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2006 Lexus GX 470Review
Luxury Ride For The Privillaged — cost to own fantastic, nothing ever spoils or breaks. build quality is superb. In 5 years i have changed 2 tires and done the brakes once. every 5k miles change oil for a 100 at dealer. car is quiet from the day i bought it. drives smooth and quiet. handles off road very well. It can carry and tow everything i use it for. This car is legendary for its reliability. Best SUV i ever owned.
Primary Use: Family transportation
Pros: Quiet, Always feels safe, sport mode on hwy very grippy, ride comfort, good view all around
Cons: gas guzzler, underpowered v 8 , 3rd row seats are poor, rear door opens for japanese roads.
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2006 Lexus GX 470 4WDReview
Reliable Suv — Great SUV, 3rd row seat, runs great on snow, going up the mountain, great for family outing/long weekend drive, drives like a luxury car, towing package, entertainment system, leather seat, V8 power engine that will give you power when you needs it.
Primary Use: Family transportation
Pros: Great SUV
Cons: Fuel consumption
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2006 Lexus GX 470 4WDReview
A Comfortable Smooth Ride — Very reliable, great looking, and is a fun car to drive. A perfect sized SUV with lots of cargo space without the feeling of a large SUV. Would recommend this car to anyone and was very pleased with this Lexus model.
Primary Use: Family transportation
Pros: Smooth handling, a great and reliable sporty SUV, navigation system, back-up camera, power seats and windows, cruise control, etc.
Cons: No rear entertainment system
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2006 Lexus GX 470Review
Lexus Stands For Quality And More Mb , Audi , Forget It Maybe If U Charge 100k U Will Come Close — reliable does everything that u can ever ask in comfort , better than Q7 in handling and feels firmer in drive and surefooted than that AUDI, does not catch fire like the GL 2207-2008 models very hazzardous please go check , might lose to its handling and driving but 100% more reliable. in 5 years with only one other suv ive owned Mit Montero sport spartan but also reliable this SUV takes the cake in overall everything , engine is what makes it sad with the slow 4.7 v8 with no real gutso. everything else is a wet dream all put into one called a lexus GX 470 never the fastest, but will always make it there no matter what the freakin terrain I LOVE THIS TRUCK thank YOU LEXUS
Pros: its the best value for money car ever made in the SUV market and i know
Cons: if u like to visit the delaershp for repairs
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2006 Lexus GX 470Review
2006 Lexus Gx 470 — This car is fun to drive,it has a mini tv located on the top,when you put the dvd which is located int he front,can play the dvd on the GPS or on the mini tv.This car is a 8 passenger car,there are 3 portable seats at the back.Great for vacations and exploring.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Pros: It's sliver
Cons: That is not red leather
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2006 Lexus GX 470 4WDReview
Reliable Up For Anything Suv — I like the handling and styling as well as the cargo capacity and refined luxury interior. I dislike the gas mileage and rear door. The rear door swings from the left. I wish it were more of a tailgate. I wish this SUV had a 2WD option.
Primary Use: Family transportation
Pros: V8, 7 seats, suspension
Cons: Full time 4WD
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2006 Lexus GX 470 4WDReview
Luxury With Family In Mind... — We have really enjoyed driving this car. It has been a wonderful family car without feeling like another "soccer mom". This car handles beautifully, is fun and easy to drive and parks in any garage or parking spot with ease. I highly recommend this car to any family looking for something with a little more luxury in style, ride and handling.
Primary Use: Family transportation
Pros: Easily fits into any garage with its narrow profile, fun to drive, very comfortable ride, great visibility, very safe...
Cons: Although the gas mileage can be viewed as a 'con', it isn't that bad for an SUV
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Reviews From Other Years
2009 Lexus GX 470 Reviews
You Feel Like You Are Floating When You Drive It.
I traded my BMW x5 in for this vehicle. I did not know what I was missing. The ride is so elegant and smooth. This car handles like a dream. The steering is not tight. It is very relaxing to driv... Read More
2008 Lexus GX 470 Reviews
Love It!
I bought this car brand new and has enjoyed every moment of it. - This is a great family car, rides smooth, has several options, towing package, height control, rear camera, DVD and Navigation system,... Read More
My Current Car
This car has power...vrroooommm vrooommm....NOW..if only thee was some way they could retain the power and make it hydrogen powered instead...Then it would be environmentally consscioius and totally ... Read More
2007 Lexus GX 470 Reviews
Nice Car
The Appearance of the car is beautiful and has great style and the interior is very comfortable, the performance is amazing this car definitely has great acceleration and the mileage per gallon is exc... Read More
2005 Lexus GX 470 Reviews
Love This Car!
LOVE this car, it's awesome!!!! It's been my favorite car to own of all time. The Lexus quality and comfort are unparalleled. It's worth the investment. This is an ideal luxury family car that wil... Read More
Great Suv
Love it, feel very save and it is reliable. You can save money by using Toyota dealer for repairs as well. Stereo is amazing, looking forward to more long road trips in car, Navagation is dated at t... Read More
2004 Lexus GX 470 Reviews
Good At Everything... But Gas Mileage.
We love our GX470. This car has great torque, an actual low-gearing gear box, beautiful interior, and is extremely reliable. We haven't had an ounce of trouble out of it and the comfort level is extre... Read More
Luxury Meets Utility
Excellent reliable big SUV, smooth quiet, and a lot of space. Being a Lexus owner definitely has its perks. I would definitely recommend this vehicle. Low maintenance costs with the reliability of L... Read More
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Oktoberfest at Outrigger? "Natürlich!"
Bringing a taste of Munich to Waikiki, Outrigger Reef on the Beach will host its first-ever Oktoberfest event this October 17 to 19 – welcoming guests and locals alike to come enjoy traditional Bavarian food and festivities.
Guido Ulmann, the German-Swiss executive chef from the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, will be expertly preparing all of the traditional dishes associated with Oktoberfest. Chef Ulmann – who is trained in fine dining and who has held posts in five-star European hotels, including the Hôtel du Rhône in Geneva, Eden au Lac in Zürich, and at The Schweizerhof, in Lucerne – got his start in his mother's kitchen, helping to prepare meals for his seven siblings. He is now fulfilling his childhood dream of creating new and interesting recipes for Hawaii residents and visitors at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach.
"I love how food enables diners to visit another culture, without hopping on a plane," says Chef Ulmann. "Oktoberfest at the Outrigger Reef provides a fresh opportunity for our guests to enjoy the flavors of Europe and merriment of the Oktoberfest traditions, right here on the shores of Waikiki."
In the spirit of Oktoberfest, The Edelweiss Trio will be performing traditional German music, dressed in authentic Bavarian dirndl and lederhosen. The Edelweiss Trio has become a staple Oktoberfest performers having performed in Honolulu for more than 35 years, bringing their particular brand of oom-pah to the islands.
Naturally, beer is the center point of any Oktoberfest celebration, and the Outrigger Reef will be featuring Sam Adams' Oktoberfest seasonal craft brew, served by the glass and by the pitcher. The brewery uses two varieties of Bavarian Noble hops to add a tinge of bitterness to this traditional, deep red amber lager. It is released in small batches each autumn. Imported and domestic bottled beers will also be available. Outrigger Reef also will be serving a selection of delicious Rieslings by the glass or by the bottle. The German climate has proved perfect for the cultivation of Riesling grapes, and the production methods have been perfected for centuries, producing complex, aromatic wines that run the gamut from dry to sweet. Other featured beverages will include German Schnapps, in the form of Kirschwasser (cherry) or Goldschläger (cinnamon). There will also be Jägermeister, an ever-popular German concoction of 56 herbs and spices, originally produced as a digestif, but most often imbibed as a shot.
The traditional Bavarian menu will include bratwurst (pork sausage), bockwurst (veal sausage), German potato salad, spaetzle (German pasta), sauerkraut, and Bavarian apple raisin strudel. Guests will be invited to expand their palate and vocabulary by tasting Chef Ulmann's kasseler rippchen (smoked pork loin), which sounds suspiciously similar to, and as delicious as Hawaii's own kalua pork. By special pre-order, Chef Ulmann will prepare schweinehaxe for the hearty appetite, a three-pound ham shank that is roasted and pickled, and served with sauerkraut and German mashed potatoes ($32.00).
The original Munich Oktoberfest in 1810 was a royal marriage celebration that spanned several weeks, and included horse races and a parade. For over two centuries, its popularity has spawned friendly cultural celebrations around the globe, bringing together people of German heritage, or anyone looking for good food, great beer and a fun time.
The Outrigger Reef Oktoberfest celebration will be held October 17 through 19, from 5 to 10 p.m., in the hotel's Diamond Head Terrace. Live music by the Edelweiss Trio will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening. Food will be served ala carte, with prices ranging from $13.50 to $32 for entrées (inclusive of tax and tip). Cover charge to the event is just $10 and validated valet parking is $6. Reservations can be made by calling (808) 924-6025.
The Outrigger Reef on the Beach is an oceanfront haven of island comfort and gracious hospitality with an unparalleled commitment to Hawaiian culture. One of only seven hotels that sits directly on the beach at Waikiki, the resort offer spacious guest rooms and suites that feature superb décor and an array of contemporary amenities, all with No Resort Fee. Hotel reservations can be made by contacting1-800-OUTRIGGER
(688-7444) within the United States, Guam and Canada. For more information, visit www.outriggerreef.com, or contact your preferred travel provider.
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In black and white cow breeds mass reaches 700 kg, and the mass of the bull 1200 kg. Black and white cow gives a year up to 6000 liters of milk.
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At the end of our Alaskan cruise, my wife and I were dropped off in Seattle. Now, while I am very biased towards Portland's beer history, Seattle is a great beer town, full of well-known and obscure brews alike. One of them is the Pike Brewing Co., situated a couple blocks from the historic Pike Place Market. Being one of the more widely distributed of Seattle's breweries (they distribute to WA, OR, ID, MT, UT, and AK in the United States and BC in Canada, but not Nevada!), I had to check it out. Unfortunately, I only had enough time to dash in, pick out a bottle I thought looked cool, and dash out. That bottle: Kilt Lifter, a Scotch-style ale that was first brewed in 1990.
Pike itself was opened in 1989 by Charles and Rose Ann Finkel under Seattle's Pike Place Market, in what they call "one of the smallest breweries with the tallest smokestack". There, they brewed their Pike Pale, an Amber ale, and XXXXX Stout, but it wasn't long before they expanded to the Kilt Lifter, as well as numerous other styles, such as a barleywine, IPA, and even Belgian-style doubles and tripels. Pike got a big boost when it was spoken of favorably by the late great Beer Hunter Michael Jackson in 1991, and they've never looked back. They've won numerous awards at many festivals and judgings, and All About Beer magazine ranked their IPA as one of the 5 best in the country and one of the 10 best in the world. Now, as far as Kilt Lifter's awards go, I may have missed some (mostly because I was tired when prepping this entry), but in 2006-2008, Northwest Brewing News rated it the Best Northwest Scotch Ale. (Pike Brewing Website → History)
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Pike Kilt Lifter
BREWERY: Pike Brewing Co., Seattle, WA, USA
STYLE: Scotch ale
CALORIES/SERVING: ~190 per 12 oz. bottle
BITTERNESS: 27 IBUs
ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 15.58° Plato (1064)
MALTS: Peated, pale, crystal, Munich
HOPS: Magnum, East Kent Goldings
FOODS TO PAIR WITH: Pike pulled pork sandwich, salmon sandwich, Kilt Lifter mac n' cheese (all of which are on Pike's brewpub menu)
AWARDS: 2006-2008 Best Northwest Scotch Style Ale as voted by readers of Northwest Brewing News
INTERESTING FACTS: It's their most popular beer, equally popular amongst men and women alike, and it's "extremely popular around St. Patrick's Day", which is odd considering that it's a Scottish styled beer on an Irish holiday
Much of the info comes from Pike's Flash-based website; first brewed and awards come from History, and bitterness, ABV, OG, malts, and hops come from the Kilt Lifter "page". The rest of the information comes from Pike's own Head Brewer, Drew Cluley. Thanks again for the info!
The beer poured very smoothly, revealing a medium amber color and a white foamy head. The nose was very malty and sweet, with just a touch of hoppiness to it. The beer itself tasted malty and carbonated in equal amounts, perfectly balanced. As the beer warmed up, a little smokiness emerged as the maltiness and carbonation waned. The finish started off a little stale, but actually ended up quite nicely. Overall, a pretty good beer.
I am more of a wheat beer and stout fan, and not usually one for strong ales, but I really enjoyed this beer. Check this one out the next time you're in Seattle or anywhere in the Pacific Northwest.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Pike Kilt Lifter
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Labels: 27 IBU, craft beer, Scotch ale, United States, Washington State
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Everything I need to know I learned from Google Reader.
For whatever meta- or otherwise physical reason, when big changes happen, they comes in throngs. The media is ablaze with things to talk about. My google reader addiction is growing.
2/12: The assassination of Hezbollah leader Imad Mughniyeh via headrest bomb.
2/17: The Republic of Kosova breaks from Serb rule and declares independence.
2/19: "Old as dirt", ailing, and mostly incapacitated Fidel fucking Castro fucking resigns. Whoa!
Now, for a moment, let's go back to my growing addiction to Google's answer to every disorganized blogroll, the brilliant and user friendly Google Reader, which now consumes much of my free time and prevents me from writing anything original. That's OK, there's so much out there that's written already... so check out these blogs, which are now among my favorite reads:
Abu Muqawama
Afghan LORD
Foreign Policy Watch
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Will Smith said something so wonderful to Jimmy Fallon on Jimmy's Tonight Show Debut. He complimented Jimmy on being successful because he cares about others. Then he explained that he taught his children the importance in remembering that they are creating art for the sole purpose of giving something to others, something that makes them feel good, and inspires them. He continued on to say that the reason so many people fail in the entertainment industry is because they start thinking only about themselves and what they get from their art. I couldn't agree with him more.
It's a tough thing to balance business and art. There is a fine line you dance between making sure that you are paid fairly for the thing you are producing as a business owner (yes, business owner), and the desire to open someone's heart to laugh, to think, and to release what they're holding onto, if only for a moment. As an artist, I have had to learn to let go of demanding people's attention. My voice is only as important as the moment calls for it to be, but it's taken so long to realize that if the moment calls for someone else's voice, it doesn't mean I'm not important. I've seen people stop playing sets because they don't have the full attention of the audience. I've combated the frustration of a market so watered down with people who will play simply for a beer, and I've also been given great opportunity and compensation for the songs I've created. Some days, like anyone, you collapse on your bed at night hoping tomorrow will be better, and other days, you celebrate with your friends in the victory that came with that day's cup of grace.
I've spent a lot of time lately thinking about what makes me "feel" the best. What separates the victorious moments from the defeated ones? I realized that it was in how I served others. When someone writes a beautiful note sharing how encouraged they were by a song, I've won that day, and so did they. When I help my friends through challenging waters in life, and I can see the relief the help brings them, then I've experienced victory. I feel best when I give to people. When I buy them lunch, when I give them a much needed hug, when they hear hope in my voice -- that's what makes me feel the best. It's others focused. My skill set involves story telling, but what if it were like that of several of my family members? Their skill sets involve understanding how the human body works, and in helping sick people get well through their research and use of chemistry. Their successes and failures are equally determined by their desire to help others and in the subsequent following through with such desires. I could have been a scientist, or a lawyer, or v.p. of a corporate financial institution, or a politician. These are the careers that run in my family, and when I look at the strong men and women that stand around me, what stands out to me is that they are a people who care about people. The reason I play music is for the same reason that many of my family members pursued their careers. They want to help people. Music happens to be the thing inside of me that makes the most sense. Sure, it's a commodity worth buying, but the purchase of this commodity is meant to assist others. Nothing means more than when a person says, thank you, your song helped me get through a really difficult time in my life. This, is why I write and perform music.
I do not play for music's sake. I do not think my voice is greater or less than any other person's voice, and I agree with the underlying message in Will Smith's statement. I play, I write, because what I have to give is hope, love, and a little bit of laughter.
Dear musicians, don't be afraid to be compensated for what you are giving, but take an honest inventory within yourself as to what you are giving. Some people will listen, others will not. Some people will care and others will painstakingly wait until you leave the stage. Where are you on that line in between self righteous and quietly confident? I am asking the same questions of myself all the time, and I am so grateful to have incredible people around me to help keep me grounded and focused on the goal. I want to leave this place better than I found it, and I want to remember, my art is not for me.


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BRIDGEPORT — Convicted killer Jason Maurice Day, who had been controlled and occasionally cocky during his long murder trial, sat dejectedly in a crowded courtroom Wednesday and broke down as he waited for a judge to send him to prison for the rest of his life.
There was never any question about the outcome of Wednesday morning's hearing. But by the time sheriff's deputies removed the steel handcuffs from Day's wrists and led him into the courtroom, more than two dozen relatives of Day's four victims were waiting to bear witness to the somber conclusion of a brutal crime.


text: Some time ago (I'm behind in my reading of ff digests!) a request was made for a gingerbread recipe. Here's one that I use, slightly modified (to remove the added oil) from a recipe from a February 1994 issue of Vegetarian Times. Orange Gingerbread 1/3 cup applesauce 1 cup dark molasses 1 1/4 cup orange juice 1 Tbs. finely grated orange rind 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup raisins Preheat over to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together wet ingredients. In a medium bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add raisins. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well. Pour into a non-stick 9-inch by 13-inch pan and bake 40 minutes, making sure not to overbake. Gingerbread will be moist. 24 servings. Vegan ------------------------------


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- Lets share something about the word alternate and its place in human in destroying the quality of human relationship. Trend of leaving the the good friends of realtion by saying "I don't need to worry, I can find your alternate." But in my personal approach I always wonder how one can find, replace or alternate veracity, time , emtions and feelings of one person. So Its better not to loose someone by only thinking that every thing has an alternate, so stop loosing the loved ones on the basis of your such thinking. Somethings are not replaceable!!
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Obsession is of anything, some are obsessed with cars , some with latest technology or accessories and some with happiness. But I think the worst obsession is of success. Its actually the obsession of success which betray us form the true path,with real happiness & with the true cause of living.
We are moving forward by ruining the happiness of others, by gasping the smile from the faces of our family & family.. This obsession has made us weird. We become wolves in the form of humans.The echos of" We damn care about others, the success is waiting for us" has kick us to curb for helping others..
please wake your inner being, let free yourself from slavery of success so that we may enjoy the true meaning of freedom.
Daily Prompt: Volunteer
Volunteer yourself in the pain of others and wipe the tears of others, lessen their sorrows, behold them in their worries, become hope in the miseries.
Let not loneliness betray them. give your hands and push them up.SO in the time of need you find a VOLUNTEER.
Daily Prompt: Trust
The most delicate thing which can not be handled by the selfish people.
Today I went to my university farms and there I met and old guard (baba ji). I asked him
"How many years do you work here?"
He said "24 years" I frowned myself with amazingly.
His name is HAFIZ LATIF. Then I asked him about an advice which he wanted to give for younger generation.
Firstly, he said children didn't listen (bacha ni sun da).Then after my forcing him,
Daily Prompt: Promises
Promises which we make with our selves are the weakest and funniest thing, I have ever known. I think these are meant to be broken and their numbers are increases in such an enormous way that we often become astonish.
The bad thing is that we always value those promises which we have made with others. What about those which we made with our souls? Why we are always ready to betray with ourselves?Why we have make ourselves on the 2nd place? Think about it.First full fill the promises which you have made with yourselves. It's the best hing to develop and to do.
Daily Prompt: Clumsy
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The clumsiness is in our minds which distort every picture, disorganized our manners and our approach towards others.Clumsiness of books ,clothes and households doesn't matter. All that matters is what clumsy we create with our minds , so control this!
COMMUNICATION GAP is a broad term, it s either between parents and children , teacher or students or even between friends. Communication gaps of long time or period results even in the lost of dear ones. I think it is kind of misunderstanding and also due to lack of understanding others position, situation and behavior.
I think this gaps enter when the old generation lost its endurance and young generation become fierce.Now a days even in families this gap has become a giant venom which is engulfing the taste of love, affection and sweet environment of home.We live like an expatriate in our own home.
Social circle is also affected by this poisonous gap.The environment is becoming pathetic and worst.we are losing our friends and family only due to minor misunderstanding which this the passage of time become so major gaps that we become helpless upfront of them.
it's time to rebuild our attitude, our environment and specially our thinking. We have to give others a chance and a soothing environment so that no such gaps will come between two generations.
Now a days there is a phobia of judging.Every person judges you by you ways of walking talking, speaking. This type of stereotype develops fear in people. Now they are afraid of showing them , who …
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Now a days there is a phobia of judging.Every person judges you by you ways of walking talking, speaking. This type of stereotype develops fear in people. Now they are afraid of showing them , who actually they are. Sometimes your intentions are not they way they are judged by others.
The depression of people has been increasing due this fear.They are limiting themselves, they stop opening their selves.The fear of judging has destroyed our faith on friends, people and in our communities.NO one will come to stop , we have to stop it by ourselves. RAISE YOUR VOICE. JOIN HANDS. NO MORE JUDGEMENT!!.


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1. The Comically-Overdressed Pose
Tutus, headbands, and pearls, oh my! There is just something so precious about a baby smiling up at you from a pile of lace and pearls. Our photographer provided the tutu and beads (shown in photo #2), so you might want to check and see what yours has on hand. A suit, tie, and bowler hat would be the perfect alternative for a boy.
2. The Always-Something-in-the-Mouth Pose
My baby has something in her mouth 90% of the time, so of course it should be captured in her six-month photos. It shouldn't be hard to capture. In fact, we were going for the Comically-Overdressed Pose in this shot, but the baby had other plans when we placed pearls around her neck.
3. The Diaper-Only Photo
A baby sitting around in nothing but a diaper is, in my opinion, the definition of cute. My baby's kind of skinny, but I love seeing the roley-poley babies in diapers-only photos. For us, we got to show off her off-the-charts length and our adorable cloth diapers.
4. The Smushy-Kiss Photo
This one was my photographer's idea, and I think it's priceless. We were instructed to kiss her cheeks, one on each side, but to smush her face in with the force of the kiss. I think we succeeded. I think her puzzled expression is the icing on the cake.
5. The Flying Baby Pose
My husband and I each managed to take a turn during the course of our photo shoot doing the "flying baby" with our daughter. The photographer caught me in the "landing kiss," while my husband has her hoisted up. I think it would have been even greater to capture while she was in the air.
6. The Tub Pose
I happened across this pose in my pre-photo-shoot Internet search and was hooked. Especially since my baby is obsessed with bathtime, this couldn't be a more perfect picture. Best yet, my photographer had the amazing idea to blow bubbles at her while she was sitting in the tub!
7. The Classic Family Pose
Of course, no photo shoot is complete without gathering mom, dad, and baby in a traditional family portrait. We sat in front of some rose bushes and managed to all smile at the camera at just the right moment.
For more baby photography ideas and advice, read How To Get the Most Out of Your Baby Photography Shoot.


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Sketchbook Project Fun Journal: Day 1
Inspired by my friend Leah, I am attempting to dedicate myself to my Sketchbook Project journal for the month of December. Rather crazy to attempt this in December, I realize, but what the heck. I'm nothing if not crazy. In that, I'm attempting to do a quick spread every day this month. Notice, I say attempting. Just throwing that out there. My theme is "Whatever it is, it'll be fun," so I'm planning to have a quote that includes fun or play on each page (got any good ones? send them to me!).
Yesterday, I got up a little early and gessoed the first page spread…then went upstairs and took a shower...then came back downstairs and inked the spread…then went back upstairs and made the girls and myself breakfast...then went back downstairs and punched the circles…then went back upstairs to do the makeup, hair, get dressed thing…then went back downstairs and put all the circles, the book, some paint pens and a glue stick in a zip lock bag and put it in my purse with the idea of attempting to finish it during a break at work. Well, that didn't happen…but at least I did finally finish it while the girls were in the tub last night. So here you go! Dec 1 page!
Today is my birthday. My last two years' birthday posts were much more inspiring so I'll send you there and there to take a peek. Today, honestly, other than my students bringing me lunch and cake and one very sweet phone call this morning, has been a rather crappy day at the office (as have the last two months, but I digress). But the workday is over so I get to spend the rest of the day with the family…it should get much better!


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SANTA CLARA, Calif. – For Megan Fulps (MF), the spring quarter marks the end of an era, the end of her time as a Bronco athlete. SantaClaraBroncos.com (SCB) had the chance to speak with Fulps about her time as a student-athlete, her favorite moments, as well as her plans for the future.
Fulps ranks 11th all-time in SCU history in career scoring average (11.3), has eight 20+ scoring games as a Bronco and has 962 career points. During this past season, she scored 1,297 career points and ranks 7th all time for points scored.
By Kaitlin Fuelling, '13
SCB: How have you enjoyed your experience here at Santa Clara as a part of the women's basketball team?
MF: Its been an incredible experience with this team. We've become extremely close over the past four years and have really grown up together. Having the opportunity to have a bond as tight as we do is something special and I feel blessed to have been apart of it.
SCB: What is one thing you will miss about being on a collegiate sports team?
MF: I will miss being able to spend everyday playing the sport I love with my best friends. Nothing greater than the friendships we created and being able to build those from a common passion.
SCB: If you could leave the team with a piece of advice, what would it be?
MF: Never forget how much you love the game— there will be obstacles to overcome and nothing will be perfect … but never stop loving it. Never treat it like a job, play because you love it.
SCB: How did your training differ from when you played basketball in high school?
MF: The level of play and workouts intensify immensely. College basketball is on another plane completely in comparison to high school. You learn more about yourself and your potential because we are pushed further than you ever think you can go.
SCB: What do you plan to do following graduation? Are you planning to stay in the bay or return home?
MF: I will be moving to LA to pursue my film career.
SCB: What has been your favorite class at Santa Clara? Do you have a favorite professor?
MF: Favorite class was by far Master Shot Production. We built a 1930s speakeasy set and filmed a drama. It was a great experience and we had a blast. Michael Whalen taught that class and I've been lucky enough to have him for all my production courses. He's been an incredible professor and mentor to all of us film students.
SCB: Is there something you may not have been able to accomplish here as a Bronco that you would have liked to?
MF: I would have absolutely loved to study abroad and experience another culture. I've never been out of the country and am dying to do so! Hopefully soon.
SCB: What is something Santa Clara may not know about you or the women's basketball team?
MF: We are a self-proclaimed WEIRD team. We are filled with a bunch of exceptionally strange, awkward and insane girls! It's like a puzzle— individually we are all massively different yet we mesh perfectly together. It's kind of a beautiful thing.


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Before gathering your carp fishing tackle and gear, you must first decide on where you want to fish. This is not always an easy decision. Often times many different lakes and ponds have many variables to choose from on why or why not to pick them. Angling pressure, fish size, quantity of fish, location of body of water, all are important factors on choosing your destination.
Once I pick out where to go, I then decide on which rod and reel I will take for carping. I like a rod and reel that can cast a good distance, as I often fish from shore without a boat or raft. This can be frustrating at times, especially if you cannot reach the carp. However, normally you can always find a good place to fish form shore if you look long and hard enough.
Once I have my equipment and tackle under control, I will think about what bait to use. Normally I prefer simple things like corn or nightcrawlers, but I have also used flavored corn or boilies, and had success with bread or dough balls as well. It is all a personal preference, but the carp are more picky in heavily fished waters. Also, the people I have talked with say carp fishing around the world is much more refined than here in the US. France, Germany, and other European countries have much more carp fishing pressure than in the US or Canada. Either way, you should know that not all baits work in all lakes, so be ready to mix it up if you have too. Good luck fishing and be sure to properly pack your carp fishing tackle and gear, since last time all my stuff blew off the roof of my luggage rack!
Finding the best places to Carp fish
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- Tony said...
I've fished for carp with rakes, bow and arrow, nets, even a gun..never rod and reel. The places we have carp out here tend to be trash fish..I know in other places they can be great fish to catch! Very interesting blog here! I'm curious to learn more.:)
- October 4, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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Halloween Horror Nights X featured five houses; Anxiety in 3-D, Total Chaos, The Fearhouse, Universal Classic Monster Mania, and Dark Torment. It also introduced four new scare zones; The Gauntlet, Midway of Dr. Morose, Apocalypse Island, and Clown Attack. Dark Torment was my favorite house that year. The maze started after you exited the Earthquake ride, I wish the powers that be at Universal would bring back this idea.
This was also the first Halloween Horror Nights to feature an original icon. Jack the Clown, took over the event and much of the park was re-themed to be based on his character. Jack stared in his own show called Jacked Up, and Jack's evil clowns took over the streets of Hollywood for the Clown Attack scarezone.
Jack was even made a cameo in the Jaws ride during the boat house scene. Jack was seen killing a victim in the boat house, before turning his attention to Amity Six's Skipper and passengers. He was also used in advertisements for the event touting, "Not Afraid of the Dark? You Don't Know Jack."
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I rushed to Jollibee this afternoon because I haven't had my breakfast and lunch yet. So many things to do yet so little time. When you are in a rush you tend to choose fastfoods which would give you its type of service- fast.
I was intrigued actually at Jollibee's 39ers because of its price. Lunch (or food, specifically, since they serve them anytime of the day) for only 39 pesos is quite a competitive price knowing how things have soared. And beef at 39 only?
But when I finally got my share of beef mushroom, I was quite disappointed. (The picture above is much more tempting than the one I have, even more generous.) I could not tell what kind of flavor they wanted to project. Of course it was not boeuf bourguignon but it was not beef adobo either. The beef was rubbery and bland, the dwarf mushrooms were salty. That was the only interesting thing to happen when I chew on them. Bland and salty and rubbery.
But what would you expect of 39 pesos nowadays?
Picture grabbed from mommydiary.net who claims her Jollibee beef mushroom was good.


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Basically, a lady ate half her order of fries before she noticed that some of them had red splatters on it. She called the waitress over to ask what it was, the waitress was like "Oh, my God, Oh my God" and took it to the kitchen. She came back and said that the cook had cut his hand and he got some blood on her french fries but he had a Band-Aid on it now, so it was all good. Lady freaked out. Cracker Barrel sent her an apology and a gift card for $100. Lady not satisfied and called the press.
Okay, what? Does Cracker Barrel think that this lady is going to satisfied with a lame ass $100 gift card? This is the United States of America, Cracker Barrel. You better dig a little deeper than that. This lady just ate some blood at your restaurant. That is the equivalent of a hitting the lottery. She is going to take your ass to court and get $2.2 million dollars, her own Cracker Barrel franchise, a rocking chair for every room of her home and a lifetime supply of Moon Pies. She wanted a blood test run on the cook but there was no legal reason to do it. Besides, the cook was probably too busy taking smoke breaks and not washing his hands to be bothered anyway. The disgusted diner said she was discussing the matter with a lawyer and her doctors. "I pray to God there's nothing wrong with me," she said. After that she rubbed her hands in front of her face while grinning and thinking about how she will finally be able to get that double wide trailer she has had her eye on for the last six years and also have enough money to go back to cosmetology school.
I must admit, bloody french fries are pretty nasty. No one who goes to Cracker Barrel really gives a shit about their health as evidenced by what's on the menu, but that doesn't mean they are cool with eating the blood of an undocumented food service worker. Cracker Barrel really dropped the ball on this one. By just sending the waitress back out with an "it's all good" they gave the impression that it didn't matter to them. This will be used as ammunition when she gets their ass to court. The manager should have made a huge deal about it, called 911 and got an ambulance in there so the lady thought that Cracker Barrel really cares about their customers. Instead, they sent her that lame ass gift card and a note: "Roses are red, violets are blue. You ate blood, too bad for you. xo, Cracker Barrel" They fucked up.
On the bright side, with the recent popularization of vampires due to Twilight and True Blood, Cracker Barrel can expect an uptick in sales due to the mass number of goth kids and Twihards who will come in and order french fries.
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fredag 3 september 2010
Skywatch Friday
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I like them all - especially the first two: the fluffy clouds in the first, the pastel colours of the second.
What a fantastic view from your window!
- 3 september 2010 09:19
- Tone sa...
Det øverste er min favoritt. Synes et bilde blir så mye mer levende når det har slike skyer på himmelen. Du har forresten en veldig vakker utsikt fra ditt soverom :)
- 3 september 2010 09:42
- joco sa...
Hiya Christina,
That is what you get to see each and every day??
Life is unfair. And still you have the midnight daylight as well. Lovely images. (I will be having envy for breakfast this morning :-)
- 3 september 2010 10:52
i like the scenery! They inspire calm and serenity, I also like the passing clouds, picture after picture ! great photos !.... (I tried your recipe for lemon cake, I missed a bit but even it was good ! :D) Bye !!
- 3 september 2010 12:38
- eileeninmd sa...
Wow, you have a gorgeous view from your living room. Beautiful skies and scenery. Happy skywatching!
- 3 september 2010 13:20
- Lynn sa...
Absolutely breathtaking scenery and skies.
- 3 september 2010 13:51
I love the view from your living room .. period! My favorite picture is the first one. I like the rich colors and the contrast. Enjoy all your hours of sunlight while you can!
- 3 september 2010 14:36
First of all, I want your living room views...wow, all are breathtaking. My favorite is the first image...love the big white puffy clouds and the vivid colors!
- 3 september 2010 15:10
- Mona sa...
Vilken underbar utsikt du har från ditt vardagsrum! Översta bilden är min favorit. Molnen är så vackra och färgerna djupa och klara. Jag har alltid sagt och jag tycker bäst om kvällsljuset, så denna bild är bara ytterligare ett bevis på detta.
Din citron-maräng kaka ser otroligt läcker ut!
- 3 september 2010 21:06
- BobbieCoughlin sa...
What in incredible view! I like the top one. The towering white clouds and the sail boat with the brilliant greens and blues just speak summer to me.
- 4 september 2010 04:28
- Esther sa...
I vote for the first one. There is something about this type of clouds that speaks to me.
You are blessed to have this view day in and day out.
I am glad you decided to join in our group...I'll be watching your blog.
- 4 september 2010 05:43
- Randy sa...
I would have to say the 7am one only because I can never get up early enough to capture the beautiful morning light. Nice blog!
- 4 september 2010 16:30
- Judi Clark sa...
I alos vote for the first one because of those billowy clouds. I also like the long shadows. What a fantastic view you have!
- 4 september 2010 18:18
Wow, what a difference a few hours make! I love the 5:30 pm shot. That almost always my favorite time of day to shoot. The clouds and water are so beautiful and the foreground tree shows up so much more. Just lovely. What a wonderful view to have every day!
- 5 september 2010 06:31
- Corner Gardener Sue sa...
My favorite is the first one, but I'd go there any time of the day. What a beautiful view you have from your window!
- 6 september 2010 17:51
How beautiful! I can't pick a favorite, I'll have to come stay at your house to decide.
- 7 september 2010 01:51
Hi Christina - I'm in your September -October blog group! Those marvelous clouds are my favorite, but I like the light in the 1 a.m. sky too.
- 11 september 2010 16:08
The lighting in the first image is just great!! Love the shadows and clouds you captured.
- 11 september 2010 20:09
What a view! While all three images are quite good, I really like the first one. I like the lighting and the clouds in the top image.
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January 20, 2006
UMBC presents the Phoenix Dance Company
February 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2006, 8 p.m.
UMBC Theatre
Media contact:
Tom Moore
Director of Arts & Culture
Note: You may download this release as a pdf file (6.5 Mb).
UMBC presents the Phoenix Dance Company in concert on February 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2006 at 8 p.m. in the UMBC Theatre.
Renowned for its exploration of dance and technology, the Phoenix Dance Company features choreography by Carol Hess and Doug Hamby, and performances by Sandra Lacy and other artists.
The program will include:
- A new hardcore/punk work by Carol Hess featuring the chaotic and thrashy music by Baltimore band Lilu Dallas.
- Award-winning soloist Sandra Lacy in the highly expressive and provocative Underview by Lisa Race and Dissolve by Jeanine Durning.
- Floating Above, a sumptuous and thrilling duet with striking imagery and intricate partnering.
- The mysterious, jarring and dramatic Nacht by Doug Hamby, in which three women explore the confines of a surreal nightmare.
- A new work by Doug Hamby that explores the hot zone of connection between dancers to the music of Charlie Haden.
General admission: $15.00.
Students and seniors: $7.00.
Box Office: www.missiontix.com or 410-752-8950
Box Office: 410-752-8950
UMBC Artsline (24 hour recorded message): 410-455-ARTS
Media inquiries only: 410-455-3370
UMBC Arts website: http://www.umbc.edu/arts
UMBC News Releases: http://www.umbc.edu/news
Images for Media
High resolution images for media are available online: http://www.umbc.edu/newsevents/arts/hi-res/ or by email or postal mail.
- From I-95 take exit 47B. Take Route 166 toward Catonsville and then follow signs to the UMBC Theatre. Parking is available in The Commons Garage.
- From I-695, take Exit 12C (Wilkens Avenue) and continue one-half mile to the entrance of UMBC at the roundabout intersection of Wilkens Avenue and Hilltop Road. Turn left and follow signs to the UMBC Theatre. Parking is available in The Commons Garage.
- Online campus map: http://www.umbc.edu/aboutumbc/campusmap/
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Wasn't able to do any blogging over the weekend due to some bizarre computer problem that prevented me from logging onto the internet. Hopefully it is resolved now and the 3 people that actually read this can enjoy the insanity that I have planned for the day.
Until then, here's The Cure
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Jon and Dave (with the inevitable glass of red wine) Emily
Penny and Emily
And finally, because we haven't had any photos of Tom on the blog recently, a couple from Friday. I was trying out my external flash and he was my subject :).
He doesn't look over impressed, does he!
Hopefully I'll get a chance to take some more photos this week. Emily and I are also looking at going back up to York for some sightseeing at some stage, I just need to chat to Ali first ;o)
Hope you are having a good weekend.


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Garage Sale - Retired Sets at a Discount!
Attention to all of my Brampton customers!!!
Was there something that you wanted to get, but you didn't have the time or thought it was a little too expensive? Or, was there a hostess set that you didn't get to earn? Here's your chance:
In the following photos are the materials that I am currently selling (as of July 1). I only have 1 of each item, and I will take reservations on a first come, first served basis. Everything here is retired, or long gone and not available for purchase (with the exception of Cold Play). These will have to be paid for through cash or cheque, as I am having trouble with credit card processing at the moment. Please e-mail me to hold on to any of these items, and I'll let you know if they are still available. The ones that have not sold, I will bring to my next workshop as a cash & carry, and I will sell in some online auctions. Oh, pick up only...no shipping.
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Mobile person-to-person payment options seem to be expanding exponentially, but who needs them?
Discover Financial Services' Pulse electronic funds network on Feb. 23 became the latest to announce the availability of person-to-person payment capabilities in a deal it inked with Obopay Inc.
Pulse joins as many as a dozen players already marketing similar offerings, despite the fact that widespread consumer demand seems to be lacking, as does a clear business case for financial institutions.
"P-to-P right now still lacks an audience," says Brian Riley, senior research director with TowerGroup.
But banks are nevertheless committed to the format, expecting that P-to-P will eventually balloon in popularity.
"Within two or three years it will likely catch on with consumers widely as a more efficient way to move funds around, and banks want to have a foot in the door as that begins to happen," Riley says.
First Data Corp.'s Star network in September 2010 began offering capabilities from Obopay similar to what Pulse announced. Fidelity National Information Services Inc.'s NYCE network last year began offering similar P-to-P services from Obopay to its 3,000 financial institution clients. And MasterCard Inc.'s MoneySend service also uses Obopay's technology.
Obopay has long offered person-to-person funds transfers directly to consumers via mobile phones using the automated clearing house system, but the transfers can take more than a day to clear through that avenue.
With its Pulse offering, financial institutions on the Pulse network may offer the person-to-person and account-to-account transfer services based on the Mobile Money for Banks and Credit Unions offering from Obopay. Participants' accountholders also can receive funds from other institutions to their debit card accounts instantly, the firm says.
"The idea is that more banks can offer their customers mobile account-to-account transfers in real time, and as people increasingly want to move money instantly it's a plus for banks," says Mike Diamond, Obopay's senior vice president of business development.
But Pulse's offering is far from unusual as P-to-P offerings continue to mushroom.
Numerous other providers, including PayPal Inc., Amazon.com Inc. (TextPayMe) and American Express Co. (Serve) also offer various P-to-P payment services, as do Fiserv Inc. (ZashPay), Mpayy, U.S. Bancorp and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (QuickPay). Some are free; several have fees ranging from 25 cents up to $1.
While widespread consumer demand for P-to-P is not yet obvious, it is an important seed for banks to plant as they hedge their bets on emerging mobile-payments technology, analysts say.
And as announcements about new mobile-payments schemes mount, banks are eager to position their mobile-banking services to look more like emerging mobile payments, says Beth Robertson, director of payments research at Javelin Strategy & Research.
"As consumers become more comfortable using their smartphones for banking, banks want to be there with services that move them along the curve to mobile payments," Robertson says.
In a survey Javelin conducted online in October 2011 involving 3,210 consumers, 23% said they had used some form of P-to-P funds-transfer within the previous year, she says.
But many gaps exist before P-to-P becomes ubiquitous, chiefly the lack of connections enabling quick payments between consumers using different banks or payment schemes, Riley says. Most existing bank-offered P-to-P products enable immediate transfers only between a bank's customers or rely on slower ACH connections, he says.
And while many P-to-P services within banks' systems are free now to initiate, "the more inclusive P-to-P gets, the riskier it gets and the more it will affect pricing," Riley says.
So far, it is difficult to know how much consumers would be willing to pay for P-to-P services, says Dara Khan, an associate with Linthicum, Md.-based First Annapolis Consulting.
"It's very early in the evolution of this product, and banks are still vetting its value," Khan says.
But while the business case is still developing, "many banks have a strong interest in it," he says.
In a May 2011 report, First Annapolis Consulting compared several such offerings, including the time needed to complete a single P-to-P transaction via a mobile handset.
Amazon.com's TextPayMe ranked first in the First Annapolis test, at 90 seconds, while most others took around 2.5 minutes to complete a transaction. It took 2.9 minutes to complete a transaction using Obopay's service and MasterCard's MoneySend took six minutes, First Annapolis reported.
"For P-to-P payments to catch on, it has to at least be easier and quicker than cashing a check, and there must be access to most banks or payments systems," Khan says. "And banks' interest in P-to-P is indicative of their desire to migrate from offering mobile account-management features to more transactional offerings."


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Daily designer news
The best social networks for designers
Posted: 17 Jun 2014 07:48 AM PDT
Social networks are your online platform where you get an opportunity to meet people of similar interest and professionals. And when it comes to designers, they are lucky enough because there are varieties of social networks made especially for them. The evolving technologies and trends in web has benefited designers in many great aspect of connecting, conversing and increasing the overall creativity share. Check out some best social networks for designers where it provides an opportunity to explore, get inspired and share their feedback.
1. Behance
Behance is the leading online platform to showcase & discover creative work. With the aim of empowering the creative world to make ideas happen, Behance existed to remove the barriers between talent and opportunity. The creative world updates their work in one place to broadcast it widely and efficiently. Companies are able to explore the work and access talent on a global scale.
2. Cargo
Cargo is a personal publishing platform aimed at creating accessible tools and a networked context to enhance the exposure of talented individuals on the Internet. For achieving this goal, they have been offering members with free-standing websites; a wide variety of customizable design templates; simple but sophisticated tools to control the way content is displayed, and a unique user interface built entirely around the work itself.
3. Fontli
Fontli is a social network for typoholics. Capture typography around you and share it. Let the typetalk develop on Fontli.
4. Colour Lovers
Colour Lovers is a creative community where people from all around the world create and share colors, palettes and patterns, discuss the latest trends and explore colorful articles… All in the spirit of love.
5. Design:related
Design:related is a community website with portfolio, inspiration, and news tools that brings together creative people from different disciplines (and parts) of the design and art world. The design:related community serves to motivate designers and creatives to share their work and visual ideas, network and collaborate with other creatives, and find job opportunities.
6. Dribbble
Dribbble is a community of designers answering that question each day. It is a place to show and tell, promote, discover, and explore design. Web designers, graphic designers, illustrators, icon artists, typographers, logo designers, and other creative types share small screenshots (shots) that show their work, process, and current projects.
7. Ffffound
Ffffound is a web service that not only allows the users to post and share their favorite images found on the web, but also dynamically recommends each user's tastes and interests for an inspirational image-bookmarking experience!
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|Smashed Trifle Sponge
Cold custard added, spray cream on top just before serving
YUM!!!! (I allow 100 calories for this)
The colours are amazing and
one matches my little velvet bow.
|Oh the perfume!TT
|Seedless jam
Three years ago I started an experiment to see if I could afford to retire on my Civil Service pension at 60. With the State Pension age at 66 I had to learn to live on less money. By growing more in the garden, changing the way I shopped and by tweaking others things I could indeed live on my pension without altering my lifestyle. So in October 2016 I retired. This year has been a huge but enjoyable learning curve and retirement is officially the best job I've ever had.
|Smashed Trifle Sponge
Cold custard added, spray cream on top just before serving
YUM!!!! (I allow 100 calories for this)
The colours are amazing and
one matches my little velvet bow.
|Oh the perfume!TT
|Seedless jam
I think it is always worth complaining if you have a valid complaint. I always do and usually get a good response. Why should the manufacturers get away with shoddy goods. Well done.
Its much easier because you can contact most on the web these days. but having gone through the bin twice to retrieve the batch code I was getting a little annoyed!Delete
Love the idea of making mini deserts, I have a sweet tooth but easily put weight on, at least if they are in mini pots its good for portion control. We tried some of my seedless blackberry jam on toast this morning, it was lovely.ReplyDelete
The mini pots is something I've always done. I do make orange jelly and add chocolate custard. Yum. I love blackberry jam too.Delete
It's always worth complaining. I like to see which companies provide the best customer service by taking the complaint on board, there's some which don't even bother replying and then I don't bother giving them any more of my custom.ReplyDelete
I know I should complain more and I only did it this time because I was annoyed that once again the jelly hadn't set plus it was a waste if my time.Delete
What gorgeous little trifles. Such a good idea. I once tried making seedless blackberry jam. I think I boiled it for too long as it was solid! :)ReplyDelete
It is one of the jams that thickens quickly. In fact I add less sugar now too.Delete
Can you get sugar free trifle sponges? I have to make my own sponge and custard because of the sugar for trifle but don't use jelly anyway so that's not a problem it would be handy to find sugar free trifle sponges thoughReplyDelete
I haven't found any but they aren't overly high and I only use half per pot. I make my own custard with very little sugar to balance it out a little.Delete
Good for you. Companies need to know when a product does not perform as it should.
God bless.
Yes you are right we should all be more vocal instead of excepting things.Delete
We use openoffice which is free and almost identical to office, you just download it. Been using it for years.ReplyDelete
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■ Abduction, Arbitrary Detention Harm Free Speech in Hong Kong and Beyond
(New York) – Chinese authorities should immediately release five booksellers who the government has forcibly disappeared, Human Rights Watch said today. The five are affiliated with the Hong Kong-based Mighty Current Media, known for publishing books critical of senior Chinese leaders.
"The Chinese government should immediately release the five booksellers it abducted and 'disappeared' under the guise of law enforcement," said Sophie Richardson, China director. "Beijing's actions are a clumsy attack on free speech in Hong Kong that has implications far beyond the fate of the five being held."
Hong Kong authorities said on February 4, 2016, that mainland authorities had writtenconfirming that "criminal compulsory measures" had been taken against Hong Kong residents Lui Por, Cheung Chi Ping, and Lam Wing Kee for alleged "illegal activities." The three had been missing since mid-October 2015, with virtually no information regarding their whereabouts or the basis of their detention. A fourth bookseller, Gui Minhai, and a fifth, Lee Bo, went missing from Thailand and Hong Kong, respectively, and are believed to have been abducted by Chinese security agents, as there have been no records of them leaving those territories.
Gui Minhai, a Swedish citizen who is the co-owner of Hong Kong Mighty Current publishing house, went missing from Pattaya, Thailand, in mid-October 2015. In mid-January, CCTV, China's state television network, broadcast a "confession" by Gui in which he said he had returned voluntarily to the mainland to face charges related to a 2003 drunk-driving incident. Subsequent state media reports said Gui is now being investigated for other unspecified "criminal activities," and that others have been investigated in connection with him. Gui has not had access to a lawyer, family members, or representatives of the Swedish government.
In mid-October 2015, Causeway Bay Books general manager Lui Por, business manager Cheung Chi Ping, and manager Lam Wing Kee, who at the time were believed to be in Shenzhen and Dongguan in China's Guangzhou province, went missing. Mainland authorities provided no information as to their whereabouts or well-being. There is no evidence that they have had access to lawyers or family members.
Any Hong Kong residents detained in connection to criminal investigations in the mainland should be afforded the same basic rights of Chinese nationals under China's laws, such as access to lawyers and notification of families, as well as their rights under international law. In addition, the relevant Hong Kong authorities are obliged to provide assistance by liaising and communicating with their Chinese counterparts about their cases.
On December 30, 2015, Lee Bo, a British citizen and Hong Kong resident who ran Causeway Bay Books, went missing after being seen at Mighty Current's Chai Wan warehouse. His wife, Choi Ka-ping, said Lee's travel documents remained at home. Choi later received a letter purporting to be from Lee Bo, stating that he was in the mainland and "assisting [the police] with an investigation." In a January 18, 2016 communication, mainland authorities reported to their Hong Kong counterparts that Lee was "in the mainland," but provided no information about his whereabouts, well-being, or access to lawyers or representatives of the British government.
Following Lee's disappearance, Hong Kong authorities expressed "serious concern" about the case, and stated that mainland authorities' carrying out of law enforcement activities in Hong Kong was "unacceptable and unconstitutional." Article 4 of the Basic Law, Hong Kong's functional constitution, stipulates that "only legal enforcement agencies in Hong Kong have the legal authority" to enforce law in Hong Kong.
Thailand has forcibly returned to China those with a well-founded fear of ill-treatment, such as the group of 109 Turkic asylum seekers sent back in July 2015, and two mainlanddemocracy activists, Dong Guangping and Jiang Yefei, between November 14-15, 2015, even though they had been granted refugee status by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and offered expedited resettlement with their families to Canada. Most recently,Li Xin, a former correspondent at Southern Metropolis Weekly, a prominent mainland Chinese newspaper, went missing near the Laos-Thailand border in mid-January while seeking to renew his visa for Thailand. In early February, Li's wife, in Henan province, received a call from him, stating that he was back in China and assisting police with an investigation. It is unclear how he returned to China from Thailand. Li's wife believes that he had been abducted and held against his will.
Canada, Germany, the European Parliament, the European Union, Japan, Sweden, and the United States, among others, have strongly condemned the abductions and arbitrary detentions of the booksellers. British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said during a visit to Beijing he had "urgently enquired" after Lee Bo.
Human Rights Watch called on these governments to raise these cases in upcoming high-level interactions, such as the February 26-27, 2016 meeting of G20 Finance Ministers in Shanghai, with Chinese counterparts until the five are released, and to immediately review the nature and scope of cooperation with Chinese law enforcement counterparts. US President Barack Obama should also publicly challenge Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha concerning his government's role in the suspected abductions of Gui Minhai, Li Xin, and others at the upcoming US-ASEAN summit at Sunnylands, California on February 15-16.
"Foreign governments have criticized China's abductions and detentions of the Hong Kong booksellers, but they are going to have to turn up the heat until the five are released and returned home," Richardson said. "Deterring Beijing's unprecedented new impulse to snatch people outside its borders requires an unequivocal response before this outrageous practice becomes a norm."
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The sushi itself was way too sour, even tho it's supposed to be vinegar based. The wait time for us was 45 minutes (mind u we came 30 min before closing). She brought the soup 30 min in. The appetizer (spring rolls) was very old and frozen for too long. For this long of a wait and only 5 customers...
It all seems so fresh. Love the seaweed salad and the various sushi rolls. Fried Shrimp and Fried Softshell rolls are our favorite.
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Not much of a surprise is it? Add nitrates to your food or your water: say hello to disease. As reported in Medical News Today:
A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have found a substantial link between increased levels of nitrates in our environment and food, with increased deaths from diseases, including Alzheimer's, diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's. The study was published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (Volume 17:3 July 2009).
Led by Suzanne de la Monte, MD, MPH, of Rhode Island Hospital, researchers studied the trends in mortality rates due to diseases that are associated with aging, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes and cerebrovascular disease, as well as HIV. They found strong parallels between age adjusted increases in death rate from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and diabetes and the progressive increases in human exposure to nitrates, nitrites and nitrosamines through processed and preserved foods as well as fertilizers. Other diseases including HIV-AIDS, cerebrovascular disease, and leukemia did not exhibit those trends. De la Monte and the authors propose that the increase in exposure plays a critical role in the cause, development and effects of the pandemic of these insulin-resistant diseases.
De la Monte, who is also a professor of pathology and lab medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, says, "We have become a 'nitrosamine generation.' In essence, we have moved to a diet that is rich in amines and nitrates, which lead to increased nitrosamine production. We receive increased exposure through the abundant use of nitrate-containing fertilizers for agriculture." She continues, "Not only do we consume them in processed foods, but they get into our food supply by leeching from the soil and contaminating water supplies used for crop irrigation, food processing and drinking." …
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The month of March means spring break travel!
The month of March means March break travel, and if you've been sticking to your new year's resolutions thus far with the idea of "summer body" in the back of your head, you probably want to avoid throwing all your hard work and progress out the window. Let me offer you a few tips and tricks to travel and stay on track without sacrificing the fun, care-free vacation vibes.
Being on the road doesn't mean you have to eat out and all the chain restaurants that pop up on the side of the highway. The best thing to do is purchase a cooler that you can plug into the cigarette lighter outlet to keep food cool inside the whole trip. Pack things like sandwiches, fresh fruit, individual hummus packets, pre-cut vegetable sticks, Greek yogurt cups, pre-cooked chicken breasts etc. You can also pack some dry foods as well such as protein bars and whole grain crackers to keep you satisfied and away from fast food. It would be wise to take a case of water bottles to stay hydrated, stay away from pop and fruit juices which could lead to you having over-energized kids in the backseat. Packing your own is not only healthier, but way more cost-efficient. It's a win-win!
Most people start their vacation diet in the airport, simply because food availability is seemingly slim. The Starbucks or Tim Horton's restaurants don't always have their full menu, and the convenience food is well, convenient! Since it's hard to bring your own food with you through security the best advice I can give is eat a meal with protein at home before you get to the airport in order to know you've had a good meal and you are satisfied for the time being. Once you are through security and at the gates, you could always find a place that sells a salad with fresh grilled chicken you can bring on the plane with you or some healthy snacks to bring along! From my experience you can usually find some fruit here and there or some greek yogurt cups that wouldn't be a bad choice! I also ALWAYS suggest grabbing yourself a massive water bottle for two reasons: having your own water you can say no to the complimentary pop and juice on the plane, and staying hydrated in the air helps to prevent feelings of jet-lag!
There is nothing better than showing up to your destination and having to plan or pay for nothing extra since it's all already included! BUT, "free" food doesn't mean you have to over-indulge. With the buffets or all-day snack bars, make sure you are listening to your body and understanding if you are truly hungry or eating because it's social, emotional or simply because it's there. If you aren't quite sure how much to be consuming of one thing at a time, I always use the "eat by FIST" rule. One serving of anything should never be bigger than the size of your fist. Make sure to be eating adequate amounts of vegetables to ensure you are filling up on nutrient dense foods as well as incorporating some roughage to avoid that traveller's constipation. Alcohol can be the biggest source of empty extra calories in someone's day. One beverage can clock in anywhere from 150-300 calories, so if you are consuming up to six beverages a day you are adding in almost 900-2000 extra calories! If you are going to enjoy a few cocktails, always stick to the clearest alcohol you can find as it will be lowest in sugar, syrups and carbohydrates. Examples are vodka, white rum, gin, tequila etc. Speaking of beverages, again water will be your best friend especially if vacationing somewhere hot! Staying hydrated will not only keep you from experiencing head-aches, but will also keep you regular!
Lastly, but not least I'd like to touch on what everyone will probably be avoiding on their nice, relaxing vacation… EXERCISE! The extra calories and less healthy choices are inevitable, but if you could add in at least 1- minutes of intentional exercise a day, your body will LOVE YOU! This could be swimming, walking on the beach, hitting the hotel gym, hiking etc.
Happy Travels to all you vacationers!
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
IF -- Separated
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Today's my birthday...
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
wild purple daisys
Monday, December 05, 2011
Rounded lobed hepatica watercolor pencils
Saturday, December 03, 2011
watercolor pencil sketches
Friday, December 02, 2011
Handmade journal cover
I wanted to use different elements on the front of this small handmade journal. I watercolored several 1" strips in various colors and then cut into 1" x 1" pieces. Next I just placed randomly on the cover with double sided tape, framing the pieces with wasabi tape. To make sure those 1" pieces would come loose, I applied strips of clear packaging tape on top. The journal measures 4" x 6"--just the right size for small sketches.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Bella as a puppy
I've haven't been posting very much lately, but I've been busy drawing, painting, and making journals. After making quite a few journals in various sizes and papers, I figure it was time to put pencil to paper. I went through all my old photos and came across my beloved Bella sleeping when she was just a puppy. This is a small drawing, first sketched in pencil and then I applied watercolor pencil for color.
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"Foolishness is thinking a lot about what matters a little and a little about what matters a lot." (Piper on Heb 9.27 & Ps 90.12 as I noted it, though not quite as in script.)
"Moses put it like this in Psalm 90:12, "So teach us to number our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom."
Surely the writer of Hebrews wants us to hear this word of the Lord in [ch.9] verse 27 and be wakened from the usual numbness and sleepiness of our lives. Most people think very little about what matters most and think very much about what matters little. The Bible is God's gift to us to keep us from that foolishness and to make us wise. Wise people are people who have proportion in their lives. What matters most they are most concerned with, and what matters least they are least concerned with."


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Have a great weekend!!
Cute ideas!! We reallyyyyy need to stain our deck too! It's a big deck so we've definitely been procrastinating on that project! Not a fan of staining spindles!!ReplyDelete
Ooooh I REALLY want that 2nd deck with the cool lighting, but for now I think the lining for the flower beds is a more reasonable goal for me! Love all of these though!ReplyDelete
I have a porch-that's-not-really-a-porch as well and I am always wondering how to make it look better. It's like the smile on the front of my house! If you decide to update it, please be sure to post photos!
have a good weekend!
we rent right now I cant wait to get our own place and decorate ::)ReplyDelete
These are such great ideas! Pinterest just kills me when it comes to this kind of stuff! The possibilities are endless!ReplyDelete
Goodness...SO much lovely outdoor (p)inspiration! Eeee! xxReplyDelete
I love that drink set up- so cute and convenient! That would look so "professional" at parties, too. ;) The brick lining the flowers beds is a great idea, you should definitely do it!
Have a lovely weekend, friend!!
xo Always, Abby
I love the deck idea! I've painted our deck and it looks great. I try to paint it once a year though. Only because the weather sucks, haha. I love Pinterest & I could be on it for hours! I'm stopping by from the blog hop & I hope your having a great day.ReplyDelete
These all look amazing and I love your backyard. Such fun decorating and making a great outdoor space!ReplyDelete
I love all of these things! Especially the beverage station! How fun! :)ReplyDelete


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Sat. May 14 10am-4pm
Check out the schedule of FREE music and entertainment below!
Designers Market / 10 – 3:30
Check out Brooklyn's hottest designers as they hit the street and sell their latest gear on South Portland (Between Fulton and Lafayette)
Jeremy Plays Guitar / 12-1pm
"Jeremy Plays Guitar" is the hottest new children's music band on the Kindie scene today, combining catchy, rock/pop music with lyrics that help children to express themselves, they'll get you up dancing and singing along. www.jeremyplaysguitar.com
Roosevelt Dime / 1-2pm
Roosevelt Dime, a five-piece, Brooklyn, N.Y.-based band that blends elements of acoustic jug-band blues, classic Motown soul and modern alt-country to create an original sound best described as King's County Steamboat Soul. www.rooseveltdime.com
City Sound/ 2:00
Clarissa Benitez' sultry tone is mixed with deeply personal and often times heart-wrenching lyrics to bring pure soul and deep emotion to every note and word of City Sound's haunting yet uplifting melodies.
Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra / 2:30 – 3:30
The Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra is an 11-piece band playing dynamic, dura arrangements of our favorite indie tunes, by Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem, Spoon, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Japanther, TV On The Radio, and many more……taking salsa in new directions with love and respect for the tradition. www.wsoband.com
Lex Perry 4:00 – 5:00pm
Lexx Perry, C.E.O. of Lexx Perry Ltd has been a staple within the fashion community for several years for his outlandish and avant-garde approach to haute couture. With the marriage of innovation and old world style the creative genius spins the web of new-age chic at the Supernova Boutique (Located at 741 Fulton Street, Brooklyn N.Y. 11217) as Owner and Senior Buyer. www.supernovaboutique.com
Make a Recycled Bottle Cap Locket / 12-4pm
Help us turn Habana Outpost's old bottle caps into beautiful jewelry. Make a present for someone special or wear it yourself! Presented by Habana Works www.habanaworks.org
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I visited a blogging friend and met her very good looking neighbor…
First just a cautious peek.
Then check to see if there were any bloggers with cameras around 🙂
It was a hot summer afternoon, hence the open beak.
Reminds you of an Oriole or a Kingfisher? Hornbill is a better guess 🙂 It belongs to Toucan family 🙂
And this is what it came to Sangeeta Khanna's rock garden for 🙂 Placing water bowls is the easiest way to attract birds during summer.
And then one last pose… notice the whiskers?
And it's called a the Brown Headed Barbet, so the winner of 'The Prestigious Yellow Polka Dotted Cup' for the 'What's this' contest is Bikram 🙂
Congratulations Bikram 🙂
More Barbet pictures?
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In our novel NEXUS there are several situations where one of the characters will follow their higher guidance in order to take appropriate action in a situation. Also, to apply the process of following our higher guidance in our day to day lives will invariably result in increased non-violent approaches to resolve conflicts with more peaceful outcomes to experience.
The following is an excerpt from some of my relevant research about Gandhi and the inner voice, that may expand understanding about higher guidance.
|"The only tyrant that I accept in the world is the still small voice within me"
Mahatma Gandhi, Spiritual leader who showed importance of non-violence. His ideas influenced the American Civil Rights Movement and various other non-violent movements throughout the world. At the core of non-violence is non-cooperation with an unjust system and to listen to the "still small voice within"
It must be stated at the outset that according to Gandhi, the inner voice cannot be fully defined in words. However, he attempts to describe the inner voice in order that our understanding of it may be somewhat enhanced. He explains that Truth is what the inner voice reveals. Furthermore, the inner voice may be described as one's conscience. Gandhi refers to the inner voice as a Truth force or Soul force that has the power to elicit the Divine in us. He urges his fellow humans to follow the inner voice as opposed to following the dictates of modern civilization. This voice would affirm our commitment to non-violence, since its compassionate quality will lead us to peaceful solution to conflicts in life. So the purpose of listening and responding to the inner voice is for positive, progressive reality transformation.His response to the inner voice may be described as a kind of spiritual insight, that enhances one's sense of discrimination; to know right from wrong, as well as when and if one should take action.
Gandhi's most vivid description of the inner voice was given at the time of his decision to undertake a fast in 1933:
"For me the voice of God, of conscience, of Truth, or the inner voice, or the 'Still Small Voice' mean one and the same thing. I saw no form…what I did hear was like a voice from afar and yet quite near. It was as unmistakable as some human voice and definitely speaking to me, and irresistible. I was not dreaming at the time I heard the voice. The determination was made accordingly, the date and hour of the fast were fixed."
With the above quote, we are provided with insight into the workings of Gandhi's mind, especially in terms of his understanding and direct experience of the inner voice. The inner voice may further be described as not a message, but rather a compulsive self manifestation of Truth which has to be obeyed, as the only true way to act in a situation. Thus, one becomes impelled to action by the inner voice rather than compelled to action as a response to one's external environment.
Gandhi feels that intuition (inner voice) is the heart of reason. Reason however, can become the crowning glory of the inner voice; for Gandhi advocates that one check (by means of reason) the actual results that are accomplished. He would, however, have us give primary attention to the means (a non-violent response led by the inner voice as "the mystery of all mysteries"). Gandhi says that "the inner voice does not suppress reason but rather sanctifies reason". He described the inner voice as follows:
"Even as the bestirring of true love necessarily expresses itself in as many (sometimes unconscious and effortless) ways, so too a person who has heard even a whisper of the inner voice cannot but follow it."
Guided by the inner voice, Gandhi expressed his heart's compassion and decided to undertake other fasts as form of self-sacrifice through which he wished to arouse compassion in other people's hearts. He fasted many times to end bloodshed between Hindus and Muslims even in his last fast when he was seventy-eight.
Many leaders since Gandhi have also turned to non-violence to resolve conflicts, such as, Dr. Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. The basis of non-violence comes from the idea that rulers derive their power from the people. If people no longer support an unjust system, then it will fall. Of course, non-violence can be applied in areas outside politics, including in families, schools and local communities. As Gandhi points out, its application becomes clear when we listen to our conscience.


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Raise your hand if you're sad that summer is winding down & back to school is getting close. I honestly LIVE for Summer. I barely survive Winter every year & I really need to live somewhere that has a longer Summer season (like Southern California)! Very few people love Summer best of all the seasons but I definitely DO love Summer best!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
peanut butter sandwich treat party & giveaway!
Raise your hand if you're sad that summer is winding down & back to school is getting close. I honestly LIVE for Summer. I barely survive Winter every year & I really need to live somewhere that has a longer Summer season (like Southern California)! Very few people love Summer best of all the seasons but I definitely DO love Summer best!
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This was very good & easy to make. Great for a dessert or breakfast.ReplyDeleteReplies
LOL! Jessi, chocolate is my preferred breakfast! :)Delete
I can't decide among Hawaii, Ireland, Alaska, Canada or Scotland/England.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Pat! I've only been to Hawaii from your list! But I need to go back...to Maui this time! :)Delete
Well my dream vacation is about to come true...We leave in 39 days 4 hours and 33 mins. from right now 8:03PM 8/15/12. We are heading on a cruise to the Western Caribbean!! I'm not counting down the days or anything....but I am getting pretty darn excited!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Linda, why didn't you invite us?!? HAHA! That's my dream vacation too! What ports will you be stopping at? I'm SO excited for you!Delete
We stop at Cozomel,Rotan, Caymen Islands, Beleaze. Shot had I known that it was your dream vacation I would have invited You! Maybe next time!!Delete
Yep, that's my dream vacation! I've been watching airfare prices to Miami for the past 2 years, LOL! Can't wait to see your pics! :)Delete
I would love to have a vacation in Portland, Maine or Ireland and of course, take the kids (ages 2 and 3 to disneyland! woot! woot!)ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Amber! That's awesome! My bff JUST moved to Portland, ME! The pics she has sent me are AMAZING! I can't wait to visit her there! :)Delete
I'm a total homebody and although I love to think about going on vacations and seeing the world... I'm okay with staying home. However, I would love to go to Switzerland and see the Alps and all the gorgeous scenery for with my own eyes.ReplyDeleteReplies
I love to be at home too, Amy! I have NYC on my list to do soon & that will be a BIG adventure for me! :)Delete
I have always wanted to go to Ireland but Paris would be great too. Of course we are headed to Disney in October for the third time. thanksReplyDelete
I've heard Ireland is SOOOO beautful! Hope you have a great time at Disney! :)Delete
My favorite vacation spot is by far Disney World, I can't wait to take my Daughter there in December with my family!ReplyDeleteReplies
I've never been to Disney World but we had a blast at Disneyland this Summer! Minnie is my favorite character! :)Delete
- KimberlyAugust 19, 2012 at 6:50 PM
We spent 5 day in San Deigo with the kids, Zoo, Seaworld and Beach this summer. Every vacation is my favorite.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Kimberly! I LOVE S.D. In fact I would give just about anything if I could live there! We were there this Summer too. La Jolla is my new favorite place! We did the zoo & seaworld too, maybe we were there at the same time. :)Delete
YUM! These look really good! Thank goodness I'm not the only one who immediately tries to recreate foods I try at other places. :) And also thank goodness I'm not the only one in love with summer who never wants it to end!ReplyDelete
Oooh! I've been wanting to make these ever since I saw them on Picky Palate! (who btw if you got this recipe from you need to cite with a link, like "Recipe adapted from(or just from if not adapted), Picky Palate" with a link. If you made this up...nevermind lol) Yum!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi there, I made this recipe up based on my experience of eating them at Disneyland and I used my peanut butter ball recipe as inspiration. If I know the source of my recipes I always credit the source & link to it in my post. Otherwise the recipe is just something I've developed or made my own over time. I hope you get a chance to make these, they are so good! Thanks so much for stopping by!Delete
Oh my gosh!! So many delicious recipes! We are drooling! :) Hope you'll stop by our blogs for a visit and link up or leave some recipes! -The Six SistersReplyDelete
oooooooooohhh soo funny and delicious thanxxReplyDelete
I made this for my boss's birthday in May, and my coworkers request them again, weekly! I have one coworker who is allergic to peanut butter, and I didn't want to leave her out, so I bought Marshmallow Fluff, and used it the same way you do the peanut butter (freeze to harden), and it made a GREAT and peanut free option! Tastes just like a cold s'more :)ReplyDelete
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Those Clever Dutch People
I have long been an admirer of Dutch designers. They always come up with the most clever things. I love the leather collar and gloves, the cup light and I can't tell you how many times I have spun around the kitchen looking for my oven gloves, having them as part of an apron is ingenius. All from BijzonderMOOI
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Good style!
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- Freshly Found said...
I agree. I am a great fan of Dutch design too. It has a simple freshness about it!
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- Roberto said...
Ingenious though simple! :)
I like this!
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- Josje said...
I am Dutch but never heared of BijzonderMOOI before. I just ordered two great gifts from them.
Thanks for the link!
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"That's more the NRA's issue," Steve Sanetti, president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), said in an interview. "From the commercial side, we're already there, and we've been there, and we were the ones that have been the strongest proponents of an effective, complete background check."The Post notes that a group of mayors have used this opportunity to write gun manufacturers Monday, warning that their governments may begin using black mail to win support for increased regulation, including an extension of background checks. The mayors, whose cities spend gobs of money on firearms and ammunition each year for their police departments have decided to tell manufacturers that they will only spend their money with companies that support the mayors' agenda.
The NRA for their part is pushing back. In a statement released Monday:
"Unfortunately," ...the National Instant Criminal Background Check System "is currently incomplete and has inaccurate data. Rather than focusing on improving the quality of information contained in NICS, gun control proponents are advocating a significant expansion of a system that has gaping inadequacies."It appears that pro rights organizations may also not be of one mind on the issue of UBCs.
In Washington state last month, the head of a gun rights group offered to support mandatory background-check legislation for most firearm sales in exchange for a state commitment not to maintain gun records. It's not clear whether the proposal will succeed but it has drawn support across the divide of the gun debate.But just how much can we trust such promises?
"This is a good compromise with real give-and-take," said Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation and chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.