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MamaToto, an approach aimed at improving the health of mothers and children through community interventions is among the top five Social Innovations in Health in Uganda according to the Social Innovations in Health Initiative spearheaded by the Special Programme for Research and Taining in Tropical Diseases (TDR) of the World Health (WHO). In Uganda, 25 innovation submissions were considered for review by an independent panel of experts, which selected the top 5 includeing the MamaToto Approach (https://socialinnovationinhealth.org/case-studies/healthy-child-ugandas-mamatoto-approach/).
MamaToto approach is championed by Healthy Child Uganda (HCU), the outreach arm of Mbarara University of Science and Technology's Maternal Newborn and Child Health Institute (MNCHI). The approach signifies the empowerment of commmunity health workers (CHWs) known as Village Health Teams (VHTs) and strengthening the health system with a focus on maternal newboarn and child health. In the period 2012-2015, HCU with funding from Global Affairs Canada/ University of Clagary and in partnership with Bushenyi and Rubirizi Local Governments in South Western Uganda, implemented MamaToto.
The approach was innovative and followed seven steps; Scan, Orient, Plan, Equip, Train, Act, Reflect (SOPETAR) at 3 levels; the district, health facility and community levels.
The Social Innovations Award comes with 2 Fellowships in Social Innovations in Health hosted by School of Public Health in Makerere University.
Special thanks and appreciation go to the leadership of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, University of Calgary-Canada, Local Governments and VHTs of Bushenyi and Rubirizi districts, Ministry of Health and individuals who made this possible.


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The Gambler's Those So Un-Castlevania Moments that make the Series Special
here are series which crystallize into a traditional formula quite early. Gradius is a perfect example - it was such an instant classic, that for decades Konami went on making sequels all carved from Gradius II blueprints.
Thankfully, Castlevania wasn't nearly as accomplished in its primes. The series didn't establish a canon until late, and the many directions it took only reinforced its legacy. It's not just a thing that stopped in the NES days, of course - Castlevania experimentation continues to an extent even now.
If you see things in this perspective, even design errors and flawed ideas end adding something to the series. I'm sure I'm not writing anything new, but I've compiled a list of things that were/are so "eek! that's totally unlike Castlevania!" and that I'm so glad they were implemented - in the end making the difference between this series and, say, Megaman...
Every series has some defining moments - here we're talking of the much rarer "reverse defining moments" - everything so out-of-key that nonetheless helped establishing what makes Castlevania.
1- Sota Fujimori's Chronicles soundtrack
There you are. I'm sure you were expecting something about Simon's Quest, huh? What's amazing about this arrangement is that the classic Castlevania tunes are given a pop-dance-techno take. Which is something you usually hear a lot of complain about - "ooh, a game about vampires shouldn't sound like this" blah blah. If Konami listened their fans, the series' music would've rapidly grown into a stale matter of classical/epic/gothic stuff. Instead we got this modern, and undoubtedly excellent soundtrack. Sure, it too has predecessors: like the Perfect Selection album, or the very Rondo's soundtrack. Rondo of Blood eschewed the traditional Castlevania music for something more in the lines of "Mad Forest" - 2001's Chronicles adapts the same principles to nowadays sounds. It was one of the coolest post-Symphony of the Night moments.
2- Four Castles in Belmont's Revenge
Come on, this had to be mentioned... I mean, a stage select in Castlevania? Totally un-castlevaniaish! An idea so out-of-tune with the series that it was never reused, well... except maybe a glimpse of it in Lament of Innocence's hub. Four castles sound like a bad idea even today. In a series that has built so much on the overall atmosphere, to have four themes like "plant" "crystal" and the awesomely steampowered "cloud"... is disheartening. Then again... You look at it and that's exactly what makes Christopher's adventure stand out today. It's like he really traveled four castles, even going up in the skies... Which is something a lot cooler than ever Sonia did, with her boring, traditional and poorly executed locations. So thank you, four castles. I shiver at the idea to see you again, but thank you for being there!
3- Bloodlines
Yeah, this game. The WHOLE game actually. It's funny. From the acid color palette to the Texan hero, to the dual player system, to the 1900 setting - this game was intended to be a shocking twist and a major departure from the series (it was so "gaiden" that they even called it VK). It's pretty obvious why. SNES Akumajo Dracula at the time might have been received as the ultimate Dracula game - basically, you could have never toppled it by playing under the same rule. Everything again involving Simon Belmont, Medusa, Frankie and the traditional Akumajo Dracula feel would have been a pale mimicry of the SNES title (not to mention the Megadrive couldn't sport the same raw power).
So they went the Symphony route... before Symphony. They changed everything, from setting to gameplay - included the first bishonen, and put Yamane in charge of the music. Since the actual development team has its roots in this game, it's easy to say that Bloodlines' influence has endured in several ways, Yamane's role being by far the most striking success.
So, what's funny? Well, one of the least castlevania-ish games ever had its revenge on SNES Akumajo Dracula. Vampire Killer's long shadow is still among us (whenever we get a 2035 setting or a vampiric hero - we know where these twists come from!) - whereas the "perfect" take on Simon's adventures now strikes as a wonderful "solo".
4- The "Second NES Episode Rule".
Simon's Quest is the oddity everyone immediately thinks of when talking Castlevania. As everyone loves to argue, it pretty much "influenced" SotN so it had a winner's DNA. I'm not sure how much truth rests here. Once you go the non-linear route, you clearly get something which resembles SQ, but SotN's non-linearity is evidently much more influenced by Super Metroid. For a start, it's a non-linearity that actually works, instead of being an incredible mess. Another thing to say about SQ is that its weirdness is a lot less striking when you inscribe it into the "Second NES Episode Rule". However, no matter how successful these first non-linear attempts on a gameplay ground were, SQ has a great legacy of atmosphere to pass on, which cannot be said for the MSX2 take. SQ oozed the right gothic atmosphere - it has been said before, it was Castlevania's only attempt to be scary. on a plot basis, it says a lot that all the most interesting titles just had to mess with Dracula's relics again. Another very cool idea was that of the curse spell on Simon.
This game however doesn't rank very high in this list of un-castlevaniaish moments, and for a very precise reason: virtually everything in this game immediately felt completely Castlevania. It almost changed genre, but it was Castlevania in every way. And of the Holy Trinity of Castlevania tunes ("Vampire Killer", "Bloody Tears", "Beginning") it's no secret that "Bloody Tears" encapsulates the very essence of Castlevania. To the point that there's no better way to sum the series than playing this tune. Simon's Quest was so clearly in-touch, so it shouldn't really belong to this list.
5- Fighting Death on the top of a Ghost Ship
Rondo of Blood is often mentioned as the embodiment of Traditional Castlevania gameplay, yet it was pretty wacky, with the gags, Maria, and so on. But much more than a little girl defeating the Count, the most un-Castlevania moment of this game is fighting Death on the top of a ghost ship. This is a very interesting case: the whole pirate theme comes from DaNasty, of course. But the fact is, it was merely hinted at in Dracula's Curse.
You had this acrobat which could have been anything other than a Pirate, and there was a sunken ship stage. That's the kind of setting you'd expect to see once. But it somehow must have fascinated the developers, since the Ghost ship was "weird", it became the "alternate route" in Rondo, then the "secret area" in Aria... It's clearly one of those Rondo weirdnesses: of course, when Dracula XX tried a more serious attempt at the same story arc, the ghost ship setting was discarded. More than the ship itself however, what's weird is to fight Death on top of it. Weird and definitely refreshing, after seeing him either on the clock's tower or inside a deep cave, alternately.
6- Platformers and Quarters
Castlevania is clearly a game to be played at home. It requires patience, it has a slow pace, it offered unlimited continues and/or passwords from day one. But, when Castlevania wasn't a series, but a couple of games, someone thought making a coin-op out of it would've been a neat idea. There's little to say here about the game - the visuals are pretty standard Castlevania stuff, and the music is very Castlevania-ish too, with memorable tunes that suddenly are rediscovered and arranged at every new game. Cool. So why I mention it here? Well, because the idea of playing Castlevania in the arcades is the most bizarre and un-castlevania moment ever. It's also a very bad idea, of course. No one never again thought to give it another try, and nowadays the whole notion of "arcades" is akin to "species at risk of extinction".
There was already a frantic, frustrating, gothic platformer in the arcades, and it had just the right pace for its purpose. Simon's slow trudging couldn't hope to defeat Arthur at his own game. This stands out as the classic un-castlevania moment that you cherish as a mere curiosity and look back thinking "whew, thankfully the effect of whatever they were smoking didn't last enough to do another one".
7- Fighting Evil as a Heathen
Circle of the Moon was a complete mess - the developers had a perfectly clear notion of how to make a challenging, fun, traditional Castlevania game. What ruined them is that they had to blend their own ideas with SotN's formula - of which they really didn't grasp the slightest atom of essence. They managed to avoid every single thing that made SotN memorable - ironically producing a fine game that now stands on its own merits.
However, it's as Kobe team somehow understood that they weren't in line with the shaping Belmont mythos. Either that, or they were really unaware of it. In any case, they created a setting that spells "gaiden story" from the first minute, even before Iga's retcon (and re-retcon).
I mean, Austria. Okay, so Austria - in 19th century, that sounds a plausible choice. Then, Baldwin and Graves. They consistently avoided the surname Belmont during all their run, it would be interesting to know why. Graves however isn't even Belmont related. The whip isn't the same... But whatever, you don't notice while playing, so it's still a pretty traditional Castlevania mood... Until you get to mix pagan gods with mythological beasts of course.
I mean, that's a dream come true for every non-orthodox, non-christian vampire hunter. Graves fights Dracula and his minions - with the help of the Greek Pantheon!! That was totally un-castlevania. And very cool.
8- New Heroes Attitude
I don't want to talk about Soma Cruz - despite the twist, I think his story fits a lot with Castlevania. In fact, the revelation of his true identity kind of spoiled the character for me; he was supposed to be a young student, but soon the whole thing got a serious tone and in short he wasn't any more revolutionary to play than Alucard was. It's like, the potential to have a change of mood was there, but wasn't really exploited.
Okay, so what I really want to talk about are the awesome duo of Jonathan and Charlotte. Igarashi had this cool new Nintendo gadget, and this new anime-style character design. It was time for another change of pace.
It's very easy to tell Castlevania fans from their reaction on Portrait of Ruin. Anyone who has taken a pause from the series, for example not buying the recent handheld releases, will probably not like it - he comes back to a vampire slashing series, and he wants the moody atmosphere of a SotN, or even a Super Castlevania IV. But PoR isn't for him - it's for the people who found Dawn of Sorrow stale and who couldn't stand yet another stroll into the very same castle.
So yeah... Do you remember all the talk about Simon's Quest atmosphere, Castlevania atmosphere and such we had above? Essentially, PoR throws all that in the garbage bin. There's little "castle", a series of unrelated, un-traditional scenarios (shades of Belmont's Revenge!), a duo of characters which not only are drew in an anime style - they act as anime heroes. It's childish and lighthearted and... it strangely works to refresh the series once again.
Harmony of Dissonance had perfected the gothic mood, establishing an unparalleled precedent, blending Shimamura's baroque visuals with Hokkai's compositions... But, despite the initial twist, Aria and Dawn only watered down that mood. Like in Bloodlines days, there was no other choice that going for something else.
Jonathan and Charlotte manage to be so likable because you feel how much the staff loved them in first stance. Just looking at the official webpage gallery is revealing.
Portrait goes the Bloodlines route - Its mood is too much un-castlevaniaish to set a canon. Yet it's exactly the breath of fresh air we need to build the next upon, unless we want things to get stale quickly.
9- And the rest...
I guess a top ten would've been nice but I've run out of un-castlevania moments at the moment. Well, at least moments I wish to explain in detail, but I could add a quicklist of others:
- Cornell (he should've been mentioned here, right?)
- -Christopher's habit of climbing ropes instead of stairs (and spewing fire from his whip)
- The Doll house in Chronicles (one of the most amazing weird settings - puts the ghost ship to shame!)
- Innocent Devils (something I really hope not to see again)


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39th Annual Black History Month Program – 2017
Dr. Jeff Gardere Delivers Keynote At Annual Black History Month Celebration
Dr. Jeff Gardere, better known as "America's Psychologist", gave the keynote address at 39th Annual Black History Program. Sponsored by the Black History Committee and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Black History Program has been instrumental in presenting programs that foster cultural appreciation, inclusion, and diversity on the Downstate campus.
Dr. Jeff, a first generation American, was born in Manhattan and raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. His parents were born in Haiti. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School and earned his BA from The University of Rochester. He earned a Masters degree from Columbia University, and a Masters and Ph.D. in philosophy and clinical psychology from the George Washington University.
Dr. Jeff is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor and Course Director of Behavioral Medicine, Cultural Competence and Behavior and Public Health, at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City. Dr. Jeff has a successful private practice in which he works with families, couples and individuals. He also treats and serves as a life coach to celebrities and professional athletes alike.
He is a well-known media personality. He has been a contributor to Salon.com, FOX News network, MSNBC, CNN, WPIX, WCBS, WNYW and WABC. Alongside Haitian-American organizations such as the Haitian American Caucus, he has regularly promoted the benefits of psychological and spiritual counseling in the Haitian community.


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Yesterday, the tour arrived in Istanbul, Turkey in the early hours of the morning and spent the day seeing the sights of Istanbul, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
Today the group travel to Gallipoli and arrive at the Anzac Commemorative Site in preparation for tomorrow's Anzac Centenary Dawn Service.
Photos of the group sightseeing in Istanbul have been added to the gallery. Stay tuned on Monday for photos and video from the Dawn Service at Gallipoli.
Experience of international flight and Turkey
Alice Tilleard and Brittany Geoghegan
As we left Singapore we knew that Istanbul was close, well as close as something that is a 10 hour flight away can be! It must be mentioned that when taxiing out of Singapore airport we crossed a main road; yes we went over a bridge in a plane, an experience that was definitely new.
I don't think many people enjoy 10 hour flights, especially when they have been up for the last 21 hours but the flight attendants were very nice and happy to help at any hour. There was a fair amount of mild to decent turbulence but nothing too bad. Sleeping was the jackpot of the flight and some were luckier than others.
As we began to close in on Turkey and were able to see the ground again, the terrain was a stark contrast to what had been observed on the first flight flying over outback Australia; rather than the familiar colours and landscape of the outback we saw rugged mountain ranges, some snow-capped, and clusters of houses in the valleys.
Finally, after a long flight we arrived safely in Istanbul. We caught a bus to the terminal from the plane, went through customs, changed and began our adventure into Istanbul.
Lunch was interesting, with a new country comes new cuisine not all of which is suited to everyone's' taste palate, however it was filling and a cultural experience.
We then visited the Topkapi Palace Museum which was the palace of the Sultan during the Ottoman Empire. The displays were exquisite; there was a large variety of jewellery, war medals, plates, jugs and cutlery. The tiles and architecture were particularly spectacular.
Next to the palace was the Hagia Sophia Museum which was truly amazing. It's a building that has been burnt down multiple times but more notably it was originally a Catholic church, then it became a Muslim mosque and the Catholic paintings were plastered over. Today it is a museum and the plastering has been pulled back, perhaps in the future it will be a place of worship for multiple religions.
Istanbul is also home to the beautiful Blue Mosque, a Muslim place of worship that is also incredibly stunning. Its ceilings are intricate works of art and it was an honour to be allowed into such a sacred place of worship.
Our final stop was the Grand Bazaar, a marketplace filled with trinkets, souvenirs and Turkish delight, items were bartered and Lira was spent.
Finally we arrived at our hotel ready for dinner and very ready for a good night's sleep.
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Equestrian Center Named For Parkland 4-h Pioneer
By KIM MARGOLIS, Staff Writer
July 8, 1992
PARKLAND -- Mary Ann Temple bristles when she hears people give her credit for starting the local 4-H club. Now let`s get this straight. When Temple and her family moved to Parkland the 4-H already existed. She knows this because her children joined the group and took turns riding on the town`s one horse, Cooper. Parkland a one-horse town? You know that`s a memory someone wouldn`t forget because Parkland takes about as much pride in its horses as just about anything. These days, 150 horses trot on the paths of Parkland and, yes, Temple did take over leadership of the 4-H. But she didn`t start it. You`ll have to excuse Parklanders if they want to overstate the credit they owe Temple and her late husband, Paul.
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Delray 4-h Club To Hold Membership Drive
By CAROL LEWIS Staff Writer
March 15, 1996
The fliers say "4-H is coming to Delray Beach!!" Don't mistake this community youth-leadership program for some hot, trendy entertainment group. 4-H is a program that has its roots in agriculture but is being adapted to children in urban areas with competitive interests, such as computers and electronics. City officials, who have focused on adults and building neighborhood associations, now want to organize a program to allow youth to contribute to their community. They are asking Boca Raton and Delray Beach youth ages 5-18 and their parents or legal guardians to enroll in the program from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Pompey Park, 1101 NW Second St. The 4program focuses the head on cognitive thinking; the heart, compassion for other humans; healthy, taking care of physical and mental needs; and hand, giving back to the community, program organizers said.
Palm Beach students attend 4-H health event
Staff Report
January 21, 2013
Florida 4-H and UnitedHealthcare hosted nearly 200 youth and adult leaders this weekend as part of a statewide teen health summit designed to promote healthy lifestyles through better food choices, fitness and other hands-on learning activities. The "Teen Healthy Lifestyles Summit" took place at 4-H Camp Ocala and included group activities, educational sessions and interactive discussions aimed at helping fight the nation's obesity epidemic...
Fair's 4-h Club Contest Is Good Fun
By Kaki Holt Special Correspondent
February 1, 2002
Aaron Katanic looks like a craftsman in the making. The 12-year-old from Boynton Beach neatly hollowed a wooden bowl to a silky smooth finish. For his efforts, he was named reserve champion in the woodworking category for his age at the South Florida Fair 4-H Club competition. "It just seemed like the easiest thing to make," said Aaron, whose parents drove him to West Palm Beach to a woodworker's club to use its lathe. "After I sanded it with rough sandpaper, I used real fine sandpaper in between the coats of polyurethane."
Learning How Government Works
By SARAH TALALAY Education Writer
January 21, 1998
Most high school students expect their government classes to cover what's going on in faraway Washington, D.C. But this winter a group of Broward County high-schoolers is getting civics lessons a lot closer to home. Through a program coordinated by 4-H, 22 students, who are home-schooled or attend Broward high schools, recently found out where the money comes from to pay for the County Jail, used a voting machine for the first time and took a tour of the county's Main Library. They'll get four more daylong field trips this winter to see the aviation department, the county convention center, the Sheriff's Office crime lab and Port Everglades.
Delights Of Dairy Products Theme Of 4-h Fun Day In Park
By DAVID WALLACE, Staff Writer
June 4, 1987
PLANTATION -- Most young people reach for a soft drink before they ask for a glass of milk and Broward County`s 4-H Club would like for that to change. Club members and their friends are invited to "go, grow and glow with dairy products" as part of June`s Dairy Month activities. Locally, a program called "Dairy Delights" is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at site B- 10 at Plantation Heritage Park This year`s educational program was moved to the park on Peters Road to include a scavenger hunt and make the day fun and educational, said Sandy Behnke, a home economist with the Broward County Agricultural Cooperative Extension Office.
Bird Is Fair Game
By FREYA FITZPATRICK Special to the Sun-Sentinel
January 7, 1996
Darryl Padgett often spends his Saturdays chasing birds that look like tall, fat ostriches. Padgett does this on his farm west of West Palm Beach to the chagrin of these birds called emus, but to the delight of childrenhelping to raise them. "To carry each bird, I have to put my hand under him, all the way up to his chest. Then I put him on my hip and walk over to a scale," he explained. If emus are handled from the time they're hatched, they're easy to deal with and weigh. But some resist the procedure, squawking and flailing.
Showing Off
By PAUL SCOTT ABBOTT Special to the Sun-Sentinel
November 28, 1997
From food and plants to quilts and animal cages, about 30 entries of Broward County 4-H Club members were judged "best of show" for display at the Broward County Fair. "This gives the youths a chance to showcase their talents and educate the community a little bit about the agricultural-related aspects of the county," said Fred Segal, Broward County Farm Bureau president who was among two dozen judges of some 2,000 entries of 250 Broward 4-H members. "It's made the fair more than corn dogs and carnival rides."
4-h Members Discover Family Unit Of Fun Clubs Give Youngsters And Parents Opportunities To Work And Play Together
By BETH FEINSTEIN-BARTL, Special to the Sun-Sentinel
March 15, 1992
Kimara March remembers the night she worked on a special 4-H project, a board game on fire safety, and wound up completing it in the wee hours of the morning. "It was really hard, but I wouldn`t have been able to do it at all without my mom," she said. "We didn`t get to bed until 4 a.m." While some teen-agers think spending time with their parents is akin to a prison sentence, Kimara, 15, thinks it`s really cool that she and her mother are able to do things together, especially through 4-H. The entire family, which includes four other children, became involved with the organization five years ago. Mother Susan, a professional fund-raiser, is a volunteer leader for the Shooting Stars 4-H Club.
Students create eco-bots at 4-H event in Davie
By Scott Fishman, Forum Publishing Group
November 2, 2012
What can you do with a battery, toothbrush, cellphone vibrator and some tape? More than 100 students at the Broward County 4-H at the UF/IFAS Broward County Extension Office in Davie recently found out by using the materials to create mini eco-bots. This was the fifth year the 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, Health) celebrated National Youth Science Day with an experiment. During the Eco-Bot Challenge, children were robotics engineers for the day. The groups created their own eco-bots to simulate environmental cleanup using rice.
Davie woman at the helm of Broward 4-H
By Julie Levin, Special Correspondent
April 6, 2012
When many people hear about 4-H clubs, they envision a group focused on farm kids. While that may have been the origins of 4-H, Rina LaRosa, the new head of the Broward County chapter, said one of her first jobs is to change that perception. "It goes way beyond farming and agricultural interests," said LaRosa, the new Broward County 4-H youth development agent. It is one of the reasons LaRosa recently left a teaching job in Tampa to move to Davie. Long interested in youth development, LaRosa found a home at Broward 4-H, which focuses on teaching life skills to youngsters ages 5 to 18. "It was basically my dream job that came true," she said.
Palm Beach County budget squeeze could cost 4-H clubs
By Andy Reid, Sun Sentinel
June 26, 2011
Supporters of 4-H warn that Palm Beach County budget cuts threaten to cripple the venerable children's program in Florida's leading agricultural county. County cuts would claim about $50,000 of public money spent on 4-H--a minimal addition to the millions in proposed cutbacks aimed at avoiding a $45 million budget shortfall. While the 4-H cuts don't make much of a dent in the shortfall, they would do away with two program assistant positions that 4-H volunteers say are critical to coordinating school programs and helping support a variety of children's activities.
Fundraiser to benefit children involved in 4-H equestrian clubs
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Every rider needs to start somewhere and the Palm Beach County 4-H Equestrian Clubs provide a place where children can learn to ride and compete. But as most riders know competing can be expensive, according to Shelly LeConte, president of the Horse Advisory Board. This is why the county's 4-H Equestrian Clubs is hosting a day of classes, seminars and a silent auction at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, 7500 Forest Hill Blvd., starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. "This is a great chance for children to get exposed to horses and shows," LeConte said.
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October 6, 2009
No, they're not selling Girl Scout cookies at your door. The treats are for Fido and Fluffy instead. Local 4-H Club members are going door to door in Broward and Palm Beach counties selling doggy treats as well as other Best In Show Pet Treats for cats and horses to raise money for the club. Sales will take place through Oct. 26. The treats sell for $4 per package and 4-H Cub members will also ask customers whether they'd like to donate pet treats to animal rescue organizations across the country, including for military working dogs through SupportOurTroops.
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January 17, 2009
One hour before she paraded her goats in front of a panel of judges, Mia Herrera gave them manicures and pedicures. She then filled their bottles with milk and fed them one by one. "They're trying to tell me it's past their dinnertime," the LaBelle girl, 9, said during a quick break from the work Friday, the opening day of the South Florida Fair, west of West Palm Beach. The fair is open through Feb. 1. Mia was among dozens of 4-H kids from across the state who brought goats, cattle and other livestock to showcase at the Agriplex.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Pizza is a Crock (Crock Pot Pizza)
This one is pretty simple and yummy. You just need to do a little bit of prep before hand, and then you can forget about it for the next 4 hours. Feel free to add in your favorite toppings!
Total prep time: 15-20 minutes
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground italian sausage (optional)
1 package rigatoni, wheel shaped, or favorite rounded pasta
1 16 oz package of your favorite mozzarella cheese blend
3/4 c of water
2 14 oz jars pizza sauce
1 8 oz package sliced pepperoni
2 onions sliced thinly and halved (optional)
2 green peppers sliced thinly and quartered (optional)
Chef Paul Prudhomme Pizza and Pasta Magic
Italian Seasoning blend
Minced Onion
1. Boil noodles according to package directions, however, do NOT cook them all the way, only for about for about 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown ground beef and italian sausage, adding italian seasoning to the meat. Drain.
3. In a crock pot, alternate layers of meat mixture, cheese, sauce, pepperoni, and water, adding seasonings as you layer.
4. Cook on low setting for 4 hours, adding a little bit of water to prevent from drying out.
Suggested add ins: mushrooms, ham, pineapple, olives, sun dried tomatoes, any or all of your favorite toppings.
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Easy(ish) ways to get yourself out of a motivational funk
Whether you work from home or in an office, whether your job is creative or administrative (or anything else really) there are times that no matter how much you like what you do you just can't seem to find your 'get up and go'. We've all been there. If like me, you've only been in the post-uni working world for a couple of years, it can be easy to feel like your job/career is swallowing you up and that you're not advancing fast enough! Here are some little things you can do that will make all the difference to your motivation.
Get a new diary or planner - I always manage to miss the boat on a new diary in January, but this time of year is also great for picking up pretty and practical stationery (I see you, Back to School section in Paperchase). Try and pick something that has a day to a page, or weekly pages you can tear off. That way you can start a fresh page after a short period of time. Staring at weeks and months worth of hectically scrawled notes can be overwhelming.
Refresh your work wardrobe - Even if you work from home it can be good to have a selection of staples on-hand to help get you into work mode each day. It also helps if these outfits make you feel pretty damn sassy. Think boyfriend blazers, statement blouses, cropped trousers/culottes. Zara have some lovely stuff in the sale and H&M always have stylish smart-casual clothing that's affordable.
Read a book - I know what you're thinking. Who really wants to read a book about work when you're feeling pretty 'meh' about it as it is? Hear me out guys. Lately there are some books around that could reawaken your drive to succeed and make you fall back in love with the daily grind. This post by the ladies at Career Girl Daily is a good place to start, and I would also recommend #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso for a motivational boost.
Be realistic - It can be easy to fall into a pattern of disappointment when it comes to your profession and career if you haven't been out in the working world that long. The internet is full of overnight success stories and can make getting to the top seem easy as pie, which often leaves me wondering why I haven't achieved global domination yet at the tender age of 23. What's the deal with that? Accept that it's going to take a good few years of hard work before you start seeing things like big promotions and pay rises. Knuckle down, stay passionate and eventually things will fall into place.
Remember the golden rule - Like many people I'm sure, I was very unhappy in my first job after uni. I took it because it was vaguely related to what I wanted to do but it just wasn't right for me. The pay was way below average for the job and level, the culture was non-existent and the environment offered no chance for development. It took me far too long to realise that ultimately you don't have to do something if it doesn't make you happy. Eventually I found another job that's much more 'me' and while it isn't always perfect, real-life work rarely is. You won't always find yourself dying to get to work in the morning and it won't always be easy, but you have a right to be in a job that you enjoy most days and that provides you with opportunities to grow and develop in your chosen direction.
What are your top tips for getting yourself out of a motivational funk?
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Bradley Mountain is a San Diego based leather making company. Through Socality and our events, we aim to feature local crafts and artists who are creating in their own communities. In Moniker Warehouse you will find Tyler Axtell and his team constructing the finest leather goods around, bringing style and functionality through their structured and high quality bags. Bradley Mountain also designed an exclusive bag for our event that is now available online and at the event. We chatted with Tyler about Bradley Mountain, his inspiration of the company and the lessons he is learning along the way.
When did you start Bradley Mountain?
I started Bradley Mountain in my garage in 2012 in Ocean Beach, SD hand making every piece by myself.
What was the inspiration behind this brand?
I create the bags exactly how I would want them for myself. All of our goods are designed that way, instead of looking at what else is on the market for inspiration. I do draw some influence from old Swedish and some Scandinavian designs.
How did you get into leather making and crafting these products?
The passion started when I learned about veg-tanned leather and how it ages from a almost white color, to a deep dark brown if loved and used well. I love that you have to use it in order to change the colors. If you just leave it on your shelf it won't change. This is the foundation for why we chose leather as a medium. It is the perfect way to absorb your story into a memento.
What story do you want to tell through Bradley Mountain?
We desire to inspire and empower people to Live Adventurously. What that really means to us is not just camping and hiking, but in every way, living life to the fullest and seizing opportunities to try new things and be pushed. We believe by making high quality fashionable bags we can assist people's pursuit of this adventurously life!
What has been the biggest challenge of this last year?
The biggest challenge is that I have no experience in business, and so nearly every new endeavor is a learning curve for me. It has been awesome though, because it forces me to be humble, admit I don't know how to do something, and learn. We are taking a bold step into a larger market and it has been very rewarding but comes with great challenges.
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What unique qualities about San Diego can people look forward to when they come to Socality Live?
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Tyler and his team will be hosting a workshop at Socality San Diego July 29- August 1, teaching more about this craft. They will also be involving people in their own leather making experience and you will walk away with your own piece of Bradley Mountain. You can register here and find more details on www.socalitylive.org.


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One way to learn what's going on at training camp is to read everything you can find about it. That's good stuff, but this is one time of the year I like to look at the pictures, too. You can get a good sense of who looks fit (and who doesn't), which rookies have NFL bodies, and even which units guys are running with.
As I was going through philly.com's training camp photos, however, I noticed the captions weren't exactly the ones I would have picked, in many cases. So this is going to require some split-screening to make sense, but my takes as follows (and note that the numbers will likely change as they add more pictures, so if you're reading this next week, it probably won't make much sense):
#3 - Ladies and Gentlemen, your starting 2009 offensive line: Winston Justice, Stacy Andrews, Jamaal Jackson, Nick Cole and Todd Herremans.
#4 - With the safety this close, Lorenzo Booker would already have been on the ground.
#5 - Eagles' Sheldon Brown drops the football during training camp drills.
#8 - "This game is so easy, I don't even have to look at the ball."
#9 - Who the hell is Dallas Reynolds?
#10 - That guy is solid, man.
#11 - Reggie Brown always looks so natural catching the ball.
#15 - Looks like Westbrook is going to be fine. That looks harder than running routes.
#16 - Pretty sure that's a "rip" move.
#20 - "It puts the lotion in the basket!" And that guy behind him isn't on the team, right?
#21 - We have a winner in the metro competition.
#25 - It's for advanced scouting, so he knows how people are going to bust his balls the next day.
#30 - Dude, look at Stacy Andrews. Guy does NOT have a gut.
#32 - He just plays with such joy.
#33 - Good sign when the bag wins.
#42 - Oh yeah, positively svelte.
#45 - This dude just looks impressive.
#51 - Wow, Todd really did get big.
#61 - He had a little trouble with the yellow one, but absolutely peppered the red one, which is out of the frame, two yards behind and six inches off the ground.
#63 - Again, he's a rock. What are the odds he's the "good" Andrews brother by the end of the year?
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Happy New Year!
The New Year is almost here and that means resolutions are right around the corner! Some people have goals to lose weight and other have organization ones. Whatever your goal is, we can help a little. Here at Chem-Dry we can help clean your carpet and upholstery, giving you the boost to start your New Year. Check out these fun facts about the New Year Holiday, while you are getting ready for your party! Speaking of party, call Executive Chem-Dry to get your carpets looking sparkling clean for your guests!
Call Executive Chem-Dry for all your cleaning needs for the New Year's parties and after the parties!
Holiday Spills
The Holidays are here, which means in-laws, cousins, and extended family are coming your way. It is a time for laughing with long lost cousins and playing endless games with each other. It is also a time of spilling food and drinks. With a Holiday that has food as the "center of attention," there is bound to be a spill or two!
This is where we come in hand. Whether you need the help from Executive Chem-Dry before the guests arrive or after they leave when the mess has been made, we can get your carpet and upholstery clean. You grandkids might spill cranberry sauce on your cream chair, but don't fret! If Chem-Dry can't get the stain out, no one can! Make the call before the guests arrive or wait until they leave to get your home back in tip-top shape!
After the Spills
If you were slacking a little and didn't get your carpets cleaned before your Thanksgiving dinner, don't worry! Chem-Dry has amazing clean up cleaning powers too! Your family might have left a few spills and stains from Thanksgiving on your carpet and furniture, Chem-Dry has an arsenal cleaning products to fight off the stains. Chem-Dry's powerful cleaning process is so effective that it gets out most stains, but if there is a tough one, they are ready to tackle it! Greasy turkey, chocolate pie or the footsteps of the football team don't stand a chance with Chem-Dry.
We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Get ready for the Holidays with Executive Chem-Dry.
Don't SCARE your guests!
Ghosts and pumpkins are making their debut, which means the kids are ready for trick-or-treating! Dirty carpets can scare your guests away, but don't let it! Executive Chem-Dry is here for all your carpet and upholstery cleaning needs! Let us worry about the dirty carpets and you can take care of the fun stuff, like planning a Halloween shindig! Here are a couple of ideas to get your Halloween party started off right!
1. Spook up your front door! Have you ever thought of stringing orange Halloween lights on your front porch? This gives a fun, festive look to your front door decor! Hay stalks and pumpkins are a great, inexpensive way to decorate your front door too! Another great idea is to get a fun doormat! When you guests whip their feet off on the doormats it can help reduce the dirt and dust going into your home. You can also place a small sign on your door that reminds your guests to remove their shoes before entering your home.
2. Try painting your pumpkins this year! Carving pumpkins can be really messy and dangerous with carving knives. Or do you have littles in your home? Paint you pumpkins this year for a new twist! Acrylic paint is inexpensive and they designs are endless! Glitter and stencils can add even more dimension and fun to your pumpkins!
3. Pumpkin cookies! You'll need a treat for your family and friends as they stop by to show off their costumes. Try these Fall cookies, they are so easy it is SCARY! Turn your oven to 350 degrees to get it ready for baking!
You will need:
1 box of spice cake mix
1 15 oz can of pumpkin
1 12 oz bag of chocolate chips
Combine all ingredients into a large bowl and mix together by hand or with a mixer. Use a non stick pan and place 1 1/2" dough balls onto the cookie sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes. *May require extra baking time if center is still gooey! You will want to make these cookies over and over again, because they are so easy and SO yummy! They are good for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and every chilly day in between!
4. Halloween Craft Time. It may be a bit chilly on Halloween night, so bring your little ones in to make a craft!
What you will need:
- Black paper plates
- White yarn
- Plastic fake spiders
- Tape
- A hole punch
These items can all be found at the dollar store. First, punch holes on the edge of the paper plate about 1 or 2 inches apart. Then, get a piece of yarn about 2 or 3 feet long. Take one end of the yarn and tape it to the back of the plate. Now, thread the yarn in and out, though all the holes. Make a pattern that looks like a spider's web. Lastly, take your fake spiders and strategically place them into your web! This craft is easy for all and even little ones can participate. Get kid's motor skills running, while having a little Halloween fun!
Get the party started right with these great Halloween party ideas. They can even keep your kiddos away from all that candy! Let Executive Chem-Dry help with your party preparations. They can get your carpets and upholstery looking and feeling new again. Your guests will notice the cleanliness of your home and enjoy you party even more!
Call Executive Chem-Dry at 877-628-8885 for all your Halloween carpet cleaning needs!
Snuggle Up on Clean Couches
Colder weather is coming, which means that you will be inside much more. Make sure that your home is healthy, safe place for your family to be and relax in. A clean home is just one way to provide comfort and peace of mind for homeowners. One way to help ensure that your home is clean and healthy is by deodorizing and sanitizing the upholstery in your home. Not only will this help to extend the life of your furniture, but it will leave your home smelling fresh and clean. Did you know that your chairs and couches trap dirt and grime, acting a lot like a filter? While most people vacuum their carpets on a regular basis, the upholstery in the home oftentimes goes without being cleaned. A lot of times people don't know how to properly clean their upholstery either, but have no fear, Chem-Dry is here for you!
Regular Cleaning and Vacuuming
Like carpet, it is important to have your upholstery cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. This will help to improve and maintain the look of the furniture, while also eliminating the bacteria and germs that are present in the fibers. While there are many products out there on the market for cleaning upholstery, it is best to leave this type of cleaning up to the professionals. Our trained technicians take courses and are knowledgeable in cleaning upholstery. They take the time to understand and treat each type of upholstery with the correct care. In addition, they have special tools and machinery that are effective at cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing various types of upholstery. We also offer Pet Urine Odor Removal and Dust Mite Anti-Allergen, so ask your local Chem-Dry technician today!
Sanitize Your Couches
Sanitizing your upholstery will also help to keep harmful germs and bacteria out of your home. Ease your mind by getting your upholstery sanitized, and then curl up on your freshly cleaned couch with your family! This is doable, with a help of a Chem-Dry professional! Make sure that you get your upholstery cleaned at least twice a year, along with your carpets! Keep your home and furniture healthy and protect your investments too!
If you are looking for the best cleaning and sanitizing for your couches, call Executive Chem-Dry today at 877-628-8885!
Back to School Carpet Cleaning
Homework is back and school bells are ringing which means that your kids are going back to school soon!! It's time to get your carpets cleaned and take advantage of our carpet and upholstery cleaning. Kids are back in school, which means your carpets and upholstery are getting more attention from unexpected visitors. When we say visitors, we mean dirt, allergens, bacteria, and germs! Eeew. Did you know that your upholstery and carpets act as a large filter in your home? They capture dust and particles that float in the air. In fact, independent studies have shown that indoor air can be 10 times more polluted with allergens and bacteria than the air outside your door. Filters need to be replaced or cleaned on a regular basis, which means that your carpets and upholstery need to be cleaned regularly too.
Cleaning Done the Chem-Dry Way
We use a hot carbonated extraction process to clean and this process allows us to get down deep to clean each fiber. Your carpets won't be left soggy and wet. Your upholstered items won't be wet for too long either; you'll be able to sit on them in no time. When the carbonated solution is applied to your carpet or upholstery it will explode the dirt, grime, dust mites and grime to the surface where it more easily extracted. We also offer sanitizers, deodorizers, and dust mite anti-allergen spray and much more, just ask your technician at your next cleaning.
Green, Deep Clean
Our carpet cleaning process uses a natural green certified cleaning solution to clean you carpets, in fact, it is called The Natural! There is no better time to sanitize your home, so ask your technician about it at your next cleaning. When you add a sanitizer to our cleaning process it can eliminate 89% of airborne bacteria and 98% of allergens. Because kids are tracking in new germs and allergens from their new classes, it is the ideal time for you to get your carpets cleaned WITH sanitizer! We know that you want a healthy home for your kids to come home to and for your whole family to live in, so let Executive Chem-Dry help you achieve that.
Don't let your children suffer from allergens and germs in your home. Get your home cleaned by Executive Chem-Dry today, because there is no better time!
Don't Allow your Business' Floors Send a Poor Message
You won't ever get a second chance to create a good first impression. This saying rings even truer when you are a business owner seeking to draw in new clients and business. Having great customer service is what clients are in search of, but they also review your business's cleanliness. Oftentimes, a customer's first impression will be based upon the look and appearance of the business or facility all the way down to the floor. It is super important to have your company looking its finest when potential customers are walking in. It is important to keep your business tidy and organized with coordinating and professional-looking furnishings. By developing a space that is comfortable, clean, and inviting, you are helping to give customers a positive attitude toward your business. All of this is important but it's 10 times more essential when you are in the food industry and own a restaurant.
Invite Your Customers In
Be sure your company is extra clean and begin with your floors! Step one in creating an inviting atmosphere for clients that is also clean. Not only should the workplace be well-organized and free from clutter, but the flooring and upholstered items ought to be clean as well. If your business is carpeted, you should have them cleaned by professionals on a regular basis. Here at Chem-Dry we suggest that your business's flooring be cleaned every 3-4 months. These cleanings will make sure that your carpets not only look their utmost, but they are free from unpleasant odors as well. Maintaining a brand new and clean environment begins with clean floors. Another significant step to keeping your carpets clean is vacuuming them 3-4 times per week, or more depending on the level of traffic within your business.
Regular Scheduled Cleanings
If your company has ceramic flooring, it too needs to be cleaned by professionals on a regular basis. It is also beneficial to get ceramic floors waxed on a regular basis as well. This can give a sense of sparkle and shine to the floors, which makes them appear nice and clean. As stated before, coordinating furnishings are another factor in a customer's attitude toward your business. Fabric upholstery ought to be clean and free of any stains in an effort to have a professional appearance. Our cleaning services offer a number of services to keep upholstery looking and smelling its best. When a customer makes a judgment regarding your business, they're likely taking its looks under consideration.
Commercial Cleaning Services
By maintaining a clean and organized facility, you're making your business more desirable for clients. You want people to feel relaxed in your space because, after all, the more time they spend in your space the more money they're more likely to spend. The best decision you can make for your business is professional carpet and upholstery cleaning on a regular basis! Subsequently, this will boost customer satisfaction while increasing your customers' eagerness to return to your business.
Call Executive Chem-Dry today at 877-628-8885 to schedule your commercial cleaning services!
5 Vacuuming Tips for Your Carpet
Vacuuming can get repetitive and boring at some point. Don't let this get to you. Your carpets should be vacuumed at least once a week. It will help to maintain the dust and dirt out of them. Here are a few vacuuming tips which could be useful!
1. Dust it Off! Before you begin vacuuming, dust your living space from the top-down. What this means is to start out dusting your ceiling fan and then work your way right down to the baseboards.
2. Move it! Make sure that small items are picked up off the floor. Don't be lazy and try to vacuum around them! Also, check for small pieces which may be on the floor, like bobby pins or screws. This may damage your vacuum and who wants to fix that or buy a new one? Not us!
3. Work Backwards. Begin in the rear corner of the room and work your way out from the room. This also goes for stairs, start at the very top and work down.
4. Check the bag often. Bags really should be changed after they are half-full. The vacuum becomes less efficient as the bag starts to fill up. It may begin to leave an odor in your home if your bag becomes too full.
5. Once per week. Be sure that you are vacuuming all of your carpeted areas at least one time a week. Despite the fact that you don't ever go into your living room area, ensure that your vacuum it!
Stick to these simple steps and your carpets will thank you for sure. If you wish to treat your carpets right, vacuum them a couple of times a week! We know that sometimes you may forget and your carpets may look somewhat dingy, but we are able to help.
Call Executive Chem-Dry to professional clean your carpets when the vacuuming just won't do!
Save Your Carpets and Upholstery with Protectant
It might seem like a no brainer of why you should clean your carpets and rugs, but here are just a couple of explanations why! On a daily basis you walk, lie down, and play with your kids on your carpets and couches. Regardless of the occasional mud and dirt you lug in, your intent is the same: the cleaner your carpets are, the healthier your home is going to be. This is the same for the upholstery items too! We know that couches and chairs are very pricey; however they are well worth the cost that should last you for years. Let us show you the way to keep your furniture looking its best using our amazing Chem-Dry fabric protector.
Consider What You're Working With
Over the months you could overlook cleaning the couches and chairs or else you might just think they don't really need a cleaning. Many people make the mistake of ignoring the upkeep needs of their furniture because they don't think it needs to be cleaned. Alternatively, they spot clean and vacuum their carpets, and commit to regularly Chem-Dry cleanings for their flooring. But what happens to your microfiber couch cushions after that spaghetti stain sets in? How clean can your favorite lounge chair really be when months (or possibly even years) of pet hair, dirt and food stains have accumulated and set in?
The Functionality of Fabric Protectant
Just as your carpet is an investment, so is your loveseat, couch and reclining chair. Do you remember when individuals would cover their couches with plastic to protect them? Nowadays, you will find there's a much better approach to offer protection to your furniture than awkward, sticky plastic. Whether you're more likely to dropping your coffee cup onto your upholstery every now and then, or simply just tracking in dirt from the outdoors, protectant will help you keep those unwanted stains and spots away. Our solution helps to prevent stains from seeping into the fibers of your carpet and upholstery fibers. This protectant helps stains from becoming permanent in your upholstery. Our Protectant allows a few more seconds for you to grab that towel and get the stain up a little better. In the long run, it saves you money, by easily allowing you to eradicate stains whenever you spill or stain your furniture.
Protect Your Furniture From Tough Stains
While there are several easy do-it-yourself fabric protectant solutions on the market, getting it done right the first time-by knowledgeable professionals-can provide you with the peace and mind of clean, stain resistant furniture once and for all! Chem-Dry's fabric protectant is easy, simple and effective. By using a tough, stain resistant solution which is easy on the environment, your upholstery will stay cleaner longer.
Schedule your appointment with Executive Chem-Dry today at 877-628-8885!
Home Cleaning with 5 Natural Products
Most people don't realize the harsh chemicals and toxins that are in your cleaning supplies. Some are so harsh that they recommend avoiding contact with skin and eyes, which is scary! Using your own natural green cleaning products can give your house an eco-friendly cleaning that's powerful as well as gentle. However, this list of cleaning products don't contain toxic vapors and harsh chemicals. Listed here are five naturally organic products that can be found in nearly every home that do a great job of cleaning without the chemicals. We have rounded them up in a list for you along with the best way to clean with them!
5- Vinegar
Vinegar is a great cleaning product that works well in the kitchen removing grease, but it also works great in bathrooms as well. Vinegar is known to breakdown grease build up. Grease from cooking gets caked on stovetop, countertops and tables, but have no fear, vinegar is here! White vinegar is a strong cleaning agent due to its anti-bacterial effect and acidic nature. Research performed in Japan learned that the bactericidal effects of vinegar was enhanced as the solution's temperature increased, therefore emphasizing the benefit of using warm, natural cleaning solutions.
4- Salt
It can be used for cleaning kitchen utensils and even clearing drains. When combined with baking soda, it can cut through grease too. Additionally, it can whiten discolored cutting boards if used with cool water as an everyday scrub as well as remove burn marks around dishware edges and stains from delicate chinaware. Salt can not only be your friend while cooking, but also help you in your cleaning tasks!?
3- Lemon Juice
In the event you look at the components used in cleaners you will note there is lemon in a lot of them. Well you will find there's reason for the lemon juice! Lemon juice can kill mold and can breakdown grease as well. That isn't all, lemon juice also won't leave behind streaks in your appliances and on your shower. Researchers in Nebraska took a closer look at lemon oil's ability to reduce the growth of mold by applying a coat of vinegar and lemon juice to roast beef. The study illustrated the prevention of mold spore germination and development. Combine natural lemon juice and vinegar and/or olive oil to create a tough cleaning solution that leaves a natural-smelling scent behind in the room.
2- Cream of Tarter
Cream of tartar is a by-product as a result of the winemaking process. Inside the barrels of wine, there is a white powder that is made while it is fermenting. This powder stems from tartaric acid, which naturally occurs during winemaking. It's left behind in the barrels and then later can be used for baking. Cream of tartar can be used for a variety of household cleaning tasks such as cleaning bathtub tile, removing rust stains, renewing scratched dishes, and cleaning the gunk off your toaster. To eliminate rust follow these steps:
- 1. Mix equal part cream of tarter, salt and water to create a paste.
- 2. Rub paste on rusted pan or other item.
- 3. Let dry.
- 4. Polish with soft rag.
1- Baking Soda
Baking soda is a natural deodorizer while offering an abrasive quality that outperforms other toxic, powdered commercial cleansers. Use it on a variety of surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom to effectively eliminate stains and even clean grimy ovens inside. Also, adding salt to baking soda provides it with an extra boost of scrubbing power!
All of these cleaning products are available in your home. These 5 products don't leave behind chemicals or harmful toxins for you and your family. But when it concerns cleaning your carpet, upholstery and tile, call Chem-Dry. We use a Green Certified solution to clean your carpets and upholstery. Natural carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning agents are far better for both you and the environment. Consider using Executive Chem-Dry to support the health of your loved ones.
Maintaining Your Rugs
Many individuals choose to cover high traffic parts of their carpet with throw rugs to protect the look of the carpet. Nevertheless, how do you protect the rugs from wear and tear? Even though it may seem a impossible task, you will find some great tips for keeping your rugs looking their finest. Using the proper care and attention, you will be able to maintain the look of your rugs even in the high traffic areas. Here are just a few things to keep your rugs looking new:
- Choose the Right Rug- Picking the right color for your area rug is a great idea, but just be sure you also think about the material that it is made out of. You want to choose a material that is definitely durable and sturdy. Particularly high traffic areas, the rug you choose can make a big difference in just how long it will last. Nylon and wool carpets may be good choices, since they offer a very durable material that can withstand heavy traffic from your family and pets.
- Act Immediately- Areas that are prone to a lot of traffic may also be more prone to experience spills and accidents. Act quickly if a spill happens on your rug. If required, use stain or spot remover such as Chem-Dry's World Famous Spot Remover to the impacted area. The faster you take action, the less likely the spill will soak into the rug leaving a stain. It's also best to have a professional protectant applied to your rugs too to make clean up a whole lot easier.
- Plan Ahead- Protect your rugs by limiting how much moisture and dirt which comes in. Place walk-in doormats by doors, making sure that family and guests wipe off their shoes or remove them. This straightforward precautionary method can be a very efficient way to help keep your rugs clean. If possible, you may also consider removing your shoes by the front door to keep any dirt from entering into the house.
- Vacuuming is Necessary- Frequent vacuuming is a crucial part of caring for your rugs and carpet, particularly in high traffic areas. Vacuuming helps to lift the dust out from the carpet fiber before it settles in and damages the rug. So, the more traffic an area endures, the more often it ought to be vacuumed. This can even mean vacuuming daily to keep dirt and soil to a minimum.
Call Executive Chem-Dry today for all your area rug cleaning needs. You will be glad you did!
Valentine's Day is Around the Corner!
So if you are in need of a gift idea that will last for awhile, Briarcliff Manor carpet cleaning by Executive Chem-Dry is a good idea! Check out these fun facts while dialing our number to get your appointment scheduled for your lover!
New YEAR, New YOU! 2016
The brand new year is here and that means that you are looking at adjusting up your lifestyle in more than just one way. You set goals for yourself and you know thatyou would like to keep them, so we incorporated some guidelines to help you stay on track with all your goals from your home to your health.
We realize that you would liketo get fit, tone up or set an ambition to run a race but after a couple of months that goal generally seems to get farther away. The hardest part about exercising isgetting started. Just put on your gym shoes, this is a great start, the hardest part is over. If youonly have Ten minutes, make those 10 minutes count and work your guts out as well as sweat hard!
An alternate way to help your body feel greatwould be to drink plenty of water. If you are a soda pop drinker, look for a friend and have a competition to find outwho can last the longest without the need of drinking soda. It could possibly surprise you ways a little level of competition will keep the soda pop away. Drink plenty of water, your entire body will thank you!
Taking care of your body is very important, but youmay also have set a life-style goal. To keep your house cleaner or to help your kids quickly learn how to pick up after themselves might beyour ultimate goal and Chem-Dry is here to aid.
Keeping your house clean is tough should there be snow or rain outside. The debris and water get tracked into your home and gets pressed into your carpets. Overtime this leads to dark lines where your family walks, we here at Chem-Dry call these Traffic Lines.
To stop these lines, have your family members and guests remove their shoes off when coming into your home. And if you already have these lines call Chem-Dry so we will take care of them for you!
A new year means a brand new you! Stick to your goals and you will be delighted you did in the end. Executive Chem-Dry is cheering for you and may help with your carpet cleaning service needs! Call us today!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Executive Chem-Dry! We know that spills and stains are going to happen and guests are going to track in dirty snow. But don't let this get you down. Executive Chem-Dry is here for you to get those tough Holiday stains out. Enjoy some fun facts about the Holidays as you wait for you guests to arrive. Some will suprise you!
Here Come the Holidays!
As the holiday season approaches, the majority of us will probably be busy with celebrations, decorating, shopping, and cooking. With the hustle and bustle of this busy season, it may be hard to find time for cleaning and refreshing your home. This is the ideal time for you to consider getting your carpets professionally cleaned. Not only will your house be fresh, clean, and prepared for entertaining, but you can leave all of the work to experts and take your time experiencing and enjoying the holiday seasons. Having your carpets cleaned professionally is effective for a lot of reasons.
Tips for keeping stains out!
First of all, it becomes an excellent way to present a clean, spotless home. While it is certainly crucial that you vacuum your carpets frequently, vacuuming alone isn't enough to remove the dirt and grime which gets tracked into the home. This can be particularly true for homeowners with pets and kids. Eventually, your carpets may start to seem dingy. A professional carpet cleaning service like Chem-Dry is equipped with special equipment and products that will provide a deep clean for the carpets, leaving them vivid and fresh. As well as the beauty of professionally cleaned carpets, it may also help to sanitize your house, clearing it of unnecessary germs and bacteria. If you are looking to possess a home that is not only clean but hygienic too, then think about Chem-Dry's Healthy Home cleaning package deal. With the use of products created specifically to wipe out bacteria and germs, make no mistake - that the home will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
This is another special benefit for those who suffer from allergies, as Chem-Dry's Healthy Home carpet cleaning may help reduce the allergens from dust mites, pet dander, mold, pollen and much more in your house. Additionally, a professional cleaning is extremely effective at removing spots and undesired odors. If you are planning to entertain this holiday season, you don't wish to be ashamed by unattractive stains or agonizing odors. With the help of Chem-Dry professionals, you are able to welcome guests and feel confident that your carpets will look and smell their very best. This holiday season, treat yourself to the gift of a clean and beautiful home from Chem-Dry. Not only will you be enjoying the benefits of a fresh, clean, healthy home, but you will be helping to enhance the life and excellence of your carpets. In the end, there is no place like home for the holidays!
Call for all your Carpet Cleaning needs! Executive Chem-Dry - call us at 877-628-8885!
The Scariest, Dirtiest Things In Your Home
BOO! Halloween is here now and while your watching scary movies and getting ready for trick or treaters, you may think that there is absolutely nothing that can scare you! WRONG! You will find scary things hiding around your home that you never have even considered plus they are much more daunting than any scary Halloween movie! We are counting down the most gruesome, grossest things in your home and what you can do to prevent or help your home remain clean!
Pillows You may think that your bed can be a safe, cozy place to sleep, but there are dustmites that feast off your dead skin flakes. Gross! Experts recommend that you need to replace your pillow every 18 months to 2 years. That does not mean to put it in the guest room, it implies throw it away!
Reusable Shopping Bags This is one which you never think of but there are millions of germs, bacteria as well as E Coli crawling around in the fabric. Disgusting! So to help in keeping bacteria and cross contamination at a minimal, ensure that you are laundering them in steaming hot water and laundry detergent. Also, just be sure you are keeping bags separated from the ones that carry fresh produce and ones that hold meats.
Steering Wheel This kind of item most likely are not inside your home, but definitely on your garage and is generally tracked in to your property. The steering wheel is lined in bacteria and can be worse when compared to a toilet seat (eew!) if you don't sanitize it regularly. One or more times a month, wipe down your car or truck with disinfecting wipes and vacuum it out too.
Door and Window Tracks If you've ever looked over your windows and have noticed how gross they can get, you can also see how much dust accumulates there. Dust can cause allergy symptoms, sniffling and sneezing! Aachoo! To clean these up make sure that you vacuum the tracks and then work with a toothbrush and cleansing soap to scrub out the gunk!
Light Switches Walking in and out of the bathroom and kitchen area, turning on and off lights, you don't ever realize exactly how much you touch the switches. Combine one part rubbing alcohol and one portion water and wipe down each and every switch and door knob while your at it!
All of these things are easy to clean and can certainly create huge difference in the cleanliness of your home. Take these easy steps to clean and disinfect your home!
Happy Halloween from Executive Chem-Dry!
Keeping The House Clean with Pets
We realize that pet owners are invariably searching for ways to keep their home smelling fresh and clean, however your pursuit is over. While pets give us plenty of companionship, they can also provide our house with undesired odors. The most effective ways to conserve a clean and fresh house is to preserve your floors and carpets clean. Routine wetmopping and vacuuming is certainly critical, yet it is not enough when dealing with pet odors. The natural oils and fur from your pet's skin can penetrate deep into the carpet fibers, making it difficult for vacuum-cleaning alone to eliminate the odours. It is highly recommended to have your carpets professionally cleaned on a routine basis to help you do away with these unwanted odors. In choosing the appropriate carpet cleaner for your home, be sure to take your pet's safety and health into account.
Cleaning with Safe Products
Anyone wouldn't imagine serving the family pet food that's contaminated or cleaning them with soaps which contain unsafe chemicals, so why clean your carpets with soaps which contain these same contaminants? The family pet probably spends much of its time curled up on your carpet, so choose a carpet cleaner that you'll feel better about. You will find professional carpet cleaning services, such as Chem-Dry, that provide "green cleaning" methods for your carpet. Additionally this process give you a deep clean for your carpets, but it uses all-natural products directly from Mother Nature that are safe and nontoxic for your family and pets. There is no need to stress that chemicals from your carpet cleaner are affecting your pet's skin and all-around health. Alternatively, it is possible to relax acknowledging that your carpets have been cleaned with a product which is safe, healthy, and green. In case your pet loves to relax on the pieces of furniture, additionally, there are natural products that can be used to safely clean your upholstery on top of that. The health and safety of your family and your pets is invaluable. Never risk it by using harsh cleaning products in your home. You could achieve the results you would like without the risk by staying with all-natural cleaning products that are nontoxic. You will not only have a healthy, clean home…but most importantly you'll have healthy home. That's some thing to be proud of!
Executive Chem-Dry is wanting and willing to clean your carpets and upholstery items. We know that life gets in the way, so call (877) 628-8885 to help you out!
Dirt, Kids are back in School
School is back in session and the youngsters are no longer driving you crazy in your own home. However with back to school comes, back to activities for all of your children. Whether it be football, soccer, baseball, dance practice or anything else, your schedule is stuffed with going from this point to there everyday! We realize how hard of a hassle it is planning to get the kids out of the house in a timely manner and remembering all of their equipment. Don't permit this to get to you or your home. We have some helpful tips of keeping your kid's sports off the carpet and into the correct place. Save your valuable carpet and follow these quick steps:
1. Set up a "Drop Space" Whether you have a mud room, garage or entry way, make a designated spot or basket for your children to put all of their sports equipment into whenever they return home from all of their practices. This demonstrates to them to put things away in an orderly style. This helps when you are late to practice and can't seem to find one cleat or that one baseball glove. You will know that it is there so you won't be asking the kids hundreds of times where they left it. It will keep the stressful days more enjoyable to have all your kid's stuff in one space. And your carpets will stay looking fresh without all of the dirt and grim being dragged across them.
2. Make The Kids Help We all know that some children feel qualified to receive everything and here is an effective way to ease them in to the real world and help in your home too. Having a clean, organised house needs to be a family affair. So don't bear the duty of the sweeping, mopping, vacuuming the carpets and dusting by yourself? Delegating small tasks to each member of your family is actually a win/win, as it allows the kids to be aware of responsibility and what becoming a team player is all about! The kids may even appreciate you more, since they realize how hard its to help keep your house looking in great shape.
3. Get prepared for Tomorrow Our last tip is to try to have your children get prepared for the next day after supper and homework are completed. Help them to organize their next outfit all the way down to the shoes. Make sure each of their sports equipment is prepared to go and nothing is missing. This takes the stress amount of morning way down and it can help you are aware that the kids have everything they need for the next day. Also, given that they won't be running into and out of the house to get neglected items it's going to save your carpet from more dirt and grim.
We all know that this can be a demanding time and we here at Executive Chem-Dry wish to help you and your household. Call now to get your carpets cleaned by our professionals and you'll be glad you did. Happy Back to School!
Summer Cleaning Schedule
Regardless of whether you live with your significant other, or you run a busy household of kids and pets, it's challenging to keep your place clean. The truth is, it can seem like a hopeless feat with beds which need to be made, floors that need to be mopped and dishes that ought to be done! Exactly why are you doing all the work yourself? Show your children to place some pride in their personal belongings and living space. Here's how to do it in a few quick and simple steps-no 'period of adjustment' required.
Toddlers Can Clean Too
It is never to early to give your children responsibilities. Even if it just picking up one toy or shutting a drawer. No matter how quiet and serene or loud and hectic your house may be, the same rule applies: if you have a heathy home, you have a happy home. When you've got toddlers to clean up after, bedrooms can get messy and shared living spaces (living room, dining room, common area) can look like a disaster. Do you have a toddler who impersonates the Tasmania devil? Great! Use it to your benefit! Teach them to be accountable for one small chore, such as tidying up their bed or putting away their toys after having fun with them. Just implementing a 'one small chore' rule on a daily basis, and you'll notice the time it saves you.
Have a Reward System
Whatever age you may be, everyone could use a reason to stay on track. Head to your local school supply store and buy some markers, stickers and a large sheet of cardboard or whiteboard or print this chart for each one of your family members. On Sunday make a list of the chores each week that you needs to be done before play time or hanging out with friends. Just be sure to keep the chores age appropriate. In the end, you want each child to feel good about themselves, not frustrated because the task at hand is too challenging to complete. Together, think of a reward for a week's worth of chores accomplished. Would your kids like to head out to their favorite ice cream shoppe? Or, would everyone enjoy a round of miniature golf? Or, a night at the park with the whole family? Implement an incentive that will motivate your family to do a great job taking care of their personal belongings, and you'll have a family that cleans together, sticks together, and makes happy memories, together!
All this cleaning with keep your house looking clean and fresh, but when you want a really deep clean, call Executive Chem-Dry to clean your carpets and upholstery items!
Summertime FUN!
It is summer and the youngsters are out of school, which means lots and lots of messes. Being artistic is a talent, but when your child draws his latest masterpiece on your carpets, it can be a detriment. Some stains take time and effort to remove from carpets fibers, although some are relatively easy. If you have the occasional paint spill from your child's artwork project, here's some good news: paint is easier to remove than many other stains and spills out there. Here's how to fix those paint and crayon spills to help make your carpets like new again:
Tricks for Treating Wet Paint
The overall principle for do-it-yourself stain removal is never to scrub, but to soak up its moisture (and with as much patience as possible!) The same approach comes into play when your child has scribbled their "artwork" on your beautiful living room carpet. Witnessing the splatter of a palate of finger paints can work you into a craze, but instead, run to the paper towels and calmly begin soaking up the maximum amount of paint as you can. Many people make the mistake of 'blotting' paint or another substance that has started to soak into their carpets fibers. This process can actually make things worse; instead, lay dry paper towels over the wet paint and give it a couple of seconds to soak up as much liquid as possible. Repeat until there's no more moisture left. At this point, you'll have removed the majority of the paint. What's left will be some dry paint. Leave the remaining steps until the next morning!
How to Remove Dry Paint
There are numerous options you have to remove dry paint, and both require a razor or knife. Choose nail polish remover or WD-40-both work well as a 'quick fix' and get the job done until your professional cleaners can come in and thoroughly clean your carpet stains and spills.
• If you're using nail polish remover…this do-it-yourself remedy is quick and fool proof. Lather up your nail polish brush into the solution and start to apply it onto your carpet. Working with a simple brushing motion (similar to how you'd brush nail color onto your nails) dab it with a fresh coat every other minute or so. The color of the paint will start to fade, and once it does, you can start to dab the affected region with some cold water and a rag. Vacuum your carpet as a last step, and if the stain hasn't gone away, contact your trustworthy cleaning professional to discuss stain removal options.
• If you're using WD-40…consider it a smart tool to have on hand in order to remove dried paint from the fibers of your carpet. It comes in the form of a spray lubricant and is excellent at breaking down certain spills such as paint. Generously spray the affected region of your carpet with WD-40 and let it sit for up to 25 minutes. Take a rag, and scrub the paint until you begin to see it come off in bits and pieces onto your rag. Scrub vigorously, and continue to do so until it's come off on both sides of your rag, leaving very little residue on your carpet. Thoroughly vacuum your carpet, and if a stain persists, contact your local Executive Chem-Dry professional to effectively get the job done for you.
Happy, healthy and clean carpets are what you deserve…despite how cute that little Picasso of yours may be as he paints them to his heart's content!
Allergy Awareness Month
There are 1 in 5 Americans that suffer from allergies and there are over 24 million people that have to deal with asthma. Chem-Dry wants to help you improve the quality of living healthy and found just the way to do that. Clean with Chem-Dry's Hot Carbonated Extraction (HCE) and you will see and feel an improvement in your home. An average of 98% of common household allergens will be removed when we clean with our HCE.
If this isn't clean enough for you, follow these tips and you will be feeling extra clean and allergy free!
Clear the clutter: Clean off the stack of mail and bills from your counter. They also collect dust and other particle irritants on your desk. Take some time each week or day to straighten up your desk area by recycling unnecessary mail or bills. Even better – go paperless.
Add an air purifier: To keep the air in your home free of dust particles and allergens, try using an air purifier. The elderly and young children are prone to allergies because of their weaker body systems. Air purifiers provide cleaner air for them and improve their breathing.
No breezes: Make sure that your indoor air is kept free of outdoor air and allergens by closing your windows and shutting your doors when pollen counts are high! Also, make sure that add and constantly change out your air filters on your furnace and air conditioning units.
Living with your pet and their mess!
Pets are just like family and most of them spend their day roaming the house. Once an accident has happened, it is crucial that it be cleaned up as soon as possible. The more time a soiled area is left unattended, the more challenging it becomes to eliminate the stain and odor in the end.
So what should you do if you find yourself in this predicament? Well, if the urine stain is still wet, it is essential to soak up as much of the urine as possible by blotting it up with a white towel. Once the urine has dried out, it will become much harder to remove the odor. The place should be extensively cleaned in advance allowing it to dry. If it is already dry, then give us a call here at Executive Chem-Dry and we can come and evaluate and clean it.
Tip: A good option for cleaning fresh pet urine spots is Chem-Dry's Pet Odor Remover. Ask us how to get this product at your next cleaning or call today to get yourself a bottle. It's uniquely formulated to lift and neutralize fresh, minor pet urine odors in carpets. But it's most effective when you are able treat urine deposits immediately.