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Having problems with your Canon PowerShot A510 Digital Camera ?
Black screen When i turn my camera on, i get a black screen. I tried to take a picture and it sounds it is taking the picture, but i still cannot view it because the screen is black. Please help me.
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A stuck shutter is another common failure mode for digital cameras. The symptoms of a stuck or "sticky" shutter are very similar to CCD image sensor failure. The camera may take black pictures (for shutter stuck closed), or the pictures may be very bright and overexposed, especially when taken outdoors (for shutter stuck open).
\015\012To confirm a stuck shutter, put the camera in any mode other than "Auto", and turn the flash OFF (you don't want to blind yourself for the next step). Next look down the lens and take a picture. You should see a tiny flicker in the center of the lens as the shutter opens and closes. If no movement is seen, then you likely have a stuck shutter. If so, please see this link for further info and a simple fix that may help.
\015\012To confirm a stuck shutter, put the camera in any mode other than "Auto", and turn the flash OFF (you don't want to blind yourself for the next step). Next look down the lens and take a picture. You should see a tiny flicker in the center of the lens as the shutter opens and closes. If no movement is seen, then you likely have a stuck shutter. If so, please see this link for further info and a simple fix that may help.
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Adventure of Meno by Tony & Angela DiTerlizzi
Book 1: Big Fun!
Book 2: Wet Friend!
Simon & Schuster; Oct. 09; 48pp; $9.99 HC
978-1416971481 / 978-1416971498
Core Audience: giggly children 2-6 and retro-loving adults
Strengths: Appealing square trim, poppy visual approach, silliness
It's been awhile since I've had a chance to talk about books, partly because all of the industry upheaval this year has directed my attention to larger issues, and partly because I am in the middle of writing a book myself. So it was a real pleasure to tear open an envelope recently and have these two books tumble out.
Just the antidote to too much heavy thinking.
Meet Meno, the supercute space-elf hero of Tony & Angela Diterlizzi's new series for the peepers. With his green beanie, irrepressible cowlick, and nifty sweater & tie set, Meno is the embodiment of My Three Sons meets Dennis the Menace with a pinch of Japanese-inspired Friends With You thrown in for good measure.
Tony and Angela have said they were inspired by lots of mid-century influences when creating these books. Things like "Little Golden Books, old Fisher-Price toys, and vintage cereal boxes" as well as funny words like pickle, weasel and spork. They must have had a lot of fun doing this project, and it shows. Populated with friends like Yamagoo, Wishi, and—my favorite—Zanzibar who lives in his HAPPY FUN BOWL, Meno's world is full of interesting names to roll around on the tongue.
Presented in "Vibrant MENO-COLOR" the books' clean layout, punchy full bleed art, and bouncy text add up to a high-style package that will be equally at home on a children's bookshelf or a pop-culture lover's coffee table.
Because of their strong aesthetic and minimal, playful text, it would be easy to dismiss these books as a design exercise, but that would be a big mistake. In our house we've tested these books on a range of ages from 2 to 8 (as well as 40) with great success. We've even adopted some "menoisms" into our daily routine. We sometimes drink "moo juice" and like Meno, we always want it to be "sunshine time" at our house.
This cheeky series may not appeal to all parents, especially those who are overly concerned with the occasional silly potty joke or creative play with language. Dick and Jane do not make an appearance in Meno's world, but that's part of the appeal. These books will entertain in direct proportion to an adult's willingness to get goofy. They fall into the same category as tickle tag, making silly faces, and rolling around on the floor. Lots of fun, and a great opportunity to share some all-ages giggles.
Meno is BIG FUN for sure.
Rating: 8.5
Bonus videos:
Tony & Angela discuss the project
Tony and Angela read Meno (I especially like their rendition of the diminutive farts at the end. So silly!)
Buy these books from your Local Indie Bookstore
I have found my candidate!
I have loved him from afar for years and years. I can't believe that in this moment of national crisis I didn't think of him sooner.
This arrived in my box today:
Undecided Voters Flock to New Candidate
Barn Party Announces Duck as Presidential Nominee
NEW YORK (January 30, 2008): In a mass migration from established party politics, undecided voters are flocking to a new political party that promises change—real change. The Barn Party offers Americans an agenda of domestic goals supported by children's booksellers and librarians, first and second graders, and the cracked corn industry. Leading the party's charge for more reading aloud, recess and protecting the family farm, is Duck, an Avian-American who is making a splash among independent voters across the country.
Duck, a farmyard hero, has declared his entry as the Barn Party's presidential candidate for the election of 2008. Previously holding elected offices as Farmer and Governor, Duck is seeking the Presidency to present a new face of the United States to the global community. "This election will be a quack heard round the world," said the Barn Party campaign chairman, Paul Crichton of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Duck's authorized biographer, children's author Doreen Cronin, says, "Duck's time has come. He worked hard on the farm, and even harder as Governor. Hard work brings change, and Duck is a choice for change."
It's not as if we don't have the lamest duck in the office now. And the barn is a fairly egalitarian place, as far as I can tell. Maybe we'd all be better off in the long run. I hope I get a pin or placard for BEA.
Cluck, cluck, cluck.
Find out more: www.duckforpresident.com
Okay, this has nothing to do with books, other than being a brutal way to dispose of another electronic threat.
However, it made me laugh, and so I will share.
By the by, I have been on a little hiatus as I get this whole "Baby -vs- Life" thing worked out, but you will see regular postings starting next week. I have a backlog of reviews to share, and some ideas about a total overhaul of the book industry as we know it.
Stay tuned, peeps.
I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry
Penguin/Dial; May 2007; 32 pp; $16.99 HC
Core Audience: Children 4-8; Braggarts everywhere
Strengths: Bold punchy artwork; Very funny
Let's start with the basic premise of this story. Here we have a giant squid that just can't get over himself. After all, he is bigger than most things in the ocean, and if you ask him, he'll tell you he's the BIGGEST thing in the ocean.
Shrimp? Bigger.
Clams? Bigger.
Jelly fish? Bigger.
Sea turtles? Yup. Bigger.
He even says he's bigger than the shark, but he's careful to say it quietly. In fact, he's so busy proudly telling us how big he is that he doesn't even notice the (very big) whale that's behind him. But you know what they say…pride go-eth before a fall.
I really love this book both for the incredibly appealing artwork, and for the absolutely irrepressible squid. Anyone who has ever worked with children will recognize in this squid the child who has unshakable confidence about their own abilities, no matter what reality has to say about it. Preschoolers will adore everything about this book, and with successive readings they will join right in. (Fun bonus: Bathtub stickers are included so kids can play out the story in the tub.) Although our squishy hero does wind up on the inside of the whale at the end, he won't be kept down, and he finds a way to see the bright side.
This is Kevin Sherry's first book, and I hope it won't be the last. It's fun, charming, well executed, and a delight from start to finish.
Rated: 9.0
Extra Bonus: Squids must be a thing for Kevin Sherry, because he also has a fun online venture called Squidfire, featuring very hip T-shirts printed with great designs including—you guessed it—squids!!
The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
Penguin/Philomel; April 2007; 32 pp; $16.99 HC
Core Audience: Children 4-8; Ravenous readers of all ages
Strengths: Awesome artwork, fun play on words
I don't know what it is about Irish humor that I love so much, but I can't resist it when I come across it. Maybe it's the storytelling tradition over there, but there is a wonderful drollness and a slight off-kilter quality to it that is distinctly zany, and it never fails to amuse me. This book is an excellent example.
It starts out innocently enough: it's about a boy who loves books. Can't get enough of them. He devours them, really.
He eats them up.
For the hero of Oliver Jeffers' newest story, it starts out small. A distracted lick. Followed by a nibble. A page, or two. By Wednesday he had eaten a whole book. And come to find out, the best part is it makes him smarter. Pretty soon he's smarter than his dad, and smarter than the teacher. He's eating books left and right, and red ones are his favorite. He loves being smart. But like so many things that diminish when you over-indulge, our hero soon finds himself feeling a little ill. Then alot ill. Then he finds he can't eat another book if he tries.
What will happen to our little book lover now?
Of course, this bibliographic parable has a happy ending when our hero finds that there's more than one way to enjoy books. Kids will love the kookiness of the story from start to finish. Jeffers' art style is full of funny details and punchy visual elements which will give young readers plenty to look at during multiple readings. I am particularly fond of the bite-shaped diecut in the back cover of the book, and the disclaimer that reads "Please do not try to eat this book at home."
Jeffers has won critical acclaim in Europe, including a nomination for the Kate Greenaway Medal (the UK equivalent of the Caldecott) for his second book Lost and Found. With this third book, Jeffers has a nice body of work going, and I think he's definitely an author to watch.
I'm looking forward to his next tasty treat, for sure. Yum, Yum.
Rated: 8.75
Bonus: Check out Jeffers' lovely little website
17 Things i'm not allowed to do anymore by Jenny Offill & Nancy Carpenter
Random House/Schwartz & Wade; December 2006; 32 pp; $15.99 HC
Core Audience: Children 5-8; Adults who remember being less-than-perfect
Strengths: Engaging art; Funny, funny, funny
This book is an ode to every sassy girl who has ever lived. (I am one of those sassy girls, and I bet many of you are as well.) It is a laugh-out-loud litany of one troublesome idea after another and the consequence is always the same… "I am not allowed to (insert idea here) anymore."
From gluing her brother's bunny slippers to the floor, to setting Joey Whipple's shoes on fire with the sun and a magnifying glass, to a reoccurring obsession with beavers, to my favorite—giving her brother the "gift of cauliflower" [by flinging it off his forehead with a fork], the heroine of this picture book is irrepressible.
The artwork in the book is just as lively, with a wonderful combination of pen and ink illustration, collage, and mixed media. It spills across the page with great exuberance, and does an excellent job of working with the text to give you the full flavor of its spirited protagonist.
There are many books about behaving badly, but it is much rarer to find one that celebrates the individual with as much warmth and humor as this one.
Because of the weird 12/26/06 release date, I hope this book doesn't fall through the cracks and get lost in the shuffle for awards and recognition.
It's a gem.
Rated: 9.5
Okay, prepare to laugh out loud.
Check out this video post on Brotherhood 2.0 by author and funny-man John Green, (the genius behind An Abundance of Katherines, and Looking for Alaska).
You will never look at your bookshelf the same again.
A hearty shout out to the fabulous wit-ress A Fuse 8 Production for catching this gem.
Lemonade Mouth, by Mark Peter Hughes
Delacorte; March 2007; 352 pp; $15.99 HC
Core Audience: 14+ readers of both genders
Strengths: Nice blend of characters; told in both male and female voices; good feel for the trials and tribulations of small town high school life
Remember that famous scene in the Breakfast Club? The one where they're all hanging out in detention? A bunch of kids from all areas of the high school food chain, brought together by circumstance for one fateful moment. Okay—now imagine what would happen if everyone in that room was musical. Including the teacher.
That's the unexpected jumping-off point for Mark Peter Hughes' new novel, which chronicles the unlikely rise of five students from the freshman ghetto to teen rock visionaries in a small-town RI high school. Told in the alternating voices of the various main characters, both male and female, this is a story of some students who improvise a song one day in detention out of boredom, using whatever they have on hand. The teacher hears it, and contrary to everyone's expectations, suggests they try playing together. The five students, who prior to that day have never had much to say to each other, decide to give it a try. In the process they manage to create a band—the aforementioned Lemonade Mouth—that is so original and genius that it starts a little revolution in the school and unseats the popular hierarchy in the process. All of the classic high school archetypes are here: the shy and misunderstood poet, the rebellious transplant, the overachiever, the insecure funny guy, and the bohemian hipster to be, but Hughes manages to flesh them out with thoughtful writing and some very honest situational comedy.
For those of you who read Hughes' wonderful first novel I Am the Wallpaper —(which I adore, by the way. The paperback is coming in February from Random House- 978-0440420460)—you may recognize Wen, who played a peripheral but important role in that story. Here he is front and center, dealing with the discomfort of having a crush on his Dad's curvaceous new girlfriend, and trying to get through his days in the grind. Although there are passing references to the previous story, this novel is fully independent, but it's fun to see him in his context if you've read the other one.
I'm pleased that Hughes turned in such a strong effort for his second novel. His writing has an offbeat honesty that will put him in the pantheon of great YA writers if he can keep it up. I am especially impressed with his ability to write spicy and believable girls' voices. This story has just enough teen angst and edginess in it to ring true without crossing any discomfort lines. This is one of those unusual novels that you can recommend to every reader with a clean conscience.
Rated 9.0
365 Penguins, by Jean-Luc Fromental, illustrated by Joëlle Jolivet
Harry Abrams; November 2006; 48 pp; $17.95 HC
Core Audience: Children 4-8; Lovers of retro and modern design; Penguin huggers
Strengths: Beautiful bold artwork, great concept, hysterical writing, large trim size
Imagine one day that the mailman shows up and delivers to you a penguin with a note attached that says "I'm number 1". It would beg the obvious question, "Number 1 of what?" The answer is 1 out of 365.
Penguins that is.
So begins the hysterical tale of one family who must figure out what to do when a penguin a day is delivered to their house for a whole year. The first one is cute, and then the next few are interesting, but it's not long before the whole house descends into smelly chaos. Where to put them? What to feed them? How to keep track of them? It's an organizational nightmare.
Combining bold illustration with counting, rhyming, and plenty of visual play, this book is a treat from start to finish. Joëlle Jolivet's artwork makes good use of the penguins' naturally graphic physique, and the restrained palette of black, orange, and white with punches of blue give the whole book an appealing retro flair. Kids will love the exuberance of the illustrations and the math puzzles among the silly slapstick. The over-sized trim size of the book (14.3 x 11.3) will prevent you from putting it in all but the biggest bookshelf, but that's not such a hardship since it will look just as good on your coffee table.
Listen to Daniel Pinkwater's review of this book on NPR from 12/16/06
Rated: 9.25
By Philip Reeve
Bloomsbury; Sept. 2006; 250 pp; $16.95 HC
Core Audience: Children ages 8-12
Strengths: Humor, great blend of genres
Imagine what would have happened if Jules Verne had written a Jane Austen novel for the junior set, and you start to get an inkling of what Larklight by Philip Reeve has in store. It's a delicious blend of tongue-in-cheek Victorian propriety, comedy and swashbuckling space adventure, revolving around a rambling house called Larklight that just happens to be traveling through space.
As the novel opens, we are introduced to Arthur Mumsby and his sister Myrtle, who live with their father (a slightly forgetful professorial type), in a huge and rambling house containing not a few mysterious secrets. Not much seems to happen here at Larklight. The children fret about their boredom until one day they receive notice that they are to have a visitor. Of course, the nefarious visitor is not what he seems, and soon the siblings are off on an adventure all over the galaxy.
This novel is more evidence that Reeve, who received much critical acclaim for his Hungry City Chronicles, is an author whose imagination produces the most amazing material. He combines genres, time periods, the familiar and the fantastical into an extraordinary romp. What I loved most about it is the offhand way he manages to convince us that it is the most normal thing in the world for these two Victorian children to be living in space in the first place, as if it were no stranger than some sleepy town in the English highlands. A thoroughly original book and tons of fun!
Rated: 8.5
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Some thoughts on the latest stories in issue #20 of 100% Biodegradable
Kicking off with a funny three panel strip called 'Eat Me' – this really made me smile!
Funguys: The Last Supper has the Funguys gatecrashing one of the most famous parties. There is a fair amount of blasphemy here, and the dynamic between the two fungus and the straight laced disciples and Jesus is pretty funny. Things always work out!
Time Waits is a nice future shock style story, with some good comments on time travel, as well as those left behind by the latest fashions! the art is really good and I like the sense of humour of it all!
Rubbernorc: Vital Delivery features a plan to deliver booze to the spacemen up in a space station! There's always something you forget though, and I like the way it's built up until the final panel *face/palm*
It was a 'vital delivery' though!
More time travel fun in Wrong Place, Wrong Time – I like the way this social commentary is told, with a bit of humour thrown in. The protagonist not having any dialog was well done too – just reacting around him!
Pet Peeve/Ersatz Pussy Cat – A funny look at pets, with the thoughts about the differences between dogs and cats. Perfect!
Skowdogs is pretty much all action, but there is some snappy banter in the midst of battle too. There is alien tech, aliens and something else at the end. I can see this isn't over yet!
Population control with dwindling resources is a hot topic at the moment (spoilers) and Supply and Demand gives us a different look at that with government sanctioned murder! The twists are quick an funny in this story right to the end!
Rumblebot Rampage mixed it up a bit, I did see the twist coming, but it was fun to read, with some good classic art for the story!
Elevator is a creepy horror short, set around an elevator. Really well done, and plotted.
Tense is a nice single page experiment in sequential art. Lovely colours and well told!
Issue #20 was a classic anthology read, packed full of some excellent stories!
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For those who prefer print format, 100% Biodegradable Collections 1 – 4 – which collect strips from issues 1-6, 7-10, 11-14 and 15-18 respectively, are available on Drivethru comics. Each 100+ page anthology is packed with more than 20 strips from the likes of Kek-W, Jon Haward, Liam Sharp and Dan Cornwell.


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I, Simon Mulvany, am being sued for injurious falsehood and defamation by Capilano Honey Limited and its CEO Ben McKee.
The legal proceedings issued against me personally are stressful , unnecessary, overwhelming and confusing.
I make no money from @savethebeesaustralia. The page's followers and I marvel at an insect that through unity manages to keep us alive. If you follow my posts you will realise that I express opinions via @savethbeesAustralia that are in the public interest. The bee community and other environmentally conscious followers from the general community respond in the comments and the result is often an online forum where these issues are debated. The input comes from like minded people who share my concerns about bee welfare. Many are stakeholders in the industry, commercial beekeepers who care for bees, are worried about disease like #foulbrood.
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I will continue to make ends meet in a life I love: sharing my work with #bees, enjoying time with my son, tending to the veggie patch and spending time with friends.
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Bar Harbor, ME – The Homans Path and Ladder Trail on Dorr Mountain and Precipice and East Face Trails on Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park are closed to public use until further notice, Superintendent Sheridan Steele announced today. These trails were damaged by rock slides that were the result of an earthquake, measured at a magnitude of 3.8 by the U.S. Geological Survey, at 8:07 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2006. The Acadia National Park trail crew is working to make the trails safe and reopen them to the public as soon as possible. Some of the trails suffered substantial damage; it is anticipated that work on some of the trails may last until the summer of 2007 or longer. Visitors should use caution and watch for loose rocks on all trails and roads in the park. For more information, contact the park at 207 288-3338, extension 0.
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Hans Blix reflects on his failed weapons inspection program. He regrets that inspections are coming to an end "when [Iraq's] government was providing more cooperation than it has in more than a decade." Blix seems not to understand that Iraq's newfound "cooperation" is due entirely to the presence of 250,000 troops on its borders.
Blix still hasn't lost his faith in human nature. He admits that Iraq has the ability to use chemical and biological weapons against coalition forces–which would seem to moot the whole issue ostensibly addressed by the inspectors–but says, "I doubt that they will have the will." Blix explains that there are "some people who care about their reputation even after death." It is hard to know what to make of a person this dense. The photo below could hardly be more welcome–it shows the U.N. inspectors at Baghdad Airport, leaving Iraq.
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A troublemaker has been ordered to stay away from three men and a woman for five years after a series of assaults in Motherwell.
Jamie Nisbet was served with the non-harassment order at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.
He admitted carrying out three assaults in Clapperhowe Road on March 10.
Nisbet (27), of Wood Crescent, Motherwell, bit Joseph Morrison and punched Ross Paterson. He also pushed and punched Charlene Paterson and pulled her by the hair, knocking her to the ground.
Allegations that he shouted threats and used a fence post to smash the windscreen of a car outside a house in Clapperhowe Road were dropped.
Sheriff Andrew McIntyre was so concerned by his behaviour that he imposed a non-harassment order which means Nisbet is banned from contacting the three assault victims and Alan Paterson until May 2022. He must also stay away from an address in Clapperhowe Road.
A court insider said: "Sheriffs often use non-harassment orders in domestic cases, but the wide ranging scope of this one is unusual.
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Sheriff McIntyre also imposed an electronic tagging order which means Nisbet is banned from leaving home between 8pm and 7am for the next six months. He must also attend a one-year drug treatment and testing programme.


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I attended a day of meditation training on Saturday. I learnt a few things.
One thing was how to enjoy all my Rolos. Our guide for the day pointed out how we only really savour the first Rolo of the packet and, of course, the last one. The rest of them just get popped, unthinkingly into our mouths. Shame that. The first and last don't taste better than the others it's just that we focus on them a bit more. We are more mindful of the them.
It's not difficult actually and can be applied to loads of things we like but shouldn't consume too much of. Plus, apart from enjoying the mouthfuls more, I don't seem to need as much or as many. So it seems to me that mindful eating can help a diet too.
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Archive for April 2012
The Beginning And The End
There it is. Time to call it quits. For more than half a dozen years we did everything we could to make our product a success, to get it some momentum. I sunk tens of thousands of hours into it, and my coworkers did the same.
It was slowly becoming obvious what was happening, demise is a gradual process. It has been frustrating to see one of the competing products thrive and eventually overshadow ours (and others). For a while, we had the hope that we would catch up, that something would turn the tide, but it's as if the moon can no longer be bothered.
It's not like we haven't accomplish anything. We have thousands of happy users, and most of them will probably stay around for awhile yet. But the adoption hasn't been what we were hoping for. I'm sad about it, and obviously disappointed. But it's not the end of the world.
We experimented. Sometimes with success, sometimes not. We made mistakes. Some mattered, others did not. I learned heaps. We had a lot of fun. It was a true privilege to work with some amazing people. And hey, at least we tried.
It sounds dramatical, but it's the end of an era. Time to relax, find new adventures and see if it is possible to make a dent elsewhere.
Living alone
So true. I think I've done all of those. Except perhaps for defrosting a chicken in the shower, that seems a tad unhygienic.
Mellon Collie, but no infinite sadness
The technology world is a weird place. Popular technology in a particular (large enough) market can come and go at an amazing pace. What was new, exciting and a possible contender for world domination half a decade ago can look ill-designed, irrelevant and legacy by now. Most things will simmer for a while after they've had their peak, but they won't pick up many new adopters. Software releases go stale almost as quickly as yesterday's lunch.
Creating a successful product is about so much more than having well-designed technology. Even the free software world is not a meritocracy, though it's probably closer than the proprietary software world. Perception matters. Timing matters.
I started out in the technology world thinking that I could make the most impact by just writing a lot of great code. Now, having seen the evolution of various free software projects over the last 15 years it all seems very temporary. Like a time lapse, I have seen code being written and then gradually replaced until there is nothing left of the original, effectively replaced by something else entirely. And there is so much more that matters than just the code.
It's not like we're only making the same mistakes all over again and again. The world's overall knowledge is moving ahead bit by bit. Each piece of software is just a another progression, another dent. But it seems now there are so much more ways to be a part of that process than just writing perfect code.
Today I feel a slightly more like a scientist and slightly less like an engineer than I did yesterday.
Conference Fever
Speaking at conferences is a great way to let other people know about your work, and to connect with users and other developers. There are sometimes other perks, like a speakers' dinner and being reimbursed for travel or accommodation.
For the last year or so I have spoken at most conferences I attended. For this one I somehow missed the call for papers. I don't regret it.
It's great just being here, having fun and chatting away into the night, without having to worry about slides that have to be finished or about getting up early and being crisp and clear in the morning.


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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Farmers Market Ratatouille with Chicken and Pesto
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Grilled Ratatouille with Chicken and Basil Pesto
A early morning wake up allowed me to get to the local farmers market before it became too crowded. Summer's definitely here and it shows with all the market bins overflowing with fresh produce. My plan is always to walk the whole market and note the price and location of items I like, then I can go back and get what I want for the right price. Today I saw lots of squash varieties available and the first thing that came to mind was the classic Mediterranean dish Ratatouille, a combination of different squash, eggplant, onions and tomato drenched in olive oil. I had to make this and I found everything I needed plus I bought a huge bunch of basil to make pesto to go with chicken thighs that I planned to grill later in the day. With a hot charcoal fire burning I first grilled the vegetables for the Ratatouille then I put the chicken on, with the chicken cooking I diced the cooked vegetables and blended the pesto. Everything came together fast and easy with incredible fresh flavors. I cant wait to go back and explore the aisles.
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MAC Waterproof Brow Set for Summer 2014
Effective and glamorous in one? MAC Cosmetics definitely knows the answer! The ultra-feminine and sassy MAC Waterproof Brow Set for summer 2014 comes as the following guarantee of the success and luxurious outcomes for any look you may wish to create this summer (Check out: How to Fill In Eyebrows). The best formula for stunning everyone around, according to MAC is the newest collection of useful makeup products ready to create a big diversity of looks from neutral or natural to catchy and dramatic. The water resistant formula is the following benefit of this pack. So having a closer look at the MAC Waterproof Brow Set for summer 2014 we may discover the following!
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Nothing can improve and transform the look of your conrete floor for the least amount of money than epoxy paint. It is one of the oldest and still very popular ways to turn that plain or ugly floor into something to be proud of.
Available in two different formulas, the least expensive is the traditional latex acrylic concrete paint. Once your floor has been cleaned and prepped properly, it goes on quickly with the least amount of fuss with a variety of colors to choose from. The other formula that has become more of the standard is epoxy paint. Though a few more dollars per gallon, it has epoxy added to the mix and as a result it holds up much better than standard paint. It is just as easy to apply and comes in a variety of colors as well.
You can even add colored acrylic chips to broadcast onto the surface of the paint after it is applied to add color and some anti-slip properties. Two-part epoxy paint kits are another variation of this formula. The most expensive of these choices, these kits technically are not paint but are worth mentioning here because of their relatively low cost.
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Product that requires mentioning is the garage floor epoxy paint kits. Technically these are not paint; they are an actual 2-part epoxy product that is marketed as paint. Because they have a very low percentage of solids content by volume, they are easy to apply and provide a thin coat like paint does.
Most kits are designed to go on with only one coat. They should not be confused with the traditional epoxy coat systems that provide multiple coats however. While they do provide better protection than latex acrylic or 1-part epoxy paint, the cost for these kits is usually 2 to 3 times as much.
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
A hybrid challenge at SSS
This week challenge is to use a digital element on your traditional paper layout. I had never done that before so it was a real challenge for me. You can see my take on the challenge at the end of this post.
The sponsor of this week is Stamping Dragon Designs. She has some awesome digital kits and stamps in her shop. Have a look here -> http://dragonslairdesigns.com/shop/
The winner of this week will receive a $ 10 gift certificate to use at Stamping Dragon Designs.
This is my layout using the elephant stamp. If you want to see what the other members of the DT created, go to -> http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/
Enjoy your Sunday!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
A giveaway!!!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Another layout
Friday, February 05, 2010
And here it goes ....
I'm so happy to be in this blog hop. It's my first one ever ;-)
There are lots of things going on here so please play along with us.
Our very own talented Pamela designed this sketch for this blog hop. We were asked to create a layout with the 'love' theme. You will find some inspiration on every blog.
This is my take on it. It's about why I love my boyfried. I used some Sassafras paper and the I took the pics on New Years'Eve 2009.
If you visit and comment on every blog on this blog hop and go back to SSS to mention it, you have a change to win this amzing price.
The first prize drawn will be for someone who comments on each blog. It consists of this fabulous package donated byLacey of Stamp and Create
and a $5 gift certificate to Stamping Dragon Designs!!
This package contains a 12x12 Basic Grey Sugar Rush paper pack
1 Basic Grey Hearthrobe Clear Stamp Set
1 Wags and Whiskers "Steal a Kiss" rubber stamp
and $5 Gift Certificate to Stamping Dragon Designs
The second prize will be for someone who comments on all the blogs and completes the sketch and links it back here before the end of the hop.
This package contains...
4 each of 7 double sided Glitz Designs pattern papers
1 package of Glitz Designs pink and white flourish rubons
4 packages of Glitz Designs frosting
And the third prize pack will be for a new follower to our little challenge blog who also comments on all the blogs. We are thrilled that we have 146 followers already!!! Thank you all!
This package is a Tango kit from Studio Calico.
It contains...
4 Basic Grey pattern papers
1 sheet of Basic Grey alphas
1 package of Basic Grey woolies
1 package of Basic Grey rubons
1 package of Little Yellow Bicycle clear cuts
1 package of Making Memories pearl brads
1 Studio Calico acrylic stamp
So now, you need to go to Micheles blog http://chelemom.blogspot.com/
Here is the hop order just in case you get lost along the way....
Regina Jones (http://rjones-scrapcreations.blogspot.com/)
Pamela Young (http://pamelasworldofscrap.blogspot.com/)
Chris Severs (http://chriscorner-23.blogspot.com/)
Boni Boutelle-Jones (http://bonibleauxdesigns.blogspot.com/)
Isolde Pyncket (http://sollie79.blogspot.com/)
Michele Kovack (http://chelemom.blogspot.com/)
Lacey Stephens (http://www.handstampedbylacey.typepad.com/)
Janette Padley (Stamping Dragon Designs) (http://stampingdragondesigns.blogspot.com/)
Cariena Basson (http://www.cariena.blogspot.com/)
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
Blog Hop - Hop into love
I hope you are all playing along with us on SSS (Scrap and Stamp Saturday) this weekend. Our blog hop will start on Feb 5th till Feb 7th. There will be lots of beautiful prices and RAK's. So don't forget to go to


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Balich Ordinance not allowing aerial photos to initiate code violations is now law after Executive Order by County Executive
Balich Ordinance not allowing aerial photos to initiate code violations is now law after Executive Order by County Executive
The process addressing use of aerial photos in code violations began in April 2013 when Balich first brought a Resolution to the Legislative Committee. Balich said he was having trouble getting it to the right Committee. The issue was moving from Land Use to Judicial with not much happening. Balich eventually decided to move it forward as a change to the ordinance which required a public hearing and a full vote of the County Board. After playing ring around the Committees for a few Months moving from Judicial to Land Use to Executive and finally to a joint meeting of Land Use and Judicial in December 2013, it passed and was to be set for public hearing. Finally May 6th 2014 there was a public hearing, and immediately after the hearing the Judicial Committee voted it down. This was a shock for Balich who thought it would pass with no problem. It was dead as far as Reed Bible, Tom Weigel, Ken Harris, and Jacky Traynere were concerned. Balich said it is not over, he was not giving up. He said this is a people issue and could not understand why the Democrats and Weigel did not get it.
At the May 13th Executive Committee Jim Moustis motioned to put it back on the Agenda, for a vote of the full board. Reed Bible and Herb Brooks voted no the rest of the Committee voted yes giving the ordinance new life with a vote of the full Board. Jim Moustis made the valid point that 4 people from a committee should not have the power to kill an issue. Mr. Moustis also pointed out that anything can be added to the County Board Agenda by the Executive Committee. Balich was confident there were enough votes to pass from the full Board.May 14th the County Executive passed an Executive Order, putting Balich's ordinance into law before the vote of the full Board. Balich is extremely pleased with Walsh's decision standing for the people of Will County.
Executive Order 14-30
Aerial Photography Prohibited
Lawrence M. Walsh, will County Executive, hereby prohibits the Land Use Department and its personnel from using aerial photography to initiate an internal Land Use complaint of an ordinance violation. Dated May 14, 2014 and signed by Will Vounty Executive Lawrence M. Walsh.
2014 IL. Governors Forum hosted by Will County Tea Party Alliance
By MaryAnn Ahern
| Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014 | Updated 11:36 PM CST
The Republican candidates for governor square off in their first debate, but the frontrunner was missing. MaryAnn Ahern reports.
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Tuesday was the first of several forums planned in advance of the GOP primary for Illinois gov-ernor.
Three of the candidates, state Sen. Bill Brady, state Treasurer Dan Rutherford and state Sen. Kirk Dillard attended the Will County Tea Party forum in Plainfield, but the front-runner — Bruce Rauner — was a no-show.
An empty chair was placed on stage for Rauner, who asked that a surrogate read an opening statement for him, a request that was denied.
The questions ranged from jobs to education.
Brady said he plans to abolish the State Board of Education if he's elected governor.
Rutherford was asked about his views on same sex marriage.
"I think we need to be very sensitive about this kind of a discussion. Is it perfect to be in a world that has a man and a woman bearing their natural-born child? Sure it is. But it isn't a perfect world we live in," Rutherford said.
Dillard was asked about Rauner's claim that union bosses control politicians.
"I've taken money from the Operating Engineers, that's a private union, and they're concerned, and they support me because they believe I'm the best candidate," Dillard said.
Earlier this week, Rauner said all of the attention he's receiving and questions about using clout to get his daughter into Walter Payton Prep stem from his high poll numbers.
"I'm an independent guy, I can't be bought, bribed or intimidated," Rauner said.
Rauner initially said he would only attend five public forums, but has now changed his mind and will also attend an extra one later this week.
After the forum, a straw poll was taken that included Rauner's name. The results will be an-nounced Wednesday morning.
Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/GOP-Gubernatorial-Candidates-Square-Off-240225161.html#ixzz2qRrbAbgh
Ficarello Candidate for Will County Sheriff "CLEAR PATH PROGRAM" FOR INMATE WORKERS
November 5, 2013 Editor No Comments
"CLEAR PATH PROGRAM" FOR INMATE WORKERS To keep the incarceration rate below national average for non-violent misdemeanant offenders and traffic offenders, an alternative type of sentencing is needed in Will County. This alternative category of sentencing will present the court system with a program that would allow judges to order manual labor of sentenced inmates, […]
To keep the incarceration rate below national average for non-violent misdemeanant offenders and traffic offenders, an alternative type of sentencing is needed in Will County. This alternative category of sentencing will present the court system with a program that would allow judges to order manual labor of sentenced inmates, in lieu of extended jail time. The alternative sentencing will not only help the taxpayer by reducing inmate housing costs due to the sentence time being exchanged for manual labor, but also provide these low risk offenders an opportunity to learn life skills and repay the community.
The placement in this type of alternative sentencing must meet certain eligibility and the individual must agree to the terms and rules of the program. The sentenced inmate must be physically capable and able to work in all weather.
The sentenced inmate must also pay a one-time insurance fee and processing fee prior to participation in this program. The processing fee will be utilized to provide special clothing for both the job being performed and exposure to the elements/climate.
These sentenced individuals will work only in approved work settings for governmental institutions, or non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations. They will be supervised by sworn officers, and will operate five days a week. A civilian coordinator will provide management of the various job assignments throughout the community. Failure to meet the terms of the program or a break in the rules will result in spending the rest of their sentence in a general population setting with the full sentencing reinstated.
Inmates in this program who have not completed high school or attained a G.E.D. will be encouraged to participate in the G.E.D. program offered by the Support Services Division of the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
This program will provide a "Clear Path" for inmates to learn the responsibility of hard work, serving their sentence and providing a positive experience by giving something back to the community, and encouraged enrollment in the Sheriff's G.E.D. program. Also contact with various charitable organizations could provide help for these individuals once they have completed their sentencing.
The "Clear Path Program" will be evaluated after one year to analyze the cost, benefits and savings resulting from the program.
A future contingency of this plan would allow individuals sentenced to probation/supervision, including hours of community service, to also participate in a plan of a similar environment.
Taxes voted to increase by Dems in Will County
Your Property Taxes in Will County were just increased by the Democrats with the deciding vote coming from Democrat Executive Larry Walsh. To put it into context Jim Moustis said taking in New Construction raises everyone's taxes and Larry Walsh said the County takes New property money. The Democrats believe in raising taxes, taking your money, and the Republicans believe we are taxed too much. Check out what your Republican Board Members said about taking more of your money in the form of taxes. Reed Bible 46:35 Compares this tax increase to a meal at Mc Donalds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6JkcY5grNE Moustis 42:35, 54:20, 1:08:17; Izzo 47:38; Fricilone 48:05, 1:01:20; Balich 48:54 101:27; Margo Mc dermed 58:10; Maher 59:47; Hart 1:05:40; Freitag 1:02:25; Wiegel 103:21; Goodson 1:06:28; Walsh Speaks 1:10:14
Aerial Photos in Will County
Will County has in my opinion excessive regulations. An example is the use of Aerial Photos to initiate code violations. I have been trying since April to amend the Ordinance to not allow it. Finally in October I am getting movement and it will be going to a vote either in October or November.
" Cool Cities" Founder agaisnt Coal
Mayor Michael McGinn, Home Page, Coal Train Impacts: New coalition of regional leaders formed to oppose coal exports, http://mayormcginn.seattle.gov/new-coalition-of-regional-leaders-formed-to-oppose-coal-exports/
Mayor Michael McGinn, Home Page, 40 elected leaders have joined Leadership Alliance Against Coal, http://mayormcginn.seattle.gov/40-elected-leaders-have-joined-leadership-alliance-against coal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=40-elected-leaders-have-joined-leadership-alliance-against-coal Posted by: Mayor Mike McGinn
Local Officials want Mountable Medians on 159th
April 26, 2013
For more information, contact:
Will County Board Member Steve Balich
LOCAL LEADERS DISCUSS MEDIANS PROPOSED FOR 159th STREET WITH STATE'S SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
HOMER GLEN – A group of Will County officials who are worried about the size and length of the medians proposed for 159th Street went to Springfield on April 19 to speak with Secretary of Transportation Ann Schneider.
Will County Board members Steve Balich and Mike Fricilone, Homer Glen Trustees George Yukich and Mike Costa, and Homer Township Supervisor Pam Meyers made the trip with State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) and State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). They were accompanied by Bob Schmidt, the owner of Homer Glen's Wheel Go Camping and a representative of the Business Area Group of 159th, a merchants association.
They are concerned about the state's plans to improve a seven-mile stretch of 159th Street between Interstate 355 and Will-Cook Road. The Illinois Department of Transportation's project includes medians that cannot be crossed by vehicles.
"The raised medians are a safety hazard according to our emergency management authorities and fire districts. If they are installed, fire trucks will not be able to make U-turns on 159th Street, and emergency response time will be increased," Balich said. "Local business owners also are concerned about how the medians will affect their livelihoods. The barriers will make it difficult for customers to access their businesses, and they might take their money and spend it in Orland Park instead."
Omer Osman, the state's Director of the Division of Highways and IDOT's Chief Engineer, also attended the 40-minute meeting. At the conclusion, Schneider said she would direct IDOT to take a second look at the situation. She also told the group that she would contact them in two weeks.
"I would like to thank Senator Radogno and Representative Durkin for standing with our community," Balich said.
Fundraiser for Steve Balich June 5th
Wednesday, June 5th from 7pm-10pm
Woodbine Country Club
14240 West 151st
Homer Glen, Il 60491
Donations of $40
Checks can be made out and mailed to
Elect Balich
12259 Derby Lane Orland Park, Il 60467
Keynote Speaker: Joe Walsh
Includes Open Bar and Hors d'oeuvres.
Speakers Will Include
Jim Durkin-State Rep 82nd District
Christine Radogno- State Senate Minority Leader
Master of Ceremony Dan Proft- WLS Radio Host
Join Host Committee of County Board Members
Jim Moustis District 2 Mike Fricilone District 7
Lee Ann Goodson District 5 Judy Ogalla District 1
Tom Weigel District 12 Ragan Freitag District 6
David Izzo Districr 2 Margo Mc Dermed District 12
Chuck Maher District 11 Liz Collins District 13
Don Gould District 6 Suzanne Hart District 11
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Or calling (815)-557-7196
A copy of the report will be filed with the State Board of Elections.
Amendment passed with Will County Legislative Committee Concealed Carry Resolution
Provides that the Department of State Police shall issue a license to a person to: (1) carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person, concealed or otherwise; (2) keep or carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about his or her person when in a vehicle; and (3) keep a loaded or unloaded handgun openly or concealed in a vehicle. Prohibits the carrying of the handgun in certain locations. Provides that the license shall be issued by the Department of State Police within 30 days of receipt of a completed application and shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. Provides for renewal of licenses. Establishes qualifications for licensees, certified firearms instructors, and instructor trainers. Provides for home rule preemption. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Prohibits from inspection and copying information about applications for licenses to carry a handgun and about license holders contained in the database created by the Family and Personal Protection Act, except as authorized by that Act. Amends the State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the State Police Act, the State Finance Act, the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, and the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes.


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Advice for GK-12 Teachers and Fellows
Check out (and "like") NSF's new Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NSF.Learning360 targeted to K-12 educators. It highlights one new item a day–usually a short video–that offers cutting-edge science, engineering, education research, and social sciences.
Directions to RPI and Campus Map
Photo/Video Consent Form
As part of the National Science Foundation's Triple Helix Program at Rensselaer, the NSF encourages photographs to be included in its reporting. A release form must be signed, returned and kept on file for any and all students photographed as part of the GK-12 Triple Helix program.
Media Release Forms for parent and child (updated April, 2013)
Forward completed forms to Victoria Brock, Program Coordinator
Travel Expense Reports:
Short | Long | Super Long
Mileage reimbursement is $.55/mile
For international travel, use the currency conversion data using the date that the expenses were incurred.


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Pontremoli, the door of Tuscany
Pontremoli, the door of Tuscany
Meet your guide in Pontremoli (tollbooth at the exit of the A15)
The day is dedicated to visiting the town of Pontremoli, the door of Tuscany, a typical medieval village on the Via Francigena, full of history and traditions.
Following a short introduction, we visit the church of San Francesco. According to tradition, the large church was founded by Saint Frances of Assisi in 1219. It was rebuilt in the 15th century, and in the 18th century it was decorated with valuable rococo stuccos. The church contains two materpieces - Agostino di Cuccio's marble bas-relief of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus (15th century), and a large painting, attributed to Guido Reni, of the crucifixion (17th century).
Leaving the church of San Francesco and crossing the Cresa bridge, we enter the walled town and head for Piagnaro Castle, the magnificent fortress that dominates the town. In the castle, we visit a small but extraordinary museum, the Stele Statue Museum. The stele statues are prehistoric, anthropomorphic sculptures dating from between the first and fourth millennia BC, and represent warriors and women with a typical semi-lunar head, which is now the symbol of Lunigiana. These stele statues are made of sandstone, the local stone. From the castle, you can admire the beautiful view of Pontremoli and the valley below.
We return to the old town centre and, after a short stop at a confectionery shop to taste Amor, the typical custard and wafer pastry of Pontremoli, we visit the stately tower of Cacciaguerra, now called the Campanone, which was built between the two squares of the old town centre. After a short visit to the baroque cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta we walk through the town to the point where the rivers Magra and Verde meet, and to the Castelnuovo tower.
After a traditional lunch that includes, for example, the famous testaroli, we visit two of Pontremoli's hidden treasures, which are not normally open to the public - the Church of our Lady (1732-38), an outstanding example of Pontremoli's baroque architecture, and the privately-owned Dosi Magnavacca Palace, an 18th century dwelling covered in frescoes with trompe l'oeil and depicting mythological tales.
To conclude our tour of Pontremoli, we visit the church and the monastery of SS. Annunziata. This large 15th century complex contains several masterpieces dating back to the renaissance and the baroque periods. The marble temple is attributed to Sansovino and the 15th century polyptych to Giacome Serfolio. The sacristy made of carved walnut dates back to the 17th century.
Send us your request, and we will organise a guided tour especially tailored for you.
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Why Malaysia Men Slow Down When They're In Love
Have you ever noticed how you and your boyfriend or husband, walk when you're together? Do you walk at the same speed, or are you always trying to play catch up? Do you find that you alter your pace when you're with a friend of the same gender or different gender? Are you paying attention to your walking speeds at all?
While you may not notice your walking behaviour while out with the girls, if you're constantly scurrying behind your love, you probably have noticed that for sure. And now, thanks to a new study, you can point out to your fast walking partner that his walking may have a direct correlation of his affection for you.
According to the study, men slow down when they're in love. Even if they're not holding hands, they take their usual speed down the necessary notches so it matches their romantic partners — "a phenomenon not seen when guys walk with female friends."
Slowing down and walking together may be the best way to hold a conversation but, like most things, it goes hand in hand with evolution, claiming that men are inherently trained to care for their partners, and that in slowing down for their special lady, energy is conserved "so that the woman can save her effort for reproduction." It's all about making the babies, you guys.
But there are other reasons, too, according to dating coach and VeeMall expert: "It's all about the man protecting his love from the harsh moments that may come up. He goes into this-is-my-babe mode and wants the world to know that so he walks with her as proud as he can be. It's also a pride thing he wants other males to know that this amazing woman is his and she is off limits to anyone else. Primal how we are really wired."
Although the study didn't look into how these findings may vary between new love and love that has years and years under its belt, another YourTango expert, Marla Martenson, author of Hearts on the Line, has this anecdote to share: "My husband always walks ahead of me, sometimes by half a block. I feel like a Japanese woman. We have been together for 11 years and he won't change. I either have to run to keep up, but I usually just walk behind him."
Martenson is not alone. She's heard from other women that their husbands do the same, and maybe it's because that in the early stages of love the man is trying to impress his ladylove, but over time, he goes back to his usual walking speed.
Whatever the reason may be, the fact remains that men alter their speed when it comes to the women they love. It may not always be that way, after decades together where comfort levels have outweighed the need to impress, but in the early stages, it definitely proves that no matter how long their legs, dudes are willing to slow up to be by your side.


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Fortnightly Fruit Peel from Homepeel
Australia's skin peel specialist, Homepeel, today released a first of its kind skin peel. Simply add your own fresh fruit for a natural, gentle, refreshing peel and glowing skin. Homepeel Director, Jodie Culpin said she is excited about bringing the Fortnightly Fruit Peel to her already successful skin peel product range.
The Fortnightly Fruit Peel ($49.95) draws on the acidic properties of the fruit as well as the nutrients they imbed. Combined with the lotion, they provide an instant and effective peel, which is nutritious and based on natural properties. Within minutes, the fruit and lotion combination work to gently remove the upper dry, dead skin layers, revealing a fresh glowing skin with no obvious peeling.
"I haven't seen anything like this on the Australian market," she said.
"We are so proud to be bringing a skin peel product to our customers that is innovative, affordable and it works."
Great fruit ideas to use are strawberries, kiwi fruit, blueberries or mangoes, just to name a few. Or combine a couple of your favourites to create a unique and luscious skin peel. Long time Homepeel customer Shannon Charmers, has been given the Fortnightly Fruit Peel to try and loves the result.
"I just love adding fresh strawberries to the lotion and creating a mixture for my face that feels luxurious and ignites all my senses," she said.
"Plus my skin looks fantastic afterwards. It is such a treat."
Skin gets clogged with dead skin cells, which can make it dull and lifeless. Skin Peels are a deep form of exfoliation that removes dead skin to improve skin tone and texture. Homepeel's Fortnightly Fruit Peel is a gentle form of skin peel which does not result in obvious peeling of the skin. It safely sheds away the outermost layers, revealing the new radiant skin beneath. Homepeel's fortnightly Fruit Peel retails at $49.95. For more information and product purchase visit Homepeel.
Founded in 2006 Homepeel has specialised in offering 'salon quality skin treatments for home use for a fraction of the cost.All Homepeel products are developed exclusively for the brand and are manufactured in Melbourne, Australia.
Homepeel's champion product the Green Herb Skin Peel kit has been successfully on the market for over seven years. Homepeel's Green Herb Skin Peel is designed to accelerate the skins natural exfoliation function. Thus shedding off the skins dull, hard and leathery outer top layer called the 'Stratum Corneum'. When this outer layer is shed, it reveals new skin that glows!
Homepeel's Green Herb Skin Peel uses a combination of dried herbs and Salicylic acid to achieve this. The Homepeel Green Herb Skin Peel Kit has approx 10 peels in it and retails for $149.95.


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Youth Groups
Rothley Parish Church provides youth facilities for all young people whether they come to Church or not. We believe all young people in Rothley should have the space and freedom to explore what life is all about in a caring and supporting environment and be given the opportunity to make their own decision to follow Jesus.
We meet most Sunday mornings for 11 to 13 year olds as part of the 10.30am service to briefly study the Bible together and learn what it is to be a Christian.
We meet on Thursday evenings during term time for 11 to 13 year olds between 7.30pm and 8.45pm at various homes in the village. We enjoy games, discussions, quizzes and studying the Bible. A great place to come and learn about following Jesus as a teenager.
We meet every Sunday afternoon for 14 to 15 year olds in the Old School Rooms between 5.00pm and 6.15pm to study the Bible and help to apply its teachings in the 21st Century.
We meet every Sunday evening for 16 to 18 year olds between 8.00pm and 9.15pm to study the Bible and help to apply its teachings in the 21st Century.
If you would like more information about any of these groups please contact Steve Thomason, Youth Co-ordinator.
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There's no free lunch when it comes to wine. It's not really the sugar in wine that packs the calories, it's the alcohol. Furthermore, on a gram-for-gram basis, alcohol has more calories than sugar does. An eight-ounce glass of wine will always have about 120 calories — sorry! If you keep it to one glass a night and count the calories into your total daily caloric intake, yes, it can be good for you. Studies in the medical literature about women and alcohol show the correlation between women who consume the equivalent of one glass of wine per day and a lower rate of heart disease. However, women who consume more than this have an increased chance of developing high blood pressure, stroke, and breast cancer. While men can imbibe two alcoholic drinks a day, two drinks for women starts to create harm.
One of the problems with drinking one glass of wine is that it lowers most people's willpower — leading to that second glass, along with an increased appetite — resulting in extra calories. While it is true that one glass of wine a day is associated with improved heart disease risk in women, there are other lifestyle behaviors that are also associated with improved health, such as eating lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise, and not smoking. So, I don't recommend starting to drink wine just because it is supposed to be good for you
Another factor to consider is that drinking wine can impair your intellectual ability, judgment, and reaction time. It can also affect your sleep in a detrimental way. I would not just drink wine every evening for a supposed health benefit that might not actually be there: What I mean by this is that the findings in the medical literature are associations. It has never been proven that a glass of wine per day actually prevents heart disease. A more moderate way to introduce wine into your life is to allow yourself to sip a glass of red wine during a special dinner at a restaurant or at a party. More importantly, I would recommend that you eat well and start an exercise program (if you aren't active).
Learn more in the Everyday Health Diet and Nutrition Center.


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Blogging the Pirates and the Steelers since 1904.
Burnett and Harvey, underway.
Entertained by the LONG TOWERING DRIVE by Pedro en fuego.
But now hungry after having to identify two pictures of STEAK to prove am not robot in making last comment.
Now operating a crying towel cart throughout Gotham. Sales are brisk. Cricket sounds at PNC from the 7 Line Army geeks.
Go bang your thunder stix in the Midtown Tunnel! I AM NOT A ROBOT!


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WALLDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Germany's SAP (SAPG.DE) will drive margin expansion this year by streamlining its business, CEO Bill McDermott told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.
"This year, the entire company will be on one platform," McDermott said after SAP announced 2017 results that met its twice-raised guidance but came in just shy of analyst expectations.
The world economy is "about as good as it gets", the 56-year-old American CEO said, pushing back against fears that rising trade protectionism could hurt globally diversified businesses like SAP, Europe's most valuable technology company.
Reporting by Douglas Busvine and Eric Auchard; Editing by Maria Sheahan


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CALE Now is an 8-week summer enrichment and international study program that transforms the lives of young people through a program that incorporates innovative methods to teach them about the world and how they can impact it. We reach kids at a critical age at which they face peer pressure, self-esteem issues, and decisions that begin to shape the future of a person. We influence them at a higher level, so that their entire life can be different.
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Each CALE Kid actively participates in a summer program, attending weekly meetings to develop skills in leadership and volunteerism, to expand their experience of the world, and at the end travel to the country of study. CALE Kids develop character by learning about responsibility, they learn how to manage money, they volunteer to help others, and they travel internationally.
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