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It's been more than 28 years of continuous evolution from Nintendo since they started at 1980 with Game & Watch and their latest product is Nintendo Wii. Some are well accepted, like SNES and Wii, but some doesn't get the same popularity, like N64. If you are interested to see the whole Nintendo tree, check this image (i don't put it on this blog, as it's too big, 1200x1333 pixels)
The interesting point is that Mario is always among the game published for each gaming console. Probably the second game is Zelda. It's as popular as Mario.


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Tea Information:
Tea: Berry Berry
Type: Herbal Tea
Packaging: Loose Leaf
Company: Georgia Tea Company
Purchase: Click the image below
Description: A full flavored berry tea. We have added black and red currants, as well as raisins to our blend. A naturally sweet herbal tea. Great iced!
Ingredients include hibiscus petals, rosehip chips, raisins, dried black currants, dried red currants, and natural flavors.
Caffeine free
Steep Information:
Amount: 4 tsp
Water: 12 ounces hot spigot water
Tool: kati loose tea system (my Review here.)
Steep Time: over 5 minutes (using Steep.It)
Served: Hot
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: fruity
Steeped Tea Smell: hibiscus, berry
Flavor: sweet berry, hibiscus, citrus
Body: Full
Aftertaste: tart
Liquor: opaque dark purple-red
This tea reminds me strongly of Alpine berry by two leaves and a bud. I enjoy this tea, but it is only for hibiscus lovers and those who like strong full flavors.
I won these teas in a contest that was run by Dan on Steepster that was great fun, and got me tea prizes! Dan will be running the contest monthly, so keep an eye out!
I find the labels on the tea samples to be perfect, they include the company name, tea name, tea type, and steeping directions. I have been informed that the samples that you buy on the web site, or any teas purchased on the site, will come in food safe, plastic lined, kraft bags which keep light out and keep the tea fresh for about 4-5 months. Tea is best stored in tins which are not clear and air tight, since light activates the steeping process and moisture as well. The sample bags I received were about 2-3 cups each, where purchased samples are larger.
I am playing a game with the samples, I rolled a 6, see this post for details.
Rating: 3/4 leaves
Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

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If you are a Skype user, you may be interested to learn that as of Skype Beta version 22.214.171.124, DTMF tones (touch tones) seem to be working (finally!). It may have been working in earlier versions, but this is the first one I've downloaded that fixes the problem. I can't send DTMF tones too quickly, but it works if you place a deliberate pause between each tone.
I can't believe it took them this long to fix the problem. Not sure if it has been resolved in non-Windows versions.


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Now, I'm thinking that maybe I dreamed the whole thing because I can't find the link on line, so I'll give you my rendition at the very least of what I believed to have watched Giada make.
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic (roughly chopped)
- 2 handfuls of fresh mint leaves
- 1 jalapeno pepper (or habanero) - halved with seeds & ribs removed (leave the seeds if you want it extra hot!)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt
- pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated roman cheese*
Make it!
- Puree the first seven ingredients together in a food processor or blender & set aside.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Drain pasta & toss immediately with romano cheese (if you only have parmesan - use that too - this extra cheese helps the sauce stick to the pasta. mmm cheese!)
- Add the minty hot sauce to the pasta, toss & serve.
- If you're up to throwing another ingredient into the mix add some cut steamed asparagus.
Check after the jump to see if this recipe was hubby approved...


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Safari Park Hotel Restaurant Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya 2014
Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ a well organised and highly motivated Kenyan citizen who is results-oriented to fill the position below:
Restaurant Manager
Reporting to the F&B Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Reporting to the F&B Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Planning, organizing and coordinating the workforce and resources of the restaurant for the efficient and profitable service of food and beverage.
- Achievement of restaurant operational objectives, implementing productivity, quality and customer service standards, resolving problems; determining system improvements and implementing change in the respective outlet.
- Meeting restaurant financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditure, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
- Co-ordinating new menus in consultation with outlet chefs.
- Maintaining a safe, secure and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations and maintaining a comfortable and secure environment at the restaurant.
- Maintaining ambience by controlling light, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.
- Work schedule and training of Restaurant staff.
The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes;
- Currently working in a leading fast food establishment of repute.
- Aged between 30 and 40 years.
- Holder of an advanced certificate, diploma or degree in Hotel Management from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
- At least five years experience in a similar position, preferably from a five star establishment. International exposure is an added advantage.
- Ability to create good rapport with the guests and to be extremely courteous and friendly at all times.
- Ability to work without supervision and achieve goals beyond the minimum set standards for the hotel.
- Ability to set the highest personal standards of work performance
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Must be Computer literate with knowledge of the latest version of Fidelio hotel management system.
A competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.
Applications accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the address below to reach them by Friday July 11, 2014.
Human Resources & Admin. Manager
P.O. Box 45038-00100
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
9th Wonder + Laws: Shining (Preview)
Laws and Rook from the Justice League aka "The Varsity Team" (inside joke) fell though the studio the same night I was there with 9th Wonder, 4-IZE and Scar. This shit is pretty jamming.
Shouts out to Decatur Dan and Orlando McGhee (yes, O...I f*ck with Laws).
Labels: 9th Wonder, Music
3 comments:
- rAND said...
- January 26, 2010 at 10:32 PM
- Adia said...
I'm a HUGE 9th Wonder fan!! Just gettin hip to Laws in the last 6 months--but he's definitely HOT too!
- January 31, 2010 at 12:11 PM
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The blog layout winner is Number 4! I'll have it up and running a little later today. If the other entrants would Email me, I'll get them set up to receive their prize :)
Now, as for comment winner!
The winner (off of random.org) IIIISSSSSSS #44!
Ginny said...
#4 is my favorite, hard choice though!
Appropriately enough, she voted for number 4. OOOOO LOTS OF 4'S! So Ginny, if you'll contact me at emmersisthemommy at gmail dot com we'll get it all set up!


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Charitable Shopping
Alright, say you got real intimate with other brides' bazoombas at Kleinfeld's and escaped the clutches of an emaciated, three-story-tall bridezilla at Priscilla of Boston. Where do you go for a respite from high-pressure and high-priced bridal boutiques? If you are Miss Haute Cocoa, you'd head to the Bridal Garden in Manhattan or the Vows Bridal Outlet in Newton, MA. You'll hear more about Vows (where Mrs. Toucan found her second dress!) in my next post, but first let's finish off our New York Sampler with the Bridal Garden.
The Bridal Garden describes itself as "New York's only non-profit bridal boutique." Yeah, you read that right: non-profit. If you're like me, you're probably feeling a little violated by numerous vendors reaching into your pockets with their sticky little fingers. Well, no coffer-lining here. All of the Bridal Garden's proceeds go to benefit education for New York City children! In fact, according to its website, the boutique "opened its doors in 1998 as part of the fundraising for Sheltering Arms Children's Services." Currently, its proceeds benefit students at the Brooklyn Charter School in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Now, what will be truly mindblowing for the capitalist scrooges out there is that being charitable toward NYC schoolchildren somehow also allows you to save money on a designer wedding gown. Although the boutique is quite cozy (real-estate-speak for cramped like a phonebooth), it has a good selection of sample and gently-worn gowns, ranging from unlabeled designers to Vera Wang, sorted by style and size. They also have veils, tiaras, and some jewelry. Bring a friend to help you peruse the stock -- the racks are crammed with all types of silhouettes, sizes, and price levels, so invite someone who is not only patient but discerning. Since the boutique relies on donations from designers, other bridal stores, and brides, the selection is vast but unpredictable, and you have a chance of getting gowns in non-sample sizes. One bride (who came all the way from Japan!) walked out with an amazing deal on a simple Vera dress that perfectly fit her size-2 frame.
Like Kleinfeld's, but unlike Vows, dresses are sold as is; repair and cleaning not included. Some of the gowns (particularly ones with delicate embellishment) were in worse shape than others. I really liked a Monique Lhuillier gown, but as you can maybe see in the picture (taken illicitly, btw -- no cameras allowed), the beautiful beading was a little disheveled, some of the lace was torn, and the sash hung on by a thread. I was able to negotiate the dress down another $500 from the Bridal Garden's original price (around $2000), but ultimately I wasn't prepared to spend over $1500 on a gown that, while lovely, was so sad and broken. Like a little Miss Havisham.
Let me mention that many of the gowns I tried on were in exquisite condition and were also more affordable than the Monique above. This very lovely label-less gown, for example, was in perfect shape, was under $1000 (if I recall correctly), and I could have worn it that very day.
And here, courtesy of our very talented photographer, Leigh Miller, is a breathtaking picture of a bride looking absolutely stunning in her Bridal Garden purchase.
Aside from benefiting a good cause, I also enjoyed the vibe at the boutique. Fortunately (or unfortunately, I suppose, if you are feeling a bit lonely lately), the sales consultant didn't hover or try to cop a feel. Appointments are required, so it wasn't too crowded. The dressing rooms, while small, were clean and well lit. I didn't find a dress there that day, but I definitely enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other brides looking for a good bargain and an even better cause. And if you were inspired by Mrs. Tulip's enlightening post about charitable ways of unloading your wedding goods, you can also donate your gown to the Bridal Garden after your wedding. You'll even get a tax deduction, so you can stick it to both the IRS and the big bridal emporiums. Swwweeeet!
Have you been to the Bridal Garden? Did you buy your gown there, through Brides Against Cancer, or another similar charitable organization? Are you curious whether I'm always headless?


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|Sheffield Wednesday midfielder and defender Jeremy Helan
A Championship footballer has stunned his club by telling them he wants to retire from the game at the age of 24 to concentrate on religion. Sheffield Wednesday midfielder and defender Jeremy Helan stunned Hillsborough officials of his plans last week.
According to Daily Mail, the former France Under 19 international has become disillusioned with the game and is intending to go to Saudi Arabia after reportedly spending increasing amounts of time at a mosque in the city.
|Sheffield Wednesday's Jeremy Helan (left) has retired from football to focus on religion
Helan's contract does not expire until the end of the season and talks over his future remain ongoing. The player, known to be a private man, did not wish to talk about his situation.
However, a source said: 'It is the talk of the dressing room. Jeremy told them what he wanted to do last week. He said that he wanted to quit for Saudi to concentrate on religion after becoming more involved at a mosque in Sheffield. The club are a bit taken aback by it. They are working with him to come to some kind of agreement.'
It is understood associates are speaking to Helan over his decision, including some who believe he should continue with his career in the game.
Helan was controversially signed by City at the age of 16 from Rennes in 2008. He decided against seeing out his contract with the French club and was suspended from international football for a month before compensation was agreed.
Helan made one appearance for City, coming off the bench in a League Cup tie, and had loan spells at Carlisle United, Shrewsbury Town and Sheffield Wednesday. He joined the Owls permanently in 2013 and would go on to make 145 appearances for the club.


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20 October 2008
Fall Break in Lake Powell
One of my all time favorite places to go is Lake Powell. This last week my family spent four days basking in the warm sun, hiking Mokey canyon, wake-boarding in the freezing water, and playing endless games of yahtzee. It was so good to spend some time with my extended family as well.
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15 October 2008
Where will Annie go?
One of my oldest and best friends is receiving her mission call today! She is currently on a study abroad in Paris, but close friends and family are gathering at her house tonight to open her call. We will have one big conference call with her as her mom opens her call. I am so excited for her and I know she is going to be one awesome missionary. She already has such an amazing talent of reaching out to people and making an impact in their lives. I truly look up to her so much and am so grateful for our friendship. Congratulations Annie!!! I love you!
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12 October 2008
REAL Game & DG Drive In
We were so lucky to get tickets to the REAL game this last Thursday. It was well worth it to sit in the cold for a few hours.
It was the first game at the new Rio Tinto Stadium!!! It was so new and nice that parents were letting their children crawl on the ground underneath the seats. Gross!
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08 October 2008
Tears of Laughter
One of my favorite memories is when Abby, Amanda, Katie, Kerry, and I were coming home from New York during fall break last year. We left the Abby's dad's apartment with plenty of time to catch a cab to the airport. Catching a cab in New York is actually not as easy as it looks, especially when it starts to rain. Amanda had left earlier that day, so the four of us sat outside of the apartment on the corner for about an hour trying to grab a taxi. The rain kept coming harder and harder. We finally realized we were running out of time, and that if we didn't figure something out fast that we were going to miss our flight. The rain was coming down so hard now that it looked like all four of us had been thrown in a swimming pool. I'm not exaggerating in the least bit. We kept our luggage underneath the awning of the apartment so luckily that was dry, but now looking back, it didn't matter, it got soaked anyways. We grabbed our luggage and sprinted block after block all the way to a subway station. The puddles we had to charge through were not puddles. They were more like lakes. Each time I stepped in one it went up to my shin. We caught a subway to a train station and hopped on a train headed to the airport. It was packed with people. I am still amazed that the four of us were able to fit all of our luggage (with four girls, that is a lot of luggage) onto that train. Three very nice businessmen offered us their seats and made plenty of room for our luggage. We spent two hours, SOAKING wet on the train and then finally made it to the airport. We were so lucky that our flight was delayed because we would have missed it by like an hour an a half. When we got to the airport we changed into the driest clothes we could find in our suitcases and found a place to get some hot chocolate. It is so fun to look back on that time and have a good laugh. In the moment we didn't find it very amusing, but once we got to the airport we could not stop laughing. We ended up running into our anchorman Basim and Spencer Pearson, so it was fun to talk to them while we waited at our gate for another three hours. They could not believe what we had been through. I love looking back on that moment when I was with some of my best friends, running through New York City, laughing and yelling at taxis, and letting the rain drench me and my luggage.
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06 October 2008
Tarantula Run In
A few weekends ago Richie and I went on a hike along the Bonneville Shoreline trail and look what we stumbled upon. A tarantula!! I was in front of Richie and as we came around a corner I almost stepped right on it. I am NOT a fan of spiders and so it was kind of an intense moment for me. I've heard tarantulas are poisonous and aren't poisonous. It wasn't worth the risk so we kept our distance.
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05 October 2008
Fall Favorites
- Halloween
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Candy Apple Suckers
- Sweaters
- Pumpkins
- The Colorful Leaves
- Haunted Houses
- Fall Drives in the Mountains
- Warm Rolls
- Blankets
- Carmel Apples
- Hot Chocolate/Apple Cider
- Fall Clothing
- Hikes
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Although he had a council meeting until after 2am last night, The Mister got up and ran with me this morning. We did about 1 3/4 miles at an easy pace, then went to the local java joint for a cup of liquid wake-up for him. After we got home, we both stretched a bit then sat on the porch steps and read the paper while the (now well awake) children frolicked around us.
A news item caught my eye: "Fire yields pot plants," about how the Oakland fire department responded to a blaze and found that there were about 150 marijuana plants under (badly wired, one assumes) grow lights which had sparked the blaze.
I showed this to Eric: "One of them was treated for smoke inhalation," and he said, "Yes, treated with brownies and lemonade and released at the scene."
Cracked me up. Even tired and sweaty, he makes me laugh.
And now, with my babies all at home despite a delayed flight, I can settle into the normal summer routine of frantic amounts of work and lessons and social shuttling. Thank goodness for running!
And. . . I'm wearing a pair of Very Nice Socks.
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Festival of the Sun – Don't change a thingWritten by Thomas Mitchell on August 29, 2010
Festival of the Sun has established itself as one of the coolest festivals of the summer. With an awesome beachside setting, great lineup and a BYO policy that saves you lining up in the heat for drinks, Fotsun is a must have ticket for the holiday season. We caught up with Fotsun organiser Scott Mesiti to find out what goes into making it all happen.
MF: Festival of the Sun is different to other music festivals; is it getting difficult to attract punters with so many festivals in operation these days? What is it that sets FOTS apart?
FOTS: I feel we are very different to other festivals. When we initially put this together we wanted to put on a festival that we wanted to go to: 1) no expensive beer prices, so we made it BYO: 2) location and facilities had to blow people's mind, people can literally hear the music while surfing; 3) it had to be boutique, 3000 is our capacity and we love it – no pushing and shoving: 4) the line-ups had to look and feel different to other festivals; and 5) provide an experience and culture that would bring people back year after year.
MF: The line-up for this year is impressive, with Regurgitator and Xavier Rudd heading it up as well as Sharon Jones and the Dap kings from NY. What criteria do you go through when it comes to selecting the line-up?
FOTS: We have been proud of every year's line up. We have been able to improve on the stature of line-ups each year as the festival builds its reputation. We always set our criteria on bands that will compliment the amazing setting. Those of you who have ever been to Sundowne in Port Macquarie will know what I'm talking about. Regurgitator were the first band I saw at the Metro in the early 90s and made me want to play music so while I knew they would be great for our festival, this one was also for personal choice. Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings and Xavier Rudd I have wanted for years. For me it's about being patient, talking the bands and working around their schedules; eventually it will happen. I don't think I have been this excited I have to say.
MF: How has the festival evolved since it started?
FOTS: Originally we started out as two mates who just wanted to see a festival happen in a town that was, at that time, starved of good Aussie music. We have not moved from our game plan; the event is still capped at 3000, is BYO and we feel everyone is a VIP. Each year we improve facilities, sound, decor and overall customer service.
MF: FOTS is beachside, with camping; any plans to change the venue as the Festival of the Sun grows in popularity?
FOTS: I don't think so. If you saw the site I think you'd agree. We actually did a survey last year and the message we got back from attendees was DON'T CHANGE A THING.
MF: As organisers, is there an obligation to attend many other festivals to see how they're run and what the crowd wants? If so, what have you learnt?
FOTS: I don't feel an obligation, but we are in the festival game because we love it and we have been attending festivals for twenty years. It is hard not to notice things when you attend other festivals like: how long were we in line; how expensive is it; or were the toilets clean etc. I do take notice of crowd reactions to bands and the type of demographic that band has attracted.
MF: People complain that festivals are becoming too policed and too strict. However, FOTS is known for being chilled out, BYO etc. Can you sense the frustration from punters?
FOTS: Not at our event. We have a great relationship with Police and the BYO factor actually makes people more chilled as they are not as eager to drink quick to get through the next bar line again.
MF: Homebake has been cancelled for 2010; do you feel the need to compete with the major festivals, or is it different markets?
FOTS: We are the little guy on the festival circuit and that's the way we like it. We know we have a strong product that does not need to compete with bigger festivals. Our market is the people who don't want to stand among 10,000 people and be 80m back from the stage.
MF: What kind of competitions will you be running at this years' Festival of the Sun?
FOTS: I think this year we have the comp of all comps. We are giving one lucky person the chance to play percussion on stage with Barrel House in front of a festival audience. We have had some awesome video entries already. They also win a two-bedroom spa cottage, which is on the festival site, for four people for three nights, and four tickets to the festival. We also have a surfboard giveaway, Facebook competitions – you name it. Check out the www.fotsun.com for more details.
MF: What is the best moment you've ever had since FOTS began?
FOTS: I love when a young band comes to the festival virtually unheard of and leaves on the tip of everyone's tongues as a highlight of the weekend.
MF: What plans do you have for the festival in the future — plans to incorporate arts, film, etc?
FOTS: We are always open to new ideas and ways we can engage our audience. We actually ran a music video competition for independent artists called SunScreen.
MF: If you could have one headliner out of any musician, who would it be?
FOTS: If you asked me last year I would have said Xavier Rudd, Regurgitator, Sharon Jones and British India. Ha. I really don't know how to answer that without giving some secrets away.
MF: When do you start planning for FOTS 2011; how long does the whole process take?
FOTS: It's a year-long process. Some months are busier then others, but there is always something to be done – good times.


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Hello lovely indieBerries readers.
Today I would like to talk about:
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obviously, not that much to do in rural zulu-land.
we make our own fun.
(twins at this stage are roughly about 4 years old)
face-first into the concrete.
my mother:
This shall be a "to be continued..." post
it is too traumatic for me to finish it right now.
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but also,
what a great way to build blog suspense!
until tomorrow...stay tuned...
what happened next
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POST EDIT: upon reviewing this, i have realised that the none of the competition actually have arms.
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Mangala Hospital & Mangala Kidney Foundation, a leading healthcare provider was established in the year 1988, symbolizes state of the art technology, benchmark clinical talent & high quality care that is comparable amongst leading hospitals in Dakshina Kannada.
It is the technology leadership that attracts the best of talent under one roof. Mangala hospital is a comprehensive center designed to meet the needs of premature to old age patients with simple to complex diseases. Mangala Hospital & Mangala Kidney foundation has become a multi-specialty center of medical excellence & has provided a boost to medical care in the region.
Mangala Kidney Foundation
Urological care has essentially been our strength; Mangala Kidney Foundation has been in the forefront of delivering comprehensive and cost effective carrying every field of urology under Dr. Ashok Pandit – One of most well-known urologist in Karnataka State. This is reflected in our being the first to introduce several state of the art technologies as well as Endo-surgical procedures in the district. These include:
Mangala Eye Foundation
Mangala hospital and charitable institutions is working towards deliverance of responsible and professional health care. Ever since its inception in 1987, Mangala Hospital has been rendering eye care services. A concept of an eye foundation was conceived way back in 1990.Eversince, regular eye care services ranging from cataract surgeries to corneal grafts, retinal and vitreous surgeries, squint corrective surgeries were in progress. Now, the whole range of eye care services are brought into fold of a separate institutional approach. Viz .The Mangala Eye Foundation under the Mangala Charitable Trust.


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Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Breakfast And Brunch - Zucchini And Eggs
A match made in heaven: scrambled eggs and zucchini. Note: this recipe is easily doubled, tripled, etc. Ratio of 1 to 2 zucchini per egg. Great served over rice. Variations: add one clove diced garlic to oil before adding zucchini. Or, add any of your favorite fresh herbs; they combine well with the eggs and zucchini. My favorite additions are oregano or rosemary. You could also add two teaspoons soy sauce to beaten eggs, or sprinkle over egg and zucchini when cooked.
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Leather is a delicate material that can stain, tear and smudge easily. To clean dirt stains on a leather sofa, you need to use the proper techniques. With children and pets, dirt is a common occurrence. Cleaning your couch weekly will prevent long-term damage and wear. Use a product safe for fine leathers; these can include sofas, boots or jackets. Leather CPR, Magic Leather Revival or Weiman Leather Wipes are available from some local stores as well as AlwaysBrilliant online retailer. Each of these products removes dirt stains from leather.
Use a soft material cloth, such as terry or a baby washcloth. Abrasive material can cause damage to the sofa. Even a regular washcloth could scruff the leather material.
Rub the soft cloth over the dirt stain. This will dust and lift away the non-stuck-on grime. Press down gently to remove as much as possible.
Determine the quantity of cleaner to use. This depends on the product that you purchase. Spray one squirt on the spot or use a dime-sized amount from a cream product. If the area is larger, use two squirts or a quarter-sized amount.
Spray, rub or wipe the dirt stains on the leather sofa. Use the baby washcloth or equivalent to clean the leather material. If you are using leather wipes, rub the area with three or four until the spot is clean. For a cream or spray product, allow it to sit on the dirt stain for about one minute. Then gently wipe away.
Read all instructions and warnings on the product of your choice. You can clean the rest of the couch at the same time by adding more of the cleaning product to the leather sofa.


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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Sage Members @ Rosenfeld and beyond
Paul Behnke and Rob Solomon will be included in the summer group show at the Rosenfeld Gallery joining 6 other artists who work in diverse mediums including terra cotta, bronze, encaustic, and painting. For all the details visit Paul's blog Structure and Imagery.
Paul will also have work in Art of the State in Harrisburg. The exhibition will runs through the summer months closing on Sunday, September 20, 2009.
Above, Stranger Gardens, 2008, acrylic on canvas, 42x42 inches by Paul Behnke.
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Melbourne's first White Night went off without a hitch. The weather was perfect - balmy and not a breath of wind.
Niki Na Meadhra, one off our finest storytellers was caught in action outside Art Play at Birrarung Marr.
You can follow Niki on facebook at Hearth Tales.
Niki has kindly consented to us sharing these photos, especially posted for those of you are are not facebook users.


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New Shop Online!
Save Our Souls now has an online shop to sell all of the work we've made to raise funds.
Check it out!
All payments are made through paypal and all proceeds go towards the funding of our final show.
Currently we have a nice selection of Tote bags for sale, Below is another fantastic collaboration made by Team Chatwin Miyazaki (Jordan and Chie) – sold at Brick Lane Market just before Christmas.


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Feel free to contact the Chamber directly and we will be glad to connect you with the information and resources you need, whether you are moving around the corner or across the world to become our neighbor on the South Shore.
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More à la Mode
We knew you wanted more...
Step into Satan's world...
Want to watch the Book Trailer again?
A glance into Satan's world...
Don't forget the other one, too!
Story of the Story
Editor's Note: I have tried to stay as true to Adrian Barnes' words and intention as possible. This is for those of us who see strangeness all around us.
The main thing about me is that I was raised by raising myself with endless reading of Alice In Wonderland and Through The Looking-Glass by the magnificent Mr. Lewis Carroll. His books made an insane world sane. Satan A La Mode aspires to be something of the same 'removal from fake sanity'. In other words, I'm just trying to have fun. I love laughter and I love rock and roll, and rock and roll is just as wild as the Alice books. I quickly learned it was no coincidence that both Dylan and Lennon loved Alice, and that both musician/songwriters tried to write their own Alice-like books (Tarantula by Dylan and A Spanish In The Works by Lennon). And so the arts began to blend between art, words, and art. And I am so grateful I have passed through the same paths with my creative partner, Yuliya Kashapova, in Satan a la Mode.
In grade five or six I wrote a story about pigs fighting wars against armies. My teacher brought me into her office and asked me if I'd written it intentionally. She was worried and her worry made me feel proud and somehow able to create things that made people feel uncomfortable enough to mention concern.
And from then on I felt that I held an opening to a new world, beyond the world of 'normalcy' around us. I felt like I could think clearly by letting go of the normal ways of thinking.
For five years I worked in the casino business where the crowds made sense to me. I made friends who had very strange characteristics and who made me laugh. I started to write to try to 'show' the world as I was seeing it.
I raised my two sons with Alice as my first child and they loved her. And while they were sleeping I began work on my Satan A La Mode. I'd write character sketches and share them with the boys, hoping to make them laugh. Today, when I walk down the street I make eye contact with people and sometimes I see in their eyes the same way I see the world. I am relieved to find that others see the world the same way. We pass by each other and say "good evening" with a shared knowledge. I see a similar vision in Yuliya Kashapova's illustrations.
I recently got a terrible curse of cancer and I can't write the same way anymore. My editor, Almeda Glenn Miller is making sure that my written work still makes sense. At least to the people who see the world in a similar way I do. My brain received a plum-sized tumour behind my eyes and I can no longer read and I can barely write. Somehow I don't mind that the world goes broken and there is much confusion in my brain. Such weirdness is everyday and every hour for me. Thanks to Alice's strange world, I can face a disconnected world.
I know this sounds weird, but it is all weird. In this new novel, Satan is terrified of reality and so he moves into the 'real' world where he hopes, like all of us, to play a role. But playing a role doesn't work for him, as it never works for any of us. Poor Satan. Poor you. Poor Me. Let's just keep meeting each others' eyes and move forward, if we dare.


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CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks charged a Mohegan Lake woman with stealing from the Home Depot store she worked at on Saturday, June 7, police officials said.
Thyais A. Gist, 27, allegedly processed a return from a customer then gave the item to an unsuspecting third party to take from the store, according to state police.
Gist is scheduled to appear in Town of Cortlandt Justice Court on Friday, June 13, State Police said.
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grasshopper pushups, spiderman pushups, plank-to-triceps extensions, decline pushups, pike
pushups, and close grip pushups. Tomorrow will be pulling muscle focused. Finished with team sprints.
Good times.
We also did some intervals. Simple sprints. Here's more info on why interval training will help you lose
belly fat
- http://www.turbulencetraining.com/intervalreport
Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
"Each day I'm getting closer to my goals" – Ted Nicholas
"I asked myself, How can I help people help themselves?" – Jack LaLanne
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Still waiting on the baby; as of now she's scheduled for Caesarian delivery Monday morning. So Monday I will officially be a Grandma. And that's cool.
Just want to wish all happy holidays, whatever you celebrate, and a happy, healthy new year. Oh, and meet my newest elves. We had two hanging around the house while I was growing up and my Grandmother would tell us their Portuguese names which I can't spell to save my life. I still have one; not sure what happened to the other. But I told a dear friend about them last year and a few months later she presented me with these guys. We do so love thrift stores! So here are the new elf twins; they reside by the television and I giggle and whisper 'Hi, Gammie!" everytime I dust them. But really--- don't you think the one on the left looks like Helen Thomas?


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Location - Crossley St, City
Open - (L) M-F 12pm-2.30pm (D) M-S 6pm-Late
Food - Hawker Inspired with a touch of Sophistication
So much food, so little time.
As an Asian, I feel a little uncomfortable about upmarket Hawker Food as it cuts it off at the roots and homgenises it.
By making it upmarket, it gives me the sensation that Teague Ezard is servicing those too snobbish to pull up at a Laminex table and eat your weight in deliciousness for under $20. That the core clientele feel that the real Hawker experience is 'icky' and for me, that is a little disconcerting.
For me Hawker food is casual and rowdy grazing, where there is no dress code no salubrious surroundings, no fancy vessels or flatware - but perhaps that is the ingrained Oriental aesthetic in me?
I hated Gingerboy. It was full of trndies, dreadfully crowded, incredibly noisy and the service terrible - our waitress pretty ignorant and gave us the wrong information about the food!
Are any of the WDCOF reviewers coming to Bloggers Banquet 2? Details at 'A Goddess in the Kitchen'. Other posts about it are on 'Tomatom', 'Where's the Beef?' and my blog. There's also an event listing at Facebook.
Incidentally, 'Kim Chee' was the name of the masked manager that use to accompany 'the Ugandan Giant' Kamala to the ring when he wrestled in the WWF. Surely that's enough of a reason to go!
Dear SF, At this point in time, it looks unlikely I'll be going (too far?). The others that I've heard from seem to have pretty pissy excuses as well. Possibly some of the silent 'others' may be.
Fair enough Chai - Dromana is a hike for many. I'm sure we'll huddle again in a couple of months' time - it will need to be an indoor or undercover venue next time I suspect, one that is more central. Any thoughts on a good spot?
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GO SEE IT!!!! Seriously. Like right now. Go!
I had been waiting and listening to the soundtrack on the website for WEEKS. I watched the trailer every day, I cheered every time the trailer came on TV, and I'm sure the boy was all "What the hell have I gotten myself into? This girl CHEERS for movie trailers yet I don't even watch TV, heck I even listened to the 2008 election on the RADIO. Maybe if I tell her that she is adorable when she cheers for the trailer, she'll stop… Nope, that just made her cheer LOUDER. Crap, I think I'll go run 20 miles barefoot".
The boy and I got tickets for opening night here in Austin and Friday morning I suddenly became TERRIFIED.
I realized that I had reached the point in which there was NO possible way the movie would ever live up to the expectations I had set for it in my head. I was pissed at myself (this tends to happen a lot) and then suddenly mortified because I was dragging another person along with me, someone who incorrectly kept referring to it as a chick flick. P'shaw!! As IF!! I couldn't wait to prove him wrong, until the terror took over. What if it sucks? It could taint my ability to make decisions, to make decisions that are cool and awesome. We are still at the stage where the boy would use words like 'cool' and 'awesome' to describe me. I'm not ready for it to plummet just yet.
Friday night, I didn't want to go. The boy lured me with food by taking me here to watch the movie, where the waiters brought us our chips and queso and his pizza and beer. And then brought me a surprise beer! (I wasn't going to have anything, and then I gasped when I saw Strongbow Cider and then I had to explain my love for certain ciders to him and then promptly ordered a coke instead) The boy put in our order, or whatever he wanted as I was still so nervous for the movie that I couldn't eat, via paper on a clip (Metra train style – I had to explain that one too, I'm sure the people next to us LOVED me) on our table and 30 minutes later a Strongbow showed up just like that!! It was a Christmas miracle! It was a good sign.
The movie rocked. It is not a weepy love story per se (it did well up emotion BIG time for me, however. Secretly), not one at all actually, but I'm not ruining anything by telling you that, it's in the trailer. It was WAY funnier than I thought. Told from a male point of view and dudes dig it. This should be the movie that girls drag boys too so that in the future they will be willing to go with you to those "chick flicks" you'd want to see.
The point is I was totally validated, will continue to cheer when movie trailers come on TV and some child actors grow up to be way cute:
2. MAD MEN YOURSELF!!! (dot com)
Man! If only I had gotten my worthless Advertising degree in the 1960s!!
3. So, I've totally replaced my summer love for baseball with a new love for the Tour de France. I know, I'm super ashamed but there are a couple reasons. a) I don't get WGN, and Comcast sportsnet doesn't exist here so I'm SOL when it comes to Cubs games b) the Cubs tend to do much better when I don't pay attention to them, not that I'm the solution, I'm just sayin' it's statistically better this way and c) The Tour de France is DRAMATIC. Like full on male hissy fits and stuff. The jury's still out on Mr. Armstrong, but since he lives here, I definitely hear some crappy things but he's also an amazing athlete who like bikes home from the airport and stuff so I have to give him props. But then there's the shady stuff, I mean I guess you live long enough in Austin, you'll have an LA story, right?
Anyway, did you know the Tour de France is a TEAM sport? I had no idea! It's super fascinating. Not to mention that the dude who won yesterday is Lance's TEAMMATE and since the team basically does what it can to help the No #1 guy to win, LA had to stand down and help the dude win. And the Dude was all "I'm so happy to have Lance working for me" and Lance was all "I'm happy to be the dude's domestique, I'm proud of him" and then refused to comment any further on his teammate, the dude who won, during the last stages so you know LA was PISSED – because LA loves him some camera time. And then after a total dramatic stage when the dude basically crapped on everyone else, including and especially LA, Lance goes on to announce coming BACK next year with a NEW team – interestingly the winner dude has one more year on their current team… which is pitting LA's new team vs the current winner dude's team (LA's team this year) for a SHOWDOWN!!!
When you think about it, the Tour de France is like the General Hospital of sports. Can't wait!
BONUS: I have a name for the boy but it's related to other stuff in a forthcoming post. It's going well, slightly freaking out but that seems to be norm for me, I feel like. The whole thing is mind boggling. When he laughs for no reason when he's with me, he calls them HAPPY GIGGLES. He bikes up and down one of the highways on his lunch hour and has a watch that tracks the calories burned (and heart rate and other stuff). I mean, WHAT? How is this whole thing even possible?
Seriously, if you told me that I've just woken up and am part of a new civilzation on a little place we like to call Mars, I'd totally believe you. I mean it would explain a lot and Lord knows it's hot enough here.


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Sign up for Floral Fete, a fun Saratoga 150 event
Is community spirit hokey?
Get out the bicycle, the baby carriage (with or without the baby), and the little old red wagon and sign up to roll your decorated wheels through downtown Saratoga Springs on Aug. 2 in a resurrection of the Floral Fete Promenade, a popular event at the turn of the last century.
The fete (rhymes with bet, like at the racetrack) is one of the major community events planned as part of the months-long celebration of this being the 150th year of thoroughbred racing in Saratoga.
Sign up, decorate your bicycles, wagons and carriages with flowers, and join the 7:30 p.m. stroll from Broadway at Route 50 south to Congress Park, where an ice cream social will be ready and waiting — as well as $1,000 for the most creativity entry and cash prizes ranging from $50 to $150 for a bunch of categories, including best kid's bike, best adult bike, best wagon, best baby carriage and best contraption on wheels.
Floral Fete planners are looking to fill 100 positions in the promenade asap — men, women and children of all ages are welcome to participate. Learn more and sign up at www.saratoga150.com.
Marylou Whitney, who was instrumental in this and previous reincarnations of the floral fete, will lead the promenade, accompanied by flower-laden vintage cars, carriages and floats. But the whole idea is to get you — yes, you — on board.
Whitney and her husband, John Hendrickson, wanted to host a Saratoga 150 event in which the whole community is invited to participate.
So they came up with the floral fete and are inviting the community to an ice cream social at which five flavors of Stewart's will be dished out while supply lasts. The event will also include live ragtime music, performing children's groups, and strolling entertainers, will abound. Whitney and Hendrickson are also springing for 150 free carousel rides and a "150th birthday" cake.
The date of the event, Aug. 2, is the eve of the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course and the 150th anniversary of the first race in Saratoga.
It's a big deal. Whitney, Hendrickson, fellow members on the Saratoga 150 Committee and assorted other people are doing their darnedest to rev up community spirit on this occasion. Many local florists have donated flowers for floats and carriages, according to co-chair Maureen Lewi.
No need to get sentimental about the good old days or wring your hands about the future. Get ready for a good old promenade. Get in the spirit. Make a plan, sign up.
This is going to be fun.


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Many manufactures have limited warranties on things. Some even have lifetime warranties. The key to these warranties is that you have to be willing to read the fine print and save your receipts. My husband purchased Sylvania brand fluorescent light bulbs. He noticed the warranty.
Sylvania fluorescent light bulbs have a warranty of 7 years – keep the receipt and a proof of purchase and you just send those two things along with the light bulb, your name and address and they will send you another – free. So these are worth the investment. There may be other brands that have warranties.
This next portion is actually from my husband. He says:
If you are even remotely handy with cars, most car parts purchased at your local Auto Supply retailer have some sort of warranty such as lifetime replacement or one-year 12,000 miles or more.
For instance, my father bought a new alternator for a car and installed it himself. Two years later that alternator became faulty and he took it back in along with his receipt to redeem the lifetime warranty. The attendant at the counter was amazed that someone actually followed through with the warranty requirements, and out he walked with his new alternator.
This just goes to show you that a little record keeping could save you a lot of money in the long run.
If you are wondering how to store all of your warranty paperwork, you could make up a three-ring binder with plastic sleeves and staple the receipt to any paperwork or proof of purchase that you might have and keep that three ring binder on your bookshelf.You can see more frugal ideas at Biblical Womanhood.


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It has never been easy for the Hmong people and it has only gotten harder for them since the Vietnam War. 4000 refugees were taken from Huay Nam Khao camp and forcibly repatriated to Laos where they face violence and persecution due to their having fought against the communists who now rule there. This has struck home nearby, for many Hmong live in the La Crosse, WI area.
While that article only lists one account of abuse, over on Facebook the group USA Stop the Torture of Hmong Refugees in Thailand claims there was more:
PRESS RELEASE - December 29, 2009
Thais to force more UNHCR-recognized refugees back to Laos
The Thai military has announced its plans to deport the remaining 400 Hmong refugees back to Laos. The majority of them are UNHCR-recognized refugees living in the Lop Buri and Bangkok areas. These forced deportations are planned to take place today and tomorrow under the noses of the UNHCR and foreign diplomatic community. The Thai government continues to blatantly defy well-respected norms of international refugee law by continuing to do this. Just yesterday, the Thai military forced back a group of 158 UNHCR-recognized refugees from Nong Khai jail. The group is reportedly being held at Lom Sat immigration jail in Vientiane.
On Monday, just before the group was forced back to Laos, they were encouraged to return by the U.S., Australian, Canadian and Nederland governments who had told the group they had arranged to have them resettled in third countries shortly after returning to Laos. The group was still unwilling to return to Laos so the Thai military raided the Nong Khai immigration jail with a force of 500 soldiers dragging the refugees onto deportation vehicles. The refugees were outnumbered 4 soldiers to each refugee so were powerless to resist.
Meanwhile, reports of abuse are circulating among some of the recent returnees to Laos, including ill-treatment of a former UNHCR-recognized refugee, Chue Long Her, along with others who were forced back to Laos yesterday by Thai authorities. They were part of a group of 4000 refugees forced back from Huay Nam Khao camp, Petchabun province. A group of 34 leaders in the camp were arrested by the Thai military and reportedly stun guns were used to subdue them as the leaders resisted deportation attempts. They are all on a Lao government political blacklist which was handed down to the Thais earlier this year - another breach in well-respected norms of international refugee law.
Currently, these leaders are being held in Borikhamsai province with no access to third party monitoring.
Joe Davy
Hmong Advocate
Sadly, I think the Western governments involved would like the problem to simply go away. There is little will and no desire to get more involved. Now it is a wait and see game to find out if the refugees really will be relocated to other countries.


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At Fenway Park, Lego introduced it's more-than-life-size statue of Big Pap made out of Lego bricks. The super-realistic monument immortalizes Ortiz in his signature post-home run stance. It was constructed with 34,510 bricks, took 290 hours to build, weighs 170 pounds, and stands at 6'7". The tallest point is the top of his left finger, so the statue is basically life-size.
Lego Ortiz is the star of today's Lego Day at Fenway, and it will be installed permanently in the legendary stadium. So kids (and adults) can be reminded of the real Ortiz's accomplishments long after he stops playing.
Here are a few images of the statue and Ortiz meeting his brick doppelganger. And then watch a time-lapse video of the statue getting built:
David Ortiz Gets Built Out of Lego Bricks
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Recently, I had a situation where I needed to attend to some official paper work the appointment of which was at the time I was teaching. I couldn't estimate how long it would take so I was not sure whether to postpone the lesson, or ask my teaching partner to take over, or simply give them a task and return to class as soon as I am done. Since I thought it would not take long and maybe after the first lesson I could continue with teaching, I decided to go with the last option.
However, the problem was informing the students. If they were informed before the lesson, there's a chance that they wouldn't turn up. I had asked them to bring their laptops and the task I prepared for them was perfect for self-study individually or in pairs/groups. So, I started to search for sending scheduled emails. The first thing came up was "boomerang". I didn't have much time, so instead of exploring more, I installed the extension immediately. This gives you one month pro trial.
Soon, I found out that my school account on Gmail does not support this extension, so I had to use my alternative Gmail account. I copied and pasted the contacts and composed an email to be sent at 8:30 am, which is 10 minutes before the lesson starts. The email explained the situation and asked them to start working on the task attached. The task required them to search on the Internet about some endangered species, choose one from the list and prepare a PowerPoint presentation based on an outline provided. They had a lesson time to do the task which I assumed wouldn't be enough for a proper task completion. Yet, keeping in mind that there could be early finishers, I composed another email scheduled to be sent at 9:30 am, which is the end of the first lesson. In the email, I asked them to first go to "geddit" and check in there, and to state whether they finished. I could see their check ins from my phone while dealing with the paper work. An early finisher task was also attached in the email scheduled to be sent at 9:40, which is after the break, and students were informed that this email would come in the previous email. This was preparing "kahoot" questions for the vocabulary for that lesson's input. To take the attendance, in the email I asked them to go to the chat room I had opened in our section "moodle" and type that they were there. I also set the chat room to be visible at the end of the first lesson. My final email scheduled to be sent later at 10:30 am was just in case I was still not there. Since I arrived before that I deleted it.
In sum, using "boomerang" and with some extra arrangements, I could do a distant lesson. It required some prep work. Another situation could be that you might be on the move at a time you need to send en email, such as an exam result to students.
For scheduling emails another tool is "rightinbox". Both boomerang and rightinbox are subscription based services and allow you to send limited number of scheduled emails per month for free. Also, if you are concerned about privacy, these are not very suitable for you since you grant them access to your inbox. An alternative idea I found on the Internet is using Google Sheets, which is explained in this post.
How to use "boomerang"
Go to http://www.boomeranggmail.com/ and click on "install boomerang". It's explained well step-by-step. After the installation, compose and email as usual, you'll see the following "send later" button:
When you are finished composing your email, click on "send later" and schedule your email:
When you choose the time of the email and click on "confirm" you will see this message:
That's it, you don't need to do anything else. If you want to see and edit your scheduled emails, click on the "boomerang" icon and click on "manage scheduled messages":


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Filipina Beauty: The "White Skin" Standard (Part 2)
In the past, beauty used to be a rare find. Now, it's different. Everywhere we look, we can find beautiful faces. Our narcissistic and image-conscious culture is further amplified; thanks to the television, Facebook, and the ever-reliablePhotoshop. Now all of us can receive jackets from Willie Revillame.
|I am not amenable on how Pinoys mock Binay's complexion.
She doesn't deserve the position because of her inexperience; not because of her color.


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I spent a little time (ok, an hour - but that IS a little time where pinterest is involved [why yes, this is another blog post that is going to blame pinterest for everything]) jumping from photo tray (or printer tray) photos to even more photo tray photos. You get the point. Obsessed.
And then it sort of hit me out of the blue (wham!) Just make one digitally!
So I did.
First I started with one that had six 3x4 openings, thinking that they would be easy to pop journal cards and photos in and get it done. Snip Snap.
I stopped and played with it for a few minutes:
So I made more.
And More.
Then I finally decided to cut loose and make a big one, which was what I really wanted in the first place:
And now I'm hooked. I want to do another one, and another one, and another one... I can think of about sixty themes, LOL. And as a paper lover - well, there are twenty spots in this one, and I only used photos in 3 of them. That's a lot of paper I can play with! ::happy sigh::
The interesting thing about these templates is the degree to which you can personalize them - by clipping a "wood" paper to the frame and adding a little bevel, I got a completely different rustic look than the sleek blonde wood veneer of the template. However, one of my CT ladies, Dolores, used the blonde veneer frame and it looks wonderful with the papers and photos she chose:
I really like the combination of photos, journaling, and embellished title all within the tray. And the banner beneath sets it off beautifully!
Anita took a different approach - she clipped a paper to the frame, and created a collage of homey sayings and cute little embellishments, which I love.
Jan took the first template and made this gorgeous tribute:
Last is Lexy's with a series of darling photos and lovely clustering around the frame. She also used a bevel and clipped wood to the frame.
So, as you can see, there are lots of approaches to take - all are attractive and effective, and entertaining. For the creator as well as the beholder!
The Photo Tray templates are on sale through Sunday at the Digichick at the introductory sale price, so pick one up and see how much fun you can have :)


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Sometimes I just have to surrender to the country fan inside me.
Rhett Miller: Dreamer
"Swimmin' in Sunshine"
Over the years the Old 97s have brewed up such a tasty blend of rollicking Texas twang and indie-rock sensibility, they've made it easy for me to get my hoedown fix without going full-on Nashville. There's something about them that I instantly loved, an ineffable personal connection that landed them immediately on the list of My Guys. Was it the lead singer's plangent, slightly goofy vocals? Or was it the songwriter's ear-worm melodies and sly lyrics?
The answer is: Both. And considering that the lead singer and the songwriter are the same guy, Rhett Miller -- and considering that he also records as a solo artist -- I cannot explain why it took me this long to finally buy a Rhett Miller album. Especially now that I've listened to it.
The Dreamer is Miller's fourth studio album, following The Believer (2006) and The Instigator (2011) and -- breaking the title pattern -- 2009's Rhett Miller. My musical Christmas list has just grown by three titles.
There's still twang-aplenty, with pedal steel all over this album, and lots of uptempo numbers -- don't expect mopey singer-songwriter angst, even if the title promises dreamy idealism. It's an entire album about love, lost and found, sour and sweet. No Big Statements, no snarky satire, no sonic experiments. Just a lovely record full of instantly loveable tunes. Like this one . . .
I guess if I'd been clever enough to buy this album in June, when it was released, this sundrenched tune would have fit right in. On the other hand, it's even more welcome in the dreariness of pre-winter.
I suppose this isn't technically a love song as much as a wooing song. Over and over in the sweetly soaring refrain he promises, "We'll be swimmin' in sunshine," an image evoking warm glow on bare skin more than actual watersports. Seductive as that image is, however, he balances it with a second refrain -- "What do I kno-o-ow about love / What do I know about love?" That assertion of innocence, claiming his amateur status -- that's the final stroke to knock down her defenses, as the tempo ticks sweetly along, the melodic line bouncy and upbeat.
He's definitely courting like a gentleman: "I've got good intentions here today," he swears in the first verse, his voice high and earnest. "Sometimes intentions pave the way," he adds, confiding in a slightly husky, lower voice -- "You can ask my heart, / Put a lie detector on my heart." That lie detector line is a little absurd, and yet perfect -- how else to prove he's on the up-and-up? It almost makes her feel embarrassed to have doubted him.
And he's not just out for sex, as verse two pleads: "I had a dream involving you and me / Talking on a train, and we'd agree / We got each others' back, / Right before it all goes black." There's a lovely ambiguity to that line everything going black -- perhaps it's just the end of the dream, or maybe a classic movie fade-out as the train goes into a tunnel (and we all know what that means). Or maybe he's saying he'll still have her back even when the world becomes dark and desperate, which of course it will do. I prefer the third meaning, and I'm a sucker for that kind of promise.
So by verse three, he's wheedled us as far as the bedroom: "I've got good intentions here tonight, / I can see you wondering if it's all right / You can ask my heart, / Put a lie detector on my heart." I can just picture him, all puppy-dog eyes and a hand across his chest like a Boy Scout. Who wouldn't give in?
Those twin refrains sail along dreamily through the final repeats, creating their own warm sunshine glow of sound. Think the Lovin' Spoonful's "Daydream" -- yeah, that kind of glow. It may be a seduction song, but it's a feel-good seduction song. And what's so bad about feeling good?


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Saturday, March 10, 2012
What's NORMAL?
What's NORMAL?
And how can I go through all this and then return to a "pre"-state? It's not possible.
I'm glad for that.
5 Other Creative Souls are Saying:
- Being Beth said...
Welcome back!!!
Seems to me that right now (this very minute which is really all we've got to work with) is the new normal. Going back to the old normal would mean missing out on some spectacular moments. However, when I feel the need to get back to normal, I pull out the ironing. Nothing like smoothing out a few wrinkles that aren't mine to help me feel like normal old me.
- March 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM
- Rhonda said...
So happy to see you writing!!!! Just think of the things you will get to write in this new normal. Big hugs!!
- March 10, 2012 at 8:19 PM
- Anonymous said...
Hey DebMcTx! It's been a long while since I'd visited your site. I was looking over an old blog post of mine in which you had commented and I thought to myself, "Hey, I haven't seen DebMcTx in a long while." I hope all is well and your blog absence just means you're super busy with family and creative endeavors.
DebD (from HSC - which I haven't been to in YEARS either.)
- July 14, 2012 at 11:59 AM
- Flower Pot said...
Your question, "What's normal?" reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: "What is truth? I don't know, and I'm sorry I brought it up." (Edward Abbey)
- September 8, 2012 at 2:58 PM
- AustinNativeLandscaping.Com said...
Great to see you are writing again!
- April 8, 2013 at 10:45 AM
What Other Creative Souls Are Saying


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I am 35 today and I am not sure how I feel about it. I was the same way when I turned 30. It's something about the milestones, I suppose. Funny....I don't feel 35 and I have been told that I don't look 35 so I can not imagine why a number would bother me so much. Maybe it's all those warnings you hear on drug commercials...you know the ones that say "especially women over 35" or all the screenings that one should get once they hit 35, like thyroid, breast cancer, or amnio tests if you become pregnant. Is there a self destruct button or something?
Ahhh, nevermind. What I do have to remember is that I am healthy, that I am happy, that I am the mother of two beautiful boys. I have a good life and more to come. Maybe I will check out the Red Hat Society (as a Pink Hatter)...those women know how to embrace their age and party!


text: I make pillows and functional/decorative objects for the home like hooks, candle holders and carriers. I love home decor and am constantly changing mine. The name Boho Home comes from my bohemian approach – a little quirky, with bright colors and patterns. A lot of my products use natural upcycled materials like reclaimed wood, twine, driftwood and burlap coffee bags for a bit of a rustic look. It really all started when I was decorating my home. I realized how much I liked making stuff so I began creating more and more. And now I have too much, so I am sharing my decorative style with you!