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for a the perfect dough recipe to use in savory tarts and quiches. One that's buttery, salty, flaky, and melts in your mouth. One you can count on through thick and thin, like a best friend, or your favorite pair of heels. So far I've only found dead ends when it comes to the base of the meal. Can you help?
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for a the perfect dough recipe to use in savory tarts and quiches. One that's buttery, salty, flaky, and melts in your mouth. One you can count on through thick and thin, like a best friend, or your favorite pair of heels. So far I've only found dead ends when it comes to the base of the meal. Can you help?
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- AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Firstly, I am in love with this photo ♥ReplyDelete
Okay, now to the pastry. My absolutely favourite pastry dough is in Jae Steele's Get it Ripe - and she has it posted on her blog, Domestic Affair with her Ginger Rhubarb Galettes recipe (which is awesome, FYI!)
The only difference is that the Galettes dough recipe will net you more dough than you need for one pie - so either half the recipe or make two pies (or make one with a top) :) I make mine as follows: use light spelt flour (vs. whole spelt), and add the water 1 TBSP at a time until the dough just starts to stick together but is not too sticky (you can always add more if needed). For a savoury pie, try halving the maple syrup or omitting it, and possibly upping the salt by say 50%. Hope you like it!
- AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Hi Jen - A few more thoughts about that pie crust recipe...I've never tried it with All-Purpose flour but it's worth a shot...if you can find light spelt flour, definitely give it a try, it's just so GOOD :) I think the true key to the flakiness is in the coconut oil (I think Jae offers sunflower oil as an alternative)...the coconut oil makes it incredible. It's more expensive than regular oil, but it's so worth it and I promise you'll use it right up. Buy organic if you can (whole foods, trader joe's, or your local health food store will have it). And if you have a bulk store that you can go to - that's a great place to buy specialty flours like light spelt (also called white spelt) in smaller quantities so you don't have to commit to a big bag (plus, they might have the coconut oil too). I think you'll like the spelt though - and it's very versatile :)ReplyDelete
Marika, you're lovely. thanks for all the tips. i actually have organic coconut oil on hand as i love the stuff as well. i'm pretty positive my local market has spelt in bulk (same place i get my c. oil) so i'll be sure to get some. can't wait to try it. thank you!!ReplyDelete
The key to pie crust is using COLD butter or shortening and mixing until JUST combined....still crumbly but holds together. That way the fat and the flour are more or less layered-- which makes the flakes :)ReplyDelete
Pastry dough would make a really good crust, too....although the cost is higher.
I wouldn't really think coconut oil will make a very good pie crust because of it's low melting temp- it would take away from the flakiness and wouldn't be as forgiving.....just my thoughts!
My dad has this pie crust recipe that is simply delectable. I use to have it but have misplaced it. Once I get it I will share, (which is very rare, I'm terrible at sharing my dads recipes!)ReplyDelete
i love the one from martha stewart. i think it's called pate brisee on her site. good luck!ReplyDelete
Hey Jen! This is Amy Coyne (just saw this blog from facebook) in your ward. I am loving all the fun pictures and I love to cook too! My favorite/no fail pie crust is the one from pioneer woman: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/12/p-p-p-pie_crust_and_its_p-p-p-perfect/ReplyDelete
I made a bunch of pies over Thanksgiving and this crust was a definite winner. It's my new "go-to" pie crust recipe.


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I started the introduction of this book by Tim Coody today. The message is simple, yet profound. Quotes below will be what stood out to me. I hope it will challenge you to ponder as it has me.
Introduction quotes:
"Like tires contacting the pavement, words interface with our reality."
"...Our words are losing their grip. The tread is disappearing, and the meaning is leaking out."
With reference to our high demand for lawyers in America the following quotes come to light:
"They make many promises, take false oaths and make agreements, therefore lawsuits spring up like poisonous weeds in a plowed field." Hosea 10:41
"We could not keep our agreements because we forgot the importance of honoring our words. Without Honor in our words everything falls apart sooner or later."
"We use more words now than we did in 1978 to do the same job. All these words assure us that people will keep their agreements right? Wrong. As solomon said 'The more the words, the less the meaning and how does that profit anyone?'."
"When words are rendered meaningless, so is everything else."
"We have become unwilling to pay the high toll that honor demands, and now we must face the consequence- meaninglessness."

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This Sunday of Memorial Weekend the pack met up with Mark's group for another adventurous outing. Of the whole crew, only Mark showed up! The rest of the gang really missed a good one today...
|First we stopped off to check out the Phoenix mine ruins...
|...and the tower at the top of the Cliff. Mark says at one time this nice chalet with a view was open to all but in recent years closed. At least hikers are welcome to explore!
|On the way down. It was an adventure!
|It was steep but no problem for anyone with all paw drive!
|Next we hiked the trail built by the monks,
up the hill from their monastery.
|I led the way, as usual. That's what trail mutts do ya know.
|Mark suggested we see the creek gorge first.
|The monks' fishing pond was on the way to the creek.
I smelled a scary water beast here...
|It's Nellie! The loch-ness monster. She was friendly today. Whew!
|I was so glad the artsy foot bridge held us all up.
|C'mon Mark! Some ear scratching already, please.
|Algae overflow from the pond....ooozy.
|There were benches of all different construction along the trail.
|Finally! Jacob's creek.
|I got lots of practice jumping up today.
This nice camp area was overlooking the creek.
|The monks also built many foot bridges.
|A bench? Or nisu?
|We had to be cautious near the roaring falls.
|I think some Monks painted these
found along the trail....
|Quite the trail they built!
This tailings pile was from the Arnold Mine.
|At the trail head. I love Mark! He hugs me.
|The pack completed the adventure by having an excellent
meal at Fitzgerald's. While I had lame kibble in the car. No fair!


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by Rita Wetzel of RitasCreationsOnETSY and AndMoreBags
The other day, as I was walking my fur-baby, I observed all of the trash containers sitting on the curbs waiting to be emptied. There were containers for waste, containers for paper and plastic, and containers for lawn and shrub clippings. Now it occurred to me that HandmadeMN members probably are extremely creative and probably have oodles of items in their Etsy shops that have been made from recycled items. Sure enough, I wasn't disappointed!!
The first shout out is going to none other than myself!! I have started to recycle old T-Shirts into OOAK (one-of-a-kind) purses and totes! Here is one of my favorites from a "Cherry Scent Car Freshener" T-shirt!
ShaggyBaggy has several bags and totes that are made from recycled burlap coffee sacks! Just take a look at this one! The colors are very striking!
Now here is another purse made from a recycled camouflage skirt by CyberFiber.
And GinghamLife repurposes old table linens and hand embroidery into one-of-a-kind aprons, clothing, and tea cozies. This apron is a 1940's style tea apron that was made from a floral print tablecloth, cotton gingham and vintage rickrack.
Are you interested in finding more recycled and repurposed items from HandmadeMN members? If so, search on HandmadeMN and then either recycle or repurpose and you will find many unique items from creative Minnesota!!


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Legal Status
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Published Document
Forest Service, USDA; Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
Seasonal adjustments.
This provides notice of the Federal Subsistence Board's in-season management action in the Copper River to provide for a subsistence harvest opportunity. This also provides notice of a closure of the Federal subsistence salmon fisheries in Afognak Bay. These actions provide an exception to the Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, published in the Federal Register on February 12, 2003. Those regulations established seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means relating to the taking of fish and shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2003 regulatory year.
The Chitina Subdistrict of the Upper Copper River District action is effective June 4, 2003 through September 30, 2003. The Afognak Bay closure is effective June 7, 2003, through August 7, 2003.Start Further Info
Thomas H. Boyd, Office of Subsistence Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, telephone (907) 786-3888. For questions specific to National Forest System lands, contact Ken Thompson, Subsistence Program Manager, USDA—Forest Service, Alaska Region, telephone (907) 786-3592.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) (16 U.S.C. 3111-3126) requires that the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretaries) implement a joint program to grant a preference for subsistence uses of fish and wildlife resources on public lands in Alaska, unless the State of Alaska enacts and implements laws of general applicability that are consistent with ANILCA and that provide for the subsistence definition, preference, and participation specified in Sections 803, 804, and 805 of ANILCA. In December 1989, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the rural preference in the State subsistence statute violated the Alaska Constitution and, therefore, negated State compliance with ANILCA.
The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (Departments) assumed, on July 1, 1990, responsibility for implementation of Title VIII of ANILCA on public lands. The Departments administer Title VIII through regulations at Title 50, part 100 and Title 36, part 242 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Consistent with Subparts A, B, and C of these regulations, as revised January 8, 1999, (64 FR 1276), the Departments established a Federal Subsistence Board to administer the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The Board's composition includes a Chair appointed by the Secretary of the Interior with concurrence of the Secretary of Agriculture; the Alaska Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the Alaska Regional Director, National Park Service; the Alaska State Director, Bureau of Land Management; the Alaska Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs; and the Alaska Regional Forester, USDA Forest Service. Through the Board, these agencies participate in the development of regulations for subparts A, B, and C, which establish the program structure and determine which Alaska residents are eligible to take specific species for subsistence uses, and the annual subpart D regulations, which establish seasons, harvest limits, and methods and means for subsistence take of species in specific areas. Subpart D regulations for the 2003 fishing seasons, harvest limits, and methods and means were published on February 12, 2003, (68 FR 7276).
Because this rule relates to public lands managed by an agency or agencies in both the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior, identical closures and adjustments would apply to 36 CFR part 242 and 50 CFR part 100.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), under the direction of the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF), manages sport, commercial, personal use, and State subsistence harvest on all lands and waters throughout Alaska. However, on Federal lands and waters, the Federal Subsistence Board implements a subsistence priority for rural residents as provided by Title VIII of ANILCA. In providing this priority, the Board may, when necessary, preempt State harvest regulations for fish or wildlife on Federal lands and waters.
These adjustments are necessary because of the need to maintain the viability of salmon stocks in Afognak Bay based on in-season run assessments and to provide opportunity for subsistence harvest in the Copper River. These actions are authorized and in accordance with 50 CFR 100.19(d-e) and 36 CFR 242.19(d-e).
Copper River—Chitina Subdistrict
In December 2001, the Board adopted regulatory proposals establishing a new Federal subsistence fishery in the Chitina Subdistrict of the Copper River. This fishery is open to Federally qualified users having customary and traditional use of salmon in this Subdistrict. The State conducts a personal use fishery in this Subdistrict that is open to all Alaska residents.
Management of the fishery is based on the numbers of salmon returning to the Copper River. A larger than predicted salmon run will allow additional fishing time. A smaller than predicted run will require restrictions to achieve upriver passage and spawning escapement goals. A run that approximates the pre-season forecast will allow fishing to proceed similar to the pre-season schedule with some adjustments made to fishing time based on in-season data. Adjustments to the preseason schedule are expected as a normal function of an abundance-based management strategy. State and Federal managers, reviewing and discussing all available in-season information, will make these adjustments.Start Printed Page 38514
While Federal and State regulations currently differ for this Subdistrict, the Board indicated that Federal in-season management actions regarding fishing periods were expected to mirror State actions. The State established a preseason schedule of allowable fishing periods based on daily projected sonar estimates. That preseason schedule is intended to distribute the harvest throughout the salmon run and provide salmon for upriver subsistence fisheries and the spawning escapement. The Board initially closed the salmon season until the first open period scheduled for June 7, 2003, at 8 a.m. through Sunday, June 8, at 8 p.m. A much larger than anticipated run has allowed the Board to open the run to continuous harvest through the remainder of the season.
State personal use and Federal subsistence fisheries in this Subdistrict close simultaneously by regulation on September 30, 2003. No deviation from this date is anticipated.
Afognak Bay
The 2003 return of sockeye salmon to the Afognak River drainage is one of the lowest observed since 1986. Current weir counts and run timing allow managers to project that the total escapement may be substantially below the minimum escapement goal of 40,000 fish. In response to this poor return at this time, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has closed the State sport, commercial, and subsistence fisheries targeting sockeye salmon within Afognak Bay waters. After consultation with subsistence users and ADF&G managers, closure of the Federal subsistence seine and gill net fishery for salmon within the Afognak Bay waters of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge is the responsible course of action as all remaining sockeye salmon entering Afognak Bay are required to achieve spawning escapement goals. Subsistence fishing with rod and reel for all species except sockeye salmon continues to be permitted. This closure action is taken to ensure the conservation of the Afognak River sockeye salmon stock.
The Board finds that additional public notice and comment requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) for these adjustments are impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to the public interest. Lack of appropriate and immediate conservation measures could seriously affect the continued viability of fish populations, adversely impact future subsistence opportunities for rural Alaskans, and would generally fail to serve the overall public interest.
Therefore, the Board finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B) to waive additional public notice and comment procedures prior to implementation of these actions and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to make this rule effective as indicated in the DATES section.
Conformance With Statutory and Regulatory Authorities
National Environmental Policy Act Compliance
A Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was published on February 28, 1992, and a Record of Decision on Subsistence Management for Federal Public Lands in Alaska (ROD) was signed April 6, 1992. The final rule for Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subparts A, B, and C (57 FR 22940-22964, published May 29, 1992) implemented the Federal Subsistence Management Program and included a framework for an annual cycle for subsistence hunting and fishing regulations. A final rule that redefined the jurisdiction of the Federal Subsistence Management Program to include waters subject to the subsistence priority was published on January 8, 1999 (64 FR 1276).
Compliance With Section 810 of ANILCA
The intent of all Federal subsistence regulations is to accord subsistence uses of fish and wildlife on public lands a priority over the taking of fish and wildlife on such lands for other purposes, unless restriction is necessary to conserve healthy fish and wildlife populations. A Section 810 analysis was completed as part of the FEIS process. The final Section 810 analysis determination appeared in the April 6, 1992, ROD which concluded that the Federal Subsistence Management Program, under Alternative IV with an annual process for setting hunting and fishing regulations, may have some local impacts on subsistence uses, but the program is not likely to significantly restrict subsistence uses.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The adjustment and emergency closures do not contain information collection requirements subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Other Requirements
The adjustments have been exempted from OMB review under Executive Order 12866.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires preparation of flexibility analyses for rules that will have a significant effect on a substantial number of small entities, which include small businesses, organizations, or governmental jurisdictions. The exact number of businesses and the amount of trade that will result from this Federal land-related activity is unknown. The aggregate effect is an insignificant economic effect (both positive and negative) on a small number of small entities supporting subsistence activities, such as boat, fishing gear, and gasoline dealers. The number of small entities affected is unknown; but, the effects will be seasonally and geographically-limited in nature and will likely not be significant. The Departments certify that the adjustments will not have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), this rule is not a major rule. It does not have an effect on the economy of $100 million or more, will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, and does not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.
Title VIII of ANILCA requires the Secretaries to administer a subsistence preference on public lands. The scope of this program is limited by definition to certain public lands. Likewise, the adjustments have no potential takings of private property implications as defined by Executive Order 12630.
The Service has determined and certifies pursuant to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, 2 U.S.C. 1502 et seq., that the adjustments will not impose a cost of $100 million or more in any given year on local or State governments or private entities. The implementation is by Federal agencies, and no cost is involved to any State or local entities or Tribal governments.
The Service has determined that the adjustments meet the applicable standards provided in Sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, regarding civil justice reform.
In accordance with Executive Order 13132, the adjustments do not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. Title VIII of ANILCA precludes the State from exercising subsistence management authority over fish and wildlife resources on Federal Start Printed Page 38515lands. Cooperative salmon run assessment efforts with ADF&G will continue.
In accordance with the President's memorandum of April 29, 1994, "Government-to-Government Relations with Native American Tribal Governments" (59 FR 22951), Executive Order 13175, and 512 DM 2, we have evaluated possible effects on Federally recognized Indian tribes and have determined that there are no effects. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is a participating agency in this rulemaking.
On May 18, 2001, the President issued Executive Order 13211 on regulations that significantly affect energy supply, distribution, or use. This Executive Order requires agencies to prepare Statements of Energy Effects when undertaking certain actions. As these actions are not expected to significantly affect energy supply, distribution, or use, they are not significant energy actions and no Statement of Energy Effects is required.
Drafting Information
William Knauer drafted this document under the guidance of Thomas H. Boyd, of the Office of Subsistence Management, Alaska Regional Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, Alaska. Dennis Tol, Alaska State Office, Bureau of Land Management; Rod Simmons, Alaska Regional Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Bob Gerhard, Alaska Regional Office, National Park Service; Dr. Glenn Chen, Alaska Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs; and Ken Thompson, USDA-Forest Service, provided additional guidance.Start Signature
Dated: June 12, 2003.
Thomas H. Boyd,
Acting Chair, Federal Subsistence Board.
Dated: June 12, 2003.
Kenneth E. Thompson,
Subsistence Program Leader, USDA—Forest Service.
[FR Doc. 03-15729 Filed 6-26-03; 8:45 am]


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After trying out homemade sunscreen, bug spray, deodorant, foundation, and powder this year, I'm trying to branch out into other products for our family. We were running out of our Toms Toothpaste, so it was time to try out a homemade version. I found several recipes online and adapted this to what I wanted!
Here's the recipe:
2-3 tablespoons of bakingsoda
1/2 cup of coconut oil
2 packets of Stevia
15-20 drops of an Essential Oil like Peppermint or Cinnamon
Combine all the ingredients and mix well. If you coconut oil is more firm, use a fork to mash it all together. Place in individual glass jars for members of your family.
Baking soda has a long record of being great for our teeth, as does coconut oil (especially as oil pulling has gained in popularity). Stevia is a good sweetener source as it is natural! Essential Oils add flavor and have great antimicrobial/antiviral properties.
Basically, I wanted to find something fluoride-free and easy to make. After over a week of use, I have to say that while it definitely has that baking soda salty taste, it works great. My teeth feel clean--time will tell how the health of my teeth and gums improves. After reading of the benefits of coconut oil on teeth alone, I have high hopes.
There are many recipes out there and I also want to try this recipe to mimic Earth Paste from "Don't Waste the Crumbs"
Up next: Shampoo and body wash!


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Although it's not a Disney title, the illustrations by artist Nardini bare a familiar likeness to what we see in the motion picture. The book starts with Snow White's mother and her wish for a child, but it quickly falls in line with the film after that.
The Evil Queen consults her mirror.
Snow White flees into the dark forest.
She finds the cottage of the Seven Dwarfs, and they march home across the iconic Disney-esque log bridge.
At the cottage and the palace.
The evil potion.
And poison apple.
Illustrations of the hag and princess.
Sleeping death and the dwarfs in pursuit.
Fatal fall.
Love's first kiss.
And happily ever after.
Images courtesy of the Muir Hewitt Collection.


text: Clinton Stumps on SNL Dem pokes fun at herself, campaign By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff Posted Mar 2, 2008 10:34 AM CST 0 comments Comments Dormer Presidential Candidate Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (right) appears on "Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update" with Seth Meyers (left) Saturday March 1, 2008 to explain the collapse of his campaign --... (Associated Press) View 3 more images (Newser) – She was supposed to be campaigning in Ohio last night—but instead Hillary Clinton was live from New York. Like last week, Saturday Night Live opened with a debate sketch parodying a recent Clinton-Obama debate, with the Dems played by SNL regulars. The real Hillary appeared immediately after with an "Editorial Response." Asked how her campaign was going, she cheerfully responded, "Very, very well," adding with mock suspicion, "why, what have you heard?" Clinton, who referenced another SNL sketch during last week's debate, said her appearance wasn't an endorsement. Rudy Giuliani appeared later on the show, likening his campaign to an SNL skit: "It started strong, but you don't have an ending." View 3 more images


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Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans that are related to lobsters. During the day they spend most of their time at the bottom of streams, rivers, lakes, etc hiding under the rocks and logs. At night they come out to feed on minnows, tadpoles, fish eggs, insect larva, worms, snails and algae. There are three different families of crayfish consisting of over five hundred species. Members from two of the families can be found in North America, Atacidae, which is found in the west as well as in Europe and western Asia, and Cambaridae, which can be found in eastern North America and eastern Asia. The other family Parastacidae are found in several places in the southern hemisphere such as South America, south Asia and Australia.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Last summer I decided to invest in a pair of rubber boots so that I could ford streams or wade into ponds and wetlands in search of dragonflies. When I got into the water I found that it was a habitat that I had not really explored that had a lot of potential for someone who enjoyed photographing wildlife, like myself. One fun thing that I have found to photograph as I have been walking through the water is crayfish. Like this crayfish that I photographed at the Snake River.
Labels: Watery Wednesday
5 comments:
- KaHolly said...
Crayfish, huh? I never thought too much about them, until my sister decided to do her masters thesis on them this past summer. Apparently, a few of the different species are very invasive in different areas. I had no idea.
- September 14, 2010 at 2:53 PM
- EG Wow said...
That's not easy to shoot through water and you did GREAT!
- September 14, 2010 at 3:34 PM
- aka Penelope said...
The crayfish must have been surprised to see your rubber boats in the water. Glad to read this interesting information about a creature I now know a little more about … thanks to your post!!
- September 14, 2010 at 5:22 PM
- Sanna said...
Fascinating! Never saw anything like this!
- September 15, 2010 at 1:41 AM
- Junneth said...
Awesome sight! Natures Wonder!
- September 15, 2010 at 2:10 AM
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Irene Walls
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Hand Labyrinth
This labyrinth is carved into a plank of driftwood from Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Like all labyrinths it has a single traceable path that leads from the external universe to the inner center of being.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sea Glass Fish 2011
Sea Glass Fish, 2011
600mmL x 150mmH x 100mmW
Hebel block, acrylic paint, cats-eye shell and sea glass.
Carved from one Hebel block. The sea glass I found at low tide around Balmain (inner Sydney Harbour.) The blue pieces are Victorian medicine bottles.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Lizard and Labyrinth
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Daily Dog Art critic has his say.
News flash from the Daily Dog: Brother Bob the Art Critic said
"Bobo's self portrait shows a remarkable lack of artistic talent. Francis Bacon he is not!"
The Brothers
A pencil drawing of the brothers Bob and Bobo at the piano. Inspired by this painting by Renoir.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Ceramic Finger Labyrinth
Ceramic Finger Labyrinth 2007
White and Red Earthernware
L 22cm
W 19 cm
D 3.5 cm
Sunday 20th March 2011. Traced the path of my finger labyrinth in memory of the people in Japan.
The work is framed at the top by beautiful Mitsuo Shoji ceramic platters.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Just Fish.
Hebel Fish 2006
Cats eye Shell, Silver Leaf, Colours from ground natural Ocre.
L 60 cm
W 10 cm
H 20 cm
The ocre stones that I ground to colour this fish are from my large collection of found stones.
This is the ocre that the Australian aboriginals have used throughout the centuries for hand printing in caves and rock painting.
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The band wrote a completely silent album they called Sleepify and asked their friends to stream it while they slept. The group only has a fanbase of 1,000 or so, but soon all those plays started to add up.
At a rate of $.007 per stream, each fan generated about $4 while they slept. Before long the band was owed about $20k, which they intend to use to fund their next tour.
Spotify eventually caught on and removed the album, citing a violation of the platform's terms of service agreement, but you have to hand it to the band for thinking outside the box. On the other hand, why couldn't they just ask their fans to stream their real albums all night?
Here's their video that explains what they did.


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I usually have a few books on my nightstand, replenishing them with frequent trips to the bookstore or library. Then, I finish those books and I grab something from the bookshelf in my house until I can find time to run out to the library or bookstore again.About Class Dismissed, from the publisher:
Right now is one of those 'in-between' times.
So I have two books on my nightstand now, but hope to fill up the stand with more books in the next few days.
The book I'm reading right now is The View from Saturday by the great E.L. Konigsburg. This will be my third or fourth time reading the 1996 Newberry Medal winner, but it's been a couple of years since the last time, so I'm rediscovering parts I've...[read on]
Class 507 is the worst class Ms. Bryce has ever taught. And she would know -- she's been teaching forever. They are so terrible that when a science experiment goes disastrously wrong (again), Ms. Bryce has had it and quits in the middle of the lesson. But through a mix-up, the school office never finds out.Visit Allan Woodrow's website.
Which means ... Class 507 is teacher-free!
The class figures if they don't tell anyone, it'll be one big holiday. Kyle and his friends can play games all day. Samantha decides she'll read magazines and give everyone (much needed) fashion advice. Adam can doodle everywhere without getting in trouble. Eric will be able to write stories with no one bothering him. And Maggie ... well, as the smartest kid in the class she has an ambitious plan for this epic opportunity.
But can Class 507 keep the principal, the rest of the students, and their parents from finding out ... or will the greatest school year ever turn into the worst disaster in school history?
Writers Read: Allan Woodrow.
--Marshal Zeringue


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It was a wonderful effort in Doha in the early hours of the morning, Australian time, as the Socceroos virtually assured themselves of first spot in their group with a 3-1 thrashing of Qatar. In terms of their attack, it was probably one of the best games I have seen from them in quite a while. The only disappointment was seeing them concede a consolation goal in the dying minutes, but you can't have everything your own way. Suffice to say, the performance was appreciated by all in attendance at Paddy Macguires in the city.
Last night's win means that the game against China next Sunday night in Sydney, which I will be attending, will pretty much be a dead rubber, but hopefully they can show some of their form regardless. I suspect that Australia's toughest games are ahead of them as they progress to one of the five-team groups where pretty much every game will be very tough to win. I'm not sure when the draw will take place to determine who else Australia will be playing, but I look forward to it with interest.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Demolition in Doha
Posted by David Castor at Sunday, June 15, 2008
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Hey Dave, are you ready for the World Cup in South Africa? :)
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So I took some cuttings home and put them in a glass with water and left it on my front porch. There didn't seem to be much change at all from day to day. It wasn't dying, but it didn't seem to be growing either.
Then the second weekend of October, temps dropped and we had snow in the forecast so I moved it indoors. Placed it on the shelf over my kitchen sink, directly under the cabinet light. Within days, it was noticably bigger. The little bumps on the ends grew into pink buds, and then the buds started blooming. It's blooming like crazy now, a new bud opening almost every day.
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MMA Fighter Workout for Women (BADASS BABE!)
Killer fat burning muscle building workouts
Today we've got a killer MMA fighter workout for women. It's a martial arts inspired HIIT cardio workout that will hit your legs, abs and arms and get you in fighting shape like MMA fighter, Rhonda Rousey!
This MMA training circuit is comprised of 1 minute rounds of these MMA inspired exercises:
1) Jump rope (high knees if you can) followed by Plank Hold
2) Krav Burpees, followed by Plank Hold
3) Jump rope, followed by Plank Hold
4) Spiderman Kickthrough, followed by Plank Hold
5) Jump rope, followed by Plank Hold
6) Punch Abs, followed by Plank Hold
7) Jump rope, followed by Plank Hold
8) Ninja Jump Tucks
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A Simple But Effective Guide To Lose Weight After 40, 50 ,60
Although they may want to get into shape, many people are reluctant to start. Perhaps they do not have the necessary motivation, or do not know where to start. You should pick the method that is the most exciting for you. Use some of the following ideas to help get you on the right track.
Use your mp3 player to design a motivational workout soundtrack. There is scientific evidence showing that music improves workouts by distracting you from the fatigue that you are feeling. Make playlists that pump you up and keep you going. You will begin to move your body along with the beat of the song. In this way, you will have a better chance of maintaining your intensity level for the complete exercise routine. Time will go by faster if you sing along to the music.
Working out is much more fun when it's done with a friend. When you exercise with friends, you can catch up and gossip while jogging or doing reps at the gym. Time will move by much faster, yet you will still get the benefits of a full workout. That is what your friends are for.
Video games that utilize your body as the controller can be both fun and surprisingly good as a work out. There are a lot of video games that can be used as fitness tools in a weight loss program. When you are enjoying your workout time, you will surely devote more time to it because you won't notice how tired you fell since you will be simultaneously energized.
Many people are afraid to go to the gym because they don't want others watching them as they exercise. When you have workout clothes that you feel comfortable wearing, it is a huge boost to your self-image. There are tons of choices to choose from. Choose fun exercise clothes that you will feel good wearing. By doing this, you will be far more likely to look forward to exercising.
Repeating, repeating, repeating the same workout is boring, boring, boring. Make sure you spice it up! You are going to slow down over time if your workouts become boring to you. There is a chance that without proper incentive to keep trying, you might even abandon your goals. Keep your routine varied. Variety is important to keeping yourself interested in work outs. When you stop an exercise routine, you run the risk of undoing all of the positive changes you have made up to that point.
Don't hesitate to give yourself a reward when you succeed. When you have attained your initial fitness goals, rev up your motivation to move to the next plateau of success.
Reward yourself by indulging in that dessert you've been tempted by, or splurging on new workout items.
Who says a fitness regime can't be exciting and even enjoyable? If you keep a positive attitude, you'll find plenty of ways to keep your workouts entertaining. Use these ideas and get your body into great shape.
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|The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.
|Try Stampin on Tuesday- #213
|The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.
|Try Stampin on Tuesday- #213
Hi Carmen, I have really been enjoying collage types of cards lately, mainly because it's a vastly different approach to how I design, but I want to try it! Seeing cards like your beautiful one this week for our TSOT challenge really inspires me! CrystalReplyDelete
Hello, A lovely project, I love the image and the colour choice. A lovely style. Thank you for joining us this fortnight. Simply Papercrafts Good luck. We would love to see you again for our next challenge.
Chrissy (Challenge Blog Owner)
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Carmen...don't think your mojo has any trouble...this is so neat!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at Try Stampin' or Not on Tuesday. Hope to see you again! xx Sandi LeeReplyDelete
What a great "guy" card, Carmine. Your combination of textures and colors is great. Thank you for joining us in the Through The Craft Room Door challenge this week.
I love how different your card is: the collage design and distressed nature of it is so wonderful. Love all of the gears and the playing card influence is so much fun! Thanks for joining in the fun over at Try Stampin' On Tuesday. Please join us again, soon!
Very cool creation!ReplyDelete
Bienvenida a nuestro RETARTE! es una tarjeta preciosa...me encanta...gracias por participar y esperamos seguirte viendo! Paula, DT.ReplyDelete
Beautiful masculine card, I love the texture. Thank you for joining us this week for our distress challenge at Brown Sugar. Karal DTReplyDelete
Thank-you for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week Carmen, Gorgeous card! hugs xReplyDelete
hermosa tarjeta felicitacionesReplyDelete
Great project. Love the dimension. Thanks for entering the Digi Choosday Use a Die challenge (DT)ReplyDelete
I love this, fabulous project hun - Thank you for sharing with us over at Eclectic Ellapu this month and hope to see you again in future challenges.
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This is such a cool project! I'm glad you brought the king out of hiding and gave him such a good home! Love all the metallic elements and the great dimension. Thanks for sharing at Eclectic Ellapu! Have fun creating what you want to create!ReplyDelete
Love this quirky creation, thanks for joining the Pink Team at Eclectic Ellapu this month. Carol DT xReplyDelete
Beautiful card Hun and thanks for playing at Eclectic Ellapu this month, I hope you come back soon! xxReplyDelete
What a great card, and I love all of the different elements you added to it! By the way, I've started weekly challenges on my blog, so come on over and join me some time! I love your creativeness!
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ATS Loses Traffic Camera Court Battle Against Redflex
Battle between two largest traffic camera companies ends with victory for the Australian firm.
Well sorta…
Camera Fraud explains;
The court case, which Redflex actually won against American Traffic Solutions may have hurt the winner more than the loser. Karen Finley, CEO of Redflex was forced to admit under oath that her woefully incompetent multi-national corporation was operating in the United States for 11 years('97 – '08) with falsified FCC documents, which said the company's radar equipment did not need to be certified. As you can guess, the equipment absolutely did need to be certified, which means Redflex was lying through their teeth for years in order to score contracts with cities.
These corporations demonstrate to us again and again that they will do anything to turn a buck, even putting our lives at stake by shortening the yellow lights but we are supposed to believe these things are for our safety and mail them a check every time they send us a ticket in the mail?
Apparently Oklahoma wants us not only to trust and obey some private company issuing photo enforcement tickets, they also want us to allow them to be our judge and jury!
. . .the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) is preparing to sign a contract with a company that will track all passing motorists with a network of at least 20 ALPR cameras. The devices would also generate additional revenues by issuing US$250 citations for expired insurance using the Oklahoma Compulsory Insurance Verification System (OCIVS) database. . .
The winning company would install, test, maintain and operate the cameras. It would mail tickets to vehicle owners. It would run a toll-free hotline and conduct hearings where motorists would contest camera tickets before a camera company employee instead of a judge.
Let me get this straight. You get a ticket from a scamera company and think it is in error. When you show up to contest it…..
We are living a nightmare!


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Yield: 14-16
1 tsp butter
1/3 C smooth peanut butter
1 C icing sugar
6 maraschino cherries, chopped smaller than 1/4's
4 squares of semi-sweet baking chocolate
1 C chocolate sprinkles or ground nuts
Butter must be soft - not melted. Mix the butter, peanut butter, and icing sugar. Make into a paste and roll into small balls. Cherry pieces (optional) can be rolled into the centre of the ball, or incorporated into the paste.
Tip: If dry, add cherry juice.
Melt chocolate and dip or roll balls to coat, then immediately roll in sprinkles or nuts and allow to set on a plate. Tip: A skewer can be used to aid in dipping.
Store peanut butter balls in a sealed container in the fridge.
Cut Out Sugar Cookies
from Stolen Bonbons
yield 2 dozen
1-½ cup Butter
2 cups Sugar
4 whole Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
5 cups Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
Confectioner's Sugar
Food Coloring
Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Pour cream mixture into flour mixture and mix well.
Chill for at least 2 hours.
Roll out at least 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 until golden brown.
Ice, decorate and enjoy.
For sugar cookie icing:
(Sorry, I don't measure the icing ingredients out. I just make it.)
1. Pour powdered sugar into a bowl.
2. Add milk, pouring small amounts in at a time, stirring after each addition.
Recipe can be halved.
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Apollo Nida and Phaedra Parks may have more legal drama to contend with in the coming weeks. The Real Housewives of Atlanta couple are headed for divorce, according to RumorFix.com.RELATED: Apollo Nida trying to get a plea deal with feds over bank fraud case
Nida and Parks are reportedly already separated following Nida's indictment on several counts of fraud and identity theft. He is currently on house arrest pending trial, but could face 20 years in prison if convicted.
Parks, a lawyer herself, is allegedly looking to clear herself of any charges related to Nida's legal troubles. The reality star, who has been spotted looking considerably thinner in recent weeks, is struggling to keep her public profile clean of her husband's wrongdoings, according to sources.
But divorce may not protect Parks from the law. The attorney and businesswoman is reportedly listed as a co-owner on several of her husband's businesses, though its not clear if those businesses are under investigation by authorities.
No word on how — or if — the couple's legal or marital drama will play out on Real Housewives of Atlanta. Parks' planned spin-off show, Rich People Problems, is reportedly on hold for now.


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Tuesday, January 22
Paper Flowers In Wall Vase.
what a beautiful quote...
Flowers always make people better, Happier,
and more helpful; They are sunshine,
food and medicine for the soul.
(Luther Burbank)
Flowers are always beautiful.
real flowers have
their own beauty
but artificial flowers looks stunning too.
but if these artificial flowers are self made
or you have make
flower by your own
then they look more
and you love them
This is my own experience... try this thing.
My today post is about my new
handmade paper flowers.
Take a look...
i made
them by the technique of quilling.
and the leaves are of green crape paper
You recognize this paper wall vase?
If "No" then visit
Tutorial of Wall Vase.
ake a try...it is so simple.
A complete look of the flower.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
And as always,
I look forward to know your feedback :)
i link it to
"Make It" Link Party
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Monday, January 14
Recycling:Old Purse Into New
How are you all???
I hope you all are fine and
enjoying winter.
Some days back i do a recycling project
Which is quite interesting.
I recycle an Old Purse of mine into New.
I had a brown purse that looks so dull and i didn't use it
But few days ago i got an idea of recycling purse from a web
Then i thought that i can recycle my brown purse.
So i did it. Take a look....
My old one was so dull, like an old women purse...HaHa.
But i make it bright and young. Agree???
In case you are interested in How I did this, I will
explain for you.
First i cut a fabric to cover my purse.Then i glue it
with purse outside and stitch it with needle
to attached it strongly.
Then i use
litter fabric paint in golden
to make a outline.
(but actually to hiding stitches).
Then i stitch brown ribbon on fabric
and paste a Flower on it.
At the end i tie ribbons in zip hocks.
that's it.
If you have any Question or Confusion
Feel Free to ask me...
And as alwa
I look forward to know your feedback :)
Thank you for stopping by!!
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Friday, January 4
Grass Basket
Hello everyone!!!
Well firstly a big
from me to all of you.
Hope you all enjoyed bringing in the new year
and look forward to the year ahead...
My today's post is a bit informative and interesting
and also contain a fun project.
one week ago i was in my village where
greenery is all around.
My village home has a big lawn at its back
so one day i saw many types of grass in my backyard.
one of the grass is "fox tail grass".
I want to tell you something about foxtail grass...
This grass has many bushy head like tail of fox,
and can grow up to two feet tall.
It gets its name from the bushy bristle on top of the stem.
foxtails spikelets have a hardened tip like needles.
these spikelets are very sticky and can join with other spikelets,clothes or everything easily.
Dried Fox tail is beautifully used in dried flower arrangements in
several forms including wreaths, garlands, baskets, etc.
Now moving on to my Creativity.
i collect many foxtail spikelets and make
a little baskets of grass.
i have made two types of baskets one is dried
spikelets and the second is made of fresh spikelets. i have not
used any types of glue to make these baskets
because foxtail spikes are easily stickable .
Some pics of grass baskets are here....
My grass basket with aluminum hearts
Another little basket with wild flowers.
Both dries and fresh grass spikelets baskets.
It is my ever new project. i never work with this
kind of thin
gs but i really enjoyed it.
Isn't it pretty....!!!
I love it....
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to
leave a comment below and i will get back you :)
Thank you for taking
the time to stopping by and for
any comments you may leave :)
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No matter how much we write about her love; it seems that human can never do enough to acknowledge mother's love.
Mother's Love and Mother's Day
By: Prof. Ayesha Kashif
History of Mother's Day; and why is it celebrated?
Current literature is flooded with examples of mother's love, her sacrifice and her importance. But this article also includes as why does she love her kids?
Mother's Day; also known as Mother's Sunday or Mothering Sunday has its roots deep in history. Mothering Sunday primarily is Christian celebration having influence from Roman traditions & Greek mythology where a day used to be celebrated to pay tribute to Mother of Gods. Due to its background and origin from non-Muslim world; few of Muslim families believe that following this tradition may present their betrayal. Although in modern world; it is no more treated as religious celebration. Instead it is being celebrated as way of paying tribute to one's own Mother.
When is Mother's Day?
This is interesting question as "Mother's Day" is not standardized; neither has it any fixed date. This has been derived due to cultural influence of multiple religions, societies and mythologies; eventually gaining its popularity almost in all corners of modern world. After mythologies, lastly it was celebrated as second Sunday of May; where Slave workers were allowed to spend one full day with their mothers. In Pakistan second Sunday of May is considered as "Mother's Day" as well. Many countries like (United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan and New Zealand) mostly celebrate second Sunday of May as "Mother's Day". (Austria, Hong Kong, Portugal, South Africa, and Spain) celebrate on first Sunday in month of May. Rest of the world has its own reasons and particular dates assigned for celebration of "Mother's Day"
Mother's Day and Muslims:
Mothers enjoy great respect and place in Islam; this is why "Mothers Day" gained popularity in Muslim world quite quickly. In Islam; it is commonly quoted that "Heaven is under the feet of mothers". In few Muslim countries, birth day of Hazrat Fatima (R.A) has been wished to be celebrated as "Mothers Day". But due to several reservations and lack of agreement it was difficult to be decided as Mothers Day.
Mother's Day in Pakistan:
Mother's Day is celebrated with full zeal & zest in Pakistan; accompanied with strong media campaign. With every passing year majority of companies with their strong advertisement war; help this event be celebrated in Pakistani society with ever increasing intensity. Other than this; in contrast with Valentine's Day it is considered as more sacred and getting its place in our society more strongly.
Importance of Mother:
Survival of Life, especially human race gets into question, if "mother's love" is removed alone. Assuming her absence is a distant thought.
Either Biological or Sociological Mother, Most important fact about Mother is; that her love and affection cannot be replicated. Interesting enough, her actions of selflessness and uncountable sacrifice are same in almost all of religions, societies, nations, and almost in all species as well.
Societies are developed and designed by Mothers, because Mother's lap is world's first university. Whose teachings, one can never forget. Hence, it will not be wrong to say; that world is ruled by Women (Mothers) not men.
Mothers are first friend and confidant of human, she teach to socialize, defend, struggle, in short; all that is required to live. One of her most special teaching is, to love. Mother's influence is reason of gentleness and softness in world; researches have shown that these sociological motives i.e. love, recognition and even an affectionate touch are very important for one's life.
This means, Mothers are important for life of individuals, nations and whole world. "They live in heart and soul of children".
Why Do Mother Love her Children?
Mind get stirred to get answer of this question, as why does she? And why no one else can love like her. But It cannot be said wrong if one states "Mothers are bound to love children." Love for her child begins to develop even before birth of a child. Two broader sources of her love can be named as:
1) Psychological (Relation Based)
2) Physiological (Chemical Composition Based)
When child is born or adopted, mother is also born. Before that female existed, but not mother. No doubt that mother began to love her kids even before their birth. Due to feel of movement of child in their womb they develop a lot of affiliation; after birth they believe their kids as part of their being. Unique sense of realizing her child as another being; results in uncontrollable love for life.
On other hand, sociological reasons are said to be stronger than process of maternity; in that case too mothers spend allot of effort brining up their child; and believe it to be their product. Which turn their motivation such; that they believe comfort, success and strength of children as their own.
It is usually said that the purest love in this world is the love of a mother for her children. Mother's relation is the strongest and purest amongst all other relations; but why father's are not that famous for loving children like mothers?
This is because Hormonal composition of females; especially Mother have hormone named as "prolactin hormone" in greater percentage. This is often present in greater quantity in females than males, and due to this hormone females wish to care and shower love over children more than males.
Summing UP!
Everyone in this world likes to be treated with love and care, and especially being heard. Lovely Mums serve all of these natural needs. But have we ever anticipated; mother is human too? And also wish the same; but neither expects nor asks. This is why; just saying her "I love you MOM!" can give her reason to smile for life. Go ahead and say her, do not miss out this opportunity, as I am saying to both of my mothers; my biological mother and my mother-in-law…. (I love you MOM)
Remember! She does not need expensive gifts or artificial presentations if you do not mean it. Be true with your thanking and loving expressions. No matter how you say her; she is going to love it.


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Partnering AMD Eyefinity technology with the top performance features of SignManager allows users to manage all displays in a multitude of different ways.
Singapore (PRWEB) March 10, 2014
There's not much doubt that the future of technology is in ultra high definition. Brands are now looking to 4K digital signage to bring their businesses to the next level. For now, it takes quite a bit of process to fully appreciate and utilize the beauty of 4K as the Ultra HD native content must be captured with a 4K-capable camera, compressed in 60fps with H.265 encoding and decoding and shown on 4K-capable displays.
Even so, the stunning and lifelike video quality alone is worth it. Though not everyone can make that solid move towards 4K players just yet, most have kept their eye on it and have started to spec out UHD to make sure they have that toe in the door. The wise course for now would be to ensure that there are plans to be able to support 4K content in all your digital signage roll outs.
Signbox Microsystems now has 4K players that explore this exciting opportunity. The company works with technology from Advantech with embedded PC using AMD Radeon™ E6760 embedded discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) to deliver exceptional graphics and enable a superior multimedia experience.
The newest AMD Eyefinity technology is a unique feature of AMD graphics that gives more visual real estate to view large scale models and multiple application at the same time in a single, large workspace. It is a solution developed by AMD that can operate up to six high-resolution displays of a single graphics card simultaneously and independently, flexibly configured in various combinations of landscape and portrait orientations.
Partnering AMD Eyefinity technology with the top performance features of SignManager allows users to manage all displays in a multitude of different ways. Signbox has unique 4 screen content rolled out across our customers venues in 3 continents, as well as UHD video walls that can be interactive as well. The limitations of this system are only by imagination.


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ICIS successfully completes and publishes the outcome of its independent audit
ICIS is pleased to announce that it has completed an independent audit carried out on its oil price reporting business.
Our report dated 17 October 2013 includes the ICIS response describing its processes and policies governing its assessment of "benchmark" crude oil prices. This is accompanied by the findings of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) who have independently reviewed this response.
"The report is evidence that ICIS has applied all of the principles set out by IOSCO and endorsed by the G20 in 2012," said Christopher Flook, Managing Director at ICIS.
The principles cover governance, control, integrity and conflict management in relation to commodity benchmark price assessments published by price reporting agencies (PRAs).
ICIS is making the full report available on its website, including detailed descriptions from ICIS of how it has addressed the IOSCO requirements, as well as the independent assurance report from the PwC review.
ICIS is fully committed to the IOSCO process and to guaranteeing that all of its commodity reporting, not just on oil markets, meets the standards required. The independent audit will be performed annually. ICIS is also committed to applying the principles across its entire business, not just for commodities where it is defined by regulatory bodies as publishing a "benchmark" price.
To access the report click here
About ICIS
ICIS is the world's largest petrochemical market information provider and has fast-growing energy and fertilizer divisions. Our aim is to give companies in global commodities markets a competitive advantage by delivering trusted pricing data, high-value news, analysis and independent consulting, enabling our customers to make better-informed trading and planning decisions. We have more than 30 years' experience in providing pricing information, news, analysis and consulting to buyers, sellers and analysts.
With a global staff of more than 800, ICIS has employees based in Houston, Washington, New York, London, Montpellier,Dusseldorf, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mumbai, Singapore, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Yantai, Tokyo and Perth. ICIS is a division of Reed Business Information, part of Reed Elsevier Plc.
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I'm so happy, 3 of my patchwork tutorials are featured in Jan/Feb 2015 Impiana Dapur magazine!
The feature was for the diy column. The magazine rep asked me if I could contribute diy tutorials on sewn kitchen items. So I decided to go for simple patchwork projects.
The first one is a simple lace mug rug. Look at me there, so chubby! lol :P
The second item is a patchwork table runner. They did not take full photo of the runner but it has lace and contrast fabrics attached to both ends.
And lastly, a strip pieced hostess apron complete with pom pom trims! I love this apron so much, the kitchen themed fabrics I used made it extra special :)
Thank you again to the Karangkraf group for featuring me & my handmades! :)


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I feel a little guilty about the copious amounts displayed...ssssssooooooo this week
I decided I would show a healthier version of my Pinterest loves.
I am very intrigued by raw food.
I have only attempted one raw dessert and it was from Natalia KW's book Cupcake Heaven.
They were quite tasty, but for whatever reason I have not gone back to raw.
So I am feeling inspired and hopefully I will actually make some of these glorious foods:
Have you tried any raw food?
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and if you need some resources on raw food check out Gena (pronounced Jenna) over at Choosing Raw...such a wealth of knowledge.


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Update 25 February 2010
I have had a complete change of mind about this project!!
It would be useful for me to get some sort of dress rehearsal for the Final Project and so have decided to take the rail journey from Singapore to Bangkok over the Easter period. I was intrigued in that in the 1960's we saw a decline in the use of the rrailways in the UK with the increase in the use of the motor car, the building of motorways and the increasing availibility of cheap air travel. Under the 'Beeching' report we scaled back the size of the network drastically.
The opposite was true in Asia and in the 1960's the 'Trans Asia Railway' was agreed to ling Singapore to Istanbul by conecting existing tracks and constructing new were required. The 'ASEAN and Indo-China sub region' has 12,600km of track in use with the section between Singapore and Bangkok in daily use, including part of the Burma -Siam railway built by POW's in WWII.
My project is to take this journey in three phases (8hrs SIN-KL; 6 hrs KL-BUTTERWORTH and 22 hrs BUTTERWORTH-BKK) I will look to capture images of life at the side of the track of those who travel, work or make a living from the railway. The images will be primarily 'active' portrait images accompanied by link images, text and sound.
Current Research includes travel images (Basil Pao, Lou Jones, Duncan Evans) Lonely Planet Guides, National Geographic, A History of Malaysia.
The logistics of the visit are now completed and will be included as part of the research document.


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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Pete's Tavern
Posted by Stephen Gardner at 4:35 AM
Labels: bars, Pete's Tavern
3 comments:
- wagonized said...
Great details and perspectives.
- June 24, 2008 at 6:03 AM
- Pyracantha said...
I really like this...difficult conditions in which to draw, in a dark busy bar. And you got the "atmosphere" so right.
- June 24, 2008 at 11:42 PM
- Stephen Gardner said...
France and Hannah, thank you so much for taking a look.
I do a lot of drawings in the old time bars of New York, they are great places to hang out and draw and hey, have a pint.
- June 25, 2008 at 4:53 AM
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Since my love of rhubarb knows no bounds, I have to share this recipe which I found in the depths of my mother's 1960 recipe box, along with about 50 other recipes that involve rhubarb.
I love this recipe because #1 - it's really pretty simple to make (especially with the invention of the pre-made Pillsbury pie crusts) and #2 - the custard/rhubarb combination is heavenly. Rhubarb by itself is pretty sour, and generally you need to add a good amount of sugar. This recipe however, isn't too sicky sweet - it's perfection!
So, here is a picture of the recipe that I was facing. I'm going to pare it down for you and make it less complicated than what you see here.
Your list of ingredients:
1 Pillsbury Pie crust
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cup sugar
7 TB cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups skim milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 lb rhubarb, diced
1/4 cp water
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Here we go!
1. Prepare the pie crust according to the package directions. I used a metal pie pan, but any will do. Bake it at 350 for about 10-15 minutes until it's golden. Cool completely on a rack.
2. Now for the Custard (not hard!)
Separate the eggs (save the whites for the meringue at the end). Place the yolks into a saucepan. With a wire whisk, beat 1/2 cup of the sugar, 4 TB of the cornstarch, and the salt into the egg yolks until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and it comes to a boil - which will be about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour on top of your cooled pie crust and set it aside.
3. Now on the the rhubarb filling:
In a 2 quart saucepan, heat the diced rhubarb and 1/4 cup of water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sugar and the remaining 3 TB of cornstarch. Stir into the rhubarb and heat again to boiling. Cook, stirring constantly until the rhubarb is just tender and the mixture is thick and clear. Pour over the custard which is sitting patiently on top of your pie crust. Now onto the meringue topping!
*We are taking a little pause here* I just had to show you all this container of Cream of Tartar. This is what I found in my mother's cupboard - I think it's got to be from the 1960's - does cream of tartar ever go bad??? Well - I used it! and I'm still alive - pie turned out wonderful - so, I'm guessing not. ha.
4. Now to make the meringue topping.
Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Add cream of tartar to your egg whites in a large bowl. Beat them on high until stiff peaks begin to form. Beat in the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar. Spoon the meringue over the filling and bake for 12-15 minutes until browned.
Grab a hot cup of coffee, a huge slice of your pie and ENJOY! (Did I tell you I just LOVE pie?!)


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I love to read, although I read kinda slow and don't have a lot of time to do it. I read an eclectic variety of fiction and non-fiction and have a large bookcase at home filled with pages and pages of things I've read, reread, want to read, need to read, and hope to read. I can't imagine living in a time when books were not available, and count Gutenberg's press as one of the most important inventions of all time (although moveable type was invented in China at least 400 years earlier). Even with the rise of the computer age and technology and all its attendant convenience, I just haven't been able to talk myself into buying a Kindle. Okay, not being able to afford a really nice one like I want doesn't help, but there really is something special about holding a book in your hands. Feeling the crispness of the pages, the smell of the paper, the permanence of a hardcover, the casual familiarity of a paperback. I read a lot of histories and biographies, and of course, the Bible, which I've read through at least once (meaning I've read it all at least once, parts of it many more times). I'm currently on at least my 5th tour of Stephen King's Dark Tower series, having paused at page 48 of volume VII to go back and pick up The Wind Through the Keyhole (not my favorite of the series, and a bit of a disappointment for a long awaited addition to Sai King's magnum opus). However, I don't have a paper copy of it yet, only the Kindle version on an app on my phone, which makes me grateful for books even more. Hard to read on that tiny little screen. I'm also reading a lot of material for a Hillsdale College course I'm taking on economics.
A few of my favorite books over the years include:
Oncean Eagle by Anton Myrer
Band of Brothers
by Stephen E Ambrose
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
Churchill: A Life by MartinGilbert
It Doesn't Take a Hero by H.Norman Schwarkopf
Reading is like being able to look out your bedroom window and change the view.
What's your favorite book?
"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them." – Mark Twain


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He later gave us an update on when the movie will be finished.
So why is Lawrence headed to Paris? Christoph Waltz who plays August in the film, is currently filming Carnage there. For those of you not familiar with the process of ADR, we've found this great video that explains how it works.
More behind-the-scenes work also continues on the music side of Water for Elephants, as we saw from this tweet today.
And it's not just the movie being talked about. Algonquin Books proudly posted this update, on how sales are going for the novel written by Sara Gruen.


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Globe postcard from Catherine - mailed May 10, 2002
Captioned: President Lyndon B. Johnson dedicates the National Geographic Society's new headquarters in Washington, D.C., January 18, 1964. "Today in this house of exploration," he said, "let us invite exploration, by all nations. . . . What greater challenge can there be than for the . . . Society to take the initiative in this endeavor?"
Thought of you when I saw this card. How many countries have changed names or boundaries since 1964 do you think? – good reference question! Wendy starts her first class at ASU West on Saturday. I haven't talked to Roberta about celebrating her birthday next week. Mette, our exchange student form Denmark who was here in 92-93 is coming to visit in July just before the [Dahlonega] reunion. Love, Catherine & Gerry


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The 'what is so' about my life and art.
Lovely pic.Am only typeing this cause I did a search Re.' Finding Eggs.I attend to 12 chickens who are not merely FREE but WIDE rangers.Consequently I dont collect a lot of their eggs.Have thought about it long and hard but have not as yet come up with an idea as to find where the buggers lay.
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Things that caught my attention: biometric spoofing
Yesterday, I started a category that I called Things I take for granted. Today, I am starting another category. This time, I will call it Things that caught my attention.First to make it to this category is biometric spoofing. I've had this lingering concern about biometrics for a while now. If people start using biometrics as a means to authenticate, what happens when someone gets a hold of the digital representation of your fingerprint or your iris? A password is easy to change but how easy is it to change your fingerprint? How about your iris?
Today, my news aggregator caught this article from Slashdot . The article pointers lead to ZDNet Asia:
Crime of the future--biometric spoofing?
Watch where you leave your fingerprints--soon they could be the target of thieves looking to break into your bank account.
Although biometric security systems--using fingerprints, iris scans and facial recognition--are only just now entering the mainstream, they are likely to be common within a few years.
And as soon as biometrics begin to be used to protect bank accounts or benefit systems, crooks will start looking at ways of breaking into them
"We are leaving our prints everywhere so the chance of someone lifting them and copying them is real.
"Currently it's only researchers that are doing spoofing and copying. It's not a mainstream activity--but it will be. It's just human nature; if it can be done it will be done if you can achieve some benefit from it."
Different biometrics may be attacked in different ways. For example, researchers have proved in the past it is possible to trick fingerprint systems with fake fingers made of gelatine.
Similarly, would-be thieves could try to spoof facial recognition systems with photos, videos or facial disguises in order to get access to the systems or information they protect.
Part of the problem is that many of the biometrics used by these systems are easily visible.
Toth warned: "Many people are trying to regard biometrics as secret but they aren't. Our faces and irises are visible and our voices are being recorded. Fingerprints and DNA are left everywhere we go and it's been proved that these are real threats."
In response vendors are building tighter security into their biometric systems--for example to check that a finger has a pulse, or that a real iris is being presented rather than a photo.
For now, I don't trust biometrics as a means to authenticate. Maybe that's because I don't fully understand the technology behind it. But I like it better when you authenticate with something you know, something stored in your brain -- like a password that will in turn generate a random password. That way, the master password can easily be changed when there is a security breach. The random password, on the other hand is just that -- a randomly generated password that is valid only for a few seconds. This is the type of authentication that we use at Sun. Maybe one day, I will post something about that.
Perhaps, one day, biometrics will become really secure. But I will wait and see. Until I'm convinced, I won't sign up for any service that uses biometric authentication.


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Monday, February 28, 2011
Springtime Cutie
Although Spring isn't officially here yet Cuties, it sure feels like it outside my window. In tribute to this season of flowers and renewal, I bring you my favorite: a baby lamb!!! I love to visit my friends up North and spot lambs bouncing along the way... and often pull over to squeal "Hello There Cutie" to them. xxxo
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Friday, February 25, 2011
And The WInning Cutie Is...
This weekend are the Academy Awards and I'm having a few friends over to watch, dish and make fun of the really bad outfits. I was wondering if there were any special molds to make cookies or jellies in the shape of the award and look what I found!!! Hello There Cuties! xxxo
Labels: Academy Awards, baking, cookies, Hello There Cuties, jellies, xxxo
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Cutie Peas in a Pod
These Cutie peas in a pod are supposedly a children's snack... I say supposedly as I don't know if any kid could eat these Cuties. I mean really, the way they're smiling up at me I don't want to gobble them but instead give them a big Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo
Labels: food, Hello There Cuties, peas in a pod, smiling, sweet, xxxo
Korean Kutie
An old friend saw this Cutie in Korea and I just had to download it from his Flickerstream. This guy with his runny nose, bag of goodies and sweet expression just seems to be crying out Hello There Cutie, doesn't it? xxxo
Labels: friend, Hello There Cutie, illustration, Korea, xxxo
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Butter London Cuties
As you know we love adorable packaging, and just discovered these three cuties from Butter London. These self-described Luxury Lotions come in three scents (Mistress, Master and Madame) and have fabulous silhouettes on the fronts, along with coordinating background graphics. I adore Mistress myself... it's very Agent P. too. Hello There Cuties!!! xxxo
Labels: Butter London, Hello There Cuties, Madame, Master, Mistress, xxxo
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Plush Elephant Cutie
This baby blue elephant is supposed to be a gift for a newborn, but I think he's appro for all ages. After all, who says cute is only for the very young? Us out of cribs love it too... Hello There Cutie! xxxo
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Labels: baby elephant, gift, Hello There Cutie, newborn, plush, xxxo
Monday, February 21, 2011
Boy Scout Cuties
Right now I'm doing a pro bono project for the Boy Scouts, so have been researching away. And what did I find Cuties? A wonderful vintage booklet with three ages of Scouts (Weeblo, Cub and Boy Scout I assume) to inspire me. Don't you just adore how this is illustrated, with their big smiles and friends in the background camping away? Hello There Cuties!!! xxxo
Labels: Boy Scout, camping, illustration, smiles, vintage booklet, xxxo
Friday, February 18, 2011
Kutie Kicks
Brass Monki is a 22 year old artist named Daniel Reese from Merseyside in the UK. In 2009 he began using software to place pop culture imagery onto Nikes. When I first saw his work, I fell in love with this Oscar the Grouch, so am saving the £250.00 for Oscar. Hope I can say "Hello There Cutie!" to my green monster clad feet soon. xxxo
Labels: Brass Monki, Hello There Cutie, kicks, Oscar the Grouch, pop culture
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Rockin Lullaby Cutie
Reader Vaughn of SF sent us a website of some music he loves... and now we do too! It's lullaby renditions of classic rock albums. After listening to some of the selections with Amelie, it was determined that Black Sabbath (teddy bear Ozzy above) is the household fave (yes, the bunny is a rocker!). Listen to some snippets here Cuties and sweet dreams. xxxo
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Kennel Club Cutie
You know we love our mutts (and rescue critters) Cuties but GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, who won the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show yesterday, awakened us to a new breed. This gal is the first Scottish deerhound to win best in show at Westminster, and she sure looks sweet but regal. Don't you just want to curl up in front of the fireplace at your castle with her and coo "Hello There Cutie?" xxxo
Labels: castle, deerhound, Dog, Hello There Cutie, Scottish, Westminster, xxxo
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Taiwan Cuties
As you all know by now, I've got a thing for packaging. Make it Asian packaging... even better. Make it Asian packaging with a Cutie on the front who looks like she's having a pissy fit... almost best. What makes it best? When there's a tv commercial too with two Cuties in it too... Hello There Cuties!!! xxxo
Labels: Good Eat Good, Hello There Cuties, packaging, Taiwan, xxxo
Monday, February 14, 2011
My Valentine Cuties
This year for Valentines Day I decided to surprise my brothers with some family photos I had secretly restored. This one is of my original four Valentines and me (the cutie in the front looking oh so serious!). Although loves have come & gone throughout the years, these four have have always been my special Valentines... and always will be. xxxo
this posting is for Elliot too!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Ready for Valentine's Day Cuties???
With Valentine's Day just around the corner (yes, mine have all been posted... I like to send old fashioned paper ones) it's time to get into that mushy state of mind. These sweet vintage kids are sending out a message of Valentine's timeliness, and reminding you to send those cards n flowers asap! (I wonder what Amelie the bunny will be giving me? hmmm) xxxo
Labels: 1930s illustration, Amelie, Hello There Cutie, Valentine, vintage card, xxxo
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Bonjour Bus Cutie
We love good promotions, and this one done by Ikea last year is one of my faves... and awfully cutie! For one week in December, Parisians waiting to catch the bus had the opportunity to wait in comfort when Ikea decked out 12 bus stops with comfy sofas, shelves, lighting and decorations. Super Hello There Cutie, isn't it? xxxo
Labels: bus, comfy, Hello There Cutie, Ikea, Paris, promotions, xxxo
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
We love getting ideas n pics from readers (hint-hint email to: email@example.com) and this one is from Damien of Glen Park. Seeing these happy Teletubbies reminds me of happy times watching them frolic in their tv park-like setting with the bunnies while the giggling baby sunshine smiling at them. I found some videos here if you'd like to dance along and give them a big Hello There Cutie shout-out. xxxo
thx for the idea Damien!!!
Labels: bunnies, giggling, Hello There Cutie, PBS, readers, Teletubbie, xxxo
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Half Birthday Cutie Time
I think Alice In Wonderland was where I first heard about half Birthday celebrations from, and I admit it is a tradition I've held since a little girl. Today being halfway to my b-day I must ask... are you prepped n ready Cuties? If not, here's a super sweet image of Alice falling thru the looking glass (I still love those books) to get you inspired for a super Cutie February 8th in prep for August 8th. Happy 1/2 Birthday me and Hello There Cuties to you!!! xxxo
Happy half birthday to Tink & Armen too!
Labels: Alice in Wonderland, half birthday, Hello There Cuties, sweet, xxxo
Monday, February 7, 2011
Bonjour Cutie
Bonjour Cuties! Today we go to Paris for some street art via this website. Altho alot of street art isn't v. cutie, this guy made me chuckle. Don't you just love how conservative he is then on goes the fake nose n silly glasses? Betcha even he is crackin a smile under there. Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo
Labels: chuckle, Hello There Cutie, Paris, street art, xxxo
Friday, February 4, 2011
A Year of Cuteness
"Gung Hay Fat Choy" says My Melody in celebration of Chinese New Year. Mighty Fine has done an adorable t-shirt that can be found here to commemorate this big year for her. Now only if they had printed on it "A Year of Cutie-ness" we'd be in Hello There Cutie heaven. xxxo
Labels: Gung Hey Fat Choy, Hello There Cutie, Mighty FIne, Sanrio, xxxo
Thursday, February 3, 2011
House Bunny Cuties
These sweet Year of the Rabbit decals were found on Etsy and are proof that everyone can have a bunny in their home. And this Year of the Rabbit, how perf is that??? xxxo
Labels: decals, Etsy, Gung Hey Fat Choy, sweet, xxxo, Year of the Rabbit
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Another Gung Hey Fat Choy Cutie
One of our longtime readers, Rob of Sacramento, sent us this sweet little bunny. How perf is she for our Year of the Rabbit celebration? And what a Cutie she is... we adore how she's holding that big bunch of flowers, and the look on her face that seems to say "wanna be my friend Cutie?" The answer is yes... and Gung Hey Fat Choy Cutie!!! xxxo
thx for the bunny Rob!
Labels: cutie, friend, Gung Hey Fat Choy, xxxo, year of the rabbit
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Cutie Baby Bunny-time
If we're going to celebrate Year of the Rabbit, we must feature an adorable baby bunny, right? This wee lop-eared one brings out the girly-girl in me in that I get all "awwww" looking at it. And with its sweet face, fuzzy body and floppy ears, isn't this one totally Hello There Cutie??? xxxo
Labels: awwww, baby bunny, cutie, Hello There Cutie, xxxo, year of the rabbit
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Top Ten Books I'm Excited to Read in 2012
All of these are 2012 releases that I am dying to read!
1. Timeless by Gail Carriger (Parasol Protectorate #5) – 2/28/12
This is one series I can't get enough of. I always get bored when a series hits book 4, but that is definitely not the case with these books. Each one has action, mystery, crazy antics, and endings that leave me wanting more.
2. Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh (Nevermore #2) – 8/28/12
Nevermore was absolutely enthralling and I'm so excited that the main character will be in college (or at least college-aged) in this book. And holy cliffhanger ending Batman! I must find out what happens.
3. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith – 1/2/12
Does this book show up on a lot of my Top Tens? It feels like it does. I'm just so looking forward to this one. I have very high hopes for it.
4. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green – 1/10/12
It's coming! But John Green isn't coming anywhere near me for the tour. Very sad, I know. This must mean he's busy writing more books. And this is a very good thing.
5. Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore – 5/1/12
Finally! Companion book to Graceling and Fire. If you haven't read anything by Kristin Cashore yet, now is the time!
6. Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers – 4/3/12
I love me some kick-butt heroine action. A heroine training as an assassin is sure to provide this, right?
7. Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake – 8/7/12
August is too far away for this one. Anna Dressed in Blood was pure, blood-drenched awesomeness.
8. Someone Else's Life by Katie Dale – 2/2/12
Going on a trip with your ex? Kinda crazy, but definitely interesting!
9. The Story of Us by Deb Caletti – 4/24/12
I usually like Deb Caletti's books and I'm getting more interested in reading contemporaries.
10. Ditched: A Love Story by Robin Mellom – 1/3/12
This is a book about Prom, that drama magnet affair, and I am very excited about the wacky description.


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Well I'll start off this blog entry by apologizing for the very long delay in entries. 2013 went out like a lion with a number of personal emergencies. Luckily life has settled down a bit and I have time to write more dog training entries!
Today I want to discuss why a dog's behavior would change. I often see dogs around age 2 to 4. The owners will describe a change in the dog's behavior towards other dogs and/or people. They are often confused about what happened and will attempt to pinpoint the change to one circumstance.
So what's really going on? How can a seemingly friendly dog suddenly not like other dogs? Or a well-mannered happy go lucky pooch just start to blow off anyone he/she doesn't know already? What has happened?
Well simply put sometimes once a dog completes adolescence they are less playful and happy go lucky just like humans. Sometimes they've spent the first few years of life being bullied or mishandled and they've had enough. More often than not there is no single occurrence that has led to this change.
This change can be a shock to the owners of any dog. And sometimes there's not much you can do about it. Let's talk about it from the dog's point of view. As a puppy Ms. Golden Retrieve was very friendly. She adored playing with all types of other dogs. She went to the dog park every day and sometimes to doggy daycare too. She would play and play and play. Sometimes she played so much she would get sore. Now she's 3 years old and her hips hurt sometimes, she still goes to dog daycare and has adolescent dogs bouncing off her and biting her ears. She wants a break. Last night at the dog park a young, large male jumped on her and hurt her hips which made her cry out. So the next time she sees a young dog bee lining her way she shows her teeth. What she's trying to say "hey there youngster, give me some space".
This dog is not aggressive. She's getting slightly older, she's less playful and she has an undiagnosed medical issue. Her behavior has changed. So what should her family do?
- Respect that your dog might not want young dogs bouncing off of her anymore. Find play solutions with appropriate friends for your dog's play style. If necessary STOP going to the dog park and daycare. Instead take her for leisurely hikes where she can sniff and run around without fear of being knocked over.
- Take your dog to environment where dog interaction is more controlled. A Rally Obedience class where all the dogs are in control and having fun bonding with their owners is a great option.