red tracks indicate a minor hurricane, and dark red tracks are for a major hurricane. Image credit: NOAA Coastal Services Center.
Elsewhere in the tropics
Tropical Depression 16 moved ashore over northern Honduras yesterday and dissipated. However, moisture from the depression remains over the region, which could see additional heavy rains of 2-4 inches today. It is possible that the remains of TD 16 could move over the Eastern Pacific and regenerate into a tropical storm. Both the GFDL and UKMET models have indicated this possibility in recent runs.
No computer models are forecasting tropical cyclone development in the Atlantic over the next seven days.
Hurricane Ike relief efforts
There continues to be an urgent need for relief supplies in the wake of Hurricane Ike. I recommend contributions to the portlight.org charity fund, formed by wunderground members to serve the needs of those often bypassed by traditional relief efforts. Contributions are fully tax-deductible, and more details can be found at StormJunkie's blog.
I'll have an update Friday morning.
Jeff Masters
The views of the author are his/her own and do not necessarily represent the position of The Weather Company or its parent, IBM.
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather


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Take I-95 South to exit #311. Turn left on SR 207 go to SR 312. Turn right follow all the way to the beach. This road turns into A1A Beach Blvd. Go South 1/2 mile past St. Augustine Pier. Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn is on the right on the Corner of 9th Street and A1A Beach Blvd.
Take I-95 North to exit #305 Turn right on to SR 206 go until the road ends, Turn left on A1A. Turn right on A1A Beach Blvd. Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn is on the left on the Corner of 9th Street and A1A Beach Blvd.
541 A1A Beach Boulevard,Saint Augustine Beach , Florida 32080-7936, US
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Check-In: 3:00 pm
Ceck-Out: 11:00 am
Number of Floors: 2
Number of Guest Rooms: 50
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All rights reserved.
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Our work with teachers aims to improve classroom practices through training, school-based mentoring, peer-learning, quality circles and the provision of interactive teaching resources.
The Udbhav programme promotes the professional development of teachers in Science, English and Mathematics. We produce interactive teaching and learning modules and teachers deliver these modules through student-centred, practical and creative classroom sessions. We support teachers with school visits by experienced teacher-mentors and teachers participate in opportunities for peer learning to share good practice and innovative teaching methods
Our work with Head teachers prepares them to lead and manage their schools effectively. Head teacher training focuses on developing annual school plans, school budgets, promoting community engagement and teacher management.
Our programme benefits more than 1,200 teachers each year.


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Last Saturday, 5:30am – I am looking out the window and rain, thunder and lightning are making a clear statement about the weather conditions. I am getting prepared for the long run today anyway – 17 Miles. Like the one in California that every tourist drives along with their card.. except I will be running it step by step this morning.
So I am mixing gatorade power in my 4 water bottles. I have a bowl of cereal, so my body has something to burn. I pack a backpack with additional bandaids, cremes, and stuff to change.
Running hat, running cloth, switching the running interval on the watch, check, check, check.
I know it will be tough towards the end of the run. My running group and me ran the 14 miler two weeks ago, but I also upped my mileage during the week.
My advise to everybody running this distance the first time – be as well prepared as you can, then think of something that keeps your mind busy. In my case it is the constant time and pace checking since I am the running group lead – it keeps your mind busy… And then I found myself at the end of the 17 miles, yes my legs hurt a bit, but I was exstatic ! I just ran this unbelievable distance !!!
This was a mental milestone for me, I think that if I can do 17, I can do 26.2 miles !
If you are reading this, please consider helping me with a donation for the AIDS foundation using this link. The fundraising deadline and the marathon are approaching quickly and your support is very important. Thank you !


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2019 Whisker Whirl
Minneapolis Convention Center ·
Pets hold a special place in our hearts and it's a love worth celebrating! You and *your pup are invited to join the Animal Humane Society at the Annual Whisker Whirl Gala!
Enjoy a delectable seated dinner, exquisite drinks, auctions, and activities! Proceeds will go towards helping animals in need.
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*Dogs are encouraged to attend but not required


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Iraq: Spiraling Out of Control
Obama: Weekend of Fundraising and Golf (kind of like Benghazi)
But don't worry. Professor Obama is studying the situation as we speak; I guess in the breaks between the fundraisers and golf. But! He has "asked my national security team to prepare a range of other options (other than boots on the ground) that could help support Iraq security forces and I'll be reviewing those options in the days ahead."
Whoa there cowboy… slow it down a bit… don't you want to spend a few more days (or weeks) consulting the United Nations first?


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From a duckmaster to a tequila butler, there's a professional at hand to satisfy even the most demanding guest.
Gone are the days when luxury hotels could assume guests would be satisfied with a smile from the receptionist and some insider advice from a long-serving concierge. As major brands battle for business, they're promoting increasingly niche services and employing staff with highly specialised – or peculiar – skills to set their properties apart and create a loyal customer base.
The most impressive positions seem to be the quirky few that are offered by a miniscule number of properties internationally. At thePeabody Hotel in Memphis, 'duckmaster' Anthony Petrina is in charge of what is one of the residence's main attractions: its flock of ducks. The 25-year-old takes responsibility for the overall care and wellbeing of the five North American mallards and is most visible in his role during the twice-daily March of The Peabody Ducks. At 11am each morning, he accompanies the ducks as they march along a red carpet from their rooftop Royal Duck Palace to the marble fountain in the lobby. John Philip Sousa's King Cotton March plays as the procession takes place. The procedure is repeated at 5pm, when the ducks return to their palace and retire for the evening. It sounds made up, but it happens.


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Isaac is really into playing kitchen and grocery store lately- my mom made him this felt turkey sandwich. How cute! If I finish some projects I might try to make him some other food since he enjoys this so much!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Cute enough to eat!
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- Marci said...
Oh my! That is just too cute!
- August 12, 2008 at 1:40 PM
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This day was so sick. Started with BBQ at the shop (Everyday), then the MOXI Skate Team showed up and rallied. It just so happened to be Santacon (Techie Scum Party), Peter Smolik and Tyrone Olson came up for the SOTY/KOTR party and that's how shit started getting buck. A million beers and hours later and we found ourselves hurting from the booze, laughs, mosh pits, dancing to Naughty By Nature, drugs, and that's a wrap. Congrats to Wes, Birdhouse and Skate Mafia.
There were waaaay more photos too. We will update them in due time to reflect all the debaucheries….


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How It Ended in association with Scamp Theatre
The Little Gardener
Based on the book by Emily Hughes
UK Tour: June-July 2016
This heart-warming adaptation of Emily Hughes' popular children's book The Little Gardener is an outdoor, interactive adventure for all little gardeners.
Performed inside a large glass box, containing a real-life garden, How It Ended, a visually inventive theatre company, tell the story of a little gardener and the garden that meant everything to him.
He worked hard, very hard, but he was just too little to make a difference (or at least he felt he was). Will you help the little gardener bring his garden to life? This spellbinding show will melt your heart and get your hands dirty too!
How It Ended is a visually inventive theatre
company based in the South East, jointly run by co- artistic directors Eva Sampson and Teresa Burns.
How It Ended is a visually inventive theatre
company based in the South East, jointly run by co- artistic directors Eva Sampson and Teresa Burns.
How It Ended make ambitious pieces of theatre that are youthful, contemporary and full of heart. Through original music and visual storytelling they work to excite young audiences and inspire the next generation of theatre makers.
What was the inspiration for this performance?
We loved the book – immediately upon first read. We're big fans of Emily Hughes' work and loved her debut book Wild so we were very excited by the release of The Little Gardener. It's a simple story, beautifully told, about a gardener who works very hard but feels too little to make a difference. The idea to adapt the book into a piece of interactive, outdoor theatre came together quite quickly and it felt us though it shouldn't be done any other way.
How did you go about gathering the team for it?
The idea was conceived with Eva Sampson (director and co-artistic director of How It Ended) and her clear-sighted vision for the production has really fuelled how the project has been managed. We had worked with James Lewis (designer) before and we knew he was the man for the project.
James not only designs but also builds his sets and we knew he would not only produce something beautiful but also create a set that had the durability to withstand lots of touring. We had also worked with Darren Clark (composer and lyricist) before and we knew he'd be the perfect fit for this. Darren is a brilliant lyricist as well as a composer and his pieces really serve the narrative.
How did you become interested in making performance?
My oldest brother is an actor (Michael Begley). There's quite a big age gap between us so I grew up watching him in plays and he's undoubtedly a bit of an inspiration.
At a young age I was exposed to performances that I otherwise would have been very unlikely to experience. Growing up in an a very working class family in Luton, my peers didn't experience much in the way of theatre but my family and I travelled the country to see him perform in theatres such as the Royal Exchange Manchester, Nottingham Playhouse, Birmingham REP and The Royal Court. I think somewhere along the way I thought: "I want in".
Was your process typical of the way that you make a performance?
Our process has been very much the same as our previous productions. Before entering into rehearsals we spent a lot of time working on the design concept and the dramaturgy for the production. We hold the belief that if we have done the 'homework' beforehand, then we can enter the rehearsal room with a freedom to play.
It's really important to us that the book's images are re-imagined so that our audiences do not see a literal representation of the book played out in front of them. We believe in creating non-patronising, playfully inventive pieces, which encourage children to use their imaginations.
The only real significant difference with this rehearsal process was our focus on our audience and how we would manage the interactive section of the play. In fact, in the latter stages of rehearsals we invited a group of young children and parents into our rehearsal room to troubleshoot our ideas. Their feedback was invaluable to the development of the show.
What do you hope that the audience will experience?
We're really keen to encourage children and families to embrace the outdoors and get into gardening. We'd also love our audiences to take away a sense of community and that by working together you can create something wonderful.
What strategies did you consider towards shaping this audience experience?
The nature of interactive theatre is that it is always somewhat unpredictable. However, we have tried our best to prepare for every perceivable outcome. We're aware that some children will feel comfortable interacting with us, with handling plants and getting their hands dirty, whilst other will be more hesitant, so it's about making those children feel at ease.
For each performance we have a lovely team of Production Assistants/Gardeners who are on hand to ensure that the show runs smoothly and that our audience feel comfortable and happy.
Do you see your work within any particular tradition?
We have always described our work as visually inventive and have often adopted the theatrical language of clowning and ensemble led work. We're now really excited to join a new wave of artists who are producing outdoor theatre. Moving forward, we're really keen to engage with children and young people whom may be experiencing theatre for the first time and thereby challenge any preconceptions of what theatre can be.
The audience will be invited to tend to the garden while the little gardener is sleeping and, through their work (basic tasks such as planting and watering), the garden will come alive. When the gardener wakes up at the close of the show, he will find his garden in full bloom. The performance is as playful as it is inventive, featuring puppetry (in the form of the little gardener and his pet worm), and an original soundtrack composed by Darren Clark.
Commissioned by Lyric Hammersmith, GDIF, Watford Palace Theatre and Latitude.
Running time 30 minutes
Box Office All performances are free to attend and are non-ticketed.
Director Eva Sampson Dramaturg Teresa Burns Designer/ Set Builder James Lewis Puppet Maker/ Prop Artist Andy Lawrence Composer Darren Clark Actor/ Puppeteer Peter Hobday Author/ Illustrator Emily Hughes
Notes Ages 3+
Performance Dates
7th – 8th June Lyric Hammersmith
King Street, Lyric Square, London, W6 0QL
25th – 27th June Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
2nd – 3rd July Watford Palace Theatre
20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JZ
17th July Latitude Festival
Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk
29th – 30th July Stockwood Discovery Centre
Stockwood Park, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX


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Malaysia Interior Designer
Malaysia Interior Designer
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